used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The leaden clouds thickened and darkened, portending a northeaster; but, with the wind for a large part of the trip at his back, Dick sped swiftly along, approaching New Haven well ahead of time.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading Dick, however, in accordance with the terms of the wager, was forced to wheel back to New Haven over the route he had come, again stared at and questioned by the curious people along the road.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Jack Ready and the sophomores had rushed to Guilford by train with their band, after Starbright’s departure from New Haven, and had easily beaten him there, with plenty of time to spare.
anew
From this reading Dick, however, in accordance with the terms of the wager, was forced to wheel back to New Haven over the route he had come, again stared at and questioned by the curious people along the road.
at or in the front
From this reading The leaden clouds thickened and darkened, portending a northeaster; but, with the wind for a large part of the trip at his back, Dick sped swiftly along, approaching New Haven well ahead of time.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading TO THE AID OF DADE MORGAN.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Dick, however, in accordance with the terms of the wager, was forced to wheel back to New Haven over the route he had come, again stared at and questioned by the curious people along the road.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jack Ready and the sophomores had rushed to Guilford by train with their band, after Starbright’s departure from New Haven, and had easily beaten him there, with plenty of time to spare.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading The leaden clouds thickened and darkened, portending a northeaster; but, with the wind for a large part of the trip at his back, Dick sped swiftly along, approaching New Haven well ahead of time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dick, however, in accordance with the terms of the wager, was forced to wheel back to New Haven over the route he had come, again stared at and questioned by the curious people along the road.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Dick, however, in accordance with the terms of the wager, was forced to wheel back to New Haven over the route he had come, again stared at and questioned by the curious people along the road.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Jack Ready and the sophomores had rushed to Guilford by train with their band, after Starbright’s departure from New Haven, and had easily beaten him there, with plenty of time to spare.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading Jack Ready and the sophomores had rushed to Guilford by train with their band, after Starbright’s departure from New Haven, and had easily beaten him there, with plenty of time to spare.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The leaden clouds thickened and darkened, portending a northeaster; but, with the wind for a large part of the trip at his back, Dick sped swiftly along, approaching New Haven well ahead of time.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Jack Ready and the sophomores had rushed to Guilford by train with their band, after Starbright’s departure from New Haven, and had easily beaten him there, with plenty of time to spare.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The leaden clouds thickened and darkened, portending a northeaster; but, with the wind for a large part of the trip at his back, Dick sped swiftly along, approaching New Haven well ahead of time.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Dick, however, in accordance with the terms of the wager, was forced to wheel back to New Haven over the route he had come, again stared at and questioned by the curious people along the road.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Dick, however, in accordance with the terms of the wager, was forced to wheel back to New Haven over the route he had come, again stared at and questioned by the curious people along the road.
DADE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TO THE AID OF DADE MORGAN.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading The leaden clouds thickened and darkened, portending a northeaster; but, with the wind for a large part of the trip at his back, Dick sped swiftly along, approaching New Haven well ahead of time.
the act of departing
From this reading Jack Ready and the sophomores had rushed to Guilford by train with their band, after Starbright’s departure from New Haven, and had easily beaten him there, with plenty of time to spare.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick, however, in accordance with the terms of the wager, was forced to wheel back to New Haven over the route he had come, again stared at and questioned by the curious people along the road.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Jack Ready and the sophomores had rushed to Guilford by train with their band, after Starbright’s departure from New Haven, and had easily beaten him there, with plenty of time to spare.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading They returned by train, feeling supremely joyous over their success.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The leaden clouds thickened and darkened, portending a northeaster; but, with the wind for a large part of the trip at his back, Dick sped swiftly along, approaching New Haven well ahead of time.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Dick, however, in accordance with the terms of the wager, was forced to wheel back to New Haven over the route he had come, again stared at and questioned by the curious people along the road.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jack Ready and the sophomores had rushed to Guilford by train with their band, after Starbright’s departure from New Haven, and had easily beaten him there, with plenty of time to spare.
Guilford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jack Ready and the sophomores had rushed to Guilford by train with their band, after Starbright’s departure from New Haven, and had easily beaten him there, with plenty of time to spare.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jack Ready and the sophomores had rushed to Guilford by train with their band, after Starbright’s departure from New Haven, and had easily beaten him there, with plenty of time to spare.
HavennounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading Jack Ready and the sophomores had rushed to Guilford by train with their band, after Starbright’s departure from New Haven, and had easily beaten him there, with plenty of time to spare.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dick, however, in accordance with the terms of the wager, was forced to wheel back to New Haven over the route he had come, again stared at and questioned by the curious people along the road.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jack Ready and the sophomores had rushed to Guilford by train with their band, after Starbright’s departure from New Haven, and had easily beaten him there, with plenty of time to spare.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The leaden clouds thickened and darkened, portending a northeaster; but, with the wind for a large part of the trip at his back, Dick sped swiftly along, approaching New Haven well ahead of time.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Dick, however, in accordance with the terms of the wager, was forced to wheel back to New Haven over the route he had come, again stared at and questioned by the curious people along the road.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dick, however, in accordance with the terms of the wager, was forced to wheel back to New Haven over the route he had come, again stared at and questioned by the curious people along the road.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack Ready and the sophomores had rushed to Guilford by train with their band, after Starbright’s departure from New Haven, and had easily beaten him there, with plenty of time to spare.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading They returned by train, feeling supremely joyous over their success.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The leaden clouds thickened and darkened, portending a northeaster; but, with the wind for a large part of the trip at his back, Dick sped swiftly along, approaching New Haven well ahead of time.
leadenadjectiveUS /ˈledən/
darkened with overcast
From this reading The leaden clouds thickened and darkened, portending a northeaster; but, with the wind for a large part of the trip at his back, Dick sped swiftly along, approaching New Haven well ahead of time.
MORGANnounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading TO THE AID OF DADE MORGAN.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Jack Ready and the sophomores had rushed to Guilford by train with their band, after Starbright’s departure from New Haven, and had easily beaten him there, with plenty of time to spare.
northeasternoun
a storm blowing from the northeast
From this reading The leaden clouds thickened and darkened, portending a northeaster; but, with the wind for a large part of the trip at his back, Dick sped swiftly along, approaching New Haven well ahead of time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TO THE AID OF DADE MORGAN.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading They returned by train, feeling supremely joyous over their success.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The leaden clouds thickened and darkened, portending a northeaster; but, with the wind for a large part of the trip at his back, Dick sped swiftly along, approaching New Haven well ahead of time.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Dick, however, in accordance with the terms of the wager, was forced to wheel back to New Haven over the route he had come, again stared at and questioned by the curious people along the road.
a full supply
From this reading Jack Ready and the sophomores had rushed to Guilford by train with their band, after Starbright’s departure from New Haven, and had easily beaten him there, with plenty of time to spare.
portendingverbUS /pɔːrˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “portend” — indicate, as with a sign or an omen
From this reading The leaden clouds thickened and darkened, portending a northeaster; but, with the wind for a large part of the trip at his back, Dick sped swiftly along, approaching New Haven well ahead of time.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Dick, however, in accordance with the terms of the wager, was forced to wheel back to New Haven over the route he had come, again stared at and questioned by the curious people along the road.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Jack Ready and the sophomores had rushed to Guilford by train with their band, after Starbright’s departure from New Haven, and had easily beaten him there, with plenty of time to spare.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading They returned by train, feeling supremely joyous over their success.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Dick, however, in accordance with the terms of the wager, was forced to wheel back to New Haven over the route he had come, again stared at and questioned by the curious people along the road.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading Dick, however, in accordance with the terms of the wager, was forced to wheel back to New Haven over the route he had come, again stared at and questioned by the curious people along the road.
done under pressure
From this reading Jack Ready and the sophomores had rushed to Guilford by train with their band, after Starbright’s departure from New Haven, and had easily beaten him there, with plenty of time to spare.
sophomoresnounUS /ˈsɑːfmɔːrz/
plural of “sophomore” — a second-year undergraduate
From this reading Jack Ready and the sophomores had rushed to Guilford by train with their band, after Starbright’s departure from New Haven, and had easily beaten him there, with plenty of time to spare.
refrain from harming
From this reading Jack Ready and the sophomores had rushed to Guilford by train with their band, after Starbright’s departure from New Haven, and had easily beaten him there, with plenty of time to spare.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading The leaden clouds thickened and darkened, portending a northeaster; but, with the wind for a large part of the trip at his back, Dick sped swiftly along, approaching New Haven well ahead of time.
Starbright's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jack Ready and the sophomores had rushed to Guilford by train with their band, after Starbright’s departure from New Haven, and had easily beaten him there, with plenty of time to spare.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Dick, however, in accordance with the terms of the wager, was forced to wheel back to New Haven over the route he had come, again stared at and questioned by the curious people along the road.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading They returned by train, feeling supremely joyous over their success.
supremelyadverbUS /suːˈpriːməli/
to the maximum degree
From this reading They returned by train, feeling supremely joyous over their success.
in a swift manner
From this reading The leaden clouds thickened and darkened, portending a northeaster; but, with the wind for a large part of the trip at his back, Dick sped swiftly along, approaching New Haven well ahead of time.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Dick, however, in accordance with the terms of the wager, was forced to wheel back to New Haven over the route he had come, again stared at and questioned by the curious people along the road.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TO THE AID OF DADE MORGAN.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Jack Ready and the sophomores had rushed to Guilford by train with their band, after Starbright’s departure from New Haven, and had easily beaten him there, with plenty of time to spare.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Jack Ready and the sophomores had rushed to Guilford by train with their band, after Starbright’s departure from New Haven, and had easily beaten him there, with plenty of time to spare.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They returned by train, feeling supremely joyous over their success.
thickenedadjectiveUS /ˈθɪkənd/
made or having become thick
From this reading The leaden clouds thickened and darkened, portending a northeaster; but, with the wind for a large part of the trip at his back, Dick sped swiftly along, approaching New Haven well ahead of time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Jack Ready and the sophomores had rushed to Guilford by train with their band, after Starbright’s departure from New Haven, and had easily beaten him there, with plenty of time to spare.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO THE AID OF DADE MORGAN.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Jack Ready and the sophomores had rushed to Guilford by train with their band, after Starbright’s departure from New Haven, and had easily beaten him there, with plenty of time to spare.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading The leaden clouds thickened and darkened, portending a northeaster; but, with the wind for a large part of the trip at his back, Dick sped swiftly along, approaching New Haven well ahead of time.
wagernounUS /ˈweɪdʒər/
the act of gambling
From this reading Dick, however, in accordance with the terms of the wager, was forced to wheel back to New Haven over the route he had come, again stared at and questioned by the curious people along the road.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dick, however, in accordance with the terms of the wager, was forced to wheel back to New Haven over the route he had come, again stared at and questioned by the curious people along the road.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The leaden clouds thickened and darkened, portending a northeaster; but, with the wind for a large part of the trip at his back, Dick sped swiftly along, approaching New Haven well ahead of time.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading Dick, however, in accordance with the terms of the wager, was forced to wheel back to New Haven over the route he had come, again stared at and questioned by the curious people along the road.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The leaden clouds thickened and darkened, portending a northeaster; but, with the wind for a large part of the trip at his back, Dick sped swiftly along, approaching New Haven well ahead of time.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jack Ready and the sophomores had rushed to Guilford by train with their band, after Starbright’s departure from New Haven, and had easily beaten him there, with plenty of time to spare.
