used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LITTLE LUNCHEON ON THE _ELIAS WARD_ One could almost hear the creaking of knee and elbow joints when the five boys turned out the next morning.
anew
From this reading Captain Joe’s clothes dryer had worked splendidly, and by seven thirty o’clock, the rescuing crew was itself again――refreshed and reclothed.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A LITTLE LUNCHEON ON THE _ELIAS WARD_ One could almost hear the creaking of knee and elbow joints when the five boys turned out the next morning.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Despite Hal’s prediction, this was at an early hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A LITTLE LUNCHEON ON THE _ELIAS WARD_ One could almost hear the creaking of knee and elbow joints when the five boys turned out the next morning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Despite Hal’s prediction, this was at an early hour.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading For, while the sea was yet running before the remnant of the wind, the sun came up on a cloudless sky.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Before breakfast, Captain Joe and Tom visited both the captain and the owner of the steamer’s cargo.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A LITTLE LUNCHEON ON THE _ELIAS WARD_ One could almost hear the creaking of knee and elbow joints when the five boys turned out the next morning.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Before breakfast, Captain Joe and Tom visited both the captain and the owner of the steamer’s cargo.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Captain Joe’s clothes dryer had worked splendidly, and by seven thirty o’clock, the rescuing crew was itself again――refreshed and reclothed.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading For, while the sea was yet running before the remnant of the wind, the sun came up on a cloudless sky.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Joe’s clothes dryer had worked splendidly, and by seven thirty o’clock, the rescuing crew was itself again――refreshed and reclothed.
cargonounUS /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading Before breakfast, Captain Joe and Tom visited both the captain and the owner of the steamer’s cargo.
clothing in general
From this reading Captain Joe’s clothes dryer had worked splendidly, and by seven thirty o’clock, the rescuing crew was itself again――refreshed and reclothed.
cloudlessadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdləs/
free from clouds
From this reading For, while the sea was yet running before the remnant of the wind, the sun came up on a cloudless sky.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A LITTLE LUNCHEON ON THE _ELIAS WARD_ One could almost hear the creaking of knee and elbow joints when the five boys turned out the next morning.
creakingnounUS /ˈkriːkɪŋ/
a squeaking sound
From this reading A LITTLE LUNCHEON ON THE _ELIAS WARD_ One could almost hear the creaking of knee and elbow joints when the five boys turned out the next morning.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Captain Joe’s clothes dryer had worked splendidly, and by seven thirty o’clock, the rescuing crew was itself again――refreshed and reclothed.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite Hal’s prediction, this was at an early hour.
dryernounUS /ˈdraɪər/
an appliance that removes moisture
From this reading Captain Joe’s clothes dryer had worked splendidly, and by seven thirty o’clock, the rescuing crew was itself again――refreshed and reclothed.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Despite Hal’s prediction, this was at an early hour.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading A LITTLE LUNCHEON ON THE _ELIAS WARD_ One could almost hear the creaking of knee and elbow joints when the five boys turned out the next morning.
ELIASnounUS /əˈlaɪəs/
plural of “elia” — English essayist (1775-1834)
From this reading A LITTLE LUNCHEON ON THE _ELIAS WARD_ One could almost hear the creaking of knee and elbow joints when the five boys turned out the next morning.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading A LITTLE LUNCHEON ON THE _ELIAS WARD_ One could almost hear the creaking of knee and elbow joints when the five boys turned out the next morning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For, while the sea was yet running before the remnant of the wind, the sun came up on a cloudless sky.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Captain Joe’s clothes dryer had worked splendidly, and by seven thirty o’clock, the rescuing crew was itself again――refreshed and reclothed.
Hal'snounUS /hælz/
possessive form of “hals” — Dutch portrait and genre painter who endowed his portraits with vitality and humor (1580?-1666)
From this reading Despite Hal’s prediction, this was at an early hour.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading A LITTLE LUNCHEON ON THE _ELIAS WARD_ One could almost hear the creaking of knee and elbow joints when the five boys turned out the next morning.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Despite Hal’s prediction, this was at an early hour.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Captain Joe’s clothes dryer had worked splendidly, and by seven thirty o’clock, the rescuing crew was itself again――refreshed and reclothed.
Joe
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From this reading Before breakfast, Captain Joe and Tom visited both the captain and the owner of the steamer’s cargo.
Joe's
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From this reading Captain Joe’s clothes dryer had worked splendidly, and by seven thirty o’clock, the rescuing crew was itself again――refreshed and reclothed.
jointsnounUS /dʒɔɪnts/
plural of “joint” — (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading A LITTLE LUNCHEON ON THE _ELIAS WARD_ One could almost hear the creaking of knee and elbow joints when the five boys turned out the next morning.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading A LITTLE LUNCHEON ON THE _ELIAS WARD_ One could almost hear the creaking of knee and elbow joints when the five boys turned out the next morning.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A LITTLE LUNCHEON ON THE _ELIAS WARD_ One could almost hear the creaking of knee and elbow joints when the five boys turned out the next morning.
LUNCHEONnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading A LITTLE LUNCHEON ON THE _ELIAS WARD_ One could almost hear the creaking of knee and elbow joints when the five boys turned out the next morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A LITTLE LUNCHEON ON THE _ELIAS WARD_ One could almost hear the creaking of knee and elbow joints when the five boys turned out the next morning.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A LITTLE LUNCHEON ON THE _ELIAS WARD_ One could almost hear the creaking of knee and elbow joints when the five boys turned out the next morning.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Captain Joe’s clothes dryer had worked splendidly, and by seven thirty o’clock, the rescuing crew was itself again――refreshed and reclothed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A LITTLE LUNCHEON ON THE _ELIAS WARD_ One could almost hear the creaking of knee and elbow joints when the five boys turned out the next morning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A LITTLE LUNCHEON ON THE _ELIAS WARD_ One could almost hear the creaking of knee and elbow joints when the five boys turned out the next morning.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A LITTLE LUNCHEON ON THE _ELIAS WARD_ One could almost hear the creaking of knee and elbow joints when the five boys turned out the next morning.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A LITTLE LUNCHEON ON THE _ELIAS WARD_ One could almost hear the creaking of knee and elbow joints when the five boys turned out the next morning.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Before breakfast, Captain Joe and Tom visited both the captain and the owner of the steamer’s cargo.
predictionnounUS /priˈdɪkʃən/
the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
From this reading Despite Hal’s prediction, this was at an early hour.
reclothed
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From this reading Captain Joe’s clothes dryer had worked splendidly, and by seven thirty o’clock, the rescuing crew was itself again――refreshed and reclothed.
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading Captain Joe’s clothes dryer had worked splendidly, and by seven thirty o’clock, the rescuing crew was itself again――refreshed and reclothed.
remnantnounUS /ˈremnənt/
a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
From this reading For, while the sea was yet running before the remnant of the wind, the sun came up on a cloudless sky.
rescuingverbUS /ˈreskjuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “rescue” — free from harm or evil
From this reading Captain Joe’s clothes dryer had worked splendidly, and by seven thirty o’clock, the rescuing crew was itself again――refreshed and reclothed.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading For, while the sea was yet running before the remnant of the wind, the sun came up on a cloudless sky.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading For, while the sea was yet running before the remnant of the wind, the sun came up on a cloudless sky.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Captain Joe’s clothes dryer had worked splendidly, and by seven thirty o’clock, the rescuing crew was itself again――refreshed and reclothed.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading For, while the sea was yet running before the remnant of the wind, the sun came up on a cloudless sky.
splendidlyadverbUS /ˈsplendədli/
extremely well
From this reading Captain Joe’s clothes dryer had worked splendidly, and by seven thirty o’clock, the rescuing crew was itself again――refreshed and reclothed.
steamer's
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From this reading Before breakfast, Captain Joe and Tom visited both the captain and the owner of the steamer’s cargo.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading For, while the sea was yet running before the remnant of the wind, the sun came up on a cloudless sky.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LITTLE LUNCHEON ON THE _ELIAS WARD_ One could almost hear the creaking of knee and elbow joints when the five boys turned out the next morning.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading Captain Joe’s clothes dryer had worked splendidly, and by seven thirty o’clock, the rescuing crew was itself again――refreshed and reclothed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Despite Hal’s prediction, this was at an early hour.
male cat
From this reading Before breakfast, Captain Joe and Tom visited both the captain and the owner of the steamer’s cargo.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading A LITTLE LUNCHEON ON THE _ELIAS WARD_ One could almost hear the creaking of knee and elbow joints when the five boys turned out the next morning.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading For, while the sea was yet running before the remnant of the wind, the sun came up on a cloudless sky.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Before breakfast, Captain Joe and Tom visited both the captain and the owner of the steamer’s cargo.
WARDnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading A LITTLE LUNCHEON ON THE _ELIAS WARD_ One could almost hear the creaking of knee and elbow joints when the five boys turned out the next morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Despite Hal’s prediction, this was at an early hour.
at the time that
From this reading A LITTLE LUNCHEON ON THE _ELIAS WARD_ One could almost hear the creaking of knee and elbow joints when the five boys turned out the next morning.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading For, while the sea was yet running before the remnant of the wind, the sun came up on a cloudless sky.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading For, while the sea was yet running before the remnant of the wind, the sun came up on a cloudless sky.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Captain Joe’s clothes dryer had worked splendidly, and by seven thirty o’clock, the rescuing crew was itself again――refreshed and reclothed.
but in spite of that
From this reading For, while the sea was yet running before the remnant of the wind, the sun came up on a cloudless sky.
