used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Eben was at last a hero in his own home, and his eyes sparkled as he noted how proud the members of his family were of his achievements.
achievementsnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənts/
plural of “achievement” — the action of accomplishing something
From this reading Eben was at last a hero in his own home, and his eyes sparkled as he noted how proud the members of his family were of his achievements.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This was Captain Tobin's comment as he listened for the second time to his son's story of the night on the river, and the rescue from the falls.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This was Captain Tobin's comment as he listened for the second time to his son's story of the night on the river, and the rescue from the falls.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Supper had been over for some time, but the family lingered at the table, and for once the dishes remained unwashed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Supper had been over for some time, but the family lingered at the table, and for once the dishes remained unwashed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Supper had been over for some time, but the family lingered at the table, and for once the dishes remained unwashed.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading This was Captain Tobin's comment as he listened for the second time to his son's story of the night on the river, and the rescue from the falls.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading This was Captain Tobin's comment as he listened for the second time to his son's story of the night on the river, and the rescue from the falls.
didn't
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From this reading I didn't think it was in ye."
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading Supper had been over for some time, but the family lingered at the table, and for once the dishes remained unwashed.
Eben
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From this reading STRAIGHT TALK "I'm sartinly proud of ye, Eben.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Eben was at last a hero in his own home, and his eyes sparkled as he noted how proud the members of his family were of his achievements.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading This was Captain Tobin's comment as he listened for the second time to his son's story of the night on the river, and the rescue from the falls.
a social unit living together
From this reading Supper had been over for some time, but the family lingered at the table, and for once the dishes remained unwashed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This was Captain Tobin's comment as he listened for the second time to his son's story of the night on the river, and the rescue from the falls.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This was Captain Tobin's comment as he listened for the second time to his son's story of the night on the river, and the rescue from the falls.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Supper had been over for some time, but the family lingered at the table, and for once the dishes remained unwashed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was Captain Tobin's comment as he listened for the second time to his son's story of the night on the river, and the rescue from the falls.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Eben was at last a hero in his own home, and his eyes sparkled as he noted how proud the members of his family were of his achievements.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This was Captain Tobin's comment as he listened for the second time to his son's story of the night on the river, and the rescue from the falls.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Eben was at last a hero in his own home, and his eyes sparkled as he noted how proud the members of his family were of his achievements.
how
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From this reading Eben was at last a hero in his own home, and his eyes sparkled as he noted how proud the members of his family were of his achievements.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I didn't think it was in ye."
I'm
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From this reading STRAIGHT TALK "I'm sartinly proud of ye, Eben.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I didn't think it was in ye."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I didn't think it was in ye."
immediately past
From this reading Eben was at last a hero in his own home, and his eyes sparkled as he noted how proud the members of his family were of his achievements.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading Supper had been over for some time, but the family lingered at the table, and for once the dishes remained unwashed.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading This was Captain Tobin's comment as he listened for the second time to his son's story of the night on the river, and the rescue from the falls.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Eben was at last a hero in his own home, and his eyes sparkled as he noted how proud the members of his family were of his achievements.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading This was Captain Tobin's comment as he listened for the second time to his son's story of the night on the river, and the rescue from the falls.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Eben was at last a hero in his own home, and his eyes sparkled as he noted how proud the members of his family were of his achievements.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STRAIGHT TALK "I'm sartinly proud of ye, Eben.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This was Captain Tobin's comment as he listened for the second time to his son's story of the night on the river, and the rescue from the falls.
on one occasion
From this reading Supper had been over for some time, but the family lingered at the table, and for once the dishes remained unwashed.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Supper had been over for some time, but the family lingered at the table, and for once the dishes remained unwashed.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Eben was at last a hero in his own home, and his eyes sparkled as he noted how proud the members of his family were of his achievements.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading STRAIGHT TALK "I'm sartinly proud of ye, Eben.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Supper had been over for some time, but the family lingered at the table, and for once the dishes remained unwashed.
rescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading This was Captain Tobin's comment as he listened for the second time to his son's story of the night on the river, and the rescue from the falls.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading This was Captain Tobin's comment as he listened for the second time to his son's story of the night on the river, and the rescue from the falls.
sartinly
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From this reading STRAIGHT TALK "I'm sartinly proud of ye, Eben.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading This was Captain Tobin's comment as he listened for the second time to his son's story of the night on the river, and the rescue from the falls.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Supper had been over for some time, but the family lingered at the table, and for once the dishes remained unwashed.
son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading This was Captain Tobin's comment as he listened for the second time to his son's story of the night on the river, and the rescue from the falls.
sparkledverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəld/
past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly
From this reading Eben was at last a hero in his own home, and his eyes sparkled as he noted how proud the members of his family were of his achievements.
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 This was Captain Tobin's comment as he listened for the second time to his son's story of the night on the river, and the rescue from the falls.
successive (without a break)
From this reading STRAIGHT TALK "I'm sartinly proud of ye, Eben.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Supper had been over for some time, but the family lingered at the table, and for once the dishes remained unwashed.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Supper had been over for some time, but the family lingered at the table, and for once the dishes remained unwashed.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading STRAIGHT TALK "I'm sartinly proud of ye, Eben.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This was Captain Tobin's comment as he listened for the second time to his son's story of the night on the river, and the rescue from the falls.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I didn't think it was in ye."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was Captain Tobin's comment as he listened for the second time to his son's story of the night on the river, and the rescue from the falls.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This was Captain Tobin's comment as he listened for the second time to his son's story of the night on the river, and the rescue from the falls.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This was Captain Tobin's comment as he listened for the second time to his son's story of the night on the river, and the rescue from the falls.
Tobin's
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From this reading This was Captain Tobin's comment as he listened for the second time to his son's story of the night on the river, and the rescue from the falls.
unwashedadjectiveUS /ənˈwɑːʃt/
of or associated with the great masses of people
From this reading Supper had been over for some time, but the family lingered at the table, and for once the dishes remained unwashed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I didn't think it was in ye."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Eben was at last a hero in his own home, and his eyes sparkled as he noted how proud the members of his family were of his achievements.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading STRAIGHT TALK "I'm sartinly proud of ye, Eben.
