used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had hardly disappeared, and the fellows were still looking at each other in a bewildered fashion, when a message was sent in.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Rod finished speaking he left the room and walked away.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Rod finished speaking he left the room and walked away.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had hardly disappeared, and the fellows were still looking at each other in a bewildered fashion, when a message was sent in.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As Rod finished speaking he left the room and walked away.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading He had hardly disappeared, and the fellows were still looking at each other in a bewildered fashion, when a message was sent in.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading It was that President Vanderveer, who was distributing the prizes for the several races out in front of the grand stand, was ready to present the Railroad Cup to Rodman Blake, and wanted him to come and receive it.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was that President Vanderveer, who was distributing the prizes for the several races out in front of the grand stand, was ready to present the Railroad Cup to Rodman Blake, and wanted him to come and receive it.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading It was that President Vanderveer, who was distributing the prizes for the several races out in front of the grand stand, was ready to present the Railroad Cup to Rodman Blake, and wanted him to come and receive it.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading He had hardly disappeared, and the fellows were still looking at each other in a bewildered fashion, when a message was sent in.
distributingverbUS /dɪˈstrɪbjuːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “distribute” — administer or bestow, as in small portions
From this reading It was that President Vanderveer, who was distributing the prizes for the several races out in front of the grand stand, was ready to present the Railroad Cup to Rodman Blake, and wanted him to come and receive it.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading He had hardly disappeared, and the fellows were still looking at each other in a bewildered fashion, when a message was sent in.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had hardly disappeared, and the fellows were still looking at each other in a bewildered fashion, when a message was sent in.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading He had hardly disappeared, and the fellows were still looking at each other in a bewildered fashion, when a message was sent in.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading As Rod finished speaking he left the room and walked away.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was that President Vanderveer, who was distributing the prizes for the several races out in front of the grand stand, was ready to present the Railroad Cup to Rodman Blake, and wanted him to come and receive it.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading It was that President Vanderveer, who was distributing the prizes for the several races out in front of the grand stand, was ready to present the Railroad Cup to Rodman Blake, and wanted him to come and receive it.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading It was that President Vanderveer, who was distributing the prizes for the several races out in front of the grand stand, was ready to present the Railroad Cup to Rodman Blake, and wanted him to come and receive it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had hardly disappeared, and the fellows were still looking at each other in a bewildered fashion, when a message was sent in.
only a very short time before
From this reading He had hardly disappeared, and the fellows were still looking at each other in a bewildered fashion, when a message was sent in.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Rod finished speaking he left the room and walked away.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was that President Vanderveer, who was distributing the prizes for the several races out in front of the grand stand, was ready to present the Railroad Cup to Rodman Blake, and wanted him to come and receive it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had hardly disappeared, and the fellows were still looking at each other in a bewildered fashion, when a message was sent in.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading STARTING INTO THE WORLD.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was that President Vanderveer, who was distributing the prizes for the several races out in front of the grand stand, was ready to present the Railroad Cup to Rodman Blake, and wanted him to come and receive it.
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 As Rod finished speaking he left the room and walked away.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He had hardly disappeared, and the fellows were still looking at each other in a bewildered fashion, when a message was sent in.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading He had hardly disappeared, and the fellows were still looking at each other in a bewildered fashion, when a message was sent in.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was that President Vanderveer, who was distributing the prizes for the several races out in front of the grand stand, was ready to present the Railroad Cup to Rodman Blake, and wanted him to come and receive it.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He had hardly disappeared, and the fellows were still looking at each other in a bewildered fashion, when a message was sent in.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was that President Vanderveer, who was distributing the prizes for the several races out in front of the grand stand, was ready to present the Railroad Cup to Rodman Blake, and wanted him to come and receive it.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was that President Vanderveer, who was distributing the prizes for the several races out in front of the grand stand, was ready to present the Railroad Cup to Rodman Blake, and wanted him to come and receive it.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading It was that President Vanderveer, who was distributing the prizes for the several races out in front of the grand stand, was ready to present the Railroad Cup to Rodman Blake, and wanted him to come and receive it.
prizesnounUS /ˈpraɪzəz/
plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading It was that President Vanderveer, who was distributing the prizes for the several races out in front of the grand stand, was ready to present the Railroad Cup to Rodman Blake, and wanted him to come and receive it.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading It was that President Vanderveer, who was distributing the prizes for the several races out in front of the grand stand, was ready to present the Railroad Cup to Rodman Blake, and wanted him to come and receive it.
RailroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading It was that President Vanderveer, who was distributing the prizes for the several races out in front of the grand stand, was ready to present the Railroad Cup to Rodman Blake, and wanted him to come and receive it.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading It was that President Vanderveer, who was distributing the prizes for the several races out in front of the grand stand, was ready to present the Railroad Cup to Rodman Blake, and wanted him to come and receive it.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading It was that President Vanderveer, who was distributing the prizes for the several races out in front of the grand stand, was ready to present the Railroad Cup to Rodman Blake, and wanted him to come and receive it.
RodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading As Rod finished speaking he left the room and walked away.
Rodman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was that President Vanderveer, who was distributing the prizes for the several races out in front of the grand stand, was ready to present the Railroad Cup to Rodman Blake, and wanted him to come and receive it.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading As Rod finished speaking he left the room and walked away.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He had hardly disappeared, and the fellows were still looking at each other in a bewildered fashion, when a message was sent in.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading It was that President Vanderveer, who was distributing the prizes for the several races out in front of the grand stand, was ready to present the Railroad Cup to Rodman Blake, and wanted him to come and receive it.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Then somebody went out and whispered to the President.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading As Rod finished speaking he left the room and walked away.
be standing; be upright
From this reading It was that President Vanderveer, who was distributing the prizes for the several races out in front of the grand stand, was ready to present the Railroad Cup to Rodman Blake, and wanted him to come and receive it.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading STARTING INTO THE WORLD.
not in physical motion
From this reading He had hardly disappeared, and the fellows were still looking at each other in a bewildered fashion, when a message was sent in.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was that President Vanderveer, who was distributing the prizes for the several races out in front of the grand stand, was ready to present the Railroad Cup to Rodman Blake, and wanted him to come and receive it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STARTING INTO THE WORLD.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then somebody went out and whispered to the President.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was that President Vanderveer, who was distributing the prizes for the several races out in front of the grand stand, was ready to present the Railroad Cup to Rodman Blake, and wanted him to come and receive it.
Vanderveer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was that President Vanderveer, who was distributing the prizes for the several races out in front of the grand stand, was ready to present the Railroad Cup to Rodman Blake, and wanted him to come and receive it.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading As Rod finished speaking he left the room and walked away.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading It was that President Vanderveer, who was distributing the prizes for the several races out in front of the grand stand, was ready to present the Railroad Cup to Rodman Blake, and wanted him to come and receive it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had hardly disappeared, and the fellows were still looking at each other in a bewildered fashion, when a message was sent in.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then somebody went out and whispered to the President.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had hardly disappeared, and the fellows were still looking at each other in a bewildered fashion, when a message was sent in.
at the time that
From this reading He had hardly disappeared, and the fellows were still looking at each other in a bewildered fashion, when a message was sent in.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading Then somebody went out and whispered to the President.
which person or people
From this reading It was that President Vanderveer, who was distributing the prizes for the several races out in front of the grand stand, was ready to present the Railroad Cup to Rodman Blake, and wanted him to come and receive it.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading STARTING INTO THE WORLD.
