used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN OX-OMOBILE AND A SAILBOAT Even Melvin had not expected that Dorothy and he would long be away from the rest of the party, though he did not realize that he was in any wise responsible to them, since his duties as camp-helper had not yet begun.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She might have been just another boy, for any "nonsense" there was about her; and she was so delighted with everything he pointed out that he, also, began to find new beauties in the familiar scenery, and to grow eager to show her all he could.
(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 She might have been just another boy, for any "nonsense" there was about her; and she was so delighted with everything he pointed out that he, also, began to find new beauties in the familiar scenery, and to grow eager to show her all he could.
in addition
From this reading She might have been just another boy, for any "nonsense" there was about her; and she was so delighted with everything he pointed out that he, also, began to find new beauties in the familiar scenery, and to grow eager to show her all he could.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OX-OMOBILE AND A SAILBOAT Even Melvin had not expected that Dorothy and he would long be away from the rest of the party, though he did not realize that he was in any wise responsible to them, since his duties as camp-helper had not yet begun.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN OX-OMOBILE AND A SAILBOAT Even Melvin had not expected that Dorothy and he would long be away from the rest of the party, though he did not realize that he was in any wise responsible to them, since his duties as camp-helper had not yet begun.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading She might have been just another boy, for any "nonsense" there was about her; and she was so delighted with everything he pointed out that he, also, began to find new beauties in the familiar scenery, and to grow eager to show her all he could.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading AN OX-OMOBILE AND A SAILBOAT Even Melvin had not expected that Dorothy and he would long be away from the rest of the party, though he did not realize that he was in any wise responsible to them, since his duties as camp-helper had not yet begun.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AN OX-OMOBILE AND A SAILBOAT Even Melvin had not expected that Dorothy and he would long be away from the rest of the party, though he did not realize that he was in any wise responsible to them, since his duties as camp-helper had not yet begun.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He had so many questions to ask concerning his old neighbors that he delayed all he reasonably could and rather resented Melvin's attempts to entertain Dorothy.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He had so many questions to ask concerning his old neighbors that he delayed all he reasonably could and rather resented Melvin's attempts to entertain Dorothy.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading AN OX-OMOBILE AND A SAILBOAT Even Melvin had not expected that Dorothy and he would long be away from the rest of the party, though he did not realize that he was in any wise responsible to them, since his duties as camp-helper had not yet begun.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading AN OX-OMOBILE AND A SAILBOAT Even Melvin had not expected that Dorothy and he would long be away from the rest of the party, though he did not realize that he was in any wise responsible to them, since his duties as camp-helper had not yet begun.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading She might have been just another boy, for any "nonsense" there was about her; and she was so delighted with everything he pointed out that he, also, began to find new beauties in the familiar scenery, and to grow eager to show her all he could.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She might have been just another boy, for any "nonsense" there was about her; and she was so delighted with everything he pointed out that he, also, began to find new beauties in the familiar scenery, and to grow eager to show her all he could.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She might have been just another boy, for any "nonsense" there was about her; and she was so delighted with everything he pointed out that he, also, began to find new beauties in the familiar scenery, and to grow eager to show her all he could.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading AN OX-OMOBILE AND A SAILBOAT Even Melvin had not expected that Dorothy and he would long be away from the rest of the party, though he did not realize that he was in any wise responsible to them, since his duties as camp-helper had not yet begun.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading For the teamster prolonged his journey to the very crest of the hill behind the town, and made it slowly.
a youthful male person
From this reading She might have been just another boy, for any "nonsense" there was about her; and she was so delighted with everything he pointed out that he, also, began to find new beauties in the familiar scenery, and to grow eager to show her all he could.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he enjoyed his freedom from the society of so many strangers and found Dorothy a pleasant companion.
camp-helper
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From this reading AN OX-OMOBILE AND A SAILBOAT Even Melvin had not expected that Dorothy and he would long be away from the rest of the party, though he did not realize that he was in any wise responsible to them, since his duties as camp-helper had not yet begun.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading But he enjoyed his freedom from the society of so many strangers and found Dorothy a pleasant companion.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading He had so many questions to ask concerning his old neighbors that he delayed all he reasonably could and rather resented Melvin's attempts to entertain Dorothy.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She might have been just another boy, for any "nonsense" there was about her; and she was so delighted with everything he pointed out that he, also, began to find new beauties in the familiar scenery, and to grow eager to show her all he could.
crestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading For the teamster prolonged his journey to the very crest of the hill behind the town, and made it slowly.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading He had so many questions to ask concerning his old neighbors that he delayed all he reasonably could and rather resented Melvin's attempts to entertain Dorothy.
greatly pleased
From this reading She might have been just another boy, for any "nonsense" there was about her; and she was so delighted with everything he pointed out that he, also, began to find new beauties in the familiar scenery, and to grow eager to show her all he could.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading AN OX-OMOBILE AND A SAILBOAT Even Melvin had not expected that Dorothy and he would long be away from the rest of the party, though he did not realize that he was in any wise responsible to them, since his duties as camp-helper had not yet begun.
Dorothy
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From this reading AN OX-OMOBILE AND A SAILBOAT Even Melvin had not expected that Dorothy and he would long be away from the rest of the party, though he did not realize that he was in any wise responsible to them, since his duties as camp-helper had not yet begun.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading AN OX-OMOBILE AND A SAILBOAT Even Melvin had not expected that Dorothy and he would long be away from the rest of the party, though he did not realize that he was in any wise responsible to them, since his duties as camp-helper had not yet begun.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading She might have been just another boy, for any "nonsense" there was about her; and she was so delighted with everything he pointed out that he, also, began to find new beauties in the familiar scenery, and to grow eager to show her all he could.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading But he enjoyed his freedom from the society of so many strangers and found Dorothy a pleasant companion.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading He had so many questions to ask concerning his old neighbors that he delayed all he reasonably could and rather resented Melvin's attempts to entertain Dorothy.
divisible by two
From this reading AN OX-OMOBILE AND A SAILBOAT Even Melvin had not expected that Dorothy and he would long be away from the rest of the party, though he did not realize that he was in any wise responsible to them, since his duties as camp-helper had not yet begun.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading She might have been just another boy, for any "nonsense" there was about her; and she was so delighted with everything he pointed out that he, also, began to find new beauties in the familiar scenery, and to grow eager to show her all he could.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading AN OX-OMOBILE AND A SAILBOAT Even Melvin had not expected that Dorothy and he would long be away from the rest of the party, though he did not realize that he was in any wise responsible to them, since his duties as camp-helper had not yet begun.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading She might have been just another boy, for any "nonsense" there was about her; and she was so delighted with everything he pointed out that he, also, began to find new beauties in the familiar scenery, and to grow eager to show her all he could.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading She might have been just another boy, for any "nonsense" there was about her; and she was so delighted with everything he pointed out that he, also, began to find new beauties in the familiar scenery, and to grow eager to show her all he could.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She might have been just another boy, for any "nonsense" there was about her; and she was so delighted with everything he pointed out that he, also, began to find new beauties in the familiar scenery, and to grow eager to show her all he could.
set up or found
From this reading But he enjoyed his freedom from the society of so many strangers and found Dorothy a pleasant companion.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading But he enjoyed his freedom from the society of so many strangers and found Dorothy a pleasant companion.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AN OX-OMOBILE AND A SAILBOAT Even Melvin had not expected that Dorothy and he would long be away from the rest of the party, though he did not realize that he was in any wise responsible to them, since his duties as camp-helper had not yet begun.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading She might have been just another boy, for any "nonsense" there was about her; and she was so delighted with everything he pointed out that he, also, began to find new beauties in the familiar scenery, and to grow eager to show her all he could.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN OX-OMOBILE AND A SAILBOAT Even Melvin had not expected that Dorothy and he would long be away from the rest of the party, though he did not realize that he was in any wise responsible to them, since his duties as camp-helper had not yet begun.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She might have been just another boy, for any "nonsense" there was about her; and she was so delighted with everything he pointed out that he, also, began to find new beauties in the familiar scenery, and to grow eager to show her all he could.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN OX-OMOBILE AND A SAILBOAT Even Melvin had not expected that Dorothy and he would long be away from the rest of the party, though he did not realize that he was in any wise responsible to them, since his duties as camp-helper had not yet begun.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She might have been just another boy, for any "nonsense" there was about her; and she was so delighted with everything he pointed out that he, also, began to find new beauties in the familiar scenery, and to grow eager to show her all he could.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading For the teamster prolonged his journey to the very crest of the hill behind the town, and made it slowly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN OX-OMOBILE AND A SAILBOAT Even Melvin had not expected that Dorothy and he would long be away from the rest of the party, though he did not realize that he was in any wise responsible to them, since his duties as camp-helper had not yet begun.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN OX-OMOBILE AND A SAILBOAT Even Melvin had not expected that Dorothy and he would long be away from the rest of the party, though he did not realize that he was in any wise responsible to them, since his duties as camp-helper had not yet begun.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For the teamster prolonged his journey to the very crest of the hill behind the town, and made it slowly.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading For the teamster prolonged his journey to the very crest of the hill behind the town, and made it slowly.
and nothing more
From this reading She might have been just another boy, for any "nonsense" there was about her; and she was so delighted with everything he pointed out that he, also, began to find new beauties in the familiar scenery, and to grow eager to show her all he could.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading AN OX-OMOBILE AND A SAILBOAT Even Melvin had not expected that Dorothy and he would long be away from the rest of the party, though he did not realize that he was in any wise responsible to them, since his duties as camp-helper had not yet begun.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading For the teamster prolonged his journey to the very crest of the hill behind the town, and made it slowly.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading But he enjoyed his freedom from the society of so many strangers and found Dorothy a pleasant companion.
Melvin
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From this reading AN OX-OMOBILE AND A SAILBOAT Even Melvin had not expected that Dorothy and he would long be away from the rest of the party, though he did not realize that he was in any wise responsible to them, since his duties as camp-helper had not yet begun.
Melvin's
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From this reading He had so many questions to ask concerning his old neighbors that he delayed all he reasonably could and rather resented Melvin's attempts to entertain Dorothy.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She might have been just another boy, for any "nonsense" there was about her; and she was so delighted with everything he pointed out that he, also, began to find new beauties in the familiar scenery, and to grow eager to show her all he could.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading He had so many questions to ask concerning his old neighbors that he delayed all he reasonably could and rather resented Melvin's attempts to entertain Dorothy.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading She might have been just another boy, for any "nonsense" there was about her; and she was so delighted with everything he pointed out that he, also, began to find new beauties in the familiar scenery, and to grow eager to show her all he could.
a message that seems to convey no meaning
From this reading She might have been just another boy, for any "nonsense" there was about her; and she was so delighted with everything he pointed out that he, also, began to find new beauties in the familiar scenery, and to grow eager to show her all he could.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AN OX-OMOBILE AND A SAILBOAT Even Melvin had not expected that Dorothy and he would long be away from the rest of the party, though he did not realize that he was in any wise responsible to them, since his duties as camp-helper had not yet begun.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN OX-OMOBILE AND A SAILBOAT Even Melvin had not expected that Dorothy and he would long be away from the rest of the party, though he did not realize that he was in any wise responsible to them, since his duties as camp-helper had not yet begun.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He had so many questions to ask concerning his old neighbors that he delayed all he reasonably could and rather resented Melvin's attempts to entertain Dorothy.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She might have been just another boy, for any "nonsense" there was about her; and she was so delighted with everything he pointed out that he, also, began to find new beauties in the familiar scenery, and to grow eager to show her all he could.
OX-OMOBILE
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From this reading AN OX-OMOBILE AND A SAILBOAT Even Melvin had not expected that Dorothy and he would long be away from the rest of the party, though he did not realize that he was in any wise responsible to them, since his duties as camp-helper had not yet begun.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading AN OX-OMOBILE AND A SAILBOAT Even Melvin had not expected that Dorothy and he would long be away from the rest of the party, though he did not realize that he was in any wise responsible to them, since his duties as camp-helper had not yet begun.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading But he enjoyed his freedom from the society of so many strangers and found Dorothy a pleasant companion.
having a point
From this reading She might have been just another boy, for any "nonsense" there was about her; and she was so delighted with everything he pointed out that he, also, began to find new beauties in the familiar scenery, and to grow eager to show her all he could.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading For the teamster prolonged his journey to the very crest of the hill behind the town, and made it slowly.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading He had so many questions to ask concerning his old neighbors that he delayed all he reasonably could and rather resented Melvin's attempts to entertain Dorothy.
on the contrary
From this reading He had so many questions to ask concerning his old neighbors that he delayed all he reasonably could and rather resented Melvin's attempts to entertain Dorothy.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading AN OX-OMOBILE AND A SAILBOAT Even Melvin had not expected that Dorothy and he would long be away from the rest of the party, though he did not realize that he was in any wise responsible to them, since his duties as camp-helper had not yet begun.
reasonablyadverbUS /ˈriːzənəbli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading He had so many questions to ask concerning his old neighbors that he delayed all he reasonably could and rather resented Melvin's attempts to entertain Dorothy.
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading He had so many questions to ask concerning his old neighbors that he delayed all he reasonably could and rather resented Melvin's attempts to entertain Dorothy.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading AN OX-OMOBILE AND A SAILBOAT Even Melvin had not expected that Dorothy and he would long be away from the rest of the party, though he did not realize that he was in any wise responsible to them, since his duties as camp-helper had not yet begun.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading AN OX-OMOBILE AND A SAILBOAT Even Melvin had not expected that Dorothy and he would long be away from the rest of the party, though he did not realize that he was in any wise responsible to them, since his duties as camp-helper had not yet begun.
SAILBOATnounUS /ˈseɪlboʊt/
a small sailing vessel; usually with a single mast
From this reading AN OX-OMOBILE AND A SAILBOAT Even Melvin had not expected that Dorothy and he would long be away from the rest of the party, though he did not realize that he was in any wise responsible to them, since his duties as camp-helper had not yet begun.
scenerynounUS /ˈsiːnəri/
the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
From this reading She might have been just another boy, for any "nonsense" there was about her; and she was so delighted with everything he pointed out that he, also, began to find new beauties in the familiar scenery, and to grow eager to show her all he could.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She might have been just another boy, for any "nonsense" there was about her; and she was so delighted with everything he pointed out that he, also, began to find new beauties in the familiar scenery, and to grow eager to show her all he could.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She might have been just another boy, for any "nonsense" there was about her; and she was so delighted with everything he pointed out that he, also, began to find new beauties in the familiar scenery, and to grow eager to show her all he could.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading AN OX-OMOBILE AND A SAILBOAT Even Melvin had not expected that Dorothy and he would long be away from the rest of the party, though he did not realize that he was in any wise responsible to them, since his duties as camp-helper had not yet begun.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading For the teamster prolonged his journey to the very crest of the hill behind the town, and made it slowly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But he enjoyed his freedom from the society of so many strangers and found Dorothy a pleasant companion.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading But he enjoyed his freedom from the society of so many strangers and found Dorothy a pleasant companion.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading But he enjoyed his freedom from the society of so many strangers and found Dorothy a pleasant companion.
teamsternounUS /ˈtiːmstər/
the driver of a team of horses doing hauling
From this reading For the teamster prolonged his journey to the very crest of the hill behind the town, and made it slowly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN OX-OMOBILE AND A SAILBOAT Even Melvin had not expected that Dorothy and he would long be away from the rest of the party, though he did not realize that he was in any wise responsible to them, since his duties as camp-helper had not yet begun.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN OX-OMOBILE AND A SAILBOAT Even Melvin had not expected that Dorothy and he would long be away from the rest of the party, though he did not realize that he was in any wise responsible to them, since his duties as camp-helper had not yet begun.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading AN OX-OMOBILE AND A SAILBOAT Even Melvin had not expected that Dorothy and he would long be away from the rest of the party, though he did not realize that he was in any wise responsible to them, since his duties as camp-helper had not yet begun.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She might have been just another boy, for any "nonsense" there was about her; and she was so delighted with everything he pointed out that he, also, began to find new beauties in the familiar scenery, and to grow eager to show her all he could.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading AN OX-OMOBILE AND A SAILBOAT Even Melvin had not expected that Dorothy and he would long be away from the rest of the party, though he did not realize that he was in any wise responsible to them, since his duties as camp-helper had not yet begun.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN OX-OMOBILE AND A SAILBOAT Even Melvin had not expected that Dorothy and he would long be away from the rest of the party, though he did not realize that he was in any wise responsible to them, since his duties as camp-helper had not yet begun.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading For the teamster prolonged his journey to the very crest of the hill behind the town, and made it slowly.
precisely as stated
From this reading For the teamster prolonged his journey to the very crest of the hill behind the town, and made it slowly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN OX-OMOBILE AND A SAILBOAT Even Melvin had not expected that Dorothy and he would long be away from the rest of the party, though he did not realize that he was in any wise responsible to them, since his duties as camp-helper had not yet begun.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading AN OX-OMOBILE AND A SAILBOAT Even Melvin had not expected that Dorothy and he would long be away from the rest of the party, though he did not realize that he was in any wise responsible to them, since his duties as camp-helper had not yet begun.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She might have been just another boy, for any "nonsense" there was about her; and she was so delighted with everything he pointed out that he, also, began to find new beauties in the familiar scenery, and to grow eager to show her all he could.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading AN OX-OMOBILE AND A SAILBOAT Even Melvin had not expected that Dorothy and he would long be away from the rest of the party, though he did not realize that he was in any wise responsible to them, since his duties as camp-helper had not yet begun.
but in spite of that
From this reading AN OX-OMOBILE AND A SAILBOAT Even Melvin had not expected that Dorothy and he would long be away from the rest of the party, though he did not realize that he was in any wise responsible to them, since his duties as camp-helper had not yet begun.
