used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SUMMONS FROM THE FRONT.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading St. John found his aunt too busy to spend much time talking about Jack's past and Dr. Mackey's claim, and it was not long before he took his departure, feeling that he had gained nothing by this new attack upon our hero's welfare.
the state of being absent
From this reading He entered his home filled with thoughts of Jack and Marion, but all these thoughts were driven to the winds after he had read a communication which had been left for him during his absence.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He entered his home filled with thoughts of Jack and Marion, but all these thoughts were driven to the winds after he had read a communication which had been left for him during his absence.
(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 He entered his home filled with thoughts of Jack and Marion, but all these thoughts were driven to the winds after he had read a communication which had been left for him during his absence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading St. John found his aunt too busy to spend much time talking about Jack's past and Dr. Mackey's claim, and it was not long before he took his departure, feeling that he had gained nothing by this new attack upon our hero's welfare.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading "If only he would join the army, and get shot down."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I wish I could get him out of the way," he muttered, as he walked homeward, by a side road, so as to steer clear of the Federal troops.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading St. John found his aunt too busy to spend much time talking about Jack's past and Dr. Mackey's claim, and it was not long before he took his departure, feeling that he had gained nothing by this new attack upon our hero's welfare.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading St. John found his aunt too busy to spend much time talking about Jack's past and Dr. Mackey's claim, and it was not long before he took his departure, feeling that he had gained nothing by this new attack upon our hero's welfare.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He entered his home filled with thoughts of Jack and Marion, but all these thoughts were driven to the winds after he had read a communication which had been left for him during his absence.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading St. John found his aunt too busy to spend much time talking about Jack's past and Dr. Mackey's claim, and it was not long before he took his departure, feeling that he had gained nothing by this new attack upon our hero's welfare.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading St. John found his aunt too busy to spend much time talking about Jack's past and Dr. Mackey's claim, and it was not long before he took his departure, feeling that he had gained nothing by this new attack upon our hero's welfare.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He entered his home filled with thoughts of Jack and Marion, but all these thoughts were driven to the winds after he had read a communication which had been left for him during his absence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading St. John found his aunt too busy to spend much time talking about Jack's past and Dr. Mackey's claim, and it was not long before he took his departure, feeling that he had gained nothing by this new attack upon our hero's welfare.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading St. John found his aunt too busy to spend much time talking about Jack's past and Dr. Mackey's claim, and it was not long before he took his departure, feeling that he had gained nothing by this new attack upon our hero's welfare.
rid of obstructions
From this reading "I wish I could get him out of the way," he muttered, as he walked homeward, by a side road, so as to steer clear of the Federal troops.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading He entered his home filled with thoughts of Jack and Marion, but all these thoughts were driven to the winds after he had read a communication which had been left for him during his absence.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I wish I could get him out of the way," he muttered, as he walked homeward, by a side road, so as to steer clear of the Federal troops.
the act of departing
From this reading St. John found his aunt too busy to spend much time talking about Jack's past and Dr. Mackey's claim, and it was not long before he took his departure, feeling that he had gained nothing by this new attack upon our hero's welfare.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "If only he would join the army, and get shot down."
Dr
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From this reading St. John found his aunt too busy to spend much time talking about Jack's past and Dr. Mackey's claim, and it was not long before he took his departure, feeling that he had gained nothing by this new attack upon our hero's welfare.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading He entered his home filled with thoughts of Jack and Marion, but all these thoughts were driven to the winds after he had read a communication which had been left for him during his absence.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He entered his home filled with thoughts of Jack and Marion, but all these thoughts were driven to the winds after he had read a communication which had been left for him during his absence.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He entered his home filled with thoughts of Jack and Marion, but all these thoughts were driven to the winds after he had read a communication which had been left for him during his absence.
FederaladjectiveUS /ˈfedərəl/
national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units
From this reading "I wish I could get him out of the way," he muttered, as he walked homeward, by a side road, so as to steer clear of the Federal troops.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading St. John found his aunt too busy to spend much time talking about Jack's past and Dr. Mackey's claim, and it was not long before he took his departure, feeling that he had gained nothing by this new attack upon our hero's welfare.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading He entered his home filled with thoughts of Jack and Marion, but all these thoughts were driven to the winds after he had read a communication which had been left for him during his absence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He entered his home filled with thoughts of Jack and Marion, but all these thoughts were driven to the winds after he had read a communication which had been left for him during his absence.
set up or found
From this reading St. John found his aunt too busy to spend much time talking about Jack's past and Dr. Mackey's claim, and it was not long before he took his departure, feeling that he had gained nothing by this new attack upon our hero's welfare.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A SUMMONS FROM THE FRONT.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A SUMMONS FROM THE FRONT.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading St. John found his aunt too busy to spend much time talking about Jack's past and Dr. Mackey's claim, and it was not long before he took his departure, feeling that he had gained nothing by this new attack upon our hero's welfare.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I wish I could get him out of the way," he muttered, as he walked homeward, by a side road, so as to steer clear of the Federal troops.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading St. John found his aunt too busy to spend much time talking about Jack's past and Dr. Mackey's claim, and it was not long before he took his departure, feeling that he had gained nothing by this new attack upon our hero's welfare.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading St. John found his aunt too busy to spend much time talking about Jack's past and Dr. Mackey's claim, and it was not long before he took his departure, feeling that he had gained nothing by this new attack upon our hero's welfare.
hero'snounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
possessive form of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading St. John found his aunt too busy to spend much time talking about Jack's past and Dr. Mackey's claim, and it was not long before he took his departure, feeling that he had gained nothing by this new attack upon our hero's welfare.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I wish I could get him out of the way," he muttered, as he walked homeward, by a side road, so as to steer clear of the Federal troops.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading St. John found his aunt too busy to spend much time talking about Jack's past and Dr. Mackey's claim, and it was not long before he took his departure, feeling that he had gained nothing by this new attack upon our hero's welfare.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He entered his home filled with thoughts of Jack and Marion, but all these thoughts were driven to the winds after he had read a communication which had been left for him during his absence.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading "I wish I could get him out of the way," he muttered, as he walked homeward, by a side road, so as to steer clear of the Federal troops.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wish I could get him out of the way," he muttered, as he walked homeward, by a side road, so as to steer clear of the Federal troops.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If only he would join the army, and get shot down."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading St. John found his aunt too busy to spend much time talking about Jack's past and Dr. Mackey's claim, and it was not long before he took his departure, feeling that he had gained nothing by this new attack upon our hero's welfare.
a small worthless amount
From this reading He entered his home filled with thoughts of Jack and Marion, but all these thoughts were driven to the winds after he had read a communication which had been left for him during his absence.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading St. John found his aunt too busy to spend much time talking about Jack's past and Dr. Mackey's claim, and it was not long before he took his departure, feeling that he had gained nothing by this new attack upon our hero's welfare.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading St. John found his aunt too busy to spend much time talking about Jack's past and Dr. Mackey's claim, and it was not long before he took his departure, feeling that he had gained nothing by this new attack upon our hero's welfare.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading "If only he would join the army, and get shot down."
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He entered his home filled with thoughts of Jack and Marion, but all these thoughts were driven to the winds after he had read a communication which had been left for him during his absence.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading St. John found his aunt too busy to spend much time talking about Jack's past and Dr. Mackey's claim, and it was not long before he took his departure, feeling that he had gained nothing by this new attack upon our hero's welfare.
Mackey's
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From this reading St. John found his aunt too busy to spend much time talking about Jack's past and Dr. Mackey's claim, and it was not long before he took his departure, feeling that he had gained nothing by this new attack upon our hero's welfare.
Marion
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From this reading He entered his home filled with thoughts of Jack and Marion, but all these thoughts were driven to the winds after he had read a communication which had been left for him during his absence.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading St. John found his aunt too busy to spend much time talking about Jack's past and Dr. Mackey's claim, and it was not long before he took his departure, feeling that he had gained nothing by this new attack upon our hero's welfare.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "I wish I could get him out of the way," he muttered, as he walked homeward, by a side road, so as to steer clear of the Federal troops.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading St. John found his aunt too busy to spend much time talking about Jack's past and Dr. Mackey's claim, and it was not long before he took his departure, feeling that he had gained nothing by this new attack upon our hero's welfare.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading St. John found his aunt too busy to spend much time talking about Jack's past and Dr. Mackey's claim, and it was not long before he took his departure, feeling that he had gained nothing by this new attack upon our hero's welfare.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading St. John found his aunt too busy to spend much time talking about Jack's past and Dr. Mackey's claim, and it was not long before he took his departure, feeling that he had gained nothing by this new attack upon our hero's welfare.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I wish I could get him out of the way," he muttered, as he walked homeward, by a side road, so as to steer clear of the Federal troops.
and nothing more
From this reading "If only he would join the army, and get shot down."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading St. John found his aunt too busy to spend much time talking about Jack's past and Dr. Mackey's claim, and it was not long before he took his departure, feeling that he had gained nothing by this new attack upon our hero's welfare.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I wish I could get him out of the way," he muttered, as he walked homeward, by a side road, so as to steer clear of the Federal troops.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading St. John found his aunt too busy to spend much time talking about Jack's past and Dr. Mackey's claim, and it was not long before he took his departure, feeling that he had gained nothing by this new attack upon our hero's welfare.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He entered his home filled with thoughts of Jack and Marion, but all these thoughts were driven to the winds after he had read a communication which had been left for him during his absence.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading "I wish I could get him out of the way," he muttered, as he walked homeward, by a side road, so as to steer clear of the Federal troops.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading "If only he would join the army, and get shot down."
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "I wish I could get him out of the way," he muttered, as he walked homeward, by a side road, so as to steer clear of the Federal troops.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I wish I could get him out of the way," he muttered, as he walked homeward, by a side road, so as to steer clear of the Federal troops.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading St. John found his aunt too busy to spend much time talking about Jack's past and Dr. Mackey's claim, and it was not long before he took his departure, feeling that he had gained nothing by this new attack upon our hero's welfare.
St
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From this reading St. John found his aunt too busy to spend much time talking about Jack's past and Dr. Mackey's claim, and it was not long before he took his departure, feeling that he had gained nothing by this new attack upon our hero's welfare.
steerverbUS /stɪr/
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading "I wish I could get him out of the way," he muttered, as he walked homeward, by a side road, so as to steer clear of the Federal troops.
SUMMONSnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading A SUMMONS FROM THE FRONT.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading St. John found his aunt too busy to spend much time talking about Jack's past and Dr. Mackey's claim, and it was not long before he took his departure, feeling that he had gained nothing by this new attack upon our hero's welfare.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading St. John found his aunt too busy to spend much time talking about Jack's past and Dr. Mackey's claim, and it was not long before he took his departure, feeling that he had gained nothing by this new attack upon our hero's welfare.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SUMMONS FROM THE FRONT.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He entered his home filled with thoughts of Jack and Marion, but all these thoughts were driven to the winds after he had read a communication which had been left for him during his absence.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading St. John found his aunt too busy to spend much time talking about Jack's past and Dr. Mackey's claim, and it was not long before he took his departure, feeling that he had gained nothing by this new attack upon our hero's welfare.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He entered his home filled with thoughts of Jack and Marion, but all these thoughts were driven to the winds after he had read a communication which had been left for him during his absence.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading St. John found his aunt too busy to spend much time talking about Jack's past and Dr. Mackey's claim, and it was not long before he took his departure, feeling that he had gained nothing by this new attack upon our hero's welfare.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading St. John found his aunt too busy to spend much time talking about Jack's past and Dr. Mackey's claim, and it was not long before he took his departure, feeling that he had gained nothing by this new attack upon our hero's welfare.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading St. John found his aunt too busy to spend much time talking about Jack's past and Dr. Mackey's claim, and it was not long before he took his departure, feeling that he had gained nothing by this new attack upon our hero's welfare.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading St. John found his aunt too busy to spend much time talking about Jack's past and Dr. Mackey's claim, and it was not long before he took his departure, feeling that he had gained nothing by this new attack upon our hero's welfare.
soldiers collectively
From this reading "I wish I could get him out of the way," he muttered, as he walked homeward, by a side road, so as to steer clear of the Federal troops.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading St. John found his aunt too busy to spend much time talking about Jack's past and Dr. Mackey's claim, and it was not long before he took his departure, feeling that he had gained nothing by this new attack upon our hero's welfare.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading "I wish I could get him out of the way," he muttered, as he walked homeward, by a side road, so as to steer clear of the Federal troops.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading St. John found his aunt too busy to spend much time talking about Jack's past and Dr. Mackey's claim, and it was not long before he took his departure, feeling that he had gained nothing by this new attack upon our hero's welfare.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I wish I could get him out of the way," he muttered, as he walked homeward, by a side road, so as to steer clear of the Federal troops.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading St. John found his aunt too busy to spend much time talking about Jack's past and Dr. Mackey's claim, and it was not long before he took his departure, feeling that he had gained nothing by this new attack upon our hero's welfare.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He entered his home filled with thoughts of Jack and Marion, but all these thoughts were driven to the winds after he had read a communication which had been left for him during his absence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He entered his home filled with thoughts of Jack and Marion, but all these thoughts were driven to the winds after he had read a communication which had been left for him during his absence.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading He entered his home filled with thoughts of Jack and Marion, but all these thoughts were driven to the winds after he had read a communication which had been left for him during his absence.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I wish I could get him out of the way," he muttered, as he walked homeward, by a side road, so as to steer clear of the Federal troops.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He entered his home filled with thoughts of Jack and Marion, but all these thoughts were driven to the winds after he had read a communication which had been left for him during his absence.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "If only he would join the army, and get shot down."
