used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His heart was so full of sorrow that his greatest desire was to go where those who might believe he had been a partner of the burglars could not see him; but since that was impossible, if he intended to obey the deacon's injunctions and present himself at the grand stand at the specified time, the next best thing was to remain behind the booth where his mother tried her best to cheer him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Perhaps he doesn't know about it.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading _THE TESTIMONIAL._ It was impossible for Teddy to follow Tim's advice to "loaf around."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His heart was so full of sorrow that his greatest desire was to go where those who might believe he had been a partner of the burglars could not see him; but since that was impossible, if he intended to obey the deacon's injunctions and present himself at the grand stand at the specified time, the next best thing was to remain behind the booth where his mother tried her best to cheer him.
any thing at all
From this reading "It can't be possible that anything to your disadvantage has occurred, Teddy," she said as she held his hand for mutual sympathy.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading _THE TESTIMONIAL._ It was impossible for Teddy to follow Tim's advice to "loaf around."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "It can't be possible that anything to your disadvantage has occurred, Teddy," she said as she held his hand for mutual sympathy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His heart was so full of sorrow that his greatest desire was to go where those who might believe he had been a partner of the burglars could not see him; but since that was impossible, if he intended to obey the deacon's injunctions and present himself at the grand stand at the specified time, the next best thing was to remain behind the booth where his mother tried her best to cheer him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It can't be possible that anything to your disadvantage has occurred, Teddy," she said as she held his hand for mutual sympathy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His heart was so full of sorrow that his greatest desire was to go where those who might believe he had been a partner of the burglars could not see him; but since that was impossible, if he intended to obey the deacon's injunctions and present himself at the grand stand at the specified time, the next best thing was to remain behind the booth where his mother tried her best to cheer him.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading His heart was so full of sorrow that his greatest desire was to go where those who might believe he had been a partner of the burglars could not see him; but since that was impossible, if he intended to obey the deacon's injunctions and present himself at the grand stand at the specified time, the next best thing was to remain behind the booth where his mother tried her best to cheer him.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading His heart was so full of sorrow that his greatest desire was to go where those who might believe he had been a partner of the burglars could not see him; but since that was impossible, if he intended to obey the deacon's injunctions and present himself at the grand stand at the specified time, the next best thing was to remain behind the booth where his mother tried her best to cheer him.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading His heart was so full of sorrow that his greatest desire was to go where those who might believe he had been a partner of the burglars could not see him; but since that was impossible, if he intended to obey the deacon's injunctions and present himself at the grand stand at the specified time, the next best thing was to remain behind the booth where his mother tried her best to cheer him.
boothnounUS /buːθ/
a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches
From this reading His heart was so full of sorrow that his greatest desire was to go where those who might believe he had been a partner of the burglars could not see him; but since that was impossible, if he intended to obey the deacon's injunctions and present himself at the grand stand at the specified time, the next best thing was to remain behind the booth where his mother tried her best to cheer him.
burglarsnounUS /ˈbɜːrɡlərz/
plural of “burglar” — a thief who enters a building with intent to steal
From this reading His heart was so full of sorrow that his greatest desire was to go where those who might believe he had been a partner of the burglars could not see him; but since that was impossible, if he intended to obey the deacon's injunctions and present himself at the grand stand at the specified time, the next best thing was to remain behind the booth where his mother tried her best to cheer him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His heart was so full of sorrow that his greatest desire was to go where those who might believe he had been a partner of the burglars could not see him; but since that was impossible, if he intended to obey the deacon's injunctions and present himself at the grand stand at the specified time, the next best thing was to remain behind the booth where his mother tried her best to cheer him.
can't
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From this reading "It can't be possible that anything to your disadvantage has occurred, Teddy," she said as she held his hand for mutual sympathy.
give encouragement to
From this reading His heart was so full of sorrow that his greatest desire was to go where those who might believe he had been a partner of the burglars could not see him; but since that was impossible, if he intended to obey the deacon's injunctions and present himself at the grand stand at the specified time, the next best thing was to remain behind the booth where his mother tried her best to cheer him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His heart was so full of sorrow that his greatest desire was to go where those who might believe he had been a partner of the burglars could not see him; but since that was impossible, if he intended to obey the deacon's injunctions and present himself at the grand stand at the specified time, the next best thing was to remain behind the booth where his mother tried her best to cheer him.
deacon's
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From this reading His heart was so full of sorrow that his greatest desire was to go where those who might believe he had been a partner of the burglars could not see him; but since that was impossible, if he intended to obey the deacon's injunctions and present himself at the grand stand at the specified time, the next best thing was to remain behind the booth where his mother tried her best to cheer him.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading His heart was so full of sorrow that his greatest desire was to go where those who might believe he had been a partner of the burglars could not see him; but since that was impossible, if he intended to obey the deacon's injunctions and present himself at the grand stand at the specified time, the next best thing was to remain behind the booth where his mother tried her best to cheer him.
disadvantagenounUS /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
From this reading "It can't be possible that anything to your disadvantage has occurred, Teddy," she said as she held his hand for mutual sympathy.
doesn't
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From this reading "Perhaps he doesn't know about it.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading _THE TESTIMONIAL._ It was impossible for Teddy to follow Tim's advice to "loaf around."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _THE TESTIMONIAL._ It was impossible for Teddy to follow Tim's advice to "loaf around."
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading His heart was so full of sorrow that his greatest desire was to go where those who might believe he had been a partner of the burglars could not see him; but since that was impossible, if he intended to obey the deacon's injunctions and present himself at the grand stand at the specified time, the next best thing was to remain behind the booth where his mother tried her best to cheer him.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading His heart was so full of sorrow that his greatest desire was to go where those who might believe he had been a partner of the burglars could not see him; but since that was impossible, if he intended to obey the deacon's injunctions and present himself at the grand stand at the specified time, the next best thing was to remain behind the booth where his mother tried her best to cheer him.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading His heart was so full of sorrow that his greatest desire was to go where those who might believe he had been a partner of the burglars could not see him; but since that was impossible, if he intended to obey the deacon's injunctions and present himself at the grand stand at the specified time, the next best thing was to remain behind the booth where his mother tried her best to cheer him.
highest in quality
From this reading His heart was so full of sorrow that his greatest desire was to go where those who might believe he had been a partner of the burglars could not see him; but since that was impossible, if he intended to obey the deacon's injunctions and present himself at the grand stand at the specified time, the next best thing was to remain behind the booth where his mother tried her best to cheer him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His heart was so full of sorrow that his greatest desire was to go where those who might believe he had been a partner of the burglars could not see him; but since that was impossible, if he intended to obey the deacon's injunctions and present himself at the grand stand at the specified time, the next best thing was to remain behind the booth where his mother tried her best to cheer him.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "It can't be possible that anything to your disadvantage has occurred, Teddy," she said as she held his hand for mutual sympathy.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "Mr. Reaves would have sent me word at once if that had happened."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It can't be possible that anything to your disadvantage has occurred, Teddy," she said as she held his hand for mutual sympathy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Mr. Reaves would have sent me word at once if that had happened."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His heart was so full of sorrow that his greatest desire was to go where those who might believe he had been a partner of the burglars could not see him; but since that was impossible, if he intended to obey the deacon's injunctions and present himself at the grand stand at the specified time, the next best thing was to remain behind the booth where his mother tried her best to cheer him.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading His heart was so full of sorrow that his greatest desire was to go where those who might believe he had been a partner of the burglars could not see him; but since that was impossible, if he intended to obey the deacon's injunctions and present himself at the grand stand at the specified time, the next best thing was to remain behind the booth where his mother tried her best to cheer him.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading "It can't be possible that anything to your disadvantage has occurred, Teddy," she said as she held his hand for mutual sympathy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His heart was so full of sorrow that his greatest desire was to go where those who might believe he had been a partner of the burglars could not see him; but since that was impossible, if he intended to obey the deacon's injunctions and present himself at the grand stand at the specified time, the next best thing was to remain behind the booth where his mother tried her best to cheer him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His heart was so full of sorrow that his greatest desire was to go where those who might believe he had been a partner of the burglars could not see him; but since that was impossible, if he intended to obey the deacon's injunctions and present himself at the grand stand at the specified time, the next best thing was to remain behind the booth where his mother tried her best to cheer him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading His heart was so full of sorrow that his greatest desire was to go where those who might believe he had been a partner of the burglars could not see him; but since that was impossible, if he intended to obey the deacon's injunctions and present himself at the grand stand at the specified time, the next best thing was to remain behind the booth where his mother tried her best to cheer him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His heart was so full of sorrow that his greatest desire was to go where those who might believe he had been a partner of the burglars could not see him; but since that was impossible, if he intended to obey the deacon's injunctions and present himself at the grand stand at the specified time, the next best thing was to remain behind the booth where his mother tried her best to cheer him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading His heart was so full of sorrow that his greatest desire was to go where those who might believe he had been a partner of the burglars could not see him; but since that was impossible, if he intended to obey the deacon's injunctions and present himself at the grand stand at the specified time, the next best thing was to remain behind the booth where his mother tried her best to cheer him.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading _THE TESTIMONIAL._ It was impossible for Teddy to follow Tim's advice to "loaf around."
injunctionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃənz/
plural of “injunction” — a formal command or admonition
From this reading His heart was so full of sorrow that his greatest desire was to go where those who might believe he had been a partner of the burglars could not see him; but since that was impossible, if he intended to obey the deacon's injunctions and present himself at the grand stand at the specified time, the next best thing was to remain behind the booth where his mother tried her best to cheer him.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading His heart was so full of sorrow that his greatest desire was to go where those who might believe he had been a partner of the burglars could not see him; but since that was impossible, if he intended to obey the deacon's injunctions and present himself at the grand stand at the specified time, the next best thing was to remain behind the booth where his mother tried her best to cheer him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _THE TESTIMONIAL._ It was impossible for Teddy to follow Tim's advice to "loaf around."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Perhaps he doesn't know about it.
loafnounUS /loʊf/
a shaped mass of baked bread that is usually sliced before eating
From this reading _THE TESTIMONIAL._ It was impossible for Teddy to follow Tim's advice to "loaf around."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Mr. Reaves would have sent me word at once if that had happened."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading His heart was so full of sorrow that his greatest desire was to go where those who might believe he had been a partner of the burglars could not see him; but since that was impossible, if he intended to obey the deacon's injunctions and present himself at the grand stand at the specified time, the next best thing was to remain behind the booth where his mother tried her best to cheer him.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading His heart was so full of sorrow that his greatest desire was to go where those who might believe he had been a partner of the burglars could not see him; but since that was impossible, if he intended to obey the deacon's injunctions and present himself at the grand stand at the specified time, the next best thing was to remain behind the booth where his mother tried her best to cheer him.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Reaves would have sent me word at once if that had happened."
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading "It can't be possible that anything to your disadvantage has occurred, Teddy," she said as she held his hand for mutual sympathy.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading His heart was so full of sorrow that his greatest desire was to go where those who might believe he had been a partner of the burglars could not see him; but since that was impossible, if he intended to obey the deacon's injunctions and present himself at the grand stand at the specified time, the next best thing was to remain behind the booth where his mother tried her best to cheer him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His heart was so full of sorrow that his greatest desire was to go where those who might believe he had been a partner of the burglars could not see him; but since that was impossible, if he intended to obey the deacon's injunctions and present himself at the grand stand at the specified time, the next best thing was to remain behind the booth where his mother tried her best to cheer him.
be obedient to
From this reading His heart was so full of sorrow that his greatest desire was to go where those who might believe he had been a partner of the burglars could not see him; but since that was impossible, if he intended to obey the deacon's injunctions and present himself at the grand stand at the specified time, the next best thing was to remain behind the booth where his mother tried her best to cheer him.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading "It can't be possible that anything to your disadvantage has occurred, Teddy," she said as she held his hand for mutual sympathy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His heart was so full of sorrow that his greatest desire was to go where those who might believe he had been a partner of the burglars could not see him; but since that was impossible, if he intended to obey the deacon's injunctions and present himself at the grand stand at the specified time, the next best thing was to remain behind the booth where his mother tried her best to cheer him.
on one occasion
From this reading "Mr. Reaves would have sent me word at once if that had happened."
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading His heart was so full of sorrow that his greatest desire was to go where those who might believe he had been a partner of the burglars could not see him; but since that was impossible, if he intended to obey the deacon's injunctions and present himself at the grand stand at the specified time, the next best thing was to remain behind the booth where his mother tried her best to cheer him.
by chance
From this reading "Perhaps he doesn't know about it.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "It can't be possible that anything to your disadvantage has occurred, Teddy," she said as she held his hand for mutual sympathy.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading His heart was so full of sorrow that his greatest desire was to go where those who might believe he had been a partner of the burglars could not see him; but since that was impossible, if he intended to obey the deacon's injunctions and present himself at the grand stand at the specified time, the next best thing was to remain behind the booth where his mother tried her best to cheer him.
ReavesverbUS /riːvz/
third-person singular of “reave” — steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading "Mr. Reaves would have sent me word at once if that had happened."
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading His heart was so full of sorrow that his greatest desire was to go where those who might believe he had been a partner of the burglars could not see him; but since that was impossible, if he intended to obey the deacon's injunctions and present himself at the grand stand at the specified time, the next best thing was to remain behind the booth where his mother tried her best to cheer him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It can't be possible that anything to your disadvantage has occurred, Teddy," she said as she held his hand for mutual sympathy.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading His heart was so full of sorrow that his greatest desire was to go where those who might believe he had been a partner of the burglars could not see him; but since that was impossible, if he intended to obey the deacon's injunctions and present himself at the grand stand at the specified time, the next best thing was to remain behind the booth where his mother tried her best to cheer him.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading "Mr. Reaves would have sent me word at once if that had happened."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It can't be possible that anything to your disadvantage has occurred, Teddy," she said as she held his hand for mutual sympathy.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading His heart was so full of sorrow that his greatest desire was to go where those who might believe he had been a partner of the burglars could not see him; but since that was impossible, if he intended to obey the deacon's injunctions and present himself at the grand stand at the specified time, the next best thing was to remain behind the booth where his mother tried her best to cheer him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His heart was so full of sorrow that his greatest desire was to go where those who might believe he had been a partner of the burglars could not see him; but since that was impossible, if he intended to obey the deacon's injunctions and present himself at the grand stand at the specified time, the next best thing was to remain behind the booth where his mother tried her best to cheer him.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading His heart was so full of sorrow that his greatest desire was to go where those who might believe he had been a partner of the burglars could not see him; but since that was impossible, if he intended to obey the deacon's injunctions and present himself at the grand stand at the specified time, the next best thing was to remain behind the booth where his mother tried her best to cheer him.
specifiedadjectiveUS /ˈspesəfaɪd/
clearly and explicitly stated
From this reading His heart was so full of sorrow that his greatest desire was to go where those who might believe he had been a partner of the burglars could not see him; but since that was impossible, if he intended to obey the deacon's injunctions and present himself at the grand stand at the specified time, the next best thing was to remain behind the booth where his mother tried her best to cheer him.
be standing; be upright
From this reading His heart was so full of sorrow that his greatest desire was to go where those who might believe he had been a partner of the burglars could not see him; but since that was impossible, if he intended to obey the deacon's injunctions and present himself at the grand stand at the specified time, the next best thing was to remain behind the booth where his mother tried her best to cheer him.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading "It can't be possible that anything to your disadvantage has occurred, Teddy," she said as she held his hand for mutual sympathy.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading _THE TESTIMONIAL._ It was impossible for Teddy to follow Tim's advice to "loaf around."
TESTIMONIALnounUS /ˌtestəˈmoʊniəl/
something that serves as evidence
From this reading _THE TESTIMONIAL._ It was impossible for Teddy to follow Tim's advice to "loaf around."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His heart was so full of sorrow that his greatest desire was to go where those who might believe he had been a partner of the burglars could not see him; but since that was impossible, if he intended to obey the deacon's injunctions and present himself at the grand stand at the specified time, the next best thing was to remain behind the booth where his mother tried her best to cheer him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE TESTIMONIAL._ It was impossible for Teddy to follow Tim's advice to "loaf around."
a special situation
From this reading His heart was so full of sorrow that his greatest desire was to go where those who might believe he had been a partner of the burglars could not see him; but since that was impossible, if he intended to obey the deacon's injunctions and present himself at the grand stand at the specified time, the next best thing was to remain behind the booth where his mother tried her best to cheer him.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading His heart was so full of sorrow that his greatest desire was to go where those who might believe he had been a partner of the burglars could not see him; but since that was impossible, if he intended to obey the deacon's injunctions and present himself at the grand stand at the specified time, the next best thing was to remain behind the booth where his mother tried her best to cheer him.
Tim's
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From this reading _THE TESTIMONIAL._ It was impossible for Teddy to follow Tim's advice to "loaf around."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His heart was so full of sorrow that his greatest desire was to go where those who might believe he had been a partner of the burglars could not see him; but since that was impossible, if he intended to obey the deacon's injunctions and present himself at the grand stand at the specified time, the next best thing was to remain behind the booth where his mother tried her best to cheer him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _THE TESTIMONIAL._ It was impossible for Teddy to follow Tim's advice to "loaf around."
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading His heart was so full of sorrow that his greatest desire was to go where those who might believe he had been a partner of the burglars could not see him; but since that was impossible, if he intended to obey the deacon's injunctions and present himself at the grand stand at the specified time, the next best thing was to remain behind the booth where his mother tried her best to cheer him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _THE TESTIMONIAL._ It was impossible for Teddy to follow Tim's advice to "loaf around."
in or at the place that
From this reading His heart was so full of sorrow that his greatest desire was to go where those who might believe he had been a partner of the burglars could not see him; but since that was impossible, if he intended to obey the deacon's injunctions and present himself at the grand stand at the specified time, the next best thing was to remain behind the booth where his mother tried her best to cheer him.
which person or people
From this reading His heart was so full of sorrow that his greatest desire was to go where those who might believe he had been a partner of the burglars could not see him; but since that was impossible, if he intended to obey the deacon's injunctions and present himself at the grand stand at the specified time, the next best thing was to remain behind the booth where his mother tried her best to cheer him.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "Mr. Reaves would have sent me word at once if that had happened."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Mr. Reaves would have sent me word at once if that had happened."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It can't be possible that anything to your disadvantage has occurred, Teddy," she said as she held his hand for mutual sympathy.
