used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a trifling matter, anyhow.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When he started after Sam Wing, Matt had no time to give to any one else.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He supposed that McGlory was following him, but was altogether too busy to look behind and make sure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He supposed that McGlory was following him, but was altogether too busy to look behind and make sure.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading When he started after Sam Wing, Matt had no time to give to any one else.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading It was a trifling matter, anyhow.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Meanwhile, the king of the motor boys, without the remotest idea as to what was happening to his cowboy pard, was exacting his own tribute from the realm of exciting events.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He supposed that McGlory was following him, but was altogether too busy to look behind and make sure.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Meanwhile, the king of the motor boys, without the remotest idea as to what was happening to his cowboy pard, was exacting his own tribute from the realm of exciting events.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading He supposed that McGlory was following him, but was altogether too busy to look behind and make sure.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He supposed that McGlory was following him, but was altogether too busy to look behind and make sure.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading MOTOR MATT'S CHASE.
cowboynounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪ/
a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading Meanwhile, the king of the motor boys, without the remotest idea as to what was happening to his cowboy pard, was exacting his own tribute from the realm of exciting events.
else
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From this reading When he started after Sam Wing, Matt had no time to give to any one else.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Meanwhile, the king of the motor boys, without the remotest idea as to what was happening to his cowboy pard, was exacting his own tribute from the realm of exciting events.
exactingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/
having complicated nutritional requirements; especially growing only in special artificial cultures
From this reading Meanwhile, the king of the motor boys, without the remotest idea as to what was happening to his cowboy pard, was exacting his own tribute from the realm of exciting events.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading Meanwhile, the king of the motor boys, without the remotest idea as to what was happening to his cowboy pard, was exacting his own tribute from the realm of exciting events.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading He supposed that McGlory was following him, but was altogether too busy to look behind and make sure.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Meanwhile, the king of the motor boys, without the remotest idea as to what was happening to his cowboy pard, was exacting his own tribute from the realm of exciting events.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading When he started after Sam Wing, Matt had no time to give to any one else.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When he started after Sam Wing, Matt had no time to give to any one else.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading Meanwhile, the king of the motor boys, without the remotest idea as to what was happening to his cowboy pard, was exacting his own tribute from the realm of exciting events.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he started after Sam Wing, Matt had no time to give to any one else.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He supposed that McGlory was following him, but was altogether too busy to look behind and make sure.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile, the king of the motor boys, without the remotest idea as to what was happening to his cowboy pard, was exacting his own tribute from the realm of exciting events.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Meanwhile, the king of the motor boys, without the remotest idea as to what was happening to his cowboy pard, was exacting his own tribute from the realm of exciting events.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a trifling matter, anyhow.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Meanwhile, the king of the motor boys, without the remotest idea as to what was happening to his cowboy pard, was exacting his own tribute from the realm of exciting events.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He supposed that McGlory was following him, but was altogether too busy to look behind and make sure.
engage in
From this reading He supposed that McGlory was following him, but was altogether too busy to look behind and make sure.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading When he started after Sam Wing, Matt had no time to give to any one else.
MATT'SnounUS /mætz/
possessive form of “matt” — the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading MOTOR MATT'S CHASE.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was a trifling matter, anyhow.
McGlory
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From this reading He supposed that McGlory was following him, but was altogether too busy to look behind and make sure.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile, the king of the motor boys, without the remotest idea as to what was happening to his cowboy pard, was exacting his own tribute from the realm of exciting events.
MOTORnounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading MOTOR MATT'S CHASE.
not any; not one
From this reading When he started after Sam Wing, Matt had no time to give to any one else.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Meanwhile, the king of the motor boys, without the remotest idea as to what was happening to his cowboy pard, was exacting his own tribute from the realm of exciting events.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When he started after Sam Wing, Matt had no time to give to any one else.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Meanwhile, the king of the motor boys, without the remotest idea as to what was happening to his cowboy pard, was exacting his own tribute from the realm of exciting events.
pard
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From this reading Meanwhile, the king of the motor boys, without the remotest idea as to what was happening to his cowboy pard, was exacting his own tribute from the realm of exciting events.
realmnounUS /relm/
a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading Meanwhile, the king of the motor boys, without the remotest idea as to what was happening to his cowboy pard, was exacting his own tribute from the realm of exciting events.
remotestadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊtəst/
superlative of “remote” — located far away spatially
From this reading Meanwhile, the king of the motor boys, without the remotest idea as to what was happening to his cowboy pard, was exacting his own tribute from the realm of exciting events.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading When he started after Sam Wing, Matt had no time to give to any one else.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When he started after Sam Wing, Matt had no time to give to any one else.
required or under orders
From this reading He supposed that McGlory was following him, but was altogether too busy to look behind and make sure.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He supposed that McGlory was following him, but was altogether too busy to look behind and make sure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He supposed that McGlory was following him, but was altogether too busy to look behind and make sure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Meanwhile, the king of the motor boys, without the remotest idea as to what was happening to his cowboy pard, was exacting his own tribute from the realm of exciting events.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When he started after Sam Wing, Matt had no time to give to any one else.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Meanwhile, the king of the motor boys, without the remotest idea as to what was happening to his cowboy pard, was exacting his own tribute from the realm of exciting events.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He supposed that McGlory was following him, but was altogether too busy to look behind and make sure.
tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading Meanwhile, the king of the motor boys, without the remotest idea as to what was happening to his cowboy pard, was exacting his own tribute from the realm of exciting events.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading It was a trifling matter, anyhow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Meanwhile, the king of the motor boys, without the remotest idea as to what was happening to his cowboy pard, was exacting his own tribute from the realm of exciting events.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Meanwhile, the king of the motor boys, without the remotest idea as to what was happening to his cowboy pard, was exacting his own tribute from the realm of exciting events.
at the time that
From this reading When he started after Sam Wing, Matt had no time to give to any one else.
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading When he started after Sam Wing, Matt had no time to give to any one else.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Meanwhile, the king of the motor boys, without the remotest idea as to what was happening to his cowboy pard, was exacting his own tribute from the realm of exciting events.
