used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY During the game Joe wondered once or twice what Clara’s sudden interest in McCarney meant.
anew
From this reading He had been back and forth several times from the bleachers to the grandstand and now, with a murmured word to Mabel, he slipped away again.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading His pretty sister was so deeply in love with Jim that it seemed almost impossible for her even to see another man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yet here she was, calling attention to McCarney―――― At this point a spectacular play elicited a mighty roar from the grandstand, and Joe forgot everything but his interest in the game.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading His pretty sister was so deeply in love with Jim that it seemed almost impossible for her even to see another man.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Yet here she was, calling attention to McCarney―――― At this point a spectacular play elicited a mighty roar from the grandstand, and Joe forgot everything but his interest in the game.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Yet here she was, calling attention to McCarney―――― At this point a spectacular play elicited a mighty roar from the grandstand, and Joe forgot everything but his interest in the game.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He had been back and forth several times from the bleachers to the grandstand and now, with a murmured word to Mabel, he slipped away again.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He had been back and forth several times from the bleachers to the grandstand and now, with a murmured word to Mabel, he slipped away again.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been back and forth several times from the bleachers to the grandstand and now, with a murmured word to Mabel, he slipped away again.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY During the game Joe wondered once or twice what Clara’s sudden interest in McCarney meant.
bleachersnounUS /ˈbliːtʃərz/
(used in the plural) an outdoor grandstand without a roof; patrons are exposed to the sun as linens are when they are bleached
From this reading He had been back and forth several times from the bleachers to the grandstand and now, with a murmured word to Mabel, he slipped away again.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Yet here she was, calling attention to McCarney―――― At this point a spectacular play elicited a mighty roar from the grandstand, and Joe forgot everything but his interest in the game.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Yet here she was, calling attention to McCarney―――― At this point a spectacular play elicited a mighty roar from the grandstand, and Joe forgot everything but his interest in the game.
Clara's
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From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY During the game Joe wondered once or twice what Clara’s sudden interest in McCarney meant.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading He wanted to get closer to the field where he could watch the work of Reddy Hupft, and of McCarney, too.
CONSPIRACYnounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY During the game Joe wondered once or twice what Clara’s sudden interest in McCarney meant.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He wanted to get closer to the field where he could watch the work of Reddy Hupft, and of McCarney, too.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading His pretty sister was so deeply in love with Jim that it seemed almost impossible for her even to see another man.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY During the game Joe wondered once or twice what Clara’s sudden interest in McCarney meant.
elicitedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlɪsɪtɪd/
called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation
From this reading Yet here she was, calling attention to McCarney―――― At this point a spectacular play elicited a mighty roar from the grandstand, and Joe forgot everything but his interest in the game.
divisible by two
From this reading His pretty sister was so deeply in love with Jim that it seemed almost impossible for her even to see another man.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Yet here she was, calling attention to McCarney―――― At this point a spectacular play elicited a mighty roar from the grandstand, and Joe forgot everything but his interest in the game.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading He wanted to get closer to the field where he could watch the work of Reddy Hupft, and of McCarney, too.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His pretty sister was so deeply in love with Jim that it seemed almost impossible for her even to see another man.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Yet here she was, calling attention to McCarney―――― At this point a spectacular play elicited a mighty roar from the grandstand, and Joe forgot everything but his interest in the game.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He had been back and forth several times from the bleachers to the grandstand and now, with a murmured word to Mabel, he slipped away again.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Yet here she was, calling attention to McCarney―――― At this point a spectacular play elicited a mighty roar from the grandstand, and Joe forgot everything but his interest in the game.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY During the game Joe wondered once or twice what Clara’s sudden interest in McCarney meant.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He wanted to get closer to the field where he could watch the work of Reddy Hupft, and of McCarney, too.
grandstandnounUS /ˈɡrændstænd/
the audience at a stadium or racetrack
From this reading Yet here she was, calling attention to McCarney―――― At this point a spectacular play elicited a mighty roar from the grandstand, and Joe forgot everything but his interest in the game.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been back and forth several times from the bleachers to the grandstand and now, with a murmured word to Mabel, he slipped away again.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been back and forth several times from the bleachers to the grandstand and now, with a murmured word to Mabel, he slipped away again.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His pretty sister was so deeply in love with Jim that it seemed almost impossible for her even to see another man.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Yet here she was, calling attention to McCarney―――― At this point a spectacular play elicited a mighty roar from the grandstand, and Joe forgot everything but his interest in the game.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His pretty sister was so deeply in love with Jim that it seemed almost impossible for her even to see another man.
Hupft
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From this reading He wanted to get closer to the field where he could watch the work of Reddy Hupft, and of McCarney, too.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading His pretty sister was so deeply in love with Jim that it seemed almost impossible for her even to see another man.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY During the game Joe wondered once or twice what Clara’s sudden interest in McCarney meant.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY During the game Joe wondered once or twice what Clara’s sudden interest in McCarney meant.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His pretty sister was so deeply in love with Jim that it seemed almost impossible for her even to see another man.
Jim
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From this reading His pretty sister was so deeply in love with Jim that it seemed almost impossible for her even to see another man.
Joe
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From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY During the game Joe wondered once or twice what Clara’s sudden interest in McCarney meant.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading His pretty sister was so deeply in love with Jim that it seemed almost impossible for her even to see another man.
Mabel
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From this reading He had been back and forth several times from the bleachers to the grandstand and now, with a murmured word to Mabel, he slipped away again.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His pretty sister was so deeply in love with Jim that it seemed almost impossible for her even to see another man.
McCarney
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From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY During the game Joe wondered once or twice what Clara’s sudden interest in McCarney meant.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY During the game Joe wondered once or twice what Clara’s sudden interest in McCarney meant.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Yet here she was, calling attention to McCarney―――― At this point a spectacular play elicited a mighty roar from the grandstand, and Joe forgot everything but his interest in the game.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading He had been back and forth several times from the bleachers to the grandstand and now, with a murmured word to Mabel, he slipped away again.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had been back and forth several times from the bleachers to the grandstand and now, with a murmured word to Mabel, he slipped away again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He wanted to get closer to the field where he could watch the work of Reddy Hupft, and of McCarney, too.
on one occasion
From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY During the game Joe wondered once or twice what Clara’s sudden interest in McCarney meant.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY During the game Joe wondered once or twice what Clara’s sudden interest in McCarney meant.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Yet here she was, calling attention to McCarney―――― At this point a spectacular play elicited a mighty roar from the grandstand, and Joe forgot everything but his interest in the game.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Yet here she was, calling attention to McCarney―――― At this point a spectacular play elicited a mighty roar from the grandstand, and Joe forgot everything but his interest in the game.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading His pretty sister was so deeply in love with Jim that it seemed almost impossible for her even to see another man.
Reddy
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From this reading He wanted to get closer to the field where he could watch the work of Reddy Hupft, and of McCarney, too.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading Yet here she was, calling attention to McCarney―――― At this point a spectacular play elicited a mighty roar from the grandstand, and Joe forgot everything but his interest in the game.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading His pretty sister was so deeply in love with Jim that it seemed almost impossible for her even to see another man.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His pretty sister was so deeply in love with Jim that it seemed almost impossible for her even to see another man.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He had been back and forth several times from the bleachers to the grandstand and now, with a murmured word to Mabel, he slipped away again.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet here she was, calling attention to McCarney―――― At this point a spectacular play elicited a mighty roar from the grandstand, and Joe forgot everything but his interest in the game.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading His pretty sister was so deeply in love with Jim that it seemed almost impossible for her even to see another man.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading He had been back and forth several times from the bleachers to the grandstand and now, with a murmured word to Mabel, he slipped away again.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His pretty sister was so deeply in love with Jim that it seemed almost impossible for her even to see another man.
spectacularadjectiveUS /spekˈtækjələr/
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading Yet here she was, calling attention to McCarney―――― At this point a spectacular play elicited a mighty roar from the grandstand, and Joe forgot everything but his interest in the game.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY During the game Joe wondered once or twice what Clara’s sudden interest in McCarney meant.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His pretty sister was so deeply in love with Jim that it seemed almost impossible for her even to see another man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY During the game Joe wondered once or twice what Clara’s sudden interest in McCarney meant.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Yet here she was, calling attention to McCarney―――― At this point a spectacular play elicited a mighty roar from the grandstand, and Joe forgot everything but his interest in the game.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He had been back and forth several times from the bleachers to the grandstand and now, with a murmured word to Mabel, he slipped away again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His pretty sister was so deeply in love with Jim that it seemed almost impossible for her even to see another man.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He wanted to get closer to the field where he could watch the work of Reddy Hupft, and of McCarney, too.
two times
From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY During the game Joe wondered once or twice what Clara’s sudden interest in McCarney meant.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He wanted to get closer to the field where he could watch the work of Reddy Hupft, and of McCarney, too.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His pretty sister was so deeply in love with Jim that it seemed almost impossible for her even to see another man.
look attentively
From this reading He wanted to get closer to the field where he could watch the work of Reddy Hupft, and of McCarney, too.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY During the game Joe wondered once or twice what Clara’s sudden interest in McCarney meant.
in or at the place that
From this reading He wanted to get closer to the field where he could watch the work of Reddy Hupft, and of McCarney, too.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His pretty sister was so deeply in love with Jim that it seemed almost impossible for her even to see another man.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading A BLACK CONSPIRACY During the game Joe wondered once or twice what Clara’s sudden interest in McCarney meant.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading He had been back and forth several times from the bleachers to the grandstand and now, with a murmured word to Mabel, he slipped away again.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He wanted to get closer to the field where he could watch the work of Reddy Hupft, and of McCarney, too.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet here she was, calling attention to McCarney―――― At this point a spectacular play elicited a mighty roar from the grandstand, and Joe forgot everything but his interest in the game.
