used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Miss Muster fairly held her breath with excitement as she saw him take out the little cardboard box, and opening it, drop something in, which he had drawn from the depths of a pocket.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Convinced of this act, he quickly stepped over to the big oak, and thrust his arm into the hollow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The boy was looking craftily around him, up and down the winding path, as though anxious to make sure that no person was in sight.
eagerly desirous
From this reading The boy was looking craftily around him, up and down the winding path, as though anxious to make sure that no person was in sight.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Convinced of this act, he quickly stepped over to the big oak, and thrust his arm into the hollow.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Fred arose; and the lady, taking this as a signal, did likewise.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The boy was looking craftily around him, up and down the winding path, as though anxious to make sure that no person was in sight.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The boy was looking craftily around him, up and down the winding path, as though anxious to make sure that no person was in sight.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading TELLING THE GOOD NEWS Gabe Larkins' big whistle suddenly stopped.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Miss Muster fairly held her breath with excitement as she saw him take out the little cardboard box, and opening it, drop something in, which he had drawn from the depths of a pocket.
a youthful male person
From this reading The boy was looking craftily around him, up and down the winding path, as though anxious to make sure that no person was in sight.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Miss Muster fairly held her breath with excitement as she saw him take out the little cardboard box, and opening it, drop something in, which he had drawn from the depths of a pocket.
cardboardnounUS /ˈkɑːrdbɔːrd/
a stiff moderately thick paper
From this reading Miss Muster fairly held her breath with excitement as she saw him take out the little cardboard box, and opening it, drop something in, which he had drawn from the depths of a pocket.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Convinced of this act, he quickly stepped over to the big oak, and thrust his arm into the hollow.
craftilyadverb
in an artful manner
From this reading The boy was looking craftily around him, up and down the winding path, as though anxious to make sure that no person was in sight.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading Miss Muster fairly held her breath with excitement as she saw him take out the little cardboard box, and opening it, drop something in, which he had drawn from the depths of a pocket.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Fred arose; and the lady, taking this as a signal, did likewise.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The boy was looking craftily around him, up and down the winding path, as though anxious to make sure that no person was in sight.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Miss Muster fairly held her breath with excitement as she saw him take out the little cardboard box, and opening it, drop something in, which he had drawn from the depths of a pocket.
let fall to the ground
From this reading Miss Muster fairly held her breath with excitement as she saw him take out the little cardboard box, and opening it, drop something in, which he had drawn from the depths of a pocket.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Miss Muster fairly held her breath with excitement as she saw him take out the little cardboard box, and opening it, drop something in, which he had drawn from the depths of a pocket.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Miss Muster fairly held her breath with excitement as she saw him take out the little cardboard box, and opening it, drop something in, which he had drawn from the depths of a pocket.
Fred
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From this reading Fred arose; and the lady, taking this as a signal, did likewise.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Miss Muster fairly held her breath with excitement as she saw him take out the little cardboard box, and opening it, drop something in, which he had drawn from the depths of a pocket.
Gabe
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From this reading TELLING THE GOOD NEWS Gabe Larkins' big whistle suddenly stopped.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading TELLING THE GOOD NEWS Gabe Larkins' big whistle suddenly stopped.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Miss Muster fairly held her breath with excitement as she saw him take out the little cardboard box, and opening it, drop something in, which he had drawn from the depths of a pocket.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Convinced of this act, he quickly stepped over to the big oak, and thrust his arm into the hollow.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Miss Muster fairly held her breath with excitement as she saw him take out the little cardboard box, and opening it, drop something in, which he had drawn from the depths of a pocket.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Muster fairly held her breath with excitement as she saw him take out the little cardboard box, and opening it, drop something in, which he had drawn from the depths of a pocket.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The boy was looking craftily around him, up and down the winding path, as though anxious to make sure that no person was in sight.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Convinced of this act, he quickly stepped over to the big oak, and thrust his arm into the hollow.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading Convinced of this act, he quickly stepped over to the big oak, and thrust his arm into the hollow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The boy was looking craftily around him, up and down the winding path, as though anxious to make sure that no person was in sight.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Convinced of this act, he quickly stepped over to the big oak, and thrust his arm into the hollow.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Miss Muster fairly held her breath with excitement as she saw him take out the little cardboard box, and opening it, drop something in, which he had drawn from the depths of a pocket.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Fred arose; and the lady, taking this as a signal, did likewise.
Larkins
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From this reading TELLING THE GOOD NEWS Gabe Larkins' big whistle suddenly stopped.
in like or similar manner
From this reading Fred arose; and the lady, taking this as a signal, did likewise.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Miss Muster fairly held her breath with excitement as she saw him take out the little cardboard box, and opening it, drop something in, which he had drawn from the depths of a pocket.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The boy was looking craftily around him, up and down the winding path, as though anxious to make sure that no person was in sight.
engage in
From this reading The boy was looking craftily around him, up and down the winding path, as though anxious to make sure that no person was in sight.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Muster fairly held her breath with excitement as she saw him take out the little cardboard box, and opening it, drop something in, which he had drawn from the depths of a pocket.
MusterverbUS /ˈmʌstər/
gather or bring together
From this reading Miss Muster fairly held her breath with excitement as she saw him take out the little cardboard box, and opening it, drop something in, which he had drawn from the depths of a pocket.
information about recent and important events
From this reading TELLING THE GOOD NEWS Gabe Larkins' big whistle suddenly stopped.
not any; not one
From this reading The boy was looking craftily around him, up and down the winding path, as though anxious to make sure that no person was in sight.
oaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Convinced of this act, he quickly stepped over to the big oak, and thrust his arm into the hollow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Convinced of this act, he quickly stepped over to the big oak, and thrust his arm into the hollow.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Miss Muster fairly held her breath with excitement as she saw him take out the little cardboard box, and opening it, drop something in, which he had drawn from the depths of a pocket.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Miss Muster fairly held her breath with excitement as she saw him take out the little cardboard box, and opening it, drop something in, which he had drawn from the depths of a pocket.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Convinced of this act, he quickly stepped over to the big oak, and thrust his arm into the hollow.
a course of conduct
From this reading The boy was looking craftily around him, up and down the winding path, as though anxious to make sure that no person was in sight.
a human being
From this reading The boy was looking craftily around him, up and down the winding path, as though anxious to make sure that no person was in sight.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Miss Muster fairly held her breath with excitement as she saw him take out the little cardboard box, and opening it, drop something in, which he had drawn from the depths of a pocket.
with speed
From this reading Convinced of this act, he quickly stepped over to the big oak, and thrust his arm into the hollow.
cut with a saw
From this reading Miss Muster fairly held her breath with excitement as she saw him take out the little cardboard box, and opening it, drop something in, which he had drawn from the depths of a pocket.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Muster fairly held her breath with excitement as she saw him take out the little cardboard box, and opening it, drop something in, which he had drawn from the depths of a pocket.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The boy was looking craftily around him, up and down the winding path, as though anxious to make sure that no person was in sight.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading Fred arose; and the lady, taking this as a signal, did likewise.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Miss Muster fairly held her breath with excitement as she saw him take out the little cardboard box, and opening it, drop something in, which he had drawn from the depths of a pocket.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Convinced of this act, he quickly stepped over to the big oak, and thrust his arm into the hollow.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading TELLING THE GOOD NEWS Gabe Larkins' big whistle suddenly stopped.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading TELLING THE GOOD NEWS Gabe Larkins' big whistle suddenly stopped.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The boy was looking craftily around him, up and down the winding path, as though anxious to make sure that no person was in sight.
carry out
From this reading Miss Muster fairly held her breath with excitement as she saw him take out the little cardboard box, and opening it, drop something in, which he had drawn from the depths of a pocket.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Fred arose; and the lady, taking this as a signal, did likewise.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading TELLING THE GOOD NEWS Gabe Larkins' big whistle suddenly stopped.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The boy was looking craftily around him, up and down the winding path, as though anxious to make sure that no person was in sight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TELLING THE GOOD NEWS Gabe Larkins' big whistle suddenly stopped.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Convinced of this act, he quickly stepped over to the big oak, and thrust his arm into the hollow.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The boy was looking craftily around him, up and down the winding path, as though anxious to make sure that no person was in sight.
push forcefully
From this reading Convinced of this act, he quickly stepped over to the big oak, and thrust his arm into the hollow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The boy was looking craftily around him, up and down the winding path, as though anxious to make sure that no person was in sight.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The boy was looking craftily around him, up and down the winding path, as though anxious to make sure that no person was in sight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The boy was looking craftily around him, up and down the winding path, as though anxious to make sure that no person was in sight.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Miss Muster fairly held her breath with excitement as she saw him take out the little cardboard box, and opening it, drop something in, which he had drawn from the depths of a pocket.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading TELLING THE GOOD NEWS Gabe Larkins' big whistle suddenly stopped.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading The boy was looking craftily around him, up and down the winding path, as though anxious to make sure that no person was in sight.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Miss Muster fairly held her breath with excitement as she saw him take out the little cardboard box, and opening it, drop something in, which he had drawn from the depths of a pocket.
