used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ben proved an apt pupil, and Dave enjoyed his new rôle as a professor.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading CHASING "LITTLE BILL" Ben Henderson lost no time in taking advantage of Dave Brandon's kind offer; in fact, the very next morning he appeared at the Rickham House, happy and expectant.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, Dick Travers poked his head out-of-doors.
(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 "May have to stick inside all day," he grumbled.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Ben proved an apt pupil, and Dave enjoyed his new rôle as a professor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHASING "LITTLE BILL" Ben Henderson lost no time in taking advantage of Dave Brandon's kind offer; in fact, the very next morning he appeared at the Rickham House, happy and expectant.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading CHASING "LITTLE BILL" Ben Henderson lost no time in taking advantage of Dave Brandon's kind offer; in fact, the very next morning he appeared at the Rickham House, happy and expectant.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading Ben proved an apt pupil, and Dave enjoyed his new rôle as a professor.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Clouds are dark and the wind is pretty brisk--it's going to rain."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ben proved an apt pupil, and Dave enjoyed his new rôle as a professor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CHASING "LITTLE BILL" Ben Henderson lost no time in taking advantage of Dave Brandon's kind offer; in fact, the very next morning he appeared at the Rickham House, happy and expectant.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading CHASING "LITTLE BILL" Ben Henderson lost no time in taking advantage of Dave Brandon's kind offer; in fact, the very next morning he appeared at the Rickham House, happy and expectant.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading CHASING "LITTLE BILL" Ben Henderson lost no time in taking advantage of Dave Brandon's kind offer; in fact, the very next morning he appeared at the Rickham House, happy and expectant.
Brandon's
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From this reading CHASING "LITTLE BILL" Ben Henderson lost no time in taking advantage of Dave Brandon's kind offer; in fact, the very next morning he appeared at the Rickham House, happy and expectant.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, Dick Travers poked his head out-of-doors.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading "Clouds are dark and the wind is pretty brisk--it's going to rain."
CHASINGverbUS /ˈtʃeɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “chase” — go after with the intent to catch
From this reading CHASING "LITTLE BILL" Ben Henderson lost no time in taking advantage of Dave Brandon's kind offer; in fact, the very next morning he appeared at the Rickham House, happy and expectant.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading "Clouds are dark and the wind is pretty brisk--it's going to rain."
absence of light or illumination
From this reading "Clouds are dark and the wind is pretty brisk--it's going to rain."
Dave
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From this reading CHASING "LITTLE BILL" Ben Henderson lost no time in taking advantage of Dave Brandon's kind offer; in fact, the very next morning he appeared at the Rickham House, happy and expectant.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "May have to stick inside all day," he grumbled.
someone who is a detective
From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, Dick Travers poked his head out-of-doors.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Ben proved an apt pupil, and Dave enjoyed his new rôle as a professor.
expectantadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektənt/
marked by eager anticipation
From this reading CHASING "LITTLE BILL" Ben Henderson lost no time in taking advantage of Dave Brandon's kind offer; in fact, the very next morning he appeared at the Rickham House, happy and expectant.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading CHASING "LITTLE BILL" Ben Henderson lost no time in taking advantage of Dave Brandon's kind offer; in fact, the very next morning he appeared at the Rickham House, happy and expectant.
the act of departing
From this reading "Clouds are dark and the wind is pretty brisk--it's going to rain."
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading "May have to stick inside all day," he grumbled.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading CHASING "LITTLE BILL" Ben Henderson lost no time in taking advantage of Dave Brandon's kind offer; in fact, the very next morning he appeared at the Rickham House, happy and expectant.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "May have to stick inside all day," he grumbled.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CHASING "LITTLE BILL" Ben Henderson lost no time in taking advantage of Dave Brandon's kind offer; in fact, the very next morning he appeared at the Rickham House, happy and expectant.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, Dick Travers poked his head out-of-doors.
Henderson
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From this reading CHASING "LITTLE BILL" Ben Henderson lost no time in taking advantage of Dave Brandon's kind offer; in fact, the very next morning he appeared at the Rickham House, happy and expectant.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ben proved an apt pupil, and Dave enjoyed his new rôle as a professor.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading CHASING "LITTLE BILL" Ben Henderson lost no time in taking advantage of Dave Brandon's kind offer; in fact, the very next morning he appeared at the Rickham House, happy and expectant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CHASING "LITTLE BILL" Ben Henderson lost no time in taking advantage of Dave Brandon's kind offer; in fact, the very next morning he appeared at the Rickham House, happy and expectant.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading "May have to stick inside all day," he grumbled.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Clouds are dark and the wind is pretty brisk--it's going to rain."
it's
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From this reading "Clouds are dark and the wind is pretty brisk--it's going to rain."
and nothing more
From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, Dick Travers poked his head out-of-doors.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading CHASING "LITTLE BILL" Ben Henderson lost no time in taking advantage of Dave Brandon's kind offer; in fact, the very next morning he appeared at the Rickham House, happy and expectant.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading CHASING "LITTLE BILL" Ben Henderson lost no time in taking advantage of Dave Brandon's kind offer; in fact, the very next morning he appeared at the Rickham House, happy and expectant.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading CHASING "LITTLE BILL" Ben Henderson lost no time in taking advantage of Dave Brandon's kind offer; in fact, the very next morning he appeared at the Rickham House, happy and expectant.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "May have to stick inside all day," he grumbled.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading CHASING "LITTLE BILL" Ben Henderson lost no time in taking advantage of Dave Brandon's kind offer; in fact, the very next morning he appeared at the Rickham House, happy and expectant.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Ben proved an apt pupil, and Dave enjoyed his new rôle as a professor.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading CHASING "LITTLE BILL" Ben Henderson lost no time in taking advantage of Dave Brandon's kind offer; in fact, the very next morning he appeared at the Rickham House, happy and expectant.
not any; not one
From this reading CHASING "LITTLE BILL" Ben Henderson lost no time in taking advantage of Dave Brandon's kind offer; in fact, the very next morning he appeared at the Rickham House, happy and expectant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHASING "LITTLE BILL" Ben Henderson lost no time in taking advantage of Dave Brandon's kind offer; in fact, the very next morning he appeared at the Rickham House, happy and expectant.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading CHASING "LITTLE BILL" Ben Henderson lost no time in taking advantage of Dave Brandon's kind offer; in fact, the very next morning he appeared at the Rickham House, happy and expectant.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, Dick Travers poked his head out-of-doors.
out-of-doorsnoun
where the air is unconfined
From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, Dick Travers poked his head out-of-doors.
pokedverbUS /poʊkt/
past form of “poke” — poke or thrust abruptly
From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, Dick Travers poked his head out-of-doors.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "Clouds are dark and the wind is pretty brisk--it's going to rain."
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Ben proved an apt pupil, and Dave enjoyed his new rôle as a professor.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Ben proved an apt pupil, and Dave enjoyed his new rôle as a professor.
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Ben proved an apt pupil, and Dave enjoyed his new rôle as a professor.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading "Clouds are dark and the wind is pretty brisk--it's going to rain."
Rickham
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From this reading CHASING "LITTLE BILL" Ben Henderson lost no time in taking advantage of Dave Brandon's kind offer; in fact, the very next morning he appeared at the Rickham House, happy and expectant.
rôle
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From this reading Ben proved an apt pupil, and Dave enjoyed his new rôle as a professor.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading "May have to stick inside all day," he grumbled.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading CHASING "LITTLE BILL" Ben Henderson lost no time in taking advantage of Dave Brandon's kind offer; in fact, the very next morning he appeared at the Rickham House, happy and expectant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHASING "LITTLE BILL" Ben Henderson lost no time in taking advantage of Dave Brandon's kind offer; in fact, the very next morning he appeared at the Rickham House, happy and expectant.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading CHASING "LITTLE BILL" Ben Henderson lost no time in taking advantage of Dave Brandon's kind offer; in fact, the very next morning he appeared at the Rickham House, happy and expectant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "May have to stick inside all day," he grumbled.
Travers
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From this reading One morning, just after breakfast, Dick Travers poked his head out-of-doors.
precisely as stated
From this reading CHASING "LITTLE BILL" Ben Henderson lost no time in taking advantage of Dave Brandon's kind offer; in fact, the very next morning he appeared at the Rickham House, happy and expectant.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading "Clouds are dark and the wind is pretty brisk--it's going to rain."
