used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They fed him and pampered him, dried and mended his clothes, and treated him in general like a long-lost brother.
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading He ate the feast of corn-bread, bacon, and coffee that Allen prepared, and had no need to feign an appetite.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He ate the feast of corn-bread, bacon, and coffee that Allen prepared, and had no need to feign an appetite.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They fed him and pampered him, dried and mended his clothes, and treated him in general like a long-lost brother.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading He ate the feast of corn-bread, bacon, and coffee that Allen prepared, and had no need to feign an appetite.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Tad kept his misgivings to himself as the flatboat voyaged southward.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading He ate the feast of corn-bread, bacon, and coffee that Allen prepared, and had no need to feign an appetite.
baconnounUS /ˈbeɪkən/
back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried
From this reading He ate the feast of corn-bread, bacon, and coffee that Allen prepared, and had no need to feign an appetite.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both of his companions were so genuinely happy over his safe return that nothing else really seemed to matter.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading They fed him and pampered him, dried and mended his clothes, and treated him in general like a long-lost brother.
clothing in general
From this reading They fed him and pampered him, dried and mended his clothes, and treated him in general like a long-lost brother.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading He ate the feast of corn-bread, bacon, and coffee that Allen prepared, and had no need to feign an appetite.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Both of his companions were so genuinely happy over his safe return that nothing else really seemed to matter.
corn-bread
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From this reading He ate the feast of corn-bread, bacon, and coffee that Allen prepared, and had no need to feign an appetite.
driedadjectiveUS /draɪd/
not still wet
From this reading They fed him and pampered him, dried and mended his clothes, and treated him in general like a long-lost brother.
else
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From this reading Both of his companions were so genuinely happy over his safe return that nothing else really seemed to matter.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading He ate the feast of corn-bread, bacon, and coffee that Allen prepared, and had no need to feign an appetite.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading They fed him and pampered him, dried and mended his clothes, and treated him in general like a long-lost brother.
feignverbUS /feɪn/
make believe with the intent to deceive
From this reading He ate the feast of corn-bread, bacon, and coffee that Allen prepared, and had no need to feign an appetite.
flatboatnounUS /ˈflætboʊt/
a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)
From this reading Tad kept his misgivings to himself as the flatboat voyaged southward.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Tad responded with a full heart.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading They fed him and pampered him, dried and mended his clothes, and treated him in general like a long-lost brother.
genuinelyadverbUS /ˈdʒenjəwənli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Both of his companions were so genuinely happy over his safe return that nothing else really seemed to matter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He ate the feast of corn-bread, bacon, and coffee that Allen prepared, and had no need to feign an appetite.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Both of his companions were so genuinely happy over his safe return that nothing else really seemed to matter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He ate the feast of corn-bread, bacon, and coffee that Allen prepared, and had no need to feign an appetite.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Tad responded with a full heart.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They fed him and pampered him, dried and mended his clothes, and treated him in general like a long-lost brother.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Tad kept his misgivings to himself as the flatboat voyaged southward.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tad kept his misgivings to himself as the flatboat voyaged southward.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They fed him and pampered him, dried and mended his clothes, and treated him in general like a long-lost brother.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Tad kept his misgivings to himself as the flatboat voyaged southward.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They fed him and pampered him, dried and mended his clothes, and treated him in general like a long-lost brother.
long-lost
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From this reading They fed him and pampered him, dried and mended his clothes, and treated him in general like a long-lost brother.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Both of his companions were so genuinely happy over his safe return that nothing else really seemed to matter.
mendedverbUS /ˈmendɪd/
past form of “mend” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading They fed him and pampered him, dried and mended his clothes, and treated him in general like a long-lost brother.
misgivingsnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/
plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading Tad kept his misgivings to himself as the flatboat voyaged southward.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading He ate the feast of corn-bread, bacon, and coffee that Allen prepared, and had no need to feign an appetite.
not any; not one
From this reading He ate the feast of corn-bread, bacon, and coffee that Allen prepared, and had no need to feign an appetite.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Both of his companions were so genuinely happy over his safe return that nothing else really seemed to matter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Both of his companions were so genuinely happy over his safe return that nothing else really seemed to matter.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Both of his companions were so genuinely happy over his safe return that nothing else really seemed to matter.
pamperedverbUS /ˈpæmpərd/
past form of “pamper” — treat with excessive indulgence
From this reading They fed him and pampered him, dried and mended his clothes, and treated him in general like a long-lost brother.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading He ate the feast of corn-bread, bacon, and coffee that Allen prepared, and had no need to feign an appetite.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Both of his companions were so genuinely happy over his safe return that nothing else really seemed to matter.
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading Tad responded with a full heart.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Both of his companions were so genuinely happy over his safe return that nothing else really seemed to matter.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Both of his companions were so genuinely happy over his safe return that nothing else really seemed to matter.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Both of his companions were so genuinely happy over his safe return that nothing else really seemed to matter.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Both of his companions were so genuinely happy over his safe return that nothing else really seemed to matter.
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading Tad kept his misgivings to himself as the flatboat voyaged southward.
TadnounUS /tæd/
a slight amount or degree of difference
From this reading Tad kept his misgivings to himself as the flatboat voyaged southward.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Both of his companions were so genuinely happy over his safe return that nothing else really seemed to matter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tad kept his misgivings to himself as the flatboat voyaged southward.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They fed him and pampered him, dried and mended his clothes, and treated him in general like a long-lost brother.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tad kept his misgivings to himself as the flatboat voyaged southward.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading They fed him and pampered him, dried and mended his clothes, and treated him in general like a long-lost brother.
voyagedverbUS /ˈvɔɪədʒd/
past form of “voyage” — travel on water propelled by wind or by other means
From this reading Tad kept his misgivings to himself as the flatboat voyaged southward.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both of his companions were so genuinely happy over his safe return that nothing else really seemed to matter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tad responded with a full heart.
