used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BOYS EXPOSE A PLOT On the following morning, when the lads reported for work, they were full of their new purpose.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Each was silent as to what that purpose was, but a close observer would have noticed that the boys were keenly watchful of everything that was going on about them.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The two boys did not meet at the lunch hour, deeming it best not to arouse suspicion by their actions, and thus possibly defeat their purpose.
anew
From this reading To all intents Steve was devoting his energies to unloading the dump cars in the shortest possible time, and Bob to filling them again in record time.
(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 To all intents Steve was devoting his energies to unloading the dump cars in the shortest possible time, and Bob to filling them again in record time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To all intents Steve was devoting his energies to unloading the dump cars in the shortest possible time, and Bob to filling them again in record time.
arouseverbUS /ərˈaʊz/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading The two boys did not meet at the lunch hour, deeming it best not to arouse suspicion by their actions, and thus possibly defeat their purpose.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Each was silent as to what that purpose was, but a close observer would have noticed that the boys were keenly watchful of everything that was going on about them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The two boys did not meet at the lunch hour, deeming it best not to arouse suspicion by their actions, and thus possibly defeat their purpose.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The two boys did not meet at the lunch hour, deeming it best not to arouse suspicion by their actions, and thus possibly defeat their purpose.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading To all intents Steve was devoting his energies to unloading the dump cars in the shortest possible time, and Bob to filling them again in record time.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE BOYS EXPOSE A PLOT On the following morning, when the lads reported for work, they were full of their new purpose.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Each was silent as to what that purpose was, but a close observer would have noticed that the boys were keenly watchful of everything that was going on about them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The two boys did not meet at the lunch hour, deeming it best not to arouse suspicion by their actions, and thus possibly defeat their purpose.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading To all intents Steve was devoting his energies to unloading the dump cars in the shortest possible time, and Bob to filling them again in record time.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Each was silent as to what that purpose was, but a close observer would have noticed that the boys were keenly watchful of everything that was going on about them.
deeming
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From this reading The two boys did not meet at the lunch hour, deeming it best not to arouse suspicion by their actions, and thus possibly defeat their purpose.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading The two boys did not meet at the lunch hour, deeming it best not to arouse suspicion by their actions, and thus possibly defeat their purpose.
devotingverbUS /dɪˈvoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “devote” — give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading To all intents Steve was devoting his energies to unloading the dump cars in the shortest possible time, and Bob to filling them again in record time.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The two boys did not meet at the lunch hour, deeming it best not to arouse suspicion by their actions, and thus possibly defeat their purpose.
dumpverbUS /dʌmp/
throw away as refuse
From this reading To all intents Steve was devoting his energies to unloading the dump cars in the shortest possible time, and Bob to filling them again in record time.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each was silent as to what that purpose was, but a close observer would have noticed that the boys were keenly watchful of everything that was going on about them.
energiesnounUS /ˈenərdʒiz/
plural of “energy” — (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading To all intents Steve was devoting his energies to unloading the dump cars in the shortest possible time, and Bob to filling them again in record time.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Each was silent as to what that purpose was, but a close observer would have noticed that the boys were keenly watchful of everything that was going on about them.
EXPOSEverbUS /ɪkˈspoʊz/
expose or make accessible to some action or influence
From this reading THE BOYS EXPOSE A PLOT On the following morning, when the lads reported for work, they were full of their new purpose.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading To all intents Steve was devoting his energies to unloading the dump cars in the shortest possible time, and Bob to filling them again in record time.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE BOYS EXPOSE A PLOT On the following morning, when the lads reported for work, they were full of their new purpose.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE BOYS EXPOSE A PLOT On the following morning, when the lads reported for work, they were full of their new purpose.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading THE BOYS EXPOSE A PLOT On the following morning, when the lads reported for work, they were full of their new purpose.
the act of departing
From this reading Each was silent as to what that purpose was, but a close observer would have noticed that the boys were keenly watchful of everything that was going on about them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Up to the noon hour nothing had occurred of interest.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Each was silent as to what that purpose was, but a close observer would have noticed that the boys were keenly watchful of everything that was going on about them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To all intents Steve was devoting his energies to unloading the dump cars in the shortest possible time, and Bob to filling them again in record time.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Up to the noon hour nothing had occurred of interest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To all intents Steve was devoting his energies to unloading the dump cars in the shortest possible time, and Bob to filling them again in record time.
intentsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtents/
plural of “intent” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading To all intents Steve was devoting his energies to unloading the dump cars in the shortest possible time, and Bob to filling them again in record time.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Up to the noon hour nothing had occurred of interest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The two boys did not meet at the lunch hour, deeming it best not to arouse suspicion by their actions, and thus possibly defeat their purpose.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading Each was silent as to what that purpose was, but a close observer would have noticed that the boys were keenly watchful of everything that was going on about them.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading THE BOYS EXPOSE A PLOT On the following morning, when the lads reported for work, they were full of their new purpose.
take the midday meal
From this reading The two boys did not meet at the lunch hour, deeming it best not to arouse suspicion by their actions, and thus possibly defeat their purpose.
come together
From this reading The two boys did not meet at the lunch hour, deeming it best not to arouse suspicion by their actions, and thus possibly defeat their purpose.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE BOYS EXPOSE A PLOT On the following morning, when the lads reported for work, they were full of their new purpose.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE BOYS EXPOSE A PLOT On the following morning, when the lads reported for work, they were full of their new purpose.
the middle of the day
From this reading Up to the noon hour nothing had occurred of interest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The two boys did not meet at the lunch hour, deeming it best not to arouse suspicion by their actions, and thus possibly defeat their purpose.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Up to the noon hour nothing had occurred of interest.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Each was silent as to what that purpose was, but a close observer would have noticed that the boys were keenly watchful of everything that was going on about them.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading Each was silent as to what that purpose was, but a close observer would have noticed that the boys were keenly watchful of everything that was going on about them.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Up to the noon hour nothing had occurred of interest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BOYS EXPOSE A PLOT On the following morning, when the lads reported for work, they were full of their new purpose.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE BOYS EXPOSE A PLOT On the following morning, when the lads reported for work, they were full of their new purpose.
PLOTnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading THE BOYS EXPOSE A PLOT On the following morning, when the lads reported for work, they were full of their new purpose.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading To all intents Steve was devoting his energies to unloading the dump cars in the shortest possible time, and Bob to filling them again in record time.
by chance
From this reading The two boys did not meet at the lunch hour, deeming it best not to arouse suspicion by their actions, and thus possibly defeat their purpose.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading THE BOYS EXPOSE A PLOT On the following morning, when the lads reported for work, they were full of their new purpose.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading To all intents Steve was devoting his energies to unloading the dump cars in the shortest possible time, and Bob to filling them again in record time.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading THE BOYS EXPOSE A PLOT On the following morning, when the lads reported for work, they were full of their new purpose.
shortestadjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtɪst/
superlative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading To all intents Steve was devoting his energies to unloading the dump cars in the shortest possible time, and Bob to filling them again in record time.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Each was silent as to what that purpose was, but a close observer would have noticed that the boys were keenly watchful of everything that was going on about them.
Steve
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To all intents Steve was devoting his energies to unloading the dump cars in the shortest possible time, and Bob to filling them again in record time.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading The two boys did not meet at the lunch hour, deeming it best not to arouse suspicion by their actions, and thus possibly defeat their purpose.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Each was silent as to what that purpose was, but a close observer would have noticed that the boys were keenly watchful of everything that was going on about them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BOYS EXPOSE A PLOT On the following morning, when the lads reported for work, they were full of their new purpose.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE BOYS EXPOSE A PLOT On the following morning, when the lads reported for work, they were full of their new purpose.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Each was silent as to what that purpose was, but a close observer would have noticed that the boys were keenly watchful of everything that was going on about them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BOYS EXPOSE A PLOT On the following morning, when the lads reported for work, they were full of their new purpose.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The two boys did not meet at the lunch hour, deeming it best not to arouse suspicion by their actions, and thus possibly defeat their purpose.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading To all intents Steve was devoting his energies to unloading the dump cars in the shortest possible time, and Bob to filling them again in record time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Each was silent as to what that purpose was, but a close observer would have noticed that the boys were keenly watchful of everything that was going on about them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two boys did not meet at the lunch hour, deeming it best not to arouse suspicion by their actions, and thus possibly defeat their purpose.
unloadingnounUS /ənˈloʊdɪŋ/
the labor of taking a load of something off of or out of a vehicle or ship or container etc.
From this reading To all intents Steve was devoting his energies to unloading the dump cars in the shortest possible time, and Bob to filling them again in record time.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Up to the noon hour nothing had occurred of interest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Each was silent as to what that purpose was, but a close observer would have noticed that the boys were keenly watchful of everything that was going on about them.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading Each was silent as to what that purpose was, but a close observer would have noticed that the boys were keenly watchful of everything that was going on about them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE BOYS EXPOSE A PLOT On the following morning, when the lads reported for work, they were full of their new purpose.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Each was silent as to what that purpose was, but a close observer would have noticed that the boys were keenly watchful of everything that was going on about them.
at the time that
From this reading THE BOYS EXPOSE A PLOT On the following morning, when the lads reported for work, they were full of their new purpose.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE BOYS EXPOSE A PLOT On the following morning, when the lads reported for work, they were full of their new purpose.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Each was silent as to what that purpose was, but a close observer would have noticed that the boys were keenly watchful of everything that was going on about them.
