the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Though an old man, I did not know until then how much the human eye can grasp."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "May we not have the precise height of this hobgoblin, in inches and fractions?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ben warmed within; he saw Reuben smile as if the small triumph were his own.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading John Kenny said carefully: "Mr. Derry, I have sometimes walked with Ben in the woods.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Though an old man, I did not know until then how much the human eye can grasp."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Oh, come!" said Captain Jenks.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading John Kenny said carefully: "Mr. Derry, I have sometimes walked with Ben in the woods.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Oh, come!" said Captain Jenks.
Derry
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From this reading John Kenny said carefully: "Mr. Derry, I have sometimes walked with Ben in the woods.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Though an old man, I did not know until then how much the human eye can grasp."
the organ of sight
From this reading Though an old man, I did not know until then how much the human eye can grasp."
fractionsnounUS /ˈfrækʃənz/
plural of “fraction” — a component of a mixture that has been separated by a fractional process
From this reading "May we not have the precise height of this hobgoblin, in inches and fractions?"
hold firmly
From this reading Though an old man, I did not know until then how much the human eye can grasp."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "May we not have the precise height of this hobgoblin, in inches and fractions?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ben warmed within; he saw Reuben smile as if the small triumph were his own.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading "May we not have the precise height of this hobgoblin, in inches and fractions?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ben warmed within; he saw Reuben smile as if the small triumph were his own.
hobgoblinnoun
(folklore) a small grotesque supernatural creature that makes trouble for human beings
From this reading "May we not have the precise height of this hobgoblin, in inches and fractions?"
how
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From this reading Though an old man, I did not know until then how much the human eye can grasp."
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Though an old man, I did not know until then how much the human eye can grasp."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading John Kenny said carefully: "Mr. Derry, I have sometimes walked with Ben in the woods.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Ben warmed within; he saw Reuben smile as if the small triumph were his own.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "May we not have the precise height of this hobgoblin, in inches and fractions?"
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading "May we not have the precise height of this hobgoblin, in inches and fractions?"
Jenks
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From this reading "Oh, come!" said Captain Jenks.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Kenny said carefully: "Mr. Derry, I have sometimes walked with Ben in the woods.
Kenny
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From this reading John Kenny said carefully: "Mr. Derry, I have sometimes walked with Ben in the woods.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Though an old man, I did not know until then how much the human eye can grasp."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Though an old man, I did not know until then how much the human eye can grasp."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "May we not have the precise height of this hobgoblin, in inches and fractions?"
a form of address for a man
From this reading John Kenny said carefully: "Mr. Derry, I have sometimes walked with Ben in the woods.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Though an old man, I did not know until then how much the human eye can grasp."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "May we not have the precise height of this hobgoblin, in inches and fractions?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "May we not have the precise height of this hobgoblin, in inches and fractions?"
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, come!" said Captain Jenks.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Though an old man, I did not know until then how much the human eye can grasp."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Ben warmed within; he saw Reuben smile as if the small triumph were his own.
preciseadjectiveUS /prɪˈsaɪs/
sharply exact or accurate or delimited
From this reading "May we not have the precise height of this hobgoblin, in inches and fractions?"
ReubennounUS /ˈruːbən/
(Old Testment) a son of Jacob and forefather of one of the tribes of Israel
From this reading Ben warmed within; he saw Reuben smile as if the small triumph were his own.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Oh, come!" said Captain Jenks.
cut with a saw
From this reading Ben warmed within; he saw Reuben smile as if the small triumph were his own.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Ben warmed within; he saw Reuben smile as if the small triumph were his own.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Ben warmed within; he saw Reuben smile as if the small triumph were his own.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading John Kenny said carefully: "Mr. Derry, I have sometimes walked with Ben in the woods.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "May we not have the precise height of this hobgoblin, in inches and fractions?"
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Though an old man, I did not know until then how much the human eye can grasp."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "May we not have the precise height of this hobgoblin, in inches and fractions?"
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though an old man, I did not know until then how much the human eye can grasp."
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Ben warmed within; he saw Reuben smile as if the small triumph were his own.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Though an old man, I did not know until then how much the human eye can grasp."
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading John Kenny said carefully: "Mr. Derry, I have sometimes walked with Ben in the woods.
warmedadjectiveUS /wɔːrmd/
having been warmed up
From this reading Ben warmed within; he saw Reuben smile as if the small triumph were his own.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "May we not have the precise height of this hobgoblin, in inches and fractions?"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ben warmed within; he saw Reuben smile as if the small triumph were his own.
in the company of; together with
From this reading John Kenny said carefully: "Mr. Derry, I have sometimes walked with Ben in the woods.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Ben warmed within; he saw Reuben smile as if the small triumph were his own.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading John Kenny said carefully: "Mr. Derry, I have sometimes walked with Ben in the woods.
