used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SOMETHING OF A SURPRISE.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading The older member of the firm gave another groan, and this was supplemented by another from the freight agent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The older member of the firm gave another groan, and this was supplemented by another from the freight agent.
Andy
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From this reading Andy was certainly as much dismayed as Matt at the discovery which had been made.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The older member of the firm gave another groan, and this was supplemented by another from the freight agent.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Andy was certainly as much dismayed as Matt at the discovery which had been made.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Andy was certainly as much dismayed as Matt at the discovery which had been made.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Just at the time when they supposed that they were drawing closer to the object of their chase, they found that they were most likely further away than ever.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Andy was certainly as much dismayed as Matt at the discovery which had been made.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The older member of the firm gave another groan, and this was supplemented by another from the freight agent.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Andy was certainly as much dismayed as Matt at the discovery which had been made.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading Just at the time when they supposed that they were drawing closer to the object of their chase, they found that they were most likely further away than ever.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Just at the time when they supposed that they were drawing closer to the object of their chase, they found that they were most likely further away than ever.
couldn't
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From this reading "I knew he couldn't cross that river," growled the latter.
travel across or pass over
From this reading "I knew he couldn't cross that river," growled the latter.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Andy was certainly as much dismayed as Matt at the discovery which had been made.
dismayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmeɪd/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading Andy was certainly as much dismayed as Matt at the discovery which had been made.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Just at the time when they supposed that they were drawing closer to the object of their chase, they found that they were most likely further away than ever.
at any time
From this reading Just at the time when they supposed that they were drawing closer to the object of their chase, they found that they were most likely further away than ever.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading The older member of the firm gave another groan, and this was supplemented by another from the freight agent.
set up or found
From this reading Just at the time when they supposed that they were drawing closer to the object of their chase, they found that they were most likely further away than ever.
freightnounUS /freɪt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading The older member of the firm gave another groan, and this was supplemented by another from the freight agent.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The older member of the firm gave another groan, and this was supplemented by another from the freight agent.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Just at the time when they supposed that they were drawing closer to the object of their chase, they found that they were most likely further away than ever.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The older member of the firm gave another groan, and this was supplemented by another from the freight agent.
groannounUS /ɡroʊn/
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading The older member of the firm gave another groan, and this was supplemented by another from the freight agent.
growledverbUS /ɡraʊld/
past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
From this reading "I knew he couldn't cross that river," growled the latter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Andy was certainly as much dismayed as Matt at the discovery which had been made.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I knew he couldn't cross that river," growled the latter.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I knew he couldn't cross that river," growled the latter.
and nothing more
From this reading Just at the time when they supposed that they were drawing closer to the object of their chase, they found that they were most likely further away than ever.
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 "I knew he couldn't cross that river," growled the latter.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading "I knew he couldn't cross that river," growled the latter.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Just at the time when they supposed that they were drawing closer to the object of their chase, they found that they were most likely further away than ever.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Andy was certainly as much dismayed as Matt at the discovery which had been made.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading Andy was certainly as much dismayed as Matt at the discovery which had been made.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The older member of the firm gave another groan, and this was supplemented by another from the freight agent.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Just at the time when they supposed that they were drawing closer to the object of their chase, they found that they were most likely further away than ever.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Andy was certainly as much dismayed as Matt at the discovery which had been made.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Just at the time when they supposed that they were drawing closer to the object of their chase, they found that they were most likely further away than ever.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SOMETHING OF A SURPRISE.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The older member of the firm gave another groan, and this was supplemented by another from the freight agent.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading "I knew he couldn't cross that river," growled the latter.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading SOMETHING OF A SURPRISE.
supplementedverbUS /sʌpləmentɪd/
past form of “supplement” — add as a supplement to what seems insufficient
From this reading The older member of the firm gave another groan, and this was supplemented by another from the freight agent.
required or under orders
From this reading Just at the time when they supposed that they were drawing closer to the object of their chase, they found that they were most likely further away than ever.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading SOMETHING OF A SURPRISE.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Just at the time when they supposed that they were drawing closer to the object of their chase, they found that they were most likely further away than ever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Just at the time when they supposed that they were drawing closer to the object of their chase, they found that they were most likely further away than ever.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Andy was certainly as much dismayed as Matt at the discovery which had been made.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Just at the time when they supposed that they were drawing closer to the object of their chase, they found that they were most likely further away than ever.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Just at the time when they supposed that they were drawing closer to the object of their chase, they found that they were most likely further away than ever.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The older member of the firm gave another groan, and this was supplemented by another from the freight agent.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Just at the time when they supposed that they were drawing closer to the object of their chase, they found that they were most likely further away than ever.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Just at the time when they supposed that they were drawing closer to the object of their chase, they found that they were most likely further away than ever.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Andy was certainly as much dismayed as Matt at the discovery which had been made.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Just at the time when they supposed that they were drawing closer to the object of their chase, they found that they were most likely further away than ever.
at the time that
From this reading Just at the time when they supposed that they were drawing closer to the object of their chase, they found that they were most likely further away than ever.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Andy was certainly as much dismayed as Matt at the discovery which had been made.
