used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I'm glad I came over in time to put Billy out of his misery," he answered, smiling up at me with a quick comprehension that was enraging.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I am not satisfied about the sounding board he has put in, and the only way is to try it with at least part of the seats occupied.
acousticsnounUS /əˈkuːstɪks/
the study of the physical properties of sound
From this reading "I'm going to have informal services in the chapel to-night to try out the acoustics before the contractor turns over the building.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am not satisfied about the sounding board he has put in, and the only way is to try it with at least part of the seats occupied.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I am not satisfied about the sounding board he has put in, and the only way is to try it with at least part of the seats occupied.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I'm glad I came over in time to put Billy out of his misery," he answered, smiling up at me with a quick comprehension that was enraging.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I'm glad I came over in time to put Billy out of his misery," he answered, smiling up at me with a quick comprehension that was enraging.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "I'm going to have informal services in the chapel to-night to try out the acoustics before the contractor turns over the building.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading "I'm glad I came over in time to put Billy out of his misery," he answered, smiling up at me with a quick comprehension that was enraging.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading I am not satisfied about the sounding board he has put in, and the only way is to try it with at least part of the seats occupied.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading "I'm going to have informal services in the chapel to-night to try out the acoustics before the contractor turns over the building.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE GAUNTLET Was that young Methodist minister crushed by my plainly intended gauntlet flung down to him?
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I'm glad I came over in time to put Billy out of his misery," he answered, smiling up at me with a quick comprehension that was enraging.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading "I'm going to have informal services in the chapel to-night to try out the acoustics before the contractor turns over the building.
comprehensionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhenʃən/
an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)
From this reading "I'm glad I came over in time to put Billy out of his misery," he answered, smiling up at me with a quick comprehension that was enraging.
contractornounUS /ˈkɑːntræktər/
someone (a person or firm) who contracts to build things
From this reading "I'm going to have informal services in the chapel to-night to try out the acoustics before the contractor turns over the building.
crushedadjectiveUS /krʌʃt/
treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance
From this reading THE GAUNTLET Was that young Methodist minister crushed by my plainly intended gauntlet flung down to him?
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE GAUNTLET Was that young Methodist minister crushed by my plainly intended gauntlet flung down to him?
enragingverbUS /enˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “enrage” — put into a rage; make violently angry
From this reading "I'm glad I came over in time to put Billy out of his misery," he answered, smiling up at me with a quick comprehension that was enraging.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading THE GAUNTLET Was that young Methodist minister crushed by my plainly intended gauntlet flung down to him?
GAUNTLETnounUS /ˈɡɔːntlət/
to offer or accept a challenge
From this reading THE GAUNTLET Was that young Methodist minister crushed by my plainly intended gauntlet flung down to him?
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I'm glad I came over in time to put Billy out of his misery," he answered, smiling up at me with a quick comprehension that was enraging.
the act of departing
From this reading "I'm going to have informal services in the chapel to-night to try out the acoustics before the contractor turns over the building.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am not satisfied about the sounding board he has put in, and the only way is to try it with at least part of the seats occupied.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I'm going to have informal services in the chapel to-night to try out the acoustics before the contractor turns over the building.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was not.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE GAUNTLET Was that young Methodist minister crushed by my plainly intended gauntlet flung down to him?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I'm glad I came over in time to put Billy out of his misery," he answered, smiling up at me with a quick comprehension that was enraging.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I'm glad I came over in time to put Billy out of his misery," he answered, smiling up at me with a quick comprehension that was enraging.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm glad I came over in time to put Billy out of his misery," he answered, smiling up at me with a quick comprehension that was enraging.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I'm glad I came over in time to put Billy out of his misery," he answered, smiling up at me with a quick comprehension that was enraging.
informaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrməl/
not formal
From this reading "I'm going to have informal services in the chapel to-night to try out the acoustics before the contractor turns over the building.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading THE GAUNTLET Was that young Methodist minister crushed by my plainly intended gauntlet flung down to him?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am not satisfied about the sounding board he has put in, and the only way is to try it with at least part of the seats occupied.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I am not satisfied about the sounding board he has put in, and the only way is to try it with at least part of the seats occupied.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading I am not satisfied about the sounding board he has put in, and the only way is to try it with at least part of the seats occupied.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I'm glad I came over in time to put Billy out of his misery," he answered, smiling up at me with a quick comprehension that was enraging.
MethodistadjectiveUS /ˈmeθədəst/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of Protestantism adhering to the views of Wesley
From this reading THE GAUNTLET Was that young Methodist minister crushed by my plainly intended gauntlet flung down to him?
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading THE GAUNTLET Was that young Methodist minister crushed by my plainly intended gauntlet flung down to him?
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading "I'm glad I came over in time to put Billy out of his misery," he answered, smiling up at me with a quick comprehension that was enraging.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE GAUNTLET Was that young Methodist minister crushed by my plainly intended gauntlet flung down to him?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not.
held or filled or in use
From this reading I am not satisfied about the sounding board he has put in, and the only way is to try it with at least part of the seats occupied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I'm glad I came over in time to put Billy out of his misery," he answered, smiling up at me with a quick comprehension that was enraging.
and nothing more
From this reading I am not satisfied about the sounding board he has put in, and the only way is to try it with at least part of the seats occupied.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I'm glad I came over in time to put Billy out of his misery," he answered, smiling up at me with a quick comprehension that was enraging.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "I'm glad I came over in time to put Billy out of his misery," he answered, smiling up at me with a quick comprehension that was enraging.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I am not satisfied about the sounding board he has put in, and the only way is to try it with at least part of the seats occupied.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading THE GAUNTLET Was that young Methodist minister crushed by my plainly intended gauntlet flung down to him?
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "I'm glad I came over in time to put Billy out of his misery," he answered, smiling up at me with a quick comprehension that was enraging.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading "I'm glad I came over in time to put Billy out of his misery," he answered, smiling up at me with a quick comprehension that was enraging.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading I am not satisfied about the sounding board he has put in, and the only way is to try it with at least part of the seats occupied.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading I am not satisfied about the sounding board he has put in, and the only way is to try it with at least part of the seats occupied.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading "I'm going to have informal services in the chapel to-night to try out the acoustics before the contractor turns over the building.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "I'm glad I came over in time to put Billy out of his misery," he answered, smiling up at me with a quick comprehension that was enraging.
soundingadjectiveUS /ˈsaʊndɪŋ/
appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms
From this reading I am not satisfied about the sounding board he has put in, and the only way is to try it with at least part of the seats occupied.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE GAUNTLET Was that young Methodist minister crushed by my plainly intended gauntlet flung down to him?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GAUNTLET Was that young Methodist minister crushed by my plainly intended gauntlet flung down to him?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "I'm glad I came over in time to put Billy out of his misery," he answered, smiling up at me with a quick comprehension that was enraging.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE GAUNTLET Was that young Methodist minister crushed by my plainly intended gauntlet flung down to him?
to-night
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From this reading "I'm going to have informal services in the chapel to-night to try out the acoustics before the contractor turns over the building.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "I'm going to have informal services in the chapel to-night to try out the acoustics before the contractor turns over the building.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading "I'm going to have informal services in the chapel to-night to try out the acoustics before the contractor turns over the building.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I'm glad I came over in time to put Billy out of his misery," he answered, smiling up at me with a quick comprehension that was enraging.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE GAUNTLET Was that young Methodist minister crushed by my plainly intended gauntlet flung down to him?
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I am not satisfied about the sounding board he has put in, and the only way is to try it with at least part of the seats occupied.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I'm glad I came over in time to put Billy out of his misery," he answered, smiling up at me with a quick comprehension that was enraging.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE GAUNTLET Was that young Methodist minister crushed by my plainly intended gauntlet flung down to him?
