used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ARTHUR’S DEAL WITH A CIRCUS HAND In spite of the enthusiasm all the boys felt for the proposed Boy Scout organization, the thoughts of the next day were clouded with the fear of what Marshal Walter might do.
Alex
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From this reading There was a quick conference among the older boys, and then Alex Conyers approached Mr. Trevor.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading ARTHUR’S DEAL WITH A CIRCUS HAND In spite of the enthusiasm all the boys felt for the proposed Boy Scout organization, the thoughts of the next day were clouded with the fear of what Marshal Walter might do.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading There was a quick conference among the older boys, and then Alex Conyers approached Mr. Trevor.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When all arrangements had been made for the Boy Scout meeting Monday evening and the tea party was at an end, the young guests lingered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And he knew all the “Aviators.”
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading There was a quick conference among the older boys, and then Alex Conyers approached Mr. Trevor.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading When all arrangements had been made for the Boy Scout meeting Monday evening and the tea party was at an end, the young guests lingered.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading He had threatened to arrest each boy whose name he knew.
ARTHUR'SnounUS /ˈɑːrθərz/
possessive form of “arthur” — elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading ARTHUR’S DEAL WITH A CIRCUS HAND In spite of the enthusiasm all the boys felt for the proposed Boy Scout organization, the thoughts of the next day were clouded with the fear of what Marshal Walter might do.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When all arrangements had been made for the Boy Scout meeting Monday evening and the tea party was at an end, the young guests lingered.
AviatorsnounUS /ˈeɪvieɪtərz/
plural of “aviator” — someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading And he knew all the “Aviators.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When all arrangements had been made for the Boy Scout meeting Monday evening and the tea party was at an end, the young guests lingered.
a youthful male person
From this reading ARTHUR’S DEAL WITH A CIRCUS HAND In spite of the enthusiasm all the boys felt for the proposed Boy Scout organization, the thoughts of the next day were clouded with the fear of what Marshal Walter might do.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading ARTHUR’S DEAL WITH A CIRCUS HAND In spite of the enthusiasm all the boys felt for the proposed Boy Scout organization, the thoughts of the next day were clouded with the fear of what Marshal Walter might do.
CIRCUSnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading ARTHUR’S DEAL WITH A CIRCUS HAND In spite of the enthusiasm all the boys felt for the proposed Boy Scout organization, the thoughts of the next day were clouded with the fear of what Marshal Walter might do.
cloudedadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdɪd/
made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance
From this reading ARTHUR’S DEAL WITH A CIRCUS HAND In spite of the enthusiasm all the boys felt for the proposed Boy Scout organization, the thoughts of the next day were clouded with the fear of what Marshal Walter might do.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading There was a quick conference among the older boys, and then Alex Conyers approached Mr. Trevor.
Conyers
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From this reading There was a quick conference among the older boys, and then Alex Conyers approached Mr. Trevor.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading ARTHUR’S DEAL WITH A CIRCUS HAND In spite of the enthusiasm all the boys felt for the proposed Boy Scout organization, the thoughts of the next day were clouded with the fear of what Marshal Walter might do.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading ARTHUR’S DEAL WITH A CIRCUS HAND In spite of the enthusiasm all the boys felt for the proposed Boy Scout organization, the thoughts of the next day were clouded with the fear of what Marshal Walter might do.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading ARTHUR’S DEAL WITH A CIRCUS HAND In spite of the enthusiasm all the boys felt for the proposed Boy Scout organization, the thoughts of the next day were clouded with the fear of what Marshal Walter might do.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading He had threatened to arrest each boy whose name he knew.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading When all arrangements had been made for the Boy Scout meeting Monday evening and the tea party was at an end, the young guests lingered.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading ARTHUR’S DEAL WITH A CIRCUS HAND In spite of the enthusiasm all the boys felt for the proposed Boy Scout organization, the thoughts of the next day were clouded with the fear of what Marshal Walter might do.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading When all arrangements had been made for the Boy Scout meeting Monday evening and the tea party was at an end, the young guests lingered.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading ARTHUR’S DEAL WITH A CIRCUS HAND In spite of the enthusiasm all the boys felt for the proposed Boy Scout organization, the thoughts of the next day were clouded with the fear of what Marshal Walter might do.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading ARTHUR’S DEAL WITH A CIRCUS HAND In spite of the enthusiasm all the boys felt for the proposed Boy Scout organization, the thoughts of the next day were clouded with the fear of what Marshal Walter might do.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ARTHUR’S DEAL WITH A CIRCUS HAND In spite of the enthusiasm all the boys felt for the proposed Boy Scout organization, the thoughts of the next day were clouded with the fear of what Marshal Walter might do.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading When all arrangements had been made for the Boy Scout meeting Monday evening and the tea party was at an end, the young guests lingered.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had threatened to arrest each boy whose name he knew.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading ARTHUR’S DEAL WITH A CIRCUS HAND In spite of the enthusiasm all the boys felt for the proposed Boy Scout organization, the thoughts of the next day were clouded with the fear of what Marshal Walter might do.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had threatened to arrest each boy whose name he knew.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ARTHUR’S DEAL WITH A CIRCUS HAND In spite of the enthusiasm all the boys felt for the proposed Boy Scout organization, the thoughts of the next day were clouded with the fear of what Marshal Walter might do.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He had threatened to arrest each boy whose name he knew.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading When all arrangements had been made for the Boy Scout meeting Monday evening and the tea party was at an end, the young guests lingered.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When all arrangements had been made for the Boy Scout meeting Monday evening and the tea party was at an end, the young guests lingered.
MarshalverbUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
place in proper rank
From this reading ARTHUR’S DEAL WITH A CIRCUS HAND In spite of the enthusiasm all the boys felt for the proposed Boy Scout organization, the thoughts of the next day were clouded with the fear of what Marshal Walter might do.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading When all arrangements had been made for the Boy Scout meeting Monday evening and the tea party was at an end, the young guests lingered.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading ARTHUR’S DEAL WITH A CIRCUS HAND In spite of the enthusiasm all the boys felt for the proposed Boy Scout organization, the thoughts of the next day were clouded with the fear of what Marshal Walter might do.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading When all arrangements had been made for the Boy Scout meeting Monday evening and the tea party was at an end, the young guests lingered.
a form of address for a man
From this reading There was a quick conference among the older boys, and then Alex Conyers approached Mr. Trevor.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He had threatened to arrest each boy whose name he knew.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading ARTHUR’S DEAL WITH A CIRCUS HAND In spite of the enthusiasm all the boys felt for the proposed Boy Scout organization, the thoughts of the next day were clouded with the fear of what Marshal Walter might do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ARTHUR’S DEAL WITH A CIRCUS HAND In spite of the enthusiasm all the boys felt for the proposed Boy Scout organization, the thoughts of the next day were clouded with the fear of what Marshal Walter might do.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading There was a quick conference among the older boys, and then Alex Conyers approached Mr. Trevor.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading ARTHUR’S DEAL WITH A CIRCUS HAND In spite of the enthusiasm all the boys felt for the proposed Boy Scout organization, the thoughts of the next day were clouded with the fear of what Marshal Walter might do.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading When all arrangements had been made for the Boy Scout meeting Monday evening and the tea party was at an end, the young guests lingered.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading ARTHUR’S DEAL WITH A CIRCUS HAND In spite of the enthusiasm all the boys felt for the proposed Boy Scout organization, the thoughts of the next day were clouded with the fear of what Marshal Walter might do.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading There was a quick conference among the older boys, and then Alex Conyers approached Mr. Trevor.
ScoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading ARTHUR’S DEAL WITH A CIRCUS HAND In spite of the enthusiasm all the boys felt for the proposed Boy Scout organization, the thoughts of the next day were clouded with the fear of what Marshal Walter might do.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading ARTHUR’S DEAL WITH A CIRCUS HAND In spite of the enthusiasm all the boys felt for the proposed Boy Scout organization, the thoughts of the next day were clouded with the fear of what Marshal Walter might do.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading When all arrangements had been made for the Boy Scout meeting Monday evening and the tea party was at an end, the young guests lingered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ARTHUR’S DEAL WITH A CIRCUS HAND In spite of the enthusiasm all the boys felt for the proposed Boy Scout organization, the thoughts of the next day were clouded with the fear of what Marshal Walter might do.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading There was a quick conference among the older boys, and then Alex Conyers approached Mr. Trevor.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a quick conference among the older boys, and then Alex Conyers approached Mr. Trevor.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading ARTHUR’S DEAL WITH A CIRCUS HAND In spite of the enthusiasm all the boys felt for the proposed Boy Scout organization, the thoughts of the next day were clouded with the fear of what Marshal Walter might do.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading He had threatened to arrest each boy whose name he knew.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had threatened to arrest each boy whose name he knew.
Trevor
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From this reading There was a quick conference among the older boys, and then Alex Conyers approached Mr. Trevor.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading ARTHUR’S DEAL WITH A CIRCUS HAND In spite of the enthusiasm all the boys felt for the proposed Boy Scout organization, the thoughts of the next day were clouded with the fear of what Marshal Walter might do.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When all arrangements had been made for the Boy Scout meeting Monday evening and the tea party was at an end, the young guests lingered.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ARTHUR’S DEAL WITH A CIRCUS HAND In spite of the enthusiasm all the boys felt for the proposed Boy Scout organization, the thoughts of the next day were clouded with the fear of what Marshal Walter might do.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading ARTHUR’S DEAL WITH A CIRCUS HAND In spite of the enthusiasm all the boys felt for the proposed Boy Scout organization, the thoughts of the next day were clouded with the fear of what Marshal Walter might do.
at the time that
From this reading When all arrangements had been made for the Boy Scout meeting Monday evening and the tea party was at an end, the young guests lingered.
belonging to which person
From this reading He had threatened to arrest each boy whose name he knew.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ARTHUR’S DEAL WITH A CIRCUS HAND In spite of the enthusiasm all the boys felt for the proposed Boy Scout organization, the thoughts of the next day were clouded with the fear of what Marshal Walter might do.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading When all arrangements had been made for the Boy Scout meeting Monday evening and the tea party was at an end, the young guests lingered.
