used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HOLE IN THE MOUNTAIN The professor gave Stacy a shaking that the fat boy did not forget at once, the others shouting their approval.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I'm a regular William Tell, eh?" he asked looking about.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The fat boy grinned after his punishment.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading A HOLE IN THE MOUNTAIN The professor gave Stacy a shaking that the fat boy did not forget at once, the others shouting their approval.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "I'm a regular William Tell, eh?" he asked looking about.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A HOLE IN THE MOUNTAIN The professor gave Stacy a shaking that the fat boy did not forget at once, the others shouting their approval.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading Even the professor permitted a grim smile to show itself at the base of his whiskers.
a youthful male person
From this reading A HOLE IN THE MOUNTAIN The professor gave Stacy a shaking that the fat boy did not forget at once, the others shouting their approval.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A HOLE IN THE MOUNTAIN The professor gave Stacy a shaking that the fat boy did not forget at once, the others shouting their approval.
eh
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From this reading "I'm a regular William Tell, eh?" he asked looking about.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the professor permitted a grim smile to show itself at the base of his whiskers.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading A HOLE IN THE MOUNTAIN The professor gave Stacy a shaking that the fat boy did not forget at once, the others shouting their approval.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading A HOLE IN THE MOUNTAIN The professor gave Stacy a shaking that the fat boy did not forget at once, the others shouting their approval.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A HOLE IN THE MOUNTAIN The professor gave Stacy a shaking that the fat boy did not forget at once, the others shouting their approval.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was still a good joke to him.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading Even the professor permitted a grim smile to show itself at the base of his whiskers.
grinnedverbUS /ɡrɪnd/
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading The fat boy grinned after his punishment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I'm a regular William Tell, eh?" he asked looking about.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was still a good joke to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The fat boy grinned after his punishment.
an opening into or through something
From this reading A HOLE IN THE MOUNTAIN The professor gave Stacy a shaking that the fat boy did not forget at once, the others shouting their approval.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm a regular William Tell, eh?" he asked looking about.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A HOLE IN THE MOUNTAIN The professor gave Stacy a shaking that the fat boy did not forget at once, the others shouting their approval.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was still a good joke to him.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Even the professor permitted a grim smile to show itself at the base of his whiskers.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading It was still a good joke to him.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "I'm a regular William Tell, eh?" he asked looking about.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading A HOLE IN THE MOUNTAIN The professor gave Stacy a shaking that the fat boy did not forget at once, the others shouting their approval.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A HOLE IN THE MOUNTAIN The professor gave Stacy a shaking that the fat boy did not forget at once, the others shouting their approval.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Even the professor permitted a grim smile to show itself at the base of his whiskers.
on one occasion
From this reading A HOLE IN THE MOUNTAIN The professor gave Stacy a shaking that the fat boy did not forget at once, the others shouting their approval.
others
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From this reading A HOLE IN THE MOUNTAIN The professor gave Stacy a shaking that the fat boy did not forget at once, the others shouting their approval.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Even the professor permitted a grim smile to show itself at the base of his whiskers.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading A HOLE IN THE MOUNTAIN The professor gave Stacy a shaking that the fat boy did not forget at once, the others shouting their approval.
the act of punishing
From this reading The fat boy grinned after his punishment.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading "I'm a regular William Tell, eh?" he asked looking about.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading A HOLE IN THE MOUNTAIN The professor gave Stacy a shaking that the fat boy did not forget at once, the others shouting their approval.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading A HOLE IN THE MOUNTAIN The professor gave Stacy a shaking that the fat boy did not forget at once, the others shouting their approval.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Even the professor permitted a grim smile to show itself at the base of his whiskers.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Even the professor permitted a grim smile to show itself at the base of his whiskers.
Stacy
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From this reading A HOLE IN THE MOUNTAIN The professor gave Stacy a shaking that the fat boy did not forget at once, the others shouting their approval.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was still a good joke to him.
express in words
From this reading "I'm a regular William Tell, eh?" he asked looking about.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A HOLE IN THE MOUNTAIN The professor gave Stacy a shaking that the fat boy did not forget at once, the others shouting their approval.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A HOLE IN THE MOUNTAIN The professor gave Stacy a shaking that the fat boy did not forget at once, the others shouting their approval.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A HOLE IN THE MOUNTAIN The professor gave Stacy a shaking that the fat boy did not forget at once, the others shouting their approval.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was still a good joke to him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was still a good joke to him.
whiskersnounUS /ˈwɪskərz/
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading Even the professor permitted a grim smile to show itself at the base of his whiskers.
William
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From this reading "I'm a regular William Tell, eh?" he asked looking about.
