used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ESCAPED CONVICT The boys saw a good deal of Adam McNulty in the days that followed, and the change in the old man was nothing short of miraculous.
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading THE ESCAPED CONVICT The boys saw a good deal of Adam McNulty in the days that followed, and the change in the old man was nothing short of miraculous.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although he had no eyes, his fingers were extraordinarily sensitive and they soon learned to handle the set intelligently.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading He no longer sat in the bare kitchen rocking and smoking his pipe, dependent upon some passer-by for his sole amusement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ESCAPED CONVICT The boys saw a good deal of Adam McNulty in the days that followed, and the change in the old man was nothing short of miraculous.
apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading He had radio now, and under the instruction of the boys he had become quite expert in managing the apparatus.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His daughter Maggie, whose gratitude to the boys knew no bounds, looked up the radio program in the paper each day and carefully instructed her father as to just when the news reports were given out, the story reading, concerts, and so forth.
completely unclothed
From this reading He no longer sat in the bare kitchen rocking and smoking his pipe, dependent upon some passer-by for his sole amusement.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He had radio now, and under the instruction of the boys he had become quite expert in managing the apparatus.
boundsnounUS /baʊndz/
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading His daughter Maggie, whose gratitude to the boys knew no bounds, looked up the radio program in the paper each day and carefully instructed her father as to just when the news reports were given out, the story reading, concerts, and so forth.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE ESCAPED CONVICT The boys saw a good deal of Adam McNulty in the days that followed, and the change in the old man was nothing short of miraculous.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading His daughter Maggie, whose gratitude to the boys knew no bounds, looked up the radio program in the paper each day and carefully instructed her father as to just when the news reports were given out, the story reading, concerts, and so forth.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading THE ESCAPED CONVICT The boys saw a good deal of Adam McNulty in the days that followed, and the change in the old man was nothing short of miraculous.
concertsnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərts/
plural of “concert” — a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading His daughter Maggie, whose gratitude to the boys knew no bounds, looked up the radio program in the paper each day and carefully instructed her father as to just when the news reports were given out, the story reading, concerts, and so forth.
CONVICTnounUS /ˈkɑːnvɪkt/
a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
From this reading THE ESCAPED CONVICT The boys saw a good deal of Adam McNulty in the days that followed, and the change in the old man was nothing short of miraculous.
a female human offspring
From this reading His daughter Maggie, whose gratitude to the boys knew no bounds, looked up the radio program in the paper each day and carefully instructed her father as to just when the news reports were given out, the story reading, concerts, and so forth.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading His daughter Maggie, whose gratitude to the boys knew no bounds, looked up the radio program in the paper each day and carefully instructed her father as to just when the news reports were given out, the story reading, concerts, and so forth.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE ESCAPED CONVICT The boys saw a good deal of Adam McNulty in the days that followed, and the change in the old man was nothing short of miraculous.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading THE ESCAPED CONVICT The boys saw a good deal of Adam McNulty in the days that followed, and the change in the old man was nothing short of miraculous.
dependentadjectiveUS /dɪˈpendənt/
relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
From this reading He no longer sat in the bare kitchen rocking and smoking his pipe, dependent upon some passer-by for his sole amusement.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading His daughter Maggie, whose gratitude to the boys knew no bounds, looked up the radio program in the paper each day and carefully instructed her father as to just when the news reports were given out, the story reading, concerts, and so forth.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading THE ESCAPED CONVICT The boys saw a good deal of Adam McNulty in the days that followed, and the change in the old man was nothing short of miraculous.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading He had radio now, and under the instruction of the boys he had become quite expert in managing the apparatus.
extraordinarilyadverbUS /ekˌstrɔːrdəˈnerəli/
extremely
From this reading Although he had no eyes, his fingers were extraordinarily sensitive and they soon learned to handle the set intelligently.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Although he had no eyes, his fingers were extraordinarily sensitive and they soon learned to handle the set intelligently.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His daughter Maggie, whose gratitude to the boys knew no bounds, looked up the radio program in the paper each day and carefully instructed her father as to just when the news reports were given out, the story reading, concerts, and so forth.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Although he had no eyes, his fingers were extraordinarily sensitive and they soon learned to handle the set intelligently.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE ESCAPED CONVICT The boys saw a good deal of Adam McNulty in the days that followed, and the change in the old man was nothing short of miraculous.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He no longer sat in the bare kitchen rocking and smoking his pipe, dependent upon some passer-by for his sole amusement.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading His daughter Maggie, whose gratitude to the boys knew no bounds, looked up the radio program in the paper each day and carefully instructed her father as to just when the news reports were given out, the story reading, concerts, and so forth.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading His daughter Maggie, whose gratitude to the boys knew no bounds, looked up the radio program in the paper each day and carefully instructed her father as to just when the news reports were given out, the story reading, concerts, and so forth.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE ESCAPED CONVICT The boys saw a good deal of Adam McNulty in the days that followed, and the change in the old man was nothing short of miraculous.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading His daughter Maggie, whose gratitude to the boys knew no bounds, looked up the radio program in the paper each day and carefully instructed her father as to just when the news reports were given out, the story reading, concerts, and so forth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had radio now, and under the instruction of the boys he had become quite expert in managing the apparatus.
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading Although he had no eyes, his fingers were extraordinarily sensitive and they soon learned to handle the set intelligently.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He no longer sat in the bare kitchen rocking and smoking his pipe, dependent upon some passer-by for his sole amusement.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His daughter Maggie, whose gratitude to the boys knew no bounds, looked up the radio program in the paper each day and carefully instructed her father as to just when the news reports were given out, the story reading, concerts, and so forth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He no longer sat in the bare kitchen rocking and smoking his pipe, dependent upon some passer-by for his sole amusement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ESCAPED CONVICT The boys saw a good deal of Adam McNulty in the days that followed, and the change in the old man was nothing short of miraculous.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading His daughter Maggie, whose gratitude to the boys knew no bounds, looked up the radio program in the paper each day and carefully instructed her father as to just when the news reports were given out, the story reading, concerts, and so forth.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading He had radio now, and under the instruction of the boys he had become quite expert in managing the apparatus.
intelligentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtelɪdʒəntli/
in an intelligent manner
From this reading Although he had no eyes, his fingers were extraordinarily sensitive and they soon learned to handle the set intelligently.
and nothing more
From this reading His daughter Maggie, whose gratitude to the boys knew no bounds, looked up the radio program in the paper each day and carefully instructed her father as to just when the news reports were given out, the story reading, concerts, and so forth.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading He no longer sat in the bare kitchen rocking and smoking his pipe, dependent upon some passer-by for his sole amusement.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading His daughter Maggie, whose gratitude to the boys knew no bounds, looked up the radio program in the paper each day and carefully instructed her father as to just when the news reports were given out, the story reading, concerts, and so forth.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Although he had no eyes, his fingers were extraordinarily sensitive and they soon learned to handle the set intelligently.
for more time
From this reading He no longer sat in the bare kitchen rocking and smoking his pipe, dependent upon some passer-by for his sole amusement.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His daughter Maggie, whose gratitude to the boys knew no bounds, looked up the radio program in the paper each day and carefully instructed her father as to just when the news reports were given out, the story reading, concerts, and so forth.
Maggie
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From this reading His daughter Maggie, whose gratitude to the boys knew no bounds, looked up the radio program in the paper each day and carefully instructed her father as to just when the news reports were given out, the story reading, concerts, and so forth.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE ESCAPED CONVICT The boys saw a good deal of Adam McNulty in the days that followed, and the change in the old man was nothing short of miraculous.
managingverbUS /ˈmænədʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading He had radio now, and under the instruction of the boys he had become quite expert in managing the apparatus.
McNulty
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From this reading THE ESCAPED CONVICT The boys saw a good deal of Adam McNulty in the days that followed, and the change in the old man was nothing short of miraculous.
miraculousadjectiveUS /mərˈækjələs/
being or having the character of a miracle
From this reading THE ESCAPED CONVICT The boys saw a good deal of Adam McNulty in the days that followed, and the change in the old man was nothing short of miraculous.
information about recent and important events
From this reading His daughter Maggie, whose gratitude to the boys knew no bounds, looked up the radio program in the paper each day and carefully instructed her father as to just when the news reports were given out, the story reading, concerts, and so forth.
not any; not one
From this reading He no longer sat in the bare kitchen rocking and smoking his pipe, dependent upon some passer-by for his sole amusement.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading THE ESCAPED CONVICT The boys saw a good deal of Adam McNulty in the days that followed, and the change in the old man was nothing short of miraculous.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had radio now, and under the instruction of the boys he had become quite expert in managing the apparatus.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ESCAPED CONVICT The boys saw a good deal of Adam McNulty in the days that followed, and the change in the old man was nothing short of miraculous.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE ESCAPED CONVICT The boys saw a good deal of Adam McNulty in the days that followed, and the change in the old man was nothing short of miraculous.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His daughter Maggie, whose gratitude to the boys knew no bounds, looked up the radio program in the paper each day and carefully instructed her father as to just when the news reports were given out, the story reading, concerts, and so forth.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading His daughter Maggie, whose gratitude to the boys knew no bounds, looked up the radio program in the paper each day and carefully instructed her father as to just when the news reports were given out, the story reading, concerts, and so forth.
passer-bynoun
a person who passes by casually or by chance
From this reading He no longer sat in the bare kitchen rocking and smoking his pipe, dependent upon some passer-by for his sole amusement.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading He no longer sat in the bare kitchen rocking and smoking his pipe, dependent upon some passer-by for his sole amusement.
programnounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading His daughter Maggie, whose gratitude to the boys knew no bounds, looked up the radio program in the paper each day and carefully instructed her father as to just when the news reports were given out, the story reading, concerts, and so forth.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He had radio now, and under the instruction of the boys he had become quite expert in managing the apparatus.
radionounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
From this reading He had radio now, and under the instruction of the boys he had become quite expert in managing the apparatus.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading His daughter Maggie, whose gratitude to the boys knew no bounds, looked up the radio program in the paper each day and carefully instructed her father as to just when the news reports were given out, the story reading, concerts, and so forth.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading His daughter Maggie, whose gratitude to the boys knew no bounds, looked up the radio program in the paper each day and carefully instructed her father as to just when the news reports were given out, the story reading, concerts, and so forth.
rockingverbUS /ˈrɑːkɪŋ/
-ing form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading He no longer sat in the bare kitchen rocking and smoking his pipe, dependent upon some passer-by for his sole amusement.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He no longer sat in the bare kitchen rocking and smoking his pipe, dependent upon some passer-by for his sole amusement.
cut with a saw
From this reading THE ESCAPED CONVICT The boys saw a good deal of Adam McNulty in the days that followed, and the change in the old man was nothing short of miraculous.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading Although he had no eyes, his fingers were extraordinarily sensitive and they soon learned to handle the set intelligently.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Although he had no eyes, his fingers were extraordinarily sensitive and they soon learned to handle the set intelligently.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading THE ESCAPED CONVICT The boys saw a good deal of Adam McNulty in the days that followed, and the change in the old man was nothing short of miraculous.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading He no longer sat in the bare kitchen rocking and smoking his pipe, dependent upon some passer-by for his sole amusement.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His daughter Maggie, whose gratitude to the boys knew no bounds, looked up the radio program in the paper each day and carefully instructed her father as to just when the news reports were given out, the story reading, concerts, and so forth.
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading He no longer sat in the bare kitchen rocking and smoking his pipe, dependent upon some passer-by for his sole amusement.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He no longer sat in the bare kitchen rocking and smoking his pipe, dependent upon some passer-by for his sole amusement.
in the near future
From this reading Although he had no eyes, his fingers were extraordinarily sensitive and they soon learned to handle the set intelligently.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading His daughter Maggie, whose gratitude to the boys knew no bounds, looked up the radio program in the paper each day and carefully instructed her father as to just when the news reports were given out, the story reading, concerts, and so forth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE ESCAPED CONVICT The boys saw a good deal of Adam McNulty in the days that followed, and the change in the old man was nothing short of miraculous.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ESCAPED CONVICT The boys saw a good deal of Adam McNulty in the days that followed, and the change in the old man was nothing short of miraculous.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although he had no eyes, his fingers were extraordinarily sensitive and they soon learned to handle the set intelligently.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although he had no eyes, his fingers were extraordinarily sensitive and they soon learned to handle the set intelligently.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He had radio now, and under the instruction of the boys he had become quite expert in managing the apparatus.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His daughter Maggie, whose gratitude to the boys knew no bounds, looked up the radio program in the paper each day and carefully instructed her father as to just when the news reports were given out, the story reading, concerts, and so forth.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He no longer sat in the bare kitchen rocking and smoking his pipe, dependent upon some passer-by for his sole amusement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ESCAPED CONVICT The boys saw a good deal of Adam McNulty in the days that followed, and the change in the old man was nothing short of miraculous.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although he had no eyes, his fingers were extraordinarily sensitive and they soon learned to handle the set intelligently.
at the time that
From this reading His daughter Maggie, whose gratitude to the boys knew no bounds, looked up the radio program in the paper each day and carefully instructed her father as to just when the news reports were given out, the story reading, concerts, and so forth.
belonging to which person
From this reading His daughter Maggie, whose gratitude to the boys knew no bounds, looked up the radio program in the paper each day and carefully instructed her father as to just when the news reports were given out, the story reading, concerts, and so forth.
