used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You forget it has been our custom, ever since I can remember, to go to Observation Hill, each day, to watch the sea, in the hope that a vessel might be sighted.
ALARMINGadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading THE ALARMING NEWS The flag incident, and Uraso's interpretation of it, amused the boys immensely.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading THE ALARMING NEWS The flag incident, and Uraso's interpretation of it, amused the boys immensely.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "No; I can't understand why he ever had such an idea," replied Tom.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ALARMING NEWS The flag incident, and Uraso's interpretation of it, amused the boys immensely.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Do you know why Uraso thought so?" asked John.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BUSY TIMES AT THE CATARACT.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "You forget it has been our custom, ever since I can remember, to go to Observation Hill, each day, to watch the sea, in the hope that a vessel might be sighted.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "You forget it has been our custom, ever since I can remember, to go to Observation Hill, each day, to watch the sea, in the hope that a vessel might be sighted.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE ALARMING NEWS The flag incident, and Uraso's interpretation of it, amused the boys immensely.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading BUSY TIMES AT THE CATARACT.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "You forget it has been our custom, ever since I can remember, to go to Observation Hill, each day, to watch the sea, in the hope that a vessel might be sighted.
can't
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From this reading "No; I can't understand why he ever had such an idea," replied Tom.
CATARACTnounUS /ˈkætərækt/
an eye disease that involves the clouding or opacification of the natural lens of the eye
From this reading BUSY TIMES AT THE CATARACT.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading "You forget it has been our custom, ever since I can remember, to go to Observation Hill, each day, to watch the sea, in the hope that a vessel might be sighted.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "You forget it has been our custom, ever since I can remember, to go to Observation Hill, each day, to watch the sea, in the hope that a vessel might be sighted.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you know why Uraso thought so?" asked John.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "You forget it has been our custom, ever since I can remember, to go to Observation Hill, each day, to watch the sea, in the hope that a vessel might be sighted.
at any time
From this reading "No; I can't understand why he ever had such an idea," replied Tom.
flagnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading THE ALARMING NEWS The flag incident, and Uraso's interpretation of it, amused the boys immensely.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading "You forget it has been our custom, ever since I can remember, to go to Observation Hill, each day, to watch the sea, in the hope that a vessel might be sighted.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "You forget it has been our custom, ever since I can remember, to go to Observation Hill, each day, to watch the sea, in the hope that a vessel might be sighted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "No; I can't understand why he ever had such an idea," replied Tom.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You forget it has been our custom, ever since I can remember, to go to Observation Hill, each day, to watch the sea, in the hope that a vessel might be sighted.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "No; I can't understand why he ever had such an idea," replied Tom.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading "You forget it has been our custom, ever since I can remember, to go to Observation Hill, each day, to watch the sea, in the hope that a vessel might be sighted.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "You forget it has been our custom, ever since I can remember, to go to Observation Hill, each day, to watch the sea, in the hope that a vessel might be sighted.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "No; I can't understand why he ever had such an idea," replied Tom.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "No; I can't understand why he ever had such an idea," replied Tom.
immenselyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmensli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading THE ALARMING NEWS The flag incident, and Uraso's interpretation of it, amused the boys immensely.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "You forget it has been our custom, ever since I can remember, to go to Observation Hill, each day, to watch the sea, in the hope that a vessel might be sighted.
a single distinct event
From this reading THE ALARMING NEWS The flag incident, and Uraso's interpretation of it, amused the boys immensely.
interpretationnounUS /ˌɪntɜːrprɪˈteɪʃən/
a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
From this reading THE ALARMING NEWS The flag incident, and Uraso's interpretation of it, amused the boys immensely.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE ALARMING NEWS The flag incident, and Uraso's interpretation of it, amused the boys immensely.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "Do you know why Uraso thought so?" asked John.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Do you know why Uraso thought so?" asked John.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "You forget it has been our custom, ever since I can remember, to go to Observation Hill, each day, to watch the sea, in the hope that a vessel might be sighted.
information about recent and important events
From this reading THE ALARMING NEWS The flag incident, and Uraso's interpretation of it, amused the boys immensely.
not any; not one
From this reading "No; I can't understand why he ever had such an idea," replied Tom.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading "You forget it has been our custom, ever since I can remember, to go to Observation Hill, each day, to watch the sea, in the hope that a vessel might be sighted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ALARMING NEWS The flag incident, and Uraso's interpretation of it, amused the boys immensely.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "You forget it has been our custom, ever since I can remember, to go to Observation Hill, each day, to watch the sea, in the hope that a vessel might be sighted.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "You forget it has been our custom, ever since I can remember, to go to Observation Hill, each day, to watch the sea, in the hope that a vessel might be sighted.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "No; I can't understand why he ever had such an idea," replied Tom.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading "You forget it has been our custom, ever since I can remember, to go to Observation Hill, each day, to watch the sea, in the hope that a vessel might be sighted.
sightedadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪtɪd/
able to see
From this reading "You forget it has been our custom, ever since I can remember, to go to Observation Hill, each day, to watch the sea, in the hope that a vessel might be sighted.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "You forget it has been our custom, ever since I can remember, to go to Observation Hill, each day, to watch the sea, in the hope that a vessel might be sighted.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Do you know why Uraso thought so?" asked John.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "No; I can't understand why he ever had such an idea," replied Tom.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You forget it has been our custom, ever since I can remember, to go to Observation Hill, each day, to watch the sea, in the hope that a vessel might be sighted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BUSY TIMES AT THE CATARACT.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Do you know why Uraso thought so?" asked John.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading BUSY TIMES AT THE CATARACT.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You forget it has been our custom, ever since I can remember, to go to Observation Hill, each day, to watch the sea, in the hope that a vessel might be sighted.
male cat
From this reading "No; I can't understand why he ever had such an idea," replied Tom.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "No; I can't understand why he ever had such an idea," replied Tom.
Uraso
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From this reading "Do you know why Uraso thought so?" asked John.
Uraso's
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From this reading THE ALARMING NEWS The flag incident, and Uraso's interpretation of it, amused the boys immensely.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading "You forget it has been our custom, ever since I can remember, to go to Observation Hill, each day, to watch the sea, in the hope that a vessel might be sighted.
look attentively
From this reading "You forget it has been our custom, ever since I can remember, to go to Observation Hill, each day, to watch the sea, in the hope that a vessel might be sighted.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Do you know why Uraso thought so?" asked John.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you know why Uraso thought so?" asked John.
