used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Their sole equipment for these gallant raids was a daring sort of kindness.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Ruddy’s actions were inspired by good nature and high spirits; Teddy’s by introspection and a determination to inquire.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ruddy’s actions were inspired by good nature and high spirits; Teddy’s by introspection and a determination to inquire.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the years passed the two boys grew into explorers of the undiscovered countries that lie behind the tail-treed reticence of people’s minds.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading As the years passed the two boys grew into explorers of the undiscovered countries that lie behind the tail-treed reticence of people’s minds.
a youthful male person
From this reading By a dramatic turn of luck their faculty for curious friendships flung the whole Sheerug household, and Jimmie Boy with it, high up on the strand of what Mrs. Sheerug would have termed “a secure nincome.”
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading As the years passed the two boys grew into explorers of the undiscovered countries that lie behind the tail-treed reticence of people’s minds.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ruddy’s actions were inspired by good nature and high spirits; Teddy’s by introspection and a determination to inquire.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading As the years passed the two boys grew into explorers of the undiscovered countries that lie behind the tail-treed reticence of people’s minds.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading He was possessed by a relentless curiosity to find out how things worked.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading By a dramatic turn of luck their faculty for curious friendships flung the whole Sheerug household, and Jimmie Boy with it, high up on the strand of what Mrs. Sheerug would have termed “a secure nincome.”
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading Their sole equipment for these gallant raids was a daring sort of kindness.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Ruddy’s actions were inspired by good nature and high spirits; Teddy’s by introspection and a determination to inquire.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading By a dramatic turn of luck their faculty for curious friendships flung the whole Sheerug household, and Jimmie Boy with it, high up on the strand of what Mrs. Sheerug would have termed “a secure nincome.”
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading Their sole equipment for these gallant raids was a daring sort of kindness.
explorersnounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrərz/
plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading As the years passed the two boys grew into explorers of the undiscovered countries that lie behind the tail-treed reticence of people’s minds.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading By a dramatic turn of luck their faculty for curious friendships flung the whole Sheerug household, and Jimmie Boy with it, high up on the strand of what Mrs. Sheerug would have termed “a secure nincome.”
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He was possessed by a relentless curiosity to find out how things worked.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading By a dramatic turn of luck their faculty for curious friendships flung the whole Sheerug household, and Jimmie Boy with it, high up on the strand of what Mrs. Sheerug would have termed “a secure nincome.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Their sole equipment for these gallant raids was a daring sort of kindness.
friendshipsnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪps/
plural of “friendship” — the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading By a dramatic turn of luck their faculty for curious friendships flung the whole Sheerug household, and Jimmie Boy with it, high up on the strand of what Mrs. Sheerug would have termed “a secure nincome.”
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading Their sole equipment for these gallant raids was a daring sort of kindness.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Ruddy’s actions were inspired by good nature and high spirits; Teddy’s by introspection and a determination to inquire.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading As the years passed the two boys grew into explorers of the undiscovered countries that lie behind the tail-treed reticence of people’s minds.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading By a dramatic turn of luck their faculty for curious friendships flung the whole Sheerug household, and Jimmie Boy with it, high up on the strand of what Mrs. Sheerug would have termed “a secure nincome.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was possessed by a relentless curiosity to find out how things worked.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Ruddy’s actions were inspired by good nature and high spirits; Teddy’s by introspection and a determination to inquire.
a social unit living together
From this reading By a dramatic turn of luck their faculty for curious friendships flung the whole Sheerug household, and Jimmie Boy with it, high up on the strand of what Mrs. Sheerug would have termed “a secure nincome.”
how
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From this reading He was possessed by a relentless curiosity to find out how things worked.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Ruddy’s actions were inspired by good nature and high spirits; Teddy’s by introspection and a determination to inquire.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading Ruddy’s actions were inspired by good nature and high spirits; Teddy’s by introspection and a determination to inquire.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As the years passed the two boys grew into explorers of the undiscovered countries that lie behind the tail-treed reticence of people’s minds.
introspectionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈspekʃən/
the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
From this reading Ruddy’s actions were inspired by good nature and high spirits; Teddy’s by introspection and a determination to inquire.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading By a dramatic turn of luck their faculty for curious friendships flung the whole Sheerug household, and Jimmie Boy with it, high up on the strand of what Mrs. Sheerug would have termed “a secure nincome.”
Jimmie
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From this reading By a dramatic turn of luck their faculty for curious friendships flung the whole Sheerug household, and Jimmie Boy with it, high up on the strand of what Mrs. Sheerug would have termed “a secure nincome.”
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Their sole equipment for these gallant raids was a daring sort of kindness.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading As the years passed the two boys grew into explorers of the undiscovered countries that lie behind the tail-treed reticence of people’s minds.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading By a dramatic turn of luck their faculty for curious friendships flung the whole Sheerug household, and Jimmie Boy with it, high up on the strand of what Mrs. Sheerug would have termed “a secure nincome.”
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading As the years passed the two boys grew into explorers of the undiscovered countries that lie behind the tail-treed reticence of people’s minds.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading By a dramatic turn of luck their faculty for curious friendships flung the whole Sheerug household, and Jimmie Boy with it, high up on the strand of what Mrs. Sheerug would have termed “a secure nincome.”
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Ruddy’s actions were inspired by good nature and high spirits; Teddy’s by introspection and a determination to inquire.
nincome
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From this reading By a dramatic turn of luck their faculty for curious friendships flung the whole Sheerug household, and Jimmie Boy with it, high up on the strand of what Mrs. Sheerug would have termed “a secure nincome.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the years passed the two boys grew into explorers of the undiscovered countries that lie behind the tail-treed reticence of people’s minds.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By a dramatic turn of luck their faculty for curious friendships flung the whole Sheerug household, and Jimmie Boy with it, high up on the strand of what Mrs. Sheerug would have termed “a secure nincome.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was possessed by a relentless curiosity to find out how things worked.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As the years passed the two boys grew into explorers of the undiscovered countries that lie behind the tail-treed reticence of people’s minds.
people'snounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading As the years passed the two boys grew into explorers of the undiscovered countries that lie behind the tail-treed reticence of people’s minds.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading He was possessed by a relentless curiosity to find out how things worked.
raidsnounUS /reɪdz/
plural of “raid” — a sudden short attack
From this reading Their sole equipment for these gallant raids was a daring sort of kindness.
relentlessadjectiveUS /rɪˈlentlɪs/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading He was possessed by a relentless curiosity to find out how things worked.
reticencenounUS /ˈretɪsəns/
the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary
From this reading As the years passed the two boys grew into explorers of the undiscovered countries that lie behind the tail-treed reticence of people’s minds.
Ruddy's
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From this reading Ruddy’s actions were inspired by good nature and high spirits; Teddy’s by introspection and a determination to inquire.
get by special effort
From this reading By a dramatic turn of luck their faculty for curious friendships flung the whole Sheerug household, and Jimmie Boy with it, high up on the strand of what Mrs. Sheerug would have termed “a secure nincome.”
Sheerug
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From this reading By a dramatic turn of luck their faculty for curious friendships flung the whole Sheerug household, and Jimmie Boy with it, high up on the strand of what Mrs. Sheerug would have termed “a secure nincome.”
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading Their sole equipment for these gallant raids was a daring sort of kindness.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Their sole equipment for these gallant raids was a daring sort of kindness.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Ruddy’s actions were inspired by good nature and high spirits; Teddy’s by introspection and a determination to inquire.
strandnounUS /strænd/
a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole
From this reading By a dramatic turn of luck their faculty for curious friendships flung the whole Sheerug household, and Jimmie Boy with it, high up on the strand of what Mrs. Sheerug would have termed “a secure nincome.”
tail-treed
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From this reading As the years passed the two boys grew into explorers of the undiscovered countries that lie behind the tail-treed reticence of people’s minds.
Teddy'snounUS /ˈtediz/
possessive form of “teddy” — plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading Ruddy’s actions were inspired by good nature and high spirits; Teddy’s by introspection and a determination to inquire.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading By a dramatic turn of luck their faculty for curious friendships flung the whole Sheerug household, and Jimmie Boy with it, high up on the strand of what Mrs. Sheerug would have termed “a secure nincome.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As the years passed the two boys grew into explorers of the undiscovered countries that lie behind the tail-treed reticence of people’s minds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the years passed the two boys grew into explorers of the undiscovered countries that lie behind the tail-treed reticence of people’s minds.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their sole equipment for these gallant raids was a daring sort of kindness.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Their sole equipment for these gallant raids was a daring sort of kindness.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He was possessed by a relentless curiosity to find out how things worked.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ruddy’s actions were inspired by good nature and high spirits; Teddy’s by introspection and a determination to inquire.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading By a dramatic turn of luck their faculty for curious friendships flung the whole Sheerug household, and Jimmie Boy with it, high up on the strand of what Mrs. Sheerug would have termed “a secure nincome.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As the years passed the two boys grew into explorers of the undiscovered countries that lie behind the tail-treed reticence of people’s minds.
undiscoveredadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈskʌvərd/
not discovered
From this reading As the years passed the two boys grew into explorers of the undiscovered countries that lie behind the tail-treed reticence of people’s minds.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading By a dramatic turn of luck their faculty for curious friendships flung the whole Sheerug household, and Jimmie Boy with it, high up on the strand of what Mrs. Sheerug would have termed “a secure nincome.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their sole equipment for these gallant raids was a daring sort of kindness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ruddy’s actions were inspired by good nature and high spirits; Teddy’s by introspection and a determination to inquire.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading By a dramatic turn of luck their faculty for curious friendships flung the whole Sheerug household, and Jimmie Boy with it, high up on the strand of what Mrs. Sheerug would have termed “a secure nincome.”
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading By a dramatic turn of luck their faculty for curious friendships flung the whole Sheerug household, and Jimmie Boy with it, high up on the strand of what Mrs. Sheerug would have termed “a secure nincome.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading By a dramatic turn of luck their faculty for curious friendships flung the whole Sheerug household, and Jimmie Boy with it, high up on the strand of what Mrs. Sheerug would have termed “a secure nincome.”
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He was possessed by a relentless curiosity to find out how things worked.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading By a dramatic turn of luck their faculty for curious friendships flung the whole Sheerug household, and Jimmie Boy with it, high up on the strand of what Mrs. Sheerug would have termed “a secure nincome.”
a late time of life
From this reading As the years passed the two boys grew into explorers of the undiscovered countries that lie behind the tail-treed reticence of people’s minds.
