used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jefferson Square was a short street in Gaminsville, occupying just one block.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading One was the Convent of the Good Shepherd, built on a large lot surrounded by a high brick wall; the other, a common where all the people around dumped cinders, rags, tin cans--in fact, anything on earth they wished to throw away.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the other side were dwelling-houses, and these were filled with children--lots of them.
any thing at all
From this reading One was the Convent of the Good Shepherd, built on a large lot surrounded by a high brick wall; the other, a common where all the people around dumped cinders, rags, tin cans--in fact, anything on earth they wished to throw away.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading One was the Convent of the Good Shepherd, built on a large lot surrounded by a high brick wall; the other, a common where all the people around dumped cinders, rags, tin cans--in fact, anything on earth they wished to throw away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading One was the Convent of the Good Shepherd, built on a large lot surrounded by a high brick wall; the other, a common where all the people around dumped cinders, rags, tin cans--in fact, anything on earth they wished to throw away.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There surely were never so many children on one square before!
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading Jefferson Square was a short street in Gaminsville, occupying just one block.
bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading One was the Convent of the Good Shepherd, built on a large lot surrounded by a high brick wall; the other, a common where all the people around dumped cinders, rags, tin cans--in fact, anything on earth they wished to throw away.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading One was the Convent of the Good Shepherd, built on a large lot surrounded by a high brick wall; the other, a common where all the people around dumped cinders, rags, tin cans--in fact, anything on earth they wished to throw away.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One was the Convent of the Good Shepherd, built on a large lot surrounded by a high brick wall; the other, a common where all the people around dumped cinders, rags, tin cans--in fact, anything on earth they wished to throw away.
cansnounUS /kænz/
plural of “can” — airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.
From this reading One was the Convent of the Good Shepherd, built on a large lot surrounded by a high brick wall; the other, a common where all the people around dumped cinders, rags, tin cans--in fact, anything on earth they wished to throw away.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading On the other side were dwelling-houses, and these were filled with children--lots of them.
cindersnounUS /ˈsɪndərz/
plural of “cinder” — a fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire
From this reading One was the Convent of the Good Shepherd, built on a large lot surrounded by a high brick wall; the other, a common where all the people around dumped cinders, rags, tin cans--in fact, anything on earth they wished to throw away.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading One was the Convent of the Good Shepherd, built on a large lot surrounded by a high brick wall; the other, a common where all the people around dumped cinders, rags, tin cans--in fact, anything on earth they wished to throw away.
ConventnounUS /ˈkɑːnvənt/
a religious residence especially for nuns
From this reading One was the Convent of the Good Shepherd, built on a large lot surrounded by a high brick wall; the other, a common where all the people around dumped cinders, rags, tin cans--in fact, anything on earth they wished to throw away.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading It took only two things on one side of it to fill up the space from corner to corner.
dumpedverbUS /dʌmpt/
past form of “dump” — throw away as refuse
From this reading One was the Convent of the Good Shepherd, built on a large lot surrounded by a high brick wall; the other, a common where all the people around dumped cinders, rags, tin cans--in fact, anything on earth they wished to throw away.
dwelling-houses
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From this reading On the other side were dwelling-houses, and these were filled with children--lots of them.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading One was the Convent of the Good Shepherd, built on a large lot surrounded by a high brick wall; the other, a common where all the people around dumped cinders, rags, tin cans--in fact, anything on earth they wished to throw away.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading One was the Convent of the Good Shepherd, built on a large lot surrounded by a high brick wall; the other, a common where all the people around dumped cinders, rags, tin cans--in fact, anything on earth they wished to throw away.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading It took only two things on one side of it to fill up the space from corner to corner.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading On the other side were dwelling-houses, and these were filled with children--lots of them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It took only two things on one side of it to fill up the space from corner to corner.
Gaminsville
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From this reading Jefferson Square was a short street in Gaminsville, occupying just one block.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading One was the Convent of the Good Shepherd, built on a large lot surrounded by a high brick wall; the other, a common where all the people around dumped cinders, rags, tin cans--in fact, anything on earth they wished to throw away.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading One was the Convent of the Good Shepherd, built on a large lot surrounded by a high brick wall; the other, a common where all the people around dumped cinders, rags, tin cans--in fact, anything on earth they wished to throw away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jefferson Square was a short street in Gaminsville, occupying just one block.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It took only two things on one side of it to fill up the space from corner to corner.
JeffersonnounUS /ˈdʒefərsən/
3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)
From this reading Jefferson Square was a short street in Gaminsville, occupying just one block.
and nothing more
From this reading Jefferson Square was a short street in Gaminsville, occupying just one block.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One was the Convent of the Good Shepherd, built on a large lot surrounded by a high brick wall; the other, a common where all the people around dumped cinders, rags, tin cans--in fact, anything on earth they wished to throw away.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading One was the Convent of the Good Shepherd, built on a large lot surrounded by a high brick wall; the other, a common where all the people around dumped cinders, rags, tin cans--in fact, anything on earth they wished to throw away.
lotsnounUS /lɑːts/
a large number or amount
From this reading On the other side were dwelling-houses, and these were filled with children--lots of them.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There surely were never so many children on one square before!
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading There surely were never so many children on one square before!
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading Jefferson Square was a short street in Gaminsville, occupying just one block.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It took only two things on one side of it to fill up the space from corner to corner.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It took only two things on one side of it to fill up the space from corner to corner.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Jefferson Square was a short street in Gaminsville, occupying just one block.
and nothing more
From this reading It took only two things on one side of it to fill up the space from corner to corner.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading One was the Convent of the Good Shepherd, built on a large lot surrounded by a high brick wall; the other, a common where all the people around dumped cinders, rags, tin cans--in fact, anything on earth they wished to throw away.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading One was the Convent of the Good Shepherd, built on a large lot surrounded by a high brick wall; the other, a common where all the people around dumped cinders, rags, tin cans--in fact, anything on earth they wished to throw away.
ragsnounUS /ræɡz/
plural of “rag” — a small piece of cloth or paper
From this reading One was the Convent of the Good Shepherd, built on a large lot surrounded by a high brick wall; the other, a common where all the people around dumped cinders, rags, tin cans--in fact, anything on earth they wished to throw away.
ShepherdnounUS /ˈʃepərd/
a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading One was the Convent of the Good Shepherd, built on a large lot surrounded by a high brick wall; the other, a common where all the people around dumped cinders, rags, tin cans--in fact, anything on earth they wished to throw away.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Jefferson Square was a short street in Gaminsville, occupying just one block.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It took only two things on one side of it to fill up the space from corner to corner.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There surely were never so many children on one square before!
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading It took only two things on one side of it to fill up the space from corner to corner.
make square
From this reading Jefferson Square was a short street in Gaminsville, occupying just one block.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Jefferson Square was a short street in Gaminsville, occupying just one block.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading There surely were never so many children on one square before!
confined on all sides
From this reading One was the Convent of the Good Shepherd, built on a large lot surrounded by a high brick wall; the other, a common where all the people around dumped cinders, rags, tin cans--in fact, anything on earth they wished to throw away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It took only two things on one side of it to fill up the space from corner to corner.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading On the other side were dwelling-houses, and these were filled with children--lots of them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There surely were never so many children on one square before!
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading On the other side were dwelling-houses, and these were filled with children--lots of them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One was the Convent of the Good Shepherd, built on a large lot surrounded by a high brick wall; the other, a common where all the people around dumped cinders, rags, tin cans--in fact, anything on earth they wished to throw away.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It took only two things on one side of it to fill up the space from corner to corner.
propel through the air
From this reading One was the Convent of the Good Shepherd, built on a large lot surrounded by a high brick wall; the other, a common where all the people around dumped cinders, rags, tin cans--in fact, anything on earth they wished to throw away.
tinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading One was the Convent of the Good Shepherd, built on a large lot surrounded by a high brick wall; the other, a common where all the people around dumped cinders, rags, tin cans--in fact, anything on earth they wished to throw away.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It took only two things on one side of it to fill up the space from corner to corner.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It took only two things on one side of it to fill up the space from corner to corner.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It took only two things on one side of it to fill up the space from corner to corner.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It took only two things on one side of it to fill up the space from corner to corner.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading One was the Convent of the Good Shepherd, built on a large lot surrounded by a high brick wall; the other, a common where all the people around dumped cinders, rags, tin cans--in fact, anything on earth they wished to throw away.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jefferson Square was a short street in Gaminsville, occupying just one block.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the other side were dwelling-houses, and these were filled with children--lots of them.
in or at the place that
From this reading One was the Convent of the Good Shepherd, built on a large lot surrounded by a high brick wall; the other, a common where all the people around dumped cinders, rags, tin cans--in fact, anything on earth they wished to throw away.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading One was the Convent of the Good Shepherd, built on a large lot surrounded by a high brick wall; the other, a common where all the people around dumped cinders, rags, tin cans--in fact, anything on earth they wished to throw away.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the other side were dwelling-houses, and these were filled with children--lots of them.
