used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few seconds behind the Professor came Ned Rector, and behind him Walter Perkins, each in a similar state of undress.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A few seconds behind the Professor came Ned Rector, and behind him Walter Perkins, each in a similar state of undress.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Trouble in plenty," answered Tad, thrusting the piece of brown wrapping paper toward the Professor.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading BAD NEWS FROM THE FRONT "P-R-O-OFESSOR!"
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading A few seconds behind the Professor came Ned Rector, and behind him Walter Perkins, each in a similar state of undress.
bristlingverbUS /ˈbrɪsəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “bristle” — be in a state of movement or action
From this reading Professor Zepplin came tumbling from his tent clad in his pajamas, wild eyed, his whiskers bristling excitedly.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading "Trouble in plenty," answered Tad, thrusting the piece of brown wrapping paper toward the Professor.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Professor Zepplin came tumbling from his tent clad in his pajamas, wild eyed, his whiskers bristling excitedly.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Professor Zepplin came tumbling from his tent clad in his pajamas, wild eyed, his whiskers bristling excitedly.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A few seconds behind the Professor came Ned Rector, and behind him Walter Perkins, each in a similar state of undress.
excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading Professor Zepplin came tumbling from his tent clad in his pajamas, wild eyed, his whiskers bristling excitedly.
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading Professor Zepplin came tumbling from his tent clad in his pajamas, wild eyed, his whiskers bristling excitedly.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few seconds behind the Professor came Ned Rector, and behind him Walter Perkins, each in a similar state of undress.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading BAD NEWS FROM THE FRONT "P-R-O-OFESSOR!"
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading BAD NEWS FROM THE FRONT "P-R-O-OFESSOR!"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A few seconds behind the Professor came Ned Rector, and behind him Walter Perkins, each in a similar state of undress.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Professor Zepplin came tumbling from his tent clad in his pajamas, wild eyed, his whiskers bristling excitedly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Professor Zepplin came tumbling from his tent clad in his pajamas, wild eyed, his whiskers bristling excitedly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is it?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What is it?"
Ned
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From this reading A few seconds behind the Professor came Ned Rector, and behind him Walter Perkins, each in a similar state of undress.
information about recent and important events
From this reading BAD NEWS FROM THE FRONT "P-R-O-OFESSOR!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few seconds behind the Professor came Ned Rector, and behind him Walter Perkins, each in a similar state of undress.
P-R-O-OFESSOR
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From this reading BAD NEWS FROM THE FRONT "P-R-O-OFESSOR!"
pajamasnounUS /pəˈdʒɑːməz/
plural of “pajama” — a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries
From this reading Professor Zepplin came tumbling from his tent clad in his pajamas, wild eyed, his whiskers bristling excitedly.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading "Trouble in plenty," answered Tad, thrusting the piece of brown wrapping paper toward the Professor.
Perkins
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From this reading A few seconds behind the Professor came Ned Rector, and behind him Walter Perkins, each in a similar state of undress.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading "Trouble in plenty," answered Tad, thrusting the piece of brown wrapping paper toward the Professor.
a full supply
From this reading "Trouble in plenty," answered Tad, thrusting the piece of brown wrapping paper toward the Professor.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Professor Zepplin came tumbling from his tent clad in his pajamas, wild eyed, his whiskers bristling excitedly.
RectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading A few seconds behind the Professor came Ned Rector, and behind him Walter Perkins, each in a similar state of undress.
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A few seconds behind the Professor came Ned Rector, and behind him Walter Perkins, each in a similar state of undress.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading A few seconds behind the Professor came Ned Rector, and behind him Walter Perkins, each in a similar state of undress.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading A few seconds behind the Professor came Ned Rector, and behind him Walter Perkins, each in a similar state of undress.
TadnounUS /tæd/
a slight amount or degree of difference
From this reading "Trouble in plenty," answered Tad, thrusting the piece of brown wrapping paper toward the Professor.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Professor Zepplin came tumbling from his tent clad in his pajamas, wild eyed, his whiskers bristling excitedly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BAD NEWS FROM THE FRONT "P-R-O-OFESSOR!"
thrustingnounUS /ˈθrʌstɪŋ/
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
From this reading "Trouble in plenty," answered Tad, thrusting the piece of brown wrapping paper toward the Professor.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "Trouble in plenty," answered Tad, thrusting the piece of brown wrapping paper toward the Professor.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "Trouble in plenty," answered Tad, thrusting the piece of brown wrapping paper toward the Professor.
tumblingnounUS /ˈtʌmbəlɪŋ/
the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
From this reading Professor Zepplin came tumbling from his tent clad in his pajamas, wild eyed, his whiskers bristling excitedly.
undressverbUS /ənˈdres/
get undressed
From this reading A few seconds behind the Professor came Ned Rector, and behind him Walter Perkins, each in a similar state of undress.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading A few seconds behind the Professor came Ned Rector, and behind him Walter Perkins, each in a similar state of undress.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is it?"
whiskersnounUS /ˈwɪskərz/
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading Professor Zepplin came tumbling from his tent clad in his pajamas, wild eyed, his whiskers bristling excitedly.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Professor Zepplin came tumbling from his tent clad in his pajamas, wild eyed, his whiskers bristling excitedly.
wrappingnounUS /ˈræpɪŋ/
the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped
From this reading "Trouble in plenty," answered Tad, thrusting the piece of brown wrapping paper toward the Professor.
Zepplin
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From this reading Professor Zepplin came tumbling from his tent clad in his pajamas, wild eyed, his whiskers bristling excitedly.
