used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "IANOTHER fine day for a few more tests, and such things, fellows!" sang out Chatz Maxfield, on the following morning, after they had finished breakfast.
in actual fact
From this reading The night had actually passed without any sign of alarm.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "IANOTHER fine day for a few more tests, and such things, fellows!" sang out Chatz Maxfield, on the following morning, after they had finished breakfast.
anew
From this reading Still, he did not wholly give up hope of meeting up with the "misty white object" again.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading The night had actually passed without any sign of alarm.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although Chatz had fully anticipated a return of his stalking ghost, while he stood out his turn as a sentry, he had met with disappointment, for nothing happened.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "IANOTHER fine day for a few more tests, and such things, fellows!" sang out Chatz Maxfield, on the following morning, after they had finished breakfast.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Although Chatz had fully anticipated a return of his stalking ghost, while he stood out his turn as a sentry, he had met with disappointment, for nothing happened.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The night had actually passed without any sign of alarm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Although Chatz had fully anticipated a return of his stalking ghost, while he stood out his turn as a sentry, he had met with disappointment, for nothing happened.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading "IANOTHER fine day for a few more tests, and such things, fellows!" sang out Chatz Maxfield, on the following morning, after they had finished breakfast.
Chatz
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From this reading "IANOTHER fine day for a few more tests, and such things, fellows!" sang out Chatz Maxfield, on the following morning, after they had finished breakfast.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "IANOTHER fine day for a few more tests, and such things, fellows!" sang out Chatz Maxfield, on the following morning, after they had finished breakfast.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Still, he did not wholly give up hope of meeting up with the "misty white object" again.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Although Chatz had fully anticipated a return of his stalking ghost, while he stood out his turn as a sentry, he had met with disappointment, for nothing happened.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "IANOTHER fine day for a few more tests, and such things, fellows!" sang out Chatz Maxfield, on the following morning, after they had finished breakfast.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "IANOTHER fine day for a few more tests, and such things, fellows!" sang out Chatz Maxfield, on the following morning, after they had finished breakfast.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "IANOTHER fine day for a few more tests, and such things, fellows!" sang out Chatz Maxfield, on the following morning, after they had finished breakfast.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading "IANOTHER fine day for a few more tests, and such things, fellows!" sang out Chatz Maxfield, on the following morning, after they had finished breakfast.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading "IANOTHER fine day for a few more tests, and such things, fellows!" sang out Chatz Maxfield, on the following morning, after they had finished breakfast.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "IANOTHER fine day for a few more tests, and such things, fellows!" sang out Chatz Maxfield, on the following morning, after they had finished breakfast.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading WIGWAGGING FROM THE MOUNTAIN PEAK.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Although Chatz had fully anticipated a return of his stalking ghost, while he stood out his turn as a sentry, he had met with disappointment, for nothing happened.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading Although Chatz had fully anticipated a return of his stalking ghost, while he stood out his turn as a sentry, he had met with disappointment, for nothing happened.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Still, he did not wholly give up hope of meeting up with the "misty white object" again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "IANOTHER fine day for a few more tests, and such things, fellows!" sang out Chatz Maxfield, on the following morning, after they had finished breakfast.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Although Chatz had fully anticipated a return of his stalking ghost, while he stood out his turn as a sentry, he had met with disappointment, for nothing happened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although Chatz had fully anticipated a return of his stalking ghost, while he stood out his turn as a sentry, he had met with disappointment, for nothing happened.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Although Chatz had fully anticipated a return of his stalking ghost, while he stood out his turn as a sentry, he had met with disappointment, for nothing happened.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Still, he did not wholly give up hope of meeting up with the "misty white object" again.
IANOTHER
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From this reading "IANOTHER fine day for a few more tests, and such things, fellows!" sang out Chatz Maxfield, on the following morning, after they had finished breakfast.
Maxfield
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From this reading "IANOTHER fine day for a few more tests, and such things, fellows!" sang out Chatz Maxfield, on the following morning, after they had finished breakfast.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Still, he did not wholly give up hope of meeting up with the "misty white object" again.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Although Chatz had fully anticipated a return of his stalking ghost, while he stood out his turn as a sentry, he had met with disappointment, for nothing happened.
mistyadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsti/
filled or abounding with fog or mist
From this reading Still, he did not wholly give up hope of meeting up with the "misty white object" again.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "IANOTHER fine day for a few more tests, and such things, fellows!" sang out Chatz Maxfield, on the following morning, after they had finished breakfast.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "IANOTHER fine day for a few more tests, and such things, fellows!" sang out Chatz Maxfield, on the following morning, after they had finished breakfast.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading WIGWAGGING FROM THE MOUNTAIN PEAK.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The night had actually passed without any sign of alarm.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Still, he did not wholly give up hope of meeting up with the "misty white object" again.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Although Chatz had fully anticipated a return of his stalking ghost, while he stood out his turn as a sentry, he had met with disappointment, for nothing happened.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Still, he did not wholly give up hope of meeting up with the "misty white object" again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The night had actually passed without any sign of alarm.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "IANOTHER fine day for a few more tests, and such things, fellows!" sang out Chatz Maxfield, on the following morning, after they had finished breakfast.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "IANOTHER fine day for a few more tests, and such things, fellows!" sang out Chatz Maxfield, on the following morning, after they had finished breakfast.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The night had actually passed without any sign of alarm.
PEAKnounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading WIGWAGGING FROM THE MOUNTAIN PEAK.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Although Chatz had fully anticipated a return of his stalking ghost, while he stood out his turn as a sentry, he had met with disappointment, for nothing happened.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading "IANOTHER fine day for a few more tests, and such things, fellows!" sang out Chatz Maxfield, on the following morning, after they had finished breakfast.
sentrynounUS /ˈsentri/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Although Chatz had fully anticipated a return of his stalking ghost, while he stood out his turn as a sentry, he had met with disappointment, for nothing happened.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The night had actually passed without any sign of alarm.
stalkingnounUS /ˈstɔːkɪŋ/
a hunt for game carried on by following it stealthily or waiting in ambush
From this reading Although Chatz had fully anticipated a return of his stalking ghost, while he stood out his turn as a sentry, he had met with disappointment, for nothing happened.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, he did not wholly give up hope of meeting up with the "misty white object" again.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Although Chatz had fully anticipated a return of his stalking ghost, while he stood out his turn as a sentry, he had met with disappointment, for nothing happened.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "IANOTHER fine day for a few more tests, and such things, fellows!" sang out Chatz Maxfield, on the following morning, after they had finished breakfast.
testsnounUS /tests/
plural of “test” — trying something to find out about it
From this reading "IANOTHER fine day for a few more tests, and such things, fellows!" sang out Chatz Maxfield, on the following morning, after they had finished breakfast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WIGWAGGING FROM THE MOUNTAIN PEAK.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "IANOTHER fine day for a few more tests, and such things, fellows!" sang out Chatz Maxfield, on the following morning, after they had finished breakfast.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "IANOTHER fine day for a few more tests, and such things, fellows!" sang out Chatz Maxfield, on the following morning, after they had finished breakfast.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Although Chatz had fully anticipated a return of his stalking ghost, while he stood out his turn as a sentry, he had met with disappointment, for nothing happened.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Still, he did not wholly give up hope of meeting up with the "misty white object" again.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Although Chatz had fully anticipated a return of his stalking ghost, while he stood out his turn as a sentry, he had met with disappointment, for nothing happened.
a Caucasian
From this reading Still, he did not wholly give up hope of meeting up with the "misty white object" again.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Still, he did not wholly give up hope of meeting up with the "misty white object" again.
WIGWAGGING
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From this reading WIGWAGGING FROM THE MOUNTAIN PEAK.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Although Chatz had fully anticipated a return of his stalking ghost, while he stood out his turn as a sentry, he had met with disappointment, for nothing happened.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The night had actually passed without any sign of alarm.
