used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the end of a week Dave was more worried than ever.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Perhaps we’ll hear to-day,” he said, and this was repeated day after day.
(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 _Golden Eagle_ was all ready to sail on her return trip to the United States, but Phil told Captain Sanders to wait.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Each day he and his chums went down to the shipping offices and each day returned to the hotel disappointed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the end of a week Dave was more worried than ever.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Not a word had been heard concerning the missing vessel and those on board.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Not a word had been heard concerning the missing vessel and those on board.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The _Golden Eagle_ was all ready to sail on her return trip to the United States, but Phil told Captain Sanders to wait.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The _Golden Eagle_ was all ready to sail on her return trip to the United States, but Phil told Captain Sanders to wait.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Each day he and his chums went down to the shipping offices and each day returned to the hotel disappointed.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Not a word had been heard concerning the missing vessel and those on board.
Dave
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From this reading At the end of a week Dave was more worried than ever.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Each day he and his chums went down to the shipping offices and each day returned to the hotel disappointed.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Each day he and his chums went down to the shipping offices and each day returned to the hotel disappointed.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Each day he and his chums went down to the shipping offices and each day returned to the hotel disappointed.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each day he and his chums went down to the shipping offices and each day returned to the hotel disappointed.
EaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading The _Golden Eagle_ was all ready to sail on her return trip to the United States, but Phil told Captain Sanders to wait.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At the end of a week Dave was more worried than ever.
at any time
From this reading At the end of a week Dave was more worried than ever.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The _Golden Eagle_ was all ready to sail on her return trip to the United States, but Phil told Captain Sanders to wait.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Not a word had been heard concerning the missing vessel and those on board.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Each day he and his chums went down to the shipping offices and each day returned to the hotel disappointed.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading “Perhaps we’ll hear to-day,” he said, and this was repeated day after day.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Not a word had been heard concerning the missing vessel and those on board.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The _Golden Eagle_ was all ready to sail on her return trip to the United States, but Phil told Captain Sanders to wait.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Each day he and his chums went down to the shipping offices and each day returned to the hotel disappointed.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Each day he and his chums went down to the shipping offices and each day returned to the hotel disappointed.
not able to be found
From this reading Not a word had been heard concerning the missing vessel and those on board.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At the end of a week Dave was more worried than ever.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a word had been heard concerning the missing vessel and those on board.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the end of a week Dave was more worried than ever.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Each day he and his chums went down to the shipping offices and each day returned to the hotel disappointed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Not a word had been heard concerning the missing vessel and those on board.
by chance
From this reading “Perhaps we’ll hear to-day,” he said, and this was repeated day after day.
Phil
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From this reading The _Golden Eagle_ was all ready to sail on her return trip to the United States, but Phil told Captain Sanders to wait.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The _Golden Eagle_ was all ready to sail on her return trip to the United States, but Phil told Captain Sanders to wait.
recurring again and again
From this reading “Perhaps we’ll hear to-day,” he said, and this was repeated day after day.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The _Golden Eagle_ was all ready to sail on her return trip to the United States, but Phil told Captain Sanders to wait.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Each day he and his chums went down to the shipping offices and each day returned to the hotel disappointed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Perhaps we’ll hear to-day,” he said, and this was repeated day after day.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading The _Golden Eagle_ was all ready to sail on her return trip to the United States, but Phil told Captain Sanders to wait.
SandersnounUS /ˈsændərz/
plural of “sander” — a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor
From this reading The _Golden Eagle_ was all ready to sail on her return trip to the United States, but Phil told Captain Sanders to wait.
shippingnounUS /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/
the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials
From this reading Each day he and his chums went down to the shipping offices and each day returned to the hotel disappointed.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The _Golden Eagle_ was all ready to sail on her return trip to the United States, but Phil told Captain Sanders to wait.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading At the end of a week Dave was more worried than ever.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the end of a week Dave was more worried than ever.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Perhaps we’ll hear to-day,” he said, and this was repeated day after day.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Not a word had been heard concerning the missing vessel and those on board.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Each day he and his chums went down to the shipping offices and each day returned to the hotel disappointed.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Perhaps we’ll hear to-day,” he said, and this was repeated day after day.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The _Golden Eagle_ was all ready to sail on her return trip to the United States, but Phil told Captain Sanders to wait.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading The _Golden Eagle_ was all ready to sail on her return trip to the United States, but Phil told Captain Sanders to wait.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading The _Golden Eagle_ was all ready to sail on her return trip to the United States, but Phil told Captain Sanders to wait.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Not a word had been heard concerning the missing vessel and those on board.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The _Golden Eagle_ was all ready to sail on her return trip to the United States, but Phil told Captain Sanders to wait.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the end of a week Dave was more worried than ever.
we'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Perhaps we’ll hear to-day,” he said, and this was repeated day after day.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading At the end of a week Dave was more worried than ever.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Each day he and his chums went down to the shipping offices and each day returned to the hotel disappointed.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Not a word had been heard concerning the missing vessel and those on board.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading At the end of a week Dave was more worried than ever.
