used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Steve Hardy offered them a ride in his milk wagon, but they set out on foot, at the suggestion of the Professor, who said that in this way he could better lead up to his subject.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Milford reached Rollins he found the Professor at the station waiting for him.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Steve Hardy offered them a ride in his milk wagon, but they set out on foot, at the suggestion of the Professor, who said that in this way he could better lead up to his subject.
BIGGESTadjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡəst/
superlative of “big” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE BIGGEST LIAR ON EARTH.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Steve Hardy offered them a ride in his milk wagon, but they set out on foot, at the suggestion of the Professor, who said that in this way he could better lead up to his subject.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading "I have something of grave importance to communicate."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Steve Hardy offered them a ride in his milk wagon, but they set out on foot, at the suggestion of the Professor, who said that in this way he could better lead up to his subject.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading THE BIGGEST LIAR ON EARTH.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Steve Hardy offered them a ride in his milk wagon, but they set out on foot, at the suggestion of the Professor, who said that in this way he could better lead up to his subject.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Milford reached Rollins he found the Professor at the station waiting for him.
set up or found
From this reading When Milford reached Rollins he found the Professor at the station waiting for him.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I will go home with you," he said.
death of a person
From this reading "I have something of grave importance to communicate."
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading Steve Hardy offered them a ride in his milk wagon, but they set out on foot, at the suggestion of the Professor, who said that in this way he could better lead up to his subject.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have something of grave importance to communicate."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Milford reached Rollins he found the Professor at the station waiting for him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Milford reached Rollins he found the Professor at the station waiting for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Steve Hardy offered them a ride in his milk wagon, but they set out on foot, at the suggestion of the Professor, who said that in this way he could better lead up to his subject.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "I will go home with you," he said.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I will go home with you," he said.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading "I have something of grave importance to communicate."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Steve Hardy offered them a ride in his milk wagon, but they set out on foot, at the suggestion of the Professor, who said that in this way he could better lead up to his subject.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Steve Hardy offered them a ride in his milk wagon, but they set out on foot, at the suggestion of the Professor, who said that in this way he could better lead up to his subject.
LIARnounUS /ˈlaɪər/
a person who has lied or who lies repeatedly
From this reading THE BIGGEST LIAR ON EARTH.
Milford
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From this reading When Milford reached Rollins he found the Professor at the station waiting for him.
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading Steve Hardy offered them a ride in his milk wagon, but they set out on foot, at the suggestion of the Professor, who said that in this way he could better lead up to his subject.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I have something of grave importance to communicate."
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Steve Hardy offered them a ride in his milk wagon, but they set out on foot, at the suggestion of the Professor, who said that in this way he could better lead up to his subject.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE BIGGEST LIAR ON EARTH.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Steve Hardy offered them a ride in his milk wagon, but they set out on foot, at the suggestion of the Professor, who said that in this way he could better lead up to his subject.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading When Milford reached Rollins he found the Professor at the station waiting for him.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When Milford reached Rollins he found the Professor at the station waiting for him.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Steve Hardy offered them a ride in his milk wagon, but they set out on foot, at the suggestion of the Professor, who said that in this way he could better lead up to his subject.
Rollins
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From this reading When Milford reached Rollins he found the Professor at the station waiting for him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I will go home with you," he said.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Steve Hardy offered them a ride in his milk wagon, but they set out on foot, at the suggestion of the Professor, who said that in this way he could better lead up to his subject.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "I have something of grave importance to communicate."
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading When Milford reached Rollins he found the Professor at the station waiting for him.
Steve
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From this reading Steve Hardy offered them a ride in his milk wagon, but they set out on foot, at the suggestion of the Professor, who said that in this way he could better lead up to his subject.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Steve Hardy offered them a ride in his milk wagon, but they set out on foot, at the suggestion of the Professor, who said that in this way he could better lead up to his subject.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Steve Hardy offered them a ride in his milk wagon, but they set out on foot, at the suggestion of the Professor, who said that in this way he could better lead up to his subject.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Steve Hardy offered them a ride in his milk wagon, but they set out on foot, at the suggestion of the Professor, who said that in this way he could better lead up to his subject.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BIGGEST LIAR ON EARTH.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Steve Hardy offered them a ride in his milk wagon, but they set out on foot, at the suggestion of the Professor, who said that in this way he could better lead up to his subject.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Steve Hardy offered them a ride in his milk wagon, but they set out on foot, at the suggestion of the Professor, who said that in this way he could better lead up to his subject.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Steve Hardy offered them a ride in his milk wagon, but they set out on foot, at the suggestion of the Professor, who said that in this way he could better lead up to his subject.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I have something of grave importance to communicate."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Steve Hardy offered them a ride in his milk wagon, but they set out on foot, at the suggestion of the Professor, who said that in this way he could better lead up to his subject.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Steve Hardy offered them a ride in his milk wagon, but they set out on foot, at the suggestion of the Professor, who said that in this way he could better lead up to his subject.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading When Milford reached Rollins he found the Professor at the station waiting for him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Steve Hardy offered them a ride in his milk wagon, but they set out on foot, at the suggestion of the Professor, who said that in this way he could better lead up to his subject.
at the time that
From this reading When Milford reached Rollins he found the Professor at the station waiting for him.
which person or people
From this reading Steve Hardy offered them a ride in his milk wagon, but they set out on foot, at the suggestion of the Professor, who said that in this way he could better lead up to his subject.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I will go home with you," he said.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I will go home with you," he said.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I will go home with you," he said.
