used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TALK ABOUT A MEAL “There’ll be music now,” whispered Frank to Darry.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A TALK ABOUT A MEAL “There’ll be music now,” whispered Frank to Darry.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading It was a disagreeable duty he had to perform, but Amos Strong was too old a traveler, and had seen too much of life, to hesitate concerning his course of action.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading The dessert had already been brought on, so January Jones was not called on to do additional waiting and he did not re-appear.
anew
From this reading The boys were soon finished and went again to the deck, leaving Professor Strong to interview the master of the steamer.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The dessert had already been brought on, so January Jones was not called on to do additional waiting and he did not re-appear.
AmosnounUS /ˈeɪməs/
a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet
From this reading It was a disagreeable duty he had to perform, but Amos Strong was too old a traveler, and had seen too much of life, to hesitate concerning his course of action.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The dessert had already been brought on, so January Jones was not called on to do additional waiting and he did not re-appear.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A TALK ABOUT A MEAL “There’ll be music now,” whispered Frank to Darry.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The dessert had already been brought on, so January Jones was not called on to do additional waiting and he did not re-appear.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys were soon finished and went again to the deck, leaving Professor Strong to interview the master of the steamer.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The dessert had already been brought on, so January Jones was not called on to do additional waiting and he did not re-appear.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a disagreeable duty he had to perform, but Amos Strong was too old a traveler, and had seen too much of life, to hesitate concerning his course of action.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The dessert had already been brought on, so January Jones was not called on to do additional waiting and he did not re-appear.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading “That captain is a tartar if ever there was one.”
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading It was a disagreeable duty he had to perform, but Amos Strong was too old a traveler, and had seen too much of life, to hesitate concerning his course of action.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It was a disagreeable duty he had to perform, but Amos Strong was too old a traveler, and had seen too much of life, to hesitate concerning his course of action.
Darry
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From this reading A TALK ABOUT A MEAL “There’ll be music now,” whispered Frank to Darry.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The boys were soon finished and went again to the deck, leaving Professor Strong to interview the master of the steamer.
dessertnounUS /dɪˈzɜːrt/
a dish served as the last course of a meal
From this reading The dessert had already been brought on, so January Jones was not called on to do additional waiting and he did not re-appear.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The dessert had already been brought on, so January Jones was not called on to do additional waiting and he did not re-appear.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading It was a disagreeable duty he had to perform, but Amos Strong was too old a traveler, and had seen too much of life, to hesitate concerning his course of action.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The dessert had already been brought on, so January Jones was not called on to do additional waiting and he did not re-appear.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading It was a disagreeable duty he had to perform, but Amos Strong was too old a traveler, and had seen too much of life, to hesitate concerning his course of action.
at any time
From this reading “That captain is a tartar if ever there was one.”
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading The boys were soon finished and went again to the deck, leaving Professor Strong to interview the master of the steamer.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading A TALK ABOUT A MEAL “There’ll be music now,” whispered Frank to Darry.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The dessert had already been brought on, so January Jones was not called on to do additional waiting and he did not re-appear.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The dessert had already been brought on, so January Jones was not called on to do additional waiting and he did not re-appear.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading It was a disagreeable duty he had to perform, but Amos Strong was too old a traveler, and had seen too much of life, to hesitate concerning his course of action.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a disagreeable duty he had to perform, but Amos Strong was too old a traveler, and had seen too much of life, to hesitate concerning his course of action.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “That captain is a tartar if ever there was one.”
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading The boys were soon finished and went again to the deck, leaving Professor Strong to interview the master of the steamer.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “That captain is a tartar if ever there was one.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a disagreeable duty he had to perform, but Amos Strong was too old a traveler, and had seen too much of life, to hesitate concerning his course of action.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading The dessert had already been brought on, so January Jones was not called on to do additional waiting and he did not re-appear.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading The dessert had already been brought on, so January Jones was not called on to do additional waiting and he did not re-appear.
the act of departing
From this reading The boys were soon finished and went again to the deck, leaving Professor Strong to interview the master of the steamer.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was a disagreeable duty he had to perform, but Amos Strong was too old a traveler, and had seen too much of life, to hesitate concerning his course of action.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The boys were soon finished and went again to the deck, leaving Professor Strong to interview the master of the steamer.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading A TALK ABOUT A MEAL “There’ll be music now,” whispered Frank to Darry.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was a disagreeable duty he had to perform, but Amos Strong was too old a traveler, and had seen too much of life, to hesitate concerning his course of action.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading A TALK ABOUT A MEAL “There’ll be music now,” whispered Frank to Darry.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The dessert had already been brought on, so January Jones was not called on to do additional waiting and he did not re-appear.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A TALK ABOUT A MEAL “There’ll be music now,” whispered Frank to Darry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The boys were soon finished and went again to the deck, leaving Professor Strong to interview the master of the steamer.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was a disagreeable duty he had to perform, but Amos Strong was too old a traveler, and had seen too much of life, to hesitate concerning his course of action.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The dessert had already been brought on, so January Jones was not called on to do additional waiting and he did not re-appear.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “That captain is a tartar if ever there was one.”
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading It was a disagreeable duty he had to perform, but Amos Strong was too old a traveler, and had seen too much of life, to hesitate concerning his course of action.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading The boys were soon finished and went again to the deck, leaving Professor Strong to interview the master of the steamer.
re-appear
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From this reading The dessert had already been brought on, so January Jones was not called on to do additional waiting and he did not re-appear.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was a disagreeable duty he had to perform, but Amos Strong was too old a traveler, and had seen too much of life, to hesitate concerning his course of action.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The dessert had already been brought on, so January Jones was not called on to do additional waiting and he did not re-appear.
in the near future
From this reading The boys were soon finished and went again to the deck, leaving Professor Strong to interview the master of the steamer.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading The boys were soon finished and went again to the deck, leaving Professor Strong to interview the master of the steamer.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The boys were soon finished and went again to the deck, leaving Professor Strong to interview the master of the steamer.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading A TALK ABOUT A MEAL “There’ll be music now,” whispered Frank to Darry.
tartarnounUS /ˈtɑːrtər/
a salt used especially in baking powder
From this reading “That captain is a tartar if ever there was one.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “That captain is a tartar if ever there was one.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The dessert had already been brought on, so January Jones was not called on to do additional waiting and he did not re-appear.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “That captain is a tartar if ever there was one.”
There'll
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From this reading A TALK ABOUT A MEAL “There’ll be music now,” whispered Frank to Darry.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A TALK ABOUT A MEAL “There’ll be music now,” whispered Frank to Darry.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was a disagreeable duty he had to perform, but Amos Strong was too old a traveler, and had seen too much of life, to hesitate concerning his course of action.
travelernounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading It was a disagreeable duty he had to perform, but Amos Strong was too old a traveler, and had seen too much of life, to hesitate concerning his course of action.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The dessert had already been brought on, so January Jones was not called on to do additional waiting and he did not re-appear.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “That captain is a tartar if ever there was one.”
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The boys were soon finished and went again to the deck, leaving Professor Strong to interview the master of the steamer.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The boys were soon finished and went again to the deck, leaving Professor Strong to interview the master of the steamer.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading A TALK ABOUT A MEAL “There’ll be music now,” whispered Frank to Darry.
