used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SUSPICION September dragged wretchedly.
not being in a specified place
From this reading Indeed, Andy wisely concluded that to keep to the open, innocent ways would be the only possible thing that could help the absent master.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading There was no need of stealing among the bushes for news or amusement.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading There was no need of stealing among the bushes for news or amusement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He missed the lessons and the exciting comradeship, too; the contrast was painful.
Andy
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From this reading Indeed, Andy wisely concluded that to keep to the open, innocent ways would be the only possible thing that could help the absent master.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Indeed, Andy wisely concluded that to keep to the open, innocent ways would be the only possible thing that could help the absent master.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading There was no need of stealing among the bushes for news or amusement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Janie saw, but questioned not.
comradeshipnoun
the quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability
From this reading He missed the lessons and the exciting comradeship, too; the contrast was painful.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Indeed, Andy wisely concluded that to keep to the open, innocent ways would be the only possible thing that could help the absent master.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading He missed the lessons and the exciting comradeship, too; the contrast was painful.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Indeed, Andy wisely concluded that to keep to the open, innocent ways would be the only possible thing that could help the absent master.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading A SUSPICION September dragged wretchedly.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading He missed the lessons and the exciting comradeship, too; the contrast was painful.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was no need of stealing among the bushes for news or amusement.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He missed the lessons and the exciting comradeship, too; the contrast was painful.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Indeed, Andy wisely concluded that to keep to the open, innocent ways would be the only possible thing that could help the absent master.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, Andy wisely concluded that to keep to the open, innocent ways would be the only possible thing that could help the absent master.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Indeed, Andy wisely concluded that to keep to the open, innocent ways would be the only possible thing that could help the absent master.
Janie
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From this reading Janie saw, but questioned not.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Indeed, Andy wisely concluded that to keep to the open, innocent ways would be the only possible thing that could help the absent master.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading He missed the lessons and the exciting comradeship, too; the contrast was painful.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Indeed, Andy wisely concluded that to keep to the open, innocent ways would be the only possible thing that could help the absent master.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading He missed the lessons and the exciting comradeship, too; the contrast was painful.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading There was no need of stealing among the bushes for news or amusement.
information about recent and important events
From this reading There was no need of stealing among the bushes for news or amusement.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no need of stealing among the bushes for news or amusement.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Janie saw, but questioned not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was no need of stealing among the bushes for news or amusement.
and nothing more
From this reading Indeed, Andy wisely concluded that to keep to the open, innocent ways would be the only possible thing that could help the absent master.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Indeed, Andy wisely concluded that to keep to the open, innocent ways would be the only possible thing that could help the absent master.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was no need of stealing among the bushes for news or amusement.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading He missed the lessons and the exciting comradeship, too; the contrast was painful.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Indeed, Andy wisely concluded that to keep to the open, innocent ways would be the only possible thing that could help the absent master.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Janie saw, but questioned not.
cut with a saw
From this reading Janie saw, but questioned not.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading A SUSPICION September dragged wretchedly.
stealingnounUS /ˈstiːlɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading There was no need of stealing among the bushes for news or amusement.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading A SUSPICION September dragged wretchedly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Indeed, Andy wisely concluded that to keep to the open, innocent ways would be the only possible thing that could help the absent master.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was no need of stealing among the bushes for news or amusement.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no need of stealing among the bushes for news or amusement.
a special situation
From this reading Indeed, Andy wisely concluded that to keep to the open, innocent ways would be the only possible thing that could help the absent master.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Indeed, Andy wisely concluded that to keep to the open, innocent ways would be the only possible thing that could help the absent master.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He missed the lessons and the exciting comradeship, too; the contrast was painful.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no need of stealing among the bushes for news or amusement.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Indeed, Andy wisely concluded that to keep to the open, innocent ways would be the only possible thing that could help the absent master.
wiselyadverbUS /ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
From this reading Indeed, Andy wisely concluded that to keep to the open, innocent ways would be the only possible thing that could help the absent master.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Indeed, Andy wisely concluded that to keep to the open, innocent ways would be the only possible thing that could help the absent master.
wretchedlyadverbUS /ˈretʃɪdli/
in a wretched manner
From this reading A SUSPICION September dragged wretchedly.
