(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 He went to the all night lunch room near the station and made sure that Hervey had gone there; then he verified the boy’s statement that the name of Manners was not in the ’phone book.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Quietly he even inquired among boys the meaning of _collop_.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And he learned on the highest juvenile authority that it did not signify stealing nor an intent to steal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As soon as he was arrested and made to tell his story, Mr. Walton annoyed, but unruffled, saw the thing in its true light.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading As soon as he was arrested and made to tell his story, Mr. Walton annoyed, but unruffled, saw the thing in its true light.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading AT LAST Of course, Hervey was never in any danger of being sent to prison for robbery.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading As soon as he was arrested and made to tell his story, Mr. Walton annoyed, but unruffled, saw the thing in its true light.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as he was arrested and made to tell his story, Mr. Walton annoyed, but unruffled, saw the thing in its true light.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT LAST Of course, Hervey was never in any danger of being sent to prison for robbery.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading And he learned on the highest juvenile authority that it did not signify stealing nor an intent to steal.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading AT LAST Of course, Hervey was never in any danger of being sent to prison for robbery.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading He went to the all night lunch room near the station and made sure that Hervey had gone there; then he verified the boy’s statement that the name of Manners was not in the ’phone book.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading He went to the all night lunch room near the station and made sure that Hervey had gone there; then he verified the boy’s statement that the name of Manners was not in the ’phone book.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Quietly he even inquired among boys the meaning of _collop_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As soon as he was arrested and made to tell his story, Mr. Walton annoyed, but unruffled, saw the thing in its true light.
collop
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From this reading Quietly he even inquired among boys the meaning of _collop_.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading AT LAST Of course, Hervey was never in any danger of being sent to prison for robbery.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading AT LAST Of course, Hervey was never in any danger of being sent to prison for robbery.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And he learned on the highest juvenile authority that it did not signify stealing nor an intent to steal.
divisible by two
From this reading Quietly he even inquired among boys the meaning of _collop_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AT LAST Of course, Hervey was never in any danger of being sent to prison for robbery.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He went to the all night lunch room near the station and made sure that Hervey had gone there; then he verified the boy’s statement that the name of Manners was not in the ’phone book.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He went to the all night lunch room near the station and made sure that Hervey had gone there; then he verified the boy’s statement that the name of Manners was not in the ’phone book.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as he was arrested and made to tell his story, Mr. Walton annoyed, but unruffled, saw the thing in its true light.
Hervey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AT LAST Of course, Hervey was never in any danger of being sent to prison for robbery.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading And he learned on the highest juvenile authority that it did not signify stealing nor an intent to steal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As soon as he was arrested and made to tell his story, Mr. Walton annoyed, but unruffled, saw the thing in its true light.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AT LAST Of course, Hervey was never in any danger of being sent to prison for robbery.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Quietly he even inquired among boys the meaning of _collop_.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading And he learned on the highest juvenile authority that it did not signify stealing nor an intent to steal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And he learned on the highest juvenile authority that it did not signify stealing nor an intent to steal.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As soon as he was arrested and made to tell his story, Mr. Walton annoyed, but unruffled, saw the thing in its true light.
juvenileadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːvənəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of or appropriate for children or young people
From this reading And he learned on the highest juvenile authority that it did not signify stealing nor an intent to steal.
immediately past
From this reading AT LAST Of course, Hervey was never in any danger of being sent to prison for robbery.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading And he learned on the highest juvenile authority that it did not signify stealing nor an intent to steal.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading As soon as he was arrested and made to tell his story, Mr. Walton annoyed, but unruffled, saw the thing in its true light.
take the midday meal
From this reading He went to the all night lunch room near the station and made sure that Hervey had gone there; then he verified the boy’s statement that the name of Manners was not in the ’phone book.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading As soon as he was arrested and made to tell his story, Mr. Walton annoyed, but unruffled, saw the thing in its true light.
social deportment
From this reading He went to the all night lunch room near the station and made sure that Hervey had gone there; then he verified the boy’s statement that the name of Manners was not in the ’phone book.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Quietly he even inquired among boys the meaning of _collop_.
a form of address for a man
From this reading As soon as he was arrested and made to tell his story, Mr. Walton annoyed, but unruffled, saw the thing in its true light.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He went to the all night lunch room near the station and made sure that Hervey had gone there; then he verified the boy’s statement that the name of Manners was not in the ’phone book.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He went to the all night lunch room near the station and made sure that Hervey had gone there; then he verified the boy’s statement that the name of Manners was not in the ’phone book.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading AT LAST Of course, Hervey was never in any danger of being sent to prison for robbery.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He went to the all night lunch room near the station and made sure that Hervey had gone there; then he verified the boy’s statement that the name of Manners was not in the ’phone book.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading And he learned on the highest juvenile authority that it did not signify stealing nor an intent to steal.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He went to the all night lunch room near the station and made sure that Hervey had gone there; then he verified the boy’s statement that the name of Manners was not in the ’phone book.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT LAST Of course, Hervey was never in any danger of being sent to prison for robbery.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And he learned on the highest juvenile authority that it did not signify stealing nor an intent to steal.
phonenounUS /foʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading He went to the all night lunch room near the station and made sure that Hervey had gone there; then he verified the boy’s statement that the name of Manners was not in the ’phone book.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading AT LAST Of course, Hervey was never in any danger of being sent to prison for robbery.
with low volume
From this reading Quietly he even inquired among boys the meaning of _collop_.
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading AT LAST Of course, Hervey was never in any danger of being sent to prison for robbery.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He went to the all night lunch room near the station and made sure that Hervey had gone there; then he verified the boy’s statement that the name of Manners was not in the ’phone book.
cut with a saw
From this reading As soon as he was arrested and made to tell his story, Mr. Walton annoyed, but unruffled, saw the thing in its true light.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading AT LAST Of course, Hervey was never in any danger of being sent to prison for robbery.
signifyverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪ/
denote or connote
From this reading And he learned on the highest juvenile authority that it did not signify stealing nor an intent to steal.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as he was arrested and made to tell his story, Mr. Walton annoyed, but unruffled, saw the thing in its true light.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading He went to the all night lunch room near the station and made sure that Hervey had gone there; then he verified the boy’s statement that the name of Manners was not in the ’phone book.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading He went to the all night lunch room near the station and made sure that Hervey had gone there; then he verified the boy’s statement that the name of Manners was not in the ’phone book.
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading And he learned on the highest juvenile authority that it did not signify stealing nor an intent to steal.
stealingnounUS /ˈstiːlɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading And he learned on the highest juvenile authority that it did not signify stealing nor an intent to steal.
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 As soon as he was arrested and made to tell his story, Mr. Walton annoyed, but unruffled, saw the thing in its true light.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He went to the all night lunch room near the station and made sure that Hervey had gone there; then he verified the boy’s statement that the name of Manners was not in the ’phone book.
express in words
From this reading As soon as he was arrested and made to tell his story, Mr. Walton annoyed, but unruffled, saw the thing in its true light.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He went to the all night lunch room near the station and made sure that Hervey had gone there; then he verified the boy’s statement that the name of Manners was not in the ’phone book.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As soon as he was arrested and made to tell his story, Mr. Walton annoyed, but unruffled, saw the thing in its true light.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He went to the all night lunch room near the station and made sure that Hervey had gone there; then he verified the boy’s statement that the name of Manners was not in the ’phone book.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He went to the all night lunch room near the station and made sure that Hervey had gone there; then he verified the boy’s statement that the name of Manners was not in the ’phone book.
a special situation
From this reading As soon as he was arrested and made to tell his story, Mr. Walton annoyed, but unruffled, saw the thing in its true light.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AT LAST Of course, Hervey was never in any danger of being sent to prison for robbery.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading As soon as he was arrested and made to tell his story, Mr. Walton annoyed, but unruffled, saw the thing in its true light.
unruffledadjectiveUS /ənˈrʌfəld/
free from emotional agitation or nervous tension
From this reading As soon as he was arrested and made to tell his story, Mr. Walton annoyed, but unruffled, saw the thing in its true light.
verifiedadjectiveUS /ˈverəfaɪd/
proved to be true
From this reading He went to the all night lunch room near the station and made sure that Hervey had gone there; then he verified the boy’s statement that the name of Manners was not in the ’phone book.
WaltonnounUS /ˈwɔːltən/
English composer (1902-1983)
From this reading As soon as he was arrested and made to tell his story, Mr. Walton annoyed, but unruffled, saw the thing in its true light.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT LAST Of course, Hervey was never in any danger of being sent to prison for robbery.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went to the all night lunch room near the station and made sure that Hervey had gone there; then he verified the boy’s statement that the name of Manners was not in the ’phone book.
