used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE On the next day the bindery was opened as usual, but Mr. Islen did not appear, having gone to Philadelphia.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Jerry worked throughout the day, wondering what Alexander Slocum had thought and done after he had discovered the escape.
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading Jerry worked throughout the day, wondering what Alexander Slocum had thought and done after he had discovered the escape.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jerry worked throughout the day, wondering what Alexander Slocum had thought and done after he had discovered the escape.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE On the next day the bindery was opened as usual, but Mr. Islen did not appear, having gone to Philadelphia.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE On the next day the bindery was opened as usual, but Mr. Islen did not appear, having gone to Philadelphia.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading Our hero was proving himself to be skillful at the work assigned to him and the foreman often praised him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Our hero was proving himself to be skillful at the work assigned to him and the foreman often praised him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Our hero was proving himself to be skillful at the work assigned to him and the foreman often praised him.
binderynoun
a workshop where books are bound
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE On the next day the bindery was opened as usual, but Mr. Islen did not appear, having gone to Philadelphia.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE On the next day the bindery was opened as usual, but Mr. Islen did not appear, having gone to Philadelphia.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE On the next day the bindery was opened as usual, but Mr. Islen did not appear, having gone to Philadelphia.
dealernounUS /ˈdiːlər/
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading Little did the young oarsman dream of what the real estate dealer was then doing.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE On the next day the bindery was opened as usual, but Mr. Islen did not appear, having gone to Philadelphia.
DISAPPEARANCEnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE On the next day the bindery was opened as usual, but Mr. Islen did not appear, having gone to Philadelphia.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Jerry worked throughout the day, wondering what Alexander Slocum had thought and done after he had discovered the escape.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Little did the young oarsman dream of what the real estate dealer was then doing.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Jerry worked throughout the day, wondering what Alexander Slocum had thought and done after he had discovered the escape.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Little did the young oarsman dream of what the real estate dealer was then doing.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Jerry worked throughout the day, wondering what Alexander Slocum had thought and done after he had discovered the escape.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Little did the young oarsman dream of what the real estate dealer was then doing.
foremannounUS /ˈfɔːrmən/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading Our hero was proving himself to be skillful at the work assigned to him and the foreman often praised him.
destroyed or killed
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE On the next day the bindery was opened as usual, but Mr. Islen did not appear, having gone to Philadelphia.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jerry worked throughout the day, wondering what Alexander Slocum had thought and done after he had discovered the escape.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE On the next day the bindery was opened as usual, but Mr. Islen did not appear, having gone to Philadelphia.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jerry worked throughout the day, wondering what Alexander Slocum had thought and done after he had discovered the escape.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Our hero was proving himself to be skillful at the work assigned to him and the foreman often praised him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Our hero was proving himself to be skillful at the work assigned to him and the foreman often praised him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Our hero was proving himself to be skillful at the work assigned to him and the foreman often praised him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "You'll be worth a raise in wages," he said.
Islen
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From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE On the next day the bindery was opened as usual, but Mr. Islen did not appear, having gone to Philadelphia.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading Jerry worked throughout the day, wondering what Alexander Slocum had thought and done after he had discovered the escape.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little did the young oarsman dream of what the real estate dealer was then doing.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE On the next day the bindery was opened as usual, but Mr. Islen did not appear, having gone to Philadelphia.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE On the next day the bindery was opened as usual, but Mr. Islen did not appear, having gone to Philadelphia.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE On the next day the bindery was opened as usual, but Mr. Islen did not appear, having gone to Philadelphia.
oarsmannounUS /ˈɔːrzmən/
someone who rows a boat
From this reading Little did the young oarsman dream of what the real estate dealer was then doing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Little did the young oarsman dream of what the real estate dealer was then doing.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Our hero was proving himself to be skillful at the work assigned to him and the foreman often praised him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE On the next day the bindery was opened as usual, but Mr. Islen did not appear, having gone to Philadelphia.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE On the next day the bindery was opened as usual, but Mr. Islen did not appear, having gone to Philadelphia.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our hero was proving himself to be skillful at the work assigned to him and the foreman often praised him.
PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE On the next day the bindery was opened as usual, but Mr. Islen did not appear, having gone to Philadelphia.
praisedverbUS /preɪzd/
past form of “praise” — express approval of
From this reading Our hero was proving himself to be skillful at the work assigned to him and the foreman often praised him.
provingverbUS /ˈpruːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading Our hero was proving himself to be skillful at the work assigned to him and the foreman often praised him.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading "You'll be worth a raise in wages," he said.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Little did the young oarsman dream of what the real estate dealer was then doing.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You'll be worth a raise in wages," he said.
skillfuladjectiveUS /ˈskɪlfəl/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Our hero was proving himself to be skillful at the work assigned to him and the foreman often praised him.
Slocum
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From this reading Jerry worked throughout the day, wondering what Alexander Slocum had thought and done after he had discovered the escape.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE On the next day the bindery was opened as usual, but Mr. Islen did not appear, having gone to Philadelphia.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE On the next day the bindery was opened as usual, but Mr. Islen did not appear, having gone to Philadelphia.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Little did the young oarsman dream of what the real estate dealer was then doing.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Jerry worked throughout the day, wondering what Alexander Slocum had thought and done after he had discovered the escape.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Jerry worked throughout the day, wondering what Alexander Slocum had thought and done after he had discovered the escape.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE On the next day the bindery was opened as usual, but Mr. Islen did not appear, having gone to Philadelphia.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE On the next day the bindery was opened as usual, but Mr. Islen did not appear, having gone to Philadelphia.
wagesnounUS /ˈweɪdʒəz/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading "You'll be worth a raise in wages," he said.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE On the next day the bindery was opened as usual, but Mr. Islen did not appear, having gone to Philadelphia.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Jerry worked throughout the day, wondering what Alexander Slocum had thought and done after he had discovered the escape.
showing curiosity
From this reading Jerry worked throughout the day, wondering what Alexander Slocum had thought and done after he had discovered the escape.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Our hero was proving himself to be skillful at the work assigned to him and the foreman often praised him.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Jerry worked throughout the day, wondering what Alexander Slocum had thought and done after he had discovered the escape.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading "You'll be worth a raise in wages," he said.
You'll
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From this reading "You'll be worth a raise in wages," he said.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Little did the young oarsman dream of what the real estate dealer was then doing.
