used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TOMMY FINDS A FRIEND IN BOBSEY.
aidedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪdəd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading In spite of the efforts of the firemen, the flames, aided by a strong northerly wind which had suddenly sprung up, increased in volume and intensity.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Calling his son, he exclaimed: "Charles, I am ruined if I cannot save my private box.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In spite of the efforts of the firemen, the flames, aided by a strong northerly wind which had suddenly sprung up, increased in volume and intensity.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The Rev. Mr. Floyd began to recognize the fact that his house would eventually succumb to the flames, and he remembered that he had a box containing money and valuable papers in the room in which he slept.
BOBSEY
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From this reading TOMMY FINDS A FRIEND IN BOBSEY.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading The Rev. Mr. Floyd began to recognize the fact that his house would eventually succumb to the flames, and he remembered that he had a box containing money and valuable papers in the room in which he slept.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In spite of the efforts of the firemen, the flames, aided by a strong northerly wind which had suddenly sprung up, increased in volume and intensity.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Calling his son, he exclaimed: "Charles, I am ruined if I cannot save my private box.
cannot
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From this reading Calling his son, he exclaimed: "Charles, I am ruined if I cannot save my private box.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Calling his son, he exclaimed: "Charles, I am ruined if I cannot save my private box.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading The Rev. Mr. Floyd began to recognize the fact that his house would eventually succumb to the flames, and he remembered that he had a box containing money and valuable papers in the room in which he slept.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading What am I to do?"
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading In spite of the efforts of the firemen, the flames, aided by a strong northerly wind which had suddenly sprung up, increased in volume and intensity.
eventuallyadverbUS /ɪˈventʃəwəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading The Rev. Mr. Floyd began to recognize the fact that his house would eventually succumb to the flames, and he remembered that he had a box containing money and valuable papers in the room in which he slept.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Calling his son, he exclaimed: "Charles, I am ruined if I cannot save my private box.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The Rev. Mr. Floyd began to recognize the fact that his house would eventually succumb to the flames, and he remembered that he had a box containing money and valuable papers in the room in which he slept.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading TOMMY FINDS A FRIEND IN BOBSEY.
firemennounUS /ˈfaɪrmən/
plural of “fireman” — play in which children pretend to put out a fire
From this reading In spite of the efforts of the firemen, the flames, aided by a strong northerly wind which had suddenly sprung up, increased in volume and intensity.
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading In spite of the efforts of the firemen, the flames, aided by a strong northerly wind which had suddenly sprung up, increased in volume and intensity.
Floyd
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From this reading The Rev. Mr. Floyd began to recognize the fact that his house would eventually succumb to the flames, and he remembered that he had a box containing money and valuable papers in the room in which he slept.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading TOMMY FINDS A FRIEND IN BOBSEY.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In spite of the efforts of the firemen, the flames, aided by a strong northerly wind which had suddenly sprung up, increased in volume and intensity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Rev. Mr. Floyd began to recognize the fact that his house would eventually succumb to the flames, and he remembered that he had a box containing money and valuable papers in the room in which he slept.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Rev. Mr. Floyd began to recognize the fact that his house would eventually succumb to the flames, and he remembered that he had a box containing money and valuable papers in the room in which he slept.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Rev. Mr. Floyd began to recognize the fact that his house would eventually succumb to the flames, and he remembered that he had a box containing money and valuable papers in the room in which he slept.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Calling his son, he exclaimed: "Charles, I am ruined if I cannot save my private box.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Calling his son, he exclaimed: "Charles, I am ruined if I cannot save my private box.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TOMMY FINDS A FRIEND IN BOBSEY.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading In spite of the efforts of the firemen, the flames, aided by a strong northerly wind which had suddenly sprung up, increased in volume and intensity.
intensitynounUS /ɪnˈtensəti/
the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
From this reading In spite of the efforts of the firemen, the flames, aided by a strong northerly wind which had suddenly sprung up, increased in volume and intensity.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The Rev. Mr. Floyd began to recognize the fact that his house would eventually succumb to the flames, and he remembered that he had a box containing money and valuable papers in the room in which he slept.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The Rev. Mr. Floyd began to recognize the fact that his house would eventually succumb to the flames, and he remembered that he had a box containing money and valuable papers in the room in which he slept.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Calling his son, he exclaimed: "Charles, I am ruined if I cannot save my private box.
northerlyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərli/
situated in or oriented toward the north
From this reading In spite of the efforts of the firemen, the flames, aided by a strong northerly wind which had suddenly sprung up, increased in volume and intensity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In spite of the efforts of the firemen, the flames, aided by a strong northerly wind which had suddenly sprung up, increased in volume and intensity.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The Rev. Mr. Floyd began to recognize the fact that his house would eventually succumb to the flames, and he remembered that he had a box containing money and valuable papers in the room in which he slept.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Calling his son, he exclaimed: "Charles, I am ruined if I cannot save my private box.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading The Rev. Mr. Floyd began to recognize the fact that his house would eventually succumb to the flames, and he remembered that he had a box containing money and valuable papers in the room in which he slept.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading The Rev. Mr. Floyd began to recognize the fact that his house would eventually succumb to the flames, and he remembered that he had a box containing money and valuable papers in the room in which he slept.
RevverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading The Rev. Mr. Floyd began to recognize the fact that his house would eventually succumb to the flames, and he remembered that he had a box containing money and valuable papers in the room in which he slept.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The Rev. Mr. Floyd began to recognize the fact that his house would eventually succumb to the flames, and he remembered that he had a box containing money and valuable papers in the room in which he slept.
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading Calling his son, he exclaimed: "Charles, I am ruined if I cannot save my private box.
except for; apart from
From this reading Calling his son, he exclaimed: "Charles, I am ruined if I cannot save my private box.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading The Rev. Mr. Floyd began to recognize the fact that his house would eventually succumb to the flames, and he remembered that he had a box containing money and valuable papers in the room in which he slept.
a male human offspring
From this reading Calling his son, he exclaimed: "Charles, I am ruined if I cannot save my private box.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of the efforts of the firemen, the flames, aided by a strong northerly wind which had suddenly sprung up, increased in volume and intensity.
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading In spite of the efforts of the firemen, the flames, aided by a strong northerly wind which had suddenly sprung up, increased in volume and intensity.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading In spite of the efforts of the firemen, the flames, aided by a strong northerly wind which had suddenly sprung up, increased in volume and intensity.
succumbverbUS /səˈkʌm/
consent reluctantly
From this reading The Rev. Mr. Floyd began to recognize the fact that his house would eventually succumb to the flames, and he remembered that he had a box containing money and valuable papers in the room in which he slept.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading In spite of the efforts of the firemen, the flames, aided by a strong northerly wind which had suddenly sprung up, increased in volume and intensity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Rev. Mr. Floyd began to recognize the fact that his house would eventually succumb to the flames, and he remembered that he had a box containing money and valuable papers in the room in which he slept.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In spite of the efforts of the firemen, the flames, aided by a strong northerly wind which had suddenly sprung up, increased in volume and intensity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Rev. Mr. Floyd began to recognize the fact that his house would eventually succumb to the flames, and he remembered that he had a box containing money and valuable papers in the room in which he slept.
TOMMY
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From this reading TOMMY FINDS A FRIEND IN BOBSEY.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In spite of the efforts of the firemen, the flames, aided by a strong northerly wind which had suddenly sprung up, increased in volume and intensity.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading The Rev. Mr. Floyd began to recognize the fact that his house would eventually succumb to the flames, and he remembered that he had a box containing money and valuable papers in the room in which he slept.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading In spite of the efforts of the firemen, the flames, aided by a strong northerly wind which had suddenly sprung up, increased in volume and intensity.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What am I to do?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In spite of the efforts of the firemen, the flames, aided by a strong northerly wind which had suddenly sprung up, increased in volume and intensity.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading In spite of the efforts of the firemen, the flames, aided by a strong northerly wind which had suddenly sprung up, increased in volume and intensity.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Rev. Mr. Floyd began to recognize the fact that his house would eventually succumb to the flames, and he remembered that he had a box containing money and valuable papers in the room in which he slept.
