used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DORA, GRACE AND NELLIE That Tad Sobber was in a thorough rage was easily to be seen.
(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 All of the boys expected to see a great fight, and some backed away from the landing, to give the contestants more room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DORA, GRACE AND NELLIE That Tad Sobber was in a thorough rage was easily to be seen.
any thing at all
From this reading But before anything could be done Dick leaped to the front and barred the bully's further progress.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His eyes were full of hate and he looked ready to fly at Tom and tear him to pieces.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading All of the boys expected to see a great fight, and some backed away from the landing, to give the contestants more room.
backedadjectiveUS /bækt/
having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
From this reading All of the boys expected to see a great fight, and some backed away from the landing, to give the contestants more room.
barredadjectiveUS /bɑːrd/
preventing entry or exit or a course of action
From this reading But before anything could be done Dick leaped to the front and barred the bully's further progress.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading DORA, GRACE AND NELLIE That Tad Sobber was in a thorough rage was easily to be seen.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But before anything could be done Dick leaped to the front and barred the bully's further progress.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading All of the boys expected to see a great fight, and some backed away from the landing, to give the contestants more room.
bully's
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From this reading But before anything could be done Dick leaped to the front and barred the bully's further progress.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But before anything could be done Dick leaped to the front and barred the bully's further progress.
contestantsnounUS /kənˈtestənts/
plural of “contestant” — a person who participates in competitions
From this reading All of the boys expected to see a great fight, and some backed away from the landing, to give the contestants more room.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But before anything could be done Dick leaped to the front and barred the bully's further progress.
someone who is a detective
From this reading But before anything could be done Dick leaped to the front and barred the bully's further progress.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading But before anything could be done Dick leaped to the front and barred the bully's further progress.
DORA
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From this reading DORA, GRACE AND NELLIE That Tad Sobber was in a thorough rage was easily to be seen.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading DORA, GRACE AND NELLIE That Tad Sobber was in a thorough rage was easily to be seen.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading All of the boys expected to see a great fight, and some backed away from the landing, to give the contestants more room.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His eyes were full of hate and he looked ready to fly at Tom and tear him to pieces.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading All of the boys expected to see a great fight, and some backed away from the landing, to give the contestants more room.
with resolute determination
From this reading "Stop it, Sobber," he said quietly but firmly.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading His eyes were full of hate and he looked ready to fly at Tom and tear him to pieces.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading All of the boys expected to see a great fight, and some backed away from the landing, to give the contestants more room.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading But before anything could be done Dick leaped to the front and barred the bully's further progress.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading His eyes were full of hate and he looked ready to fly at Tom and tear him to pieces.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading But before anything could be done Dick leaped to the front and barred the bully's further progress.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading All of the boys expected to see a great fight, and some backed away from the landing, to give the contestants more room.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading DORA, GRACE AND NELLIE That Tad Sobber was in a thorough rage was easily to be seen.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading All of the boys expected to see a great fight, and some backed away from the landing, to give the contestants more room.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading His eyes were full of hate and he looked ready to fly at Tom and tear him to pieces.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His eyes were full of hate and he looked ready to fly at Tom and tear him to pieces.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His eyes were full of hate and he looked ready to fly at Tom and tear him to pieces.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His eyes were full of hate and he looked ready to fly at Tom and tear him to pieces.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DORA, GRACE AND NELLIE That Tad Sobber was in a thorough rage was easily to be seen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Stop it, Sobber," he said quietly but firmly.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading All of the boys expected to see a great fight, and some backed away from the landing, to give the contestants more room.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading But before anything could be done Dick leaped to the front and barred the bully's further progress.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His eyes were full of hate and he looked ready to fly at Tom and tear him to pieces.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading All of the boys expected to see a great fight, and some backed away from the landing, to give the contestants more room.
NELLIE
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From this reading DORA, GRACE AND NELLIE That Tad Sobber was in a thorough rage was easily to be seen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His eyes were full of hate and he looked ready to fly at Tom and tear him to pieces.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading His eyes were full of hate and he looked ready to fly at Tom and tear him to pieces.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading But before anything could be done Dick leaped to the front and barred the bully's further progress.
with low volume
From this reading "Stop it, Sobber," he said quietly but firmly.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading DORA, GRACE AND NELLIE That Tad Sobber was in a thorough rage was easily to be seen.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading His eyes were full of hate and he looked ready to fly at Tom and tear him to pieces.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading All of the boys expected to see a great fight, and some backed away from the landing, to give the contestants more room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Stop it, Sobber," he said quietly but firmly.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading All of the boys expected to see a great fight, and some backed away from the landing, to give the contestants more room.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading DORA, GRACE AND NELLIE That Tad Sobber was in a thorough rage was easily to be seen.
Sobber
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From this reading DORA, GRACE AND NELLIE That Tad Sobber was in a thorough rage was easily to be seen.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading All of the boys expected to see a great fight, and some backed away from the landing, to give the contestants more room.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "Stop it, Sobber," he said quietly but firmly.
TadnounUS /tæd/
a slight amount or degree of difference
From this reading DORA, GRACE AND NELLIE That Tad Sobber was in a thorough rage was easily to be seen.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading His eyes were full of hate and he looked ready to fly at Tom and tear him to pieces.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DORA, GRACE AND NELLIE That Tad Sobber was in a thorough rage was easily to be seen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All of the boys expected to see a great fight, and some backed away from the landing, to give the contestants more room.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading DORA, GRACE AND NELLIE That Tad Sobber was in a thorough rage was easily to be seen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DORA, GRACE AND NELLIE That Tad Sobber was in a thorough rage was easily to be seen.
male cat
From this reading His eyes were full of hate and he looked ready to fly at Tom and tear him to pieces.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DORA, GRACE AND NELLIE That Tad Sobber was in a thorough rage was easily to be seen.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His eyes were full of hate and he looked ready to fly at Tom and tear him to pieces.
