used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His impetuous nature anticipated a great welcome as he felt that he had done a big thing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Frank and Randy were at the sink washing the grime from their faces.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading His impetuous nature anticipated a great welcome as he felt that he had done a big thing.
from appearances alone
From this reading As he crossed the threshold of the living room he found that his friends had apparently just returned from the scene of the fire.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His impetuous nature anticipated a great welcome as he felt that he had done a big thing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Frank and Randy were at the sink washing the grime from their faces.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As Pep learned later, they and Jolly and Vincent had been busy saving what goods they could from the burning building.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His impetuous nature anticipated a great welcome as he felt that he had done a big thing.
brimnounUS /brɪm/
the top edge of a vessel or other container
From this reading Pep burst in upon his friends filled to the brim with excitement.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading As Pep learned later, they and Jolly and Vincent had been busy saving what goods they could from the burning building.
the act of burning something
From this reading As Pep learned later, they and Jolly and Vincent had been busy saving what goods they could from the burning building.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Pep burst in upon his friends filled to the brim with excitement.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading As Pep learned later, they and Jolly and Vincent had been busy saving what goods they could from the burning building.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As Pep learned later, they and Jolly and Vincent had been busy saving what goods they could from the burning building.
placed crosswise
From this reading As he crossed the threshold of the living room he found that his friends had apparently just returned from the scene of the fire.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading His impetuous nature anticipated a great welcome as he felt that he had done a big thing.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Pep burst in upon his friends filled to the brim with excitement.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Frank and Randy were at the sink washing the grime from their faces.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading His impetuous nature anticipated a great welcome as he felt that he had done a big thing.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Pep burst in upon his friends filled to the brim with excitement.
start firing a weapon
From this reading As he crossed the threshold of the living room he found that his friends had apparently just returned from the scene of the fire.
set up or found
From this reading As he crossed the threshold of the living room he found that his friends had apparently just returned from the scene of the fire.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank and Randy were at the sink washing the grime from their faces.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Pep burst in upon his friends filled to the brim with excitement.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As he crossed the threshold of the living room he found that his friends had apparently just returned from the scene of the fire.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading As Pep learned later, they and Jolly and Vincent had been busy saving what goods they could from the burning building.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading His impetuous nature anticipated a great welcome as he felt that he had done a big thing.
grimenounUS /ɡraɪm/
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading Frank and Randy were at the sink washing the grime from their faces.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His impetuous nature anticipated a great welcome as he felt that he had done a big thing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His impetuous nature anticipated a great welcome as he felt that he had done a big thing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Pep burst in upon his friends filled to the brim with excitement.
impetuousadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpetʃwəs/
characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation
From this reading His impetuous nature anticipated a great welcome as he felt that he had done a big thing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Pep burst in upon his friends filled to the brim with excitement.
JollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading As Pep learned later, they and Jolly and Vincent had been busy saving what goods they could from the burning building.
and nothing more
From this reading As he crossed the threshold of the living room he found that his friends had apparently just returned from the scene of the fire.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading As Pep learned later, they and Jolly and Vincent had been busy saving what goods they could from the burning building.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading As Pep learned later, they and Jolly and Vincent had been busy saving what goods they could from the burning building.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading As he crossed the threshold of the living room he found that his friends had apparently just returned from the scene of the fire.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading His impetuous nature anticipated a great welcome as he felt that he had done a big thing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As he crossed the threshold of the living room he found that his friends had apparently just returned from the scene of the fire.
PepnounUS /pep/
liveliness and energy
From this reading Pep burst in upon his friends filled to the brim with excitement.
RandyadjectiveUS /ˈrændi/
feeling great sexual desire
From this reading Frank and Randy were at the sink washing the grime from their faces.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading As he crossed the threshold of the living room he found that his friends had apparently just returned from the scene of the fire.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading As he crossed the threshold of the living room he found that his friends had apparently just returned from the scene of the fire.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading As Pep learned later, they and Jolly and Vincent had been busy saving what goods they could from the burning building.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading As he crossed the threshold of the living room he found that his friends had apparently just returned from the scene of the fire.
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading Frank and Randy were at the sink washing the grime from their faces.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His impetuous nature anticipated a great welcome as he felt that he had done a big thing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pep burst in upon his friends filled to the brim with excitement.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Frank and Randy were at the sink washing the grime from their faces.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Pep learned later, they and Jolly and Vincent had been busy saving what goods they could from the burning building.
a special situation
From this reading His impetuous nature anticipated a great welcome as he felt that he had done a big thing.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading As he crossed the threshold of the living room he found that his friends had apparently just returned from the scene of the fire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pep burst in upon his friends filled to the brim with excitement.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Pep burst in upon his friends filled to the brim with excitement.
Vincent
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From this reading As Pep learned later, they and Jolly and Vincent had been busy saving what goods they could from the burning building.
washingnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/
the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
From this reading Frank and Randy were at the sink washing the grime from their faces.
accept gladly
From this reading His impetuous nature anticipated a great welcome as he felt that he had done a big thing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Frank and Randy were at the sink washing the grime from their faces.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As Pep learned later, they and Jolly and Vincent had been busy saving what goods they could from the burning building.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Pep burst in upon his friends filled to the brim with excitement.
