used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In due time the train arrived, and, stepping on board, he was surprised at hearing a familiar voice ask:
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
anew
From this reading Have you concluded to join us again?"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading In due time the train arrived, and, stepping on board, he was surprised at hearing a familiar voice ask:
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading In due time the train arrived, and, stepping on board, he was surprised at hearing a familiar voice ask:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In due time the train arrived, and, stepping on board, he was surprised at hearing a familiar voice ask:
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading In due time the train arrived, and, stepping on board, he was surprised at hearing a familiar voice ask:
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Have you concluded to join us again?"
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading In due time the train arrived, and, stepping on board, he was surprised at hearing a familiar voice ask:
embarkedverbUS /emˈbɑːrkt/
past form of “embark” — go on board
From this reading He had embarked on the enterprise, however, and it was now too late for regrets.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading He had embarked on the enterprise, however, and it was now too late for regrets.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading In due time the train arrived, and, stepping on board, he was surprised at hearing a familiar voice ask:
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had embarked on the enterprise, however, and it was now too late for regrets.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had embarked on the enterprise, however, and it was now too late for regrets.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Have you concluded to join us again?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had embarked on the enterprise, however, and it was now too late for regrets.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading In due time the train arrived, and, stepping on board, he was surprised at hearing a familiar voice ask:
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Hello Jet!
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He had embarked on the enterprise, however, and it was now too late for regrets.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had embarked on the enterprise, however, and it was now too late for regrets.
JetnounUS /dʒet/
an airplane powered by one or more jet engines
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Have you concluded to join us again?"
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading He had embarked on the enterprise, however, and it was now too late for regrets.
loiteringverbUS /ˈlɔɪtərɪŋ/
-ing form of “loiter” — be about
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
not any; not one
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had embarked on the enterprise, however, and it was now too late for regrets.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had embarked on the enterprise, however, and it was now too late for regrets.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
regretsnounUS /rɪˈɡrets/
a polite refusal of an invitation
From this reading He had embarked on the enterprise, however, and it was now too late for regrets.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
steppingverbUS /ˈstepɪŋ/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading In due time the train arrived, and, stepping on board, he was surprised at hearing a familiar voice ask:
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading In due time the train arrived, and, stepping on board, he was surprised at hearing a familiar voice ask:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In due time the train arrived, and, stepping on board, he was surprised at hearing a familiar voice ask:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He had embarked on the enterprise, however, and it was now too late for regrets.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
create by training and teaching
From this reading In due time the train arrived, and, stepping on board, he was surprised at hearing a familiar voice ask:
except if; if not
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
unsatisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsətɪˈsfæktəri/
not giving satisfaction
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Have you concluded to join us again?"
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading In due time the train arrived, and, stepping on board, he was surprised at hearing a familiar voice ask:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AN OLD FRIEND To Jet the idea of loitering around first one town and then another with no definite plan, unless the simple hope of meeting the man by accident could be called one, was in the highest degree unsatisfactory.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Have you concluded to join us again?"
