used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That meant a flogging, and Tomlin said, “Yes, sir,” and hooked it; but the wretched Carlo thought he was going to hear Tomlin expelled.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Finally, he allowed Carlo, in consideration of the dressing he had got, to stop in the playground that afternoon with a book.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He burst out and said as much, and the Doctor started as if a serpent had stung him, and told Carlo to control the instinct of revenge so common to all human nature, and explained that chaps were not expelled for trifles.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Finally, he allowed Carlo, in consideration of the dressing he had got, to stop in the playground that afternoon with a book.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading So the little skunk crept off, shattered ganglions and all, pretending to walk lame; while the Doctor, evidently much bothered altogether, took up our work where he had left it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He reminded Carlo that Tomlin had an immortal soul like himself, and seemed to imply that being expelled from Merivale would ruin a chap’s future in the next world as well as this one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That meant a flogging, and Tomlin said, “Yes, sir,” and hooked it; but the wretched Carlo thought he was going to hear Tomlin expelled.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He burst out and said as much, and the Doctor started as if a serpent had stung him, and told Carlo to control the instinct of revenge so common to all human nature, and explained that chaps were not expelled for trifles.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He reminded Carlo that Tomlin had an immortal soul like himself, and seemed to imply that being expelled from Merivale would ruin a chap’s future in the next world as well as this one.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Finally, he allowed Carlo, in consideration of the dressing he had got, to stop in the playground that afternoon with a book.
botheredadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːðərd/
caused to show discomposure
From this reading So the little skunk crept off, shattered ganglions and all, pretending to walk lame; while the Doctor, evidently much bothered altogether, took up our work where he had left it.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading He burst out and said as much, and the Doctor started as if a serpent had stung him, and told Carlo to control the instinct of revenge so common to all human nature, and explained that chaps were not expelled for trifles.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That meant a flogging, and Tomlin said, “Yes, sir,” and hooked it; but the wretched Carlo thought he was going to hear Tomlin expelled.
Carlo
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From this reading That meant a flogging, and Tomlin said, “Yes, sir,” and hooked it; but the wretched Carlo thought he was going to hear Tomlin expelled.
chap's
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From this reading He reminded Carlo that Tomlin had an immortal soul like himself, and seemed to imply that being expelled from Merivale would ruin a chap’s future in the next world as well as this one.
chapsnounUS /tʃæps/
plural of “chap” — a boy or man
From this reading He burst out and said as much, and the Doctor started as if a serpent had stung him, and told Carlo to control the instinct of revenge so common to all human nature, and explained that chaps were not expelled for trifles.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading He burst out and said as much, and the Doctor started as if a serpent had stung him, and told Carlo to control the instinct of revenge so common to all human nature, and explained that chaps were not expelled for trifles.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Finally, he allowed Carlo, in consideration of the dressing he had got, to stop in the playground that afternoon with a book.
power to direct or determine
From this reading He burst out and said as much, and the Doctor started as if a serpent had stung him, and told Carlo to control the instinct of revenge so common to all human nature, and explained that chaps were not expelled for trifles.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading So the little skunk crept off, shattered ganglions and all, pretending to walk lame; while the Doctor, evidently much bothered altogether, took up our work where he had left it.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading He burst out and said as much, and the Doctor started as if a serpent had stung him, and told Carlo to control the instinct of revenge so common to all human nature, and explained that chaps were not expelled for trifles.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading Finally, he allowed Carlo, in consideration of the dressing he had got, to stop in the playground that afternoon with a book.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading So the little skunk crept off, shattered ganglions and all, pretending to walk lame; while the Doctor, evidently much bothered altogether, took up our work where he had left it.
expelledverbUS /ɪkˈspeld/
inflected form of “expel” — force to leave or move out
From this reading That meant a flogging, and Tomlin said, “Yes, sir,” and hooked it; but the wretched Carlo thought he was going to hear Tomlin expelled.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading He burst out and said as much, and the Doctor started as if a serpent had stung him, and told Carlo to control the instinct of revenge so common to all human nature, and explained that chaps were not expelled for trifles.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Finally, he allowed Carlo, in consideration of the dressing he had got, to stop in the playground that afternoon with a book.
floggingnounUS /ˈflɑːɡɪŋ/
beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
From this reading That meant a flogging, and Tomlin said, “Yes, sir,” and hooked it; but the wretched Carlo thought he was going to hear Tomlin expelled.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He burst out and said as much, and the Doctor started as if a serpent had stung him, and told Carlo to control the instinct of revenge so common to all human nature, and explained that chaps were not expelled for trifles.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He reminded Carlo that Tomlin had an immortal soul like himself, and seemed to imply that being expelled from Merivale would ruin a chap’s future in the next world as well as this one.
yet to be or coming
From this reading He reminded Carlo that Tomlin had an immortal soul like himself, and seemed to imply that being expelled from Merivale would ruin a chap’s future in the next world as well as this one.
ganglions
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From this reading So the little skunk crept off, shattered ganglions and all, pretending to walk lame; while the Doctor, evidently much bothered altogether, took up our work where he had left it.
the act of departing
From this reading That meant a flogging, and Tomlin said, “Yes, sir,” and hooked it; but the wretched Carlo thought he was going to hear Tomlin expelled.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Finally, he allowed Carlo, in consideration of the dressing he had got, to stop in the playground that afternoon with a book.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He burst out and said as much, and the Doctor started as if a serpent had stung him, and told Carlo to control the instinct of revenge so common to all human nature, and explained that chaps were not expelled for trifles.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That meant a flogging, and Tomlin said, “Yes, sir,” and hooked it; but the wretched Carlo thought he was going to hear Tomlin expelled.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading That meant a flogging, and Tomlin said, “Yes, sir,” and hooked it; but the wretched Carlo thought he was going to hear Tomlin expelled.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He burst out and said as much, and the Doctor started as if a serpent had stung him, and told Carlo to control the instinct of revenge so common to all human nature, and explained that chaps were not expelled for trifles.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He reminded Carlo that Tomlin had an immortal soul like himself, and seemed to imply that being expelled from Merivale would ruin a chap’s future in the next world as well as this one.
hookedadjectiveUS /hʊkt/
curved down like an eagle's beak
From this reading That meant a flogging, and Tomlin said, “Yes, sir,” and hooked it; but the wretched Carlo thought he was going to hear Tomlin expelled.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading He burst out and said as much, and the Doctor started as if a serpent had stung him, and told Carlo to control the instinct of revenge so common to all human nature, and explained that chaps were not expelled for trifles.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He burst out and said as much, and the Doctor started as if a serpent had stung him, and told Carlo to control the instinct of revenge so common to all human nature, and explained that chaps were not expelled for trifles.
immortaladjUS /ɪˈmɔːr.t̬əl/
Living forever; never dying or decaying. (Bất tử, trường tồn vĩnh cửu.)
From this reading He reminded Carlo that Tomlin had an immortal soul like himself, and seemed to imply that being expelled from Merivale would ruin a chap’s future in the next world as well as this one.
implyverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪ/
express or state indirectly
From this reading He reminded Carlo that Tomlin had an immortal soul like himself, and seemed to imply that being expelled from Merivale would ruin a chap’s future in the next world as well as this one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He reminded Carlo that Tomlin had an immortal soul like himself, and seemed to imply that being expelled from Merivale would ruin a chap’s future in the next world as well as this one.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading He burst out and said as much, and the Doctor started as if a serpent had stung him, and told Carlo to control the instinct of revenge so common to all human nature, and explained that chaps were not expelled for trifles.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That meant a flogging, and Tomlin said, “Yes, sir,” and hooked it; but the wretched Carlo thought he was going to hear Tomlin expelled.
lamenounUS /leɪm/
someone who doesn't understand what is going on
From this reading So the little skunk crept off, shattered ganglions and all, pretending to walk lame; while the Doctor, evidently much bothered altogether, took up our work where he had left it.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading So the little skunk crept off, shattered ganglions and all, pretending to walk lame; while the Doctor, evidently much bothered altogether, took up our work where he had left it.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He reminded Carlo that Tomlin had an immortal soul like himself, and seemed to imply that being expelled from Merivale would ruin a chap’s future in the next world as well as this one.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So the little skunk crept off, shattered ganglions and all, pretending to walk lame; while the Doctor, evidently much bothered altogether, took up our work where he had left it.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading That meant a flogging, and Tomlin said, “Yes, sir,” and hooked it; but the wretched Carlo thought he was going to hear Tomlin expelled.
Merivale
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From this reading He reminded Carlo that Tomlin had an immortal soul like himself, and seemed to imply that being expelled from Merivale would ruin a chap’s future in the next world as well as this one.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He burst out and said as much, and the Doctor started as if a serpent had stung him, and told Carlo to control the instinct of revenge so common to all human nature, and explained that chaps were not expelled for trifles.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading He burst out and said as much, and the Doctor started as if a serpent had stung him, and told Carlo to control the instinct of revenge so common to all human nature, and explained that chaps were not expelled for trifles.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He reminded Carlo that Tomlin had an immortal soul like himself, and seemed to imply that being expelled from Merivale would ruin a chap’s future in the next world as well as this one.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He burst out and said as much, and the Doctor started as if a serpent had stung him, and told Carlo to control the instinct of revenge so common to all human nature, and explained that chaps were not expelled for trifles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He burst out and said as much, and the Doctor started as if a serpent had stung him, and told Carlo to control the instinct of revenge so common to all human nature, and explained that chaps were not expelled for trifles.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading So the little skunk crept off, shattered ganglions and all, pretending to walk lame; while the Doctor, evidently much bothered altogether, took up our work where he had left it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He reminded Carlo that Tomlin had an immortal soul like himself, and seemed to imply that being expelled from Merivale would ruin a chap’s future in the next world as well as this one.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading So the little skunk crept off, shattered ganglions and all, pretending to walk lame; while the Doctor, evidently much bothered altogether, took up our work where he had left it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He burst out and said as much, and the Doctor started as if a serpent had stung him, and told Carlo to control the instinct of revenge so common to all human nature, and explained that chaps were not expelled for trifles.
playgroundnounUS /ˈpleɪɡraʊnd/
an area where many people go for recreation
From this reading Finally, he allowed Carlo, in consideration of the dressing he had got, to stop in the playground that afternoon with a book.
pretendingnounUS /priˈtendɪŋ/
the act of giving a false appearance
From this reading So the little skunk crept off, shattered ganglions and all, pretending to walk lame; while the Doctor, evidently much bothered altogether, took up our work where he had left it.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading He reminded Carlo that Tomlin had an immortal soul like himself, and seemed to imply that being expelled from Merivale would ruin a chap’s future in the next world as well as this one.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading He burst out and said as much, and the Doctor started as if a serpent had stung him, and told Carlo to control the instinct of revenge so common to all human nature, and explained that chaps were not expelled for trifles.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading He reminded Carlo that Tomlin had an immortal soul like himself, and seemed to imply that being expelled from Merivale would ruin a chap’s future in the next world as well as this one.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading That meant a flogging, and Tomlin said, “Yes, sir,” and hooked it; but the wretched Carlo thought he was going to hear Tomlin expelled.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He reminded Carlo that Tomlin had an immortal soul like himself, and seemed to imply that being expelled from Merivale would ruin a chap’s future in the next world as well as this one.
serpentnounUS /ˈsɜːrpənt/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading He burst out and said as much, and the Doctor started as if a serpent had stung him, and told Carlo to control the instinct of revenge so common to all human nature, and explained that chaps were not expelled for trifles.
shatteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃætərd/
ruined or disrupted
From this reading So the little skunk crept off, shattered ganglions and all, pretending to walk lame; while the Doctor, evidently much bothered altogether, took up our work where he had left it.
term of address for a man
From this reading That meant a flogging, and Tomlin said, “Yes, sir,” and hooked it; but the wretched Carlo thought he was going to hear Tomlin expelled.
skunknounUS /skʌŋk/
a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
From this reading So the little skunk crept off, shattered ganglions and all, pretending to walk lame; while the Doctor, evidently much bothered altogether, took up our work where he had left it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He burst out and said as much, and the Doctor started as if a serpent had stung him, and told Carlo to control the instinct of revenge so common to all human nature, and explained that chaps were not expelled for trifles.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading He reminded Carlo that Tomlin had an immortal soul like himself, and seemed to imply that being expelled from Merivale would ruin a chap’s future in the next world as well as this one.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He burst out and said as much, and the Doctor started as if a serpent had stung him, and told Carlo to control the instinct of revenge so common to all human nature, and explained that chaps were not expelled for trifles.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Finally, he allowed Carlo, in consideration of the dressing he had got, to stop in the playground that afternoon with a book.
stungadjectiveUS /stʌŋ/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading He burst out and said as much, and the Doctor started as if a serpent had stung him, and told Carlo to control the instinct of revenge so common to all human nature, and explained that chaps were not expelled for trifles.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That meant a flogging, and Tomlin said, “Yes, sir,” and hooked it; but the wretched Carlo thought he was going to hear Tomlin expelled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That meant a flogging, and Tomlin said, “Yes, sir,” and hooked it; but the wretched Carlo thought he was going to hear Tomlin expelled.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He reminded Carlo that Tomlin had an immortal soul like himself, and seemed to imply that being expelled from Merivale would ruin a chap’s future in the next world as well as this one.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading That meant a flogging, and Tomlin said, “Yes, sir,” and hooked it; but the wretched Carlo thought he was going to hear Tomlin expelled.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That meant a flogging, and Tomlin said, “Yes, sir,” and hooked it; but the wretched Carlo thought he was going to hear Tomlin expelled.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He burst out and said as much, and the Doctor started as if a serpent had stung him, and told Carlo to control the instinct of revenge so common to all human nature, and explained that chaps were not expelled for trifles.
Tomlin
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From this reading That meant a flogging, and Tomlin said, “Yes, sir,” and hooked it; but the wretched Carlo thought he was going to hear Tomlin expelled.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading So the little skunk crept off, shattered ganglions and all, pretending to walk lame; while the Doctor, evidently much bothered altogether, took up our work where he had left it.
triflesnounUS /ˈtraɪfəlz/
plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading He burst out and said as much, and the Doctor started as if a serpent had stung him, and told Carlo to control the instinct of revenge so common to all human nature, and explained that chaps were not expelled for trifles.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading So the little skunk crept off, shattered ganglions and all, pretending to walk lame; while the Doctor, evidently much bothered altogether, took up our work where he had left it.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading So the little skunk crept off, shattered ganglions and all, pretending to walk lame; while the Doctor, evidently much bothered altogether, took up our work where he had left it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That meant a flogging, and Tomlin said, “Yes, sir,” and hooked it; but the wretched Carlo thought he was going to hear Tomlin expelled.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He reminded Carlo that Tomlin had an immortal soul like himself, and seemed to imply that being expelled from Merivale would ruin a chap’s future in the next world as well as this one.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He burst out and said as much, and the Doctor started as if a serpent had stung him, and told Carlo to control the instinct of revenge so common to all human nature, and explained that chaps were not expelled for trifles.
in or at the place that
From this reading So the little skunk crept off, shattered ganglions and all, pretending to walk lame; while the Doctor, evidently much bothered altogether, took up our work where he had left it.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading So the little skunk crept off, shattered ganglions and all, pretending to walk lame; while the Doctor, evidently much bothered altogether, took up our work where he had left it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Finally, he allowed Carlo, in consideration of the dressing he had got, to stop in the playground that afternoon with a book.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading So the little skunk crept off, shattered ganglions and all, pretending to walk lame; while the Doctor, evidently much bothered altogether, took up our work where he had left it.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He reminded Carlo that Tomlin had an immortal soul like himself, and seemed to imply that being expelled from Merivale would ruin a chap’s future in the next world as well as this one.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He reminded Carlo that Tomlin had an immortal soul like himself, and seemed to imply that being expelled from Merivale would ruin a chap’s future in the next world as well as this one.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading That meant a flogging, and Tomlin said, “Yes, sir,” and hooked it; but the wretched Carlo thought he was going to hear Tomlin expelled.
an affirmative
From this reading That meant a flogging, and Tomlin said, “Yes, sir,” and hooked it; but the wretched Carlo thought he was going to hear Tomlin expelled.
