used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Already they had made thorough investigations about the island, but not a word concerning their missing friends had been heard.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Already they had made thorough investigations about the island, but not a word concerning their missing friends had been heard.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already they had made thorough investigations about the island, but not a word concerning their missing friends had been heard.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The anxiety of both George and Grant was well-nigh overpowering, although both did their utmost to heed the comforting words of the captain of the little yacht.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The anxiety of both George and Grant was well-nigh overpowering, although both did their utmost to heed the comforting words of the captain of the little yacht.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading The anxiety of both George and Grant was well-nigh overpowering, although both did their utmost to heed the comforting words of the captain of the little yacht.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Already they had made thorough investigations about the island, but not a word concerning their missing friends had been heard.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The impatience of the boys was manifest when the swift little boat set forth on its voyage.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The anxiety of both George and Grant was well-nigh overpowering, although both did their utmost to heed the comforting words of the captain of the little yacht.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The impatience of the boys was manifest when the swift little boat set forth on its voyage.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Already they had made thorough investigations about the island, but not a word concerning their missing friends had been heard.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The anxiety of both George and Grant was well-nigh overpowering, although both did their utmost to heed the comforting words of the captain of the little yacht.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "Them boys will take care of themselves.
cheerilyadverb
in a cheerful manner
From this reading "Don't you worry none," he said cheerily.
comfortingadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪŋ/
providing freedom from worry
From this reading The anxiety of both George and Grant was well-nigh overpowering, although both did their utmost to heed the comforting words of the captain of the little yacht.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Already they had made thorough investigations about the island, but not a word concerning their missing friends had been heard.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The anxiety of both George and Grant was well-nigh overpowering, although both did their utmost to heed the comforting words of the captain of the little yacht.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't you worry none," he said cheerily.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The impatience of the boys was manifest when the swift little boat set forth on its voyage.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Already they had made thorough investigations about the island, but not a word concerning their missing friends had been heard.
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 The anxiety of both George and Grant was well-nigh overpowering, although both did their utmost to heed the comforting words of the captain of the little yacht.
let have
From this reading The anxiety of both George and Grant was well-nigh overpowering, although both did their utmost to heed the comforting words of the captain of the little yacht.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Already they had made thorough investigations about the island, but not a word concerning their missing friends had been heard.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Don't you worry none," he said cheerily.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Already they had made thorough investigations about the island, but not a word concerning their missing friends had been heard.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading The anxiety of both George and Grant was well-nigh overpowering, although both did their utmost to heed the comforting words of the captain of the little yacht.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading The impatience of the boys was manifest when the swift little boat set forth on its voyage.
investigationsnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “investigation” — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading Already they had made thorough investigations about the island, but not a word concerning their missing friends had been heard.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Already they had made thorough investigations about the island, but not a word concerning their missing friends had been heard.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The impatience of the boys was manifest when the swift little boat set forth on its voyage.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The impatience of the boys was manifest when the swift little boat set forth on its voyage.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Already they had made thorough investigations about the island, but not a word concerning their missing friends had been heard.
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading The impatience of the boys was manifest when the swift little boat set forth on its voyage.
not able to be found
From this reading Already they had made thorough investigations about the island, but not a word concerning their missing friends had been heard.
not one, and not any
From this reading "Don't you worry none," he said cheerily.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Already they had made thorough investigations about the island, but not a word concerning their missing friends had been heard.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The impatience of the boys was manifest when the swift little boat set forth on its voyage.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The impatience of the boys was manifest when the swift little boat set forth on its voyage.
overpoweringadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərˈpaʊrɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading The anxiety of both George and Grant was well-nigh overpowering, although both did their utmost to heed the comforting words of the captain of the little yacht.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Don't you worry none," he said cheerily.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The impatience of the boys was manifest when the swift little boat set forth on its voyage.
moving very fast
From this reading The impatience of the boys was manifest when the swift little boat set forth on its voyage.
carry out
From this reading "Them boys will take care of themselves.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The impatience of the boys was manifest when the swift little boat set forth on its voyage.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Already they had made thorough investigations about the island, but not a word concerning their missing friends had been heard.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Them boys will take care of themselves.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading "Them boys will take care of themselves.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Already they had made thorough investigations about the island, but not a word concerning their missing friends had been heard.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading Already they had made thorough investigations about the island, but not a word concerning their missing friends had been heard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The anxiety of both George and Grant was well-nigh overpowering, although both did their utmost to heed the comforting words of the captain of the little yacht.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The anxiety of both George and Grant was well-nigh overpowering, although both did their utmost to heed the comforting words of the captain of the little yacht.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading The impatience of the boys was manifest when the swift little boat set forth on its voyage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The impatience of the boys was manifest when the swift little boat set forth on its voyage.
well-nighadverb
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The anxiety of both George and Grant was well-nigh overpowering, although both did their utmost to heed the comforting words of the captain of the little yacht.
at the time that
From this reading The impatience of the boys was manifest when the swift little boat set forth on its voyage.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Them boys will take care of themselves.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Already they had made thorough investigations about the island, but not a word concerning their missing friends had been heard.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The anxiety of both George and Grant was well-nigh overpowering, although both did their utmost to heed the comforting words of the captain of the little yacht.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading "Don't you worry none," he said cheerily.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading The anxiety of both George and Grant was well-nigh overpowering, although both did their utmost to heed the comforting words of the captain of the little yacht.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Don't you worry none," he said cheerily.
