used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ALONG A "DANGEROUS" ROAD "Oh, yes," smiled Laura.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "You are old friends, then?" he asked lightly, as he tucked the thin carriage robe about Laura, then picked up the lines.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading "No; quite recent acquaintances.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading This information had the effect of making Prescott almost feel that he would enjoy kicking that other young man.
ALONGprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading ALONG A "DANGEROUS" ROAD "Oh, yes," smiled Laura.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are old friends, then?" he asked lightly, as he tucked the thin carriage robe about Laura, then picked up the lines.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You are old friends, then?" he asked lightly, as he tucked the thin carriage robe about Laura, then picked up the lines.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "You are old friends, then?" he asked lightly, as he tucked the thin carriage robe about Laura, then picked up the lines.
Cameron
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mr. Cameron is a frequent visitor."
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading "You are old friends, then?" he asked lightly, as he tucked the thin carriage robe about Laura, then picked up the lines.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading ALONG A "DANGEROUS" ROAD "Oh, yes," smiled Laura.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading This information had the effect of making Prescott almost feel that he would enjoy kicking that other young man.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading This information had the effect of making Prescott almost feel that he would enjoy kicking that other young man.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading This information had the effect of making Prescott almost feel that he would enjoy kicking that other young man.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading "Mr. Cameron is a frequent visitor."
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "You are old friends, then?" he asked lightly, as he tucked the thin carriage robe about Laura, then picked up the lines.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This information had the effect of making Prescott almost feel that he would enjoy kicking that other young man.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This information had the effect of making Prescott almost feel that he would enjoy kicking that other young man.
a message received and understood
From this reading This information had the effect of making Prescott almost feel that he would enjoy kicking that other young man.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mr. Cameron is a frequent visitor."
kickingnounUS /ˈkɪkɪŋ/
a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
From this reading This information had the effect of making Prescott almost feel that he would enjoy kicking that other young man.
Laura
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ALONG A "DANGEROUS" ROAD "Oh, yes," smiled Laura.
without good reason
From this reading "You are old friends, then?" he asked lightly, as he tucked the thin carriage robe about Laura, then picked up the lines.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading "You are old friends, then?" he asked lightly, as he tucked the thin carriage robe about Laura, then picked up the lines.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading This information had the effect of making Prescott almost feel that he would enjoy kicking that other young man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This information had the effect of making Prescott almost feel that he would enjoy kicking that other young man.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Cameron is a frequent visitor."
not any; not one
From this reading "No; quite recent acquaintances.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This information had the effect of making Prescott almost feel that he would enjoy kicking that other young man.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading ALONG A "DANGEROUS" ROAD "Oh, yes," smiled Laura.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "You are old friends, then?" he asked lightly, as he tucked the thin carriage robe about Laura, then picked up the lines.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading This information had the effect of making Prescott almost feel that he would enjoy kicking that other young man.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading "You are old friends, then?" he asked lightly, as he tucked the thin carriage robe about Laura, then picked up the lines.
PrescottnounUS /ˈpreskɑːt/
a town in central Arizona
From this reading This information had the effect of making Prescott almost feel that he would enjoy kicking that other young man.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "No; quite recent acquaintances.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading "No; quite recent acquaintances.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading ALONG A "DANGEROUS" ROAD "Oh, yes," smiled Laura.
robenounUS /roʊb/
any loose flowing garment
From this reading "You are old friends, then?" he asked lightly, as he tucked the thin carriage robe about Laura, then picked up the lines.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading ALONG A "DANGEROUS" ROAD "Oh, yes," smiled Laura.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This information had the effect of making Prescott almost feel that he would enjoy kicking that other young man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This information had the effect of making Prescott almost feel that he would enjoy kicking that other young man.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "You are old friends, then?" he asked lightly, as he tucked the thin carriage robe about Laura, then picked up the lines.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading "You are old friends, then?" he asked lightly, as he tucked the thin carriage robe about Laura, then picked up the lines.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This information had the effect of making Prescott almost feel that he would enjoy kicking that other young man.
tuckedadjectiveUS /tʌkt/
having tucked or being tucked
From this reading "You are old friends, then?" he asked lightly, as he tucked the thin carriage robe about Laura, then picked up the lines.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "You are old friends, then?" he asked lightly, as he tucked the thin carriage robe about Laura, then picked up the lines.
someone who visits
From this reading "Mr. Cameron is a frequent visitor."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This information had the effect of making Prescott almost feel that he would enjoy kicking that other young man.
an affirmative
From this reading ALONG A "DANGEROUS" ROAD "Oh, yes," smiled Laura.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are old friends, then?" he asked lightly, as he tucked the thin carriage robe about Laura, then picked up the lines.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading This information had the effect of making Prescott almost feel that he would enjoy kicking that other young man.
