used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OFF TO SCHOOL Possibly you are wondering why two boys, each of whom was possessed of a perfectly good home of his own, should select the Tannersville Public Library as a place in which to converse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The answer is that Steve's father and Tom's father were in the same line of trade, wholesale lumber, and had a few years before fallen out over some business matter.
react verbally
From this reading The answer is that Steve's father and Tom's father were in the same line of trade, wholesale lumber, and had a few years before fallen out over some business matter.
any thing at all
From this reading Had the fathers had their way at the beginning of the quarrel the boys would have ceased then and there to have anything to do with each other.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading OFF TO SCHOOL Possibly you are wondering why two boys, each of whom was possessed of a perfectly good home of his own, should select the Tannersville Public Library as a place in which to converse.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading OFF TO SCHOOL Possibly you are wondering why two boys, each of whom was possessed of a perfectly good home of his own, should select the Tannersville Public Library as a place in which to converse.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Since that time the two men had been at daggers drawn during office hours and only coldly civil at other times.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Since that time the two men had been at daggers drawn during office hours and only coldly civil at other times.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The answer is that Steve's father and Tom's father were in the same line of trade, wholesale lumber, and had a few years before fallen out over some business matter.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Had the fathers had their way at the beginning of the quarrel the boys would have ceased then and there to have anything to do with each other.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading OFF TO SCHOOL Possibly you are wondering why two boys, each of whom was possessed of a perfectly good home of his own, should select the Tannersville Public Library as a place in which to converse.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The answer is that Steve's father and Tom's father were in the same line of trade, wholesale lumber, and had a few years before fallen out over some business matter.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Had the fathers had their way at the beginning of the quarrel the boys would have ceased then and there to have anything to do with each other.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading Since that time the two men had been at daggers drawn during office hours and only coldly civil at other times.
coldlyadverbUS /ˈkoʊldli/
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading Since that time the two men had been at daggers drawn during office hours and only coldly civil at other times.
converseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading OFF TO SCHOOL Possibly you are wondering why two boys, each of whom was possessed of a perfectly good home of his own, should select the Tannersville Public Library as a place in which to converse.
daggersnounUS /ˈdæɡərz/
plural of “dagger” — a short knife with a pointed blade used for piercing or stabbing
From this reading Since that time the two men had been at daggers drawn during office hours and only coldly civil at other times.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Had the fathers had their way at the beginning of the quarrel the boys would have ceased then and there to have anything to do with each other.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Since that time the two men had been at daggers drawn during office hours and only coldly civil at other times.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Since that time the two men had been at daggers drawn during office hours and only coldly civil at other times.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading OFF TO SCHOOL Possibly you are wondering why two boys, each of whom was possessed of a perfectly good home of his own, should select the Tannersville Public Library as a place in which to converse.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Steve was forbidden to set foot in Tom's house and Tom was as strictly prohibited from entering Steve's.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading The answer is that Steve's father and Tom's father were in the same line of trade, wholesale lumber, and had a few years before fallen out over some business matter.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The answer is that Steve's father and Tom's father were in the same line of trade, wholesale lumber, and had a few years before fallen out over some business matter.
fathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Had the fathers had their way at the beginning of the quarrel the boys would have ceased then and there to have anything to do with each other.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The answer is that Steve's father and Tom's father were in the same line of trade, wholesale lumber, and had a few years before fallen out over some business matter.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Steve was forbidden to set foot in Tom's house and Tom was as strictly prohibited from entering Steve's.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading Steve was forbidden to set foot in Tom's house and Tom was as strictly prohibited from entering Steve's.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Steve was forbidden to set foot in Tom's house and Tom was as strictly prohibited from entering Steve's.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading OFF TO SCHOOL Possibly you are wondering why two boys, each of whom was possessed of a perfectly good home of his own, should select the Tannersville Public Library as a place in which to converse.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The answer is that Steve's father and Tom's father were in the same line of trade, wholesale lumber, and had a few years before fallen out over some business matter.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had the fathers had their way at the beginning of the quarrel the boys would have ceased then and there to have anything to do with each other.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading OFF TO SCHOOL Possibly you are wondering why two boys, each of whom was possessed of a perfectly good home of his own, should select the Tannersville Public Library as a place in which to converse.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading OFF TO SCHOOL Possibly you are wondering why two boys, each of whom was possessed of a perfectly good home of his own, should select the Tannersville Public Library as a place in which to converse.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Since that time the two men had been at daggers drawn during office hours and only coldly civil at other times.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Steve was forbidden to set foot in Tom's house and Tom was as strictly prohibited from entering Steve's.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OFF TO SCHOOL Possibly you are wondering why two boys, each of whom was possessed of a perfectly good home of his own, should select the Tannersville Public Library as a place in which to converse.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The answer is that Steve's father and Tom's father were in the same line of trade, wholesale lumber, and had a few years before fallen out over some business matter.
a room where books are kept
From this reading OFF TO SCHOOL Possibly you are wondering why two boys, each of whom was possessed of a perfectly good home of his own, should select the Tannersville Public Library as a place in which to converse.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The answer is that Steve's father and Tom's father were in the same line of trade, wholesale lumber, and had a few years before fallen out over some business matter.
lumbernounUS /ˈlʌmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading The answer is that Steve's father and Tom's father were in the same line of trade, wholesale lumber, and had a few years before fallen out over some business matter.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The answer is that Steve's father and Tom's father were in the same line of trade, wholesale lumber, and had a few years before fallen out over some business matter.
the force of workers available
From this reading Since that time the two men had been at daggers drawn during office hours and only coldly civil at other times.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OFF TO SCHOOL Possibly you are wondering why two boys, each of whom was possessed of a perfectly good home of his own, should select the Tannersville Public Library as a place in which to converse.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading OFF TO SCHOOL Possibly you are wondering why two boys, each of whom was possessed of a perfectly good home of his own, should select the Tannersville Public Library as a place in which to converse.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Since that time the two men had been at daggers drawn during office hours and only coldly civil at other times.
and nothing more
From this reading Since that time the two men had been at daggers drawn during office hours and only coldly civil at other times.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Since that time the two men had been at daggers drawn during office hours and only coldly civil at other times.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The answer is that Steve's father and Tom's father were in the same line of trade, wholesale lumber, and had a few years before fallen out over some business matter.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The answer is that Steve's father and Tom's father were in the same line of trade, wholesale lumber, and had a few years before fallen out over some business matter.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading OFF TO SCHOOL Possibly you are wondering why two boys, each of whom was possessed of a perfectly good home of his own, should select the Tannersville Public Library as a place in which to converse.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading OFF TO SCHOOL Possibly you are wondering why two boys, each of whom was possessed of a perfectly good home of his own, should select the Tannersville Public Library as a place in which to converse.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading OFF TO SCHOOL Possibly you are wondering why two boys, each of whom was possessed of a perfectly good home of his own, should select the Tannersville Public Library as a place in which to converse.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading OFF TO SCHOOL Possibly you are wondering why two boys, each of whom was possessed of a perfectly good home of his own, should select the Tannersville Public Library as a place in which to converse.
by chance
From this reading OFF TO SCHOOL Possibly you are wondering why two boys, each of whom was possessed of a perfectly good home of his own, should select the Tannersville Public Library as a place in which to converse.
prohibitedadjectiveUS /proʊˈhɪbətəd/
excluded from use or mention
From this reading Steve was forbidden to set foot in Tom's house and Tom was as strictly prohibited from entering Steve's.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading OFF TO SCHOOL Possibly you are wondering why two boys, each of whom was possessed of a perfectly good home of his own, should select the Tannersville Public Library as a place in which to converse.
an angry dispute
From this reading Had the fathers had their way at the beginning of the quarrel the boys would have ceased then and there to have anything to do with each other.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The answer is that Steve's father and Tom's father were in the same line of trade, wholesale lumber, and had a few years before fallen out over some business matter.
an educational institution
From this reading OFF TO SCHOOL Possibly you are wondering why two boys, each of whom was possessed of a perfectly good home of his own, should select the Tannersville Public Library as a place in which to converse.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
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put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Steve was forbidden to set foot in Tom's house and Tom was as strictly prohibited from entering Steve's.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading OFF TO SCHOOL Possibly you are wondering why two boys, each of whom was possessed of a perfectly good home of his own, should select the Tannersville Public Library as a place in which to converse.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since that time the two men had been at daggers drawn during office hours and only coldly civil at other times.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The answer is that Steve's father and Tom's father were in the same line of trade, wholesale lumber, and had a few years before fallen out over some business matter.
Steve
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From this reading Steve was forbidden to set foot in Tom's house and Tom was as strictly prohibited from entering Steve's.
Steve's
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From this reading The answer is that Steve's father and Tom's father were in the same line of trade, wholesale lumber, and had a few years before fallen out over some business matter.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading Steve was forbidden to set foot in Tom's house and Tom was as strictly prohibited from entering Steve's.
Tannersville
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From this reading OFF TO SCHOOL Possibly you are wondering why two boys, each of whom was possessed of a perfectly good home of his own, should select the Tannersville Public Library as a place in which to converse.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The answer is that Steve's father and Tom's father were in the same line of trade, wholesale lumber, and had a few years before fallen out over some business matter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OFF TO SCHOOL Possibly you are wondering why two boys, each of whom was possessed of a perfectly good home of his own, should select the Tannersville Public Library as a place in which to converse.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Had the fathers had their way at the beginning of the quarrel the boys would have ceased then and there to have anything to do with each other.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Had the fathers had their way at the beginning of the quarrel the boys would have ceased then and there to have anything to do with each other.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Had the fathers had their way at the beginning of the quarrel the boys would have ceased then and there to have anything to do with each other.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Since that time the two men had been at daggers drawn during office hours and only coldly civil at other times.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Since that time the two men had been at daggers drawn during office hours and only coldly civil at other times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OFF TO SCHOOL Possibly you are wondering why two boys, each of whom was possessed of a perfectly good home of his own, should select the Tannersville Public Library as a place in which to converse.
male cat
From this reading Steve was forbidden to set foot in Tom's house and Tom was as strictly prohibited from entering Steve's.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading The answer is that Steve's father and Tom's father were in the same line of trade, wholesale lumber, and had a few years before fallen out over some business matter.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading The answer is that Steve's father and Tom's father were in the same line of trade, wholesale lumber, and had a few years before fallen out over some business matter.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading OFF TO SCHOOL Possibly you are wondering why two boys, each of whom was possessed of a perfectly good home of his own, should select the Tannersville Public Library as a place in which to converse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OFF TO SCHOOL Possibly you are wondering why two boys, each of whom was possessed of a perfectly good home of his own, should select the Tannersville Public Library as a place in which to converse.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Had the fathers had their way at the beginning of the quarrel the boys would have ceased then and there to have anything to do with each other.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The answer is that Steve's father and Tom's father were in the same line of trade, wholesale lumber, and had a few years before fallen out over some business matter.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading OFF TO SCHOOL Possibly you are wondering why two boys, each of whom was possessed of a perfectly good home of his own, should select the Tannersville Public Library as a place in which to converse.
wholesaleadverbUS /ˈhoʊlseɪl/
at a wholesale price
From this reading The answer is that Steve's father and Tom's father were in the same line of trade, wholesale lumber, and had a few years before fallen out over some business matter.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading OFF TO SCHOOL Possibly you are wondering why two boys, each of whom was possessed of a perfectly good home of his own, should select the Tannersville Public Library as a place in which to converse.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading OFF TO SCHOOL Possibly you are wondering why two boys, each of whom was possessed of a perfectly good home of his own, should select the Tannersville Public Library as a place in which to converse.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Had the fathers had their way at the beginning of the quarrel the boys would have ceased then and there to have anything to do with each other.
showing curiosity
From this reading OFF TO SCHOOL Possibly you are wondering why two boys, each of whom was possessed of a perfectly good home of his own, should select the Tannersville Public Library as a place in which to converse.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had the fathers had their way at the beginning of the quarrel the boys would have ceased then and there to have anything to do with each other.
a late time of life
From this reading The answer is that Steve's father and Tom's father were in the same line of trade, wholesale lumber, and had a few years before fallen out over some business matter.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading OFF TO SCHOOL Possibly you are wondering why two boys, each of whom was possessed of a perfectly good home of his own, should select the Tannersville Public Library as a place in which to converse.
