used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT "Hello, Tim!
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT "Hello, Tim!
actorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading The two actors had little reason to complain of the warmth of their reception, as the radio boys shook hands with them, pounded them on the back, and asked innumerable questions.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "You both look as though you were being treated all right," said Joe, after they had quieted down somewhat after the first riotous greetings.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "You both look as though you were being treated all right," said Joe, after they had quieted down somewhat after the first riotous greetings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The two actors had little reason to complain of the warmth of their reception, as the radio boys shook hands with them, pounded them on the back, and asked innumerable questions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The two actors had little reason to complain of the warmth of their reception, as the radio boys shook hands with them, pounded them on the back, and asked innumerable questions.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The two actors had little reason to complain of the warmth of their reception, as the radio boys shook hands with them, pounded them on the back, and asked innumerable questions.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The two actors had little reason to complain of the warmth of their reception, as the radio boys shook hands with them, pounded them on the back, and asked innumerable questions.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading How have you been?"
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "You both look as though you were being treated all right," said Joe, after they had quieted down somewhat after the first riotous greetings.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "You both look as though you were being treated all right," said Joe, after they had quieted down somewhat after the first riotous greetings.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The two actors had little reason to complain of the warmth of their reception, as the radio boys shook hands with them, pounded them on the back, and asked innumerable questions.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading The two actors had little reason to complain of the warmth of their reception, as the radio boys shook hands with them, pounded them on the back, and asked innumerable questions.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "You both look as though you were being treated all right," said Joe, after they had quieted down somewhat after the first riotous greetings.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "You both look as though you were being treated all right," said Joe, after they had quieted down somewhat after the first riotous greetings.
greetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading "You both look as though you were being treated all right," said Joe, after they had quieted down somewhat after the first riotous greetings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The two actors had little reason to complain of the warmth of their reception, as the radio boys shook hands with them, pounded them on the back, and asked innumerable questions.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The two actors had little reason to complain of the warmth of their reception, as the radio boys shook hands with them, pounded them on the back, and asked innumerable questions.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading How have you been?"
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT "Hello, Tim!
How
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From this reading How have you been?"
innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading The two actors had little reason to complain of the warmth of their reception, as the radio boys shook hands with them, pounded them on the back, and asked innumerable questions.
Joe
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From this reading "You both look as though you were being treated all right," said Joe, after they had quieted down somewhat after the first riotous greetings.
Larry
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From this reading Hello, Larry!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The two actors had little reason to complain of the warmth of their reception, as the radio boys shook hands with them, pounded them on the back, and asked innumerable questions.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "You both look as though you were being treated all right," said Joe, after they had quieted down somewhat after the first riotous greetings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The two actors had little reason to complain of the warmth of their reception, as the radio boys shook hands with them, pounded them on the back, and asked innumerable questions.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The two actors had little reason to complain of the warmth of their reception, as the radio boys shook hands with them, pounded them on the back, and asked innumerable questions.
poundedverbUS /ˈpaʊndɪd/
past form of “pound” — hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading The two actors had little reason to complain of the warmth of their reception, as the radio boys shook hands with them, pounded them on the back, and asked innumerable questions.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading The two actors had little reason to complain of the warmth of their reception, as the radio boys shook hands with them, pounded them on the back, and asked innumerable questions.
quietedverbUS /ˈkwaɪətɪd/
past form of “quiet” — become quiet or quieter
From this reading "You both look as though you were being treated all right," said Joe, after they had quieted down somewhat after the first riotous greetings.
radionounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
From this reading The two actors had little reason to complain of the warmth of their reception, as the radio boys shook hands with them, pounded them on the back, and asked innumerable questions.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The two actors had little reason to complain of the warmth of their reception, as the radio boys shook hands with them, pounded them on the back, and asked innumerable questions.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading The two actors had little reason to complain of the warmth of their reception, as the radio boys shook hands with them, pounded them on the back, and asked innumerable questions.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "You both look as though you were being treated all right," said Joe, after they had quieted down somewhat after the first riotous greetings.
riotousadjectiveUS /ˈraɪətəs/
produced or growing in extreme abundance
From this reading "You both look as though you were being treated all right," said Joe, after they had quieted down somewhat after the first riotous greetings.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You both look as though you were being treated all right," said Joe, after they had quieted down somewhat after the first riotous greetings.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading The two actors had little reason to complain of the warmth of their reception, as the radio boys shook hands with them, pounded them on the back, and asked innumerable questions.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "You both look as though you were being treated all right," said Joe, after they had quieted down somewhat after the first riotous greetings.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT "Hello, Tim!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The two actors had little reason to complain of the warmth of their reception, as the radio boys shook hands with them, pounded them on the back, and asked innumerable questions.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The two actors had little reason to complain of the warmth of their reception, as the radio boys shook hands with them, pounded them on the back, and asked innumerable questions.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The two actors had little reason to complain of the warmth of their reception, as the radio boys shook hands with them, pounded them on the back, and asked innumerable questions.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You both look as though you were being treated all right," said Joe, after they had quieted down somewhat after the first riotous greetings.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "You both look as though you were being treated all right," said Joe, after they had quieted down somewhat after the first riotous greetings.
Tim
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From this reading A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT "Hello, Tim!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The two actors had little reason to complain of the warmth of their reception, as the radio boys shook hands with them, pounded them on the back, and asked innumerable questions.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading "You both look as though you were being treated all right," said Joe, after they had quieted down somewhat after the first riotous greetings.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two actors had little reason to complain of the warmth of their reception, as the radio boys shook hands with them, pounded them on the back, and asked innumerable questions.
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading The two actors had little reason to complain of the warmth of their reception, as the radio boys shook hands with them, pounded them on the back, and asked innumerable questions.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You both look as though you were being treated all right," said Joe, after they had quieted down somewhat after the first riotous greetings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The two actors had little reason to complain of the warmth of their reception, as the radio boys shook hands with them, pounded them on the back, and asked innumerable questions.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading How have you been?"
