used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE GYPO CAMP HALF an hour after learning that Lester preferred a ducking to life in the boundless West, Joshua, a David bereft of his Jonathan, entered the Crescent Rink and put on his skates again.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He looked all about for Madge Mundy, but caught no sight of her.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading His heart was bitter against Lester, but finally he decided that, after all, his brother had acted wisely.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE GYPO CAMP HALF an hour after learning that Lester preferred a ducking to life in the boundless West, Joshua, a David bereft of his Jonathan, entered the Crescent Rink and put on his skates again.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading He had earned twenty-five cents that afternoon, and there was the possibility of earning more when the evening crowd came in.
anew
From this reading THE GYPO CAMP HALF an hour after learning that Lester preferred a ducking to life in the boundless West, Joshua, a David bereft of his Jonathan, entered the Crescent Rink and put on his skates again.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading His heart was bitter against Lester, but finally he decided that, after all, his brother had acted wisely.
(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 He looked all about for Madge Mundy, but caught no sight of her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE GYPO CAMP HALF an hour after learning that Lester preferred a ducking to life in the boundless West, Joshua, a David bereft of his Jonathan, entered the Crescent Rink and put on his skates again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GYPO CAMP HALF an hour after learning that Lester preferred a ducking to life in the boundless West, Joshua, a David bereft of his Jonathan, entered the Crescent Rink and put on his skates again.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading It was barely possible that, when news reached home of his own expulsion, the upheaval would be so great that Lester’s minor infraction would be forgotten.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was barely possible that, when news reached home of his own expulsion, the upheaval would be so great that Lester’s minor infraction would be forgotten.
bereftadjectiveUS /bərˈeft/
unhappy in love; suffering from unrequited love
From this reading THE GYPO CAMP HALF an hour after learning that Lester preferred a ducking to life in the boundless West, Joshua, a David bereft of his Jonathan, entered the Crescent Rink and put on his skates again.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading His heart was bitter against Lester, but finally he decided that, after all, his brother had acted wisely.
boundlessadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndləs/
seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent
From this reading THE GYPO CAMP HALF an hour after learning that Lester preferred a ducking to life in the boundless West, Joshua, a David bereft of his Jonathan, entered the Crescent Rink and put on his skates again.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading His heart was bitter against Lester, but finally he decided that, after all, his brother had acted wisely.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He looked all about for Madge Mundy, but caught no sight of her.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had earned twenty-five cents that afternoon, and there was the possibility of earning more when the evening crowd came in.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE GYPO CAMP HALF an hour after learning that Lester preferred a ducking to life in the boundless West, Joshua, a David bereft of his Jonathan, entered the Crescent Rink and put on his skates again.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading He looked all about for Madge Mundy, but caught no sight of her.
centsnounUS /sents/
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading He had earned twenty-five cents that afternoon, and there was the possibility of earning more when the evening crowd came in.
CrescentnounUS /ˈkresənt/
any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters
From this reading THE GYPO CAMP HALF an hour after learning that Lester preferred a ducking to life in the boundless West, Joshua, a David bereft of his Jonathan, entered the Crescent Rink and put on his skates again.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading He had earned twenty-five cents that afternoon, and there was the possibility of earning more when the evening crowd came in.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading THE GYPO CAMP HALF an hour after learning that Lester preferred a ducking to life in the boundless West, Joshua, a David bereft of his Jonathan, entered the Crescent Rink and put on his skates again.
recognizable; marked
From this reading His heart was bitter against Lester, but finally he decided that, after all, his brother had acted wisely.
duckingnounUS /ˈdʌkɪŋ/
hunting ducks
From this reading THE GYPO CAMP HALF an hour after learning that Lester preferred a ducking to life in the boundless West, Joshua, a David bereft of his Jonathan, entered the Crescent Rink and put on his skates again.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading He had earned twenty-five cents that afternoon, and there was the possibility of earning more when the evening crowd came in.
earningverbUS /ˈɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “earn” — earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading He had earned twenty-five cents that afternoon, and there was the possibility of earning more when the evening crowd came in.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading THE GYPO CAMP HALF an hour after learning that Lester preferred a ducking to life in the boundless West, Joshua, a David bereft of his Jonathan, entered the Crescent Rink and put on his skates again.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He had earned twenty-five cents that afternoon, and there was the possibility of earning more when the evening crowd came in.
expulsionnounUS /ɪkˈspʌlʃən/
the act of forcing out someone or something
From this reading It was barely possible that, when news reached home of his own expulsion, the upheaval would be so great that Lester’s minor infraction would be forgotten.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading His heart was bitter against Lester, but finally he decided that, after all, his brother had acted wisely.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He looked all about for Madge Mundy, but caught no sight of her.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading It was barely possible that, when news reached home of his own expulsion, the upheaval would be so great that Lester’s minor infraction would be forgotten.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was barely possible that, when news reached home of his own expulsion, the upheaval would be so great that Lester’s minor infraction would be forgotten.
GYPO
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From this reading THE GYPO CAMP HALF an hour after learning that Lester preferred a ducking to life in the boundless West, Joshua, a David bereft of his Jonathan, entered the Crescent Rink and put on his skates again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had earned twenty-five cents that afternoon, and there was the possibility of earning more when the evening crowd came in.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading THE GYPO CAMP HALF an hour after learning that Lester preferred a ducking to life in the boundless West, Joshua, a David bereft of his Jonathan, entered the Crescent Rink and put on his skates again.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had earned twenty-five cents that afternoon, and there was the possibility of earning more when the evening crowd came in.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading His heart was bitter against Lester, but finally he decided that, after all, his brother had acted wisely.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He looked all about for Madge Mundy, but caught no sight of her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE GYPO CAMP HALF an hour after learning that Lester preferred a ducking to life in the boundless West, Joshua, a David bereft of his Jonathan, entered the Crescent Rink and put on his skates again.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was barely possible that, when news reached home of his own expulsion, the upheaval would be so great that Lester’s minor infraction would be forgotten.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading THE GYPO CAMP HALF an hour after learning that Lester preferred a ducking to life in the boundless West, Joshua, a David bereft of his Jonathan, entered the Crescent Rink and put on his skates again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GYPO CAMP HALF an hour after learning that Lester preferred a ducking to life in the boundless West, Joshua, a David bereft of his Jonathan, entered the Crescent Rink and put on his skates again.
infractionnounUS /ˌɪnˈfrækʃən/
a crime less serious than a felony
From this reading It was barely possible that, when news reached home of his own expulsion, the upheaval would be so great that Lester’s minor infraction would be forgotten.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was barely possible that, when news reached home of his own expulsion, the upheaval would be so great that Lester’s minor infraction would be forgotten.
JonathannounUS /ˈdʒɑːnəθən/
red late-ripening apple; primarily eaten raw
From this reading THE GYPO CAMP HALF an hour after learning that Lester preferred a ducking to life in the boundless West, Joshua, a David bereft of his Jonathan, entered the Crescent Rink and put on his skates again.
JoshuanounUS /ˈdʒɑːʃuːə/
(Old Testament) Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land; best remembered for his destruction of Jericho
From this reading THE GYPO CAMP HALF an hour after learning that Lester preferred a ducking to life in the boundless West, Joshua, a David bereft of his Jonathan, entered the Crescent Rink and put on his skates again.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading THE GYPO CAMP HALF an hour after learning that Lester preferred a ducking to life in the boundless West, Joshua, a David bereft of his Jonathan, entered the Crescent Rink and put on his skates again.
Lester
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From this reading THE GYPO CAMP HALF an hour after learning that Lester preferred a ducking to life in the boundless West, Joshua, a David bereft of his Jonathan, entered the Crescent Rink and put on his skates again.
Lester's
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From this reading It was barely possible that, when news reached home of his own expulsion, the upheaval would be so great that Lester’s minor infraction would be forgotten.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE GYPO CAMP HALF an hour after learning that Lester preferred a ducking to life in the boundless West, Joshua, a David bereft of his Jonathan, entered the Crescent Rink and put on his skates again.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked all about for Madge Mundy, but caught no sight of her.
Madge
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From this reading He looked all about for Madge Mundy, but caught no sight of her.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading It was barely possible that, when news reached home of his own expulsion, the upheaval would be so great that Lester’s minor infraction would be forgotten.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had earned twenty-five cents that afternoon, and there was the possibility of earning more when the evening crowd came in.
Mundy
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From this reading He looked all about for Madge Mundy, but caught no sight of her.
information about recent and important events
From this reading It was barely possible that, when news reached home of his own expulsion, the upheaval would be so great that Lester’s minor infraction would be forgotten.
not any; not one
From this reading He looked all about for Madge Mundy, but caught no sight of her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GYPO CAMP HALF an hour after learning that Lester preferred a ducking to life in the boundless West, Joshua, a David bereft of his Jonathan, entered the Crescent Rink and put on his skates again.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE GYPO CAMP HALF an hour after learning that Lester preferred a ducking to life in the boundless West, Joshua, a David bereft of his Jonathan, entered the Crescent Rink and put on his skates again.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was barely possible that, when news reached home of his own expulsion, the upheaval would be so great that Lester’s minor infraction would be forgotten.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading He had earned twenty-five cents that afternoon, and there was the possibility of earning more when the evening crowd came in.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It was barely possible that, when news reached home of his own expulsion, the upheaval would be so great that Lester’s minor infraction would be forgotten.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading THE GYPO CAMP HALF an hour after learning that Lester preferred a ducking to life in the boundless West, Joshua, a David bereft of his Jonathan, entered the Crescent Rink and put on his skates again.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE GYPO CAMP HALF an hour after learning that Lester preferred a ducking to life in the boundless West, Joshua, a David bereft of his Jonathan, entered the Crescent Rink and put on his skates again.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was barely possible that, when news reached home of his own expulsion, the upheaval would be so great that Lester’s minor infraction would be forgotten.
RinknounUS /rɪŋk/
building that contains a surface for ice skating or roller skating
From this reading THE GYPO CAMP HALF an hour after learning that Lester preferred a ducking to life in the boundless West, Joshua, a David bereft of his Jonathan, entered the Crescent Rink and put on his skates again.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading He looked all about for Madge Mundy, but caught no sight of her.
skatesnounUS /skeɪts/
plural of “skate” — sports equipment that is worn on the feet to enable the wearer to glide along and to be propelled by the alternate actions of the legs
From this reading THE GYPO CAMP HALF an hour after learning that Lester preferred a ducking to life in the boundless West, Joshua, a David bereft of his Jonathan, entered the Crescent Rink and put on his skates again.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was barely possible that, when news reached home of his own expulsion, the upheaval would be so great that Lester’s minor infraction would be forgotten.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE GYPO CAMP HALF an hour after learning that Lester preferred a ducking to life in the boundless West, Joshua, a David bereft of his Jonathan, entered the Crescent Rink and put on his skates again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GYPO CAMP HALF an hour after learning that Lester preferred a ducking to life in the boundless West, Joshua, a David bereft of his Jonathan, entered the Crescent Rink and put on his skates again.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had earned twenty-five cents that afternoon, and there was the possibility of earning more when the evening crowd came in.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE GYPO CAMP HALF an hour after learning that Lester preferred a ducking to life in the boundless West, Joshua, a David bereft of his Jonathan, entered the Crescent Rink and put on his skates again.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading He had earned twenty-five cents that afternoon, and there was the possibility of earning more when the evening crowd came in.
upheavalnounUS /əpˈhiːvəl/
a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally)
From this reading It was barely possible that, when news reached home of his own expulsion, the upheaval would be so great that Lester’s minor infraction would be forgotten.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had earned twenty-five cents that afternoon, and there was the possibility of earning more when the evening crowd came in.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading THE GYPO CAMP HALF an hour after learning that Lester preferred a ducking to life in the boundless West, Joshua, a David bereft of his Jonathan, entered the Crescent Rink and put on his skates again.
at the time that
From this reading He had earned twenty-five cents that afternoon, and there was the possibility of earning more when the evening crowd came in.
wiselyadverbUS /ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
From this reading His heart was bitter against Lester, but finally he decided that, after all, his brother had acted wisely.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was barely possible that, when news reached home of his own expulsion, the upheaval would be so great that Lester’s minor infraction would be forgotten.
