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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A strange boy, of whose existence they were not aware two hours before, had been playing with them just as if they had known each other all their lives.

(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 A strange boy, of whose existence they were not aware two hours before, had been playing with them just as if they had known each other all their lives.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading JACK AND JILL.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A strange boy, of whose existence they were not aware two hours before, had been playing with them just as if they had known each other all their lives.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading A strange boy, of whose existence they were not aware two hours before, had been playing with them just as if they had known each other all their lives.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A strange boy, of whose existence they were not aware two hours before, had been playing with them just as if they had known each other all their lives.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A strange boy, of whose existence they were not aware two hours before, had been playing with them just as if they had known each other all their lives.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading When Lewis Brand had disappeared from sight, the three children left in the Eagle's Nest could scarcely believe that since dinner-time so many curious things had happened.

a youthful male person

From this reading A strange boy, of whose existence they were not aware two hours before, had been playing with them just as if they had known each other all their lives.

a name given to a product or service

From this reading When Lewis Brand had disappeared from sight, the three children left in the Eagle's Nest could scarcely believe that since dinner-time so many curious things had happened.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading When Lewis Brand had disappeared from sight, the three children left in the Eagle's Nest could scarcely believe that since dinner-time so many curious things had happened.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading When Lewis Brand had disappeared from sight, the three children left in the Eagle's Nest could scarcely believe that since dinner-time so many curious things had happened.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading When Lewis Brand had disappeared from sight, the three children left in the Eagle's Nest could scarcely believe that since dinner-time so many curious things had happened.

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From this reading When Lewis Brand had disappeared from sight, the three children left in the Eagle's Nest could scarcely believe that since dinner-time so many curious things had happened.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading When Lewis Brand had disappeared from sight, the three children left in the Eagle's Nest could scarcely believe that since dinner-time so many curious things had happened.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading A strange boy, of whose existence they were not aware two hours before, had been playing with them just as if they had known each other all their lives.

possessive form of “eagle” — any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading When Lewis Brand had disappeared from sight, the three children left in the Eagle's Nest could scarcely believe that since dinner-time so many curious things had happened.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading A strange boy, of whose existence they were not aware two hours before, had been playing with them just as if they had known each other all their lives.

a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers

From this reading He had, moreover, told them his history, which was quite as wonderful as many fairy stories.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When Lewis Brand had disappeared from sight, the three children left in the Eagle's Nest could scarcely believe that since dinner-time so many curious things had happened.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading When Lewis Brand had disappeared from sight, the three children left in the Eagle's Nest could scarcely believe that since dinner-time so many curious things had happened.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading When Lewis Brand had disappeared from sight, the three children left in the Eagle's Nest could scarcely believe that since dinner-time so many curious things had happened.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had, moreover, told them his history, which was quite as wonderful as many fairy stories.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He had, moreover, told them his history, which was quite as wonderful as many fairy stories.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading He had, moreover, told them his history, which was quite as wonderful as many fairy stories.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading A strange boy, of whose existence they were not aware two hours before, had been playing with them just as if they had known each other all their lives.

English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)

From this reading And they had seen the mysterious Mrs. Howard.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading A strange boy, of whose existence they were not aware two hours before, had been playing with them just as if they had known each other all their lives.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading When Lewis Brand had disappeared from sight, the three children left in the Eagle's Nest could scarcely believe that since dinner-time so many curious things had happened.

a small worthless amount

From this reading JACK AND JILL.

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From this reading JACK AND JILL.

and nothing more

From this reading A strange boy, of whose existence they were not aware two hours before, had been playing with them just as if they had known each other all their lives.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading A strange boy, of whose existence they were not aware two hours before, had been playing with them just as if they had known each other all their lives.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading When Lewis Brand had disappeared from sight, the three children left in the Eagle's Nest could scarcely believe that since dinner-time so many curious things had happened.

United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)

From this reading When Lewis Brand had disappeared from sight, the three children left in the Eagle's Nest could scarcely believe that since dinner-time so many curious things had happened.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading A strange boy, of whose existence they were not aware two hours before, had been playing with them just as if they had known each other all their lives.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading When Lewis Brand had disappeared from sight, the three children left in the Eagle's Nest could scarcely believe that since dinner-time so many curious things had happened.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading He had, moreover, told them his history, which was quite as wonderful as many fairy stories.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading And they had seen the mysterious Mrs. Howard.

of an obscure nature

From this reading And they had seen the mysterious Mrs. Howard.

a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading When Lewis Brand had disappeared from sight, the three children left in the Eagle's Nest could scarcely believe that since dinner-time so many curious things had happened.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A strange boy, of whose existence they were not aware two hours before, had been playing with them just as if they had known each other all their lives.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A strange boy, of whose existence they were not aware two hours before, had been playing with them just as if they had known each other all their lives.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading A strange boy, of whose existence they were not aware two hours before, had been playing with them just as if they had known each other all their lives.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading A strange boy, of whose existence they were not aware two hours before, had been playing with them just as if they had known each other all their lives.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading He had, moreover, told them his history, which was quite as wonderful as many fairy stories.

only a very short time before

From this reading When Lewis Brand had disappeared from sight, the three children left in the Eagle's Nest could scarcely believe that since dinner-time so many curious things had happened.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading And they had seen the mysterious Mrs. Howard.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading When Lewis Brand had disappeared from sight, the three children left in the Eagle's Nest could scarcely believe that since dinner-time so many curious things had happened.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading When Lewis Brand had disappeared from sight, the three children left in the Eagle's Nest could scarcely believe that since dinner-time so many curious things had happened.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading When Lewis Brand had disappeared from sight, the three children left in the Eagle's Nest could scarcely believe that since dinner-time so many curious things had happened.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading He had, moreover, told them his history, which was quite as wonderful as many fairy stories.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading A strange boy, of whose existence they were not aware two hours before, had been playing with them just as if they had known each other all their lives.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When Lewis Brand had disappeared from sight, the three children left in the Eagle's Nest could scarcely believe that since dinner-time so many curious things had happened.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading When Lewis Brand had disappeared from sight, the three children left in the Eagle's Nest could scarcely believe that since dinner-time so many curious things had happened.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A strange boy, of whose existence they were not aware two hours before, had been playing with them just as if they had known each other all their lives.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A strange boy, of whose existence they were not aware two hours before, had been playing with them just as if they had known each other all their lives.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A strange boy, of whose existence they were not aware two hours before, had been playing with them just as if they had known each other all their lives.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading When Lewis Brand had disappeared from sight, the three children left in the Eagle's Nest could scarcely believe that since dinner-time so many curious things had happened.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading When Lewis Brand had disappeared from sight, the three children left in the Eagle's Nest could scarcely believe that since dinner-time so many curious things had happened.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He had, moreover, told them his history, which was quite as wonderful as many fairy stories.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading A strange boy, of whose existence they were not aware two hours before, had been playing with them just as if they had known each other all their lives.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He had, moreover, told them his history, which was quite as wonderful as many fairy stories.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading A strange boy, of whose existence they were not aware two hours before, had been playing with them just as if they had known each other all their lives.

at the time that

From this reading When Lewis Brand had disappeared from sight, the three children left in the Eagle's Nest could scarcely believe that since dinner-time so many curious things had happened.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He had, moreover, told them his history, which was quite as wonderful as many fairy stories.

belonging to which person

From this reading A strange boy, of whose existence they were not aware two hours before, had been playing with them just as if they had known each other all their lives.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A strange boy, of whose existence they were not aware two hours before, had been playing with them just as if they had known each other all their lives.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading He had, moreover, told them his history, which was quite as wonderful as many fairy stories.