used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LARRY HAS A PLAN Larry Burnham didn’t get any more sleep that night.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “These adventures are all right in books, or when some chap tells about ’em,” he murmured; “but when it comes to the real thing--excuse me!”
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading “These adventures are all right in books, or when some chap tells about ’em,” he murmured; “but when it comes to the real thing--excuse me!”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading And, as he lay with eyes half closed, gazing at one “sentinel” after another, he often reflected that a country in which such startling things could happen was no place for him.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Daylight, however, did not aid them.
(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 “These adventures are all right in books, or when some chap tells about ’em,” he murmured; “but when it comes to the real thing--excuse me!”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And, as he lay with eyes half closed, gazing at one “sentinel” after another, he often reflected that a country in which such startling things could happen was no place for him.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading And, as he lay with eyes half closed, gazing at one “sentinel” after another, he often reflected that a country in which such startling things could happen was no place for him.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading LARRY HAS A PLAN Larry Burnham didn’t get any more sleep that night.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “These adventures are all right in books, or when some chap tells about ’em,” he murmured; “but when it comes to the real thing--excuse me!”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And, as he lay with eyes half closed, gazing at one “sentinel” after another, he often reflected that a country in which such startling things could happen was no place for him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And, as he lay with eyes half closed, gazing at one “sentinel” after another, he often reflected that a country in which such startling things could happen was no place for him.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading The boys were up with the twittering birds, and after breakfast a thorough investigation was made.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading “These adventures are all right in books, or when some chap tells about ’em,” he murmured; “but when it comes to the real thing--excuse me!”
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys were up with the twittering birds, and after breakfast a thorough investigation was made.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The boys were up with the twittering birds, and after breakfast a thorough investigation was made.
BurnhamnounUS /ˈbɜːrnəm/
United States architect who designed the first important skyscraper with a skeleton (1846-1912)
From this reading LARRY HAS A PLAN Larry Burnham didn’t get any more sleep that night.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “These adventures are all right in books, or when some chap tells about ’em,” he murmured; “but when it comes to the real thing--excuse me!”
a boy or man
From this reading “These adventures are all right in books, or when some chap tells about ’em,” he murmured; “but when it comes to the real thing--excuse me!”
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading And, as he lay with eyes half closed, gazing at one “sentinel” after another, he often reflected that a country in which such startling things could happen was no place for him.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading “These adventures are all right in books, or when some chap tells about ’em,” he murmured; “but when it comes to the real thing--excuse me!”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And, as he lay with eyes half closed, gazing at one “sentinel” after another, he often reflected that a country in which such startling things could happen was no place for him.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading And, as he lay with eyes half closed, gazing at one “sentinel” after another, he often reflected that a country in which such startling things could happen was no place for him.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading Daylight, however, did not aid them.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Daylight, however, did not aid them.
didn't
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From this reading LARRY HAS A PLAN Larry Burnham didn’t get any more sleep that night.
a quad with a square body
From this reading “These adventures are all right in books, or when some chap tells about ’em,” he murmured; “but when it comes to the real thing--excuse me!”
accept an excuse for
From this reading “These adventures are all right in books, or when some chap tells about ’em,” he murmured; “but when it comes to the real thing--excuse me!”
opinion or judgment
From this reading And, as he lay with eyes half closed, gazing at one “sentinel” after another, he often reflected that a country in which such startling things could happen was no place for him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And, as he lay with eyes half closed, gazing at one “sentinel” after another, he often reflected that a country in which such startling things could happen was no place for him.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading And, as he lay with eyes half closed, gazing at one “sentinel” after another, he often reflected that a country in which such startling things could happen was no place for him.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading LARRY HAS A PLAN Larry Burnham didn’t get any more sleep that night.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading And, as he lay with eyes half closed, gazing at one “sentinel” after another, he often reflected that a country in which such startling things could happen was no place for him.
come to pass
From this reading And, as he lay with eyes half closed, gazing at one “sentinel” after another, he often reflected that a country in which such startling things could happen was no place for him.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LARRY HAS A PLAN Larry Burnham didn’t get any more sleep that night.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And, as he lay with eyes half closed, gazing at one “sentinel” after another, he often reflected that a country in which such startling things could happen was no place for him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And, as he lay with eyes half closed, gazing at one “sentinel” after another, he often reflected that a country in which such startling things could happen was no place for him.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Daylight, however, did not aid them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And, as he lay with eyes half closed, gazing at one “sentinel” after another, he often reflected that a country in which such startling things could happen was no place for him.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading The boys were up with the twittering birds, and after breakfast a thorough investigation was made.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “These adventures are all right in books, or when some chap tells about ’em,” he murmured; “but when it comes to the real thing--excuse me!”
LARRY
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From this reading LARRY HAS A PLAN Larry Burnham didn’t get any more sleep that night.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading And, as he lay with eyes half closed, gazing at one “sentinel” after another, he often reflected that a country in which such startling things could happen was no place for him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The boys were up with the twittering birds, and after breakfast a thorough investigation was made.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “These adventures are all right in books, or when some chap tells about ’em,” he murmured; “but when it comes to the real thing--excuse me!”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading LARRY HAS A PLAN Larry Burnham didn’t get any more sleep that night.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading “These adventures are all right in books, or when some chap tells about ’em,” he murmured; “but when it comes to the real thing--excuse me!”
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading LARRY HAS A PLAN Larry Burnham didn’t get any more sleep that night.
not any; not one
From this reading And, as he lay with eyes half closed, gazing at one “sentinel” after another, he often reflected that a country in which such startling things could happen was no place for him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Daylight, however, did not aid them.
many times at short intervals
From this reading And, as he lay with eyes half closed, gazing at one “sentinel” after another, he often reflected that a country in which such startling things could happen was no place for him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And, as he lay with eyes half closed, gazing at one “sentinel” after another, he often reflected that a country in which such startling things could happen was no place for him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “These adventures are all right in books, or when some chap tells about ’em,” he murmured; “but when it comes to the real thing--excuse me!”
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading And, as he lay with eyes half closed, gazing at one “sentinel” after another, he often reflected that a country in which such startling things could happen was no place for him.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading LARRY HAS A PLAN Larry Burnham didn’t get any more sleep that night.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading “These adventures are all right in books, or when some chap tells about ’em,” he murmured; “but when it comes to the real thing--excuse me!”
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading And, as he lay with eyes half closed, gazing at one “sentinel” after another, he often reflected that a country in which such startling things could happen was no place for him.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “These adventures are all right in books, or when some chap tells about ’em,” he murmured; “but when it comes to the real thing--excuse me!”
sentinelnounUS /ˈsentənəl/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading And, as he lay with eyes half closed, gazing at one “sentinel” after another, he often reflected that a country in which such startling things could happen was no place for him.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading LARRY HAS A PLAN Larry Burnham didn’t get any more sleep that night.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “These adventures are all right in books, or when some chap tells about ’em,” he murmured; “but when it comes to the real thing--excuse me!”
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading And, as he lay with eyes half closed, gazing at one “sentinel” after another, he often reflected that a country in which such startling things could happen was no place for him.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading And, as he lay with eyes half closed, gazing at one “sentinel” after another, he often reflected that a country in which such startling things could happen was no place for him.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading “These adventures are all right in books, or when some chap tells about ’em,” he murmured; “but when it comes to the real thing--excuse me!”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LARRY HAS A PLAN Larry Burnham didn’t get any more sleep that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “These adventures are all right in books, or when some chap tells about ’em,” he murmured; “but when it comes to the real thing--excuse me!”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Daylight, however, did not aid them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “These adventures are all right in books, or when some chap tells about ’em,” he murmured; “but when it comes to the real thing--excuse me!”
a special situation
From this reading “These adventures are all right in books, or when some chap tells about ’em,” he murmured; “but when it comes to the real thing--excuse me!”
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading And, as he lay with eyes half closed, gazing at one “sentinel” after another, he often reflected that a country in which such startling things could happen was no place for him.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading The boys were up with the twittering birds, and after breakfast a thorough investigation was made.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “These adventures are all right in books, or when some chap tells about ’em,” he murmured; “but when it comes to the real thing--excuse me!”
twittering
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From this reading The boys were up with the twittering birds, and after breakfast a thorough investigation was made.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The boys were up with the twittering birds, and after breakfast a thorough investigation was made.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And, as he lay with eyes half closed, gazing at one “sentinel” after another, he often reflected that a country in which such startling things could happen was no place for him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The boys were up with the twittering birds, and after breakfast a thorough investigation was made.
at the time that
From this reading “These adventures are all right in books, or when some chap tells about ’em,” he murmured; “but when it comes to the real thing--excuse me!”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And, as he lay with eyes half closed, gazing at one “sentinel” after another, he often reflected that a country in which such startling things could happen was no place for him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And, as he lay with eyes half closed, gazing at one “sentinel” after another, he often reflected that a country in which such startling things could happen was no place for him.
