used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BEGINNING THE GAME WHEN he left Weems, it was too late to start a round of golf so Trent took his homeward way intent on starting another story.
how long something has existed
From this reading The rug, which had never been a good one, showed its age.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Crosbeigh was always urging him to turn out more of them.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading BEGINNING THE GAME WHEN he left Weems, it was too late to start a round of golf so Trent took his homeward way intent on starting another story.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The rug, which had never been a good one, showed its age.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading BEGINNING THE GAME WHEN he left Weems, it was too late to start a round of golf so Trent took his homeward way intent on starting another story.
boardingnounUS /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/
the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
From this reading His boarding house room seemed shabbier than ever.
Crosbeigh
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From this reading Crosbeigh was always urging him to turn out more of them.
engravingsnounUS /ɪnˈɡreɪvɪŋz/
plural of “engraving” — a print made from an engraving
From this reading The steel engravings on the wall were offensive.
at any time
From this reading His boarding house room seemed shabbier than ever.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading BEGINNING THE GAME WHEN he left Weems, it was too late to start a round of golf so Trent took his homeward way intent on starting another story.
golfnounUS /ɡɑːlf/
a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes; the object is use as few strokes as possible in playing all the holes
From this reading BEGINNING THE GAME WHEN he left Weems, it was too late to start a round of golf so Trent took his homeward way intent on starting another story.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The rug, which had never been a good one, showed its age.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The rug, which had never been a good one, showed its age.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BEGINNING THE GAME WHEN he left Weems, it was too late to start a round of golf so Trent took his homeward way intent on starting another story.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Crosbeigh was always urging him to turn out more of them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BEGINNING THE GAME WHEN he left Weems, it was too late to start a round of golf so Trent took his homeward way intent on starting another story.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading BEGINNING THE GAME WHEN he left Weems, it was too late to start a round of golf so Trent took his homeward way intent on starting another story.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading His boarding house room seemed shabbier than ever.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading BEGINNING THE GAME WHEN he left Weems, it was too late to start a round of golf so Trent took his homeward way intent on starting another story.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BEGINNING THE GAME WHEN he left Weems, it was too late to start a round of golf so Trent took his homeward way intent on starting another story.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The rug, which had never been a good one, showed its age.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading BEGINNING THE GAME WHEN he left Weems, it was too late to start a round of golf so Trent took his homeward way intent on starting another story.
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 BEGINNING THE GAME WHEN he left Weems, it was too late to start a round of golf so Trent took his homeward way intent on starting another story.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Crosbeigh was always urging him to turn out more of them.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The rug, which had never been a good one, showed its age.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BEGINNING THE GAME WHEN he left Weems, it was too late to start a round of golf so Trent took his homeward way intent on starting another story.
offensiveadjectiveUS /əˈfensɪv/
violating or tending to violate or offend against
From this reading The steel engravings on the wall were offensive.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BEGINNING THE GAME WHEN he left Weems, it was too late to start a round of golf so Trent took his homeward way intent on starting another story.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The rug, which had never been a good one, showed its age.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Crosbeigh was always urging him to turn out more of them.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading His boarding house room seemed shabbier than ever.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading BEGINNING THE GAME WHEN he left Weems, it was too late to start a round of golf so Trent took his homeward way intent on starting another story.
rugnounUS /rʌɡ/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading The rug, which had never been a good one, showed its age.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His boarding house room seemed shabbier than ever.
shabbier
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From this reading His boarding house room seemed shabbier than ever.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The rug, which had never been a good one, showed its age.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading BEGINNING THE GAME WHEN he left Weems, it was too late to start a round of golf so Trent took his homeward way intent on starting another story.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading BEGINNING THE GAME WHEN he left Weems, it was too late to start a round of golf so Trent took his homeward way intent on starting another story.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading BEGINNING THE GAME WHEN he left Weems, it was too late to start a round of golf so Trent took his homeward way intent on starting another story.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading The steel engravings on the wall were offensive.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading BEGINNING THE GAME WHEN he left Weems, it was too late to start a round of golf so Trent took his homeward way intent on starting another story.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His boarding house room seemed shabbier than ever.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BEGINNING THE GAME WHEN he left Weems, it was too late to start a round of golf so Trent took his homeward way intent on starting another story.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Crosbeigh was always urging him to turn out more of them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BEGINNING THE GAME WHEN he left Weems, it was too late to start a round of golf so Trent took his homeward way intent on starting another story.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading BEGINNING THE GAME WHEN he left Weems, it was too late to start a round of golf so Trent took his homeward way intent on starting another story.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading BEGINNING THE GAME WHEN he left Weems, it was too late to start a round of golf so Trent took his homeward way intent on starting another story.
TrentnounUS /trent/
a river in central England that flows generally northeastward to join with the Ouse River and form the Humber
From this reading BEGINNING THE GAME WHEN he left Weems, it was too late to start a round of golf so Trent took his homeward way intent on starting another story.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Crosbeigh was always urging him to turn out more of them.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading Crosbeigh was always urging him to turn out more of them.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The steel engravings on the wall were offensive.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BEGINNING THE GAME WHEN he left Weems, it was too late to start a round of golf so Trent took his homeward way intent on starting another story.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading BEGINNING THE GAME WHEN he left Weems, it was too late to start a round of golf so Trent took his homeward way intent on starting another story.
Weems
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From this reading BEGINNING THE GAME WHEN he left Weems, it was too late to start a round of golf so Trent took his homeward way intent on starting another story.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The steel engravings on the wall were offensive.
at the time that
From this reading BEGINNING THE GAME WHEN he left Weems, it was too late to start a round of golf so Trent took his homeward way intent on starting another story.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The rug, which had never been a good one, showed its age.
