used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sport in the play-ground at Mr. Gray's was at its height, and the hot, eager, panting boys were shouting and scampering in every direction, when a man ran in from the road and cried out, breathless, "Where's Mr. Gray?"
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It was already dusk, but the summer evening is the best time for play.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sport in the play-ground at Mr. Gray's was at its height, and the hot, eager, panting boys were shouting and scampering in every direction, when a man ran in from the road and cried out, breathless, "Where's Mr. Gray?"
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "In his study," answered twenty voices at once.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The sport in the play-ground at Mr. Gray's was at its height, and the hot, eager, panting boys were shouting and scampering in every direction, when a man ran in from the road and cried out, breathless, "Where's Mr. Gray?"
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It was already dusk, but the summer evening is the best time for play.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The man darted toward the house and went in; the next moment he reappeared with Mr. Gray, both of them running.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The sport in the play-ground at Mr. Gray's was at its height, and the hot, eager, panting boys were shouting and scampering in every direction, when a man ran in from the road and cried out, breathless, "Where's Mr. Gray?"
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading The sport in the play-ground at Mr. Gray's was at its height, and the hot, eager, panting boys were shouting and scampering in every direction, when a man ran in from the road and cried out, breathless, "Where's Mr. Gray?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was already dusk, but the summer evening is the best time for play.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The sport in the play-ground at Mr. Gray's was at its height, and the hot, eager, panting boys were shouting and scampering in every direction, when a man ran in from the road and cried out, breathless, "Where's Mr. Gray?"
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading The man darted toward the house and went in; the next moment he reappeared with Mr. Gray, both of them running.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The sport in the play-ground at Mr. Gray's was at its height, and the hot, eager, panting boys were shouting and scampering in every direction, when a man ran in from the road and cried out, breathless, "Where's Mr. Gray?"
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading It was already dusk, but the summer evening is the best time for play.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading The sport in the play-ground at Mr. Gray's was at its height, and the hot, eager, panting boys were shouting and scampering in every direction, when a man ran in from the road and cried out, breathless, "Where's Mr. Gray?"
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was already dusk, but the summer evening is the best time for play.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The sport in the play-ground at Mr. Gray's was at its height, and the hot, eager, panting boys were shouting and scampering in every direction, when a man ran in from the road and cried out, breathless, "Where's Mr. Gray?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was already dusk, but the summer evening is the best time for play.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The sport in the play-ground at Mr. Gray's was at its height, and the hot, eager, panting boys were shouting and scampering in every direction, when a man ran in from the road and cried out, breathless, "Where's Mr. Gray?"
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The sport in the play-ground at Mr. Gray's was at its height, and the hot, eager, panting boys were shouting and scampering in every direction, when a man ran in from the road and cried out, breathless, "Where's Mr. Gray?"
Gray'snounUS /ɡreɪz/
possessive form of “gray” — a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The sport in the play-ground at Mr. Gray's was at its height, and the hot, eager, panting boys were shouting and scampering in every direction, when a man ran in from the road and cried out, breathless, "Where's Mr. Gray?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The man darted toward the house and went in; the next moment he reappeared with Mr. Gray, both of them running.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading The sport in the play-ground at Mr. Gray's was at its height, and the hot, eager, panting boys were shouting and scampering in every direction, when a man ran in from the road and cried out, breathless, "Where's Mr. Gray?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "In his study," answered twenty voices at once.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading The sport in the play-ground at Mr. Gray's was at its height, and the hot, eager, panting boys were shouting and scampering in every direction, when a man ran in from the road and cried out, breathless, "Where's Mr. Gray?"
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The man darted toward the house and went in; the next moment he reappeared with Mr. Gray, both of them running.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sport in the play-ground at Mr. Gray's was at its height, and the hot, eager, panting boys were shouting and scampering in every direction, when a man ran in from the road and cried out, breathless, "Where's Mr. Gray?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was already dusk, but the summer evening is the best time for play.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was already dusk, but the summer evening is the best time for play.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The sport in the play-ground at Mr. Gray's was at its height, and the hot, eager, panting boys were shouting and scampering in every direction, when a man ran in from the road and cried out, breathless, "Where's Mr. Gray?"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The sport in the play-ground at Mr. Gray's was at its height, and the hot, eager, panting boys were shouting and scampering in every direction, when a man ran in from the road and cried out, breathless, "Where's Mr. Gray?"
a particular point in time
From this reading The man darted toward the house and went in; the next moment he reappeared with Mr. Gray, both of them running.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The sport in the play-ground at Mr. Gray's was at its height, and the hot, eager, panting boys were shouting and scampering in every direction, when a man ran in from the road and cried out, breathless, "Where's Mr. Gray?"
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The man darted toward the house and went in; the next moment he reappeared with Mr. Gray, both of them running.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading NIGHT.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The man darted toward the house and went in; the next moment he reappeared with Mr. Gray, both of them running.
on one occasion
From this reading "In his study," answered twenty voices at once.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The sport in the play-ground at Mr. Gray's was at its height, and the hot, eager, panting boys were shouting and scampering in every direction, when a man ran in from the road and cried out, breathless, "Where's Mr. Gray?"
pantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading The sport in the play-ground at Mr. Gray's was at its height, and the hot, eager, panting boys were shouting and scampering in every direction, when a man ran in from the road and cried out, breathless, "Where's Mr. Gray?"
participate in games or sport
From this reading It was already dusk, but the summer evening is the best time for play.
play-ground
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From this reading The sport in the play-ground at Mr. Gray's was at its height, and the hot, eager, panting boys were shouting and scampering in every direction, when a man ran in from the road and cried out, breathless, "Where's Mr. Gray?"
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The sport in the play-ground at Mr. Gray's was at its height, and the hot, eager, panting boys were shouting and scampering in every direction, when a man ran in from the road and cried out, breathless, "Where's Mr. Gray?"
reappearedverbUS /ˌriːəˈpɪrd/
past form of “reappear” — appear again
From this reading The man darted toward the house and went in; the next moment he reappeared with Mr. Gray, both of them running.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The sport in the play-ground at Mr. Gray's was at its height, and the hot, eager, panting boys were shouting and scampering in every direction, when a man ran in from the road and cried out, breathless, "Where's Mr. Gray?"
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The man darted toward the house and went in; the next moment he reappeared with Mr. Gray, both of them running.
scamperingverbUS /ˈskæmpərɪŋ/
-ing form of “scamper” — to move about or proceed hurriedly
From this reading The sport in the play-ground at Mr. Gray's was at its height, and the hot, eager, panting boys were shouting and scampering in every direction, when a man ran in from the road and cried out, breathless, "Where's Mr. Gray?"
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading The sport in the play-ground at Mr. Gray's was at its height, and the hot, eager, panting boys were shouting and scampering in every direction, when a man ran in from the road and cried out, breathless, "Where's Mr. Gray?"
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading The sport in the play-ground at Mr. Gray's was at its height, and the hot, eager, panting boys were shouting and scampering in every direction, when a man ran in from the road and cried out, breathless, "Where's Mr. Gray?"
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading "In his study," answered twenty voices at once.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading It was already dusk, but the summer evening is the best time for play.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was already dusk, but the summer evening is the best time for play.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The man darted toward the house and went in; the next moment he reappeared with Mr. Gray, both of them running.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was already dusk, but the summer evening is the best time for play.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The man darted toward the house and went in; the next moment he reappeared with Mr. Gray, both of them running.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading "In his study," answered twenty voices at once.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "In his study," answered twenty voices at once.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was already dusk, but the summer evening is the best time for play.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The man darted toward the house and went in; the next moment he reappeared with Mr. Gray, both of them running.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The sport in the play-ground at Mr. Gray's was at its height, and the hot, eager, panting boys were shouting and scampering in every direction, when a man ran in from the road and cried out, breathless, "Where's Mr. Gray?"
at the time that
From this reading The sport in the play-ground at Mr. Gray's was at its height, and the hot, eager, panting boys were shouting and scampering in every direction, when a man ran in from the road and cried out, breathless, "Where's Mr. Gray?"
Where's
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From this reading The sport in the play-ground at Mr. Gray's was at its height, and the hot, eager, panting boys were shouting and scampering in every direction, when a man ran in from the road and cried out, breathless, "Where's Mr. Gray?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading The man darted toward the house and went in; the next moment he reappeared with Mr. Gray, both of them running.
