used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The boys sent a telegram home stating that they were well and that they were going to continue the trip the following morning.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “Yes, and I hope Uncle Sam gets all the securities back,” added Jack.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “Gee, I hope they do clear up that affair in Wall Street!” sighed Randy.
(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 “Yes, and I hope Uncle Sam gets all the securities back,” added Jack.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HIDDEN EVIDENCE The boys were greatly interested in the brief telegram received from Fred’s father and they were sorry that they were not in New York City to learn the particulars of what was taking place.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When they returned to the _Firefly_ they found that Captain Corning, as well as the head diver and his assistant, had gone ashore.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading When they returned to the _Firefly_ they found that Captain Corning, as well as the head diver and his assistant, had gone ashore.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading When they returned to the _Firefly_ they found that Captain Corning, as well as the head diver and his assistant, had gone ashore.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “Yes, and I hope Uncle Sam gets all the securities back,” added Jack.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading HIDDEN EVIDENCE The boys were greatly interested in the brief telegram received from Fred’s father and they were sorry that they were not in New York City to learn the particulars of what was taking place.
of short duration or distance
From this reading HIDDEN EVIDENCE The boys were greatly interested in the brief telegram received from Fred’s father and they were sorry that they were not in New York City to learn the particulars of what was taking place.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading When they returned to the _Firefly_ they found that Captain Corning, as well as the head diver and his assistant, had gone ashore.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading HIDDEN EVIDENCE The boys were greatly interested in the brief telegram received from Fred’s father and they were sorry that they were not in New York City to learn the particulars of what was taking place.
rid of obstructions
From this reading “Gee, I hope they do clear up that affair in Wall Street!” sighed Randy.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading The boys sent a telegram home stating that they were well and that they were going to continue the trip the following morning.
CorningverbUS /ˈkɔːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “corn” — feed (cattle) with corn
From this reading When they returned to the _Firefly_ they found that Captain Corning, as well as the head diver and his assistant, had gone ashore.
divernounUS /ˈdaɪvər/
someone who works underwater
From this reading When they returned to the _Firefly_ they found that Captain Corning, as well as the head diver and his assistant, had gone ashore.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Gee, I hope they do clear up that affair in Wall Street!” sighed Randy.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading HIDDEN EVIDENCE The boys were greatly interested in the brief telegram received from Fred’s father and they were sorry that they were not in New York City to learn the particulars of what was taking place.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading HIDDEN EVIDENCE The boys were greatly interested in the brief telegram received from Fred’s father and they were sorry that they were not in New York City to learn the particulars of what was taking place.
FireflynounUS /ˈfaɪərflaɪ/
tropical American click beetle having bright luminous spots
From this reading When they returned to the _Firefly_ they found that Captain Corning, as well as the head diver and his assistant, had gone ashore.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The boys sent a telegram home stating that they were well and that they were going to continue the trip the following morning.
set up or found
From this reading When they returned to the _Firefly_ they found that Captain Corning, as well as the head diver and his assistant, had gone ashore.
Fred's
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From this reading HIDDEN EVIDENCE The boys were greatly interested in the brief telegram received from Fred’s father and they were sorry that they were not in New York City to learn the particulars of what was taking place.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HIDDEN EVIDENCE The boys were greatly interested in the brief telegram received from Fred’s father and they were sorry that they were not in New York City to learn the particulars of what was taking place.
GeenounUS /dʒiː/
a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity; used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when it is accelerated
From this reading “Gee, I hope they do clear up that affair in Wall Street!” sighed Randy.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading “Yes, and I hope Uncle Sam gets all the securities back,” added Jack.
the act of departing
From this reading The boys sent a telegram home stating that they were well and that they were going to continue the trip the following morning.
destroyed or killed
From this reading When they returned to the _Firefly_ they found that Captain Corning, as well as the head diver and his assistant, had gone ashore.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading HIDDEN EVIDENCE The boys were greatly interested in the brief telegram received from Fred’s father and they were sorry that they were not in New York City to learn the particulars of what was taking place.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When they returned to the _Firefly_ they found that Captain Corning, as well as the head diver and his assistant, had gone ashore.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading When they returned to the _Firefly_ they found that Captain Corning, as well as the head diver and his assistant, had gone ashore.
not accessible to view
From this reading HIDDEN EVIDENCE The boys were greatly interested in the brief telegram received from Fred’s father and they were sorry that they were not in New York City to learn the particulars of what was taking place.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When they returned to the _Firefly_ they found that Captain Corning, as well as the head diver and his assistant, had gone ashore.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The boys sent a telegram home stating that they were well and that they were going to continue the trip the following morning.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “Gee, I hope they do clear up that affair in Wall Street!” sighed Randy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Gee, I hope they do clear up that affair in Wall Street!” sighed Randy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HIDDEN EVIDENCE The boys were greatly interested in the brief telegram received from Fred’s father and they were sorry that they were not in New York City to learn the particulars of what was taking place.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading HIDDEN EVIDENCE The boys were greatly interested in the brief telegram received from Fred’s father and they were sorry that they were not in New York City to learn the particulars of what was taking place.
a small worthless amount
From this reading “Yes, and I hope Uncle Sam gets all the securities back,” added Jack.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading HIDDEN EVIDENCE The boys were greatly interested in the brief telegram received from Fred’s father and they were sorry that they were not in New York City to learn the particulars of what was taking place.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The boys sent a telegram home stating that they were well and that they were going to continue the trip the following morning.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading HIDDEN EVIDENCE The boys were greatly interested in the brief telegram received from Fred’s father and they were sorry that they were not in New York City to learn the particulars of what was taking place.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading HIDDEN EVIDENCE The boys were greatly interested in the brief telegram received from Fred’s father and they were sorry that they were not in New York City to learn the particulars of what was taking place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HIDDEN EVIDENCE The boys were greatly interested in the brief telegram received from Fred’s father and they were sorry that they were not in New York City to learn the particulars of what was taking place.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading HIDDEN EVIDENCE The boys were greatly interested in the brief telegram received from Fred’s father and they were sorry that they were not in New York City to learn the particulars of what was taking place.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading HIDDEN EVIDENCE The boys were greatly interested in the brief telegram received from Fred’s father and they were sorry that they were not in New York City to learn the particulars of what was taking place.
RandyadjectiveUS /ˈrændi/
feeling great sexual desire
From this reading “Gee, I hope they do clear up that affair in Wall Street!” sighed Randy.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading HIDDEN EVIDENCE The boys were greatly interested in the brief telegram received from Fred’s father and they were sorry that they were not in New York City to learn the particulars of what was taking place.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When they returned to the _Firefly_ they found that Captain Corning, as well as the head diver and his assistant, had gone ashore.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading “Yes, and I hope Uncle Sam gets all the securities back,” added Jack.
securitiesnounUS /sɪˈkjʊrətiz/
plural of “security” — the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading “Yes, and I hope Uncle Sam gets all the securities back,” added Jack.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The boys sent a telegram home stating that they were well and that they were going to continue the trip the following morning.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading “Gee, I hope they do clear up that affair in Wall Street!” sighed Randy.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading HIDDEN EVIDENCE The boys were greatly interested in the brief telegram received from Fred’s father and they were sorry that they were not in New York City to learn the particulars of what was taking place.
statingverbUS /ˈsteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “state” — express in words
From this reading The boys sent a telegram home stating that they were well and that they were going to continue the trip the following morning.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading “Gee, I hope they do clear up that affair in Wall Street!” sighed Randy.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading HIDDEN EVIDENCE The boys were greatly interested in the brief telegram received from Fred’s father and they were sorry that they were not in New York City to learn the particulars of what was taking place.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading HIDDEN EVIDENCE The boys were greatly interested in the brief telegram received from Fred’s father and they were sorry that they were not in New York City to learn the particulars of what was taking place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HIDDEN EVIDENCE The boys were greatly interested in the brief telegram received from Fred’s father and they were sorry that they were not in New York City to learn the particulars of what was taking place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HIDDEN EVIDENCE The boys were greatly interested in the brief telegram received from Fred’s father and they were sorry that they were not in New York City to learn the particulars of what was taking place.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HIDDEN EVIDENCE The boys were greatly interested in the brief telegram received from Fred’s father and they were sorry that they were not in New York City to learn the particulars of what was taking place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HIDDEN EVIDENCE The boys were greatly interested in the brief telegram received from Fred’s father and they were sorry that they were not in New York City to learn the particulars of what was taking place.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading The boys sent a telegram home stating that they were well and that they were going to continue the trip the following morning.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading “Yes, and I hope Uncle Sam gets all the securities back,” added Jack.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Gee, I hope they do clear up that affair in Wall Street!” sighed Randy.
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 “Gee, I hope they do clear up that affair in Wall Street!” sighed Randy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HIDDEN EVIDENCE The boys were greatly interested in the brief telegram received from Fred’s father and they were sorry that they were not in New York City to learn the particulars of what was taking place.
(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 The boys sent a telegram home stating that they were well and that they were going to continue the trip the following morning.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HIDDEN EVIDENCE The boys were greatly interested in the brief telegram received from Fred’s father and they were sorry that they were not in New York City to learn the particulars of what was taking place.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading HIDDEN EVIDENCE The boys were greatly interested in the brief telegram received from Fred’s father and they were sorry that they were not in New York City to learn the particulars of what was taking place.
at the time that
From this reading When they returned to the _Firefly_ they found that Captain Corning, as well as the head diver and his assistant, had gone ashore.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, and I hope Uncle Sam gets all the securities back,” added Jack.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading HIDDEN EVIDENCE The boys were greatly interested in the brief telegram received from Fred’s father and they were sorry that they were not in New York City to learn the particulars of what was taking place.
