used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Stanley’s face was a puzzle as he listened to the story.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Stanley’s face was a puzzle as he listened to the story.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then it occurred to him that the two officers might be watching them, so he decided to withhold the information until they were safely in their own quarters.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the roar of the motor made this impossible.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He did not interrupt until the recital was completed.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading IN QUEST OF THE HIDDEN TREASURE Ted’s first impulse was to tell Stanley immediately of the conversation he had heard in the hangar.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Then it occurred to him that the two officers might be watching them, so he decided to withhold the information until they were safely in their own quarters.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not interrupt until the recital was completed.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Stanley’s face was a puzzle as he listened to the story.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading IN QUEST OF THE HIDDEN TREASURE Ted’s first impulse was to tell Stanley immediately of the conversation he had heard in the hangar.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN QUEST OF THE HIDDEN TREASURE Ted’s first impulse was to tell Stanley immediately of the conversation he had heard in the hangar.
hangarnounUS /ˈhæŋər/
a large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained
From this reading IN QUEST OF THE HIDDEN TREASURE Ted’s first impulse was to tell Stanley immediately of the conversation he had heard in the hangar.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN QUEST OF THE HIDDEN TREASURE Ted’s first impulse was to tell Stanley immediately of the conversation he had heard in the hangar.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading IN QUEST OF THE HIDDEN TREASURE Ted’s first impulse was to tell Stanley immediately of the conversation he had heard in the hangar.
not accessible to view
From this reading IN QUEST OF THE HIDDEN TREASURE Ted’s first impulse was to tell Stanley immediately of the conversation he had heard in the hangar.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then it occurred to him that the two officers might be watching them, so he decided to withhold the information until they were safely in their own quarters.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading IN QUEST OF THE HIDDEN TREASURE Ted’s first impulse was to tell Stanley immediately of the conversation he had heard in the hangar.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading But the roar of the motor made this impossible.
an instinctive motive
From this reading IN QUEST OF THE HIDDEN TREASURE Ted’s first impulse was to tell Stanley immediately of the conversation he had heard in the hangar.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN QUEST OF THE HIDDEN TREASURE Ted’s first impulse was to tell Stanley immediately of the conversation he had heard in the hangar.
a message received and understood
From this reading Then it occurred to him that the two officers might be watching them, so he decided to withhold the information until they were safely in their own quarters.
interruptverbUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpt/
make a break in
From this reading He did not interrupt until the recital was completed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then it occurred to him that the two officers might be watching them, so he decided to withhold the information until they were safely in their own quarters.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Stanley’s face was a puzzle as he listened to the story.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But the roar of the motor made this impossible.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Then it occurred to him that the two officers might be watching them, so he decided to withhold the information until they were safely in their own quarters.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading But the roar of the motor made this impossible.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not interrupt until the recital was completed.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Then it occurred to him that the two officers might be watching them, so he decided to withhold the information until they were safely in their own quarters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN QUEST OF THE HIDDEN TREASURE Ted’s first impulse was to tell Stanley immediately of the conversation he had heard in the hangar.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Then it occurred to him that the two officers might be watching them, so he decided to withhold the information until they were safely in their own quarters.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Then it occurred to him that the two officers might be watching them, so he decided to withhold the information until they were safely in their own quarters.
puzzleverbUS /ˈpʌzəl/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading Stanley’s face was a puzzle as he listened to the story.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Then it occurred to him that the two officers might be watching them, so he decided to withhold the information until they were safely in their own quarters.
QUESTnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading IN QUEST OF THE HIDDEN TREASURE Ted’s first impulse was to tell Stanley immediately of the conversation he had heard in the hangar.
recitalnounUS /rəˈsaɪtəl/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading He did not interrupt until the recital was completed.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading But the roar of the motor made this impossible.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading Then it occurred to him that the two officers might be watching them, so he decided to withhold the information until they were safely in their own quarters.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Then it occurred to him that the two officers might be watching them, so he decided to withhold the information until they were safely in their own quarters.
StanleynounUS /ˈstænli/
United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading IN QUEST OF THE HIDDEN TREASURE Ted’s first impulse was to tell Stanley immediately of the conversation he had heard in the hangar.
Stanley'snounUS /ˈstænliz/
possessive form of “stanley” — United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading Stanley’s face was a puzzle as he listened to the story.
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 Stanley’s face was a puzzle as he listened to the story.
Ted'snounUS /tedz/
possessive form of “ted” — a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading IN QUEST OF THE HIDDEN TREASURE Ted’s first impulse was to tell Stanley immediately of the conversation he had heard in the hangar.
express in words
From this reading IN QUEST OF THE HIDDEN TREASURE Ted’s first impulse was to tell Stanley immediately of the conversation he had heard in the hangar.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then it occurred to him that the two officers might be watching them, so he decided to withhold the information until they were safely in their own quarters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN QUEST OF THE HIDDEN TREASURE Ted’s first impulse was to tell Stanley immediately of the conversation he had heard in the hangar.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then it occurred to him that the two officers might be watching them, so he decided to withhold the information until they were safely in their own quarters.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Then it occurred to him that the two officers might be watching them, so he decided to withhold the information until they were safely in their own quarters.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then it occurred to him that the two officers might be watching them, so he decided to withhold the information until they were safely in their own quarters.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then it occurred to him that the two officers might be watching them, so he decided to withhold the information until they were safely in their own quarters.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But the roar of the motor made this impossible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN QUEST OF THE HIDDEN TREASURE Ted’s first impulse was to tell Stanley immediately of the conversation he had heard in the hangar.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading IN QUEST OF THE HIDDEN TREASURE Ted’s first impulse was to tell Stanley immediately of the conversation he had heard in the hangar.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Then it occurred to him that the two officers might be watching them, so he decided to withhold the information until they were safely in their own quarters.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Then it occurred to him that the two officers might be watching them, so he decided to withhold the information until they were safely in their own quarters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN QUEST OF THE HIDDEN TREASURE Ted’s first impulse was to tell Stanley immediately of the conversation he had heard in the hangar.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Then it occurred to him that the two officers might be watching them, so he decided to withhold the information until they were safely in their own quarters.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then it occurred to him that the two officers might be watching them, so he decided to withhold the information until they were safely in their own quarters.
withholdverbUS /wɪθˈhoʊld/
hold back; refuse to hand over or share
From this reading Then it occurred to him that the two officers might be watching them, so he decided to withhold the information until they were safely in their own quarters.
