used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sam Barney was known to all his acquaintances as a boy opposed to rising very early, or working very hard, and it had been no more than reasonable to suppose Jip would be warned in time.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Sam Barney was known to all his acquaintances as a boy opposed to rising very early, or working very hard, and it had been no more than reasonable to suppose Jip would be warned in time.
(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 Sam Barney was known to all his acquaintances as a boy opposed to rising very early, or working very hard, and it had been no more than reasonable to suppose Jip would be warned in time.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading During the day he had given the matter comparatively little thought, believing that, having set out on their mission of mercy at such an early hour, his roommates would succeed in their efforts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was several moments before Seth could bring himself to believe that Dan and Bill Dean had utterly failed in their efforts to save Jip Collins from the would-be detective.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sam Barney was known to all his acquaintances as a boy opposed to rising very early, or working very hard, and it had been no more than reasonable to suppose Jip would be warned in time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading During the day he had given the matter comparatively little thought, believing that, having set out on their mission of mercy at such an early hour, his roommates would succeed in their efforts.
Barney
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From this reading Sam Barney was known to all his acquaintances as a boy opposed to rising very early, or working very hard, and it had been no more than reasonable to suppose Jip would be warned in time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Sam Barney was known to all his acquaintances as a boy opposed to rising very early, or working very hard, and it had been no more than reasonable to suppose Jip would be warned in time.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Sam Barney was known to all his acquaintances as a boy opposed to rising very early, or working very hard, and it had been no more than reasonable to suppose Jip would be warned in time.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was several moments before Seth could bring himself to believe that Dan and Bill Dean had utterly failed in their efforts to save Jip Collins from the would-be detective.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading It was several moments before Seth could bring himself to believe that Dan and Bill Dean had utterly failed in their efforts to save Jip Collins from the would-be detective.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading During the day he had given the matter comparatively little thought, believing that, having set out on their mission of mercy at such an early hour, his roommates would succeed in their efforts.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading It was several moments before Seth could bring himself to believe that Dan and Bill Dean had utterly failed in their efforts to save Jip Collins from the would-be detective.
Bowser
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From this reading Teddy Bowser could give very little information, and that which he did impart only served to heighten the mystery.
a youthful male person
From this reading Sam Barney was known to all his acquaintances as a boy opposed to rising very early, or working very hard, and it had been no more than reasonable to suppose Jip would be warned in time.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It was several moments before Seth could bring himself to believe that Dan and Bill Dean had utterly failed in their efforts to save Jip Collins from the would-be detective.
CollinsnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪnz/
English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
From this reading It was several moments before Seth could bring himself to believe that Dan and Bill Dean had utterly failed in their efforts to save Jip Collins from the would-be detective.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading During the day he had given the matter comparatively little thought, believing that, having set out on their mission of mercy at such an early hour, his roommates would succeed in their efforts.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was several moments before Seth could bring himself to believe that Dan and Bill Dean had utterly failed in their efforts to save Jip Collins from the would-be detective.
Dan
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From this reading It was several moments before Seth could bring himself to believe that Dan and Bill Dean had utterly failed in their efforts to save Jip Collins from the would-be detective.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading During the day he had given the matter comparatively little thought, believing that, having set out on their mission of mercy at such an early hour, his roommates would succeed in their efforts.
DeannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading It was several moments before Seth could bring himself to believe that Dan and Bill Dean had utterly failed in their efforts to save Jip Collins from the would-be detective.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading It was several moments before Seth could bring himself to believe that Dan and Bill Dean had utterly failed in their efforts to save Jip Collins from the would-be detective.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Teddy Bowser could give very little information, and that which he did impart only served to heighten the mystery.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the day he had given the matter comparatively little thought, believing that, having set out on their mission of mercy at such an early hour, his roommates would succeed in their efforts.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading During the day he had given the matter comparatively little thought, believing that, having set out on their mission of mercy at such an early hour, his roommates would succeed in their efforts.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It was several moments before Seth could bring himself to believe that Dan and Bill Dean had utterly failed in their efforts to save Jip Collins from the would-be detective.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading It was several moments before Seth could bring himself to believe that Dan and Bill Dean had utterly failed in their efforts to save Jip Collins from the would-be detective.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was several moments before Seth could bring himself to believe that Dan and Bill Dean had utterly failed in their efforts to save Jip Collins from the would-be detective.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Teddy Bowser could give very little information, and that which he did impart only served to heighten the mystery.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading During the day he had given the matter comparatively little thought, believing that, having set out on their mission of mercy at such an early hour, his roommates would succeed in their efforts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was several moments before Seth could bring himself to believe that Dan and Bill Dean had utterly failed in their efforts to save Jip Collins from the would-be detective.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Sam Barney was known to all his acquaintances as a boy opposed to rising very early, or working very hard, and it had been no more than reasonable to suppose Jip would be warned in time.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading During the day he had given the matter comparatively little thought, believing that, having set out on their mission of mercy at such an early hour, his roommates would succeed in their efforts.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the day he had given the matter comparatively little thought, believing that, having set out on their mission of mercy at such an early hour, his roommates would succeed in their efforts.
heightenverbUS /ˈhaɪtən/
become more extreme
From this reading Teddy Bowser could give very little information, and that which he did impart only served to heighten the mystery.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was several moments before Seth could bring himself to believe that Dan and Bill Dean had utterly failed in their efforts to save Jip Collins from the would-be detective.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During the day he had given the matter comparatively little thought, believing that, having set out on their mission of mercy at such an early hour, his roommates would succeed in their efforts.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading During the day he had given the matter comparatively little thought, believing that, having set out on their mission of mercy at such an early hour, his roommates would succeed in their efforts.
impartverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrt/
transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading Teddy Bowser could give very little information, and that which he did impart only served to heighten the mystery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was several moments before Seth could bring himself to believe that Dan and Bill Dean had utterly failed in their efforts to save Jip Collins from the would-be detective.
a message received and understood
From this reading Teddy Bowser could give very little information, and that which he did impart only served to heighten the mystery.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was several moments before Seth could bring himself to believe that Dan and Bill Dean had utterly failed in their efforts to save Jip Collins from the would-be detective.
Jip
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From this reading It was several moments before Seth could bring himself to believe that Dan and Bill Dean had utterly failed in their efforts to save Jip Collins from the would-be detective.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Sam Barney was known to all his acquaintances as a boy opposed to rising very early, or working very hard, and it had been no more than reasonable to suppose Jip would be warned in time.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading During the day he had given the matter comparatively little thought, believing that, having set out on their mission of mercy at such an early hour, his roommates would succeed in their efforts.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading During the day he had given the matter comparatively little thought, believing that, having set out on their mission of mercy at such an early hour, his roommates would succeed in their efforts.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading During the day he had given the matter comparatively little thought, believing that, having set out on their mission of mercy at such an early hour, his roommates would succeed in their efforts.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading During the day he had given the matter comparatively little thought, believing that, having set out on their mission of mercy at such an early hour, his roommates would succeed in their efforts.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading It was several moments before Seth could bring himself to believe that Dan and Bill Dean had utterly failed in their efforts to save Jip Collins from the would-be detective.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Sam Barney was known to all his acquaintances as a boy opposed to rising very early, or working very hard, and it had been no more than reasonable to suppose Jip would be warned in time.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Teddy Bowser could give very little information, and that which he did impart only served to heighten the mystery.
not any; not one
From this reading Sam Barney was known to all his acquaintances as a boy opposed to rising very early, or working very hard, and it had been no more than reasonable to suppose Jip would be warned in time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the day he had given the matter comparatively little thought, believing that, having set out on their mission of mercy at such an early hour, his roommates would succeed in their efforts.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading During the day he had given the matter comparatively little thought, believing that, having set out on their mission of mercy at such an early hour, his roommates would succeed in their efforts.
and nothing more
From this reading Teddy Bowser could give very little information, and that which he did impart only served to heighten the mystery.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading Sam Barney was known to all his acquaintances as a boy opposed to rising very early, or working very hard, and it had been no more than reasonable to suppose Jip would be warned in time.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Sam Barney was known to all his acquaintances as a boy opposed to rising very early, or working very hard, and it had been no more than reasonable to suppose Jip would be warned in time.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading During the day he had given the matter comparatively little thought, believing that, having set out on their mission of mercy at such an early hour, his roommates would succeed in their efforts.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading THE PRISONER.
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading Sam Barney was known to all his acquaintances as a boy opposed to rising very early, or working very hard, and it had been no more than reasonable to suppose Jip would be warned in time.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Sam Barney was known to all his acquaintances as a boy opposed to rising very early, or working very hard, and it had been no more than reasonable to suppose Jip would be warned in time.
roommatesnounUS /ˈruːmeɪts/
plural of “roommate” — an associate who shares a room with you
From this reading During the day he had given the matter comparatively little thought, believing that, having set out on their mission of mercy at such an early hour, his roommates would succeed in their efforts.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading Sam Barney was known to all his acquaintances as a boy opposed to rising very early, or working very hard, and it had been no more than reasonable to suppose Jip would be warned in time.
except for; apart from
From this reading It was several moments before Seth could bring himself to believe that Dan and Bill Dean had utterly failed in their efforts to save Jip Collins from the would-be detective.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Teddy Bowser could give very little information, and that which he did impart only served to heighten the mystery.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading During the day he had given the matter comparatively little thought, believing that, having set out on their mission of mercy at such an early hour, his roommates would succeed in their efforts.
SethnounUS /seθ/
(Old Testament) third son of Adam and Eve; given by God in place of the murdered Abel
From this reading It was several moments before Seth could bring himself to believe that Dan and Bill Dean had utterly failed in their efforts to save Jip Collins from the would-be detective.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading It was several moments before Seth could bring himself to believe that Dan and Bill Dean had utterly failed in their efforts to save Jip Collins from the would-be detective.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading During the day he had given the matter comparatively little thought, believing that, having set out on their mission of mercy at such an early hour, his roommates would succeed in their efforts.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading During the day he had given the matter comparatively little thought, believing that, having set out on their mission of mercy at such an early hour, his roommates would succeed in their efforts.
express a supposition
From this reading Sam Barney was known to all his acquaintances as a boy opposed to rising very early, or working very hard, and it had been no more than reasonable to suppose Jip would be warned in time.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading Teddy Bowser could give very little information, and that which he did impart only served to heighten the mystery.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Sam Barney was known to all his acquaintances as a boy opposed to rising very early, or working very hard, and it had been no more than reasonable to suppose Jip would be warned in time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was several moments before Seth could bring himself to believe that Dan and Bill Dean had utterly failed in their efforts to save Jip Collins from the would-be detective.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRISONER.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was several moments before Seth could bring himself to believe that Dan and Bill Dean had utterly failed in their efforts to save Jip Collins from the would-be detective.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading During the day he had given the matter comparatively little thought, believing that, having set out on their mission of mercy at such an early hour, his roommates would succeed in their efforts.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Sam Barney was known to all his acquaintances as a boy opposed to rising very early, or working very hard, and it had been no more than reasonable to suppose Jip would be warned in time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was several moments before Seth could bring himself to believe that Dan and Bill Dean had utterly failed in their efforts to save Jip Collins from the would-be detective.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading It was several moments before Seth could bring himself to believe that Dan and Bill Dean had utterly failed in their efforts to save Jip Collins from the would-be detective.
precisely as stated
From this reading Sam Barney was known to all his acquaintances as a boy opposed to rising very early, or working very hard, and it had been no more than reasonable to suppose Jip would be warned in time.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading Sam Barney was known to all his acquaintances as a boy opposed to rising very early, or working very hard, and it had been no more than reasonable to suppose Jip would be warned in time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was several moments before Seth could bring himself to believe that Dan and Bill Dean had utterly failed in their efforts to save Jip Collins from the would-be detective.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Teddy Bowser could give very little information, and that which he did impart only served to heighten the mystery.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Sam Barney was known to all his acquaintances as a boy opposed to rising very early, or working very hard, and it had been no more than reasonable to suppose Jip would be warned in time.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading During the day he had given the matter comparatively little thought, believing that, having set out on their mission of mercy at such an early hour, his roommates would succeed in their efforts.
would-beadjective
unfulfilled or frustrated in realizing an ambition
From this reading It was several moments before Seth could bring himself to believe that Dan and Bill Dean had utterly failed in their efforts to save Jip Collins from the would-be detective.
