used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Not a word!”
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “I want to see if you can _print_ as well as you _write_,” he added with a mocking smile.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TOM’S DARING PROPOSAL “Silence!” proclaimed Professor Skeel, as he heard the indrawn breathing.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading TOM’S DARING PROPOSAL “Silence!” proclaimed Professor Skeel, as he heard the indrawn breathing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No one seemed likely to utter it under the circumstances, but the lads were doing some hard thinking.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “I want to see if you can _print_ as well as you _write_,” he added with a mocking smile.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading No one seemed likely to utter it under the circumstances, but the lads were doing some hard thinking.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading TOM’S DARING PROPOSAL “Silence!” proclaimed Professor Skeel, as he heard the indrawn breathing.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading No one seemed likely to utter it under the circumstances, but the lads were doing some hard thinking.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading No one seemed likely to utter it under the circumstances, but the lads were doing some hard thinking.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TOM’S DARING PROPOSAL “Silence!” proclaimed Professor Skeel, as he heard the indrawn breathing.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading TOM’S DARING PROPOSAL “Silence!” proclaimed Professor Skeel, as he heard the indrawn breathing.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “As I stated, you will print this lesson,” went on the instructor.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I want to see if you can _print_ as well as you _write_,” he added with a mocking smile.
indrawnadjective
tending to reserve or introspection
From this reading TOM’S DARING PROPOSAL “Silence!” proclaimed Professor Skeel, as he heard the indrawn breathing.
instructornounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading “As I stated, you will print this lesson,” went on the instructor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No one seemed likely to utter it under the circumstances, but the lads were doing some hard thinking.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading No one seemed likely to utter it under the circumstances, but the lads were doing some hard thinking.
a unit of instruction
From this reading “As I stated, you will print this lesson,” went on the instructor.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading No one seemed likely to utter it under the circumstances, but the lads were doing some hard thinking.
mockingadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːkɪŋ/
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
From this reading “I want to see if you can _print_ as well as you _write_,” he added with a mocking smile.
not any; not one
From this reading No one seemed likely to utter it under the circumstances, but the lads were doing some hard thinking.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Not a word!”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “As I stated, you will print this lesson,” went on the instructor.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one seemed likely to utter it under the circumstances, but the lads were doing some hard thinking.
printnounUS /prɪnt/
the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading “As I stated, you will print this lesson,” went on the instructor.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading TOM’S DARING PROPOSAL “Silence!” proclaimed Professor Skeel, as he heard the indrawn breathing.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading TOM’S DARING PROPOSAL “Silence!” proclaimed Professor Skeel, as he heard the indrawn breathing.
PROPOSALnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading TOM’S DARING PROPOSAL “Silence!” proclaimed Professor Skeel, as he heard the indrawn breathing.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I want to see if you can _print_ as well as you _write_,” he added with a mocking smile.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading No one seemed likely to utter it under the circumstances, but the lads were doing some hard thinking.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading TOM’S DARING PROPOSAL “Silence!” proclaimed Professor Skeel, as he heard the indrawn breathing.
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From this reading TOM’S DARING PROPOSAL “Silence!” proclaimed Professor Skeel, as he heard the indrawn breathing.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading “I want to see if you can _print_ as well as you _write_,” he added with a mocking smile.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading No one seemed likely to utter it under the circumstances, but the lads were doing some hard thinking.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading “As I stated, you will print this lesson,” went on the instructor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOM’S DARING PROPOSAL “Silence!” proclaimed Professor Skeel, as he heard the indrawn breathing.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading No one seemed likely to utter it under the circumstances, but the lads were doing some hard thinking.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “As I stated, you will print this lesson,” went on the instructor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No one seemed likely to utter it under the circumstances, but the lads were doing some hard thinking.
TOM'SnounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading TOM’S DARING PROPOSAL “Silence!” proclaimed Professor Skeel, as he heard the indrawn breathing.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading No one seemed likely to utter it under the circumstances, but the lads were doing some hard thinking.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading No one seemed likely to utter it under the circumstances, but the lads were doing some hard thinking.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “I want to see if you can _print_ as well as you _write_,” he added with a mocking smile.
(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 “I want to see if you can _print_ as well as you _write_,” he added with a mocking smile.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “As I stated, you will print this lesson,” went on the instructor.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading No one seemed likely to utter it under the circumstances, but the lads were doing some hard thinking.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “As I stated, you will print this lesson,” went on the instructor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I want to see if you can _print_ as well as you _write_,” he added with a mocking smile.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading “Not a word!”
produce a literary work
From this reading “I want to see if you can _print_ as well as you _write_,” he added with a mocking smile.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “As I stated, you will print this lesson,” went on the instructor.
