used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MASTER MIND For a while, at least, Buck seemed to cast his troubles to the four winds and was a picture of delight; his happiness, bubbling up in every word, kept his face wreathed in one vast smile.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading His visit to Schatz was forgotten as he listened to Hopalong and Mary chatter about old times and people he wished he could see again.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a little, Hopalong noticed how tired his wife was and sent her to get a good night’s rest.
anew
From this reading His visit to Schatz was forgotten as he listened to Hopalong and Mary chatter about old times and people he wished he could see again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MASTER MIND For a while, at least, Buck seemed to cast his troubles to the four winds and was a picture of delight; his happiness, bubbling up in every word, kept his face wreathed in one vast smile.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His visit to Schatz was forgotten as he listened to Hopalong and Mary chatter about old times and people he wished he could see again.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE MASTER MIND For a while, at least, Buck seemed to cast his troubles to the four winds and was a picture of delight; his happiness, bubbling up in every word, kept his face wreathed in one vast smile.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Jake was summoned and prepared the best meal he could and the three sat down to a very good supper, Buck surprised to find how hungry he had become.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Jake was summoned and prepared the best meal he could and the three sat down to a very good supper, Buck surprised to find how hungry he had become.
bubblingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌbəlɪŋ/
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
From this reading THE MASTER MIND For a while, at least, Buck seemed to cast his troubles to the four winds and was a picture of delight; his happiness, bubbling up in every word, kept his face wreathed in one vast smile.
BuckverbUS /bʌk/
to strive with determination
From this reading THE MASTER MIND For a while, at least, Buck seemed to cast his troubles to the four winds and was a picture of delight; his happiness, bubbling up in every word, kept his face wreathed in one vast smile.
put or send forth
From this reading THE MASTER MIND For a while, at least, Buck seemed to cast his troubles to the four winds and was a picture of delight; his happiness, bubbling up in every word, kept his face wreathed in one vast smile.
chatterverbUS /ˈtʃætər/
click repeatedly or uncontrollably
From this reading His visit to Schatz was forgotten as he listened to Hopalong and Mary chatter about old times and people he wished he could see again.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At last he had a man whom he could trust.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading THE MASTER MIND For a while, at least, Buck seemed to cast his troubles to the four winds and was a picture of delight; his happiness, bubbling up in every word, kept his face wreathed in one vast smile.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Jake was summoned and prepared the best meal he could and the three sat down to a very good supper, Buck surprised to find how hungry he had become.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THE MASTER MIND For a while, at least, Buck seemed to cast his troubles to the four winds and was a picture of delight; his happiness, bubbling up in every word, kept his face wreathed in one vast smile.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading THE MASTER MIND For a while, at least, Buck seemed to cast his troubles to the four winds and was a picture of delight; his happiness, bubbling up in every word, kept his face wreathed in one vast smile.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Jake was summoned and prepared the best meal he could and the three sat down to a very good supper, Buck surprised to find how hungry he had become.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE MASTER MIND For a while, at least, Buck seemed to cast his troubles to the four winds and was a picture of delight; his happiness, bubbling up in every word, kept his face wreathed in one vast smile.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading His visit to Schatz was forgotten as he listened to Hopalong and Mary chatter about old times and people he wished he could see again.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading THE MASTER MIND For a while, at least, Buck seemed to cast his troubles to the four winds and was a picture of delight; his happiness, bubbling up in every word, kept his face wreathed in one vast smile.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading After a little, Hopalong noticed how tired his wife was and sent her to get a good night’s rest.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Jake was summoned and prepared the best meal he could and the three sat down to a very good supper, Buck surprised to find how hungry he had become.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At last he had a man whom he could trust.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading THE MASTER MIND For a while, at least, Buck seemed to cast his troubles to the four winds and was a picture of delight; his happiness, bubbling up in every word, kept his face wreathed in one vast smile.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At last he had a man whom he could trust.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After a little, Hopalong noticed how tired his wife was and sent her to get a good night’s rest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MASTER MIND For a while, at least, Buck seemed to cast his troubles to the four winds and was a picture of delight; his happiness, bubbling up in every word, kept his face wreathed in one vast smile.
Hopalong
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From this reading His visit to Schatz was forgotten as he listened to Hopalong and Mary chatter about old times and people he wished he could see again.
how
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From this reading Jake was summoned and prepared the best meal he could and the three sat down to a very good supper, Buck surprised to find how hungry he had become.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading Jake was summoned and prepared the best meal he could and the three sat down to a very good supper, Buck surprised to find how hungry he had become.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MASTER MIND For a while, at least, Buck seemed to cast his troubles to the four winds and was a picture of delight; his happiness, bubbling up in every word, kept his face wreathed in one vast smile.
Jake
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From this reading Jake was summoned and prepared the best meal he could and the three sat down to a very good supper, Buck surprised to find how hungry he had become.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading THE MASTER MIND For a while, at least, Buck seemed to cast his troubles to the four winds and was a picture of delight; his happiness, bubbling up in every word, kept his face wreathed in one vast smile.
immediately past
From this reading At last he had a man whom he could trust.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE MASTER MIND For a while, at least, Buck seemed to cast his troubles to the four winds and was a picture of delight; his happiness, bubbling up in every word, kept his face wreathed in one vast smile.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading His visit to Schatz was forgotten as he listened to Hopalong and Mary chatter about old times and people he wished he could see again.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After a little, Hopalong noticed how tired his wife was and sent her to get a good night’s rest.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading At last he had a man whom he could trust.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading His visit to Schatz was forgotten as he listened to Hopalong and Mary chatter about old times and people he wished he could see again.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading THE MASTER MIND For a while, at least, Buck seemed to cast his troubles to the four winds and was a picture of delight; his happiness, bubbling up in every word, kept his face wreathed in one vast smile.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Jake was summoned and prepared the best meal he could and the three sat down to a very good supper, Buck surprised to find how hungry he had become.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading THE MASTER MIND For a while, at least, Buck seemed to cast his troubles to the four winds and was a picture of delight; his happiness, bubbling up in every word, kept his face wreathed in one vast smile.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading After a little, Hopalong noticed how tired his wife was and sent her to get a good night’s rest.
being perceived or observed
From this reading After a little, Hopalong noticed how tired his wife was and sent her to get a good night’s rest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MASTER MIND For a while, at least, Buck seemed to cast his troubles to the four winds and was a picture of delight; his happiness, bubbling up in every word, kept his face wreathed in one vast smile.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading His visit to Schatz was forgotten as he listened to Hopalong and Mary chatter about old times and people he wished he could see again.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE MASTER MIND For a while, at least, Buck seemed to cast his troubles to the four winds and was a picture of delight; his happiness, bubbling up in every word, kept his face wreathed in one vast smile.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading His visit to Schatz was forgotten as he listened to Hopalong and Mary chatter about old times and people he wished he could see again.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading THE MASTER MIND For a while, at least, Buck seemed to cast his troubles to the four winds and was a picture of delight; his happiness, bubbling up in every word, kept his face wreathed in one vast smile.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Jake was summoned and prepared the best meal he could and the three sat down to a very good supper, Buck surprised to find how hungry he had become.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading After a little, Hopalong noticed how tired his wife was and sent her to get a good night’s rest.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Jake was summoned and prepared the best meal he could and the three sat down to a very good supper, Buck surprised to find how hungry he had become.
Schatz
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From this reading His visit to Schatz was forgotten as he listened to Hopalong and Mary chatter about old times and people he wished he could see again.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading His visit to Schatz was forgotten as he listened to Hopalong and Mary chatter about old times and people he wished he could see again.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE MASTER MIND For a while, at least, Buck seemed to cast his troubles to the four winds and was a picture of delight; his happiness, bubbling up in every word, kept his face wreathed in one vast smile.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading After a little, Hopalong noticed how tired his wife was and sent her to get a good night’s rest.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading THE MASTER MIND For a while, at least, Buck seemed to cast his troubles to the four winds and was a picture of delight; his happiness, bubbling up in every word, kept his face wreathed in one vast smile.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Jake was summoned and prepared the best meal he could and the three sat down to a very good supper, Buck surprised to find how hungry he had become.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Jake was summoned and prepared the best meal he could and the three sat down to a very good supper, Buck surprised to find how hungry he had become.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Jake was summoned and prepared the best meal he could and the three sat down to a very good supper, Buck surprised to find how hungry he had become.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MASTER MIND For a while, at least, Buck seemed to cast his troubles to the four winds and was a picture of delight; his happiness, bubbling up in every word, kept his face wreathed in one vast smile.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Jake was summoned and prepared the best meal he could and the three sat down to a very good supper, Buck surprised to find how hungry he had become.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading His visit to Schatz was forgotten as he listened to Hopalong and Mary chatter about old times and people he wished he could see again.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading After a little, Hopalong noticed how tired his wife was and sent her to get a good night’s rest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MASTER MIND For a while, at least, Buck seemed to cast his troubles to the four winds and was a picture of delight; his happiness, bubbling up in every word, kept his face wreathed in one vast smile.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading THE MASTER MIND For a while, at least, Buck seemed to cast his troubles to the four winds and was a picture of delight; his happiness, bubbling up in every word, kept his face wreathed in one vast smile.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading At last he had a man whom he could trust.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE MASTER MIND For a while, at least, Buck seemed to cast his troubles to the four winds and was a picture of delight; his happiness, bubbling up in every word, kept his face wreathed in one vast smile.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading THE MASTER MIND For a while, at least, Buck seemed to cast his troubles to the four winds and was a picture of delight; his happiness, bubbling up in every word, kept his face wreathed in one vast smile.
precisely as stated
From this reading Jake was summoned and prepared the best meal he could and the three sat down to a very good supper, Buck surprised to find how hungry he had become.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading His visit to Schatz was forgotten as he listened to Hopalong and Mary chatter about old times and people he wished he could see again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MASTER MIND For a while, at least, Buck seemed to cast his troubles to the four winds and was a picture of delight; his happiness, bubbling up in every word, kept his face wreathed in one vast smile.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE MASTER MIND For a while, at least, Buck seemed to cast his troubles to the four winds and was a picture of delight; his happiness, bubbling up in every word, kept his face wreathed in one vast smile.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At last he had a man whom he could trust.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading After a little, Hopalong noticed how tired his wife was and sent her to get a good night’s rest.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading THE MASTER MIND For a while, at least, Buck seemed to cast his troubles to the four winds and was a picture of delight; his happiness, bubbling up in every word, kept his face wreathed in one vast smile.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading His visit to Schatz was forgotten as he listened to Hopalong and Mary chatter about old times and people he wished he could see again.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading THE MASTER MIND For a while, at least, Buck seemed to cast his troubles to the four winds and was a picture of delight; his happiness, bubbling up in every word, kept his face wreathed in one vast smile.
wreathed
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From this reading THE MASTER MIND For a while, at least, Buck seemed to cast his troubles to the four winds and was a picture of delight; his happiness, bubbling up in every word, kept his face wreathed in one vast smile.
