used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE WOOL SMUGGLERS Except for the watchman, not a soul was astir about the _Lycoming_ when Willie awoke the next morning.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE WOOL SMUGGLERS Except for the watchman, not a soul was astir about the _Lycoming_ when Willie awoke the next morning.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading But somehow he managed to pass the day, though as the afternoon waned his impatience increased visibly.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading When supper-time came and Sheridan had not yet appeared, Willie was almost in despair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Eagerly he rose and dressed.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When supper-time came and Sheridan had not yet appeared, Willie was almost in despair.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But somehow he managed to pass the day, though as the afternoon waned his impatience increased visibly.
astiradjective
out of bed
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE WOOL SMUGGLERS Except for the watchman, not a soul was astir about the _Lycoming_ when Willie awoke the next morning.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE WOOL SMUGGLERS Except for the watchman, not a soul was astir about the _Lycoming_ when Willie awoke the next morning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But somehow he managed to pass the day, though as the afternoon waned his impatience increased visibly.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When supper-time came and Sheridan had not yet appeared, Willie was almost in despair.
CAPTUREverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE WOOL SMUGGLERS Except for the watchman, not a soul was astir about the _Lycoming_ when Willie awoke the next morning.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Even with a multitude of interesting things about him to occupy the hours, he could hardly wait to resume the pursuit of the wool smugglers.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But somehow he managed to pass the day, though as the afternoon waned his impatience increased visibly.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading When supper-time came and Sheridan had not yet appeared, Willie was almost in despair.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Eagerly he rose and dressed.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Eagerly he rose and dressed.
divisible by two
From this reading Even with a multitude of interesting things about him to occupy the hours, he could hardly wait to resume the pursuit of the wool smugglers.
apart from; not including
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE WOOL SMUGGLERS Except for the watchman, not a soul was astir about the _Lycoming_ when Willie awoke the next morning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE WOOL SMUGGLERS Except for the watchman, not a soul was astir about the _Lycoming_ when Willie awoke the next morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When supper-time came and Sheridan had not yet appeared, Willie was almost in despair.
only a very short time before
From this reading Even with a multitude of interesting things about him to occupy the hours, he could hardly wait to resume the pursuit of the wool smugglers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Eagerly he rose and dressed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Even with a multitude of interesting things about him to occupy the hours, he could hardly wait to resume the pursuit of the wool smugglers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But somehow he managed to pass the day, though as the afternoon waned his impatience increased visibly.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Even with a multitude of interesting things about him to occupy the hours, he could hardly wait to resume the pursuit of the wool smugglers.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading But somehow he managed to pass the day, though as the afternoon waned his impatience increased visibly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When supper-time came and Sheridan had not yet appeared, Willie was almost in despair.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading But somehow he managed to pass the day, though as the afternoon waned his impatience increased visibly.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Even with a multitude of interesting things about him to occupy the hours, he could hardly wait to resume the pursuit of the wool smugglers.
Lycoming
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From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE WOOL SMUGGLERS Except for the watchman, not a soul was astir about the _Lycoming_ when Willie awoke the next morning.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading But somehow he managed to pass the day, though as the afternoon waned his impatience increased visibly.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE WOOL SMUGGLERS Except for the watchman, not a soul was astir about the _Lycoming_ when Willie awoke the next morning.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading Even with a multitude of interesting things about him to occupy the hours, he could hardly wait to resume the pursuit of the wool smugglers.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE WOOL SMUGGLERS Except for the watchman, not a soul was astir about the _Lycoming_ when Willie awoke the next morning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE WOOL SMUGGLERS Except for the watchman, not a soul was astir about the _Lycoming_ when Willie awoke the next morning.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading Even with a multitude of interesting things about him to occupy the hours, he could hardly wait to resume the pursuit of the wool smugglers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE WOOL SMUGGLERS Except for the watchman, not a soul was astir about the _Lycoming_ when Willie awoke the next morning.
go across or through
From this reading But somehow he managed to pass the day, though as the afternoon waned his impatience increased visibly.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading Even with a multitude of interesting things about him to occupy the hours, he could hardly wait to resume the pursuit of the wool smugglers.
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading Even with a multitude of interesting things about him to occupy the hours, he could hardly wait to resume the pursuit of the wool smugglers.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Eagerly he rose and dressed.
SheridannounUS /ˈʃerɪdən/
Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)
From this reading When supper-time came and Sheridan had not yet appeared, Willie was almost in despair.
SMUGGLERSnounUS /ˈsmʌɡlərz/
plural of “smuggler” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE WOOL SMUGGLERS Except for the watchman, not a soul was astir about the _Lycoming_ when Willie awoke the next morning.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading But somehow he managed to pass the day, though as the afternoon waned his impatience increased visibly.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE WOOL SMUGGLERS Except for the watchman, not a soul was astir about the _Lycoming_ when Willie awoke the next morning.
supper-time
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From this reading When supper-time came and Sheridan had not yet appeared, Willie was almost in despair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE WOOL SMUGGLERS Except for the watchman, not a soul was astir about the _Lycoming_ when Willie awoke the next morning.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Even with a multitude of interesting things about him to occupy the hours, he could hardly wait to resume the pursuit of the wool smugglers.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But somehow he managed to pass the day, though as the afternoon waned his impatience increased visibly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Even with a multitude of interesting things about him to occupy the hours, he could hardly wait to resume the pursuit of the wool smugglers.
visiblyadverbUS /ˈvɪzəbli/
in a visible manner
From this reading But somehow he managed to pass the day, though as the afternoon waned his impatience increased visibly.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Even with a multitude of interesting things about him to occupy the hours, he could hardly wait to resume the pursuit of the wool smugglers.
wanedverbUS /weɪnd/
past form of “wane” — grow smaller
From this reading But somehow he managed to pass the day, though as the afternoon waned his impatience increased visibly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE WOOL SMUGGLERS Except for the watchman, not a soul was astir about the _Lycoming_ when Willie awoke the next morning.
watchmannounUS /ˈwɑːtʃmən/
a guard who keeps watch
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE WOOL SMUGGLERS Except for the watchman, not a soul was astir about the _Lycoming_ when Willie awoke the next morning.
at the time that
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE WOOL SMUGGLERS Except for the watchman, not a soul was astir about the _Lycoming_ when Willie awoke the next morning.
Willie
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From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE WOOL SMUGGLERS Except for the watchman, not a soul was astir about the _Lycoming_ when Willie awoke the next morning.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Even with a multitude of interesting things about him to occupy the hours, he could hardly wait to resume the pursuit of the wool smugglers.
WOOLnounUS /wʊl/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE WOOL SMUGGLERS Except for the watchman, not a soul was astir about the _Lycoming_ when Willie awoke the next morning.
but in spite of that
From this reading When supper-time came and Sheridan had not yet appeared, Willie was almost in despair.
