used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As they came near the building, suddenly lights were seen in the windows once more and a faint sound of the automobile horn again was heard.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading There was no enthusiasm manifest among the four boys when again they walked across the field on their way to the old Meeker House.
anew
From this reading There was no enthusiasm manifest among the four boys when again they walked across the field on their way to the old Meeker House.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading There was no enthusiasm manifest among the four boys when again they walked across the field on their way to the old Meeker House.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As they came near the building, suddenly lights were seen in the windows once more and a faint sound of the automobile horn again was heard.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they came near the building, suddenly lights were seen in the windows once more and a faint sound of the automobile horn again was heard.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading “Shall we go in?” inquired Fred, his voice trembling in spite of his attempt to control it.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading As they came near the building, suddenly lights were seen in the windows once more and a faint sound of the automobile horn again was heard.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading There was a note of laughter in his voice, but his companions were so excited that they were scarcely aware of it.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading There was no enthusiasm manifest among the four boys when again they walked across the field on their way to the old Meeker House.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading As they came near the building, suddenly lights were seen in the windows once more and a faint sound of the automobile horn again was heard.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was a note of laughter in his voice, but his companions were so excited that they were scarcely aware of it.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As they came near the building, suddenly lights were seen in the windows once more and a faint sound of the automobile horn again was heard.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading There was a note of laughter in his voice, but his companions were so excited that they were scarcely aware of it.
power to direct or determine
From this reading “Shall we go in?” inquired Fred, his voice trembling in spite of his attempt to control it.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading There was no enthusiasm manifest among the four boys when again they walked across the field on their way to the old Meeker House.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading There was a note of laughter in his voice, but his companions were so excited that they were scarcely aware of it.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading As they came near the building, suddenly lights were seen in the windows once more and a faint sound of the automobile horn again was heard.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading There was no enthusiasm manifest among the four boys when again they walked across the field on their way to the old Meeker House.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading There was no enthusiasm manifest among the four boys when again they walked across the field on their way to the old Meeker House.
Fred
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From this reading “Shall we go in?” inquired Fred, his voice trembling in spite of his attempt to control it.
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 “It’s getting late,” suggested George.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading “It’s getting late,” suggested George.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Shall we go in?” inquired Fred, his voice trembling in spite of his attempt to control it.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading As they came near the building, suddenly lights were seen in the windows once more and a faint sound of the automobile horn again was heard.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Shall we go in?” inquired Fred, his voice trembling in spite of his attempt to control it.
hornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading As they came near the building, suddenly lights were seen in the windows once more and a faint sound of the automobile horn again was heard.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There was no enthusiasm manifest among the four boys when again they walked across the field on their way to the old Meeker House.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As they came near the building, suddenly lights were seen in the windows once more and a faint sound of the automobile horn again was heard.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “Shall we go in?” inquired Fred, his voice trembling in spite of his attempt to control it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Shall we go in?” inquired Fred, his voice trembling in spite of his attempt to control it.
It's
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From this reading “It’s getting late,” suggested George.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading “It’s getting late,” suggested George.
the sound of laughing
From this reading There was a note of laughter in his voice, but his companions were so excited that they were scarcely aware of it.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading As they came near the building, suddenly lights were seen in the windows once more and a faint sound of the automobile horn again was heard.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading There was no enthusiasm manifest among the four boys when again they walked across the field on their way to the old Meeker House.
MeekeradjectiveUS /ˈmiːkər/
comparative of “meek” — humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
From this reading There was no enthusiasm manifest among the four boys when again they walked across the field on their way to the old Meeker House.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As they came near the building, suddenly lights were seen in the windows once more and a faint sound of the automobile horn again was heard.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading As they came near the building, suddenly lights were seen in the windows once more and a faint sound of the automobile horn again was heard.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no enthusiasm manifest among the four boys when again they walked across the field on their way to the old Meeker House.
a brief written record
From this reading There was a note of laughter in his voice, but his companions were so excited that they were scarcely aware of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As they came near the building, suddenly lights were seen in the windows once more and a faint sound of the automobile horn again was heard.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There was no enthusiasm manifest among the four boys when again they walked across the field on their way to the old Meeker House.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was no enthusiasm manifest among the four boys when again they walked across the field on their way to the old Meeker House.
on one occasion
From this reading As they came near the building, suddenly lights were seen in the windows once more and a faint sound of the automobile horn again was heard.
only a very short time before
From this reading There was a note of laughter in his voice, but his companions were so excited that they were scarcely aware of it.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As they came near the building, suddenly lights were seen in the windows once more and a faint sound of the automobile horn again was heard.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “Shall we go in?” inquired Fred, his voice trembling in spite of his attempt to control it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There was a note of laughter in his voice, but his companions were so excited that they were scarcely aware of it.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading As they came near the building, suddenly lights were seen in the windows once more and a faint sound of the automobile horn again was heard.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading “Shall we go in?” inquired Fred, his voice trembling in spite of his attempt to control it.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading As they came near the building, suddenly lights were seen in the windows once more and a faint sound of the automobile horn again was heard.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading “It’s getting late,” suggested George.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was a note of laughter in his voice, but his companions were so excited that they were scarcely aware of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was no enthusiasm manifest among the four boys when again they walked across the field on their way to the old Meeker House.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There was no enthusiasm manifest among the four boys when again they walked across the field on their way to the old Meeker House.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no enthusiasm manifest among the four boys when again they walked across the field on their way to the old Meeker House.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was no enthusiasm manifest among the four boys when again they walked across the field on their way to the old Meeker House.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was no enthusiasm manifest among the four boys when again they walked across the field on their way to the old Meeker House.
a shaky motion
From this reading “Shall we go in?” inquired Fred, his voice trembling in spite of his attempt to control it.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “Shall we go in?” inquired Fred, his voice trembling in spite of his attempt to control it.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading There was no enthusiasm manifest among the four boys when again they walked across the field on their way to the old Meeker House.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no enthusiasm manifest among the four boys when again they walked across the field on their way to the old Meeker House.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There was no enthusiasm manifest among the four boys when again they walked across the field on their way to the old Meeker House.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Shall we go in?” inquired Fred, his voice trembling in spite of his attempt to control it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As they came near the building, suddenly lights were seen in the windows once more and a faint sound of the automobile horn again was heard.
at the time that
From this reading There was no enthusiasm manifest among the four boys when again they walked across the field on their way to the old Meeker House.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading As they came near the building, suddenly lights were seen in the windows once more and a faint sound of the automobile horn again was heard.
