used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LONELY TRAIL.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The hours crept by with leaden feet for Ding-dong until the chugging of Pepper’s motorcycle was heard soon after supper.
(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 “All ready?” demanded Pepper, as he came dashing up.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The young wireless operator had tried to communicate with Goat Island in the meantime, but, as we already know, had failed in his attempt.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The young wireless operator had tried to communicate with Goat Island in the meantime, but, as we already know, had failed in his attempt.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As a last resource, therefore, he had entrusted a message to the operator at Station O.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The young wireless operator had tried to communicate with Goat Island in the meantime, but, as we already know, had failed in his attempt.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The young wireless operator had tried to communicate with Goat Island in the meantime, but, as we already know, had failed in his attempt.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The hours crept by with leaden feet for Ding-dong until the chugging of Pepper’s motorcycle was heard soon after supper.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “All ready?” demanded Pepper, as he came dashing up.
chuggingverbUS /ˈtʃʌɡɪŋ/
inflected form of “chug” — make a dull, explosive sound
From this reading The hours crept by with leaden feet for Ding-dong until the chugging of Pepper’s motorcycle was heard soon after supper.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading The young wireless operator had tried to communicate with Goat Island in the meantime, but, as we already know, had failed in his attempt.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading The hours crept by with leaden feet for Ding-dong until the chugging of Pepper’s motorcycle was heard soon after supper.
dashingadjectiveUS /ˈdæʃɪŋ/
lively and spirited
From this reading “All ready?” demanded Pepper, as he came dashing up.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “All ready?” demanded Pepper, as he came dashing up.
Ding-dongnounUS /ˈdɪŋˈdɔːŋ/
the noise made by a bell
From this reading The hours crept by with leaden feet for Ding-dong until the chugging of Pepper’s motorcycle was heard soon after supper.
entrustedverbUS /enˈtrʌstɪd/
past form of “entrust” — confer a trust upon
From this reading As a last resource, therefore, he had entrusted a message to the operator at Station O.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading The young wireless operator had tried to communicate with Goat Island in the meantime, but, as we already know, had failed in his attempt.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The hours crept by with leaden feet for Ding-dong until the chugging of Pepper’s motorcycle was heard soon after supper.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The hours crept by with leaden feet for Ding-dong until the chugging of Pepper’s motorcycle was heard soon after supper.
GoatnounUS /ɡoʊt/
any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading The young wireless operator had tried to communicate with Goat Island in the meantime, but, as we already know, had failed in his attempt.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The young wireless operator had tried to communicate with Goat Island in the meantime, but, as we already know, had failed in his attempt.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As a last resource, therefore, he had entrusted a message to the operator at Station O.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The hours crept by with leaden feet for Ding-dong until the chugging of Pepper’s motorcycle was heard soon after supper.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The young wireless operator had tried to communicate with Goat Island in the meantime, but, as we already know, had failed in his attempt.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The hours crept by with leaden feet for Ding-dong until the chugging of Pepper’s motorcycle was heard soon after supper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The young wireless operator had tried to communicate with Goat Island in the meantime, but, as we already know, had failed in his attempt.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The young wireless operator had tried to communicate with Goat Island in the meantime, but, as we already know, had failed in his attempt.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The young wireless operator had tried to communicate with Goat Island in the meantime, but, as we already know, had failed in his attempt.
immediately past
From this reading As a last resource, therefore, he had entrusted a message to the operator at Station O.
leadenadjectiveUS /ˈledən/
darkened with overcast
From this reading The hours crept by with leaden feet for Ding-dong until the chugging of Pepper’s motorcycle was heard soon after supper.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading A LONELY TRAIL.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading The young wireless operator had tried to communicate with Goat Island in the meantime, but, as we already know, had failed in his attempt.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading As a last resource, therefore, he had entrusted a message to the operator at Station O.
motorcyclenounUS /ˈmoʊtərsaɪkəl/
a motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame
From this reading The hours crept by with leaden feet for Ding-dong until the chugging of Pepper’s motorcycle was heard soon after supper.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading As a last resource, therefore, he had entrusted a message to the operator at Station O.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The hours crept by with leaden feet for Ding-dong until the chugging of Pepper’s motorcycle was heard soon after supper.
operatornounUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtər/
(mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation
From this reading The young wireless operator had tried to communicate with Goat Island in the meantime, but, as we already know, had failed in his attempt.
PepperverbUS /ˈpepər/
add pepper to
From this reading “All ready?” demanded Pepper, as he came dashing up.
Pepper'snounUS /ˈpepərz/
possessive form of “pepper” — climber having dark red berries (peppercorns) when fully ripe; southern India and Sri Lanka; naturalized in northern Burma and Assam
From this reading The hours crept by with leaden feet for Ding-dong until the chugging of Pepper’s motorcycle was heard soon after supper.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading “All ready?” demanded Pepper, as he came dashing up.
resourcenounUS /ˈriːsɔːrs/
available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading As a last resource, therefore, he had entrusted a message to the operator at Station O.
in the near future
From this reading The hours crept by with leaden feet for Ding-dong until the chugging of Pepper’s motorcycle was heard soon after supper.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading As a last resource, therefore, he had entrusted a message to the operator at Station O.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading The hours crept by with leaden feet for Ding-dong until the chugging of Pepper’s motorcycle was heard soon after supper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The hours crept by with leaden feet for Ding-dong until the chugging of Pepper’s motorcycle was heard soon after supper.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading As a last resource, therefore, he had entrusted a message to the operator at Station O.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The young wireless operator had tried to communicate with Goat Island in the meantime, but, as we already know, had failed in his attempt.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading A LONELY TRAIL.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The young wireless operator had tried to communicate with Goat Island in the meantime, but, as we already know, had failed in his attempt.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The hours crept by with leaden feet for Ding-dong until the chugging of Pepper’s motorcycle was heard soon after supper.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “All ready?” demanded Pepper, as he came dashing up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The hours crept by with leaden feet for Ding-dong until the chugging of Pepper’s motorcycle was heard soon after supper.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The young wireless operator had tried to communicate with Goat Island in the meantime, but, as we already know, had failed in his attempt.
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading The young wireless operator had tried to communicate with Goat Island in the meantime, but, as we already know, had failed in his attempt.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The hours crept by with leaden feet for Ding-dong until the chugging of Pepper’s motorcycle was heard soon after supper.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young wireless operator had tried to communicate with Goat Island in the meantime, but, as we already know, had failed in his attempt.
