afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Here is news!” cried our hero, after receiving one of the messages.
in addition
From this reading Telegrams were sent back and forth between Phil and his father, and also between Dave and Mr. Wadsworth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next three days were busy ones for the boys and Dunston Porter.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Telegrams were sent back and forth between Phil and his father, and also between Dave and Mr. Wadsworth.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Telegrams were sent back and forth between Phil and his father, and also between Dave and Mr. Wadsworth.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The next three days were busy ones for the boys and Dunston Porter.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading The next three days were busy ones for the boys and Dunston Porter.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Here is news!” cried our hero, after receiving one of the messages.
Dave
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From this reading Telegrams were sent back and forth between Phil and his father, and also between Dave and Mr. Wadsworth.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The next three days were busy ones for the boys and Dunston Porter.
Dunston
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From this reading The next three days were busy ones for the boys and Dunston Porter.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Telegrams were sent back and forth between Phil and his father, and also between Dave and Mr. Wadsworth.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading And he read the following, from the jewelry manufacturer:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The next three days were busy ones for the boys and Dunston Porter.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Telegrams were sent back and forth between Phil and his father, and also between Dave and Mr. Wadsworth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And he read the following, from the jewelry manufacturer:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And he read the following, from the jewelry manufacturer:
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Here is news!” cried our hero, after receiving one of the messages.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading “Here is news!” cried our hero, after receiving one of the messages.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Telegrams were sent back and forth between Phil and his father, and also between Dave and Mr. Wadsworth.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Here is news!” cried our hero, after receiving one of the messages.
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 And he read the following, from the jewelry manufacturer:
and nothing more
From this reading “Just listen to this.”
hear with intention
From this reading “Just listen to this.”
manufacturernounUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərər/
a business engaged in manufacturing some product
From this reading And he read the following, from the jewelry manufacturer:
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading “Here is news!” cried our hero, after receiving one of the messages.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Telegrams were sent back and forth between Phil and his father, and also between Dave and Mr. Wadsworth.
information about recent and important events
From this reading “Here is news!” cried our hero, after receiving one of the messages.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next three days were busy ones for the boys and Dunston Porter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Here is news!” cried our hero, after receiving one of the messages.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Here is news!” cried our hero, after receiving one of the messages.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The next three days were busy ones for the boys and Dunston Porter.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Here is news!” cried our hero, after receiving one of the messages.
Phil
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From this reading Telegrams were sent back and forth between Phil and his father, and also between Dave and Mr. Wadsworth.
PorternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading The next three days were busy ones for the boys and Dunston Porter.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading And he read the following, from the jewelry manufacturer:
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading “Here is news!” cried our hero, after receiving one of the messages.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Telegrams were sent back and forth between Phil and his father, and also between Dave and Mr. Wadsworth.
TelegramsnounUS /ˈteləɡræmz/
plural of “telegram” — a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading Telegrams were sent back and forth between Phil and his father, and also between Dave and Mr. Wadsworth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next three days were busy ones for the boys and Dunston Porter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Just listen to this.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The next three days were busy ones for the boys and Dunston Porter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Just listen to this.”
Wadsworth
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From this reading Telegrams were sent back and forth between Phil and his father, and also between Dave and Mr. Wadsworth.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The next three days were busy ones for the boys and Dunston Porter.
