used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BOMBARDING A PORT ARTHUR FORT Larry felt very happy after having met Ben and Gilbert.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading He had been afraid he should find that his brother or his friend was wounded, even though no mention of such an occurrence had been made in the letter he had received.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading BOMBARDING A PORT ARTHUR FORT Larry felt very happy after having met Ben and Gilbert.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had been afraid he should find that his brother or his friend was wounded, even though no mention of such an occurrence had been made in the letter he had received.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BOMBARDING A PORT ARTHUR FORT Larry felt very happy after having met Ben and Gilbert.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading BOMBARDING A PORT ARTHUR FORT Larry felt very happy after having met Ben and Gilbert.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been afraid he should find that his brother or his friend was wounded, even though no mention of such an occurrence had been made in the letter he had received.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading BOMBARDING A PORT ARTHUR FORT Larry felt very happy after having met Ben and Gilbert.
BOMBARDINGverbUS /bɑːmˈbɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “bombard” — cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile
From this reading BOMBARDING A PORT ARTHUR FORT Larry felt very happy after having met Ben and Gilbert.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "I suppose it did your heart good to meet 'em both," said Luke, after the warship was on the way.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading He had been afraid he should find that his brother or his friend was wounded, even though no mention of such an occurrence had been made in the letter he had received.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I suppose it did your heart good to meet 'em both," said Luke, after the warship was on the way.
a quad with a square body
From this reading "I suppose it did your heart good to meet 'em both," said Luke, after the warship was on the way.
divisible by two
From this reading He had been afraid he should find that his brother or his friend was wounded, even though no mention of such an occurrence had been made in the letter he had received.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading He knew from experience that Ben was in the habit of making light of things that went wrong.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading BOMBARDING A PORT ARTHUR FORT Larry felt very happy after having met Ben and Gilbert.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He had been afraid he should find that his brother or his friend was wounded, even though no mention of such an occurrence had been made in the letter he had received.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading BOMBARDING A PORT ARTHUR FORT Larry felt very happy after having met Ben and Gilbert.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He had been afraid he should find that his brother or his friend was wounded, even though no mention of such an occurrence had been made in the letter he had received.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He knew from experience that Ben was in the habit of making light of things that went wrong.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading BOMBARDING A PORT ARTHUR FORT Larry felt very happy after having met Ben and Gilbert.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "I suppose it did your heart good to meet 'em both," said Luke, after the warship was on the way.
an established custom
From this reading He knew from experience that Ben was in the habit of making light of things that went wrong.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been afraid he should find that his brother or his friend was wounded, even though no mention of such an occurrence had been made in the letter he had received.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading BOMBARDING A PORT ARTHUR FORT Larry felt very happy after having met Ben and Gilbert.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading BOMBARDING A PORT ARTHUR FORT Larry felt very happy after having met Ben and Gilbert.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been afraid he should find that his brother or his friend was wounded, even though no mention of such an occurrence had been made in the letter he had received.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "I suppose it did your heart good to meet 'em both," said Luke, after the warship was on the way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had been afraid he should find that his brother or his friend was wounded, even though no mention of such an occurrence had been made in the letter he had received.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I suppose it did your heart good to meet 'em both," said Luke, after the warship was on the way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had been afraid he should find that his brother or his friend was wounded, even though no mention of such an occurrence had been made in the letter he had received.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I suppose it did your heart good to meet 'em both," said Luke, after the warship was on the way.
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 He knew from experience that Ben was in the habit of making light of things that went wrong.
Larry
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From this reading BOMBARDING A PORT ARTHUR FORT Larry felt very happy after having met Ben and Gilbert.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading He had been afraid he should find that his brother or his friend was wounded, even though no mention of such an occurrence had been made in the letter he had received.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He knew from experience that Ben was in the habit of making light of things that went wrong.
LukenounUS /luːk/
(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading "I suppose it did your heart good to meet 'em both," said Luke, after the warship was on the way.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had been afraid he should find that his brother or his friend was wounded, even though no mention of such an occurrence had been made in the letter he had received.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He knew from experience that Ben was in the habit of making light of things that went wrong.
come together
From this reading "I suppose it did your heart good to meet 'em both," said Luke, after the warship was on the way.
make reference to
From this reading He had been afraid he should find that his brother or his friend was wounded, even though no mention of such an occurrence had been made in the letter he had received.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading BOMBARDING A PORT ARTHUR FORT Larry felt very happy after having met Ben and Gilbert.
not any; not one
From this reading He had been afraid he should find that his brother or his friend was wounded, even though no mention of such an occurrence had been made in the letter he had received.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading He had been afraid he should find that his brother or his friend was wounded, even though no mention of such an occurrence had been made in the letter he had received.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had been afraid he should find that his brother or his friend was wounded, even though no mention of such an occurrence had been made in the letter he had received.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "You're right, Luke; it was a regular touch of old times."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I suppose it did your heart good to meet 'em both," said Luke, after the warship was on the way.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had been afraid he should find that his brother or his friend was wounded, even though no mention of such an occurrence had been made in the letter he had received.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading BOMBARDING A PORT ARTHUR FORT Larry felt very happy after having met Ben and Gilbert.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He had been afraid he should find that his brother or his friend was wounded, even though no mention of such an occurrence had been made in the letter he had received.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading "You're right, Luke; it was a regular touch of old times."
precisely, exactly
From this reading "You're right, Luke; it was a regular touch of old times."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I suppose it did your heart good to meet 'em both," said Luke, after the warship was on the way.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He had been afraid he should find that his brother or his friend was wounded, even though no mention of such an occurrence had been made in the letter he had received.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He had been afraid he should find that his brother or his friend was wounded, even though no mention of such an occurrence had been made in the letter he had received.
express a supposition
From this reading "I suppose it did your heart good to meet 'em both," said Luke, after the warship was on the way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had been afraid he should find that his brother or his friend was wounded, even though no mention of such an occurrence had been made in the letter he had received.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had been afraid he should find that his brother or his friend was wounded, even though no mention of such an occurrence had been made in the letter he had received.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He knew from experience that Ben was in the habit of making light of things that went wrong.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He had been afraid he should find that his brother or his friend was wounded, even though no mention of such an occurrence had been made in the letter he had received.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading "You're right, Luke; it was a regular touch of old times."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I suppose it did your heart good to meet 'em both," said Luke, after the warship was on the way.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading "You're right, Luke; it was a regular touch of old times."
precisely as stated
From this reading BOMBARDING A PORT ARTHUR FORT Larry felt very happy after having met Ben and Gilbert.
warshipnounUS /ˈwɔːrʃɪp/
a government ship that is available for waging war
From this reading "I suppose it did your heart good to meet 'em both," said Luke, after the warship was on the way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had been afraid he should find that his brother or his friend was wounded, even though no mention of such an occurrence had been made in the letter he had received.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I suppose it did your heart good to meet 'em both," said Luke, after the warship was on the way.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He knew from experience that Ben was in the habit of making light of things that went wrong.
people who are wounded
From this reading He had been afraid he should find that his brother or his friend was wounded, even though no mention of such an occurrence had been made in the letter he had received.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading He knew from experience that Ben was in the habit of making light of things that went wrong.
You're
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From this reading "You're right, Luke; it was a regular touch of old times."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I suppose it did your heart good to meet 'em both," said Luke, after the warship was on the way.
