used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE The cries for help which broke upon the quiet of the night, rousing the Auto Boys as they slept, they quickly answered.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE The cries for help which broke upon the quiet of the night, rousing the Auto Boys as they slept, they quickly answered.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE The cries for help which broke upon the quiet of the night, rousing the Auto Boys as they slept, they quickly answered.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading True, the four young strangers had appeared to be in a great hurry.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading With what result has been told in the Sagersgrove item appearing in the Lannington morning paper, the second day following.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE The cries for help which broke upon the quiet of the night, rousing the Auto Boys as they slept, they quickly answered.
AutonounUS /ˈɔːtoʊ/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE The cries for help which broke upon the quiet of the night, rousing the Auto Boys as they slept, they quickly answered.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading True, the four young strangers had appeared to be in a great hurry.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading With what result has been told in the Sagersgrove item appearing in the Lannington morning paper, the second day following.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Briefly, the circumstances were that, his mind overheated by his large estimate of his own importance, Marshal Wellock's imagination got the better of him.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE The cries for help which broke upon the quiet of the night, rousing the Auto Boys as they slept, they quickly answered.
BrieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading Briefly, the circumstances were that, his mind overheated by his large estimate of his own importance, Marshal Wellock's imagination got the better of him.
lacking funds
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE The cries for help which broke upon the quiet of the night, rousing the Auto Boys as they slept, they quickly answered.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Briefly, the circumstances were that, his mind overheated by his large estimate of his own importance, Marshal Wellock's imagination got the better of him.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading True, one does not often see, even in larger cities than Sagersgrove, four mere youths enjoying a touring car equipped for long-distance work.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Briefly, the circumstances were that, his mind overheated by his large estimate of his own importance, Marshal Wellock's imagination got the better of him.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading True, one does not often see, even in larger cities than Sagersgrove, four mere youths enjoying a touring car equipped for long-distance work.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE The cries for help which broke upon the quiet of the night, rousing the Auto Boys as they slept, they quickly answered.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading With what result has been told in the Sagersgrove item appearing in the Lannington morning paper, the second day following.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading True, one does not often see, even in larger cities than Sagersgrove, four mere youths enjoying a touring car equipped for long-distance work.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading True, one does not often see, even in larger cities than Sagersgrove, four mere youths enjoying a touring car equipped for long-distance work.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading True, one does not often see, even in larger cities than Sagersgrove, four mere youths enjoying a touring car equipped for long-distance work.
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading Briefly, the circumstances were that, his mind overheated by his large estimate of his own importance, Marshal Wellock's imagination got the better of him.
divisible by two
From this reading True, one does not often see, even in larger cities than Sagersgrove, four mere youths enjoying a touring car equipped for long-distance work.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading With what result has been told in the Sagersgrove item appearing in the Lannington morning paper, the second day following.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE The cries for help which broke upon the quiet of the night, rousing the Auto Boys as they slept, they quickly answered.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading True, the four young strangers had appeared to be in a great hurry.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Briefly, the circumstances were that, his mind overheated by his large estimate of his own importance, Marshal Wellock's imagination got the better of him.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading True, the four young strangers had appeared to be in a great hurry.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading True, the four young strangers had appeared to be in a great hurry.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With what result has been told in the Sagersgrove item appearing in the Lannington morning paper, the second day following.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE The cries for help which broke upon the quiet of the night, rousing the Auto Boys as they slept, they quickly answered.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Briefly, the circumstances were that, his mind overheated by his large estimate of his own importance, Marshal Wellock's imagination got the better of him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Briefly, the circumstances were that, his mind overheated by his large estimate of his own importance, Marshal Wellock's imagination got the better of him.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading True, the four young strangers had appeared to be in a great hurry.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Briefly, the circumstances were that, his mind overheated by his large estimate of his own importance, Marshal Wellock's imagination got the better of him.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Briefly, the circumstances were that, his mind overheated by his large estimate of his own importance, Marshal Wellock's imagination got the better of him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With what result has been told in the Sagersgrove item appearing in the Lannington morning paper, the second day following.
itemnounUS /ˈaɪtəm/
a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading With what result has been told in the Sagersgrove item appearing in the Lannington morning paper, the second day following.
Lannington
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From this reading With what result has been told in the Sagersgrove item appearing in the Lannington morning paper, the second day following.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Briefly, the circumstances were that, his mind overheated by his large estimate of his own importance, Marshal Wellock's imagination got the better of him.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading True, one does not often see, even in larger cities than Sagersgrove, four mere youths enjoying a touring car equipped for long-distance work.
long-distanceadjectiveUS /ˌlɔːŋˈdiːstəns/
of or relating to or being a long-distance telephone call
From this reading True, one does not often see, even in larger cities than Sagersgrove, four mere youths enjoying a touring car equipped for long-distance work.
MarshalverbUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
place in proper rank
From this reading Briefly, the circumstances were that, his mind overheated by his large estimate of his own importance, Marshal Wellock's imagination got the better of him.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading True, one does not often see, even in larger cities than Sagersgrove, four mere youths enjoying a touring car equipped for long-distance work.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Briefly, the circumstances were that, his mind overheated by his large estimate of his own importance, Marshal Wellock's imagination got the better of him.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading With what result has been told in the Sagersgrove item appearing in the Lannington morning paper, the second day following.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE The cries for help which broke upon the quiet of the night, rousing the Auto Boys as they slept, they quickly answered.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading True, one does not often see, even in larger cities than Sagersgrove, four mere youths enjoying a touring car equipped for long-distance work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE The cries for help which broke upon the quiet of the night, rousing the Auto Boys as they slept, they quickly answered.
many times at short intervals
From this reading True, one does not often see, even in larger cities than Sagersgrove, four mere youths enjoying a touring car equipped for long-distance work.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading True, one does not often see, even in larger cities than Sagersgrove, four mere youths enjoying a touring car equipped for long-distance work.
overheatedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərhiːtɪd/
heated beyond a safe or desirable point
From this reading Briefly, the circumstances were that, his mind overheated by his large estimate of his own importance, Marshal Wellock's imagination got the better of him.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Briefly, the circumstances were that, his mind overheated by his large estimate of his own importance, Marshal Wellock's imagination got the better of him.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading With what result has been told in the Sagersgrove item appearing in the Lannington morning paper, the second day following.
with speed
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE The cries for help which broke upon the quiet of the night, rousing the Auto Boys as they slept, they quickly answered.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE The cries for help which broke upon the quiet of the night, rousing the Auto Boys as they slept, they quickly answered.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading With what result has been told in the Sagersgrove item appearing in the Lannington morning paper, the second day following.
rousingadjectiveUS /ˈraʊzɪŋ/
capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE The cries for help which broke upon the quiet of the night, rousing the Auto Boys as they slept, they quickly answered.
Sagersgrove
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With what result has been told in the Sagersgrove item appearing in the Lannington morning paper, the second day following.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading With what result has been told in the Sagersgrove item appearing in the Lannington morning paper, the second day following.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading True, one does not often see, even in larger cities than Sagersgrove, four mere youths enjoying a touring car equipped for long-distance work.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE The cries for help which broke upon the quiet of the night, rousing the Auto Boys as they slept, they quickly answered.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading True, the four young strangers had appeared to be in a great hurry.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading True, one does not often see, even in larger cities than Sagersgrove, four mere youths enjoying a touring car equipped for long-distance work.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Briefly, the circumstances were that, his mind overheated by his large estimate of his own importance, Marshal Wellock's imagination got the better of him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE The cries for help which broke upon the quiet of the night, rousing the Auto Boys as they slept, they quickly answered.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE The cries for help which broke upon the quiet of the night, rousing the Auto Boys as they slept, they quickly answered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading True, the four young strangers had appeared to be in a great hurry.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading With what result has been told in the Sagersgrove item appearing in the Lannington morning paper, the second day following.
touringverbUS /ˈtʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “tour” — make a tour of a certain place
From this reading True, one does not often see, even in larger cities than Sagersgrove, four mere youths enjoying a touring car equipped for long-distance work.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, the four young strangers had appeared to be in a great hurry.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE The cries for help which broke upon the quiet of the night, rousing the Auto Boys as they slept, they quickly answered.
Wellock's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Briefly, the circumstances were that, his mind overheated by his large estimate of his own importance, Marshal Wellock's imagination got the better of him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Briefly, the circumstances were that, his mind overheated by his large estimate of his own importance, Marshal Wellock's imagination got the better of him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading With what result has been told in the Sagersgrove item appearing in the Lannington morning paper, the second day following.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A NIGHT ADVENTURE The cries for help which broke upon the quiet of the night, rousing the Auto Boys as they slept, they quickly answered.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With what result has been told in the Sagersgrove item appearing in the Lannington morning paper, the second day following.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading True, one does not often see, even in larger cities than Sagersgrove, four mere youths enjoying a touring car equipped for long-distance work.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading True, the four young strangers had appeared to be in a great hurry.
youthsnounUS /juːðz/
plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading True, one does not often see, even in larger cities than Sagersgrove, four mere youths enjoying a touring car equipped for long-distance work.
