used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But the radio boys never abated their resolve to do all in their power to recover the stolen merchandise, although at that time they were kept so busy in high school, preparing for a stiff examination, that they had little time for anything else.
abatedverbUS /əˈbeɪtɪd/
past form of “abate” — make less active or intense
From this reading But the radio boys never abated their resolve to do all in their power to recover the stolen merchandise, although at that time they were kept so busy in high school, preparing for a stiff examination, that they had little time for anything else.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Swinging an oar a la Ben Hur would be just a little restful exercise after the way we've been drilling the last week."
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "It's getting so bad lately that I don't even get time to enjoy my meals," grumbled Jimmy, one sunny spring afternoon.
(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 But the radio boys never abated their resolve to do all in their power to recover the stolen merchandise, although at that time they were kept so busy in high school, preparing for a stiff examination, that they had little time for anything else.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But the radio boys never abated their resolve to do all in their power to recover the stolen merchandise, although at that time they were kept so busy in high school, preparing for a stiff examination, that they had little time for anything else.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Swinging an oar a la Ben Hur would be just a little restful exercise after the way we've been drilling the last week."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OFF TO THE WOODS For days the town hummed with the excitement that followed the daring robbery of the truck belonging to Mr. Fennington, but as time passed and there seemed little prospect of bringing the robbers to justice, interest died down.
any thing at all
From this reading But the radio boys never abated their resolve to do all in their power to recover the stolen merchandise, although at that time they were kept so busy in high school, preparing for a stiff examination, that they had little time for anything else.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading OFF TO THE WOODS For days the town hummed with the excitement that followed the daring robbery of the truck belonging to Mr. Fennington, but as time passed and there seemed little prospect of bringing the robbers to justice, interest died down.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But the radio boys never abated their resolve to do all in their power to recover the stolen merchandise, although at that time they were kept so busy in high school, preparing for a stiff examination, that they had little time for anything else.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "It's getting so bad lately that I don't even get time to enjoy my meals," grumbled Jimmy, one sunny spring afternoon.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Swinging an oar a la Ben Hur would be just a little restful exercise after the way we've been drilling the last week."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Swinging an oar a la Ben Hur would be just a little restful exercise after the way we've been drilling the last week."
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading OFF TO THE WOODS For days the town hummed with the excitement that followed the daring robbery of the truck belonging to Mr. Fennington, but as time passed and there seemed little prospect of bringing the robbers to justice, interest died down.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading "Swinging an oar a la Ben Hur would be just a little restful exercise after the way we've been drilling the last week."
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading But the radio boys never abated their resolve to do all in their power to recover the stolen merchandise, although at that time they were kept so busy in high school, preparing for a stiff examination, that they had little time for anything else.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading OFF TO THE WOODS For days the town hummed with the excitement that followed the daring robbery of the truck belonging to Mr. Fennington, but as time passed and there seemed little prospect of bringing the robbers to justice, interest died down.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading But the radio boys never abated their resolve to do all in their power to recover the stolen merchandise, although at that time they were kept so busy in high school, preparing for a stiff examination, that they had little time for anything else.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading OFF TO THE WOODS For days the town hummed with the excitement that followed the daring robbery of the truck belonging to Mr. Fennington, but as time passed and there seemed little prospect of bringing the robbers to justice, interest died down.
daringnounUS /ˈderɪŋ/
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading OFF TO THE WOODS For days the town hummed with the excitement that followed the daring robbery of the truck belonging to Mr. Fennington, but as time passed and there seemed little prospect of bringing the robbers to justice, interest died down.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading OFF TO THE WOODS For days the town hummed with the excitement that followed the daring robbery of the truck belonging to Mr. Fennington, but as time passed and there seemed little prospect of bringing the robbers to justice, interest died down.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading OFF TO THE WOODS For days the town hummed with the excitement that followed the daring robbery of the truck belonging to Mr. Fennington, but as time passed and there seemed little prospect of bringing the robbers to justice, interest died down.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But the radio boys never abated their resolve to do all in their power to recover the stolen merchandise, although at that time they were kept so busy in high school, preparing for a stiff examination, that they had little time for anything else.
don't
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From this reading "It's getting so bad lately that I don't even get time to enjoy my meals," grumbled Jimmy, one sunny spring afternoon.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading OFF TO THE WOODS For days the town hummed with the excitement that followed the daring robbery of the truck belonging to Mr. Fennington, but as time passed and there seemed little prospect of bringing the robbers to justice, interest died down.
drillingnounUS /ˈdrɪlɪŋ/
the act of drilling
From this reading "Swinging an oar a la Ben Hur would be just a little restful exercise after the way we've been drilling the last week."
else
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From this reading But the radio boys never abated their resolve to do all in their power to recover the stolen merchandise, although at that time they were kept so busy in high school, preparing for a stiff examination, that they had little time for anything else.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading "It's getting so bad lately that I don't even get time to enjoy my meals," grumbled Jimmy, one sunny spring afternoon.
divisible by two
From this reading "It's getting so bad lately that I don't even get time to enjoy my meals," grumbled Jimmy, one sunny spring afternoon.
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading But the radio boys never abated their resolve to do all in their power to recover the stolen merchandise, although at that time they were kept so busy in high school, preparing for a stiff examination, that they had little time for anything else.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading OFF TO THE WOODS For days the town hummed with the excitement that followed the daring robbery of the truck belonging to Mr. Fennington, but as time passed and there seemed little prospect of bringing the robbers to justice, interest died down.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Get out!" exclaimed Joe.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading "Swinging an oar a la Ben Hur would be just a little restful exercise after the way we've been drilling the last week."
Fennington
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From this reading OFF TO THE WOODS For days the town hummed with the excitement that followed the daring robbery of the truck belonging to Mr. Fennington, but as time passed and there seemed little prospect of bringing the robbers to justice, interest died down.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading OFF TO THE WOODS For days the town hummed with the excitement that followed the daring robbery of the truck belonging to Mr. Fennington, but as time passed and there seemed little prospect of bringing the robbers to justice, interest died down.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading OFF TO THE WOODS For days the town hummed with the excitement that followed the daring robbery of the truck belonging to Mr. Fennington, but as time passed and there seemed little prospect of bringing the robbers to justice, interest died down.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "It's getting so bad lately that I don't even get time to enjoy my meals," grumbled Jimmy, one sunny spring afternoon.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "It's getting so bad lately that I don't even get time to enjoy my meals," grumbled Jimmy, one sunny spring afternoon.
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading "It's getting so bad lately that I don't even get time to enjoy my meals," grumbled Jimmy, one sunny spring afternoon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But the radio boys never abated their resolve to do all in their power to recover the stolen merchandise, although at that time they were kept so busy in high school, preparing for a stiff examination, that they had little time for anything else.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading But the radio boys never abated their resolve to do all in their power to recover the stolen merchandise, although at that time they were kept so busy in high school, preparing for a stiff examination, that they had little time for anything else.
hummed
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From this reading OFF TO THE WOODS For days the town hummed with the excitement that followed the daring robbery of the truck belonging to Mr. Fennington, but as time passed and there seemed little prospect of bringing the robbers to justice, interest died down.
Hur
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From this reading "Swinging an oar a la Ben Hur would be just a little restful exercise after the way we've been drilling the last week."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It's getting so bad lately that I don't even get time to enjoy my meals," grumbled Jimmy, one sunny spring afternoon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But the radio boys never abated their resolve to do all in their power to recover the stolen merchandise, although at that time they were kept so busy in high school, preparing for a stiff examination, that they had little time for anything else.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading OFF TO THE WOODS For days the town hummed with the excitement that followed the daring robbery of the truck belonging to Mr. Fennington, but as time passed and there seemed little prospect of bringing the robbers to justice, interest died down.
It's
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From this reading "It's getting so bad lately that I don't even get time to enjoy my meals," grumbled Jimmy, one sunny spring afternoon.
JimmyverbUS /ˈdʒɪmi/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading "It's getting so bad lately that I don't even get time to enjoy my meals," grumbled Jimmy, one sunny spring afternoon.
Joe
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From this reading "Get out!" exclaimed Joe.
and nothing more
From this reading "Swinging an oar a la Ben Hur would be just a little restful exercise after the way we've been drilling the last week."
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading OFF TO THE WOODS For days the town hummed with the excitement that followed the daring robbery of the truck belonging to Mr. Fennington, but as time passed and there seemed little prospect of bringing the robbers to justice, interest died down.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading But the radio boys never abated their resolve to do all in their power to recover the stolen merchandise, although at that time they were kept so busy in high school, preparing for a stiff examination, that they had little time for anything else.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading "Swinging an oar a la Ben Hur would be just a little restful exercise after the way we've been drilling the last week."
immediately past
From this reading "Swinging an oar a la Ben Hur would be just a little restful exercise after the way we've been drilling the last week."
in the recent past
From this reading "It's getting so bad lately that I don't even get time to enjoy my meals," grumbled Jimmy, one sunny spring afternoon.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading OFF TO THE WOODS For days the town hummed with the excitement that followed the daring robbery of the truck belonging to Mr. Fennington, but as time passed and there seemed little prospect of bringing the robbers to justice, interest died down.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading "It's getting so bad lately that I don't even get time to enjoy my meals," grumbled Jimmy, one sunny spring afternoon.
merchandisenounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃəndaɪz/
commodities offered for sale
From this reading But the radio boys never abated their resolve to do all in their power to recover the stolen merchandise, although at that time they were kept so busy in high school, preparing for a stiff examination, that they had little time for anything else.
a form of address for a man
From this reading OFF TO THE WOODS For days the town hummed with the excitement that followed the daring robbery of the truck belonging to Mr. Fennington, but as time passed and there seemed little prospect of bringing the robbers to justice, interest died down.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "It's getting so bad lately that I don't even get time to enjoy my meals," grumbled Jimmy, one sunny spring afternoon.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But the radio boys never abated their resolve to do all in their power to recover the stolen merchandise, although at that time they were kept so busy in high school, preparing for a stiff examination, that they had little time for anything else.
oarnounUS /ɔːr/
an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading "Swinging an oar a la Ben Hur would be just a little restful exercise after the way we've been drilling the last week."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OFF TO THE WOODS For days the town hummed with the excitement that followed the daring robbery of the truck belonging to Mr. Fennington, but as time passed and there seemed little prospect of bringing the robbers to justice, interest died down.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading OFF TO THE WOODS For days the town hummed with the excitement that followed the daring robbery of the truck belonging to Mr. Fennington, but as time passed and there seemed little prospect of bringing the robbers to justice, interest died down.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "It's getting so bad lately that I don't even get time to enjoy my meals," grumbled Jimmy, one sunny spring afternoon.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Get out!" exclaimed Joe.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading OFF TO THE WOODS For days the town hummed with the excitement that followed the daring robbery of the truck belonging to Mr. Fennington, but as time passed and there seemed little prospect of bringing the robbers to justice, interest died down.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading But the radio boys never abated their resolve to do all in their power to recover the stolen merchandise, although at that time they were kept so busy in high school, preparing for a stiff examination, that they had little time for anything else.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading But the radio boys never abated their resolve to do all in their power to recover the stolen merchandise, although at that time they were kept so busy in high school, preparing for a stiff examination, that they had little time for anything else.
the possibility of future success
From this reading OFF TO THE WOODS For days the town hummed with the excitement that followed the daring robbery of the truck belonging to Mr. Fennington, but as time passed and there seemed little prospect of bringing the robbers to justice, interest died down.
radionounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
From this reading But the radio boys never abated their resolve to do all in their power to recover the stolen merchandise, although at that time they were kept so busy in high school, preparing for a stiff examination, that they had little time for anything else.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading But the radio boys never abated their resolve to do all in their power to recover the stolen merchandise, although at that time they were kept so busy in high school, preparing for a stiff examination, that they had little time for anything else.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading But the radio boys never abated their resolve to do all in their power to recover the stolen merchandise, although at that time they were kept so busy in high school, preparing for a stiff examination, that they had little time for anything else.
restfuladjectiveUS /ˈrestfəl/
affording physical or mental rest
From this reading "Swinging an oar a la Ben Hur would be just a little restful exercise after the way we've been drilling the last week."
robbersnounUS /ˈrɒb.ərz/
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading OFF TO THE WOODS For days the town hummed with the excitement that followed the daring robbery of the truck belonging to Mr. Fennington, but as time passed and there seemed little prospect of bringing the robbers to justice, interest died down.
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading OFF TO THE WOODS For days the town hummed with the excitement that followed the daring robbery of the truck belonging to Mr. Fennington, but as time passed and there seemed little prospect of bringing the robbers to justice, interest died down.
an educational institution
From this reading But the radio boys never abated their resolve to do all in their power to recover the stolen merchandise, although at that time they were kept so busy in high school, preparing for a stiff examination, that they had little time for anything else.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading OFF TO THE WOODS For days the town hummed with the excitement that followed the daring robbery of the truck belonging to Mr. Fennington, but as time passed and there seemed little prospect of bringing the robbers to justice, interest died down.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But the radio boys never abated their resolve to do all in their power to recover the stolen merchandise, although at that time they were kept so busy in high school, preparing for a stiff examination, that they had little time for anything else.
the season of growth
From this reading "It's getting so bad lately that I don't even get time to enjoy my meals," grumbled Jimmy, one sunny spring afternoon.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading But the radio boys never abated their resolve to do all in their power to recover the stolen merchandise, although at that time they were kept so busy in high school, preparing for a stiff examination, that they had little time for anything else.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading But the radio boys never abated their resolve to do all in their power to recover the stolen merchandise, although at that time they were kept so busy in high school, preparing for a stiff examination, that they had little time for anything else.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading "It's getting so bad lately that I don't even get time to enjoy my meals," grumbled Jimmy, one sunny spring afternoon.
SwingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading "Swinging an oar a la Ben Hur would be just a little restful exercise after the way we've been drilling the last week."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading OFF TO THE WOODS For days the town hummed with the excitement that followed the daring robbery of the truck belonging to Mr. Fennington, but as time passed and there seemed little prospect of bringing the robbers to justice, interest died down.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OFF TO THE WOODS For days the town hummed with the excitement that followed the daring robbery of the truck belonging to Mr. Fennington, but as time passed and there seemed little prospect of bringing the robbers to justice, interest died down.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But the radio boys never abated their resolve to do all in their power to recover the stolen merchandise, although at that time they were kept so busy in high school, preparing for a stiff examination, that they had little time for anything else.
in or at that place or location
From this reading OFF TO THE WOODS For days the town hummed with the excitement that followed the daring robbery of the truck belonging to Mr. Fennington, but as time passed and there seemed little prospect of bringing the robbers to justice, interest died down.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the radio boys never abated their resolve to do all in their power to recover the stolen merchandise, although at that time they were kept so busy in high school, preparing for a stiff examination, that they had little time for anything else.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading OFF TO THE WOODS For days the town hummed with the excitement that followed the daring robbery of the truck belonging to Mr. Fennington, but as time passed and there seemed little prospect of bringing the robbers to justice, interest died down.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OFF TO THE WOODS For days the town hummed with the excitement that followed the daring robbery of the truck belonging to Mr. Fennington, but as time passed and there seemed little prospect of bringing the robbers to justice, interest died down.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading OFF TO THE WOODS For days the town hummed with the excitement that followed the daring robbery of the truck belonging to Mr. Fennington, but as time passed and there seemed little prospect of bringing the robbers to justice, interest died down.
trucknounUS /trʌk/
an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
From this reading OFF TO THE WOODS For days the town hummed with the excitement that followed the daring robbery of the truck belonging to Mr. Fennington, but as time passed and there seemed little prospect of bringing the robbers to justice, interest died down.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Swinging an oar a la Ben Hur would be just a little restful exercise after the way we've been drilling the last week."
we've
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From this reading "Swinging an oar a la Ben Hur would be just a little restful exercise after the way we've been drilling the last week."
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "Swinging an oar a la Ben Hur would be just a little restful exercise after the way we've been drilling the last week."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But the radio boys never abated their resolve to do all in their power to recover the stolen merchandise, although at that time they were kept so busy in high school, preparing for a stiff examination, that they had little time for anything else.
in the company of; together with
From this reading OFF TO THE WOODS For days the town hummed with the excitement that followed the daring robbery of the truck belonging to Mr. Fennington, but as time passed and there seemed little prospect of bringing the robbers to justice, interest died down.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading OFF TO THE WOODS For days the town hummed with the excitement that followed the daring robbery of the truck belonging to Mr. Fennington, but as time passed and there seemed little prospect of bringing the robbers to justice, interest died down.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Swinging an oar a la Ben Hur would be just a little restful exercise after the way we've been drilling the last week."
