used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PLEASANT SURPRISE The other boys roared, and for a moment Teddy was disconcerted.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I suppose," he retorted, frowning severely at the culprit, "that this low-brow means to intimate that I am a Spanish athlete.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A PLEASANT SURPRISE The other boys roared, and for a moment Teddy was disconcerted.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I should be deeply pained to know that any one who has been under the refining influence of Rally Hall should indulge in the practice of slang.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I suppose," he retorted, frowning severely at the culprit, "that this low-brow means to intimate that I am a Spanish athlete.
athletenounUS /ˈæθliːt/
a person trained to compete in sports
From this reading "I suppose," he retorted, frowning severely at the culprit, "that this low-brow means to intimate that I am a Spanish athlete.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading But he quickly recovered his balance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I should be deeply pained to know that any one who has been under the refining influence of Rally Hall should indulge in the practice of slang.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I should be deeply pained to know that any one who has been under the refining influence of Rally Hall should indulge in the practice of slang.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading What would our dear Doctor Rally say if he heard one of his pupils----" But the question remained forever unanswered, for just then a piece of pork that Bill had picked up from the deck whizzed past the orator's face, and, in the quick and undignified duck he made, Teddy lost the thread of his discourse.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A PLEASANT SURPRISE The other boys roared, and for a moment Teddy was disconcerted.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he quickly recovered his balance.
culpritnounUS /ˈkʌlprɪt/
someone who perpetrates wrongdoing
From this reading "I suppose," he retorted, frowning severely at the culprit, "that this low-brow means to intimate that I am a Spanish athlete.
dearly loved
From this reading What would our dear Doctor Rally say if he heard one of his pupils----" But the question remained forever unanswered, for just then a piece of pork that Bill had picked up from the deck whizzed past the orator's face, and, in the quick and undignified duck he made, Teddy lost the thread of his discourse.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading What would our dear Doctor Rally say if he heard one of his pupils----" But the question remained forever unanswered, for just then a piece of pork that Bill had picked up from the deck whizzed past the orator's face, and, in the quick and undignified duck he made, Teddy lost the thread of his discourse.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading I should be deeply pained to know that any one who has been under the refining influence of Rally Hall should indulge in the practice of slang.
disconcertedadjective
having self-possession upset; thrown into confusion
From this reading A PLEASANT SURPRISE The other boys roared, and for a moment Teddy was disconcerted.
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading What would our dear Doctor Rally say if he heard one of his pupils----" But the question remained forever unanswered, for just then a piece of pork that Bill had picked up from the deck whizzed past the orator's face, and, in the quick and undignified duck he made, Teddy lost the thread of his discourse.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading What would our dear Doctor Rally say if he heard one of his pupils----" But the question remained forever unanswered, for just then a piece of pork that Bill had picked up from the deck whizzed past the orator's face, and, in the quick and undignified duck he made, Teddy lost the thread of his discourse.
duckverbUS /dʌk/
to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away
From this reading What would our dear Doctor Rally say if he heard one of his pupils----" But the question remained forever unanswered, for just then a piece of pork that Bill had picked up from the deck whizzed past the orator's face, and, in the quick and undignified duck he made, Teddy lost the thread of his discourse.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading What would our dear Doctor Rally say if he heard one of his pupils----" But the question remained forever unanswered, for just then a piece of pork that Bill had picked up from the deck whizzed past the orator's face, and, in the quick and undignified duck he made, Teddy lost the thread of his discourse.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A PLEASANT SURPRISE The other boys roared, and for a moment Teddy was disconcerted.
for a limitless time
From this reading What would our dear Doctor Rally say if he heard one of his pupils----" But the question remained forever unanswered, for just then a piece of pork that Bill had picked up from the deck whizzed past the orator's face, and, in the quick and undignified duck he made, Teddy lost the thread of his discourse.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading What would our dear Doctor Rally say if he heard one of his pupils----" But the question remained forever unanswered, for just then a piece of pork that Bill had picked up from the deck whizzed past the orator's face, and, in the quick and undignified duck he made, Teddy lost the thread of his discourse.
frowningadjectiveUS /ˈfraʊnɪŋ/
showing displeasure or anger
From this reading "I suppose," he retorted, frowning severely at the culprit, "that this low-brow means to intimate that I am a Spanish athlete.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What would our dear Doctor Rally say if he heard one of his pupils----" But the question remained forever unanswered, for just then a piece of pork that Bill had picked up from the deck whizzed past the orator's face, and, in the quick and undignified duck he made, Teddy lost the thread of his discourse.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading I should be deeply pained to know that any one who has been under the refining influence of Rally Hall should indulge in the practice of slang.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I should be deeply pained to know that any one who has been under the refining influence of Rally Hall should indulge in the practice of slang.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But he quickly recovered his balance.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading What would our dear Doctor Rally say if he heard one of his pupils----" But the question remained forever unanswered, for just then a piece of pork that Bill had picked up from the deck whizzed past the orator's face, and, in the quick and undignified duck he made, Teddy lost the thread of his discourse.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But he quickly recovered his balance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I suppose," he retorted, frowning severely at the culprit, "that this low-brow means to intimate that I am a Spanish athlete.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading What would our dear Doctor Rally say if he heard one of his pupils----" But the question remained forever unanswered, for just then a piece of pork that Bill had picked up from the deck whizzed past the orator's face, and, in the quick and undignified duck he made, Teddy lost the thread of his discourse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I should be deeply pained to know that any one who has been under the refining influence of Rally Hall should indulge in the practice of slang.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading I should be deeply pained to know that any one who has been under the refining influence of Rally Hall should indulge in the practice of slang.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading I should be deeply pained to know that any one who has been under the refining influence of Rally Hall should indulge in the practice of slang.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading "I suppose," he retorted, frowning severely at the culprit, "that this low-brow means to intimate that I am a Spanish athlete.
and nothing more
From this reading What would our dear Doctor Rally say if he heard one of his pupils----" But the question remained forever unanswered, for just then a piece of pork that Bill had picked up from the deck whizzed past the orator's face, and, in the quick and undignified duck he made, Teddy lost the thread of his discourse.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I should be deeply pained to know that any one who has been under the refining influence of Rally Hall should indulge in the practice of slang.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading What would our dear Doctor Rally say if he heard one of his pupils----" But the question remained forever unanswered, for just then a piece of pork that Bill had picked up from the deck whizzed past the orator's face, and, in the quick and undignified duck he made, Teddy lost the thread of his discourse.
low-brow
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From this reading "I suppose," he retorted, frowning severely at the culprit, "that this low-brow means to intimate that I am a Spanish athlete.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading What would our dear Doctor Rally say if he heard one of his pupils----" But the question remained forever unanswered, for just then a piece of pork that Bill had picked up from the deck whizzed past the orator's face, and, in the quick and undignified duck he made, Teddy lost the thread of his discourse.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "I suppose," he retorted, frowning severely at the culprit, "that this low-brow means to intimate that I am a Spanish athlete.
a particular point in time
From this reading A PLEASANT SURPRISE The other boys roared, and for a moment Teddy was disconcerted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I should be deeply pained to know that any one who has been under the refining influence of Rally Hall should indulge in the practice of slang.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I should be deeply pained to know that any one who has been under the refining influence of Rally Hall should indulge in the practice of slang.
orator's
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From this reading What would our dear Doctor Rally say if he heard one of his pupils----" But the question remained forever unanswered, for just then a piece of pork that Bill had picked up from the deck whizzed past the orator's face, and, in the quick and undignified duck he made, Teddy lost the thread of his discourse.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A PLEASANT SURPRISE The other boys roared, and for a moment Teddy was disconcerted.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading What would our dear Doctor Rally say if he heard one of his pupils----" But the question remained forever unanswered, for just then a piece of pork that Bill had picked up from the deck whizzed past the orator's face, and, in the quick and undignified duck he made, Teddy lost the thread of his discourse.
painedadjectiveUS /peɪnd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading I should be deeply pained to know that any one who has been under the refining influence of Rally Hall should indulge in the practice of slang.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading What would our dear Doctor Rally say if he heard one of his pupils----" But the question remained forever unanswered, for just then a piece of pork that Bill had picked up from the deck whizzed past the orator's face, and, in the quick and undignified duck he made, Teddy lost the thread of his discourse.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading What would our dear Doctor Rally say if he heard one of his pupils----" But the question remained forever unanswered, for just then a piece of pork that Bill had picked up from the deck whizzed past the orator's face, and, in the quick and undignified duck he made, Teddy lost the thread of his discourse.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading What would our dear Doctor Rally say if he heard one of his pupils----" But the question remained forever unanswered, for just then a piece of pork that Bill had picked up from the deck whizzed past the orator's face, and, in the quick and undignified duck he made, Teddy lost the thread of his discourse.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading A PLEASANT SURPRISE The other boys roared, and for a moment Teddy was disconcerted.
porknounUS /pɔːrk/
meat from a domestic hog or pig
From this reading What would our dear Doctor Rally say if he heard one of his pupils----" But the question remained forever unanswered, for just then a piece of pork that Bill had picked up from the deck whizzed past the orator's face, and, in the quick and undignified duck he made, Teddy lost the thread of his discourse.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading I should be deeply pained to know that any one who has been under the refining influence of Rally Hall should indulge in the practice of slang.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading What would our dear Doctor Rally say if he heard one of his pupils----" But the question remained forever unanswered, for just then a piece of pork that Bill had picked up from the deck whizzed past the orator's face, and, in the quick and undignified duck he made, Teddy lost the thread of his discourse.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading What would our dear Doctor Rally say if he heard one of his pupils----" But the question remained forever unanswered, for just then a piece of pork that Bill had picked up from the deck whizzed past the orator's face, and, in the quick and undignified duck he made, Teddy lost the thread of his discourse.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading What would our dear Doctor Rally say if he heard one of his pupils----" But the question remained forever unanswered, for just then a piece of pork that Bill had picked up from the deck whizzed past the orator's face, and, in the quick and undignified duck he made, Teddy lost the thread of his discourse.
with speed
From this reading But he quickly recovered his balance.
RallyverbUS /ˈræli/
gather
From this reading I should be deeply pained to know that any one who has been under the refining influence of Rally Hall should indulge in the practice of slang.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading But he quickly recovered his balance.
refiningnounUS /rəˈfaɪnɪŋ/
the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)
From this reading I should be deeply pained to know that any one who has been under the refining influence of Rally Hall should indulge in the practice of slang.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading What would our dear Doctor Rally say if he heard one of his pupils----" But the question remained forever unanswered, for just then a piece of pork that Bill had picked up from the deck whizzed past the orator's face, and, in the quick and undignified duck he made, Teddy lost the thread of his discourse.
past form of “retort” — answer back
From this reading "I suppose," he retorted, frowning severely at the culprit, "that this low-brow means to intimate that I am a Spanish athlete.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading A PLEASANT SURPRISE The other boys roared, and for a moment Teddy was disconcerted.
express in words
From this reading What would our dear Doctor Rally say if he heard one of his pupils----" But the question remained forever unanswered, for just then a piece of pork that Bill had picked up from the deck whizzed past the orator's face, and, in the quick and undignified duck he made, Teddy lost the thread of his discourse.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading "I suppose," he retorted, frowning severely at the culprit, "that this low-brow means to intimate that I am a Spanish athlete.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should be deeply pained to know that any one who has been under the refining influence of Rally Hall should indulge in the practice of slang.
slangverbUS /slæŋ/
use slang or vulgar language
From this reading I should be deeply pained to know that any one who has been under the refining influence of Rally Hall should indulge in the practice of slang.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading "I suppose," he retorted, frowning severely at the culprit, "that this low-brow means to intimate that I am a Spanish athlete.
express a supposition
From this reading "I suppose," he retorted, frowning severely at the culprit, "that this low-brow means to intimate that I am a Spanish athlete.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading A PLEASANT SURPRISE The other boys roared, and for a moment Teddy was disconcerted.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading A PLEASANT SURPRISE The other boys roared, and for a moment Teddy was disconcerted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I suppose," he retorted, frowning severely at the culprit, "that this low-brow means to intimate that I am a Spanish athlete.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A PLEASANT SURPRISE The other boys roared, and for a moment Teddy was disconcerted.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading What would our dear Doctor Rally say if he heard one of his pupils----" But the question remained forever unanswered, for just then a piece of pork that Bill had picked up from the deck whizzed past the orator's face, and, in the quick and undignified duck he made, Teddy lost the thread of his discourse.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I suppose," he retorted, frowning severely at the culprit, "that this low-brow means to intimate that I am a Spanish athlete.
threadverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading What would our dear Doctor Rally say if he heard one of his pupils----" But the question remained forever unanswered, for just then a piece of pork that Bill had picked up from the deck whizzed past the orator's face, and, in the quick and undignified duck he made, Teddy lost the thread of his discourse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I suppose," he retorted, frowning severely at the culprit, "that this low-brow means to intimate that I am a Spanish athlete.
unansweredadjectiveUS /ˌʌˈnænsərd/
not returned in kind
From this reading What would our dear Doctor Rally say if he heard one of his pupils----" But the question remained forever unanswered, for just then a piece of pork that Bill had picked up from the deck whizzed past the orator's face, and, in the quick and undignified duck he made, Teddy lost the thread of his discourse.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I should be deeply pained to know that any one who has been under the refining influence of Rally Hall should indulge in the practice of slang.
undignifiedadjectiveUS /ənˈdɪɡnɪfaɪd/
lacking dignity
From this reading What would our dear Doctor Rally say if he heard one of his pupils----" But the question remained forever unanswered, for just then a piece of pork that Bill had picked up from the deck whizzed past the orator's face, and, in the quick and undignified duck he made, Teddy lost the thread of his discourse.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading What would our dear Doctor Rally say if he heard one of his pupils----" But the question remained forever unanswered, for just then a piece of pork that Bill had picked up from the deck whizzed past the orator's face, and, in the quick and undignified duck he made, Teddy lost the thread of his discourse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A PLEASANT SURPRISE The other boys roared, and for a moment Teddy was disconcerted.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What would our dear Doctor Rally say if he heard one of his pupils----" But the question remained forever unanswered, for just then a piece of pork that Bill had picked up from the deck whizzed past the orator's face, and, in the quick and undignified duck he made, Teddy lost the thread of his discourse.
whizzedverbUS /wɪzd/
inflected form of “whiz” — make a soft swishing sound
From this reading What would our dear Doctor Rally say if he heard one of his pupils----" But the question remained forever unanswered, for just then a piece of pork that Bill had picked up from the deck whizzed past the orator's face, and, in the quick and undignified duck he made, Teddy lost the thread of his discourse.
which person or people
From this reading I should be deeply pained to know that any one who has been under the refining influence of Rally Hall should indulge in the practice of slang.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading What would our dear Doctor Rally say if he heard one of his pupils----" But the question remained forever unanswered, for just then a piece of pork that Bill had picked up from the deck whizzed past the orator's face, and, in the quick and undignified duck he made, Teddy lost the thread of his discourse.
