used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Coventry place, which consisted of a big square house set at the Walnut Street end of a broad and deep plot of land facing the school property, had been rented by Bob’s father, who was the engineer in charge of the big new railroad bridge in course of construction near Orstead.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading LAURIE TO THE RESCUE Laurie’s rush to get back to school did not prevent him from pausing when, having turned the corner into Summit Street and proceeded half-way along the block, he caught sight of Bob Starling in the back garden of the Coventry place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LAURIE TO THE RESCUE Laurie’s rush to get back to school did not prevent him from pausing when, having turned the corner into Summit Street and proceeded half-way along the block, he caught sight of Bob Starling in the back garden of the Coventry place.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Bob’s mission in life, as he believed, was to play a great deal of tennis and play it better than any one else.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bob was entered at Hillman’s School as a day-student.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Coventry place, which consisted of a big square house set at the Walnut Street end of a broad and deep plot of land facing the school property, had been rented by Bob’s father, who was the engineer in charge of the big new railroad bridge in course of construction near Orstead.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading He was sixteen years old, a slim but well built chap with a very attractive countenance.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading LAURIE TO THE RESCUE Laurie’s rush to get back to school did not prevent him from pausing when, having turned the corner into Summit Street and proceeded half-way along the block, he caught sight of Bob Starling in the back garden of the Coventry place.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Coventry place, which consisted of a big square house set at the Walnut Street end of a broad and deep plot of land facing the school property, had been rented by Bob’s father, who was the engineer in charge of the big new railroad bridge in course of construction near Orstead.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Bob’s mission in life, as he believed, was to play a great deal of tennis and play it better than any one else.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Bob’s mission in life, as he believed, was to play a great deal of tennis and play it better than any one else.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Coventry place, which consisted of a big square house set at the Walnut Street end of a broad and deep plot of land facing the school property, had been rented by Bob’s father, who was the engineer in charge of the big new railroad bridge in course of construction near Orstead.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading LAURIE TO THE RESCUE Laurie’s rush to get back to school did not prevent him from pausing when, having turned the corner into Summit Street and proceeded half-way along the block, he caught sight of Bob Starling in the back garden of the Coventry place.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading LAURIE TO THE RESCUE Laurie’s rush to get back to school did not prevent him from pausing when, having turned the corner into Summit Street and proceeded half-way along the block, he caught sight of Bob Starling in the back garden of the Coventry place.
Bob'snounUS /bɑːbz/
possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain
From this reading The Coventry place, which consisted of a big square house set at the Walnut Street end of a broad and deep plot of land facing the school property, had been rented by Bob’s father, who was the engineer in charge of the big new railroad bridge in course of construction near Orstead.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading The Coventry place, which consisted of a big square house set at the Walnut Street end of a broad and deep plot of land facing the school property, had been rented by Bob’s father, who was the engineer in charge of the big new railroad bridge in course of construction near Orstead.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The Coventry place, which consisted of a big square house set at the Walnut Street end of a broad and deep plot of land facing the school property, had been rented by Bob’s father, who was the engineer in charge of the big new railroad bridge in course of construction near Orstead.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading He was sixteen years old, a slim but well built chap with a very attractive countenance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was sixteen years old, a slim but well built chap with a very attractive countenance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Coventry place, which consisted of a big square house set at the Walnut Street end of a broad and deep plot of land facing the school property, had been rented by Bob’s father, who was the engineer in charge of the big new railroad bridge in course of construction near Orstead.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading LAURIE TO THE RESCUE Laurie’s rush to get back to school did not prevent him from pausing when, having turned the corner into Summit Street and proceeded half-way along the block, he caught sight of Bob Starling in the back garden of the Coventry place.
a boy or man
From this reading He was sixteen years old, a slim but well built chap with a very attractive countenance.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The Coventry place, which consisted of a big square house set at the Walnut Street end of a broad and deep plot of land facing the school property, had been rented by Bob’s father, who was the engineer in charge of the big new railroad bridge in course of construction near Orstead.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading The Coventry place, which consisted of a big square house set at the Walnut Street end of a broad and deep plot of land facing the school property, had been rented by Bob’s father, who was the engineer in charge of the big new railroad bridge in course of construction near Orstead.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading The Coventry place, which consisted of a big square house set at the Walnut Street end of a broad and deep plot of land facing the school property, had been rented by Bob’s father, who was the engineer in charge of the big new railroad bridge in course of construction near Orstead.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading LAURIE TO THE RESCUE Laurie’s rush to get back to school did not prevent him from pausing when, having turned the corner into Summit Street and proceeded half-way along the block, he caught sight of Bob Starling in the back garden of the Coventry place.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading He was sixteen years old, a slim but well built chap with a very attractive countenance.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The Coventry place, which consisted of a big square house set at the Walnut Street end of a broad and deep plot of land facing the school property, had been rented by Bob’s father, who was the engineer in charge of the big new railroad bridge in course of construction near Orstead.
CoventrynounUS /ˈkʌvəntri/
the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)
From this reading LAURIE TO THE RESCUE Laurie’s rush to get back to school did not prevent him from pausing when, having turned the corner into Summit Street and proceeded half-way along the block, he caught sight of Bob Starling in the back garden of the Coventry place.
day-student
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From this reading Bob was entered at Hillman’s School as a day-student.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Bob’s mission in life, as he believed, was to play a great deal of tennis and play it better than any one else.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The Coventry place, which consisted of a big square house set at the Walnut Street end of a broad and deep plot of land facing the school property, had been rented by Bob’s father, who was the engineer in charge of the big new railroad bridge in course of construction near Orstead.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading LAURIE TO THE RESCUE Laurie’s rush to get back to school did not prevent him from pausing when, having turned the corner into Summit Street and proceeded half-way along the block, he caught sight of Bob Starling in the back garden of the Coventry place.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bob’s mission in life, as he believed, was to play a great deal of tennis and play it better than any one else.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The Coventry place, which consisted of a big square house set at the Walnut Street end of a broad and deep plot of land facing the school property, had been rented by Bob’s father, who was the engineer in charge of the big new railroad bridge in course of construction near Orstead.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading The Coventry place, which consisted of a big square house set at the Walnut Street end of a broad and deep plot of land facing the school property, had been rented by Bob’s father, who was the engineer in charge of the big new railroad bridge in course of construction near Orstead.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Bob was entered at Hillman’s School as a day-student.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading The Coventry place, which consisted of a big square house set at the Walnut Street end of a broad and deep plot of land facing the school property, had been rented by Bob’s father, who was the engineer in charge of the big new railroad bridge in course of construction near Orstead.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The Coventry place, which consisted of a big square house set at the Walnut Street end of a broad and deep plot of land facing the school property, had been rented by Bob’s father, who was the engineer in charge of the big new railroad bridge in course of construction near Orstead.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading LAURIE TO THE RESCUE Laurie’s rush to get back to school did not prevent him from pausing when, having turned the corner into Summit Street and proceeded half-way along the block, he caught sight of Bob Starling in the back garden of the Coventry place.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading LAURIE TO THE RESCUE Laurie’s rush to get back to school did not prevent him from pausing when, having turned the corner into Summit Street and proceeded half-way along the block, he caught sight of Bob Starling in the back garden of the Coventry place.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading LAURIE TO THE RESCUE Laurie’s rush to get back to school did not prevent him from pausing when, having turned the corner into Summit Street and proceeded half-way along the block, he caught sight of Bob Starling in the back garden of the Coventry place.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Bob’s mission in life, as he believed, was to play a great deal of tennis and play it better than any one else.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Coventry place, which consisted of a big square house set at the Walnut Street end of a broad and deep plot of land facing the school property, had been rented by Bob’s father, who was the engineer in charge of the big new railroad bridge in course of construction near Orstead.
half-way
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LAURIE TO THE RESCUE Laurie’s rush to get back to school did not prevent him from pausing when, having turned the corner into Summit Street and proceeded half-way along the block, he caught sight of Bob Starling in the back garden of the Coventry place.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading LAURIE TO THE RESCUE Laurie’s rush to get back to school did not prevent him from pausing when, having turned the corner into Summit Street and proceeded half-way along the block, he caught sight of Bob Starling in the back garden of the Coventry place.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LAURIE TO THE RESCUE Laurie’s rush to get back to school did not prevent him from pausing when, having turned the corner into Summit Street and proceeded half-way along the block, he caught sight of Bob Starling in the back garden of the Coventry place.
Hillman's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bob was entered at Hillman’s School as a day-student.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading LAURIE TO THE RESCUE Laurie’s rush to get back to school did not prevent him from pausing when, having turned the corner into Summit Street and proceeded half-way along the block, he caught sight of Bob Starling in the back garden of the Coventry place.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Coventry place, which consisted of a big square house set at the Walnut Street end of a broad and deep plot of land facing the school property, had been rented by Bob’s father, who was the engineer in charge of the big new railroad bridge in course of construction near Orstead.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LAURIE TO THE RESCUE Laurie’s rush to get back to school did not prevent him from pausing when, having turned the corner into Summit Street and proceeded half-way along the block, he caught sight of Bob Starling in the back garden of the Coventry place.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading LAURIE TO THE RESCUE Laurie’s rush to get back to school did not prevent him from pausing when, having turned the corner into Summit Street and proceeded half-way along the block, he caught sight of Bob Starling in the back garden of the Coventry place.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Bob’s mission in life, as he believed, was to play a great deal of tennis and play it better than any one else.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The Coventry place, which consisted of a big square house set at the Walnut Street end of a broad and deep plot of land facing the school property, had been rented by Bob’s father, who was the engineer in charge of the big new railroad bridge in course of construction near Orstead.
LAURIE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LAURIE TO THE RESCUE Laurie’s rush to get back to school did not prevent him from pausing when, having turned the corner into Summit Street and proceeded half-way along the block, he caught sight of Bob Starling in the back garden of the Coventry place.
Laurie's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LAURIE TO THE RESCUE Laurie’s rush to get back to school did not prevent him from pausing when, having turned the corner into Summit Street and proceeded half-way along the block, he caught sight of Bob Starling in the back garden of the Coventry place.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Bob’s mission in life, as he believed, was to play a great deal of tennis and play it better than any one else.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Bob’s mission in life, as he believed, was to play a great deal of tennis and play it better than any one else.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The Coventry place, which consisted of a big square house set at the Walnut Street end of a broad and deep plot of land facing the school property, had been rented by Bob’s father, who was the engineer in charge of the big new railroad bridge in course of construction near Orstead.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The Coventry place, which consisted of a big square house set at the Walnut Street end of a broad and deep plot of land facing the school property, had been rented by Bob’s father, who was the engineer in charge of the big new railroad bridge in course of construction near Orstead.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading LAURIE TO THE RESCUE Laurie’s rush to get back to school did not prevent him from pausing when, having turned the corner into Summit Street and proceeded half-way along the block, he caught sight of Bob Starling in the back garden of the Coventry place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LAURIE TO THE RESCUE Laurie’s rush to get back to school did not prevent him from pausing when, having turned the corner into Summit Street and proceeded half-way along the block, he caught sight of Bob Starling in the back garden of the Coventry place.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He was sixteen years old, a slim but well built chap with a very attractive countenance.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Bob’s mission in life, as he believed, was to play a great deal of tennis and play it better than any one else.
Orstead
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From this reading The Coventry place, which consisted of a big square house set at the Walnut Street end of a broad and deep plot of land facing the school property, had been rented by Bob’s father, who was the engineer in charge of the big new railroad bridge in course of construction near Orstead.
pausingverbUS /ˈpɔːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading LAURIE TO THE RESCUE Laurie’s rush to get back to school did not prevent him from pausing when, having turned the corner into Summit Street and proceeded half-way along the block, he caught sight of Bob Starling in the back garden of the Coventry place.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading LAURIE TO THE RESCUE Laurie’s rush to get back to school did not prevent him from pausing when, having turned the corner into Summit Street and proceeded half-way along the block, he caught sight of Bob Starling in the back garden of the Coventry place.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Bob’s mission in life, as he believed, was to play a great deal of tennis and play it better than any one else.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading The Coventry place, which consisted of a big square house set at the Walnut Street end of a broad and deep plot of land facing the school property, had been rented by Bob’s father, who was the engineer in charge of the big new railroad bridge in course of construction near Orstead.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading LAURIE TO THE RESCUE Laurie’s rush to get back to school did not prevent him from pausing when, having turned the corner into Summit Street and proceeded half-way along the block, he caught sight of Bob Starling in the back garden of the Coventry place.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading LAURIE TO THE RESCUE Laurie’s rush to get back to school did not prevent him from pausing when, having turned the corner into Summit Street and proceeded half-way along the block, he caught sight of Bob Starling in the back garden of the Coventry place.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading The Coventry place, which consisted of a big square house set at the Walnut Street end of a broad and deep plot of land facing the school property, had been rented by Bob’s father, who was the engineer in charge of the big new railroad bridge in course of construction near Orstead.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading The Coventry place, which consisted of a big square house set at the Walnut Street end of a broad and deep plot of land facing the school property, had been rented by Bob’s father, who was the engineer in charge of the big new railroad bridge in course of construction near Orstead.
rentedverbUS /ˈrentɪd/
past form of “rent” — let for money
From this reading The Coventry place, which consisted of a big square house set at the Walnut Street end of a broad and deep plot of land facing the school property, had been rented by Bob’s father, who was the engineer in charge of the big new railroad bridge in course of construction near Orstead.
free from harm or evil
From this reading LAURIE TO THE RESCUE Laurie’s rush to get back to school did not prevent him from pausing when, having turned the corner into Summit Street and proceeded half-way along the block, he caught sight of Bob Starling in the back garden of the Coventry place.
move hurridly
From this reading LAURIE TO THE RESCUE Laurie’s rush to get back to school did not prevent him from pausing when, having turned the corner into Summit Street and proceeded half-way along the block, he caught sight of Bob Starling in the back garden of the Coventry place.
an educational institution
From this reading LAURIE TO THE RESCUE Laurie’s rush to get back to school did not prevent him from pausing when, having turned the corner into Summit Street and proceeded half-way along the block, he caught sight of Bob Starling in the back garden of the Coventry place.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The Coventry place, which consisted of a big square house set at the Walnut Street end of a broad and deep plot of land facing the school property, had been rented by Bob’s father, who was the engineer in charge of the big new railroad bridge in course of construction near Orstead.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading LAURIE TO THE RESCUE Laurie’s rush to get back to school did not prevent him from pausing when, having turned the corner into Summit Street and proceeded half-way along the block, he caught sight of Bob Starling in the back garden of the Coventry place.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading He was sixteen years old, a slim but well built chap with a very attractive countenance.
slimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading He was sixteen years old, a slim but well built chap with a very attractive countenance.
make square
From this reading The Coventry place, which consisted of a big square house set at the Walnut Street end of a broad and deep plot of land facing the school property, had been rented by Bob’s father, who was the engineer in charge of the big new railroad bridge in course of construction near Orstead.
StarlingnounUS /ˈstɑːrlɪŋ/
gregarious birds native to the Old World
From this reading LAURIE TO THE RESCUE Laurie’s rush to get back to school did not prevent him from pausing when, having turned the corner into Summit Street and proceeded half-way along the block, he caught sight of Bob Starling in the back garden of the Coventry place.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading LAURIE TO THE RESCUE Laurie’s rush to get back to school did not prevent him from pausing when, having turned the corner into Summit Street and proceeded half-way along the block, he caught sight of Bob Starling in the back garden of the Coventry place.
SummitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading LAURIE TO THE RESCUE Laurie’s rush to get back to school did not prevent him from pausing when, having turned the corner into Summit Street and proceeded half-way along the block, he caught sight of Bob Starling in the back garden of the Coventry place.
tennisnounUS /ˈtenəs/
a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
From this reading Bob’s mission in life, as he believed, was to play a great deal of tennis and play it better than any one else.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Bob’s mission in life, as he believed, was to play a great deal of tennis and play it better than any one else.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LAURIE TO THE RESCUE Laurie’s rush to get back to school did not prevent him from pausing when, having turned the corner into Summit Street and proceeded half-way along the block, he caught sight of Bob Starling in the back garden of the Coventry place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LAURIE TO THE RESCUE Laurie’s rush to get back to school did not prevent him from pausing when, having turned the corner into Summit Street and proceeded half-way along the block, he caught sight of Bob Starling in the back garden of the Coventry place.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading LAURIE TO THE RESCUE Laurie’s rush to get back to school did not prevent him from pausing when, having turned the corner into Summit Street and proceeded half-way along the block, he caught sight of Bob Starling in the back garden of the Coventry place.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was sixteen years old, a slim but well built chap with a very attractive countenance.
WalnutnounUS /ˈwɔːlnʌt/
nut of any of various walnut trees having a wrinkled two-lobed seed with a hard shell
From this reading The Coventry place, which consisted of a big square house set at the Walnut Street end of a broad and deep plot of land facing the school property, had been rented by Bob’s father, who was the engineer in charge of the big new railroad bridge in course of construction near Orstead.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Coventry place, which consisted of a big square house set at the Walnut Street end of a broad and deep plot of land facing the school property, had been rented by Bob’s father, who was the engineer in charge of the big new railroad bridge in course of construction near Orstead.
(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 He was sixteen years old, a slim but well built chap with a very attractive countenance.
at the time that
From this reading LAURIE TO THE RESCUE Laurie’s rush to get back to school did not prevent him from pausing when, having turned the corner into Summit Street and proceeded half-way along the block, he caught sight of Bob Starling in the back garden of the Coventry place.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Coventry place, which consisted of a big square house set at the Walnut Street end of a broad and deep plot of land facing the school property, had been rented by Bob’s father, who was the engineer in charge of the big new railroad bridge in course of construction near Orstead.
which person or people
From this reading The Coventry place, which consisted of a big square house set at the Walnut Street end of a broad and deep plot of land facing the school property, had been rented by Bob’s father, who was the engineer in charge of the big new railroad bridge in course of construction near Orstead.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was sixteen years old, a slim but well built chap with a very attractive countenance.
a late time of life
From this reading He was sixteen years old, a slim but well built chap with a very attractive countenance.
