used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At last, however, the "panic of joy" subsided, and they began to sift out the obstacles that must naturally obtrude themselves in the way of such a scheme that involved such departure from the ordinary course of events.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Then so great was their eagerness, following the recovery from their astonishment that about all they could do was to "fall over each other" in their efforts to express their approval.
(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 Then so great was their eagerness, following the recovery from their astonishment that about all they could do was to "fall over each other" in their efforts to express their approval.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At last, however, the "panic of joy" subsided, and they began to sift out the obstacles that must naturally obtrude themselves in the way of such a scheme that involved such departure from the ordinary course of events.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading They couldn't say anything at first, so astonished were they at the announcement from Cub.
any thing at all
From this reading They couldn't say anything at first, so astonished were they at the announcement from Cub.
apprehensivelyadverb
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading "Do you think your father will let us go?" asked Hal somewhat apprehensively.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading Then so great was their eagerness, following the recovery from their astonishment that about all they could do was to "fall over each other" in their efforts to express their approval.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Do you think your father will let us go?" asked Hal somewhat apprehensively.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading They couldn't say anything at first, so astonished were they at the announcement from Cub.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Then so great was their eagerness, following the recovery from their astonishment that about all they could do was to "fall over each other" in their efforts to express their approval.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They couldn't say anything at first, so astonished were they at the announcement from Cub.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At last, however, the "panic of joy" subsided, and they began to sift out the obstacles that must naturally obtrude themselves in the way of such a scheme that involved such departure from the ordinary course of events.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Talking It Over What could the fellows say?
couldn't
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From this reading They couldn't say anything at first, so astonished were they at the announcement from Cub.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading At last, however, the "panic of joy" subsided, and they began to sift out the obstacles that must naturally obtrude themselves in the way of such a scheme that involved such departure from the ordinary course of events.
CubnounUS /kʌb/
an awkward and inexperienced youth
From this reading They couldn't say anything at first, so astonished were they at the announcement from Cub.
the act of departing
From this reading At last, however, the "panic of joy" subsided, and they began to sift out the obstacles that must naturally obtrude themselves in the way of such a scheme that involved such departure from the ordinary course of events.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Then so great was their eagerness, following the recovery from their astonishment that about all they could do was to "fall over each other" in their efforts to express their approval.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Then so great was their eagerness, following the recovery from their astonishment that about all they could do was to "fall over each other" in their efforts to express their approval.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading Then so great was their eagerness, following the recovery from their astonishment that about all they could do was to "fall over each other" in their efforts to express their approval.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Then so great was their eagerness, following the recovery from their astonishment that about all they could do was to "fall over each other" in their efforts to express their approval.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading At last, however, the "panic of joy" subsided, and they began to sift out the obstacles that must naturally obtrude themselves in the way of such a scheme that involved such departure from the ordinary course of events.
give expression to
From this reading Then so great was their eagerness, following the recovery from their astonishment that about all they could do was to "fall over each other" in their efforts to express their approval.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Then so great was their eagerness, following the recovery from their astonishment that about all they could do was to "fall over each other" in their efforts to express their approval.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Do you think your father will let us go?" asked Hal somewhat apprehensively.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Talking It Over What could the fellows say?
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading They couldn't say anything at first, so astonished were they at the announcement from Cub.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Then so great was their eagerness, following the recovery from their astonishment that about all they could do was to "fall over each other" in their efforts to express their approval.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They couldn't say anything at first, so astonished were they at the announcement from Cub.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Do you think your father will let us go?" asked Hal somewhat apprehensively.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Then so great was their eagerness, following the recovery from their astonishment that about all they could do was to "fall over each other" in their efforts to express their approval.
Hal
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From this reading "Do you think your father will let us go?" asked Hal somewhat apprehensively.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading At last, however, the "panic of joy" subsided, and they began to sift out the obstacles that must naturally obtrude themselves in the way of such a scheme that involved such departure from the ordinary course of events.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then so great was their eagerness, following the recovery from their astonishment that about all they could do was to "fall over each other" in their efforts to express their approval.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading At last, however, the "panic of joy" subsided, and they began to sift out the obstacles that must naturally obtrude themselves in the way of such a scheme that involved such departure from the ordinary course of events.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Talking It Over What could the fellows say?
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading At last, however, the "panic of joy" subsided, and they began to sift out the obstacles that must naturally obtrude themselves in the way of such a scheme that involved such departure from the ordinary course of events.
immediately past
From this reading At last, however, the "panic of joy" subsided, and they began to sift out the obstacles that must naturally obtrude themselves in the way of such a scheme that involved such departure from the ordinary course of events.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Do you think your father will let us go?" asked Hal somewhat apprehensively.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading At last, however, the "panic of joy" subsided, and they began to sift out the obstacles that must naturally obtrude themselves in the way of such a scheme that involved such departure from the ordinary course of events.
as might be expected
From this reading At last, however, the "panic of joy" subsided, and they began to sift out the obstacles that must naturally obtrude themselves in the way of such a scheme that involved such departure from the ordinary course of events.
obstaclesnounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəlz/
plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading At last, however, the "panic of joy" subsided, and they began to sift out the obstacles that must naturally obtrude themselves in the way of such a scheme that involved such departure from the ordinary course of events.
obtrudeverbUS /əbˈtruːd/
push to thrust outward
From this reading At last, however, the "panic of joy" subsided, and they began to sift out the obstacles that must naturally obtrude themselves in the way of such a scheme that involved such departure from the ordinary course of events.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At last, however, the "panic of joy" subsided, and they began to sift out the obstacles that must naturally obtrude themselves in the way of such a scheme that involved such departure from the ordinary course of events.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading At last, however, the "panic of joy" subsided, and they began to sift out the obstacles that must naturally obtrude themselves in the way of such a scheme that involved such departure from the ordinary course of events.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Then so great was their eagerness, following the recovery from their astonishment that about all they could do was to "fall over each other" in their efforts to express their approval.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At last, however, the "panic of joy" subsided, and they began to sift out the obstacles that must naturally obtrude themselves in the way of such a scheme that involved such departure from the ordinary course of events.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Talking It Over What could the fellows say?
panicnounUS /ˈpænɪk/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading At last, however, the "panic of joy" subsided, and they began to sift out the obstacles that must naturally obtrude themselves in the way of such a scheme that involved such departure from the ordinary course of events.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading Then so great was their eagerness, following the recovery from their astonishment that about all they could do was to "fall over each other" in their efforts to express their approval.
express in words
From this reading Talking It Over What could the fellows say?
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading At last, however, the "panic of joy" subsided, and they began to sift out the obstacles that must naturally obtrude themselves in the way of such a scheme that involved such departure from the ordinary course of events.
siftverbUS /sɪft/
move as if through a sieve
From this reading At last, however, the "panic of joy" subsided, and they began to sift out the obstacles that must naturally obtrude themselves in the way of such a scheme that involved such departure from the ordinary course of events.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They couldn't say anything at first, so astonished were they at the announcement from Cub.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "Do you think your father will let us go?" asked Hal somewhat apprehensively.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading At last, however, the "panic of joy" subsided, and they began to sift out the obstacles that must naturally obtrude themselves in the way of such a scheme that involved such departure from the ordinary course of events.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading At last, however, the "panic of joy" subsided, and they began to sift out the obstacles that must naturally obtrude themselves in the way of such a scheme that involved such departure from the ordinary course of events.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Talking It Over What could the fellows say?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then so great was their eagerness, following the recovery from their astonishment that about all they could do was to "fall over each other" in their efforts to express their approval.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Talking It Over What could the fellows say?
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then so great was their eagerness, following the recovery from their astonishment that about all they could do was to "fall over each other" in their efforts to express their approval.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading At last, however, the "panic of joy" subsided, and they began to sift out the obstacles that must naturally obtrude themselves in the way of such a scheme that involved such departure from the ordinary course of events.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then so great was their eagerness, following the recovery from their astonishment that about all they could do was to "fall over each other" in their efforts to express their approval.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They couldn't say anything at first, so astonished were they at the announcement from Cub.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Do you think your father will let us go?" asked Hal somewhat apprehensively.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then so great was their eagerness, following the recovery from their astonishment that about all they could do was to "fall over each other" in their efforts to express their approval.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Do you think your father will let us go?" asked Hal somewhat apprehensively.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then so great was their eagerness, following the recovery from their astonishment that about all they could do was to "fall over each other" in their efforts to express their approval.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading At last, however, the "panic of joy" subsided, and they began to sift out the obstacles that must naturally obtrude themselves in the way of such a scheme that involved such departure from the ordinary course of events.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They couldn't say anything at first, so astonished were they at the announcement from Cub.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Talking It Over What could the fellows say?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Do you think your father will let us go?" asked Hal somewhat apprehensively.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you think your father will let us go?" asked Hal somewhat apprehensively.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you think your father will let us go?" asked Hal somewhat apprehensively.
