adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a while Grant learned the particulars about Herbert's disappearance.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading After a while Grant learned the particulars about Herbert's disappearance.
absencenounUS /ˈæbsəns/
the state of being absent
From this reading Generally he waited for Grant to return-home, but during his absence he had found other companions.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a while Grant learned the particulars about Herbert's disappearance.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading He had gone out to play in the street about three o'clock in the afternoon.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Generally he waited for Grant to return-home, but during his absence he had found other companions.
companionsnounUS /kəmˈpænjənz/
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Generally he waited for Grant to return-home, but during his absence he had found other companions.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading After a while Grant learned the particulars about Herbert's disappearance.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Generally he waited for Grant to return-home, but during his absence he had found other companions.
Estabrook
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He went out to play,” said Mrs. Estabrook, indifferently.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading When his father returned home, he inquired of the housekeeper: “Where is Herbert?”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Generally he waited for Grant to return-home, but during his absence he had found other companions.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Generally he waited for Grant to return-home, but during his absence he had found other companions.
GenerallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading Generally he waited for Grant to return-home, but during his absence he had found other companions.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading He had gone out to play in the street about three o'clock in the afternoon.
GrantverbUS /ɡrænt/
let have
From this reading After a while Grant learned the particulars about Herbert's disappearance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had gone out to play in the street about three o'clock in the afternoon.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had gone out to play in the street about three o'clock in the afternoon.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading When his father returned home, he inquired of the housekeeper: “Where is Herbert?”
Herbert'snounUS /ˈhɜːrbərts/
possessive form of “herbert” — United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading After a while Grant learned the particulars about Herbert's disappearance.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Generally he waited for Grant to return-home, but during his absence he had found other companions.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When his father returned home, he inquired of the housekeeper: “Where is Herbert?”
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading When his father returned home, he inquired of the housekeeper: “Where is Herbert?”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had gone out to play in the street about three o'clock in the afternoon.
indifferentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrəntli/
with indifference; in an indifferent manner
From this reading “He went out to play,” said Mrs. Estabrook, indifferently.
inquiredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərd/
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading When his father returned home, he inquired of the housekeeper: “Where is Herbert?”
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When his father returned home, he inquired of the housekeeper: “Where is Herbert?”
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading After a while Grant learned the particulars about Herbert's disappearance.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “He went out to play,” said Mrs. Estabrook, indifferently.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading He had gone out to play in the street about three o'clock in the afternoon.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When his father returned home, he inquired of the housekeeper: “Where is Herbert?”
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Generally he waited for Grant to return-home, but during his absence he had found other companions.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had gone out to play in the street about three o'clock in the afternoon.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading After a while Grant learned the particulars about Herbert's disappearance.
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading He had gone out to play in the street about three o'clock in the afternoon.
return-home
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Generally he waited for Grant to return-home, but during his absence he had found other companions.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When his father returned home, he inquired of the housekeeper: “Where is Herbert?”
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “He went out to play,” said Mrs. Estabrook, indifferently.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He had gone out to play in the street about three o'clock in the afternoon.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After a while Grant learned the particulars about Herbert's disappearance.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He had gone out to play in the street about three o'clock in the afternoon.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had gone out to play in the street about three o'clock in the afternoon.
waitedverbUS /ˈweɪtɪd/
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Generally he waited for Grant to return-home, but during his absence he had found other companions.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “He went out to play,” said Mrs. Estabrook, indifferently.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When his father returned home, he inquired of the housekeeper: “Where is Herbert?”
WhereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading When his father returned home, he inquired of the housekeeper: “Where is Herbert?”
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading After a while Grant learned the particulars about Herbert's disappearance.
