used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CONCERT IN THE MOONLIGHT Night fell on San Leon; and the searching party which had gone out in the morning, sure of prompt success, returned tired and dispirited.
(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 But their places were immediately taken by fresh recruits, Mr. Ford announcing that the matter would not be dropped, night or day, until all hope had to be given up.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A CONCERT IN THE MOONLIGHT Night fell on San Leon; and the searching party which had gone out in the morning, sure of prompt success, returned tired and dispirited.
announcingverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading But their places were immediately taken by fresh recruits, Mr. Ford announcing that the matter would not be dropped, night or day, until all hope had to be given up.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Except that Jim's clothes had been left in his room it might have seemed that the lad had run away, feeling himself out of place at San Leon.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Except that Jim's clothes had been left in his room it might have seemed that the lad had run away, feeling himself out of place at San Leon.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But their places were immediately taken by fresh recruits, Mr. Ford announcing that the matter would not be dropped, night or day, until all hope had to be given up.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading But the folded garments placed on the chair beside his empty bed told a different tale.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Except that Jim's clothes had been left in his room it might have seemed that the lad had run away, feeling himself out of place at San Leon.
next to; at the side of
From this reading But the folded garments placed on the chair beside his empty bed told a different tale.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But their places were immediately taken by fresh recruits, Mr. Ford announcing that the matter would not be dropped, night or day, until all hope had to be given up.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But their places were immediately taken by fresh recruits, Mr. Ford announcing that the matter would not be dropped, night or day, until all hope had to be given up.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading But the folded garments placed on the chair beside his empty bed told a different tale.
clothing in general
From this reading Except that Jim's clothes had been left in his room it might have seemed that the lad had run away, feeling himself out of place at San Leon.
CONCERTnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/
a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading A CONCERT IN THE MOONLIGHT Night fell on San Leon; and the searching party which had gone out in the morning, sure of prompt success, returned tired and dispirited.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But their places were immediately taken by fresh recruits, Mr. Ford announcing that the matter would not be dropped, night or day, until all hope had to be given up.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "No, he has wandered off unknowing what he did.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading But the folded garments placed on the chair beside his empty bed told a different tale.
dispiritedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɪrətɪd/
marked by low spirits; showing no enthusiasm
From this reading A CONCERT IN THE MOONLIGHT Night fell on San Leon; and the searching party which had gone out in the morning, sure of prompt success, returned tired and dispirited.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading But their places were immediately taken by fresh recruits, Mr. Ford announcing that the matter would not be dropped, night or day, until all hope had to be given up.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading But the folded garments placed on the chair beside his empty bed told a different tale.
apart from; not including
From this reading Except that Jim's clothes had been left in his room it might have seemed that the lad had run away, feeling himself out of place at San Leon.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Except that Jim's clothes had been left in his room it might have seemed that the lad had run away, feeling himself out of place at San Leon.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading A CONCERT IN THE MOONLIGHT Night fell on San Leon; and the searching party which had gone out in the morning, sure of prompt success, returned tired and dispirited.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading But the folded garments placed on the chair beside his empty bed told a different tale.
FordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading But their places were immediately taken by fresh recruits, Mr. Ford announcing that the matter would not be dropped, night or day, until all hope had to be given up.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading But their places were immediately taken by fresh recruits, Mr. Ford announcing that the matter would not be dropped, night or day, until all hope had to be given up.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading But the folded garments placed on the chair beside his empty bed told a different tale.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading But their places were immediately taken by fresh recruits, Mr. Ford announcing that the matter would not be dropped, night or day, until all hope had to be given up.
destroyed or killed
From this reading A CONCERT IN THE MOONLIGHT Night fell on San Leon; and the searching party which had gone out in the morning, sure of prompt success, returned tired and dispirited.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A CONCERT IN THE MOONLIGHT Night fell on San Leon; and the searching party which had gone out in the morning, sure of prompt success, returned tired and dispirited.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "No, he has wandered off unknowing what he did.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Except that Jim's clothes had been left in his room it might have seemed that the lad had run away, feeling himself out of place at San Leon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "No, he has wandered off unknowing what he did.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Except that Jim's clothes had been left in his room it might have seemed that the lad had run away, feeling himself out of place at San Leon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Except that Jim's clothes had been left in his room it might have seemed that the lad had run away, feeling himself out of place at San Leon.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading But their places were immediately taken by fresh recruits, Mr. Ford announcing that the matter would not be dropped, night or day, until all hope had to be given up.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading But their places were immediately taken by fresh recruits, Mr. Ford announcing that the matter would not be dropped, night or day, until all hope had to be given up.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CONCERT IN THE MOONLIGHT Night fell on San Leon; and the searching party which had gone out in the morning, sure of prompt success, returned tired and dispirited.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Except that Jim's clothes had been left in his room it might have seemed that the lad had run away, feeling himself out of place at San Leon.
Jim's
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From this reading Except that Jim's clothes had been left in his room it might have seemed that the lad had run away, feeling himself out of place at San Leon.
a boy or man
From this reading Except that Jim's clothes had been left in his room it might have seemed that the lad had run away, feeling himself out of place at San Leon.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Except that Jim's clothes had been left in his room it might have seemed that the lad had run away, feeling himself out of place at San Leon.
LeonnounUS /ˈliːɑːn/
a historical area and former kingdom in northwestern Spain
From this reading A CONCERT IN THE MOONLIGHT Night fell on San Leon; and the searching party which had gone out in the morning, sure of prompt success, returned tired and dispirited.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But their places were immediately taken by fresh recruits, Mr. Ford announcing that the matter would not be dropped, night or day, until all hope had to be given up.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Except that Jim's clothes had been left in his room it might have seemed that the lad had run away, feeling himself out of place at San Leon.
the light of the Moon
From this reading A CONCERT IN THE MOONLIGHT Night fell on San Leon; and the searching party which had gone out in the morning, sure of prompt success, returned tired and dispirited.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A CONCERT IN THE MOONLIGHT Night fell on San Leon; and the searching party which had gone out in the morning, sure of prompt success, returned tired and dispirited.
a form of address for a man
From this reading But their places were immediately taken by fresh recruits, Mr. Ford announcing that the matter would not be dropped, night or day, until all hope had to be given up.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A CONCERT IN THE MOONLIGHT Night fell on San Leon; and the searching party which had gone out in the morning, sure of prompt success, returned tired and dispirited.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, he has wandered off unknowing what he did.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But their places were immediately taken by fresh recruits, Mr. Ford announcing that the matter would not be dropped, night or day, until all hope had to be given up.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CONCERT IN THE MOONLIGHT Night fell on San Leon; and the searching party which had gone out in the morning, sure of prompt success, returned tired and dispirited.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "No, he has wandered off unknowing what he did.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A CONCERT IN THE MOONLIGHT Night fell on San Leon; and the searching party which had gone out in the morning, sure of prompt success, returned tired and dispirited.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But their places were immediately taken by fresh recruits, Mr. Ford announcing that the matter would not be dropped, night or day, until all hope had to be given up.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A CONCERT IN THE MOONLIGHT Night fell on San Leon; and the searching party which had gone out in the morning, sure of prompt success, returned tired and dispirited.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A CONCERT IN THE MOONLIGHT Night fell on San Leon; and the searching party which had gone out in the morning, sure of prompt success, returned tired and dispirited.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Except that Jim's clothes had been left in his room it might have seemed that the lad had run away, feeling himself out of place at San Leon.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading But the folded garments placed on the chair beside his empty bed told a different tale.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But their places were immediately taken by fresh recruits, Mr. Ford announcing that the matter would not be dropped, night or day, until all hope had to be given up.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading A CONCERT IN THE MOONLIGHT Night fell on San Leon; and the searching party which had gone out in the morning, sure of prompt success, returned tired and dispirited.
recruitsnounUS /rəˈkruːts/
plural of “recruit” — a recently enlisted soldier
From this reading But their places were immediately taken by fresh recruits, Mr. Ford announcing that the matter would not be dropped, night or day, until all hope had to be given up.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A CONCERT IN THE MOONLIGHT Night fell on San Leon; and the searching party which had gone out in the morning, sure of prompt success, returned tired and dispirited.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Except that Jim's clothes had been left in his room it might have seemed that the lad had run away, feeling himself out of place at San Leon.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Except that Jim's clothes had been left in his room it might have seemed that the lad had run away, feeling himself out of place at San Leon.
San
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From this reading A CONCERT IN THE MOONLIGHT Night fell on San Leon; and the searching party which had gone out in the morning, sure of prompt success, returned tired and dispirited.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading A CONCERT IN THE MOONLIGHT Night fell on San Leon; and the searching party which had gone out in the morning, sure of prompt success, returned tired and dispirited.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Except that Jim's clothes had been left in his room it might have seemed that the lad had run away, feeling himself out of place at San Leon.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading A CONCERT IN THE MOONLIGHT Night fell on San Leon; and the searching party which had gone out in the morning, sure of prompt success, returned tired and dispirited.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading A CONCERT IN THE MOONLIGHT Night fell on San Leon; and the searching party which had gone out in the morning, sure of prompt success, returned tired and dispirited.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading But their places were immediately taken by fresh recruits, Mr. Ford announcing that the matter would not be dropped, night or day, until all hope had to be given up.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading But the folded garments placed on the chair beside his empty bed told a different tale.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But their places were immediately taken by fresh recruits, Mr. Ford announcing that the matter would not be dropped, night or day, until all hope had to be given up.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CONCERT IN THE MOONLIGHT Night fell on San Leon; and the searching party which had gone out in the morning, sure of prompt success, returned tired and dispirited.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But their places were immediately taken by fresh recruits, Mr. Ford announcing that the matter would not be dropped, night or day, until all hope had to be given up.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading A CONCERT IN THE MOONLIGHT Night fell on San Leon; and the searching party which had gone out in the morning, sure of prompt success, returned tired and dispirited.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But their places were immediately taken by fresh recruits, Mr. Ford announcing that the matter would not be dropped, night or day, until all hope had to be given up.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading But the folded garments placed on the chair beside his empty bed told a different tale.
unknowingnounUS /ənˈnoʊɪŋ/
ignorance (especially of orthodox beliefs)
From this reading "No, he has wandered off unknowing what he did.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading But their places were immediately taken by fresh recruits, Mr. Ford announcing that the matter would not be dropped, night or day, until all hope had to be given up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But their places were immediately taken by fresh recruits, Mr. Ford announcing that the matter would not be dropped, night or day, until all hope had to be given up.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading "No, he has wandered off unknowing what he did.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But their places were immediately taken by fresh recruits, Mr. Ford announcing that the matter would not be dropped, night or day, until all hope had to be given up.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "No, he has wandered off unknowing what he did.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A CONCERT IN THE MOONLIGHT Night fell on San Leon; and the searching party which had gone out in the morning, sure of prompt success, returned tired and dispirited.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But their places were immediately taken by fresh recruits, Mr. Ford announcing that the matter would not be dropped, night or day, until all hope had to be given up.
