used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He could stay no longer in the place from which Hank Hazletine had departed a half-hour before.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading He had set out to see whether he could act even an insignificant part in the recovery of his loved comrade.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had set out to see whether he could act even an insignificant part in the recovery of his loved comrade.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading INTO AND OUT OF THE CANYON.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It was a waste of time to speculate over the intentions of the veteran, and the youth made no attempt to do so.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Jack Dudley's enforced idleness had become intolerable.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He could stay no longer in the place from which Hank Hazletine had departed a half-hour before.
CANYONnounUS /ˈkænjən/
a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading INTO AND OUT OF THE CANYON.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He had set out to see whether he could act even an insignificant part in the recovery of his loved comrade.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could stay no longer in the place from which Hank Hazletine had departed a half-hour before.
well in the past; former
From this reading He could stay no longer in the place from which Hank Hazletine had departed a half-hour before.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was a waste of time to speculate over the intentions of the veteran, and the youth made no attempt to do so.
Dudley's
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From this reading Jack Dudley's enforced idleness had become intolerable.
enforcedadjectiveUS /enˈfɔːrst/
forced or compelled or put in force
From this reading Jack Dudley's enforced idleness had become intolerable.
divisible by two
From this reading He had set out to see whether he could act even an insignificant part in the recovery of his loved comrade.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He could stay no longer in the place from which Hank Hazletine had departed a half-hour before.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jack Dudley's enforced idleness had become intolerable.
half-hournounUS /ˈhæfaʊər/
a half of an hour
From this reading He could stay no longer in the place from which Hank Hazletine had departed a half-hour before.
HanknounUS /hæŋk/
a coil of rope or wool or yarn
From this reading He could stay no longer in the place from which Hank Hazletine had departed a half-hour before.
Hazletine
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From this reading He could stay no longer in the place from which Hank Hazletine had departed a half-hour before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could stay no longer in the place from which Hank Hazletine had departed a half-hour before.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had set out to see whether he could act even an insignificant part in the recovery of his loved comrade.
idlenessnounUS /ˈaɪdəlnəs/
having no employment
From this reading Jack Dudley's enforced idleness had become intolerable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He could stay no longer in the place from which Hank Hazletine had departed a half-hour before.
insignificantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/
signifying nothing
From this reading He had set out to see whether he could act even an insignificant part in the recovery of his loved comrade.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was a waste of time to speculate over the intentions of the veteran, and the youth made no attempt to do so.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading INTO AND OUT OF THE CANYON.
intolerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading Jack Dudley's enforced idleness had become intolerable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a waste of time to speculate over the intentions of the veteran, and the youth made no attempt to do so.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack Dudley's enforced idleness had become intolerable.
for more time
From this reading He could stay no longer in the place from which Hank Hazletine had departed a half-hour before.
held dear
From this reading He had set out to see whether he could act even an insignificant part in the recovery of his loved comrade.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was a waste of time to speculate over the intentions of the veteran, and the youth made no attempt to do so.
not any; not one
From this reading He could stay no longer in the place from which Hank Hazletine had departed a half-hour before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading INTO AND OUT OF THE CANYON.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading INTO AND OUT OF THE CANYON.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was a waste of time to speculate over the intentions of the veteran, and the youth made no attempt to do so.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He had set out to see whether he could act even an insignificant part in the recovery of his loved comrade.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He could stay no longer in the place from which Hank Hazletine had departed a half-hour before.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading He had set out to see whether he could act even an insignificant part in the recovery of his loved comrade.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had set out to see whether he could act even an insignificant part in the recovery of his loved comrade.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He had set out to see whether he could act even an insignificant part in the recovery of his loved comrade.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was a waste of time to speculate over the intentions of the veteran, and the youth made no attempt to do so.
speculateverbUS /ˈspekjəleɪt/
to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading It was a waste of time to speculate over the intentions of the veteran, and the youth made no attempt to do so.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He could stay no longer in the place from which Hank Hazletine had departed a half-hour before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INTO AND OUT OF THE CANYON.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was a waste of time to speculate over the intentions of the veteran, and the youth made no attempt to do so.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a waste of time to speculate over the intentions of the veteran, and the youth made no attempt to do so.
veterannounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading It was a waste of time to speculate over the intentions of the veteran, and the youth made no attempt to do so.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a waste of time to speculate over the intentions of the veteran, and the youth made no attempt to do so.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading It was a waste of time to speculate over the intentions of the veteran, and the youth made no attempt to do so.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He had set out to see whether he could act even an insignificant part in the recovery of his loved comrade.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He could stay no longer in the place from which Hank Hazletine had departed a half-hour before.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading It was a waste of time to speculate over the intentions of the veteran, and the youth made no attempt to do so.
