used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I am glad you didn’t start on a longer journey, young chap, when I fired at you; for if you had you would have interfered seriously with my comfort.”
abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading In order to gain time, he made an effort to raise, himself and take a closer look at his surroundings, but was forced by the older man to abandon the attempt.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading Our young friend is returning from the land of Nod,” said the youth who had been addressed as Harry.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am glad you didn’t start on a longer journey, young chap, when I fired at you; for if you had you would have interfered seriously with my comfort.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In order to gain time, he made an effort to raise, himself and take a closer look at his surroundings, but was forced by the older man to abandon the attempt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In order to gain time, he made an effort to raise, himself and take a closer look at his surroundings, but was forced by the older man to abandon the attempt.
react verbally
From this reading Magnie, who was a fair English scholar, understood perfectly what was said to him, but several minutes elapsed before he could collect himself sufficiently to answer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Our young friend is returning from the land of Nod,” said the youth who had been addressed as Harry.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I am glad you didn’t start on a longer journey, young chap, when I fired at you; for if you had you would have interfered seriously with my comfort.”
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading In order to gain time, he made an effort to raise, himself and take a closer look at his surroundings, but was forced by the older man to abandon the attempt.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Our young friend is returning from the land of Nod,” said the youth who had been addressed as Harry.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Magnie, who was a fair English scholar, understood perfectly what was said to him, but several minutes elapsed before he could collect himself sufficiently to answer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Magnie, who was a fair English scholar, understood perfectly what was said to him, but several minutes elapsed before he could collect himself sufficiently to answer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In order to gain time, he made an effort to raise, himself and take a closer look at his surroundings, but was forced by the older man to abandon the attempt.
a boy or man
From this reading “I am glad you didn’t start on a longer journey, young chap, when I fired at you; for if you had you would have interfered seriously with my comfort.”
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading In order to gain time, he made an effort to raise, himself and take a closer look at his surroundings, but was forced by the older man to abandon the attempt.
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading Magnie, who was a fair English scholar, understood perfectly what was said to him, but several minutes elapsed before he could collect himself sufficiently to answer.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading “I am glad you didn’t start on a longer journey, young chap, when I fired at you; for if you had you would have interfered seriously with my comfort.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Magnie, who was a fair English scholar, understood perfectly what was said to him, but several minutes elapsed before he could collect himself sufficiently to answer.
didn't
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From this reading “I am glad you didn’t start on a longer journey, young chap, when I fired at you; for if you had you would have interfered seriously with my comfort.”
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading In order to gain time, he made an effort to raise, himself and take a closer look at his surroundings, but was forced by the older man to abandon the attempt.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading Magnie, who was a fair English scholar, understood perfectly what was said to him, but several minutes elapsed before he could collect himself sufficiently to answer.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Magnie, who was a fair English scholar, understood perfectly what was said to him, but several minutes elapsed before he could collect himself sufficiently to answer.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Magnie, who was a fair English scholar, understood perfectly what was said to him, but several minutes elapsed before he could collect himself sufficiently to answer.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading “I am glad you didn’t start on a longer journey, young chap, when I fired at you; for if you had you would have interfered seriously with my comfort.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I am glad you didn’t start on a longer journey, young chap, when I fired at you; for if you had you would have interfered seriously with my comfort.”
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading In order to gain time, he made an effort to raise, himself and take a closer look at his surroundings, but was forced by the older man to abandon the attempt.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Our young friend is returning from the land of Nod,” said the youth who had been addressed as Harry.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Our young friend is returning from the land of Nod,” said the youth who had been addressed as Harry.
obtain
From this reading In order to gain time, he made an effort to raise, himself and take a closer look at his surroundings, but was forced by the older man to abandon the attempt.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “I am glad you didn’t start on a longer journey, young chap, when I fired at you; for if you had you would have interfered seriously with my comfort.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Our young friend is returning from the land of Nod,” said the youth who had been addressed as Harry.
Hallo
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From this reading “Hallo!
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Our young friend is returning from the land of Nod,” said the youth who had been addressed as Harry.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I am glad you didn’t start on a longer journey, young chap, when I fired at you; for if you had you would have interfered seriously with my comfort.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Magnie, who was a fair English scholar, understood perfectly what was said to him, but several minutes elapsed before he could collect himself sufficiently to answer.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Magnie, who was a fair English scholar, understood perfectly what was said to him, but several minutes elapsed before he could collect himself sufficiently to answer.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Magnie, who was a fair English scholar, understood perfectly what was said to him, but several minutes elapsed before he could collect himself sufficiently to answer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In order to gain time, he made an effort to raise, himself and take a closer look at his surroundings, but was forced by the older man to abandon the attempt.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am glad you didn’t start on a longer journey, young chap, when I fired at you; for if you had you would have interfered seriously with my comfort.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I am glad you didn’t start on a longer journey, young chap, when I fired at you; for if you had you would have interfered seriously with my comfort.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In order to gain time, he made an effort to raise, himself and take a closer look at his surroundings, but was forced by the older man to abandon the attempt.
interferedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrd/
past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading “I am glad you didn’t start on a longer journey, young chap, when I fired at you; for if you had you would have interfered seriously with my comfort.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our young friend is returning from the land of Nod,” said the youth who had been addressed as Harry.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading “I am glad you didn’t start on a longer journey, young chap, when I fired at you; for if you had you would have interfered seriously with my comfort.”
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Our young friend is returning from the land of Nod,” said the youth who had been addressed as Harry.
for more time
From this reading “I am glad you didn’t start on a longer journey, young chap, when I fired at you; for if you had you would have interfered seriously with my comfort.”
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In order to gain time, he made an effort to raise, himself and take a closer look at his surroundings, but was forced by the older man to abandon the attempt.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In order to gain time, he made an effort to raise, himself and take a closer look at his surroundings, but was forced by the older man to abandon the attempt.
Magnie
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From this reading Magnie, who was a fair English scholar, understood perfectly what was said to him, but several minutes elapsed before he could collect himself sufficiently to answer.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In order to gain time, he made an effort to raise, himself and take a closer look at his surroundings, but was forced by the older man to abandon the attempt.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Magnie, who was a fair English scholar, understood perfectly what was said to him, but several minutes elapsed before he could collect himself sufficiently to answer.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I am glad you didn’t start on a longer journey, young chap, when I fired at you; for if you had you would have interfered seriously with my comfort.”
NodverbUS /nɑːd/
express or signify by nodding
From this reading Our young friend is returning from the land of Nod,” said the youth who had been addressed as Harry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Our young friend is returning from the land of Nod,” said the youth who had been addressed as Harry.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading In order to gain time, he made an effort to raise, himself and take a closer look at his surroundings, but was forced by the older man to abandon the attempt.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I am glad you didn’t start on a longer journey, young chap, when I fired at you; for if you had you would have interfered seriously with my comfort.”
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order to gain time, he made an effort to raise, himself and take a closer look at his surroundings, but was forced by the older man to abandon the attempt.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our young friend is returning from the land of Nod,” said the youth who had been addressed as Harry.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Magnie, who was a fair English scholar, understood perfectly what was said to him, but several minutes elapsed before he could collect himself sufficiently to answer.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading In order to gain time, he made an effort to raise, himself and take a closer look at his surroundings, but was forced by the older man to abandon the attempt.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Our young friend is returning from the land of Nod,” said the youth who had been addressed as Harry.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Our young friend is returning from the land of Nod,” said the youth who had been addressed as Harry.
scholarnounUS /ˈskɒl.ər/
A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.
From this reading Magnie, who was a fair English scholar, understood perfectly what was said to him, but several minutes elapsed before he could collect himself sufficiently to answer.
in a serious manner
From this reading “I am glad you didn’t start on a longer journey, young chap, when I fired at you; for if you had you would have interfered seriously with my comfort.”
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Magnie, who was a fair English scholar, understood perfectly what was said to him, but several minutes elapsed before he could collect himself sufficiently to answer.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “I am glad you didn’t start on a longer journey, young chap, when I fired at you; for if you had you would have interfered seriously with my comfort.”
to a sufficient degree
From this reading Magnie, who was a fair English scholar, understood perfectly what was said to him, but several minutes elapsed before he could collect himself sufficiently to answer.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading In order to gain time, he made an effort to raise, himself and take a closer look at his surroundings, but was forced by the older man to abandon the attempt.
carry out
From this reading In order to gain time, he made an effort to raise, himself and take a closer look at his surroundings, but was forced by the older man to abandon the attempt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Our young friend is returning from the land of Nod,” said the youth who had been addressed as Harry.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In order to gain time, he made an effort to raise, himself and take a closer look at his surroundings, but was forced by the older man to abandon the attempt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Magnie, who was a fair English scholar, understood perfectly what was said to him, but several minutes elapsed before he could collect himself sufficiently to answer.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Magnie, who was a fair English scholar, understood perfectly what was said to him, but several minutes elapsed before he could collect himself sufficiently to answer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Magnie, who was a fair English scholar, understood perfectly what was said to him, but several minutes elapsed before he could collect himself sufficiently to answer.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Magnie, who was a fair English scholar, understood perfectly what was said to him, but several minutes elapsed before he could collect himself sufficiently to answer.
at the time that
From this reading “I am glad you didn’t start on a longer journey, young chap, when I fired at you; for if you had you would have interfered seriously with my comfort.”
which person or people
From this reading Our young friend is returning from the land of Nod,” said the youth who had been addressed as Harry.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I am glad you didn’t start on a longer journey, young chap, when I fired at you; for if you had you would have interfered seriously with my comfort.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I am glad you didn’t start on a longer journey, young chap, when I fired at you; for if you had you would have interfered seriously with my comfort.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I am glad you didn’t start on a longer journey, young chap, when I fired at you; for if you had you would have interfered seriously with my comfort.”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Our young friend is returning from the land of Nod,” said the youth who had been addressed as Harry.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Our young friend is returning from the land of Nod,” said the youth who had been addressed as Harry.
