used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dave Wilbur’s back-yard was, as has been said, a favorite meeting-place for the Truesdell boys, and when for any reason secret sessions were desirable, the garage was especially convenient.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Here, on the following afternoon, the seven prospective business men assembled to listen to reports of their various committees and to discuss ways and means.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dave Wilbur’s back-yard was, as has been said, a favorite meeting-place for the Truesdell boys, and when for any reason secret sessions were desirable, the garage was especially convenient.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Dave Wilbur’s back-yard was, as has been said, a favorite meeting-place for the Truesdell boys, and when for any reason secret sessions were desirable, the garage was especially convenient.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading “I ran into a snag the moment I applied for a lease of the Coleson property,” began Ned.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “The town authorities are willing to get some income from it to cover taxes, but it seems that to be legal the lease must stand in the name of somebody over twenty-one years old.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dave Wilbur’s back-yard was, as has been said, a favorite meeting-place for the Truesdell boys, and when for any reason secret sessions were desirable, the garage was especially convenient.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading Here, on the following afternoon, the seven prospective business men assembled to listen to reports of their various committees and to discuss ways and means.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading “The town authorities are willing to get some income from it to cover taxes, but it seems that to be legal the lease must stand in the name of somebody over twenty-one years old.
back-yard
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From this reading Dave Wilbur’s back-yard was, as has been said, a favorite meeting-place for the Truesdell boys, and when for any reason secret sessions were desirable, the garage was especially convenient.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “The town authorities are willing to get some income from it to cover taxes, but it seems that to be legal the lease must stand in the name of somebody over twenty-one years old.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Dave Wilbur’s back-yard was, as has been said, a favorite meeting-place for the Truesdell boys, and when for any reason secret sessions were desirable, the garage was especially convenient.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “I ran into a snag the moment I applied for a lease of the Coleson property,” began Ned.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading Ned Blake mounted a rickety step-ladder and called the meeting to order.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Dave Wilbur’s back-yard was, as has been said, a favorite meeting-place for the Truesdell boys, and when for any reason secret sessions were desirable, the garage was especially convenient.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Here, on the following afternoon, the seven prospective business men assembled to listen to reports of their various committees and to discuss ways and means.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “The town authorities are willing to get some income from it to cover taxes, but it seems that to be legal the lease must stand in the name of somebody over twenty-one years old.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Ned Blake mounted a rickety step-ladder and called the meeting to order.
Coleson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I ran into a snag the moment I applied for a lease of the Coleson property,” began Ned.
committeesnounUS /kəˈmɪtiz/
plural of “committee” — a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading Here, on the following afternoon, the seven prospective business men assembled to listen to reports of their various committees and to discuss ways and means.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading Dave Wilbur’s back-yard was, as has been said, a favorite meeting-place for the Truesdell boys, and when for any reason secret sessions were desirable, the garage was especially convenient.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading “The town authorities are willing to get some income from it to cover taxes, but it seems that to be legal the lease must stand in the name of somebody over twenty-one years old.
Dave
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From this reading Dave Wilbur’s back-yard was, as has been said, a favorite meeting-place for the Truesdell boys, and when for any reason secret sessions were desirable, the garage was especially convenient.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading Dave Wilbur’s back-yard was, as has been said, a favorite meeting-place for the Truesdell boys, and when for any reason secret sessions were desirable, the garage was especially convenient.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Here, on the following afternoon, the seven prospective business men assembled to listen to reports of their various committees and to discuss ways and means.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Dave Wilbur’s back-yard was, as has been said, a favorite meeting-place for the Truesdell boys, and when for any reason secret sessions were desirable, the garage was especially convenient.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Dave Wilbur’s back-yard was, as has been said, a favorite meeting-place for the Truesdell boys, and when for any reason secret sessions were desirable, the garage was especially convenient.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Here, on the following afternoon, the seven prospective business men assembled to listen to reports of their various committees and to discuss ways and means.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dave Wilbur’s back-yard was, as has been said, a favorite meeting-place for the Truesdell boys, and when for any reason secret sessions were desirable, the garage was especially convenient.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “The town authorities are willing to get some income from it to cover taxes, but it seems that to be legal the lease must stand in the name of somebody over twenty-one years old.
garagenounUS /ɡərˈɑːʒ/
an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles
From this reading Dave Wilbur’s back-yard was, as has been said, a favorite meeting-place for the Truesdell boys, and when for any reason secret sessions were desirable, the garage was especially convenient.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “The town authorities are willing to get some income from it to cover taxes, but it seems that to be legal the lease must stand in the name of somebody over twenty-one years old.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dave Wilbur’s back-yard was, as has been said, a favorite meeting-place for the Truesdell boys, and when for any reason secret sessions were desirable, the garage was especially convenient.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, on the following afternoon, the seven prospective business men assembled to listen to reports of their various committees and to discuss ways and means.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I ran into a snag the moment I applied for a lease of the Coleson property,” began Ned.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “The town authorities are willing to get some income from it to cover taxes, but it seems that to be legal the lease must stand in the name of somebody over twenty-one years old.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading “The town authorities are willing to get some income from it to cover taxes, but it seems that to be legal the lease must stand in the name of somebody over twenty-one years old.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “I ran into a snag the moment I applied for a lease of the Coleson property,” began Ned.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “The town authorities are willing to get some income from it to cover taxes, but it seems that to be legal the lease must stand in the name of somebody over twenty-one years old.
leasenounUS /liːs/
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading “I ran into a snag the moment I applied for a lease of the Coleson property,” began Ned.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading “The town authorities are willing to get some income from it to cover taxes, but it seems that to be legal the lease must stand in the name of somebody over twenty-one years old.
hear with intention
From this reading Here, on the following afternoon, the seven prospective business men assembled to listen to reports of their various committees and to discuss ways and means.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Here, on the following afternoon, the seven prospective business men assembled to listen to reports of their various committees and to discuss ways and means.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Ned Blake mounted a rickety step-ladder and called the meeting to order.
meeting-place
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From this reading Dave Wilbur’s back-yard was, as has been said, a favorite meeting-place for the Truesdell boys, and when for any reason secret sessions were desirable, the garage was especially convenient.
the force of workers available
From this reading Here, on the following afternoon, the seven prospective business men assembled to listen to reports of their various committees and to discuss ways and means.
a particular point in time
From this reading “I ran into a snag the moment I applied for a lease of the Coleson property,” began Ned.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Ned Blake mounted a rickety step-ladder and called the meeting to order.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “The town authorities are willing to get some income from it to cover taxes, but it seems that to be legal the lease must stand in the name of somebody over twenty-one years old.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “The town authorities are willing to get some income from it to cover taxes, but it seems that to be legal the lease must stand in the name of somebody over twenty-one years old.
Ned
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From this reading Ned Blake mounted a rickety step-ladder and called the meeting to order.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Here, on the following afternoon, the seven prospective business men assembled to listen to reports of their various committees and to discuss ways and means.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “The town authorities are willing to get some income from it to cover taxes, but it seems that to be legal the lease must stand in the name of somebody over twenty-one years old.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Here, on the following afternoon, the seven prospective business men assembled to listen to reports of their various committees and to discuss ways and means.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Ned Blake mounted a rickety step-ladder and called the meeting to order.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “The town authorities are willing to get some income from it to cover taxes, but it seems that to be legal the lease must stand in the name of somebody over twenty-one years old.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading “I ran into a snag the moment I applied for a lease of the Coleson property,” began Ned.
prospectiveadjectiveUS /prəˈspektɪv/
of or concerned with or related to the future
From this reading Here, on the following afternoon, the seven prospective business men assembled to listen to reports of their various committees and to discuss ways and means.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading “I ran into a snag the moment I applied for a lease of the Coleson property,” began Ned.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Dave Wilbur’s back-yard was, as has been said, a favorite meeting-place for the Truesdell boys, and when for any reason secret sessions were desirable, the garage was especially convenient.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading Here, on the following afternoon, the seven prospective business men assembled to listen to reports of their various committees and to discuss ways and means.
ricketyadjectiveUS /ˈrɪkəti/
inclined to shake as from weakness or defect
From this reading Ned Blake mounted a rickety step-ladder and called the meeting to order.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Dave Wilbur’s back-yard was, as has been said, a favorite meeting-place for the Truesdell boys, and when for any reason secret sessions were desirable, the garage was especially convenient.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Dave Wilbur’s back-yard was, as has been said, a favorite meeting-place for the Truesdell boys, and when for any reason secret sessions were desirable, the garage was especially convenient.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “The town authorities are willing to get some income from it to cover taxes, but it seems that to be legal the lease must stand in the name of somebody over twenty-one years old.
sessionsnounUS /ˈseʃənz/
United States composer who promoted 20th century music (1896-1985)
From this reading Dave Wilbur’s back-yard was, as has been said, a favorite meeting-place for the Truesdell boys, and when for any reason secret sessions were desirable, the garage was especially convenient.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Here, on the following afternoon, the seven prospective business men assembled to listen to reports of their various committees and to discuss ways and means.
snagverbUS /snæɡ/
catch on a snag
From this reading “I ran into a snag the moment I applied for a lease of the Coleson property,” began Ned.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “The town authorities are willing to get some income from it to cover taxes, but it seems that to be legal the lease must stand in the name of somebody over twenty-one years old.
a person, without saying who
From this reading “The town authorities are willing to get some income from it to cover taxes, but it seems that to be legal the lease must stand in the name of somebody over twenty-one years old.
be standing; be upright
From this reading “The town authorities are willing to get some income from it to cover taxes, but it seems that to be legal the lease must stand in the name of somebody over twenty-one years old.
step-ladder
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From this reading Ned Blake mounted a rickety step-ladder and called the meeting to order.
taxesnounUS /ˈtæksəz/
plural of “tax” — charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
From this reading “The town authorities are willing to get some income from it to cover taxes, but it seems that to be legal the lease must stand in the name of somebody over twenty-one years old.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “The town authorities are willing to get some income from it to cover taxes, but it seems that to be legal the lease must stand in the name of somebody over twenty-one years old.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dave Wilbur’s back-yard was, as has been said, a favorite meeting-place for the Truesdell boys, and when for any reason secret sessions were desirable, the garage was especially convenient.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Here, on the following afternoon, the seven prospective business men assembled to listen to reports of their various committees and to discuss ways and means.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Here, on the following afternoon, the seven prospective business men assembled to listen to reports of their various committees and to discuss ways and means.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading “The town authorities are willing to get some income from it to cover taxes, but it seems that to be legal the lease must stand in the name of somebody over twenty-one years old.
Truesdell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dave Wilbur’s back-yard was, as has been said, a favorite meeting-place for the Truesdell boys, and when for any reason secret sessions were desirable, the garage was especially convenient.
twenty-onenounUS /ˈtwentiwɔːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty and one
From this reading “The town authorities are willing to get some income from it to cover taxes, but it seems that to be legal the lease must stand in the name of somebody over twenty-one years old.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Here, on the following afternoon, the seven prospective business men assembled to listen to reports of their various committees and to discuss ways and means.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dave Wilbur’s back-yard was, as has been said, a favorite meeting-place for the Truesdell boys, and when for any reason secret sessions were desirable, the garage was especially convenient.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Here, on the following afternoon, the seven prospective business men assembled to listen to reports of their various committees and to discuss ways and means.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Dave Wilbur’s back-yard was, as has been said, a favorite meeting-place for the Truesdell boys, and when for any reason secret sessions were desirable, the garage was especially convenient.
at the time that
From this reading Dave Wilbur’s back-yard was, as has been said, a favorite meeting-place for the Truesdell boys, and when for any reason secret sessions were desirable, the garage was especially convenient.
Wilbur's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dave Wilbur’s back-yard was, as has been said, a favorite meeting-place for the Truesdell boys, and when for any reason secret sessions were desirable, the garage was especially convenient.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading “The town authorities are willing to get some income from it to cover taxes, but it seems that to be legal the lease must stand in the name of somebody over twenty-one years old.
a late time of life
From this reading “The town authorities are willing to get some income from it to cover taxes, but it seems that to be legal the lease must stand in the name of somebody over twenty-one years old.
