used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Max Prochaska was a real well-liked boy," Mrs. Arthur Bingham said firmly, "friendly with everyone in town.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I do declare, a soul wouldn't recognize the place any longer, with all the housing tracts and the new supermarket--" "Certainly," the agent interjected, "but about Max Prochaska."
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Of course, Vista was just a small place then," she added reminiscently.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading I do declare, a soul wouldn't recognize the place any longer, with all the housing tracts and the new supermarket--" "Certainly," the agent interjected, "but about Max Prochaska."
(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 I do declare, a soul wouldn't recognize the place any longer, with all the housing tracts and the new supermarket--" "Certainly," the agent interjected, "but about Max Prochaska."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I do declare, a soul wouldn't recognize the place any longer, with all the housing tracts and the new supermarket--" "Certainly," the agent interjected, "but about Max Prochaska."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I do declare, a soul wouldn't recognize the place any longer, with all the housing tracts and the new supermarket--" "Certainly," the agent interjected, "but about Max Prochaska."
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading "Max Prochaska was a real well-liked boy," Mrs. Arthur Bingham said firmly, "friendly with everyone in town.
Bingham
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From this reading "Max Prochaska was a real well-liked boy," Mrs. Arthur Bingham said firmly, "friendly with everyone in town.
a youthful male person
From this reading "Max Prochaska was a real well-liked boy," Mrs. Arthur Bingham said firmly, "friendly with everyone in town.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I do declare, a soul wouldn't recognize the place any longer, with all the housing tracts and the new supermarket--" "Certainly," the agent interjected, "but about Max Prochaska."
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading I do declare, a soul wouldn't recognize the place any longer, with all the housing tracts and the new supermarket--" "Certainly," the agent interjected, "but about Max Prochaska."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, Vista was just a small place then," she added reminiscently.
declareverbUS /dɪˈkler/
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading I do declare, a soul wouldn't recognize the place any longer, with all the housing tracts and the new supermarket--" "Certainly," the agent interjected, "but about Max Prochaska."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do declare, a soul wouldn't recognize the place any longer, with all the housing tracts and the new supermarket--" "Certainly," the agent interjected, "but about Max Prochaska."
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading "Not like now, especially since the helicopter factory moved in.
every person
From this reading "Max Prochaska was a real well-liked boy," Mrs. Arthur Bingham said firmly, "friendly with everyone in town.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading "Not like now, especially since the helicopter factory moved in.
with resolute determination
From this reading "Max Prochaska was a real well-liked boy," Mrs. Arthur Bingham said firmly, "friendly with everyone in town.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading "Max Prochaska was a real well-liked boy," Mrs. Arthur Bingham said firmly, "friendly with everyone in town.
helicopternounUS /ˈhelɪkɑːptər/
an aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades
From this reading "Not like now, especially since the helicopter factory moved in.
housingnounUS /ˈhaʊzɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading I do declare, a soul wouldn't recognize the place any longer, with all the housing tracts and the new supermarket--" "Certainly," the agent interjected, "but about Max Prochaska."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I do declare, a soul wouldn't recognize the place any longer, with all the housing tracts and the new supermarket--" "Certainly," the agent interjected, "but about Max Prochaska."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Max Prochaska was a real well-liked boy," Mrs. Arthur Bingham said firmly, "friendly with everyone in town.
interjectedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈdʒektɪd/
past form of “interject” — to insert between other elements
From this reading I do declare, a soul wouldn't recognize the place any longer, with all the housing tracts and the new supermarket--" "Certainly," the agent interjected, "but about Max Prochaska."
and nothing more
From this reading Of course, Vista was just a small place then," she added reminiscently.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Not like now, especially since the helicopter factory moved in.
for more time
From this reading I do declare, a soul wouldn't recognize the place any longer, with all the housing tracts and the new supermarket--" "Certainly," the agent interjected, "but about Max Prochaska."
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading "Max Prochaska was a real well-liked boy," Mrs. Arthur Bingham said firmly, "friendly with everyone in town.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading "Not like now, especially since the helicopter factory moved in.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Max Prochaska was a real well-liked boy," Mrs. Arthur Bingham said firmly, "friendly with everyone in town.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I do declare, a soul wouldn't recognize the place any longer, with all the housing tracts and the new supermarket--" "Certainly," the agent interjected, "but about Max Prochaska."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not like now, especially since the helicopter factory moved in.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Not like now, especially since the helicopter factory moved in.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course, Vista was just a small place then," she added reminiscently.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Of course, Vista was just a small place then," she added reminiscently.
Prochaska
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From this reading "Max Prochaska was a real well-liked boy," Mrs. Arthur Bingham said firmly, "friendly with everyone in town.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "Max Prochaska was a real well-liked boy," Mrs. Arthur Bingham said firmly, "friendly with everyone in town.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading I do declare, a soul wouldn't recognize the place any longer, with all the housing tracts and the new supermarket--" "Certainly," the agent interjected, "but about Max Prochaska."
reminiscentlyadverb
in a reminiscent manner
From this reading Of course, Vista was just a small place then," she added reminiscently.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Max Prochaska was a real well-liked boy," Mrs. Arthur Bingham said firmly, "friendly with everyone in town.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course, Vista was just a small place then," she added reminiscently.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Not like now, especially since the helicopter factory moved in.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Of course, Vista was just a small place then," she added reminiscently.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading I do declare, a soul wouldn't recognize the place any longer, with all the housing tracts and the new supermarket--" "Certainly," the agent interjected, "but about Max Prochaska."
supermarketnounUS /ˈsuːpərmɑːrkɪt/
a large self-service grocery store selling groceries and dairy products and household goods
From this reading I do declare, a soul wouldn't recognize the place any longer, with all the housing tracts and the new supermarket--" "Certainly," the agent interjected, "but about Max Prochaska."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Not like now, especially since the helicopter factory moved in.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Of course, Vista was just a small place then," she added reminiscently.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading "Max Prochaska was a real well-liked boy," Mrs. Arthur Bingham said firmly, "friendly with everyone in town.
tractsnounUS /trækts/
plural of “tract” — an extended area of land
From this reading I do declare, a soul wouldn't recognize the place any longer, with all the housing tracts and the new supermarket--" "Certainly," the agent interjected, "but about Max Prochaska."
VistanounUS /ˈvɪstə/
the visual percept of a region
From this reading Of course, Vista was just a small place then," she added reminiscently.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Max Prochaska was a real well-liked boy," Mrs. Arthur Bingham said firmly, "friendly with everyone in town.
well-liked
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From this reading "Max Prochaska was a real well-liked boy," Mrs. Arthur Bingham said firmly, "friendly with everyone in town.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Max Prochaska was a real well-liked boy," Mrs. Arthur Bingham said firmly, "friendly with everyone in town.
wouldn't
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From this reading I do declare, a soul wouldn't recognize the place any longer, with all the housing tracts and the new supermarket--" "Certainly," the agent interjected, "but about Max Prochaska."
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, of course."
