used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In desperation, they gave it up for the present and decided to let events take their course; perhaps something might turn up in several days or weeks that would give them a clue which they could follow with some chance of clearing up the situation.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading AGAIN THE WHITE CARD All of the following day the boys wandered about trying their best to form some definite opinion about the mystery of the white card so that they might act upon it.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading AGAIN THE WHITE CARD All of the following day the boys wandered about trying their best to form some definite opinion about the mystery of the white card so that they might act upon it.
anew
From this reading AGAIN THE WHITE CARD All of the following day the boys wandered about trying their best to form some definite opinion about the mystery of the white card so that they might act upon it.
(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 AGAIN THE WHITE CARD All of the following day the boys wandered about trying their best to form some definite opinion about the mystery of the white card so that they might act upon it.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Paul was walking along Main Street when he heard an automobile horn and he turned around to see who it was.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Paul was walking along Main Street when he heard an automobile horn and he turned around to see who it was.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In desperation, they gave it up for the present and decided to let events take their course; perhaps something might turn up in several days or weeks that would give them a clue which they could follow with some chance of clearing up the situation.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But however they discussed the situation, they could come to no conclusion nor hit upon any new clue.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Paul was walking along Main Street when he heard an automobile horn and he turned around to see who it was.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Paul was walking along Main Street when he heard an automobile horn and he turned around to see who it was.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading AGAIN THE WHITE CARD All of the following day the boys wandered about trying their best to form some definite opinion about the mystery of the white card so that they might act upon it.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading AGAIN THE WHITE CARD All of the following day the boys wandered about trying their best to form some definite opinion about the mystery of the white card so that they might act upon it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But however they discussed the situation, they could come to no conclusion nor hit upon any new clue.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading AGAIN THE WHITE CARD All of the following day the boys wandered about trying their best to form some definite opinion about the mystery of the white card so that they might act upon it.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading In desperation, they gave it up for the present and decided to let events take their course; perhaps something might turn up in several days or weeks that would give them a clue which they could follow with some chance of clearing up the situation.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading In desperation, they gave it up for the present and decided to let events take their course; perhaps something might turn up in several days or weeks that would give them a clue which they could follow with some chance of clearing up the situation.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading But however they discussed the situation, they could come to no conclusion nor hit upon any new clue.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But however they discussed the situation, they could come to no conclusion nor hit upon any new clue.
complicateverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləkeɪt/
make more complicated
From this reading Two days later, something did happen, but it only helped to complicate things further.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading But however they discussed the situation, they could come to no conclusion nor hit upon any new clue.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But however they discussed the situation, they could come to no conclusion nor hit upon any new clue.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In desperation, they gave it up for the present and decided to let events take their course; perhaps something might turn up in several days or weeks that would give them a clue which they could follow with some chance of clearing up the situation.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading AGAIN THE WHITE CARD All of the following day the boys wandered about trying their best to form some definite opinion about the mystery of the white card so that they might act upon it.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In desperation, they gave it up for the present and decided to let events take their course; perhaps something might turn up in several days or weeks that would give them a clue which they could follow with some chance of clearing up the situation.
recognizable; marked
From this reading In desperation, they gave it up for the present and decided to let events take their course; perhaps something might turn up in several days or weeks that would give them a clue which they could follow with some chance of clearing up the situation.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading AGAIN THE WHITE CARD All of the following day the boys wandered about trying their best to form some definite opinion about the mystery of the white card so that they might act upon it.
desperationnounUS /ˌdespərˈeɪʃən/
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading In desperation, they gave it up for the present and decided to let events take their course; perhaps something might turn up in several days or weeks that would give them a clue which they could follow with some chance of clearing up the situation.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Two days later, something did happen, but it only helped to complicate things further.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading But however they discussed the situation, they could come to no conclusion nor hit upon any new clue.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading In desperation, they gave it up for the present and decided to let events take their course; perhaps something might turn up in several days or weeks that would give them a clue which they could follow with some chance of clearing up the situation.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading In desperation, they gave it up for the present and decided to let events take their course; perhaps something might turn up in several days or weeks that would give them a clue which they could follow with some chance of clearing up the situation.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading AGAIN THE WHITE CARD All of the following day the boys wandered about trying their best to form some definite opinion about the mystery of the white card so that they might act upon it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In desperation, they gave it up for the present and decided to let events take their course; perhaps something might turn up in several days or weeks that would give them a clue which they could follow with some chance of clearing up the situation.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading AGAIN THE WHITE CARD All of the following day the boys wandered about trying their best to form some definite opinion about the mystery of the white card so that they might act upon it.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Two days later, something did happen, but it only helped to complicate things further.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In desperation, they gave it up for the present and decided to let events take their course; perhaps something might turn up in several days or weeks that would give them a clue which they could follow with some chance of clearing up the situation.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In desperation, they gave it up for the present and decided to let events take their course; perhaps something might turn up in several days or weeks that would give them a clue which they could follow with some chance of clearing up the situation.
come to pass
From this reading Two days later, something did happen, but it only helped to complicate things further.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Paul was walking along Main Street when he heard an automobile horn and he turned around to see who it was.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Paul was walking along Main Street when he heard an automobile horn and he turned around to see who it was.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Two days later, something did happen, but it only helped to complicate things further.
cause to move by striking
From this reading But however they discussed the situation, they could come to no conclusion nor hit upon any new clue.
hornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading Paul was walking along Main Street when he heard an automobile horn and he turned around to see who it was.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading But however they discussed the situation, they could come to no conclusion nor hit upon any new clue.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In desperation, they gave it up for the present and decided to let events take their course; perhaps something might turn up in several days or weeks that would give them a clue which they could follow with some chance of clearing up the situation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AGAIN THE WHITE CARD All of the following day the boys wandered about trying their best to form some definite opinion about the mystery of the white card so that they might act upon it.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Two days later, something did happen, but it only helped to complicate things further.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading In desperation, they gave it up for the present and decided to let events take their course; perhaps something might turn up in several days or weeks that would give them a clue which they could follow with some chance of clearing up the situation.
most important element
From this reading Paul was walking along Main Street when he heard an automobile horn and he turned around to see who it was.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading AGAIN THE WHITE CARD All of the following day the boys wandered about trying their best to form some definite opinion about the mystery of the white card so that they might act upon it.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading AGAIN THE WHITE CARD All of the following day the boys wandered about trying their best to form some definite opinion about the mystery of the white card so that they might act upon it.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But however they discussed the situation, they could come to no conclusion nor hit upon any new clue.
not any; not one
From this reading But however they discussed the situation, they could come to no conclusion nor hit upon any new clue.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading But however they discussed the situation, they could come to no conclusion nor hit upon any new clue.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AGAIN THE WHITE CARD All of the following day the boys wandered about trying their best to form some definite opinion about the mystery of the white card so that they might act upon it.
and nothing more
From this reading Two days later, something did happen, but it only helped to complicate things further.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading AGAIN THE WHITE CARD All of the following day the boys wandered about trying their best to form some definite opinion about the mystery of the white card so that they might act upon it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In desperation, they gave it up for the present and decided to let events take their course; perhaps something might turn up in several days or weeks that would give them a clue which they could follow with some chance of clearing up the situation.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Paul was walking along Main Street when he heard an automobile horn and he turned around to see who it was.
by chance
From this reading In desperation, they gave it up for the present and decided to let events take their course; perhaps something might turn up in several days or weeks that would give them a clue which they could follow with some chance of clearing up the situation.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In desperation, they gave it up for the present and decided to let events take their course; perhaps something might turn up in several days or weeks that would give them a clue which they could follow with some chance of clearing up the situation.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Paul was walking along Main Street when he heard an automobile horn and he turned around to see who it was.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading In desperation, they gave it up for the present and decided to let events take their course; perhaps something might turn up in several days or weeks that would give them a clue which they could follow with some chance of clearing up the situation.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading But however they discussed the situation, they could come to no conclusion nor hit upon any new clue.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading AGAIN THE WHITE CARD All of the following day the boys wandered about trying their best to form some definite opinion about the mystery of the white card so that they might act upon it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading AGAIN THE WHITE CARD All of the following day the boys wandered about trying their best to form some definite opinion about the mystery of the white card so that they might act upon it.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading In desperation, they gave it up for the present and decided to let events take their course; perhaps something might turn up in several days or weeks that would give them a clue which they could follow with some chance of clearing up the situation.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Paul was walking along Main Street when he heard an automobile horn and he turned around to see who it was.
carry out
From this reading In desperation, they gave it up for the present and decided to let events take their course; perhaps something might turn up in several days or weeks that would give them a clue which they could follow with some chance of clearing up the situation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AGAIN THE WHITE CARD All of the following day the boys wandered about trying their best to form some definite opinion about the mystery of the white card so that they might act upon it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AGAIN THE WHITE CARD All of the following day the boys wandered about trying their best to form some definite opinion about the mystery of the white card so that they might act upon it.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading AGAIN THE WHITE CARD All of the following day the boys wandered about trying their best to form some definite opinion about the mystery of the white card so that they might act upon it.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In desperation, they gave it up for the present and decided to let events take their course; perhaps something might turn up in several days or weeks that would give them a clue which they could follow with some chance of clearing up the situation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AGAIN THE WHITE CARD All of the following day the boys wandered about trying their best to form some definite opinion about the mystery of the white card so that they might act upon it.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Two days later, something did happen, but it only helped to complicate things further.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AGAIN THE WHITE CARD All of the following day the boys wandered about trying their best to form some definite opinion about the mystery of the white card so that they might act upon it.
hard to endure
From this reading AGAIN THE WHITE CARD All of the following day the boys wandered about trying their best to form some definite opinion about the mystery of the white card so that they might act upon it.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading In desperation, they gave it up for the present and decided to let events take their course; perhaps something might turn up in several days or weeks that would give them a clue which they could follow with some chance of clearing up the situation.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Paul was walking along Main Street when he heard an automobile horn and he turned around to see who it was.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two days later, something did happen, but it only helped to complicate things further.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In desperation, they gave it up for the present and decided to let events take their course; perhaps something might turn up in several days or weeks that would give them a clue which they could follow with some chance of clearing up the situation.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading AGAIN THE WHITE CARD All of the following day the boys wandered about trying their best to form some definite opinion about the mystery of the white card so that they might act upon it.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Paul was walking along Main Street when he heard an automobile horn and he turned around to see who it was.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading AGAIN THE WHITE CARD All of the following day the boys wandered about trying their best to form some definite opinion about the mystery of the white card so that they might act upon it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Paul was walking along Main Street when he heard an automobile horn and he turned around to see who it was.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading In desperation, they gave it up for the present and decided to let events take their course; perhaps something might turn up in several days or weeks that would give them a clue which they could follow with some chance of clearing up the situation.
at the time that
From this reading Paul was walking along Main Street when he heard an automobile horn and he turned around to see who it was.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In desperation, they gave it up for the present and decided to let events take their course; perhaps something might turn up in several days or weeks that would give them a clue which they could follow with some chance of clearing up the situation.
a Caucasian
From this reading AGAIN THE WHITE CARD All of the following day the boys wandered about trying their best to form some definite opinion about the mystery of the white card so that they might act upon it.
which person or people
From this reading Paul was walking along Main Street when he heard an automobile horn and he turned around to see who it was.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In desperation, they gave it up for the present and decided to let events take their course; perhaps something might turn up in several days or weeks that would give them a clue which they could follow with some chance of clearing up the situation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In desperation, they gave it up for the present and decided to let events take their course; perhaps something might turn up in several days or weeks that would give them a clue which they could follow with some chance of clearing up the situation.
