used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Tim went home with Bobby he saw Mr. and Mrs. Tucker, and from them received such a kindly greeting that he thought he must be remarkably good in order to repay them for their kindness.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On the first morning after Tim’s arrival Mr. Tucker, without saying what his intentions were regarding the future of the homeless boy, told him and Bobby they could enjoy themselves after their own fashion for two weeks, at the end of which time school began.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Tim went home with Bobby he saw Mr. and Mrs. Tucker, and from them received such a kindly greeting that he thought he must be remarkably good in order to repay them for their kindness.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading On the first morning after Tim’s arrival Mr. Tucker, without saying what his intentions were regarding the future of the homeless boy, told him and Bobby they could enjoy themselves after their own fashion for two weeks, at the end of which time school began.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the first morning after Tim’s arrival Mr. Tucker, without saying what his intentions were regarding the future of the homeless boy, told him and Bobby they could enjoy themselves after their own fashion for two weeks, at the end of which time school began.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When Tim went home with Bobby he saw Mr. and Mrs. Tucker, and from them received such a kindly greeting that he thought he must be remarkably good in order to repay them for their kindness.
BEAR-HUNT
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From this reading THE FAMOUS BEAR-HUNT.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading Therefore there was nothing to prevent the bear-hunt from taking place, unless it should be the failure of the bears to show themselves.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading He was a happy boy when he went to bed that night, and made more so by seeing Tip stretched out on a rug by the side of the bed whenever he took the trouble to look that way.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading On the first morning after Tim’s arrival Mr. Tucker, without saying what his intentions were regarding the future of the homeless boy, told him and Bobby they could enjoy themselves after their own fashion for two weeks, at the end of which time school began.
BobbynounUS /ˈbɑːbi/
an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading When Tim went home with Bobby he saw Mr. and Mrs. Tucker, and from them received such a kindly greeting that he thought he must be remarkably good in order to repay them for their kindness.
a youthful male person
From this reading He was a happy boy when he went to bed that night, and made more so by seeing Tip stretched out on a rug by the side of the bed whenever he took the trouble to look that way.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was a happy boy when he went to bed that night, and made more so by seeing Tip stretched out on a rug by the side of the bed whenever he took the trouble to look that way.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading On the first morning after Tim’s arrival Mr. Tucker, without saying what his intentions were regarding the future of the homeless boy, told him and Bobby they could enjoy themselves after their own fashion for two weeks, at the end of which time school began.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading On the first morning after Tim’s arrival Mr. Tucker, without saying what his intentions were regarding the future of the homeless boy, told him and Bobby they could enjoy themselves after their own fashion for two weeks, at the end of which time school began.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading On the first morning after Tim’s arrival Mr. Tucker, without saying what his intentions were regarding the future of the homeless boy, told him and Bobby they could enjoy themselves after their own fashion for two weeks, at the end of which time school began.
an act that fails
From this reading Therefore there was nothing to prevent the bear-hunt from taking place, unless it should be the failure of the bears to show themselves.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading THE FAMOUS BEAR-HUNT.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On the first morning after Tim’s arrival Mr. Tucker, without saying what his intentions were regarding the future of the homeless boy, told him and Bobby they could enjoy themselves after their own fashion for two weeks, at the end of which time school began.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading On the first morning after Tim’s arrival Mr. Tucker, without saying what his intentions were regarding the future of the homeless boy, told him and Bobby they could enjoy themselves after their own fashion for two weeks, at the end of which time school began.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Tim went home with Bobby he saw Mr. and Mrs. Tucker, and from them received such a kindly greeting that he thought he must be remarkably good in order to repay them for their kindness.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Tim went home with Bobby he saw Mr. and Mrs. Tucker, and from them received such a kindly greeting that he thought he must be remarkably good in order to repay them for their kindness.
yet to be or coming
From this reading On the first morning after Tim’s arrival Mr. Tucker, without saying what his intentions were regarding the future of the homeless boy, told him and Bobby they could enjoy themselves after their own fashion for two weeks, at the end of which time school began.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading When Tim went home with Bobby he saw Mr. and Mrs. Tucker, and from them received such a kindly greeting that he thought he must be remarkably good in order to repay them for their kindness.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading When Tim went home with Bobby he saw Mr. and Mrs. Tucker, and from them received such a kindly greeting that he thought he must be remarkably good in order to repay them for their kindness.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading He was a happy boy when he went to bed that night, and made more so by seeing Tip stretched out on a rug by the side of the bed whenever he took the trouble to look that way.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Tim went home with Bobby he saw Mr. and Mrs. Tucker, and from them received such a kindly greeting that he thought he must be remarkably good in order to repay them for their kindness.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the first morning after Tim’s arrival Mr. Tucker, without saying what his intentions were regarding the future of the homeless boy, told him and Bobby they could enjoy themselves after their own fashion for two weeks, at the end of which time school began.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the first morning after Tim’s arrival Mr. Tucker, without saying what his intentions were regarding the future of the homeless boy, told him and Bobby they could enjoy themselves after their own fashion for two weeks, at the end of which time school began.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When Tim went home with Bobby he saw Mr. and Mrs. Tucker, and from them received such a kindly greeting that he thought he must be remarkably good in order to repay them for their kindness.
homelessnounUS /ˈhoʊmləs/
someone unfortunate without housing
From this reading On the first morning after Tim’s arrival Mr. Tucker, without saying what his intentions were regarding the future of the homeless boy, told him and Bobby they could enjoy themselves after their own fashion for two weeks, at the end of which time school began.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Tim went home with Bobby he saw Mr. and Mrs. Tucker, and from them received such a kindly greeting that he thought he must be remarkably good in order to repay them for their kindness.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading On the first morning after Tim’s arrival Mr. Tucker, without saying what his intentions were regarding the future of the homeless boy, told him and Bobby they could enjoy themselves after their own fashion for two weeks, at the end of which time school began.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Therefore there was nothing to prevent the bear-hunt from taking place, unless it should be the failure of the bears to show themselves.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading When Tim went home with Bobby he saw Mr. and Mrs. Tucker, and from them received such a kindly greeting that he thought he must be remarkably good in order to repay them for their kindness.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading When Tim went home with Bobby he saw Mr. and Mrs. Tucker, and from them received such a kindly greeting that he thought he must be remarkably good in order to repay them for their kindness.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He was a happy boy when he went to bed that night, and made more so by seeing Tip stretched out on a rug by the side of the bed whenever he took the trouble to look that way.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He was a happy boy when he went to bed that night, and made more so by seeing Tip stretched out on a rug by the side of the bed whenever he took the trouble to look that way.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was a happy boy when he went to bed that night, and made more so by seeing Tip stretched out on a rug by the side of the bed whenever he took the trouble to look that way.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the first morning after Tim’s arrival Mr. Tucker, without saying what his intentions were regarding the future of the homeless boy, told him and Bobby they could enjoy themselves after their own fashion for two weeks, at the end of which time school began.
a form of address for a man
From this reading When Tim went home with Bobby he saw Mr. and Mrs. Tucker, and from them received such a kindly greeting that he thought he must be remarkably good in order to repay them for their kindness.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading When Tim went home with Bobby he saw Mr. and Mrs. Tucker, and from them received such a kindly greeting that he thought he must be remarkably good in order to repay them for their kindness.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading When Tim went home with Bobby he saw Mr. and Mrs. Tucker, and from them received such a kindly greeting that he thought he must be remarkably good in order to repay them for their kindness.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He was a happy boy when he went to bed that night, and made more so by seeing Tip stretched out on a rug by the side of the bed whenever he took the trouble to look that way.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Therefore there was nothing to prevent the bear-hunt from taking place, unless it should be the failure of the bears to show themselves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was a happy boy when he went to bed that night, and made more so by seeing Tip stretched out on a rug by the side of the bed whenever he took the trouble to look that way.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was a happy boy when he went to bed that night, and made more so by seeing Tip stretched out on a rug by the side of the bed whenever he took the trouble to look that way.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading When Tim went home with Bobby he saw Mr. and Mrs. Tucker, and from them received such a kindly greeting that he thought he must be remarkably good in order to repay them for their kindness.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was a happy boy when he went to bed that night, and made more so by seeing Tip stretched out on a rug by the side of the bed whenever he took the trouble to look that way.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading On the first morning after Tim’s arrival Mr. Tucker, without saying what his intentions were regarding the future of the homeless boy, told him and Bobby they could enjoy themselves after their own fashion for two weeks, at the end of which time school began.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Therefore there was nothing to prevent the bear-hunt from taking place, unless it should be the failure of the bears to show themselves.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Therefore there was nothing to prevent the bear-hunt from taking place, unless it should be the failure of the bears to show themselves.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading When Tim went home with Bobby he saw Mr. and Mrs. Tucker, and from them received such a kindly greeting that he thought he must be remarkably good in order to repay them for their kindness.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading On the first morning after Tim’s arrival Mr. Tucker, without saying what his intentions were regarding the future of the homeless boy, told him and Bobby they could enjoy themselves after their own fashion for two weeks, at the end of which time school began.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading When Tim went home with Bobby he saw Mr. and Mrs. Tucker, and from them received such a kindly greeting that he thought he must be remarkably good in order to repay them for their kindness.
repayverbUS /riˈpeɪ/
pay back
From this reading When Tim went home with Bobby he saw Mr. and Mrs. Tucker, and from them received such a kindly greeting that he thought he must be remarkably good in order to repay them for their kindness.
rugnounUS /rʌɡ/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading He was a happy boy when he went to bed that night, and made more so by seeing Tip stretched out on a rug by the side of the bed whenever he took the trouble to look that way.
cut with a saw
From this reading When Tim went home with Bobby he saw Mr. and Mrs. Tucker, and from them received such a kindly greeting that he thought he must be remarkably good in order to repay them for their kindness.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading On the first morning after Tim’s arrival Mr. Tucker, without saying what his intentions were regarding the future of the homeless boy, told him and Bobby they could enjoy themselves after their own fashion for two weeks, at the end of which time school began.
an educational institution
From this reading On the first morning after Tim’s arrival Mr. Tucker, without saying what his intentions were regarding the future of the homeless boy, told him and Bobby they could enjoy themselves after their own fashion for two weeks, at the end of which time school began.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading He was a happy boy when he went to bed that night, and made more so by seeing Tip stretched out on a rug by the side of the bed whenever he took the trouble to look that way.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Therefore there was nothing to prevent the bear-hunt from taking place, unless it should be the failure of the bears to show themselves.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Therefore there was nothing to prevent the bear-hunt from taking place, unless it should be the failure of the bears to show themselves.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He was a happy boy when he went to bed that night, and made more so by seeing Tip stretched out on a rug by the side of the bed whenever he took the trouble to look that way.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was a happy boy when he went to bed that night, and made more so by seeing Tip stretched out on a rug by the side of the bed whenever he took the trouble to look that way.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading He was a happy boy when he went to bed that night, and made more so by seeing Tip stretched out on a rug by the side of the bed whenever he took the trouble to look that way.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading When Tim went home with Bobby he saw Mr. and Mrs. Tucker, and from them received such a kindly greeting that he thought he must be remarkably good in order to repay them for their kindness.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Therefore there was nothing to prevent the bear-hunt from taking place, unless it should be the failure of the bears to show themselves.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Tim went home with Bobby he saw Mr. and Mrs. Tucker, and from them received such a kindly greeting that he thought he must be remarkably good in order to repay them for their kindness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FAMOUS BEAR-HUNT.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When Tim went home with Bobby he saw Mr. and Mrs. Tucker, and from them received such a kindly greeting that he thought he must be remarkably good in order to repay them for their kindness.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When Tim went home with Bobby he saw Mr. and Mrs. Tucker, and from them received such a kindly greeting that he thought he must be remarkably good in order to repay them for their kindness.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading On the first morning after Tim’s arrival Mr. Tucker, without saying what his intentions were regarding the future of the homeless boy, told him and Bobby they could enjoy themselves after their own fashion for two weeks, at the end of which time school began.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Therefore there was nothing to prevent the bear-hunt from taking place, unless it should be the failure of the bears to show themselves.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore there was nothing to prevent the bear-hunt from taking place, unless it should be the failure of the bears to show themselves.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the first morning after Tim’s arrival Mr. Tucker, without saying what his intentions were regarding the future of the homeless boy, told him and Bobby they could enjoy themselves after their own fashion for two weeks, at the end of which time school began.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading When Tim went home with Bobby he saw Mr. and Mrs. Tucker, and from them received such a kindly greeting that he thought he must be remarkably good in order to repay them for their kindness.
Tim
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From this reading When Tim went home with Bobby he saw Mr. and Mrs. Tucker, and from them received such a kindly greeting that he thought he must be remarkably good in order to repay them for their kindness.
Tim's
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From this reading On the first morning after Tim’s arrival Mr. Tucker, without saying what his intentions were regarding the future of the homeless boy, told him and Bobby they could enjoy themselves after their own fashion for two weeks, at the end of which time school began.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading On the first morning after Tim’s arrival Mr. Tucker, without saying what his intentions were regarding the future of the homeless boy, told him and Bobby they could enjoy themselves after their own fashion for two weeks, at the end of which time school began.
TipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading He was a happy boy when he went to bed that night, and made more so by seeing Tip stretched out on a rug by the side of the bed whenever he took the trouble to look that way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Tim went home with Bobby he saw Mr. and Mrs. Tucker, and from them received such a kindly greeting that he thought he must be remarkably good in order to repay them for their kindness.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading On the first morning after Tim’s arrival Mr. Tucker, without saying what his intentions were regarding the future of the homeless boy, told him and Bobby they could enjoy themselves after their own fashion for two weeks, at the end of which time school began.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He was a happy boy when he went to bed that night, and made more so by seeing Tip stretched out on a rug by the side of the bed whenever he took the trouble to look that way.
a source of difficulty
From this reading He was a happy boy when he went to bed that night, and made more so by seeing Tip stretched out on a rug by the side of the bed whenever he took the trouble to look that way.
TuckernounUS /ˈtʌkər/
United States anarchist influential before World War I (1854-1939)
From this reading When Tim went home with Bobby he saw Mr. and Mrs. Tucker, and from them received such a kindly greeting that he thought he must be remarkably good in order to repay them for their kindness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On the first morning after Tim’s arrival Mr. Tucker, without saying what his intentions were regarding the future of the homeless boy, told him and Bobby they could enjoy themselves after their own fashion for two weeks, at the end of which time school began.
except if; if not
From this reading Therefore there was nothing to prevent the bear-hunt from taking place, unless it should be the failure of the bears to show themselves.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a happy boy when he went to bed that night, and made more so by seeing Tip stretched out on a rug by the side of the bed whenever he took the trouble to look that way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was a happy boy when he went to bed that night, and made more so by seeing Tip stretched out on a rug by the side of the bed whenever he took the trouble to look that way.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading On the first morning after Tim’s arrival Mr. Tucker, without saying what his intentions were regarding the future of the homeless boy, told him and Bobby they could enjoy themselves after their own fashion for two weeks, at the end of which time school began.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When Tim went home with Bobby he saw Mr. and Mrs. Tucker, and from them received such a kindly greeting that he thought he must be remarkably good in order to repay them for their kindness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the first morning after Tim’s arrival Mr. Tucker, without saying what his intentions were regarding the future of the homeless boy, told him and Bobby they could enjoy themselves after their own fashion for two weeks, at the end of which time school began.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading On the first morning after Tim’s arrival Mr. Tucker, without saying what his intentions were regarding the future of the homeless boy, told him and Bobby they could enjoy themselves after their own fashion for two weeks, at the end of which time school began.
at the time that
From this reading When Tim went home with Bobby he saw Mr. and Mrs. Tucker, and from them received such a kindly greeting that he thought he must be remarkably good in order to repay them for their kindness.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading He was a happy boy when he went to bed that night, and made more so by seeing Tip stretched out on a rug by the side of the bed whenever he took the trouble to look that way.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On the first morning after Tim’s arrival Mr. Tucker, without saying what his intentions were regarding the future of the homeless boy, told him and Bobby they could enjoy themselves after their own fashion for two weeks, at the end of which time school began.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Tim went home with Bobby he saw Mr. and Mrs. Tucker, and from them received such a kindly greeting that he thought he must be remarkably good in order to repay them for their kindness.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading On the first morning after Tim’s arrival Mr. Tucker, without saying what his intentions were regarding the future of the homeless boy, told him and Bobby they could enjoy themselves after their own fashion for two weeks, at the end of which time school began.
