used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WARD PORTON AGAIN A quarter of an hour later the girls had finished their shopping and rejoined the boys.
anew
From this reading WARD PORTON AGAIN A quarter of an hour later the girls had finished their shopping and rejoined the boys.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading It was growing dark when they drove down the main street of Clayton, and, although a bit early, all agreed to Dave's suggestion that they get dinner at the leading restaurant--a place at which they had stopped a number of times and which they knew to be first-class.
(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 It was growing dark when they drove down the main street of Clayton, and, although a bit early, all agreed to Dave's suggestion that they get dinner at the leading restaurant--a place at which they had stopped a number of times and which they knew to be first-class.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "What a pity Roger couldn't come along," said Jessie to Dave just before sitting down to the sumptuous meal which the boys had ordered.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was growing dark when they drove down the main street of Clayton, and, although a bit early, all agreed to Dave's suggestion that they get dinner at the leading restaurant--a place at which they had stopped a number of times and which they knew to be first-class.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading WARD PORTON AGAIN A quarter of an hour later the girls had finished their shopping and rejoined the boys.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WARD PORTON AGAIN A quarter of an hour later the girls had finished their shopping and rejoined the boys.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was growing dark when they drove down the main street of Clayton, and, although a bit early, all agreed to Dave's suggestion that they get dinner at the leading restaurant--a place at which they had stopped a number of times and which they knew to be first-class.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They were told that the road was in excellent condition, and this proved to be a fact, so that the sleighing was thoroughly enjoyed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "What a pity Roger couldn't come along," said Jessie to Dave just before sitting down to the sumptuous meal which the boys had ordered.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading It was growing dark when they drove down the main street of Clayton, and, although a bit early, all agreed to Dave's suggestion that they get dinner at the leading restaurant--a place at which they had stopped a number of times and which they knew to be first-class.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading WARD PORTON AGAIN A quarter of an hour later the girls had finished their shopping and rejoined the boys.
Clayton
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From this reading Then it was decided that the party should go on to Clayton, six miles farther.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "What a pity Roger couldn't come along," said Jessie to Dave just before sitting down to the sumptuous meal which the boys had ordered.
a state at a particular time
From this reading They were told that the road was in excellent condition, and this proved to be a fact, so that the sleighing was thoroughly enjoyed.
couldn't
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From this reading "What a pity Roger couldn't come along," said Jessie to Dave just before sitting down to the sumptuous meal which the boys had ordered.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was growing dark when they drove down the main street of Clayton, and, although a bit early, all agreed to Dave's suggestion that they get dinner at the leading restaurant--a place at which they had stopped a number of times and which they knew to be first-class.
Dave
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From this reading "What a pity Roger couldn't come along," said Jessie to Dave just before sitting down to the sumptuous meal which the boys had ordered.
Dave's
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From this reading It was growing dark when they drove down the main street of Clayton, and, although a bit early, all agreed to Dave's suggestion that they get dinner at the leading restaurant--a place at which they had stopped a number of times and which they knew to be first-class.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Then it was decided that the party should go on to Clayton, six miles farther.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading It was growing dark when they drove down the main street of Clayton, and, although a bit early, all agreed to Dave's suggestion that they get dinner at the leading restaurant--a place at which they had stopped a number of times and which they knew to be first-class.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was growing dark when they drove down the main street of Clayton, and, although a bit early, all agreed to Dave's suggestion that they get dinner at the leading restaurant--a place at which they had stopped a number of times and which they knew to be first-class.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading It was growing dark when they drove down the main street of Clayton, and, although a bit early, all agreed to Dave's suggestion that they get dinner at the leading restaurant--a place at which they had stopped a number of times and which they knew to be first-class.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It was growing dark when they drove down the main street of Clayton, and, although a bit early, all agreed to Dave's suggestion that they get dinner at the leading restaurant--a place at which they had stopped a number of times and which they knew to be first-class.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading They were told that the road was in excellent condition, and this proved to be a fact, so that the sleighing was thoroughly enjoyed.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading They were told that the road was in excellent condition, and this proved to be a fact, so that the sleighing was thoroughly enjoyed.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading They were told that the road was in excellent condition, and this proved to be a fact, so that the sleighing was thoroughly enjoyed.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading Then it was decided that the party should go on to Clayton, six miles farther.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading WARD PORTON AGAIN A quarter of an hour later the girls had finished their shopping and rejoined the boys.
first-classadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrstˈklæs/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading It was growing dark when they drove down the main street of Clayton, and, although a bit early, all agreed to Dave's suggestion that they get dinner at the leading restaurant--a place at which they had stopped a number of times and which they knew to be first-class.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was growing dark when they drove down the main street of Clayton, and, although a bit early, all agreed to Dave's suggestion that they get dinner at the leading restaurant--a place at which they had stopped a number of times and which they knew to be first-class.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading WARD PORTON AGAIN A quarter of an hour later the girls had finished their shopping and rejoined the boys.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then it was decided that the party should go on to Clayton, six miles farther.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading It was growing dark when they drove down the main street of Clayton, and, although a bit early, all agreed to Dave's suggestion that they get dinner at the leading restaurant--a place at which they had stopped a number of times and which they knew to be first-class.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WARD PORTON AGAIN A quarter of an hour later the girls had finished their shopping and rejoined the boys.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading WARD PORTON AGAIN A quarter of an hour later the girls had finished their shopping and rejoined the boys.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were told that the road was in excellent condition, and this proved to be a fact, so that the sleighing was thoroughly enjoyed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then it was decided that the party should go on to Clayton, six miles farther.
Jessie
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From this reading "What a pity Roger couldn't come along," said Jessie to Dave just before sitting down to the sumptuous meal which the boys had ordered.
and nothing more
From this reading "What a pity Roger couldn't come along," said Jessie to Dave just before sitting down to the sumptuous meal which the boys had ordered.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was growing dark when they drove down the main street of Clayton, and, although a bit early, all agreed to Dave's suggestion that they get dinner at the leading restaurant--a place at which they had stopped a number of times and which they knew to be first-class.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading WARD PORTON AGAIN A quarter of an hour later the girls had finished their shopping and rejoined the boys.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading It was growing dark when they drove down the main street of Clayton, and, although a bit early, all agreed to Dave's suggestion that they get dinner at the leading restaurant--a place at which they had stopped a number of times and which they knew to be first-class.
most important element
From this reading It was growing dark when they drove down the main street of Clayton, and, although a bit early, all agreed to Dave's suggestion that they get dinner at the leading restaurant--a place at which they had stopped a number of times and which they knew to be first-class.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading "What a pity Roger couldn't come along," said Jessie to Dave just before sitting down to the sumptuous meal which the boys had ordered.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Then it was decided that the party should go on to Clayton, six miles farther.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading It was growing dark when they drove down the main street of Clayton, and, although a bit early, all agreed to Dave's suggestion that they get dinner at the leading restaurant--a place at which they had stopped a number of times and which they knew to be first-class.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WARD PORTON AGAIN A quarter of an hour later the girls had finished their shopping and rejoined the boys.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then it was decided that the party should go on to Clayton, six miles farther.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading "What a pity Roger couldn't come along," said Jessie to Dave just before sitting down to the sumptuous meal which the boys had ordered.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Then it was decided that the party should go on to Clayton, six miles farther.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading "What a pity Roger couldn't come along," said Jessie to Dave just before sitting down to the sumptuous meal which the boys had ordered.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was growing dark when they drove down the main street of Clayton, and, although a bit early, all agreed to Dave's suggestion that they get dinner at the leading restaurant--a place at which they had stopped a number of times and which they knew to be first-class.
PORTON
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From this reading WARD PORTON AGAIN A quarter of an hour later the girls had finished their shopping and rejoined the boys.
established beyond doubt
From this reading They were told that the road was in excellent condition, and this proved to be a fact, so that the sleighing was thoroughly enjoyed.
one of four equal parts
From this reading WARD PORTON AGAIN A quarter of an hour later the girls had finished their shopping and rejoined the boys.
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading WARD PORTON AGAIN A quarter of an hour later the girls had finished their shopping and rejoined the boys.
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading It was growing dark when they drove down the main street of Clayton, and, although a bit early, all agreed to Dave's suggestion that they get dinner at the leading restaurant--a place at which they had stopped a number of times and which they knew to be first-class.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading They were told that the road was in excellent condition, and this proved to be a fact, so that the sleighing was thoroughly enjoyed.
Roger
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From this reading "What a pity Roger couldn't come along," said Jessie to Dave just before sitting down to the sumptuous meal which the boys had ordered.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "What a pity Roger couldn't come along," said Jessie to Dave just before sitting down to the sumptuous meal which the boys had ordered.
shoppingnounUS /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/
searching for or buying goods or services
From this reading WARD PORTON AGAIN A quarter of an hour later the girls had finished their shopping and rejoined the boys.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Then it was decided that the party should go on to Clayton, six miles farther.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading "What a pity Roger couldn't come along," said Jessie to Dave just before sitting down to the sumptuous meal which the boys had ordered.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Then it was decided that the party should go on to Clayton, six miles farther.
sleighing
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From this reading They were told that the road was in excellent condition, and this proved to be a fact, so that the sleighing was thoroughly enjoyed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They were told that the road was in excellent condition, and this proved to be a fact, so that the sleighing was thoroughly enjoyed.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading It was growing dark when they drove down the main street of Clayton, and, although a bit early, all agreed to Dave's suggestion that they get dinner at the leading restaurant--a place at which they had stopped a number of times and which they knew to be first-class.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It was growing dark when they drove down the main street of Clayton, and, although a bit early, all agreed to Dave's suggestion that they get dinner at the leading restaurant--a place at which they had stopped a number of times and which they knew to be first-class.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading It was growing dark when they drove down the main street of Clayton, and, although a bit early, all agreed to Dave's suggestion that they get dinner at the leading restaurant--a place at which they had stopped a number of times and which they knew to be first-class.
sumptuousadjectiveUS /ˈsʌmptʃwəs/
ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
From this reading "What a pity Roger couldn't come along," said Jessie to Dave just before sitting down to the sumptuous meal which the boys had ordered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then it was decided that the party should go on to Clayton, six miles farther.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WARD PORTON AGAIN A quarter of an hour later the girls had finished their shopping and rejoined the boys.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading WARD PORTON AGAIN A quarter of an hour later the girls had finished their shopping and rejoined the boys.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then it was decided that the party should go on to Clayton, six miles farther.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were told that the road was in excellent condition, and this proved to be a fact, so that the sleighing was thoroughly enjoyed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They were told that the road was in excellent condition, and this proved to be a fact, so that the sleighing was thoroughly enjoyed.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading They were told that the road was in excellent condition, and this proved to be a fact, so that the sleighing was thoroughly enjoyed.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading It was growing dark when they drove down the main street of Clayton, and, although a bit early, all agreed to Dave's suggestion that they get dinner at the leading restaurant--a place at which they had stopped a number of times and which they knew to be first-class.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then it was decided that the party should go on to Clayton, six miles farther.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading They were told that the road was in excellent condition, and this proved to be a fact, so that the sleighing was thoroughly enjoyed.
WARDnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading WARD PORTON AGAIN A quarter of an hour later the girls had finished their shopping and rejoined the boys.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then it was decided that the party should go on to Clayton, six miles farther.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were told that the road was in excellent condition, and this proved to be a fact, so that the sleighing was thoroughly enjoyed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What a pity Roger couldn't come along," said Jessie to Dave just before sitting down to the sumptuous meal which the boys had ordered.
at the time that
From this reading It was growing dark when they drove down the main street of Clayton, and, although a bit early, all agreed to Dave's suggestion that they get dinner at the leading restaurant--a place at which they had stopped a number of times and which they knew to be first-class.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was growing dark when they drove down the main street of Clayton, and, although a bit early, all agreed to Dave's suggestion that they get dinner at the leading restaurant--a place at which they had stopped a number of times and which they knew to be first-class.
