used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sleepy-eyed still after their late hours of the night before, the boys met at a belated eleven o’clock breakfast in the dining room of the hotel next morning.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Truth to tell, Bob had had a hard time persuading his father that it would be all right for them to attend the bull fight in the Mexican town across the Border that afternoon.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Sleepy-eyed still after their late hours of the night before, the boys met at a belated eleven o’clock breakfast in the dining room of the hotel next morning.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Truth to tell, Bob had had a hard time persuading his father that it would be all right for them to attend the bull fight in the Mexican town across the Border that 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 Truth to tell, Bob had had a hard time persuading his father that it would be all right for them to attend the bull fight in the Mexican town across the Border that afternoon.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “Tried to get me to go along,” said Bob, who was first of the boys to arise, “but I wanted to wait around for you fellows.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the table, Bob reported that his father and Mr. Hampton had departed to attend church services.
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading “Tried to get me to go along,” said Bob, who was first of the boys to arise, “but I wanted to wait around for you fellows.”
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading “Tried to get me to go along,” said Bob, who was first of the boys to arise, “but I wanted to wait around for you fellows.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sleepy-eyed still after their late hours of the night before, the boys met at a belated eleven o’clock breakfast in the dining room of the hotel next morning.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading At the table, Bob reported that his father and Mr. Hampton had departed to attend church services.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Truth to tell, Bob had had a hard time persuading his father that it would be all right for them to attend the bull fight in the Mexican town across the Border that afternoon.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading While they were dressing the Sunday morning church bells had been ringing in their ears.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Sleepy-eyed still after their late hours of the night before, the boys met at a belated eleven o’clock breakfast in the dining room of the hotel next morning.
belatedadjectiveUS /bɪˈleɪtɪd/
after the expected or usual time; delayed
From this reading Sleepy-eyed still after their late hours of the night before, the boys met at a belated eleven o’clock breakfast in the dining room of the hotel next morning.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading While they were dressing the Sunday morning church bells had been ringing in their ears.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading At the table, Bob reported that his father and Mr. Hampton had departed to attend church services.
BordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading Truth to tell, Bob had had a hard time persuading his father that it would be all right for them to attend the bull fight in the Mexican town across the Border that afternoon.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Sleepy-eyed still after their late hours of the night before, the boys met at a belated eleven o’clock breakfast in the dining room of the hotel next morning.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Sleepy-eyed still after their late hours of the night before, the boys met at a belated eleven o’clock breakfast in the dining room of the hotel next morning.
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading Truth to tell, Bob had had a hard time persuading his father that it would be all right for them to attend the bull fight in the Mexican town across the Border that afternoon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Tried to get me to go along,” said Bob, who was first of the boys to arise, “but I wanted to wait around for you fellows.”
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading While they were dressing the Sunday morning church bells had been ringing in their ears.
well in the past; former
From this reading At the table, Bob reported that his father and Mr. Hampton had departed to attend church services.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading Sleepy-eyed still after their late hours of the night before, the boys met at a belated eleven o’clock breakfast in the dining room of the hotel next morning.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading While they were dressing the Sunday morning church bells had been ringing in their ears.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading While they were dressing the Sunday morning church bells had been ringing in their ears.
being one more than ten
From this reading Sleepy-eyed still after their late hours of the night before, the boys met at a belated eleven o’clock breakfast in the dining room of the hotel next morning.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading At the table, Bob reported that his father and Mr. Hampton had departed to attend church services.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading “Tried to get me to go along,” said Bob, who was first of the boys to arise, “but I wanted to wait around for you fellows.”
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Truth to tell, Bob had had a hard time persuading his father that it would be all right for them to attend the bull fight in the Mexican town across the Border that afternoon.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “Tried to get me to go along,” said Bob, who was first of the boys to arise, “but I wanted to wait around for you fellows.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Tried to get me to go along,” said Bob, who was first of the boys to arise, “but I wanted to wait around for you fellows.”
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Tried to get me to go along,” said Bob, who was first of the boys to arise, “but I wanted to wait around for you fellows.”
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Tried to get me to go along,” said Bob, who was first of the boys to arise, “but I wanted to wait around for you fellows.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While they were dressing the Sunday morning church bells had been ringing in their ears.
HamptonnounUS /ˈhæmptən/
United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)
From this reading At the table, Bob reported that his father and Mr. Hampton had departed to attend church services.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Truth to tell, Bob had had a hard time persuading his father that it would be all right for them to attend the bull fight in the Mexican town across the Border that afternoon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At the table, Bob reported that his father and Mr. Hampton had departed to attend church services.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Sleepy-eyed still after their late hours of the night before, the boys met at a belated eleven o’clock breakfast in the dining room of the hotel next morning.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Sleepy-eyed still after their late hours of the night before, the boys met at a belated eleven o’clock breakfast in the dining room of the hotel next morning.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Tried to get me to go along,” said Bob, who was first of the boys to arise, “but I wanted to wait around for you fellows.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sleepy-eyed still after their late hours of the night before, the boys met at a belated eleven o’clock breakfast in the dining room of the hotel next morning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Truth to tell, Bob had had a hard time persuading his father that it would be all right for them to attend the bull fight in the Mexican town across the Border that afternoon.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Sleepy-eyed still after their late hours of the night before, the boys met at a belated eleven o’clock breakfast in the dining room of the hotel next morning.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Tried to get me to go along,” said Bob, who was first of the boys to arise, “but I wanted to wait around for you fellows.”
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Sleepy-eyed still after their late hours of the night before, the boys met at a belated eleven o’clock breakfast in the dining room of the hotel next morning.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading Truth to tell, Bob had had a hard time persuading his father that it would be all right for them to attend the bull fight in the Mexican town across the Border that afternoon.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Sleepy-eyed still after their late hours of the night before, the boys met at a belated eleven o’clock breakfast in the dining room of the hotel next morning.
a form of address for a man
From this reading At the table, Bob reported that his father and Mr. Hampton had departed to attend church services.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Sleepy-eyed still after their late hours of the night before, the boys met at a belated eleven o’clock breakfast in the dining room of the hotel next morning.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Sleepy-eyed still after their late hours of the night before, the boys met at a belated eleven o’clock breakfast in the dining room of the hotel next morning.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Sleepy-eyed still after their late hours of the night before, the boys met at a belated eleven o’clock breakfast in the dining room of the hotel next morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sleepy-eyed still after their late hours of the night before, the boys met at a belated eleven o’clock breakfast in the dining room of the hotel next morning.
persuadingverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading Truth to tell, Bob had had a hard time persuading his father that it would be all right for them to attend the bull fight in the Mexican town across the Border that afternoon.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading At the table, Bob reported that his father and Mr. Hampton had departed to attend church services.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Truth to tell, Bob had had a hard time persuading his father that it would be all right for them to attend the bull fight in the Mexican town across the Border that afternoon.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading While they were dressing the Sunday morning church bells had been ringing in their ears.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Sleepy-eyed still after their late hours of the night before, the boys met at a belated eleven o’clock breakfast in the dining room of the hotel next morning.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Tried to get me to go along,” said Bob, who was first of the boys to arise, “but I wanted to wait around for you fellows.”
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading At the table, Bob reported that his father and Mr. Hampton had departed to attend church services.
Sleepy-eyedadjective
ready to fall asleep
From this reading Sleepy-eyed still after their late hours of the night before, the boys met at a belated eleven o’clock breakfast in the dining room of the hotel next morning.
not in physical motion
From this reading Sleepy-eyed still after their late hours of the night before, the boys met at a belated eleven o’clock breakfast in the dining room of the hotel next morning.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading While they were dressing the Sunday morning church bells had been ringing in their ears.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading At the table, Bob reported that his father and Mr. Hampton had departed to attend church services.
express in words
From this reading Truth to tell, Bob had had a hard time persuading his father that it would be all right for them to attend the bull fight in the Mexican town across the Border that afternoon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At the table, Bob reported that his father and Mr. Hampton had departed to attend church services.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sleepy-eyed still after their late hours of the night before, the boys met at a belated eleven o’clock breakfast in the dining room of the hotel next morning.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Sleepy-eyed still after their late hours of the night before, the boys met at a belated eleven o’clock breakfast in the dining room of the hotel next morning.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Truth to tell, Bob had had a hard time persuading his father that it would be all right for them to attend the bull fight in the Mexican town across the Border that afternoon.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While they were dressing the Sunday morning church bells had been ringing in their ears.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Truth to tell, Bob had had a hard time persuading his father that it would be all right for them to attend the bull fight in the Mexican town across the Border that afternoon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the table, Bob reported that his father and Mr. Hampton had departed to attend church services.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Truth to tell, Bob had had a hard time persuading his father that it would be all right for them to attend the bull fight in the Mexican town across the Border that afternoon.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading “Tried to get me to go along,” said Bob, who was first of the boys to arise, “but I wanted to wait around for you fellows.”
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Truth to tell, Bob had had a hard time persuading his father that it would be all right for them to attend the bull fight in the Mexican town across the Border that afternoon.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading “Tried to get me to go along,” said Bob, who was first of the boys to arise, “but I wanted to wait around for you fellows.”
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading “Tried to get me to go along,” said Bob, who was first of the boys to arise, “but I wanted to wait around for you fellows.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Tried to get me to go along,” said Bob, who was first of the boys to arise, “but I wanted to wait around for you fellows.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While they were dressing the Sunday morning church bells had been ringing in their ears.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While they were dressing the Sunday morning church bells had been ringing in their ears.
which person or people
From this reading “Tried to get me to go along,” said Bob, who was first of the boys to arise, “but I wanted to wait around for you fellows.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Truth to tell, Bob had had a hard time persuading his father that it would be all right for them to attend the bull fight in the Mexican town across the Border that afternoon.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Tried to get me to go along,” said Bob, who was first of the boys to arise, “but I wanted to wait around for you fellows.”
