aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I had about given up all hope of you,” said the man with the yellow smile, his first words showing the truth of the lad’s discernment.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “I said I would reach here as soon after nine o’clock as I could.
(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 “I had about given up all hope of you,” said the man with the yellow smile, his first words showing the truth of the lad’s discernment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Indeed, the latter had been, it was evident, patiently awaiting him; and now the eagerness in his manner showed plainly that he attached some importance to the arrival.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Indeed, the latter had been, it was evident, patiently awaiting him; and now the eagerness in his manner showed plainly that he attached some importance to the arrival.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I said I would reach here as soon after nine o’clock as I could.
ASTONISHINGadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading TELLS HOW BEN COOPER LISTENED TO SOME ASTONISHING REVELATIONS From the manner of the men, it was evident that the coming of Tobias Hawkins was no surprise to his friend.
being joined in close association
From this reading Indeed, the latter had been, it was evident, patiently awaiting him; and now the eagerness in his manner showed plainly that he attached some importance to the arrival.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Indeed, the latter had been, it was evident, patiently awaiting him; and now the eagerness in his manner showed plainly that he attached some importance to the arrival.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be sure, it is somewhat after that; but I could not finish my business earlier.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Indeed, the latter had been, it was evident, patiently awaiting him; and now the eagerness in his manner showed plainly that he attached some importance to the arrival.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading TELLS HOW BEN COOPER LISTENED TO SOME ASTONISHING REVELATIONS From the manner of the men, it was evident that the coming of Tobias Hawkins was no surprise to his friend.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading To be sure, it is somewhat after that; but I could not finish my business earlier.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To be sure, it is somewhat after that; but I could not finish my business earlier.”
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading TELLS HOW BEN COOPER LISTENED TO SOME ASTONISHING REVELATIONS From the manner of the men, it was evident that the coming of Tobias Hawkins was no surprise to his friend.
COOPERnounUS /ˈkuːpər/
United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)
From this reading TELLS HOW BEN COOPER LISTENED TO SOME ASTONISHING REVELATIONS From the manner of the men, it was evident that the coming of Tobias Hawkins was no surprise to his friend.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “I said I would reach here as soon after nine o’clock as I could.
discernmentnounUS /dɪˈsɝːn.mənt/
The ability to judge well and perceive the true nature of events.
From this reading “I had about given up all hope of you,” said the man with the yellow smile, his first words showing the truth of the lad’s discernment.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading Indeed, the latter had been, it was evident, patiently awaiting him; and now the eagerness in his manner showed plainly that he attached some importance to the arrival.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading To be sure, it is somewhat after that; but I could not finish my business earlier.”
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading TELLS HOW BEN COOPER LISTENED TO SOME ASTONISHING REVELATIONS From the manner of the men, it was evident that the coming of Tobias Hawkins was no surprise to his friend.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading To be sure, it is somewhat after that; but I could not finish my business earlier.”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “I had about given up all hope of you,” said the man with the yellow smile, his first words showing the truth of the lad’s discernment.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading TELLS HOW BEN COOPER LISTENED TO SOME ASTONISHING REVELATIONS From the manner of the men, it was evident that the coming of Tobias Hawkins was no surprise to his friend.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TELLS HOW BEN COOPER LISTENED TO SOME ASTONISHING REVELATIONS From the manner of the men, it was evident that the coming of Tobias Hawkins was no surprise to his friend.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading “I had about given up all hope of you,” said the man with the yellow smile, his first words showing the truth of the lad’s discernment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Indeed, the latter had been, it was evident, patiently awaiting him; and now the eagerness in his manner showed plainly that he attached some importance to the arrival.
HawkinsnounUS /ˈhɔːkɪnz/
English privateer involved in the slave trade; later helped build the fleet that in 1588 defeated the Spanish Armada (1532-1595)
From this reading TELLS HOW BEN COOPER LISTENED TO SOME ASTONISHING REVELATIONS From the manner of the men, it was evident that the coming of Tobias Hawkins was no surprise to his friend.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed, the latter had been, it was evident, patiently awaiting him; and now the eagerness in his manner showed plainly that he attached some importance to the arrival.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “I said I would reach here as soon after nine o’clock as I could.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Indeed, the latter had been, it was evident, patiently awaiting him; and now the eagerness in his manner showed plainly that he attached some importance to the arrival.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TELLS HOW BEN COOPER LISTENED TO SOME ASTONISHING REVELATIONS From the manner of the men, it was evident that the coming of Tobias Hawkins was no surprise to his friend.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “I had about given up all hope of you,” said the man with the yellow smile, his first words showing the truth of the lad’s discernment.
HOW
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From this reading TELLS HOW BEN COOPER LISTENED TO SOME ASTONISHING REVELATIONS From the manner of the men, it was evident that the coming of Tobias Hawkins was no surprise to his friend.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I had about given up all hope of you,” said the man with the yellow smile, his first words showing the truth of the lad’s discernment.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Indeed, the latter had been, it was evident, patiently awaiting him; and now the eagerness in his manner showed plainly that he attached some importance to the arrival.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Indeed, the latter had been, it was evident, patiently awaiting him; and now the eagerness in his manner showed plainly that he attached some importance to the arrival.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, the latter had been, it was evident, patiently awaiting him; and now the eagerness in his manner showed plainly that he attached some importance to the arrival.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To be sure, it is somewhat after that; but I could not finish my business earlier.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TELLS HOW BEN COOPER LISTENED TO SOME ASTONISHING REVELATIONS From the manner of the men, it was evident that the coming of Tobias Hawkins was no surprise to his friend.
lad's
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From this reading “I had about given up all hope of you,” said the man with the yellow smile, his first words showing the truth of the lad’s discernment.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Indeed, the latter had been, it was evident, patiently awaiting him; and now the eagerness in his manner showed plainly that he attached some importance to the arrival.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading TELLS HOW BEN COOPER LISTENED TO SOME ASTONISHING REVELATIONS From the manner of the men, it was evident that the coming of Tobias Hawkins was no surprise to his friend.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “I had about given up all hope of you,” said the man with the yellow smile, his first words showing the truth of the lad’s discernment.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading TELLS HOW BEN COOPER LISTENED TO SOME ASTONISHING REVELATIONS From the manner of the men, it was evident that the coming of Tobias Hawkins was no surprise to his friend.
the force of workers available
From this reading TELLS HOW BEN COOPER LISTENED TO SOME ASTONISHING REVELATIONS From the manner of the men, it was evident that the coming of Tobias Hawkins was no surprise to his friend.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading To be sure, it is somewhat after that; but I could not finish my business earlier.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading “I said I would reach here as soon after nine o’clock as I could.
not any; not one
From this reading TELLS HOW BEN COOPER LISTENED TO SOME ASTONISHING REVELATIONS From the manner of the men, it was evident that the coming of Tobias Hawkins was no surprise to his friend.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To be sure, it is somewhat after that; but I could not finish my business earlier.”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Indeed, the latter had been, it was evident, patiently awaiting him; and now the eagerness in his manner showed plainly that he attached some importance to the arrival.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading “I said I would reach here as soon after nine o’clock as I could.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TELLS HOW BEN COOPER LISTENED TO SOME ASTONISHING REVELATIONS From the manner of the men, it was evident that the coming of Tobias Hawkins was no surprise to his friend.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading Indeed, the latter had been, it was evident, patiently awaiting him; and now the eagerness in his manner showed plainly that he attached some importance to the arrival.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Indeed, the latter had been, it was evident, patiently awaiting him; and now the eagerness in his manner showed plainly that he attached some importance to the arrival.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading “I said I would reach here as soon after nine o’clock as I could.
REVELATIONSnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “revelation” — the speech act of making something evident
From this reading TELLS HOW BEN COOPER LISTENED TO SOME ASTONISHING REVELATIONS From the manner of the men, it was evident that the coming of Tobias Hawkins was no surprise to his friend.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I had about given up all hope of you,” said the man with the yellow smile, his first words showing the truth of the lad’s discernment.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Indeed, the latter had been, it was evident, patiently awaiting him; and now the eagerness in his manner showed plainly that he attached some importance to the arrival.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading “I had about given up all hope of you,” said the man with the yellow smile, his first words showing the truth of the lad’s discernment.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading “I had about given up all hope of you,” said the man with the yellow smile, his first words showing the truth of the lad’s discernment.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading TELLS HOW BEN COOPER LISTENED TO SOME ASTONISHING REVELATIONS From the manner of the men, it was evident that the coming of Tobias Hawkins was no surprise to his friend.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading To be sure, it is somewhat after that; but I could not finish my business earlier.”
in the near future
From this reading “I said I would reach here as soon after nine o’clock as I could.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading To be sure, it is somewhat after that; but I could not finish my business earlier.”
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading TELLS HOW BEN COOPER LISTENED TO SOME ASTONISHING REVELATIONS From the manner of the men, it was evident that the coming of Tobias Hawkins was no surprise to his friend.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading TELLS HOW BEN COOPER LISTENED TO SOME ASTONISHING REVELATIONS From the manner of the men, it was evident that the coming of Tobias Hawkins was no surprise to his friend.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TELLS HOW BEN COOPER LISTENED TO SOME ASTONISHING REVELATIONS From the manner of the men, it was evident that the coming of Tobias Hawkins was no surprise to his friend.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TELLS HOW BEN COOPER LISTENED TO SOME ASTONISHING REVELATIONS From the manner of the men, it was evident that the coming of Tobias Hawkins was no surprise to his friend.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TELLS HOW BEN COOPER LISTENED TO SOME ASTONISHING REVELATIONS From the manner of the men, it was evident that the coming of Tobias Hawkins was no surprise to his friend.
Tobias
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From this reading TELLS HOW BEN COOPER LISTENED TO SOME ASTONISHING REVELATIONS From the manner of the men, it was evident that the coming of Tobias Hawkins was no surprise to his friend.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading “I had about given up all hope of you,” said the man with the yellow smile, his first words showing the truth of the lad’s discernment.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “I had about given up all hope of you,” said the man with the yellow smile, his first words showing the truth of the lad’s discernment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TELLS HOW BEN COOPER LISTENED TO SOME ASTONISHING REVELATIONS From the manner of the men, it was evident that the coming of Tobias Hawkins was no surprise to his friend.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I had about given up all hope of you,” said the man with the yellow smile, his first words showing the truth of the lad’s discernment.
the words that are spoken
From this reading “I had about given up all hope of you,” said the man with the yellow smile, his first words showing the truth of the lad’s discernment.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I said I would reach here as soon after nine o’clock as I could.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading “I had about given up all hope of you,” said the man with the yellow smile, his first words showing the truth of the lad’s discernment.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I had about given up all hope of you,” said the man with the yellow smile, his first words showing the truth of the lad’s discernment.
