used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While Jack was out on the river practicing for the approaching competition, Penny accompanied her father to the mainland to mail letters and make a few purchases Mrs. Gandiss had requested.
having companions or an escort
From this reading While Jack was out on the river practicing for the approaching competition, Penny accompanied her father to the mainland to mail letters and make a few purchases Mrs. Gandiss had requested.
alleynounUS /ˈæli/
a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading Penny's attention was drawn to a man who came out of an alley at the rear of the plant and stood staring at a tiny junk shop which was situated directly opposite the Gandiss factory.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Penny's attention was drawn to a man who came out of an alley at the rear of the plant and stood staring at a tiny junk shop which was situated directly opposite the Gandiss factory.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While Jack was out on the river practicing for the approaching competition, Penny accompanied her father to the mainland to mail letters and make a few purchases Mrs. Gandiss had requested.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading While Jack was out on the river practicing for the approaching competition, Penny accompanied her father to the mainland to mail letters and make a few purchases Mrs. Gandiss had requested.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Penny's attention was drawn to a man who came out of an alley at the rear of the plant and stood staring at a tiny junk shop which was situated directly opposite the Gandiss factory.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Penny's attention was drawn to a man who came out of an alley at the rear of the plant and stood staring at a tiny junk shop which was situated directly opposite the Gandiss factory.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I'll be there to watch," grinned Penny.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Penny's attention was drawn to a man who came out of an alley at the rear of the plant and stood staring at a tiny junk shop which was situated directly opposite the Gandiss factory.
competitionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/
a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers
From this reading While Jack was out on the river practicing for the approaching competition, Penny accompanied her father to the mainland to mail letters and make a few purchases Mrs. Gandiss had requested.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading "The contest should be interesting."
without deviation
From this reading Penny's attention was drawn to a man who came out of an alley at the rear of the plant and stood staring at a tiny junk shop which was situated directly opposite the Gandiss factory.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In returning to the waterfront, they wandered down a street within view of the Gandiss factory.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Penny's attention was drawn to a man who came out of an alley at the rear of the plant and stood staring at a tiny junk shop which was situated directly opposite the Gandiss factory.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading In returning to the waterfront, they wandered down a street within view of the Gandiss factory.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading While Jack was out on the river practicing for the approaching competition, Penny accompanied her father to the mainland to mail letters and make a few purchases Mrs. Gandiss had requested.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading While Jack was out on the river practicing for the approaching competition, Penny accompanied her father to the mainland to mail letters and make a few purchases Mrs. Gandiss had requested.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While Jack was out on the river practicing for the approaching competition, Penny accompanied her father to the mainland to mail letters and make a few purchases Mrs. Gandiss had requested.
Gandiss
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From this reading While Jack was out on the river practicing for the approaching competition, Penny accompanied her father to the mainland to mail letters and make a few purchases Mrs. Gandiss had requested.
grinnedverbUS /ɡrɪnd/
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading "I'll be there to watch," grinned Penny.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While Jack was out on the river practicing for the approaching competition, Penny accompanied her father to the mainland to mail letters and make a few purchases Mrs. Gandiss had requested.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading While Jack was out on the river practicing for the approaching competition, Penny accompanied her father to the mainland to mail letters and make a few purchases Mrs. Gandiss had requested.
I'll
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From this reading "I'll be there to watch," grinned Penny.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In returning to the waterfront, they wandered down a street within view of the Gandiss factory.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading "The contest should be interesting."
a small worthless amount
From this reading While Jack was out on the river practicing for the approaching competition, Penny accompanied her father to the mainland to mail letters and make a few purchases Mrs. Gandiss had requested.
junknounUS /dʒʌŋk/
the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
From this reading Penny's attention was drawn to a man who came out of an alley at the rear of the plant and stood staring at a tiny junk shop which was situated directly opposite the Gandiss factory.
the literary culture
From this reading While Jack was out on the river practicing for the approaching competition, Penny accompanied her father to the mainland to mail letters and make a few purchases Mrs. Gandiss had requested.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading While Jack was out on the river practicing for the approaching competition, Penny accompanied her father to the mainland to mail letters and make a few purchases Mrs. Gandiss had requested.
mainlandnounUS /ˈmeɪnlænd/
the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula
From this reading While Jack was out on the river practicing for the approaching competition, Penny accompanied her father to the mainland to mail letters and make a few purchases Mrs. Gandiss had requested.
engage in
From this reading While Jack was out on the river practicing for the approaching competition, Penny accompanied her father to the mainland to mail letters and make a few purchases Mrs. Gandiss had requested.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Penny's attention was drawn to a man who came out of an alley at the rear of the plant and stood staring at a tiny junk shop which was situated directly opposite the Gandiss factory.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading While Jack was out on the river practicing for the approaching competition, Penny accompanied her father to the mainland to mail letters and make a few purchases Mrs. Gandiss had requested.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In returning to the waterfront, they wandered down a street within view of the Gandiss factory.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While Jack was out on the river practicing for the approaching competition, Penny accompanied her father to the mainland to mail letters and make a few purchases Mrs. Gandiss had requested.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Penny's attention was drawn to a man who came out of an alley at the rear of the plant and stood staring at a tiny junk shop which was situated directly opposite the Gandiss factory.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading While Jack was out on the river practicing for the approaching competition, Penny accompanied her father to the mainland to mail letters and make a few purchases Mrs. Gandiss had requested.
PennynounUS /ˈpeni/
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading "I'll be there to watch," grinned Penny.
Penny'snounUS /ˈpeniz/
possessive form of “penny” — a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading Penny's attention was drawn to a man who came out of an alley at the rear of the plant and stood staring at a tiny junk shop which was situated directly opposite the Gandiss factory.
plantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading Penny's attention was drawn to a man who came out of an alley at the rear of the plant and stood staring at a tiny junk shop which was situated directly opposite the Gandiss factory.
practicingverbUS /ˈpræktəsɪŋ/
-ing form of “practice” — carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
From this reading While Jack was out on the river practicing for the approaching competition, Penny accompanied her father to the mainland to mail letters and make a few purchases Mrs. Gandiss had requested.
purchasesnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsəz/
plural of “purchase” — the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading While Jack was out on the river practicing for the approaching competition, Penny accompanied her father to the mainland to mail letters and make a few purchases Mrs. Gandiss had requested.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Penny's attention was drawn to a man who came out of an alley at the rear of the plant and stood staring at a tiny junk shop which was situated directly opposite the Gandiss factory.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading While Jack was out on the river practicing for the approaching competition, Penny accompanied her father to the mainland to mail letters and make a few purchases Mrs. Gandiss had requested.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading In returning to the waterfront, they wandered down a street within view of the Gandiss factory.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading While Jack was out on the river practicing for the approaching competition, Penny accompanied her father to the mainland to mail letters and make a few purchases Mrs. Gandiss had requested.
do one's shopping
From this reading Penny's attention was drawn to a man who came out of an alley at the rear of the plant and stood staring at a tiny junk shop which was situated directly opposite the Gandiss factory.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "The contest should be interesting."
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Penny's attention was drawn to a man who came out of an alley at the rear of the plant and stood staring at a tiny junk shop which was situated directly opposite the Gandiss factory.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Penny's attention was drawn to a man who came out of an alley at the rear of the plant and stood staring at a tiny junk shop which was situated directly opposite the Gandiss factory.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Penny's attention was drawn to a man who came out of an alley at the rear of the plant and stood staring at a tiny junk shop which was situated directly opposite the Gandiss factory.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading In returning to the waterfront, they wandered down a street within view of the Gandiss factory.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The contest should be interesting."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I'll be there to watch," grinned Penny.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In returning to the waterfront, they wandered down a street within view of the Gandiss factory.
very small
From this reading Penny's attention was drawn to a man who came out of an alley at the rear of the plant and stood staring at a tiny junk shop which was situated directly opposite the Gandiss factory.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I'll be there to watch," grinned Penny.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading In returning to the waterfront, they wandered down a street within view of the Gandiss factory.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading In returning to the waterfront, they wandered down a street within view of the Gandiss factory.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While Jack was out on the river practicing for the approaching competition, Penny accompanied her father to the mainland to mail letters and make a few purchases Mrs. Gandiss had requested.
look attentively
From this reading "I'll be there to watch," grinned Penny.
waterfrontnounUS /ˈwɔːtərfrʌnt/
the area of a city (such as a harbor or dockyard) alongside a body of water
From this reading In returning to the waterfront, they wandered down a street within view of the Gandiss factory.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Penny's attention was drawn to a man who came out of an alley at the rear of the plant and stood staring at a tiny junk shop which was situated directly opposite the Gandiss factory.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Jack was out on the river practicing for the approaching competition, Penny accompanied her father to the mainland to mail letters and make a few purchases Mrs. Gandiss had requested.
which person or people
From this reading Penny's attention was drawn to a man who came out of an alley at the rear of the plant and stood staring at a tiny junk shop which was situated directly opposite the Gandiss factory.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading In returning to the waterfront, they wandered down a street within view of the Gandiss factory.
