used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LONE CABIN In the afternoon before, Hike had been reading in the Washington papers all the things he _hadn’t_ said to the reporters, and a great many things he hadn’t done, with some things such as discovering Crocker Land by aeroplane, which he’d like to do but didn’t expect to.
aeroplanenoun
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading THE LONE CABIN In the afternoon before, Hike had been reading in the Washington papers all the things he _hadn’t_ said to the reporters, and a great many things he hadn’t done, with some things such as discovering Crocker Land by aeroplane, which he’d like to do but didn’t expect to.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE LONE CABIN In the afternoon before, Hike had been reading in the Washington papers all the things he _hadn’t_ said to the reporters, and a great many things he hadn’t done, with some things such as discovering Crocker Land by aeroplane, which he’d like to do but didn’t expect to.
(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 THE LONE CABIN In the afternoon before, Hike had been reading in the Washington papers all the things he _hadn’t_ said to the reporters, and a great many things he hadn’t done, with some things such as discovering Crocker Land by aeroplane, which he’d like to do but didn’t expect to.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LONE CABIN In the afternoon before, Hike had been reading in the Washington papers all the things he _hadn’t_ said to the reporters, and a great many things he hadn’t done, with some things such as discovering Crocker Land by aeroplane, which he’d like to do but didn’t expect to.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE LONE CABIN In the afternoon before, Hike had been reading in the Washington papers all the things he _hadn’t_ said to the reporters, and a great many things he hadn’t done, with some things such as discovering Crocker Land by aeroplane, which he’d like to do but didn’t expect to.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His hostess’s maid, a colored girl, knocked at his door to say that “a man from Gennul Tho’ne wanted to see him.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE LONE CABIN In the afternoon before, Hike had been reading in the Washington papers all the things he _hadn’t_ said to the reporters, and a great many things he hadn’t done, with some things such as discovering Crocker Land by aeroplane, which he’d like to do but didn’t expect to.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE LONE CABIN In the afternoon before, Hike had been reading in the Washington papers all the things he _hadn’t_ said to the reporters, and a great many things he hadn’t done, with some things such as discovering Crocker Land by aeroplane, which he’d like to do but didn’t expect to.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Going down, Hike found a thick-set, low-browed fellow, built for rough and tumble fights, quietly dressed in neat clothes, who said:
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE LONE CABIN In the afternoon before, Hike had been reading in the Washington papers all the things he _hadn’t_ said to the reporters, and a great many things he hadn’t done, with some things such as discovering Crocker Land by aeroplane, which he’d like to do but didn’t expect to.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE LONE CABIN In the afternoon before, Hike had been reading in the Washington papers all the things he _hadn’t_ said to the reporters, and a great many things he hadn’t done, with some things such as discovering Crocker Land by aeroplane, which he’d like to do but didn’t expect to.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading THE LONE CABIN In the afternoon before, Hike had been reading in the Washington papers all the things he _hadn’t_ said to the reporters, and a great many things he hadn’t done, with some things such as discovering Crocker Land by aeroplane, which he’d like to do but didn’t expect to.
clothing in general
From this reading Going down, Hike found a thick-set, low-browed fellow, built for rough and tumble fights, quietly dressed in neat clothes, who said:
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading His hostess’s maid, a colored girl, knocked at his door to say that “a man from Gennul Tho’ne wanted to see him.”
complimentsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləments/
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading General Thorne’s compliments and he wishes to see you at his office in regard to the aeroplane.
Crocker
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From this reading THE LONE CABIN In the afternoon before, Hike had been reading in the Washington papers all the things he _hadn’t_ said to the reporters, and a great many things he hadn’t done, with some things such as discovering Crocker Land by aeroplane, which he’d like to do but didn’t expect to.
didn't
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From this reading THE LONE CABIN In the afternoon before, Hike had been reading in the Washington papers all the things he _hadn’t_ said to the reporters, and a great many things he hadn’t done, with some things such as discovering Crocker Land by aeroplane, which he’d like to do but didn’t expect to.
discoveringverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading THE LONE CABIN In the afternoon before, Hike had been reading in the Washington papers all the things he _hadn’t_ said to the reporters, and a great many things he hadn’t done, with some things such as discovering Crocker Land by aeroplane, which he’d like to do but didn’t expect to.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE LONE CABIN In the afternoon before, Hike had been reading in the Washington papers all the things he _hadn’t_ said to the reporters, and a great many things he hadn’t done, with some things such as discovering Crocker Land by aeroplane, which he’d like to do but didn’t expect to.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading THE LONE CABIN In the afternoon before, Hike had been reading in the Washington papers all the things he _hadn’t_ said to the reporters, and a great many things he hadn’t done, with some things such as discovering Crocker Land by aeroplane, which he’d like to do but didn’t expect to.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading His hostess’s maid, a colored girl, knocked at his door to say that “a man from Gennul Tho’ne wanted to see him.”
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Going down, Hike found a thick-set, low-browed fellow, built for rough and tumble fights, quietly dressed in neat clothes, who said:
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Going down, Hike found a thick-set, low-browed fellow, built for rough and tumble fights, quietly dressed in neat clothes, who said:
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading THE LONE CABIN In the afternoon before, Hike had been reading in the Washington papers all the things he _hadn’t_ said to the reporters, and a great many things he hadn’t done, with some things such as discovering Crocker Land by aeroplane, which he’d like to do but didn’t expect to.
a boy or man
From this reading Going down, Hike found a thick-set, low-browed fellow, built for rough and tumble fights, quietly dressed in neat clothes, who said:
fightsnounUS /faɪts/
plural of “fight” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Going down, Hike found a thick-set, low-browed fellow, built for rough and tumble fights, quietly dressed in neat clothes, who said:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Going down, Hike found a thick-set, low-browed fellow, built for rough and tumble fights, quietly dressed in neat clothes, who said:
set up or found
From this reading Going down, Hike found a thick-set, low-browed fellow, built for rough and tumble fights, quietly dressed in neat clothes, who said:
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His hostess’s maid, a colored girl, knocked at his door to say that “a man from Gennul Tho’ne wanted to see him.”
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading General Thorne’s compliments and he wishes to see you at his office in regard to the aeroplane.
Gennul
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From this reading His hostess’s maid, a colored girl, knocked at his door to say that “a man from Gennul Tho’ne wanted to see him.”
a young female
From this reading His hostess’s maid, a colored girl, knocked at his door to say that “a man from Gennul Tho’ne wanted to see him.”
the act of departing
From this reading Going down, Hike found a thick-set, low-browed fellow, built for rough and tumble fights, quietly dressed in neat clothes, who said:
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE LONE CABIN In the afternoon before, Hike had been reading in the Washington papers all the things he _hadn’t_ said to the reporters, and a great many things he hadn’t done, with some things such as discovering Crocker Land by aeroplane, which he’d like to do but didn’t expect to.
GriffinnounUS /ˈɡrɪfɪn/
winged monster with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion
From this reading “Mr. Griffin?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE LONE CABIN In the afternoon before, Hike had been reading in the Washington papers all the things he _hadn’t_ said to the reporters, and a great many things he hadn’t done, with some things such as discovering Crocker Land by aeroplane, which he’d like to do but didn’t expect to.
hadn't
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From this reading THE LONE CABIN In the afternoon before, Hike had been reading in the Washington papers all the things he _hadn’t_ said to the reporters, and a great many things he hadn’t done, with some things such as discovering Crocker Land by aeroplane, which he’d like to do but didn’t expect to.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE LONE CABIN In the afternoon before, Hike had been reading in the Washington papers all the things he _hadn’t_ said to the reporters, and a great many things he hadn’t done, with some things such as discovering Crocker Land by aeroplane, which he’d like to do but didn’t expect to.
he'd
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From this reading THE LONE CABIN In the afternoon before, Hike had been reading in the Washington papers all the things he _hadn’t_ said to the reporters, and a great many things he hadn’t done, with some things such as discovering Crocker Land by aeroplane, which he’d like to do but didn’t expect to.
HikenounUS /haɪk/
a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure
From this reading THE LONE CABIN In the afternoon before, Hike had been reading in the Washington papers all the things he _hadn’t_ said to the reporters, and a great many things he hadn’t done, with some things such as discovering Crocker Land by aeroplane, which he’d like to do but didn’t expect to.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His hostess’s maid, a colored girl, knocked at his door to say that “a man from Gennul Tho’ne wanted to see him.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His hostess’s maid, a colored girl, knocked at his door to say that “a man from Gennul Tho’ne wanted to see him.”
hostess's
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From this reading His hostess’s maid, a colored girl, knocked at his door to say that “a man from Gennul Tho’ne wanted to see him.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LONE CABIN In the afternoon before, Hike had been reading in the Washington papers all the things he _hadn’t_ said to the reporters, and a great many things he hadn’t done, with some things such as discovering Crocker Land by aeroplane, which he’d like to do but didn’t expect to.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading His hostess’s maid, a colored girl, knocked at his door to say that “a man from Gennul Tho’ne wanted to see him.”
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading THE LONE CABIN In the afternoon before, Hike had been reading in the Washington papers all the things he _hadn’t_ said to the reporters, and a great many things he hadn’t done, with some things such as discovering Crocker Land by aeroplane, which he’d like to do but didn’t expect to.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE LONE CABIN In the afternoon before, Hike had been reading in the Washington papers all the things he _hadn’t_ said to the reporters, and a great many things he hadn’t done, with some things such as discovering Crocker Land by aeroplane, which he’d like to do but didn’t expect to.
LONEadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading THE LONE CABIN In the afternoon before, Hike had been reading in the Washington papers all the things he _hadn’t_ said to the reporters, and a great many things he hadn’t done, with some things such as discovering Crocker Land by aeroplane, which he’d like to do but didn’t expect to.
low-browed
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From this reading Going down, Hike found a thick-set, low-browed fellow, built for rough and tumble fights, quietly dressed in neat clothes, who said:
a female domestic
From this reading His hostess’s maid, a colored girl, knocked at his door to say that “a man from Gennul Tho’ne wanted to see him.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His hostess’s maid, a colored girl, knocked at his door to say that “a man from Gennul Tho’ne wanted to see him.”
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading THE LONE CABIN In the afternoon before, Hike had been reading in the Washington papers all the things he _hadn’t_ said to the reporters, and a great many things he hadn’t done, with some things such as discovering Crocker Land by aeroplane, which he’d like to do but didn’t expect to.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Mr. Griffin?
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading Going down, Hike found a thick-set, low-browed fellow, built for rough and tumble fights, quietly dressed in neat clothes, who said:
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading General Thorne’s compliments and he wishes to see you at his office in regard to the aeroplane.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading THE LONE CABIN In the afternoon before, Hike had been reading in the Washington papers all the things he _hadn’t_ said to the reporters, and a great many things he hadn’t done, with some things such as discovering Crocker Land by aeroplane, which he’d like to do but didn’t expect to.
with low volume
From this reading Going down, Hike found a thick-set, low-browed fellow, built for rough and tumble fights, quietly dressed in neat clothes, who said:
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading THE LONE CABIN In the afternoon before, Hike had been reading in the Washington papers all the things he _hadn’t_ said to the reporters, and a great many things he hadn’t done, with some things such as discovering Crocker Land by aeroplane, which he’d like to do but didn’t expect to.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading General Thorne’s compliments and he wishes to see you at his office in regard to the aeroplane.
reportersnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading THE LONE CABIN In the afternoon before, Hike had been reading in the Washington papers all the things he _hadn’t_ said to the reporters, and a great many things he hadn’t done, with some things such as discovering Crocker Land by aeroplane, which he’d like to do but didn’t expect to.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Going down, Hike found a thick-set, low-browed fellow, built for rough and tumble fights, quietly dressed in neat clothes, who said:
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE LONE CABIN In the afternoon before, Hike had been reading in the Washington papers all the things he _hadn’t_ said to the reporters, and a great many things he hadn’t done, with some things such as discovering Crocker Land by aeroplane, which he’d like to do but didn’t expect to.
express in words
From this reading His hostess’s maid, a colored girl, knocked at his door to say that “a man from Gennul Tho’ne wanted to see him.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading His hostess’s maid, a colored girl, knocked at his door to say that “a man from Gennul Tho’ne wanted to see him.”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE LONE CABIN In the afternoon before, Hike had been reading in the Washington papers all the things he _hadn’t_ said to the reporters, and a great many things he hadn’t done, with some things such as discovering Crocker Land by aeroplane, which he’d like to do but didn’t expect to.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading THE LONE CABIN In the afternoon before, Hike had been reading in the Washington papers all the things he _hadn’t_ said to the reporters, and a great many things he hadn’t done, with some things such as discovering Crocker Land by aeroplane, which he’d like to do but didn’t expect to.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His hostess’s maid, a colored girl, knocked at his door to say that “a man from Gennul Tho’ne wanted to see him.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LONE CABIN In the afternoon before, Hike had been reading in the Washington papers all the things he _hadn’t_ said to the reporters, and a great many things he hadn’t done, with some things such as discovering Crocker Land by aeroplane, which he’d like to do but didn’t expect to.
thick-set
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From this reading Going down, Hike found a thick-set, low-browed fellow, built for rough and tumble fights, quietly dressed in neat clothes, who said:
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE LONE CABIN In the afternoon before, Hike had been reading in the Washington papers all the things he _hadn’t_ said to the reporters, and a great many things he hadn’t done, with some things such as discovering Crocker Land by aeroplane, which he’d like to do but didn’t expect to.
Tho'ne
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From this reading His hostess’s maid, a colored girl, knocked at his door to say that “a man from Gennul Tho’ne wanted to see him.”
Thorne's
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From this reading General Thorne’s compliments and he wishes to see you at his office in regard to the aeroplane.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LONE CABIN In the afternoon before, Hike had been reading in the Washington papers all the things he _hadn’t_ said to the reporters, and a great many things he hadn’t done, with some things such as discovering Crocker Land by aeroplane, which he’d like to do but didn’t expect to.
tumbleverbUS /ˈtʌmbəl/
fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading Going down, Hike found a thick-set, low-browed fellow, built for rough and tumble fights, quietly dressed in neat clothes, who said:
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading His hostess’s maid, a colored girl, knocked at his door to say that “a man from Gennul Tho’ne wanted to see him.”
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading THE LONE CABIN In the afternoon before, Hike had been reading in the Washington papers all the things he _hadn’t_ said to the reporters, and a great many things he hadn’t done, with some things such as discovering Crocker Land by aeroplane, which he’d like to do but didn’t expect to.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE LONE CABIN In the afternoon before, Hike had been reading in the Washington papers all the things he _hadn’t_ said to the reporters, and a great many things he hadn’t done, with some things such as discovering Crocker Land by aeroplane, which he’d like to do but didn’t expect to.
which person or people
From this reading Going down, Hike found a thick-set, low-browed fellow, built for rough and tumble fights, quietly dressed in neat clothes, who said:
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading General Thorne’s compliments and he wishes to see you at his office in regard to the aeroplane.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE LONE CABIN In the afternoon before, Hike had been reading in the Washington papers all the things he _hadn’t_ said to the reporters, and a great many things he hadn’t done, with some things such as discovering Crocker Land by aeroplane, which he’d like to do but didn’t expect to.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading General Thorne’s compliments and he wishes to see you at his office in regard to the aeroplane.
