used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BOYS FIND A FRIEND “Thought you said there was no money-worshipping in the West,” exclaimed Phil, when at last the bride and groom had returned to their section.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BOYS FIND A FRIEND “Thought you said there was no money-worshipping in the West,” exclaimed Phil, when at last the bride and groom had returned to their section.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE BOYS FIND A FRIEND “Thought you said there was no money-worshipping in the West,” exclaimed Phil, when at last the bride and groom had returned to their section.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading A bag of peanuts it is for us,” exclaimed the younger boy, jumping at the excuse to change the subject.
biggestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡəst/
superlative of “big” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “It is the fact that Mr. Hopkins is the biggest wheat-raiser on the Pacific side of the Rockies that impressed Jerry, and not that he is a millionaire,” retorted Ted.
a youthful male person
From this reading A bag of peanuts it is for us,” exclaimed the younger boy, jumping at the excuse to change the subject.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE BOYS FIND A FRIEND “Thought you said there was no money-worshipping in the West,” exclaimed Phil, when at last the bride and groom had returned to their section.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading THE BOYS FIND A FRIEND “Thought you said there was no money-worshipping in the West,” exclaimed Phil, when at last the bride and groom had returned to their section.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading “Mult-i-millionaire,” smiled his brother, imitating Rosey.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading A bag of peanuts it is for us,” exclaimed the younger boy, jumping at the excuse to change the subject.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading “Here comes the conductor with a telegram.
conductornounUS /kənˈdʌktər/
the person who leads a musical group
From this reading “Here comes the conductor with a telegram.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading THE BOYS FIND A FRIEND “Thought you said there was no money-worshipping in the West,” exclaimed Phil, when at last the bride and groom had returned to their section.
accept an excuse for
From this reading A bag of peanuts it is for us,” exclaimed the younger boy, jumping at the excuse to change the subject.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading “It is the fact that Mr. Hopkins is the biggest wheat-raiser on the Pacific side of the Rockies that impressed Jerry, and not that he is a millionaire,” retorted Ted.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading THE BOYS FIND A FRIEND “Thought you said there was no money-worshipping in the West,” exclaimed Phil, when at last the bride and groom had returned to their section.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A bag of peanuts it is for us,” exclaimed the younger boy, jumping at the excuse to change the subject.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE BOYS FIND A FRIEND “Thought you said there was no money-worshipping in the West,” exclaimed Phil, when at last the bride and groom had returned to their section.
groomverbUS /ɡruːm/
educate for a future role or function
From this reading THE BOYS FIND A FRIEND “Thought you said there was no money-worshipping in the West,” exclaimed Phil, when at last the bride and groom had returned to their section.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE BOYS FIND A FRIEND “Thought you said there was no money-worshipping in the West,” exclaimed Phil, when at last the bride and groom had returned to their section.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “It is the fact that Mr. Hopkins is the biggest wheat-raiser on the Pacific side of the Rockies that impressed Jerry, and not that he is a millionaire,” retorted Ted.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Here comes the conductor with a telegram.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Mult-i-millionaire,” smiled his brother, imitating Rosey.
HopkinsnounUS /ˈhɑːpkɪnz/
United States educator and theologian (1802-1887)
From this reading “It is the fact that Mr. Hopkins is the biggest wheat-raiser on the Pacific side of the Rockies that impressed Jerry, and not that he is a millionaire,” retorted Ted.
imitatingverbUS /ˈɪməteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “imitate” — reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading “Mult-i-millionaire,” smiled his brother, imitating Rosey.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading “It is the fact that Mr. Hopkins is the biggest wheat-raiser on the Pacific side of the Rockies that impressed Jerry, and not that he is a millionaire,” retorted Ted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BOYS FIND A FRIEND “Thought you said there was no money-worshipping in the West,” exclaimed Phil, when at last the bride and groom had returned to their section.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is the fact that Mr. Hopkins is the biggest wheat-raiser on the Pacific side of the Rockies that impressed Jerry, and not that he is a millionaire,” retorted Ted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is the fact that Mr. Hopkins is the biggest wheat-raiser on the Pacific side of the Rockies that impressed Jerry, and not that he is a millionaire,” retorted Ted.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading “It is the fact that Mr. Hopkins is the biggest wheat-raiser on the Pacific side of the Rockies that impressed Jerry, and not that he is a millionaire,” retorted Ted.
jumpingnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
From this reading A bag of peanuts it is for us,” exclaimed the younger boy, jumping at the excuse to change the subject.
immediately past
From this reading THE BOYS FIND A FRIEND “Thought you said there was no money-worshipping in the West,” exclaimed Phil, when at last the bride and groom had returned to their section.
millionairenounUS /ˌmɪljəˈner/
a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading “It is the fact that Mr. Hopkins is the biggest wheat-raiser on the Pacific side of the Rockies that impressed Jerry, and not that he is a millionaire,” retorted Ted.
money-worshipping
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From this reading THE BOYS FIND A FRIEND “Thought you said there was no money-worshipping in the West,” exclaimed Phil, when at last the bride and groom had returned to their section.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “It is the fact that Mr. Hopkins is the biggest wheat-raiser on the Pacific side of the Rockies that impressed Jerry, and not that he is a millionaire,” retorted Ted.
Mult-i-millionaire
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Mult-i-millionaire,” smiled his brother, imitating Rosey.
not any; not one
From this reading THE BOYS FIND A FRIEND “Thought you said there was no money-worshipping in the West,” exclaimed Phil, when at last the bride and groom had returned to their section.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “It is the fact that Mr. Hopkins is the biggest wheat-raiser on the Pacific side of the Rockies that impressed Jerry, and not that he is a millionaire,” retorted Ted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “It is the fact that Mr. Hopkins is the biggest wheat-raiser on the Pacific side of the Rockies that impressed Jerry, and not that he is a millionaire,” retorted Ted.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “It is the fact that Mr. Hopkins is the biggest wheat-raiser on the Pacific side of the Rockies that impressed Jerry, and not that he is a millionaire,” retorted Ted.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading “It is the fact that Mr. Hopkins is the biggest wheat-raiser on the Pacific side of the Rockies that impressed Jerry, and not that he is a millionaire,” retorted Ted.
peanutsnounUS /ˈpiːnəts/
an insignificant sum of money; a trifling amount
From this reading A bag of peanuts it is for us,” exclaimed the younger boy, jumping at the excuse to change the subject.
Phil
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From this reading THE BOYS FIND A FRIEND “Thought you said there was no money-worshipping in the West,” exclaimed Phil, when at last the bride and groom had returned to their section.
past form of “retort” — answer back
From this reading “It is the fact that Mr. Hopkins is the biggest wheat-raiser on the Pacific side of the Rockies that impressed Jerry, and not that he is a millionaire,” retorted Ted.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE BOYS FIND A FRIEND “Thought you said there was no money-worshipping in the West,” exclaimed Phil, when at last the bride and groom had returned to their section.
RockiesnounUS /ˈrɑːkiz/
the chief mountain range of western North America; extends from British Columbia to northern New Mexico; forms the continental divide
From this reading “It is the fact that Mr. Hopkins is the biggest wheat-raiser on the Pacific side of the Rockies that impressed Jerry, and not that he is a millionaire,” retorted Ted.
Rosey
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From this reading “Mult-i-millionaire,” smiled his brother, imitating Rosey.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE BOYS FIND A FRIEND “Thought you said there was no money-worshipping in the West,” exclaimed Phil, when at last the bride and groom had returned to their section.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading THE BOYS FIND A FRIEND “Thought you said there was no money-worshipping in the West,” exclaimed Phil, when at last the bride and groom had returned to their section.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading “It is the fact that Mr. Hopkins is the biggest wheat-raiser on the Pacific side of the Rockies that impressed Jerry, and not that he is a millionaire,” retorted Ted.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading “Mult-i-millionaire,” smiled his brother, imitating Rosey.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading A bag of peanuts it is for us,” exclaimed the younger boy, jumping at the excuse to change the subject.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading “It is the fact that Mr. Hopkins is the biggest wheat-raiser on the Pacific side of the Rockies that impressed Jerry, and not that he is a millionaire,” retorted Ted.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading “Here comes the conductor with a telegram.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “It is the fact that Mr. Hopkins is the biggest wheat-raiser on the Pacific side of the Rockies that impressed Jerry, and not that he is a millionaire,” retorted Ted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BOYS FIND A FRIEND “Thought you said there was no money-worshipping in the West,” exclaimed Phil, when at last the bride and groom had returned to their section.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE BOYS FIND A FRIEND “Thought you said there was no money-worshipping in the West,” exclaimed Phil, when at last the bride and groom had returned to their section.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE BOYS FIND A FRIEND “Thought you said there was no money-worshipping in the West,” exclaimed Phil, when at last the bride and groom had returned to their section.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE BOYS FIND A FRIEND “Thought you said there was no money-worshipping in the West,” exclaimed Phil, when at last the bride and groom had returned to their section.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BOYS FIND A FRIEND “Thought you said there was no money-worshipping in the West,” exclaimed Phil, when at last the bride and groom had returned to their section.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A bag of peanuts it is for us,” exclaimed the younger boy, jumping at the excuse to change the subject.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BOYS FIND A FRIEND “Thought you said there was no money-worshipping in the West,” exclaimed Phil, when at last the bride and groom had returned to their section.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading THE BOYS FIND A FRIEND “Thought you said there was no money-worshipping in the West,” exclaimed Phil, when at last the bride and groom had returned to their section.
wheat-raiser
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It is the fact that Mr. Hopkins is the biggest wheat-raiser on the Pacific side of the Rockies that impressed Jerry, and not that he is a millionaire,” retorted Ted.
at the time that
From this reading THE BOYS FIND A FRIEND “Thought you said there was no money-worshipping in the West,” exclaimed Phil, when at last the bride and groom had returned to their section.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Here comes the conductor with a telegram.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE BOYS FIND A FRIEND “Thought you said there was no money-worshipping in the West,” exclaimed Phil, when at last the bride and groom had returned to their section.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading A bag of peanuts it is for us,” exclaimed the younger boy, jumping at the excuse to change the subject.
