33rd
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From this reading I had been over on Sunday to see Billy and was chasing along home about half past ten at night along 33rd Street to catch the subway, when one of them old rounders passed me by and stuck his old face down into mine and as I didn't say nothing, he kept chasing after me and saying something in a low voice.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had been over on Sunday to see Billy and was chasing along home about half past ten at night along 33rd Street to catch the subway, when one of them old rounders passed me by and stuck his old face down into mine and as I didn't say nothing, he kept chasing after me and saying something in a low voice.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I had been over on Sunday to see Billy and was chasing along home about half past ten at night along 33rd Street to catch the subway, when one of them old rounders passed me by and stuck his old face down into mine and as I didn't say nothing, he kept chasing after me and saying something in a low voice.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I had been over on Sunday to see Billy and was chasing along home about half past ten at night along 33rd Street to catch the subway, when one of them old rounders passed me by and stuck his old face down into mine and as I didn't say nothing, he kept chasing after me and saying something in a low voice.
anew
From this reading I did intend to stick, and I didn't think I would ever see this old room again, but here I am, and guess here I will stay.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading You know I was getting along real well in that place where I worked, and things got much easier, as I kind of learned to save my steps and plan the work, and it didn't make me so tired as it did at first.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading X _Dear Kate_: I am back in my old room and I guess there is where I belong.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading X _Dear Kate_: I am back in my old room and I guess there is where I belong.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading You know I was getting along real well in that place where I worked, and things got much easier, as I kind of learned to save my steps and plan the work, and it didn't make me so tired as it did at first.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading You know I was getting along real well in that place where I worked, and things got much easier, as I kind of learned to save my steps and plan the work, and it didn't make me so tired as it did at first.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading X _Dear Kate_: I am back in my old room and I guess there is where I belong.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I had been over on Sunday to see Billy and was chasing along home about half past ten at night along 33rd Street to catch the subway, when one of them old rounders passed me by and stuck his old face down into mine and as I didn't say nothing, he kept chasing after me and saying something in a low voice.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading X _Dear Kate_: I am back in my old room and I guess there is where I belong.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading I had been over on Sunday to see Billy and was chasing along home about half past ten at night along 33rd Street to catch the subway, when one of them old rounders passed me by and stuck his old face down into mine and as I didn't say nothing, he kept chasing after me and saying something in a low voice.
Billy'snounUS /ˈbɪliz/
possessive form of “billy” — a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading I had saved up twelve dollars too, and was going to buy Billy's winter clothes and send you five, then the darn thing fell.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I did intend to stick, and I didn't think I would ever see this old room again, but here I am, and guess here I will stay.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading I had saved up twelve dollars too, and was going to buy Billy's winter clothes and send you five, then the darn thing fell.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I had been over on Sunday to see Billy and was chasing along home about half past ten at night along 33rd Street to catch the subway, when one of them old rounders passed me by and stuck his old face down into mine and as I didn't say nothing, he kept chasing after me and saying something in a low voice.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading I had been over on Sunday to see Billy and was chasing along home about half past ten at night along 33rd Street to catch the subway, when one of them old rounders passed me by and stuck his old face down into mine and as I didn't say nothing, he kept chasing after me and saying something in a low voice.
chasingverbUS /ˈtʃeɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “chase” — go after with the intent to catch
From this reading I had been over on Sunday to see Billy and was chasing along home about half past ten at night along 33rd Street to catch the subway, when one of them old rounders passed me by and stuck his old face down into mine and as I didn't say nothing, he kept chasing after me and saying something in a low voice.
clothing in general
From this reading I had saved up twelve dollars too, and was going to buy Billy's winter clothes and send you five, then the darn thing fell.
darnverbUS /dɑːrn/
repair by sewing
From this reading I had saved up twelve dollars too, and was going to buy Billy's winter clothes and send you five, then the darn thing fell.
dearly loved
From this reading X _Dear Kate_: I am back in my old room and I guess there is where I belong.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I did intend to stick, and I didn't think I would ever see this old room again, but here I am, and guess here I will stay.
didn't
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From this reading I did intend to stick, and I didn't think I would ever see this old room again, but here I am, and guess here I will stay.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading I had saved up twelve dollars too, and was going to buy Billy's winter clothes and send you five, then the darn thing fell.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I had been over on Sunday to see Billy and was chasing along home about half past ten at night along 33rd Street to catch the subway, when one of them old rounders passed me by and stuck his old face down into mine and as I didn't say nothing, he kept chasing after me and saying something in a low voice.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading You know I was getting along real well in that place where I worked, and things got much easier, as I kind of learned to save my steps and plan the work, and it didn't make me so tired as it did at first.
at any time
From this reading I did intend to stick, and I didn't think I would ever see this old room again, but here I am, and guess here I will stay.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading I had been over on Sunday to see Billy and was chasing along home about half past ten at night along 33rd Street to catch the subway, when one of them old rounders passed me by and stuck his old face down into mine and as I didn't say nothing, he kept chasing after me and saying something in a low voice.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading I had saved up twelve dollars too, and was going to buy Billy's winter clothes and send you five, then the darn thing fell.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading You know I was getting along real well in that place where I worked, and things got much easier, as I kind of learned to save my steps and plan the work, and it didn't make me so tired as it did at first.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading I had saved up twelve dollars too, and was going to buy Billy's winter clothes and send you five, then the darn thing fell.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading You know I was getting along real well in that place where I worked, and things got much easier, as I kind of learned to save my steps and plan the work, and it didn't make me so tired as it did at first.
the act of departing
From this reading I had saved up twelve dollars too, and was going to buy Billy's winter clothes and send you five, then the darn thing fell.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading You know I was getting along real well in that place where I worked, and things got much easier, as I kind of learned to save my steps and plan the work, and it didn't make me so tired as it did at first.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading X _Dear Kate_: I am back in my old room and I guess there is where I belong.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had saved up twelve dollars too, and was going to buy Billy's winter clothes and send you five, then the darn thing fell.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading I had been over on Sunday to see Billy and was chasing along home about half past ten at night along 33rd Street to catch the subway, when one of them old rounders passed me by and stuck his old face down into mine and as I didn't say nothing, he kept chasing after me and saying something in a low voice.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had been over on Sunday to see Billy and was chasing along home about half past ten at night along 33rd Street to catch the subway, when one of them old rounders passed me by and stuck his old face down into mine and as I didn't say nothing, he kept chasing after me and saying something in a low voice.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I did intend to stick, and I didn't think I would ever see this old room again, but here I am, and guess here I will stay.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I had been over on Sunday to see Billy and was chasing along home about half past ten at night along 33rd Street to catch the subway, when one of them old rounders passed me by and stuck his old face down into mine and as I didn't say nothing, he kept chasing after me and saying something in a low voice.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I had been over on Sunday to see Billy and was chasing along home about half past ten at night along 33rd Street to catch the subway, when one of them old rounders passed me by and stuck his old face down into mine and as I didn't say nothing, he kept chasing after me and saying something in a low voice.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading X _Dear Kate_: I am back in my old room and I guess there is where I belong.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading X _Dear Kate_: I am back in my old room and I guess there is where I belong.
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading I did intend to stick, and I didn't think I would ever see this old room again, but here I am, and guess here I will stay.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I had been over on Sunday to see Billy and was chasing along home about half past ten at night along 33rd Street to catch the subway, when one of them old rounders passed me by and stuck his old face down into mine and as I didn't say nothing, he kept chasing after me and saying something in a low voice.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading X _Dear Kate_: I am back in my old room and I guess there is where I belong.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You know I was getting along real well in that place where I worked, and things got much easier, as I kind of learned to save my steps and plan the work, and it didn't make me so tired as it did at first.
Kate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading X _Dear Kate_: I am back in my old room and I guess there is where I belong.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading I had been over on Sunday to see Billy and was chasing along home about half past ten at night along 33rd Street to catch the subway, when one of them old rounders passed me by and stuck his old face down into mine and as I didn't say nothing, he kept chasing after me and saying something in a low voice.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading You know I was getting along real well in that place where I worked, and things got much easier, as I kind of learned to save my steps and plan the work, and it didn't make me so tired as it did at first.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You know I was getting along real well in that place where I worked, and things got much easier, as I kind of learned to save my steps and plan the work, and it didn't make me so tired as it did at first.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading You know I was getting along real well in that place where I worked, and things got much easier, as I kind of learned to save my steps and plan the work, and it didn't make me so tired as it did at first.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading I had been over on Sunday to see Billy and was chasing along home about half past ten at night along 33rd Street to catch the subway, when one of them old rounders passed me by and stuck his old face down into mine and as I didn't say nothing, he kept chasing after me and saying something in a low voice.
engage in
From this reading You know I was getting along real well in that place where I worked, and things got much easier, as I kind of learned to save my steps and plan the work, and it didn't make me so tired as it did at first.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You know I was getting along real well in that place where I worked, and things got much easier, as I kind of learned to save my steps and plan the work, and it didn't make me so tired as it did at first.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had been over on Sunday to see Billy and was chasing along home about half past ten at night along 33rd Street to catch the subway, when one of them old rounders passed me by and stuck his old face down into mine and as I didn't say nothing, he kept chasing after me and saying something in a low voice.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading You know I was getting along real well in that place where I worked, and things got much easier, as I kind of learned to save my steps and plan the work, and it didn't make me so tired as it did at first.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading X _Dear Kate_: I am back in my old room and I guess there is where I belong.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I had been over on Sunday to see Billy and was chasing along home about half past ten at night along 33rd Street to catch the subway, when one of them old rounders passed me by and stuck his old face down into mine and as I didn't say nothing, he kept chasing after me and saying something in a low voice.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I had been over on Sunday to see Billy and was chasing along home about half past ten at night along 33rd Street to catch the subway, when one of them old rounders passed me by and stuck his old face down into mine and as I didn't say nothing, he kept chasing after me and saying something in a low voice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You know I was getting along real well in that place where I worked, and things got much easier, as I kind of learned to save my steps and plan the work, and it didn't make me so tired as it did at first.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading X _Dear Kate_: I am back in my old room and I guess there is where I belong.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I had been over on Sunday to see Billy and was chasing along home about half past ten at night along 33rd Street to catch the subway, when one of them old rounders passed me by and stuck his old face down into mine and as I didn't say nothing, he kept chasing after me and saying something in a low voice.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I had been over on Sunday to see Billy and was chasing along home about half past ten at night along 33rd Street to catch the subway, when one of them old rounders passed me by and stuck his old face down into mine and as I didn't say nothing, he kept chasing after me and saying something in a low voice.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I had been over on Sunday to see Billy and was chasing along home about half past ten at night along 33rd Street to catch the subway, when one of them old rounders passed me by and stuck his old face down into mine and as I didn't say nothing, he kept chasing after me and saying something in a low voice.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading I had been over on Sunday to see Billy and was chasing along home about half past ten at night along 33rd Street to catch the subway, when one of them old rounders passed me by and stuck his old face down into mine and as I didn't say nothing, he kept chasing after me and saying something in a low voice.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading I had been over on Sunday to see Billy and was chasing along home about half past ten at night along 33rd Street to catch the subway, when one of them old rounders passed me by and stuck his old face down into mine and as I didn't say nothing, he kept chasing after me and saying something in a low voice.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading You know I was getting along real well in that place where I worked, and things got much easier, as I kind of learned to save my steps and plan the work, and it didn't make me so tired as it did at first.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading You know I was getting along real well in that place where I worked, and things got much easier, as I kind of learned to save my steps and plan the work, and it didn't make me so tired as it did at first.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading You know I was getting along real well in that place where I worked, and things got much easier, as I kind of learned to save my steps and plan the work, and it didn't make me so tired as it did at first.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading X _Dear Kate_: I am back in my old room and I guess there is where I belong.
roundersnoun
an English ball game similar to baseball
From this reading I had been over on Sunday to see Billy and was chasing along home about half past ten at night along 33rd Street to catch the subway, when one of them old rounders passed me by and stuck his old face down into mine and as I didn't say nothing, he kept chasing after me and saying something in a low voice.
except for; apart from
From this reading You know I was getting along real well in that place where I worked, and things got much easier, as I kind of learned to save my steps and plan the work, and it didn't make me so tired as it did at first.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading I had saved up twelve dollars too, and was going to buy Billy's winter clothes and send you five, then the darn thing fell.
express in words
From this reading I had been over on Sunday to see Billy and was chasing along home about half past ten at night along 33rd Street to catch the subway, when one of them old rounders passed me by and stuck his old face down into mine and as I didn't say nothing, he kept chasing after me and saying something in a low voice.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading I had been over on Sunday to see Billy and was chasing along home about half past ten at night along 33rd Street to catch the subway, when one of them old rounders passed me by and stuck his old face down into mine and as I didn't say nothing, he kept chasing after me and saying something in a low voice.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I did intend to stick, and I didn't think I would ever see this old room again, but here I am, and guess here I will stay.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading I had saved up twelve dollars too, and was going to buy Billy's winter clothes and send you five, then the darn thing fell.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading You know I was getting along real well in that place where I worked, and things got much easier, as I kind of learned to save my steps and plan the work, and it didn't make me so tired as it did at first.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I had been over on Sunday to see Billy and was chasing along home about half past ten at night along 33rd Street to catch the subway, when one of them old rounders passed me by and stuck his old face down into mine and as I didn't say nothing, he kept chasing after me and saying something in a low voice.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I did intend to stick, and I didn't think I would ever see this old room again, but here I am, and guess here I will stay.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading You know I was getting along real well in that place where I worked, and things got much easier, as I kind of learned to save my steps and plan the work, and it didn't make me so tired as it did at first.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading I did intend to stick, and I didn't think I would ever see this old room again, but here I am, and guess here I will stay.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading I had been over on Sunday to see Billy and was chasing along home about half past ten at night along 33rd Street to catch the subway, when one of them old rounders passed me by and stuck his old face down into mine and as I didn't say nothing, he kept chasing after me and saying something in a low voice.
caught or fixed
From this reading I had been over on Sunday to see Billy and was chasing along home about half past ten at night along 33rd Street to catch the subway, when one of them old rounders passed me by and stuck his old face down into mine and as I didn't say nothing, he kept chasing after me and saying something in a low voice.
subwaynounUS /ˈsʌbweɪ/
an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city)
From this reading I had been over on Sunday to see Billy and was chasing along home about half past ten at night along 33rd Street to catch the subway, when one of them old rounders passed me by and stuck his old face down into mine and as I didn't say nothing, he kept chasing after me and saying something in a low voice.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading I had been over on Sunday to see Billy and was chasing along home about half past ten at night along 33rd Street to catch the subway, when one of them old rounders passed me by and stuck his old face down into mine and as I didn't say nothing, he kept chasing after me and saying something in a low voice.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading I had been over on Sunday to see Billy and was chasing along home about half past ten at night along 33rd Street to catch the subway, when one of them old rounders passed me by and stuck his old face down into mine and as I didn't say nothing, he kept chasing after me and saying something in a low voice.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You know I was getting along real well in that place where I worked, and things got much easier, as I kind of learned to save my steps and plan the work, and it didn't make me so tired as it did at first.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You know I was getting along real well in that place where I worked, and things got much easier, as I kind of learned to save my steps and plan the work, and it didn't make me so tired as it did at first.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I had been over on Sunday to see Billy and was chasing along home about half past ten at night along 33rd Street to catch the subway, when one of them old rounders passed me by and stuck his old face down into mine and as I didn't say nothing, he kept chasing after me and saying something in a low voice.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I had saved up twelve dollars too, and was going to buy Billy's winter clothes and send you five, then the darn thing fell.
in or at that place or location
From this reading X _Dear Kate_: I am back in my old room and I guess there is where I belong.
a special situation
From this reading I had saved up twelve dollars too, and was going to buy Billy's winter clothes and send you five, then the darn thing fell.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading You know I was getting along real well in that place where I worked, and things got much easier, as I kind of learned to save my steps and plan the work, and it didn't make me so tired as it did at first.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I did intend to stick, and I didn't think I would ever see this old room again, but here I am, and guess here I will stay.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I did intend to stick, and I didn't think I would ever see this old room again, but here I am, and guess here I will stay.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading You know I was getting along real well in that place where I worked, and things got much easier, as I kind of learned to save my steps and plan the work, and it didn't make me so tired as it did at first.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I did intend to stick, and I didn't think I would ever see this old room again, but here I am, and guess here I will stay.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I had saved up twelve dollars too, and was going to buy Billy's winter clothes and send you five, then the darn thing fell.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading I had saved up twelve dollars too, and was going to buy Billy's winter clothes and send you five, then the darn thing fell.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I had saved up twelve dollars too, and was going to buy Billy's winter clothes and send you five, then the darn thing fell.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading I had been over on Sunday to see Billy and was chasing along home about half past ten at night along 33rd Street to catch the subway, when one of them old rounders passed me by and stuck his old face down into mine and as I didn't say nothing, he kept chasing after me and saying something in a low voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You know I was getting along real well in that place where I worked, and things got much easier, as I kind of learned to save my steps and plan the work, and it didn't make me so tired as it did at first.
(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 You know I was getting along real well in that place where I worked, and things got much easier, as I kind of learned to save my steps and plan the work, and it didn't make me so tired as it did at first.
at the time that
From this reading I had been over on Sunday to see Billy and was chasing along home about half past ten at night along 33rd Street to catch the subway, when one of them old rounders passed me by and stuck his old face down into mine and as I didn't say nothing, he kept chasing after me and saying something in a low voice.
in or at the place that
From this reading X _Dear Kate_: I am back in my old room and I guess there is where I belong.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I did intend to stick, and I didn't think I would ever see this old room again, but here I am, and guess here I will stay.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading I had saved up twelve dollars too, and was going to buy Billy's winter clothes and send you five, then the darn thing fell.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading You know I was getting along real well in that place where I worked, and things got much easier, as I kind of learned to save my steps and plan the work, and it didn't make me so tired as it did at first.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading You know I was getting along real well in that place where I worked, and things got much easier, as I kind of learned to save my steps and plan the work, and it didn't make me so tired as it did at first.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I did intend to stick, and I didn't think I would ever see this old room again, but here I am, and guess here I will stay.
XnounUS /eks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading X _Dear Kate_: I am back in my old room and I guess there is where I belong.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You know I was getting along real well in that place where I worked, and things got much easier, as I kind of learned to save my steps and plan the work, and it didn't make me so tired as it did at first.
