used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He wore a brave front, but his eyes and lids were very red and the boys knew as well as if he had told them that he had found his uncle’s grave and had been grieving over the gentle old man beneath the mound of stones, but the little lad bore up under his burden of sorrow with a surface of cheerfulness that the boys marveled at.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He wore a brave front, but his eyes and lids were very red and the boys knew as well as if he had told them that he had found his uncle’s grave and had been grieving over the gentle old man beneath the mound of stones, but the little lad bore up under his burden of sorrow with a surface of cheerfulness that the boys marveled at.
Annie
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From this reading “How did you leave Mr. and Mrs. Morton and the Bonnie Annie Laurie?”
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading The red mounted to the Kid’s face as he answered enthusiastically: “Fine and dandy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He wore a brave front, but his eyes and lids were very red and the boys knew as well as if he had told them that he had found his uncle’s grave and had been grieving over the gentle old man beneath the mound of stones, but the little lad bore up under his burden of sorrow with a surface of cheerfulness that the boys marveled at.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He wore a brave front, but his eyes and lids were very red and the boys knew as well as if he had told them that he had found his uncle’s grave and had been grieving over the gentle old man beneath the mound of stones, but the little lad bore up under his burden of sorrow with a surface of cheerfulness that the boys marveled at.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He wore a brave front, but his eyes and lids were very red and the boys knew as well as if he had told them that he had found his uncle’s grave and had been grieving over the gentle old man beneath the mound of stones, but the little lad bore up under his burden of sorrow with a surface of cheerfulness that the boys marveled at.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading He wore a brave front, but his eyes and lids were very red and the boys knew as well as if he had told them that he had found his uncle’s grave and had been grieving over the gentle old man beneath the mound of stones, but the little lad bore up under his burden of sorrow with a surface of cheerfulness that the boys marveled at.
BonnieadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːni/
very pleasing to the eye
From this reading “How did you leave Mr. and Mrs. Morton and the Bonnie Annie Laurie?”
cause to be bored
From this reading He wore a brave front, but his eyes and lids were very red and the boys knew as well as if he had told them that he had found his uncle’s grave and had been grieving over the gentle old man beneath the mound of stones, but the little lad bore up under his burden of sorrow with a surface of cheerfulness that the boys marveled at.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading He wore a brave front, but his eyes and lids were very red and the boys knew as well as if he had told them that he had found his uncle’s grave and had been grieving over the gentle old man beneath the mound of stones, but the little lad bore up under his burden of sorrow with a surface of cheerfulness that the boys marveled at.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading He wore a brave front, but his eyes and lids were very red and the boys knew as well as if he had told them that he had found his uncle’s grave and had been grieving over the gentle old man beneath the mound of stones, but the little lad bore up under his burden of sorrow with a surface of cheerfulness that the boys marveled at.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading He wore a brave front, but his eyes and lids were very red and the boys knew as well as if he had told them that he had found his uncle’s grave and had been grieving over the gentle old man beneath the mound of stones, but the little lad bore up under his burden of sorrow with a surface of cheerfulness that the boys marveled at.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He wore a brave front, but his eyes and lids were very red and the boys knew as well as if he had told them that he had found his uncle’s grave and had been grieving over the gentle old man beneath the mound of stones, but the little lad bore up under his burden of sorrow with a surface of cheerfulness that the boys marveled at.
cheerfulnessnounUS /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
From this reading He wore a brave front, but his eyes and lids were very red and the boys knew as well as if he had told them that he had found his uncle’s grave and had been grieving over the gentle old man beneath the mound of stones, but the little lad bore up under his burden of sorrow with a surface of cheerfulness that the boys marveled at.
dandynounUS /ˈdændi/
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
From this reading The red mounted to the Kid’s face as he answered enthusiastically: “Fine and dandy.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading SOLVING THE MYSTERY Ike did not return until dinner was nearly over.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading SOLVING THE MYSTERY Ike did not return until dinner was nearly over.
enthusiasticallyadverbUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪkli/
with enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner
From this reading The red mounted to the Kid’s face as he answered enthusiastically: “Fine and dandy.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He wore a brave front, but his eyes and lids were very red and the boys knew as well as if he had told them that he had found his uncle’s grave and had been grieving over the gentle old man beneath the mound of stones, but the little lad bore up under his burden of sorrow with a surface of cheerfulness that the boys marveled at.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The red mounted to the Kid’s face as he answered enthusiastically: “Fine and dandy.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The red mounted to the Kid’s face as he answered enthusiastically: “Fine and dandy.
set up or found
From this reading He wore a brave front, but his eyes and lids were very red and the boys knew as well as if he had told them that he had found his uncle’s grave and had been grieving over the gentle old man beneath the mound of stones, but the little lad bore up under his burden of sorrow with a surface of cheerfulness that the boys marveled at.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading He wore a brave front, but his eyes and lids were very red and the boys knew as well as if he had told them that he had found his uncle’s grave and had been grieving over the gentle old man beneath the mound of stones, but the little lad bore up under his burden of sorrow with a surface of cheerfulness that the boys marveled at.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading He wore a brave front, but his eyes and lids were very red and the boys knew as well as if he had told them that he had found his uncle’s grave and had been grieving over the gentle old man beneath the mound of stones, but the little lad bore up under his burden of sorrow with a surface of cheerfulness that the boys marveled at.
death of a person
From this reading He wore a brave front, but his eyes and lids were very red and the boys knew as well as if he had told them that he had found his uncle’s grave and had been grieving over the gentle old man beneath the mound of stones, but the little lad bore up under his burden of sorrow with a surface of cheerfulness that the boys marveled at.
grievingadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːvɪŋ/
sorrowful through loss or deprivation
From this reading He wore a brave front, but his eyes and lids were very red and the boys knew as well as if he had told them that he had found his uncle’s grave and had been grieving over the gentle old man beneath the mound of stones, but the little lad bore up under his burden of sorrow with a surface of cheerfulness that the boys marveled at.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He wore a brave front, but his eyes and lids were very red and the boys knew as well as if he had told them that he had found his uncle’s grave and had been grieving over the gentle old man beneath the mound of stones, but the little lad bore up under his burden of sorrow with a surface of cheerfulness that the boys marveled at.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wore a brave front, but his eyes and lids were very red and the boys knew as well as if he had told them that he had found his uncle’s grave and had been grieving over the gentle old man beneath the mound of stones, but the little lad bore up under his burden of sorrow with a surface of cheerfulness that the boys marveled at.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He wore a brave front, but his eyes and lids were very red and the boys knew as well as if he had told them that he had found his uncle’s grave and had been grieving over the gentle old man beneath the mound of stones, but the little lad bore up under his burden of sorrow with a surface of cheerfulness that the boys marveled at.
How
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From this reading “How did you leave Mr. and Mrs. Morton and the Bonnie Annie Laurie?”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He wore a brave front, but his eyes and lids were very red and the boys knew as well as if he had told them that he had found his uncle’s grave and had been grieving over the gentle old man beneath the mound of stones, but the little lad bore up under his burden of sorrow with a surface of cheerfulness that the boys marveled at.
IkenounUS /aɪk/
United States general who supervised the invasion of Normandy and the defeat of Nazi Germany; 34th President of the United States (1890-1961)
From this reading SOLVING THE MYSTERY Ike did not return until dinner was nearly over.
KidverbUS /kɪd/
tell false information to for fun
From this reading “Well, Mr. Kid,” he said, as he took his place at the table.
Kid'snounUS /kɪdz/
possessive form of “kid” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The red mounted to the Kid’s face as he answered enthusiastically: “Fine and dandy.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He wore a brave front, but his eyes and lids were very red and the boys knew as well as if he had told them that he had found his uncle’s grave and had been grieving over the gentle old man beneath the mound of stones, but the little lad bore up under his burden of sorrow with a surface of cheerfulness that the boys marveled at.
a boy or man
From this reading He wore a brave front, but his eyes and lids were very red and the boys knew as well as if he had told them that he had found his uncle’s grave and had been grieving over the gentle old man beneath the mound of stones, but the little lad bore up under his burden of sorrow with a surface of cheerfulness that the boys marveled at.
Laurie
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From this reading “How did you leave Mr. and Mrs. Morton and the Bonnie Annie Laurie?”
go away from a place
From this reading “How did you leave Mr. and Mrs. Morton and the Bonnie Annie Laurie?”
lidsnounUS /lɪdz/
plural of “lid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading He wore a brave front, but his eyes and lids were very red and the boys knew as well as if he had told them that he had found his uncle’s grave and had been grieving over the gentle old man beneath the mound of stones, but the little lad bore up under his burden of sorrow with a surface of cheerfulness that the boys marveled at.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He wore a brave front, but his eyes and lids were very red and the boys knew as well as if he had told them that he had found his uncle’s grave and had been grieving over the gentle old man beneath the mound of stones, but the little lad bore up under his burden of sorrow with a surface of cheerfulness that the boys marveled at.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He wore a brave front, but his eyes and lids were very red and the boys knew as well as if he had told them that he had found his uncle’s grave and had been grieving over the gentle old man beneath the mound of stones, but the little lad bore up under his burden of sorrow with a surface of cheerfulness that the boys marveled at.
marveledverbUS /ˈmɑːrveld/
past form of “marvel” — be amazed at
From this reading He wore a brave front, but his eyes and lids were very red and the boys knew as well as if he had told them that he had found his uncle’s grave and had been grieving over the gentle old man beneath the mound of stones, but the little lad bore up under his burden of sorrow with a surface of cheerfulness that the boys marveled at.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading “How did you leave Mr. and Mrs. Morton and the Bonnie Annie Laurie?”
moundnounUS /maʊnd/
(baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
From this reading He wore a brave front, but his eyes and lids were very red and the boys knew as well as if he had told them that he had found his uncle’s grave and had been grieving over the gentle old man beneath the mound of stones, but the little lad bore up under his burden of sorrow with a surface of cheerfulness that the boys marveled at.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading The red mounted to the Kid’s face as he answered enthusiastically: “Fine and dandy.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Well, Mr. Kid,” he said, as he took his place at the table.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “How did you leave Mr. and Mrs. Morton and the Bonnie Annie Laurie?”
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading SOLVING THE MYSTERY Ike did not return until dinner was nearly over.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading SOLVING THE MYSTERY Ike did not return until dinner was nearly over.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading SOLVING THE MYSTERY Ike did not return until dinner was nearly over.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He wore a brave front, but his eyes and lids were very red and the boys knew as well as if he had told them that he had found his uncle’s grave and had been grieving over the gentle old man beneath the mound of stones, but the little lad bore up under his burden of sorrow with a surface of cheerfulness that the boys marveled at.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He wore a brave front, but his eyes and lids were very red and the boys knew as well as if he had told them that he had found his uncle’s grave and had been grieving over the gentle old man beneath the mound of stones, but the little lad bore up under his burden of sorrow with a surface of cheerfulness that the boys marveled at.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading SOLVING THE MYSTERY Ike did not return until dinner was nearly over.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “Well, Mr. Kid,” he said, as he took his place at the table.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading He wore a brave front, but his eyes and lids were very red and the boys knew as well as if he had told them that he had found his uncle’s grave and had been grieving over the gentle old man beneath the mound of stones, but the little lad bore up under his burden of sorrow with a surface of cheerfulness that the boys marveled at.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading SOLVING THE MYSTERY Ike did not return until dinner was nearly over.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Well, Mr. Kid,” he said, as he took his place at the table.
SOLVINGnounUS /ˈsɑːlvɪŋ/
finding a solution to a problem
From this reading SOLVING THE MYSTERY Ike did not return until dinner was nearly over.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading He wore a brave front, but his eyes and lids were very red and the boys knew as well as if he had told them that he had found his uncle’s grave and had been grieving over the gentle old man beneath the mound of stones, but the little lad bore up under his burden of sorrow with a surface of cheerfulness that the boys marveled at.
plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading He wore a brave front, but his eyes and lids were very red and the boys knew as well as if he had told them that he had found his uncle’s grave and had been grieving over the gentle old man beneath the mound of stones, but the little lad bore up under his burden of sorrow with a surface of cheerfulness that the boys marveled at.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading He wore a brave front, but his eyes and lids were very red and the boys knew as well as if he had told them that he had found his uncle’s grave and had been grieving over the gentle old man beneath the mound of stones, but the little lad bore up under his burden of sorrow with a surface of cheerfulness that the boys marveled at.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading “Well, Mr. Kid,” he said, as he took his place at the table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He wore a brave front, but his eyes and lids were very red and the boys knew as well as if he had told them that he had found his uncle’s grave and had been grieving over the gentle old man beneath the mound of stones, but the little lad bore up under his burden of sorrow with a surface of cheerfulness that the boys marveled at.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOLVING THE MYSTERY Ike did not return until dinner was nearly over.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He wore a brave front, but his eyes and lids were very red and the boys knew as well as if he had told them that he had found his uncle’s grave and had been grieving over the gentle old man beneath the mound of stones, but the little lad bore up under his burden of sorrow with a surface of cheerfulness that the boys marveled at.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The red mounted to the Kid’s face as he answered enthusiastically: “Fine and dandy.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He wore a brave front, but his eyes and lids were very red and the boys knew as well as if he had told them that he had found his uncle’s grave and had been grieving over the gentle old man beneath the mound of stones, but the little lad bore up under his burden of sorrow with a surface of cheerfulness that the boys marveled at.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading “Well, Mr. Kid,” he said, as he took his place at the table.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading He wore a brave front, but his eyes and lids were very red and the boys knew as well as if he had told them that he had found his uncle’s grave and had been grieving over the gentle old man beneath the mound of stones, but the little lad bore up under his burden of sorrow with a surface of cheerfulness that the boys marveled at.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He wore a brave front, but his eyes and lids were very red and the boys knew as well as if he had told them that he had found his uncle’s grave and had been grieving over the gentle old man beneath the mound of stones, but the little lad bore up under his burden of sorrow with a surface of cheerfulness that the boys marveled at.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading SOLVING THE MYSTERY Ike did not return until dinner was nearly over.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He wore a brave front, but his eyes and lids were very red and the boys knew as well as if he had told them that he had found his uncle’s grave and had been grieving over the gentle old man beneath the mound of stones, but the little lad bore up under his burden of sorrow with a surface of cheerfulness that the boys marveled at.
precisely as stated
From this reading He wore a brave front, but his eyes and lids were very red and the boys knew as well as if he had told them that he had found his uncle’s grave and had been grieving over the gentle old man beneath the mound of stones, but the little lad bore up under his burden of sorrow with a surface of cheerfulness that the boys marveled at.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SOLVING THE MYSTERY Ike did not return until dinner was nearly over.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He wore a brave front, but his eyes and lids were very red and the boys knew as well as if he had told them that he had found his uncle’s grave and had been grieving over the gentle old man beneath the mound of stones, but the little lad bore up under his burden of sorrow with a surface of cheerfulness that the boys marveled at.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He wore a brave front, but his eyes and lids were very red and the boys knew as well as if he had told them that he had found his uncle’s grave and had been grieving over the gentle old man beneath the mound of stones, but the little lad bore up under his burden of sorrow with a surface of cheerfulness that the boys marveled at.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He wore a brave front, but his eyes and lids were very red and the boys knew as well as if he had told them that he had found his uncle’s grave and had been grieving over the gentle old man beneath the mound of stones, but the little lad bore up under his burden of sorrow with a surface of cheerfulness that the boys marveled at.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He wore a brave front, but his eyes and lids were very red and the boys knew as well as if he had told them that he had found his uncle’s grave and had been grieving over the gentle old man beneath the mound of stones, but the little lad bore up under his burden of sorrow with a surface of cheerfulness that the boys marveled at.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “How did you leave Mr. and Mrs. Morton and the Bonnie Annie Laurie?”
