used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He paused to put things a bit in order, and his eye caught his own name on one of the papers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On his way down from the office he passed through the library, and of course noticed the disordered papers on the table.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It began, "Dear Father Boone," and the same salutation headed several more of the sheets.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading He paused to put things a bit in order, and his eye caught his own name on one of the papers.
BoonenounUS /buːn/
an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)
From this reading The New Quest The diplomats had hardly gone ten minutes when Father Boone came into the Club to get something he had forgotten in his indignant exit.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The New Quest The diplomats had hardly gone ten minutes when Father Boone came into the Club to get something he had forgotten in his indignant exit.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading He paused to put things a bit in order, and his eye caught his own name on one of the papers.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading The New Quest The diplomats had hardly gone ten minutes when Father Boone came into the Club to get something he had forgotten in his indignant exit.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading On his way down from the office he passed through the library, and of course noticed the disordered papers on the table.
crumpledadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌmpəld/
of metal e.g.
From this reading The sheets were scribbled on and scratched and some were crumpled and torn.
dearly loved
From this reading It began, "Dear Father Boone," and the same salutation headed several more of the sheets.
diplomatsnounUS /ˈdɪpləmæts/
plural of “diplomat” — an official engaged in international negotiations
From this reading The New Quest The diplomats had hardly gone ten minutes when Father Boone came into the Club to get something he had forgotten in his indignant exit.
disorderedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɔːrdərd/
thrown into a state of disarray or confusion
From this reading On his way down from the office he passed through the library, and of course noticed the disordered papers on the table.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading On his way down from the office he passed through the library, and of course noticed the disordered papers on the table.
exitnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading The New Quest The diplomats had hardly gone ten minutes when Father Boone came into the Club to get something he had forgotten in his indignant exit.
the organ of sight
From this reading He paused to put things a bit in order, and his eye caught his own name on one of the papers.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The New Quest The diplomats had hardly gone ten minutes when Father Boone came into the Club to get something he had forgotten in his indignant exit.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading The New Quest The diplomats had hardly gone ten minutes when Father Boone came into the Club to get something he had forgotten in his indignant exit.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On his way down from the office he passed through the library, and of course noticed the disordered papers on the table.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The New Quest The diplomats had hardly gone ten minutes when Father Boone came into the Club to get something he had forgotten in his indignant exit.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The New Quest The diplomats had hardly gone ten minutes when Father Boone came into the Club to get something he had forgotten in his indignant exit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The New Quest The diplomats had hardly gone ten minutes when Father Boone came into the Club to get something he had forgotten in his indignant exit.
only a very short time before
From this reading The New Quest The diplomats had hardly gone ten minutes when Father Boone came into the Club to get something he had forgotten in his indignant exit.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The New Quest The diplomats had hardly gone ten minutes when Father Boone came into the Club to get something he had forgotten in his indignant exit.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading It began, "Dear Father Boone," and the same salutation headed several more of the sheets.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The New Quest The diplomats had hardly gone ten minutes when Father Boone came into the Club to get something he had forgotten in his indignant exit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The New Quest The diplomats had hardly gone ten minutes when Father Boone came into the Club to get something he had forgotten in his indignant exit.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading The New Quest The diplomats had hardly gone ten minutes when Father Boone came into the Club to get something he had forgotten in his indignant exit.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The New Quest The diplomats had hardly gone ten minutes when Father Boone came into the Club to get something he had forgotten in his indignant exit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It began, "Dear Father Boone," and the same salutation headed several more of the sheets.
a room where books are kept
From this reading On his way down from the office he passed through the library, and of course noticed the disordered papers on the table.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The New Quest The diplomats had hardly gone ten minutes when Father Boone came into the Club to get something he had forgotten in his indignant exit.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It began, "Dear Father Boone," and the same salutation headed several more of the sheets.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He paused to put things a bit in order, and his eye caught his own name on one of the papers.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The New Quest The diplomats had hardly gone ten minutes when Father Boone came into the Club to get something he had forgotten in his indignant exit.
being perceived or observed
From this reading On his way down from the office he passed through the library, and of course noticed the disordered papers on the table.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On his way down from the office he passed through the library, and of course noticed the disordered papers on the table.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading On his way down from the office he passed through the library, and of course noticed the disordered papers on the table.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On his way down from the office he passed through the library, and of course noticed the disordered papers on the table.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He paused to put things a bit in order, and his eye caught his own name on one of the papers.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He paused to put things a bit in order, and his eye caught his own name on one of the papers.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He paused to put things a bit in order, and his eye caught his own name on one of the papers.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading On his way down from the office he passed through the library, and of course noticed the disordered papers on the table.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading On his way down from the office he passed through the library, and of course noticed the disordered papers on the table.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading He paused to put things a bit in order, and his eye caught his own name on one of the papers.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He paused to put things a bit in order, and his eye caught his own name on one of the papers.
QuestnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading The New Quest The diplomats had hardly gone ten minutes when Father Boone came into the Club to get something he had forgotten in his indignant exit.
salutationnoun
an act of honor or courteous recognition
From this reading It began, "Dear Father Boone," and the same salutation headed several more of the sheets.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It began, "Dear Father Boone," and the same salutation headed several more of the sheets.
scratchedverbUS /skrætʃt/
past form of “scratch” — cause friction
From this reading The sheets were scribbled on and scratched and some were crumpled and torn.
scribbledverbUS /ˈskrɪbəld/
past form of “scribble” — write down quickly without much attention to detail
From this reading The sheets were scribbled on and scratched and some were crumpled and torn.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading It began, "Dear Father Boone," and the same salutation headed several more of the sheets.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading The sheets were scribbled on and scratched and some were crumpled and torn.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The sheets were scribbled on and scratched and some were crumpled and torn.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The New Quest The diplomats had hardly gone ten minutes when Father Boone came into the Club to get something he had forgotten in his indignant exit.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading On his way down from the office he passed through the library, and of course noticed the disordered papers on the table.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The New Quest The diplomats had hardly gone ten minutes when Father Boone came into the Club to get something he had forgotten in his indignant exit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The New Quest The diplomats had hardly gone ten minutes when Father Boone came into the Club to get something he had forgotten in his indignant exit.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He paused to put things a bit in order, and his eye caught his own name on one of the papers.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading On his way down from the office he passed through the library, and of course noticed the disordered papers on the table.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The New Quest The diplomats had hardly gone ten minutes when Father Boone came into the Club to get something he had forgotten in his indignant exit.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading The sheets were scribbled on and scratched and some were crumpled and torn.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On his way down from the office he passed through the library, and of course noticed the disordered papers on the table.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The sheets were scribbled on and scratched and some were crumpled and torn.
at the time that
From this reading The New Quest The diplomats had hardly gone ten minutes when Father Boone came into the Club to get something he had forgotten in his indignant exit.
