16
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From this reading Kewpie Proudtree obeyed the shouted invitation to enter Number 16 and appeared with a countenance as innocent as that of an infant.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Kewpie Proudtree obeyed the shouted invitation to enter Number 16 and appeared with a countenance as innocent as that of an infant.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Kewpie Proudtree obeyed the shouted invitation to enter Number 16 and appeared with a countenance as innocent as that of an infant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Kewpie Proudtree obeyed the shouted invitation to enter Number 16 and appeared with a countenance as innocent as that of an infant.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Kewpie Proudtree obeyed the shouted invitation to enter Number 16 and appeared with a countenance as innocent as that of an infant.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Kewpie Proudtree obeyed the shouted invitation to enter Number 16 and appeared with a countenance as innocent as that of an infant.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ned shifted in his seat at the study-table, choking back a groan, and fixed Kewpie with a baleful look.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Ned shifted in his seat at the study-table, choking back a groan, and fixed Kewpie with a baleful look.
balefuladjectiveUS /ˈbeɪlfəl/
deadly or sinister
From this reading Ned shifted in his seat at the study-table, choking back a groan, and fixed Kewpie with a baleful look.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading “Hello, fellows,” he said cordially, dropping into a chair with indications of exhaustion.
chokingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃoʊ.kɪŋ/
Causing difficulty in breathing.
From this reading Ned shifted in his seat at the study-table, choking back a groan, and fixed Kewpie with a baleful look.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading “Hello, fellows,” he said cordially, dropping into a chair with indications of exhaustion.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Kewpie Proudtree obeyed the shouted invitation to enter Number 16 and appeared with a countenance as innocent as that of an infant.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “How do you like it as far as you’ve gone?”
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading “Hello, fellows,” he said cordially, dropping into a chair with indications of exhaustion.
to come or go into
From this reading Kewpie Proudtree obeyed the shouted invitation to enter Number 16 and appeared with a countenance as innocent as that of an infant.
exhaustionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/
extreme fatigue
From this reading “Hello, fellows,” he said cordially, dropping into a chair with indications of exhaustion.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading “How do you like it as far as you’ve gone?”
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading “Hello, fellows,” he said cordially, dropping into a chair with indications of exhaustion.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Ned shifted in his seat at the study-table, choking back a groan, and fixed Kewpie with a baleful look.
destroyed or killed
From this reading “How do you like it as far as you’ve gone?”
groannounUS /ɡroʊn/
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading Ned shifted in his seat at the study-table, choking back a groan, and fixed Kewpie with a baleful look.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Hello, fellows,” he said cordially, dropping into a chair with indications of exhaustion.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading “Hello, fellows,” he said cordially, dropping into a chair with indications of exhaustion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ned shifted in his seat at the study-table, choking back a groan, and fixed Kewpie with a baleful look.
How
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From this reading “How do you like it as far as you’ve gone?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ned shifted in his seat at the study-table, choking back a groan, and fixed Kewpie with a baleful look.
indicationsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading “Hello, fellows,” he said cordially, dropping into a chair with indications of exhaustion.
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Kewpie Proudtree obeyed the shouted invitation to enter Number 16 and appeared with a countenance as innocent as that of an infant.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Kewpie Proudtree obeyed the shouted invitation to enter Number 16 and appeared with a countenance as innocent as that of an infant.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “Hello, fellows,” he said cordially, dropping into a chair with indications of exhaustion.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Kewpie Proudtree obeyed the shouted invitation to enter Number 16 and appeared with a countenance as innocent as that of an infant.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “How do you like it as far as you’ve gone?”
Kewpie
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From this reading Kewpie Proudtree obeyed the shouted invitation to enter Number 16 and appeared with a countenance as innocent as that of an infant.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “How do you like it as far as you’ve gone?”
hear with intention
From this reading “Listen, Proudtree,” he said sternly.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Ned shifted in his seat at the study-table, choking back a groan, and fixed Kewpie with a baleful look.
Ned
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From this reading Ned shifted in his seat at the study-table, choking back a groan, and fixed Kewpie with a baleful look.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Kewpie Proudtree obeyed the shouted invitation to enter Number 16 and appeared with a countenance as innocent as that of an infant.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading Kewpie Proudtree obeyed the shouted invitation to enter Number 16 and appeared with a countenance as innocent as that of an infant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Kewpie Proudtree obeyed the shouted invitation to enter Number 16 and appeared with a countenance as innocent as that of an infant.
Proudtree
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From this reading Kewpie Proudtree obeyed the shouted invitation to enter Number 16 and appeared with a countenance as innocent as that of an infant.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Hello, fellows,” he said cordially, dropping into a chair with indications of exhaustion.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Ned shifted in his seat at the study-table, choking back a groan, and fixed Kewpie with a baleful look.
shiftedverbUS /ˈʃɪftɪd/
past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading Ned shifted in his seat at the study-table, choking back a groan, and fixed Kewpie with a baleful look.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Kewpie Proudtree obeyed the shouted invitation to enter Number 16 and appeared with a countenance as innocent as that of an infant.
sternlyadverbUS /ˈstɜːrnli/
with sternness; in a severe manner
From this reading “Listen, Proudtree,” he said sternly.
study-table
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From this reading Ned shifted in his seat at the study-table, choking back a groan, and fixed Kewpie with a baleful look.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Kewpie Proudtree obeyed the shouted invitation to enter Number 16 and appeared with a countenance as innocent as that of an infant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Kewpie Proudtree obeyed the shouted invitation to enter Number 16 and appeared with a countenance as innocent as that of an infant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Kewpie Proudtree obeyed the shouted invitation to enter Number 16 and appeared with a countenance as innocent as that of an infant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Kewpie Proudtree obeyed the shouted invitation to enter Number 16 and appeared with a countenance as innocent as that of an infant.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “How do you like it as far as you’ve gone?”
you've
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From this reading “How do you like it as far as you’ve gone?”
