used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not until the following morning did the boys have a chance to discuss the happenings of the previous night.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading It was quite evident that Dick’s chums were not satisfied with the outcome of the night’s adventures.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Over the breakfast table, Dick was the cynosure of two hostile pair of eyes—those of Sandy and Toma.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He kept glowering at his friend over his coffee and bacon, and Dick could see that a lecture was forthcoming.
baconnounUS /ˈbeɪkən/
back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried
From this reading He kept glowering at his friend over his coffee and bacon, and Dick could see that a lecture was forthcoming.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Not until the following morning did the boys have a chance to discuss the happenings of the previous night.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Over the breakfast table, Dick was the cynosure of two hostile pair of eyes—those of Sandy and Toma.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Not until the following morning did the boys have a chance to discuss the happenings of the previous night.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading It was quite evident that Dick’s chums were not satisfied with the outcome of the night’s adventures.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading He kept glowering at his friend over his coffee and bacon, and Dick could see that a lecture was forthcoming.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Sandy, in particular, could scarcely contain himself.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Sandy, in particular, could scarcely contain himself.
cynosurenounUS /ˈsaɪnɔːsɜːr/
something that provides guidance (as Polaris guides mariners)
From this reading Over the breakfast table, Dick was the cynosure of two hostile pair of eyes—those of Sandy and Toma.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Over the breakfast table, Dick was the cynosure of two hostile pair of eyes—those of Sandy and Toma.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading It was quite evident that Dick’s chums were not satisfied with the outcome of the night’s adventures.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Not until the following morning did the boys have a chance to discuss the happenings of the previous night.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Not until the following morning did the boys have a chance to discuss the happenings of the previous night.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was quite evident that Dick’s chums were not satisfied with the outcome of the night’s adventures.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Over the breakfast table, Dick was the cynosure of two hostile pair of eyes—those of Sandy and Toma.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Not until the following morning did the boys have a chance to discuss the happenings of the previous night.
forthcomingadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/
at ease in talking to others
From this reading He kept glowering at his friend over his coffee and bacon, and Dick could see that a lecture was forthcoming.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He kept glowering at his friend over his coffee and bacon, and Dick could see that a lecture was forthcoming.
gloweringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlaʊərɪŋ/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading He kept glowering at his friend over his coffee and bacon, and Dick could see that a lecture was forthcoming.
happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading Not until the following morning did the boys have a chance to discuss the happenings of the previous night.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Not until the following morning did the boys have a chance to discuss the happenings of the previous night.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He kept glowering at his friend over his coffee and bacon, and Dick could see that a lecture was forthcoming.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Sandy, in particular, could scarcely contain himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He kept glowering at his friend over his coffee and bacon, and Dick could see that a lecture was forthcoming.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading Over the breakfast table, Dick was the cynosure of two hostile pair of eyes—those of Sandy and Toma.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sandy, in particular, could scarcely contain himself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was quite evident that Dick’s chums were not satisfied with the outcome of the night’s adventures.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He kept glowering at his friend over his coffee and bacon, and Dick could see that a lecture was forthcoming.
lectureverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading He kept glowering at his friend over his coffee and bacon, and Dick could see that a lecture was forthcoming.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Not until the following morning did the boys have a chance to discuss the happenings of the previous night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Not until the following morning did the boys have a chance to discuss the happenings of the previous night.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was quite evident that Dick’s chums were not satisfied with the outcome of the night’s adventures.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not until the following morning did the boys have a chance to discuss the happenings of the previous night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not until the following morning did the boys have a chance to discuss the happenings of the previous night.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading It was quite evident that Dick’s chums were not satisfied with the outcome of the night’s adventures.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over the breakfast table, Dick was the cynosure of two hostile pair of eyes—those of Sandy and Toma.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Over the breakfast table, Dick was the cynosure of two hostile pair of eyes—those of Sandy and Toma.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Sandy, in particular, could scarcely contain himself.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Not until the following morning did the boys have a chance to discuss the happenings of the previous night.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was quite evident that Dick’s chums were not satisfied with the outcome of the night’s adventures.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading Over the breakfast table, Dick was the cynosure of two hostile pair of eyes—those of Sandy and Toma.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading It was quite evident that Dick’s chums were not satisfied with the outcome of the night’s adventures.
only a very short time before
From this reading Sandy, in particular, could scarcely contain himself.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He kept glowering at his friend over his coffee and bacon, and Dick could see that a lecture was forthcoming.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Over the breakfast table, Dick was the cynosure of two hostile pair of eyes—those of Sandy and Toma.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was quite evident that Dick’s chums were not satisfied with the outcome of the night’s adventures.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not until the following morning did the boys have a chance to discuss the happenings of the previous night.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Over the breakfast table, Dick was the cynosure of two hostile pair of eyes—those of Sandy and Toma.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not until the following morning did the boys have a chance to discuss the happenings of the previous night.
Toma
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From this reading Over the breakfast table, Dick was the cynosure of two hostile pair of eyes—those of Sandy and Toma.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Over the breakfast table, Dick was the cynosure of two hostile pair of eyes—those of Sandy and Toma.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Not until the following morning did the boys have a chance to discuss the happenings of the previous night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Over the breakfast table, Dick was the cynosure of two hostile pair of eyes—those of Sandy and Toma.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was quite evident that Dick’s chums were not satisfied with the outcome of the night’s adventures.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was quite evident that Dick’s chums were not satisfied with the outcome of the night’s adventures.
