used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was on hand the next evening at a little before eight, and he and Hansel set out to pay visits.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Phin did not make the mistake of letting his friends know that he was “rushing” Hansel, but, on the contrary, allowed them to think that he and Hansel had been going by and had just dropped in for a moment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was on hand the next evening at a little before eight, and he and Hansel set out to pay visits.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE FIRST SKIRMISH Phin was as good as his word.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was on hand the next evening at a little before eight, and he and Hansel set out to pay visits.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Everybody was glad to see Phin; a few seemed genuinely glad to meet his companion; but for the most part Hansel was received “on suspicion,” as he put it to himself, and given plainly to understand that were he not vouched for by Phin he would be quite unwelcome.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Phin did not make the mistake of letting his friends know that he was “rushing” Hansel, but, on the contrary, allowed them to think that he and Hansel had been going by and had just dropped in for a moment.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He was on hand the next evening at a little before eight, and he and Hansel set out to pay visits.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The campaign had begun.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Phin did not make the mistake of letting his friends know that he was “rushing” Hansel, but, on the contrary, allowed them to think that he and Hansel had been going by and had just dropped in for a moment.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Phin did not make the mistake of letting his friends know that he was “rushing” Hansel, but, on the contrary, allowed them to think that he and Hansel had been going by and had just dropped in for a moment.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading The campaign had begun.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Everybody was glad to see Phin; a few seemed genuinely glad to meet his companion; but for the most part Hansel was received “on suspicion,” as he put it to himself, and given plainly to understand that were he not vouched for by Phin he would be quite unwelcome.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Phin did not make the mistake of letting his friends know that he was “rushing” Hansel, but, on the contrary, allowed them to think that he and Hansel had been going by and had just dropped in for a moment.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Phin did not make the mistake of letting his friends know that he was “rushing” Hansel, but, on the contrary, allowed them to think that he and Hansel had been going by and had just dropped in for a moment.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Phin did not make the mistake of letting his friends know that he was “rushing” Hansel, but, on the contrary, allowed them to think that he and Hansel had been going by and had just dropped in for a moment.
being one more than seven
From this reading He was on hand the next evening at a little before eight, and he and Hansel set out to pay visits.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He was on hand the next evening at a little before eight, and he and Hansel set out to pay visits.
every person
From this reading Everybody was glad to see Phin; a few seemed genuinely glad to meet his companion; but for the most part Hansel was received “on suspicion,” as he put it to himself, and given plainly to understand that were he not vouched for by Phin he would be quite unwelcome.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Everybody was glad to see Phin; a few seemed genuinely glad to meet his companion; but for the most part Hansel was received “on suspicion,” as he put it to himself, and given plainly to understand that were he not vouched for by Phin he would be quite unwelcome.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST SKIRMISH Phin was as good as his word.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Phin did not make the mistake of letting his friends know that he was “rushing” Hansel, but, on the contrary, allowed them to think that he and Hansel had been going by and had just dropped in for a moment.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Phin did not make the mistake of letting his friends know that he was “rushing” Hansel, but, on the contrary, allowed them to think that he and Hansel had been going by and had just dropped in for a moment.
genuinelyadverbUS /ˈdʒenjəwənli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Everybody was glad to see Phin; a few seemed genuinely glad to meet his companion; but for the most part Hansel was received “on suspicion,” as he put it to himself, and given plainly to understand that were he not vouched for by Phin he would be quite unwelcome.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Everybody was glad to see Phin; a few seemed genuinely glad to meet his companion; but for the most part Hansel was received “on suspicion,” as he put it to himself, and given plainly to understand that were he not vouched for by Phin he would be quite unwelcome.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Everybody was glad to see Phin; a few seemed genuinely glad to meet his companion; but for the most part Hansel was received “on suspicion,” as he put it to himself, and given plainly to understand that were he not vouched for by Phin he would be quite unwelcome.
the act of departing
From this reading Phin did not make the mistake of letting his friends know that he was “rushing” Hansel, but, on the contrary, allowed them to think that he and Hansel had been going by and had just dropped in for a moment.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE FIRST SKIRMISH Phin was as good as his word.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The campaign had begun.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He was on hand the next evening at a little before eight, and he and Hansel set out to pay visits.
Hansel
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From this reading He was on hand the next evening at a little before eight, and he and Hansel set out to pay visits.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was on hand the next evening at a little before eight, and he and Hansel set out to pay visits.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Everybody was glad to see Phin; a few seemed genuinely glad to meet his companion; but for the most part Hansel was received “on suspicion,” as he put it to himself, and given plainly to understand that were he not vouched for by Phin he would be quite unwelcome.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FIRST SKIRMISH Phin was as good as his word.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Phin did not make the mistake of letting his friends know that he was “rushing” Hansel, but, on the contrary, allowed them to think that he and Hansel had been going by and had just dropped in for a moment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Everybody was glad to see Phin; a few seemed genuinely glad to meet his companion; but for the most part Hansel was received “on suspicion,” as he put it to himself, and given plainly to understand that were he not vouched for by Phin he would be quite unwelcome.
and nothing more
From this reading Phin did not make the mistake of letting his friends know that he was “rushing” Hansel, but, on the contrary, allowed them to think that he and Hansel had been going by and had just dropped in for a moment.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Phin did not make the mistake of letting his friends know that he was “rushing” Hansel, but, on the contrary, allowed them to think that he and Hansel had been going by and had just dropped in for a moment.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading Phin did not make the mistake of letting his friends know that he was “rushing” Hansel, but, on the contrary, allowed them to think that he and Hansel had been going by and had just dropped in for a moment.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was on hand the next evening at a little before eight, and he and Hansel set out to pay visits.
engage in
From this reading Phin did not make the mistake of letting his friends know that he was “rushing” Hansel, but, on the contrary, allowed them to think that he and Hansel had been going by and had just dropped in for a moment.
come together
From this reading Everybody was glad to see Phin; a few seemed genuinely glad to meet his companion; but for the most part Hansel was received “on suspicion,” as he put it to himself, and given plainly to understand that were he not vouched for by Phin he would be quite unwelcome.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Phin did not make the mistake of letting his friends know that he was “rushing” Hansel, but, on the contrary, allowed them to think that he and Hansel had been going by and had just dropped in for a moment.
a particular point in time
From this reading Phin did not make the mistake of letting his friends know that he was “rushing” Hansel, but, on the contrary, allowed them to think that he and Hansel had been going by and had just dropped in for a moment.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Everybody was glad to see Phin; a few seemed genuinely glad to meet his companion; but for the most part Hansel was received “on suspicion,” as he put it to himself, and given plainly to understand that were he not vouched for by Phin he would be quite unwelcome.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He was on hand the next evening at a little before eight, and he and Hansel set out to pay visits.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Phin did not make the mistake of letting his friends know that he was “rushing” Hansel, but, on the contrary, allowed them to think that he and Hansel had been going by and had just dropped in for a moment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Phin did not make the mistake of letting his friends know that he was “rushing” Hansel, but, on the contrary, allowed them to think that he and Hansel had been going by and had just dropped in for a moment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was on hand the next evening at a little before eight, and he and Hansel set out to pay visits.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was on hand the next evening at a little before eight, and he and Hansel set out to pay visits.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Everybody was glad to see Phin; a few seemed genuinely glad to meet his companion; but for the most part Hansel was received “on suspicion,” as he put it to himself, and given plainly to understand that were he not vouched for by Phin he would be quite unwelcome.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading He was on hand the next evening at a little before eight, and he and Hansel set out to pay visits.
Phin
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From this reading THE FIRST SKIRMISH Phin was as good as his word.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Everybody was glad to see Phin; a few seemed genuinely glad to meet his companion; but for the most part Hansel was received “on suspicion,” as he put it to himself, and given plainly to understand that were he not vouched for by Phin he would be quite unwelcome.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Everybody was glad to see Phin; a few seemed genuinely glad to meet his companion; but for the most part Hansel was received “on suspicion,” as he put it to himself, and given plainly to understand that were he not vouched for by Phin he would be quite unwelcome.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Everybody was glad to see Phin; a few seemed genuinely glad to meet his companion; but for the most part Hansel was received “on suspicion,” as he put it to himself, and given plainly to understand that were he not vouched for by Phin he would be quite unwelcome.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Everybody was glad to see Phin; a few seemed genuinely glad to meet his companion; but for the most part Hansel was received “on suspicion,” as he put it to himself, and given plainly to understand that were he not vouched for by Phin he would be quite unwelcome.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading Phin did not make the mistake of letting his friends know that he was “rushing” Hansel, but, on the contrary, allowed them to think that he and Hansel had been going by and had just dropped in for a moment.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Everybody was glad to see Phin; a few seemed genuinely glad to meet his companion; but for the most part Hansel was received “on suspicion,” as he put it to himself, and given plainly to understand that were he not vouched for by Phin he would be quite unwelcome.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Everybody was glad to see Phin; a few seemed genuinely glad to meet his companion; but for the most part Hansel was received “on suspicion,” as he put it to himself, and given plainly to understand that were he not vouched for by Phin he would be quite unwelcome.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He was on hand the next evening at a little before eight, and he and Hansel set out to pay visits.
SKIRMISHnounUS /ˈskɜːrmɪʃ/
a minor short-term fight
From this reading THE FIRST SKIRMISH Phin was as good as his word.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Everybody was glad to see Phin; a few seemed genuinely glad to meet his companion; but for the most part Hansel was received “on suspicion,” as he put it to himself, and given plainly to understand that were he not vouched for by Phin he would be quite unwelcome.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Phin did not make the mistake of letting his friends know that he was “rushing” Hansel, but, on the contrary, allowed them to think that he and Hansel had been going by and had just dropped in for a moment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST SKIRMISH Phin was as good as his word.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Phin did not make the mistake of letting his friends know that he was “rushing” Hansel, but, on the contrary, allowed them to think that he and Hansel had been going by and had just dropped in for a moment.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Phin did not make the mistake of letting his friends know that he was “rushing” Hansel, but, on the contrary, allowed them to think that he and Hansel had been going by and had just dropped in for a moment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was on hand the next evening at a little before eight, and he and Hansel set out to pay visits.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Everybody was glad to see Phin; a few seemed genuinely glad to meet his companion; but for the most part Hansel was received “on suspicion,” as he put it to himself, and given plainly to understand that were he not vouched for by Phin he would be quite unwelcome.
unwelcomeadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading Everybody was glad to see Phin; a few seemed genuinely glad to meet his companion; but for the most part Hansel was received “on suspicion,” as he put it to himself, and given plainly to understand that were he not vouched for by Phin he would be quite unwelcome.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading He was on hand the next evening at a little before eight, and he and Hansel set out to pay visits.
vouchedverbUS /vaʊtʃt/
past form of “vouch” — give personal assurance; guarantee
From this reading Everybody was glad to see Phin; a few seemed genuinely glad to meet his companion; but for the most part Hansel was received “on suspicion,” as he put it to himself, and given plainly to understand that were he not vouched for by Phin he would be quite unwelcome.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FIRST SKIRMISH Phin was as good as his word.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Everybody was glad to see Phin; a few seemed genuinely glad to meet his companion; but for the most part Hansel was received “on suspicion,” as he put it to himself, and given plainly to understand that were he not vouched for by Phin he would be quite unwelcome.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading THE FIRST SKIRMISH Phin was as good as his word.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Everybody was glad to see Phin; a few seemed genuinely glad to meet his companion; but for the most part Hansel was received “on suspicion,” as he put it to himself, and given plainly to understand that were he not vouched for by Phin he would be quite unwelcome.
