used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a matter of course there had been no enlargement of his hiding-place, and yet it seemed as if he could move about more freely than before.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As a matter of course there had been no enlargement of his hiding-place, and yet it seemed as if he could move about more freely than before.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was really wonderful how changed everything appeared to Teddy Dunlap after his interview with Bill Jones.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the sailor had given him no encouragement that he might succeed in the task he had set himself, but, on the contrary, appeared to think it a hopeless one, Teddy felt positive that the moment was very near at hand when he would be clasped once more in his father's arms.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As a matter of course there had been no enlargement of his hiding-place, and yet it seemed as if he could move about more freely than before.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was really wonderful how changed everything appeared to Teddy Dunlap after his interview with Bill Jones.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Although the sailor had given him no encouragement that he might succeed in the task he had set himself, but, on the contrary, appeared to think it a hopeless one, Teddy felt positive that the moment was very near at hand when he would be clasped once more in his father's arms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a matter of course there had been no enlargement of his hiding-place, and yet it seemed as if he could move about more freely than before.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Although the sailor had given him no encouragement that he might succeed in the task he had set himself, but, on the contrary, appeared to think it a hopeless one, Teddy felt positive that the moment was very near at hand when he would be clasped once more in his father's arms.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Although the sailor had given him no encouragement that he might succeed in the task he had set himself, but, on the contrary, appeared to think it a hopeless one, Teddy felt positive that the moment was very near at hand when he would be clasped once more in his father's arms.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As a matter of course there had been no enlargement of his hiding-place, and yet it seemed as if he could move about more freely than before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As a matter of course there had been no enlargement of his hiding-place, and yet it seemed as if he could move about more freely than before.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading It was really wonderful how changed everything appeared to Teddy Dunlap after his interview with Bill Jones.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was forced to remain in quite as cramped a position, but it no longer seemed painful.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading It was really wonderful how changed everything appeared to Teddy Dunlap after his interview with Bill Jones.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading Although the sailor had given him no encouragement that he might succeed in the task he had set himself, but, on the contrary, appeared to think it a hopeless one, Teddy felt positive that the moment was very near at hand when he would be clasped once more in his father's arms.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Although the sailor had given him no encouragement that he might succeed in the task he had set himself, but, on the contrary, appeared to think it a hopeless one, Teddy felt positive that the moment was very near at hand when he would be clasped once more in his father's arms.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As a matter of course there had been no enlargement of his hiding-place, and yet it seemed as if he could move about more freely than before.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading As a matter of course there had been no enlargement of his hiding-place, and yet it seemed as if he could move about more freely than before.
crampedadjectiveUS /kræmpt/
constricted in size
From this reading He was forced to remain in quite as cramped a position, but it no longer seemed painful.
Dunlap
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From this reading It was really wonderful how changed everything appeared to Teddy Dunlap after his interview with Bill Jones.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading Although the sailor had given him no encouragement that he might succeed in the task he had set himself, but, on the contrary, appeared to think it a hopeless one, Teddy felt positive that the moment was very near at hand when he would be clasped once more in his father's arms.
enlargementnounUS /ɪnˈlɑːrdʒmənt/
the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
From this reading As a matter of course there had been no enlargement of his hiding-place, and yet it seemed as if he could move about more freely than before.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading It was really wonderful how changed everything appeared to Teddy Dunlap after his interview with Bill Jones.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Although the sailor had given him no encouragement that he might succeed in the task he had set himself, but, on the contrary, appeared to think it a hopeless one, Teddy felt positive that the moment was very near at hand when he would be clasped once more in his father's arms.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Although the sailor had given him no encouragement that he might succeed in the task he had set himself, but, on the contrary, appeared to think it a hopeless one, Teddy felt positive that the moment was very near at hand when he would be clasped once more in his father's arms.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading He was forced to remain in quite as cramped a position, but it no longer seemed painful.
in a free manner
From this reading As a matter of course there had been no enlargement of his hiding-place, and yet it seemed as if he could move about more freely than before.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Although the sailor had given him no encouragement that he might succeed in the task he had set himself, but, on the contrary, appeared to think it a hopeless one, Teddy felt positive that the moment was very near at hand when he would be clasped once more in his father's arms.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As a matter of course there had been no enlargement of his hiding-place, and yet it seemed as if he could move about more freely than before.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Although the sailor had given him no encouragement that he might succeed in the task he had set himself, but, on the contrary, appeared to think it a hopeless one, Teddy felt positive that the moment was very near at hand when he would be clasped once more in his father's arms.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As a matter of course there had been no enlargement of his hiding-place, and yet it seemed as if he could move about more freely than before.
hiding-place
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From this reading As a matter of course there had been no enlargement of his hiding-place, and yet it seemed as if he could move about more freely than before.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Although the sailor had given him no encouragement that he might succeed in the task he had set himself, but, on the contrary, appeared to think it a hopeless one, Teddy felt positive that the moment was very near at hand when he would be clasped once more in his father's arms.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Although the sailor had given him no encouragement that he might succeed in the task he had set himself, but, on the contrary, appeared to think it a hopeless one, Teddy felt positive that the moment was very near at hand when he would be clasped once more in his father's arms.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was really wonderful how changed everything appeared to Teddy Dunlap after his interview with Bill Jones.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading Although the sailor had given him no encouragement that he might succeed in the task he had set himself, but, on the contrary, appeared to think it a hopeless one, Teddy felt positive that the moment was very near at hand when he would be clasped once more in his father's arms.
how
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From this reading It was really wonderful how changed everything appeared to Teddy Dunlap after his interview with Bill Jones.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As a matter of course there had been no enlargement of his hiding-place, and yet it seemed as if he could move about more freely than before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was forced to remain in quite as cramped a position, but it no longer seemed painful.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading It was really wonderful how changed everything appeared to Teddy Dunlap after his interview with Bill Jones.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was really wonderful how changed everything appeared to Teddy Dunlap after his interview with Bill Jones.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading It was really wonderful how changed everything appeared to Teddy Dunlap after his interview with Bill Jones.
for more time
From this reading He was forced to remain in quite as cramped a position, but it no longer seemed painful.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of course there had been no enlargement of his hiding-place, and yet it seemed as if he could move about more freely than before.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Although the sailor had given him no encouragement that he might succeed in the task he had set himself, but, on the contrary, appeared to think it a hopeless one, Teddy felt positive that the moment was very near at hand when he would be clasped once more in his father's arms.
a particular point in time
From this reading Although the sailor had given him no encouragement that he might succeed in the task he had set himself, but, on the contrary, appeared to think it a hopeless one, Teddy felt positive that the moment was very near at hand when he would be clasped once more in his father's arms.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As a matter of course there had been no enlargement of his hiding-place, and yet it seemed as if he could move about more freely than before.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As a matter of course there had been no enlargement of his hiding-place, and yet it seemed as if he could move about more freely than before.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Although the sailor had given him no encouragement that he might succeed in the task he had set himself, but, on the contrary, appeared to think it a hopeless one, Teddy felt positive that the moment was very near at hand when he would be clasped once more in his father's arms.
not any; not one
From this reading As a matter of course there had been no enlargement of his hiding-place, and yet it seemed as if he could move about more freely than before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As a matter of course there had been no enlargement of his hiding-place, and yet it seemed as if he could move about more freely than before.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading OFF SANTIAGO.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Although the sailor had given him no encouragement that he might succeed in the task he had set himself, but, on the contrary, appeared to think it a hopeless one, Teddy felt positive that the moment was very near at hand when he would be clasped once more in his father's arms.
on one occasion
From this reading Although the sailor had given him no encouragement that he might succeed in the task he had set himself, but, on the contrary, appeared to think it a hopeless one, Teddy felt positive that the moment was very near at hand when he would be clasped once more in his father's arms.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Although the sailor had given him no encouragement that he might succeed in the task he had set himself, but, on the contrary, appeared to think it a hopeless one, Teddy felt positive that the moment was very near at hand when he would be clasped once more in his father's arms.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading He was forced to remain in quite as cramped a position, but it no longer seemed painful.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He was forced to remain in quite as cramped a position, but it no longer seemed painful.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading Although the sailor had given him no encouragement that he might succeed in the task he had set himself, but, on the contrary, appeared to think it a hopeless one, Teddy felt positive that the moment was very near at hand when he would be clasped once more in his father's arms.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He was forced to remain in quite as cramped a position, but it no longer seemed painful.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It was really wonderful how changed everything appeared to Teddy Dunlap after his interview with Bill Jones.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He was forced to remain in quite as cramped a position, but it no longer seemed painful.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Although the sailor had given him no encouragement that he might succeed in the task he had set himself, but, on the contrary, appeared to think it a hopeless one, Teddy felt positive that the moment was very near at hand when he would be clasped once more in his father's arms.
SANTIAGOnounUS /ˌsæntiˈɑːɡoʊ/
city in the northern Dominican Republic
From this reading OFF SANTIAGO.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As a matter of course there had been no enlargement of his hiding-place, and yet it seemed as if he could move about more freely than before.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Although the sailor had given him no encouragement that he might succeed in the task he had set himself, but, on the contrary, appeared to think it a hopeless one, Teddy felt positive that the moment was very near at hand when he would be clasped once more in his father's arms.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Although the sailor had given him no encouragement that he might succeed in the task he had set himself, but, on the contrary, appeared to think it a hopeless one, Teddy felt positive that the moment was very near at hand when he would be clasped once more in his father's arms.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Although the sailor had given him no encouragement that he might succeed in the task he had set himself, but, on the contrary, appeared to think it a hopeless one, Teddy felt positive that the moment was very near at hand when he would be clasped once more in his father's arms.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading It was really wonderful how changed everything appeared to Teddy Dunlap after his interview with Bill Jones.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As a matter of course there had been no enlargement of his hiding-place, and yet it seemed as if he could move about more freely than before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although the sailor had given him no encouragement that he might succeed in the task he had set himself, but, on the contrary, appeared to think it a hopeless one, Teddy felt positive that the moment was very near at hand when he would be clasped once more in his father's arms.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although the sailor had given him no encouragement that he might succeed in the task he had set himself, but, on the contrary, appeared to think it a hopeless one, Teddy felt positive that the moment was very near at hand when he would be clasped once more in his father's arms.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As a matter of course there had been no enlargement of his hiding-place, and yet it seemed as if he could move about more freely than before.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Although the sailor had given him no encouragement that he might succeed in the task he had set himself, but, on the contrary, appeared to think it a hopeless one, Teddy felt positive that the moment was very near at hand when he would be clasped once more in his father's arms.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was really wonderful how changed everything appeared to Teddy Dunlap after his interview with Bill Jones.
precisely as stated
From this reading Although the sailor had given him no encouragement that he might succeed in the task he had set himself, but, on the contrary, appeared to think it a hopeless one, Teddy felt positive that the moment was very near at hand when he would be clasped once more in his father's arms.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was really wonderful how changed everything appeared to Teddy Dunlap after his interview with Bill Jones.
at the time that
From this reading Although the sailor had given him no encouragement that he might succeed in the task he had set himself, but, on the contrary, appeared to think it a hopeless one, Teddy felt positive that the moment was very near at hand when he would be clasped once more in his father's arms.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was really wonderful how changed everything appeared to Teddy Dunlap after his interview with Bill Jones.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading It was really wonderful how changed everything appeared to Teddy Dunlap after his interview with Bill Jones.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Although the sailor had given him no encouragement that he might succeed in the task he had set himself, but, on the contrary, appeared to think it a hopeless one, Teddy felt positive that the moment was very near at hand when he would be clasped once more in his father's arms.
but in spite of that
From this reading As a matter of course there had been no enlargement of his hiding-place, and yet it seemed as if he could move about more freely than before.
