used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NODDY STEALS A MARCH.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But though he could hear a murmur of voices in the next room, and though he was certain Noddy and his companions were plotting against him and his friends, the miner could hear nothing more definite.
(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 Nestor sat up in bed, listening with all his might.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But though he could hear a murmur of voices in the next room, and though he was certain Noddy and his companions were plotting against him and his friends, the miner could hear nothing more definite.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Nestor sat up in bed, listening with all his might.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But though he could hear a murmur of voices in the next room, and though he was certain Noddy and his companions were plotting against him and his friends, the miner could hear nothing more definite.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading But though he could hear a murmur of voices in the next room, and though he was certain Noddy and his companions were plotting against him and his friends, the miner could hear nothing more definite.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading But though he could hear a murmur of voices in the next room, and though he was certain Noddy and his companions were plotting against him and his friends, the miner could hear nothing more definite.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But though he could hear a murmur of voices in the next room, and though he was certain Noddy and his companions were plotting against him and his friends, the miner could hear nothing more definite.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading But though he could hear a murmur of voices in the next room, and though he was certain Noddy and his companions were plotting against him and his friends, the miner could hear nothing more definite.
forearmed
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From this reading "Forewarned is forearmed," he said, softly.
ForewarnedverbUS /fɔːrˈwɔːrnd/
past form of “forewarn” — warn in advance or beforehand; give an early warning
From this reading "Forewarned is forearmed," he said, softly.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But though he could hear a murmur of voices in the next room, and though he was certain Noddy and his companions were plotting against him and his friends, the miner could hear nothing more definite.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But though he could hear a murmur of voices in the next room, and though he was certain Noddy and his companions were plotting against him and his friends, the miner could hear nothing more definite.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading But though he could hear a murmur of voices in the next room, and though he was certain Noddy and his companions were plotting against him and his friends, the miner could hear nothing more definite.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But though he could hear a murmur of voices in the next room, and though he was certain Noddy and his companions were plotting against him and his friends, the miner could hear nothing more definite.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nestor sat up in bed, listening with all his might.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nestor sat up in bed, listening with all his might.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Forewarned is forearmed," he said, softly.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading Nestor sat up in bed, listening with all his might.
march in a procession
From this reading NODDY STEALS A MARCH.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Nestor sat up in bed, listening with all his might.
minernounUS /ˈmaɪnər/
laborer who works in a mine
From this reading But though he could hear a murmur of voices in the next room, and though he was certain Noddy and his companions were plotting against him and his friends, the miner could hear nothing more definite.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But though he could hear a murmur of voices in the next room, and though he was certain Noddy and his companions were plotting against him and his friends, the miner could hear nothing more definite.
murmurnounUS /ˈmɜːrmər/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading But though he could hear a murmur of voices in the next room, and though he was certain Noddy and his companions were plotting against him and his friends, the miner could hear nothing more definite.
NestornounUS /ˈnestər/
(Greek mythology) a wise old counselor to the Greeks at Troy
From this reading Nestor sat up in bed, listening with all his might.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading But though he could hear a murmur of voices in the next room, and though he was certain Noddy and his companions were plotting against him and his friends, the miner could hear nothing more definite.
NODDY
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From this reading NODDY STEALS A MARCH.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But though he could hear a murmur of voices in the next room, and though he was certain Noddy and his companions were plotting against him and his friends, the miner could hear nothing more definite.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But though he could hear a murmur of voices in the next room, and though he was certain Noddy and his companions were plotting against him and his friends, the miner could hear nothing more definite.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "We'll see who'll win out, Pud Stoneham!"
plottingverbUS /ˈplɑːtɪŋ/
inflected form of “plot” — plan secretly, usually something illegal
From this reading But though he could hear a murmur of voices in the next room, and though he was certain Noddy and his companions were plotting against him and his friends, the miner could hear nothing more definite.
Pudnoun
(British) the dessert course of a meal (“pud” is used informally)
From this reading "We'll see who'll win out, Pud Stoneham!"
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading But though he could hear a murmur of voices in the next room, and though he was certain Noddy and his companions were plotting against him and his friends, the miner could hear nothing more definite.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Forewarned is forearmed," he said, softly.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Nestor sat up in bed, listening with all his might.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "We'll see who'll win out, Pud Stoneham!"
with low volume
From this reading "Forewarned is forearmed," he said, softly.
STEALSnounUS /stiːlz/
plural of “steal” — an advantageous purchase
From this reading NODDY STEALS A MARCH.
Stoneham
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From this reading "We'll see who'll win out, Pud Stoneham!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But though he could hear a murmur of voices in the next room, and though he was certain Noddy and his companions were plotting against him and his friends, the miner could hear nothing more definite.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But though he could hear a murmur of voices in the next room, and though he was certain Noddy and his companions were plotting against him and his friends, the miner could hear nothing more definite.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Nestor sat up in bed, listening with all his might.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading But though he could hear a murmur of voices in the next room, and though he was certain Noddy and his companions were plotting against him and his friends, the miner could hear nothing more definite.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But though he could hear a murmur of voices in the next room, and though he was certain Noddy and his companions were plotting against him and his friends, the miner could hear nothing more definite.
We'll
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From this reading "We'll see who'll win out, Pud Stoneham!"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But though he could hear a murmur of voices in the next room, and though he was certain Noddy and his companions were plotting against him and his friends, the miner could hear nothing more definite.
who'll
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From this reading "We'll see who'll win out, Pud Stoneham!"
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading "We'll see who'll win out, Pud Stoneham!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nestor sat up in bed, listening with all his might.
