used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Neither Ben nor his parents had ever seen him before, but the homeless orphan boy had received a hearty welcome.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About six months previous to the opening of this story Bob Dallow had put in an appearance at the Hardy home.
(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 It appeared that he was the son of a half sister of Mrs. Hardy, and he had come into the Hardy household in such a lively, manly fashion that he had won all their hearts at once.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading About six months previous to the opening of this story Bob Dallow had put in an appearance at the Hardy home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE “SYBILLINE” WHISTLE The whistle he had invented and the name Bob Dallow instantly carried back the mind of Ben to what he looked upon as the pleasantest part of his young life.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading “Just looking up my scattered relations as I hop about the world, Aunt Mary,” he had announced to Mrs. Hardy.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading About six months previous to the opening of this story Bob Dallow had put in an appearance at the Hardy home.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It appeared that he was the son of a half sister of Mrs. Hardy, and he had come into the Hardy household in such a lively, manly fashion that he had won all their hearts at once.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE “SYBILLINE” WHISTLE The whistle he had invented and the name Bob Dallow instantly carried back the mind of Ben to what he looked upon as the pleasantest part of his young life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading About six months previous to the opening of this story Bob Dallow had put in an appearance at the Hardy home.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading “Just looking up my scattered relations as I hop about the world, Aunt Mary,” he had announced to Mrs. Hardy.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE “SYBILLINE” WHISTLE The whistle he had invented and the name Bob Dallow instantly carried back the mind of Ben to what he looked upon as the pleasantest part of his young life.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Neither Ben nor his parents had ever seen him before, but the homeless orphan boy had received a hearty welcome.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading THE “SYBILLINE” WHISTLE The whistle he had invented and the name Bob Dallow instantly carried back the mind of Ben to what he looked upon as the pleasantest part of his young life.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading THE “SYBILLINE” WHISTLE The whistle he had invented and the name Bob Dallow instantly carried back the mind of Ben to what he looked upon as the pleasantest part of his young life.
a youthful male person
From this reading Neither Ben nor his parents had ever seen him before, but the homeless orphan boy had received a hearty welcome.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Neither Ben nor his parents had ever seen him before, but the homeless orphan boy had received a hearty welcome.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading THE “SYBILLINE” WHISTLE The whistle he had invented and the name Bob Dallow instantly carried back the mind of Ben to what he looked upon as the pleasantest part of his young life.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It appeared that he was the son of a half sister of Mrs. Hardy, and he had come into the Hardy household in such a lively, manly fashion that he had won all their hearts at once.
Dallow
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From this reading THE “SYBILLINE” WHISTLE The whistle he had invented and the name Bob Dallow instantly carried back the mind of Ben to what he looked upon as the pleasantest part of his young life.
at any time
From this reading Neither Ben nor his parents had ever seen him before, but the homeless orphan boy had received a hearty welcome.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It appeared that he was the son of a half sister of Mrs. Hardy, and he had come into the Hardy household in such a lively, manly fashion that he had won all their hearts at once.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE “SYBILLINE” WHISTLE The whistle he had invented and the name Bob Dallow instantly carried back the mind of Ben to what he looked upon as the pleasantest part of his young life.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It appeared that he was the son of a half sister of Mrs. Hardy, and he had come into the Hardy household in such a lively, manly fashion that he had won all their hearts at once.
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading About six months previous to the opening of this story Bob Dallow had put in an appearance at the Hardy home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE “SYBILLINE” WHISTLE The whistle he had invented and the name Bob Dallow instantly carried back the mind of Ben to what he looked upon as the pleasantest part of his young life.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading It appeared that he was the son of a half sister of Mrs. Hardy, and he had come into the Hardy household in such a lively, manly fashion that he had won all their hearts at once.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading Neither Ben nor his parents had ever seen him before, but the homeless orphan boy had received a hearty welcome.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Neither Ben nor his parents had ever seen him before, but the homeless orphan boy had received a hearty welcome.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE “SYBILLINE” WHISTLE The whistle he had invented and the name Bob Dallow instantly carried back the mind of Ben to what he looked upon as the pleasantest part of his young life.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading About six months previous to the opening of this story Bob Dallow had put in an appearance at the Hardy home.
homelessnounUS /ˈhoʊmləs/
someone unfortunate without housing
From this reading Neither Ben nor his parents had ever seen him before, but the homeless orphan boy had received a hearty welcome.
hopverbUS /hɑːp/
jump lightly
From this reading “Just looking up my scattered relations as I hop about the world, Aunt Mary,” he had announced to Mrs. Hardy.
a social unit living together
From this reading It appeared that he was the son of a half sister of Mrs. Hardy, and he had come into the Hardy household in such a lively, manly fashion that he had won all their hearts at once.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Just looking up my scattered relations as I hop about the world, Aunt Mary,” he had announced to Mrs. Hardy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading About six months previous to the opening of this story Bob Dallow had put in an appearance at the Hardy home.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading THE “SYBILLINE” WHISTLE The whistle he had invented and the name Bob Dallow instantly carried back the mind of Ben to what he looked upon as the pleasantest part of his young life.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It appeared that he was the son of a half sister of Mrs. Hardy, and he had come into the Hardy household in such a lively, manly fashion that he had won all their hearts at once.
inventedverbUS /ˌɪnˈventəd/
past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading THE “SYBILLINE” WHISTLE The whistle he had invented and the name Bob Dallow instantly carried back the mind of Ben to what he looked upon as the pleasantest part of his young life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It appeared that he was the son of a half sister of Mrs. Hardy, and he had come into the Hardy household in such a lively, manly fashion that he had won all their hearts at once.
and nothing more
From this reading “Just looking up my scattered relations as I hop about the world, Aunt Mary,” he had announced to Mrs. Hardy.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE “SYBILLINE” WHISTLE The whistle he had invented and the name Bob Dallow instantly carried back the mind of Ben to what he looked upon as the pleasantest part of his young life.
full of life and energy
From this reading It appeared that he was the son of a half sister of Mrs. Hardy, and he had come into the Hardy household in such a lively, manly fashion that he had won all their hearts at once.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE “SYBILLINE” WHISTLE The whistle he had invented and the name Bob Dallow instantly carried back the mind of Ben to what he looked upon as the pleasantest part of his young life.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading “Just looking up my scattered relations as I hop about the world, Aunt Mary,” he had announced to Mrs. Hardy.
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading It appeared that he was the son of a half sister of Mrs. Hardy, and he had come into the Hardy household in such a lively, manly fashion that he had won all their hearts at once.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading “Just looking up my scattered relations as I hop about the world, Aunt Mary,” he had announced to Mrs. Hardy.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading THE “SYBILLINE” WHISTLE The whistle he had invented and the name Bob Dallow instantly carried back the mind of Ben to what he looked upon as the pleasantest part of his young life.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading About six months previous to the opening of this story Bob Dallow had put in an appearance at the Hardy home.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It appeared that he was the son of a half sister of Mrs. Hardy, and he had come into the Hardy household in such a lively, manly fashion that he had won all their hearts at once.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Just looking up my scattered relations as I hop about the world, Aunt Mary,” he had announced to Mrs. Hardy.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE “SYBILLINE” WHISTLE The whistle he had invented and the name Bob Dallow instantly carried back the mind of Ben to what he looked upon as the pleasantest part of his young life.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither Ben nor his parents had ever seen him before, but the homeless orphan boy had received a hearty welcome.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Neither Ben nor his parents had ever seen him before, but the homeless orphan boy had received a hearty welcome.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE “SYBILLINE” WHISTLE The whistle he had invented and the name Bob Dallow instantly carried back the mind of Ben to what he looked upon as the pleasantest part of his young life.
on one occasion
From this reading It appeared that he was the son of a half sister of Mrs. Hardy, and he had come into the Hardy household in such a lively, manly fashion that he had won all their hearts at once.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading About six months previous to the opening of this story Bob Dallow had put in an appearance at the Hardy home.
orphannounUS /ˈɔːrfən/
a child who has lost both parents
From this reading Neither Ben nor his parents had ever seen him before, but the homeless orphan boy had received a hearty welcome.
plural of “parent” — 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 Neither Ben nor his parents had ever seen him before, but the homeless orphan boy had received a hearty welcome.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE “SYBILLINE” WHISTLE The whistle he had invented and the name Bob Dallow instantly carried back the mind of Ben to what he looked upon as the pleasantest part of his young life.
pleasantest
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From this reading THE “SYBILLINE” WHISTLE The whistle he had invented and the name Bob Dallow instantly carried back the mind of Ben to what he looked upon as the pleasantest part of his young life.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading About six months previous to the opening of this story Bob Dallow had put in an appearance at the Hardy home.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading About six months previous to the opening of this story Bob Dallow had put in an appearance at the Hardy home.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Neither Ben nor his parents had ever seen him before, but the homeless orphan boy had received a hearty welcome.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading “Just looking up my scattered relations as I hop about the world, Aunt Mary,” he had announced to Mrs. Hardy.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading “Just looking up my scattered relations as I hop about the world, Aunt Mary,” he had announced to Mrs. Hardy.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Neither Ben nor his parents had ever seen him before, but the homeless orphan boy had received a hearty welcome.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading It appeared that he was the son of a half sister of Mrs. Hardy, and he had come into the Hardy household in such a lively, manly fashion that he had won all their hearts at once.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading About six months previous to the opening of this story Bob Dallow had put in an appearance at the Hardy home.
a male human offspring
From this reading It appeared that he was the son of a half sister of Mrs. Hardy, and he had come into the Hardy household in such a lively, manly fashion that he had won all their hearts at once.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading About six months previous to the opening of this story Bob Dallow had put in an appearance at the Hardy home.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It appeared that he was the son of a half sister of Mrs. Hardy, and he had come into the Hardy household in such a lively, manly fashion that he had won all their hearts at once.
SYBILLINE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE “SYBILLINE” WHISTLE The whistle he had invented and the name Bob Dallow instantly carried back the mind of Ben to what he looked upon as the pleasantest part of his young life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It appeared that he was the son of a half sister of Mrs. Hardy, and he had come into the Hardy household in such a lively, manly fashion that he had won all their hearts at once.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE “SYBILLINE” WHISTLE The whistle he had invented and the name Bob Dallow instantly carried back the mind of Ben to what he looked upon as the pleasantest part of his young life.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It appeared that he was the son of a half sister of Mrs. Hardy, and he had come into the Hardy household in such a lively, manly fashion that he had won all their hearts at once.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading About six months previous to the opening of this story Bob Dallow had put in an appearance at the Hardy home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE “SYBILLINE” WHISTLE The whistle he had invented and the name Bob Dallow instantly carried back the mind of Ben to what he looked upon as the pleasantest part of his young life.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Just looking up my scattered relations as I hop about the world, Aunt Mary,” he had announced to Mrs. Hardy.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE “SYBILLINE” WHISTLE The whistle he had invented and the name Bob Dallow instantly carried back the mind of Ben to what he looked upon as the pleasantest part of his young life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It appeared that he was the son of a half sister of Mrs. Hardy, and he had come into the Hardy household in such a lively, manly fashion that he had won all their hearts at once.
accept gladly
From this reading Neither Ben nor his parents had ever seen him before, but the homeless orphan boy had received a hearty welcome.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE “SYBILLINE” WHISTLE The whistle he had invented and the name Bob Dallow instantly carried back the mind of Ben to what he looked upon as the pleasantest part of his young life.
WHISTLEverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading THE “SYBILLINE” WHISTLE The whistle he had invented and the name Bob Dallow instantly carried back the mind of Ben to what he looked upon as the pleasantest part of his young life.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading It appeared that he was the son of a half sister of Mrs. Hardy, and he had come into the Hardy household in such a lively, manly fashion that he had won all their hearts at once.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “Just looking up my scattered relations as I hop about the world, Aunt Mary,” he had announced to Mrs. Hardy.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE “SYBILLINE” WHISTLE The whistle he had invented and the name Bob Dallow instantly carried back the mind of Ben to what he looked upon as the pleasantest part of his young life.
