used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For some time it seemed as though there was going to be no let-up to the sudden storm; and already Billy was worrying over how they would get home without a soaking.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The minutes dragged slowly along.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading For some time it seemed as though there was going to be no let-up to the sudden storm; and already Billy was worrying over how they would get home without a soaking.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For some time it seemed as though there was going to be no let-up to the sudden storm; and already Billy was worrying over how they would get home without a soaking.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For some time it seemed as though there was going to be no let-up to the sudden storm; and already Billy was worrying over how they would get home without a soaking.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Besides, the crashes of thunder certainly came from further away now, and that was convincing as well as encouraging to the young leader of the Wolf patrol.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For some time it seemed as though there was going to be no let-up to the sudden storm; and already Billy was worrying over how they would get home without a soaking.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But Hugh had noticed that it was less dark and gloomy than before, and he drew his own conclusions from this fact.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, the crashes of thunder certainly came from further away now, and that was convincing as well as encouraging to the young leader of the Wolf patrol.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading For some time it seemed as though there was going to be no let-up to the sudden storm; and already Billy was worrying over how they would get home without a soaking.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Hugh had noticed that it was less dark and gloomy than before, and he drew his own conclusions from this fact.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Besides, the crashes of thunder certainly came from further away now, and that was convincing as well as encouraging to the young leader of the Wolf patrol.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Besides, the crashes of thunder certainly came from further away now, and that was convincing as well as encouraging to the young leader of the Wolf patrol.
conclusionsnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/
plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading But Hugh had noticed that it was less dark and gloomy than before, and he drew his own conclusions from this fact.
convincingadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/
causing one to believe the truth of something
From this reading Besides, the crashes of thunder certainly came from further away now, and that was convincing as well as encouraging to the young leader of the Wolf patrol.
crashesnounUS /ˈkræʃɪz/
plural of “crash” — a loud resonant repeating noise
From this reading Besides, the crashes of thunder certainly came from further away now, and that was convincing as well as encouraging to the young leader of the Wolf patrol.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading But Hugh had noticed that it was less dark and gloomy than before, and he drew his own conclusions from this fact.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading The minutes dragged slowly along.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading But Hugh had noticed that it was less dark and gloomy than before, and he drew his own conclusions from this fact.
encouragingadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/
giving courage or confidence or hope
From this reading Besides, the crashes of thunder certainly came from further away now, and that was convincing as well as encouraging to the young leader of the Wolf patrol.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But Hugh had noticed that it was less dark and gloomy than before, and he drew his own conclusions from this fact.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some time it seemed as though there was going to be no let-up to the sudden storm; and already Billy was worrying over how they would get home without a soaking.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But Hugh had noticed that it was less dark and gloomy than before, and he drew his own conclusions from this fact.
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 Besides, the crashes of thunder certainly came from further away now, and that was convincing as well as encouraging to the young leader of the Wolf patrol.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading For some time it seemed as though there was going to be no let-up to the sudden storm; and already Billy was worrying over how they would get home without a soaking.
depressingly dark
From this reading But Hugh had noticed that it was less dark and gloomy than before, and he drew his own conclusions from this fact.
the act of departing
From this reading For some time it seemed as though there was going to be no let-up to the sudden storm; and already Billy was worrying over how they would get home without a soaking.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But Hugh had noticed that it was less dark and gloomy than before, and he drew his own conclusions from this fact.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Hugh had noticed that it was less dark and gloomy than before, and he drew his own conclusions from this fact.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But Hugh had noticed that it was less dark and gloomy than before, and he drew his own conclusions from this fact.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading For some time it seemed as though there was going to be no let-up to the sudden storm; and already Billy was worrying over how they would get home without a soaking.
how
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From this reading For some time it seemed as though there was going to be no let-up to the sudden storm; and already Billy was worrying over how they would get home without a soaking.
Hugh
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From this reading But Hugh had noticed that it was less dark and gloomy than before, and he drew his own conclusions from this fact.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For some time it seemed as though there was going to be no let-up to the sudden storm; and already Billy was worrying over how they would get home without a soaking.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Besides, the crashes of thunder certainly came from further away now, and that was convincing as well as encouraging to the young leader of the Wolf patrol.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But Hugh had noticed that it was less dark and gloomy than before, and he drew his own conclusions from this fact.
a unit of instruction
From this reading THE LESSON OF THE RIVEN OAK.
let-up
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From this reading For some time it seemed as though there was going to be no let-up to the sudden storm; and already Billy was worrying over how they would get home without a soaking.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The minutes dragged slowly along.
not any; not one
From this reading For some time it seemed as though there was going to be no let-up to the sudden storm; and already Billy was worrying over how they would get home without a soaking.
being perceived or observed
From this reading But Hugh had noticed that it was less dark and gloomy than before, and he drew his own conclusions from this fact.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Besides, the crashes of thunder certainly came from further away now, and that was convincing as well as encouraging to the young leader of the Wolf patrol.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading THE LESSON OF THE RIVEN OAK.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LESSON OF THE RIVEN OAK.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading For some time it seemed as though there was going to be no let-up to the sudden storm; and already Billy was worrying over how they would get home without a soaking.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But Hugh had noticed that it was less dark and gloomy than before, and he drew his own conclusions from this fact.
patrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading Besides, the crashes of thunder certainly came from further away now, and that was convincing as well as encouraging to the young leader of the Wolf patrol.
RIVENverbUS /ˈrɪvən/
inflected form of “rive” — tear or be torn violently
From this reading THE LESSON OF THE RIVEN OAK.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For some time it seemed as though there was going to be no let-up to the sudden storm; and already Billy was worrying over how they would get home without a soaking.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The minutes dragged slowly along.
soakingnounUS /ˈsoʊkɪŋ/
the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid)
From this reading For some time it seemed as though there was going to be no let-up to the sudden storm; and already Billy was worrying over how they would get home without a soaking.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some time it seemed as though there was going to be no let-up to the sudden storm; and already Billy was worrying over how they would get home without a soaking.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading For some time it seemed as though there was going to be no let-up to the sudden storm; and already Billy was worrying over how they would get home without a soaking.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading For some time it seemed as though there was going to be no let-up to the sudden storm; and already Billy was worrying over how they would get home without a soaking.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But Hugh had noticed that it was less dark and gloomy than before, and he drew his own conclusions from this fact.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But Hugh had noticed that it was less dark and gloomy than before, and he drew his own conclusions from this fact.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LESSON OF THE RIVEN OAK.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For some time it seemed as though there was going to be no let-up to the sudden storm; and already Billy was worrying over how they would get home without a soaking.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For some time it seemed as though there was going to be no let-up to the sudden storm; and already Billy was worrying over how they would get home without a soaking.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But Hugh had noticed that it was less dark and gloomy than before, and he drew his own conclusions from this fact.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For some time it seemed as though there was going to be no let-up to the sudden storm; and already Billy was worrying over how they would get home without a soaking.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading Besides, the crashes of thunder certainly came from further away now, and that was convincing as well as encouraging to the young leader of the Wolf patrol.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For some time it seemed as though there was going to be no let-up to the sudden storm; and already Billy was worrying over how they would get home without a soaking.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For some time it seemed as though there was going to be no let-up to the sudden storm; and already Billy was worrying over how they would get home without a soaking.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For some time it seemed as though there was going to be no let-up to the sudden storm; and already Billy was worrying over how they would get home without a soaking.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Besides, the crashes of thunder certainly came from further away now, and that was convincing as well as encouraging to the young leader of the Wolf patrol.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading For some time it seemed as though there was going to be no let-up to the sudden storm; and already Billy was worrying over how they would get home without a soaking.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading Besides, the crashes of thunder certainly came from further away now, and that was convincing as well as encouraging to the young leader of the Wolf patrol.
worryingnounUS /ˈwɜːriɪŋ/
the act of harassing someone
From this reading For some time it seemed as though there was going to be no let-up to the sudden storm; and already Billy was worrying over how they would get home without a soaking.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For some time it seemed as though there was going to be no let-up to the sudden storm; and already Billy was worrying over how they would get home without a soaking.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Besides, the crashes of thunder certainly came from further away now, and that was convincing as well as encouraging to the young leader of the Wolf patrol.
