used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HOUSE ON FORDHAM ROAD It was a few hours later that the big car drew up at the house on Fordham Road.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was a crowd of loiterers at the gate, open-mouthed and marveling at everything they saw; and these at once gathered about the car, scenting a possible sensation.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading But Ashton-Kirk, followed by Fuller, pushed his way unceremoniously to the gate; and a few words to the policeman on guard there admitted them to the lawn.
advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading "I see that friend Osborne has the ear of the reporters," said Ashton-Kirk amusedly; "and to all appearances he is not losing any advantages which the situation might have."
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading One of the first persons they saw at the house was Osborne, the burly central office man, who stood upon the porch smiling expansively and talking with a couple of alert young fellows who listened with interest.
(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 "I see that friend Osborne has the ear of the reporters," said Ashton-Kirk amusedly; "and to all appearances he is not losing any advantages which the situation might have."
amusedly
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From this reading "I see that friend Osborne has the ear of the reporters," said Ashton-Kirk amusedly; "and to all appearances he is not losing any advantages which the situation might have."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was a crowd of loiterers at the gate, open-mouthed and marveling at everything they saw; and these at once gathered about the car, scenting a possible sensation.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I see that friend Osborne has the ear of the reporters," said Ashton-Kirk amusedly; "and to all appearances he is not losing any advantages which the situation might have."
appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading "I see that friend Osborne has the ear of the reporters," said Ashton-Kirk amusedly; "and to all appearances he is not losing any advantages which the situation might have."
Ashton-Kirk
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From this reading But Ashton-Kirk, followed by Fuller, pushed his way unceremoniously to the gate; and a few words to the policeman on guard there admitted them to the lawn.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE HOUSE ON FORDHAM ROAD It was a few hours later that the big car drew up at the house on Fordham Road.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE HOUSE ON FORDHAM ROAD It was a few hours later that the big car drew up at the house on Fordham Road.
burlyadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrli/
muscular and heavily built
From this reading One of the first persons they saw at the house was Osborne, the burly central office man, who stood upon the porch smiling expansively and talking with a couple of alert young fellows who listened with interest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Ashton-Kirk, followed by Fuller, pushed his way unceremoniously to the gate; and a few words to the policeman on guard there admitted them to the lawn.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But Ashton-Kirk, followed by Fuller, pushed his way unceremoniously to the gate; and a few words to the policeman on guard there admitted them to the lawn.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading THE HOUSE ON FORDHAM ROAD It was a few hours later that the big car drew up at the house on Fordham Road.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading One of the first persons they saw at the house was Osborne, the burly central office man, who stood upon the porch smiling expansively and talking with a couple of alert young fellows who listened with interest.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading One of the first persons they saw at the house was Osborne, the burly central office man, who stood upon the porch smiling expansively and talking with a couple of alert young fellows who listened with interest.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading There was a crowd of loiterers at the gate, open-mouthed and marveling at everything they saw; and these at once gathered about the car, scenting a possible sensation.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading THE HOUSE ON FORDHAM ROAD It was a few hours later that the big car drew up at the house on Fordham Road.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading "I see that friend Osborne has the ear of the reporters," said Ashton-Kirk amusedly; "and to all appearances he is not losing any advantages which the situation might have."
all things; all of a situation
From this reading There was a crowd of loiterers at the gate, open-mouthed and marveling at everything they saw; and these at once gathered about the car, scenting a possible sensation.
expansivelyadverb
in an impressively expansive manner
From this reading One of the first persons they saw at the house was Osborne, the burly central office man, who stood upon the porch smiling expansively and talking with a couple of alert young fellows who listened with interest.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading One of the first persons they saw at the house was Osborne, the burly central office man, who stood upon the porch smiling expansively and talking with a couple of alert young fellows who listened with interest.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE HOUSE ON FORDHAM ROAD It was a few hours later that the big car drew up at the house on Fordham Road.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading One of the first persons they saw at the house was Osborne, the burly central office man, who stood upon the porch smiling expansively and talking with a couple of alert young fellows who listened with interest.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading But Ashton-Kirk, followed by Fuller, pushed his way unceremoniously to the gate; and a few words to the policeman on guard there admitted them to the lawn.
FORDHAM
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From this reading THE HOUSE ON FORDHAM ROAD It was a few hours later that the big car drew up at the house on Fordham Road.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "I see that friend Osborne has the ear of the reporters," said Ashton-Kirk amusedly; "and to all appearances he is not losing any advantages which the situation might have."
FullernounUS /ˈfʊlər/
United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)
From this reading But Ashton-Kirk, followed by Fuller, pushed his way unceremoniously to the gate; and a few words to the policeman on guard there admitted them to the lawn.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading There was a crowd of loiterers at the gate, open-mouthed and marveling at everything they saw; and these at once gathered about the car, scenting a possible sensation.
brought together in one place
From this reading There was a crowd of loiterers at the gate, open-mouthed and marveling at everything they saw; and these at once gathered about the car, scenting a possible sensation.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading But Ashton-Kirk, followed by Fuller, pushed his way unceremoniously to the gate; and a few words to the policeman on guard there admitted them to the lawn.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I see that friend Osborne has the ear of the reporters," said Ashton-Kirk amusedly; "and to all appearances he is not losing any advantages which the situation might have."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I see that friend Osborne has the ear of the reporters," said Ashton-Kirk amusedly; "and to all appearances he is not losing any advantages which the situation might have."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I see that friend Osborne has the ear of the reporters," said Ashton-Kirk amusedly; "and to all appearances he is not losing any advantages which the situation might have."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But Ashton-Kirk, followed by Fuller, pushed his way unceremoniously to the gate; and a few words to the policeman on guard there admitted them to the lawn.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading THE HOUSE ON FORDHAM ROAD It was a few hours later that the big car drew up at the house on Fordham Road.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE HOUSE ON FORDHAM ROAD It was a few hours later that the big car drew up at the house on Fordham Road.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I see that friend Osborne has the ear of the reporters," said Ashton-Kirk amusedly; "and to all appearances he is not losing any advantages which the situation might have."
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading One of the first persons they saw at the house was Osborne, the burly central office man, who stood upon the porch smiling expansively and talking with a couple of alert young fellows who listened with interest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I see that friend Osborne has the ear of the reporters," said Ashton-Kirk amusedly; "and to all appearances he is not losing any advantages which the situation might have."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE HOUSE ON FORDHAM ROAD It was a few hours later that the big car drew up at the house on Fordham Road.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE HOUSE ON FORDHAM ROAD It was a few hours later that the big car drew up at the house on Fordham Road.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading But Ashton-Kirk, followed by Fuller, pushed his way unceremoniously to the gate; and a few words to the policeman on guard there admitted them to the lawn.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading One of the first persons they saw at the house was Osborne, the burly central office man, who stood upon the porch smiling expansively and talking with a couple of alert young fellows who listened with interest.
loiterers
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From this reading There was a crowd of loiterers at the gate, open-mouthed and marveling at everything they saw; and these at once gathered about the car, scenting a possible sensation.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading "I see that friend Osborne has the ear of the reporters," said Ashton-Kirk amusedly; "and to all appearances he is not losing any advantages which the situation might have."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading One of the first persons they saw at the house was Osborne, the burly central office man, who stood upon the porch smiling expansively and talking with a couple of alert young fellows who listened with interest.
marvelingverbUS /ˈmɑːrvəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “marvel” — be amazed at
From this reading There was a crowd of loiterers at the gate, open-mouthed and marveling at everything they saw; and these at once gathered about the car, scenting a possible sensation.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "I see that friend Osborne has the ear of the reporters," said Ashton-Kirk amusedly; "and to all appearances he is not losing any advantages which the situation might have."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I see that friend Osborne has the ear of the reporters," said Ashton-Kirk amusedly; "and to all appearances he is not losing any advantages which the situation might have."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was a crowd of loiterers at the gate, open-mouthed and marveling at everything they saw; and these at once gathered about the car, scenting a possible sensation.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading One of the first persons they saw at the house was Osborne, the burly central office man, who stood upon the porch smiling expansively and talking with a couple of alert young fellows who listened with interest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE HOUSE ON FORDHAM ROAD It was a few hours later that the big car drew up at the house on Fordham Road.
on one occasion
From this reading There was a crowd of loiterers at the gate, open-mouthed and marveling at everything they saw; and these at once gathered about the car, scenting a possible sensation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the first persons they saw at the house was Osborne, the burly central office man, who stood upon the porch smiling expansively and talking with a couple of alert young fellows who listened with interest.
open-mouthed
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From this reading There was a crowd of loiterers at the gate, open-mouthed and marveling at everything they saw; and these at once gathered about the car, scenting a possible sensation.
OsbornenounUS /ˈɔːzbɔːrn/
English playwright (1929-1994)
From this reading One of the first persons they saw at the house was Osborne, the burly central office man, who stood upon the porch smiling expansively and talking with a couple of alert young fellows who listened with interest.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading One of the first persons they saw at the house was Osborne, the burly central office man, who stood upon the porch smiling expansively and talking with a couple of alert young fellows who listened with interest.
policemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading But Ashton-Kirk, followed by Fuller, pushed his way unceremoniously to the gate; and a few words to the policeman on guard there admitted them to the lawn.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading One of the first persons they saw at the house was Osborne, the burly central office man, who stood upon the porch smiling expansively and talking with a couple of alert young fellows who listened with interest.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading There was a crowd of loiterers at the gate, open-mouthed and marveling at everything they saw; and these at once gathered about the car, scenting a possible sensation.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading But Ashton-Kirk, followed by Fuller, pushed his way unceremoniously to the gate; and a few words to the policeman on guard there admitted them to the lawn.
reportersnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading "I see that friend Osborne has the ear of the reporters," said Ashton-Kirk amusedly; "and to all appearances he is not losing any advantages which the situation might have."
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading THE HOUSE ON FORDHAM ROAD It was a few hours later that the big car drew up at the house on Fordham Road.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I see that friend Osborne has the ear of the reporters," said Ashton-Kirk amusedly; "and to all appearances he is not losing any advantages which the situation might have."
cut with a saw
From this reading There was a crowd of loiterers at the gate, open-mouthed and marveling at everything they saw; and these at once gathered about the car, scenting a possible sensation.
scenting
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From this reading There was a crowd of loiterers at the gate, open-mouthed and marveling at everything they saw; and these at once gathered about the car, scenting a possible sensation.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I see that friend Osborne has the ear of the reporters," said Ashton-Kirk amusedly; "and to all appearances he is not losing any advantages which the situation might have."
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading There was a crowd of loiterers at the gate, open-mouthed and marveling at everything they saw; and these at once gathered about the car, scenting a possible sensation.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading "I see that friend Osborne has the ear of the reporters," said Ashton-Kirk amusedly; "and to all appearances he is not losing any advantages which the situation might have."
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading One of the first persons they saw at the house was Osborne, the burly central office man, who stood upon the porch smiling expansively and talking with a couple of alert young fellows who listened with interest.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading One of the first persons they saw at the house was Osborne, the burly central office man, who stood upon the porch smiling expansively and talking with a couple of alert young fellows who listened with interest.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading One of the first persons they saw at the house was Osborne, the burly central office man, who stood upon the porch smiling expansively and talking with a couple of alert young fellows who listened with interest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE HOUSE ON FORDHAM ROAD It was a few hours later that the big car drew up at the house on Fordham Road.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOUSE ON FORDHAM ROAD It was a few hours later that the big car drew up at the house on Fordham Road.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But Ashton-Kirk, followed by Fuller, pushed his way unceremoniously to the gate; and a few words to the policeman on guard there admitted them to the lawn.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a crowd of loiterers at the gate, open-mouthed and marveling at everything they saw; and these at once gathered about the car, scenting a possible sensation.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading There was a crowd of loiterers at the gate, open-mouthed and marveling at everything they saw; and these at once gathered about the car, scenting a possible sensation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was a crowd of loiterers at the gate, open-mouthed and marveling at everything they saw; and these at once gathered about the car, scenting a possible sensation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But Ashton-Kirk, followed by Fuller, pushed his way unceremoniously to the gate; and a few words to the policeman on guard there admitted them to the lawn.
unceremoniouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnserəˈmoʊniəsli/
in an unceremonious manner
From this reading But Ashton-Kirk, followed by Fuller, pushed his way unceremoniously to the gate; and a few words to the policeman on guard there admitted them to the lawn.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE HOUSE ON FORDHAM ROAD It was a few hours later that the big car drew up at the house on Fordham Road.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading One of the first persons they saw at the house was Osborne, the burly central office man, who stood upon the porch smiling expansively and talking with a couple of alert young fellows who listened with interest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HOUSE ON FORDHAM ROAD It was a few hours later that the big car drew up at the house on Fordham Road.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But Ashton-Kirk, followed by Fuller, pushed his way unceremoniously to the gate; and a few words to the policeman on guard there admitted them to the lawn.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I see that friend Osborne has the ear of the reporters," said Ashton-Kirk amusedly; "and to all appearances he is not losing any advantages which the situation might have."
which person or people
From this reading One of the first persons they saw at the house was Osborne, the burly central office man, who stood upon the porch smiling expansively and talking with a couple of alert young fellows who listened with interest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One of the first persons they saw at the house was Osborne, the burly central office man, who stood upon the porch smiling expansively and talking with a couple of alert young fellows who listened with interest.
the words that are spoken
From this reading But Ashton-Kirk, followed by Fuller, pushed his way unceremoniously to the gate; and a few words to the policeman on guard there admitted them to the lawn.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading One of the first persons they saw at the house was Osborne, the burly central office man, who stood upon the porch smiling expansively and talking with a couple of alert young fellows who listened with interest.
