used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MISUNDERSTANDING "Here's a letter from father--quite an important one, too," said Dick as he joined his brothers in one of the rooms several days later.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "What about?" questioned Sam, while Tom looked up from a book with interest.
anew
From this reading Has that rascal showed up again?" exclaimed Tom.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A MISUNDERSTANDING "Here's a letter from father--quite an important one, too," said Dick as he joined his brothers in one of the rooms several days later.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It's about Tad Sobber and that fortune from Treasure Isle," answered Dick.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "It's about Tad Sobber and that fortune from Treasure Isle," answered Dick.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A MISUNDERSTANDING "Here's a letter from father--quite an important one, too," said Dick as he joined his brothers in one of the rooms several days later.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading "What about?" questioned Sam, while Tom looked up from a book with interest.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading A MISUNDERSTANDING "Here's a letter from father--quite an important one, too," said Dick as he joined his brothers in one of the rooms several days later.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A MISUNDERSTANDING "Here's a letter from father--quite an important one, too," said Dick as he joined his brothers in one of the rooms several days later.
someone who is a detective
From this reading A MISUNDERSTANDING "Here's a letter from father--quite an important one, too," said Dick as he joined his brothers in one of the rooms several days later.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Has that rascal showed up again?" exclaimed Tom.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading A MISUNDERSTANDING "Here's a letter from father--quite an important one, too," said Dick as he joined his brothers in one of the rooms several days later.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading "It's about Tad Sobber and that fortune from Treasure Isle," answered Dick.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A MISUNDERSTANDING "Here's a letter from father--quite an important one, too," said Dick as he joined his brothers in one of the rooms several days later.
Hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Has that rascal showed up again?" exclaimed Tom.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A MISUNDERSTANDING "Here's a letter from father--quite an important one, too," said Dick as he joined his brothers in one of the rooms several days later.
Here's
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From this reading A MISUNDERSTANDING "Here's a letter from father--quite an important one, too," said Dick as he joined his brothers in one of the rooms several days later.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A MISUNDERSTANDING "Here's a letter from father--quite an important one, too," said Dick as he joined his brothers in one of the rooms several days later.
of great significance or value
From this reading A MISUNDERSTANDING "Here's a letter from father--quite an important one, too," said Dick as he joined his brothers in one of the rooms several days later.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A MISUNDERSTANDING "Here's a letter from father--quite an important one, too," said Dick as he joined his brothers in one of the rooms several days later.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "What about?" questioned Sam, while Tom looked up from a book with interest.
IslenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading "It's about Tad Sobber and that fortune from Treasure Isle," answered Dick.
It's
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From this reading "It's about Tad Sobber and that fortune from Treasure Isle," answered Dick.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading A MISUNDERSTANDING "Here's a letter from father--quite an important one, too," said Dick as he joined his brothers in one of the rooms several days later.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A MISUNDERSTANDING "Here's a letter from father--quite an important one, too," said Dick as he joined his brothers in one of the rooms several days later.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A MISUNDERSTANDING "Here's a letter from father--quite an important one, too," said Dick as he joined his brothers in one of the rooms several days later.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "What about?" questioned Sam, while Tom looked up from a book with interest.
MISUNDERSTANDINGnounUS /ˌmɪsəndərˈstændɪŋ/
putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading A MISUNDERSTANDING "Here's a letter from father--quite an important one, too," said Dick as he joined his brothers in one of the rooms several days later.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MISUNDERSTANDING "Here's a letter from father--quite an important one, too," said Dick as he joined his brothers in one of the rooms several days later.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A MISUNDERSTANDING "Here's a letter from father--quite an important one, too," said Dick as he joined his brothers in one of the rooms several days later.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "What about?" questioned Sam, while Tom looked up from a book with interest.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading A MISUNDERSTANDING "Here's a letter from father--quite an important one, too," said Dick as he joined his brothers in one of the rooms several days later.
rascalnounUS /ˈræskəl/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading Has that rascal showed up again?" exclaimed Tom.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading A MISUNDERSTANDING "Here's a letter from father--quite an important one, too," said Dick as he joined his brothers in one of the rooms several days later.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A MISUNDERSTANDING "Here's a letter from father--quite an important one, too," said Dick as he joined his brothers in one of the rooms several days later.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading "What about?" questioned Sam, while Tom looked up from a book with interest.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading A MISUNDERSTANDING "Here's a letter from father--quite an important one, too," said Dick as he joined his brothers in one of the rooms several days later.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Has that rascal showed up again?" exclaimed Tom.
Sobber
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From this reading "It's about Tad Sobber and that fortune from Treasure Isle," answered Dick.
TadnounUS /tæd/
a slight amount or degree of difference
From this reading "It's about Tad Sobber and that fortune from Treasure Isle," answered Dick.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It's about Tad Sobber and that fortune from Treasure Isle," answered Dick.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MISUNDERSTANDING "Here's a letter from father--quite an important one, too," said Dick as he joined his brothers in one of the rooms several days later.
male cat
From this reading "What about?" questioned Sam, while Tom looked up from a book with interest.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading A MISUNDERSTANDING "Here's a letter from father--quite an important one, too," said Dick as he joined his brothers in one of the rooms several days later.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading "It's about Tad Sobber and that fortune from Treasure Isle," answered Dick.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "What about?" questioned Sam, while Tom looked up from a book with interest.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What about?" questioned Sam, while Tom looked up from a book with interest.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "What about?" questioned Sam, while Tom looked up from a book with interest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "What about?" questioned Sam, while Tom looked up from a book with interest.
