used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Notices had been circulated in the neighboring villages that a company of boys had arrived, and farmers and mechanics who needed a boy on the farm or in the shop came to Brookville; and at eleven in the forenoon the hall presented a busy and animated sight.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Julius, being already provided for, had no anxiety, but wandered about, surveying the scene with comparative indifference.
anew
From this reading While the newcomers scanned attentively the faces of the boys, or opened conversations with them, to guide them in the selections, the boys again were naturally anxious to obtain desirable guardians and homes.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Julius, being already provided for, had no anxiety, but wandered about, surveying the scene with comparative indifference.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Notices had been circulated in the neighboring villages that a company of boys had arrived, and farmers and mechanics who needed a boy on the farm or in the shop came to Brookville; and at eleven in the forenoon the hall presented a busy and animated sight.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading Notices had been circulated in the neighboring villages that a company of boys had arrived, and farmers and mechanics who needed a boy on the farm or in the shop came to Brookville; and at eleven in the forenoon the hall presented a busy and animated sight.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Julius, being already provided for, had no anxiety, but wandered about, surveying the scene with comparative indifference.
eagerly desirous
From this reading While the newcomers scanned attentively the faces of the boys, or opened conversations with them, to guide them in the selections, the boys again were naturally anxious to obtain desirable guardians and homes.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Notices had been circulated in the neighboring villages that a company of boys had arrived, and farmers and mechanics who needed a boy on the farm or in the shop came to Brookville; and at eleven in the forenoon the hall presented a busy and animated sight.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Notices had been circulated in the neighboring villages that a company of boys had arrived, and farmers and mechanics who needed a boy on the farm or in the shop came to Brookville; and at eleven in the forenoon the hall presented a busy and animated sight.
attentivelyadverbUS /əˈtentɪvli/
with attention; in an attentive manner
From this reading While the newcomers scanned attentively the faces of the boys, or opened conversations with them, to guide them in the selections, the boys again were naturally anxious to obtain desirable guardians and homes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Notices had been circulated in the neighboring villages that a company of boys had arrived, and farmers and mechanics who needed a boy on the farm or in the shop came to Brookville; and at eleven in the forenoon the hall presented a busy and animated sight.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Julius, being already provided for, had no anxiety, but wandered about, surveying the scene with comparative indifference.
a youthful male person
From this reading Notices had been circulated in the neighboring villages that a company of boys had arrived, and farmers and mechanics who needed a boy on the farm or in the shop came to Brookville; and at eleven in the forenoon the hall presented a busy and animated sight.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Notices had been circulated in the neighboring villages that a company of boys had arrived, and farmers and mechanics who needed a boy on the farm or in the shop came to Brookville; and at eleven in the forenoon the hall presented a busy and animated sight.
Brookville
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From this reading Notices had been circulated in the neighboring villages that a company of boys had arrived, and farmers and mechanics who needed a boy on the farm or in the shop came to Brookville; and at eleven in the forenoon the hall presented a busy and animated sight.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Notices had been circulated in the neighboring villages that a company of boys had arrived, and farmers and mechanics who needed a boy on the farm or in the shop came to Brookville; and at eleven in the forenoon the hall presented a busy and animated sight.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Julius, being already provided for, had no anxiety, but wandered about, surveying the scene with comparative indifference.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Notices had been circulated in the neighboring villages that a company of boys had arrived, and farmers and mechanics who needed a boy on the farm or in the shop came to Brookville; and at eleven in the forenoon the hall presented a busy and animated sight.
circulatedverbUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “circulate” — become widely known and passed on
From this reading Notices had been circulated in the neighboring villages that a company of boys had arrived, and farmers and mechanics who needed a boy on the farm or in the shop came to Brookville; and at eleven in the forenoon the hall presented a busy and animated sight.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The next day was to witness the dispersion of the little company which had come out to try their fortunes in the great West.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The next day was to witness the dispersion of the little company which had come out to try their fortunes in the great West.
comparativeadjectiveUS /kəmˈperətɪv/
relating to or based on or involving comparison
From this reading Julius, being already provided for, had no anxiety, but wandered about, surveying the scene with comparative indifference.
conversationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading While the newcomers scanned attentively the faces of the boys, or opened conversations with them, to guide them in the selections, the boys again were naturally anxious to obtain desirable guardians and homes.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day was to witness the dispersion of the little company which had come out to try their fortunes in the great West.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading While the newcomers scanned attentively the faces of the boys, or opened conversations with them, to guide them in the selections, the boys again were naturally anxious to obtain desirable guardians and homes.
dispersionnounUS /dɪˈspɜːrʒən/
spreading widely or driving off
From this reading The next day was to witness the dispersion of the little company which had come out to try their fortunes in the great West.
being one more than ten
From this reading Notices had been circulated in the neighboring villages that a company of boys had arrived, and farmers and mechanics who needed a boy on the farm or in the shop came to Brookville; and at eleven in the forenoon the hall presented a busy and animated sight.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading While the newcomers scanned attentively the faces of the boys, or opened conversations with them, to guide them in the selections, the boys again were naturally anxious to obtain desirable guardians and homes.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Notices had been circulated in the neighboring villages that a company of boys had arrived, and farmers and mechanics who needed a boy on the farm or in the shop came to Brookville; and at eleven in the forenoon the hall presented a busy and animated sight.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading Notices had been circulated in the neighboring villages that a company of boys had arrived, and farmers and mechanics who needed a boy on the farm or in the shop came to Brookville; and at eleven in the forenoon the hall presented a busy and animated sight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading NEW HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Notices had been circulated in the neighboring villages that a company of boys had arrived, and farmers and mechanics who needed a boy on the farm or in the shop came to Brookville; and at eleven in the forenoon the hall presented a busy and animated sight.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading The next day was to witness the dispersion of the little company which had come out to try their fortunes in the great West.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The next day was to witness the dispersion of the little company which had come out to try their fortunes in the great West.
guardiansnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiənz/
plural of “guardian” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading While the newcomers scanned attentively the faces of the boys, or opened conversations with them, to guide them in the selections, the boys again were naturally anxious to obtain desirable guardians and homes.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading While the newcomers scanned attentively the faces of the boys, or opened conversations with them, to guide them in the selections, the boys again were naturally anxious to obtain desirable guardians and homes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The next day was to witness the dispersion of the little company which had come out to try their fortunes in the great West.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Notices had been circulated in the neighboring villages that a company of boys had arrived, and farmers and mechanics who needed a boy on the farm or in the shop came to Brookville; and at eleven in the forenoon the hall presented a busy and animated sight.
HOMELESSnounUS /ˈhoʊmləs/
someone unfortunate without housing
From this reading NEW HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS.
HOMESnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading NEW HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next day was to witness the dispersion of the little company which had come out to try their fortunes in the great West.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading Julius, being already provided for, had no anxiety, but wandered about, surveying the scene with comparative indifference.
Julius
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From this reading Julius, being already provided for, had no anxiety, but wandered about, surveying the scene with comparative indifference.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The next day was to witness the dispersion of the little company which had come out to try their fortunes in the great West.
mechanicsnounUS /məˈkænɪks/
the branch of physics concerned with the motion of bodies in a frame of reference
From this reading Notices had been circulated in the neighboring villages that a company of boys had arrived, and farmers and mechanics who needed a boy on the farm or in the shop came to Brookville; and at eleven in the forenoon the hall presented a busy and animated sight.
as might be expected
From this reading While the newcomers scanned attentively the faces of the boys, or opened conversations with them, to guide them in the selections, the boys again were naturally anxious to obtain desirable guardians and homes.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Notices had been circulated in the neighboring villages that a company of boys had arrived, and farmers and mechanics who needed a boy on the farm or in the shop came to Brookville; and at eleven in the forenoon the hall presented a busy and animated sight.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading Notices had been circulated in the neighboring villages that a company of boys had arrived, and farmers and mechanics who needed a boy on the farm or in the shop came to Brookville; and at eleven in the forenoon the hall presented a busy and animated sight.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NEW HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS.
newcomersnounUS /ˈnuːkʌmərz/
plural of “newcomer” — any new participant in some activity
From this reading While the newcomers scanned attentively the faces of the boys, or opened conversations with them, to guide them in the selections, the boys again were naturally anxious to obtain desirable guardians and homes.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day was to witness the dispersion of the little company which had come out to try their fortunes in the great West.
not any; not one
From this reading Julius, being already provided for, had no anxiety, but wandered about, surveying the scene with comparative indifference.
NoticesnounUS /ˈnoʊtəsəz/
plural of “notice” — an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Notices had been circulated in the neighboring villages that a company of boys had arrived, and farmers and mechanics who needed a boy on the farm or in the shop came to Brookville; and at eleven in the forenoon the hall presented a busy and animated sight.
come into possession of
From this reading While the newcomers scanned attentively the faces of the boys, or opened conversations with them, to guide them in the selections, the boys again were naturally anxious to obtain desirable guardians and homes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next day was to witness the dispersion of the little company which had come out to try their fortunes in the great West.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Notices had been circulated in the neighboring villages that a company of boys had arrived, and farmers and mechanics who needed a boy on the farm or in the shop came to Brookville; and at eleven in the forenoon the hall presented a busy and animated sight.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading While the newcomers scanned attentively the faces of the boys, or opened conversations with them, to guide them in the selections, the boys again were naturally anxious to obtain desirable guardians and homes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Notices had been circulated in the neighboring villages that a company of boys had arrived, and farmers and mechanics who needed a boy on the farm or in the shop came to Brookville; and at eleven in the forenoon the hall presented a busy and animated sight.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The next day was to witness the dispersion of the little company which had come out to try their fortunes in the great West.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Notices had been circulated in the neighboring villages that a company of boys had arrived, and farmers and mechanics who needed a boy on the farm or in the shop came to Brookville; and at eleven in the forenoon the hall presented a busy and animated sight.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Julius, being already provided for, had no anxiety, but wandered about, surveying the scene with comparative indifference.
scannedverbUS /skænd/
inflected form of “scan” — examine minutely or intensely
From this reading While the newcomers scanned attentively the faces of the boys, or opened conversations with them, to guide them in the selections, the boys again were naturally anxious to obtain desirable guardians and homes.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Julius, being already provided for, had no anxiety, but wandered about, surveying the scene with comparative indifference.
selectionsnounUS /səˈlekʃənz/
plural of “selection” — the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading While the newcomers scanned attentively the faces of the boys, or opened conversations with them, to guide them in the selections, the boys again were naturally anxious to obtain desirable guardians and homes.
do one's shopping
From this reading Notices had been circulated in the neighboring villages that a company of boys had arrived, and farmers and mechanics who needed a boy on the farm or in the shop came to Brookville; and at eleven in the forenoon the hall presented a busy and animated sight.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Notices had been circulated in the neighboring villages that a company of boys had arrived, and farmers and mechanics who needed a boy on the farm or in the shop came to Brookville; and at eleven in the forenoon the hall presented a busy and animated sight.
surveyingnounUS /sərˈveɪɪŋ/
the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map
From this reading Julius, being already provided for, had no anxiety, but wandered about, surveying the scene with comparative indifference.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Notices had been circulated in the neighboring villages that a company of boys had arrived, and farmers and mechanics who needed a boy on the farm or in the shop came to Brookville; and at eleven in the forenoon the hall presented a busy and animated sight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEW HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The next day was to witness the dispersion of the little company which had come out to try their fortunes in the great West.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading While the newcomers scanned attentively the faces of the boys, or opened conversations with them, to guide them in the selections, the boys again were naturally anxious to obtain desirable guardians and homes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next day was to witness the dispersion of the little company which had come out to try their fortunes in the great West.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading The next day was to witness the dispersion of the little company which had come out to try their fortunes in the great West.
villagesnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒəz/
plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Notices had been circulated in the neighboring villages that a company of boys had arrived, and farmers and mechanics who needed a boy on the farm or in the shop came to Brookville; and at eleven in the forenoon the hall presented a busy and animated sight.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Julius, being already provided for, had no anxiety, but wandered about, surveying the scene with comparative indifference.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next day was to witness the dispersion of the little company which had come out to try their fortunes in the great West.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While the newcomers scanned attentively the faces of the boys, or opened conversations with them, to guide them in the selections, the boys again were naturally anxious to obtain desirable guardians and homes.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The next day was to witness the dispersion of the little company which had come out to try their fortunes in the great West.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The next day was to witness the dispersion of the little company which had come out to try their fortunes in the great West.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the newcomers scanned attentively the faces of the boys, or opened conversations with them, to guide them in the selections, the boys again were naturally anxious to obtain desirable guardians and homes.
which person or people
From this reading Notices had been circulated in the neighboring villages that a company of boys had arrived, and farmers and mechanics who needed a boy on the farm or in the shop came to Brookville; and at eleven in the forenoon the hall presented a busy and animated sight.
in the company of; together with
From this reading While the newcomers scanned attentively the faces of the boys, or opened conversations with them, to guide them in the selections, the boys again were naturally anxious to obtain desirable guardians and homes.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading The next day was to witness the dispersion of the little company which had come out to try their fortunes in the great West.
