used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sam stopped, and, by way of reply, seized his companion's hand, giving it a grip and a shake that would have made almost any other boy double up with pain.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Oscar thanked the principal warmly for his advice and for the interest he took in his affairs, and just then the little clock on the mantle chimed the hour of nine.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Oscar thanked the principal warmly for his advice and for the interest he took in his affairs, and just then the little clock on the mantle chimed the hour of nine.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Sam stopped, and, by way of reply, seized his companion's hand, giving it a grip and a shake that would have made almost any other boy double up with pain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Oscar thanked the principal warmly for his advice and for the interest he took in his affairs, and just then the little clock on the mantle chimed the hour of nine.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Sam stopped, and, by way of reply, seized his companion's hand, giving it a grip and a shake that would have made almost any other boy double up with pain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The boys, having promised to be at their respective homes by that time, bade Mr. Chamberlain good-night and hurried out, Sam taking possession of his cap as he passed through the hall.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The boys, having promised to be at their respective homes by that time, bade Mr. Chamberlain good-night and hurried out, Sam taking possession of his cap as he passed through the hall.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading The boys, having promised to be at their respective homes by that time, bade Mr. Chamberlain good-night and hurried out, Sam taking possession of his cap as he passed through the hall.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The boys, having promised to be at their respective homes by that time, bade Mr. Chamberlain good-night and hurried out, Sam taking possession of his cap as he passed through the hall.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "What do you think of the situation now?" inquired Oscar, when the gate had been closed behind them.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading "What do you think of the situation now?" inquired Oscar, when the gate had been closed behind them.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading THE BLACK FOX.
a youthful male person
From this reading Sam stopped, and, by way of reply, seized his companion's hand, giving it a grip and a shake that would have made almost any other boy double up with pain.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys, having promised to be at their respective homes by that time, bade Mr. Chamberlain good-night and hurried out, Sam taking possession of his cap as he passed through the hall.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The boys, having promised to be at their respective homes by that time, bade Mr. Chamberlain good-night and hurried out, Sam taking possession of his cap as he passed through the hall.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading The boys, having promised to be at their respective homes by that time, bade Mr. Chamberlain good-night and hurried out, Sam taking possession of his cap as he passed through the hall.
ChamberlainnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərlən/
British statesman who as Prime Minister pursued a policy of appeasement toward fascist Germany (1869-1940)
From this reading The boys, having promised to be at their respective homes by that time, bade Mr. Chamberlain good-night and hurried out, Sam taking possession of his cap as he passed through the hall.
chimedverbUS /tʃaɪmd/
past form of “chime” — emit a sound
From this reading Oscar thanked the principal warmly for his advice and for the interest he took in his affairs, and just then the little clock on the mantle chimed the hour of nine.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading Oscar thanked the principal warmly for his advice and for the interest he took in his affairs, and just then the little clock on the mantle chimed the hour of nine.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading "What do you think of the situation now?" inquired Oscar, when the gate had been closed behind them.
companion's
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From this reading Sam stopped, and, by way of reply, seized his companion's hand, giving it a grip and a shake that would have made almost any other boy double up with pain.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do you think of the situation now?" inquired Oscar, when the gate had been closed behind them.
increase twofold
From this reading Sam stopped, and, by way of reply, seized his companion's hand, giving it a grip and a shake that would have made almost any other boy double up with pain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Oscar thanked the principal warmly for his advice and for the interest he took in his affairs, and just then the little clock on the mantle chimed the hour of nine.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading THE BLACK FOX.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading "What do you think of the situation now?" inquired Oscar, when the gate had been closed behind them.
the act of giving
From this reading Sam stopped, and, by way of reply, seized his companion's hand, giving it a grip and a shake that would have made almost any other boy double up with pain.
good-night
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From this reading The boys, having promised to be at their respective homes by that time, bade Mr. Chamberlain good-night and hurried out, Sam taking possession of his cap as he passed through the hall.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading Sam stopped, and, by way of reply, seized his companion's hand, giving it a grip and a shake that would have made almost any other boy double up with pain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "What do you think of the situation now?" inquired Oscar, when the gate had been closed behind them.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The boys, having promised to be at their respective homes by that time, bade Mr. Chamberlain good-night and hurried out, Sam taking possession of his cap as he passed through the hall.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Sam stopped, and, by way of reply, seized his companion's hand, giving it a grip and a shake that would have made almost any other boy double up with pain.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Sam stopped, and, by way of reply, seized his companion's hand, giving it a grip and a shake that would have made almost any other boy double up with pain.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The boys, having promised to be at their respective homes by that time, bade Mr. Chamberlain good-night and hurried out, Sam taking possession of his cap as he passed through the hall.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Oscar thanked the principal warmly for his advice and for the interest he took in his affairs, and just then the little clock on the mantle chimed the hour of nine.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Oscar thanked the principal warmly for his advice and for the interest he took in his affairs, and just then the little clock on the mantle chimed the hour of nine.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading The boys, having promised to be at their respective homes by that time, bade Mr. Chamberlain good-night and hurried out, Sam taking possession of his cap as he passed through the hall.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Oscar thanked the principal warmly for his advice and for the interest he took in his affairs, and just then the little clock on the mantle chimed the hour of nine.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading The boys, having promised to be at their respective homes by that time, bade Mr. Chamberlain good-night and hurried out, Sam taking possession of his cap as he passed through the hall.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Oscar thanked the principal warmly for his advice and for the interest he took in his affairs, and just then the little clock on the mantle chimed the hour of nine.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "What do you think of the situation now?" inquired Oscar, when the gate had been closed behind them.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Oscar thanked the principal warmly for his advice and for the interest he took in his affairs, and just then the little clock on the mantle chimed the hour of nine.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sam stopped, and, by way of reply, seized his companion's hand, giving it a grip and a shake that would have made almost any other boy double up with pain.
and nothing more
From this reading Oscar thanked the principal warmly for his advice and for the interest he took in his affairs, and just then the little clock on the mantle chimed the hour of nine.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Oscar thanked the principal warmly for his advice and for the interest he took in his affairs, and just then the little clock on the mantle chimed the hour of nine.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Sam stopped, and, by way of reply, seized his companion's hand, giving it a grip and a shake that would have made almost any other boy double up with pain.
mantlenounUS /ˈmæntəl/
the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading Oscar thanked the principal warmly for his advice and for the interest he took in his affairs, and just then the little clock on the mantle chimed the hour of nine.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The boys, having promised to be at their respective homes by that time, bade Mr. Chamberlain good-night and hurried out, Sam taking possession of his cap as he passed through the hall.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Oscar thanked the principal warmly for his advice and for the interest he took in his affairs, and just then the little clock on the mantle chimed the hour of nine.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "What do you think of the situation now?" inquired Oscar, when the gate had been closed behind them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Oscar thanked the principal warmly for his advice and for the interest he took in his affairs, and just then the little clock on the mantle chimed the hour of nine.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Oscar thanked the principal warmly for his advice and for the interest he took in his affairs, and just then the little clock on the mantle chimed the hour of nine.
OscarnounUS /ˈɔːskər/
an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
From this reading Oscar thanked the principal warmly for his advice and for the interest he took in his affairs, and just then the little clock on the mantle chimed the hour of nine.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Sam stopped, and, by way of reply, seized his companion's hand, giving it a grip and a shake that would have made almost any other boy double up with pain.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The boys, having promised to be at their respective homes by that time, bade Mr. Chamberlain good-night and hurried out, Sam taking possession of his cap as he passed through the hall.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Sam stopped, and, by way of reply, seized his companion's hand, giving it a grip and a shake that would have made almost any other boy double up with pain.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The boys, having promised to be at their respective homes by that time, bade Mr. Chamberlain good-night and hurried out, Sam taking possession of his cap as he passed through the hall.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading The boys, having promised to be at their respective homes by that time, bade Mr. Chamberlain good-night and hurried out, Sam taking possession of his cap as he passed through the hall.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Oscar thanked the principal warmly for his advice and for the interest he took in his affairs, and just then the little clock on the mantle chimed the hour of nine.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading The boys, having promised to be at their respective homes by that time, bade Mr. Chamberlain good-night and hurried out, Sam taking possession of his cap as he passed through the hall.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Sam stopped, and, by way of reply, seized his companion's hand, giving it a grip and a shake that would have made almost any other boy double up with pain.
respectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪv/
considered individually
From this reading The boys, having promised to be at their respective homes by that time, bade Mr. Chamberlain good-night and hurried out, Sam taking possession of his cap as he passed through the hall.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading The boys, having promised to be at their respective homes by that time, bade Mr. Chamberlain good-night and hurried out, Sam taking possession of his cap as he passed through the hall.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Sam stopped, and, by way of reply, seized his companion's hand, giving it a grip and a shake that would have made almost any other boy double up with pain.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading Sam stopped, and, by way of reply, seized his companion's hand, giving it a grip and a shake that would have made almost any other boy double up with pain.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading "What do you think of the situation now?" inquired Oscar, when the gate had been closed behind them.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Sam stopped, and, by way of reply, seized his companion's hand, giving it a grip and a shake that would have made almost any other boy double up with pain.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The boys, having promised to be at their respective homes by that time, bade Mr. Chamberlain good-night and hurried out, Sam taking possession of his cap as he passed through the hall.
thankedverbUS /θæŋkt/
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Oscar thanked the principal warmly for his advice and for the interest he took in his affairs, and just then the little clock on the mantle chimed the hour of nine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The boys, having promised to be at their respective homes by that time, bade Mr. Chamberlain good-night and hurried out, Sam taking possession of his cap as he passed through the hall.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BLACK FOX.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The boys, having promised to be at their respective homes by that time, bade Mr. Chamberlain good-night and hurried out, Sam taking possession of his cap as he passed through the hall.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "What do you think of the situation now?" inquired Oscar, when the gate had been closed behind them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Oscar thanked the principal warmly for his advice and for the interest he took in his affairs, and just then the little clock on the mantle chimed the hour of nine.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "What do you think of the situation now?" inquired Oscar, when the gate had been closed behind them.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The boys, having promised to be at their respective homes by that time, bade Mr. Chamberlain good-night and hurried out, Sam taking possession of his cap as he passed through the hall.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The boys, having promised to be at their respective homes by that time, bade Mr. Chamberlain good-night and hurried out, Sam taking possession of his cap as he passed through the hall.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The boys, having promised to be at their respective homes by that time, bade Mr. Chamberlain good-night and hurried out, Sam taking possession of his cap as he passed through the hall.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Oscar thanked the principal warmly for his advice and for the interest he took in his affairs, and just then the little clock on the mantle chimed the hour of nine.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Sam stopped, and, by way of reply, seized his companion's hand, giving it a grip and a shake that would have made almost any other boy double up with pain.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading Oscar thanked the principal warmly for his advice and for the interest he took in his affairs, and just then the little clock on the mantle chimed the hour of nine.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Sam stopped, and, by way of reply, seized his companion's hand, giving it a grip and a shake that would have made almost any other boy double up with pain.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What do you think of the situation now?" inquired Oscar, when the gate had been closed behind them.
at the time that
From this reading "What do you think of the situation now?" inquired Oscar, when the gate had been closed behind them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sam stopped, and, by way of reply, seized his companion's hand, giving it a grip and a shake that would have made almost any other boy double up with pain.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Sam stopped, and, by way of reply, seized his companion's hand, giving it a grip and a shake that would have made almost any other boy double up with pain.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What do you think of the situation now?" inquired Oscar, when the gate had been closed behind them.
