used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "We, as you know, think the world and all of Dave, and we don't want him to drop back and become a nobody, even in name.
matters of personal concern
From this reading "It's the worst state of affairs I have ever known," was the way the jewelry manufacturer's wife expressed herself, in private to Roger and Phil.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The other lads could not bear to question Laura or Jessie on the subject, knowing how badly both of them must feel; but they asked Belle to tell all she knew, and also quizzed Mrs. Wadsworth and Mrs. Basswood.
in addition
From this reading The other lads could not bear to question Laura or Jessie on the subject, knowing how badly both of them must feel; but they asked Belle to tell all she knew, and also quizzed Mrs. Wadsworth and Mrs. Basswood.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He is a splendid boy, and no matter what happens we shall always think as much of him as we ever did."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The other lads could not bear to question Laura or Jessie on the subject, knowing how badly both of them must feel; but they asked Belle to tell all she knew, and also quizzed Mrs. Wadsworth and Mrs. Basswood.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "We, as you know, think the world and all of Dave, and we don't want him to drop back and become a nobody, even in name.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The other lads could not bear to question Laura or Jessie on the subject, knowing how badly both of them must feel; but they asked Belle to tell all she knew, and also quizzed Mrs. Wadsworth and Mrs. Basswood.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT That evening the sole topic of conversation at Bear Camp was the news concerning Dave.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "We, as you know, think the world and all of Dave, and we don't want him to drop back and become a nobody, even in name.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading The other lads could not bear to question Laura or Jessie on the subject, knowing how badly both of them must feel; but they asked Belle to tell all she knew, and also quizzed Mrs. Wadsworth and Mrs. Basswood.
Basswoodnoun
soft light-colored wood of any of various linden trees; used in making crates and boxes and in carving and millwork
From this reading The other lads could not bear to question Laura or Jessie on the subject, knowing how badly both of them must feel; but they asked Belle to tell all she knew, and also quizzed Mrs. Wadsworth and Mrs. Basswood.
have
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT That evening the sole topic of conversation at Bear Camp was the news concerning Dave.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "We, as you know, think the world and all of Dave, and we don't want him to drop back and become a nobody, even in name.
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading The other lads could not bear to question Laura or Jessie on the subject, knowing how badly both of them must feel; but they asked Belle to tell all she knew, and also quizzed Mrs. Wadsworth and Mrs. Basswood.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The other lads could not bear to question Laura or Jessie on the subject, knowing how badly both of them must feel; but they asked Belle to tell all she knew, and also quizzed Mrs. Wadsworth and Mrs. Basswood.
a youthful male person
From this reading He is a splendid boy, and no matter what happens we shall always think as much of him as we ever did."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The other lads could not bear to question Laura or Jessie on the subject, knowing how badly both of them must feel; but they asked Belle to tell all she knew, and also quizzed Mrs. Wadsworth and Mrs. Basswood.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT That evening the sole topic of conversation at Bear Camp was the news concerning Dave.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT That evening the sole topic of conversation at Bear Camp was the news concerning Dave.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT That evening the sole topic of conversation at Bear Camp was the news concerning Dave.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The other lads could not bear to question Laura or Jessie on the subject, knowing how badly both of them must feel; but they asked Belle to tell all she knew, and also quizzed Mrs. Wadsworth and Mrs. Basswood.
Dave
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From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT That evening the sole topic of conversation at Bear Camp was the news concerning Dave.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He is a splendid boy, and no matter what happens we shall always think as much of him as we ever did."
don't
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From this reading "We, as you know, think the world and all of Dave, and we don't want him to drop back and become a nobody, even in name.
let fall to the ground
From this reading "We, as you know, think the world and all of Dave, and we don't want him to drop back and become a nobody, even in name.
divisible by two
From this reading "We, as you know, think the world and all of Dave, and we don't want him to drop back and become a nobody, even in name.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT That evening the sole topic of conversation at Bear Camp was the news concerning Dave.
at any time
From this reading "It's the worst state of affairs I have ever known," was the way the jewelry manufacturer's wife expressed herself, in private to Roger and Phil.
communicated in words
From this reading "It's the worst state of affairs I have ever known," was the way the jewelry manufacturer's wife expressed herself, in private to Roger and Phil.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading The other lads could not bear to question Laura or Jessie on the subject, knowing how badly both of them must feel; but they asked Belle to tell all she knew, and also quizzed Mrs. Wadsworth and Mrs. Basswood.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT That evening the sole topic of conversation at Bear Camp was the news concerning Dave.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading He is a splendid boy, and no matter what happens we shall always think as much of him as we ever did."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "It's the worst state of affairs I have ever known," was the way the jewelry manufacturer's wife expressed herself, in private to Roger and Phil.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is a splendid boy, and no matter what happens we shall always think as much of him as we ever did."
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "It's the worst state of affairs I have ever known," was the way the jewelry manufacturer's wife expressed herself, in private to Roger and Phil.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "We, as you know, think the world and all of Dave, and we don't want him to drop back and become a nobody, even in name.
how
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From this reading The other lads could not bear to question Laura or Jessie on the subject, knowing how badly both of them must feel; but they asked Belle to tell all she knew, and also quizzed Mrs. Wadsworth and Mrs. Basswood.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It's the worst state of affairs I have ever known," was the way the jewelry manufacturer's wife expressed herself, in private to Roger and Phil.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT That evening the sole topic of conversation at Bear Camp was the news concerning Dave.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is a splendid boy, and no matter what happens we shall always think as much of him as we ever did."
It's
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From this reading "It's the worst state of affairs I have ever known," was the way the jewelry manufacturer's wife expressed herself, in private to Roger and Phil.
Jessie
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From this reading The other lads could not bear to question Laura or Jessie on the subject, knowing how badly both of them must feel; but they asked Belle to tell all she knew, and also quizzed Mrs. Wadsworth and Mrs. Basswood.
jewelrynounUS /ˈdʒuːəlri/
an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
From this reading "It's the worst state of affairs I have ever known," was the way the jewelry manufacturer's wife expressed herself, in private to Roger and Phil.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The other lads could not bear to question Laura or Jessie on the subject, knowing how badly both of them must feel; but they asked Belle to tell all she knew, and also quizzed Mrs. Wadsworth and Mrs. Basswood.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "We, as you know, think the world and all of Dave, and we don't want him to drop back and become a nobody, even in name.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading The other lads could not bear to question Laura or Jessie on the subject, knowing how badly both of them must feel; but they asked Belle to tell all she knew, and also quizzed Mrs. Wadsworth and Mrs. Basswood.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading "It's the worst state of affairs I have ever known," was the way the jewelry manufacturer's wife expressed herself, in private to Roger and Phil.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading The other lads could not bear to question Laura or Jessie on the subject, knowing how badly both of them must feel; but they asked Belle to tell all she knew, and also quizzed Mrs. Wadsworth and Mrs. Basswood.
Laura
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From this reading The other lads could not bear to question Laura or Jessie on the subject, knowing how badly both of them must feel; but they asked Belle to tell all she knew, and also quizzed Mrs. Wadsworth and Mrs. Basswood.
manufacturer'snounUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərərz/
possessive form of “manufacturer” — a business engaged in manufacturing some product
From this reading "It's the worst state of affairs I have ever known," was the way the jewelry manufacturer's wife expressed herself, in private to Roger and Phil.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He is a splendid boy, and no matter what happens we shall always think as much of him as we ever did."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The other lads could not bear to question Laura or Jessie on the subject, knowing how badly both of them must feel; but they asked Belle to tell all she knew, and also quizzed Mrs. Wadsworth and Mrs. Basswood.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He is a splendid boy, and no matter what happens we shall always think as much of him as we ever did."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The other lads could not bear to question Laura or Jessie on the subject, knowing how badly both of them must feel; but they asked Belle to tell all she knew, and also quizzed Mrs. Wadsworth and Mrs. Basswood.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "We, as you know, think the world and all of Dave, and we don't want him to drop back and become a nobody, even in name.
information about recent and important events
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT That evening the sole topic of conversation at Bear Camp was the news concerning Dave.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT That evening the sole topic of conversation at Bear Camp was the news concerning Dave.
not any; not one
From this reading He is a splendid boy, and no matter what happens we shall always think as much of him as we ever did."
no person; not anyone
From this reading "We, as you know, think the world and all of Dave, and we don't want him to drop back and become a nobody, even in name.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The other lads could not bear to question Laura or Jessie on the subject, knowing how badly both of them must feel; but they asked Belle to tell all she knew, and also quizzed Mrs. Wadsworth and Mrs. Basswood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT That evening the sole topic of conversation at Bear Camp was the news concerning Dave.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The other lads could not bear to question Laura or Jessie on the subject, knowing how badly both of them must feel; but they asked Belle to tell all she knew, and also quizzed Mrs. Wadsworth and Mrs. Basswood.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The other lads could not bear to question Laura or Jessie on the subject, knowing how badly both of them must feel; but they asked Belle to tell all she knew, and also quizzed Mrs. Wadsworth and Mrs. Basswood.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other lads could not bear to question Laura or Jessie on the subject, knowing how badly both of them must feel; but they asked Belle to tell all she knew, and also quizzed Mrs. Wadsworth and Mrs. Basswood.
Phil
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From this reading "It's the worst state of affairs I have ever known," was the way the jewelry manufacturer's wife expressed herself, in private to Roger and Phil.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading "It's the worst state of affairs I have ever known," was the way the jewelry manufacturer's wife expressed herself, in private to Roger and Phil.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The other lads could not bear to question Laura or Jessie on the subject, knowing how badly both of them must feel; but they asked Belle to tell all she knew, and also quizzed Mrs. Wadsworth and Mrs. Basswood.
quizzedverbUS /kwɪzd/
inflected form of “quiz” — examine someone's knowledge of something
From this reading The other lads could not bear to question Laura or Jessie on the subject, knowing how badly both of them must feel; but they asked Belle to tell all she knew, and also quizzed Mrs. Wadsworth and Mrs. Basswood.
Roger
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From this reading "It's the worst state of affairs I have ever known," was the way the jewelry manufacturer's wife expressed herself, in private to Roger and Phil.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading He is a splendid boy, and no matter what happens we shall always think as much of him as we ever did."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The other lads could not bear to question Laura or Jessie on the subject, knowing how badly both of them must feel; but they asked Belle to tell all she knew, and also quizzed Mrs. Wadsworth and Mrs. Basswood.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT That evening the sole topic of conversation at Bear Camp was the news concerning Dave.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading He is a splendid boy, and no matter what happens we shall always think as much of him as we ever did."
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "It's the worst state of affairs I have ever known," was the way the jewelry manufacturer's wife expressed herself, in private to Roger and Phil.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The other lads could not bear to question Laura or Jessie on the subject, knowing how badly both of them must feel; but they asked Belle to tell all she knew, and also quizzed Mrs. Wadsworth and Mrs. Basswood.
express in words
From this reading The other lads could not bear to question Laura or Jessie on the subject, knowing how badly both of them must feel; but they asked Belle to tell all she knew, and also quizzed Mrs. Wadsworth and Mrs. Basswood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT That evening the sole topic of conversation at Bear Camp was the news concerning Dave.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT That evening the sole topic of conversation at Bear Camp was the news concerning Dave.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The other lads could not bear to question Laura or Jessie on the subject, knowing how badly both of them must feel; but they asked Belle to tell all she knew, and also quizzed Mrs. Wadsworth and Mrs. Basswood.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The other lads could not bear to question Laura or Jessie on the subject, knowing how badly both of them must feel; but they asked Belle to tell all she knew, and also quizzed Mrs. Wadsworth and Mrs. Basswood.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "We, as you know, think the world and all of Dave, and we don't want him to drop back and become a nobody, even in name.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The other lads could not bear to question Laura or Jessie on the subject, knowing how badly both of them must feel; but they asked Belle to tell all she knew, and also quizzed Mrs. Wadsworth and Mrs. Basswood.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT That evening the sole topic of conversation at Bear Camp was the news concerning Dave.
Wadsworth
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From this reading The other lads could not bear to question Laura or Jessie on the subject, knowing how badly both of them must feel; but they asked Belle to tell all she knew, and also quizzed Mrs. Wadsworth and Mrs. Basswood.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "We, as you know, think the world and all of Dave, and we don't want him to drop back and become a nobody, even in name.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT That evening the sole topic of conversation at Bear Camp was the news concerning Dave.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "It's the worst state of affairs I have ever known," was the way the jewelry manufacturer's wife expressed herself, in private to Roger and Phil.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We, as you know, think the world and all of Dave, and we don't want him to drop back and become a nobody, even in name.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED IN THE NIGHT That evening the sole topic of conversation at Bear Camp was the news concerning Dave.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading "It's the worst state of affairs I have ever known," was the way the jewelry manufacturer's wife expressed herself, in private to Roger and Phil.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "We, as you know, think the world and all of Dave, and we don't want him to drop back and become a nobody, even in name.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading "It's the worst state of affairs I have ever known," was the way the jewelry manufacturer's wife expressed herself, in private to Roger and Phil.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "We, as you know, think the world and all of Dave, and we don't want him to drop back and become a nobody, even in name.
