used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE YOUNG EAGLE DREAMS OF A MATE As the young men sat at supper that night a note was handed to Jack by the clerk.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Jack read his note at a glance and passed it across the table.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading Upon opening it he found a smaller envelope addressed to "Mr. Harding."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jack read his note at a glance and passed it across the table.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE YOUNG EAGLE DREAMS OF A MATE As the young men sat at supper that night a note was handed to Jack by the clerk.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE YOUNG EAGLE DREAMS OF A MATE As the young men sat at supper that night a note was handed to Jack by the clerk.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Harold took it, but did not open it, though it promised well, being quite thick with leaves.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Harold took it, but did not open it, though it promised well, being quite thick with leaves.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE YOUNG EAGLE DREAMS OF A MATE As the young men sat at supper that night a note was handed to Jack by the clerk.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading THE YOUNG EAGLE DREAMS OF A MATE As the young men sat at supper that night a note was handed to Jack by the clerk.
dearly loved
From this reading It was simple: "DEAR MR.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Harold took it, but did not open it, though it promised well, being quite thick with leaves.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading THE YOUNG EAGLE DREAMS OF A MATE As the young men sat at supper that night a note was handed to Jack by the clerk.
EAGLEnounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading THE YOUNG EAGLE DREAMS OF A MATE As the young men sat at supper that night a note was handed to Jack by the clerk.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading Upon opening it he found a smaller envelope addressed to "Mr. Harding."
set up or found
From this reading Upon opening it he found a smaller envelope addressed to "Mr. Harding."
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Jack read his note at a glance and passed it across the table.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading THE YOUNG EAGLE DREAMS OF A MATE As the young men sat at supper that night a note was handed to Jack by the clerk.
HardingnounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋ/
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading Upon opening it he found a smaller envelope addressed to "Mr. Harding."
Harold
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From this reading Harold took it, but did not open it, though it promised well, being quite thick with leaves.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Upon opening it he found a smaller envelope addressed to "Mr. Harding."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jack read his note at a glance and passed it across the table.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Upon opening it he found a smaller envelope addressed to "Mr. Harding."
a small worthless amount
From this reading THE YOUNG EAGLE DREAMS OF A MATE As the young men sat at supper that night a note was handed to Jack by the clerk.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Harold took it, but did not open it, though it promised well, being quite thick with leaves.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading THE YOUNG EAGLE DREAMS OF A MATE As the young men sat at supper that night a note was handed to Jack by the clerk.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE YOUNG EAGLE DREAMS OF A MATE As the young men sat at supper that night a note was handed to Jack by the clerk.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Upon opening it he found a smaller envelope addressed to "Mr. Harding."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE YOUNG EAGLE DREAMS OF A MATE As the young men sat at supper that night a note was handed to Jack by the clerk.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Harold took it, but did not open it, though it promised well, being quite thick with leaves.
a brief written record
From this reading THE YOUNG EAGLE DREAMS OF A MATE As the young men sat at supper that night a note was handed to Jack by the clerk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE YOUNG EAGLE DREAMS OF A MATE As the young men sat at supper that night a note was handed to Jack by the clerk.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Harold took it, but did not open it, though it promised well, being quite thick with leaves.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Upon opening it he found a smaller envelope addressed to "Mr. Harding."
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Jack read his note at a glance and passed it across the table.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Harold took it, but did not open it, though it promised well, being quite thick with leaves.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Harold took it, but did not open it, though it promised well, being quite thick with leaves.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Jack read his note at a glance and passed it across the table.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE YOUNG EAGLE DREAMS OF A MATE As the young men sat at supper that night a note was handed to Jack by the clerk.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading It was simple: "DEAR MR.
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading Upon opening it he found a smaller envelope addressed to "Mr. Harding."
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading THE YOUNG EAGLE DREAMS OF A MATE As the young men sat at supper that night a note was handed to Jack by the clerk.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Jack read his note at a glance and passed it across the table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE YOUNG EAGLE DREAMS OF A MATE As the young men sat at supper that night a note was handed to Jack by the clerk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE YOUNG EAGLE DREAMS OF A MATE As the young men sat at supper that night a note was handed to Jack by the clerk.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Harold took it, but did not open it, though it promised well, being quite thick with leaves.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Harold took it, but did not open it, though it promised well, being quite thick with leaves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE YOUNG EAGLE DREAMS OF A MATE As the young men sat at supper that night a note was handed to Jack by the clerk.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Harold took it, but did not open it, though it promised well, being quite thick with leaves.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon opening it he found a smaller envelope addressed to "Mr. Harding."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE YOUNG EAGLE DREAMS OF A MATE As the young men sat at supper that night a note was handed to Jack by the clerk.
(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 Harold took it, but did not open it, though it promised well, being quite thick with leaves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Harold took it, but did not open it, though it promised well, being quite thick with leaves.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE YOUNG EAGLE DREAMS OF A MATE As the young men sat at supper that night a note was handed to Jack by the clerk.
