Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading WHEN Dorry reached the "gymnasium," as Ed and Don called it, she could not help smiling at the grand title they had given prematurely to a very unpromising-looking place.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading WHEN Dorry reached the "gymnasium," as Ed and Don called it, she could not help smiling at the grand title they had given prematurely to a very unpromising-looking place.

money set aside (as by a legislature) for a specific purpose

From this reading Besides Jack's appropriation of a portion of the building, Donald had planked off one end for his own special purposes,--first as a printing-office, later as a carpenter's shop,--and Dorothy had planted vines, which in summer surrounded its big window with graceful foliage; and so it had come to be looked upon as the special property of Jack and the D's.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading WHEN Dorry reached the "gymnasium," as Ed and Don called it, she could not help smiling at the grand title they had given prematurely to a very unpromising-looking place.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WHEN Dorry reached the "gymnasium," as Ed and Don called it, she could not help smiling at the grand title they had given prematurely to a very unpromising-looking place.

the amount that many barrels might hold

From this reading The building had been a fine carriage-house in its day, but of late it had been used mainly by Jack, as a sort of store-house for old barrels, boxes, wheels, worn-out implements, and odds and ends of various kinds.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Besides Jack's appropriation of a portion of the building, Donald had planked off one end for his own special purposes,--first as a printing-office, later as a carpenter's shop,--and Dorothy had planted vines, which in summer surrounded its big window with graceful foliage; and so it had come to be looked upon as the special property of Jack and the D's.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The building had been a fine carriage-house in its day, but of late it had been used mainly by Jack, as a sort of store-house for old barrels, boxes, wheels, worn-out implements, and odds and ends of various kinds.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Its respectable exterior had saved it from being pulled down when the new carriage-house was built.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides Jack's appropriation of a portion of the building, Donald had planked off one end for his own special purposes,--first as a printing-office, later as a carpenter's shop,--and Dorothy had planted vines, which in summer surrounded its big window with graceful foliage; and so it had come to be looked upon as the special property of Jack and the D's.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Besides Jack's appropriation of a portion of the building, Donald had planked off one end for his own special purposes,--first as a printing-office, later as a carpenter's shop,--and Dorothy had planted vines, which in summer surrounded its big window with graceful foliage; and so it had come to be looked upon as the special property of Jack and the D's.

plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading The building had been a fine carriage-house in its day, but of late it had been used mainly by Jack, as a sort of store-house for old barrels, boxes, wheels, worn-out implements, and odds and ends of various kinds.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading The building had been a fine carriage-house in its day, but of late it had been used mainly by Jack, as a sort of store-house for old barrels, boxes, wheels, worn-out implements, and odds and ends of various kinds.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading Its respectable exterior had saved it from being pulled down when the new carriage-house was built.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The building had been a fine carriage-house in its day, but of late it had been used mainly by Jack, as a sort of store-house for old barrels, boxes, wheels, worn-out implements, and odds and ends of various kinds.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The building had been a fine carriage-house in its day, but of late it had been used mainly by Jack, as a sort of store-house for old barrels, boxes, wheels, worn-out implements, and odds and ends of various kinds.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading WHEN Dorry reached the "gymnasium," as Ed and Don called it, she could not help smiling at the grand title they had given prematurely to a very unpromising-looking place.

possessive form of “carpenter” — a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects

From this reading Besides Jack's appropriation of a portion of the building, Donald had planked off one end for his own special purposes,--first as a printing-office, later as a carpenter's shop,--and Dorothy had planted vines, which in summer surrounded its big window with graceful foliage; and so it had come to be looked upon as the special property of Jack and the D's.

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From this reading The building had been a fine carriage-house in its day, but of late it had been used mainly by Jack, as a sort of store-house for old barrels, boxes, wheels, worn-out implements, and odds and ends of various kinds.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Besides Jack's appropriation of a portion of the building, Donald had planked off one end for his own special purposes,--first as a printing-office, later as a carpenter's shop,--and Dorothy had planted vines, which in summer surrounded its big window with graceful foliage; and so it had come to be looked upon as the special property of Jack and the D's.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading WHEN Dorry reached the "gymnasium," as Ed and Don called it, she could not help smiling at the grand title they had given prematurely to a very unpromising-looking place.

possessive form of “d” — a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading Besides Jack's appropriation of a portion of the building, Donald had planked off one end for his own special purposes,--first as a printing-office, later as a carpenter's shop,--and Dorothy had planted vines, which in summer surrounded its big window with graceful foliage; and so it had come to be looked upon as the special property of Jack and the D's.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The building had been a fine carriage-house in its day, but of late it had been used mainly by Jack, as a sort of store-house for old barrels, boxes, wheels, worn-out implements, and odds and ends of various kinds.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading WHEN Dorry reached the "gymnasium," as Ed and Don called it, she could not help smiling at the grand title they had given prematurely to a very unpromising-looking place.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Besides Jack's appropriation of a portion of the building, Donald had planked off one end for his own special purposes,--first as a printing-office, later as a carpenter's shop,--and Dorothy had planted vines, which in summer surrounded its big window with graceful foliage; and so it had come to be looked upon as the special property of Jack and the D's.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Besides Jack's appropriation of a portion of the building, Donald had planked off one end for his own special purposes,--first as a printing-office, later as a carpenter's shop,--and Dorothy had planted vines, which in summer surrounded its big window with graceful foliage; and so it had come to be looked upon as the special property of Jack and the D's.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading WHEN Dorry reached the "gymnasium," as Ed and Don called it, she could not help smiling at the grand title they had given prematurely to a very unpromising-looking place.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Its respectable exterior had saved it from being pulled down when the new carriage-house was built.

impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis

From this reading WHEN Dorry reached the "gymnasium," as Ed and Don called it, she could not help smiling at the grand title they had given prematurely to a very unpromising-looking place.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Besides Jack's appropriation of a portion of the building, Donald had planked off one end for his own special purposes,--first as a printing-office, later as a carpenter's shop,--and Dorothy had planted vines, which in summer surrounded its big window with graceful foliage; and so it had come to be looked upon as the special property of Jack and the D's.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The building had been a fine carriage-house in its day, but of late it had been used mainly by Jack, as a sort of store-house for old barrels, boxes, wheels, worn-out implements, and odds and ends of various kinds.

the region that is outside of something

From this reading Its respectable exterior had saved it from being pulled down when the new carriage-house was built.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading The building had been a fine carriage-house in its day, but of late it had been used mainly by Jack, as a sort of store-house for old barrels, boxes, wheels, worn-out implements, and odds and ends of various kinds.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Besides Jack's appropriation of a portion of the building, Donald had planked off one end for his own special purposes,--first as a printing-office, later as a carpenter's shop,--and Dorothy had planted vines, which in summer surrounded its big window with graceful foliage; and so it had come to be looked upon as the special property of Jack and the D's.

the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Besides Jack's appropriation of a portion of the building, Donald had planked off one end for his own special purposes,--first as a printing-office, later as a carpenter's shop,--and Dorothy had planted vines, which in summer surrounded its big window with graceful foliage; and so it had come to be looked upon as the special property of Jack and the D's.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The building had been a fine carriage-house in its day, but of late it had been used mainly by Jack, as a sort of store-house for old barrels, boxes, wheels, worn-out implements, and odds and ends of various kinds.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Its respectable exterior had saved it from being pulled down when the new carriage-house was built.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading WHEN Dorry reached the "gymnasium," as Ed and Don called it, she could not help smiling at the grand title they had given prematurely to a very unpromising-looking place.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading Besides Jack's appropriation of a portion of the building, Donald had planked off one end for his own special purposes,--first as a printing-office, later as a carpenter's shop,--and Dorothy had planted vines, which in summer surrounded its big window with graceful foliage; and so it had come to be looked upon as the special property of Jack and the D's.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading WHEN Dorry reached the "gymnasium," as Ed and Don called it, she could not help smiling at the grand title they had given prematurely to a very unpromising-looking place.

a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12

From this reading THE GYMNASIUM.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading WHEN Dorry reached the "gymnasium," as Ed and Don called it, she could not help smiling at the grand title they had given prematurely to a very unpromising-looking place.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading WHEN Dorry reached the "gymnasium," as Ed and Don called it, she could not help smiling at the grand title they had given prematurely to a very unpromising-looking place.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Besides Jack's appropriation of a portion of the building, Donald had planked off one end for his own special purposes,--first as a printing-office, later as a carpenter's shop,--and Dorothy had planted vines, which in summer surrounded its big window with graceful foliage; and so it had come to be looked upon as the special property of Jack and the D's.

plural of “implement” — instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end

From this reading The building had been a fine carriage-house in its day, but of late it had been used mainly by Jack, as a sort of store-house for old barrels, boxes, wheels, worn-out implements, and odds and ends of various kinds.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The building had been a fine carriage-house in its day, but of late it had been used mainly by Jack, as a sort of store-house for old barrels, boxes, wheels, worn-out implements, and odds and ends of various kinds.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading WHEN Dorry reached the "gymnasium," as Ed and Don called it, she could not help smiling at the grand title they had given prematurely to a very unpromising-looking place.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The building had been a fine carriage-house in its day, but of late it had been used mainly by Jack, as a sort of store-house for old barrels, boxes, wheels, worn-out implements, and odds and ends of various kinds.

a small worthless amount

From this reading The building had been a fine carriage-house in its day, but of late it had been used mainly by Jack, as a sort of store-house for old barrels, boxes, wheels, worn-out implements, and odds and ends of various kinds.

possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount

From this reading Besides Jack's appropriation of a portion of the building, Donald had planked off one end for his own special purposes,--first as a printing-office, later as a carpenter's shop,--and Dorothy had planted vines, which in summer surrounded its big window with graceful foliage; and so it had come to be looked upon as the special property of Jack and the D's.

plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading The building had been a fine carriage-house in its day, but of late it had been used mainly by Jack, as a sort of store-house for old barrels, boxes, wheels, worn-out implements, and odds and ends of various kinds.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading The building had been a fine carriage-house in its day, but of late it had been used mainly by Jack, as a sort of store-house for old barrels, boxes, wheels, worn-out implements, and odds and ends of various kinds.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Besides Jack's appropriation of a portion of the building, Donald had planked off one end for his own special purposes,--first as a printing-office, later as a carpenter's shop,--and Dorothy had planted vines, which in summer surrounded its big window with graceful foliage; and so it had come to be looked upon as the special property of Jack and the D's.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Besides Jack's appropriation of a portion of the building, Donald had planked off one end for his own special purposes,--first as a printing-office, later as a carpenter's shop,--and Dorothy had planted vines, which in summer surrounded its big window with graceful foliage; and so it had come to be looked upon as the special property of Jack and the D's.

for the most part

From this reading The building had been a fine carriage-house in its day, but of late it had been used mainly by Jack, as a sort of store-house for old barrels, boxes, wheels, worn-out implements, and odds and ends of various kinds.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Its respectable exterior had saved it from being pulled down when the new carriage-house was built.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading WHEN Dorry reached the "gymnasium," as Ed and Don called it, she could not help smiling at the grand title they had given prematurely to a very unpromising-looking place.

the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring

From this reading The building had been a fine carriage-house in its day, but of late it had been used mainly by Jack, as a sort of store-house for old barrels, boxes, wheels, worn-out implements, and odds and ends of various kinds.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The building had been a fine carriage-house in its day, but of late it had been used mainly by Jack, as a sort of store-house for old barrels, boxes, wheels, worn-out implements, and odds and ends of various kinds.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Besides Jack's appropriation of a portion of the building, Donald had planked off one end for his own special purposes,--first as a printing-office, later as a carpenter's shop,--and Dorothy had planted vines, which in summer surrounded its big window with graceful foliage; and so it had come to be looked upon as the special property of Jack and the D's.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The building had been a fine carriage-house in its day, but of late it had been used mainly by Jack, as a sort of store-house for old barrels, boxes, wheels, worn-out implements, and odds and ends of various kinds.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Besides Jack's appropriation of a portion of the building, Donald had planked off one end for his own special purposes,--first as a printing-office, later as a carpenter's shop,--and Dorothy had planted vines, which in summer surrounded its big window with graceful foliage; and so it had come to be looked upon as the special property of Jack and the D's.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Besides Jack's appropriation of a portion of the building, Donald had planked off one end for his own special purposes,--first as a printing-office, later as a carpenter's shop,--and Dorothy had planted vines, which in summer surrounded its big window with graceful foliage; and so it had come to be looked upon as the special property of Jack and the D's.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading WHEN Dorry reached the "gymnasium," as Ed and Don called it, she could not help smiling at the grand title they had given prematurely to a very unpromising-looking place.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Besides Jack's appropriation of a portion of the building, Donald had planked off one end for his own special purposes,--first as a printing-office, later as a carpenter's shop,--and Dorothy had planted vines, which in summer surrounded its big window with graceful foliage; and so it had come to be looked upon as the special property of Jack and the D's.

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

From this reading Besides Jack's appropriation of a portion of the building, Donald had planked off one end for his own special purposes,--first as a printing-office, later as a carpenter's shop,--and Dorothy had planted vines, which in summer surrounded its big window with graceful foliage; and so it had come to be looked upon as the special property of Jack and the D's.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Besides Jack's appropriation of a portion of the building, Donald had planked off one end for his own special purposes,--first as a printing-office, later as a carpenter's shop,--and Dorothy had planted vines, which in summer surrounded its big window with graceful foliage; and so it had come to be looked upon as the special property of Jack and the D's.

(of childbirth) before the end of the normal period of gestation

From this reading WHEN Dorry reached the "gymnasium," as Ed and Don called it, she could not help smiling at the grand title they had given prematurely to a very unpromising-looking place.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Besides Jack's appropriation of a portion of the building, Donald had planked off one end for his own special purposes,--first as a printing-office, later as a carpenter's shop,--and Dorothy had planted vines, which in summer surrounded its big window with graceful foliage; and so it had come to be looked upon as the special property of Jack and the D's.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Besides Jack's appropriation of a portion of the building, Donald had planked off one end for his own special purposes,--first as a printing-office, later as a carpenter's shop,--and Dorothy had planted vines, which in summer surrounded its big window with graceful foliage; and so it had come to be looked upon as the special property of Jack and the D's.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading Its respectable exterior had saved it from being pulled down when the new carriage-house was built.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Besides Jack's appropriation of a portion of the building, Donald had planked off one end for his own special purposes,--first as a printing-office, later as a carpenter's shop,--and Dorothy had planted vines, which in summer surrounded its big window with graceful foliage; and so it had come to be looked upon as the special property of Jack and the D's.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading WHEN Dorry reached the "gymnasium," as Ed and Don called it, she could not help smiling at the grand title they had given prematurely to a very unpromising-looking place.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading Its respectable exterior had saved it from being pulled down when the new carriage-house was built.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading Its respectable exterior had saved it from being pulled down when the new carriage-house was built.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading WHEN Dorry reached the "gymnasium," as Ed and Don called it, she could not help smiling at the grand title they had given prematurely to a very unpromising-looking place.

do one's shopping

From this reading Besides Jack's appropriation of a portion of the building, Donald had planked off one end for his own special purposes,--first as a printing-office, later as a carpenter's shop,--and Dorothy had planted vines, which in summer surrounded its big window with graceful foliage; and so it had come to be looked upon as the special property of Jack and the D's.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading WHEN Dorry reached the "gymnasium," as Ed and Don called it, she could not help smiling at the grand title they had given prematurely to a very unpromising-looking place.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Besides Jack's appropriation of a portion of the building, Donald had planked off one end for his own special purposes,--first as a printing-office, later as a carpenter's shop,--and Dorothy had planted vines, which in summer surrounded its big window with graceful foliage; and so it had come to be looked upon as the special property of Jack and the D's.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading The building had been a fine carriage-house in its day, but of late it had been used mainly by Jack, as a sort of store-house for old barrels, boxes, wheels, worn-out implements, and odds and ends of various kinds.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Besides Jack's appropriation of a portion of the building, Donald had planked off one end for his own special purposes,--first as a printing-office, later as a carpenter's shop,--and Dorothy had planted vines, which in summer surrounded its big window with graceful foliage; and so it had come to be looked upon as the special property of Jack and the D's.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The building had been a fine carriage-house in its day, but of late it had been used mainly by Jack, as a sort of store-house for old barrels, boxes, wheels, worn-out implements, and odds and ends of various kinds.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Besides Jack's appropriation of a portion of the building, Donald had planked off one end for his own special purposes,--first as a printing-office, later as a carpenter's shop,--and Dorothy had planted vines, which in summer surrounded its big window with graceful foliage; and so it had come to be looked upon as the special property of Jack and the D's.

confined on all sides

From this reading Besides Jack's appropriation of a portion of the building, Donald had planked off one end for his own special purposes,--first as a printing-office, later as a carpenter's shop,--and Dorothy had planted vines, which in summer surrounded its big window with graceful foliage; and so it had come to be looked upon as the special property of Jack and the D's.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE GYMNASIUM.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading WHEN Dorry reached the "gymnasium," as Ed and Don called it, she could not help smiling at the grand title they had given prematurely to a very unpromising-looking place.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading WHEN Dorry reached the "gymnasium," as Ed and Don called it, she could not help smiling at the grand title they had given prematurely to a very unpromising-looking place.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading WHEN Dorry reached the "gymnasium," as Ed and Don called it, she could not help smiling at the grand title they had given prematurely to a very unpromising-looking place.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading WHEN Dorry reached the "gymnasium," as Ed and Don called it, she could not help smiling at the grand title they had given prematurely to a very unpromising-looking place.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Besides Jack's appropriation of a portion of the building, Donald had planked off one end for his own special purposes,--first as a printing-office, later as a carpenter's shop,--and Dorothy had planted vines, which in summer surrounded its big window with graceful foliage; and so it had come to be looked upon as the special property of Jack and the D's.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading The building had been a fine carriage-house in its day, but of late it had been used mainly by Jack, as a sort of store-house for old barrels, boxes, wheels, worn-out implements, and odds and ends of various kinds.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The building had been a fine carriage-house in its day, but of late it had been used mainly by Jack, as a sort of store-house for old barrels, boxes, wheels, worn-out implements, and odds and ends of various kinds.

precisely as stated

From this reading WHEN Dorry reached the "gymnasium," as Ed and Don called it, she could not help smiling at the grand title they had given prematurely to a very unpromising-looking place.

plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface

From this reading Besides Jack's appropriation of a portion of the building, Donald had planked off one end for his own special purposes,--first as a printing-office, later as a carpenter's shop,--and Dorothy had planted vines, which in summer surrounded its big window with graceful foliage; and so it had come to be looked upon as the special property of Jack and the D's.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Its respectable exterior had saved it from being pulled down when the new carriage-house was built.

plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

From this reading The building had been a fine carriage-house in its day, but of late it had been used mainly by Jack, as a sort of store-house for old barrels, boxes, wheels, worn-out implements, and odds and ends of various kinds.

at the time that

From this reading WHEN Dorry reached the "gymnasium," as Ed and Don called it, she could not help smiling at the grand title they had given prematurely to a very unpromising-looking place.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Besides Jack's appropriation of a portion of the building, Donald had planked off one end for his own special purposes,--first as a printing-office, later as a carpenter's shop,--and Dorothy had planted vines, which in summer surrounded its big window with graceful foliage; and so it had come to be looked upon as the special property of Jack and the D's.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Besides Jack's appropriation of a portion of the building, Donald had planked off one end for his own special purposes,--first as a printing-office, later as a carpenter's shop,--and Dorothy had planted vines, which in summer surrounded its big window with graceful foliage; and so it had come to be looked upon as the special property of Jack and the D's.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Besides Jack's appropriation of a portion of the building, Donald had planked off one end for his own special purposes,--first as a printing-office, later as a carpenter's shop,--and Dorothy had planted vines, which in summer surrounded its big window with graceful foliage; and so it had come to be looked upon as the special property of Jack and the D's.

used until no longer useful

From this reading The building had been a fine carriage-house in its day, but of late it had been used mainly by Jack, as a sort of store-house for old barrels, boxes, wheels, worn-out implements, and odds and ends of various kinds.