used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the news spread through the city fully a score of young ladies called at the hotel to see Evelyn, for she had the happy faculty of making and retaining friends wherever she went.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading HOW FRED AND TERRY FIXED UP EVELYN'S HOME ON THE RANCH The next morning, after their arrival at Crabtree, Fred, Terry and Evelyn were kept busy shaking hands with their friends.
alightverbUS /əˈlaɪt/
to come to rest, settle
From this reading Jack happened to be at the water tank when the engine of the freight train stopped there to take a drink, and he gave a regular Indian war-whoop when he saw the boys alight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW FRED AND TERRY FIXED UP EVELYN'S HOME ON THE RANCH The next morning, after their arrival at Crabtree, Fred, Terry and Evelyn were kept busy shaking hands with their friends.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading HOW FRED AND TERRY FIXED UP EVELYN'S HOME ON THE RANCH The next morning, after their arrival at Crabtree, Fred, Terry and Evelyn were kept busy shaking hands with their friends.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the news spread through the city fully a score of young ladies called at the hotel to see Evelyn, for she had the happy faculty of making and retaining friends wherever she went.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HOW FRED AND TERRY FIXED UP EVELYN'S HOME ON THE RANCH The next morning, after their arrival at Crabtree, Fred, Terry and Evelyn were kept busy shaking hands with their friends.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Fred and Terry, though, at noon, took leave of her and told her to enjoy herself until they came back, as they were going down to the ranch and begin at once to fix up things so that she could he comfortable.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Jack happened to be at the water tank when the engine of the freight train stopped there to take a drink, and he gave a regular Indian war-whoop when he saw the boys alight.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Fred and Terry, though, at noon, took leave of her and told her to enjoy herself until they came back, as they were going down to the ranch and begin at once to fix up things so that she could he comfortable.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He hugged both of them as they climbed down from the engine, and fairly danced a jig in his delight at seeing them.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Jack happened to be at the water tank when the engine of the freight train stopped there to take a drink, and he gave a regular Indian war-whoop when he saw the boys alight.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading HOW FRED AND TERRY FIXED UP EVELYN'S HOME ON THE RANCH The next morning, after their arrival at Crabtree, Fred, Terry and Evelyn were kept busy shaking hands with their friends.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading As the news spread through the city fully a score of young ladies called at the hotel to see Evelyn, for she had the happy faculty of making and retaining friends wherever she went.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Fred and Terry, though, at noon, took leave of her and told her to enjoy herself until they came back, as they were going down to the ranch and begin at once to fix up things so that she could he comfortable.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading As the news spread through the city fully a score of young ladies called at the hotel to see Evelyn, for she had the happy faculty of making and retaining friends wherever she went.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading He hugged both of them as they climbed down from the engine, and fairly danced a jig in his delight at seeing them.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Fred and Terry, though, at noon, took leave of her and told her to enjoy herself until they came back, as they were going down to the ranch and begin at once to fix up things so that she could he comfortable.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Fred and Terry, though, at noon, took leave of her and told her to enjoy herself until they came back, as they were going down to the ranch and begin at once to fix up things so that she could he comfortable.
Crabtree
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From this reading HOW FRED AND TERRY FIXED UP EVELYN'S HOME ON THE RANCH The next morning, after their arrival at Crabtree, Fred, Terry and Evelyn were kept busy shaking hands with their friends.
dancedverbUS /dænst/
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading He hugged both of them as they climbed down from the engine, and fairly danced a jig in his delight at seeing them.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading He hugged both of them as they climbed down from the engine, and fairly danced a jig in his delight at seeing them.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Fred and Terry, though, at noon, took leave of her and told her to enjoy herself until they came back, as they were going down to the ranch and begin at once to fix up things so that she could he comfortable.
take in liquids
From this reading Jack happened to be at the water tank when the engine of the freight train stopped there to take a drink, and he gave a regular Indian war-whoop when he saw the boys alight.
enginenounUS /ˈendʒən/
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading Jack happened to be at the water tank when the engine of the freight train stopped there to take a drink, and he gave a regular Indian war-whoop when he saw the boys alight.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Fred and Terry, though, at noon, took leave of her and told her to enjoy herself until they came back, as they were going down to the ranch and begin at once to fix up things so that she could he comfortable.
Evelyn
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From this reading HOW FRED AND TERRY FIXED UP EVELYN'S HOME ON THE RANCH The next morning, after their arrival at Crabtree, Fred, Terry and Evelyn were kept busy shaking hands with their friends.
EVELYN'S
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From this reading HOW FRED AND TERRY FIXED UP EVELYN'S HOME ON THE RANCH The next morning, after their arrival at Crabtree, Fred, Terry and Evelyn were kept busy shaking hands with their friends.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading As the news spread through the city fully a score of young ladies called at the hotel to see Evelyn, for she had the happy faculty of making and retaining friends wherever she went.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading He hugged both of them as they climbed down from the engine, and fairly danced a jig in his delight at seeing them.
fixverbUS /fɪks/
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading Fred and Terry, though, at noon, took leave of her and told her to enjoy herself until they came back, as they were going down to the ranch and begin at once to fix up things so that she could he comfortable.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading HOW FRED AND TERRY FIXED UP EVELYN'S HOME ON THE RANCH The next morning, after their arrival at Crabtree, Fred, Terry and Evelyn were kept busy shaking hands with their friends.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As the news spread through the city fully a score of young ladies called at the hotel to see Evelyn, for she had the happy faculty of making and retaining friends wherever she went.
FRED
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From this reading HOW FRED AND TERRY FIXED UP EVELYN'S HOME ON THE RANCH The next morning, after their arrival at Crabtree, Fred, Terry and Evelyn were kept busy shaking hands with their friends.
freightnounUS /freɪt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading Jack happened to be at the water tank when the engine of the freight train stopped there to take a drink, and he gave a regular Indian war-whoop when he saw the boys alight.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading HOW FRED AND TERRY FIXED UP EVELYN'S HOME ON THE RANCH The next morning, after their arrival at Crabtree, Fred, Terry and Evelyn were kept busy shaking hands with their friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He hugged both of them as they climbed down from the engine, and fairly danced a jig in his delight at seeing them.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading As the news spread through the city fully a score of young ladies called at the hotel to see Evelyn, for she had the happy faculty of making and retaining friends wherever she went.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Jack happened to be at the water tank when the engine of the freight train stopped there to take a drink, and he gave a regular Indian war-whoop when he saw the boys alight.
the act of departing
From this reading Fred and Terry, though, at noon, took leave of her and told her to enjoy herself until they came back, as they were going down to the ranch and begin at once to fix up things so that she could he comfortable.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As the news spread through the city fully a score of young ladies called at the hotel to see Evelyn, for she had the happy faculty of making and retaining friends wherever she went.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading HOW FRED AND TERRY FIXED UP EVELYN'S HOME ON THE RANCH The next morning, after their arrival at Crabtree, Fred, Terry and Evelyn were kept busy shaking hands with their friends.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Jack happened to be at the water tank when the engine of the freight train stopped there to take a drink, and he gave a regular Indian war-whoop when he saw the boys alight.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading As the news spread through the city fully a score of young ladies called at the hotel to see Evelyn, for she had the happy faculty of making and retaining friends wherever she went.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fred and Terry, though, at noon, took leave of her and told her to enjoy herself until they came back, as they were going down to the ranch and begin at once to fix up things so that she could he comfortable.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Fred and Terry, though, at noon, took leave of her and told her to enjoy herself until they came back, as they were going down to the ranch and begin at once to fix up things so that she could he comfortable.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Fred and Terry, though, at noon, took leave of her and told her to enjoy herself until they came back, as they were going down to the ranch and begin at once to fix up things so that she could he comfortable.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He hugged both of them as they climbed down from the engine, and fairly danced a jig in his delight at seeing them.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading HOW FRED AND TERRY FIXED UP EVELYN'S HOME ON THE RANCH The next morning, after their arrival at Crabtree, Fred, Terry and Evelyn were kept busy shaking hands with their friends.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading As the news spread through the city fully a score of young ladies called at the hotel to see Evelyn, for she had the happy faculty of making and retaining friends wherever she went.
HOW
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From this reading HOW FRED AND TERRY FIXED UP EVELYN'S HOME ON THE RANCH The next morning, after their arrival at Crabtree, Fred, Terry and Evelyn were kept busy shaking hands with their friends.
huggedverbUS /hʌɡd/
inflected form of “hug” — hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
From this reading He hugged both of them as they climbed down from the engine, and fairly danced a jig in his delight at seeing them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He hugged both of them as they climbed down from the engine, and fairly danced a jig in his delight at seeing them.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Jack happened to be at the water tank when the engine of the freight train stopped there to take a drink, and he gave a regular Indian war-whoop when he saw the boys alight.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack happened to be at the water tank when the engine of the freight train stopped there to take a drink, and he gave a regular Indian war-whoop when he saw the boys alight.
jigverbUS /dʒɪɡ/
dance a quick dance with leaping and kicking motions
From this reading He hugged both of them as they climbed down from the engine, and fairly danced a jig in his delight at seeing them.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading HOW FRED AND TERRY FIXED UP EVELYN'S HOME ON THE RANCH The next morning, after their arrival at Crabtree, Fred, Terry and Evelyn were kept busy shaking hands with their friends.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading As the news spread through the city fully a score of young ladies called at the hotel to see Evelyn, for she had the happy faculty of making and retaining friends wherever she went.
go away from a place
From this reading Fred and Terry, though, at noon, took leave of her and told her to enjoy herself until they came back, as they were going down to the ranch and begin at once to fix up things so that she could he comfortable.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading As the news spread through the city fully a score of young ladies called at the hotel to see Evelyn, for she had the happy faculty of making and retaining friends wherever she went.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading HOW FRED AND TERRY FIXED UP EVELYN'S HOME ON THE RANCH The next morning, after their arrival at Crabtree, Fred, Terry and Evelyn were kept busy shaking hands with their friends.
information about recent and important events
From this reading As the news spread through the city fully a score of young ladies called at the hotel to see Evelyn, for she had the happy faculty of making and retaining friends wherever she went.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading HOW FRED AND TERRY FIXED UP EVELYN'S HOME ON THE RANCH The next morning, after their arrival at Crabtree, Fred, Terry and Evelyn were kept busy shaking hands with their friends.
the middle of the day
From this reading Fred and Terry, though, at noon, took leave of her and told her to enjoy herself until they came back, as they were going down to the ranch and begin at once to fix up things so that she could he comfortable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the news spread through the city fully a score of young ladies called at the hotel to see Evelyn, for she had the happy faculty of making and retaining friends wherever she went.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HOW FRED AND TERRY FIXED UP EVELYN'S HOME ON THE RANCH The next morning, after their arrival at Crabtree, Fred, Terry and Evelyn were kept busy shaking hands with their friends.
on one occasion
From this reading Fred and Terry, though, at noon, took leave of her and told her to enjoy herself until they came back, as they were going down to the ranch and begin at once to fix up things so that she could he comfortable.
RANCHnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading HOW FRED AND TERRY FIXED UP EVELYN'S HOME ON THE RANCH The next morning, after their arrival at Crabtree, Fred, Terry and Evelyn were kept busy shaking hands with their friends.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Jack happened to be at the water tank when the engine of the freight train stopped there to take a drink, and he gave a regular Indian war-whoop when he saw the boys alight.
retainingverbUS /rɪˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “retain” — hold back within
From this reading As the news spread through the city fully a score of young ladies called at the hotel to see Evelyn, for she had the happy faculty of making and retaining friends wherever she went.
cut with a saw
From this reading Jack happened to be at the water tank when the engine of the freight train stopped there to take a drink, and he gave a regular Indian war-whoop when he saw the boys alight.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading As the news spread through the city fully a score of young ladies called at the hotel to see Evelyn, for she had the happy faculty of making and retaining friends wherever she went.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As the news spread through the city fully a score of young ladies called at the hotel to see Evelyn, for she had the happy faculty of making and retaining friends wherever she went.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading He hugged both of them as they climbed down from the engine, and fairly danced a jig in his delight at seeing them.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading HOW FRED AND TERRY FIXED UP EVELYN'S HOME ON THE RANCH The next morning, after their arrival at Crabtree, Fred, Terry and Evelyn were kept busy shaking hands with their friends.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the news spread through the city fully a score of young ladies called at the hotel to see Evelyn, for she had the happy faculty of making and retaining friends wherever she went.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Fred and Terry, though, at noon, took leave of her and told her to enjoy herself until they came back, as they were going down to the ranch and begin at once to fix up things so that she could he comfortable.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading As the news spread through the city fully a score of young ladies called at the hotel to see Evelyn, for she had the happy faculty of making and retaining friends wherever she went.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Jack happened to be at the water tank when the engine of the freight train stopped there to take a drink, and he gave a regular Indian war-whoop when he saw the boys alight.
carry out
From this reading Jack happened to be at the water tank when the engine of the freight train stopped there to take a drink, and he gave a regular Indian war-whoop when he saw the boys alight.
tanknounUS /tæŋk/
an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads
From this reading Jack happened to be at the water tank when the engine of the freight train stopped there to take a drink, and he gave a regular Indian war-whoop when he saw the boys alight.
TERRYnounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading HOW FRED AND TERRY FIXED UP EVELYN'S HOME ON THE RANCH The next morning, after their arrival at Crabtree, Fred, Terry and Evelyn were kept busy shaking hands with their friends.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fred and Terry, though, at noon, took leave of her and told her to enjoy herself until they came back, as they were going down to the ranch and begin at once to fix up things so that she could he comfortable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW FRED AND TERRY FIXED UP EVELYN'S HOME ON THE RANCH The next morning, after their arrival at Crabtree, Fred, Terry and Evelyn were kept busy shaking hands with their friends.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading HOW FRED AND TERRY FIXED UP EVELYN'S HOME ON THE RANCH The next morning, after their arrival at Crabtree, Fred, Terry and Evelyn were kept busy shaking hands with their friends.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He hugged both of them as they climbed down from the engine, and fairly danced a jig in his delight at seeing them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Jack happened to be at the water tank when the engine of the freight train stopped there to take a drink, and he gave a regular Indian war-whoop when he saw the boys alight.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fred and Terry, though, at noon, took leave of her and told her to enjoy herself until they came back, as they were going down to the ranch and begin at once to fix up things so that she could he comfortable.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Fred and Terry, though, at noon, took leave of her and told her to enjoy herself until they came back, as they were going down to the ranch and begin at once to fix up things so that she could he comfortable.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Fred and Terry, though, at noon, took leave of her and told her to enjoy herself until they came back, as they were going down to the ranch and begin at once to fix up things so that she could he comfortable.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As the news spread through the city fully a score of young ladies called at the hotel to see Evelyn, for she had the happy faculty of making and retaining friends wherever she went.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the news spread through the city fully a score of young ladies called at the hotel to see Evelyn, for she had the happy faculty of making and retaining friends wherever she went.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Fred and Terry, though, at noon, took leave of her and told her to enjoy herself until they came back, as they were going down to the ranch and begin at once to fix up things so that she could he comfortable.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Fred and Terry, though, at noon, took leave of her and told her to enjoy herself until they came back, as they were going down to the ranch and begin at once to fix up things so that she could he comfortable.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Jack happened to be at the water tank when the engine of the freight train stopped there to take a drink, and he gave a regular Indian war-whoop when he saw the boys alight.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Fred and Terry, though, at noon, took leave of her and told her to enjoy herself until they came back, as they were going down to the ranch and begin at once to fix up things so that she could he comfortable.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading HOW FRED AND TERRY FIXED UP EVELYN'S HOME ON THE RANCH The next morning, after their arrival at Crabtree, Fred, Terry and Evelyn were kept busy shaking hands with their friends.
war-whoop
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From this reading Jack happened to be at the water tank when the engine of the freight train stopped there to take a drink, and he gave a regular Indian war-whoop when he saw the boys alight.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Jack happened to be at the water tank when the engine of the freight train stopped there to take a drink, and he gave a regular Indian war-whoop when he saw the boys alight.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As the news spread through the city fully a score of young ladies called at the hotel to see Evelyn, for she had the happy faculty of making and retaining friends wherever she went.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HOW FRED AND TERRY FIXED UP EVELYN'S HOME ON THE RANCH The next morning, after their arrival at Crabtree, Fred, Terry and Evelyn were kept busy shaking hands with their friends.
at the time that
From this reading Jack happened to be at the water tank when the engine of the freight train stopped there to take a drink, and he gave a regular Indian war-whoop when he saw the boys alight.
in or to any place at all
From this reading As the news spread through the city fully a score of young ladies called at the hotel to see Evelyn, for she had the happy faculty of making and retaining friends wherever she went.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HOW FRED AND TERRY FIXED UP EVELYN'S HOME ON THE RANCH The next morning, after their arrival at Crabtree, Fred, Terry and Evelyn were kept busy shaking hands with their friends.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading As the news spread through the city fully a score of young ladies called at the hotel to see Evelyn, for she had the happy faculty of making and retaining friends wherever she went.
