used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SOME GIRLS Tom thought the fifteen-mile trolley ride to Fairview was an unusually long one, but, as a matter of fact, it was soon accomplished, for he caught an express, and about eight o'clock that night arrived in the town where the co-educational institution was located.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading SOME GIRLS Tom thought the fifteen-mile trolley ride to Fairview was an unusually long one, but, as a matter of fact, it was soon accomplished, for he caught an express, and about eight o'clock that night arrived in the town where the co-educational institution was located.
highly skilled
From this reading SOME GIRLS Tom thought the fifteen-mile trolley ride to Fairview was an unusually long one, but, as a matter of fact, it was soon accomplished, for he caught an express, and about eight o'clock that night arrived in the town where the co-educational institution was located.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading "Now to find Phil's sister," he said half aloud, as he headed for the college.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SOME GIRLS Tom thought the fifteen-mile trolley ride to Fairview was an unusually long one, but, as a matter of fact, it was soon accomplished, for he caught an express, and about eight o'clock that night arrived in the town where the co-educational institution was located.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SOME GIRLS Tom thought the fifteen-mile trolley ride to Fairview was an unusually long one, but, as a matter of fact, it was soon accomplished, for he caught an express, and about eight o'clock that night arrived in the town where the co-educational institution was located.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading SOME GIRLS Tom thought the fifteen-mile trolley ride to Fairview was an unusually long one, but, as a matter of fact, it was soon accomplished, for he caught an express, and about eight o'clock that night arrived in the town where the co-educational institution was located.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SOME GIRLS Tom thought the fifteen-mile trolley ride to Fairview was an unusually long one, but, as a matter of fact, it was soon accomplished, for he caught an express, and about eight o'clock that night arrived in the town where the co-educational institution was located.
baseballnounUS /ˈbeɪsˈbɔːl/
a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs
From this reading He knew the way well, for he had been there several times before in the previous spring, when his team played baseball.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He knew the way well, for he had been there several times before in the previous spring, when his team played baseball.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He knew the way well, for he had been there several times before in the previous spring, when his team played baseball.
confined by bonds
From this reading "Where you bound for?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading SOME GIRLS Tom thought the fifteen-mile trolley ride to Fairview was an unusually long one, but, as a matter of fact, it was soon accomplished, for he caught an express, and about eight o'clock that night arrived in the town where the co-educational institution was located.
campusnounUS /ˈkæmpəs/
a field on which the buildings of a university are situated
From this reading "Hello, Parsons," a voice greeted him as he was walking up the campus.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading SOME GIRLS Tom thought the fifteen-mile trolley ride to Fairview was an unusually long one, but, as a matter of fact, it was soon accomplished, for he caught an express, and about eight o'clock that night arrived in the town where the co-educational institution was located.
co-educational
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From this reading SOME GIRLS Tom thought the fifteen-mile trolley ride to Fairview was an unusually long one, but, as a matter of fact, it was soon accomplished, for he caught an express, and about eight o'clock that night arrived in the town where the co-educational institution was located.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading "Now to find Phil's sister," he said half aloud, as he headed for the college.
being one more than seven
From this reading SOME GIRLS Tom thought the fifteen-mile trolley ride to Fairview was an unusually long one, but, as a matter of fact, it was soon accomplished, for he caught an express, and about eight o'clock that night arrived in the town where the co-educational institution was located.
give expression to
From this reading SOME GIRLS Tom thought the fifteen-mile trolley ride to Fairview was an unusually long one, but, as a matter of fact, it was soon accomplished, for he caught an express, and about eight o'clock that night arrived in the town where the co-educational institution was located.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading SOME GIRLS Tom thought the fifteen-mile trolley ride to Fairview was an unusually long one, but, as a matter of fact, it was soon accomplished, for he caught an express, and about eight o'clock that night arrived in the town where the co-educational institution was located.
Fairview
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From this reading SOME GIRLS Tom thought the fifteen-mile trolley ride to Fairview was an unusually long one, but, as a matter of fact, it was soon accomplished, for he caught an express, and about eight o'clock that night arrived in the town where the co-educational institution was located.
fifteen-mile
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From this reading SOME GIRLS Tom thought the fifteen-mile trolley ride to Fairview was an unusually long one, but, as a matter of fact, it was soon accomplished, for he caught an express, and about eight o'clock that night arrived in the town where the co-educational institution was located.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Now to find Phil's sister," he said half aloud, as he headed for the college.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SOME GIRLS Tom thought the fifteen-mile trolley ride to Fairview was an unusually long one, but, as a matter of fact, it was soon accomplished, for he caught an express, and about eight o'clock that night arrived in the town where the co-educational institution was located.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading SOME GIRLS Tom thought the fifteen-mile trolley ride to Fairview was an unusually long one, but, as a matter of fact, it was soon accomplished, for he caught an express, and about eight o'clock that night arrived in the town where the co-educational institution was located.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading "Hello, Parsons," a voice greeted him as he was walking up the campus.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He knew the way well, for he had been there several times before in the previous spring, when his team played baseball.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "Now to find Phil's sister," he said half aloud, as he headed for the college.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SOME GIRLS Tom thought the fifteen-mile trolley ride to Fairview was an unusually long one, but, as a matter of fact, it was soon accomplished, for he caught an express, and about eight o'clock that night arrived in the town where the co-educational institution was located.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading "Now to find Phil's sister," he said half aloud, as he headed for the college.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Hello, Parsons," a voice greeted him as he was walking up the campus.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Hello, Parsons," a voice greeted him as he was walking up the campus.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He knew the way well, for he had been there several times before in the previous spring, when his team played baseball.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SOME GIRLS Tom thought the fifteen-mile trolley ride to Fairview was an unusually long one, but, as a matter of fact, it was soon accomplished, for he caught an express, and about eight o'clock that night arrived in the town where the co-educational institution was located.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading SOME GIRLS Tom thought the fifteen-mile trolley ride to Fairview was an unusually long one, but, as a matter of fact, it was soon accomplished, for he caught an express, and about eight o'clock that night arrived in the town where the co-educational institution was located.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SOME GIRLS Tom thought the fifteen-mile trolley ride to Fairview was an unusually long one, but, as a matter of fact, it was soon accomplished, for he caught an express, and about eight o'clock that night arrived in the town where the co-educational institution was located.
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 knew the way well, for he had been there several times before in the previous spring, when his team played baseball.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading SOME GIRLS Tom thought the fifteen-mile trolley ride to Fairview was an unusually long one, but, as a matter of fact, it was soon accomplished, for he caught an express, and about eight o'clock that night arrived in the town where the co-educational institution was located.
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 SOME GIRLS Tom thought the fifteen-mile trolley ride to Fairview was an unusually long one, but, as a matter of fact, it was soon accomplished, for he caught an express, and about eight o'clock that night arrived in the town where the co-educational institution was located.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading SOME GIRLS Tom thought the fifteen-mile trolley ride to Fairview was an unusually long one, but, as a matter of fact, it was soon accomplished, for he caught an express, and about eight o'clock that night arrived in the town where the co-educational institution was located.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading SOME GIRLS Tom thought the fifteen-mile trolley ride to Fairview was an unusually long one, but, as a matter of fact, it was soon accomplished, for he caught an express, and about eight o'clock that night arrived in the town where the co-educational institution was located.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now to find Phil's sister," he said half aloud, as he headed for the college.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading SOME GIRLS Tom thought the fifteen-mile trolley ride to Fairview was an unusually long one, but, as a matter of fact, it was soon accomplished, for he caught an express, and about eight o'clock that night arrived in the town where the co-educational institution was located.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SOME GIRLS Tom thought the fifteen-mile trolley ride to Fairview was an unusually long one, but, as a matter of fact, it was soon accomplished, for he caught an express, and about eight o'clock that night arrived in the town where the co-educational institution was located.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading SOME GIRLS Tom thought the fifteen-mile trolley ride to Fairview was an unusually long one, but, as a matter of fact, it was soon accomplished, for he caught an express, and about eight o'clock that night arrived in the town where the co-educational institution was located.
ParsonsnounUS /ˈpɑːrsənz/
United States sociologist (1902-1979)
From this reading "Hello, Parsons," a voice greeted him as he was walking up the campus.
Phil's
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From this reading "Now to find Phil's sister," he said half aloud, as he headed for the college.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading He knew the way well, for he had been there several times before in the previous spring, when his team played baseball.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading He knew the way well, for he had been there several times before in the previous spring, when his team played baseball.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading SOME GIRLS Tom thought the fifteen-mile trolley ride to Fairview was an unusually long one, but, as a matter of fact, it was soon accomplished, for he caught an express, and about eight o'clock that night arrived in the town where the co-educational institution was located.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Now to find Phil's sister," he said half aloud, as he headed for the college.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He knew the way well, for he had been there several times before in the previous spring, when his team played baseball.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading "Now to find Phil's sister," he said half aloud, as he headed for the college.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SOME GIRLS Tom thought the fifteen-mile trolley ride to Fairview was an unusually long one, but, as a matter of fact, it was soon accomplished, for he caught an express, and about eight o'clock that night arrived in the town where the co-educational institution was located.
in the near future
From this reading SOME GIRLS Tom thought the fifteen-mile trolley ride to Fairview was an unusually long one, but, as a matter of fact, it was soon accomplished, for he caught an express, and about eight o'clock that night arrived in the town where the co-educational institution was located.
the season of growth
From this reading He knew the way well, for he had been there several times before in the previous spring, when his team played baseball.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading He knew the way well, for he had been there several times before in the previous spring, when his team played baseball.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SOME GIRLS Tom thought the fifteen-mile trolley ride to Fairview was an unusually long one, but, as a matter of fact, it was soon accomplished, for he caught an express, and about eight o'clock that night arrived in the town where the co-educational institution was located.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOME GIRLS Tom thought the fifteen-mile trolley ride to Fairview was an unusually long one, but, as a matter of fact, it was soon accomplished, for he caught an express, and about eight o'clock that night arrived in the town where the co-educational institution was located.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He knew the way well, for he had been there several times before in the previous spring, when his team played baseball.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading SOME GIRLS Tom thought the fifteen-mile trolley ride to Fairview was an unusually long one, but, as a matter of fact, it was soon accomplished, for he caught an express, and about eight o'clock that night arrived in the town where the co-educational institution was located.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He knew the way well, for he had been there several times before in the previous spring, when his team played baseball.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SOME GIRLS Tom thought the fifteen-mile trolley ride to Fairview was an unusually long one, but, as a matter of fact, it was soon accomplished, for he caught an express, and about eight o'clock that night arrived in the town where the co-educational institution was located.
male cat
From this reading SOME GIRLS Tom thought the fifteen-mile trolley ride to Fairview was an unusually long one, but, as a matter of fact, it was soon accomplished, for he caught an express, and about eight o'clock that night arrived in the town where the co-educational institution was located.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading SOME GIRLS Tom thought the fifteen-mile trolley ride to Fairview was an unusually long one, but, as a matter of fact, it was soon accomplished, for he caught an express, and about eight o'clock that night arrived in the town where the co-educational institution was located.
trolleynounUS /ˈtrɑːli/
a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity
From this reading SOME GIRLS Tom thought the fifteen-mile trolley ride to Fairview was an unusually long one, but, as a matter of fact, it was soon accomplished, for he caught an express, and about eight o'clock that night arrived in the town where the co-educational institution was located.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading SOME GIRLS Tom thought the fifteen-mile trolley ride to Fairview was an unusually long one, but, as a matter of fact, it was soon accomplished, for he caught an express, and about eight o'clock that night arrived in the town where the co-educational institution was located.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Hello, Parsons," a voice greeted him as he was walking up the campus.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Hello, Parsons," a voice greeted him as he was walking up the campus.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading "Hello, Parsons," a voice greeted him as he was walking up the campus.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SOME GIRLS Tom thought the fifteen-mile trolley ride to Fairview was an unusually long one, but, as a matter of fact, it was soon accomplished, for he caught an express, and about eight o'clock that night arrived in the town where the co-educational institution was located.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He knew the way well, for he had been there several times before in the previous spring, when his team played baseball.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He knew the way well, for he had been there several times before in the previous spring, when his team played baseball.
at the time that
From this reading He knew the way well, for he had been there several times before in the previous spring, when his team played baseball.
in or at the place that
From this reading SOME GIRLS Tom thought the fifteen-mile trolley ride to Fairview was an unusually long one, but, as a matter of fact, it was soon accomplished, for he caught an express, and about eight o'clock that night arrived in the town where the co-educational institution was located.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Where you bound for?"
