used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Carl lived in a pretty little cottage with his mother, and three other children.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Everybody liked to visit the Oskamp home, there was such an air of contentment and happiness about the entire family, despite the fact that they missed the presence of the one who had long been their guide and protector.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Everybody liked to visit the Oskamp home, there was such an air of contentment and happiness about the entire family, despite the fact that they missed the presence of the one who had long been their guide and protector.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Tom was an especial favorite with the three youngsters, and they were always ready for a romp with him when he came to spend an evening with his chum.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Everybody liked to visit the Oskamp home, there was such an air of contentment and happiness about the entire family, despite the fact that they missed the presence of the one who had long been their guide and protector.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Carl lived in a pretty little cottage with his mother, and three other children.
AngusnounUS /ˈæŋɡəs/
Celtic god of love and beauty; patron deity of young men and women
From this reading There was Angus, a little chap of five, Dot just three, and Elsie well turned seven.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Everybody liked to visit the Oskamp home, there was such an air of contentment and happiness about the entire family, despite the fact that they missed the presence of the one who had long been their guide and protector.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE DEFIANCE OF DOCK PHILLIPS Remembering his promise, Tom called early for his chum.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Tom was an especial favorite with the three youngsters, and they were always ready for a romp with him when he came to spend an evening with his chum.
Carl
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From this reading Carl lived in a pretty little cottage with his mother, and three other children.
a boy or man
From this reading There was Angus, a little chap of five, Dot just three, and Elsie well turned seven.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Carl lived in a pretty little cottage with his mother, and three other children.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading THE DEFIANCE OF DOCK PHILLIPS Remembering his promise, Tom called early for his chum.
contentmentnounUS /kənˈtentmənt/
happiness with one's situation in life
From this reading Everybody liked to visit the Oskamp home, there was such an air of contentment and happiness about the entire family, despite the fact that they missed the presence of the one who had long been their guide and protector.
a small house with a single story
From this reading Carl lived in a pretty little cottage with his mother, and three other children.
DEFIANCEnounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading THE DEFIANCE OF DOCK PHILLIPS Remembering his promise, Tom called early for his chum.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Everybody liked to visit the Oskamp home, there was such an air of contentment and happiness about the entire family, despite the fact that they missed the presence of the one who had long been their guide and protector.
DOCKnounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading THE DEFIANCE OF DOCK PHILLIPS Remembering his promise, Tom called early for his chum.
DotnounUS /dɑːt/
a very small circular shape
From this reading There was Angus, a little chap of five, Dot just three, and Elsie well turned seven.
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 THE DEFIANCE OF DOCK PHILLIPS Remembering his promise, Tom called early for his chum.
Elsie
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From this reading There was Angus, a little chap of five, Dot just three, and Elsie well turned seven.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Everybody liked to visit the Oskamp home, there was such an air of contentment and happiness about the entire family, despite the fact that they missed the presence of the one who had long been their guide and protector.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading Tom was an especial favorite with the three youngsters, and they were always ready for a romp with him when he came to spend an evening with his chum.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Tom was an especial favorite with the three youngsters, and they were always ready for a romp with him when he came to spend an evening with his chum.
every person
From this reading Everybody liked to visit the Oskamp home, there was such an air of contentment and happiness about the entire family, despite the fact that they missed the presence of the one who had long been their guide and protector.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Everybody liked to visit the Oskamp home, there was such an air of contentment and happiness about the entire family, despite the fact that they missed the presence of the one who had long been their guide and protector.
a social unit living together
From this reading Everybody liked to visit the Oskamp home, there was such an air of contentment and happiness about the entire family, despite the fact that they missed the presence of the one who had long been their guide and protector.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Tom was an especial favorite with the three youngsters, and they were always ready for a romp with him when he came to spend an evening with his chum.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading There was Angus, a little chap of five, Dot just three, and Elsie well turned seven.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE DEFIANCE OF DOCK PHILLIPS Remembering his promise, Tom called early for his chum.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Everybody liked to visit the Oskamp home, there was such an air of contentment and happiness about the entire family, despite the fact that they missed the presence of the one who had long been their guide and protector.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Everybody liked to visit the Oskamp home, there was such an air of contentment and happiness about the entire family, despite the fact that they missed the presence of the one who had long been their guide and protector.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Everybody liked to visit the Oskamp home, there was such an air of contentment and happiness about the entire family, despite the fact that they missed the presence of the one who had long been their guide and protector.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tom was an especial favorite with the three youngsters, and they were always ready for a romp with him when he came to spend an evening with his chum.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tom was an especial favorite with the three youngsters, and they were always ready for a romp with him when he came to spend an evening with his chum.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE DEFIANCE OF DOCK PHILLIPS Remembering his promise, Tom called early for his chum.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Everybody liked to visit the Oskamp home, there was such an air of contentment and happiness about the entire family, despite the fact that they missed the presence of the one who had long been their guide and protector.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Carl lived in a pretty little cottage with his mother, and three other children.
and nothing more
From this reading There was Angus, a little chap of five, Dot just three, and Elsie well turned seven.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Everybody liked to visit the Oskamp home, there was such an air of contentment and happiness about the entire family, despite the fact that they missed the presence of the one who had long been their guide and protector.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Carl lived in a pretty little cottage with his mother, and three other children.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Carl lived in a pretty little cottage with his mother, and three other children.
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 Everybody liked to visit the Oskamp home, there was such an air of contentment and happiness about the entire family, despite the fact that they missed the presence of the one who had long been their guide and protector.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading Everybody liked to visit the Oskamp home, there was such an air of contentment and happiness about the entire family, despite the fact that they missed the presence of the one who had long been their guide and protector.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Carl lived in a pretty little cottage with his mother, and three other children.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DEFIANCE OF DOCK PHILLIPS Remembering his promise, Tom called early for his chum.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Everybody liked to visit the Oskamp home, there was such an air of contentment and happiness about the entire family, despite the fact that they missed the presence of the one who had long been their guide and protector.
Oskamp
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From this reading Everybody liked to visit the Oskamp home, there was such an air of contentment and happiness about the entire family, despite the fact that they missed the presence of the one who had long been their guide and protector.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Carl lived in a pretty little cottage with his mother, and three other children.
PHILLIPS
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From this reading THE DEFIANCE OF DOCK PHILLIPS Remembering his promise, Tom called early for his chum.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Everybody liked to visit the Oskamp home, there was such an air of contentment and happiness about the entire family, despite the fact that they missed the presence of the one who had long been their guide and protector.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Carl lived in a pretty little cottage with his mother, and three other children.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading THE DEFIANCE OF DOCK PHILLIPS Remembering his promise, Tom called early for his chum.
protectornounUS /prəˈtektər/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading Everybody liked to visit the Oskamp home, there was such an air of contentment and happiness about the entire family, despite the fact that they missed the presence of the one who had long been their guide and protector.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Tom was an especial favorite with the three youngsters, and they were always ready for a romp with him when he came to spend an evening with his chum.
RememberingnounUS /rɪˈmembərɪŋ/
the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
From this reading THE DEFIANCE OF DOCK PHILLIPS Remembering his promise, Tom called early for his chum.
rompnounUS /rɑːmp/
an easy victory
From this reading Tom was an especial favorite with the three youngsters, and they were always ready for a romp with him when he came to spend an evening with his chum.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading There was Angus, a little chap of five, Dot just three, and Elsie well turned seven.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Tom was an especial favorite with the three youngsters, and they were always ready for a romp with him when he came to spend an evening with his chum.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Everybody liked to visit the Oskamp home, there was such an air of contentment and happiness about the entire family, despite the fact that they missed the presence of the one who had long been their guide and protector.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Everybody liked to visit the Oskamp home, there was such an air of contentment and happiness about the entire family, despite the fact that they missed the presence of the one who had long been their guide and protector.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEFIANCE OF DOCK PHILLIPS Remembering his promise, Tom called early for his chum.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Everybody liked to visit the Oskamp home, there was such an air of contentment and happiness about the entire family, despite the fact that they missed the presence of the one who had long been their guide and protector.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was Angus, a little chap of five, Dot just three, and Elsie well turned seven.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Everybody liked to visit the Oskamp home, there was such an air of contentment and happiness about the entire family, despite the fact that they missed the presence of the one who had long been their guide and protector.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Carl lived in a pretty little cottage with his mother, and three other children.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Everybody liked to visit the Oskamp home, there was such an air of contentment and happiness about the entire family, despite the fact that they missed the presence of the one who had long been their guide and protector.
male cat
From this reading THE DEFIANCE OF DOCK PHILLIPS Remembering his promise, Tom called early for his chum.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading There was Angus, a little chap of five, Dot just three, and Elsie well turned seven.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Everybody liked to visit the Oskamp home, there was such an air of contentment and happiness about the entire family, despite the fact that they missed the presence of the one who had long been their guide and protector.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was Angus, a little chap of five, Dot just three, and Elsie well turned seven.
(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 There was Angus, a little chap of five, Dot just three, and Elsie well turned seven.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Tom was an especial favorite with the three youngsters, and they were always ready for a romp with him when he came to spend an evening with his chum.
at the time that
From this reading Tom was an especial favorite with the three youngsters, and they were always ready for a romp with him when he came to spend an evening with his chum.
which person or people
From this reading Everybody liked to visit the Oskamp home, there was such an air of contentment and happiness about the entire family, despite the fact that they missed the presence of the one who had long been their guide and protector.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Carl lived in a pretty little cottage with his mother, and three other children.
youngstersnounUS /ˈjʌŋstərz/
plural of “youngster” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Tom was an especial favorite with the three youngsters, and they were always ready for a romp with him when he came to spend an evening with his chum.
