used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This was a small cottage situated across the Principal’s Walk at the rear of Holton.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading This was a small cottage situated across the Principal’s Walk at the rear of Holton.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Instead, after supper in Safford’s only restaurant, he and Jack, together with three other early arrivals, went to the moving picture theater, which, like the Old Elm Café, was the sole representative of its kind in Safford.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CAPTAIN AND COACH Stuart didn’t look for Mr. Haynes that evening.
arrivalsnounUS /ərˈaɪvəlz/
plural of “arrival” — accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Instead, after supper in Safford’s only restaurant, he and Jack, together with three other early arrivals, went to the moving picture theater, which, like the Old Elm Café, was the sole representative of its kind in Safford.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Stuart expected to meet the coach the next morning at breakfast, but the latter failed to show up.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Stuart expected to meet the coach the next morning at breakfast, but the latter failed to show up.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Stuart expected to meet the coach the next morning at breakfast, but the latter failed to show up.
Café
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From this reading Instead, after supper in Safford’s only restaurant, he and Jack, together with three other early arrivals, went to the moving picture theater, which, like the Old Elm Café, was the sole representative of its kind in Safford.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN AND COACH Stuart didn’t look for Mr. Haynes that evening.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading CAPTAIN AND COACH Stuart didn’t look for Mr. Haynes that evening.
a small house with a single story
From this reading This was a small cottage situated across the Principal’s Walk at the rear of Holton.
didn't
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From this reading CAPTAIN AND COACH Stuart didn’t look for Mr. Haynes that evening.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Instead, after supper in Safford’s only restaurant, he and Jack, together with three other early arrivals, went to the moving picture theater, which, like the Old Elm Café, was the sole representative of its kind in Safford.
ElmnounUS /elm/
any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading Instead, after supper in Safford’s only restaurant, he and Jack, together with three other early arrivals, went to the moving picture theater, which, like the Old Elm Café, was the sole representative of its kind in Safford.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading CAPTAIN AND COACH Stuart didn’t look for Mr. Haynes that evening.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Stuart expected to meet the coach the next morning at breakfast, but the latter failed to show up.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Stuart expected to meet the coach the next morning at breakfast, but the latter failed to show up.
footballnounUS /ˈfʊtbɔːl/
any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
From this reading Pending the opening of Memorial, meals were served to the football players in the Lyceum House.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CAPTAIN AND COACH Stuart didn’t look for Mr. Haynes that evening.
Haynes
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From this reading CAPTAIN AND COACH Stuart didn’t look for Mr. Haynes that evening.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Instead, after supper in Safford’s only restaurant, he and Jack, together with three other early arrivals, went to the moving picture theater, which, like the Old Elm Café, was the sole representative of its kind in Safford.
Holton
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From this reading This was a small cottage situated across the Principal’s Walk at the rear of Holton.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Pending the opening of Memorial, meals were served to the football players in the Lyceum House.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Instead, after supper in Safford’s only restaurant, he and Jack, together with three other early arrivals, went to the moving picture theater, which, like the Old Elm Café, was the sole representative of its kind in Safford.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead, after supper in Safford’s only restaurant, he and Jack, together with three other early arrivals, went to the moving picture theater, which, like the Old Elm Café, was the sole representative of its kind in Safford.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Instead, after supper in Safford’s only restaurant, he and Jack, together with three other early arrivals, went to the moving picture theater, which, like the Old Elm Café, was the sole representative of its kind in Safford.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Instead, after supper in Safford’s only restaurant, he and Jack, together with three other early arrivals, went to the moving picture theater, which, like the Old Elm Café, was the sole representative of its kind in Safford.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Instead, after supper in Safford’s only restaurant, he and Jack, together with three other early arrivals, went to the moving picture theater, which, like the Old Elm Café, was the sole representative of its kind in Safford.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Stuart expected to meet the coach the next morning at breakfast, but the latter failed to show up.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Instead, after supper in Safford’s only restaurant, he and Jack, together with three other early arrivals, went to the moving picture theater, which, like the Old Elm Café, was the sole representative of its kind in Safford.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading CAPTAIN AND COACH Stuart didn’t look for Mr. Haynes that evening.
Lyceumnoun
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading Pending the opening of Memorial, meals were served to the football players in the Lyceum House.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Pending the opening of Memorial, meals were served to the football players in the Lyceum House.
come together
From this reading Stuart expected to meet the coach the next morning at breakfast, but the latter failed to show up.
MemorialnounUS /məˈmɔːriəl/
a recognition of meritorious service
From this reading Pending the opening of Memorial, meals were served to the football players in the Lyceum House.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Stuart expected to meet the coach the next morning at breakfast, but the latter failed to show up.
in motion
From this reading Instead, after supper in Safford’s only restaurant, he and Jack, together with three other early arrivals, went to the moving picture theater, which, like the Old Elm Café, was the sole representative of its kind in Safford.
a form of address for a man
From this reading CAPTAIN AND COACH Stuart didn’t look for Mr. Haynes that evening.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Stuart expected to meet the coach the next morning at breakfast, but the latter failed to show up.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Instead, after supper in Safford’s only restaurant, he and Jack, together with three other early arrivals, went to the moving picture theater, which, like the Old Elm Café, was the sole representative of its kind in Safford.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Instead, after supper in Safford’s only restaurant, he and Jack, together with three other early arrivals, went to the moving picture theater, which, like the Old Elm Café, was the sole representative of its kind in Safford.
and nothing more
From this reading Instead, after supper in Safford’s only restaurant, he and Jack, together with three other early arrivals, went to the moving picture theater, which, like the Old Elm Café, was the sole representative of its kind in Safford.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Pending the opening of Memorial, meals were served to the football players in the Lyceum House.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Instead, after supper in Safford’s only restaurant, he and Jack, together with three other early arrivals, went to the moving picture theater, which, like the Old Elm Café, was the sole representative of its kind in Safford.
PendingadjectiveUS /ˈpendɪŋ/
awaiting conclusion or confirmation
From this reading Pending the opening of Memorial, meals were served to the football players in the Lyceum House.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Instead, after supper in Safford’s only restaurant, he and Jack, together with three other early arrivals, went to the moving picture theater, which, like the Old Elm Café, was the sole representative of its kind in Safford.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading Pending the opening of Memorial, meals were served to the football players in the Lyceum House.
Principal'snounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
possessive form of “principal” — the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading This was a small cottage situated across the Principal’s Walk at the rear of Holton.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading This was a small cottage situated across the Principal’s Walk at the rear of Holton.
representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading Instead, after supper in Safford’s only restaurant, he and Jack, together with three other early arrivals, went to the moving picture theater, which, like the Old Elm Café, was the sole representative of its kind in Safford.
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading Instead, after supper in Safford’s only restaurant, he and Jack, together with three other early arrivals, went to the moving picture theater, which, like the Old Elm Café, was the sole representative of its kind in Safford.
Safford
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From this reading Instead, after supper in Safford’s only restaurant, he and Jack, together with three other early arrivals, went to the moving picture theater, which, like the Old Elm Café, was the sole representative of its kind in Safford.
Safford's
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From this reading Instead, after supper in Safford’s only restaurant, he and Jack, together with three other early arrivals, went to the moving picture theater, which, like the Old Elm Café, was the sole representative of its kind in Safford.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Pending the opening of Memorial, meals were served to the football players in the Lyceum House.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Stuart expected to meet the coach the next morning at breakfast, but the latter failed to show up.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading This was a small cottage situated across the Principal’s Walk at the rear of Holton.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This was a small cottage situated across the Principal’s Walk at the rear of Holton.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading Instead, after supper in Safford’s only restaurant, he and Jack, together with three other early arrivals, went to the moving picture theater, which, like the Old Elm Café, was the sole representative of its kind in Safford.
StuartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading CAPTAIN AND COACH Stuart didn’t look for Mr. Haynes that evening.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Instead, after supper in Safford’s only restaurant, he and Jack, together with three other early arrivals, went to the moving picture theater, which, like the Old Elm Café, was the sole representative of its kind in Safford.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CAPTAIN AND COACH Stuart didn’t look for Mr. Haynes that evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Instead, after supper in Safford’s only restaurant, he and Jack, together with three other early arrivals, went to the moving picture theater, which, like the Old Elm Café, was the sole representative of its kind in Safford.
theaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Instead, after supper in Safford’s only restaurant, he and Jack, together with three other early arrivals, went to the moving picture theater, which, like the Old Elm Café, was the sole representative of its kind in Safford.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was a small cottage situated across the Principal’s Walk at the rear of Holton.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Instead, after supper in Safford’s only restaurant, he and Jack, together with three other early arrivals, went to the moving picture theater, which, like the Old Elm Café, was the sole representative of its kind in Safford.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Instead, after supper in Safford’s only restaurant, he and Jack, together with three other early arrivals, went to the moving picture theater, which, like the Old Elm Café, was the sole representative of its kind in Safford.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Instead, after supper in Safford’s only restaurant, he and Jack, together with three other early arrivals, went to the moving picture theater, which, like the Old Elm Café, was the sole representative of its kind in Safford.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Stuart expected to meet the coach the next morning at breakfast, but the latter failed to show up.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading This was a small cottage situated across the Principal’s Walk at the rear of Holton.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Instead, after supper in Safford’s only restaurant, he and Jack, together with three other early arrivals, went to the moving picture theater, which, like the Old Elm Café, was the sole representative of its kind in Safford.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Instead, after supper in Safford’s only restaurant, he and Jack, together with three other early arrivals, went to the moving picture theater, which, like the Old Elm Café, was the sole representative of its kind in Safford.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Pending the opening of Memorial, meals were served to the football players in the Lyceum House.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Instead, after supper in Safford’s only restaurant, he and Jack, together with three other early arrivals, went to the moving picture theater, which, like the Old Elm Café, was the sole representative of its kind in Safford.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Instead, after supper in Safford’s only restaurant, he and Jack, together with three other early arrivals, went to the moving picture theater, which, like the Old Elm Café, was the sole representative of its kind in Safford.
