used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading UNEXPECTED GENIUSES FOUND AT HAPPY HILLS Uncle Ben sat up with Flutey a long time that night, after he entered the house, and when the two parted to go to bed, it had been decided to experiment as Uncle Ben planned.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading That call will cost Uncle Ben a lot of money,” ventured Don, who was curious to know what it was all about.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading UNEXPECTED GENIUSES FOUND AT HAPPY HILLS Uncle Ben sat up with Flutey a long time that night, after he entered the house, and when the two parted to go to bed, it had been decided to experiment as Uncle Ben planned.
(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 That call will cost Uncle Ben a lot of money,” ventured Don, who was curious to know what it was all about.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UNEXPECTED GENIUSES FOUND AT HAPPY HILLS Uncle Ben sat up with Flutey a long time that night, after he entered the house, and when the two parted to go to bed, it had been decided to experiment as Uncle Ben planned.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading UNEXPECTED GENIUSES FOUND AT HAPPY HILLS Uncle Ben sat up with Flutey a long time that night, after he entered the house, and when the two parted to go to bed, it had been decided to experiment as Uncle Ben planned.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading UNEXPECTED GENIUSES FOUND AT HAPPY HILLS Uncle Ben sat up with Flutey a long time that night, after he entered the house, and when the two parted to go to bed, it had been decided to experiment as Uncle Ben planned.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading UNEXPECTED GENIUSES FOUND AT HAPPY HILLS Uncle Ben sat up with Flutey a long time that night, after he entered the house, and when the two parted to go to bed, it had been decided to experiment as Uncle Ben planned.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading UNEXPECTED GENIUSES FOUND AT HAPPY HILLS Uncle Ben sat up with Flutey a long time that night, after he entered the house, and when the two parted to go to bed, it had been decided to experiment as Uncle Ben planned.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading UNEXPECTED GENIUSES FOUND AT HAPPY HILLS Uncle Ben sat up with Flutey a long time that night, after he entered the house, and when the two parted to go to bed, it had been decided to experiment as Uncle Ben planned.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading The following morning the Blue Birds and Bobolinks heard Uncle Ben telephoning long-distance to New York.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The following morning the Blue Birds and Bobolinks heard Uncle Ben telephoning long-distance to New York.
Bobolinks
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From this reading The following morning the Blue Birds and Bobolinks heard Uncle Ben telephoning long-distance to New York.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading That call will cost Uncle Ben a lot of money,” ventured Don, who was curious to know what it was all about.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading That call will cost Uncle Ben a lot of money,” ventured Don, who was curious to know what it was all about.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading That call will cost Uncle Ben a lot of money,” ventured Don, who was curious to know what it was all about.
recognizable; marked
From this reading UNEXPECTED GENIUSES FOUND AT HAPPY HILLS Uncle Ben sat up with Flutey a long time that night, after he entered the house, and when the two parted to go to bed, it had been decided to experiment as Uncle Ben planned.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading That call will cost Uncle Ben a lot of money,” ventured Don, who was curious to know what it was all about.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading UNEXPECTED GENIUSES FOUND AT HAPPY HILLS Uncle Ben sat up with Flutey a long time that night, after he entered the house, and when the two parted to go to bed, it had been decided to experiment as Uncle Ben planned.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading UNEXPECTED GENIUSES FOUND AT HAPPY HILLS Uncle Ben sat up with Flutey a long time that night, after he entered the house, and when the two parted to go to bed, it had been decided to experiment as Uncle Ben planned.
Flutey
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From this reading UNEXPECTED GENIUSES FOUND AT HAPPY HILLS Uncle Ben sat up with Flutey a long time that night, after he entered the house, and when the two parted to go to bed, it had been decided to experiment as Uncle Ben planned.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following morning the Blue Birds and Bobolinks heard Uncle Ben telephoning long-distance to New York.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Having secured the number he wanted, he talked for a long time over the wire.
set up or found
From this reading UNEXPECTED GENIUSES FOUND AT HAPPY HILLS Uncle Ben sat up with Flutey a long time that night, after he entered the house, and when the two parted to go to bed, it had been decided to experiment as Uncle Ben planned.
GENIUSESnounUS /ˈdʒiːnjəsɪz/
plural of “genius” — someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading UNEXPECTED GENIUSES FOUND AT HAPPY HILLS Uncle Ben sat up with Flutey a long time that night, after he entered the house, and when the two parted to go to bed, it had been decided to experiment as Uncle Ben planned.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading UNEXPECTED GENIUSES FOUND AT HAPPY HILLS Uncle Ben sat up with Flutey a long time that night, after he entered the house, and when the two parted to go to bed, it had been decided to experiment as Uncle Ben planned.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading UNEXPECTED GENIUSES FOUND AT HAPPY HILLS Uncle Ben sat up with Flutey a long time that night, after he entered the house, and when the two parted to go to bed, it had been decided to experiment as Uncle Ben planned.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading UNEXPECTED GENIUSES FOUND AT HAPPY HILLS Uncle Ben sat up with Flutey a long time that night, after he entered the house, and when the two parted to go to bed, it had been decided to experiment as Uncle Ben planned.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having secured the number he wanted, he talked for a long time over the wire.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading UNEXPECTED GENIUSES FOUND AT HAPPY HILLS Uncle Ben sat up with Flutey a long time that night, after he entered the house, and when the two parted to go to bed, it had been decided to experiment as Uncle Ben planned.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The following morning the Blue Birds and Bobolinks heard Uncle Ben telephoning long-distance to New York.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading UNEXPECTED GENIUSES FOUND AT HAPPY HILLS Uncle Ben sat up with Flutey a long time that night, after he entered the house, and when the two parted to go to bed, it had been decided to experiment as Uncle Ben planned.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading UNEXPECTED GENIUSES FOUND AT HAPPY HILLS Uncle Ben sat up with Flutey a long time that night, after he entered the house, and when the two parted to go to bed, it had been decided to experiment as Uncle Ben planned.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading UNEXPECTED GENIUSES FOUND AT HAPPY HILLS Uncle Ben sat up with Flutey a long time that night, after he entered the house, and when the two parted to go to bed, it had been decided to experiment as Uncle Ben planned.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading That call will cost Uncle Ben a lot of money,” ventured Don, who was curious to know what it was all about.
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 UNEXPECTED GENIUSES FOUND AT HAPPY HILLS Uncle Ben sat up with Flutey a long time that night, after he entered the house, and when the two parted to go to bed, it had been decided to experiment as Uncle Ben planned.
long-distanceadjectiveUS /ˌlɔːŋˈdiːstəns/
of or relating to or being a long-distance telephone call
From this reading The following morning the Blue Birds and Bobolinks heard Uncle Ben telephoning long-distance to New York.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading That call will cost Uncle Ben a lot of money,” ventured Don, who was curious to know what it was all about.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading That call will cost Uncle Ben a lot of money,” ventured Don, who was curious to know what it was all about.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The following morning the Blue Birds and Bobolinks heard Uncle Ben telephoning long-distance to New York.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The following morning the Blue Birds and Bobolinks heard Uncle Ben telephoning long-distance to New York.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading UNEXPECTED GENIUSES FOUND AT HAPPY HILLS Uncle Ben sat up with Flutey a long time that night, after he entered the house, and when the two parted to go to bed, it had been decided to experiment as Uncle Ben planned.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Having secured the number he wanted, he talked for a long time over the wire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That call will cost Uncle Ben a lot of money,” ventured Don, who was curious to know what it was all about.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Having secured the number he wanted, he talked for a long time over the wire.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading UNEXPECTED GENIUSES FOUND AT HAPPY HILLS Uncle Ben sat up with Flutey a long time that night, after he entered the house, and when the two parted to go to bed, it had been decided to experiment as Uncle Ben planned.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading UNEXPECTED GENIUSES FOUND AT HAPPY HILLS Uncle Ben sat up with Flutey a long time that night, after he entered the house, and when the two parted to go to bed, it had been decided to experiment as Uncle Ben planned.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading UNEXPECTED GENIUSES FOUND AT HAPPY HILLS Uncle Ben sat up with Flutey a long time that night, after he entered the house, and when the two parted to go to bed, it had been decided to experiment as Uncle Ben planned.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Having secured the number he wanted, he talked for a long time over the wire.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Having secured the number he wanted, he talked for a long time over the wire.
telephoningverbUS /ˈteləfoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “telephone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
From this reading The following morning the Blue Birds and Bobolinks heard Uncle Ben telephoning long-distance to New York.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading UNEXPECTED GENIUSES FOUND AT HAPPY HILLS Uncle Ben sat up with Flutey a long time that night, after he entered the house, and when the two parted to go to bed, it had been decided to experiment as Uncle Ben planned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNEXPECTED GENIUSES FOUND AT HAPPY HILLS Uncle Ben sat up with Flutey a long time that night, after he entered the house, and when the two parted to go to bed, it had been decided to experiment as Uncle Ben planned.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading UNEXPECTED GENIUSES FOUND AT HAPPY HILLS Uncle Ben sat up with Flutey a long time that night, after he entered the house, and when the two parted to go to bed, it had been decided to experiment as Uncle Ben planned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UNEXPECTED GENIUSES FOUND AT HAPPY HILLS Uncle Ben sat up with Flutey a long time that night, after he entered the house, and when the two parted to go to bed, it had been decided to experiment as Uncle Ben planned.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading UNEXPECTED GENIUSES FOUND AT HAPPY HILLS Uncle Ben sat up with Flutey a long time that night, after he entered the house, and when the two parted to go to bed, it had been decided to experiment as Uncle Ben planned.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading UNEXPECTED GENIUSES FOUND AT HAPPY HILLS Uncle Ben sat up with Flutey a long time that night, after he entered the house, and when the two parted to go to bed, it had been decided to experiment as Uncle Ben planned.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading UNEXPECTED GENIUSES FOUND AT HAPPY HILLS Uncle Ben sat up with Flutey a long time that night, after he entered the house, and when the two parted to go to bed, it had been decided to experiment as Uncle Ben planned.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading UNEXPECTED GENIUSES FOUND AT HAPPY HILLS Uncle Ben sat up with Flutey a long time that night, after he entered the house, and when the two parted to go to bed, it had been decided to experiment as Uncle Ben planned.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading That call will cost Uncle Ben a lot of money,” ventured Don, who was curious to know what it was all about.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Having secured the number he wanted, he talked for a long time over the wire.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That call will cost Uncle Ben a lot of money,” ventured Don, who was curious to know what it was all about.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading That call will cost Uncle Ben a lot of money,” ventured Don, who was curious to know what it was all about.
at the time that
From this reading UNEXPECTED GENIUSES FOUND AT HAPPY HILLS Uncle Ben sat up with Flutey a long time that night, after he entered the house, and when the two parted to go to bed, it had been decided to experiment as Uncle Ben planned.
Whew
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From this reading “Whew!
which person or people
From this reading That call will cost Uncle Ben a lot of money,” ventured Don, who was curious to know what it was all about.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading That call will cost Uncle Ben a lot of money,” ventured Don, who was curious to know what it was all about.
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading Having secured the number he wanted, he talked for a long time over the wire.
in the company of; together with
From this reading UNEXPECTED GENIUSES FOUND AT HAPPY HILLS Uncle Ben sat up with Flutey a long time that night, after he entered the house, and when the two parted to go to bed, it had been decided to experiment as Uncle Ben planned.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading The following morning the Blue Birds and Bobolinks heard Uncle Ben telephoning long-distance to New York.
