used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Don't make a fool of yourself," he counseled.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE PITCHING FIND Instinctively Bart's intimates gathered about him, while Sandow and the other boys, who had no liking for the rich bully, rallied around Hal.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Noting that the captain had the support of an overwhelming majority of the students, Taffy seized Bart's arm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PITCHING FIND Instinctively Bart's intimates gathered about him, while Sandow and the other boys, who had no liking for the rich bully, rallied around Hal.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Noting that the captain had the support of an overwhelming majority of the students, Taffy seized Bart's arm.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading THE PITCHING FIND Instinctively Bart's intimates gathered about him, while Sandow and the other boys, who had no liking for the rich bully, rallied around Hal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Hal's entirely within his right as captain.
Bart'snounUS /bɑːrts/
possessive form of “bart” — a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading THE PITCHING FIND Instinctively Bart's intimates gathered about him, while Sandow and the other boys, who had no liking for the rich bully, rallied around Hal.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE PITCHING FIND Instinctively Bart's intimates gathered about him, while Sandow and the other boys, who had no liking for the rich bully, rallied around Hal.
bullynounUS /ˈbʊli/
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading THE PITCHING FIND Instinctively Bart's intimates gathered about him, while Sandow and the other boys, who had no liking for the rich bully, rallied around Hal.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Noting that the captain had the support of an overwhelming majority of the students, Taffy seized Bart's arm.
counseledverbUS /ˈkaʊnsəld/
past form of “counsel” — give advice to
From this reading "Don't make a fool of yourself," he counseled.
Don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Don't make a fool of yourself," he counseled.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "Hal's entirely within his right as captain.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading THE PITCHING FIND Instinctively Bart's intimates gathered about him, while Sandow and the other boys, who had no liking for the rich bully, rallied around Hal.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading "Don't make a fool of yourself," he counseled.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE PITCHING FIND Instinctively Bart's intimates gathered about him, while Sandow and the other boys, who had no liking for the rich bully, rallied around Hal.
brought together in one place
From this reading THE PITCHING FIND Instinctively Bart's intimates gathered about him, while Sandow and the other boys, who had no liking for the rich bully, rallied around Hal.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading If you don't go peacefully, he won't let you play this year.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE PITCHING FIND Instinctively Bart's intimates gathered about him, while Sandow and the other boys, who had no liking for the rich bully, rallied around Hal.
Hal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PITCHING FIND Instinctively Bart's intimates gathered about him, while Sandow and the other boys, who had no liking for the rich bully, rallied around Hal.
Hal'snounUS /hælz/
possessive form of “hals” — Dutch portrait and genre painter who endowed his portraits with vitality and humor (1580?-1666)
From this reading "Hal's entirely within his right as captain.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Don't make a fool of yourself," he counseled.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE PITCHING FIND Instinctively Bart's intimates gathered about him, while Sandow and the other boys, who had no liking for the rich bully, rallied around Hal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Hal's entirely within his right as captain.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you don't go peacefully, he won't let you play this year.
InstinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading THE PITCHING FIND Instinctively Bart's intimates gathered about him, while Sandow and the other boys, who had no liking for the rich bully, rallied around Hal.
intimatesnounUS /ˈɪntəməts/
plural of “intimate” — someone to whom private matters are confided
From this reading THE PITCHING FIND Instinctively Bart's intimates gathered about him, while Sandow and the other boys, who had no liking for the rich bully, rallied around Hal.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading If you don't go peacefully, he won't let you play this year.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading THE PITCHING FIND Instinctively Bart's intimates gathered about him, while Sandow and the other boys, who had no liking for the rich bully, rallied around Hal.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading Noting that the captain had the support of an overwhelming majority of the students, Taffy seized Bart's arm.
engage in
From this reading "Don't make a fool of yourself," he counseled.
not any; not one
From this reading THE PITCHING FIND Instinctively Bart's intimates gathered about him, while Sandow and the other boys, who had no liking for the rich bully, rallied around Hal.
NotingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “note” — make mention of
From this reading Noting that the captain had the support of an overwhelming majority of the students, Taffy seized Bart's arm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Noting that the captain had the support of an overwhelming majority of the students, Taffy seized Bart's arm.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE PITCHING FIND Instinctively Bart's intimates gathered about him, while Sandow and the other boys, who had no liking for the rich bully, rallied around Hal.
overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading Noting that the captain had the support of an overwhelming majority of the students, Taffy seized Bart's arm.
peacefullyadverbUS /ˈpiːsfəli/
in a peaceful manner
From this reading If you don't go peacefully, he won't let you play this year.
PITCHINGnounUS /ˈpɪtʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of pitcher on a baseball team
From this reading THE PITCHING FIND Instinctively Bart's intimates gathered about him, while Sandow and the other boys, who had no liking for the rich bully, rallied around Hal.
participate in games or sport
From this reading If you don't go peacefully, he won't let you play this year.
ralliedverbUS /ˈrælid/
inflected form of “rally” — gather
From this reading THE PITCHING FIND Instinctively Bart's intimates gathered about him, while Sandow and the other boys, who had no liking for the rich bully, rallied around Hal.
possessing material wealth
From this reading THE PITCHING FIND Instinctively Bart's intimates gathered about him, while Sandow and the other boys, who had no liking for the rich bully, rallied around Hal.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Hal's entirely within his right as captain.
Sandow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PITCHING FIND Instinctively Bart's intimates gathered about him, while Sandow and the other boys, who had no liking for the rich bully, rallied around Hal.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Noting that the captain had the support of an overwhelming majority of the students, Taffy seized Bart's arm.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Noting that the captain had the support of an overwhelming majority of the students, Taffy seized Bart's arm.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Noting that the captain had the support of an overwhelming majority of the students, Taffy seized Bart's arm.
TaffynounUS /ˈtæfi/
chewy candy of sugar or syrup boiled until thick and pulled until glossy
From this reading Noting that the captain had the support of an overwhelming majority of the students, Taffy seized Bart's arm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Noting that the captain had the support of an overwhelming majority of the students, Taffy seized Bart's arm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PITCHING FIND Instinctively Bart's intimates gathered about him, while Sandow and the other boys, who had no liking for the rich bully, rallied around Hal.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If you don't go peacefully, he won't let you play this year.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE PITCHING FIND Instinctively Bart's intimates gathered about him, while Sandow and the other boys, who had no liking for the rich bully, rallied around Hal.
which person or people
From this reading THE PITCHING FIND Instinctively Bart's intimates gathered about him, while Sandow and the other boys, who had no liking for the rich bully, rallied around Hal.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading "Hal's entirely within his right as captain.
won't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If you don't go peacefully, he won't let you play this year.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading If you don't go peacefully, he won't let you play this year.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you don't go peacefully, he won't let you play this year.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "Don't make a fool of yourself," he counseled.
