used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jack, this is Paul," came a voice.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading ON GUARD Just after he had finished his supper that evening, Jack Stormways was called to the telephone in his house.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "Do you suppose your folks would let you camp out to-night down at the church, along with me?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "What's that?" exclaimed Jack, more than a little surprised; for it had been decided, as the boys would be needing a good rest before starting off on their long and tiresome journey, there was to be no meeting on this night.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "What's that?" exclaimed Jack, more than a little surprised; for it had been decided, as the boys would be needing a good rest before starting off on their long and tiresome journey, there was to be no meeting on this night.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Do you suppose your folks would let you camp out to-night down at the church, along with me?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "What's that?" exclaimed Jack, more than a little surprised; for it had been decided, as the boys would be needing a good rest before starting off on their long and tiresome journey, there was to be no meeting on this night.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "What's that?" exclaimed Jack, more than a little surprised; for it had been decided, as the boys would be needing a good rest before starting off on their long and tiresome journey, there was to be no meeting on this night.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "What's that?" exclaimed Jack, more than a little surprised; for it had been decided, as the boys would be needing a good rest before starting off on their long and tiresome journey, there was to be no meeting on this night.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "What's that?" exclaimed Jack, more than a little surprised; for it had been decided, as the boys would be needing a good rest before starting off on their long and tiresome journey, there was to be no meeting on this night.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading ON GUARD Just after he had finished his supper that evening, Jack Stormways was called to the telephone in his house.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Jack, this is Paul," came a voice.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading "Do you suppose your folks would let you camp out to-night down at the church, along with me?"
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading "Do you suppose your folks would let you camp out to-night down at the church, along with me?"
recognizable; marked
From this reading "What's that?" exclaimed Jack, more than a little surprised; for it had been decided, as the boys would be needing a good rest before starting off on their long and tiresome journey, there was to be no meeting on this night.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you suppose your folks would let you camp out to-night down at the church, along with me?"
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Do you suppose your folks would let you camp out to-night down at the church, along with me?"
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading ON GUARD Just after he had finished his supper that evening, Jack Stormways was called to the telephone in his house.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "What's that?" exclaimed Jack, more than a little surprised; for it had been decided, as the boys would be needing a good rest before starting off on their long and tiresome journey, there was to be no meeting on this night.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading ON GUARD Just after he had finished his supper that evening, Jack Stormways was called to the telephone in his house.
your parents
From this reading "Do you suppose your folks would let you camp out to-night down at the church, along with me?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "What's that?" exclaimed Jack, more than a little surprised; for it had been decided, as the boys would be needing a good rest before starting off on their long and tiresome journey, there was to be no meeting on this night.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "What's that?" exclaimed Jack, more than a little surprised; for it had been decided, as the boys would be needing a good rest before starting off on their long and tiresome journey, there was to be no meeting on this night.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading ON GUARD Just after he had finished his supper that evening, Jack Stormways was called to the telephone in his house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ON GUARD Just after he had finished his supper that evening, Jack Stormways was called to the telephone in his house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ON GUARD Just after he had finished his supper that evening, Jack Stormways was called to the telephone in his house.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Hello!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ON GUARD Just after he had finished his supper that evening, Jack Stormways was called to the telephone in his house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading ON GUARD Just after he had finished his supper that evening, Jack Stormways was called to the telephone in his house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON GUARD Just after he had finished his supper that evening, Jack Stormways was called to the telephone in his house.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jack, this is Paul," came a voice.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What's that?" exclaimed Jack, more than a little surprised; for it had been decided, as the boys would be needing a good rest before starting off on their long and tiresome journey, there was to be no meeting on this night.
a small worthless amount
From this reading ON GUARD Just after he had finished his supper that evening, Jack Stormways was called to the telephone in his house.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading "What's that?" exclaimed Jack, more than a little surprised; for it had been decided, as the boys would be needing a good rest before starting off on their long and tiresome journey, there was to be no meeting on this night.
and nothing more
From this reading ON GUARD Just after he had finished his supper that evening, Jack Stormways was called to the telephone in his house.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Do you suppose your folks would let you camp out to-night down at the church, along with me?"
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "What's that?" exclaimed Jack, more than a little surprised; for it had been decided, as the boys would be needing a good rest before starting off on their long and tiresome journey, there was to be no meeting on this night.
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 "What's that?" exclaimed Jack, more than a little surprised; for it had been decided, as the boys would be needing a good rest before starting off on their long and tiresome journey, there was to be no meeting on this night.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Do you suppose your folks would let you camp out to-night down at the church, along with me?"
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading "What's that?" exclaimed Jack, more than a little surprised; for it had been decided, as the boys would be needing a good rest before starting off on their long and tiresome journey, there was to be no meeting on this night.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "What's that?" exclaimed Jack, more than a little surprised; for it had been decided, as the boys would be needing a good rest before starting off on their long and tiresome journey, there was to be no meeting on this night.
needingverbUS /ˈniːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “need” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading "What's that?" exclaimed Jack, more than a little surprised; for it had been decided, as the boys would be needing a good rest before starting off on their long and tiresome journey, there was to be no meeting on this night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "What's that?" exclaimed Jack, more than a little surprised; for it had been decided, as the boys would be needing a good rest before starting off on their long and tiresome journey, there was to be no meeting on this night.
not any; not one
From this reading "What's that?" exclaimed Jack, more than a little surprised; for it had been decided, as the boys would be needing a good rest before starting off on their long and tiresome journey, there was to be no meeting on this night.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "What's that?" exclaimed Jack, more than a little surprised; for it had been decided, as the boys would be needing a good rest before starting off on their long and tiresome journey, there was to be no meeting on this night.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON GUARD Just after he had finished his supper that evening, Jack Stormways was called to the telephone in his house.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Do you suppose your folks would let you camp out to-night down at the church, along with me?"
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Jack, this is Paul," came a voice.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "What's that?" exclaimed Jack, more than a little surprised; for it had been decided, as the boys would be needing a good rest before starting off on their long and tiresome journey, there was to be no meeting on this night.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading "What's that?" exclaimed Jack, more than a little surprised; for it had been decided, as the boys would be needing a good rest before starting off on their long and tiresome journey, there was to be no meeting on this night.
Stormways
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From this reading ON GUARD Just after he had finished his supper that evening, Jack Stormways was called to the telephone in his house.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading ON GUARD Just after he had finished his supper that evening, Jack Stormways was called to the telephone in his house.
express a supposition
From this reading "Do you suppose your folks would let you camp out to-night down at the church, along with me?"
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading "What's that?" exclaimed Jack, more than a little surprised; for it had been decided, as the boys would be needing a good rest before starting off on their long and tiresome journey, there was to be no meeting on this night.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading ON GUARD Just after he had finished his supper that evening, Jack Stormways was called to the telephone in his house.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "What's that?" exclaimed Jack, more than a little surprised; for it had been decided, as the boys would be needing a good rest before starting off on their long and tiresome journey, there was to be no meeting on this night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ON GUARD Just after he had finished his supper that evening, Jack Stormways was called to the telephone in his house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON GUARD Just after he had finished his supper that evening, Jack Stormways was called to the telephone in his house.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "What's that?" exclaimed Jack, more than a little surprised; for it had been decided, as the boys would be needing a good rest before starting off on their long and tiresome journey, there was to be no meeting on this night.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "What's that?" exclaimed Jack, more than a little surprised; for it had been decided, as the boys would be needing a good rest before starting off on their long and tiresome journey, there was to be no meeting on this night.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Jack, this is Paul," came a voice.
tiresomeadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərsəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading "What's that?" exclaimed Jack, more than a little surprised; for it had been decided, as the boys would be needing a good rest before starting off on their long and tiresome journey, there was to be no meeting on this night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON GUARD Just after he had finished his supper that evening, Jack Stormways was called to the telephone in his house.
to-night
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From this reading "Do you suppose your folks would let you camp out to-night down at the church, along with me?"
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Jack, this is Paul," came a voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON GUARD Just after he had finished his supper that evening, Jack Stormways was called to the telephone in his house.
What's
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From this reading "What's that?" exclaimed Jack, more than a little surprised; for it had been decided, as the boys would be needing a good rest before starting off on their long and tiresome journey, there was to be no meeting on this night.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Do you suppose your folks would let you camp out to-night down at the church, along with me?"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Do you suppose your folks would let you camp out to-night down at the church, along with me?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you suppose your folks would let you camp out to-night down at the church, along with me?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you suppose your folks would let you camp out to-night down at the church, along with me?"
