used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was seventeen years old, and for years had had a nice home with his parents, and it was during this time that he had taken a thorough course of gymnastics.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading On the way to the circus grounds Leo told Reeve much about himself.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The boy was satisfied that Squire Dobb was keeping him out of his money, but he had no proofs to use in bringing a case against the rascally lawyer.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But Leo had never gotten a cent out of the estate, and since becoming an orphan had known nothing but hard work.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was seventeen years old, and for years had had a nice home with his parents, and it was during this time that he had taken a thorough course of gymnastics.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading His father had been a retired officer of the United States army, and was supposed to be well to do at the time of his death.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His father had been a retired officer of the United States army, and was supposed to be well to do at the time of his death.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His father had been a retired officer of the United States army, and was supposed to be well to do at the time of his death.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading But Leo had never gotten a cent out of the estate, and since becoming an orphan had known nothing but hard work.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His father had been a retired officer of the United States army, and was supposed to be well to do at the time of his death.
a youthful male person
From this reading The boy was satisfied that Squire Dobb was keeping him out of his money, but he had no proofs to use in bringing a case against the rascally lawyer.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading The boy was satisfied that Squire Dobb was keeping him out of his money, but he had no proofs to use in bringing a case against the rascally lawyer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Leo had never gotten a cent out of the estate, and since becoming an orphan had known nothing but hard work.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The boy was satisfied that Squire Dobb was keeping him out of his money, but he had no proofs to use in bringing a case against the rascally lawyer.
centnounUS /sent/
a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading But Leo had never gotten a cent out of the estate, and since becoming an orphan had known nothing but hard work.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading On the way to the circus grounds Leo told Reeve much about himself.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He was seventeen years old, and for years had had a nice home with his parents, and it was during this time that he had taken a thorough course of gymnastics.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading His father had been a retired officer of the United States army, and was supposed to be well to do at the time of his death.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading His father had been a retired officer of the United States army, and was supposed to be well to do at the time of his death.
Dobb
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From this reading The boy was satisfied that Squire Dobb was keeping him out of his money, but he had no proofs to use in bringing a case against the rascally lawyer.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He was seventeen years old, and for years had had a nice home with his parents, and it was during this time that he had taken a thorough course of gymnastics.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading But Leo had never gotten a cent out of the estate, and since becoming an orphan had known nothing but hard work.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His father had been a retired officer of the United States army, and was supposed to be well to do at the time of his death.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was seventeen years old, and for years had had a nice home with his parents, and it was during this time that he had taken a thorough course of gymnastics.
gottenverbUS /ˈɡɑːtən/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But Leo had never gotten a cent out of the estate, and since becoming an orphan had known nothing but hard work.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading On the way to the circus grounds Leo told Reeve much about himself.
gymnasticsnounUS /dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/
a sport that involves exercises intended to display strength and balance and agility
From this reading He was seventeen years old, and for years had had a nice home with his parents, and it was during this time that he had taken a thorough course of gymnastics.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was seventeen years old, and for years had had a nice home with his parents, and it was during this time that he had taken a thorough course of gymnastics.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading But Leo had never gotten a cent out of the estate, and since becoming an orphan had known nothing but hard work.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was seventeen years old, and for years had had a nice home with his parents, and it was during this time that he had taken a thorough course of gymnastics.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The boy was satisfied that Squire Dobb was keeping him out of his money, but he had no proofs to use in bringing a case against the rascally lawyer.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading On the way to the circus grounds Leo told Reeve much about himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was seventeen years old, and for years had had a nice home with his parents, and it was during this time that he had taken a thorough course of gymnastics.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He was seventeen years old, and for years had had a nice home with his parents, and it was during this time that he had taken a thorough course of gymnastics.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The boy was satisfied that Squire Dobb was keeping him out of his money, but he had no proofs to use in bringing a case against the rascally lawyer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was seventeen years old, and for years had had a nice home with his parents, and it was during this time that he had taken a thorough course of gymnastics.
conformity or harmony
From this reading The boy was satisfied that Squire Dobb was keeping him out of his money, but he had no proofs to use in bringing a case against the rascally lawyer.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading But Leo had never gotten a cent out of the estate, and since becoming an orphan had known nothing but hard work.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The boy was satisfied that Squire Dobb was keeping him out of his money, but he had no proofs to use in bringing a case against the rascally lawyer.
LeonounUS /ˈliːoʊ/
(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo
From this reading On the way to the circus grounds Leo told Reeve much about himself.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The boy was satisfied that Squire Dobb was keeping him out of his money, but he had no proofs to use in bringing a case against the rascally lawyer.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading On the way to the circus grounds Leo told Reeve much about himself.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But Leo had never gotten a cent out of the estate, and since becoming an orphan had known nothing but hard work.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading He was seventeen years old, and for years had had a nice home with his parents, and it was during this time that he had taken a thorough course of gymnastics.
not any; not one
From this reading The boy was satisfied that Squire Dobb was keeping him out of his money, but he had no proofs to use in bringing a case against the rascally lawyer.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But Leo had never gotten a cent out of the estate, and since becoming an orphan had known nothing but hard work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was seventeen years old, and for years had had a nice home with his parents, and it was during this time that he had taken a thorough course of gymnastics.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading His father had been a retired officer of the United States army, and was supposed to be well to do at the time of his death.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He was seventeen years old, and for years had had a nice home with his parents, and it was during this time that he had taken a thorough course of gymnastics.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the way to the circus grounds Leo told Reeve much about himself.
orphannounUS /ˈɔːrfən/
a child who has lost both parents
From this reading But Leo had never gotten a cent out of the estate, and since becoming an orphan had known nothing but hard work.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But Leo had never gotten a cent out of the estate, and since becoming an orphan had known nothing but hard work.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading He was seventeen years old, and for years had had a nice home with his parents, and it was during this time that he had taken a thorough course of gymnastics.
proofsnounUS /pruːfs/
plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading The boy was satisfied that Squire Dobb was keeping him out of his money, but he had no proofs to use in bringing a case against the rascally lawyer.
rascallyadjective
playful in an appealingly bold way
From this reading The boy was satisfied that Squire Dobb was keeping him out of his money, but he had no proofs to use in bringing a case against the rascally lawyer.
ReeveverbUS /riːv/
pass a rope through
From this reading On the way to the circus grounds Leo told Reeve much about himself.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading His father had been a retired officer of the United States army, and was supposed to be well to do at the time of his death.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading The boy was satisfied that Squire Dobb was keeping him out of his money, but he had no proofs to use in bringing a case against the rascally lawyer.
seventeenadjectiveUS /ˈsevənˈtiːn/
being one more than sixteen
From this reading He was seventeen years old, and for years had had a nice home with his parents, and it was during this time that he had taken a thorough course of gymnastics.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading But Leo had never gotten a cent out of the estate, and since becoming an orphan had known nothing but hard work.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading The boy was satisfied that Squire Dobb was keeping him out of his money, but he had no proofs to use in bringing a case against the rascally lawyer.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading His father had been a retired officer of the United States army, and was supposed to be well to do at the time of his death.
required or under orders
From this reading His father had been a retired officer of the United States army, and was supposed to be well to do at the time of his death.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He was seventeen years old, and for years had had a nice home with his parents, and it was during this time that he had taken a thorough course of gymnastics.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was seventeen years old, and for years had had a nice home with his parents, and it was during this time that he had taken a thorough course of gymnastics.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the way to the circus grounds Leo told Reeve much about himself.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was seventeen years old, and for years had had a nice home with his parents, and it was during this time that he had taken a thorough course of gymnastics.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading He was seventeen years old, and for years had had a nice home with his parents, and it was during this time that he had taken a thorough course of gymnastics.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He was seventeen years old, and for years had had a nice home with his parents, and it was during this time that he had taken a thorough course of gymnastics.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the way to the circus grounds Leo told Reeve much about himself.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading On the way to the circus grounds Leo told Reeve much about himself.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading His father had been a retired officer of the United States army, and was supposed to be well to do at the time of his death.
the act of using
From this reading The boy was satisfied that Squire Dobb was keeping him out of his money, but he had no proofs to use in bringing a case against the rascally lawyer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was seventeen years old, and for years had had a nice home with his parents, and it was during this time that he had taken a thorough course of gymnastics.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On the way to the circus grounds Leo told Reeve much about himself.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading His father had been a retired officer of the United States army, and was supposed to be well to do at the time of his death.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was seventeen years old, and for years had had a nice home with his parents, and it was during this time that he had taken a thorough course of gymnastics.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But Leo had never gotten a cent out of the estate, and since becoming an orphan had known nothing but hard work.
a late time of life
From this reading He was seventeen years old, and for years had had a nice home with his parents, and it was during this time that he had taken a thorough course of gymnastics.
