used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was, indeed, a change in the boy, but it was subtle rather than manifest.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Sam Parker, in spite of his exhibition of new self-control in the affair of Step and Tom Orkney, had taken on the gravity of years.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Sam Parker, in spite of his exhibition of new self-control in the affair of Step and Tom Orkney, had taken on the gravity of years.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Sam Parker, in spite of his exhibition of new self-control in the affair of Step and Tom Orkney, had taken on the gravity of years.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Sam worked a little harder than before, but played with no lack of zest.
a youthful male person
From this reading There was, indeed, a change in the boy, but it was subtle rather than manifest.
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading Perhaps Hannibal, Sam’s bull terrier, was first to perceive, if not to understand, the change.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was, indeed, a change in the boy, but it was subtle rather than manifest.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading There was, indeed, a change in the boy, but it was subtle rather than manifest.
decreaseverbUS /dɪˈkriːs/
decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading It was to be noted, however, that there was a decrease in the number of scrapes into which he fell.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Sam Parker, in spite of his exhibition of new self-control in the affair of Step and Tom Orkney, had taken on the gravity of years.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading It was to be noted, however, that there was a decrease in the number of scrapes into which he fell.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Perhaps Hannibal, Sam’s bull terrier, was first to perceive, if not to understand, the change.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Sam Parker, in spite of his exhibition of new self-control in the affair of Step and Tom Orkney, had taken on the gravity of years.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Sam Parker, in spite of his exhibition of new self-control in the affair of Step and Tom Orkney, had taken on the gravity of years.
HannibalnounUS /ˈhænɪbəl/
general who commanded the Carthaginian army in the second Punic War; crossed the Alps and defeated the Romans but was recalled to defend Carthage and was defeated (247-182 BC)
From this reading Perhaps Hannibal, Sam’s bull terrier, was first to perceive, if not to understand, the change.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading Sam worked a little harder than before, but played with no lack of zest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was to be noted, however, that there was a decrease in the number of scrapes into which he fell.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Sam Parker, in spite of his exhibition of new self-control in the affair of Step and Tom Orkney, had taken on the gravity of years.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It was to be noted, however, that there was a decrease in the number of scrapes into which he fell.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Perhaps Hannibal, Sam’s bull terrier, was first to perceive, if not to understand, the change.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Sam Parker, in spite of his exhibition of new self-control in the affair of Step and Tom Orkney, had taken on the gravity of years.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading There was, indeed, a change in the boy, but it was subtle rather than manifest.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was to be noted, however, that there was a decrease in the number of scrapes into which he fell.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Sam Parker, in spite of his exhibition of new self-control in the affair of Step and Tom Orkney, had taken on the gravity of years.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Sam Parker, in spite of his exhibition of new self-control in the affair of Step and Tom Orkney, had taken on the gravity of years.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading Sam worked a little harder than before, but played with no lack of zest.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Sam worked a little harder than before, but played with no lack of zest.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading There was, indeed, a change in the boy, but it was subtle rather than manifest.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Sam Parker, in spite of his exhibition of new self-control in the affair of Step and Tom Orkney, had taken on the gravity of years.
not any; not one
From this reading Sam worked a little harder than before, but played with no lack of zest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Sam Parker, in spite of his exhibition of new self-control in the affair of Step and Tom Orkney, had taken on the gravity of years.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading It was to be noted, however, that there was a decrease in the number of scrapes into which he fell.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading It was to be noted, however, that there was a decrease in the number of scrapes into which he fell.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Sam Parker, in spite of his exhibition of new self-control in the affair of Step and Tom Orkney, had taken on the gravity of years.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Sam Parker, in spite of his exhibition of new self-control in the affair of Step and Tom Orkney, had taken on the gravity of years.
Orkney
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Sam Parker, in spite of his exhibition of new self-control in the affair of Step and Tom Orkney, had taken on the gravity of years.
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Sam Parker, in spite of his exhibition of new self-control in the affair of Step and Tom Orkney, had taken on the gravity of years.
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading Perhaps Hannibal, Sam’s bull terrier, was first to perceive, if not to understand, the change.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps Hannibal, Sam’s bull terrier, was first to perceive, if not to understand, the change.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Sam worked a little harder than before, but played with no lack of zest.
on the contrary
From this reading There was, indeed, a change in the boy, but it was subtle rather than manifest.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Sam Parker, in spite of his exhibition of new self-control in the affair of Step and Tom Orkney, had taken on the gravity of years.
Sam'snounUS /sæmz/
possessive form of “sam” — a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading Perhaps Hannibal, Sam’s bull terrier, was first to perceive, if not to understand, the change.
scrapesnounUS /skreɪps/
plural of “scrape” — a harsh noise made by scraping
From this reading It was to be noted, however, that there was a decrease in the number of scrapes into which he fell.
self-controlnounUS /ˌselfkənˈtroʊl/
the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Sam Parker, in spite of his exhibition of new self-control in the affair of Step and Tom Orkney, had taken on the gravity of years.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Sam Parker, in spite of his exhibition of new self-control in the affair of Step and Tom Orkney, had taken on the gravity of years.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Sam Parker, in spite of his exhibition of new self-control in the affair of Step and Tom Orkney, had taken on the gravity of years.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading There was, indeed, a change in the boy, but it was subtle rather than manifest.
required or under orders
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Sam Parker, in spite of his exhibition of new self-control in the affair of Step and Tom Orkney, had taken on the gravity of years.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Sam Parker, in spite of his exhibition of new self-control in the affair of Step and Tom Orkney, had taken on the gravity of years.
terriernounUS /ˈteriər/
any of several usually small short-bodied breeds originally trained to hunt animals living underground
From this reading Perhaps Hannibal, Sam’s bull terrier, was first to perceive, if not to understand, the change.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There was, indeed, a change in the boy, but it was subtle rather than manifest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Sam Parker, in spite of his exhibition of new self-control in the affair of Step and Tom Orkney, had taken on the gravity of years.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Sam Parker, in spite of his exhibition of new self-control in the affair of Step and Tom Orkney, had taken on the gravity of years.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was, indeed, a change in the boy, but it was subtle rather than manifest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Sam Parker, in spite of his exhibition of new self-control in the affair of Step and Tom Orkney, had taken on the gravity of years.
male cat
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Sam Parker, in spite of his exhibition of new self-control in the affair of Step and Tom Orkney, had taken on the gravity of years.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Perhaps Hannibal, Sam’s bull terrier, was first to perceive, if not to understand, the change.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was, indeed, a change in the boy, but it was subtle rather than manifest.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was to be noted, however, that there was a decrease in the number of scrapes into which he fell.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sam worked a little harder than before, but played with no lack of zest.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Sam worked a little harder than before, but played with no lack of zest.
a late time of life
From this reading It is not to be supposed that Sam Parker, in spite of his exhibition of new self-control in the affair of Step and Tom Orkney, had taken on the gravity of years.
zestnounUS /zest/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading Sam worked a little harder than before, but played with no lack of zest.
