used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Welcome Perkins was as full of vagaries as a moving-picture show is full of trouble.
abreastadjectiveUS /əˈbrest/
being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge
From this reading Matt and Susie, standing in the background, laughed as half a dozen puffing boys in sleeveless white shirts, running-pants and spiked shoes came abreast of the gate and straggled on toward the bridge.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although he proudly referred to himself as "Eagle-eye," yet his sight was none too good, even when he had on his spectacles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Matt and Susie, standing in the background, laughed as half a dozen puffing boys in sleeveless white shirts, running-pants and spiked shoes came abreast of the gate and straggled on toward the bridge.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Welcome Perkins was as full of vagaries as a moving-picture show is full of trouble.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading Matt and Susie, standing in the background, laughed as half a dozen puffing boys in sleeveless white shirts, running-pants and spiked shoes came abreast of the gate and straggled on toward the bridge.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When the last one had flickered out of sight, Welcome muttered under his breath, sat upon the ground and began tinkering with the broken strap of his wooden leg.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Matt and Susie, standing in the background, laughed as half a dozen puffing boys in sleeveless white shirts, running-pants and spiked shoes came abreast of the gate and straggled on toward the bridge.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading When the last one had flickered out of sight, Welcome muttered under his breath, sat upon the ground and began tinkering with the broken strap of his wooden leg.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Matt and Susie, standing in the background, laughed as half a dozen puffing boys in sleeveless white shirts, running-pants and spiked shoes came abreast of the gate and straggled on toward the bridge.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading When the last one had flickered out of sight, Welcome muttered under his breath, sat upon the ground and began tinkering with the broken strap of his wooden leg.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Matt and Susie, standing in the background, laughed as half a dozen puffing boys in sleeveless white shirts, running-pants and spiked shoes came abreast of the gate and straggled on toward the bridge.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Matt and Susie, standing in the background, laughed as half a dozen puffing boys in sleeveless white shirts, running-pants and spiked shoes came abreast of the gate and straggled on toward the bridge.
Eagle-eye
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From this reading Although he proudly referred to himself as "Eagle-eye," yet his sight was none too good, even when he had on his spectacles.
divisible by two
From this reading Although he proudly referred to himself as "Eagle-eye," yet his sight was none too good, even when he had on his spectacles.
flickeredverbUS /ˈflɪkərd/
past form of “flicker” — move back and forth very rapidly
From this reading When the last one had flickered out of sight, Welcome muttered under his breath, sat upon the ground and began tinkering with the broken strap of his wooden leg.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Welcome Perkins was as full of vagaries as a moving-picture show is full of trouble.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Matt and Susie, standing in the background, laughed as half a dozen puffing boys in sleeveless white shirts, running-pants and spiked shoes came abreast of the gate and straggled on toward the bridge.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Although he proudly referred to himself as "Eagle-eye," yet his sight was none too good, even when he had on his spectacles.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading When the last one had flickered out of sight, Welcome muttered under his breath, sat upon the ground and began tinkering with the broken strap of his wooden leg.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although he proudly referred to himself as "Eagle-eye," yet his sight was none too good, even when he had on his spectacles.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Matt and Susie, standing in the background, laughed as half a dozen puffing boys in sleeveless white shirts, running-pants and spiked shoes came abreast of the gate and straggled on toward the bridge.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although he proudly referred to himself as "Eagle-eye," yet his sight was none too good, even when he had on his spectacles.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Although he proudly referred to himself as "Eagle-eye," yet his sight was none too good, even when he had on his spectacles.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Although he proudly referred to himself as "Eagle-eye," yet his sight was none too good, even when he had on his spectacles.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Matt and Susie, standing in the background, laughed as half a dozen puffing boys in sleeveless white shirts, running-pants and spiked shoes came abreast of the gate and straggled on toward the bridge.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Welcome Perkins was as full of vagaries as a moving-picture show is full of trouble.
immediately past
From this reading When the last one had flickered out of sight, Welcome muttered under his breath, sat upon the ground and began tinkering with the broken strap of his wooden leg.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Matt and Susie, standing in the background, laughed as half a dozen puffing boys in sleeveless white shirts, running-pants and spiked shoes came abreast of the gate and straggled on toward the bridge.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading When the last one had flickered out of sight, Welcome muttered under his breath, sat upon the ground and began tinkering with the broken strap of his wooden leg.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading Matt and Susie, standing in the background, laughed as half a dozen puffing boys in sleeveless white shirts, running-pants and spiked shoes came abreast of the gate and straggled on toward the bridge.
moving-picture
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From this reading Welcome Perkins was as full of vagaries as a moving-picture show is full of trouble.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading When the last one had flickered out of sight, Welcome muttered under his breath, sat upon the ground and began tinkering with the broken strap of his wooden leg.
not one, and not any
From this reading Although he proudly referred to himself as "Eagle-eye," yet his sight was none too good, even when he had on his spectacles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Welcome Perkins was as full of vagaries as a moving-picture show is full of trouble.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Although he proudly referred to himself as "Eagle-eye," yet his sight was none too good, even when he had on his spectacles.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When the last one had flickered out of sight, Welcome muttered under his breath, sat upon the ground and began tinkering with the broken strap of his wooden leg.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When the last one had flickered out of sight, Welcome muttered under his breath, sat upon the ground and began tinkering with the broken strap of his wooden leg.
Perkins
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From this reading Welcome Perkins was as full of vagaries as a moving-picture show is full of trouble.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading Although he proudly referred to himself as "Eagle-eye," yet his sight was none too good, even when he had on his spectacles.
puffingnounUS /ˈpʌfɪŋ/
blowing tobacco smoke out into the air
From this reading Matt and Susie, standing in the background, laughed as half a dozen puffing boys in sleeveless white shirts, running-pants and spiked shoes came abreast of the gate and straggled on toward the bridge.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading Although he proudly referred to himself as "Eagle-eye," yet his sight was none too good, even when he had on his spectacles.
running-pants
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From this reading Matt and Susie, standing in the background, laughed as half a dozen puffing boys in sleeveless white shirts, running-pants and spiked shoes came abreast of the gate and straggled on toward the bridge.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading When the last one had flickered out of sight, Welcome muttered under his breath, sat upon the ground and began tinkering with the broken strap of his wooden leg.
shirtsnounUS /ʃɜːrts/
plural of “shirt” — a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading Matt and Susie, standing in the background, laughed as half a dozen puffing boys in sleeveless white shirts, running-pants and spiked shoes came abreast of the gate and straggled on toward the bridge.
a particular situation
From this reading Matt and Susie, standing in the background, laughed as half a dozen puffing boys in sleeveless white shirts, running-pants and spiked shoes came abreast of the gate and straggled on toward the bridge.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Welcome Perkins was as full of vagaries as a moving-picture show is full of trouble.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Although he proudly referred to himself as "Eagle-eye," yet his sight was none too good, even when he had on his spectacles.
sleevelessadjectiveUS /ˈsliːvlɪs/
having no sleeves
From this reading Matt and Susie, standing in the background, laughed as half a dozen puffing boys in sleeveless white shirts, running-pants and spiked shoes came abreast of the gate and straggled on toward the bridge.
spectaclesnounUS /ˈspektəkəlz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading Although he proudly referred to himself as "Eagle-eye," yet his sight was none too good, even when he had on his spectacles.
spikedadjectiveUS /spaɪkt/
having a long sharp point
From this reading Matt and Susie, standing in the background, laughed as half a dozen puffing boys in sleeveless white shirts, running-pants and spiked shoes came abreast of the gate and straggled on toward the bridge.
having a supporting base
From this reading Matt and Susie, standing in the background, laughed as half a dozen puffing boys in sleeveless white shirts, running-pants and spiked shoes came abreast of the gate and straggled on toward the bridge.
straggledverbUS /ˈstræɡəld/
past form of “straggle” — wander from a direct or straight course
From this reading Matt and Susie, standing in the background, laughed as half a dozen puffing boys in sleeveless white shirts, running-pants and spiked shoes came abreast of the gate and straggled on toward the bridge.
strapnounUS /stræp/
an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
From this reading When the last one had flickered out of sight, Welcome muttered under his breath, sat upon the ground and began tinkering with the broken strap of his wooden leg.
Susie
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From this reading Matt and Susie, standing in the background, laughed as half a dozen puffing boys in sleeveless white shirts, running-pants and spiked shoes came abreast of the gate and straggled on toward the bridge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED.
tinkeringverbUS /ˈtɪŋkərɪŋ/
-ing form of “tinker” — do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
From this reading When the last one had flickered out of sight, Welcome muttered under his breath, sat upon the ground and began tinkering with the broken strap of his wooden leg.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although he proudly referred to himself as "Eagle-eye," yet his sight was none too good, even when he had on his spectacles.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Although he proudly referred to himself as "Eagle-eye," yet his sight was none too good, even when he had on his spectacles.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Matt and Susie, standing in the background, laughed as half a dozen puffing boys in sleeveless white shirts, running-pants and spiked shoes came abreast of the gate and straggled on toward the bridge.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Welcome Perkins was as full of vagaries as a moving-picture show is full of trouble.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading When the last one had flickered out of sight, Welcome muttered under his breath, sat upon the ground and began tinkering with the broken strap of his wooden leg.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When the last one had flickered out of sight, Welcome muttered under his breath, sat upon the ground and began tinkering with the broken strap of his wooden leg.
vagariesnounUS /ˈveɪɡəriz/
plural of “vagary” — an unexpected and inexplicable change in something (in a situation or a person's behavior, etc.)
From this reading Welcome Perkins was as full of vagaries as a moving-picture show is full of trouble.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Welcome Perkins was as full of vagaries as a moving-picture show is full of trouble.
accept gladly
From this reading Welcome Perkins was as full of vagaries as a moving-picture show is full of trouble.
at the time that
From this reading Although he proudly referred to himself as "Eagle-eye," yet his sight was none too good, even when he had on his spectacles.
a Caucasian
From this reading Matt and Susie, standing in the background, laughed as half a dozen puffing boys in sleeveless white shirts, running-pants and spiked shoes came abreast of the gate and straggled on toward the bridge.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the last one had flickered out of sight, Welcome muttered under his breath, sat upon the ground and began tinkering with the broken strap of his wooden leg.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading When the last one had flickered out of sight, Welcome muttered under his breath, sat upon the ground and began tinkering with the broken strap of his wooden leg.
but in spite of that
From this reading Although he proudly referred to himself as "Eagle-eye," yet his sight was none too good, even when he had on his spectacles.
