used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT For a few moments the boys stood there almost spellbound, gazing at the startled farmer, on whose face the look of pain increased.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT For a few moments the boys stood there almost spellbound, gazing at the startled farmer, on whose face the look of pain increased.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “How did it happen?” demanded Jerry, when the intruder into the professor’s room had succeeded in shaking off the two beetles, and was looking critically at his injured thumbs.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “I’m sure I don’t know,” answered the professor, as he made a grab for a large bug that was trying to get down a crack, for some of the scientist’s specimens were very lively.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I’m sure I don’t know,” answered the professor, as he made a grab for a large bug that was trying to get down a crack, for some of the scientist’s specimens were very lively.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT For a few moments the boys stood there almost spellbound, gazing at the startled farmer, on whose face the look of pain increased.
beetlesnounUS /ˈbiːtəlz/
plural of “beetle” — insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings
From this reading “How did it happen?” demanded Jerry, when the intruder into the professor’s room had succeeded in shaking off the two beetles, and was looking critically at his injured thumbs.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading The insects had drawn blood.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT For a few moments the boys stood there almost spellbound, gazing at the startled farmer, on whose face the look of pain increased.
bugnounUS /bʌɡ/
general term for any insect or similar creeping or crawling invertebrate
From this reading “I’m sure I don’t know,” answered the professor, as he made a grab for a large bug that was trying to get down a crack, for some of the scientist’s specimens were very lively.
crackverbUS /kræk/
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
From this reading “I’m sure I don’t know,” answered the professor, as he made a grab for a large bug that was trying to get down a crack, for some of the scientist’s specimens were very lively.
criticallyadverbUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəli/
in a critical manner
From this reading “How did it happen?” demanded Jerry, when the intruder into the professor’s room had succeeded in shaking off the two beetles, and was looking critically at his injured thumbs.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “How did it happen?” demanded Jerry, when the intruder into the professor’s room had succeeded in shaking off the two beetles, and was looking critically at his injured thumbs.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “How did it happen?” demanded Jerry, when the intruder into the professor’s room had succeeded in shaking off the two beetles, and was looking critically at his injured thumbs.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT For a few moments the boys stood there almost spellbound, gazing at the startled farmer, on whose face the look of pain increased.
don't
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From this reading “I’m sure I don’t know,” answered the professor, as he made a grab for a large bug that was trying to get down a crack, for some of the scientist’s specimens were very lively.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “I’m sure I don’t know,” answered the professor, as he made a grab for a large bug that was trying to get down a crack, for some of the scientist’s specimens were very lively.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The insects had drawn blood.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT For a few moments the boys stood there almost spellbound, gazing at the startled farmer, on whose face the look of pain increased.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT For a few moments the boys stood there almost spellbound, gazing at the startled farmer, on whose face the look of pain increased.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT For a few moments the boys stood there almost spellbound, gazing at the startled farmer, on whose face the look of pain increased.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT For a few moments the boys stood there almost spellbound, gazing at the startled farmer, on whose face the look of pain increased.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT For a few moments the boys stood there almost spellbound, gazing at the startled farmer, on whose face the look of pain increased.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “I’m sure I don’t know,” answered the professor, as he made a grab for a large bug that was trying to get down a crack, for some of the scientist’s specimens were very lively.
grabverbUS /ɡræb/
take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
From this reading “I’m sure I don’t know,” answered the professor, as he made a grab for a large bug that was trying to get down a crack, for some of the scientist’s specimens were very lively.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “How did it happen?” demanded Jerry, when the intruder into the professor’s room had succeeded in shaking off the two beetles, and was looking critically at his injured thumbs.
come to pass
From this reading “How did it happen?” demanded Jerry, when the intruder into the professor’s room had succeeded in shaking off the two beetles, and was looking critically at his injured thumbs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I’m sure I don’t know,” answered the professor, as he made a grab for a large bug that was trying to get down a crack, for some of the scientist’s specimens were very lively.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “How did it happen?” demanded Jerry, when the intruder into the professor’s room had succeeded in shaking off the two beetles, and was looking critically at his injured thumbs.
How
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From this reading “How did it happen?” demanded Jerry, when the intruder into the professor’s room had succeeded in shaking off the two beetles, and was looking critically at his injured thumbs.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I’m sure I don’t know,” answered the professor, as he made a grab for a large bug that was trying to get down a crack, for some of the scientist’s specimens were very lively.
I'm
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From this reading “I’m sure I don’t know,” answered the professor, as he made a grab for a large bug that was trying to get down a crack, for some of the scientist’s specimens were very lively.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “How did it happen?” demanded Jerry, when the intruder into the professor’s room had succeeded in shaking off the two beetles, and was looking critically at his injured thumbs.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT For a few moments the boys stood there almost spellbound, gazing at the startled farmer, on whose face the look of pain increased.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading “How did it happen?” demanded Jerry, when the intruder into the professor’s room had succeeded in shaking off the two beetles, and was looking critically at his injured thumbs.
insectsnounUS /ˈɪnsekts/
plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod
From this reading The insects had drawn blood.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “How did it happen?” demanded Jerry, when the intruder into the professor’s room had succeeded in shaking off the two beetles, and was looking critically at his injured thumbs.
intrudernounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdər/
someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
From this reading “How did it happen?” demanded Jerry, when the intruder into the professor’s room had succeeded in shaking off the two beetles, and was looking critically at his injured thumbs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “How did it happen?” demanded Jerry, when the intruder into the professor’s room had succeeded in shaking off the two beetles, and was looking critically at his injured thumbs.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading “How did it happen?” demanded Jerry, when the intruder into the professor’s room had succeeded in shaking off the two beetles, and was looking critically at his injured thumbs.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I’m sure I don’t know,” answered the professor, as he made a grab for a large bug that was trying to get down a crack, for some of the scientist’s specimens were very lively.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “I’m sure I don’t know,” answered the professor, as he made a grab for a large bug that was trying to get down a crack, for some of the scientist’s specimens were very lively.
full of life and energy
From this reading “I’m sure I don’t know,” answered the professor, as he made a grab for a large bug that was trying to get down a crack, for some of the scientist’s specimens were very lively.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT For a few moments the boys stood there almost spellbound, gazing at the startled farmer, on whose face the look of pain increased.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading “How did it happen?” demanded Jerry, when the intruder into the professor’s room had succeeded in shaking off the two beetles, and was looking critically at his injured thumbs.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “I’m sure I don’t know,” answered the professor, as he made a grab for a large bug that was trying to get down a crack, for some of the scientist’s specimens were very lively.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT For a few moments the boys stood there almost spellbound, gazing at the startled farmer, on whose face the look of pain increased.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT For a few moments the boys stood there almost spellbound, gazing at the startled farmer, on whose face the look of pain increased.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “How did it happen?” demanded Jerry, when the intruder into the professor’s room had succeeded in shaking off the two beetles, and was looking critically at his injured thumbs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT For a few moments the boys stood there almost spellbound, gazing at the startled farmer, on whose face the look of pain increased.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT For a few moments the boys stood there almost spellbound, gazing at the startled farmer, on whose face the look of pain increased.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading “I’m sure I don’t know,” answered the professor, as he made a grab for a large bug that was trying to get down a crack, for some of the scientist’s specimens were very lively.
professor'snounUS /prəˈfesərz/
possessive form of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading “How did it happen?” demanded Jerry, when the intruder into the professor’s room had succeeded in shaking off the two beetles, and was looking critically at his injured thumbs.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “How did it happen?” demanded Jerry, when the intruder into the professor’s room had succeeded in shaking off the two beetles, and was looking critically at his injured thumbs.
scientist'snounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪsts/
possessive form of “scientist” — a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading “I’m sure I don’t know,” answered the professor, as he made a grab for a large bug that was trying to get down a crack, for some of the scientist’s specimens were very lively.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading “How did it happen?” demanded Jerry, when the intruder into the professor’s room had succeeded in shaking off the two beetles, and was looking critically at his injured thumbs.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “I’m sure I don’t know,” answered the professor, as he made a grab for a large bug that was trying to get down a crack, for some of the scientist’s specimens were very lively.
specimensnounUS /ˈspesəmənz/
plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading “I’m sure I don’t know,” answered the professor, as he made a grab for a large bug that was trying to get down a crack, for some of the scientist’s specimens were very lively.
spellboundadjectiveUS /ˈspelbaʊnd/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT For a few moments the boys stood there almost spellbound, gazing at the startled farmer, on whose face the look of pain increased.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT For a few moments the boys stood there almost spellbound, gazing at the startled farmer, on whose face the look of pain increased.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT For a few moments the boys stood there almost spellbound, gazing at the startled farmer, on whose face the look of pain increased.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading “How did it happen?” demanded Jerry, when the intruder into the professor’s room had succeeded in shaking off the two beetles, and was looking critically at his injured thumbs.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “I’m sure I don’t know,” answered the professor, as he made a grab for a large bug that was trying to get down a crack, for some of the scientist’s specimens were very lively.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I’m sure I don’t know,” answered the professor, as he made a grab for a large bug that was trying to get down a crack, for some of the scientist’s specimens were very lively.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT For a few moments the boys stood there almost spellbound, gazing at the startled farmer, on whose face the look of pain increased.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT For a few moments the boys stood there almost spellbound, gazing at the startled farmer, on whose face the look of pain increased.
thumbsnounUS /θʌmz/
plural of “thumb” — the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
From this reading “How did it happen?” demanded Jerry, when the intruder into the professor’s room had succeeded in shaking off the two beetles, and was looking critically at his injured thumbs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I’m sure I don’t know,” answered the professor, as he made a grab for a large bug that was trying to get down a crack, for some of the scientist’s specimens were very lively.
hard to endure
From this reading “I’m sure I don’t know,” answered the professor, as he made a grab for a large bug that was trying to get down a crack, for some of the scientist’s specimens were very lively.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “How did it happen?” demanded Jerry, when the intruder into the professor’s room had succeeded in shaking off the two beetles, and was looking critically at his injured thumbs.
precisely as stated
From this reading “I’m sure I don’t know,” answered the professor, as he made a grab for a large bug that was trying to get down a crack, for some of the scientist’s specimens were very lively.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “How did it happen?” demanded Jerry, when the intruder into the professor’s room had succeeded in shaking off the two beetles, and was looking critically at his injured thumbs.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I’m sure I don’t know,” answered the professor, as he made a grab for a large bug that was trying to get down a crack, for some of the scientist’s specimens were very lively.
at the time that
From this reading “How did it happen?” demanded Jerry, when the intruder into the professor’s room had succeeded in shaking off the two beetles, and was looking critically at his injured thumbs.
belonging to which person
From this reading A DISAPPOINTMENT For a few moments the boys stood there almost spellbound, gazing at the startled farmer, on whose face the look of pain increased.
