used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FOUR-OARED RACE Following the conversation between Colonel Colby and Mr. Garrison Gif called upon his father and the two held a talk lasting the best part of an hour.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE FOUR-OARED RACE Following the conversation between Colonel Colby and Mr. Garrison Gif called upon his father and the two held a talk lasting the best part of an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FOUR-OARED RACE Following the conversation between Colonel Colby and Mr. Garrison Gif called upon his father and the two held a talk lasting the best part of an hour.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “And won’t the others be surprised!”
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading THE FOUR-OARED RACE Following the conversation between Colonel Colby and Mr. Garrison Gif called upon his father and the two held a talk lasting the best part of an hour.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE FOUR-OARED RACE Following the conversation between Colonel Colby and Mr. Garrison Gif called upon his father and the two held a talk lasting the best part of an hour.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Just dandy!” he said, catching his parent by the hand.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE FOUR-OARED RACE Following the conversation between Colonel Colby and Mr. Garrison Gif called upon his father and the two held a talk lasting the best part of an hour.
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading Just dandy!” he said, catching his parent by the hand.
Colby
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From this reading THE FOUR-OARED RACE Following the conversation between Colonel Colby and Mr. Garrison Gif called upon his father and the two held a talk lasting the best part of an hour.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading THE FOUR-OARED RACE Following the conversation between Colonel Colby and Mr. Garrison Gif called upon his father and the two held a talk lasting the best part of an hour.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading THE FOUR-OARED RACE Following the conversation between Colonel Colby and Mr. Garrison Gif called upon his father and the two held a talk lasting the best part of an hour.
DadnounUS /dæd/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading “It’s dandy of you, Dad!
dandynounUS /ˈdændi/
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
From this reading “It’s dandy of you, Dad!
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading When the son was ready to leave his face glowed with satisfaction.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE FOUR-OARED RACE Following the conversation between Colonel Colby and Mr. Garrison Gif called upon his father and the two held a talk lasting the best part of an hour.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE FOUR-OARED RACE Following the conversation between Colonel Colby and Mr. Garrison Gif called upon his father and the two held a talk lasting the best part of an hour.
FOUR-OARED
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From this reading THE FOUR-OARED RACE Following the conversation between Colonel Colby and Mr. Garrison Gif called upon his father and the two held a talk lasting the best part of an hour.
GarrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading THE FOUR-OARED RACE Following the conversation between Colonel Colby and Mr. Garrison Gif called upon his father and the two held a talk lasting the best part of an hour.
Gif
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From this reading THE FOUR-OARED RACE Following the conversation between Colonel Colby and Mr. Garrison Gif called upon his father and the two held a talk lasting the best part of an hour.
glowedverbUS /ɡloʊd/
past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames
From this reading When the son was ready to leave his face glowed with satisfaction.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Just dandy!” he said, catching his parent by the hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Just dandy!” he said, catching his parent by the hand.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading THE FOUR-OARED RACE Following the conversation between Colonel Colby and Mr. Garrison Gif called upon his father and the two held a talk lasting the best part of an hour.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FOUR-OARED RACE Following the conversation between Colonel Colby and Mr. Garrison Gif called upon his father and the two held a talk lasting the best part of an hour.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE FOUR-OARED RACE Following the conversation between Colonel Colby and Mr. Garrison Gif called upon his father and the two held a talk lasting the best part of an hour.
It's
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From this reading “It’s dandy of you, Dad!
and nothing more
From this reading Just dandy!” he said, catching his parent by the hand.
lastingadjectiveUS /ˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading THE FOUR-OARED RACE Following the conversation between Colonel Colby and Mr. Garrison Gif called upon his father and the two held a talk lasting the best part of an hour.
go away from a place
From this reading When the son was ready to leave his face glowed with satisfaction.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE FOUR-OARED RACE Following the conversation between Colonel Colby and Mr. Garrison Gif called upon his father and the two held a talk lasting the best part of an hour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FOUR-OARED RACE Following the conversation between Colonel Colby and Mr. Garrison Gif called upon his father and the two held a talk lasting the best part of an hour.
others
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From this reading “And won’t the others be surprised!”
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Just dandy!” he said, catching his parent by the hand.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE FOUR-OARED RACE Following the conversation between Colonel Colby and Mr. Garrison Gif called upon his father and the two held a talk lasting the best part of an hour.
any competition
From this reading THE FOUR-OARED RACE Following the conversation between Colonel Colby and Mr. Garrison Gif called upon his father and the two held a talk lasting the best part of an hour.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading When the son was ready to leave his face glowed with satisfaction.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Just dandy!” he said, catching his parent by the hand.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading When the son was ready to leave his face glowed with satisfaction.
a male human offspring
From this reading When the son was ready to leave his face glowed with satisfaction.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading “And won’t the others be surprised!”
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading THE FOUR-OARED RACE Following the conversation between Colonel Colby and Mr. Garrison Gif called upon his father and the two held a talk lasting the best part of an hour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FOUR-OARED RACE Following the conversation between Colonel Colby and Mr. Garrison Gif called upon his father and the two held a talk lasting the best part of an hour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the son was ready to leave his face glowed with satisfaction.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE FOUR-OARED RACE Following the conversation between Colonel Colby and Mr. Garrison Gif called upon his father and the two held a talk lasting the best part of an hour.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE FOUR-OARED RACE Following the conversation between Colonel Colby and Mr. Garrison Gif called upon his father and the two held a talk lasting the best part of an hour.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the son was ready to leave his face glowed with satisfaction.
at the time that
From this reading When the son was ready to leave his face glowed with satisfaction.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the son was ready to leave his face glowed with satisfaction.
won't
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From this reading “And won’t the others be surprised!”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “It’s dandy of you, Dad!
