aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The Go Ahead boys were excited when they entered the house of their friend and that night when they gathered about the supper table their one theme of conversation was the proposed visit to the old Meeker House.
at or in the front
From this reading The Go Ahead boys were excited when they entered the house of their friend and that night when they gathered about the supper table their one theme of conversation was the proposed visit to the old Meeker House.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Occasionally throughout the conversation there was an expression on the face of George different from that of his companions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Go Ahead boys were excited when they entered the house of their friend and that night when they gathered about the supper table their one theme of conversation was the proposed visit to the old Meeker House.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At other times the expression of his face was serious and his interest in the suggested visit apparently was as keen as that of any of his friends.
from appearances alone
From this reading At other times the expression of his face was serious and his interest in the suggested visit apparently was as keen as that of any of his friends.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At other times the expression of his face was serious and his interest in the suggested visit apparently was as keen as that of any of his friends.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At other times the expression of his face was serious and his interest in the suggested visit apparently was as keen as that of any of his friends.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading However, none of them was aware of the occasional smile, or of the keen look with which George occasionally glanced about the table.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The boys decided to wait until darkness had fallen before they started on their expedition.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The Go Ahead boys were excited when they entered the house of their friend and that night when they gathered about the supper table their one theme of conversation was the proposed visit to the old Meeker House.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Occasionally throughout the conversation there was an expression on the face of George different from that of his companions.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The Go Ahead boys were excited when they entered the house of their friend and that night when they gathered about the supper table their one theme of conversation was the proposed visit to the old Meeker House.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The boys decided to wait until darkness had fallen before they started on their expedition.
recognizable; marked
From this reading The boys decided to wait until darkness had fallen before they started on their expedition.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Occasionally throughout the conversation there was an expression on the face of George different from that of his companions.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The Go Ahead boys were excited when they entered the house of their friend and that night when they gathered about the supper table their one theme of conversation was the proposed visit to the old Meeker House.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading The Go Ahead boys were excited when they entered the house of their friend and that night when they gathered about the supper table their one theme of conversation was the proposed visit to the old Meeker House.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading The boys decided to wait until darkness had fallen before they started on their expedition.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Occasionally throughout the conversation there was an expression on the face of George different from that of his companions.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Occasionally throughout the conversation there was an expression on the face of George different from that of his companions.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading The boys decided to wait until darkness had fallen before they started on their expedition.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The Go Ahead boys were excited when they entered the house of their friend and that night when they gathered about the supper table their one theme of conversation was the proposed visit to the old Meeker House.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading At other times the expression of his face was serious and his interest in the suggested visit apparently was as keen as that of any of his friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Occasionally throughout the conversation there was an expression on the face of George different from that of his companions.
brought together in one place
From this reading The Go Ahead boys were excited when they entered the house of their friend and that night when they gathered about the supper table their one theme of conversation was the proposed visit to the old Meeker House.
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 Occasionally throughout the conversation there was an expression on the face of George different from that of his companions.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading However, none of them was aware of the occasional smile, or of the keen look with which George occasionally glanced about the table.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Go Ahead boys were excited when they entered the house of their friend and that night when they gathered about the supper table their one theme of conversation was the proposed visit to the old Meeker House.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The boys decided to wait until darkness had fallen before they started on their expedition.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Occasionally throughout the conversation there was an expression on the face of George different from that of his companions.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Go Ahead boys were excited when they entered the house of their friend and that night when they gathered about the supper table their one theme of conversation was the proposed visit to the old Meeker House.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, none of them was aware of the occasional smile, or of the keen look with which George occasionally glanced about the table.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At other times the expression of his face was serious and his interest in the suggested visit apparently was as keen as that of any of his friends.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading At other times the expression of his face was serious and his interest in the suggested visit apparently was as keen as that of any of his friends.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading However, none of them was aware of the occasional smile, or of the keen look with which George occasionally glanced about the table.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading However, none of them was aware of the occasional smile, or of the keen look with which George occasionally glanced about the table.
MeekeradjectiveUS /ˈmiːkər/
comparative of “meek” — humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
From this reading The Go Ahead boys were excited when they entered the house of their friend and that night when they gathered about the supper table their one theme of conversation was the proposed visit to the old Meeker House.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The Go Ahead boys were excited when they entered the house of their friend and that night when they gathered about the supper table their one theme of conversation was the proposed visit to the old Meeker House.
not one, and not any
From this reading However, none of them was aware of the occasional smile, or of the keen look with which George occasionally glanced about the table.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading However, none of them was aware of the occasional smile, or of the keen look with which George occasionally glanced about the table.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Occasionally throughout the conversation there was an expression on the face of George different from that of his companions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Go Ahead boys were excited when they entered the house of their friend and that night when they gathered about the supper table their one theme of conversation was the proposed visit to the old Meeker House.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The Go Ahead boys were excited when they entered the house of their friend and that night when they gathered about the supper table their one theme of conversation was the proposed visit to the old Meeker House.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Occasionally throughout the conversation there was an expression on the face of George different from that of his companions.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Go Ahead boys were excited when they entered the house of their friend and that night when they gathered about the supper table their one theme of conversation was the proposed visit to the old Meeker House.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading However, none of them was aware of the occasional smile, or of the keen look with which George occasionally glanced about the table.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading At other times the expression of his face was serious and his interest in the suggested visit apparently was as keen as that of any of his friends.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The Go Ahead boys were excited when they entered the house of their friend and that night when they gathered about the supper table their one theme of conversation was the proposed visit to the old Meeker House.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading At other times the expression of his face was serious and his interest in the suggested visit apparently was as keen as that of any of his friends.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading However, none of them was aware of the occasional smile, or of the keen look with which George occasionally glanced about the table.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The boys decided to wait until darkness had fallen before they started on their expedition.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading At other times the expression of his face was serious and his interest in the suggested visit apparently was as keen as that of any of his friends.
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 Go Ahead boys were excited when they entered the house of their friend and that night when they gathered about the supper table their one theme of conversation was the proposed visit to the old Meeker House.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The Go Ahead boys were excited when they entered the house of their friend and that night when they gathered about the supper table their one theme of conversation was the proposed visit to the old Meeker House.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Go Ahead boys were excited when they entered the house of their friend and that night when they gathered about the supper table their one theme of conversation was the proposed visit to the old Meeker House.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Go Ahead boys were excited when they entered the house of their friend and that night when they gathered about the supper table their one theme of conversation was the proposed visit to the old Meeker House.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Go Ahead boys were excited when they entered the house of their friend and that night when they gathered about the supper table their one theme of conversation was the proposed visit to the old Meeker House.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading However, none of them was aware of the occasional smile, or of the keen look with which George occasionally glanced about the table.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The Go Ahead boys were excited when they entered the house of their friend and that night when they gathered about the supper table their one theme of conversation was the proposed visit to the old Meeker House.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Occasionally throughout the conversation there was an expression on the face of George different from that of his companions.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Go Ahead boys were excited when they entered the house of their friend and that night when they gathered about the supper table their one theme of conversation was the proposed visit to the old Meeker House.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Occasionally throughout the conversation there was an expression on the face of George different from that of his companions.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading At other times the expression of his face was serious and his interest in the suggested visit apparently was as keen as that of any of his friends.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Go Ahead boys were excited when they entered the house of their friend and that night when they gathered about the supper table their one theme of conversation was the proposed visit to the old Meeker House.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The boys decided to wait until darkness had fallen before they started on their expedition.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The Go Ahead boys were excited when they entered the house of their friend and that night when they gathered about the supper table their one theme of conversation was the proposed visit to the old Meeker House.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The boys decided to wait until darkness had fallen before they started on their expedition.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Go Ahead boys were excited when they entered the house of their friend and that night when they gathered about the supper table their one theme of conversation was the proposed visit to the old Meeker House.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Go Ahead boys were excited when they entered the house of their friend and that night when they gathered about the supper table their one theme of conversation was the proposed visit to the old Meeker House.
at the time that
From this reading The Go Ahead boys were excited when they entered the house of their friend and that night when they gathered about the supper table their one theme of conversation was the proposed visit to the old Meeker House.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading However, none of them was aware of the occasional smile, or of the keen look with which George occasionally glanced about the table.
in the company of; together with
From this reading However, none of them was aware of the occasional smile, or of the keen look with which George occasionally glanced about the table.
