filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "I'm afraid it will be several days before you can go, Bob," answered one of the officers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FAIRFAX AT LAST Elated by the capture and identification of the would-be train-robbers, the officers made much of Bob, praising him for remaining to listen until he had heard the dastardly plot, and commenting on the good fortune which had placed him just where the tramps were.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I'm afraid it will be several days before you can go, Bob," answered one of the officers.
arrivesverbUS /ərˈaɪvz/
third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading "How long before the train arrives that will take me to Fairfax?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Modestly Bob bore the words of commendation, for his mind was on other matters, as the question he asked evidenced:
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Modestly Bob bore the words of commendation, for his mind was on other matters, as the question he asked evidenced:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FAIRFAX AT LAST Elated by the capture and identification of the would-be train-robbers, the officers made much of Bob, praising him for remaining to listen until he had heard the dastardly plot, and commenting on the good fortune which had placed him just where the tramps were.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I'm afraid it will be several days before you can go, Bob," answered one of the officers.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "How long before the train arrives that will take me to Fairfax?"
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading FAIRFAX AT LAST Elated by the capture and identification of the would-be train-robbers, the officers made much of Bob, praising him for remaining to listen until he had heard the dastardly plot, and commenting on the good fortune which had placed him just where the tramps were.
cause to be bored
From this reading Modestly Bob bore the words of commendation, for his mind was on other matters, as the question he asked evidenced:
a youthful male person
From this reading "Why?" demanded the boy, disappointment evident in his voice and on his face.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FAIRFAX AT LAST Elated by the capture and identification of the would-be train-robbers, the officers made much of Bob, praising him for remaining to listen until he had heard the dastardly plot, and commenting on the good fortune which had placed him just where the tramps were.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I'm afraid it will be several days before you can go, Bob," answered one of the officers.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading FAIRFAX AT LAST Elated by the capture and identification of the would-be train-robbers, the officers made much of Bob, praising him for remaining to listen until he had heard the dastardly plot, and commenting on the good fortune which had placed him just where the tramps were.
commendationnounUS /ˌkɑːmənˈdeɪʃən/
an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
From this reading Modestly Bob bore the words of commendation, for his mind was on other matters, as the question he asked evidenced:
commentingverbUS /ˈkɑːmentɪŋ/
-ing form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading FAIRFAX AT LAST Elated by the capture and identification of the would-be train-robbers, the officers made much of Bob, praising him for remaining to listen until he had heard the dastardly plot, and commenting on the good fortune which had placed him just where the tramps were.
dastardlyadjectiveUS /ˈdæstərdli/
despicably cowardly
From this reading FAIRFAX AT LAST Elated by the capture and identification of the would-be train-robbers, the officers made much of Bob, praising him for remaining to listen until he had heard the dastardly plot, and commenting on the good fortune which had placed him just where the tramps were.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "I'm afraid it will be several days before you can go, Bob," answered one of the officers.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "Why?" demanded the boy, disappointment evident in his voice and on his face.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading "Why?" demanded the boy, disappointment evident in his voice and on his face.
ElatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈleɪtəd/
exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
From this reading FAIRFAX AT LAST Elated by the capture and identification of the would-be train-robbers, the officers made much of Bob, praising him for remaining to listen until he had heard the dastardly plot, and commenting on the good fortune which had placed him just where the tramps were.
evidencedadjectiveUS /ˈevɪdənst/
supported by evidence
From this reading Modestly Bob bore the words of commendation, for his mind was on other matters, as the question he asked evidenced:
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading "Why?" demanded the boy, disappointment evident in his voice and on his face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Why?" demanded the boy, disappointment evident in his voice and on his face.
FAIRFAX
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From this reading FAIRFAX AT LAST Elated by the capture and identification of the would-be train-robbers, the officers made much of Bob, praising him for remaining to listen until he had heard the dastardly plot, and commenting on the good fortune which had placed him just where the tramps were.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FAIRFAX AT LAST Elated by the capture and identification of the would-be train-robbers, the officers made much of Bob, praising him for remaining to listen until he had heard the dastardly plot, and commenting on the good fortune which had placed him just where the tramps were.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading FAIRFAX AT LAST Elated by the capture and identification of the would-be train-robbers, the officers made much of Bob, praising him for remaining to listen until he had heard the dastardly plot, and commenting on the good fortune which had placed him just where the tramps were.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I'm afraid it will be several days before you can go, Bob," answered one of the officers.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading FAIRFAX AT LAST Elated by the capture and identification of the would-be train-robbers, the officers made much of Bob, praising him for remaining to listen until he had heard the dastardly plot, and commenting on the good fortune which had placed him just where the tramps were.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FAIRFAX AT LAST Elated by the capture and identification of the would-be train-robbers, the officers made much of Bob, praising him for remaining to listen until he had heard the dastardly plot, and commenting on the good fortune which had placed him just where the tramps were.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FAIRFAX AT LAST Elated by the capture and identification of the would-be train-robbers, the officers made much of Bob, praising him for remaining to listen until he had heard the dastardly plot, and commenting on the good fortune which had placed him just where the tramps were.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading FAIRFAX AT LAST Elated by the capture and identification of the would-be train-robbers, the officers made much of Bob, praising him for remaining to listen until he had heard the dastardly plot, and commenting on the good fortune which had placed him just where the tramps were.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading FAIRFAX AT LAST Elated by the capture and identification of the would-be train-robbers, the officers made much of Bob, praising him for remaining to listen until he had heard the dastardly plot, and commenting on the good fortune which had placed him just where the tramps were.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Modestly Bob bore the words of commendation, for his mind was on other matters, as the question he asked evidenced:
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "How long before the train arrives that will take me to Fairfax?"
I'm
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From this reading "I'm afraid it will be several days before you can go, Bob," answered one of the officers.
identificationnounUS /aɪˌdentəfəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of designating or identifying something
From this reading FAIRFAX AT LAST Elated by the capture and identification of the would-be train-robbers, the officers made much of Bob, praising him for remaining to listen until he had heard the dastardly plot, and commenting on the good fortune which had placed him just where the tramps were.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Why?" demanded the boy, disappointment evident in his voice and on his face.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I'm afraid it will be several days before you can go, Bob," answered one of the officers.
and nothing more
From this reading FAIRFAX AT LAST Elated by the capture and identification of the would-be train-robbers, the officers made much of Bob, praising him for remaining to listen until he had heard the dastardly plot, and commenting on the good fortune which had placed him just where the tramps were.
immediately past
From this reading FAIRFAX AT LAST Elated by the capture and identification of the would-be train-robbers, the officers made much of Bob, praising him for remaining to listen until he had heard the dastardly plot, and commenting on the good fortune which had placed him just where the tramps were.
hear with intention
From this reading FAIRFAX AT LAST Elated by the capture and identification of the would-be train-robbers, the officers made much of Bob, praising him for remaining to listen until he had heard the dastardly plot, and commenting on the good fortune which had placed him just where the tramps were.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "How long before the train arrives that will take me to Fairfax?"
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading FAIRFAX AT LAST Elated by the capture and identification of the would-be train-robbers, the officers made much of Bob, praising him for remaining to listen until he had heard the dastardly plot, and commenting on the good fortune which had placed him just where the tramps were.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Modestly Bob bore the words of commendation, for his mind was on other matters, as the question he asked evidenced:
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "How long before the train arrives that will take me to Fairfax?"
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Modestly Bob bore the words of commendation, for his mind was on other matters, as the question he asked evidenced:
ModestlyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdəstli/
with modesty; in a modest manner
From this reading Modestly Bob bore the words of commendation, for his mind was on other matters, as the question he asked evidenced:
to a great degree or extent
From this reading FAIRFAX AT LAST Elated by the capture and identification of the would-be train-robbers, the officers made much of Bob, praising him for remaining to listen until he had heard the dastardly plot, and commenting on the good fortune which had placed him just where the tramps were.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FAIRFAX AT LAST Elated by the capture and identification of the would-be train-robbers, the officers made much of Bob, praising him for remaining to listen until he had heard the dastardly plot, and commenting on the good fortune which had placed him just where the tramps were.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading FAIRFAX AT LAST Elated by the capture and identification of the would-be train-robbers, the officers made much of Bob, praising him for remaining to listen until he had heard the dastardly plot, and commenting on the good fortune which had placed him just where the tramps were.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FAIRFAX AT LAST Elated by the capture and identification of the would-be train-robbers, the officers made much of Bob, praising him for remaining to listen until he had heard the dastardly plot, and commenting on the good fortune which had placed him just where the tramps were.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I'm afraid it will be several days before you can go, Bob," answered one of the officers.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Modestly Bob bore the words of commendation, for his mind was on other matters, as the question he asked evidenced:
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading FAIRFAX AT LAST Elated by the capture and identification of the would-be train-robbers, the officers made much of Bob, praising him for remaining to listen until he had heard the dastardly plot, and commenting on the good fortune which had placed him just where the tramps were.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading FAIRFAX AT LAST Elated by the capture and identification of the would-be train-robbers, the officers made much of Bob, praising him for remaining to listen until he had heard the dastardly plot, and commenting on the good fortune which had placed him just where the tramps were.
praisingadjectiveUS /ˈpreɪzɪŋ/
full of or giving praise
From this reading FAIRFAX AT LAST Elated by the capture and identification of the would-be train-robbers, the officers made much of Bob, praising him for remaining to listen until he had heard the dastardly plot, and commenting on the good fortune which had placed him just where the tramps were.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Modestly Bob bore the words of commendation, for his mind was on other matters, as the question he asked evidenced:
not used up
From this reading FAIRFAX AT LAST Elated by the capture and identification of the would-be train-robbers, the officers made much of Bob, praising him for remaining to listen until he had heard the dastardly plot, and commenting on the good fortune which had placed him just where the tramps were.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading "I'm afraid it will be several days before you can go, Bob," answered one of the officers.
carry out
From this reading "How long before the train arrives that will take me to Fairfax?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "How long before the train arrives that will take me to Fairfax?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FAIRFAX AT LAST Elated by the capture and identification of the would-be train-robbers, the officers made much of Bob, praising him for remaining to listen until he had heard the dastardly plot, and commenting on the good fortune which had placed him just where the tramps were.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FAIRFAX AT LAST Elated by the capture and identification of the would-be train-robbers, the officers made much of Bob, praising him for remaining to listen until he had heard the dastardly plot, and commenting on the good fortune which had placed him just where the tramps were.
create by training and teaching
From this reading "How long before the train arrives that will take me to Fairfax?"
train-robbers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FAIRFAX AT LAST Elated by the capture and identification of the would-be train-robbers, the officers made much of Bob, praising him for remaining to listen until he had heard the dastardly plot, and commenting on the good fortune which had placed him just where the tramps were.
trampsnounUS /træmpz/
plural of “tramp” — a vagrant
From this reading FAIRFAX AT LAST Elated by the capture and identification of the would-be train-robbers, the officers made much of Bob, praising him for remaining to listen until he had heard the dastardly plot, and commenting on the good fortune which had placed him just where the tramps were.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading FAIRFAX AT LAST Elated by the capture and identification of the would-be train-robbers, the officers made much of Bob, praising him for remaining to listen until he had heard the dastardly plot, and commenting on the good fortune which had placed him just where the tramps were.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Why?" demanded the boy, disappointment evident in his voice and on his face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Modestly Bob bore the words of commendation, for his mind was on other matters, as the question he asked evidenced:
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FAIRFAX AT LAST Elated by the capture and identification of the would-be train-robbers, the officers made much of Bob, praising him for remaining to listen until he had heard the dastardly plot, and commenting on the good fortune which had placed him just where the tramps were.
in or at the place that
From this reading FAIRFAX AT LAST Elated by the capture and identification of the would-be train-robbers, the officers made much of Bob, praising him for remaining to listen until he had heard the dastardly plot, and commenting on the good fortune which had placed him just where the tramps were.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading FAIRFAX AT LAST Elated by the capture and identification of the would-be train-robbers, the officers made much of Bob, praising him for remaining to listen until he had heard the dastardly plot, and commenting on the good fortune which had placed him just where the tramps were.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why?" demanded the boy, disappointment evident in his voice and on his face.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "How long before the train arrives that will take me to Fairfax?"
the words that are spoken
From this reading Modestly Bob bore the words of commendation, for his mind was on other matters, as the question he asked evidenced:
would-beadjective
unfulfilled or frustrated in realizing an ambition
From this reading FAIRFAX AT LAST Elated by the capture and identification of the would-be train-robbers, the officers made much of Bob, praising him for remaining to listen until he had heard the dastardly plot, and commenting on the good fortune which had placed him just where the tramps were.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I'm afraid it will be several days before you can go, Bob," answered one of the officers.
