used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OUT IN THE STORM The telegram from Ned's father, which the three chums received that Wednesday evening, telling them their friend was not at his home in Darewell, was a great shock to them.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are we sure he started for home?" asked Frank.
arrivesverbUS /ərˈaɪvz/
third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading He starts for home but he never arrives."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Why," remarked Bart, as he picked up the message he had dropped, "it hardly seems possible.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Are we sure he started for home?" asked Frank.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading OUT IN THE STORM The telegram from Ned's father, which the three chums received that Wednesday evening, telling them their friend was not at his home in Darewell, was a great shock to them.
BartnounUS /bɑːrt/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading "Why," remarked Bart, as he picked up the message he had dropped, "it hardly seems possible.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I wonder where in the world he can be.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He starts for home but he never arrives."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I wonder where in the world he can be.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading OUT IN THE STORM The telegram from Ned's father, which the three chums received that Wednesday evening, telling them their friend was not at his home in Darewell, was a great shock to them.
Darewell
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From this reading OUT IN THE STORM The telegram from Ned's father, which the three chums received that Wednesday evening, telling them their friend was not at his home in Darewell, was a great shock to them.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading "Why," remarked Bart, as he picked up the message he had dropped, "it hardly seems possible.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading OUT IN THE STORM The telegram from Ned's father, which the three chums received that Wednesday evening, telling them their friend was not at his home in Darewell, was a great shock to them.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading OUT IN THE STORM The telegram from Ned's father, which the three chums received that Wednesday evening, telling them their friend was not at his home in Darewell, was a great shock to them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He starts for home but he never arrives."
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "Are we sure he started for home?" asked Frank.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading OUT IN THE STORM The telegram from Ned's father, which the three chums received that Wednesday evening, telling them their friend was not at his home in Darewell, was a great shock to them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading OUT IN THE STORM The telegram from Ned's father, which the three chums received that Wednesday evening, telling them their friend was not at his home in Darewell, was a great shock to them.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading OUT IN THE STORM The telegram from Ned's father, which the three chums received that Wednesday evening, telling them their friend was not at his home in Darewell, was a great shock to them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Why," remarked Bart, as he picked up the message he had dropped, "it hardly seems possible.
only a very short time before
From this reading "Why," remarked Bart, as he picked up the message he had dropped, "it hardly seems possible.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Why," remarked Bart, as he picked up the message he had dropped, "it hardly seems possible.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading OUT IN THE STORM The telegram from Ned's father, which the three chums received that Wednesday evening, telling them their friend was not at his home in Darewell, was a great shock to them.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading OUT IN THE STORM The telegram from Ned's father, which the three chums received that Wednesday evening, telling them their friend was not at his home in Darewell, was a great shock to them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I wonder where in the world he can be.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OUT IN THE STORM The telegram from Ned's father, which the three chums received that Wednesday evening, telling them their friend was not at his home in Darewell, was a great shock to them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Why," remarked Bart, as he picked up the message he had dropped, "it hardly seems possible.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading "Why," remarked Bart, as he picked up the message he had dropped, "it hardly seems possible.
Ned's
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From this reading OUT IN THE STORM The telegram from Ned's father, which the three chums received that Wednesday evening, telling them their friend was not at his home in Darewell, was a great shock to them.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He starts for home but he never arrives."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading OUT IN THE STORM The telegram from Ned's father, which the three chums received that Wednesday evening, telling them their friend was not at his home in Darewell, was a great shock to them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading OUT IN THE STORM The telegram from Ned's father, which the three chums received that Wednesday evening, telling them their friend was not at his home in Darewell, was a great shock to them.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading "Why," remarked Bart, as he picked up the message he had dropped, "it hardly seems possible.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "Why," remarked Bart, as he picked up the message he had dropped, "it hardly seems possible.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading OUT IN THE STORM The telegram from Ned's father, which the three chums received that Wednesday evening, telling them their friend was not at his home in Darewell, was a great shock to them.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Why," remarked Bart, as he picked up the message he had dropped, "it hardly seems possible.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Why," remarked Bart, as he picked up the message he had dropped, "it hardly seems possible.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading OUT IN THE STORM The telegram from Ned's father, which the three chums received that Wednesday evening, telling them their friend was not at his home in Darewell, was a great shock to them.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Are we sure he started for home?" asked Frank.
startsnounUS /stɑːrts/
plural of “start” — the beginning of anything
From this reading He starts for home but he never arrives."
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading OUT IN THE STORM The telegram from Ned's father, which the three chums received that Wednesday evening, telling them their friend was not at his home in Darewell, was a great shock to them.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Are we sure he started for home?" asked Frank.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading OUT IN THE STORM The telegram from Ned's father, which the three chums received that Wednesday evening, telling them their friend was not at his home in Darewell, was a great shock to them.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading OUT IN THE STORM The telegram from Ned's father, which the three chums received that Wednesday evening, telling them their friend was not at his home in Darewell, was a great shock to them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading OUT IN THE STORM The telegram from Ned's father, which the three chums received that Wednesday evening, telling them their friend was not at his home in Darewell, was a great shock to them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OUT IN THE STORM The telegram from Ned's father, which the three chums received that Wednesday evening, telling them their friend was not at his home in Darewell, was a great shock to them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading OUT IN THE STORM The telegram from Ned's father, which the three chums received that Wednesday evening, telling them their friend was not at his home in Darewell, was a great shock to them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading OUT IN THE STORM The telegram from Ned's father, which the three chums received that Wednesday evening, telling them their friend was not at his home in Darewell, was a great shock to them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading OUT IN THE STORM The telegram from Ned's father, which the three chums received that Wednesday evening, telling them their friend was not at his home in Darewell, was a great shock to them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OUT IN THE STORM The telegram from Ned's father, which the three chums received that Wednesday evening, telling them their friend was not at his home in Darewell, was a great shock to them.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Why," remarked Bart, as he picked up the message he had dropped, "it hardly seems possible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OUT IN THE STORM The telegram from Ned's father, which the three chums received that Wednesday evening, telling them their friend was not at his home in Darewell, was a great shock to them.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Are we sure he started for home?" asked Frank.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading OUT IN THE STORM The telegram from Ned's father, which the three chums received that Wednesday evening, telling them their friend was not at his home in Darewell, was a great shock to them.
in or at the place that
From this reading I wonder where in the world he can be.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading OUT IN THE STORM The telegram from Ned's father, which the three chums received that Wednesday evening, telling them their friend was not at his home in Darewell, was a great shock to them.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why," remarked Bart, as he picked up the message he had dropped, "it hardly seems possible.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading I wonder where in the world he can be.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I wonder where in the world he can be.
