used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DISMAYING STATEMENT Trouble is sometimes good in a way; it makes a person resourceful.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Now, when he found his boat stolen, he at once began to map out a plan of action.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had learned to think clearly and quickly.
annoyancesnounUS /əˈnɔɪənsɪz/
plural of “annoyance” — the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading Tom Swift had had his share of annoyances of late, but they had served a purpose.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "What will you do first?" asked Mr. Jackson as he saw his employer's son hesitating.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What will you do first?" asked Mr. Jackson as he saw his employer's son hesitating.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Now, when he found his boat stolen, he at once began to map out a plan of action.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Now, when he found his boat stolen, he at once began to map out a plan of action.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Now, when he found his boat stolen, he at once began to map out a plan of action.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Tom Swift had had his share of annoyances of late, but they had served a purpose.
without doubt or question
From this reading He had learned to think clearly and quickly.
DISMAYINGadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmeɪɪŋ/
causing consternation
From this reading A DISMAYING STATEMENT Trouble is sometimes good in a way; it makes a person resourceful.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What will you do first?" asked Mr. Jackson as he saw his employer's son hesitating.
employer'snounUS /emˈplɔɪərz/
possessive form of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading "What will you do first?" asked Mr. Jackson as he saw his employer's son hesitating.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "What will you do first?" asked Mr. Jackson as he saw his employer's son hesitating.
set up or found
From this reading Now, when he found his boat stolen, he at once began to map out a plan of action.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A DISMAYING STATEMENT Trouble is sometimes good in a way; it makes a person resourceful.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tom Swift had had his share of annoyances of late, but they had served a purpose.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had learned to think clearly and quickly.
hesitatingadjectiveUS /ˈhezəteɪtɪŋ/
lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly
From this reading "What will you do first?" asked Mr. Jackson as he saw his employer's son hesitating.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tom Swift had had his share of annoyances of late, but they had served a purpose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A DISMAYING STATEMENT Trouble is sometimes good in a way; it makes a person resourceful.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A DISMAYING STATEMENT Trouble is sometimes good in a way; it makes a person resourceful.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A DISMAYING STATEMENT Trouble is sometimes good in a way; it makes a person resourceful.
JacksonnounUS /ˈdʒæksən/
English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading "What will you do first?" asked Mr. Jackson as he saw his employer's son hesitating.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Tom Swift had had his share of annoyances of late, but they had served a purpose.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He had learned to think clearly and quickly.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading A DISMAYING STATEMENT Trouble is sometimes good in a way; it makes a person resourceful.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading Now, when he found his boat stolen, he at once began to map out a plan of action.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "What will you do first?" asked Mr. Jackson as he saw his employer's son hesitating.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, when he found his boat stolen, he at once began to map out a plan of action.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tom Swift had had his share of annoyances of late, but they had served a purpose.
on one occasion
From this reading Now, when he found his boat stolen, he at once began to map out a plan of action.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Now, when he found his boat stolen, he at once began to map out a plan of action.
a human being
From this reading A DISMAYING STATEMENT Trouble is sometimes good in a way; it makes a person resourceful.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Now, when he found his boat stolen, he at once began to map out a plan of action.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Tom Swift had had his share of annoyances of late, but they had served a purpose.
with speed
From this reading He had learned to think clearly and quickly.
resourcefuladjectiveUS /riˈsɔːrsfəl/
having inner resources; adroit or imaginative
From this reading A DISMAYING STATEMENT Trouble is sometimes good in a way; it makes a person resourceful.
cut with a saw
From this reading "What will you do first?" asked Mr. Jackson as he saw his employer's son hesitating.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Tom Swift had had his share of annoyances of late, but they had served a purpose.
have in common
From this reading Tom Swift had had his share of annoyances of late, but they had served a purpose.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading A DISMAYING STATEMENT Trouble is sometimes good in a way; it makes a person resourceful.
a male human offspring
From this reading "What will you do first?" asked Mr. Jackson as he saw his employer's son hesitating.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading A DISMAYING STATEMENT Trouble is sometimes good in a way; it makes a person resourceful.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading Now, when he found his boat stolen, he at once began to map out a plan of action.
moving very fast
From this reading Tom Swift had had his share of annoyances of late, but they had served a purpose.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tom Swift had had his share of annoyances of late, but they had served a purpose.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He had learned to think clearly and quickly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had learned to think clearly and quickly.
male cat
From this reading Tom Swift had had his share of annoyances of late, but they had served a purpose.
a source of difficulty
From this reading A DISMAYING STATEMENT Trouble is sometimes good in a way; it makes a person resourceful.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A DISMAYING STATEMENT Trouble is sometimes good in a way; it makes a person resourceful.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What will you do first?" asked Mr. Jackson as he saw his employer's son hesitating.
at the time that
From this reading Now, when he found his boat stolen, he at once began to map out a plan of action.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "What will you do first?" asked Mr. Jackson as he saw his employer's son hesitating.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What will you do first?" asked Mr. Jackson as he saw his employer's son hesitating.
