used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE EVERLASTING WHY And here it is necessary to introduce another character to the reader, one of whom there has already been a momentary glimpse, but who now comes forward to play his speaking part.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading It was a boy-child, aged perhaps some seven summers, and was clad in short blue serge knickerbockers and a blue jersey.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading THE EVERLASTING WHY And here it is necessary to introduce another character to the reader, one of whom there has already been a momentary glimpse, but who now comes forward to play his speaking part.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE EVERLASTING WHY And here it is necessary to introduce another character to the reader, one of whom there has already been a momentary glimpse, but who now comes forward to play his speaking part.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE EVERLASTING WHY And here it is necessary to introduce another character to the reader, one of whom there has already been a momentary glimpse, but who now comes forward to play his speaking part.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He is indeed a small character, a young character, and might, at first appearance, seem insignificant, yet the part he has to play in Peter's drama is fraught with much consequence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He is indeed a small character, a young character, and might, at first appearance, seem insignificant, yet the part he has to play in Peter's drama is fraught with much consequence.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE EVERLASTING WHY And here it is necessary to introduce another character to the reader, one of whom there has already been a momentary glimpse, but who now comes forward to play his speaking part.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading It was a boy-child, aged perhaps some seven summers, and was clad in short blue serge knickerbockers and a blue jersey.
boy-child
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From this reading It was a boy-child, aged perhaps some seven summers, and was clad in short blue serge knickerbockers and a blue jersey.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE EVERLASTING WHY And here it is necessary to introduce another character to the reader, one of whom there has already been a momentary glimpse, but who now comes forward to play his speaking part.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The little figure first made its appearance by peeping through the hedge in front of Peter's cottage.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading A very small pebble dropped into a pool can send out wide circles, so this small figure dropped into Peter's life was to play a far-reaching and important part.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading THE EVERLASTING WHY And here it is necessary to introduce another character to the reader, one of whom there has already been a momentary glimpse, but who now comes forward to play his speaking part.
circlesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/
plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading A very small pebble dropped into a pool can send out wide circles, so this small figure dropped into Peter's life was to play a far-reaching and important part.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading It was a boy-child, aged perhaps some seven summers, and was clad in short blue serge knickerbockers and a blue jersey.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading THE EVERLASTING WHY And here it is necessary to introduce another character to the reader, one of whom there has already been a momentary glimpse, but who now comes forward to play his speaking part.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He is indeed a small character, a young character, and might, at first appearance, seem insignificant, yet the part he has to play in Peter's drama is fraught with much consequence.
a small house with a single story
From this reading The little figure first made its appearance by peeping through the hedge in front of Peter's cottage.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading He is indeed a small character, a young character, and might, at first appearance, seem insignificant, yet the part he has to play in Peter's drama is fraught with much consequence.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading A very small pebble dropped into a pool can send out wide circles, so this small figure dropped into Peter's life was to play a far-reaching and important part.
EVERLASTINGadjectiveUS /ˌevərˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading THE EVERLASTING WHY And here it is necessary to introduce another character to the reader, one of whom there has already been a momentary glimpse, but who now comes forward to play his speaking part.
far-reaching
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From this reading A very small pebble dropped into a pool can send out wide circles, so this small figure dropped into Peter's life was to play a far-reaching and important part.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading A very small pebble dropped into a pool can send out wide circles, so this small figure dropped into Peter's life was to play a far-reaching and important part.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He is indeed a small character, a young character, and might, at first appearance, seem insignificant, yet the part he has to play in Peter's drama is fraught with much consequence.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading THE EVERLASTING WHY And here it is necessary to introduce another character to the reader, one of whom there has already been a momentary glimpse, but who now comes forward to play his speaking part.
fraughtadjectiveUS /frɔːt/
marked by distress
From this reading He is indeed a small character, a young character, and might, at first appearance, seem insignificant, yet the part he has to play in Peter's drama is fraught with much consequence.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The little figure first made its appearance by peeping through the hedge in front of Peter's cottage.
a quick look
From this reading THE EVERLASTING WHY And here it is necessary to introduce another character to the reader, one of whom there has already been a momentary glimpse, but who now comes forward to play his speaking part.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE EVERLASTING WHY And here it is necessary to introduce another character to the reader, one of whom there has already been a momentary glimpse, but who now comes forward to play his speaking part.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is indeed a small character, a young character, and might, at first appearance, seem insignificant, yet the part he has to play in Peter's drama is fraught with much consequence.
hedgeverbUS /hedʒ/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading The little figure first made its appearance by peeping through the hedge in front of Peter's cottage.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading THE EVERLASTING WHY And here it is necessary to introduce another character to the reader, one of whom there has already been a momentary glimpse, but who now comes forward to play his speaking part.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE EVERLASTING WHY And here it is necessary to introduce another character to the reader, one of whom there has already been a momentary glimpse, but who now comes forward to play his speaking part.
of great significance or value
From this reading A very small pebble dropped into a pool can send out wide circles, so this small figure dropped into Peter's life was to play a far-reaching and important part.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He is indeed a small character, a young character, and might, at first appearance, seem insignificant, yet the part he has to play in Peter's drama is fraught with much consequence.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He is indeed a small character, a young character, and might, at first appearance, seem insignificant, yet the part he has to play in Peter's drama is fraught with much consequence.
insignificantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/
signifying nothing
From this reading He is indeed a small character, a young character, and might, at first appearance, seem insignificant, yet the part he has to play in Peter's drama is fraught with much consequence.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A very small pebble dropped into a pool can send out wide circles, so this small figure dropped into Peter's life was to play a far-reaching and important part.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading THE EVERLASTING WHY And here it is necessary to introduce another character to the reader, one of whom there has already been a momentary glimpse, but who now comes forward to play his speaking part.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE EVERLASTING WHY And here it is necessary to introduce another character to the reader, one of whom there has already been a momentary glimpse, but who now comes forward to play his speaking part.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE EVERLASTING WHY And here it is necessary to introduce another character to the reader, one of whom there has already been a momentary glimpse, but who now comes forward to play his speaking part.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The little figure first made its appearance by peeping through the hedge in front of Peter's cottage.
jerseynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrzi/
a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading It was a boy-child, aged perhaps some seven summers, and was clad in short blue serge knickerbockers and a blue jersey.
knickerbockersnounUS /ˈnɪkərbɑːkərz/
(used in the plural) trousers ending above the knee
From this reading It was a boy-child, aged perhaps some seven summers, and was clad in short blue serge knickerbockers and a blue jersey.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A very small pebble dropped into a pool can send out wide circles, so this small figure dropped into Peter's life was to play a far-reaching and important part.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little figure first made its appearance by peeping through the hedge in front of Peter's cottage.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The little figure first made its appearance by peeping through the hedge in front of Peter's cottage.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He is indeed a small character, a young character, and might, at first appearance, seem insignificant, yet the part he has to play in Peter's drama is fraught with much consequence.
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading THE EVERLASTING WHY And here it is necessary to introduce another character to the reader, one of whom there has already been a momentary glimpse, but who now comes forward to play his speaking part.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He is indeed a small character, a young character, and might, at first appearance, seem insignificant, yet the part he has to play in Peter's drama is fraught with much consequence.
absolutely essential
From this reading THE EVERLASTING WHY And here it is necessary to introduce another character to the reader, one of whom there has already been a momentary glimpse, but who now comes forward to play his speaking part.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE EVERLASTING WHY And here it is necessary to introduce another character to the reader, one of whom there has already been a momentary glimpse, but who now comes forward to play his speaking part.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE EVERLASTING WHY And here it is necessary to introduce another character to the reader, one of whom there has already been a momentary glimpse, but who now comes forward to play his speaking part.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE EVERLASTING WHY And here it is necessary to introduce another character to the reader, one of whom there has already been a momentary glimpse, but who now comes forward to play his speaking part.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A very small pebble dropped into a pool can send out wide circles, so this small figure dropped into Peter's life was to play a far-reaching and important part.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE EVERLASTING WHY And here it is necessary to introduce another character to the reader, one of whom there has already been a momentary glimpse, but who now comes forward to play his speaking part.
pebblenounUS /ˈpebəl/
a small smooth rounded rock
From this reading A very small pebble dropped into a pool can send out wide circles, so this small figure dropped into Peter's life was to play a far-reaching and important part.
peepingverbUS /ˈpiːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “peep” — look furtively
From this reading The little figure first made its appearance by peeping through the hedge in front of Peter's cottage.
by chance
From this reading It was a boy-child, aged perhaps some seven summers, and was clad in short blue serge knickerbockers and a blue jersey.
Peter'snounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading He is indeed a small character, a young character, and might, at first appearance, seem insignificant, yet the part he has to play in Peter's drama is fraught with much consequence.
participate in games or sport
From this reading THE EVERLASTING WHY And here it is necessary to introduce another character to the reader, one of whom there has already been a momentary glimpse, but who now comes forward to play his speaking part.
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading A very small pebble dropped into a pool can send out wide circles, so this small figure dropped into Peter's life was to play a far-reaching and important part.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading THE EVERLASTING WHY And here it is necessary to introduce another character to the reader, one of whom there has already been a momentary glimpse, but who now comes forward to play his speaking part.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He is indeed a small character, a young character, and might, at first appearance, seem insignificant, yet the part he has to play in Peter's drama is fraught with much consequence.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading A very small pebble dropped into a pool can send out wide circles, so this small figure dropped into Peter's life was to play a far-reaching and important part.
sergenounUS /sɜːrdʒ/
a twilled woolen fabric
From this reading It was a boy-child, aged perhaps some seven summers, and was clad in short blue serge knickerbockers and a blue jersey.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading It was a boy-child, aged perhaps some seven summers, and was clad in short blue serge knickerbockers and a blue jersey.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It was a boy-child, aged perhaps some seven summers, and was clad in short blue serge knickerbockers and a blue jersey.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He is indeed a small character, a young character, and might, at first appearance, seem insignificant, yet the part he has to play in Peter's drama is fraught with much consequence.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A very small pebble dropped into a pool can send out wide circles, so this small figure dropped into Peter's life was to play a far-reaching and important part.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was a boy-child, aged perhaps some seven summers, and was clad in short blue serge knickerbockers and a blue jersey.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading THE EVERLASTING WHY And here it is necessary to introduce another character to the reader, one of whom there has already been a momentary glimpse, but who now comes forward to play his speaking part.
summersnounUS /ˈsʌmərz/
plural of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading It was a boy-child, aged perhaps some seven summers, and was clad in short blue serge knickerbockers and a blue jersey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EVERLASTING WHY And here it is necessary to introduce another character to the reader, one of whom there has already been a momentary glimpse, but who now comes forward to play his speaking part.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE EVERLASTING WHY And here it is necessary to introduce another character to the reader, one of whom there has already been a momentary glimpse, but who now comes forward to play his speaking part.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A very small pebble dropped into a pool can send out wide circles, so this small figure dropped into Peter's life was to play a far-reaching and important part.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The little figure first made its appearance by peeping through the hedge in front of Peter's cottage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE EVERLASTING WHY And here it is necessary to introduce another character to the reader, one of whom there has already been a momentary glimpse, but who now comes forward to play his speaking part.
precisely as stated
From this reading A very small pebble dropped into a pool can send out wide circles, so this small figure dropped into Peter's life was to play a far-reaching and important part.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A very small pebble dropped into a pool can send out wide circles, so this small figure dropped into Peter's life was to play a far-reaching and important part.
which person or people
From this reading THE EVERLASTING WHY And here it is necessary to introduce another character to the reader, one of whom there has already been a momentary glimpse, but who now comes forward to play his speaking part.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE EVERLASTING WHY And here it is necessary to introduce another character to the reader, one of whom there has already been a momentary glimpse, but who now comes forward to play his speaking part.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading THE EVERLASTING WHY And here it is necessary to introduce another character to the reader, one of whom there has already been a momentary glimpse, but who now comes forward to play his speaking part.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading A very small pebble dropped into a pool can send out wide circles, so this small figure dropped into Peter's life was to play a far-reaching and important part.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He is indeed a small character, a young character, and might, at first appearance, seem insignificant, yet the part he has to play in Peter's drama is fraught with much consequence.
but in spite of that
From this reading He is indeed a small character, a young character, and might, at first appearance, seem insignificant, yet the part he has to play in Peter's drama is fraught with much consequence.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He is indeed a small character, a young character, and might, at first appearance, seem insignificant, yet the part he has to play in Peter's drama is fraught with much consequence.
