used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Indeed, the fact that the boys had had only a slight conversation with him perhaps increased his anger and as soon as his car had been pulled from the ditch, a task in which all joined to help, he soon afterward disappeared from sight.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Indeed, the fact that the boys had had only a slight conversation with him perhaps increased his anger and as soon as his car had been pulled from the ditch, a task in which all joined to help, he soon afterward disappeared from sight.
at or in the front
From this reading The dust from the road also did its part until in the streaked countenances of the Go Ahead boys even their own mothers would have had difficulty in recognizing members of their families.
(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 Indeed, the fact that the boys had had only a slight conversation with him perhaps increased his anger and as soon as his car had been pulled from the ditch, a task in which all joined to help, he soon afterward disappeared from sight.
in addition
From this reading The dust from the road also did its part until in the streaked countenances of the Go Ahead boys even their own mothers would have had difficulty in recognizing members of their families.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Indeed, the fact that the boys had had only a slight conversation with him perhaps increased his anger and as soon as his car had been pulled from the ditch, a task in which all joined to help, he soon afterward disappeared from sight.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Indeed, the fact that the boys had had only a slight conversation with him perhaps increased his anger and as soon as his car had been pulled from the ditch, a task in which all joined to help, he soon afterward disappeared from sight.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading The angry stranger, who by this time had recovered from his surprise, speedily departed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Indeed, the fact that the boys had had only a slight conversation with him perhaps increased his anger and as soon as his car had been pulled from the ditch, a task in which all joined to help, he soon afterward disappeared from sight.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The intense heat soon caused the faces of the boys to be shining with perspiration.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Indeed, the fact that the boys had had only a slight conversation with him perhaps increased his anger and as soon as his car had been pulled from the ditch, a task in which all joined to help, he soon afterward disappeared from sight.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Indeed, the fact that the boys had had only a slight conversation with him perhaps increased his anger and as soon as his car had been pulled from the ditch, a task in which all joined to help, he soon afterward disappeared from sight.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The angry stranger, who by this time had recovered from his surprise, speedily departed.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Indeed, the fact that the boys had had only a slight conversation with him perhaps increased his anger and as soon as his car had been pulled from the ditch, a task in which all joined to help, he soon afterward disappeared from sight.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The intense heat soon caused the faces of the boys to be shining with perspiration.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Indeed, the fact that the boys had had only a slight conversation with him perhaps increased his anger and as soon as his car had been pulled from the ditch, a task in which all joined to help, he soon afterward disappeared from sight.
countenancesnounUS /ˈkaʊntənənsɪz/
plural of “countenance” — the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading The dust from the road also did its part until in the streaked countenances of the Go Ahead boys even their own mothers would have had difficulty in recognizing members of their families.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The difficult task and the heat of the day also united in increasing the irritation of the boys.
well in the past; former
From this reading The angry stranger, who by this time had recovered from his surprise, speedily departed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The dust from the road also did its part until in the streaked countenances of the Go Ahead boys even their own mothers would have had difficulty in recognizing members of their families.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The difficult task and the heat of the day also united in increasing the irritation of the boys.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The dust from the road also did its part until in the streaked countenances of the Go Ahead boys even their own mothers would have had difficulty in recognizing members of their families.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Indeed, the fact that the boys had had only a slight conversation with him perhaps increased his anger and as soon as his car had been pulled from the ditch, a task in which all joined to help, he soon afterward disappeared from sight.
ditchnounUS /dɪtʃ/
a long narrow excavation in the earth
From this reading Indeed, the fact that the boys had had only a slight conversation with him perhaps increased his anger and as soon as his car had been pulled from the ditch, a task in which all joined to help, he soon afterward disappeared from sight.
remove the dust from
From this reading The dust from the road also did its part until in the streaked countenances of the Go Ahead boys even their own mothers would have had difficulty in recognizing members of their families.
divisible by two
From this reading The dust from the road also did its part until in the streaked countenances of the Go Ahead boys even their own mothers would have had difficulty in recognizing members of their families.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The intense heat soon caused the faces of the boys to be shining with perspiration.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Indeed, the fact that the boys had had only a slight conversation with him perhaps increased his anger and as soon as his car had been pulled from the ditch, a task in which all joined to help, he soon afterward disappeared from sight.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading The dust from the road also did its part until in the streaked countenances of the Go Ahead boys even their own mothers would have had difficulty in recognizing members of their families.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The angry stranger, who by this time had recovered from his surprise, speedily departed.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The dust from the road also did its part until in the streaked countenances of the Go Ahead boys even their own mothers would have had difficulty in recognizing members of their families.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The angry stranger, who by this time had recovered from his surprise, speedily departed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The dust from the road also did its part until in the streaked countenances of the Go Ahead boys even their own mothers would have had difficulty in recognizing members of their families.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed, the fact that the boys had had only a slight conversation with him perhaps increased his anger and as soon as his car had been pulled from the ditch, a task in which all joined to help, he soon afterward disappeared from sight.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading The intense heat soon caused the faces of the boys to be shining with perspiration.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Indeed, the fact that the boys had had only a slight conversation with him perhaps increased his anger and as soon as his car had been pulled from the ditch, a task in which all joined to help, he soon afterward disappeared from sight.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Indeed, the fact that the boys had had only a slight conversation with him perhaps increased his anger and as soon as his car had been pulled from the ditch, a task in which all joined to help, he soon afterward disappeared from sight.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The angry stranger, who by this time had recovered from his surprise, speedily departed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Indeed, the fact that the boys had had only a slight conversation with him perhaps increased his anger and as soon as his car had been pulled from the ditch, a task in which all joined to help, he soon afterward disappeared from sight.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Indeed, the fact that the boys had had only a slight conversation with him perhaps increased his anger and as soon as his car had been pulled from the ditch, a task in which all joined to help, he soon afterward disappeared from sight.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading The difficult task and the heat of the day also united in increasing the irritation of the boys.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, the fact that the boys had had only a slight conversation with him perhaps increased his anger and as soon as his car had been pulled from the ditch, a task in which all joined to help, he soon afterward disappeared from sight.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading The intense heat soon caused the faces of the boys to be shining with perspiration.
irritationnounUS /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading The difficult task and the heat of the day also united in increasing the irritation of the boys.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The dust from the road also did its part until in the streaked countenances of the Go Ahead boys even their own mothers would have had difficulty in recognizing members of their families.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Indeed, the fact that the boys had had only a slight conversation with him perhaps increased his anger and as soon as his car had been pulled from the ditch, a task in which all joined to help, he soon afterward disappeared from sight.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The dust from the road also did its part until in the streaked countenances of the Go Ahead boys even their own mothers would have had difficulty in recognizing members of their families.
mothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The dust from the road also did its part until in the streaked countenances of the Go Ahead boys even their own mothers would have had difficulty in recognizing members of their families.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The intense heat soon caused the faces of the boys to be shining with perspiration.
and nothing more
From this reading Indeed, the fact that the boys had had only a slight conversation with him perhaps increased his anger and as soon as his car had been pulled from the ditch, a task in which all joined to help, he soon afterward disappeared from sight.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The dust from the road also did its part until in the streaked countenances of the Go Ahead boys even their own mothers would have had difficulty in recognizing members of their families.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The dust from the road also did its part until in the streaked countenances of the Go Ahead boys even their own mothers would have had difficulty in recognizing members of their families.
by chance
From this reading Indeed, the fact that the boys had had only a slight conversation with him perhaps increased his anger and as soon as his car had been pulled from the ditch, a task in which all joined to help, he soon afterward disappeared from sight.
perspirationnounUS /ˌpɜːrspərˈeɪʃən/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading The intense heat soon caused the faces of the boys to be shining with perspiration.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Indeed, the fact that the boys had had only a slight conversation with him perhaps increased his anger and as soon as his car had been pulled from the ditch, a task in which all joined to help, he soon afterward disappeared from sight.
recognizingverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading The dust from the road also did its part until in the streaked countenances of the Go Ahead boys even their own mothers would have had difficulty in recognizing members of their families.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading The angry stranger, who by this time had recovered from his surprise, speedily departed.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The dust from the road also did its part until in the streaked countenances of the Go Ahead boys even their own mothers would have had difficulty in recognizing members of their families.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading The intense heat soon caused the faces of the boys to be shining with perspiration.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Indeed, the fact that the boys had had only a slight conversation with him perhaps increased his anger and as soon as his car had been pulled from the ditch, a task in which all joined to help, he soon afterward disappeared from sight.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Indeed, the fact that the boys had had only a slight conversation with him perhaps increased his anger and as soon as his car had been pulled from the ditch, a task in which all joined to help, he soon afterward disappeared from sight.
in the near future
From this reading Indeed, the fact that the boys had had only a slight conversation with him perhaps increased his anger and as soon as his car had been pulled from the ditch, a task in which all joined to help, he soon afterward disappeared from sight.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading The angry stranger, who by this time had recovered from his surprise, speedily departed.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The angry stranger, who by this time had recovered from his surprise, speedily departed.
streakedadjectiveUS /striːkt/
marked with or as if with stripes or linear discolorations
From this reading The dust from the road also did its part until in the streaked countenances of the Go Ahead boys even their own mothers would have had difficulty in recognizing members of their families.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The angry stranger, who by this time had recovered from his surprise, speedily departed.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Indeed, the fact that the boys had had only a slight conversation with him perhaps increased his anger and as soon as his car had been pulled from the ditch, a task in which all joined to help, he soon afterward disappeared from sight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Indeed, the fact that the boys had had only a slight conversation with him perhaps increased his anger and as soon as his car had been pulled from the ditch, a task in which all joined to help, he soon afterward disappeared from sight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The angry stranger, who by this time had recovered from his surprise, speedily departed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The dust from the road also did its part until in the streaked countenances of the Go Ahead boys even their own mothers would have had difficulty in recognizing members of their families.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The angry stranger, who by this time had recovered from his surprise, speedily departed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The angry stranger, who by this time had recovered from his surprise, speedily departed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Indeed, the fact that the boys had had only a slight conversation with him perhaps increased his anger and as soon as his car had been pulled from the ditch, a task in which all joined to help, he soon afterward disappeared from sight.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading The difficult task and the heat of the day also united in increasing the irritation of the boys.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The dust from the road also did its part until in the streaked countenances of the Go Ahead boys even their own mothers would have had difficulty in recognizing members of their families.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Indeed, the fact that the boys had had only a slight conversation with him perhaps increased his anger and as soon as his car had been pulled from the ditch, a task in which all joined to help, he soon afterward disappeared from sight.
which person or people
From this reading The angry stranger, who by this time had recovered from his surprise, speedily departed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Indeed, the fact that the boys had had only a slight conversation with him perhaps increased his anger and as soon as his car had been pulled from the ditch, a task in which all joined to help, he soon afterward disappeared from sight.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The dust from the road also did its part until in the streaked countenances of the Go Ahead boys even their own mothers would have had difficulty in recognizing members of their families.
