experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading MATSON IS ALARMED Joe Matson did not know what to do.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading While Mr. Matson's name had not been mentioned, knowing, as Joe did, that his parent was engaged on some patents, seeing Mr. Benjamin, manager of the Harvester works, and having heard the conversation between him and Mr. Holdney, the lad was almost certain that some danger threatened his father.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He wanted to rush away from where he was concealed, get home as quickly as possible, and tell his father what he had overheard.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He wanted to rush away from where he was concealed, get home as quickly as possible, and tell his father what he had overheard.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He wanted to rush away from where he was concealed, get home as quickly as possible, and tell his father what he had overheard.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading While Mr. Matson's name had not been mentioned, knowing, as Joe did, that his parent was engaged on some patents, seeing Mr. Benjamin, manager of the Harvester works, and having heard the conversation between him and Mr. Holdney, the lad was almost certain that some danger threatened his father.
BenjaminnounUS /ˈbendʒəmən/
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading While Mr. Matson's name had not been mentioned, knowing, as Joe did, that his parent was engaged on some patents, seeing Mr. Benjamin, manager of the Harvester works, and having heard the conversation between him and Mr. Holdney, the lad was almost certain that some danger threatened his father.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading While Mr. Matson's name had not been mentioned, knowing, as Joe did, that his parent was engaged on some patents, seeing Mr. Benjamin, manager of the Harvester works, and having heard the conversation between him and Mr. Holdney, the lad was almost certain that some danger threatened his father.
can't
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From this reading "And yet I can't get away from here until they're well out of sight," reasoned Joe.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading While Mr. Matson's name had not been mentioned, knowing, as Joe did, that his parent was engaged on some patents, seeing Mr. Benjamin, manager of the Harvester works, and having heard the conversation between him and Mr. Holdney, the lad was almost certain that some danger threatened his father.
not accessible to view
From this reading He wanted to rush away from where he was concealed, get home as quickly as possible, and tell his father what he had overheard.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading While Mr. Matson's name had not been mentioned, knowing, as Joe did, that his parent was engaged on some patents, seeing Mr. Benjamin, manager of the Harvester works, and having heard the conversation between him and Mr. Holdney, the lad was almost certain that some danger threatened his father.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading While Mr. Matson's name had not been mentioned, knowing, as Joe did, that his parent was engaged on some patents, seeing Mr. Benjamin, manager of the Harvester works, and having heard the conversation between him and Mr. Holdney, the lad was almost certain that some danger threatened his father.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading MATSON IS ALARMED Joe Matson did not know what to do.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading MATSON IS ALARMED Joe Matson did not know what to do.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading While Mr. Matson's name had not been mentioned, knowing, as Joe did, that his parent was engaged on some patents, seeing Mr. Benjamin, manager of the Harvester works, and having heard the conversation between him and Mr. Holdney, the lad was almost certain that some danger threatened his father.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He wanted to rush away from where he was concealed, get home as quickly as possible, and tell his father what he had overheard.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He wanted to rush away from where he was concealed, get home as quickly as possible, and tell his father what he had overheard.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He wanted to rush away from where he was concealed, get home as quickly as possible, and tell his father what he had overheard.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He wanted to rush away from where he was concealed, get home as quickly as possible, and tell his father what he had overheard.
HarvesternounUS /ˈhɑːrvəstər/
someone who helps to gather the harvest
From this reading While Mr. Matson's name had not been mentioned, knowing, as Joe did, that his parent was engaged on some patents, seeing Mr. Benjamin, manager of the Harvester works, and having heard the conversation between him and Mr. Holdney, the lad was almost certain that some danger threatened his father.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading While Mr. Matson's name had not been mentioned, knowing, as Joe did, that his parent was engaged on some patents, seeing Mr. Benjamin, manager of the Harvester works, and having heard the conversation between him and Mr. Holdney, the lad was almost certain that some danger threatened his father.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wanted to rush away from where he was concealed, get home as quickly as possible, and tell his father what he had overheard.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading While Mr. Matson's name had not been mentioned, knowing, as Joe did, that his parent was engaged on some patents, seeing Mr. Benjamin, manager of the Harvester works, and having heard the conversation between him and Mr. Holdney, the lad was almost certain that some danger threatened his father.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "And yet I can't get away from here until they're well out of sight," reasoned Joe.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While Mr. Matson's name had not been mentioned, knowing, as Joe did, that his parent was engaged on some patents, seeing Mr. Benjamin, manager of the Harvester works, and having heard the conversation between him and Mr. Holdney, the lad was almost certain that some danger threatened his father.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He wanted to rush away from where he was concealed, get home as quickly as possible, and tell his father what he had overheard.
Holdney
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From this reading While Mr. Matson's name had not been mentioned, knowing, as Joe did, that his parent was engaged on some patents, seeing Mr. Benjamin, manager of the Harvester works, and having heard the conversation between him and Mr. Holdney, the lad was almost certain that some danger threatened his father.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He wanted to rush away from where he was concealed, get home as quickly as possible, and tell his father what he had overheard.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "And yet I can't get away from here until they're well out of sight," reasoned Joe.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MATSON IS ALARMED Joe Matson did not know what to do.
Joe
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From this reading MATSON IS ALARMED Joe Matson did not know what to do.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading MATSON IS ALARMED Joe Matson did not know what to do.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading While Mr. Matson's name had not been mentioned, knowing, as Joe did, that his parent was engaged on some patents, seeing Mr. Benjamin, manager of the Harvester works, and having heard the conversation between him and Mr. Holdney, the lad was almost certain that some danger threatened his father.
a boy or man
From this reading While Mr. Matson's name had not been mentioned, knowing, as Joe did, that his parent was engaged on some patents, seeing Mr. Benjamin, manager of the Harvester works, and having heard the conversation between him and Mr. Holdney, the lad was almost certain that some danger threatened his father.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading While Mr. Matson's name had not been mentioned, knowing, as Joe did, that his parent was engaged on some patents, seeing Mr. Benjamin, manager of the Harvester works, and having heard the conversation between him and Mr. Holdney, the lad was almost certain that some danger threatened his father.
MATSON
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From this reading MATSON IS ALARMED Joe Matson did not know what to do.
Matson's
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From this reading While Mr. Matson's name had not been mentioned, knowing, as Joe did, that his parent was engaged on some patents, seeing Mr. Benjamin, manager of the Harvester works, and having heard the conversation between him and Mr. Holdney, the lad was almost certain that some danger threatened his father.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading While Mr. Matson's name had not been mentioned, knowing, as Joe did, that his parent was engaged on some patents, seeing Mr. Benjamin, manager of the Harvester works, and having heard the conversation between him and Mr. Holdney, the lad was almost certain that some danger threatened his father.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading While Mr. Matson's name had not been mentioned, knowing, as Joe did, that his parent was engaged on some patents, seeing Mr. Benjamin, manager of the Harvester works, and having heard the conversation between him and Mr. Holdney, the lad was almost certain that some danger threatened his father.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MATSON IS ALARMED Joe Matson did not know what to do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While Mr. Matson's name had not been mentioned, knowing, as Joe did, that his parent was engaged on some patents, seeing Mr. Benjamin, manager of the Harvester works, and having heard the conversation between him and Mr. Holdney, the lad was almost certain that some danger threatened his father.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While Mr. Matson's name had not been mentioned, knowing, as Joe did, that his parent was engaged on some patents, seeing Mr. Benjamin, manager of the Harvester works, and having heard the conversation between him and Mr. Holdney, the lad was almost certain that some danger threatened his father.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "And yet I can't get away from here until they're well out of sight," reasoned Joe.
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading He wanted to rush away from where he was concealed, get home as quickly as possible, and tell his father what he had overheard.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading While Mr. Matson's name had not been mentioned, knowing, as Joe did, that his parent was engaged on some patents, seeing Mr. Benjamin, manager of the Harvester works, and having heard the conversation between him and Mr. Holdney, the lad was almost certain that some danger threatened his father.
patentsnounUS /ˈpætənts/
plural of “patent” — a document granting an inventor sole rights to an invention
From this reading While Mr. Matson's name had not been mentioned, knowing, as Joe did, that his parent was engaged on some patents, seeing Mr. Benjamin, manager of the Harvester works, and having heard the conversation between him and Mr. Holdney, the lad was almost certain that some danger threatened his father.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He wanted to rush away from where he was concealed, get home as quickly as possible, and tell his father what he had overheard.
with speed
From this reading He wanted to rush away from where he was concealed, get home as quickly as possible, and tell his father what he had overheard.
reasonedadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənd/
logically valid
From this reading "And yet I can't get away from here until they're well out of sight," reasoned Joe.
move hurridly
From this reading He wanted to rush away from where he was concealed, get home as quickly as possible, and tell his father what he had overheard.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading While Mr. Matson's name had not been mentioned, knowing, as Joe did, that his parent was engaged on some patents, seeing Mr. Benjamin, manager of the Harvester works, and having heard the conversation between him and Mr. Holdney, the lad was almost certain that some danger threatened his father.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading "And yet I can't get away from here until they're well out of sight," reasoned Joe.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading While Mr. Matson's name had not been mentioned, knowing, as Joe did, that his parent was engaged on some patents, seeing Mr. Benjamin, manager of the Harvester works, and having heard the conversation between him and Mr. Holdney, the lad was almost certain that some danger threatened his father.
express in words
From this reading He wanted to rush away from where he was concealed, get home as quickly as possible, and tell his father what he had overheard.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While Mr. Matson's name had not been mentioned, knowing, as Joe did, that his parent was engaged on some patents, seeing Mr. Benjamin, manager of the Harvester works, and having heard the conversation between him and Mr. Holdney, the lad was almost certain that some danger threatened his father.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While Mr. Matson's name had not been mentioned, knowing, as Joe did, that his parent was engaged on some patents, seeing Mr. Benjamin, manager of the Harvester works, and having heard the conversation between him and Mr. Holdney, the lad was almost certain that some danger threatened his father.
they're
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From this reading "And yet I can't get away from here until they're well out of sight," reasoned Joe.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading While Mr. Matson's name had not been mentioned, knowing, as Joe did, that his parent was engaged on some patents, seeing Mr. Benjamin, manager of the Harvester works, and having heard the conversation between him and Mr. Holdney, the lad was almost certain that some danger threatened his father.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MATSON IS ALARMED Joe Matson did not know what to do.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "And yet I can't get away from here until they're well out of sight," reasoned Joe.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He wanted to rush away from where he was concealed, get home as quickly as possible, and tell his father what he had overheard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He wanted to rush away from where he was concealed, get home as quickly as possible, and tell his father what he had overheard.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "And yet I can't get away from here until they're well out of sight," reasoned Joe.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading MATSON IS ALARMED Joe Matson did not know what to do.
in or at the place that
From this reading He wanted to rush away from where he was concealed, get home as quickly as possible, and tell his father what he had overheard.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Mr. Matson's name had not been mentioned, knowing, as Joe did, that his parent was engaged on some patents, seeing Mr. Benjamin, manager of the Harvester works, and having heard the conversation between him and Mr. Holdney, the lad was almost certain that some danger threatened his father.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading While Mr. Matson's name had not been mentioned, knowing, as Joe did, that his parent was engaged on some patents, seeing Mr. Benjamin, manager of the Harvester works, and having heard the conversation between him and Mr. Holdney, the lad was almost certain that some danger threatened his father.
but in spite of that
From this reading "And yet I can't get away from here until they're well out of sight," reasoned Joe.
