used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “P-i-g, ponies,” spelled Tod, with such a grand plan in his head he could think of nothing else.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading When school was out he privately invited Maybee to a picnic in the grape-arbor at six that evening, and then, under pretence of going round by his father’s shop, set off alone up the main street.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When school was out he privately invited Maybee to a picnic in the grape-arbor at six that evening, and then, under pretence of going round by his father’s shop, set off alone up the main street.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When school was out he privately invited Maybee to a picnic in the grape-arbor at six that evening, and then, under pretence of going round by his father’s shop, set off alone up the main street.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Tod had been taught manners, and waited patiently beside him till the gentlemen turned to go, then he began: “Please will you—” “Carter wants that order filled before six o’clock,” said a clerk coming up in the opposite direction.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Tod had been taught manners, and waited patiently beside him till the gentlemen turned to go, then he began: “Please will you—” “Carter wants that order filled before six o’clock,” said a clerk coming up in the opposite direction.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Tod had been taught manners, and waited patiently beside him till the gentlemen turned to go, then he began: “Please will you—” “Carter wants that order filled before six o’clock,” said a clerk coming up in the opposite direction.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Tod had been taught manners, and waited patiently beside him till the gentlemen turned to go, then he began: “Please will you—” “Carter wants that order filled before six o’clock,” said a clerk coming up in the opposite direction.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Straight into the big store he marched.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading Esq. Ellis was busily talking with a couple of men.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When school was out he privately invited Maybee to a picnic in the grape-arbor at six that evening, and then, under pretence of going round by his father’s shop, set off alone up the main street.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Tod had been taught manners, and waited patiently beside him till the gentlemen turned to go, then he began: “Please will you—” “Carter wants that order filled before six o’clock,” said a clerk coming up in the opposite direction.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Tod had been taught manners, and waited patiently beside him till the gentlemen turned to go, then he began: “Please will you—” “Carter wants that order filled before six o’clock,” said a clerk coming up in the opposite direction.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Tod had been taught manners, and waited patiently beside him till the gentlemen turned to go, then he began: “Please will you—” “Carter wants that order filled before six o’clock,” said a clerk coming up in the opposite direction.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “P-i-g, ponies,” spelled Tod, with such a grand plan in his head he could think of nothing else.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Esq. Ellis was busily talking with a couple of men.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Tod had been taught manners, and waited patiently beside him till the gentlemen turned to go, then he began: “Please will you—” “Carter wants that order filled before six o’clock,” said a clerk coming up in the opposite direction.
EllisnounUS /ˈelɪs/
plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match
From this reading Esq. Ellis was busily talking with a couple of men.
else
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From this reading “P-i-g, ponies,” spelled Tod, with such a grand plan in his head he could think of nothing else.
Esqnoun
a title of respect for a member of the English gentry ranking just below a knight; placed after the name
From this reading Esq. Ellis was busily talking with a couple of men.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading When school was out he privately invited Maybee to a picnic in the grape-arbor at six that evening, and then, under pretence of going round by his father’s shop, set off alone up the main street.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading When school was out he privately invited Maybee to a picnic in the grape-arbor at six that evening, and then, under pretence of going round by his father’s shop, set off alone up the main street.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Tod had been taught manners, and waited patiently beside him till the gentlemen turned to go, then he began: “Please will you—” “Carter wants that order filled before six o’clock,” said a clerk coming up in the opposite direction.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Tod had been taught manners, and waited patiently beside him till the gentlemen turned to go, then he began: “Please will you—” “Carter wants that order filled before six o’clock,” said a clerk coming up in the opposite direction.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Tod had been taught manners, and waited patiently beside him till the gentlemen turned to go, then he began: “Please will you—” “Carter wants that order filled before six o’clock,” said a clerk coming up in the opposite direction.
the act of departing
From this reading When school was out he privately invited Maybee to a picnic in the grape-arbor at six that evening, and then, under pretence of going round by his father’s shop, set off alone up the main street.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading “P-i-g, ponies,” spelled Tod, with such a grand plan in his head he could think of nothing else.
grape-arbor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When school was out he privately invited Maybee to a picnic in the grape-arbor at six that evening, and then, under pretence of going round by his father’s shop, set off alone up the main street.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tod had been taught manners, and waited patiently beside him till the gentlemen turned to go, then he began: “Please will you—” “Carter wants that order filled before six o’clock,” said a clerk coming up in the opposite direction.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “P-i-g, ponies,” spelled Tod, with such a grand plan in his head he could think of nothing else.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading “P-i-g, ponies,” spelled Tod, with such a grand plan in his head he could think of nothing else.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tod had been taught manners, and waited patiently beside him till the gentlemen turned to go, then he began: “Please will you—” “Carter wants that order filled before six o’clock,” said a clerk coming up in the opposite direction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “P-i-g, ponies,” spelled Tod, with such a grand plan in his head he could think of nothing else.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “P-i-g, ponies,” spelled Tod, with such a grand plan in his head he could think of nothing else.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Straight into the big store he marched.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading When school was out he privately invited Maybee to a picnic in the grape-arbor at six that evening, and then, under pretence of going round by his father’s shop, set off alone up the main street.
most important element
From this reading When school was out he privately invited Maybee to a picnic in the grape-arbor at six that evening, and then, under pretence of going round by his father’s shop, set off alone up the main street.
social deportment
From this reading Tod had been taught manners, and waited patiently beside him till the gentlemen turned to go, then he began: “Please will you—” “Carter wants that order filled before six o’clock,” said a clerk coming up in the opposite direction.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading Straight into the big store he marched.
Maybee
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From this reading When school was out he privately invited Maybee to a picnic in the grape-arbor at six that evening, and then, under pretence of going round by his father’s shop, set off alone up the main street.
the force of workers available
From this reading Esq. Ellis was busily talking with a couple of men.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “P-i-g, ponies,” spelled Tod, with such a grand plan in his head he could think of nothing else.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Tod had been taught manners, and waited patiently beside him till the gentlemen turned to go, then he began: “Please will you—” “Carter wants that order filled before six o’clock,” said a clerk coming up in the opposite direction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “P-i-g, ponies,” spelled Tod, with such a grand plan in his head he could think of nothing else.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When school was out he privately invited Maybee to a picnic in the grape-arbor at six that evening, and then, under pretence of going round by his father’s shop, set off alone up the main street.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Tod had been taught manners, and waited patiently beside him till the gentlemen turned to go, then he began: “Please will you—” “Carter wants that order filled before six o’clock,” said a clerk coming up in the opposite direction.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Tod had been taught manners, and waited patiently beside him till the gentlemen turned to go, then he began: “Please will you—” “Carter wants that order filled before six o’clock,” said a clerk coming up in the opposite direction.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When school was out he privately invited Maybee to a picnic in the grape-arbor at six that evening, and then, under pretence of going round by his father’s shop, set off alone up the main street.
P-i-g
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “P-i-g, ponies,” spelled Tod, with such a grand plan in his head he could think of nothing else.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading Tod had been taught manners, and waited patiently beside him till the gentlemen turned to go, then he began: “Please will you—” “Carter wants that order filled before six o’clock,” said a clerk coming up in the opposite direction.
picnicnounUS /ˈpɪknɪk/
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading When school was out he privately invited Maybee to a picnic in the grape-arbor at six that evening, and then, under pretence of going round by his father’s shop, set off alone up the main street.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading “P-i-g, ponies,” spelled Tod, with such a grand plan in his head he could think of nothing else.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Tod had been taught manners, and waited patiently beside him till the gentlemen turned to go, then he began: “Please will you—” “Carter wants that order filled before six o’clock,” said a clerk coming up in the opposite direction.
poniesnounUS /ˈpoʊniz/
plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States
From this reading “P-i-g, ponies,” spelled Tod, with such a grand plan in his head he could think of nothing else.
pretencenoun
a false or unsupportable quality
From this reading When school was out he privately invited Maybee to a picnic in the grape-arbor at six that evening, and then, under pretence of going round by his father’s shop, set off alone up the main street.
privatelyadverbUS /ˈpraɪvətli/
kept private or confined to those intimately concerned
From this reading When school was out he privately invited Maybee to a picnic in the grape-arbor at six that evening, and then, under pretence of going round by his father’s shop, set off alone up the main street.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading When school was out he privately invited Maybee to a picnic in the grape-arbor at six that evening, and then, under pretence of going round by his father’s shop, set off alone up the main street.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Tod had been taught manners, and waited patiently beside him till the gentlemen turned to go, then he began: “Please will you—” “Carter wants that order filled before six o’clock,” said a clerk coming up in the opposite direction.
an educational institution
From this reading When school was out he privately invited Maybee to a picnic in the grape-arbor at six that evening, and then, under pretence of going round by his father’s shop, set off alone up the main street.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When school was out he privately invited Maybee to a picnic in the grape-arbor at six that evening, and then, under pretence of going round by his father’s shop, set off alone up the main street.
do one's shopping
From this reading When school was out he privately invited Maybee to a picnic in the grape-arbor at six that evening, and then, under pretence of going round by his father’s shop, set off alone up the main street.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading When school was out he privately invited Maybee to a picnic in the grape-arbor at six that evening, and then, under pretence of going round by his father’s shop, set off alone up the main street.
spelledverbUS /speld/
past form of “spell” — orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading “P-i-g, ponies,” spelled Tod, with such a grand plan in his head he could think of nothing else.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Straight into the big store he marched.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Straight into the big store he marched.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading When school was out he privately invited Maybee to a picnic in the grape-arbor at six that evening, and then, under pretence of going round by his father’s shop, set off alone up the main street.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “P-i-g, ponies,” spelled Tod, with such a grand plan in his head he could think of nothing else.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Esq. Ellis was busily talking with a couple of men.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Tod had been taught manners, and waited patiently beside him till the gentlemen turned to go, then he began: “Please will you—” “Carter wants that order filled before six o’clock,” said a clerk coming up in the opposite direction.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When school was out he privately invited Maybee to a picnic in the grape-arbor at six that evening, and then, under pretence of going round by his father’s shop, set off alone up the main street.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When school was out he privately invited Maybee to a picnic in the grape-arbor at six that evening, and then, under pretence of going round by his father’s shop, set off alone up the main street.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading When school was out he privately invited Maybee to a picnic in the grape-arbor at six that evening, and then, under pretence of going round by his father’s shop, set off alone up the main street.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “P-i-g, ponies,” spelled Tod, with such a grand plan in his head he could think of nothing else.
up to a particular time
From this reading Tod had been taught manners, and waited patiently beside him till the gentlemen turned to go, then he began: “Please will you—” “Carter wants that order filled before six o’clock,” said a clerk coming up in the opposite direction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When school was out he privately invited Maybee to a picnic in the grape-arbor at six that evening, and then, under pretence of going round by his father’s shop, set off alone up the main street.
TodnounUS /tɑːd/
a unit of weight for wool equal to about 28 pounds
From this reading “P-i-g, ponies,” spelled Tod, with such a grand plan in his head he could think of nothing else.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Tod had been taught manners, and waited patiently beside him till the gentlemen turned to go, then he began: “Please will you—” “Carter wants that order filled before six o’clock,” said a clerk coming up in the opposite direction.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading When school was out he privately invited Maybee to a picnic in the grape-arbor at six that evening, and then, under pretence of going round by his father’s shop, set off alone up the main street.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When school was out he privately invited Maybee to a picnic in the grape-arbor at six that evening, and then, under pretence of going round by his father’s shop, set off alone up the main street.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Tod had been taught manners, and waited patiently beside him till the gentlemen turned to go, then he began: “Please will you—” “Carter wants that order filled before six o’clock,” said a clerk coming up in the opposite direction.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading Tod had been taught manners, and waited patiently beside him till the gentlemen turned to go, then he began: “Please will you—” “Carter wants that order filled before six o’clock,” said a clerk coming up in the opposite direction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When school was out he privately invited Maybee to a picnic in the grape-arbor at six that evening, and then, under pretence of going round by his father’s shop, set off alone up the main street.
at the time that
From this reading When school was out he privately invited Maybee to a picnic in the grape-arbor at six that evening, and then, under pretence of going round by his father’s shop, set off alone up the main street.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Tod had been taught manners, and waited patiently beside him till the gentlemen turned to go, then he began: “Please will you—” “Carter wants that order filled before six o’clock,” said a clerk coming up in the opposite direction.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “P-i-g, ponies,” spelled Tod, with such a grand plan in his head he could think of nothing else.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Tod had been taught manners, and waited patiently beside him till the gentlemen turned to go, then he began: “Please will you—” “Carter wants that order filled before six o’clock,” said a clerk coming up in the opposite direction.
