used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN A SAFE HARBOR AT LAST Hugh had finished breakfast on Sunday morning, and was out looking after a few pets he had in the way of Belgian hares and homing pigeons, when he heard his mother calling him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading IN A SAFE HARBOR AT LAST Hugh had finished breakfast on Sunday morning, and was out looking after a few pets he had in the way of Belgian hares and homing pigeons, when he heard his mother calling him.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "Coming, Mother!" he answered hack, thinking on the spur of the moment he was needed to look after the furnace or steam boiler, from which the hired girl did not always succeed in getting the best results on particularly frosty mornings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN A SAFE HARBOR AT LAST Hugh had finished breakfast on Sunday morning, and was out looking after a few pets he had in the way of Belgian hares and homing pigeons, when he heard his mother calling him.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Coming, Mother!" he answered hack, thinking on the spur of the moment he was needed to look after the furnace or steam boiler, from which the hired girl did not always succeed in getting the best results on particularly frosty mornings.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What is it, Mother?" he asked quickly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN A SAFE HARBOR AT LAST Hugh had finished breakfast on Sunday morning, and was out looking after a few pets he had in the way of Belgian hares and homing pigeons, when he heard his mother calling him.
BelgianadjectiveUS /ˈbeldʒən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Belgium or the Belgian people
From this reading IN A SAFE HARBOR AT LAST Hugh had finished breakfast on Sunday morning, and was out looking after a few pets he had in the way of Belgian hares and homing pigeons, when he heard his mother calling him.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "Coming, Mother!" he answered hack, thinking on the spur of the moment he was needed to look after the furnace or steam boiler, from which the hired girl did not always succeed in getting the best results on particularly frosty mornings.
boilernounUS /ˈbɔɪlər/
sealed vessel where water is converted to steam
From this reading "Coming, Mother!" he answered hack, thinking on the spur of the moment he was needed to look after the furnace or steam boiler, from which the hired girl did not always succeed in getting the best results on particularly frosty mornings.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading IN A SAFE HARBOR AT LAST Hugh had finished breakfast on Sunday morning, and was out looking after a few pets he had in the way of Belgian hares and homing pigeons, when he heard his mother calling him.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading IN A SAFE HARBOR AT LAST Hugh had finished breakfast on Sunday morning, and was out looking after a few pets he had in the way of Belgian hares and homing pigeons, when he heard his mother calling him.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "Coming, Mother!" he answered hack, thinking on the spur of the moment he was needed to look after the furnace or steam boiler, from which the hired girl did not always succeed in getting the best results on particularly frosty mornings.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading Hugh saw immediately that his first surmise was wrong, for there was a look on her face to tell him it was no trivial matter she had to communicate.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Coming, Mother!" he answered hack, thinking on the spur of the moment he was needed to look after the furnace or steam boiler, from which the hired girl did not always succeed in getting the best results on particularly frosty mornings.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She waited for him just inside the door.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Hugh saw immediately that his first surmise was wrong, for there was a look on her face to tell him it was no trivial matter she had to communicate.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading IN A SAFE HARBOR AT LAST Hugh had finished breakfast on Sunday morning, and was out looking after a few pets he had in the way of Belgian hares and homing pigeons, when he heard his mother calling him.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading IN A SAFE HARBOR AT LAST Hugh had finished breakfast on Sunday morning, and was out looking after a few pets he had in the way of Belgian hares and homing pigeons, when he heard his mother calling him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Hugh saw immediately that his first surmise was wrong, for there was a look on her face to tell him it was no trivial matter she had to communicate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She waited for him just inside the door.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Coming, Mother!" he answered hack, thinking on the spur of the moment he was needed to look after the furnace or steam boiler, from which the hired girl did not always succeed in getting the best results on particularly frosty mornings.
frostyadjectiveUS /ˈfrɔːsti/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading "Coming, Mother!" he answered hack, thinking on the spur of the moment he was needed to look after the furnace or steam boiler, from which the hired girl did not always succeed in getting the best results on particularly frosty mornings.
furnacenounUS /ˈfɜːrnəs/
an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.
From this reading "Coming, Mother!" he answered hack, thinking on the spur of the moment he was needed to look after the furnace or steam boiler, from which the hired girl did not always succeed in getting the best results on particularly frosty mornings.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "Coming, Mother!" he answered hack, thinking on the spur of the moment he was needed to look after the furnace or steam boiler, from which the hired girl did not always succeed in getting the best results on particularly frosty mornings.
a young female
From this reading "Coming, Mother!" he answered hack, thinking on the spur of the moment he was needed to look after the furnace or steam boiler, from which the hired girl did not always succeed in getting the best results on particularly frosty mornings.
hacknounUS /hæk/
one who works hard at boring tasks
From this reading "Coming, Mother!" he answered hack, thinking on the spur of the moment he was needed to look after the furnace or steam boiler, from which the hired girl did not always succeed in getting the best results on particularly frosty mornings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN A SAFE HARBOR AT LAST Hugh had finished breakfast on Sunday morning, and was out looking after a few pets he had in the way of Belgian hares and homing pigeons, when he heard his mother calling him.
HARBORverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading IN A SAFE HARBOR AT LAST Hugh had finished breakfast on Sunday morning, and was out looking after a few pets he had in the way of Belgian hares and homing pigeons, when he heard his mother calling him.
haresnounUS /herz/
plural of “hare” — swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes
From this reading IN A SAFE HARBOR AT LAST Hugh had finished breakfast on Sunday morning, and was out looking after a few pets he had in the way of Belgian hares and homing pigeons, when he heard his mother calling him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN A SAFE HARBOR AT LAST Hugh had finished breakfast on Sunday morning, and was out looking after a few pets he had in the way of Belgian hares and homing pigeons, when he heard his mother calling him.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading IN A SAFE HARBOR AT LAST Hugh had finished breakfast on Sunday morning, and was out looking after a few pets he had in the way of Belgian hares and homing pigeons, when he heard his mother calling him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Hugh saw immediately that his first surmise was wrong, for there was a look on her face to tell him it was no trivial matter she had to communicate.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IN A SAFE HARBOR AT LAST Hugh had finished breakfast on Sunday morning, and was out looking after a few pets he had in the way of Belgian hares and homing pigeons, when he heard his mother calling him.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading "Coming, Mother!" he answered hack, thinking on the spur of the moment he was needed to look after the furnace or steam boiler, from which the hired girl did not always succeed in getting the best results on particularly frosty mornings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN A SAFE HARBOR AT LAST Hugh had finished breakfast on Sunday morning, and was out looking after a few pets he had in the way of Belgian hares and homing pigeons, when he heard his mother calling him.
homingadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmɪŋ/
orienting or directing homeward or to a destination
From this reading IN A SAFE HARBOR AT LAST Hugh had finished breakfast on Sunday morning, and was out looking after a few pets he had in the way of Belgian hares and homing pigeons, when he heard his mother calling him.
Hugh
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From this reading IN A SAFE HARBOR AT LAST Hugh had finished breakfast on Sunday morning, and was out looking after a few pets he had in the way of Belgian hares and homing pigeons, when he heard his mother calling him.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Hugh saw immediately that his first surmise was wrong, for there was a look on her face to tell him it was no trivial matter she had to communicate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN A SAFE HARBOR AT LAST Hugh had finished breakfast on Sunday morning, and was out looking after a few pets he had in the way of Belgian hares and homing pigeons, when he heard his mother calling him.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading She waited for him just inside the door.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is it, Mother?" he asked quickly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Hugh saw immediately that his first surmise was wrong, for there was a look on her face to tell him it was no trivial matter she had to communicate.
and nothing more
From this reading She waited for him just inside the door.
immediately past
From this reading IN A SAFE HARBOR AT LAST Hugh had finished breakfast on Sunday morning, and was out looking after a few pets he had in the way of Belgian hares and homing pigeons, when he heard his mother calling him.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Coming, Mother!" he answered hack, thinking on the spur of the moment he was needed to look after the furnace or steam boiler, from which the hired girl did not always succeed in getting the best results on particularly frosty mornings.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading IN A SAFE HARBOR AT LAST Hugh had finished breakfast on Sunday morning, and was out looking after a few pets he had in the way of Belgian hares and homing pigeons, when he heard his mother calling him.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Hugh saw immediately that his first surmise was wrong, for there was a look on her face to tell him it was no trivial matter she had to communicate.
a particular point in time
From this reading "Coming, Mother!" he answered hack, thinking on the spur of the moment he was needed to look after the furnace or steam boiler, from which the hired girl did not always succeed in getting the best results on particularly frosty mornings.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading IN A SAFE HARBOR AT LAST Hugh had finished breakfast on Sunday morning, and was out looking after a few pets he had in the way of Belgian hares and homing pigeons, when he heard his mother calling him.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Coming, Mother!" he answered hack, thinking on the spur of the moment he was needed to look after the furnace or steam boiler, from which the hired girl did not always succeed in getting the best results on particularly frosty mornings.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading IN A SAFE HARBOR AT LAST Hugh had finished breakfast on Sunday morning, and was out looking after a few pets he had in the way of Belgian hares and homing pigeons, when he heard his mother calling him.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading "Coming, Mother!" he answered hack, thinking on the spur of the moment he was needed to look after the furnace or steam boiler, from which the hired girl did not always succeed in getting the best results on particularly frosty mornings.
not any; not one
From this reading Hugh saw immediately that his first surmise was wrong, for there was a look on her face to tell him it was no trivial matter she had to communicate.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Coming, Mother!" he answered hack, thinking on the spur of the moment he was needed to look after the furnace or steam boiler, from which the hired girl did not always succeed in getting the best results on particularly frosty mornings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN A SAFE HARBOR AT LAST Hugh had finished breakfast on Sunday morning, and was out looking after a few pets he had in the way of Belgian hares and homing pigeons, when he heard his mother calling him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN A SAFE HARBOR AT LAST Hugh had finished breakfast on Sunday morning, and was out looking after a few pets he had in the way of Belgian hares and homing pigeons, when he heard his mother calling him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Coming, Mother!" he answered hack, thinking on the spur of the moment he was needed to look after the furnace or steam boiler, from which the hired girl did not always succeed in getting the best results on particularly frosty mornings.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading IN A SAFE HARBOR AT LAST Hugh had finished breakfast on Sunday morning, and was out looking after a few pets he had in the way of Belgian hares and homing pigeons, when he heard his mother calling him.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading "Coming, Mother!" he answered hack, thinking on the spur of the moment he was needed to look after the furnace or steam boiler, from which the hired girl did not always succeed in getting the best results on particularly frosty mornings.
petsnounUS /pets/
plural of “pet” — a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading IN A SAFE HARBOR AT LAST Hugh had finished breakfast on Sunday morning, and was out looking after a few pets he had in the way of Belgian hares and homing pigeons, when he heard his mother calling him.
pigeonsnounUS /ˈpɪdʒənz/
plural of “pigeon” — wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs
From this reading IN A SAFE HARBOR AT LAST Hugh had finished breakfast on Sunday morning, and was out looking after a few pets he had in the way of Belgian hares and homing pigeons, when he heard his mother calling him.
with speed
From this reading "What is it, Mother?" he asked quickly.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "Coming, Mother!" he answered hack, thinking on the spur of the moment he was needed to look after the furnace or steam boiler, from which the hired girl did not always succeed in getting the best results on particularly frosty mornings.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading IN A SAFE HARBOR AT LAST Hugh had finished breakfast on Sunday morning, and was out looking after a few pets he had in the way of Belgian hares and homing pigeons, when he heard his mother calling him.
cut with a saw
From this reading Hugh saw immediately that his first surmise was wrong, for there was a look on her face to tell him it was no trivial matter she had to communicate.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She waited for him just inside the door.
spurnounUS /spɜːr/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading "Coming, Mother!" he answered hack, thinking on the spur of the moment he was needed to look after the furnace or steam boiler, from which the hired girl did not always succeed in getting the best results on particularly frosty mornings.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading "Coming, Mother!" he answered hack, thinking on the spur of the moment he was needed to look after the furnace or steam boiler, from which the hired girl did not always succeed in getting the best results on particularly frosty mornings.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading "Coming, Mother!" he answered hack, thinking on the spur of the moment he was needed to look after the furnace or steam boiler, from which the hired girl did not always succeed in getting the best results on particularly frosty mornings.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading IN A SAFE HARBOR AT LAST Hugh had finished breakfast on Sunday morning, and was out looking after a few pets he had in the way of Belgian hares and homing pigeons, when he heard his mother calling him.
surmiseverbUS /sərˈmaɪz/
infer from incomplete evidence
From this reading Hugh saw immediately that his first surmise was wrong, for there was a look on her face to tell him it was no trivial matter she had to communicate.
express in words
From this reading Hugh saw immediately that his first surmise was wrong, for there was a look on her face to tell him it was no trivial matter she had to communicate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hugh saw immediately that his first surmise was wrong, for there was a look on her face to tell him it was no trivial matter she had to communicate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN A SAFE HARBOR AT LAST Hugh had finished breakfast on Sunday morning, and was out looking after a few pets he had in the way of Belgian hares and homing pigeons, when he heard his mother calling him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Hugh saw immediately that his first surmise was wrong, for there was a look on her face to tell him it was no trivial matter she had to communicate.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading "Coming, Mother!" he answered hack, thinking on the spur of the moment he was needed to look after the furnace or steam boiler, from which the hired girl did not always succeed in getting the best results on particularly frosty mornings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Coming, Mother!" he answered hack, thinking on the spur of the moment he was needed to look after the furnace or steam boiler, from which the hired girl did not always succeed in getting the best results on particularly frosty mornings.
trivialadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪviəl/
(informal) small and of little importance
From this reading Hugh saw immediately that his first surmise was wrong, for there was a look on her face to tell him it was no trivial matter she had to communicate.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading She waited for him just inside the door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN A SAFE HARBOR AT LAST Hugh had finished breakfast on Sunday morning, and was out looking after a few pets he had in the way of Belgian hares and homing pigeons, when he heard his mother calling him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading IN A SAFE HARBOR AT LAST Hugh had finished breakfast on Sunday morning, and was out looking after a few pets he had in the way of Belgian hares and homing pigeons, when he heard his mother calling him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is it, Mother?" he asked quickly.
at the time that
From this reading IN A SAFE HARBOR AT LAST Hugh had finished breakfast on Sunday morning, and was out looking after a few pets he had in the way of Belgian hares and homing pigeons, when he heard his mother calling him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Coming, Mother!" he answered hack, thinking on the spur of the moment he was needed to look after the furnace or steam boiler, from which the hired girl did not always succeed in getting the best results on particularly frosty mornings.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Hugh saw immediately that his first surmise was wrong, for there was a look on her face to tell him it was no trivial matter she had to communicate.
