used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was in a tumult of excitement that the radio boys started out to run down Dan Cassey, who they felt sure was the rascal who had assaulted Brandon Harvey and robbed the safe.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They were, too, in a frenzy of apprehension about the fate of their parents and friends out on the stormy sea.
(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 Still they had been relieved to some extent by the assurances that vessels were hastening over the wild wastes of water to the help of the imperiled ship and by the knowledge that all had been done that could be done under the circumstances.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was in a tumult of excitement that the radio boys started out to run down Dan Cassey, who they felt sure was the rascal who had assaulted Brandon Harvey and robbed the safe.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading They were, too, in a frenzy of apprehension about the fate of their parents and friends out on the stormy sea.
assaultedverbUS /əˈsɔːltɪd/
past form of “assault” — attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading It was in a tumult of excitement that the radio boys started out to run down Dan Cassey, who they felt sure was the rascal who had assaulted Brandon Harvey and robbed the safe.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading It seemed to them that it was now clearly their duty to assist in the running down of a criminal who had made such a dastardly attack upon one of their best friends.
assurancesnounUS /əˈʃʊrənsɪz/
plural of “assurance” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Still they had been relieved to some extent by the assurances that vessels were hastening over the wild wastes of water to the help of the imperiled ship and by the knowledge that all had been done that could be done under the circumstances.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading It seemed to them that it was now clearly their duty to assist in the running down of a criminal who had made such a dastardly attack upon one of their best friends.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Still they had been relieved to some extent by the assurances that vessels were hastening over the wild wastes of water to the help of the imperiled ship and by the knowledge that all had been done that could be done under the circumstances.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Still they had been relieved to some extent by the assurances that vessels were hastening over the wild wastes of water to the help of the imperiled ship and by the knowledge that all had been done that could be done under the circumstances.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It seemed to them that it was now clearly their duty to assist in the running down of a criminal who had made such a dastardly attack upon one of their best friends.
blacknessnounUS /ˈblæknəs/
the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading Their task was made the harder by the blackness of the night and the fury of the storm.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It was in a tumult of excitement that the radio boys started out to run down Dan Cassey, who they felt sure was the rascal who had assaulted Brandon Harvey and robbed the safe.
Brandon
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From this reading It was in a tumult of excitement that the radio boys started out to run down Dan Cassey, who they felt sure was the rascal who had assaulted Brandon Harvey and robbed the safe.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Still they had been relieved to some extent by the assurances that vessels were hastening over the wild wastes of water to the help of the imperiled ship and by the knowledge that all had been done that could be done under the circumstances.
Cassey
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From this reading It was in a tumult of excitement that the radio boys started out to run down Dan Cassey, who they felt sure was the rascal who had assaulted Brandon Harvey and robbed the safe.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Still they had been relieved to some extent by the assurances that vessels were hastening over the wild wastes of water to the help of the imperiled ship and by the knowledge that all had been done that could be done under the circumstances.
without doubt or question
From this reading It seemed to them that it was now clearly their duty to assist in the running down of a criminal who had made such a dastardly attack upon one of their best friends.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Still they had been relieved to some extent by the assurances that vessels were hastening over the wild wastes of water to the help of the imperiled ship and by the knowledge that all had been done that could be done under the circumstances.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading It seemed to them that it was now clearly their duty to assist in the running down of a criminal who had made such a dastardly attack upon one of their best friends.
Dan
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From this reading It was in a tumult of excitement that the radio boys started out to run down Dan Cassey, who they felt sure was the rascal who had assaulted Brandon Harvey and robbed the safe.
dastardlyadjectiveUS /ˈdæstərdli/
despicably cowardly
From this reading It seemed to them that it was now clearly their duty to assist in the running down of a criminal who had made such a dastardly attack upon one of their best friends.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Still they had been relieved to some extent by the assurances that vessels were hastening over the wild wastes of water to the help of the imperiled ship and by the knowledge that all had been done that could be done under the circumstances.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was in a tumult of excitement that the radio boys started out to run down Dan Cassey, who they felt sure was the rascal who had assaulted Brandon Harvey and robbed the safe.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading It seemed to them that it was now clearly their duty to assist in the running down of a criminal who had made such a dastardly attack upon one of their best friends.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading It was in a tumult of excitement that the radio boys started out to run down Dan Cassey, who they felt sure was the rascal who had assaulted Brandon Harvey and robbed the safe.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Still they had been relieved to some extent by the assurances that vessels were hastening over the wild wastes of water to the help of the imperiled ship and by the knowledge that all had been done that could be done under the circumstances.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading They were, too, in a frenzy of apprehension about the fate of their parents and friends out on the stormy sea.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It was in a tumult of excitement that the radio boys started out to run down Dan Cassey, who they felt sure was the rascal who had assaulted Brandon Harvey and robbed the safe.
frenzynounUS /ˈfrenzi/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading They were, too, in a frenzy of apprehension about the fate of their parents and friends out on the stormy sea.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading They were, too, in a frenzy of apprehension about the fate of their parents and friends out on the stormy sea.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Their task was made the harder by the blackness of the night and the fury of the storm.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was in a tumult of excitement that the radio boys started out to run down Dan Cassey, who they felt sure was the rascal who had assaulted Brandon Harvey and robbed the safe.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading Their task was made the harder by the blackness of the night and the fury of the storm.
HarveynounUS /ˈhɑːrvi/
English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)
From this reading It was in a tumult of excitement that the radio boys started out to run down Dan Cassey, who they felt sure was the rascal who had assaulted Brandon Harvey and robbed the safe.
hasteningverbUS /ˈheɪsənɪŋ/
-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Still they had been relieved to some extent by the assurances that vessels were hastening over the wild wastes of water to the help of the imperiled ship and by the knowledge that all had been done that could be done under the circumstances.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Still they had been relieved to some extent by the assurances that vessels were hastening over the wild wastes of water to the help of the imperiled ship and by the knowledge that all had been done that could be done under the circumstances.
imperiledverbUS /ˌɪmˈperəld/
past form of “imperil” — pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading Still they had been relieved to some extent by the assurances that vessels were hastening over the wild wastes of water to the help of the imperiled ship and by the knowledge that all had been done that could be done under the circumstances.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was in a tumult of excitement that the radio boys started out to run down Dan Cassey, who they felt sure was the rascal who had assaulted Brandon Harvey and robbed the safe.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was in a tumult of excitement that the radio boys started out to run down Dan Cassey, who they felt sure was the rascal who had assaulted Brandon Harvey and robbed the safe.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Still they had been relieved to some extent by the assurances that vessels were hastening over the wild wastes of water to the help of the imperiled ship and by the knowledge that all had been done that could be done under the circumstances.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It seemed to them that it was now clearly their duty to assist in the running down of a criminal who had made such a dastardly attack upon one of their best friends.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Their task was made the harder by the blackness of the night and the fury of the storm.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It seemed to them that it was now clearly their duty to assist in the running down of a criminal who had made such a dastardly attack upon one of their best friends.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was in a tumult of excitement that the radio boys started out to run down Dan Cassey, who they felt sure was the rascal who had assaulted Brandon Harvey and robbed the safe.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They were, too, in a frenzy of apprehension about the fate of their parents and friends out on the stormy sea.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It seemed to them that it was now clearly their duty to assist in the running down of a criminal who had made such a dastardly attack upon one of their best friends.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was in a tumult of excitement that the radio boys started out to run down Dan Cassey, who they felt sure was the rascal who had assaulted Brandon Harvey and robbed the safe.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Still they had been relieved to some extent by the assurances that vessels were hastening over the wild wastes of water to the help of the imperiled ship and by the knowledge that all had been done that could be done under the circumstances.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading They were, too, in a frenzy of apprehension about the fate of their parents and friends out on the stormy sea.
radionounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
From this reading It was in a tumult of excitement that the radio boys started out to run down Dan Cassey, who they felt sure was the rascal who had assaulted Brandon Harvey and robbed the safe.
rascalnounUS /ˈræskəl/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading It was in a tumult of excitement that the radio boys started out to run down Dan Cassey, who they felt sure was the rascal who had assaulted Brandon Harvey and robbed the safe.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Still they had been relieved to some extent by the assurances that vessels were hastening over the wild wastes of water to the help of the imperiled ship and by the knowledge that all had been done that could be done under the circumstances.
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading It was in a tumult of excitement that the radio boys started out to run down Dan Cassey, who they felt sure was the rascal who had assaulted Brandon Harvey and robbed the safe.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading It was in a tumult of excitement that the radio boys started out to run down Dan Cassey, who they felt sure was the rascal who had assaulted Brandon Harvey and robbed the safe.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading It seemed to them that it was now clearly their duty to assist in the running down of a criminal who had made such a dastardly attack upon one of their best friends.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading It was in a tumult of excitement that the radio boys started out to run down Dan Cassey, who they felt sure was the rascal who had assaulted Brandon Harvey and robbed the safe.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading They were, too, in a frenzy of apprehension about the fate of their parents and friends out on the stormy sea.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to them that it was now clearly their duty to assist in the running down of a criminal who had made such a dastardly attack upon one of their best friends.
transport commercially
From this reading Still they had been relieved to some extent by the assurances that vessels were hastening over the wild wastes of water to the help of the imperiled ship and by the knowledge that all had been done that could be done under the circumstances.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Still they had been relieved to some extent by the assurances that vessels were hastening over the wild wastes of water to the help of the imperiled ship and by the knowledge that all had been done that could be done under the circumstances.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was in a tumult of excitement that the radio boys started out to run down Dan Cassey, who they felt sure was the rascal who had assaulted Brandon Harvey and robbed the safe.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still they had been relieved to some extent by the assurances that vessels were hastening over the wild wastes of water to the help of the imperiled ship and by the knowledge that all had been done that could be done under the circumstances.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Their task was made the harder by the blackness of the night and the fury of the storm.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading They were, too, in a frenzy of apprehension about the fate of their parents and friends out on the stormy sea.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to them that it was now clearly their duty to assist in the running down of a criminal who had made such a dastardly attack upon one of their best friends.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading It was in a tumult of excitement that the radio boys started out to run down Dan Cassey, who they felt sure was the rascal who had assaulted Brandon Harvey and robbed the safe.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Their task was made the harder by the blackness of the night and the fury of the storm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was in a tumult of excitement that the radio boys started out to run down Dan Cassey, who they felt sure was the rascal who had assaulted Brandon Harvey and robbed the safe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was in a tumult of excitement that the radio boys started out to run down Dan Cassey, who they felt sure was the rascal who had assaulted Brandon Harvey and robbed the safe.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were, too, in a frenzy of apprehension about the fate of their parents and friends out on the stormy sea.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It seemed to them that it was now clearly their duty to assist in the running down of a criminal who had made such a dastardly attack upon one of their best friends.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was in a tumult of excitement that the radio boys started out to run down Dan Cassey, who they felt sure was the rascal who had assaulted Brandon Harvey and robbed the safe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was in a tumult of excitement that the radio boys started out to run down Dan Cassey, who they felt sure was the rascal who had assaulted Brandon Harvey and robbed the safe.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading They were, too, in a frenzy of apprehension about the fate of their parents and friends out on the stormy sea.
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading It was in a tumult of excitement that the radio boys started out to run down Dan Cassey, who they felt sure was the rascal who had assaulted Brandon Harvey and robbed the safe.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Still they had been relieved to some extent by the assurances that vessels were hastening over the wild wastes of water to the help of the imperiled ship and by the knowledge that all had been done that could be done under the circumstances.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It seemed to them that it was now clearly their duty to assist in the running down of a criminal who had made such a dastardly attack upon one of their best friends.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Still they had been relieved to some extent by the assurances that vessels were hastening over the wild wastes of water to the help of the imperiled ship and by the knowledge that all had been done that could be done under the circumstances.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was in a tumult of excitement that the radio boys started out to run down Dan Cassey, who they felt sure was the rascal who had assaulted Brandon Harvey and robbed the safe.
wastesnounUS /weɪsts/
plural of “waste” — any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading Still they had been relieved to some extent by the assurances that vessels were hastening over the wild wastes of water to the help of the imperiled ship and by the knowledge that all had been done that could be done under the circumstances.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Still they had been relieved to some extent by the assurances that vessels were hastening over the wild wastes of water to the help of the imperiled ship and by the knowledge that all had been done that could be done under the circumstances.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were, too, in a frenzy of apprehension about the fate of their parents and friends out on the stormy sea.
which person or people
From this reading It was in a tumult of excitement that the radio boys started out to run down Dan Cassey, who they felt sure was the rascal who had assaulted Brandon Harvey and robbed the safe.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Still they had been relieved to some extent by the assurances that vessels were hastening over the wild wastes of water to the help of the imperiled ship and by the knowledge that all had been done that could be done under the circumstances.
