used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SUNNYCREST At Hammersmith a big, old-fashioned carryall stood beside the station platform and behind it a light spring wagon, the two drivers standing side by side on the platform, watching the descending passengers anxiously.
AdamsnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading The older man was Joshua Adams, the head man on grandfather’s farm.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Grandmother always called him Joshua, but to every one else he was Josh.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They eyed him curiously as they shook hands heartily with Joshua, who was an old and long-tried friend.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SUNNYCREST At Hammersmith a big, old-fashioned carryall stood beside the station platform and behind it a light spring wagon, the two drivers standing side by side on the platform, watching the descending passengers anxiously.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading SUNNYCREST At Hammersmith a big, old-fashioned carryall stood beside the station platform and behind it a light spring wagon, the two drivers standing side by side on the platform, watching the descending passengers anxiously.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His companion, Jo Perkins, a young stable boy familiarly known as “Perk,” was new on the place since the twins’ last visit, and they did not know him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SUNNYCREST At Hammersmith a big, old-fashioned carryall stood beside the station platform and behind it a light spring wagon, the two drivers standing side by side on the platform, watching the descending passengers anxiously.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading SUNNYCREST At Hammersmith a big, old-fashioned carryall stood beside the station platform and behind it a light spring wagon, the two drivers standing side by side on the platform, watching the descending passengers anxiously.
next to; at the side of
From this reading SUNNYCREST At Hammersmith a big, old-fashioned carryall stood beside the station platform and behind it a light spring wagon, the two drivers standing side by side on the platform, watching the descending passengers anxiously.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading SUNNYCREST At Hammersmith a big, old-fashioned carryall stood beside the station platform and behind it a light spring wagon, the two drivers standing side by side on the platform, watching the descending passengers anxiously.
a youthful male person
From this reading His companion, Jo Perkins, a young stable boy familiarly known as “Perk,” was new on the place since the twins’ last visit, and they did not know him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Grandmother always called him Joshua, but to every one else he was Josh.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SUNNYCREST At Hammersmith a big, old-fashioned carryall stood beside the station platform and behind it a light spring wagon, the two drivers standing side by side on the platform, watching the descending passengers anxiously.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Grandmother always called him Joshua, but to every one else he was Josh.
carryallnoun
a capacious bag or basket
From this reading SUNNYCREST At Hammersmith a big, old-fashioned carryall stood beside the station platform and behind it a light spring wagon, the two drivers standing side by side on the platform, watching the descending passengers anxiously.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading His companion, Jo Perkins, a young stable boy familiarly known as “Perk,” was new on the place since the twins’ last visit, and they did not know him.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading They eyed him curiously as they shook hands heartily with Joshua, who was an old and long-tried friend.
descendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsendɪŋ/
coming down or downward
From this reading SUNNYCREST At Hammersmith a big, old-fashioned carryall stood beside the station platform and behind it a light spring wagon, the two drivers standing side by side on the platform, watching the descending passengers anxiously.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading His companion, Jo Perkins, a young stable boy familiarly known as “Perk,” was new on the place since the twins’ last visit, and they did not know him.
driversnounUS /ˈdraɪvərz/
plural of “driver” — the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading SUNNYCREST At Hammersmith a big, old-fashioned carryall stood beside the station platform and behind it a light spring wagon, the two drivers standing side by side on the platform, watching the descending passengers anxiously.
else
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From this reading Grandmother always called him Joshua, but to every one else he was Josh.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Grandmother always called him Joshua, but to every one else he was Josh.
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading They eyed him curiously as they shook hands heartily with Joshua, who was an old and long-tried friend.
familiarlyadverb
in an intimately familiar manner
From this reading His companion, Jo Perkins, a young stable boy familiarly known as “Perk,” was new on the place since the twins’ last visit, and they did not know him.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading The older man was Joshua Adams, the head man on grandfather’s farm.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading They eyed him curiously as they shook hands heartily with Joshua, who was an old and long-tried friend.
grandfather'snounUS /ˈɡrændfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “grandfather” — the father of your father or mother
From this reading The older man was Joshua Adams, the head man on grandfather’s farm.
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading Grandmother always called him Joshua, but to every one else he was Josh.
Hammersmith
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From this reading SUNNYCREST At Hammersmith a big, old-fashioned carryall stood beside the station platform and behind it a light spring wagon, the two drivers standing side by side on the platform, watching the descending passengers anxiously.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading They eyed him curiously as they shook hands heartily with Joshua, who was an old and long-tried friend.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Grandmother always called him Joshua, but to every one else he was Josh.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The older man was Joshua Adams, the head man on grandfather’s farm.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading They eyed him curiously as they shook hands heartily with Joshua, who was an old and long-tried friend.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Grandmother always called him Joshua, but to every one else he was Josh.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His companion, Jo Perkins, a young stable boy familiarly known as “Perk,” was new on the place since the twins’ last visit, and they did not know him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SUNNYCREST At Hammersmith a big, old-fashioned carryall stood beside the station platform and behind it a light spring wagon, the two drivers standing side by side on the platform, watching the descending passengers anxiously.
Jo
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From this reading His companion, Jo Perkins, a young stable boy familiarly known as “Perk,” was new on the place since the twins’ last visit, and they did not know him.
JoshverbUS /dʒɑːʃ/
be silly or tease one another
From this reading Grandmother always called him Joshua, but to every one else he was Josh.
JoshuanounUS /ˈdʒɑːʃuːə/
(Old Testament) Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land; best remembered for his destruction of Jericho
From this reading The older man was Joshua Adams, the head man on grandfather’s farm.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading His companion, Jo Perkins, a young stable boy familiarly known as “Perk,” was new on the place since the twins’ last visit, and they did not know him.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading His companion, Jo Perkins, a young stable boy familiarly known as “Perk,” was new on the place since the twins’ last visit, and they did not know him.
immediately past
From this reading His companion, Jo Perkins, a young stable boy familiarly known as “Perk,” was new on the place since the twins’ last visit, and they did not know him.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading SUNNYCREST At Hammersmith a big, old-fashioned carryall stood beside the station platform and behind it a light spring wagon, the two drivers standing side by side on the platform, watching the descending passengers anxiously.
long-tried
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From this reading They eyed him curiously as they shook hands heartily with Joshua, who was an old and long-tried friend.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The older man was Joshua Adams, the head man on grandfather’s farm.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading His companion, Jo Perkins, a young stable boy familiarly known as “Perk,” was new on the place since the twins’ last visit, and they did not know him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His companion, Jo Perkins, a young stable boy familiarly known as “Perk,” was new on the place since the twins’ last visit, and they did not know him.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading They eyed him curiously as they shook hands heartily with Joshua, who was an old and long-tried friend.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading SUNNYCREST At Hammersmith a big, old-fashioned carryall stood beside the station platform and behind it a light spring wagon, the two drivers standing side by side on the platform, watching the descending passengers anxiously.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The older man was Joshua Adams, the head man on grandfather’s farm.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SUNNYCREST At Hammersmith a big, old-fashioned carryall stood beside the station platform and behind it a light spring wagon, the two drivers standing side by side on the platform, watching the descending passengers anxiously.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Grandmother always called him Joshua, but to every one else he was Josh.
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading SUNNYCREST At Hammersmith a big, old-fashioned carryall stood beside the station platform and behind it a light spring wagon, the two drivers standing side by side on the platform, watching the descending passengers anxiously.
PerknounUS /pɜːrk/
an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
From this reading His companion, Jo Perkins, a young stable boy familiarly known as “Perk,” was new on the place since the twins’ last visit, and they did not know him.
Perkins
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From this reading His companion, Jo Perkins, a young stable boy familiarly known as “Perk,” was new on the place since the twins’ last visit, and they did not know him.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading His companion, Jo Perkins, a young stable boy familiarly known as “Perk,” was new on the place since the twins’ last visit, and they did not know him.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading SUNNYCREST At Hammersmith a big, old-fashioned carryall stood beside the station platform and behind it a light spring wagon, the two drivers standing side by side on the platform, watching the descending passengers anxiously.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading They eyed him curiously as they shook hands heartily with Joshua, who was an old and long-tried friend.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading SUNNYCREST At Hammersmith a big, old-fashioned carryall stood beside the station platform and behind it a light spring wagon, the two drivers standing side by side on the platform, watching the descending passengers anxiously.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading His companion, Jo Perkins, a young stable boy familiarly known as “Perk,” was new on the place since the twins’ last visit, and they did not know him.
the season of growth
From this reading SUNNYCREST At Hammersmith a big, old-fashioned carryall stood beside the station platform and behind it a light spring wagon, the two drivers standing side by side on the platform, watching the descending passengers anxiously.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading His companion, Jo Perkins, a young stable boy familiarly known as “Perk,” was new on the place since the twins’ last visit, and they did not know him.
having a supporting base
From this reading SUNNYCREST At Hammersmith a big, old-fashioned carryall stood beside the station platform and behind it a light spring wagon, the two drivers standing side by side on the platform, watching the descending passengers anxiously.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading SUNNYCREST At Hammersmith a big, old-fashioned carryall stood beside the station platform and behind it a light spring wagon, the two drivers standing side by side on the platform, watching the descending passengers anxiously.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading SUNNYCREST At Hammersmith a big, old-fashioned carryall stood beside the station platform and behind it a light spring wagon, the two drivers standing side by side on the platform, watching the descending passengers anxiously.
SUNNYCREST
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From this reading SUNNYCREST At Hammersmith a big, old-fashioned carryall stood beside the station platform and behind it a light spring wagon, the two drivers standing side by side on the platform, watching the descending passengers anxiously.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUNNYCREST At Hammersmith a big, old-fashioned carryall stood beside the station platform and behind it a light spring wagon, the two drivers standing side by side on the platform, watching the descending passengers anxiously.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His companion, Jo Perkins, a young stable boy familiarly known as “Perk,” was new on the place since the twins’ last visit, and they did not know him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Grandmother always called him Joshua, but to every one else he was Josh.
twinsnounUS /twɪnz/
(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other
From this reading His companion, Jo Perkins, a young stable boy familiarly known as “Perk,” was new on the place since the twins’ last visit, and they did not know him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading SUNNYCREST At Hammersmith a big, old-fashioned carryall stood beside the station platform and behind it a light spring wagon, the two drivers standing side by side on the platform, watching the descending passengers anxiously.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading His companion, Jo Perkins, a young stable boy familiarly known as “Perk,” was new on the place since the twins’ last visit, and they did not know him.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading SUNNYCREST At Hammersmith a big, old-fashioned carryall stood beside the station platform and behind it a light spring wagon, the two drivers standing side by side on the platform, watching the descending passengers anxiously.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The older man was Joshua Adams, the head man on grandfather’s farm.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading SUNNYCREST At Hammersmith a big, old-fashioned carryall stood beside the station platform and behind it a light spring wagon, the two drivers standing side by side on the platform, watching the descending passengers anxiously.
which person or people
From this reading They eyed him curiously as they shook hands heartily with Joshua, who was an old and long-tried friend.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They eyed him curiously as they shook hands heartily with Joshua, who was an old and long-tried friend.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading His companion, Jo Perkins, a young stable boy familiarly known as “Perk,” was new on the place since the twins’ last visit, and they did not know him.
