used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But one night the household was alarmed by a terrible cry.
the state of being absent
From this reading His friends lamented his absence, especially at the tavern, but they anticipated no attempt on his part to express the distinguished consideration that he had felt for his old chums.
not being in a specified place
From this reading Some weeks passed, yet there was no sign, and the two survivors of the party, as they jogged homeward to the house where both lived, had begun to think and speak less frequently of the absent one.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading But one night the household was alarmed by a terrible cry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Some weeks passed, yet there was no sign, and the two survivors of the party, as they jogged homeward to the house where both lived, had begun to think and speak less frequently of the absent one.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading His friends lamented his absence, especially at the tavern, but they anticipated no attempt on his part to express the distinguished consideration that he had felt for his old chums.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Some weeks passed, yet there was no sign, and the two survivors of the party, as they jogged homeward to the house where both lived, had begun to think and speak less frequently of the absent one.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His friends lamented his absence, especially at the tavern, but they anticipated no attempt on his part to express the distinguished consideration that he had felt for his old chums.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading His friends lamented his absence, especially at the tavern, but they anticipated no attempt on his part to express the distinguished consideration that he had felt for his old chums.
BaileynounUS /ˈbeɪli/
United States singer (1918-1990)
From this reading Bailey got a light and hurried to the bedside of his friend, whom he found deathly white and holding his chest as if in pain.
bedsidenounUS /ˈbedsaɪd/
space by the side of a bed (especially the bed of a sick or dying person)
From this reading Bailey got a light and hurried to the bedside of his friend, whom he found deathly white and holding his chest as if in pain.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "He has been here!" gasped Evans.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Some weeks passed, yet there was no sign, and the two survivors of the party, as they jogged homeward to the house where both lived, had begun to think and speak less frequently of the absent one.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Some weeks passed, yet there was no sign, and the two survivors of the party, as they jogged homeward to the house where both lived, had begun to think and speak less frequently of the absent one.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His friends lamented his absence, especially at the tavern, but they anticipated no attempt on his part to express the distinguished consideration that he had felt for his old chums.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But one night the household was alarmed by a terrible cry.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading Bailey got a light and hurried to the bedside of his friend, whom he found deathly white and holding his chest as if in pain.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading His friends lamented his absence, especially at the tavern, but they anticipated no attempt on his part to express the distinguished consideration that he had felt for his old chums.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading His friends lamented his absence, especially at the tavern, but they anticipated no attempt on his part to express the distinguished consideration that he had felt for his old chums.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading But one night the household was alarmed by a terrible cry.
deathlyadjectiveUS /ˈdeθli/
having the physical appearance of death
From this reading Bailey got a light and hurried to the bedside of his friend, whom he found deathly white and holding his chest as if in pain.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading His friends lamented his absence, especially at the tavern, but they anticipated no attempt on his part to express the distinguished consideration that he had felt for his old chums.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading His friends lamented his absence, especially at the tavern, but they anticipated no attempt on his part to express the distinguished consideration that he had felt for his old chums.
EvansnounUS /ˈevənz/
United States anatomist who identified four pituitary hormones and discovered vitamin E (1882-1971)
From this reading "He has been here!" gasped Evans.
give expression to
From this reading His friends lamented his absence, especially at the tavern, but they anticipated no attempt on his part to express the distinguished consideration that he had felt for his old chums.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading His friends lamented his absence, especially at the tavern, but they anticipated no attempt on his part to express the distinguished consideration that he had felt for his old chums.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His friends lamented his absence, especially at the tavern, but they anticipated no attempt on his part to express the distinguished consideration that he had felt for his old chums.
set up or found
From this reading Bailey got a light and hurried to the bedside of his friend, whom he found deathly white and holding his chest as if in pain.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Some weeks passed, yet there was no sign, and the two survivors of the party, as they jogged homeward to the house where both lived, had begun to think and speak less frequently of the absent one.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Bailey got a light and hurried to the bedside of his friend, whom he found deathly white and holding his chest as if in pain.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading His friends lamented his absence, especially at the tavern, but they anticipated no attempt on his part to express the distinguished consideration that he had felt for his old chums.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading "He has been here!" gasped Evans.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Bailey got a light and hurried to the bedside of his friend, whom he found deathly white and holding his chest as if in pain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His friends lamented his absence, especially at the tavern, but they anticipated no attempt on his part to express the distinguished consideration that he had felt for his old chums.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He has been here!" gasped Evans.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His friends lamented his absence, especially at the tavern, but they anticipated no attempt on his part to express the distinguished consideration that he had felt for his old chums.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "He has been here!" gasped Evans.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His friends lamented his absence, especially at the tavern, but they anticipated no attempt on his part to express the distinguished consideration that he had felt for his old chums.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Bailey got a light and hurried to the bedside of his friend, whom he found deathly white and holding his chest as if in pain.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading Some weeks passed, yet there was no sign, and the two survivors of the party, as they jogged homeward to the house where both lived, had begun to think and speak less frequently of the absent one.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Some weeks passed, yet there was no sign, and the two survivors of the party, as they jogged homeward to the house where both lived, had begun to think and speak less frequently of the absent one.
a social unit living together
From this reading But one night the household was alarmed by a terrible cry.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Bailey got a light and hurried to the bedside of his friend, whom he found deathly white and holding his chest as if in pain.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Bailey got a light and hurried to the bedside of his friend, whom he found deathly white and holding his chest as if in pain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bailey got a light and hurried to the bedside of his friend, whom he found deathly white and holding his chest as if in pain.
joggedverbUS /dʒɑːɡd/
inflected form of “jog” — continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
From this reading Some weeks passed, yet there was no sign, and the two survivors of the party, as they jogged homeward to the house where both lived, had begun to think and speak less frequently of the absent one.
lamentedadjectiveUS /ləˈmentɪd/
mourned or grieved for
From this reading His friends lamented his absence, especially at the tavern, but they anticipated no attempt on his part to express the distinguished consideration that he had felt for his old chums.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Some weeks passed, yet there was no sign, and the two survivors of the party, as they jogged homeward to the house where both lived, had begun to think and speak less frequently of the absent one.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Bailey got a light and hurried to the bedside of his friend, whom he found deathly white and holding his chest as if in pain.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Some weeks passed, yet there was no sign, and the two survivors of the party, as they jogged homeward to the house where both lived, had begun to think and speak less frequently of the absent one.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading But one night the household was alarmed by a terrible cry.
not any; not one
From this reading His friends lamented his absence, especially at the tavern, but they anticipated no attempt on his part to express the distinguished consideration that he had felt for his old chums.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some weeks passed, yet there was no sign, and the two survivors of the party, as they jogged homeward to the house where both lived, had begun to think and speak less frequently of the absent one.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading His friends lamented his absence, especially at the tavern, but they anticipated no attempt on his part to express the distinguished consideration that he had felt for his old chums.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His friends lamented his absence, especially at the tavern, but they anticipated no attempt on his part to express the distinguished consideration that he had felt for his old chums.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Some weeks passed, yet there was no sign, and the two survivors of the party, as they jogged homeward to the house where both lived, had begun to think and speak less frequently of the absent one.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Bailey got a light and hurried to the bedside of his friend, whom he found deathly white and holding his chest as if in pain.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading His friends lamented his absence, especially at the tavern, but they anticipated no attempt on his part to express the distinguished consideration that he had felt for his old chums.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Some weeks passed, yet there was no sign, and the two survivors of the party, as they jogged homeward to the house where both lived, had begun to think and speak less frequently of the absent one.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Some weeks passed, yet there was no sign, and the two survivors of the party, as they jogged homeward to the house where both lived, had begun to think and speak less frequently of the absent one.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Some weeks passed, yet there was no sign, and the two survivors of the party, as they jogged homeward to the house where both lived, had begun to think and speak less frequently of the absent one.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some weeks passed, yet there was no sign, and the two survivors of the party, as they jogged homeward to the house where both lived, had begun to think and speak less frequently of the absent one.
express in speech
From this reading Some weeks passed, yet there was no sign, and the two survivors of the party, as they jogged homeward to the house where both lived, had begun to think and speak less frequently of the absent one.
survivorsnounUS /sərˈvaɪvərz/
plural of “survivor” — one who lives through affliction
From this reading Some weeks passed, yet there was no sign, and the two survivors of the party, as they jogged homeward to the house where both lived, had begun to think and speak less frequently of the absent one.
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading His friends lamented his absence, especially at the tavern, but they anticipated no attempt on his part to express the distinguished consideration that he had felt for his old chums.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading But one night the household was alarmed by a terrible cry.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His friends lamented his absence, especially at the tavern, but they anticipated no attempt on his part to express the distinguished consideration that he had felt for his old chums.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His friends lamented his absence, especially at the tavern, but they anticipated no attempt on his part to express the distinguished consideration that he had felt for his old chums.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Some weeks passed, yet there was no sign, and the two survivors of the party, as they jogged homeward to the house where both lived, had begun to think and speak less frequently of the absent one.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His friends lamented his absence, especially at the tavern, but they anticipated no attempt on his part to express the distinguished consideration that he had felt for his old chums.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Some weeks passed, yet there was no sign, and the two survivors of the party, as they jogged homeward to the house where both lived, had begun to think and speak less frequently of the absent one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His friends lamented his absence, especially at the tavern, but they anticipated no attempt on his part to express the distinguished consideration that he had felt for his old chums.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Some weeks passed, yet there was no sign, and the two survivors of the party, as they jogged homeward to the house where both lived, had begun to think and speak less frequently of the absent one.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Some weeks passed, yet there was no sign, and the two survivors of the party, as they jogged homeward to the house where both lived, had begun to think and speak less frequently of the absent one.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Some weeks passed, yet there was no sign, and the two survivors of the party, as they jogged homeward to the house where both lived, had begun to think and speak less frequently of the absent one.
in or at the place that
From this reading Some weeks passed, yet there was no sign, and the two survivors of the party, as they jogged homeward to the house where both lived, had begun to think and speak less frequently of the absent one.
a Caucasian
From this reading Bailey got a light and hurried to the bedside of his friend, whom he found deathly white and holding his chest as if in pain.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bailey got a light and hurried to the bedside of his friend, whom he found deathly white and holding his chest as if in pain.
but in spite of that
From this reading Some weeks passed, yet there was no sign, and the two survivors of the party, as they jogged homeward to the house where both lived, had begun to think and speak less frequently of the absent one.
