used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the broad piazza of the old farmhouse the boys sat for a half-hour talking over the experiences of the day.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading Different suggestions were made as to possible plans that might be adopted in the search for the stolen automobile.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was the middle of the afternoon when the Go Ahead boys returned to George’s home.
at or in the front
From this reading It was the middle of the afternoon when the Go Ahead boys returned to George’s home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Indeed, as one of the boys laughingly remarked, George was the only one deeply and personally concerned in the loss and if he did not feel discouraged there certainly was no reason why his friends should be despondent.
from appearances alone
From this reading Apparently they had not been cast down by their failure to obtain information concerning the missing car.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Indeed, as one of the boys laughingly remarked, George was the only one deeply and personally concerned in the loss and if he did not feel discouraged there certainly was no reason why his friends should be despondent.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Different suggestions were made as to possible plans that might be adopted in the search for the stolen automobile.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Indeed, as one of the boys laughingly remarked, George was the only one deeply and personally concerned in the loss and if he did not feel discouraged there certainly was no reason why his friends should be despondent.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Apparently they had not been cast down by their failure to obtain information concerning the missing car.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It was the middle of the afternoon when the Go Ahead boys returned to George’s home.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading On the broad piazza of the old farmhouse the boys sat for a half-hour talking over the experiences of the day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Apparently they had not been cast down by their failure to obtain information concerning the missing car.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Apparently they had not been cast down by their failure to obtain information concerning the missing car.
put or send forth
From this reading Apparently they had not been cast down by their failure to obtain information concerning the missing car.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Indeed, as one of the boys laughingly remarked, George was the only one deeply and personally concerned in the loss and if he did not feel discouraged there certainly was no reason why his friends should be despondent.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Indeed, as one of the boys laughingly remarked, George was the only one deeply and personally concerned in the loss and if he did not feel discouraged there certainly was no reason why his friends should be despondent.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Apparently they had not been cast down by their failure to obtain information concerning the missing car.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the broad piazza of the old farmhouse the boys sat for a half-hour talking over the experiences of the day.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Indeed, as one of the boys laughingly remarked, George was the only one deeply and personally concerned in the loss and if he did not feel discouraged there certainly was no reason why his friends should be despondent.
despondentadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɑːndənt/
without or almost without hope
From this reading Indeed, as one of the boys laughingly remarked, George was the only one deeply and personally concerned in the loss and if he did not feel discouraged there certainly was no reason why his friends should be despondent.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Indeed, as one of the boys laughingly remarked, George was the only one deeply and personally concerned in the loss and if he did not feel discouraged there certainly was no reason why his friends should be despondent.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Different suggestions were made as to possible plans that might be adopted in the search for the stolen automobile.
discouragedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrədʒd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading Indeed, as one of the boys laughingly remarked, George was the only one deeply and personally concerned in the loss and if he did not feel discouraged there certainly was no reason why his friends should be despondent.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Apparently they had not been cast down by their failure to obtain information concerning the missing car.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading On the broad piazza of the old farmhouse the boys sat for a half-hour talking over the experiences of the day.
an act that fails
From this reading Apparently they had not been cast down by their failure to obtain information concerning the missing car.
farmhousenounUS /ˈfɑːrmhaʊs/
house for a farmer and family
From this reading On the broad piazza of the old farmhouse the boys sat for a half-hour talking over the experiences of the day.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Indeed, as one of the boys laughingly remarked, George was the only one deeply and personally concerned in the loss and if he did not feel discouraged there certainly was no reason why his friends should be despondent.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the broad piazza of the old farmhouse the boys sat for a half-hour talking over the experiences of the day.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Indeed, as one of the boys laughingly remarked, George was the only one deeply and personally concerned in the loss and if he did not feel discouraged there certainly was no reason why his friends should be despondent.
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 Indeed, as one of the boys laughingly remarked, George was the only one deeply and personally concerned in the loss and if he did not feel discouraged there certainly was no reason why his friends should be despondent.
George'snounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒəz/
possessive form of “george” — 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 was the middle of the afternoon when the Go Ahead boys returned to George’s home.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was the middle of the afternoon when the Go Ahead boys returned to George’s home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Apparently they had not been cast down by their failure to obtain information concerning the missing car.
half-hournounUS /ˈhæfaʊər/
a half of an hour
From this reading On the broad piazza of the old farmhouse the boys sat for a half-hour talking over the experiences of the day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed, as one of the boys laughingly remarked, George was the only one deeply and personally concerned in the loss and if he did not feel discouraged there certainly was no reason why his friends should be despondent.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, as one of the boys laughingly remarked, George was the only one deeply and personally concerned in the loss and if he did not feel discouraged there certainly was no reason why his friends should be despondent.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was the middle of the afternoon when the Go Ahead boys returned to George’s home.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Indeed, as one of the boys laughingly remarked, George was the only one deeply and personally concerned in the loss and if he did not feel discouraged there certainly was no reason why his friends should be despondent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Indeed, as one of the boys laughingly remarked, George was the only one deeply and personally concerned in the loss and if he did not feel discouraged there certainly was no reason why his friends should be despondent.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, as one of the boys laughingly remarked, George was the only one deeply and personally concerned in the loss and if he did not feel discouraged there certainly was no reason why his friends should be despondent.
a message received and understood
From this reading Apparently they had not been cast down by their failure to obtain information concerning the missing car.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the middle of the afternoon when the Go Ahead boys returned to George’s home.
laughinglyadverbUS /ˈlæfɪŋli/
with laughter; while laughing
From this reading Indeed, as one of the boys laughingly remarked, George was the only one deeply and personally concerned in the loss and if he did not feel discouraged there certainly was no reason why his friends should be despondent.
something that is lost
From this reading Indeed, as one of the boys laughingly remarked, George was the only one deeply and personally concerned in the loss and if he did not feel discouraged there certainly was no reason why his friends should be despondent.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Different suggestions were made as to possible plans that might be adopted in the search for the stolen automobile.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading It was the middle of the afternoon when the Go Ahead boys returned to George’s home.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Different suggestions were made as to possible plans that might be adopted in the search for the stolen automobile.
not able to be found
From this reading Apparently they had not been cast down by their failure to obtain information concerning the missing car.
not any; not one
From this reading Indeed, as one of the boys laughingly remarked, George was the only one deeply and personally concerned in the loss and if he did not feel discouraged there certainly was no reason why his friends should be despondent.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Apparently they had not been cast down by their failure to obtain information concerning the missing car.
come into possession of
From this reading Apparently they had not been cast down by their failure to obtain information concerning the missing car.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the middle of the afternoon when the Go Ahead boys returned to George’s home.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading On the broad piazza of the old farmhouse the boys sat for a half-hour talking over the experiences of the day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the broad piazza of the old farmhouse the boys sat for a half-hour talking over the experiences of the day.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Indeed, as one of the boys laughingly remarked, George was the only one deeply and personally concerned in the loss and if he did not feel discouraged there certainly was no reason why his friends should be despondent.
and nothing more
From this reading Indeed, as one of the boys laughingly remarked, George was the only one deeply and personally concerned in the loss and if he did not feel discouraged there certainly was no reason why his friends should be despondent.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading On the broad piazza of the old farmhouse the boys sat for a half-hour talking over the experiences of the day.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading Indeed, as one of the boys laughingly remarked, George was the only one deeply and personally concerned in the loss and if he did not feel discouraged there certainly was no reason why his friends should be despondent.
piazzanounUS /piˈæzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading On the broad piazza of the old farmhouse the boys sat for a half-hour talking over the experiences of the day.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Different suggestions were made as to possible plans that might be adopted in the search for the stolen automobile.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Different suggestions were made as to possible plans that might be adopted in the search for the stolen automobile.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Indeed, as one of the boys laughingly remarked, George was the only one deeply and personally concerned in the loss and if he did not feel discouraged there certainly was no reason why his friends should be despondent.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Indeed, as one of the boys laughingly remarked, George was the only one deeply and personally concerned in the loss and if he did not feel discouraged there certainly was no reason why his friends should be despondent.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was the middle of the afternoon when the Go Ahead boys returned to George’s home.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading On the broad piazza of the old farmhouse the boys sat for a half-hour talking over the experiences of the day.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Different suggestions were made as to possible plans that might be adopted in the search for the stolen automobile.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Indeed, as one of the boys laughingly remarked, George was the only one deeply and personally concerned in the loss and if he did not feel discouraged there certainly was no reason why his friends should be despondent.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading Different suggestions were made as to possible plans that might be adopted in the search for the stolen automobile.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading Different suggestions were made as to possible plans that might be adopted in the search for the stolen automobile.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading On the broad piazza of the old farmhouse the boys sat for a half-hour talking over the experiences of the day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Different suggestions were made as to possible plans that might be adopted in the search for the stolen automobile.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the middle of the afternoon when the Go Ahead boys returned to George’s home.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Apparently they had not been cast down by their failure to obtain information concerning the missing car.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Indeed, as one of the boys laughingly remarked, George was the only one deeply and personally concerned in the loss and if he did not feel discouraged there certainly was no reason why his friends should be despondent.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Apparently they had not been cast down by their failure to obtain information concerning the missing car.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the middle of the afternoon when the Go Ahead boys returned to George’s home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the middle of the afternoon when the Go Ahead boys returned to George’s home.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Different suggestions were made as to possible plans that might be adopted in the search for the stolen automobile.
at the time that
From this reading It was the middle of the afternoon when the Go Ahead boys returned to George’s home.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Indeed, as one of the boys laughingly remarked, George was the only one deeply and personally concerned in the loss and if he did not feel discouraged there certainly was no reason why his friends should be despondent.
