used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Harvey leaned against a tree and roared with laughter.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading As it was, now that they were out of sight and sound of the farmhouse, the whole adventure seemed amusing.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Harvey leaned against a tree and roared with laughter.
AlasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading Alas, they knew not how near they had been to the end of all their troubles.
(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 Alas, they knew not how near they had been to the end of all their troubles.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading As it was, now that they were out of sight and sound of the farmhouse, the whole adventure seemed amusing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jack Harvey and Tom Edwards had made good their escape—escape from their own friends.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it was, now that they were out of sight and sound of the farmhouse, the whole adventure seemed amusing.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Alas, they knew not how near they had been to the end of all their troubles.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading “You’re a sight!” he exclaimed to his companion.
EdwardsnounUS /ˈedwərdz/
American theologian whose sermons and writings stimulated a period of renewed interest in religion in America (1703-1758)
From this reading Jack Harvey and Tom Edwards had made good their escape—escape from their own friends.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Alas, they knew not how near they had been to the end of all their troubles.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Jack Harvey and Tom Edwards had made good their escape—escape from their own friends.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “You’re a sight!” he exclaimed to his companion.
farmhousenounUS /ˈfɑːrmhaʊs/
house for a farmer and family
From this reading As it was, now that they were out of sight and sound of the farmhouse, the whole adventure seemed amusing.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Jack Harvey and Tom Edwards had made good their escape—escape from their own friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jack Harvey and Tom Edwards had made good their escape—escape from their own friends.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Jack Harvey and Tom Edwards had made good their escape—escape from their own friends.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jack Harvey and Tom Edwards had made good their escape—escape from their own friends.
HarveynounUS /ˈhɑːrvi/
English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)
From this reading Jack Harvey and Tom Edwards had made good their escape—escape from their own friends.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “You’re a sight!” he exclaimed to his companion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “You’re a sight!” he exclaimed to his companion.
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From this reading Alas, they knew not how near they had been to the end of all their troubles.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As it was, now that they were out of sight and sound of the farmhouse, the whole adventure seemed amusing.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack Harvey and Tom Edwards had made good their escape—escape from their own friends.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Alas, they knew not how near they had been to the end of all their troubles.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Harvey leaned against a tree and roared with laughter.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Harvey leaned against a tree and roared with laughter.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Jack Harvey and Tom Edwards had made good their escape—escape from their own friends.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Alas, they knew not how near they had been to the end of all their troubles.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Alas, they knew not how near they had been to the end of all their troubles.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading As it was, now that they were out of sight and sound of the farmhouse, the whole adventure seemed amusing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Alas, they knew not how near they had been to the end of all their troubles.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As it was, now that they were out of sight and sound of the farmhouse, the whole adventure seemed amusing.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Jack Harvey and Tom Edwards had made good their escape—escape from their own friends.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading Harvey leaned against a tree and roared with laughter.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As it was, now that they were out of sight and sound of the farmhouse, the whole adventure seemed amusing.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading As it was, now that they were out of sight and sound of the farmhouse, the whole adventure seemed amusing.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading As it was, now that they were out of sight and sound of the farmhouse, the whole adventure seemed amusing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As it was, now that they were out of sight and sound of the farmhouse, the whole adventure seemed amusing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Alas, they knew not how near they had been to the end of all their troubles.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Jack Harvey and Tom Edwards had made good their escape—escape from their own friends.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Alas, they knew not how near they had been to the end of all their troubles.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Alas, they knew not how near they had been to the end of all their troubles.
male cat
From this reading Jack Harvey and Tom Edwards had made good their escape—escape from their own friends.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Harvey leaned against a tree and roared with laughter.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading Alas, they knew not how near they had been to the end of all their troubles.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As it was, now that they were out of sight and sound of the farmhouse, the whole adventure seemed amusing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As it was, now that they were out of sight and sound of the farmhouse, the whole adventure seemed amusing.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading As it was, now that they were out of sight and sound of the farmhouse, the whole adventure seemed amusing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Harvey leaned against a tree and roared with laughter.
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From this reading “You’re a sight!” he exclaimed to his companion.
