used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a harum-scarum youth of eighteen, who always seemed to be mixed up in every affair of a shady character taking place within a radius of twenty miles.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He was a harum-scarum youth of eighteen, who always seemed to be mixed up in every affair of a shady character taking place within a radius of twenty miles.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading It was in the early part of April, and the mud along the country roads was deep and soft, which fact was shown by the appearance of the horse and its boyish rider.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He was a harum-scarum youth of eighteen, who always seemed to be mixed up in every affair of a shady character taking place within a radius of twenty miles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I can do it, and I will!”
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading It was in the early part of April, and the mud along the country roads was deep and soft, which fact was shown by the appearance of the horse and its boyish rider.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading It was in the early part of April, and the mud along the country roads was deep and soft, which fact was shown by the appearance of the horse and its boyish rider.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The mixed train from the south was drawing slowly out of Wenham Junction, as Phil Hardy simultaneously uttered this speech and threw himself upon the back of old Jim, his father’s farm horse.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The mixed train from the south was drawing slowly out of Wenham Junction, as Phil Hardy simultaneously uttered this speech and threw himself upon the back of old Jim, his father’s farm horse.
Basinburg
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Phil was the eldest son of ’Squire Hardy, one of the leading citizens of Basinburg.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was a harum-scarum youth of eighteen, who always seemed to be mixed up in every affair of a shady character taking place within a radius of twenty miles.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading It was in the early part of April, and the mud along the country roads was deep and soft, which fact was shown by the appearance of the horse and its boyish rider.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was in the early part of April, and the mud along the country roads was deep and soft, which fact was shown by the appearance of the horse and its boyish rider.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “I can do it, and I will!”
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading He was a harum-scarum youth of eighteen, who always seemed to be mixed up in every affair of a shady character taking place within a radius of twenty miles.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading Phil was the eldest son of ’Squire Hardy, one of the leading citizens of Basinburg.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It was in the early part of April, and the mud along the country roads was deep and soft, which fact was shown by the appearance of the horse and its boyish rider.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading It was in the early part of April, and the mud along the country roads was deep and soft, which fact was shown by the appearance of the horse and its boyish rider.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “I can do it, and I will!”
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading The mixed train from the south was drawing slowly out of Wenham Junction, as Phil Hardy simultaneously uttered this speech and threw himself upon the back of old Jim, his father’s farm horse.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It was in the early part of April, and the mud along the country roads was deep and soft, which fact was shown by the appearance of the horse and its boyish rider.
eighteenadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːn/
being one more than seventeen
From this reading He was a harum-scarum youth of eighteen, who always seemed to be mixed up in every affair of a shady character taking place within a radius of twenty miles.
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading Phil was the eldest son of ’Squire Hardy, one of the leading citizens of Basinburg.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He was a harum-scarum youth of eighteen, who always seemed to be mixed up in every affair of a shady character taking place within a radius of twenty miles.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It was in the early part of April, and the mud along the country roads was deep and soft, which fact was shown by the appearance of the horse and its boyish rider.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading The mixed train from the south was drawing slowly out of Wenham Junction, as Phil Hardy simultaneously uttered this speech and threw himself upon the back of old Jim, his father’s farm horse.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The mixed train from the south was drawing slowly out of Wenham Junction, as Phil Hardy simultaneously uttered this speech and threw himself upon the back of old Jim, his father’s farm horse.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The mixed train from the south was drawing slowly out of Wenham Junction, as Phil Hardy simultaneously uttered this speech and threw himself upon the back of old Jim, his father’s farm horse.
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading The mixed train from the south was drawing slowly out of Wenham Junction, as Phil Hardy simultaneously uttered this speech and threw himself upon the back of old Jim, his father’s farm horse.
harum-scarumnoun
a reckless impetuous irresponsible person
From this reading He was a harum-scarum youth of eighteen, who always seemed to be mixed up in every affair of a shady character taking place within a radius of twenty miles.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a harum-scarum youth of eighteen, who always seemed to be mixed up in every affair of a shady character taking place within a radius of twenty miles.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The mixed train from the south was drawing slowly out of Wenham Junction, as Phil Hardy simultaneously uttered this speech and threw himself upon the back of old Jim, his father’s farm horse.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The mixed train from the south was drawing slowly out of Wenham Junction, as Phil Hardy simultaneously uttered this speech and threw himself upon the back of old Jim, his father’s farm horse.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The mixed train from the south was drawing slowly out of Wenham Junction, as Phil Hardy simultaneously uttered this speech and threw himself upon the back of old Jim, his father’s farm horse.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I can do it, and I will!”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was in the early part of April, and the mud along the country roads was deep and soft, which fact was shown by the appearance of the horse and its boyish rider.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I can do it, and I will!”
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was in the early part of April, and the mud along the country roads was deep and soft, which fact was shown by the appearance of the horse and its boyish rider.
Jim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The mixed train from the south was drawing slowly out of Wenham Junction, as Phil Hardy simultaneously uttered this speech and threw himself upon the back of old Jim, his father’s farm horse.
JunctionnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the place where two or more things come together
From this reading The mixed train from the south was drawing slowly out of Wenham Junction, as Phil Hardy simultaneously uttered this speech and threw himself upon the back of old Jim, his father’s farm horse.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Phil was the eldest son of ’Squire Hardy, one of the leading citizens of Basinburg.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading He was a harum-scarum youth of eighteen, who always seemed to be mixed up in every affair of a shady character taking place within a radius of twenty miles.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading The mixed train from the south was drawing slowly out of Wenham Junction, as Phil Hardy simultaneously uttered this speech and threw himself upon the back of old Jim, his father’s farm horse.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading It was in the early part of April, and the mud along the country roads was deep and soft, which fact was shown by the appearance of the horse and its boyish rider.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The mixed train from the south was drawing slowly out of Wenham Junction, as Phil Hardy simultaneously uttered this speech and threw himself upon the back of old Jim, his father’s farm horse.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The mixed train from the south was drawing slowly out of Wenham Junction, as Phil Hardy simultaneously uttered this speech and threw himself upon the back of old Jim, his father’s farm horse.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Phil was the eldest son of ’Squire Hardy, one of the leading citizens of Basinburg.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The mixed train from the south was drawing slowly out of Wenham Junction, as Phil Hardy simultaneously uttered this speech and threw himself upon the back of old Jim, his father’s farm horse.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was in the early part of April, and the mud along the country roads was deep and soft, which fact was shown by the appearance of the horse and its boyish rider.
Phil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The mixed train from the south was drawing slowly out of Wenham Junction, as Phil Hardy simultaneously uttered this speech and threw himself upon the back of old Jim, his father’s farm horse.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He was a harum-scarum youth of eighteen, who always seemed to be mixed up in every affair of a shady character taking place within a radius of twenty miles.
radiusnounUS /ˈreɪdiəs/
the length of a line segment between the center and circumference of a circle or sphere
From this reading He was a harum-scarum youth of eighteen, who always seemed to be mixed up in every affair of a shady character taking place within a radius of twenty miles.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading It was in the early part of April, and the mud along the country roads was deep and soft, which fact was shown by the appearance of the horse and its boyish rider.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading It was in the early part of April, and the mud along the country roads was deep and soft, which fact was shown by the appearance of the horse and its boyish rider.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He was a harum-scarum youth of eighteen, who always seemed to be mixed up in every affair of a shady character taking place within a radius of twenty miles.
shadyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdi/
quiet, dark, or concealed
From this reading He was a harum-scarum youth of eighteen, who always seemed to be mixed up in every affair of a shady character taking place within a radius of twenty miles.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was in the early part of April, and the mud along the country roads was deep and soft, which fact was shown by the appearance of the horse and its boyish rider.
simultaneouslyadverbUS /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəsli/
at the same instant
From this reading The mixed train from the south was drawing slowly out of Wenham Junction, as Phil Hardy simultaneously uttered this speech and threw himself upon the back of old Jim, his father’s farm horse.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The mixed train from the south was drawing slowly out of Wenham Junction, as Phil Hardy simultaneously uttered this speech and threw himself upon the back of old Jim, his father’s farm horse.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading It was in the early part of April, and the mud along the country roads was deep and soft, which fact was shown by the appearance of the horse and its boyish rider.
a male human offspring
From this reading Phil was the eldest son of ’Squire Hardy, one of the leading citizens of Basinburg.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The mixed train from the south was drawing slowly out of Wenham Junction, as Phil Hardy simultaneously uttered this speech and threw himself upon the back of old Jim, his father’s farm horse.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading The mixed train from the south was drawing slowly out of Wenham Junction, as Phil Hardy simultaneously uttered this speech and threw himself upon the back of old Jim, his father’s farm horse.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading Phil was the eldest son of ’Squire Hardy, one of the leading citizens of Basinburg.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading He was a harum-scarum youth of eighteen, who always seemed to be mixed up in every affair of a shady character taking place within a radius of twenty miles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The mixed train from the south was drawing slowly out of Wenham Junction, as Phil Hardy simultaneously uttered this speech and threw himself upon the back of old Jim, his father’s farm horse.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The mixed train from the south was drawing slowly out of Wenham Junction, as Phil Hardy simultaneously uttered this speech and threw himself upon the back of old Jim, his father’s farm horse.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading The mixed train from the south was drawing slowly out of Wenham Junction, as Phil Hardy simultaneously uttered this speech and threw himself upon the back of old Jim, his father’s farm horse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was a harum-scarum youth of eighteen, who always seemed to be mixed up in every affair of a shady character taking place within a radius of twenty miles.
create by training and teaching
From this reading The mixed train from the south was drawing slowly out of Wenham Junction, as Phil Hardy simultaneously uttered this speech and threw himself upon the back of old Jim, his father’s farm horse.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading He was a harum-scarum youth of eighteen, who always seemed to be mixed up in every affair of a shady character taking place within a radius of twenty miles.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was a harum-scarum youth of eighteen, who always seemed to be mixed up in every affair of a shady character taking place within a radius of twenty miles.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The mixed train from the south was drawing slowly out of Wenham Junction, as Phil Hardy simultaneously uttered this speech and threw himself upon the back of old Jim, his father’s farm horse.
communicated in words
From this reading The mixed train from the south was drawing slowly out of Wenham Junction, as Phil Hardy simultaneously uttered this speech and threw himself upon the back of old Jim, his father’s farm horse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The mixed train from the south was drawing slowly out of Wenham Junction, as Phil Hardy simultaneously uttered this speech and threw himself upon the back of old Jim, his father’s farm horse.
Wenham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The mixed train from the south was drawing slowly out of Wenham Junction, as Phil Hardy simultaneously uttered this speech and threw himself upon the back of old Jim, his father’s farm horse.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was in the early part of April, and the mud along the country roads was deep and soft, which fact was shown by the appearance of the horse and its boyish rider.
which person or people
From this reading He was a harum-scarum youth of eighteen, who always seemed to be mixed up in every affair of a shady character taking place within a radius of twenty miles.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I can do it, and I will!”
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He was a harum-scarum youth of eighteen, who always seemed to be mixed up in every affair of a shady character taking place within a radius of twenty miles.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading He was a harum-scarum youth of eighteen, who always seemed to be mixed up in every affair of a shady character taking place within a radius of twenty miles.
