used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ned Nestor and Frank Shaw sat on the porch, that night, for a long time after the other boys were asleep.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Frank," he said, after a long silence, "there has been some talk in this case about your father having an interest in an emerald mine down here.
the state of being absent
From this reading The absence of Jimmie and Peter worried him, and he sat waiting for some sign of their approach until very late.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Ned Nestor and Frank Shaw sat on the porch, that night, for a long time after the other boys were asleep.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Frank," he said, after a long silence, "there has been some talk in this case about your father having an interest in an emerald mine down here.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ned Nestor and Frank Shaw sat on the porch, that night, for a long time after the other boys were asleep.
eagerly desirous
From this reading It had been decided that Frank should stand guard until midnight, but Ned was far too anxious to attempt to sleep.
move towards
From this reading The absence of Jimmie and Peter worried him, and he sat waiting for some sign of their approach until very late.
in a state of sleep
From this reading Ned Nestor and Frank Shaw sat on the porch, that night, for a long time after the other boys were asleep.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It had been decided that Frank should stand guard until midnight, but Ned was far too anxious to attempt to sleep.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been decided that Frank should stand guard until midnight, but Ned was far too anxious to attempt to sleep.
a youthful male person
From this reading BOY SCOUTS TO THE RESCUE.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Ned Nestor and Frank Shaw sat on the porch, that night, for a long time after the other boys were asleep.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It had been decided that Frank should stand guard until midnight, but Ned was far too anxious to attempt to sleep.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "Frank," he said, after a long silence, "there has been some talk in this case about your father having an interest in an emerald mine down here.
recognizable; marked
From this reading It had been decided that Frank should stand guard until midnight, but Ned was far too anxious to attempt to sleep.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Frank," he said, after a long silence, "there has been some talk in this case about your father having an interest in an emerald mine down here.
emeraldnounUS /ˈemrəld/
a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
From this reading "Frank," he said, after a long silence, "there has been some talk in this case about your father having an interest in an emerald mine down here.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It had been decided that Frank should stand guard until midnight, but Ned was far too anxious to attempt to sleep.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Frank," he said, after a long silence, "there has been some talk in this case about your father having an interest in an emerald mine down here.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ned Nestor and Frank Shaw sat on the porch, that night, for a long time after the other boys were asleep.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Ned Nestor and Frank Shaw sat on the porch, that night, for a long time after the other boys were asleep.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading It had been decided that Frank should stand guard until midnight, but Ned was far too anxious to attempt to sleep.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been decided that Frank should stand guard until midnight, but Ned was far too anxious to attempt to sleep.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Frank," he said, after a long silence, "there has been some talk in this case about your father having an interest in an emerald mine down here.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "Frank," he said, after a long silence, "there has been some talk in this case about your father having an interest in an emerald mine down here.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The absence of Jimmie and Peter worried him, and he sat waiting for some sign of their approach until very late.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Frank," he said, after a long silence, "there has been some talk in this case about your father having an interest in an emerald mine down here.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The absence of Jimmie and Peter worried him, and he sat waiting for some sign of their approach until very late.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Frank," he said, after a long silence, "there has been some talk in this case about your father having an interest in an emerald mine down here.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "Frank," he said, after a long silence, "there has been some talk in this case about your father having an interest in an emerald mine down here.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been decided that Frank should stand guard until midnight, but Ned was far too anxious to attempt to sleep.
Jimmie
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From this reading The absence of Jimmie and Peter worried him, and he sat waiting for some sign of their approach until very late.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The absence of Jimmie and Peter worried him, and he sat waiting for some sign of their approach until very late.
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 Ned Nestor and Frank Shaw sat on the porch, that night, for a long time after the other boys were asleep.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading It had been decided that Frank should stand guard until midnight, but Ned was far too anxious to attempt to sleep.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Frank," he said, after a long silence, "there has been some talk in this case about your father having an interest in an emerald mine down here.
Ned
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From this reading Ned Nestor and Frank Shaw sat on the porch, that night, for a long time after the other boys were asleep.
NestornounUS /ˈnestər/
(Greek mythology) a wise old counselor to the Greeks at Troy
From this reading Ned Nestor and Frank Shaw sat on the porch, that night, for a long time after the other boys were asleep.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Ned Nestor and Frank Shaw sat on the porch, that night, for a long time after the other boys were asleep.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The absence of Jimmie and Peter worried him, and he sat waiting for some sign of their approach until very late.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ned Nestor and Frank Shaw sat on the porch, that night, for a long time after the other boys were asleep.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Ned Nestor and Frank Shaw sat on the porch, that night, for a long time after the other boys were asleep.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading The absence of Jimmie and Peter worried him, and he sat waiting for some sign of their approach until very late.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading Ned Nestor and Frank Shaw sat on the porch, that night, for a long time after the other boys were asleep.
free from harm or evil
From this reading BOY SCOUTS TO THE RESCUE.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Frank," he said, after a long silence, "there has been some talk in this case about your father having an interest in an emerald mine down here.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Ned Nestor and Frank Shaw sat on the porch, that night, for a long time after the other boys were asleep.
SCOUTSnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading BOY SCOUTS TO THE RESCUE.
ShawnounUS /ʃɔː/
United States clarinetist and leader of a swing band (1910-2004)
From this reading Ned Nestor and Frank Shaw sat on the porch, that night, for a long time after the other boys were asleep.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It had been decided that Frank should stand guard until midnight, but Ned was far too anxious to attempt to sleep.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The absence of Jimmie and Peter worried him, and he sat waiting for some sign of their approach until very late.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading "Frank," he said, after a long silence, "there has been some talk in this case about your father having an interest in an emerald mine down here.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading It had been decided that Frank should stand guard until midnight, but Ned was far too anxious to attempt to sleep.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The absence of Jimmie and Peter worried him, and he sat waiting for some sign of their approach until very late.
be standing; be upright
From this reading It had been decided that Frank should stand guard until midnight, but Ned was far too anxious to attempt to sleep.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "Frank," he said, after a long silence, "there has been some talk in this case about your father having an interest in an emerald mine down here.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ned Nestor and Frank Shaw sat on the porch, that night, for a long time after the other boys were asleep.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BOY SCOUTS TO THE RESCUE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The absence of Jimmie and Peter worried him, and he sat waiting for some sign of their approach until very late.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Frank," he said, after a long silence, "there has been some talk in this case about your father having an interest in an emerald mine down here.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Frank," he said, after a long silence, "there has been some talk in this case about your father having an interest in an emerald mine down here.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Ned Nestor and Frank Shaw sat on the porch, that night, for a long time after the other boys were asleep.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BOY SCOUTS TO THE RESCUE.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It had been decided that Frank should stand guard until midnight, but Ned was far too anxious to attempt to sleep.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It had been decided that Frank should stand guard until midnight, but Ned was far too anxious to attempt to sleep.
precisely as stated
From this reading The absence of Jimmie and Peter worried him, and he sat waiting for some sign of their approach until very late.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The absence of Jimmie and Peter worried him, and he sat waiting for some sign of their approach until very late.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It had been decided that Frank should stand guard until midnight, but Ned was far too anxious to attempt to sleep.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ned Nestor and Frank Shaw sat on the porch, that night, for a long time after the other boys were asleep.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading The absence of Jimmie and Peter worried him, and he sat waiting for some sign of their approach until very late.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Frank," he said, after a long silence, "there has been some talk in this case about your father having an interest in an emerald mine down here.
