used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dick Puts "A Better Man" in His Place Of course Dick heard no more from the Draynes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I guess papa has found that his little boy was none too much of an angel," laughed Dave Darrin when discussing the news with his chums.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading "I guess papa has found that his little boy was none too much of an angel," laughed Dave Darrin when discussing the news with his chums.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Then, in some way, it leaked out that his father had sent him to a military boarding school where the discipline was credited with being very rigid.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Dick Puts "A Better Man" in His Place Of course Dick heard no more from the Draynes.
boardingnounUS /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/
the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
From this reading Then, in some way, it leaked out that his father had sent him to a military boarding school where the discipline was credited with being very rigid.
a youthful male person
From this reading "I guess papa has found that his little boy was none too much of an angel," laughed Dave Darrin when discussing the news with his chums.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading "I guess papa has found that his little boy was none too much of an angel," laughed Dave Darrin when discussing the news with his chums.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Phin, however, was noticed no more on the streets of the little city.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Dick Puts "A Better Man" in His Place Of course Dick heard no more from the Draynes.
creditedadjectiveUS /ˈkredətəd/
(usually followed by “to”) given credit for
From this reading Then, in some way, it leaked out that his father had sent him to a military boarding school where the discipline was credited with being very rigid.
Darrin
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From this reading "I guess papa has found that his little boy was none too much of an angel," laughed Dave Darrin when discussing the news with his chums.
Dave
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From this reading "I guess papa has found that his little boy was none too much of an angel," laughed Dave Darrin when discussing the news with his chums.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick Puts "A Better Man" in His Place Of course Dick heard no more from the Draynes.
didn't
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From this reading He didn't expect that he would.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading Then, in some way, it leaked out that his father had sent him to a military boarding school where the discipline was credited with being very rigid.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading "I guess papa has found that his little boy was none too much of an angel," laughed Dave Darrin when discussing the news with his chums.
Draynes
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From this reading Dick Puts "A Better Man" in His Place Of course Dick heard no more from the Draynes.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading He didn't expect that he would.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Then, in some way, it leaked out that his father had sent him to a military boarding school where the discipline was credited with being very rigid.
set up or found
From this reading "I guess papa has found that his little boy was none too much of an angel," laughed Dave Darrin when discussing the news with his chums.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Dick Puts "A Better Man" in His Place Of course Dick heard no more from the Draynes.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "I guess papa has found that his little boy was none too much of an angel," laughed Dave Darrin when discussing the news with his chums.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then, in some way, it leaked out that his father had sent him to a military boarding school where the discipline was credited with being very rigid.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I guess papa has found that his little boy was none too much of an angel," laughed Dave Darrin when discussing the news with his chums.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He didn't expect that he would.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Dick Puts "A Better Man" in His Place Of course Dick heard no more from the Draynes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then, in some way, it leaked out that his father had sent him to a military boarding school where the discipline was credited with being very rigid.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dick Puts "A Better Man" in His Place Of course Dick heard no more from the Draynes.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Phin, however, was noticed no more on the streets of the little city.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I guess papa has found that his little boy was none too much of an angel," laughed Dave Darrin when discussing the news with his chums.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dick Puts "A Better Man" in His Place Of course Dick heard no more from the Draynes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then, in some way, it leaked out that his father had sent him to a military boarding school where the discipline was credited with being very rigid.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading "I guess papa has found that his little boy was none too much of an angel," laughed Dave Darrin when discussing the news with his chums.
leakedverbUS /liːkt/
past form of “leak” — tell anonymously
From this reading Then, in some way, it leaked out that his father had sent him to a military boarding school where the discipline was credited with being very rigid.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Phin, however, was noticed no more on the streets of the little city.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Dick Puts "A Better Man" in His Place Of course Dick heard no more from the Draynes.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Then, in some way, it leaked out that his father had sent him to a military boarding school where the discipline was credited with being very rigid.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Dick Puts "A Better Man" in His Place Of course Dick heard no more from the Draynes.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I guess papa has found that his little boy was none too much of an angel," laughed Dave Darrin when discussing the news with his chums.
information about recent and important events
From this reading "I guess papa has found that his little boy was none too much of an angel," laughed Dave Darrin when discussing the news with his chums.
not any; not one
From this reading Dick Puts "A Better Man" in His Place Of course Dick heard no more from the Draynes.
not one, and not any
From this reading "I guess papa has found that his little boy was none too much of an angel," laughed Dave Darrin when discussing the news with his chums.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Phin, however, was noticed no more on the streets of the little city.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dick Puts "A Better Man" in His Place Of course Dick heard no more from the Draynes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Phin, however, was noticed no more on the streets of the little city.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then, in some way, it leaked out that his father had sent him to a military boarding school where the discipline was credited with being very rigid.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "I guess papa has found that his little boy was none too much of an angel," laughed Dave Darrin when discussing the news with his chums.
Phin
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From this reading Phin, however, was noticed no more on the streets of the little city.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Dick Puts "A Better Man" in His Place Of course Dick heard no more from the Draynes.
PutsnounUS /pʊts/
plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
From this reading Dick Puts "A Better Man" in His Place Of course Dick heard no more from the Draynes.
rigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/
incapable of or resistant to bending
From this reading Then, in some way, it leaked out that his father had sent him to a military boarding school where the discipline was credited with being very rigid.
an educational institution
From this reading Then, in some way, it leaked out that his father had sent him to a military boarding school where the discipline was credited with being very rigid.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Then, in some way, it leaked out that his father had sent him to a military boarding school where the discipline was credited with being very rigid.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Then, in some way, it leaked out that his father had sent him to a military boarding school where the discipline was credited with being very rigid.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Phin, however, was noticed no more on the streets of the little city.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He didn't expect that he would.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dick Puts "A Better Man" in His Place Of course Dick heard no more from the Draynes.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, in some way, it leaked out that his father had sent him to a military boarding school where the discipline was credited with being very rigid.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then, in some way, it leaked out that his father had sent him to a military boarding school where the discipline was credited with being very rigid.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I guess papa has found that his little boy was none too much of an angel," laughed Dave Darrin when discussing the news with his chums.
precisely as stated
From this reading Then, in some way, it leaked out that his father had sent him to a military boarding school where the discipline was credited with being very rigid.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Phin, however, was noticed no more on the streets of the little city.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Then, in some way, it leaked out that his father had sent him to a military boarding school where the discipline was credited with being very rigid.
at the time that
From this reading "I guess papa has found that his little boy was none too much of an angel," laughed Dave Darrin when discussing the news with his chums.
in or at the place that
From this reading Then, in some way, it leaked out that his father had sent him to a military boarding school where the discipline was credited with being very rigid.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then, in some way, it leaked out that his father had sent him to a military boarding school where the discipline was credited with being very rigid.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He didn't expect that he would.
