used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Donald Visits the Gossip Club._ Up to this time the absence of Andy Cameron from The Front formed only a topic of minor discussion before the smithy’s.
the state of being absent
From this reading _Donald Visits the Gossip Club._ Up to this time the absence of Andy Cameron from The Front formed only a topic of minor discussion before the smithy’s.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading Until of late, each night of the weary months and years of waiting for the return of the absent brother, he had haunted the blacksmith’s shop, where the group of news-gatherers met to exchange notes.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading At first they welcomed him as a valuable addition to their circle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Until of late, each night of the weary months and years of waiting for the return of the absent brother, he had haunted the blacksmith’s shop, where the group of news-gatherers met to exchange notes.
Andy
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From this reading _Donald Visits the Gossip Club._ Up to this time the absence of Andy Cameron from The Front formed only a topic of minor discussion before the smithy’s.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Weeks had elapsed since he had appeared there before.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At first they welcomed him as a valuable addition to their circle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was on one of the evenings which marked the end of the outdoor sessions of the gossip club when Laughing Donald presented himself shyly at the outskirts of the group.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _Donald Visits the Gossip Club._ Up to this time the absence of Andy Cameron from The Front formed only a topic of minor discussion before the smithy’s.
blacksmith's
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From this reading Until of late, each night of the weary months and years of waiting for the return of the absent brother, he had haunted the blacksmith’s shop, where the group of news-gatherers met to exchange notes.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Until of late, each night of the weary months and years of waiting for the return of the absent brother, he had haunted the blacksmith’s shop, where the group of news-gatherers met to exchange notes.
Cameron
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From this reading _Donald Visits the Gossip Club._ Up to this time the absence of Andy Cameron from The Front formed only a topic of minor discussion before the smithy’s.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading At first they welcomed him as a valuable addition to their circle.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading _Donald Visits the Gossip Club._ Up to this time the absence of Andy Cameron from The Front formed only a topic of minor discussion before the smithy’s.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading _Donald Visits the Gossip Club._ Up to this time the absence of Andy Cameron from The Front formed only a topic of minor discussion before the smithy’s.
Donald
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From this reading _Donald Visits the Gossip Club._ Up to this time the absence of Andy Cameron from The Front formed only a topic of minor discussion before the smithy’s.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Until of late, each night of the weary months and years of waiting for the return of the absent brother, he had haunted the blacksmith’s shop, where the group of news-gatherers met to exchange notes.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading Weeks had elapsed since he had appeared there before.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It was on one of the evenings which marked the end of the outdoor sessions of the gossip club when Laughing Donald presented himself shyly at the outskirts of the group.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was on one of the evenings which marked the end of the outdoor sessions of the gossip club when Laughing Donald presented himself shyly at the outskirts of the group.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading Until of late, each night of the weary months and years of waiting for the return of the absent brother, he had haunted the blacksmith’s shop, where the group of news-gatherers met to exchange notes.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first they welcomed him as a valuable addition to their circle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Until of late, each night of the weary months and years of waiting for the return of the absent brother, he had haunted the blacksmith’s shop, where the group of news-gatherers met to exchange notes.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading _Donald Visits the Gossip Club._ Up to this time the absence of Andy Cameron from The Front formed only a topic of minor discussion before the smithy’s.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Donald Visits the Gossip Club._ Up to this time the absence of Andy Cameron from The Front formed only a topic of minor discussion before the smithy’s.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading _Donald Visits the Gossip Club._ Up to this time the absence of Andy Cameron from The Front formed only a topic of minor discussion before the smithy’s.
GossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading _Donald Visits the Gossip Club._ Up to this time the absence of Andy Cameron from The Front formed only a topic of minor discussion before the smithy’s.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading It was on one of the evenings which marked the end of the outdoor sessions of the gossip club when Laughing Donald presented himself shyly at the outskirts of the group.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Weeks had elapsed since he had appeared there before.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading Until of late, each night of the weary months and years of waiting for the return of the absent brother, he had haunted the blacksmith’s shop, where the group of news-gatherers met to exchange notes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Weeks had elapsed since he had appeared there before.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At first they welcomed him as a valuable addition to their circle.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was on one of the evenings which marked the end of the outdoor sessions of the gossip club when Laughing Donald presented himself shyly at the outskirts of the group.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was on one of the evenings which marked the end of the outdoor sessions of the gossip club when Laughing Donald presented himself shyly at the outskirts of the group.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Until of late, each night of the weary months and years of waiting for the return of the absent brother, he had haunted the blacksmith’s shop, where the group of news-gatherers met to exchange notes.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading It was on one of the evenings which marked the end of the outdoor sessions of the gossip club when Laughing Donald presented himself shyly at the outskirts of the group.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading It was on one of the evenings which marked the end of the outdoor sessions of the gossip club when Laughing Donald presented himself shyly at the outskirts of the group.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Until of late, each night of the weary months and years of waiting for the return of the absent brother, he had haunted the blacksmith’s shop, where the group of news-gatherers met to exchange notes.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading _Donald Visits the Gossip Club._ Up to this time the absence of Andy Cameron from The Front formed only a topic of minor discussion before the smithy’s.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Until of late, each night of the weary months and years of waiting for the return of the absent brother, he had haunted the blacksmith’s shop, where the group of news-gatherers met to exchange notes.
news-gatherers
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From this reading Until of late, each night of the weary months and years of waiting for the return of the absent brother, he had haunted the blacksmith’s shop, where the group of news-gatherers met to exchange notes.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Until of late, each night of the weary months and years of waiting for the return of the absent brother, he had haunted the blacksmith’s shop, where the group of news-gatherers met to exchange notes.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading Until of late, each night of the weary months and years of waiting for the return of the absent brother, he had haunted the blacksmith’s shop, where the group of news-gatherers met to exchange notes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Donald Visits the Gossip Club._ Up to this time the absence of Andy Cameron from The Front formed only a topic of minor discussion before the smithy’s.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was on one of the evenings which marked the end of the outdoor sessions of the gossip club when Laughing Donald presented himself shyly at the outskirts of the group.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was on one of the evenings which marked the end of the outdoor sessions of the gossip club when Laughing Donald presented himself shyly at the outskirts of the group.
and nothing more
From this reading _Donald Visits the Gossip Club._ Up to this time the absence of Andy Cameron from The Front formed only a topic of minor discussion before the smithy’s.
outdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading It was on one of the evenings which marked the end of the outdoor sessions of the gossip club when Laughing Donald presented himself shyly at the outskirts of the group.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading It was on one of the evenings which marked the end of the outdoor sessions of the gossip club when Laughing Donald presented himself shyly at the outskirts of the group.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was on one of the evenings which marked the end of the outdoor sessions of the gossip club when Laughing Donald presented himself shyly at the outskirts of the group.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Until of late, each night of the weary months and years of waiting for the return of the absent brother, he had haunted the blacksmith’s shop, where the group of news-gatherers met to exchange notes.
sessionsnounUS /ˈseʃənz/
United States composer who promoted 20th century music (1896-1985)
From this reading It was on one of the evenings which marked the end of the outdoor sessions of the gossip club when Laughing Donald presented himself shyly at the outskirts of the group.
do one's shopping
From this reading Until of late, each night of the weary months and years of waiting for the return of the absent brother, he had haunted the blacksmith’s shop, where the group of news-gatherers met to exchange notes.
shylyadverbUS /ˈʃaɪli/
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading It was on one of the evenings which marked the end of the outdoor sessions of the gossip club when Laughing Donald presented himself shyly at the outskirts of the group.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Weeks had elapsed since he had appeared there before.
smithy's
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From this reading _Donald Visits the Gossip Club._ Up to this time the absence of Andy Cameron from The Front formed only a topic of minor discussion before the smithy’s.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Donald Visits the Gossip Club._ Up to this time the absence of Andy Cameron from The Front formed only a topic of minor discussion before the smithy’s.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At first they welcomed him as a valuable addition to their circle.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Weeks had elapsed since he had appeared there before.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first they welcomed him as a valuable addition to their circle.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Donald Visits the Gossip Club._ Up to this time the absence of Andy Cameron from The Front formed only a topic of minor discussion before the smithy’s.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _Donald Visits the Gossip Club._ Up to this time the absence of Andy Cameron from The Front formed only a topic of minor discussion before the smithy’s.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Donald Visits the Gossip Club._ Up to this time the absence of Andy Cameron from The Front formed only a topic of minor discussion before the smithy’s.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading _Donald Visits the Gossip Club._ Up to this time the absence of Andy Cameron from The Front formed only a topic of minor discussion before the smithy’s.
UntilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Until of late, each night of the weary months and years of waiting for the return of the absent brother, he had haunted the blacksmith’s shop, where the group of news-gatherers met to exchange notes.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _Donald Visits the Gossip Club._ Up to this time the absence of Andy Cameron from The Front formed only a topic of minor discussion before the smithy’s.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading At first they welcomed him as a valuable addition to their circle.
VisitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading _Donald Visits the Gossip Club._ Up to this time the absence of Andy Cameron from The Front formed only a topic of minor discussion before the smithy’s.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Until of late, each night of the weary months and years of waiting for the return of the absent brother, he had haunted the blacksmith’s shop, where the group of news-gatherers met to exchange notes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was on one of the evenings which marked the end of the outdoor sessions of the gossip club when Laughing Donald presented himself shyly at the outskirts of the group.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Until of late, each night of the weary months and years of waiting for the return of the absent brother, he had haunted the blacksmith’s shop, where the group of news-gatherers met to exchange notes.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Weeks had elapsed since he had appeared there before.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading At first they welcomed him as a valuable addition to their circle.
at the time that
From this reading It was on one of the evenings which marked the end of the outdoor sessions of the gossip club when Laughing Donald presented himself shyly at the outskirts of the group.
in or at the place that
From this reading Until of late, each night of the weary months and years of waiting for the return of the absent brother, he had haunted the blacksmith’s shop, where the group of news-gatherers met to exchange notes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was on one of the evenings which marked the end of the outdoor sessions of the gossip club when Laughing Donald presented himself shyly at the outskirts of the group.
a late time of life
From this reading Until of late, each night of the weary months and years of waiting for the return of the absent brother, he had haunted the blacksmith’s shop, where the group of news-gatherers met to exchange notes.
