used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON DUTY In order to reach the yard where the lumber was to be found it was necessary that the boys should pass near the store, and at a point where Mr. Wright's house could be seen plainly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON DUTY In order to reach the yard where the lumber was to be found it was necessary that the boys should pass near the store, and at a point where Mr. Wright's house could be seen plainly.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading The mob which now surrounded it was in full view, and the angry shouts, mingled with breaking glass, came to their ears with great distinctness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "It doesn't seem right for us to stay here when we might be of some service there," Fred said as he pointed in the direction of the building.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading It isn't likely those men would stop because we asked them to do so, and, so far as I can judge, it is very much better to stay at a respectful distance."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ON DUTY In order to reach the yard where the lumber was to be found it was necessary that the boys should pass near the store, and at a point where Mr. Wright's house could be seen plainly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ON DUTY In order to reach the yard where the lumber was to be found it was necessary that the boys should pass near the store, and at a point where Mr. Wright's house could be seen plainly.
for the reason that
From this reading It isn't likely those men would stop because we asked them to do so, and, so far as I can judge, it is very much better to stay at a respectful distance."
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It isn't likely those men would stop because we asked them to do so, and, so far as I can judge, it is very much better to stay at a respectful distance."
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading ON DUTY In order to reach the yard where the lumber was to be found it was necessary that the boys should pass near the store, and at a point where Mr. Wright's house could be seen plainly.
the act of breaking something
From this reading The mob which now surrounded it was in full view, and the angry shouts, mingled with breaking glass, came to their ears with great distinctness.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading "It doesn't seem right for us to stay here when we might be of some service there," Fred said as he pointed in the direction of the building.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The mob which now surrounded it was in full view, and the angry shouts, mingled with breaking glass, came to their ears with great distinctness.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It isn't likely those men would stop because we asked them to do so, and, so far as I can judge, it is very much better to stay at a respectful distance."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading ON DUTY In order to reach the yard where the lumber was to be found it was necessary that the boys should pass near the store, and at a point where Mr. Wright's house could be seen plainly.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading "It doesn't seem right for us to stay here when we might be of some service there," Fred said as he pointed in the direction of the building.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading It isn't likely those men would stop because we asked them to do so, and, so far as I can judge, it is very much better to stay at a respectful distance."
distinctnessnoun
the quality of being sharp and clear
From this reading The mob which now surrounded it was in full view, and the angry shouts, mingled with breaking glass, came to their ears with great distinctness.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I don't know what we could do if we were on the spot.
doesn't
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From this reading "It doesn't seem right for us to stay here when we might be of some service there," Fred said as he pointed in the direction of the building.
don't
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From this reading "I don't know what we could do if we were on the spot.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading ON DUTY In order to reach the yard where the lumber was to be found it was necessary that the boys should pass near the store, and at a point where Mr. Wright's house could be seen plainly.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The mob which now surrounded it was in full view, and the angry shouts, mingled with breaking glass, came to their ears with great distinctness.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It isn't likely those men would stop because we asked them to do so, and, so far as I can judge, it is very much better to stay at a respectful distance."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It doesn't seem right for us to stay here when we might be of some service there," Fred said as he pointed in the direction of the building.
set up or found
From this reading ON DUTY In order to reach the yard where the lumber was to be found it was necessary that the boys should pass near the store, and at a point where Mr. Wright's house could be seen plainly.
Fred
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From this reading "It doesn't seem right for us to stay here when we might be of some service there," Fred said as he pointed in the direction of the building.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The mob which now surrounded it was in full view, and the angry shouts, mingled with breaking glass, came to their ears with great distinctness.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading The mob which now surrounded it was in full view, and the angry shouts, mingled with breaking glass, came to their ears with great distinctness.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The mob which now surrounded it was in full view, and the angry shouts, mingled with breaking glass, came to their ears with great distinctness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It doesn't seem right for us to stay here when we might be of some service there," Fred said as he pointed in the direction of the building.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "It doesn't seem right for us to stay here when we might be of some service there," Fred said as he pointed in the direction of the building.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading ON DUTY In order to reach the yard where the lumber was to be found it was necessary that the boys should pass near the store, and at a point where Mr. Wright's house could be seen plainly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't know what we could do if we were on the spot.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I don't know what we could do if we were on the spot.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON DUTY In order to reach the yard where the lumber was to be found it was necessary that the boys should pass near the store, and at a point where Mr. Wright's house could be seen plainly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It isn't likely those men would stop because we asked them to do so, and, so far as I can judge, it is very much better to stay at a respectful distance."
isn't
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From this reading It isn't likely those men would stop because we asked them to do so, and, so far as I can judge, it is very much better to stay at a respectful distance."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ON DUTY In order to reach the yard where the lumber was to be found it was necessary that the boys should pass near the store, and at a point where Mr. Wright's house could be seen plainly.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading It isn't likely those men would stop because we asked them to do so, and, so far as I can judge, it is very much better to stay at a respectful distance."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I don't know what we could do if we were on the spot.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading It isn't likely those men would stop because we asked them to do so, and, so far as I can judge, it is very much better to stay at a respectful distance."
lumbernounUS /ˈlʌmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading ON DUTY In order to reach the yard where the lumber was to be found it was necessary that the boys should pass near the store, and at a point where Mr. Wright's house could be seen plainly.
the force of workers available
From this reading It isn't likely those men would stop because we asked them to do so, and, so far as I can judge, it is very much better to stay at a respectful distance."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "It doesn't seem right for us to stay here when we might be of some service there," Fred said as he pointed in the direction of the building.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading The mob which now surrounded it was in full view, and the angry shouts, mingled with breaking glass, came to their ears with great distinctness.
mobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading The mob which now surrounded it was in full view, and the angry shouts, mingled with breaking glass, came to their ears with great distinctness.
a form of address for a man
From this reading ON DUTY In order to reach the yard where the lumber was to be found it was necessary that the boys should pass near the store, and at a point where Mr. Wright's house could be seen plainly.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It isn't likely those men would stop because we asked them to do so, and, so far as I can judge, it is very much better to stay at a respectful distance."
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading ON DUTY In order to reach the yard where the lumber was to be found it was necessary that the boys should pass near the store, and at a point where Mr. Wright's house could be seen plainly.
absolutely essential
From this reading ON DUTY In order to reach the yard where the lumber was to be found it was necessary that the boys should pass near the store, and at a point where Mr. Wright's house could be seen plainly.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The mob which now surrounded it was in full view, and the angry shouts, mingled with breaking glass, came to their ears with great distinctness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It doesn't seem right for us to stay here when we might be of some service there," Fred said as he pointed in the direction of the building.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON DUTY In order to reach the yard where the lumber was to be found it was necessary that the boys should pass near the store, and at a point where Mr. Wright's house could be seen plainly.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading ON DUTY In order to reach the yard where the lumber was to be found it was necessary that the boys should pass near the store, and at a point where Mr. Wright's house could be seen plainly.
go across or through
From this reading ON DUTY In order to reach the yard where the lumber was to be found it was necessary that the boys should pass near the store, and at a point where Mr. Wright's house could be seen plainly.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading ON DUTY In order to reach the yard where the lumber was to be found it was necessary that the boys should pass near the store, and at a point where Mr. Wright's house could be seen plainly.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading ON DUTY In order to reach the yard where the lumber was to be found it was necessary that the boys should pass near the store, and at a point where Mr. Wright's house could be seen plainly.
having a point
From this reading "It doesn't seem right for us to stay here when we might be of some service there," Fred said as he pointed in the direction of the building.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading ON DUTY In order to reach the yard where the lumber was to be found it was necessary that the boys should pass near the store, and at a point where Mr. Wright's house could be seen plainly.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading It isn't likely those men would stop because we asked them to do so, and, so far as I can judge, it is very much better to stay at a respectful distance."
precisely, exactly
From this reading "It doesn't seem right for us to stay here when we might be of some service there," Fred said as he pointed in the direction of the building.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It doesn't seem right for us to stay here when we might be of some service there," Fred said as he pointed in the direction of the building.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "It doesn't seem right for us to stay here when we might be of some service there," Fred said as he pointed in the direction of the building.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading ON DUTY In order to reach the yard where the lumber was to be found it was necessary that the boys should pass near the store, and at a point where Mr. Wright's house could be seen plainly.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading "It doesn't seem right for us to stay here when we might be of some service there," Fred said as he pointed in the direction of the building.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading ON DUTY In order to reach the yard where the lumber was to be found it was necessary that the boys should pass near the store, and at a point where Mr. Wright's house could be seen plainly.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading The mob which now surrounded it was in full view, and the angry shouts, mingled with breaking glass, came to their ears with great distinctness.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It isn't likely those men would stop because we asked them to do so, and, so far as I can judge, it is very much better to stay at a respectful distance."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "It doesn't seem right for us to stay here when we might be of some service there," Fred said as he pointed in the direction of the building.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "I don't know what we could do if we were on the spot.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "It doesn't seem right for us to stay here when we might be of some service there," Fred said as he pointed in the direction of the building.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading It isn't likely those men would stop because we asked them to do so, and, so far as I can judge, it is very much better to stay at a respectful distance."
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading ON DUTY In order to reach the yard where the lumber was to be found it was necessary that the boys should pass near the store, and at a point where Mr. Wright's house could be seen plainly.
confined on all sides
From this reading The mob which now surrounded it was in full view, and the angry shouts, mingled with breaking glass, came to their ears with great distinctness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ON DUTY In order to reach the yard where the lumber was to be found it was necessary that the boys should pass near the store, and at a point where Mr. Wright's house could be seen plainly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON DUTY In order to reach the yard where the lumber was to be found it was necessary that the boys should pass near the store, and at a point where Mr. Wright's house could be seen plainly.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The mob which now surrounded it was in full view, and the angry shouts, mingled with breaking glass, came to their ears with great distinctness.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It isn't likely those men would stop because we asked them to do so, and, so far as I can judge, it is very much better to stay at a respectful distance."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "It doesn't seem right for us to stay here when we might be of some service there," Fred said as he pointed in the direction of the building.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It isn't likely those men would stop because we asked them to do so, and, so far as I can judge, it is very much better to stay at a respectful distance."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON DUTY In order to reach the yard where the lumber was to be found it was necessary that the boys should pass near the store, and at a point where Mr. Wright's house could be seen plainly.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It doesn't seem right for us to stay here when we might be of some service there," Fred said as he pointed in the direction of the building.
precisely as stated
From this reading It isn't likely those men would stop because we asked them to do so, and, so far as I can judge, it is very much better to stay at a respectful distance."
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The mob which now surrounded it was in full view, and the angry shouts, mingled with breaking glass, came to their ears with great distinctness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON DUTY In order to reach the yard where the lumber was to be found it was necessary that the boys should pass near the store, and at a point where Mr. Wright's house could be seen plainly.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "It doesn't seem right for us to stay here when we might be of some service there," Fred said as he pointed in the direction of the building.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I don't know what we could do if we were on the spot.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I don't know what we could do if we were on the spot.
at the time that
From this reading "It doesn't seem right for us to stay here when we might be of some service there," Fred said as he pointed in the direction of the building.
in or at the place that
From this reading ON DUTY In order to reach the yard where the lumber was to be found it was necessary that the boys should pass near the store, and at a point where Mr. Wright's house could be seen plainly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The mob which now surrounded it was in full view, and the angry shouts, mingled with breaking glass, came to their ears with great distinctness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The mob which now surrounded it was in full view, and the angry shouts, mingled with breaking glass, came to their ears with great distinctness.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It isn't likely those men would stop because we asked them to do so, and, so far as I can judge, it is very much better to stay at a respectful distance."
Wright'snounUS /raɪts/
possessive form of “wright” — United States writer of detective novels (1888-1939)
From this reading ON DUTY In order to reach the yard where the lumber was to be found it was necessary that the boys should pass near the store, and at a point where Mr. Wright's house could be seen plainly.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading ON DUTY In order to reach the yard where the lumber was to be found it was necessary that the boys should pass near the store, and at a point where Mr. Wright's house could be seen plainly.
