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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR THE MISSING BOY Bob Jarvis waited a long time at the chutes for his companion, but Steve did not return.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He waited about the shaft for half an hour, then went on to his boarding place.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He waited about the shaft for half an hour, then went on to his boarding place.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading This did not cause Bob any particular worry, as Steve no doubt had been called to some other part of the mine.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading This did not cause Bob any particular worry, as Steve no doubt had been called to some other part of the mine.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR THE MISSING BOY Bob Jarvis waited a long time at the chutes for his companion, but Steve did not return.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading So Bob deciding to wait no longer, strolled away.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading This did not cause Bob any particular worry, as Steve no doubt had been called to some other part of the mine.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading At the close of the day's work, however, when Steve was not at the mouth of the shaft waiting for him, Bob began to wonder.

the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft

From this reading He waited about the shaft for half an hour, then went on to his boarding place.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR THE MISSING BOY Bob Jarvis waited a long time at the chutes for his companion, but Steve did not return.

a youthful male person

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR THE MISSING BOY Bob Jarvis waited a long time at the chutes for his companion, but Steve did not return.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR THE MISSING BOY Bob Jarvis waited a long time at the chutes for his companion, but Steve did not return.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading This did not cause Bob any particular worry, as Steve no doubt had been called to some other part of the mine.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading This did not cause Bob any particular worry, as Steve no doubt had been called to some other part of the mine.

plural of “chute” — rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR THE MISSING BOY Bob Jarvis waited a long time at the chutes for his companion, but Steve did not return.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading At the close of the day's work, however, when Steve was not at the mouth of the shaft waiting for him, Bob began to wonder.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR THE MISSING BOY Bob Jarvis waited a long time at the chutes for his companion, but Steve did not return.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading At the close of the day's work, however, when Steve was not at the mouth of the shaft waiting for him, Bob began to wonder.

the cognitive process of reaching a decision

From this reading So Bob deciding to wait no longer, strolled away.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR THE MISSING BOY Bob Jarvis waited a long time at the chutes for his companion, but Steve did not return.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading This did not cause Bob any particular worry, as Steve no doubt had been called to some other part of the mine.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR THE MISSING BOY Bob Jarvis waited a long time at the chutes for his companion, but Steve did not return.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading This did not cause Bob any particular worry, as Steve no doubt had been called to some other part of the mine.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading He waited about the shaft for half an hour, then went on to his boarding place.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He waited about the shaft for half an hour, then went on to his boarding place.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading At the close of the day's work, however, when Steve was not at the mouth of the shaft waiting for him, Bob began to wonder.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR THE MISSING BOY Bob Jarvis waited a long time at the chutes for his companion, but Steve did not return.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading He waited about the shaft for half an hour, then went on to his boarding place.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading At the close of the day's work, however, when Steve was not at the mouth of the shaft waiting for him, Bob began to wonder.

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From this reading THE SEARCH FOR THE MISSING BOY Bob Jarvis waited a long time at the chutes for his companion, but Steve did not return.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR THE MISSING BOY Bob Jarvis waited a long time at the chutes for his companion, but Steve did not return.

for more time

From this reading So Bob deciding to wait no longer, strolled away.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading This did not cause Bob any particular worry, as Steve no doubt had been called to some other part of the mine.

not able to be found

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR THE MISSING BOY Bob Jarvis waited a long time at the chutes for his companion, but Steve did not return.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading At the close of the day's work, however, when Steve was not at the mouth of the shaft waiting for him, Bob began to wonder.

not any; not one

From this reading This did not cause Bob any particular worry, as Steve no doubt had been called to some other part of the mine.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR THE MISSING BOY Bob Jarvis waited a long time at the chutes for his companion, but Steve did not return.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This did not cause Bob any particular worry, as Steve no doubt had been called to some other part of the mine.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He waited about the shaft for half an hour, then went on to his boarding place.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading This did not cause Bob any particular worry, as Steve no doubt had been called to some other part of the mine.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading This did not cause Bob any particular worry, as Steve no doubt had been called to some other part of the mine.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading This did not cause Bob any particular worry, as Steve no doubt had been called to some other part of the mine.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He waited about the shaft for half an hour, then went on to his boarding place.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR THE MISSING BOY Bob Jarvis waited a long time at the chutes for his companion, but Steve did not return.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR THE MISSING BOY Bob Jarvis waited a long time at the chutes for his companion, but Steve did not return.

a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer

From this reading At the close of the day's work, however, when Steve was not at the mouth of the shaft waiting for him, Bob began to wonder.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So Bob deciding to wait no longer, strolled away.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading This did not cause Bob any particular worry, as Steve no doubt had been called to some other part of the mine.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR THE MISSING BOY Bob Jarvis waited a long time at the chutes for his companion, but Steve did not return.

past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading So Bob deciding to wait no longer, strolled away.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR THE MISSING BOY Bob Jarvis waited a long time at the chutes for his companion, but Steve did not return.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He waited about the shaft for half an hour, then went on to his boarding place.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This did not cause Bob any particular worry, as Steve no doubt had been called to some other part of the mine.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR THE MISSING BOY Bob Jarvis waited a long time at the chutes for his companion, but Steve did not return.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading This did not cause Bob any particular worry, as Steve no doubt had been called to some other part of the mine.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading So Bob deciding to wait no longer, strolled away.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading THE SEARCH FOR THE MISSING BOY Bob Jarvis waited a long time at the chutes for his companion, but Steve did not return.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading At the close of the day's work, however, when Steve was not at the mouth of the shaft waiting for him, Bob began to wonder.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading At the close of the day's work, however, when Steve was not at the mouth of the shaft waiting for him, Bob began to wonder.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He waited about the shaft for half an hour, then went on to his boarding place.

at the time that

From this reading At the close of the day's work, however, when Steve was not at the mouth of the shaft waiting for him, Bob began to wonder.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading At the close of the day's work, however, when Steve was not at the mouth of the shaft waiting for him, Bob began to wonder.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading At the close of the day's work, however, when Steve was not at the mouth of the shaft waiting for him, Bob began to wonder.

be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy

From this reading This did not cause Bob any particular worry, as Steve no doubt had been called to some other part of the mine.