used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was under the impression that he was at his place in New York City, and for a moment I did not know what to do.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was under the impression that he was at his place in New York City, and for a moment I did not know what to do.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Yes, sir, young man, don't you dare to break away, or the first policeman shall have you," he repeated, as he tightened his grasp.
astoundedadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading I was thoroughly astounded at being confronted by my uncle Felix in Boston.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was thoroughly astounded at being confronted by my uncle Felix in Boston.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Yes, sir, young man, don't you dare to break away, or the first policeman shall have you," he repeated, as he tightened his grasp.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I was thoroughly astounded at being confronted by my uncle Felix in Boston.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading I was thoroughly astounded at being confronted by my uncle Felix in Boston.
terminate
From this reading "Yes, sir, young man, don't you dare to break away, or the first policeman shall have you," he repeated, as he tightened his grasp.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I was thoroughly astounded at being confronted by my uncle Felix in Boston.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading I was under the impression that he was at his place in New York City, and for a moment I did not know what to do.
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading I was thoroughly astounded at being confronted by my uncle Felix in Boston.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading "Yes, sir, young man, don't you dare to break away, or the first policeman shall have you," he repeated, as he tightened his grasp.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I was under the impression that he was at his place in New York City, and for a moment I did not know what to do.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I was under the impression that he was at his place in New York City, and for a moment I did not know what to do.
don't
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From this reading "Yes, sir, young man, don't you dare to break away, or the first policeman shall have you," he repeated, as he tightened his grasp.
FELIX
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From this reading FELIX STILLWELL'S MOVE.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Yes, sir, young man, don't you dare to break away, or the first policeman shall have you," he repeated, as he tightened his grasp.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was under the impression that he was at his place in New York City, and for a moment I did not know what to do.
hold firmly
From this reading "Yes, sir, young man, don't you dare to break away, or the first policeman shall have you," he repeated, as he tightened his grasp.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Yes, sir, young man, don't you dare to break away, or the first policeman shall have you," he repeated, as he tightened his grasp.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I was under the impression that he was at his place in New York City, and for a moment I did not know what to do.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I was under the impression that he was at his place in New York City, and for a moment I did not know what to do.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was thoroughly astounded at being confronted by my uncle Felix in Boston.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading I was under the impression that he was at his place in New York City, and for a moment I did not know what to do.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was thoroughly astounded at being confronted by my uncle Felix in Boston.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I was under the impression that he was at his place in New York City, and for a moment I did not know what to do.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Yes, sir, young man, don't you dare to break away, or the first policeman shall have you," he repeated, as he tightened his grasp.
a particular point in time
From this reading I was under the impression that he was at his place in New York City, and for a moment I did not know what to do.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading FELIX STILLWELL'S MOVE.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was thoroughly astounded at being confronted by my uncle Felix in Boston.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I was under the impression that he was at his place in New York City, and for a moment I did not know what to do.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I was under the impression that he was at his place in New York City, and for a moment I did not know what to do.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Yes, sir, young man, don't you dare to break away, or the first policeman shall have you," he repeated, as he tightened his grasp.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I was under the impression that he was at his place in New York City, and for a moment I did not know what to do.
policemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading "Yes, sir, young man, don't you dare to break away, or the first policeman shall have you," he repeated, as he tightened his grasp.
recurring again and again
From this reading "Yes, sir, young man, don't you dare to break away, or the first policeman shall have you," he repeated, as he tightened his grasp.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Yes, sir, young man, don't you dare to break away, or the first policeman shall have you," he repeated, as he tightened his grasp.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Yes, sir, young man, don't you dare to break away, or the first policeman shall have you," he repeated, as he tightened his grasp.
STILLWELL'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FELIX STILLWELL'S MOVE.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was under the impression that he was at his place in New York City, and for a moment I did not know what to do.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was under the impression that he was at his place in New York City, and for a moment I did not know what to do.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading I was thoroughly astounded at being confronted by my uncle Felix in Boston.
tightenedverbUS /ˈtaɪtənd/
past form of “tighten” — make tight or tighter
From this reading "Yes, sir, young man, don't you dare to break away, or the first policeman shall have you," he repeated, as he tightened his grasp.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was under the impression that he was at his place in New York City, and for a moment I did not know what to do.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading I was thoroughly astounded at being confronted by my uncle Felix in Boston.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I was under the impression that he was at his place in New York City, and for a moment I did not know what to do.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was thoroughly astounded at being confronted by my uncle Felix in Boston.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I was under the impression that he was at his place in New York City, and for a moment I did not know what to do.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, sir, young man, don't you dare to break away, or the first policeman shall have you," he repeated, as he tightened his grasp.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading I was under the impression that he was at his place in New York City, and for a moment I did not know what to do.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Yes, sir, young man, don't you dare to break away, or the first policeman shall have you," he repeated, as he tightened his grasp.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Yes, sir, young man, don't you dare to break away, or the first policeman shall have you," he repeated, as he tightened his grasp.
