used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON THE TRAIL After a rather late breakfast next morning for, it being vacation, the boys were under no necessity to rise early and being healthy lads took full measure of sleep, Jack appeared at the Temple home, and the three went into conference.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading ON THE TRAIL After a rather late breakfast next morning for, it being vacation, the boys were under no necessity to rise early and being healthy lads took full measure of sleep, Jack appeared at the Temple home, and the three went into conference.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON THE TRAIL After a rather late breakfast next morning for, it being vacation, the boys were under no necessity to rise early and being healthy lads took full measure of sleep, Jack appeared at the Temple home, and the three went into conference.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading ON THE TRAIL After a rather late breakfast next morning for, it being vacation, the boys were under no necessity to rise early and being healthy lads took full measure of sleep, Jack appeared at the Temple home, and the three went into conference.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ON THE TRAIL After a rather late breakfast next morning for, it being vacation, the boys were under no necessity to rise early and being healthy lads took full measure of sleep, Jack appeared at the Temple home, and the three went into conference.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Mr. Temple, head of a big exporting firm, had left early for the city by automobile.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Fellows," said Jack, "when I got up this morning, it was with the feeling that this mystery was too good to be overlooked."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading ON THE TRAIL After a rather late breakfast next morning for, it being vacation, the boys were under no necessity to rise early and being healthy lads took full measure of sleep, Jack appeared at the Temple home, and the three went into conference.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Temple, head of a big exporting firm, had left early for the city by automobile.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading ON THE TRAIL After a rather late breakfast next morning for, it being vacation, the boys were under no necessity to rise early and being healthy lads took full measure of sleep, Jack appeared at the Temple home, and the three went into conference.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading ON THE TRAIL After a rather late breakfast next morning for, it being vacation, the boys were under no necessity to rise early and being healthy lads took full measure of sleep, Jack appeared at the Temple home, and the three went into conference.
brightenedverbUS /ˈbraɪtənd/
past form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading Frank's eyes brightened.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Temple, head of a big exporting firm, had left early for the city by automobile.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Mr. Temple, head of a big exporting firm, had left early for the city by automobile.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading ON THE TRAIL After a rather late breakfast next morning for, it being vacation, the boys were under no necessity to rise early and being healthy lads took full measure of sleep, Jack appeared at the Temple home, and the three went into conference.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Mr. Hampton, reported Jack, had done likewise with his guest.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading ON THE TRAIL After a rather late breakfast next morning for, it being vacation, the boys were under no necessity to rise early and being healthy lads took full measure of sleep, Jack appeared at the Temple home, and the three went into conference.
exportingnounUS /ɪkˈspɔːrtɪŋ/
the commercial activity of selling and shipping goods to a foreign country
From this reading Mr. Temple, head of a big exporting firm, had left early for the city by automobile.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Frank's eyes brightened.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading "Fellows," said Jack, "when I got up this morning, it was with the feeling that this mystery was too good to be overlooked."
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "Fellows," said Jack, "when I got up this morning, it was with the feeling that this mystery was too good to be overlooked."
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Mr. Temple, head of a big exporting firm, had left early for the city by automobile.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ON THE TRAIL After a rather late breakfast next morning for, it being vacation, the boys were under no necessity to rise early and being healthy lads took full measure of sleep, Jack appeared at the Temple home, and the three went into conference.
Frank'snounUS /fræŋks/
possessive form of “frank” — a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century
From this reading Frank's eyes brightened.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading ON THE TRAIL After a rather late breakfast next morning for, it being vacation, the boys were under no necessity to rise early and being healthy lads took full measure of sleep, Jack appeared at the Temple home, and the three went into conference.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Fellows," said Jack, "when I got up this morning, it was with the feeling that this mystery was too good to be overlooked."
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Fellows," said Jack, "when I got up this morning, it was with the feeling that this mystery was too good to be overlooked."
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Mr. Hampton, reported Jack, had done likewise with his guest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Temple, head of a big exporting firm, had left early for the city by automobile.
HamptonnounUS /ˈhæmptən/
United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)
From this reading Mr. Hampton, reported Jack, had done likewise with his guest.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Mr. Temple, head of a big exporting firm, had left early for the city by automobile.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading ON THE TRAIL After a rather late breakfast next morning for, it being vacation, the boys were under no necessity to rise early and being healthy lads took full measure of sleep, Jack appeared at the Temple home, and the three went into conference.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Hampton, reported Jack, had done likewise with his guest.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading ON THE TRAIL After a rather late breakfast next morning for, it being vacation, the boys were under no necessity to rise early and being healthy lads took full measure of sleep, Jack appeared at the Temple home, and the three went into conference.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Fellows," said Jack, "when I got up this morning, it was with the feeling that this mystery was too good to be overlooked."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading ON THE TRAIL After a rather late breakfast next morning for, it being vacation, the boys were under no necessity to rise early and being healthy lads took full measure of sleep, Jack appeared at the Temple home, and the three went into conference.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ON THE TRAIL After a rather late breakfast next morning for, it being vacation, the boys were under no necessity to rise early and being healthy lads took full measure of sleep, Jack appeared at the Temple home, and the three went into conference.
a small worthless amount
From this reading ON THE TRAIL After a rather late breakfast next morning for, it being vacation, the boys were under no necessity to rise early and being healthy lads took full measure of sleep, Jack appeared at the Temple home, and the three went into conference.
ladsnounUS /lædz/
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading ON THE TRAIL After a rather late breakfast next morning for, it being vacation, the boys were under no necessity to rise early and being healthy lads took full measure of sleep, Jack appeared at the Temple home, and the three went into conference.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading ON THE TRAIL After a rather late breakfast next morning for, it being vacation, the boys were under no necessity to rise early and being healthy lads took full measure of sleep, Jack appeared at the Temple home, and the three went into conference.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Mr. Temple, head of a big exporting firm, had left early for the city by automobile.
in like or similar manner
From this reading Mr. Hampton, reported Jack, had done likewise with his guest.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading ON THE TRAIL After a rather late breakfast next morning for, it being vacation, the boys were under no necessity to rise early and being healthy lads took full measure of sleep, Jack appeared at the Temple home, and the three went into conference.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading ON THE TRAIL After a rather late breakfast next morning for, it being vacation, the boys were under no necessity to rise early and being healthy lads took full measure of sleep, Jack appeared at the Temple home, and the three went into conference.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Temple, head of a big exporting firm, had left early for the city by automobile.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading "Fellows," said Jack, "when I got up this morning, it was with the feeling that this mystery was too good to be overlooked."
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading ON THE TRAIL After a rather late breakfast next morning for, it being vacation, the boys were under no necessity to rise early and being healthy lads took full measure of sleep, Jack appeared at the Temple home, and the three went into conference.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading ON THE TRAIL After a rather late breakfast next morning for, it being vacation, the boys were under no necessity to rise early and being healthy lads took full measure of sleep, Jack appeared at the Temple home, and the three went into conference.
not any; not one
From this reading ON THE TRAIL After a rather late breakfast next morning for, it being vacation, the boys were under no necessity to rise early and being healthy lads took full measure of sleep, Jack appeared at the Temple home, and the three went into conference.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE TRAIL After a rather late breakfast next morning for, it being vacation, the boys were under no necessity to rise early and being healthy lads took full measure of sleep, Jack appeared at the Temple home, and the three went into conference.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE TRAIL After a rather late breakfast next morning for, it being vacation, the boys were under no necessity to rise early and being healthy lads took full measure of sleep, Jack appeared at the Temple home, and the three went into conference.
overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
From this reading "Fellows," said Jack, "when I got up this morning, it was with the feeling that this mystery was too good to be overlooked."
on the contrary
From this reading ON THE TRAIL After a rather late breakfast next morning for, it being vacation, the boys were under no necessity to rise early and being healthy lads took full measure of sleep, Jack appeared at the Temple home, and the three went into conference.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading Mr. Hampton, reported Jack, had done likewise with his guest.
move upward
From this reading ON THE TRAIL After a rather late breakfast next morning for, it being vacation, the boys were under no necessity to rise early and being healthy lads took full measure of sleep, Jack appeared at the Temple home, and the three went into conference.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Fellows," said Jack, "when I got up this morning, it was with the feeling that this mystery was too good to be overlooked."
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading ON THE TRAIL After a rather late breakfast next morning for, it being vacation, the boys were under no necessity to rise early and being healthy lads took full measure of sleep, Jack appeared at the Temple home, and the three went into conference.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading ON THE TRAIL After a rather late breakfast next morning for, it being vacation, the boys were under no necessity to rise early and being healthy lads took full measure of sleep, Jack appeared at the Temple home, and the three went into conference.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Fellows," said Jack, "when I got up this morning, it was with the feeling that this mystery was too good to be overlooked."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE TRAIL After a rather late breakfast next morning for, it being vacation, the boys were under no necessity to rise early and being healthy lads took full measure of sleep, Jack appeared at the Temple home, and the three went into conference.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Fellows," said Jack, "when I got up this morning, it was with the feeling that this mystery was too good to be overlooked."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading ON THE TRAIL After a rather late breakfast next morning for, it being vacation, the boys were under no necessity to rise early and being healthy lads took full measure of sleep, Jack appeared at the Temple home, and the three went into conference.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON THE TRAIL After a rather late breakfast next morning for, it being vacation, the boys were under no necessity to rise early and being healthy lads took full measure of sleep, Jack appeared at the Temple home, and the three went into conference.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Fellows," said Jack, "when I got up this morning, it was with the feeling that this mystery was too good to be overlooked."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading ON THE TRAIL After a rather late breakfast next morning for, it being vacation, the boys were under no necessity to rise early and being healthy lads took full measure of sleep, Jack appeared at the Temple home, and the three went into conference.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading ON THE TRAIL After a rather late breakfast next morning for, it being vacation, the boys were under no necessity to rise early and being healthy lads took full measure of sleep, Jack appeared at the Temple home, and the three went into conference.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading ON THE TRAIL After a rather late breakfast next morning for, it being vacation, the boys were under no necessity to rise early and being healthy lads took full measure of sleep, Jack appeared at the Temple home, and the three went into conference.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Fellows," said Jack, "when I got up this morning, it was with the feeling that this mystery was too good to be overlooked."
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading ON THE TRAIL After a rather late breakfast next morning for, it being vacation, the boys were under no necessity to rise early and being healthy lads took full measure of sleep, Jack appeared at the Temple home, and the three went into conference.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Fellows," said Jack, "when I got up this morning, it was with the feeling that this mystery was too good to be overlooked."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading ON THE TRAIL After a rather late breakfast next morning for, it being vacation, the boys were under no necessity to rise early and being healthy lads took full measure of sleep, Jack appeared at the Temple home, and the three went into conference.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ON THE TRAIL After a rather late breakfast next morning for, it being vacation, the boys were under no necessity to rise early and being healthy lads took full measure of sleep, Jack appeared at the Temple home, and the three went into conference.
at the time that
From this reading "Fellows," said Jack, "when I got up this morning, it was with the feeling that this mystery was too good to be overlooked."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Hampton, reported Jack, had done likewise with his guest.
