Chapter V

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Although he was a busy man, Mr. Hardy was not the type of father who maintains an air of aloofness from his family, the result being that he was on as good terms with his boys as though he were an elder brother.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Although he was a busy man, Mr. Hardy was not the type of father who maintains an air of aloofness from his family, the result being that he was on as good terms with his boys as though he were an elder brother.

(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 What have you been doing all day?

indifference by personal withdrawal

From this reading Although he was a busy man, Mr. Hardy was not the type of father who maintains an air of aloofness from his family, the result being that he was on as good terms with his boys as though he were an elder brother.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although he was a busy man, Mr. Hardy was not the type of father who maintains an air of aloofness from his family, the result being that he was on as good terms with his boys as though he were an elder brother.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Although he was a busy man, Mr. Hardy was not the type of father who maintains an air of aloofness from his family, the result being that he was on as good terms with his boys as though he were an elder brother.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "Come in," he shouted cheerfully, putting aside his book, and when Frank and Joe entered the room he motioned to a deep leather sofa near the window.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Although he was a busy man, Mr. Hardy was not the type of father who maintains an air of aloofness from his family, the result being that he was on as good terms with his boys as though he were an elder brother.

on or to one side

From this reading "Come in," he shouted cheerfully, putting aside his book, and when Frank and Joe entered the room he motioned to a deep leather sofa near the window.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading CHET'S AUTO HORN Fenton Hardy, the internationally famous detective, was reading in the library of his home that evening when his sons tapped on the door.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading What have you been doing all day?

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Although he was a busy man, Mr. Hardy was not the type of father who maintains an air of aloofness from his family, the result being that he was on as good terms with his boys as though he were an elder brother.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading "Come in," he shouted cheerfully, putting aside his book, and when Frank and Joe entered the room he motioned to a deep leather sofa near the window.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Although he was a busy man, Mr. Hardy was not the type of father who maintains an air of aloofness from his family, the result being that he was on as good terms with his boys as though he were an elder brother.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Although he was a busy man, Mr. Hardy was not the type of father who maintains an air of aloofness from his family, the result being that he was on as good terms with his boys as though he were an elder brother.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Although he was a busy man, Mr. Hardy was not the type of father who maintains an air of aloofness from his family, the result being that he was on as good terms with his boys as though he were an elder brother.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading "Come in," he shouted cheerfully, putting aside his book, and when Frank and Joe entered the room he motioned to a deep leather sofa near the window.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading CHET'S AUTO HORN Fenton Hardy, the internationally famous detective, was reading in the library of his home that evening when his sons tapped on the door.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Come in," he shouted cheerfully, putting aside his book, and when Frank and Joe entered the room he motioned to a deep leather sofa near the window.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading What have you been doing all day?

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading "Come in," he shouted cheerfully, putting aside his book, and when Frank and Joe entered the room he motioned to a deep leather sofa near the window.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading CHET'S AUTO HORN Fenton Hardy, the internationally famous detective, was reading in the library of his home that evening when his sons tapped on the door.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading What have you been doing all day?

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading CHET'S AUTO HORN Fenton Hardy, the internationally famous detective, was reading in the library of his home that evening when his sons tapped on the door.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "Sit down.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading Although he was a busy man, Mr. Hardy was not the type of father who maintains an air of aloofness from his family, the result being that he was on as good terms with his boys as though he were an elder brother.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading "Come in," he shouted cheerfully, putting aside his book, and when Frank and Joe entered the room he motioned to a deep leather sofa near the window.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading CHET'S AUTO HORN Fenton Hardy, the internationally famous detective, was reading in the library of his home that evening when his sons tapped on the door.

a social unit living together

From this reading Although he was a busy man, Mr. Hardy was not the type of father who maintains an air of aloofness from his family, the result being that he was on as good terms with his boys as though he were an elder brother.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading CHET'S AUTO HORN Fenton Hardy, the internationally famous detective, was reading in the library of his home that evening when his sons tapped on the door.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Although he was a busy man, Mr. Hardy was not the type of father who maintains an air of aloofness from his family, the result being that he was on as good terms with his boys as though he were an elder brother.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading CHET'S AUTO HORN Fenton Hardy, the internationally famous detective, was reading in the library of his home that evening when his sons tapped on the door.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading "Come in," he shouted cheerfully, putting aside his book, and when Frank and Joe entered the room he motioned to a deep leather sofa near the window.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Although he was a busy man, Mr. Hardy was not the type of father who maintains an air of aloofness from his family, the result being that he was on as good terms with his boys as though he were an elder brother.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Although he was a busy man, Mr. Hardy was not the type of father who maintains an air of aloofness from his family, the result being that he was on as good terms with his boys as though he were an elder brother.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading CHET'S AUTO HORN Fenton Hardy, the internationally famous detective, was reading in the library of his home that evening when his sons tapped on the door.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading What have you been doing all day?

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Although he was a busy man, Mr. Hardy was not the type of father who maintains an air of aloofness from his family, the result being that he was on as good terms with his boys as though he were an elder brother.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading CHET'S AUTO HORN Fenton Hardy, the internationally famous detective, was reading in the library of his home that evening when his sons tapped on the door.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading CHET'S AUTO HORN Fenton Hardy, the internationally famous detective, was reading in the library of his home that evening when his sons tapped on the door.

a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading CHET'S AUTO HORN Fenton Hardy, the internationally famous detective, was reading in the library of his home that evening when his sons tapped on the door.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading CHET'S AUTO HORN Fenton Hardy, the internationally famous detective, was reading in the library of his home that evening when his sons tapped on the door.

throughout the world

From this reading CHET'S AUTO HORN Fenton Hardy, the internationally famous detective, was reading in the library of his home that evening when his sons tapped on the door.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Come in," he shouted cheerfully, putting aside his book, and when Frank and Joe entered the room he motioned to a deep leather sofa near the window.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading "Come in," he shouted cheerfully, putting aside his book, and when Frank and Joe entered the room he motioned to a deep leather sofa near the window.

a room where books are kept

From this reading CHET'S AUTO HORN Fenton Hardy, the internationally famous detective, was reading in the library of his home that evening when his sons tapped on the door.

third-person singular of “maintain” — cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Although he was a busy man, Mr. Hardy was not the type of father who maintains an air of aloofness from his family, the result being that he was on as good terms with his boys as though he were an elder brother.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Although he was a busy man, Mr. Hardy was not the type of father who maintains an air of aloofness from his family, the result being that he was on as good terms with his boys as though he were an elder brother.

past form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement

From this reading "Come in," he shouted cheerfully, putting aside his book, and when Frank and Joe entered the room he motioned to a deep leather sofa near the window.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Although he was a busy man, Mr. Hardy was not the type of father who maintains an air of aloofness from his family, the result being that he was on as good terms with his boys as though he were an elder brother.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading "Come in," he shouted cheerfully, putting aside his book, and when Frank and Joe entered the room he motioned to a deep leather sofa near the window.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Although he was a busy man, Mr. Hardy was not the type of father who maintains an air of aloofness from his family, the result being that he was on as good terms with his boys as though he were an elder brother.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CHET'S AUTO HORN Fenton Hardy, the internationally famous detective, was reading in the library of his home that evening when his sons tapped on the door.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading CHET'S AUTO HORN Fenton Hardy, the internationally famous detective, was reading in the library of his home that evening when his sons tapped on the door.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading "Come in," he shouted cheerfully, putting aside his book, and when Frank and Joe entered the room he motioned to a deep leather sofa near the window.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading CHET'S AUTO HORN Fenton Hardy, the internationally famous detective, was reading in the library of his home that evening when his sons tapped on the door.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Although he was a busy man, Mr. Hardy was not the type of father who maintains an air of aloofness from his family, the result being that he was on as good terms with his boys as though he were an elder brother.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading "Come in," he shouted cheerfully, putting aside his book, and when Frank and Joe entered the room he motioned to a deep leather sofa near the window.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading "Come in," he shouted cheerfully, putting aside his book, and when Frank and Joe entered the room he motioned to a deep leather sofa near the window.

be seated

From this reading "Sit down.

an upholstered seat for more than one person

From this reading "Come in," he shouted cheerfully, putting aside his book, and when Frank and Joe entered the room he motioned to a deep leather sofa near the window.

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading CHET'S AUTO HORN Fenton Hardy, the internationally famous detective, was reading in the library of his home that evening when his sons tapped on the door.

in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by piercing or drawing a plug

From this reading CHET'S AUTO HORN Fenton Hardy, the internationally famous detective, was reading in the library of his home that evening when his sons tapped on the door.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading Although he was a busy man, Mr. Hardy was not the type of father who maintains an air of aloofness from his family, the result being that he was on as good terms with his boys as though he were an elder brother.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CHET'S AUTO HORN Fenton Hardy, the internationally famous detective, was reading in the library of his home that evening when his sons tapped on the door.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading CHET'S AUTO HORN Fenton Hardy, the internationally famous detective, was reading in the library of his home that evening when his sons tapped on the door.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although he was a busy man, Mr. Hardy was not the type of father who maintains an air of aloofness from his family, the result being that he was on as good terms with his boys as though he were an elder brother.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "Come in," he shouted cheerfully, putting aside his book, and when Frank and Joe entered the room he motioned to a deep leather sofa near the window.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading Although he was a busy man, Mr. Hardy was not the type of father who maintains an air of aloofness from his family, the result being that he was on as good terms with his boys as though he were an elder brother.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading CHET'S AUTO HORN Fenton Hardy, the internationally famous detective, was reading in the library of his home that evening when his sons tapped on the door.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Although he was a busy man, Mr. Hardy was not the type of father who maintains an air of aloofness from his family, the result being that he was on as good terms with his boys as though he were an elder brother.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What have you been doing all day?

at the time that

From this reading CHET'S AUTO HORN Fenton Hardy, the internationally famous detective, was reading in the library of his home that evening when his sons tapped on the door.

which person or people

From this reading Although he was a busy man, Mr. Hardy was not the type of father who maintains an air of aloofness from his family, the result being that he was on as good terms with his boys as though he were an elder brother.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading "Come in," he shouted cheerfully, putting aside his book, and when Frank and Joe entered the room he motioned to a deep leather sofa near the window.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Although he was a busy man, Mr. Hardy was not the type of father who maintains an air of aloofness from his family, the result being that he was on as good terms with his boys as though he were an elder brother.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading What have you been doing all day?