used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Alvin could not wait for the slow operations of a tailor; he went at once to Allentown and purchased a suit; the fifty dollars which he found at the time appointed in the putlock hole remained intact no longer than the time consumed in making the journey.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading It was tacitly agreed that they should not be seen together.
AllentownnounUS /ˈæləntaʊn/
a city in eastern Pennsylvania; an industrial and commercial center
From this reading Alvin could not wait for the slow operations of a tailor; he went at once to Allentown and purchased a suit; the fifty dollars which he found at the time appointed in the putlock hole remained intact no longer than the time consumed in making the journey.
Alvin
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From this reading KATY BORROWS SO THAT SHE MAY LEND IN June Grandmother Gaumer was smitten; in September Alvin was to go away; the months between were not unhappy for Katy.
Alvin's
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From this reading Public opinion in Millerstown was less favorable than ever to Alvin since his father's removal to the poorhouse was coincident with Alvin's elaborate preparations for school.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Occasionally Alvin came and sat with her on the porch in the darkness.
subject to appointment
From this reading Alvin could not wait for the slow operations of a tailor; he went at once to Allentown and purchased a suit; the fifty dollars which he found at the time appointed in the putlock hole remained intact no longer than the time consumed in making the journey.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Alvin could not wait for the slow operations of a tailor; he went at once to Allentown and purchased a suit; the fifty dollars which he found at the time appointed in the putlock hole remained intact no longer than the time consumed in making the journey.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading KATY BORROWS SO THAT SHE MAY LEND IN June Grandmother Gaumer was smitten; in September Alvin was to go away; the months between were not unhappy for Katy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was tacitly agreed that they should not be seen together.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading KATY BORROWS SO THAT SHE MAY LEND IN June Grandmother Gaumer was smitten; in September Alvin was to go away; the months between were not unhappy for Katy.
BORROWSverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊz/
third-person singular of “borrow” — get temporarily
From this reading KATY BORROWS SO THAT SHE MAY LEND IN June Grandmother Gaumer was smitten; in September Alvin was to go away; the months between were not unhappy for Katy.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Occasionally Alvin came and sat with her on the porch in the darkness.
coincidentadjectiveUS /koʊˈɪnsədənt/
occurring or operating at the same time
From this reading Public opinion in Millerstown was less favorable than ever to Alvin since his father's removal to the poorhouse was coincident with Alvin's elaborate preparations for school.
consumedverbUS /kənˈsuːmd/
past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading Alvin could not wait for the slow operations of a tailor; he went at once to Allentown and purchased a suit; the fifty dollars which he found at the time appointed in the putlock hole remained intact no longer than the time consumed in making the journey.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Alvin could not wait for the slow operations of a tailor; he went at once to Allentown and purchased a suit; the fifty dollars which he found at the time appointed in the putlock hole remained intact no longer than the time consumed in making the journey.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Occasionally Alvin came and sat with her on the porch in the darkness.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Alvin could not wait for the slow operations of a tailor; he went at once to Allentown and purchased a suit; the fifty dollars which he found at the time appointed in the putlock hole remained intact no longer than the time consumed in making the journey.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading Public opinion in Millerstown was less favorable than ever to Alvin since his father's removal to the poorhouse was coincident with Alvin's elaborate preparations for school.
at any time
From this reading Public opinion in Millerstown was less favorable than ever to Alvin since his father's removal to the poorhouse was coincident with Alvin's elaborate preparations for school.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Public opinion in Millerstown was less favorable than ever to Alvin since his father's removal to the poorhouse was coincident with Alvin's elaborate preparations for school.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading Public opinion in Millerstown was less favorable than ever to Alvin since his father's removal to the poorhouse was coincident with Alvin's elaborate preparations for school.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Alvin could not wait for the slow operations of a tailor; he went at once to Allentown and purchased a suit; the fifty dollars which he found at the time appointed in the putlock hole remained intact no longer than the time consumed in making the journey.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading KATY BORROWS SO THAT SHE MAY LEND IN June Grandmother Gaumer was smitten; in September Alvin was to go away; the months between were not unhappy for Katy.
set up or found
From this reading Alvin could not wait for the slow operations of a tailor; he went at once to Allentown and purchased a suit; the fifty dollars which he found at the time appointed in the putlock hole remained intact no longer than the time consumed in making the journey.
Gaumer
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From this reading KATY BORROWS SO THAT SHE MAY LEND IN June Grandmother Gaumer was smitten; in September Alvin was to go away; the months between were not unhappy for Katy.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading KATY BORROWS SO THAT SHE MAY LEND IN June Grandmother Gaumer was smitten; in September Alvin was to go away; the months between were not unhappy for Katy.
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading KATY BORROWS SO THAT SHE MAY LEND IN June Grandmother Gaumer was smitten; in September Alvin was to go away; the months between were not unhappy for Katy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Alvin could not wait for the slow operations of a tailor; he went at once to Allentown and purchased a suit; the fifty dollars which he found at the time appointed in the putlock hole remained intact no longer than the time consumed in making the journey.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Occasionally Alvin came and sat with her on the porch in the darkness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Public opinion in Millerstown was less favorable than ever to Alvin since his father's removal to the poorhouse was coincident with Alvin's elaborate preparations for school.
an opening into or through something
From this reading Alvin could not wait for the slow operations of a tailor; he went at once to Allentown and purchased a suit; the fifty dollars which he found at the time appointed in the putlock hole remained intact no longer than the time consumed in making the journey.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading KATY BORROWS SO THAT SHE MAY LEND IN June Grandmother Gaumer was smitten; in September Alvin was to go away; the months between were not unhappy for Katy.
intactadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtækt/
constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged
From this reading Alvin could not wait for the slow operations of a tailor; he went at once to Allentown and purchased a suit; the fifty dollars which he found at the time appointed in the putlock hole remained intact no longer than the time consumed in making the journey.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was tacitly agreed that they should not be seen together.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Alvin could not wait for the slow operations of a tailor; he went at once to Allentown and purchased a suit; the fifty dollars which he found at the time appointed in the putlock hole remained intact no longer than the time consumed in making the journey.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading KATY BORROWS SO THAT SHE MAY LEND IN June Grandmother Gaumer was smitten; in September Alvin was to go away; the months between were not unhappy for Katy.
KATY
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From this reading KATY BORROWS SO THAT SHE MAY LEND IN June Grandmother Gaumer was smitten; in September Alvin was to go away; the months between were not unhappy for Katy.
LENDverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading KATY BORROWS SO THAT SHE MAY LEND IN June Grandmother Gaumer was smitten; in September Alvin was to go away; the months between were not unhappy for Katy.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Public opinion in Millerstown was less favorable than ever to Alvin since his father's removal to the poorhouse was coincident with Alvin's elaborate preparations for school.
for more time
From this reading Alvin could not wait for the slow operations of a tailor; he went at once to Allentown and purchased a suit; the fifty dollars which he found at the time appointed in the putlock hole remained intact no longer than the time consumed in making the journey.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Alvin could not wait for the slow operations of a tailor; he went at once to Allentown and purchased a suit; the fifty dollars which he found at the time appointed in the putlock hole remained intact no longer than the time consumed in making the journey.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading KATY BORROWS SO THAT SHE MAY LEND IN June Grandmother Gaumer was smitten; in September Alvin was to go away; the months between were not unhappy for Katy.
Millerstown
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From this reading Public opinion in Millerstown was less favorable than ever to Alvin since his father's removal to the poorhouse was coincident with Alvin's elaborate preparations for school.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading KATY BORROWS SO THAT SHE MAY LEND IN June Grandmother Gaumer was smitten; in September Alvin was to go away; the months between were not unhappy for Katy.
not any; not one
From this reading Alvin could not wait for the slow operations of a tailor; he went at once to Allentown and purchased a suit; the fifty dollars which he found at the time appointed in the putlock hole remained intact no longer than the time consumed in making the journey.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading KATY BORROWS SO THAT SHE MAY LEND IN June Grandmother Gaumer was smitten; in September Alvin was to go away; the months between were not unhappy for Katy.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Occasionally Alvin came and sat with her on the porch in the darkness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Alvin could not wait for the slow operations of a tailor; he went at once to Allentown and purchased a suit; the fifty dollars which he found at the time appointed in the putlock hole remained intact no longer than the time consumed in making the journey.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Occasionally Alvin came and sat with her on the porch in the darkness.
on one occasion
From this reading Alvin could not wait for the slow operations of a tailor; he went at once to Allentown and purchased a suit; the fifty dollars which he found at the time appointed in the putlock hole remained intact no longer than the time consumed in making the journey.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading Alvin could not wait for the slow operations of a tailor; he went at once to Allentown and purchased a suit; the fifty dollars which he found at the time appointed in the putlock hole remained intact no longer than the time consumed in making the journey.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Public opinion in Millerstown was less favorable than ever to Alvin since his father's removal to the poorhouse was coincident with Alvin's elaborate preparations for school.
poorhousenounUS /ˈpuːrhaʊs/
an establishment maintained at public expense in order to provide housing for the poor and homeless
From this reading Public opinion in Millerstown was less favorable than ever to Alvin since his father's removal to the poorhouse was coincident with Alvin's elaborate preparations for school.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading Occasionally Alvin came and sat with her on the porch in the darkness.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Public opinion in Millerstown was less favorable than ever to Alvin since his father's removal to the poorhouse was coincident with Alvin's elaborate preparations for school.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Public opinion in Millerstown was less favorable than ever to Alvin since his father's removal to the poorhouse was coincident with Alvin's elaborate preparations for school.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Alvin could not wait for the slow operations of a tailor; he went at once to Allentown and purchased a suit; the fifty dollars which he found at the time appointed in the putlock hole remained intact no longer than the time consumed in making the journey.
putlock
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From this reading Alvin could not wait for the slow operations of a tailor; he went at once to Allentown and purchased a suit; the fifty dollars which he found at the time appointed in the putlock hole remained intact no longer than the time consumed in making the journey.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Alvin could not wait for the slow operations of a tailor; he went at once to Allentown and purchased a suit; the fifty dollars which he found at the time appointed in the putlock hole remained intact no longer than the time consumed in making the journey.
removalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading Public opinion in Millerstown was less favorable than ever to Alvin since his father's removal to the poorhouse was coincident with Alvin's elaborate preparations for school.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Occasionally Alvin came and sat with her on the porch in the darkness.
an educational institution
From this reading Public opinion in Millerstown was less favorable than ever to Alvin since his father's removal to the poorhouse was coincident with Alvin's elaborate preparations for school.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was tacitly agreed that they should not be seen together.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading KATY BORROWS SO THAT SHE MAY LEND IN June Grandmother Gaumer was smitten; in September Alvin was to go away; the months between were not unhappy for Katy.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading KATY BORROWS SO THAT SHE MAY LEND IN June Grandmother Gaumer was smitten; in September Alvin was to go away; the months between were not unhappy for Katy.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was tacitly agreed that they should not be seen together.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Public opinion in Millerstown was less favorable than ever to Alvin since his father's removal to the poorhouse was coincident with Alvin's elaborate preparations for school.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Alvin could not wait for the slow operations of a tailor; he went at once to Allentown and purchased a suit; the fifty dollars which he found at the time appointed in the putlock hole remained intact no longer than the time consumed in making the journey.
smittenadjectiveUS /ˈsmɪtən/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading KATY BORROWS SO THAT SHE MAY LEND IN June Grandmother Gaumer was smitten; in September Alvin was to go away; the months between were not unhappy for Katy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading KATY BORROWS SO THAT SHE MAY LEND IN June Grandmother Gaumer was smitten; in September Alvin was to go away; the months between were not unhappy for Katy.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Alvin could not wait for the slow operations of a tailor; he went at once to Allentown and purchased a suit; the fifty dollars which he found at the time appointed in the putlock hole remained intact no longer than the time consumed in making the journey.
tacitlyadverbUS /ˈtæsɪtli/
in a tacit manner; by unexpressed agreement
From this reading It was tacitly agreed that they should not be seen together.
tailorverbUS /ˈteɪlər/
adjust to a specific need or market
From this reading Alvin could not wait for the slow operations of a tailor; he went at once to Allentown and purchased a suit; the fifty dollars which he found at the time appointed in the putlock hole remained intact no longer than the time consumed in making the journey.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Public opinion in Millerstown was less favorable than ever to Alvin since his father's removal to the poorhouse was coincident with Alvin's elaborate preparations for school.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading KATY BORROWS SO THAT SHE MAY LEND IN June Grandmother Gaumer was smitten; in September Alvin was to go away; the months between were not unhappy for Katy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KATY BORROWS SO THAT SHE MAY LEND IN June Grandmother Gaumer was smitten; in September Alvin was to go away; the months between were not unhappy for Katy.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was tacitly agreed that they should not be seen together.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Alvin could not wait for the slow operations of a tailor; he went at once to Allentown and purchased a suit; the fifty dollars which he found at the time appointed in the putlock hole remained intact no longer than the time consumed in making the journey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading KATY BORROWS SO THAT SHE MAY LEND IN June Grandmother Gaumer was smitten; in September Alvin was to go away; the months between were not unhappy for Katy.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading It was tacitly agreed that they should not be seen together.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading KATY BORROWS SO THAT SHE MAY LEND IN June Grandmother Gaumer was smitten; in September Alvin was to go away; the months between were not unhappy for Katy.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Alvin could not wait for the slow operations of a tailor; he went at once to Allentown and purchased a suit; the fifty dollars which he found at the time appointed in the putlock hole remained intact no longer than the time consumed in making the journey.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading KATY BORROWS SO THAT SHE MAY LEND IN June Grandmother Gaumer was smitten; in September Alvin was to go away; the months between were not unhappy for Katy.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Alvin could not wait for the slow operations of a tailor; he went at once to Allentown and purchased a suit; the fifty dollars which he found at the time appointed in the putlock hole remained intact no longer than the time consumed in making the journey.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading KATY BORROWS SO THAT SHE MAY LEND IN June Grandmother Gaumer was smitten; in September Alvin was to go away; the months between were not unhappy for Katy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Alvin could not wait for the slow operations of a tailor; he went at once to Allentown and purchased a suit; the fifty dollars which he found at the time appointed in the putlock hole remained intact no longer than the time consumed in making the journey.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Occasionally Alvin came and sat with her on the porch in the darkness.
