used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Frank did find a boy who was delighted to go with him, and enjoyed the race so much that, notwithstanding his father's reprimand, he managed to pursue the same sport more times than 'only that once.'
anew
From this reading "As soon as the summer was ended, Mr. Allen went to Europe for his health, and I did not see his son again for three years, till I left the country and entered the same college with him.
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading "As soon as the summer was ended, Mr. Allen went to Europe for his health, and I did not see his son again for three years, till I left the country and entered the same college with him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I know plenty who will be glad of the chance to ride Jet;' and so saying he walked away.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "'Very well, just as you please, Mr. Good Boy!
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I know plenty who will be glad of the chance to ride Jet;' and so saying he walked away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I know plenty who will be glad of the chance to ride Jet;' and so saying he walked away.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Frank began studying very earnestly; but before the first year was ended, the earnestness had passed away.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Frank began studying very earnestly; but before the first year was ended, the earnestness had passed away.
a youthful male person
From this reading "'Very well, just as you please, Mr. Good Boy!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Frank began studying very earnestly; but before the first year was ended, the earnestness had passed away.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading I know plenty who will be glad of the chance to ride Jet;' and so saying he walked away.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading "As soon as the summer was ended, Mr. Allen went to Europe for his health, and I did not see his son again for three years, till I left the country and entered the same college with him.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "As soon as the summer was ended, Mr. Allen went to Europe for his health, and I did not see his son again for three years, till I left the country and entered the same college with him.
greatly pleased
From this reading "Frank did find a boy who was delighted to go with him, and enjoyed the race so much that, notwithstanding his father's reprimand, he managed to pursue the same sport more times than 'only that once.'
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Frank did find a boy who was delighted to go with him, and enjoyed the race so much that, notwithstanding his father's reprimand, he managed to pursue the same sport more times than 'only that once.'
in a serious manner
From this reading "Frank began studying very earnestly; but before the first year was ended, the earnestness had passed away.
earnestnessnounUS /ˈɜːrnəstnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading "Frank began studying very earnestly; but before the first year was ended, the earnestness had passed away.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading "As soon as the summer was ended, Mr. Allen went to Europe for his health, and I did not see his son again for three years, till I left the country and entered the same college with him.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading "Frank did find a boy who was delighted to go with him, and enjoyed the race so much that, notwithstanding his father's reprimand, he managed to pursue the same sport more times than 'only that once.'
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading "As soon as the summer was ended, Mr. Allen went to Europe for his health, and I did not see his son again for three years, till I left the country and entered the same college with him.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading "As soon as the summer was ended, Mr. Allen went to Europe for his health, and I did not see his son again for three years, till I left the country and entered the same college with him.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Frank did find a boy who was delighted to go with him, and enjoyed the race so much that, notwithstanding his father's reprimand, he managed to pursue the same sport more times than 'only that once.'
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Frank did find a boy who was delighted to go with him, and enjoyed the race so much that, notwithstanding his father's reprimand, he managed to pursue the same sport more times than 'only that once.'
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Frank began studying very earnestly; but before the first year was ended, the earnestness had passed away.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "As soon as the summer was ended, Mr. Allen went to Europe for his health, and I did not see his son again for three years, till I left the country and entered the same college with him.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "Frank did find a boy who was delighted to go with him, and enjoyed the race so much that, notwithstanding his father's reprimand, he managed to pursue the same sport more times than 'only that once.'
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I know plenty who will be glad of the chance to ride Jet;' and so saying he walked away.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Frank did find a boy who was delighted to go with him, and enjoyed the race so much that, notwithstanding his father's reprimand, he managed to pursue the same sport more times than 'only that once.'
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "'Very well, just as you please, Mr. Good Boy!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Frank began studying very earnestly; but before the first year was ended, the earnestness had passed away.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I know plenty who will be glad of the chance to ride Jet;' and so saying he walked away.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading "As soon as the summer was ended, Mr. Allen went to Europe for his health, and I did not see his son again for three years, till I left the country and entered the same college with him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Frank did find a boy who was delighted to go with him, and enjoyed the race so much that, notwithstanding his father's reprimand, he managed to pursue the same sport more times than 'only that once.'
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Frank did find a boy who was delighted to go with him, and enjoyed the race so much that, notwithstanding his father's reprimand, he managed to pursue the same sport more times than 'only that once.'
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I know plenty who will be glad of the chance to ride Jet;' and so saying he walked away.
JetnounUS /dʒet/
an airplane powered by one or more jet engines
From this reading I know plenty who will be glad of the chance to ride Jet;' and so saying he walked away.
and nothing more
From this reading "'Very well, just as you please, Mr. Good Boy!
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know plenty who will be glad of the chance to ride Jet;' and so saying he walked away.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "As soon as the summer was ended, Mr. Allen went to Europe for his health, and I did not see his son again for three years, till I left the country and entered the same college with him.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading "Frank did find a boy who was delighted to go with him, and enjoyed the race so much that, notwithstanding his father's reprimand, he managed to pursue the same sport more times than 'only that once.'
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Frank did find a boy who was delighted to go with him, and enjoyed the race so much that, notwithstanding his father's reprimand, he managed to pursue the same sport more times than 'only that once.'
a form of address for a man
From this reading "'Very well, just as you please, Mr. Good Boy!
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Frank did find a boy who was delighted to go with him, and enjoyed the race so much that, notwithstanding his father's reprimand, he managed to pursue the same sport more times than 'only that once.'
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "As soon as the summer was ended, Mr. Allen went to Europe for his health, and I did not see his son again for three years, till I left the country and entered the same college with him.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading "Frank did find a boy who was delighted to go with him, and enjoyed the race so much that, notwithstanding his father's reprimand, he managed to pursue the same sport more times than 'only that once.'
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I know plenty who will be glad of the chance to ride Jet;' and so saying he walked away.
on one occasion
From this reading "Frank did find a boy who was delighted to go with him, and enjoyed the race so much that, notwithstanding his father's reprimand, he managed to pursue the same sport more times than 'only that once.'
and nothing more
From this reading "Frank did find a boy who was delighted to go with him, and enjoyed the race so much that, notwithstanding his father's reprimand, he managed to pursue the same sport more times than 'only that once.'
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading "Frank began studying very earnestly; but before the first year was ended, the earnestness had passed away.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "'Very well, just as you please, Mr. Good Boy!
a full supply
From this reading I know plenty who will be glad of the chance to ride Jet;' and so saying he walked away.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading "Frank did find a boy who was delighted to go with him, and enjoyed the race so much that, notwithstanding his father's reprimand, he managed to pursue the same sport more times than 'only that once.'
any competition
From this reading "Frank did find a boy who was delighted to go with him, and enjoyed the race so much that, notwithstanding his father's reprimand, he managed to pursue the same sport more times than 'only that once.'
reprimandverbUS /ˈreprəmænd/
rebuke formally
From this reading "Frank did find a boy who was delighted to go with him, and enjoyed the race so much that, notwithstanding his father's reprimand, he managed to pursue the same sport more times than 'only that once.'
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading I know plenty who will be glad of the chance to ride Jet;' and so saying he walked away.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "Frank did find a boy who was delighted to go with him, and enjoyed the race so much that, notwithstanding his father's reprimand, he managed to pursue the same sport more times than 'only that once.'
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading I know plenty who will be glad of the chance to ride Jet;' and so saying he walked away.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "As soon as the summer was ended, Mr. Allen went to Europe for his health, and I did not see his son again for three years, till I left the country and entered the same college with him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I know plenty who will be glad of the chance to ride Jet;' and so saying he walked away.
a male human offspring
From this reading "As soon as the summer was ended, Mr. Allen went to Europe for his health, and I did not see his son again for three years, till I left the country and entered the same college with him.
in the near future
From this reading "As soon as the summer was ended, Mr. Allen went to Europe for his health, and I did not see his son again for three years, till I left the country and entered the same college with him.
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading "Frank did find a boy who was delighted to go with him, and enjoyed the race so much that, notwithstanding his father's reprimand, he managed to pursue the same sport more times than 'only that once.'
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading "Frank began studying very earnestly; but before the first year was ended, the earnestness had passed away.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading "As soon as the summer was ended, Mr. Allen went to Europe for his health, and I did not see his son again for three years, till I left the country and entered the same college with him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Frank did find a boy who was delighted to go with him, and enjoyed the race so much that, notwithstanding his father's reprimand, he managed to pursue the same sport more times than 'only that once.'
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Frank did find a boy who was delighted to go with him, and enjoyed the race so much that, notwithstanding his father's reprimand, he managed to pursue the same sport more times than 'only that once.'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I know plenty who will be glad of the chance to ride Jet;' and so saying he walked away.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "As soon as the summer was ended, Mr. Allen went to Europe for his health, and I did not see his son again for three years, till I left the country and entered the same college with him.
up to a particular time
From this reading "As soon as the summer was ended, Mr. Allen went to Europe for his health, and I did not see his son again for three years, till I left the country and entered the same college with him.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading "Frank did find a boy who was delighted to go with him, and enjoyed the race so much that, notwithstanding his father's reprimand, he managed to pursue the same sport more times than 'only that once.'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I know plenty who will be glad of the chance to ride Jet;' and so saying he walked away.
precisely as stated
From this reading "'Very well, just as you please, Mr. Good Boy!
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading I know plenty who will be glad of the chance to ride Jet;' and so saying he walked away.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Frank did find a boy who was delighted to go with him, and enjoyed the race so much that, notwithstanding his father's reprimand, he managed to pursue the same sport more times than 'only that once.'
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "'Very well, just as you please, Mr. Good Boy!
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "As soon as the summer was ended, Mr. Allen went to Europe for his health, and I did not see his son again for three years, till I left the country and entered the same college with him.
which person or people
From this reading I know plenty who will be glad of the chance to ride Jet;' and so saying he walked away.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I know plenty who will be glad of the chance to ride Jet;' and so saying he walked away.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Frank did find a boy who was delighted to go with him, and enjoyed the race so much that, notwithstanding his father's reprimand, he managed to pursue the same sport more times than 'only that once.'
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading "Frank began studying very earnestly; but before the first year was ended, the earnestness had passed away.
a late time of life
From this reading "As soon as the summer was ended, Mr. Allen went to Europe for his health, and I did not see his son again for three years, till I left the country and entered the same college with him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "'Very well, just as you please, Mr. Good Boy!
