used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TREXLER'S TRANSFORMATION Sanson's account of his visit to Paul Trexler was received at first with a good deal of incredulity.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading TREXLER'S TRANSFORMATION Sanson's account of his visit to Paul Trexler was received at first with a good deal of incredulity.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading At first he did not like it at all.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Before he knew it Paul became almost a public character.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading But when he persisted that he wasn't trying to play any trick general curiosity was aroused among the fellows, and they began to drop in at the Trexler house to see for themselves the wonderful case of birds and the even more wonderful photographs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But when he persisted that he wasn't trying to play any trick general curiosity was aroused among the fellows, and they began to drop in at the Trexler house to see for themselves the wonderful case of birds and the even more wonderful photographs.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But when he persisted that he wasn't trying to play any trick general curiosity was aroused among the fellows, and they began to drop in at the Trexler house to see for themselves the wonderful case of birds and the even more wonderful photographs.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading But when he persisted that he wasn't trying to play any trick general curiosity was aroused among the fellows, and they began to drop in at the Trexler house to see for themselves the wonderful case of birds and the even more wonderful photographs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TREXLER'S TRANSFORMATION Sanson's account of his visit to Paul Trexler was received at first with a good deal of incredulity.
banternounUS /ˈbæntər/
light teasing repartee
From this reading Excessively shy by nature, he had gone his solitary way for so long that he didn't know how to take the jokes and banter and mild horse-play of a crowd of boys.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Before he knew it Paul became almost a public character.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before he knew it Paul became almost a public character.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But when he persisted that he wasn't trying to play any trick general curiosity was aroused among the fellows, and they began to drop in at the Trexler house to see for themselves the wonderful case of birds and the even more wonderful photographs.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading But when he persisted that he wasn't trying to play any trick general curiosity was aroused among the fellows, and they began to drop in at the Trexler house to see for themselves the wonderful case of birds and the even more wonderful photographs.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Excessively shy by nature, he had gone his solitary way for so long that he didn't know how to take the jokes and banter and mild horse-play of a crowd of boys.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when he persisted that he wasn't trying to play any trick general curiosity was aroused among the fellows, and they began to drop in at the Trexler house to see for themselves the wonderful case of birds and the even more wonderful photographs.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Excessively shy by nature, he had gone his solitary way for so long that he didn't know how to take the jokes and banter and mild horse-play of a crowd of boys.
an occurrence of something
From this reading But when he persisted that he wasn't trying to play any trick general curiosity was aroused among the fellows, and they began to drop in at the Trexler house to see for themselves the wonderful case of birds and the even more wonderful photographs.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Before he knew it Paul became almost a public character.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Excessively shy by nature, he had gone his solitary way for so long that he didn't know how to take the jokes and banter and mild horse-play of a crowd of boys.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading But when he persisted that he wasn't trying to play any trick general curiosity was aroused among the fellows, and they began to drop in at the Trexler house to see for themselves the wonderful case of birds and the even more wonderful photographs.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading TREXLER'S TRANSFORMATION Sanson's account of his visit to Paul Trexler was received at first with a good deal of incredulity.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading At first he did not like it at all.
didn't
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From this reading Excessively shy by nature, he had gone his solitary way for so long that he didn't know how to take the jokes and banter and mild horse-play of a crowd of boys.
let fall to the ground
From this reading But when he persisted that he wasn't trying to play any trick general curiosity was aroused among the fellows, and they began to drop in at the Trexler house to see for themselves the wonderful case of birds and the even more wonderful photographs.
divisible by two
From this reading But when he persisted that he wasn't trying to play any trick general curiosity was aroused among the fellows, and they began to drop in at the Trexler house to see for themselves the wonderful case of birds and the even more wonderful photographs.
ExcessivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈsesɪvli/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Excessively shy by nature, he had gone his solitary way for so long that he didn't know how to take the jokes and banter and mild horse-play of a crowd of boys.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading But when he persisted that he wasn't trying to play any trick general curiosity was aroused among the fellows, and they began to drop in at the Trexler house to see for themselves the wonderful case of birds and the even more wonderful photographs.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading TREXLER'S TRANSFORMATION Sanson's account of his visit to Paul Trexler was received at first with a good deal of incredulity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But when he persisted that he wasn't trying to play any trick general curiosity was aroused among the fellows, and they began to drop in at the Trexler house to see for themselves the wonderful case of birds and the even more wonderful photographs.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading But when he persisted that he wasn't trying to play any trick general curiosity was aroused among the fellows, and they began to drop in at the Trexler house to see for themselves the wonderful case of birds and the even more wonderful photographs.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Excessively shy by nature, he had gone his solitary way for so long that he didn't know how to take the jokes and banter and mild horse-play of a crowd of boys.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading TREXLER'S TRANSFORMATION Sanson's account of his visit to Paul Trexler was received at first with a good deal of incredulity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Excessively shy by nature, he had gone his solitary way for so long that he didn't know how to take the jokes and banter and mild horse-play of a crowd of boys.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But when he persisted that he wasn't trying to play any trick general curiosity was aroused among the fellows, and they began to drop in at the Trexler house to see for themselves the wonderful case of birds and the even more wonderful photographs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TREXLER'S TRANSFORMATION Sanson's account of his visit to Paul Trexler was received at first with a good deal of incredulity.
horse-play
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From this reading Excessively shy by nature, he had gone his solitary way for so long that he didn't know how to take the jokes and banter and mild horse-play of a crowd of boys.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But when he persisted that he wasn't trying to play any trick general curiosity was aroused among the fellows, and they began to drop in at the Trexler house to see for themselves the wonderful case of birds and the even more wonderful photographs.
how
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From this reading Excessively shy by nature, he had gone his solitary way for so long that he didn't know how to take the jokes and banter and mild horse-play of a crowd of boys.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But when he persisted that he wasn't trying to play any trick general curiosity was aroused among the fellows, and they began to drop in at the Trexler house to see for themselves the wonderful case of birds and the even more wonderful photographs.
incredulitynounUS /ˌɪnkrəˈduːlɪti/
doubt about the truth of something
From this reading TREXLER'S TRANSFORMATION Sanson's account of his visit to Paul Trexler was received at first with a good deal of incredulity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Before he knew it Paul became almost a public character.
jokesnounUS /dʒoʊks/
plural of “joke” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading Excessively shy by nature, he had gone his solitary way for so long that he didn't know how to take the jokes and banter and mild horse-play of a crowd of boys.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Before he knew it Paul became almost a public character.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Excessively shy by nature, he had gone his solitary way for so long that he didn't know how to take the jokes and banter and mild horse-play of a crowd of boys.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading At first he did not like it at all.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Excessively shy by nature, he had gone his solitary way for so long that he didn't know how to take the jokes and banter and mild horse-play of a crowd of boys.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading Excessively shy by nature, he had gone his solitary way for so long that he didn't know how to take the jokes and banter and mild horse-play of a crowd of boys.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But when he persisted that he wasn't trying to play any trick general curiosity was aroused among the fellows, and they began to drop in at the Trexler house to see for themselves the wonderful case of birds and the even more wonderful photographs.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Excessively shy by nature, he had gone his solitary way for so long that he didn't know how to take the jokes and banter and mild horse-play of a crowd of boys.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At first he did not like it at all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TREXLER'S TRANSFORMATION Sanson's account of his visit to Paul Trexler was received at first with a good deal of incredulity.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading TREXLER'S TRANSFORMATION Sanson's account of his visit to Paul Trexler was received at first with a good deal of incredulity.
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading But when he persisted that he wasn't trying to play any trick general curiosity was aroused among the fellows, and they began to drop in at the Trexler house to see for themselves the wonderful case of birds and the even more wonderful photographs.
photographsnounUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræfs/
plural of “photograph” — a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format
From this reading But when he persisted that he wasn't trying to play any trick general curiosity was aroused among the fellows, and they began to drop in at the Trexler house to see for themselves the wonderful case of birds and the even more wonderful photographs.
participate in games or sport
From this reading But when he persisted that he wasn't trying to play any trick general curiosity was aroused among the fellows, and they began to drop in at the Trexler house to see for themselves the wonderful case of birds and the even more wonderful photographs.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Before he knew it Paul became almost a public character.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading TREXLER'S TRANSFORMATION Sanson's account of his visit to Paul Trexler was received at first with a good deal of incredulity.
Sanson's
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From this reading TREXLER'S TRANSFORMATION Sanson's account of his visit to Paul Trexler was received at first with a good deal of incredulity.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But when he persisted that he wasn't trying to play any trick general curiosity was aroused among the fellows, and they began to drop in at the Trexler house to see for themselves the wonderful case of birds and the even more wonderful photographs.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading Excessively shy by nature, he had gone his solitary way for so long that he didn't know how to take the jokes and banter and mild horse-play of a crowd of boys.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Excessively shy by nature, he had gone his solitary way for so long that he didn't know how to take the jokes and banter and mild horse-play of a crowd of boys.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading Excessively shy by nature, he had gone his solitary way for so long that he didn't know how to take the jokes and banter and mild horse-play of a crowd of boys.
carry out
From this reading Excessively shy by nature, he had gone his solitary way for so long that he didn't know how to take the jokes and banter and mild horse-play of a crowd of boys.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But when he persisted that he wasn't trying to play any trick general curiosity was aroused among the fellows, and they began to drop in at the Trexler house to see for themselves the wonderful case of birds and the even more wonderful photographs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But when he persisted that he wasn't trying to play any trick general curiosity was aroused among the fellows, and they began to drop in at the Trexler house to see for themselves the wonderful case of birds and the even more wonderful photographs.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading But when he persisted that he wasn't trying to play any trick general curiosity was aroused among the fellows, and they began to drop in at the Trexler house to see for themselves the wonderful case of birds and the even more wonderful photographs.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But when he persisted that he wasn't trying to play any trick general curiosity was aroused among the fellows, and they began to drop in at the Trexler house to see for themselves the wonderful case of birds and the even more wonderful photographs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TREXLER'S TRANSFORMATION Sanson's account of his visit to Paul Trexler was received at first with a good deal of incredulity.
TRANSFORMATIONnounUS /ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən/
a qualitative change
From this reading TREXLER'S TRANSFORMATION Sanson's account of his visit to Paul Trexler was received at first with a good deal of incredulity.
Trexler
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From this reading TREXLER'S TRANSFORMATION Sanson's account of his visit to Paul Trexler was received at first with a good deal of incredulity.
TREXLER'S
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From this reading TREXLER'S TRANSFORMATION Sanson's account of his visit to Paul Trexler was received at first with a good deal of incredulity.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading But when he persisted that he wasn't trying to play any trick general curiosity was aroused among the fellows, and they began to drop in at the Trexler house to see for themselves the wonderful case of birds and the even more wonderful photographs.
hard to endure
From this reading But when he persisted that he wasn't trying to play any trick general curiosity was aroused among the fellows, and they began to drop in at the Trexler house to see for themselves the wonderful case of birds and the even more wonderful photographs.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading TREXLER'S TRANSFORMATION Sanson's account of his visit to Paul Trexler was received at first with a good deal of incredulity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TREXLER'S TRANSFORMATION Sanson's account of his visit to Paul Trexler was received at first with a good deal of incredulity.
wasn't
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From this reading But when he persisted that he wasn't trying to play any trick general curiosity was aroused among the fellows, and they began to drop in at the Trexler house to see for themselves the wonderful case of birds and the even more wonderful photographs.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Excessively shy by nature, he had gone his solitary way for so long that he didn't know how to take the jokes and banter and mild horse-play of a crowd of boys.
at the time that
From this reading But when he persisted that he wasn't trying to play any trick general curiosity was aroused among the fellows, and they began to drop in at the Trexler house to see for themselves the wonderful case of birds and the even more wonderful photographs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading TREXLER'S TRANSFORMATION Sanson's account of his visit to Paul Trexler was received at first with a good deal of incredulity.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading But when he persisted that he wasn't trying to play any trick general curiosity was aroused among the fellows, and they began to drop in at the Trexler house to see for themselves the wonderful case of birds and the even more wonderful photographs.
