afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Thus it was that Job Haskers, the second assistant teacher of Oak Hall, greeted Dave and his chums as they came in, after leaving the big sleigh and settling with Homer Opper.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Don’t you know it is against the rules to stay away like this?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thus it was that Job Haskers, the second assistant teacher of Oak Hall, greeted Dave and his chums as they came in, after leaving the big sleigh and settling with Homer Opper.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “We are sorry that we couldn’t get here before, Mr. Haskers,” answered Dave.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “We are sorry that we couldn’t get here before, Mr. Haskers,” answered Dave.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Thus it was that Job Haskers, the second assistant teacher of Oak Hall, greeted Dave and his chums as they came in, after leaving the big sleigh and settling with Homer Opper.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Thus it was that Job Haskers, the second assistant teacher of Oak Hall, greeted Dave and his chums as they came in, after leaving the big sleigh and settling with Homer Opper.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Don’t you know it is against the rules to stay away like this?”
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Why didn’t you come back in time for supper?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Where in the world have you boys been?
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “We are sorry that we couldn’t get here before, Mr. Haskers,” answered Dave.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Thus it was that Job Haskers, the second assistant teacher of Oak Hall, greeted Dave and his chums as they came in, after leaving the big sleigh and settling with Homer Opper.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading “Where in the world have you boys been?
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Thus it was that Job Haskers, the second assistant teacher of Oak Hall, greeted Dave and his chums as they came in, after leaving the big sleigh and settling with Homer Opper.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Thus it was that Job Haskers, the second assistant teacher of Oak Hall, greeted Dave and his chums as they came in, after leaving the big sleigh and settling with Homer Opper.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Why didn’t you come back in time for supper?
couldn't
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From this reading “We are sorry that we couldn’t get here before, Mr. Haskers,” answered Dave.
Dave
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From this reading Thus it was that Job Haskers, the second assistant teacher of Oak Hall, greeted Dave and his chums as they came in, after leaving the big sleigh and settling with Homer Opper.
didn't
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From this reading Why didn’t you come back in time for supper?
Don't
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From this reading Don’t you know it is against the rules to stay away like this?”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Why didn’t you come back in time for supper?
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “We are sorry that we couldn’t get here before, Mr. Haskers,” answered Dave.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Thus it was that Job Haskers, the second assistant teacher of Oak Hall, greeted Dave and his chums as they came in, after leaving the big sleigh and settling with Homer Opper.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Thus it was that Job Haskers, the second assistant teacher of Oak Hall, greeted Dave and his chums as they came in, after leaving the big sleigh and settling with Homer Opper.
Haskers
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From this reading Thus it was that Job Haskers, the second assistant teacher of Oak Hall, greeted Dave and his chums as they came in, after leaving the big sleigh and settling with Homer Opper.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Where in the world have you boys been?
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “We are sorry that we couldn’t get here before, Mr. Haskers,” answered Dave.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thus it was that Job Haskers, the second assistant teacher of Oak Hall, greeted Dave and his chums as they came in, after leaving the big sleigh and settling with Homer Opper.
HomernounUS /ˈhoʊmər/
a base hit on which the batter scores a run
From this reading Thus it was that Job Haskers, the second assistant teacher of Oak Hall, greeted Dave and his chums as they came in, after leaving the big sleigh and settling with Homer Opper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Where in the world have you boys been?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Don’t you know it is against the rules to stay away like this?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Don’t you know it is against the rules to stay away like this?”
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Thus it was that Job Haskers, the second assistant teacher of Oak Hall, greeted Dave and his chums as they came in, after leaving the big sleigh and settling with Homer Opper.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Don’t you know it is against the rules to stay away like this?”
the act of departing
From this reading Thus it was that Job Haskers, the second assistant teacher of Oak Hall, greeted Dave and his chums as they came in, after leaving the big sleigh and settling with Homer Opper.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Don’t you know it is against the rules to stay away like this?”
a form of address for a man
From this reading “We are sorry that we couldn’t get here before, Mr. Haskers,” answered Dave.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Thus it was that Job Haskers, the second assistant teacher of Oak Hall, greeted Dave and his chums as they came in, after leaving the big sleigh and settling with Homer Opper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thus it was that Job Haskers, the second assistant teacher of Oak Hall, greeted Dave and his chums as they came in, after leaving the big sleigh and settling with Homer Opper.
Opper
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From this reading Thus it was that Job Haskers, the second assistant teacher of Oak Hall, greeted Dave and his chums as they came in, after leaving the big sleigh and settling with Homer Opper.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Don’t you know it is against the rules to stay away like this?”
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Thus it was that Job Haskers, the second assistant teacher of Oak Hall, greeted Dave and his chums as they came in, after leaving the big sleigh and settling with Homer Opper.
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading Thus it was that Job Haskers, the second assistant teacher of Oak Hall, greeted Dave and his chums as they came in, after leaving the big sleigh and settling with Homer Opper.
sleighnounUS /sleɪ/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading Thus it was that Job Haskers, the second assistant teacher of Oak Hall, greeted Dave and his chums as they came in, after leaving the big sleigh and settling with Homer Opper.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading “We are sorry that we couldn’t get here before, Mr. Haskers,” answered Dave.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Don’t you know it is against the rules to stay away like this?”
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Why didn’t you come back in time for supper?
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Thus it was that Job Haskers, the second assistant teacher of Oak Hall, greeted Dave and his chums as they came in, after leaving the big sleigh and settling with Homer Opper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thus it was that Job Haskers, the second assistant teacher of Oak Hall, greeted Dave and his chums as they came in, after leaving the big sleigh and settling with Homer Opper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Where in the world have you boys been?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thus it was that Job Haskers, the second assistant teacher of Oak Hall, greeted Dave and his chums as they came in, after leaving the big sleigh and settling with Homer Opper.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Don’t you know it is against the rules to stay away like this?”
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus it was that Job Haskers, the second assistant teacher of Oak Hall, greeted Dave and his chums as they came in, after leaving the big sleigh and settling with Homer Opper.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Why didn’t you come back in time for supper?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Don’t you know it is against the rules to stay away like this?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thus it was that Job Haskers, the second assistant teacher of Oak Hall, greeted Dave and his chums as they came in, after leaving the big sleigh and settling with Homer Opper.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We are sorry that we couldn’t get here before, Mr. Haskers,” answered Dave.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Where in the world have you boys been?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why didn’t you come back in time for supper?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Thus it was that Job Haskers, the second assistant teacher of Oak Hall, greeted Dave and his chums as they came in, after leaving the big sleigh and settling with Homer Opper.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “Where in the world have you boys been?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Where in the world have you boys been?
