used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading You may think that wasn't much better news, but it meant a great deal to the Camerons.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Sidney is holding his own," they told every one who inquired, and their faces were hopeful.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Father Bob's face, when he turned around from the telephone, told that, even before he opened his lips.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Father Bob's face, when he turned around from the telephone, told that, even before he opened his lips.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading MISSING Sure enough, in the morning came better news.
Bob'snounUS /bɑːbz/
possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain
From this reading Father Bob's face, when he turned around from the telephone, told that, even before he opened his lips.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You may think that wasn't much better news, but it meant a great deal to the Camerons.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading MISSING Sure enough, in the morning came better news.
Camerons
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From this reading You may think that wasn't much better news, but it meant a great deal to the Camerons.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading You may think that wasn't much better news, but it meant a great deal to the Camerons.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading MISSING Sure enough, in the morning came better news.
divisible by two
From this reading Father Bob's face, when he turned around from the telephone, told that, even before he opened his lips.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "Sidney is holding his own," they told every one who inquired, and their faces were hopeful.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Father Bob's face, when he turned around from the telephone, told that, even before he opened his lips.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Sidney is holding his own," they told every one who inquired, and their faces were hopeful.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Father Bob's face, when he turned around from the telephone, told that, even before he opened his lips.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Father Bob's face, when he turned around from the telephone, told that, even before he opened his lips.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading You may think that wasn't much better news, but it meant a great deal to the Camerons.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Father Bob's face, when he turned around from the telephone, told that, even before he opened his lips.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Father Bob's face, when he turned around from the telephone, told that, even before he opened his lips.
the act of retaining something
From this reading "Sidney is holding his own," he said.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading "Sidney is holding his own," they told every one who inquired, and their faces were hopeful.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MISSING Sure enough, in the morning came better news.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Sidney is holding his own," they told every one who inquired, and their faces were hopeful.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Sidney is holding his own," he said.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You may think that wasn't much better news, but it meant a great deal to the Camerons.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Father Bob's face, when he turned around from the telephone, told that, even before he opened his lips.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading You may think that wasn't much better news, but it meant a great deal to the Camerons.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading You may think that wasn't much better news, but it meant a great deal to the Camerons.
not able to be found
From this reading MISSING Sure enough, in the morning came better news.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading MISSING Sure enough, in the morning came better news.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading You may think that wasn't much better news, but it meant a great deal to the Camerons.
information about recent and important events
From this reading MISSING Sure enough, in the morning came better news.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Sidney is holding his own," they told every one who inquired, and their faces were hopeful.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Father Bob's face, when he turned around from the telephone, told that, even before he opened his lips.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Sidney is holding his own," he said.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Sidney is holding his own," he said.
SidneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
English poet (1554-1586)
From this reading "Sidney is holding his own," he said.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading MISSING Sure enough, in the morning came better news.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading Father Bob's face, when he turned around from the telephone, told that, even before he opened his lips.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Father Bob's face, when he turned around from the telephone, told that, even before he opened his lips.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MISSING Sure enough, in the morning came better news.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Sidney is holding his own," they told every one who inquired, and their faces were hopeful.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Sidney is holding his own," they told every one who inquired, and their faces were hopeful.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading You may think that wasn't much better news, but it meant a great deal to the Camerons.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You may think that wasn't much better news, but it meant a great deal to the Camerons.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Father Bob's face, when he turned around from the telephone, told that, even before he opened his lips.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Father Bob's face, when he turned around from the telephone, told that, even before he opened his lips.
wasn't
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From this reading You may think that wasn't much better news, but it meant a great deal to the Camerons.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Sidney is holding his own," they told every one who inquired, and their faces were hopeful.
at the time that
From this reading Father Bob's face, when he turned around from the telephone, told that, even before he opened his lips.
which person or people
From this reading "Sidney is holding his own," they told every one who inquired, and their faces were hopeful.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You may think that wasn't much better news, but it meant a great deal to the Camerons.
