used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ralph Cawood, a frank-faced college boy of the mountains, who had become a friend of the two girls, brushed the tangled locks from his eyes and laughed a merry laugh as he repeated, “Going into politics!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “I didn’t say that,” said Marion with a frown and an involuntary stamp of her foot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ralph Cawood, a frank-faced college boy of the mountains, who had become a friend of the two girls, brushed the tangled locks from his eyes and laughed a merry laugh as he repeated, “Going into politics!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ralph Cawood, a frank-faced college boy of the mountains, who had become a friend of the two girls, brushed the tangled locks from his eyes and laughed a merry laugh as he repeated, “Going into politics!
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Ralph Cawood, a frank-faced college boy of the mountains, who had become a friend of the two girls, brushed the tangled locks from his eyes and laughed a merry laugh as he repeated, “Going into politics!
a youthful male person
From this reading Ralph Cawood, a frank-faced college boy of the mountains, who had become a friend of the two girls, brushed the tangled locks from his eyes and laughed a merry laugh as he repeated, “Going into politics!
brushedadjectiveUS /brʌʃt/
touched lightly in passing; grazed against
From this reading Ralph Cawood, a frank-faced college boy of the mountains, who had become a friend of the two girls, brushed the tangled locks from his eyes and laughed a merry laugh as he repeated, “Going into politics!
Cawood
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From this reading Ralph Cawood, a frank-faced college boy of the mountains, who had become a friend of the two girls, brushed the tangled locks from his eyes and laughed a merry laugh as he repeated, “Going into politics!
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Ralph Cawood, a frank-faced college boy of the mountains, who had become a friend of the two girls, brushed the tangled locks from his eyes and laughed a merry laugh as he repeated, “Going into politics!
didn't
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From this reading “I didn’t say that,” said Marion with a frown and an involuntary stamp of her foot.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Ralph Cawood, a frank-faced college boy of the mountains, who had become a friend of the two girls, brushed the tangled locks from his eyes and laughed a merry laugh as he repeated, “Going into politics!
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading “I didn’t say that,” said Marion with a frown and an involuntary stamp of her foot.
frank-faced
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From this reading Ralph Cawood, a frank-faced college boy of the mountains, who had become a friend of the two girls, brushed the tangled locks from his eyes and laughed a merry laugh as he repeated, “Going into politics!
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Ralph Cawood, a frank-faced college boy of the mountains, who had become a friend of the two girls, brushed the tangled locks from his eyes and laughed a merry laugh as he repeated, “Going into politics!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ralph Cawood, a frank-faced college boy of the mountains, who had become a friend of the two girls, brushed the tangled locks from his eyes and laughed a merry laugh as he repeated, “Going into politics!
frownverbUS /fraʊn/
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading “I didn’t say that,” said Marion with a frown and an involuntary stamp of her foot.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Ralph Cawood, a frank-faced college boy of the mountains, who had become a friend of the two girls, brushed the tangled locks from his eyes and laughed a merry laugh as he repeated, “Going into politics!
the act of departing
From this reading “So you’re thinking of going into politics?”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ralph Cawood, a frank-faced college boy of the mountains, who had become a friend of the two girls, brushed the tangled locks from his eyes and laughed a merry laugh as he repeated, “Going into politics!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ralph Cawood, a frank-faced college boy of the mountains, who had become a friend of the two girls, brushed the tangled locks from his eyes and laughed a merry laugh as he repeated, “Going into politics!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “I didn’t say that,” said Marion with a frown and an involuntary stamp of her foot.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ralph Cawood, a frank-faced college boy of the mountains, who had become a friend of the two girls, brushed the tangled locks from his eyes and laughed a merry laugh as he repeated, “Going into politics!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I didn’t say that,” said Marion with a frown and an involuntary stamp of her foot.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “So you’re thinking of going into politics?”
involuntaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlənteri/
not subject to the control of the will
From this reading “I didn’t say that,” said Marion with a frown and an involuntary stamp of her foot.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Teaching school isn’t going into politics, is it?”
isn't
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From this reading “Teaching school isn’t going into politics, is it?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Teaching school isn’t going into politics, is it?”
the sound of laughing
From this reading Ralph Cawood, a frank-faced college boy of the mountains, who had become a friend of the two girls, brushed the tangled locks from his eyes and laughed a merry laugh as he repeated, “Going into politics!
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Ralph Cawood, a frank-faced college boy of the mountains, who had become a friend of the two girls, brushed the tangled locks from his eyes and laughed a merry laugh as he repeated, “Going into politics!
locksnounUS /lɑːks/
plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed
From this reading Ralph Cawood, a frank-faced college boy of the mountains, who had become a friend of the two girls, brushed the tangled locks from his eyes and laughed a merry laugh as he repeated, “Going into politics!
Marion
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From this reading “I didn’t say that,” said Marion with a frown and an involuntary stamp of her foot.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Ralph Cawood, a frank-faced college boy of the mountains, who had become a friend of the two girls, brushed the tangled locks from his eyes and laughed a merry laugh as he repeated, “Going into politics!
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Ralph Cawood, a frank-faced college boy of the mountains, who had become a friend of the two girls, brushed the tangled locks from his eyes and laughed a merry laugh as he repeated, “Going into politics!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “So you’re thinking of going into politics?”
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading “So you’re thinking of going into politics?”
Ralph
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From this reading Ralph Cawood, a frank-faced college boy of the mountains, who had become a friend of the two girls, brushed the tangled locks from his eyes and laughed a merry laugh as he repeated, “Going into politics!
recurring again and again
From this reading Ralph Cawood, a frank-faced college boy of the mountains, who had become a friend of the two girls, brushed the tangled locks from his eyes and laughed a merry laugh as he repeated, “Going into politics!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I didn’t say that,” said Marion with a frown and an involuntary stamp of her foot.
express in words
From this reading “I didn’t say that,” said Marion with a frown and an involuntary stamp of her foot.
an educational institution
From this reading “Teaching school isn’t going into politics, is it?”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “So you’re thinking of going into politics?”
stampverbUS /stæmp/
walk heavily
From this reading “I didn’t say that,” said Marion with a frown and an involuntary stamp of her foot.
tangledadjectiveUS /ˈtæŋɡəld/
in a confused mass
From this reading Ralph Cawood, a frank-faced college boy of the mountains, who had become a friend of the two girls, brushed the tangled locks from his eyes and laughed a merry laugh as he repeated, “Going into politics!
TeachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading “Teaching school isn’t going into politics, is it?”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I didn’t say that,” said Marion with a frown and an involuntary stamp of her foot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ralph Cawood, a frank-faced college boy of the mountains, who had become a friend of the two girls, brushed the tangled locks from his eyes and laughed a merry laugh as he repeated, “Going into politics!
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading “So you’re thinking of going into politics?”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Ralph Cawood, a frank-faced college boy of the mountains, who had become a friend of the two girls, brushed the tangled locks from his eyes and laughed a merry laugh as he repeated, “Going into politics!
which person or people
From this reading Ralph Cawood, a frank-faced college boy of the mountains, who had become a friend of the two girls, brushed the tangled locks from his eyes and laughed a merry laugh as he repeated, “Going into politics!
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I didn’t say that,” said Marion with a frown and an involuntary stamp of her foot.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You two girls!”
you're
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From this reading “So you’re thinking of going into politics?”
