used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a two-story building, surmounted by a cupola, or belfry, and, being neatly painted brown and well cared for, is, on the whole, an ornament to the village.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The Hamilton Academy, under the charge of Rev. Dr. Euclid, stands on an eminence about ten rods back from the street, in the town of the same name.
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading The Hamilton Academy, under the charge of Rev. Dr. Euclid, stands on an eminence about ten rods back from the street, in the town of the same name.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It was a quarter of nine, when a boy of sixteen, rather showily dressed, ascended the academy hill and entered the front door, which was already open.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Hamilton Academy, under the charge of Rev. Dr. Euclid, stands on an eminence about ten rods back from the street, in the town of the same name.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is a two-story building, surmounted by a cupola, or belfry, and, being neatly painted brown and well cared for, is, on the whole, an ornament to the village.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He swung a small light cane in his hand--rather an unusual article for a schoolboy to carry--and it was clear, from his general appearance and bearing, that he had a high opinion of himself.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading He swung a small light cane in his hand--rather an unusual article for a schoolboy to carry--and it was clear, from his general appearance and bearing, that he had a high opinion of himself.
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading It was a quarter of nine, when a boy of sixteen, rather showily dressed, ascended the academy hill and entered the front door, which was already open.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The Hamilton Academy, under the charge of Rev. Dr. Euclid, stands on an eminence about ten rods back from the street, in the town of the same name.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading He swung a small light cane in his hand--rather an unusual article for a schoolboy to carry--and it was clear, from his general appearance and bearing, that he had a high opinion of himself.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It is a two-story building, surmounted by a cupola, or belfry, and, being neatly painted brown and well cared for, is, on the whole, an ornament to the village.
belfrynounUS /ˈbelfri/
a bell tower; usually stands alone unattached to a building
From this reading It is a two-story building, surmounted by a cupola, or belfry, and, being neatly painted brown and well cared for, is, on the whole, an ornament to the village.
a youthful male person
From this reading It was a quarter of nine, when a boy of sixteen, rather showily dressed, ascended the academy hill and entered the front door, which was already open.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading It is a two-story building, surmounted by a cupola, or belfry, and, being neatly painted brown and well cared for, is, on the whole, an ornament to the village.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading It is a two-story building, surmounted by a cupola, or belfry, and, being neatly painted brown and well cared for, is, on the whole, an ornament to the village.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is a two-story building, surmounted by a cupola, or belfry, and, being neatly painted brown and well cared for, is, on the whole, an ornament to the village.
canenounUS /keɪn/
a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
From this reading He swung a small light cane in his hand--rather an unusual article for a schoolboy to carry--and it was clear, from his general appearance and bearing, that he had a high opinion of himself.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading It is a two-story building, surmounted by a cupola, or belfry, and, being neatly painted brown and well cared for, is, on the whole, an ornament to the village.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He swung a small light cane in his hand--rather an unusual article for a schoolboy to carry--and it was clear, from his general appearance and bearing, that he had a high opinion of himself.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The Hamilton Academy, under the charge of Rev. Dr. Euclid, stands on an eminence about ten rods back from the street, in the town of the same name.
rid of obstructions
From this reading He swung a small light cane in his hand--rather an unusual article for a schoolboy to carry--and it was clear, from his general appearance and bearing, that he had a high opinion of himself.
cupolanounUS /kəˈpoʊlə/
a vertical cylindrical furnace for melting iron for casting
From this reading It is a two-story building, surmounted by a cupola, or belfry, and, being neatly painted brown and well cared for, is, on the whole, an ornament to the village.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It was a quarter of nine, when a boy of sixteen, rather showily dressed, ascended the academy hill and entered the front door, which was already open.
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Hamilton Academy, under the charge of Rev. Dr. Euclid, stands on an eminence about ten rods back from the street, in the town of the same name.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading It was a quarter of nine, when a boy of sixteen, rather showily dressed, ascended the academy hill and entered the front door, which was already open.
eminencenounUS /ˈemənəns/
high status importance owing to marked superiority
From this reading The Hamilton Academy, under the charge of Rev. Dr. Euclid, stands on an eminence about ten rods back from the street, in the town of the same name.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading It was a quarter of nine, when a boy of sixteen, rather showily dressed, ascended the academy hill and entered the front door, which was already open.
EuclidnounUS /ˈjuːklɪd/
Greek geometer (3rd century BC)
From this reading The Hamilton Academy, under the charge of Rev. Dr. Euclid, stands on an eminence about ten rods back from the street, in the town of the same name.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is a two-story building, surmounted by a cupola, or belfry, and, being neatly painted brown and well cared for, is, on the whole, an ornament to the village.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Hamilton Academy, under the charge of Rev. Dr. Euclid, stands on an eminence about ten rods back from the street, in the town of the same name.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading It was a quarter of nine, when a boy of sixteen, rather showily dressed, ascended the academy hill and entered the front door, which was already open.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading He swung a small light cane in his hand--rather an unusual article for a schoolboy to carry--and it was clear, from his general appearance and bearing, that he had a high opinion of himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He swung a small light cane in his hand--rather an unusual article for a schoolboy to carry--and it was clear, from his general appearance and bearing, that he had a high opinion of himself.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading The Hamilton Academy, under the charge of Rev. Dr. Euclid, stands on an eminence about ten rods back from the street, in the town of the same name.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He swung a small light cane in his hand--rather an unusual article for a schoolboy to carry--and it was clear, from his general appearance and bearing, that he had a high opinion of himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He swung a small light cane in his hand--rather an unusual article for a schoolboy to carry--and it was clear, from his general appearance and bearing, that he had a high opinion of himself.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He swung a small light cane in his hand--rather an unusual article for a schoolboy to carry--and it was clear, from his general appearance and bearing, that he had a high opinion of himself.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading It was a quarter of nine, when a boy of sixteen, rather showily dressed, ascended the academy hill and entered the front door, which was already open.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He swung a small light cane in his hand--rather an unusual article for a schoolboy to carry--and it was clear, from his general appearance and bearing, that he had a high opinion of himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He swung a small light cane in his hand--rather an unusual article for a schoolboy to carry--and it was clear, from his general appearance and bearing, that he had a high opinion of himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Hamilton Academy, under the charge of Rev. Dr. Euclid, stands on an eminence about ten rods back from the street, in the town of the same name.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a two-story building, surmounted by a cupola, or belfry, and, being neatly painted brown and well cared for, is, on the whole, an ornament to the village.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a two-story building, surmounted by a cupola, or belfry, and, being neatly painted brown and well cared for, is, on the whole, an ornament to the village.
JANITORnounUS /ˈdʒænətər/
someone employed to clean and maintain a building
From this reading THE YOUNG JANITOR.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He swung a small light cane in his hand--rather an unusual article for a schoolboy to carry--and it was clear, from his general appearance and bearing, that he had a high opinion of himself.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The Hamilton Academy, under the charge of Rev. Dr. Euclid, stands on an eminence about ten rods back from the street, in the town of the same name.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading It is a two-story building, surmounted by a cupola, or belfry, and, being neatly painted brown and well cared for, is, on the whole, an ornament to the village.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading It was a quarter of nine, when a boy of sixteen, rather showily dressed, ascended the academy hill and entered the front door, which was already open.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Hamilton Academy, under the charge of Rev. Dr. Euclid, stands on an eminence about ten rods back from the street, in the town of the same name.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Hamilton Academy, under the charge of Rev. Dr. Euclid, stands on an eminence about ten rods back from the street, in the town of the same name.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading It was a quarter of nine, when a boy of sixteen, rather showily dressed, ascended the academy hill and entered the front door, which was already open.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading He swung a small light cane in his hand--rather an unusual article for a schoolboy to carry--and it was clear, from his general appearance and bearing, that he had a high opinion of himself.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is a two-story building, surmounted by a cupola, or belfry, and, being neatly painted brown and well cared for, is, on the whole, an ornament to the village.
ornamentverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmənt/
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading It is a two-story building, surmounted by a cupola, or belfry, and, being neatly painted brown and well cared for, is, on the whole, an ornament to the village.
coated with paint
From this reading It is a two-story building, surmounted by a cupola, or belfry, and, being neatly painted brown and well cared for, is, on the whole, an ornament to the village.
one of four equal parts
From this reading It was a quarter of nine, when a boy of sixteen, rather showily dressed, ascended the academy hill and entered the front door, which was already open.
on the contrary
From this reading It was a quarter of nine, when a boy of sixteen, rather showily dressed, ascended the academy hill and entered the front door, which was already open.
RevverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading The Hamilton Academy, under the charge of Rev. Dr. Euclid, stands on an eminence about ten rods back from the street, in the town of the same name.
rodsnounUS /rɑːdz/
plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading The Hamilton Academy, under the charge of Rev. Dr. Euclid, stands on an eminence about ten rods back from the street, in the town of the same name.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The Hamilton Academy, under the charge of Rev. Dr. Euclid, stands on an eminence about ten rods back from the street, in the town of the same name.
schoolboynounUS /ˈskuːlbɔɪ/
a boy attending school
From this reading He swung a small light cane in his hand--rather an unusual article for a schoolboy to carry--and it was clear, from his general appearance and bearing, that he had a high opinion of himself.
showilyadverb
with ostentation; in an ostentatious manner
From this reading It was a quarter of nine, when a boy of sixteen, rather showily dressed, ascended the academy hill and entered the front door, which was already open.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading It was a quarter of nine, when a boy of sixteen, rather showily dressed, ascended the academy hill and entered the front door, which was already open.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He swung a small light cane in his hand--rather an unusual article for a schoolboy to carry--and it was clear, from his general appearance and bearing, that he had a high opinion of himself.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading The Hamilton Academy, under the charge of Rev. Dr. Euclid, stands on an eminence about ten rods back from the street, in the town of the same name.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The Hamilton Academy, under the charge of Rev. Dr. Euclid, stands on an eminence about ten rods back from the street, in the town of the same name.
surmountedadjectiveUS /sərˈmaʊntɪd/
having something on top
From this reading It is a two-story building, surmounted by a cupola, or belfry, and, being neatly painted brown and well cared for, is, on the whole, an ornament to the village.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading He swung a small light cane in his hand--rather an unusual article for a schoolboy to carry--and it was clear, from his general appearance and bearing, that he had a high opinion of himself.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The Hamilton Academy, under the charge of Rev. Dr. Euclid, stands on an eminence about ten rods back from the street, in the town of the same name.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He swung a small light cane in his hand--rather an unusual article for a schoolboy to carry--and it was clear, from his general appearance and bearing, that he had a high opinion of himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE YOUNG JANITOR.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is a two-story building, surmounted by a cupola, or belfry, and, being neatly painted brown and well cared for, is, on the whole, an ornament to the village.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The Hamilton Academy, under the charge of Rev. Dr. Euclid, stands on an eminence about ten rods back from the street, in the town of the same name.
two-story
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is a two-story building, surmounted by a cupola, or belfry, and, being neatly painted brown and well cared for, is, on the whole, an ornament to the village.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The Hamilton Academy, under the charge of Rev. Dr. Euclid, stands on an eminence about ten rods back from the street, in the town of the same name.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading He swung a small light cane in his hand--rather an unusual article for a schoolboy to carry--and it was clear, from his general appearance and bearing, that he had a high opinion of himself.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading It is a two-story building, surmounted by a cupola, or belfry, and, being neatly painted brown and well cared for, is, on the whole, an ornament to the village.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a quarter of nine, when a boy of sixteen, rather showily dressed, ascended the academy hill and entered the front door, which was already open.
(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 It is a two-story building, surmounted by a cupola, or belfry, and, being neatly painted brown and well cared for, is, on the whole, an ornament to the village.
at the time that
From this reading It was a quarter of nine, when a boy of sixteen, rather showily dressed, ascended the academy hill and entered the front door, which was already open.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a quarter of nine, when a boy of sixteen, rather showily dressed, ascended the academy hill and entered the front door, which was already open.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It is a two-story building, surmounted by a cupola, or belfry, and, being neatly painted brown and well cared for, is, on the whole, an ornament to the village.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE YOUNG JANITOR.
