used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His estate was distant about three-quarters of a mile from the Cedars.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading His estate was distant about three-quarters of a mile from the Cedars.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After supper, Frank decided to go over to call upon Col. Vincent, the new owner of Ajax.
AJAXnounUS /ˈeɪdʒæks/
a mythical Greek hero; a warrior who fought against Troy in the Iliad
From this reading THE NEW OWNER OF AJAX Frank and Mark took supper alone, Mr. Manning having left word that he would not return till later in the evening.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading THE NEW OWNER OF AJAX Frank and Mark took supper alone, Mr. Manning having left word that he would not return till later in the evening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE NEW OWNER OF AJAX Frank and Mark took supper alone, Mr. Manning having left word that he would not return till later in the evening.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "To see Ajax," answered our hero.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As Frank started, Mark inquired: "Where are you going, Frank?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Frank started, Mark inquired: "Where are you going, Frank?"
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading After supper, Frank decided to go over to call upon Col. Vincent, the new owner of Ajax.
CedarsnounUS /ˈsiːdərz/
plural of “cedar” — any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading His estate was distant about three-quarters of a mile from the Cedars.
Colnoun
a pass between mountain peaks
From this reading After supper, Frank decided to go over to call upon Col. Vincent, the new owner of Ajax.
recognizable; marked
From this reading After supper, Frank decided to go over to call upon Col. Vincent, the new owner of Ajax.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading His estate was distant about three-quarters of a mile from the Cedars.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading His estate was distant about three-quarters of a mile from the Cedars.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE NEW OWNER OF AJAX Frank and Mark took supper alone, Mr. Manning having left word that he would not return till later in the evening.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading THE NEW OWNER OF AJAX Frank and Mark took supper alone, Mr. Manning having left word that he would not return till later in the evening.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His estate was distant about three-quarters of a mile from the Cedars.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After supper, Frank decided to go over to call upon Col. Vincent, the new owner of Ajax.
the act of departing
From this reading As Frank started, Mark inquired: "Where are you going, Frank?"
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE NEW OWNER OF AJAX Frank and Mark took supper alone, Mr. Manning having left word that he would not return till later in the evening.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE NEW OWNER OF AJAX Frank and Mark took supper alone, Mr. Manning having left word that he would not return till later in the evening.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading "To see Ajax," answered our hero.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His estate was distant about three-quarters of a mile from the Cedars.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE NEW OWNER OF AJAX Frank and Mark took supper alone, Mr. Manning having left word that he would not return till later in the evening.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading As Frank started, Mark inquired: "Where are you going, Frank?"
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE NEW OWNER OF AJAX Frank and Mark took supper alone, Mr. Manning having left word that he would not return till later in the evening.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading THE NEW OWNER OF AJAX Frank and Mark took supper alone, Mr. Manning having left word that he would not return till later in the evening.
ManningverbUS /ˈmænɪŋ/
inflected form of “man” — take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place
From this reading THE NEW OWNER OF AJAX Frank and Mark took supper alone, Mr. Manning having left word that he would not return till later in the evening.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading THE NEW OWNER OF AJAX Frank and Mark took supper alone, Mr. Manning having left word that he would not return till later in the evening.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading His estate was distant about three-quarters of a mile from the Cedars.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE NEW OWNER OF AJAX Frank and Mark took supper alone, Mr. Manning having left word that he would not return till later in the evening.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE NEW OWNER OF AJAX Frank and Mark took supper alone, Mr. Manning having left word that he would not return till later in the evening.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE NEW OWNER OF AJAX Frank and Mark took supper alone, Mr. Manning having left word that he would not return till later in the evening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE NEW OWNER OF AJAX Frank and Mark took supper alone, Mr. Manning having left word that he would not return till later in the evening.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "To see Ajax," answered our hero.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading After supper, Frank decided to go over to call upon Col. Vincent, the new owner of Ajax.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading THE NEW OWNER OF AJAX Frank and Mark took supper alone, Mr. Manning having left word that he would not return till later in the evening.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE NEW OWNER OF AJAX Frank and Mark took supper alone, Mr. Manning having left word that he would not return till later in the evening.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "To see Ajax," answered our hero.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As Frank started, Mark inquired: "Where are you going, Frank?"
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading THE NEW OWNER OF AJAX Frank and Mark took supper alone, Mr. Manning having left word that he would not return till later in the evening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE NEW OWNER OF AJAX Frank and Mark took supper alone, Mr. Manning having left word that he would not return till later in the evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW OWNER OF AJAX Frank and Mark took supper alone, Mr. Manning having left word that he would not return till later in the evening.
three-quartersnounUS /ˌθriːˈkwɔːrtərz/
three of four equal parts
From this reading His estate was distant about three-quarters of a mile from the Cedars.
up to a particular time
From this reading THE NEW OWNER OF AJAX Frank and Mark took supper alone, Mr. Manning having left word that he would not return till later in the evening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After supper, Frank decided to go over to call upon Col. Vincent, the new owner of Ajax.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE NEW OWNER OF AJAX Frank and Mark took supper alone, Mr. Manning having left word that he would not return till later in the evening.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading After supper, Frank decided to go over to call upon Col. Vincent, the new owner of Ajax.
Vincent
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From this reading After supper, Frank decided to go over to call upon Col. Vincent, the new owner of Ajax.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His estate was distant about three-quarters of a mile from the Cedars.
in or at the place that
From this reading As Frank started, Mark inquired: "Where are you going, Frank?"
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading THE NEW OWNER OF AJAX Frank and Mark took supper alone, Mr. Manning having left word that he would not return till later in the evening.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE NEW OWNER OF AJAX Frank and Mark took supper alone, Mr. Manning having left word that he would not return till later in the evening.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading As Frank started, Mark inquired: "Where are you going, Frank?"
