used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Towards the close of May there was a general holiday, occasioned by the arrival of a distinguished stranger in the city.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All the stores were to be closed, there was to be a turnout of the military, and a long procession.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among those released from duty were our three friends, Fosdick, Richard Hunter, and his ward Mark.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EXCURSION TO FORT HAMILTON.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All the stores were to be closed, there was to be a turnout of the military, and a long procession.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Well, Dick, what are you going to do to-morrow?" inquired Fosdick, on the evening previous.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Towards the close of May there was a general holiday, occasioned by the arrival of a distinguished stranger in the city.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All the stores were to be closed, there was to be a turnout of the military, and a long procession.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Towards the close of May there was a general holiday, occasioned by the arrival of a distinguished stranger in the city.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Towards the close of May there was a general holiday, occasioned by the arrival of a distinguished stranger in the city.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Towards the close of May there was a general holiday, occasioned by the arrival of a distinguished stranger in the city.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading All the stores were to be closed, there was to be a turnout of the military, and a long procession.
someone who is a detective
From this reading "Well, Dick, what are you going to do to-morrow?" inquired Fosdick, on the evening previous.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Towards the close of May there was a general holiday, occasioned by the arrival of a distinguished stranger in the city.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Well, Dick, what are you going to do to-morrow?" inquired Fosdick, on the evening previous.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Among those released from duty were our three friends, Fosdick, Richard Hunter, and his ward Mark.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "Well, Dick, what are you going to do to-morrow?" inquired Fosdick, on the evening previous.
EXCURSIONnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading AN EXCURSION TO FORT HAMILTON.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading AN EXCURSION TO FORT HAMILTON.
Fosdick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Among those released from duty were our three friends, Fosdick, Richard Hunter, and his ward Mark.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Among those released from duty were our three friends, Fosdick, Richard Hunter, and his ward Mark.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Among those released from duty were our three friends, Fosdick, Richard Hunter, and his ward Mark.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Towards the close of May there was a general holiday, occasioned by the arrival of a distinguished stranger in the city.
the act of departing
From this reading "Well, Dick, what are you going to do to-morrow?" inquired Fosdick, on the evening previous.
HAMILTONnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading AN EXCURSION TO FORT HAMILTON.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Among those released from duty were our three friends, Fosdick, Richard Hunter, and his ward Mark.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Towards the close of May there was a general holiday, occasioned by the arrival of a distinguished stranger in the city.
someone who hunts game
From this reading Among those released from duty were our three friends, Fosdick, Richard Hunter, and his ward Mark.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Towards the close of May there was a general holiday, occasioned by the arrival of a distinguished stranger in the city.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Well, Dick, what are you going to do to-morrow?" inquired Fosdick, on the evening previous.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading All the stores were to be closed, there was to be a turnout of the military, and a long procession.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Among those released from duty were our three friends, Fosdick, Richard Hunter, and his ward Mark.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Towards the close of May there was a general holiday, occasioned by the arrival of a distinguished stranger in the city.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading All the stores were to be closed, there was to be a turnout of the military, and a long procession.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading Towards the close of May there was a general holiday, occasioned by the arrival of a distinguished stranger in the city.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Towards the close of May there was a general holiday, occasioned by the arrival of a distinguished stranger in the city.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Well, Dick, what are you going to do to-morrow?" inquired Fosdick, on the evening previous.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Among those released from duty were our three friends, Fosdick, Richard Hunter, and his ward Mark.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading "Well, Dick, what are you going to do to-morrow?" inquired Fosdick, on the evening previous.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading All the stores were to be closed, there was to be a turnout of the military, and a long procession.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading Among those released from duty were our three friends, Fosdick, Richard Hunter, and his ward Mark.
Richard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Among those released from duty were our three friends, Fosdick, Richard Hunter, and his ward Mark.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading All the stores were to be closed, there was to be a turnout of the military, and a long procession.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Towards the close of May there was a general holiday, occasioned by the arrival of a distinguished stranger in the city.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Towards the close of May there was a general holiday, occasioned by the arrival of a distinguished stranger in the city.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Towards the close of May there was a general holiday, occasioned by the arrival of a distinguished stranger in the city.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Among those released from duty were our three friends, Fosdick, Richard Hunter, and his ward Mark.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Among those released from duty were our three friends, Fosdick, Richard Hunter, and his ward Mark.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN EXCURSION TO FORT HAMILTON.
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, Dick, what are you going to do to-morrow?" inquired Fosdick, on the evening previous.
in the direction of
From this reading Towards the close of May there was a general holiday, occasioned by the arrival of a distinguished stranger in the city.
turnoutnounUS /ˈtɜːrnaʊt/
the group that gathers together for a particular occasion
From this reading All the stores were to be closed, there was to be a turnout of the military, and a long procession.
wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading Among those released from duty were our three friends, Fosdick, Richard Hunter, and his ward Mark.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Towards the close of May there was a general holiday, occasioned by the arrival of a distinguished stranger in the city.
(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 "Well, Dick, what are you going to do to-morrow?" inquired Fosdick, on the evening previous.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the stores were to be closed, there was to be a turnout of the military, and a long procession.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Well, Dick, what are you going to do to-morrow?" inquired Fosdick, on the evening previous.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, Dick, what are you going to do to-morrow?" inquired Fosdick, on the evening previous.
