used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Does any one know what has become of them?" asked Alice, after a pause.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that there could be this confirmation of the news item they had read, and so soon after arriving at the hotel.
Alice
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From this reading OUT IN THE BOAT Ruth and Alice looked at each other.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that there could be this confirmation of the news item they had read, and so soon after arriving at the hotel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OUT IN THE BOAT Ruth and Alice looked at each other.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Does any one know what has become of them?" asked Alice, after a pause.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that there could be this confirmation of the news item they had read, and so soon after arriving at the hotel.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Does any one know what has become of them?" asked Alice, after a pause.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading OUT IN THE BOAT Ruth and Alice looked at each other.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that there could be this confirmation of the news item they had read, and so soon after arriving at the hotel.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "Does any one know what has become of them?" asked Alice, after a pause.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Not the least trace of them has been found," replied the clerk.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading OUT IN THE BOAT Ruth and Alice looked at each other.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading "Not the least trace of them has been found," replied the clerk.
confirmationnounUS /ˌkɑːnfərˈmeɪʃən/
additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that there could be this confirmation of the news item they had read, and so soon after arriving at the hotel.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that there could be this confirmation of the news item they had read, and so soon after arriving at the hotel.
Doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Does any one know what has become of them?" asked Alice, after a pause.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading OUT IN THE BOAT Ruth and Alice looked at each other.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Yet such was the fact.
set up or found
From this reading "Not the least trace of them has been found," replied the clerk.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that there could be this confirmation of the news item they had read, and so soon after arriving at the hotel.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Does any one know what has become of them?" asked Alice, after a pause.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that there could be this confirmation of the news item they had read, and so soon after arriving at the hotel.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that there could be this confirmation of the news item they had read, and so soon after arriving at the hotel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OUT IN THE BOAT Ruth and Alice looked at each other.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that there could be this confirmation of the news item they had read, and so soon after arriving at the hotel.
itemnounUS /ˈaɪtəm/
a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that there could be this confirmation of the news item they had read, and so soon after arriving at the hotel.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Does any one know what has become of them?" asked Alice, after a pause.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Not the least trace of them has been found," replied the clerk.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading OUT IN THE BOAT Ruth and Alice looked at each other.
information about recent and important events
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that there could be this confirmation of the news item they had read, and so soon after arriving at the hotel.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not the least trace of them has been found," replied the clerk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that there could be this confirmation of the news item they had read, and so soon after arriving at the hotel.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Does any one know what has become of them?" asked Alice, after a pause.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading OUT IN THE BOAT Ruth and Alice looked at each other.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading OUT IN THE BOAT Ruth and Alice looked at each other.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading "Does any one know what has become of them?" asked Alice, after a pause.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that there could be this confirmation of the news item they had read, and so soon after arriving at the hotel.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Not the least trace of them has been found," replied the clerk.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading OUT IN THE BOAT Ruth and Alice looked at each other.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that there could be this confirmation of the news item they had read, and so soon after arriving at the hotel.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that there could be this confirmation of the news item they had read, and so soon after arriving at the hotel.
in the near future
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that there could be this confirmation of the news item they had read, and so soon after arriving at the hotel.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Yet such was the fact.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that there could be this confirmation of the news item they had read, and so soon after arriving at the hotel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OUT IN THE BOAT Ruth and Alice looked at each other.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Does any one know what has become of them?" asked Alice, after a pause.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that there could be this confirmation of the news item they had read, and so soon after arriving at the hotel.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that there could be this confirmation of the news item they had read, and so soon after arriving at the hotel.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It seemed almost impossible that there could be this confirmation of the news item they had read, and so soon after arriving at the hotel.
a just detectable amount
From this reading "Not the least trace of them has been found," replied the clerk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet such was the fact.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Does any one know what has become of them?" asked Alice, after a pause.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet such was the fact.
