used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OPENS WITH AWFUL TIDINGS, AND ENDS WITH A GLEAM OF HOPE Dire news reached the camp one morning, brought over from the village by a small junior who had gone for the mail.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When Dan joined the group, after having reported as orderly to Mr. Ellery, officer of the day, Rooke was telling his story for the second time, and with what Tom called “imposing detail.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OPENS WITH AWFUL TIDINGS, AND ENDS WITH A GLEAM OF HOPE Dire news reached the camp one morning, brought over from the village by a small junior who had gone for the mail.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When Dan joined the group, after having reported as orderly to Mr. Ellery, officer of the day, Rooke was telling his story for the second time, and with what Tom called “imposing detail.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “There’s a fellow over at Crescent staying at the boarding-house named Harry Fraser,” began Rooke.
AWFULadjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading OPENS WITH AWFUL TIDINGS, AND ENDS WITH A GLEAM OF HOPE Dire news reached the camp one morning, brought over from the village by a small junior who had gone for the mail.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “There’s a fellow over at Crescent staying at the boarding-house named Harry Fraser,” began Rooke.
BirchnounUS /bɜːrtʃ/
hard close-grained wood of any of various birch trees; used especially in furniture and interior finishes and plywood
From this reading His tale was listened to with incredulous indignation by a large group of the fellows congregated outside of Birch Hall.
boarding-house
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From this reading “There’s a fellow over at Crescent staying at the boarding-house named Harry Fraser,” began Rooke.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading The junior’s name was Rooke, and he was vastly impressed with his importance when he saw with what breathless interest his news was received.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading OPENS WITH AWFUL TIDINGS, AND ENDS WITH A GLEAM OF HOPE Dire news reached the camp one morning, brought over from the village by a small junior who had gone for the mail.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading OPENS WITH AWFUL TIDINGS, AND ENDS WITH A GLEAM OF HOPE Dire news reached the camp one morning, brought over from the village by a small junior who had gone for the mail.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When Dan joined the group, after having reported as orderly to Mr. Ellery, officer of the day, Rooke was telling his story for the second time, and with what Tom called “imposing detail.”
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading OPENS WITH AWFUL TIDINGS, AND ENDS WITH A GLEAM OF HOPE Dire news reached the camp one morning, brought over from the village by a small junior who had gone for the mail.
congregatedverbUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrɪɡeɪtɪd/
past form of “congregate” — come together, usually for a purpose
From this reading His tale was listened to with incredulous indignation by a large group of the fellows congregated outside of Birch Hall.
CrescentnounUS /ˈkresənt/
any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters
From this reading “There’s a fellow over at Crescent staying at the boarding-house named Harry Fraser,” began Rooke.
Dan
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From this reading When Dan joined the group, after having reported as orderly to Mr. Ellery, officer of the day, Rooke was telling his story for the second time, and with what Tom called “imposing detail.”
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading When Dan joined the group, after having reported as orderly to Mr. Ellery, officer of the day, Rooke was telling his story for the second time, and with what Tom called “imposing detail.”
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading When Dan joined the group, after having reported as orderly to Mr. Ellery, officer of the day, Rooke was telling his story for the second time, and with what Tom called “imposing detail.”
DireadjectiveUS /daɪr/
fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless
From this reading OPENS WITH AWFUL TIDINGS, AND ENDS WITH A GLEAM OF HOPE Dire news reached the camp one morning, brought over from the village by a small junior who had gone for the mail.
Ellery
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From this reading When Dan joined the group, after having reported as orderly to Mr. Ellery, officer of the day, Rooke was telling his story for the second time, and with what Tom called “imposing detail.”
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading OPENS WITH AWFUL TIDINGS, AND ENDS WITH A GLEAM OF HOPE Dire news reached the camp one morning, brought over from the village by a small junior who had gone for the mail.
a boy or man
From this reading “There’s a fellow over at Crescent staying at the boarding-house named Harry Fraser,” began Rooke.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading His tale was listened to with incredulous indignation by a large group of the fellows congregated outside of Birch Hall.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading OPENS WITH AWFUL TIDINGS, AND ENDS WITH A GLEAM OF HOPE Dire news reached the camp one morning, brought over from the village by a small junior who had gone for the mail.
Fraser
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From this reading “There’s a fellow over at Crescent staying at the boarding-house named Harry Fraser,” began Rooke.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading OPENS WITH AWFUL TIDINGS, AND ENDS WITH A GLEAM OF HOPE Dire news reached the camp one morning, brought over from the village by a small junior who had gone for the mail.
GLEAMverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading OPENS WITH AWFUL TIDINGS, AND ENDS WITH A GLEAM OF HOPE Dire news reached the camp one morning, brought over from the village by a small junior who had gone for the mail.
destroyed or killed
From this reading OPENS WITH AWFUL TIDINGS, AND ENDS WITH A GLEAM OF HOPE Dire news reached the camp one morning, brought over from the village by a small junior who had gone for the mail.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading His tale was listened to with incredulous indignation by a large group of the fellows congregated outside of Birch Hall.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading OPENS WITH AWFUL TIDINGS, AND ENDS WITH A GLEAM OF HOPE Dire news reached the camp one morning, brought over from the village by a small junior who had gone for the mail.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading His tale was listened to with incredulous indignation by a large group of the fellows congregated outside of Birch Hall.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading “There’s a fellow over at Crescent staying at the boarding-house named Harry Fraser,” began Rooke.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading When Dan joined the group, after having reported as orderly to Mr. Ellery, officer of the day, Rooke was telling his story for the second time, and with what Tom called “imposing detail.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The junior’s name was Rooke, and he was vastly impressed with his importance when he saw with what breathless interest his news was received.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His tale was listened to with incredulous indignation by a large group of the fellows congregated outside of Birch Hall.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading OPENS WITH AWFUL TIDINGS, AND ENDS WITH A GLEAM OF HOPE Dire news reached the camp one morning, brought over from the village by a small junior who had gone for the mail.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading The junior’s name was Rooke, and he was vastly impressed with his importance when he saw with what breathless interest his news was received.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading When Dan joined the group, after having reported as orderly to Mr. Ellery, officer of the day, Rooke was telling his story for the second time, and with what Tom called “imposing detail.”
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading The junior’s name was Rooke, and he was vastly impressed with his importance when he saw with what breathless interest his news was received.
incredulousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredʒələs/
not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving
From this reading His tale was listened to with incredulous indignation by a large group of the fellows congregated outside of Birch Hall.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading His tale was listened to with incredulous indignation by a large group of the fellows congregated outside of Birch Hall.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The junior’s name was Rooke, and he was vastly impressed with his importance when he saw with what breathless interest his news was received.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading When Dan joined the group, after having reported as orderly to Mr. Ellery, officer of the day, Rooke was telling his story for the second time, and with what Tom called “imposing detail.”
juniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading OPENS WITH AWFUL TIDINGS, AND ENDS WITH A GLEAM OF HOPE Dire news reached the camp one morning, brought over from the village by a small junior who had gone for the mail.
junior'snounUS /ˈdʒuːnjərz/
possessive form of “junior” — term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading The junior’s name was Rooke, and he was vastly impressed with his importance when he saw with what breathless interest his news was received.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His tale was listened to with incredulous indignation by a large group of the fellows congregated outside of Birch Hall.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading His tale was listened to with incredulous indignation by a large group of the fellows congregated outside of Birch Hall.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading OPENS WITH AWFUL TIDINGS, AND ENDS WITH A GLEAM OF HOPE Dire news reached the camp one morning, brought over from the village by a small junior who had gone for the mail.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading OPENS WITH AWFUL TIDINGS, AND ENDS WITH A GLEAM OF HOPE Dire news reached the camp one morning, brought over from the village by a small junior who had gone for the mail.
a form of address for a man
From this reading When Dan joined the group, after having reported as orderly to Mr. Ellery, officer of the day, Rooke was telling his story for the second time, and with what Tom called “imposing detail.”
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The junior’s name was Rooke, and he was vastly impressed with his importance when he saw with what breathless interest his news was received.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “There’s a fellow over at Crescent staying at the boarding-house named Harry Fraser,” began Rooke.
information about recent and important events
From this reading OPENS WITH AWFUL TIDINGS, AND ENDS WITH A GLEAM OF HOPE Dire news reached the camp one morning, brought over from the village by a small junior who had gone for the mail.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OPENS WITH AWFUL TIDINGS, AND ENDS WITH A GLEAM OF HOPE Dire news reached the camp one morning, brought over from the village by a small junior who had gone for the mail.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading When Dan joined the group, after having reported as orderly to Mr. Ellery, officer of the day, Rooke was telling his story for the second time, and with what Tom called “imposing detail.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading OPENS WITH AWFUL TIDINGS, AND ENDS WITH A GLEAM OF HOPE Dire news reached the camp one morning, brought over from the village by a small junior who had gone for the mail.
OPENSnounUS /ˈoʊpənz/
plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
From this reading OPENS WITH AWFUL TIDINGS, AND ENDS WITH A GLEAM OF HOPE Dire news reached the camp one morning, brought over from the village by a small junior who had gone for the mail.
orderlynounUS /ˈɔːrdərli/
a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
From this reading When Dan joined the group, after having reported as orderly to Mr. Ellery, officer of the day, Rooke was telling his story for the second time, and with what Tom called “imposing detail.”
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading His tale was listened to with incredulous indignation by a large group of the fellows congregated outside of Birch Hall.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading OPENS WITH AWFUL TIDINGS, AND ENDS WITH A GLEAM OF HOPE Dire news reached the camp one morning, brought over from the village by a small junior who had gone for the mail.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading OPENS WITH AWFUL TIDINGS, AND ENDS WITH A GLEAM OF HOPE Dire news reached the camp one morning, brought over from the village by a small junior who had gone for the mail.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The junior’s name was Rooke, and he was vastly impressed with his importance when he saw with what breathless interest his news was received.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading When Dan joined the group, after having reported as orderly to Mr. Ellery, officer of the day, Rooke was telling his story for the second time, and with what Tom called “imposing detail.”
Rooke
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From this reading The junior’s name was Rooke, and he was vastly impressed with his importance when he saw with what breathless interest his news was received.
cut with a saw
From this reading The junior’s name was Rooke, and he was vastly impressed with his importance when he saw with what breathless interest his news was received.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading When Dan joined the group, after having reported as orderly to Mr. Ellery, officer of the day, Rooke was telling his story for the second time, and with what Tom called “imposing detail.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading OPENS WITH AWFUL TIDINGS, AND ENDS WITH A GLEAM OF HOPE Dire news reached the camp one morning, brought over from the village by a small junior who had gone for the mail.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “There’s a fellow over at Crescent staying at the boarding-house named Harry Fraser,” began Rooke.
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 When Dan joined the group, after having reported as orderly to Mr. Ellery, officer of the day, Rooke was telling his story for the second time, and with what Tom called “imposing detail.”
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 His tale was listened to with incredulous indignation by a large group of the fellows congregated outside of Birch Hall.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading When Dan joined the group, after having reported as orderly to Mr. Ellery, officer of the day, Rooke was telling his story for the second time, and with what Tom called “imposing detail.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OPENS WITH AWFUL TIDINGS, AND ENDS WITH A GLEAM OF HOPE Dire news reached the camp one morning, brought over from the village by a small junior who had gone for the mail.
There's
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From this reading “There’s a fellow over at Crescent staying at the boarding-house named Harry Fraser,” began Rooke.
TIDINGSnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading OPENS WITH AWFUL TIDINGS, AND ENDS WITH A GLEAM OF HOPE Dire news reached the camp one morning, brought over from the village by a small junior who had gone for the mail.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When Dan joined the group, after having reported as orderly to Mr. Ellery, officer of the day, Rooke was telling his story for the second time, and with what Tom called “imposing detail.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His tale was listened to with incredulous indignation by a large group of the fellows congregated outside of Birch Hall.
male cat
From this reading When Dan joined the group, after having reported as orderly to Mr. Ellery, officer of the day, Rooke was telling his story for the second time, and with what Tom called “imposing detail.”
vastlyadverbUS /ˈvæstli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading The junior’s name was Rooke, and he was vastly impressed with his importance when he saw with what breathless interest his news was received.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading OPENS WITH AWFUL TIDINGS, AND ENDS WITH A GLEAM OF HOPE Dire news reached the camp one morning, brought over from the village by a small junior who had gone for the mail.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His tale was listened to with incredulous indignation by a large group of the fellows congregated outside of Birch Hall.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The junior’s name was Rooke, and he was vastly impressed with his importance when he saw with what breathless interest his news was received.
at the time that
From this reading The junior’s name was Rooke, and he was vastly impressed with his importance when he saw with what breathless interest his news was received.
which person or people
From this reading OPENS WITH AWFUL TIDINGS, AND ENDS WITH A GLEAM OF HOPE Dire news reached the camp one morning, brought over from the village by a small junior who had gone for the mail.
in the company of; together with
From this reading OPENS WITH AWFUL TIDINGS, AND ENDS WITH A GLEAM OF HOPE Dire news reached the camp one morning, brought over from the village by a small junior who had gone for the mail.
