Chapter III

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading FOILING A SCOUNDREL.

later than; following

From this reading After leaving the broker's office, Matt started for the park.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Wherever there is timber, in any prairie country, there is an invitation for men to make a park; so the ground encompassed by this loop of the river was beautified and obtained the name of "City Park."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Wherever there is timber, in any prairie country, there is an invitation for men to make a park; so the ground encompassed by this loop of the river was beautified and obtained the name of "City Park."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Wherever there is timber, in any prairie country, there is an invitation for men to make a park; so the ground encompassed by this loop of the river was beautified and obtained the name of "City Park."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Wherever there is timber, in any prairie country, there is an invitation for men to make a park; so the ground encompassed by this loop of the river was beautified and obtained the name of "City Park."

possessive form of “broker” — a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission

From this reading After leaving the broker's office, Matt started for the park.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Wherever there is timber, in any prairie country, there is an invitation for men to make a park; so the ground encompassed by this loop of the river was beautified and obtained the name of "City Park."

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Wherever there is timber, in any prairie country, there is an invitation for men to make a park; so the ground encompassed by this loop of the river was beautified and obtained the name of "City Park."

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Wherever there is timber, in any prairie country, there is an invitation for men to make a park; so the ground encompassed by this loop of the river was beautified and obtained the name of "City Park."

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading In the outskirts of town he met a youngster walking in the direction of the river, with a fishpole over his shoulder.

being all around the edges; enclosing

From this reading Near Jamestown the "Jim" River forms a loop, encircling a generous stretch of timber.

past form of “encompass” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

From this reading Wherever there is timber, in any prairie country, there is an invitation for men to make a park; so the ground encompassed by this loop of the river was beautified and obtained the name of "City Park."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In the outskirts of town he met a youngster walking in the direction of the river, with a fishpole over his shoulder.

an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts

From this reading FOILING A SCOUNDREL.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Wherever there is timber, in any prairie country, there is an invitation for men to make a park; so the ground encompassed by this loop of the river was beautified and obtained the name of "City Park."

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Near Jamestown the "Jim" River forms a loop, encircling a generous stretch of timber.

willing to give and share unstintingly

From this reading Near Jamestown the "Jim" River forms a loop, encircling a generous stretch of timber.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Wherever there is timber, in any prairie country, there is an invitation for men to make a park; so the ground encompassed by this loop of the river was beautified and obtained the name of "City Park."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading In the outskirts of town he met a youngster walking in the direction of the river, with a fishpole over his shoulder.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading In the outskirts of town he met a youngster walking in the direction of the river, with a fishpole over his shoulder.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Wherever there is timber, in any prairie country, there is an invitation for men to make a park; so the ground encompassed by this loop of the river was beautified and obtained the name of "City Park."

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading Wherever there is timber, in any prairie country, there is an invitation for men to make a park; so the ground encompassed by this loop of the river was beautified and obtained the name of "City Park."

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Wherever there is timber, in any prairie country, there is an invitation for men to make a park; so the ground encompassed by this loop of the river was beautified and obtained the name of "City Park."

a former village on the James River in Virginia to the north of Norfolk; site of the first permanent English settlement in America in 1607

From this reading Near Jamestown the "Jim" River forms a loop, encircling a generous stretch of timber.

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From this reading Near Jamestown the "Jim" River forms a loop, encircling a generous stretch of timber.

the act of departing

From this reading After leaving the broker's office, Matt started for the park.

move in loops

From this reading Near Jamestown the "Jim" River forms a loop, encircling a generous stretch of timber.

engage in

From this reading Wherever there is timber, in any prairie country, there is an invitation for men to make a park; so the ground encompassed by this loop of the river was beautified and obtained the name of "City Park."

the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss

From this reading After leaving the broker's office, Matt started for the park.

the force of workers available

From this reading Wherever there is timber, in any prairie country, there is an invitation for men to make a park; so the ground encompassed by this loop of the river was beautified and obtained the name of "City Park."

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading In the outskirts of town he met a youngster walking in the direction of the river, with a fishpole over his shoulder.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Wherever there is timber, in any prairie country, there is an invitation for men to make a park; so the ground encompassed by this loop of the river was beautified and obtained the name of "City Park."

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Near Jamestown the "Jim" River forms a loop, encircling a generous stretch of timber.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Wherever there is timber, in any prairie country, there is an invitation for men to make a park; so the ground encompassed by this loop of the river was beautified and obtained the name of "City Park."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Near Jamestown the "Jim" River forms a loop, encircling a generous stretch of timber.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading After leaving the broker's office, Matt started for the park.

outlying areas (as of a city or town)

From this reading In the outskirts of town he met a youngster walking in the direction of the river, with a fishpole over his shoulder.

above and across; more than

From this reading In the outskirts of town he met a youngster walking in the direction of the river, with a fishpole over his shoulder.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading Wherever there is timber, in any prairie country, there is an invitation for men to make a park; so the ground encompassed by this loop of the river was beautified and obtained the name of "City Park."

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading Wherever there is timber, in any prairie country, there is an invitation for men to make a park; so the ground encompassed by this loop of the river was beautified and obtained the name of "City Park."

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Near Jamestown the "Jim" River forms a loop, encircling a generous stretch of timber.

a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately

From this reading FOILING A SCOUNDREL.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading In the outskirts of town he met a youngster walking in the direction of the river, with a fishpole over his shoulder.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Wherever there is timber, in any prairie country, there is an invitation for men to make a park; so the ground encompassed by this loop of the river was beautified and obtained the name of "City Park."

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading After leaving the broker's office, Matt started for the park.

occupy a large, elongated area

From this reading Near Jamestown the "Jim" River forms a loop, encircling a generous stretch of timber.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Near Jamestown the "Jim" River forms a loop, encircling a generous stretch of timber.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Wherever there is timber, in any prairie country, there is an invitation for men to make a park; so the ground encompassed by this loop of the river was beautified and obtained the name of "City Park."

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Wherever there is timber, in any prairie country, there is an invitation for men to make a park; so the ground encompassed by this loop of the river was beautified and obtained the name of "City Park."

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading Near Jamestown the "Jim" River forms a loop, encircling a generous stretch of timber.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Wherever there is timber, in any prairie country, there is an invitation for men to make a park; so the ground encompassed by this loop of the river was beautified and obtained the name of "City Park."

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading In the outskirts of town he met a youngster walking in the direction of the river, with a fishpole over his shoulder.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading In the outskirts of town he met a youngster walking in the direction of the river, with a fishpole over his shoulder.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Wherever there is timber, in any prairie country, there is an invitation for men to make a park; so the ground encompassed by this loop of the river was beautified and obtained the name of "City Park."

in or to any place at all

From this reading Wherever there is timber, in any prairie country, there is an invitation for men to make a park; so the ground encompassed by this loop of the river was beautified and obtained the name of "City Park."

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the outskirts of town he met a youngster walking in the direction of the river, with a fishpole over his shoulder.

a young person of either sex

From this reading In the outskirts of town he met a youngster walking in the direction of the river, with a fishpole over his shoulder.