used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He threw off his cap, turned down the collar of his coat, and grinned pleasantly, a grin that strongly reminded them of Fred Williamson when he was in mischief.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SWIMMING RACES Before nine pairs of astonished eyes, the old man pulled off his curly white beard and let it drop to the ground.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading SWIMMING RACES Before nine pairs of astonished eyes, the old man pulled off his curly white beard and let it drop to the ground.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading SWIMMING RACES Before nine pairs of astonished eyes, the old man pulled off his curly white beard and let it drop to the ground.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading SWIMMING RACES Before nine pairs of astonished eyes, the old man pulled off his curly white beard and let it drop to the ground.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading He threw off his cap, turned down the collar of his coat, and grinned pleasantly, a grin that strongly reminded them of Fred Williamson when he was in mischief.
Carrie
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From this reading "Mr. Williamson!" cried Carrie, and: "Dad!"
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading He threw off his cap, turned down the collar of his coat, and grinned pleasantly, a grin that strongly reminded them of Fred Williamson when he was in mischief.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading He threw off his cap, turned down the collar of his coat, and grinned pleasantly, a grin that strongly reminded them of Fred Williamson when he was in mischief.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Mr. Williamson!" cried Carrie, and: "Dad!"
curlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrli/
(of hair) having curls or waves
From this reading SWIMMING RACES Before nine pairs of astonished eyes, the old man pulled off his curly white beard and let it drop to the ground.
DadnounUS /dæd/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "Mr. Williamson!" cried Carrie, and: "Dad!"
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading Mr. Williamson's eyes were dancing.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He threw off his cap, turned down the collar of his coat, and grinned pleasantly, a grin that strongly reminded them of Fred Williamson when he was in mischief.
let fall to the ground
From this reading SWIMMING RACES Before nine pairs of astonished eyes, the old man pulled off his curly white beard and let it drop to the ground.
opinion or judgment
From this reading SWIMMING RACES Before nine pairs of astonished eyes, the old man pulled off his curly white beard and let it drop to the ground.
Fred
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From this reading He threw off his cap, turned down the collar of his coat, and grinned pleasantly, a grin that strongly reminded them of Fred Williamson when he was in mischief.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading He threw off his cap, turned down the collar of his coat, and grinned pleasantly, a grin that strongly reminded them of Fred Williamson when he was in mischief.
grinnedverbUS /ɡrɪnd/
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading He threw off his cap, turned down the collar of his coat, and grinned pleasantly, a grin that strongly reminded them of Fred Williamson when he was in mischief.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading SWIMMING RACES Before nine pairs of astonished eyes, the old man pulled off his curly white beard and let it drop to the ground.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He threw off his cap, turned down the collar of his coat, and grinned pleasantly, a grin that strongly reminded them of Fred Williamson when he was in mischief.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SWIMMING RACES Before nine pairs of astonished eyes, the old man pulled off his curly white beard and let it drop to the ground.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He threw off his cap, turned down the collar of his coat, and grinned pleasantly, a grin that strongly reminded them of Fred Williamson when he was in mischief.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SWIMMING RACES Before nine pairs of astonished eyes, the old man pulled off his curly white beard and let it drop to the ground.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading SWIMMING RACES Before nine pairs of astonished eyes, the old man pulled off his curly white beard and let it drop to the ground.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading SWIMMING RACES Before nine pairs of astonished eyes, the old man pulled off his curly white beard and let it drop to the ground.
Margy
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From this reading Margy shouted together with Fred.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading He threw off his cap, turned down the collar of his coat, and grinned pleasantly, a grin that strongly reminded them of Fred Williamson when he was in mischief.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Williamson!" cried Carrie, and: "Dad!"
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading SWIMMING RACES Before nine pairs of astonished eyes, the old man pulled off his curly white beard and let it drop to the ground.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SWIMMING RACES Before nine pairs of astonished eyes, the old man pulled off his curly white beard and let it drop to the ground.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading SWIMMING RACES Before nine pairs of astonished eyes, the old man pulled off his curly white beard and let it drop to the ground.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading SWIMMING RACES Before nine pairs of astonished eyes, the old man pulled off his curly white beard and let it drop to the ground.
pairsnounUS /perz/
plural of “pair” — a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading SWIMMING RACES Before nine pairs of astonished eyes, the old man pulled off his curly white beard and let it drop to the ground.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading He threw off his cap, turned down the collar of his coat, and grinned pleasantly, a grin that strongly reminded them of Fred Williamson when he was in mischief.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading SWIMMING RACES Before nine pairs of astonished eyes, the old man pulled off his curly white beard and let it drop to the ground.
RACESnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading SWIMMING RACES Before nine pairs of astonished eyes, the old man pulled off his curly white beard and let it drop to the ground.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading He threw off his cap, turned down the collar of his coat, and grinned pleasantly, a grin that strongly reminded them of Fred Williamson when he was in mischief.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Margy shouted together with Fred.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading He threw off his cap, turned down the collar of his coat, and grinned pleasantly, a grin that strongly reminded them of Fred Williamson when he was in mischief.
SWIMMINGnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the act of swimming
From this reading SWIMMING RACES Before nine pairs of astonished eyes, the old man pulled off his curly white beard and let it drop to the ground.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He threw off his cap, turned down the collar of his coat, and grinned pleasantly, a grin that strongly reminded them of Fred Williamson when he was in mischief.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SWIMMING RACES Before nine pairs of astonished eyes, the old man pulled off his curly white beard and let it drop to the ground.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He threw off his cap, turned down the collar of his coat, and grinned pleasantly, a grin that strongly reminded them of Fred Williamson when he was in mischief.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading He threw off his cap, turned down the collar of his coat, and grinned pleasantly, a grin that strongly reminded them of Fred Williamson when he was in mischief.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SWIMMING RACES Before nine pairs of astonished eyes, the old man pulled off his curly white beard and let it drop to the ground.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Margy shouted together with Fred.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He threw off his cap, turned down the collar of his coat, and grinned pleasantly, a grin that strongly reminded them of Fred Williamson when he was in mischief.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He threw off his cap, turned down the collar of his coat, and grinned pleasantly, a grin that strongly reminded them of Fred Williamson when he was in mischief.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Williamson's eyes were dancing.
at the time that
From this reading He threw off his cap, turned down the collar of his coat, and grinned pleasantly, a grin that strongly reminded them of Fred Williamson when he was in mischief.
a Caucasian
From this reading SWIMMING RACES Before nine pairs of astonished eyes, the old man pulled off his curly white beard and let it drop to the ground.
Williamson
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From this reading He threw off his cap, turned down the collar of his coat, and grinned pleasantly, a grin that strongly reminded them of Fred Williamson when he was in mischief.
Williamson's
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From this reading Mr. Williamson's eyes were dancing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Margy shouted together with Fred.
