used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Both Phil and Andy stood breathlessly regarding the lad who had been the starting point in all their recent, varied adventures.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Both Phil and Andy stood breathlessly regarding the lad who had been the starting point in all their recent, varied adventures.
(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 A FRIEND IN NEED Both Phil and Andy stood breathlessly regarding the lad who had been the starting point in all their recent, varied adventures.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Both Phil and Andy stood breathlessly regarding the lad who had been the starting point in all their recent, varied adventures.
Andy
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From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Both Phil and Andy stood breathlessly regarding the lad who had been the starting point in all their recent, varied adventures.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He appeared more comfortably fed than when they had last seen him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He seemed at home with his companion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Both Phil and Andy stood breathlessly regarding the lad who had been the starting point in all their recent, varied adventures.
the two together, not just one
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Both Phil and Andy stood breathlessly regarding the lad who had been the starting point in all their recent, varied adventures.
breathlesslyadverbUS /ˈbreθləsli/
in a breathless manner
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Both Phil and Andy stood breathlessly regarding the lad who had been the starting point in all their recent, varied adventures.
Britishernoun
a native or inhabitant of Great Britain
From this reading The latter was of course a Britisher, but that did not disturb Phil or Andy.
BurtnounUS /bɜːrt/
English psychologist whose studies of twins were later said to have used fabricated data (1883-1971)
From this reading Burt Noble did not look their way.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The latter was of course a Britisher, but that did not disturb Phil or Andy.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading He appeared more comfortably fed than when they had last seen him.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He seemed at home with his companion.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The latter was of course a Britisher, but that did not disturb Phil or Andy.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Burt Noble did not look their way.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading The latter was of course a Britisher, but that did not disturb Phil or Andy.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading He appeared more comfortably fed than when they had last seen him.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Both Phil and Andy stood breathlessly regarding the lad who had been the starting point in all their recent, varied adventures.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Both Phil and Andy stood breathlessly regarding the lad who had been the starting point in all their recent, varied adventures.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He appeared more comfortably fed than when they had last seen him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He appeared more comfortably fed than when they had last seen him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He seemed at home with his companion.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He seemed at home with his companion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Both Phil and Andy stood breathlessly regarding the lad who had been the starting point in all their recent, varied adventures.
a boy or man
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Both Phil and Andy stood breathlessly regarding the lad who had been the starting point in all their recent, varied adventures.
immediately past
From this reading He appeared more comfortably fed than when they had last seen him.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter was of course a Britisher, but that did not disturb Phil or Andy.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Burt Noble did not look their way.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He appeared more comfortably fed than when they had last seen him.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Both Phil and Andy stood breathlessly regarding the lad who had been the starting point in all their recent, varied adventures.
NobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Burt Noble did not look their way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Burt Noble did not look their way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The latter was of course a Britisher, but that did not disturb Phil or Andy.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The latter was of course a Britisher, but that did not disturb Phil or Andy.
Phil
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From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Both Phil and Andy stood breathlessly regarding the lad who had been the starting point in all their recent, varied adventures.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Both Phil and Andy stood breathlessly regarding the lad who had been the starting point in all their recent, varied adventures.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Both Phil and Andy stood breathlessly regarding the lad who had been the starting point in all their recent, varied adventures.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Both Phil and Andy stood breathlessly regarding the lad who had been the starting point in all their recent, varied adventures.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed at home with his companion.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He appeared more comfortably fed than when they had last seen him.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Both Phil and Andy stood breathlessly regarding the lad who had been the starting point in all their recent, varied adventures.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Both Phil and Andy stood breathlessly regarding the lad who had been the starting point in all their recent, varied adventures.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He appeared more comfortably fed than when they had last seen him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The latter was of course a Britisher, but that did not disturb Phil or Andy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Both Phil and Andy stood breathlessly regarding the lad who had been the starting point in all their recent, varied adventures.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Both Phil and Andy stood breathlessly regarding the lad who had been the starting point in all their recent, varied adventures.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He appeared more comfortably fed than when they had last seen him.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Both Phil and Andy stood breathlessly regarding the lad who had been the starting point in all their recent, varied adventures.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The latter was of course a Britisher, but that did not disturb Phil or Andy.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Burt Noble did not look their way.
at the time that
From this reading He appeared more comfortably fed than when they had last seen him.
which person or people
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED Both Phil and Andy stood breathlessly regarding the lad who had been the starting point in all their recent, varied adventures.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He seemed at home with his companion.
