used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A START AND A LOSS When morning came Fred was still uncertain whether his experience of the preceding night had been a dream or a reality.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading However, as Fred deemed the matter too important to be entirely ignored, he said while the boys were seated about the improvised table, "Were any of you fellows up last night?"
at or in the front
From this reading Besides he was fearful of the bantering which the Go Ahead Boys might bestow upon him if it was discovered that there was no basis for his statement.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading As he glanced at the enthusiastic countenances of his friends he was almost convinced that what he had seen had been the shadowy figures of a dream.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A START AND A LOSS When morning came Fred was still uncertain whether his experience of the preceding night had been a dream or a reality.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading However, as Fred deemed the matter too important to be entirely ignored, he said while the boys were seated about the improvised table, "Were any of you fellows up last night?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he glanced at the enthusiastic countenances of his friends he was almost convinced that what he had seen had been the shadowy figures of a dream.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As he glanced at the enthusiastic countenances of his friends he was almost convinced that what he had seen had been the shadowy figures of a dream.
banteringadjectiveUS /ˈbæntərɪŋ/
cleverly amusing in tone
From this reading Besides he was fearful of the bantering which the Go Ahead Boys might bestow upon him if it was discovered that there was no basis for his statement.
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading Besides he was fearful of the bantering which the Go Ahead Boys might bestow upon him if it was discovered that there was no basis for his statement.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading However, as Fred deemed the matter too important to be entirely ignored, he said while the boys were seated about the improvised table, "Were any of you fellows up last night?"
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A START AND A LOSS When morning came Fred was still uncertain whether his experience of the preceding night had been a dream or a reality.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides he was fearful of the bantering which the Go Ahead Boys might bestow upon him if it was discovered that there was no basis for his statement.
bestowverbUS /bɪˈstoʊ/
present
From this reading Besides he was fearful of the bantering which the Go Ahead Boys might bestow upon him if it was discovered that there was no basis for his statement.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Besides he was fearful of the bantering which the Go Ahead Boys might bestow upon him if it was discovered that there was no basis for his statement.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A START AND A LOSS When morning came Fred was still uncertain whether his experience of the preceding night had been a dream or a reality.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading As he glanced at the enthusiastic countenances of his friends he was almost convinced that what he had seen had been the shadowy figures of a dream.
countenancesnounUS /ˈkaʊntənənsɪz/
plural of “countenance” — the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading As he glanced at the enthusiastic countenances of his friends he was almost convinced that what he had seen had been the shadowy figures of a dream.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading However, as Fred deemed the matter too important to be entirely ignored, he said while the boys were seated about the improvised table, "Were any of you fellows up last night?"
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Besides he was fearful of the bantering which the Go Ahead Boys might bestow upon him if it was discovered that there was no basis for his statement.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading A START AND A LOSS When morning came Fred was still uncertain whether his experience of the preceding night had been a dream or a reality.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading As he glanced at the enthusiastic countenances of his friends he was almost convinced that what he had seen had been the shadowy figures of a dream.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading However, as Fred deemed the matter too important to be entirely ignored, he said while the boys were seated about the improvised table, "Were any of you fellows up last night?"
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading A START AND A LOSS When morning came Fred was still uncertain whether his experience of the preceding night had been a dream or a reality.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading Besides he was fearful of the bantering which the Go Ahead Boys might bestow upon him if it was discovered that there was no basis for his statement.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading However, as Fred deemed the matter too important to be entirely ignored, he said while the boys were seated about the improvised table, "Were any of you fellows up last night?"
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading As he glanced at the enthusiastic countenances of his friends he was almost convinced that what he had seen had been the shadowy figures of a dream.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Besides he was fearful of the bantering which the Go Ahead Boys might bestow upon him if it was discovered that there was no basis for his statement.
Fred
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From this reading A START AND A LOSS When morning came Fred was still uncertain whether his experience of the preceding night had been a dream or a reality.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading As he glanced at the enthusiastic countenances of his friends he was almost convinced that what he had seen had been the shadowy figures of a dream.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading "Not guilty," laughed George.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading As he glanced at the enthusiastic countenances of his friends he was almost convinced that what he had seen had been the shadowy figures of a dream.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Besides he was fearful of the bantering which the Go Ahead Boys might bestow upon him if it was discovered that there was no basis for his statement.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading "Not guilty," laughed George.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A START AND A LOSS When morning came Fred was still uncertain whether his experience of the preceding night had been a dream or a reality.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he glanced at the enthusiastic countenances of his friends he was almost convinced that what he had seen had been the shadowy figures of a dream.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Besides he was fearful of the bantering which the Go Ahead Boys might bestow upon him if it was discovered that there was no basis for his statement.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A START AND A LOSS When morning came Fred was still uncertain whether his experience of the preceding night had been a dream or a reality.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, as Fred deemed the matter too important to be entirely ignored, he said while the boys were seated about the improvised table, "Were any of you fellows up last night?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Besides he was fearful of the bantering which the Go Ahead Boys might bestow upon him if it was discovered that there was no basis for his statement.
ignoredadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrd/
disregarded
From this reading However, as Fred deemed the matter too important to be entirely ignored, he said while the boys were seated about the improvised table, "Were any of you fellows up last night?"
of great significance or value
From this reading However, as Fred deemed the matter too important to be entirely ignored, he said while the boys were seated about the improvised table, "Were any of you fellows up last night?"
improvisedadjectiveUS /ˈɪmprəvaɪzd/
done or made using whatever is available
From this reading However, as Fred deemed the matter too important to be entirely ignored, he said while the boys were seated about the improvised table, "Were any of you fellows up last night?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Besides he was fearful of the bantering which the Go Ahead Boys might bestow upon him if it was discovered that there was no basis for his statement.
immediately past
From this reading However, as Fred deemed the matter too important to be entirely ignored, he said while the boys were seated about the improvised table, "Were any of you fellows up last night?"
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading "Not guilty," laughed George.
something that is lost
From this reading A START AND A LOSS When morning came Fred was still uncertain whether his experience of the preceding night had been a dream or a reality.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading However, as Fred deemed the matter too important to be entirely ignored, he said while the boys were seated about the improvised table, "Were any of you fellows up last night?"
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Besides he was fearful of the bantering which the Go Ahead Boys might bestow upon him if it was discovered that there was no basis for his statement.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A START AND A LOSS When morning came Fred was still uncertain whether his experience of the preceding night had been a dream or a reality.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A START AND A LOSS When morning came Fred was still uncertain whether his experience of the preceding night had been a dream or a reality.
not any; not one
From this reading Besides he was fearful of the bantering which the Go Ahead Boys might bestow upon him if it was discovered that there was no basis for his statement.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not guilty," laughed George.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A START AND A LOSS When morning came Fred was still uncertain whether his experience of the preceding night had been a dream or a reality.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A START AND A LOSS When morning came Fred was still uncertain whether his experience of the preceding night had been a dream or a reality.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading A START AND A LOSS When morning came Fred was still uncertain whether his experience of the preceding night had been a dream or a reality.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading A START AND A LOSS When morning came Fred was still uncertain whether his experience of the preceding night had been a dream or a reality.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading However, as Fred deemed the matter too important to be entirely ignored, he said while the boys were seated about the improvised table, "Were any of you fellows up last night?"
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading However, as Fred deemed the matter too important to be entirely ignored, he said while the boys were seated about the improvised table, "Were any of you fellows up last night?"
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As he glanced at the enthusiastic countenances of his friends he was almost convinced that what he had seen had been the shadowy figures of a dream.
shadowyadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊi/
filled with shade
From this reading As he glanced at the enthusiastic countenances of his friends he was almost convinced that what he had seen had been the shadowy figures of a dream.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A START AND A LOSS When morning came Fred was still uncertain whether his experience of the preceding night had been a dream or a reality.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Besides he was fearful of the bantering which the Go Ahead Boys might bestow upon him if it was discovered that there was no basis for his statement.
not in physical motion
From this reading A START AND A LOSS When morning came Fred was still uncertain whether his experience of the preceding night had been a dream or a reality.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading However, as Fred deemed the matter too important to be entirely ignored, he said while the boys were seated about the improvised table, "Were any of you fellows up last night?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As he glanced at the enthusiastic countenances of his friends he was almost convinced that what he had seen had been the shadowy figures of a dream.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A START AND A LOSS When morning came Fred was still uncertain whether his experience of the preceding night had been a dream or a reality.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Besides he was fearful of the bantering which the Go Ahead Boys might bestow upon him if it was discovered that there was no basis for his statement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading However, as Fred deemed the matter too important to be entirely ignored, he said while the boys were seated about the improvised table, "Were any of you fellows up last night?"
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading However, as Fred deemed the matter too important to be entirely ignored, he said while the boys were seated about the improvised table, "Were any of you fellows up last night?"
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading A START AND A LOSS When morning came Fred was still uncertain whether his experience of the preceding night had been a dream or a reality.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading However, as Fred deemed the matter too important to be entirely ignored, he said while the boys were seated about the improvised table, "Were any of you fellows up last night?"
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Besides he was fearful of the bantering which the Go Ahead Boys might bestow upon him if it was discovered that there was no basis for his statement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A START AND A LOSS When morning came Fred was still uncertain whether his experience of the preceding night had been a dream or a reality.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading However, as Fred deemed the matter too important to be entirely ignored, he said while the boys were seated about the improvised table, "Were any of you fellows up last night?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As he glanced at the enthusiastic countenances of his friends he was almost convinced that what he had seen had been the shadowy figures of a dream.
at the time that
From this reading A START AND A LOSS When morning came Fred was still uncertain whether his experience of the preceding night had been a dream or a reality.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading A START AND A LOSS When morning came Fred was still uncertain whether his experience of the preceding night had been a dream or a reality.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Besides he was fearful of the bantering which the Go Ahead Boys might bestow upon him if it was discovered that there was no basis for his statement.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading However, as Fred deemed the matter too important to be entirely ignored, he said while the boys were seated about the improvised table, "Were any of you fellows up last night?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading However, as Fred deemed the matter too important to be entirely ignored, he said while the boys were seated about the improvised table, "Were any of you fellows up last night?"
