used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ANOTHER GRAND PLAN, AND A VERY GRAND RUNAWAY.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was difficult for them to get their minds quite right about it, especially the first pair, to whom it was a matter of unasked question just how much help Ham had given Dab in capturing the marauder.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ANOTHER GRAND PLAN, AND A VERY GRAND RUNAWAY.
Annie
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From this reading Mr. Foster himself got a little excited about it, when he came home; but poor Annie was a good deal more troubled than pleased.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER GRAND PLAN, AND A VERY GRAND RUNAWAY.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It made a first-class excitement for a place of that size; but none of the inhabitants took a deeper interest in the matter than did Ford and Frank and the two Hart boys.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It made a first-class excitement for a place of that size; but none of the inhabitants took a deeper interest in the matter than did Ford and Frank and the two Hart boys.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mr. Foster himself got a little excited about it, when he came home; but poor Annie was a good deal more troubled than pleased.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading The whole community was stirred up over the news of the capture of the tramp.
capturingverbUS /ˈkæptʃərɪŋ/
-ing form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading It was difficult for them to get their minds quite right about it, especially the first pair, to whom it was a matter of unasked question just how much help Ham had given Dab in capturing the marauder.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading The whole community was stirred up over the news of the capture of the tramp.
DabverbUS /dæb/
apply (usually a liquid) to a surface
From this reading It was difficult for them to get their minds quite right about it, especially the first pair, to whom it was a matter of unasked question just how much help Ham had given Dab in capturing the marauder.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Mr. Foster himself got a little excited about it, when he came home; but poor Annie was a good deal more troubled than pleased.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading It made a first-class excitement for a place of that size; but none of the inhabitants took a deeper interest in the matter than did Ford and Frank and the two Hart boys.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It made a first-class excitement for a place of that size; but none of the inhabitants took a deeper interest in the matter than did Ford and Frank and the two Hart boys.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was difficult for them to get their minds quite right about it, especially the first pair, to whom it was a matter of unasked question just how much help Ham had given Dab in capturing the marauder.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading It was difficult for them to get their minds quite right about it, especially the first pair, to whom it was a matter of unasked question just how much help Ham had given Dab in capturing the marauder.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Mr. Foster himself got a little excited about it, when he came home; but poor Annie was a good deal more troubled than pleased.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading It made a first-class excitement for a place of that size; but none of the inhabitants took a deeper interest in the matter than did Ford and Frank and the two Hart boys.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was difficult for them to get their minds quite right about it, especially the first pair, to whom it was a matter of unasked question just how much help Ham had given Dab in capturing the marauder.
first-classadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrstˈklæs/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading It made a first-class excitement for a place of that size; but none of the inhabitants took a deeper interest in the matter than did Ford and Frank and the two Hart boys.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It made a first-class excitement for a place of that size; but none of the inhabitants took a deeper interest in the matter than did Ford and Frank and the two Hart boys.
FordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading It made a first-class excitement for a place of that size; but none of the inhabitants took a deeper interest in the matter than did Ford and Frank and the two Hart boys.
FosterverbUS /ˈfɑːstər/
promote the growth of
From this reading Mr. Foster himself got a little excited about it, when he came home; but poor Annie was a good deal more troubled than pleased.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading It made a first-class excitement for a place of that size; but none of the inhabitants took a deeper interest in the matter than did Ford and Frank and the two Hart boys.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was difficult for them to get their minds quite right about it, especially the first pair, to whom it was a matter of unasked question just how much help Ham had given Dab in capturing the marauder.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It was difficult for them to get their minds quite right about it, especially the first pair, to whom it was a matter of unasked question just how much help Ham had given Dab in capturing the marauder.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Mr. Foster himself got a little excited about it, when he came home; but poor Annie was a good deal more troubled than pleased.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Mr. Foster himself got a little excited about it, when he came home; but poor Annie was a good deal more troubled than pleased.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading ANOTHER GRAND PLAN, AND A VERY GRAND RUNAWAY.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was difficult for them to get their minds quite right about it, especially the first pair, to whom it was a matter of unasked question just how much help Ham had given Dab in capturing the marauder.
HamnounUS /hæm/
meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)
From this reading It was difficult for them to get their minds quite right about it, especially the first pair, to whom it was a matter of unasked question just how much help Ham had given Dab in capturing the marauder.
HartnounUS /hɑːrt/
United States playwright who collaborated with George S. Kaufman (1904-1961)
From this reading It made a first-class excitement for a place of that size; but none of the inhabitants took a deeper interest in the matter than did Ford and Frank and the two Hart boys.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Foster himself got a little excited about it, when he came home; but poor Annie was a good deal more troubled than pleased.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading It was difficult for them to get their minds quite right about it, especially the first pair, to whom it was a matter of unasked question just how much help Ham had given Dab in capturing the marauder.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mr. Foster himself got a little excited about it, when he came home; but poor Annie was a good deal more troubled than pleased.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mr. Foster himself got a little excited about it, when he came home; but poor Annie was a good deal more troubled than pleased.
how
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From this reading It was difficult for them to get their minds quite right about it, especially the first pair, to whom it was a matter of unasked question just how much help Ham had given Dab in capturing the marauder.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It made a first-class excitement for a place of that size; but none of the inhabitants took a deeper interest in the matter than did Ford and Frank and the two Hart boys.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading It made a first-class excitement for a place of that size; but none of the inhabitants took a deeper interest in the matter than did Ford and Frank and the two Hart boys.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It made a first-class excitement for a place of that size; but none of the inhabitants took a deeper interest in the matter than did Ford and Frank and the two Hart boys.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It made a first-class excitement for a place of that size; but none of the inhabitants took a deeper interest in the matter than did Ford and Frank and the two Hart boys.
and nothing more
From this reading It was difficult for them to get their minds quite right about it, especially the first pair, to whom it was a matter of unasked question just how much help Ham had given Dab in capturing the marauder.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Foster himself got a little excited about it, when he came home; but poor Annie was a good deal more troubled than pleased.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It made a first-class excitement for a place of that size; but none of the inhabitants took a deeper interest in the matter than did Ford and Frank and the two Hart boys.
maraudernounUS /mərˈɔːdər/
someone who attacks in search of booty
From this reading It was difficult for them to get their minds quite right about it, especially the first pair, to whom it was a matter of unasked question just how much help Ham had given Dab in capturing the marauder.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It made a first-class excitement for a place of that size; but none of the inhabitants took a deeper interest in the matter than did Ford and Frank and the two Hart boys.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading It was difficult for them to get their minds quite right about it, especially the first pair, to whom it was a matter of unasked question just how much help Ham had given Dab in capturing the marauder.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mr. Foster himself got a little excited about it, when he came home; but poor Annie was a good deal more troubled than pleased.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Foster himself got a little excited about it, when he came home; but poor Annie was a good deal more troubled than pleased.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was difficult for them to get their minds quite right about it, especially the first pair, to whom it was a matter of unasked question just how much help Ham had given Dab in capturing the marauder.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The whole community was stirred up over the news of the capture of the tramp.
not one, and not any
From this reading It made a first-class excitement for a place of that size; but none of the inhabitants took a deeper interest in the matter than did Ford and Frank and the two Hart boys.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The whole community was stirred up over the news of the capture of the tramp.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The whole community was stirred up over the news of the capture of the tramp.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading It was difficult for them to get their minds quite right about it, especially the first pair, to whom it was a matter of unasked question just how much help Ham had given Dab in capturing the marauder.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It made a first-class excitement for a place of that size; but none of the inhabitants took a deeper interest in the matter than did Ford and Frank and the two Hart boys.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading ANOTHER GRAND PLAN, AND A VERY GRAND RUNAWAY.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Mr. Foster himself got a little excited about it, when he came home; but poor Annie was a good deal more troubled than pleased.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Mr. Foster himself got a little excited about it, when he came home; but poor Annie was a good deal more troubled than pleased.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading It was difficult for them to get their minds quite right about it, especially the first pair, to whom it was a matter of unasked question just how much help Ham had given Dab in capturing the marauder.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was difficult for them to get their minds quite right about it, especially the first pair, to whom it was a matter of unasked question just how much help Ham had given Dab in capturing the marauder.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It was difficult for them to get their minds quite right about it, especially the first pair, to whom it was a matter of unasked question just how much help Ham had given Dab in capturing the marauder.
RUNAWAYnounUS /ˈrʌnəweɪ/
an easy victory
From this reading ANOTHER GRAND PLAN, AND A VERY GRAND RUNAWAY.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading It made a first-class excitement for a place of that size; but none of the inhabitants took a deeper interest in the matter than did Ford and Frank and the two Hart boys.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The whole community was stirred up over the news of the capture of the tramp.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It made a first-class excitement for a place of that size; but none of the inhabitants took a deeper interest in the matter than did Ford and Frank and the two Hart boys.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It made a first-class excitement for a place of that size; but none of the inhabitants took a deeper interest in the matter than did Ford and Frank and the two Hart boys.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The whole community was stirred up over the news of the capture of the tramp.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was difficult for them to get their minds quite right about it, especially the first pair, to whom it was a matter of unasked question just how much help Ham had given Dab in capturing the marauder.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was difficult for them to get their minds quite right about it, especially the first pair, to whom it was a matter of unasked question just how much help Ham had given Dab in capturing the marauder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was difficult for them to get their minds quite right about it, especially the first pair, to whom it was a matter of unasked question just how much help Ham had given Dab in capturing the marauder.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It made a first-class excitement for a place of that size; but none of the inhabitants took a deeper interest in the matter than did Ford and Frank and the two Hart boys.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading The whole community was stirred up over the news of the capture of the tramp.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Mr. Foster himself got a little excited about it, when he came home; but poor Annie was a good deal more troubled than pleased.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It made a first-class excitement for a place of that size; but none of the inhabitants took a deeper interest in the matter than did Ford and Frank and the two Hart boys.
unaskedadjective
uninvited
From this reading It was difficult for them to get their minds quite right about it, especially the first pair, to whom it was a matter of unasked question just how much help Ham had given Dab in capturing the marauder.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The whole community was stirred up over the news of the capture of the tramp.
precisely as stated
From this reading ANOTHER GRAND PLAN, AND A VERY GRAND RUNAWAY.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The whole community was stirred up over the news of the capture of the tramp.
at the time that
From this reading Mr. Foster himself got a little excited about it, when he came home; but poor Annie was a good deal more troubled than pleased.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole community was stirred up over the news of the capture of the tramp.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was difficult for them to get their minds quite right about it, especially the first pair, to whom it was a matter of unasked question just how much help Ham had given Dab in capturing the marauder.
