used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "We've got to get back by noon," announced Tom Rover, "and Sam and I want to pay a visit to Wall Street before we go, so we won't be able to spend much more time here."
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "We've got to get back by noon," announced Tom Rover, "and Sam and I want to pay a visit to Wall Street before we go, so we won't be able to spend much more time here."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "What about it?"
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The boys and girls were downstairs by seven o'clock and waited anxiously for the appearance of their parents in the dining-room of Dick Rover's residence, where the fathers were to have breakfast before returning to the troopship which was docked across the river, at Hoboken.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "You were going to tell us how you won that medal, Dad," said Jack, after breakfast was over and his two uncles had said good-bye to everybody and left.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The boys and girls were downstairs by seven o'clock and waited anxiously for the appearance of their parents in the dining-room of Dick Rover's residence, where the fathers were to have breakfast before returning to the troopship which was docked across the river, at Hoboken.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "We've got to get back by noon," announced Tom Rover, "and Sam and I want to pay a visit to Wall Street before we go, so we won't be able to spend much more time here."
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading The boys and girls were downstairs by seven o'clock and waited anxiously for the appearance of their parents in the dining-room of Dick Rover's residence, where the fathers were to have breakfast before returning to the troopship which was docked across the river, at Hoboken.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The boys and girls were downstairs by seven o'clock and waited anxiously for the appearance of their parents in the dining-room of Dick Rover's residence, where the fathers were to have breakfast before returning to the troopship which was docked across the river, at Hoboken.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The boys and girls were downstairs by seven o'clock and waited anxiously for the appearance of their parents in the dining-room of Dick Rover's residence, where the fathers were to have breakfast before returning to the troopship which was docked across the river, at Hoboken.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "We've got to get back by noon," announced Tom Rover, "and Sam and I want to pay a visit to Wall Street before we go, so we won't be able to spend much more time here."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading DICK ROVER'S HEROISM It can readily be believed that the Rovers did not sleep much that night.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The boys and girls were downstairs by seven o'clock and waited anxiously for the appearance of their parents in the dining-room of Dick Rover's residence, where the fathers were to have breakfast before returning to the troopship which was docked across the river, at Hoboken.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading DICK ROVER'S HEROISM It can readily be believed that the Rovers did not sleep much that night.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys and girls were downstairs by seven o'clock and waited anxiously for the appearance of their parents in the dining-room of Dick Rover's residence, where the fathers were to have breakfast before returning to the troopship which was docked across the river, at Hoboken.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The boys and girls were downstairs by seven o'clock and waited anxiously for the appearance of their parents in the dining-room of Dick Rover's residence, where the fathers were to have breakfast before returning to the troopship which was docked across the river, at Hoboken.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The boys and girls were downstairs by seven o'clock and waited anxiously for the appearance of their parents in the dining-room of Dick Rover's residence, where the fathers were to have breakfast before returning to the troopship which was docked across the river, at Hoboken.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading DICK ROVER'S HEROISM It can readily be believed that the Rovers did not sleep much that night.
DadnounUS /dæd/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "You were going to tell us how you won that medal, Dad," said Jack, after breakfast was over and his two uncles had said good-bye to everybody and left.
someone who is a detective
From this reading DICK ROVER'S HEROISM It can readily be believed that the Rovers did not sleep much that night.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading DICK ROVER'S HEROISM It can readily be believed that the Rovers did not sleep much that night.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading The boys and girls were downstairs by seven o'clock and waited anxiously for the appearance of their parents in the dining-room of Dick Rover's residence, where the fathers were to have breakfast before returning to the troopship which was docked across the river, at Hoboken.
dockedverbUS /dɑːkt/
past form of “dock” — come into dock
From this reading The boys and girls were downstairs by seven o'clock and waited anxiously for the appearance of their parents in the dining-room of Dick Rover's residence, where the fathers were to have breakfast before returning to the troopship which was docked across the river, at Hoboken.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading The boys and girls were downstairs by seven o'clock and waited anxiously for the appearance of their parents in the dining-room of Dick Rover's residence, where the fathers were to have breakfast before returning to the troopship which was docked across the river, at Hoboken.
every person
From this reading "You were going to tell us how you won that medal, Dad," said Jack, after breakfast was over and his two uncles had said good-bye to everybody and left.
fathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The boys and girls were downstairs by seven o'clock and waited anxiously for the appearance of their parents in the dining-room of Dick Rover's residence, where the fathers were to have breakfast before returning to the troopship which was docked across the river, at Hoboken.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The boys and girls were downstairs by seven o'clock and waited anxiously for the appearance of their parents in the dining-room of Dick Rover's residence, where the fathers were to have breakfast before returning to the troopship which was docked across the river, at Hoboken.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "We've got to get back by noon," announced Tom Rover, "and Sam and I want to pay a visit to Wall Street before we go, so we won't be able to spend much more time here."
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The boys and girls were downstairs by seven o'clock and waited anxiously for the appearance of their parents in the dining-room of Dick Rover's residence, where the fathers were to have breakfast before returning to the troopship which was docked across the river, at Hoboken.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "We've got to get back by noon," announced Tom Rover, "and Sam and I want to pay a visit to Wall Street before we go, so we won't be able to spend much more time here."
the act of departing
From this reading "You were going to tell us how you won that medal, Dad," said Jack, after breakfast was over and his two uncles had said good-bye to everybody and left.
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading "You were going to tell us how you won that medal, Dad," said Jack, after breakfast was over and his two uncles had said good-bye to everybody and left.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "We've got to get back by noon," announced Tom Rover, "and Sam and I want to pay a visit to Wall Street before we go, so we won't be able to spend much more time here."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "You were going to tell us how you won that medal, Dad," said Jack, after breakfast was over and his two uncles had said good-bye to everybody and left.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The boys and girls were downstairs by seven o'clock and waited anxiously for the appearance of their parents in the dining-room of Dick Rover's residence, where the fathers were to have breakfast before returning to the troopship which was docked across the river, at Hoboken.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "We've got to get back by noon," announced Tom Rover, "and Sam and I want to pay a visit to Wall Street before we go, so we won't be able to spend much more time here."
HEROISMnounUS /ˈheroʊɪzəm/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading DICK ROVER'S HEROISM It can readily be believed that the Rovers did not sleep much that night.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "You were going to tell us how you won that medal, Dad," said Jack, after breakfast was over and his two uncles had said good-bye to everybody and left.
Hoboken
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The boys and girls were downstairs by seven o'clock and waited anxiously for the appearance of their parents in the dining-room of Dick Rover's residence, where the fathers were to have breakfast before returning to the troopship which was docked across the river, at Hoboken.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You were going to tell us how you won that medal, Dad," said Jack, after breakfast was over and his two uncles had said good-bye to everybody and left.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "We've got to get back by noon," announced Tom Rover, "and Sam and I want to pay a visit to Wall Street before we go, so we won't be able to spend much more time here."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The boys and girls were downstairs by seven o'clock and waited anxiously for the appearance of their parents in the dining-room of Dick Rover's residence, where the fathers were to have breakfast before returning to the troopship which was docked across the river, at Hoboken.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DICK ROVER'S HEROISM It can readily be believed that the Rovers did not sleep much that night.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "You were going to tell us how you won that medal, Dad," said Jack, after breakfast was over and his two uncles had said good-bye to everybody and left.
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 "You were going to tell us how you won that medal, Dad," said Jack, after breakfast was over and his two uncles had said good-bye to everybody and left.
medalnounUS /ˈmedəl/
an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
From this reading "You were going to tell us how you won that medal, Dad," said Jack, after breakfast was over and his two uncles had said good-bye to everybody and left.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "We've got to get back by noon," announced Tom Rover, "and Sam and I want to pay a visit to Wall Street before we go, so we won't be able to spend much more time here."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading DICK ROVER'S HEROISM It can readily be believed that the Rovers did not sleep much that night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading DICK ROVER'S HEROISM It can readily be believed that the Rovers did not sleep much that night.
the middle of the day
From this reading "We've got to get back by noon," announced Tom Rover, "and Sam and I want to pay a visit to Wall Street before we go, so we won't be able to spend much more time here."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading DICK ROVER'S HEROISM It can readily be believed that the Rovers did not sleep much that night.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The boys and girls were downstairs by seven o'clock and waited anxiously for the appearance of their parents in the dining-room of Dick Rover's residence, where the fathers were to have breakfast before returning to the troopship which was docked across the river, at Hoboken.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The boys and girls were downstairs by seven o'clock and waited anxiously for the appearance of their parents in the dining-room of Dick Rover's residence, where the fathers were to have breakfast before returning to the troopship which was docked across the river, at Hoboken.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "You were going to tell us how you won that medal, Dad," said Jack, after breakfast was over and his two uncles had said good-bye to everybody and left.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading The boys and girls were downstairs by seven o'clock and waited anxiously for the appearance of their parents in the dining-room of Dick Rover's residence, where the fathers were to have breakfast before returning to the troopship which was docked across the river, at Hoboken.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading "We've got to get back by noon," announced Tom Rover, "and Sam and I want to pay a visit to Wall Street before we go, so we won't be able to spend much more time here."
without much difficulty
From this reading DICK ROVER'S HEROISM It can readily be believed that the Rovers did not sleep much that night.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading The boys and girls were downstairs by seven o'clock and waited anxiously for the appearance of their parents in the dining-room of Dick Rover's residence, where the fathers were to have breakfast before returning to the troopship which was docked across the river, at Hoboken.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading The boys and girls were downstairs by seven o'clock and waited anxiously for the appearance of their parents in the dining-room of Dick Rover's residence, where the fathers were to have breakfast before returning to the troopship which was docked across the river, at Hoboken.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The boys and girls were downstairs by seven o'clock and waited anxiously for the appearance of their parents in the dining-room of Dick Rover's residence, where the fathers were to have breakfast before returning to the troopship which was docked across the river, at Hoboken.
RovernounUS /ˈroʊvər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading "We've got to get back by noon," announced Tom Rover, "and Sam and I want to pay a visit to Wall Street before we go, so we won't be able to spend much more time here."
ROVER'SnounUS /ˈroʊvərz/
possessive form of “rover” — someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading DICK ROVER'S HEROISM It can readily be believed that the Rovers did not sleep much that night.
RoversnounUS /ˈroʊvərz/
plural of “rover” — someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading DICK ROVER'S HEROISM It can readily be believed that the Rovers did not sleep much that night.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You were going to tell us how you won that medal, Dad," said Jack, after breakfast was over and his two uncles had said good-bye to everybody and left.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading "We've got to get back by noon," announced Tom Rover, "and Sam and I want to pay a visit to Wall Street before we go, so we won't be able to spend much more time here."
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading The boys and girls were downstairs by seven o'clock and waited anxiously for the appearance of their parents in the dining-room of Dick Rover's residence, where the fathers were to have breakfast before returning to the troopship which was docked across the river, at Hoboken.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading DICK ROVER'S HEROISM It can readily be believed that the Rovers did not sleep much that night.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "We've got to get back by noon," announced Tom Rover, "and Sam and I want to pay a visit to Wall Street before we go, so we won't be able to spend much more time here."
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading "We've got to get back by noon," announced Tom Rover, "and Sam and I want to pay a visit to Wall Street before we go, so we won't be able to spend much more time here."
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "We've got to get back by noon," announced Tom Rover, "and Sam and I want to pay a visit to Wall Street before we go, so we won't be able to spend much more time here."
express in words
From this reading "You were going to tell us how you won that medal, Dad," said Jack, after breakfast was over and his two uncles had said good-bye to everybody and left.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DICK ROVER'S HEROISM It can readily be believed that the Rovers did not sleep much that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DICK ROVER'S HEROISM It can readily be believed that the Rovers did not sleep much that night.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The boys and girls were downstairs by seven o'clock and waited anxiously for the appearance of their parents in the dining-room of Dick Rover's residence, where the fathers were to have breakfast before returning to the troopship which was docked across the river, at Hoboken.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "We've got to get back by noon," announced Tom Rover, "and Sam and I want to pay a visit to Wall Street before we go, so we won't be able to spend much more time here."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The boys and girls were downstairs by seven o'clock and waited anxiously for the appearance of their parents in the dining-room of Dick Rover's residence, where the fathers were to have breakfast before returning to the troopship which was docked across the river, at Hoboken.
male cat
From this reading "We've got to get back by noon," announced Tom Rover, "and Sam and I want to pay a visit to Wall Street before we go, so we won't be able to spend much more time here."
troopshipnoun
ship for transporting troops
From this reading The boys and girls were downstairs by seven o'clock and waited anxiously for the appearance of their parents in the dining-room of Dick Rover's residence, where the fathers were to have breakfast before returning to the troopship which was docked across the river, at Hoboken.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "You were going to tell us how you won that medal, Dad," said Jack, after breakfast was over and his two uncles had said good-bye to everybody and left.
unclesnounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
plural of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "You were going to tell us how you won that medal, Dad," said Jack, after breakfast was over and his two uncles had said good-bye to everybody and left.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You were going to tell us how you won that medal, Dad," said Jack, after breakfast was over and his two uncles had said good-bye to everybody and left.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "We've got to get back by noon," announced Tom Rover, "and Sam and I want to pay a visit to Wall Street before we go, so we won't be able to spend much more time here."
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The boys and girls were downstairs by seven o'clock and waited anxiously for the appearance of their parents in the dining-room of Dick Rover's residence, where the fathers were to have breakfast before returning to the troopship which was docked across the river, at Hoboken.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading "We've got to get back by noon," announced Tom Rover, "and Sam and I want to pay a visit to Wall Street before we go, so we won't be able to spend much more time here."
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "We've got to get back by noon," announced Tom Rover, "and Sam and I want to pay a visit to Wall Street before we go, so we won't be able to spend much more time here."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The boys and girls were downstairs by seven o'clock and waited anxiously for the appearance of their parents in the dining-room of Dick Rover's residence, where the fathers were to have breakfast before returning to the troopship which was docked across the river, at Hoboken.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We've got to get back by noon," announced Tom Rover, "and Sam and I want to pay a visit to Wall Street before we go, so we won't be able to spend much more time here."
We've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We've got to get back by noon," announced Tom Rover, "and Sam and I want to pay a visit to Wall Street before we go, so we won't be able to spend much more time here."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The boys and girls were downstairs by seven o'clock and waited anxiously for the appearance of their parents in the dining-room of Dick Rover's residence, where the fathers were to have breakfast before returning to the troopship which was docked across the river, at Hoboken.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What about it?"
in or at the place that
From this reading The boys and girls were downstairs by seven o'clock and waited anxiously for the appearance of their parents in the dining-room of Dick Rover's residence, where the fathers were to have breakfast before returning to the troopship which was docked across the river, at Hoboken.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The boys and girls were downstairs by seven o'clock and waited anxiously for the appearance of their parents in the dining-room of Dick Rover's residence, where the fathers were to have breakfast before returning to the troopship which was docked across the river, at Hoboken.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading "You were going to tell us how you won that medal, Dad," said Jack, after breakfast was over and his two uncles had said good-bye to everybody and left.
won't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We've got to get back by noon," announced Tom Rover, "and Sam and I want to pay a visit to Wall Street before we go, so we won't be able to spend much more time here."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You were going to tell us how you won that medal, Dad," said Jack, after breakfast was over and his two uncles had said good-bye to everybody and left.
