used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ALARIC TAKES A FIRST LESSON.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As he hoped, another was about to begin, though there were not quite enough players to make two full nines.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading That very day he drove again to the park, this time with only his groom for company, and went directly to the place where the game of baseball had been in progress the afternoon before.
anew
From this reading That very day he drove again to the park, this time with only his groom for company, and went directly to the place where the game of baseball had been in progress the afternoon before.
ALARICnounUS /ˈælərɪk/
king of the Visigoths who captured Rome in 410 (370-410)
From this reading ALARIC TAKES A FIRST LESSON.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the day following that of the runaway, Esther Dale resumed her position as a personally conducted tourist, and departed from San Francisco, leaving Alaric to feel that he had lost the first real friend he had ever known.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading As he hoped, another was about to begin, though there were not quite enough players to make two full nines.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the day following that of the runaway, Esther Dale resumed her position as a personally conducted tourist, and departed from San Francisco, leaving Alaric to feel that he had lost the first real friend he had ever known.
baseballnounUS /ˈbeɪsˈbɔːl/
a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs
From this reading That very day he drove again to the park, this time with only his groom for company, and went directly to the place where the game of baseball had been in progress the afternoon before.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Her influence remained with him, however, and as he thought of her words and example, his determination to enter upon some different form of life became indelibly fixed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading That very day he drove again to the park, this time with only his groom for company, and went directly to the place where the game of baseball had been in progress the afternoon before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading That very day he drove again to the park, this time with only his groom for company, and went directly to the place where the game of baseball had been in progress the afternoon before.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As he hoped, another was about to begin, though there were not quite enough players to make two full nines.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading That very day he drove again to the park, this time with only his groom for company, and went directly to the place where the game of baseball had been in progress the afternoon before.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading On the day following that of the runaway, Esther Dale resumed her position as a personally conducted tourist, and departed from San Francisco, leaving Alaric to feel that he had lost the first real friend he had ever known.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading On the day following that of the runaway, Esther Dale resumed her position as a personally conducted tourist, and departed from San Francisco, leaving Alaric to feel that he had lost the first real friend he had ever known.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the day following that of the runaway, Esther Dale resumed her position as a personally conducted tourist, and departed from San Francisco, leaving Alaric to feel that he had lost the first real friend he had ever known.
well in the past; former
From this reading On the day following that of the runaway, Esther Dale resumed her position as a personally conducted tourist, and departed from San Francisco, leaving Alaric to feel that he had lost the first real friend he had ever known.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Her influence remained with him, however, and as he thought of her words and example, his determination to enter upon some different form of life became indelibly fixed.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Her influence remained with him, however, and as he thought of her words and example, his determination to enter upon some different form of life became indelibly fixed.
without deviation
From this reading That very day he drove again to the park, this time with only his groom for company, and went directly to the place where the game of baseball had been in progress the afternoon before.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading That very day he drove again to the park, this time with only his groom for company, and went directly to the place where the game of baseball had been in progress the afternoon before.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading As he hoped, another was about to begin, though there were not quite enough players to make two full nines.
to come or go into
From this reading Her influence remained with him, however, and as he thought of her words and example, his determination to enter upon some different form of life became indelibly fixed.
EsthernounUS /ˈestər/
(Old Testament) a beautiful Jewess chosen by the king of Persia to be his queen; she stopped a plot to massacre all the Jews in Persia (an event celebrated by Jews as the feast of Purim)
From this reading On the day following that of the runaway, Esther Dale resumed her position as a personally conducted tourist, and departed from San Francisco, leaving Alaric to feel that he had lost the first real friend he had ever known.
at any time
From this reading On the day following that of the runaway, Esther Dale resumed her position as a personally conducted tourist, and departed from San Francisco, leaving Alaric to feel that he had lost the first real friend he had ever known.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Her influence remained with him, however, and as he thought of her words and example, his determination to enter upon some different form of life became indelibly fixed.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading On the day following that of the runaway, Esther Dale resumed her position as a personally conducted tourist, and departed from San Francisco, leaving Alaric to feel that he had lost the first real friend he had ever known.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading ALARIC TAKES A FIRST LESSON.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Her influence remained with him, however, and as he thought of her words and example, his determination to enter upon some different form of life became indelibly fixed.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the day following that of the runaway, Esther Dale resumed her position as a personally conducted tourist, and departed from San Francisco, leaving Alaric to feel that he had lost the first real friend he had ever known.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That very day he drove again to the park, this time with only his groom for company, and went directly to the place where the game of baseball had been in progress the afternoon before.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Her influence remained with him, however, and as he thought of her words and example, his determination to enter upon some different form of life became indelibly fixed.
Francisco
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the day following that of the runaway, Esther Dale resumed her position as a personally conducted tourist, and departed from San Francisco, leaving Alaric to feel that he had lost the first real friend he had ever known.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading On the day following that of the runaway, Esther Dale resumed her position as a personally conducted tourist, and departed from San Francisco, leaving Alaric to feel that he had lost the first real friend he had ever known.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the day following that of the runaway, Esther Dale resumed her position as a personally conducted tourist, and departed from San Francisco, leaving Alaric to feel that he had lost the first real friend he had ever known.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading As he hoped, another was about to begin, though there were not quite enough players to make two full nines.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading That very day he drove again to the park, this time with only his groom for company, and went directly to the place where the game of baseball had been in progress the afternoon before.
groomverbUS /ɡruːm/
educate for a future role or function
From this reading That very day he drove again to the park, this time with only his groom for company, and went directly to the place where the game of baseball had been in progress the afternoon before.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the day following that of the runaway, Esther Dale resumed her position as a personally conducted tourist, and departed from San Francisco, leaving Alaric to feel that he had lost the first real friend he had ever known.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the day following that of the runaway, Esther Dale resumed her position as a personally conducted tourist, and departed from San Francisco, leaving Alaric to feel that he had lost the first real friend he had ever known.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On the day following that of the runaway, Esther Dale resumed her position as a personally conducted tourist, and departed from San Francisco, leaving Alaric to feel that he had lost the first real friend he had ever known.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Her influence remained with him, however, and as he thought of her words and example, his determination to enter upon some different form of life became indelibly fixed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Her influence remained with him, however, and as he thought of her words and example, his determination to enter upon some different form of life became indelibly fixed.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading As he hoped, another was about to begin, though there were not quite enough players to make two full nines.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Her influence remained with him, however, and as he thought of her words and example, his determination to enter upon some different form of life became indelibly fixed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That very day he drove again to the park, this time with only his groom for company, and went directly to the place where the game of baseball had been in progress the afternoon before.
indeliblyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdeləbli/
in an indelible manner
From this reading Her influence remained with him, however, and as he thought of her words and example, his determination to enter upon some different form of life became indelibly fixed.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Her influence remained with him, however, and as he thought of her words and example, his determination to enter upon some different form of life became indelibly fixed.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading On the day following that of the runaway, Esther Dale resumed her position as a personally conducted tourist, and departed from San Francisco, leaving Alaric to feel that he had lost the first real friend he had ever known.
the act of departing
From this reading On the day following that of the runaway, Esther Dale resumed her position as a personally conducted tourist, and departed from San Francisco, leaving Alaric to feel that he had lost the first real friend he had ever known.
a unit of instruction
From this reading ALARIC TAKES A FIRST LESSON.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Her influence remained with him, however, and as he thought of her words and example, his determination to enter upon some different form of life became indelibly fixed.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading On the day following that of the runaway, Esther Dale resumed her position as a personally conducted tourist, and departed from San Francisco, leaving Alaric to feel that he had lost the first real friend he had ever known.
engage in
From this reading As he hoped, another was about to begin, though there were not quite enough players to make two full nines.
ninesnounUS /naɪnz/
plural of “nine” — the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading As he hoped, another was about to begin, though there were not quite enough players to make two full nines.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As he hoped, another was about to begin, though there were not quite enough players to make two full nines.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the day following that of the runaway, Esther Dale resumed her position as a personally conducted tourist, and departed from San Francisco, leaving Alaric to feel that he had lost the first real friend he had ever known.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the day following that of the runaway, Esther Dale resumed her position as a personally conducted tourist, and departed from San Francisco, leaving Alaric to feel that he had lost the first real friend he had ever known.
and nothing more
From this reading That very day he drove again to the park, this time with only his groom for company, and went directly to the place where the game of baseball had been in progress the afternoon before.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading That very day he drove again to the park, this time with only his groom for company, and went directly to the place where the game of baseball had been in progress the afternoon before.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading On the day following that of the runaway, Esther Dale resumed her position as a personally conducted tourist, and departed from San Francisco, leaving Alaric to feel that he had lost the first real friend he had ever known.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading That very day he drove again to the park, this time with only his groom for company, and went directly to the place where the game of baseball had been in progress the afternoon before.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading As he hoped, another was about to begin, though there were not quite enough players to make two full nines.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading On the day following that of the runaway, Esther Dale resumed her position as a personally conducted tourist, and departed from San Francisco, leaving Alaric to feel that he had lost the first real friend he had ever known.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading That very day he drove again to the park, this time with only his groom for company, and went directly to the place where the game of baseball had been in progress the afternoon before.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading As he hoped, another was about to begin, though there were not quite enough players to make two full nines.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading On the day following that of the runaway, Esther Dale resumed her position as a personally conducted tourist, and departed from San Francisco, leaving Alaric to feel that he had lost the first real friend he had ever known.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Her influence remained with him, however, and as he thought of her words and example, his determination to enter upon some different form of life became indelibly fixed.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading On the day following that of the runaway, Esther Dale resumed her position as a personally conducted tourist, and departed from San Francisco, leaving Alaric to feel that he had lost the first real friend he had ever known.
runawaynounUS /ˈrʌnəweɪ/
an easy victory
From this reading On the day following that of the runaway, Esther Dale resumed her position as a personally conducted tourist, and departed from San Francisco, leaving Alaric to feel that he had lost the first real friend he had ever known.
San
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On the day following that of the runaway, Esther Dale resumed her position as a personally conducted tourist, and departed from San Francisco, leaving Alaric to feel that he had lost the first real friend he had ever known.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Her influence remained with him, however, and as he thought of her words and example, his determination to enter upon some different form of life became indelibly fixed.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading ALARIC TAKES A FIRST LESSON.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the day following that of the runaway, Esther Dale resumed her position as a personally conducted tourist, and departed from San Francisco, leaving Alaric to feel that he had lost the first real friend he had ever known.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the day following that of the runaway, Esther Dale resumed her position as a personally conducted tourist, and departed from San Francisco, leaving Alaric to feel that he had lost the first real friend he had ever known.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As he hoped, another was about to begin, though there were not quite enough players to make two full nines.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading That very day he drove again to the park, this time with only his groom for company, and went directly to the place where the game of baseball had been in progress the afternoon before.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading As he hoped, another was about to begin, though there were not quite enough players to make two full nines.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Her influence remained with him, however, and as he thought of her words and example, his determination to enter upon some different form of life became indelibly fixed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading That very day he drove again to the park, this time with only his groom for company, and went directly to the place where the game of baseball had been in progress the afternoon before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the day following that of the runaway, Esther Dale resumed her position as a personally conducted tourist, and departed from San Francisco, leaving Alaric to feel that he had lost the first real friend he had ever known.
touristnounUS /ˈtʊrəst/
someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading On the day following that of the runaway, Esther Dale resumed her position as a personally conducted tourist, and departed from San Francisco, leaving Alaric to feel that he had lost the first real friend he had ever known.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As he hoped, another was about to begin, though there were not quite enough players to make two full nines.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Her influence remained with him, however, and as he thought of her words and example, his determination to enter upon some different form of life became indelibly fixed.
precisely as stated
From this reading That very day he drove again to the park, this time with only his groom for company, and went directly to the place where the game of baseball had been in progress the afternoon before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As he hoped, another was about to begin, though there were not quite enough players to make two full nines.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading That very day he drove again to the park, this time with only his groom for company, and went directly to the place where the game of baseball had been in progress the afternoon before.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As he hoped, another was about to begin, though there were not quite enough players to make two full nines.
in or at the place that
From this reading That very day he drove again to the park, this time with only his groom for company, and went directly to the place where the game of baseball had been in progress the afternoon before.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her influence remained with him, however, and as he thought of her words and example, his determination to enter upon some different form of life became indelibly fixed.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Her influence remained with him, however, and as he thought of her words and example, his determination to enter upon some different form of life became indelibly fixed.
