used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Lost Lads A gray evening of mist drifting in from the sea settled down upon Plymouth.
the state of being absent
From this reading It emphasized the silence and seemed to widen and deepen the vacuum created by the absence of Giles and John.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It emphasized the silence and seemed to widen and deepen the vacuum created by the absence of Giles and John.
appetitesnounUS /ˈæpətaɪts/
plural of “appetite” — a feeling of craving something
From this reading For the supper hour, at which they were enthusiastically prompt to return to give their hearty appetites their due, came and passed without bringing back the boys.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Constance knew that he had gone to ask help from Myles Standish, to organize a search, and go out to find the lost.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For the supper hour, at which they were enthusiastically prompt to return to give their hearty appetites their due, came and passed without bringing back the boys.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Stephen Hopkins pushed away his plate with its generous burden untouched, threw on his wide-brimmed hat, and strode out of the house without a word.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading For the supper hour, at which they were enthusiastically prompt to return to give their hearty appetites their due, came and passed without bringing back the boys.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading For the supper hour, at which they were enthusiastically prompt to return to give their hearty appetites their due, came and passed without bringing back the boys.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading For the supper hour, at which they were enthusiastically prompt to return to give their hearty appetites their due, came and passed without bringing back the boys.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading Stephen Hopkins pushed away his plate with its generous burden untouched, threw on his wide-brimmed hat, and strode out of the house without a word.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It emphasized the silence and seemed to widen and deepen the vacuum created by the absence of Giles and John.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading For the supper hour, at which they were enthusiastically prompt to return to give their hearty appetites their due, came and passed without bringing back the boys.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading Constance knew that he had gone to ask help from Myles Standish, to organize a search, and go out to find the lost.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading It emphasized the silence and seemed to widen and deepen the vacuum created by the absence of Giles and John.
deepenverbUS /ˈdiːpən/
make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading It emphasized the silence and seemed to widen and deepen the vacuum created by the absence of Giles and John.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The Lost Lads A gray evening of mist drifting in from the sea settled down upon Plymouth.
driftingnounUS /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/
aimless wandering from place to place
From this reading The Lost Lads A gray evening of mist drifting in from the sea settled down upon Plymouth.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading For the supper hour, at which they were enthusiastically prompt to return to give their hearty appetites their due, came and passed without bringing back the boys.
emphasizedadjectiveUS /ˈemfəsaɪzd/
spoken with emphasis
From this reading It emphasized the silence and seemed to widen and deepen the vacuum created by the absence of Giles and John.
enthusiasticallyadverbUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪkli/
with enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner
From this reading For the supper hour, at which they were enthusiastically prompt to return to give their hearty appetites their due, came and passed without bringing back the boys.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The Lost Lads A gray evening of mist drifting in from the sea settled down upon Plymouth.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Constance knew that he had gone to ask help from Myles Standish, to organize a search, and go out to find the lost.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the supper hour, at which they were enthusiastically prompt to return to give their hearty appetites their due, came and passed without bringing back the boys.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Lost Lads A gray evening of mist drifting in from the sea settled down upon Plymouth.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading Stephen Hopkins pushed away his plate with its generous burden untouched, threw on his wide-brimmed hat, and strode out of the house without a word.
Giles
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From this reading It emphasized the silence and seemed to widen and deepen the vacuum created by the absence of Giles and John.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading For the supper hour, at which they were enthusiastically prompt to return to give their hearty appetites their due, came and passed without bringing back the boys.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Constance knew that he had gone to ask help from Myles Standish, to organize a search, and go out to find the lost.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Constance knew that he had gone to ask help from Myles Standish, to organize a search, and go out to find the lost.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The Lost Lads A gray evening of mist drifting in from the sea settled down upon Plymouth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Constance knew that he had gone to ask help from Myles Standish, to organize a search, and go out to find the lost.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Stephen Hopkins pushed away his plate with its generous burden untouched, threw on his wide-brimmed hat, and strode out of the house without a word.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Constance knew that he had gone to ask help from Myles Standish, to organize a search, and go out to find the lost.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading For the supper hour, at which they were enthusiastically prompt to return to give their hearty appetites their due, came and passed without bringing back the boys.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Constance knew that he had gone to ask help from Myles Standish, to organize a search, and go out to find the lost.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Stephen Hopkins pushed away his plate with its generous burden untouched, threw on his wide-brimmed hat, and strode out of the house without a word.
HopkinsnounUS /ˈhɑːpkɪnz/
United States educator and theologian (1802-1887)
From this reading Stephen Hopkins pushed away his plate with its generous burden untouched, threw on his wide-brimmed hat, and strode out of the house without a word.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading For the supper hour, at which they were enthusiastically prompt to return to give their hearty appetites their due, came and passed without bringing back the boys.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Stephen Hopkins pushed away his plate with its generous burden untouched, threw on his wide-brimmed hat, and strode out of the house without a word.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Lost Lads A gray evening of mist drifting in from the sea settled down upon Plymouth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It emphasized the silence and seemed to widen and deepen the vacuum created by the absence of Giles and John.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Stephen Hopkins pushed away his plate with its generous burden untouched, threw on his wide-brimmed hat, and strode out of the house without a word.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading It emphasized the silence and seemed to widen and deepen the vacuum created by the absence of Giles and John.
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 Constance knew that he had gone to ask help from Myles Standish, to organize a search, and go out to find the lost.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading The Lost Lads A gray evening of mist drifting in from the sea settled down upon Plymouth.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The Lost Lads A gray evening of mist drifting in from the sea settled down upon Plymouth.
become covered with mist
From this reading The Lost Lads A gray evening of mist drifting in from the sea settled down upon Plymouth.
Myles
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From this reading Constance knew that he had gone to ask help from Myles Standish, to organize a search, and go out to find the lost.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Lost Lads A gray evening of mist drifting in from the sea settled down upon Plymouth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Stephen Hopkins pushed away his plate with its generous burden untouched, threw on his wide-brimmed hat, and strode out of the house without a word.
organizeverbUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪz/
create (as an entity)
From this reading Constance knew that he had gone to ask help from Myles Standish, to organize a search, and go out to find the lost.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Stephen Hopkins pushed away his plate with its generous burden untouched, threw on his wide-brimmed hat, and strode out of the house without a word.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading For the supper hour, at which they were enthusiastically prompt to return to give their hearty appetites their due, came and passed without bringing back the boys.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading Stephen Hopkins pushed away his plate with its generous burden untouched, threw on his wide-brimmed hat, and strode out of the house without a word.
PlymouthnounUS /ˈplɪməθ/
a town in Massachusetts founded by Pilgrims in 1620
From this reading The Lost Lads A gray evening of mist drifting in from the sea settled down upon Plymouth.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading For the supper hour, at which they were enthusiastically prompt to return to give their hearty appetites their due, came and passed without bringing back the boys.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading Stephen Hopkins pushed away his plate with its generous burden untouched, threw on his wide-brimmed hat, and strode out of the house without a word.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading For the supper hour, at which they were enthusiastically prompt to return to give their hearty appetites their due, came and passed without bringing back the boys.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The Lost Lads A gray evening of mist drifting in from the sea settled down upon Plymouth.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Constance knew that he had gone to ask help from Myles Standish, to organize a search, and go out to find the lost.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It emphasized the silence and seemed to widen and deepen the vacuum created by the absence of Giles and John.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading The Lost Lads A gray evening of mist drifting in from the sea settled down upon Plymouth.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading It emphasized the silence and seemed to widen and deepen the vacuum created by the absence of Giles and John.
StandishnounUS /ˈstændɪʃ/
English colonist in America; leader of the Pilgrims in the early days of the Plymouth Colony (1584-1656)
From this reading Constance knew that he had gone to ask help from Myles Standish, to organize a search, and go out to find the lost.
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading Stephen Hopkins pushed away his plate with its generous burden untouched, threw on his wide-brimmed hat, and strode out of the house without a word.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading Stephen Hopkins pushed away his plate with its generous burden untouched, threw on his wide-brimmed hat, and strode out of the house without a word.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading For the supper hour, at which they were enthusiastically prompt to return to give their hearty appetites their due, came and passed without bringing back the boys.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Constance knew that he had gone to ask help from Myles Standish, to organize a search, and go out to find the lost.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Lost Lads A gray evening of mist drifting in from the sea settled down upon Plymouth.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For the supper hour, at which they were enthusiastically prompt to return to give their hearty appetites their due, came and passed without bringing back the boys.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For the supper hour, at which they were enthusiastically prompt to return to give their hearty appetites their due, came and passed without bringing back the boys.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Stephen Hopkins pushed away his plate with its generous burden untouched, threw on his wide-brimmed hat, and strode out of the house without a word.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It emphasized the silence and seemed to widen and deepen the vacuum created by the absence of Giles and John.
untouchedadjectiveUS /ənˈtʌtʃt/
still full
From this reading Stephen Hopkins pushed away his plate with its generous burden untouched, threw on his wide-brimmed hat, and strode out of the house without a word.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The Lost Lads A gray evening of mist drifting in from the sea settled down upon Plymouth.
vacuumnounUS /ˈvækjuːm/
the absence of matter
From this reading It emphasized the silence and seemed to widen and deepen the vacuum created by the absence of Giles and John.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For the supper hour, at which they were enthusiastically prompt to return to give their hearty appetites their due, came and passed without bringing back the boys.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For the supper hour, at which they were enthusiastically prompt to return to give their hearty appetites their due, came and passed without bringing back the boys.
wide-brimmed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Stephen Hopkins pushed away his plate with its generous burden untouched, threw on his wide-brimmed hat, and strode out of the house without a word.
widenverbUS /ˈwaɪdən/
become broader or wider or more extensive
From this reading It emphasized the silence and seemed to widen and deepen the vacuum created by the absence of Giles and John.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Stephen Hopkins pushed away his plate with its generous burden untouched, threw on his wide-brimmed hat, and strode out of the house without a word.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading For the supper hour, at which they were enthusiastically prompt to return to give their hearty appetites their due, came and passed without bringing back the boys.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Stephen Hopkins pushed away his plate with its generous burden untouched, threw on his wide-brimmed hat, and strode out of the house without a word.
