used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CASSIDY CATCHES NED A systematic search of the lodging houses was begun that afternoon.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading CASSIDY CATCHES NED A systematic search of the lodging houses was begun that afternoon.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading John Newton gave them unexpected aid.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But it was harder and more baffling work than any one had imagined.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But it was harder and more baffling work than any one had imagined.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he had much time to himself he offered to go with them to the different lodging houses in the evenings, and give his whistling imitations of birds.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What good will that do?" asked Bart.
bafflingadjectiveUS /ˈbæfəlɪŋ/
making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe
From this reading But it was harder and more baffling work than any one had imagined.
BartnounUS /bɑːrt/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading "What good will that do?" asked Bart.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading CASSIDY CATCHES NED A systematic search of the lodging houses was begun that afternoon.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading As he had much time to himself he offered to go with them to the different lodging houses in the evenings, and give his whistling imitations of birds.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was harder and more baffling work than any one had imagined.
CASSIDY
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From this reading CASSIDY CATCHES NED A systematic search of the lodging houses was begun that afternoon.
CATCHESnounUS /ˈkætʃəz/
plural of “catch” — a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident
From this reading CASSIDY CATCHES NED A systematic search of the lodging houses was begun that afternoon.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading As he had much time to himself he offered to go with them to the different lodging houses in the evenings, and give his whistling imitations of birds.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What good will that do?" asked Bart.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading As he had much time to himself he offered to go with them to the different lodging houses in the evenings, and give his whistling imitations of birds.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading John Newton gave them unexpected aid.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading As he had much time to himself he offered to go with them to the different lodging houses in the evenings, and give his whistling imitations of birds.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As he had much time to himself he offered to go with them to the different lodging houses in the evenings, and give his whistling imitations of birds.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "What good will that do?" asked Bart.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But it was harder and more baffling work than any one had imagined.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading But it was harder and more baffling work than any one had imagined.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he had much time to himself he offered to go with them to the different lodging houses in the evenings, and give his whistling imitations of birds.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As he had much time to himself he offered to go with them to the different lodging houses in the evenings, and give his whistling imitations of birds.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As he had much time to himself he offered to go with them to the different lodging houses in the evenings, and give his whistling imitations of birds.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading CASSIDY CATCHES NED A systematic search of the lodging houses was begun that afternoon.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading But it was harder and more baffling work than any one had imagined.
imitationsnounUS /ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “imitation” — the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
From this reading As he had much time to himself he offered to go with them to the different lodging houses in the evenings, and give his whistling imitations of birds.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As he had much time to himself he offered to go with them to the different lodging houses in the evenings, and give his whistling imitations of birds.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was harder and more baffling work than any one had imagined.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Newton gave them unexpected aid.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading CASSIDY CATCHES NED A systematic search of the lodging houses was begun that afternoon.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But it was harder and more baffling work than any one had imagined.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading As he had much time to himself he offered to go with them to the different lodging houses in the evenings, and give his whistling imitations of birds.
NED
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From this reading CASSIDY CATCHES NED A systematic search of the lodging houses was begun that afternoon.
NewtonnounUS /ˈnuːtən/
English mathematician and physicist; remembered for developing the calculus and for his law of gravitation and his three laws of motion (1642-1727)
From this reading John Newton gave them unexpected aid.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CASSIDY CATCHES NED A systematic search of the lodging houses was begun that afternoon.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading As he had much time to himself he offered to go with them to the different lodging houses in the evenings, and give his whistling imitations of birds.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But it was harder and more baffling work than any one had imagined.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading CASSIDY CATCHES NED A systematic search of the lodging houses was begun that afternoon.
systematicadjectiveUS /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/
characterized by order and planning
From this reading CASSIDY CATCHES NED A systematic search of the lodging houses was begun that afternoon.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But it was harder and more baffling work than any one had imagined.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CASSIDY CATCHES NED A systematic search of the lodging houses was begun that afternoon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CASSIDY CATCHES NED A systematic search of the lodging houses was begun that afternoon.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading John Newton gave them unexpected aid.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As he had much time to himself he offered to go with them to the different lodging houses in the evenings, and give his whistling imitations of birds.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As he had much time to himself he offered to go with them to the different lodging houses in the evenings, and give his whistling imitations of birds.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading John Newton gave them unexpected aid.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CASSIDY CATCHES NED A systematic search of the lodging houses was begun that afternoon.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What good will that do?" asked Bart.
whistlingnounUS /ˈwɪslɪŋ/
the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture
From this reading As he had much time to himself he offered to go with them to the different lodging houses in the evenings, and give his whistling imitations of birds.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "What good will that do?" asked Bart.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As he had much time to himself he offered to go with them to the different lodging houses in the evenings, and give his whistling imitations of birds.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But it was harder and more baffling work than any one had imagined.
