used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The boys were about to look for another guide when, with cries of surprise and joy, a small, red-whiskered man, dressed in a tourist’s traveling suit, such as is worn in hot countries, came hurrying toward them.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The boys were about to look for another guide when, with cries of surprise and joy, a small, red-whiskered man, dressed in a tourist’s traveling suit, such as is worn in hot countries, came hurrying toward them.
affrighted
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From this reading When they looked around for the guide whom they had employed to lead them to the only European hotel in the city it was found that the fellow had fled, affrighted by the encounter which had taken place in the square.
afore
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From this reading “Hang me ef I don’t b’lieve I’ve seen him afore!” exclaimed the boy from Vermont.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The boys were about to look for another guide when, with cries of surprise and joy, a small, red-whiskered man, dressed in a tourist’s traveling suit, such as is worn in hot countries, came hurrying toward them.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The boys were about to look for another guide when, with cries of surprise and joy, a small, red-whiskered man, dressed in a tourist’s traveling suit, such as is worn in hot countries, came hurrying toward them.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading When they looked around for the guide whom they had employed to lead them to the only European hotel in the city it was found that the fellow had fled, affrighted by the encounter which had taken place in the square.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The boys were about to look for another guide when, with cries of surprise and joy, a small, red-whiskered man, dressed in a tourist’s traveling suit, such as is worn in hot countries, came hurrying toward them.
b'lieve
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From this reading “Hang me ef I don’t b’lieve I’ve seen him afore!” exclaimed the boy from Vermont.
a youthful male person
From this reading “Hang me ef I don’t b’lieve I’ve seen him afore!” exclaimed the boy from Vermont.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys were about to look for another guide when, with cries of surprise and joy, a small, red-whiskered man, dressed in a tourist’s traveling suit, such as is worn in hot countries, came hurrying toward them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When they looked around for the guide whom they had employed to lead them to the only European hotel in the city it was found that the fellow had fled, affrighted by the encounter which had taken place in the square.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The boys were about to look for another guide when, with cries of surprise and joy, a small, red-whiskered man, dressed in a tourist’s traveling suit, such as is worn in hot countries, came hurrying toward them.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading When they looked around for the guide whom they had employed to lead them to the only European hotel in the city it was found that the fellow had fled, affrighted by the encounter which had taken place in the square.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The boys were about to look for another guide when, with cries of surprise and joy, a small, red-whiskered man, dressed in a tourist’s traveling suit, such as is worn in hot countries, came hurrying toward them.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading The boys were about to look for another guide when, with cries of surprise and joy, a small, red-whiskered man, dressed in a tourist’s traveling suit, such as is worn in hot countries, came hurrying toward them.
don't
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From this reading “Hang me ef I don’t b’lieve I’ve seen him afore!” exclaimed the boy from Vermont.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading The boys were about to look for another guide when, with cries of surprise and joy, a small, red-whiskered man, dressed in a tourist’s traveling suit, such as is worn in hot countries, came hurrying toward them.
ef
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From this reading “Hang me ef I don’t b’lieve I’ve seen him afore!” exclaimed the boy from Vermont.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading When they looked around for the guide whom they had employed to lead them to the only European hotel in the city it was found that the fellow had fled, affrighted by the encounter which had taken place in the square.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading When they looked around for the guide whom they had employed to lead them to the only European hotel in the city it was found that the fellow had fled, affrighted by the encounter which had taken place in the square.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading When they looked around for the guide whom they had employed to lead them to the only European hotel in the city it was found that the fellow had fled, affrighted by the encounter which had taken place in the square.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Hang me ef I don’t b’lieve I’ve seen him afore!” exclaimed the boy from Vermont.
a boy or man
From this reading When they looked around for the guide whom they had employed to lead them to the only European hotel in the city it was found that the fellow had fled, affrighted by the encounter which had taken place in the square.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading When they looked around for the guide whom they had employed to lead them to the only European hotel in the city it was found that the fellow had fled, affrighted by the encounter which had taken place in the square.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When they looked around for the guide whom they had employed to lead them to the only European hotel in the city it was found that the fellow had fled, affrighted by the encounter which had taken place in the square.
set up or found
From this reading When they looked around for the guide whom they had employed to lead them to the only European hotel in the city it was found that the fellow had fled, affrighted by the encounter which had taken place in the square.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading FRANK SEEKS INFORMATION.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Hang me ef I don’t b’lieve I’ve seen him afore!” exclaimed the boy from Vermont.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading When they looked around for the guide whom they had employed to lead them to the only European hotel in the city it was found that the fellow had fled, affrighted by the encounter which had taken place in the square.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When they looked around for the guide whom they had employed to lead them to the only European hotel in the city it was found that the fellow had fled, affrighted by the encounter which had taken place in the square.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading “Hang me ef I don’t b’lieve I’ve seen him afore!” exclaimed the boy from Vermont.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Hang me ef I don’t b’lieve I’ve seen him afore!” exclaimed the boy from Vermont.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading The boys were about to look for another guide when, with cries of surprise and joy, a small, red-whiskered man, dressed in a tourist’s traveling suit, such as is worn in hot countries, came hurrying toward them.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading When they looked around for the guide whom they had employed to lead them to the only European hotel in the city it was found that the fellow had fled, affrighted by the encounter which had taken place in the square.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading The boys were about to look for another guide when, with cries of surprise and joy, a small, red-whiskered man, dressed in a tourist’s traveling suit, such as is worn in hot countries, came hurrying toward them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Hang me ef I don’t b’lieve I’ve seen him afore!” exclaimed the boy from Vermont.
I've
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From this reading “Hang me ef I don’t b’lieve I’ve seen him afore!” exclaimed the boy from Vermont.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When they looked around for the guide whom they had employed to lead them to the only European hotel in the city it was found that the fellow had fled, affrighted by the encounter which had taken place in the square.
a message received and understood
From this reading FRANK SEEKS INFORMATION.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The boys were about to look for another guide when, with cries of surprise and joy, a small, red-whiskered man, dressed in a tourist’s traveling suit, such as is worn in hot countries, came hurrying toward them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When they looked around for the guide whom they had employed to lead them to the only European hotel in the city it was found that the fellow had fled, affrighted by the encounter which had taken place in the square.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The boys were about to look for another guide when, with cries of surprise and joy, a small, red-whiskered man, dressed in a tourist’s traveling suit, such as is worn in hot countries, came hurrying toward them.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading When they looked around for the guide whom they had employed to lead them to the only European hotel in the city it was found that the fellow had fled, affrighted by the encounter which had taken place in the square.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The boys were about to look for another guide when, with cries of surprise and joy, a small, red-whiskered man, dressed in a tourist’s traveling suit, such as is worn in hot countries, came hurrying toward them.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When they looked around for the guide whom they had employed to lead them to the only European hotel in the city it was found that the fellow had fled, affrighted by the encounter which had taken place in the square.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The boys were about to look for another guide when, with cries of surprise and joy, a small, red-whiskered man, dressed in a tourist’s traveling suit, such as is worn in hot countries, came hurrying toward them.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Hang me ef I don’t b’lieve I’ve seen him afore!” exclaimed the boy from Vermont.
nattral
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From this reading “Them whiskers look nattral.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The boys were about to look for another guide when, with cries of surprise and joy, a small, red-whiskered man, dressed in a tourist’s traveling suit, such as is worn in hot countries, came hurrying toward them.
and nothing more
From this reading When they looked around for the guide whom they had employed to lead them to the only European hotel in the city it was found that the fellow had fled, affrighted by the encounter which had taken place in the square.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading When they looked around for the guide whom they had employed to lead them to the only European hotel in the city it was found that the fellow had fled, affrighted by the encounter which had taken place in the square.
red-whiskered
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From this reading The boys were about to look for another guide when, with cries of surprise and joy, a small, red-whiskered man, dressed in a tourist’s traveling suit, such as is worn in hot countries, came hurrying toward them.
SEEKSnounUS /siːks/
plural of “seek” — the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk
From this reading FRANK SEEKS INFORMATION.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Hang me ef I don’t b’lieve I’ve seen him afore!” exclaimed the boy from Vermont.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The boys were about to look for another guide when, with cries of surprise and joy, a small, red-whiskered man, dressed in a tourist’s traveling suit, such as is worn in hot countries, came hurrying toward them.
make square
From this reading When they looked around for the guide whom they had employed to lead them to the only European hotel in the city it was found that the fellow had fled, affrighted by the encounter which had taken place in the square.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The boys were about to look for another guide when, with cries of surprise and joy, a small, red-whiskered man, dressed in a tourist’s traveling suit, such as is worn in hot countries, came hurrying toward them.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading The boys were about to look for another guide when, with cries of surprise and joy, a small, red-whiskered man, dressed in a tourist’s traveling suit, such as is worn in hot countries, came hurrying toward them.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The boys were about to look for another guide when, with cries of surprise and joy, a small, red-whiskered man, dressed in a tourist’s traveling suit, such as is worn in hot countries, came hurrying toward them.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading When they looked around for the guide whom they had employed to lead them to the only European hotel in the city it was found that the fellow had fled, affrighted by the encounter which had taken place in the square.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When they looked around for the guide whom they had employed to lead them to the only European hotel in the city it was found that the fellow had fled, affrighted by the encounter which had taken place in the square.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When they looked around for the guide whom they had employed to lead them to the only European hotel in the city it was found that the fellow had fled, affrighted by the encounter which had taken place in the square.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When they looked around for the guide whom they had employed to lead them to the only European hotel in the city it was found that the fellow had fled, affrighted by the encounter which had taken place in the square.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they looked around for the guide whom they had employed to lead them to the only European hotel in the city it was found that the fellow had fled, affrighted by the encounter which had taken place in the square.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When they looked around for the guide whom they had employed to lead them to the only European hotel in the city it was found that the fellow had fled, affrighted by the encounter which had taken place in the square.
tourist's
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From this reading The boys were about to look for another guide when, with cries of surprise and joy, a small, red-whiskered man, dressed in a tourist’s traveling suit, such as is worn in hot countries, came hurrying toward them.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The boys were about to look for another guide when, with cries of surprise and joy, a small, red-whiskered man, dressed in a tourist’s traveling suit, such as is worn in hot countries, came hurrying toward them.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading The boys were about to look for another guide when, with cries of surprise and joy, a small, red-whiskered man, dressed in a tourist’s traveling suit, such as is worn in hot countries, came hurrying toward them.
VermontnounUS /vərˈmɑːnt/
a state in New England
From this reading “Hang me ef I don’t b’lieve I’ve seen him afore!” exclaimed the boy from Vermont.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When they looked around for the guide whom they had employed to lead them to the only European hotel in the city it was found that the fellow had fled, affrighted by the encounter which had taken place in the square.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The boys were about to look for another guide when, with cries of surprise and joy, a small, red-whiskered man, dressed in a tourist’s traveling suit, such as is worn in hot countries, came hurrying toward them.
at the time that
From this reading When they looked around for the guide whom they had employed to lead them to the only European hotel in the city it was found that the fellow had fled, affrighted by the encounter which had taken place in the square.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When they looked around for the guide whom they had employed to lead them to the only European hotel in the city it was found that the fellow had fled, affrighted by the encounter which had taken place in the square.
whiskersnounUS /ˈwɪskərz/
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading “Them whiskers look nattral.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When they looked around for the guide whom they had employed to lead them to the only European hotel in the city it was found that the fellow had fled, affrighted by the encounter which had taken place in the square.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The boys were about to look for another guide when, with cries of surprise and joy, a small, red-whiskered man, dressed in a tourist’s traveling suit, such as is worn in hot countries, came hurrying toward them.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading The boys were about to look for another guide when, with cries of surprise and joy, a small, red-whiskered man, dressed in a tourist’s traveling suit, such as is worn in hot countries, came hurrying toward them.
