used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading While they were taking a stroll through the village, Carl’s eyes were suddenly arrested by a huge poster stuck on the side of a barn.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The poster referred to ran as follows:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading While they were taking a stroll through the village, Carl’s eyes were suddenly arrested by a huge poster stuck on the side of a barn.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading While they were taking a stroll through the village, Carl’s eyes were suddenly arrested by a huge poster stuck on the side of a barn.
Carl
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From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
Carl's
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From this reading While they were taking a stroll through the village, Carl’s eyes were suddenly arrested by a huge poster stuck on the side of a barn.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Wampole’s Trans-Continental Specialty Company.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Look, Leo, what do you think of that?” he cried.
placed crosswise
From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Look, Leo, what do you think of that?” he cried.
opinion or judgment
From this reading While they were taking a stroll through the village, Carl’s eyes were suddenly arrested by a huge poster stuck on the side of a barn.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The poster referred to ran as follows:
set up or found
From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Look, Leo, what do you think of that?” he cried.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading While they were taking a stroll through the village, Carl’s eyes were suddenly arrested by a huge poster stuck on the side of a barn.
installedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːld/
inflected form of “instal” — set up for use
From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
LeonounUS /ˈliːoʊ/
(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo
From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Look, Leo, what do you think of that?” he cried.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While they were taking a stroll through the village, Carl’s eyes were suddenly arrested by a huge poster stuck on the side of a barn.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While they were taking a stroll through the village, Carl’s eyes were suddenly arrested by a huge poster stuck on the side of a barn.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
posternounUS /ˈpoʊstər/
a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
From this reading While they were taking a stroll through the village, Carl’s eyes were suddenly arrested by a huge poster stuck on the side of a barn.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The poster referred to ran as follows:
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading The poster referred to ran as follows:
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading While they were taking a stroll through the village, Carl’s eyes were suddenly arrested by a huge poster stuck on the side of a barn.
in the near future
From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
SpecialtynounUS /ˈspeʃəlti/
an asset of special worth or utility
From this reading Wampole’s Trans-Continental Specialty Company.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading While they were taking a stroll through the village, Carl’s eyes were suddenly arrested by a huge poster stuck on the side of a barn.
caught or fixed
From this reading While they were taking a stroll through the village, Carl’s eyes were suddenly arrested by a huge poster stuck on the side of a barn.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading While they were taking a stroll through the village, Carl’s eyes were suddenly arrested by a huge poster stuck on the side of a barn.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading While they were taking a stroll through the village, Carl’s eyes were suddenly arrested by a huge poster stuck on the side of a barn.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Look, Leo, what do you think of that?” he cried.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Look, Leo, what do you think of that?” he cried.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading While they were taking a stroll through the village, Carl’s eyes were suddenly arrested by a huge poster stuck on the side of a barn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
Trans-Continental
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From this reading Wampole’s Trans-Continental Specialty Company.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading While they were taking a stroll through the village, Carl’s eyes were suddenly arrested by a huge poster stuck on the side of a barn.
Wampole's
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From this reading Wampole’s Trans-Continental Specialty Company.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Look, Leo, what do you think of that?” he cried.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After this adventure the river was soon crossed, and an hour later Leo and Carl found themselves installed at another hotel but a short distance from the mansion at which they were to perform.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While they were taking a stroll through the village, Carl’s eyes were suddenly arrested by a huge poster stuck on the side of a barn.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Look, Leo, what do you think of that?” he cried.
