used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Long Jim wouldn't have dared to spirit him away when there are so many people around," Teddy said, after a long silence, during which he was trying to imagine what Sam might have done.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _MISSING._ When Dan informed Teddy that Sam was missing, and suggested the possibility of the burglars having gotten him in their power, both the boys were decidedly alarmed; but the matter ceased to appear as serious after it had been discussed in all its bearings.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading _MISSING._ When Dan informed Teddy that Sam was missing, and suggested the possibility of the burglars having gotten him in their power, both the boys were decidedly alarmed; but the matter ceased to appear as serious after it had been discussed in all its bearings.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading _MISSING._ When Dan informed Teddy that Sam was missing, and suggested the possibility of the burglars having gotten him in their power, both the boys were decidedly alarmed; but the matter ceased to appear as serious after it had been discussed in all its bearings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _MISSING._ When Dan informed Teddy that Sam was missing, and suggested the possibility of the burglars having gotten him in their power, both the boys were decidedly alarmed; but the matter ceased to appear as serious after it had been discussed in all its bearings.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _MISSING._ When Dan informed Teddy that Sam was missing, and suggested the possibility of the burglars having gotten him in their power, both the boys were decidedly alarmed; but the matter ceased to appear as serious after it had been discussed in all its bearings.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Long Jim wouldn't have dared to spirit him away when there are so many people around," Teddy said, after a long silence, during which he was trying to imagine what Sam might have done.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "Long Jim wouldn't have dared to spirit him away when there are so many people around," Teddy said, after a long silence, during which he was trying to imagine what Sam might have done.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _MISSING._ When Dan informed Teddy that Sam was missing, and suggested the possibility of the burglars having gotten him in their power, both the boys were decidedly alarmed; but the matter ceased to appear as serious after it had been discussed in all its bearings.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Long Jim wouldn't have dared to spirit him away when there are so many people around," Teddy said, after a long silence, during which he was trying to imagine what Sam might have done.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Besides, what would be the good of taking him if we were left behind?"
bearingsnounUS /ˈberɪŋz/
plural of “bearing” — relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading _MISSING._ When Dan informed Teddy that Sam was missing, and suggested the possibility of the burglars having gotten him in their power, both the boys were decidedly alarmed; but the matter ceased to appear as serious after it had been discussed in all its bearings.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _MISSING._ When Dan informed Teddy that Sam was missing, and suggested the possibility of the burglars having gotten him in their power, both the boys were decidedly alarmed; but the matter ceased to appear as serious after it had been discussed in all its bearings.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading "Besides, what would be the good of taking him if we were left behind?"
in addition to; as well as
From this reading "Besides, what would be the good of taking him if we were left behind?"
the two together, not just one
From this reading _MISSING._ When Dan informed Teddy that Sam was missing, and suggested the possibility of the burglars having gotten him in their power, both the boys were decidedly alarmed; but the matter ceased to appear as serious after it had been discussed in all its bearings.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading _MISSING._ When Dan informed Teddy that Sam was missing, and suggested the possibility of the burglars having gotten him in their power, both the boys were decidedly alarmed; but the matter ceased to appear as serious after it had been discussed in all its bearings.
burglarsnounUS /ˈbɜːrɡlərz/
plural of “burglar” — a thief who enters a building with intent to steal
From this reading _MISSING._ When Dan informed Teddy that Sam was missing, and suggested the possibility of the burglars having gotten him in their power, both the boys were decidedly alarmed; but the matter ceased to appear as serious after it had been discussed in all its bearings.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _MISSING._ When Dan informed Teddy that Sam was missing, and suggested the possibility of the burglars having gotten him in their power, both the boys were decidedly alarmed; but the matter ceased to appear as serious after it had been discussed in all its bearings.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading _MISSING._ When Dan informed Teddy that Sam was missing, and suggested the possibility of the burglars having gotten him in their power, both the boys were decidedly alarmed; but the matter ceased to appear as serious after it had been discussed in all its bearings.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading "Perhaps they count on hauling us in, too."
Dan
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From this reading _MISSING._ When Dan informed Teddy that Sam was missing, and suggested the possibility of the burglars having gotten him in their power, both the boys were decidedly alarmed; but the matter ceased to appear as serious after it had been discussed in all its bearings.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading "Long Jim wouldn't have dared to spirit him away when there are so many people around," Teddy said, after a long silence, during which he was trying to imagine what Sam might have done.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading _MISSING._ When Dan informed Teddy that Sam was missing, and suggested the possibility of the burglars having gotten him in their power, both the boys were decidedly alarmed; but the matter ceased to appear as serious after it had been discussed in all its bearings.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading _MISSING._ When Dan informed Teddy that Sam was missing, and suggested the possibility of the burglars having gotten him in their power, both the boys were decidedly alarmed; but the matter ceased to appear as serious after it had been discussed in all its bearings.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "Long Jim wouldn't have dared to spirit him away when there are so many people around," Teddy said, after a long silence, during which he was trying to imagine what Sam might have done.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "Long Jim wouldn't have dared to spirit him away when there are so many people around," Teddy said, after a long silence, during which he was trying to imagine what Sam might have done.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "That isn't to be thought of for a moment.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Besides, what would be the good of taking him if we were left behind?"
gottenverbUS /ˈɡɑːtən/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading _MISSING._ When Dan informed Teddy that Sam was missing, and suggested the possibility of the burglars having gotten him in their power, both the boys were decidedly alarmed; but the matter ceased to appear as serious after it had been discussed in all its bearings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _MISSING._ When Dan informed Teddy that Sam was missing, and suggested the possibility of the burglars having gotten him in their power, both the boys were decidedly alarmed; but the matter ceased to appear as serious after it had been discussed in all its bearings.
haulingnounUS /ˈhɔːlɪŋ/
the activity of transporting goods by truck
From this reading "Perhaps they count on hauling us in, too."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Long Jim wouldn't have dared to spirit him away when there are so many people around," Teddy said, after a long silence, during which he was trying to imagine what Sam might have done.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading _MISSING._ When Dan informed Teddy that Sam was missing, and suggested the possibility of the burglars having gotten him in their power, both the boys were decidedly alarmed; but the matter ceased to appear as serious after it had been discussed in all its bearings.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Long Jim wouldn't have dared to spirit him away when there are so many people around," Teddy said, after a long silence, during which he was trying to imagine what Sam might have done.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _MISSING._ When Dan informed Teddy that Sam was missing, and suggested the possibility of the burglars having gotten him in their power, both the boys were decidedly alarmed; but the matter ceased to appear as serious after it had been discussed in all its bearings.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Besides, what would be the good of taking him if we were left behind?"
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading "Long Jim wouldn't have dared to spirit him away when there are so many people around," Teddy said, after a long silence, during which he was trying to imagine what Sam might have done.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _MISSING._ When Dan informed Teddy that Sam was missing, and suggested the possibility of the burglars having gotten him in their power, both the boys were decidedly alarmed; but the matter ceased to appear as serious after it had been discussed in all its bearings.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading _MISSING._ When Dan informed Teddy that Sam was missing, and suggested the possibility of the burglars having gotten him in their power, both the boys were decidedly alarmed; but the matter ceased to appear as serious after it had been discussed in all its bearings.
isn't
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From this reading "That isn't to be thought of for a moment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _MISSING._ When Dan informed Teddy that Sam was missing, and suggested the possibility of the burglars having gotten him in their power, both the boys were decidedly alarmed; but the matter ceased to appear as serious after it had been discussed in all its bearings.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _MISSING._ When Dan informed Teddy that Sam was missing, and suggested the possibility of the burglars having gotten him in their power, both the boys were decidedly alarmed; but the matter ceased to appear as serious after it had been discussed in all its bearings.
Jim
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From this reading "Long Jim wouldn't have dared to spirit him away when there are so many people around," Teddy said, after a long silence, during which he was trying to imagine what Sam might have done.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "Besides, what would be the good of taking him if we were left behind?"
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "Long Jim wouldn't have dared to spirit him away when there are so many people around," Teddy said, after a long silence, during which he was trying to imagine what Sam might have done.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "Long Jim wouldn't have dared to spirit him away when there are so many people around," Teddy said, after a long silence, during which he was trying to imagine what Sam might have done.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading _MISSING._ When Dan informed Teddy that Sam was missing, and suggested the possibility of the burglars having gotten him in their power, both the boys were decidedly alarmed; but the matter ceased to appear as serious after it had been discussed in all its bearings.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "Long Jim wouldn't have dared to spirit him away when there are so many people around," Teddy said, after a long silence, during which he was trying to imagine what Sam might have done.
not able to be found
From this reading _MISSING._ When Dan informed Teddy that Sam was missing, and suggested the possibility of the burglars having gotten him in their power, both the boys were decidedly alarmed; but the matter ceased to appear as serious after it had been discussed in all its bearings.
a particular point in time
From this reading "That isn't to be thought of for a moment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _MISSING._ When Dan informed Teddy that Sam was missing, and suggested the possibility of the burglars having gotten him in their power, both the boys were decidedly alarmed; but the matter ceased to appear as serious after it had been discussed in all its bearings.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Perhaps they count on hauling us in, too."
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "Long Jim wouldn't have dared to spirit him away when there are so many people around," Teddy said, after a long silence, during which he was trying to imagine what Sam might have done.
by chance
From this reading "Perhaps they count on hauling us in, too."
a future prospect or potential
From this reading _MISSING._ When Dan informed Teddy that Sam was missing, and suggested the possibility of the burglars having gotten him in their power, both the boys were decidedly alarmed; but the matter ceased to appear as serious after it had been discussed in all its bearings.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading _MISSING._ When Dan informed Teddy that Sam was missing, and suggested the possibility of the burglars having gotten him in their power, both the boys were decidedly alarmed; but the matter ceased to appear as serious after it had been discussed in all its bearings.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Long Jim wouldn't have dared to spirit him away when there are so many people around," Teddy said, after a long silence, during which he was trying to imagine what Sam might have done.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading _MISSING._ When Dan informed Teddy that Sam was missing, and suggested the possibility of the burglars having gotten him in their power, both the boys were decidedly alarmed; but the matter ceased to appear as serious after it had been discussed in all its bearings.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading _MISSING._ When Dan informed Teddy that Sam was missing, and suggested the possibility of the burglars having gotten him in their power, both the boys were decidedly alarmed; but the matter ceased to appear as serious after it had been discussed in all its bearings.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading "Long Jim wouldn't have dared to spirit him away when there are so many people around," Teddy said, after a long silence, during which he was trying to imagine what Sam might have done.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Long Jim wouldn't have dared to spirit him away when there are so many people around," Teddy said, after a long silence, during which he was trying to imagine what Sam might have done.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading "Long Jim wouldn't have dared to spirit him away when there are so many people around," Teddy said, after a long silence, during which he was trying to imagine what Sam might have done.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading _MISSING._ When Dan informed Teddy that Sam was missing, and suggested the possibility of the burglars having gotten him in their power, both the boys were decidedly alarmed; but the matter ceased to appear as serious after it had been discussed in all its bearings.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "Besides, what would be the good of taking him if we were left behind?"
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading _MISSING._ When Dan informed Teddy that Sam was missing, and suggested the possibility of the burglars having gotten him in their power, both the boys were decidedly alarmed; but the matter ceased to appear as serious after it had been discussed in all its bearings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _MISSING._ When Dan informed Teddy that Sam was missing, and suggested the possibility of the burglars having gotten him in their power, both the boys were decidedly alarmed; but the matter ceased to appear as serious after it had been discussed in all its bearings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _MISSING._ When Dan informed Teddy that Sam was missing, and suggested the possibility of the burglars having gotten him in their power, both the boys were decidedly alarmed; but the matter ceased to appear as serious after it had been discussed in all its bearings.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _MISSING._ When Dan informed Teddy that Sam was missing, and suggested the possibility of the burglars having gotten him in their power, both the boys were decidedly alarmed; but the matter ceased to appear as serious after it had been discussed in all its bearings.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Long Jim wouldn't have dared to spirit him away when there are so many people around," Teddy said, after a long silence, during which he was trying to imagine what Sam might have done.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Perhaps they count on hauling us in, too."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "That isn't to be thought of for a moment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _MISSING._ When Dan informed Teddy that Sam was missing, and suggested the possibility of the burglars having gotten him in their power, both the boys were decidedly alarmed; but the matter ceased to appear as serious after it had been discussed in all its bearings.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Perhaps they count on hauling us in, too."
hard to endure
From this reading "Long Jim wouldn't have dared to spirit him away when there are so many people around," Teddy said, after a long silence, during which he was trying to imagine what Sam might have done.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Perhaps they count on hauling us in, too."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _MISSING._ When Dan informed Teddy that Sam was missing, and suggested the possibility of the burglars having gotten him in their power, both the boys were decidedly alarmed; but the matter ceased to appear as serious after it had been discussed in all its bearings.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Besides, what would be the good of taking him if we were left behind?"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _MISSING._ When Dan informed Teddy that Sam was missing, and suggested the possibility of the burglars having gotten him in their power, both the boys were decidedly alarmed; but the matter ceased to appear as serious after it had been discussed in all its bearings.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Long Jim wouldn't have dared to spirit him away when there are so many people around," Teddy said, after a long silence, during which he was trying to imagine what Sam might have done.
at the time that
From this reading _MISSING._ When Dan informed Teddy that Sam was missing, and suggested the possibility of the burglars having gotten him in their power, both the boys were decidedly alarmed; but the matter ceased to appear as serious after it had been discussed in all its bearings.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Long Jim wouldn't have dared to spirit him away when there are so many people around," Teddy said, after a long silence, during which he was trying to imagine what Sam might have done.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Besides, what would be the good of taking him if we were left behind?"
wouldn't
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From this reading "Long Jim wouldn't have dared to spirit him away when there are so many people around," Teddy said, after a long silence, during which he was trying to imagine what Sam might have done.
