used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Midnight Ride.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading John Linden might at any time learn that the son, for whose appearance he had grieved so bitterly, was still living in the person of this street boy.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading John Linden might at any time learn that the son, for whose appearance he had grieved so bitterly, was still living in the person of this street boy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had begun to think of the boy's presence in New York as dangerous to his plans.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading John Linden might at any time learn that the son, for whose appearance he had grieved so bitterly, was still living in the person of this street boy.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He had begun to think of the boy's presence in New York as dangerous to his plans.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading John Linden might at any time learn that the son, for whose appearance he had grieved so bitterly, was still living in the person of this street boy.
a youthful male person
From this reading It was not merely that he thought it possible the boy had the will, or knew where it was.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading He had begun to think of the boy's presence in New York as dangerous to his plans.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading Curtis Waring had entrapped Dodger for a double purpose.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading He had begun to think of the boy's presence in New York as dangerous to his plans.
DodgernounUS /ˈdɑːdʒər/
a shifty deceptive person
From this reading Curtis Waring had entrapped Dodger for a double purpose.
increase twofold
From this reading Curtis Waring had entrapped Dodger for a double purpose.
entrappedverbUS /ɪnˈtræpt/
inflected form of “entrap” — take or catch as if in a snare or trap
From this reading Curtis Waring had entrapped Dodger for a double purpose.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Curtis Waring had entrapped Dodger for a double purpose.
grievedverbUS /ɡriːvd/
past form of “grieve” — feel grief
From this reading John Linden might at any time learn that the son, for whose appearance he had grieved so bitterly, was still living in the person of this street boy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Curtis Waring had entrapped Dodger for a double purpose.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not merely that he thought it possible the boy had the will, or knew where it was.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had begun to think of the boy's presence in New York as dangerous to his plans.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had begun to think of the boy's presence in New York as dangerous to his plans.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not merely that he thought it possible the boy had the will, or knew where it was.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Linden might at any time learn that the son, for whose appearance he had grieved so bitterly, was still living in the person of this street boy.
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 It was not merely that he thought it possible the boy had the will, or knew where it was.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading John Linden might at any time learn that the son, for whose appearance he had grieved so bitterly, was still living in the person of this street boy.
LindennounUS /ˈlɪndən/
soft light-colored wood of any of various linden trees; used in making crates and boxes and in carving and millwork
From this reading John Linden might at any time learn that the son, for whose appearance he had grieved so bitterly, was still living in the person of this street boy.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading John Linden might at any time learn that the son, for whose appearance he had grieved so bitterly, was still living in the person of this street boy.
and nothing more
From this reading It was not merely that he thought it possible the boy had the will, or knew where it was.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading A Midnight Ride.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading John Linden might at any time learn that the son, for whose appearance he had grieved so bitterly, was still living in the person of this street boy.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He had begun to think of the boy's presence in New York as dangerous to his plans.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not merely that he thought it possible the boy had the will, or knew where it was.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had begun to think of the boy's presence in New York as dangerous to his plans.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was not merely that he thought it possible the boy had the will, or knew where it was.
a human being
From this reading John Linden might at any time learn that the son, for whose appearance he had grieved so bitterly, was still living in the person of this street boy.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading He had begun to think of the boy's presence in New York as dangerous to his plans.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It was not merely that he thought it possible the boy had the will, or knew where it was.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He had begun to think of the boy's presence in New York as dangerous to his plans.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Curtis Waring had entrapped Dodger for a double purpose.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading A Midnight Ride.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading John Linden might at any time learn that the son, for whose appearance he had grieved so bitterly, was still living in the person of this street boy.
a male human offspring
From this reading John Linden might at any time learn that the son, for whose appearance he had grieved so bitterly, was still living in the person of this street boy.
not in physical motion
From this reading John Linden might at any time learn that the son, for whose appearance he had grieved so bitterly, was still living in the person of this street boy.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading John Linden might at any time learn that the son, for whose appearance he had grieved so bitterly, was still living in the person of this street boy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not merely that he thought it possible the boy had the will, or knew where it was.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was not merely that he thought it possible the boy had the will, or knew where it was.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He had begun to think of the boy's presence in New York as dangerous to his plans.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading John Linden might at any time learn that the son, for whose appearance he had grieved so bitterly, was still living in the person of this street boy.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was not merely that he thought it possible the boy had the will, or knew where it was.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading John Linden might at any time learn that the son, for whose appearance he had grieved so bitterly, was still living in the person of this street boy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had begun to think of the boy's presence in New York as dangerous to his plans.
WaringverbUS /ˈwerɪŋ/
-ing form of “ware” — spend extravagantly
From this reading Curtis Waring had entrapped Dodger for a double purpose.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not merely that he thought it possible the boy had the will, or knew where it was.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was not merely that he thought it possible the boy had the will, or knew where it was.
belonging to which person
From this reading John Linden might at any time learn that the son, for whose appearance he had grieved so bitterly, was still living in the person of this street boy.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It was not merely that he thought it possible the boy had the will, or knew where it was.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading He had begun to think of the boy's presence in New York as dangerous to his plans.
