used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was with a deep breath of relief that I held out my hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His sharp, eager face with its firm jaw and quick eye inspired one with the feeling that he could find the bottom of any mystery.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading His sharp, eager face with its firm jaw and quick eye inspired one with the feeling that he could find the bottom of any mystery.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading How are you?" he exclaimed with a smile of cordiality as he grasped it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TERRY COMES The moment I caught sight of Terry as he swung off the train I felt involuntarily that my troubles were near their end.
the lower side of anything
From this reading His sharp, eager face with its firm jaw and quick eye inspired one with the feeling that he could find the bottom of any mystery.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading It was with a deep breath of relief that I held out my hand.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading TERRY COMES The moment I caught sight of Terry as he swung off the train I felt involuntarily that my troubles were near their end.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading TERRY COMES The moment I caught sight of Terry as he swung off the train I felt involuntarily that my troubles were near their end.
cordialitynoun
a cordial disposition
From this reading How are you?" he exclaimed with a smile of cordiality as he grasped it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His sharp, eager face with its firm jaw and quick eye inspired one with the feeling that he could find the bottom of any mystery.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading It was with a deep breath of relief that I held out my hand.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading His sharp, eager face with its firm jaw and quick eye inspired one with the feeling that he could find the bottom of any mystery.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading TERRY COMES The moment I caught sight of Terry as he swung off the train I felt involuntarily that my troubles were near their end.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading How are you?" he exclaimed with a smile of cordiality as he grasped it.
the organ of sight
From this reading His sharp, eager face with its firm jaw and quick eye inspired one with the feeling that he could find the bottom of any mystery.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His sharp, eager face with its firm jaw and quick eye inspired one with the feeling that he could find the bottom of any mystery.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading His sharp, eager face with its firm jaw and quick eye inspired one with the feeling that he could find the bottom of any mystery.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading TERRY COMES The moment I caught sight of Terry as he swung off the train I felt involuntarily that my troubles were near their end.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading His sharp, eager face with its firm jaw and quick eye inspired one with the feeling that he could find the bottom of any mystery.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading His sharp, eager face with its firm jaw and quick eye inspired one with the feeling that he could find the bottom of any mystery.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading How are you?" he exclaimed with a smile of cordiality as he grasped it.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It was with a deep breath of relief that I held out my hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TERRY COMES The moment I caught sight of Terry as he swung off the train I felt involuntarily that my troubles were near their end.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading It was with a deep breath of relief that I held out my hand.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Hello, old man!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His sharp, eager face with its firm jaw and quick eye inspired one with the feeling that he could find the bottom of any mystery.
How
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From this reading How are you?" he exclaimed with a smile of cordiality as he grasped it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading TERRY COMES The moment I caught sight of Terry as he swung off the train I felt involuntarily that my troubles were near their end.
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading His sharp, eager face with its firm jaw and quick eye inspired one with the feeling that he could find the bottom of any mystery.
involuntarilyadverbUS /ˌɪnvoʊˈlʌntərɪli/
against your will
From this reading TERRY COMES The moment I caught sight of Terry as he swung off the train I felt involuntarily that my troubles were near their end.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was with a deep breath of relief that I held out my hand.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His sharp, eager face with its firm jaw and quick eye inspired one with the feeling that he could find the bottom of any mystery.
jawverbUS /dʒɔː/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading His sharp, eager face with its firm jaw and quick eye inspired one with the feeling that he could find the bottom of any mystery.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Hello, old man!
a particular point in time
From this reading TERRY COMES The moment I caught sight of Terry as he swung off the train I felt involuntarily that my troubles were near their end.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading TERRY COMES The moment I caught sight of Terry as he swung off the train I felt involuntarily that my troubles were near their end.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading His sharp, eager face with its firm jaw and quick eye inspired one with the feeling that he could find the bottom of any mystery.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading TERRY COMES The moment I caught sight of Terry as he swung off the train I felt involuntarily that my troubles were near their end.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TERRY COMES The moment I caught sight of Terry as he swung off the train I felt involuntarily that my troubles were near their end.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading TERRY COMES The moment I caught sight of Terry as he swung off the train I felt involuntarily that my troubles were near their end.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Hello, old man!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His sharp, eager face with its firm jaw and quick eye inspired one with the feeling that he could find the bottom of any mystery.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was with a deep breath of relief that I held out my hand.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading His sharp, eager face with its firm jaw and quick eye inspired one with the feeling that he could find the bottom of any mystery.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading It was with a deep breath of relief that I held out my hand.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading His sharp, eager face with its firm jaw and quick eye inspired one with the feeling that he could find the bottom of any mystery.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading TERRY COMES The moment I caught sight of Terry as he swung off the train I felt involuntarily that my troubles were near their end.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading How are you?" he exclaimed with a smile of cordiality as he grasped it.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading TERRY COMES The moment I caught sight of Terry as he swung off the train I felt involuntarily that my troubles were near their end.
TERRYnounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading TERRY COMES The moment I caught sight of Terry as he swung off the train I felt involuntarily that my troubles were near their end.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TERRY COMES The moment I caught sight of Terry as he swung off the train I felt involuntarily that my troubles were near their end.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TERRY COMES The moment I caught sight of Terry as he swung off the train I felt involuntarily that my troubles were near their end.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading TERRY COMES The moment I caught sight of Terry as he swung off the train I felt involuntarily that my troubles were near their end.
create by training and teaching
From this reading TERRY COMES The moment I caught sight of Terry as he swung off the train I felt involuntarily that my troubles were near their end.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading TERRY COMES The moment I caught sight of Terry as he swung off the train I felt involuntarily that my troubles were near their end.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was with a deep breath of relief that I held out my hand.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading TERRY COMES The moment I caught sight of Terry as he swung off the train I felt involuntarily that my troubles were near their end.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His sharp, eager face with its firm jaw and quick eye inspired one with the feeling that he could find the bottom of any mystery.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading How are you?" he exclaimed with a smile of cordiality as he grasped it.
