used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While we were eating dinner on this particular day, your father, who sat opposite the window, looked up all of a sudden, and before I could ask him the reason for his pale face, he was on his feet and out at the door.
(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 While we were eating dinner on this particular day, your father, who sat opposite the window, looked up all of a sudden, and before I could ask him the reason for his pale face, he was on his feet and out at the door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “The Union soldiers had been at work on the levee for two or three days, and we were expecting the boats through every hour.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Godfrey kept his saddle on his horse night and day, and his weapons close at hand, so that he could catch them up at any moment.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading While we were eating dinner on this particular day, your father, who sat opposite the window, looked up all of a sudden, and before I could ask him the reason for his pale face, he was on his feet and out at the door.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “It happened one day while we were at dinner,” replied his mother.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “The Union soldiers had been at work on the levee for two or three days, and we were expecting the boats through every hour.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading While we were eating dinner on this particular day, your father, who sat opposite the window, looked up all of a sudden, and before I could ask him the reason for his pale face, he was on his feet and out at the door.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading “The Union soldiers had been at work on the levee for two or three days, and we were expecting the boats through every hour.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Godfrey kept his saddle on his horse night and day, and his weapons close at hand, so that he could catch them up at any moment.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Godfrey kept his saddle on his horse night and day, and his weapons close at hand, so that he could catch them up at any moment.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Godfrey kept his saddle on his horse night and day, and his weapons close at hand, so that he could catch them up at any moment.
DAN'S
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From this reading DAN’S STRATEGY.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “It happened one day while we were at dinner,” replied his mother.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading “The Union soldiers had been at work on the levee for two or three days, and we were expecting the boats through every hour.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading “It happened one day while we were at dinner,” replied his mother.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading While we were eating dinner on this particular day, your father, who sat opposite the window, looked up all of a sudden, and before I could ask him the reason for his pale face, he was on his feet and out at the door.
the act of consuming food
From this reading While we were eating dinner on this particular day, your father, who sat opposite the window, looked up all of a sudden, and before I could ask him the reason for his pale face, he was on his feet and out at the door.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “The Union soldiers had been at work on the levee for two or three days, and we were expecting the boats through every hour.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading “The Union soldiers had been at work on the levee for two or three days, and we were expecting the boats through every hour.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading While we were eating dinner on this particular day, your father, who sat opposite the window, looked up all of a sudden, and before I could ask him the reason for his pale face, he was on his feet and out at the door.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading While we were eating dinner on this particular day, your father, who sat opposite the window, looked up all of a sudden, and before I could ask him the reason for his pale face, he was on his feet and out at the door.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading While we were eating dinner on this particular day, your father, who sat opposite the window, looked up all of a sudden, and before I could ask him the reason for his pale face, he was on his feet and out at the door.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “The Union soldiers had been at work on the levee for two or three days, and we were expecting the boats through every hour.
Godfrey
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From this reading Godfrey kept his saddle on his horse night and day, and his weapons close at hand, so that he could catch them up at any moment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “The Union soldiers had been at work on the levee for two or three days, and we were expecting the boats through every hour.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Godfrey kept his saddle on his horse night and day, and his weapons close at hand, so that he could catch them up at any moment.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading “It happened one day while we were at dinner,” replied his mother.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Godfrey kept his saddle on his horse night and day, and his weapons close at hand, so that he could catch them up at any moment.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While we were eating dinner on this particular day, your father, who sat opposite the window, looked up all of a sudden, and before I could ask him the reason for his pale face, he was on his feet and out at the door.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “It happened one day while we were at dinner,” replied his mother.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Godfrey kept his saddle on his horse night and day, and his weapons close at hand, so that he could catch them up at any moment.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading “The Union soldiers had been at work on the levee for two or three days, and we were expecting the boats through every hour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading While we were eating dinner on this particular day, your father, who sat opposite the window, looked up all of a sudden, and before I could ask him the reason for his pale face, he was on his feet and out at the door.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It happened one day while we were at dinner,” replied his mother.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Godfrey kept his saddle on his horse night and day, and his weapons close at hand, so that he could catch them up at any moment.
leveenounUS /ˈlevi/
a formal reception of visitors or guests (as at a royal court)
From this reading “The Union soldiers had been at work on the levee for two or three days, and we were expecting the boats through every hour.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading While we were eating dinner on this particular day, your father, who sat opposite the window, looked up all of a sudden, and before I could ask him the reason for his pale face, he was on his feet and out at the door.
a particular point in time
From this reading Godfrey kept his saddle on his horse night and day, and his weapons close at hand, so that he could catch them up at any moment.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “It happened one day while we were at dinner,” replied his mother.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Godfrey kept his saddle on his horse night and day, and his weapons close at hand, so that he could catch them up at any moment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While we were eating dinner on this particular day, your father, who sat opposite the window, looked up all of a sudden, and before I could ask him the reason for his pale face, he was on his feet and out at the door.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “The Union soldiers had been at work on the levee for two or three days, and we were expecting the boats through every hour.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “It happened one day while we were at dinner,” replied his mother.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading While we were eating dinner on this particular day, your father, who sat opposite the window, looked up all of a sudden, and before I could ask him the reason for his pale face, he was on his feet and out at the door.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “The Union soldiers had been at work on the levee for two or three days, and we were expecting the boats through every hour.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading While we were eating dinner on this particular day, your father, who sat opposite the window, looked up all of a sudden, and before I could ask him the reason for his pale face, he was on his feet and out at the door.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading While we were eating dinner on this particular day, your father, who sat opposite the window, looked up all of a sudden, and before I could ask him the reason for his pale face, he was on his feet and out at the door.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading While we were eating dinner on this particular day, your father, who sat opposite the window, looked up all of a sudden, and before I could ask him the reason for his pale face, he was on his feet and out at the door.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading While we were eating dinner on this particular day, your father, who sat opposite the window, looked up all of a sudden, and before I could ask him the reason for his pale face, he was on his feet and out at the door.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “It happened one day while we were at dinner,” replied his mother.
put a saddle on
From this reading Godfrey kept his saddle on his horse night and day, and his weapons close at hand, so that he could catch them up at any moment.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading While we were eating dinner on this particular day, your father, who sat opposite the window, looked up all of a sudden, and before I could ask him the reason for his pale face, he was on his feet and out at the door.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Godfrey kept his saddle on his horse night and day, and his weapons close at hand, so that he could catch them up at any moment.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading “The Union soldiers had been at work on the levee for two or three days, and we were expecting the boats through every hour.
STRATEGYnounUS /ˈstrætədʒi/
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading DAN’S STRATEGY.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading While we were eating dinner on this particular day, your father, who sat opposite the window, looked up all of a sudden, and before I could ask him the reason for his pale face, he was on his feet and out at the door.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Godfrey kept his saddle on his horse night and day, and his weapons close at hand, so that he could catch them up at any moment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “The Union soldiers had been at work on the levee for two or three days, and we were expecting the boats through every hour.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Godfrey kept his saddle on his horse night and day, and his weapons close at hand, so that he could catch them up at any moment.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading While we were eating dinner on this particular day, your father, who sat opposite the window, looked up all of a sudden, and before I could ask him the reason for his pale face, he was on his feet and out at the door.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading “The Union soldiers had been at work on the levee for two or three days, and we were expecting the boats through every hour.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “The Union soldiers had been at work on the levee for two or three days, and we were expecting the boats through every hour.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “The Union soldiers had been at work on the levee for two or three days, and we were expecting the boats through every hour.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading “The Union soldiers had been at work on the levee for two or three days, and we were expecting the boats through every hour.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Godfrey kept his saddle on his horse night and day, and his weapons close at hand, so that he could catch them up at any moment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While we were eating dinner on this particular day, your father, who sat opposite the window, looked up all of a sudden, and before I could ask him the reason for his pale face, he was on his feet and out at the door.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “It happened one day while we were at dinner,” replied his mother.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Godfrey kept his saddle on his horse night and day, and his weapons close at hand, so that he could catch them up at any moment.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “It happened one day while we were at dinner,” replied his mother.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “It happened one day while we were at dinner,” replied his mother.
which person or people
From this reading While we were eating dinner on this particular day, your father, who sat opposite the window, looked up all of a sudden, and before I could ask him the reason for his pale face, he was on his feet and out at the door.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading While we were eating dinner on this particular day, your father, who sat opposite the window, looked up all of a sudden, and before I could ask him the reason for his pale face, he was on his feet and out at the door.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading “The Union soldiers had been at work on the levee for two or three days, and we were expecting the boats through every hour.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading While we were eating dinner on this particular day, your father, who sat opposite the window, looked up all of a sudden, and before I could ask him the reason for his pale face, he was on his feet and out at the door.
