used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It's sure going to be a jim-dandy," declared Joe.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After supper the Hardy boys went outside and looked at the clouds.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading KIDNAPED Rain threatened throughout the afternoon, but although the sky darkened and there was an ominous calm, the storm held off.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading KIDNAPED Rain threatened throughout the afternoon, but although the sky darkened and there was an ominous calm, the storm held off.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading KIDNAPED Rain threatened throughout the afternoon, but although the sky darkened and there was an ominous calm, the storm held off.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading KIDNAPED Rain threatened throughout the afternoon, but although the sky darkened and there was an ominous calm, the storm held off.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After supper the Hardy boys went outside and looked at the clouds.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "A little thing like a storm won't hold the car thieves back.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It's sure going to be a jim-dandy," declared Joe.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading After supper the Hardy boys went outside and looked at the clouds.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading KIDNAPED Rain threatened throughout the afternoon, but although the sky darkened and there was an ominous calm, the storm held off.
make calm or still
From this reading KIDNAPED Rain threatened throughout the afternoon, but although the sky darkened and there was an ominous calm, the storm held off.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading "A little thing like a storm won't hold the car thieves back.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading After supper the Hardy boys went outside and looked at the clouds.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading KIDNAPED Rain threatened throughout the afternoon, but although the sky darkened and there was an ominous calm, the storm held off.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "It's sure going to be a jim-dandy," declared Joe.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you think we really should go out to-night?"
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Do you think we really should go out to-night?"
the act of departing
From this reading "It's sure going to be a jim-dandy," declared Joe.
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading After supper the Hardy boys went outside and looked at the clouds.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading KIDNAPED Rain threatened throughout the afternoon, but although the sky darkened and there was an ominous calm, the storm held off.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "A little thing like a storm won't hold the car thieves back.
It's
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From this reading "It's sure going to be a jim-dandy," declared Joe.
jim-dandy
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From this reading "It's sure going to be a jim-dandy," declared Joe.
Joe
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From this reading "It's sure going to be a jim-dandy," declared Joe.
KIDNAPEDverbUS /ˈkɪdnæpt/
past form of “kidnap” — take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom
From this reading KIDNAPED Rain threatened throughout the afternoon, but although the sky darkened and there was an ominous calm, the storm held off.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "A little thing like a storm won't hold the car thieves back.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "A little thing like a storm won't hold the car thieves back.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading After supper the Hardy boys went outside and looked at the clouds.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading KIDNAPED Rain threatened throughout the afternoon, but although the sky darkened and there was an ominous calm, the storm held off.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading KIDNAPED Rain threatened throughout the afternoon, but although the sky darkened and there was an ominous calm, the storm held off.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Do you think we really should go out to-night?"
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading After supper the Hardy boys went outside and looked at the clouds.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading KIDNAPED Rain threatened throughout the afternoon, but although the sky darkened and there was an ominous calm, the storm held off.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Do you think we really should go out to-night?"
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Do you think we really should go out to-night?"
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading KIDNAPED Rain threatened throughout the afternoon, but although the sky darkened and there was an ominous calm, the storm held off.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading KIDNAPED Rain threatened throughout the afternoon, but although the sky darkened and there was an ominous calm, the storm held off.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading After supper the Hardy boys went outside and looked at the clouds.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "It's sure going to be a jim-dandy," declared Joe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KIDNAPED Rain threatened throughout the afternoon, but although the sky darkened and there was an ominous calm, the storm held off.
in or at that place or location
From this reading KIDNAPED Rain threatened throughout the afternoon, but although the sky darkened and there was an ominous calm, the storm held off.
thievesnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading "A little thing like a storm won't hold the car thieves back.
a special situation
From this reading "A little thing like a storm won't hold the car thieves back.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Do you think we really should go out to-night?"
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading KIDNAPED Rain threatened throughout the afternoon, but although the sky darkened and there was an ominous calm, the storm held off.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading KIDNAPED Rain threatened throughout the afternoon, but although the sky darkened and there was an ominous calm, the storm held off.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It's sure going to be a jim-dandy," declared Joe.
to-night
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From this reading "Do you think we really should go out to-night?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading KIDNAPED Rain threatened throughout the afternoon, but although the sky darkened and there was an ominous calm, the storm held off.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Do you think we really should go out to-night?"
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After supper the Hardy boys went outside and looked at the clouds.
won't
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From this reading "A little thing like a storm won't hold the car thieves back.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you think we really should go out to-night?"
