used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The boy's bicycle was against the fence and it was evident that he had been waiting some time, for a bunch of lilacs tied to the handle-bar hung limp and faded in the sun.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE CLOUDS CLEAR When, glowing with happiness, Paul turned into his gate late in the afternoon, he was surprised to find Donald Hall impatiently pacing the driveway before the house.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The boy's bicycle was against the fence and it was evident that he had been waiting some time, for a bunch of lilacs tied to the handle-bar hung limp and faded in the sun.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The boy's bicycle was against the fence and it was evident that he had been waiting some time, for a bunch of lilacs tied to the handle-bar hung limp and faded in the sun.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "How are you, old man," Paul called jubilantly.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "Hanging around until you should heave into sight.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The boy's bicycle was against the fence and it was evident that he had been waiting some time, for a bunch of lilacs tied to the handle-bar hung limp and faded in the sun.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE CLOUDS CLEAR When, glowing with happiness, Paul turned into his gate late in the afternoon, he was surprised to find Donald Hall impatiently pacing the driveway before the house.
bicyclenounUS /ˈbaɪsɪkəl/
a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
From this reading The boy's bicycle was against the fence and it was evident that he had been waiting some time, for a bunch of lilacs tied to the handle-bar hung limp and faded in the sun.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boy's bicycle was against the fence and it was evident that he had been waiting some time, for a bunch of lilacs tied to the handle-bar hung limp and faded in the sun.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading The boy's bicycle was against the fence and it was evident that he had been waiting some time, for a bunch of lilacs tied to the handle-bar hung limp and faded in the sun.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "How are you, old man," Paul called jubilantly.
rid of obstructions
From this reading THE CLOUDS CLEAR When, glowing with happiness, Paul turned into his gate late in the afternoon, he was surprised to find Donald Hall impatiently pacing the driveway before the house.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading THE CLOUDS CLEAR When, glowing with happiness, Paul turned into his gate late in the afternoon, he was surprised to find Donald Hall impatiently pacing the driveway before the house.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "What are you doing here?"
Donald
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From this reading THE CLOUDS CLEAR When, glowing with happiness, Paul turned into his gate late in the afternoon, he was surprised to find Donald Hall impatiently pacing the driveway before the house.
drivewaynounUS /ˈdraɪvweɪ/
a road leading up to a private house
From this reading THE CLOUDS CLEAR When, glowing with happiness, Paul turned into his gate late in the afternoon, he was surprised to find Donald Hall impatiently pacing the driveway before the house.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The boy's bicycle was against the fence and it was evident that he had been waiting some time, for a bunch of lilacs tied to the handle-bar hung limp and faded in the sun.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading The boy's bicycle was against the fence and it was evident that he had been waiting some time, for a bunch of lilacs tied to the handle-bar hung limp and faded in the sun.
enclose with a fence
From this reading The boy's bicycle was against the fence and it was evident that he had been waiting some time, for a bunch of lilacs tied to the handle-bar hung limp and faded in the sun.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading THE CLOUDS CLEAR When, glowing with happiness, Paul turned into his gate late in the afternoon, he was surprised to find Donald Hall impatiently pacing the driveway before the house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The boy's bicycle was against the fence and it was evident that he had been waiting some time, for a bunch of lilacs tied to the handle-bar hung limp and faded in the sun.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading THE CLOUDS CLEAR When, glowing with happiness, Paul turned into his gate late in the afternoon, he was surprised to find Donald Hall impatiently pacing the driveway before the house.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading THE CLOUDS CLEAR When, glowing with happiness, Paul turned into his gate late in the afternoon, he was surprised to find Donald Hall impatiently pacing the driveway before the house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The boy's bicycle was against the fence and it was evident that he had been waiting some time, for a bunch of lilacs tied to the handle-bar hung limp and faded in the sun.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading THE CLOUDS CLEAR When, glowing with happiness, Paul turned into his gate late in the afternoon, he was surprised to find Donald Hall impatiently pacing the driveway before the house.
handle-bar
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From this reading The boy's bicycle was against the fence and it was evident that he had been waiting some time, for a bunch of lilacs tied to the handle-bar hung limp and faded in the sun.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading "Hanging around until you should heave into sight.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading THE CLOUDS CLEAR When, glowing with happiness, Paul turned into his gate late in the afternoon, he was surprised to find Donald Hall impatiently pacing the driveway before the house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CLOUDS CLEAR When, glowing with happiness, Paul turned into his gate late in the afternoon, he was surprised to find Donald Hall impatiently pacing the driveway before the house.
heaveverbUS /hiːv/
utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading "Hanging around until you should heave into sight.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "What are you doing here?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CLOUDS CLEAR When, glowing with happiness, Paul turned into his gate late in the afternoon, he was surprised to find Donald Hall impatiently pacing the driveway before the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE CLOUDS CLEAR When, glowing with happiness, Paul turned into his gate late in the afternoon, he was surprised to find Donald Hall impatiently pacing the driveway before the house.
How
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From this reading "How are you, old man," Paul called jubilantly.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The boy's bicycle was against the fence and it was evident that he had been waiting some time, for a bunch of lilacs tied to the handle-bar hung limp and faded in the sun.
impatientlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading THE CLOUDS CLEAR When, glowing with happiness, Paul turned into his gate late in the afternoon, he was surprised to find Donald Hall impatiently pacing the driveway before the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CLOUDS CLEAR When, glowing with happiness, Paul turned into his gate late in the afternoon, he was surprised to find Donald Hall impatiently pacing the driveway before the house.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE CLOUDS CLEAR When, glowing with happiness, Paul turned into his gate late in the afternoon, he was surprised to find Donald Hall impatiently pacing the driveway before the house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The boy's bicycle was against the fence and it was evident that he had been waiting some time, for a bunch of lilacs tied to the handle-bar hung limp and faded in the sun.
jubilantlyadverb
in a joyous manner
From this reading "How are you, old man," Paul called jubilantly.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading THE CLOUDS CLEAR When, glowing with happiness, Paul turned into his gate late in the afternoon, he was surprised to find Donald Hall impatiently pacing the driveway before the house.
lilacsnounUS /ˈlaɪlæks/
plural of “lilac” — any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers
From this reading The boy's bicycle was against the fence and it was evident that he had been waiting some time, for a bunch of lilacs tied to the handle-bar hung limp and faded in the sun.
limpverbUS /lɪmp/
walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading The boy's bicycle was against the fence and it was evident that he had been waiting some time, for a bunch of lilacs tied to the handle-bar hung limp and faded in the sun.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "How are you, old man," Paul called jubilantly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The boy's bicycle was against the fence and it was evident that he had been waiting some time, for a bunch of lilacs tied to the handle-bar hung limp and faded in the sun.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "How are you, old man," Paul called jubilantly.
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading THE CLOUDS CLEAR When, glowing with happiness, Paul turned into his gate late in the afternoon, he was surprised to find Donald Hall impatiently pacing the driveway before the house.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading THE CLOUDS CLEAR When, glowing with happiness, Paul turned into his gate late in the afternoon, he was surprised to find Donald Hall impatiently pacing the driveway before the house.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Hanging around until you should heave into sight.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading "Hanging around until you should heave into sight.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The boy's bicycle was against the fence and it was evident that he had been waiting some time, for a bunch of lilacs tied to the handle-bar hung limp and faded in the sun.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The boy's bicycle was against the fence and it was evident that he had been waiting some time, for a bunch of lilacs tied to the handle-bar hung limp and faded in the sun.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading THE CLOUDS CLEAR When, glowing with happiness, Paul turned into his gate late in the afternoon, he was surprised to find Donald Hall impatiently pacing the driveway before the house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The boy's bicycle was against the fence and it was evident that he had been waiting some time, for a bunch of lilacs tied to the handle-bar hung limp and faded in the sun.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CLOUDS CLEAR When, glowing with happiness, Paul turned into his gate late in the afternoon, he was surprised to find Donald Hall impatiently pacing the driveway before the house.
bound or secured closely
From this reading The boy's bicycle was against the fence and it was evident that he had been waiting some time, for a bunch of lilacs tied to the handle-bar hung limp and faded in the sun.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The boy's bicycle was against the fence and it was evident that he had been waiting some time, for a bunch of lilacs tied to the handle-bar hung limp and faded in the sun.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CLOUDS CLEAR When, glowing with happiness, Paul turned into his gate late in the afternoon, he was surprised to find Donald Hall impatiently pacing the driveway before the house.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading THE CLOUDS CLEAR When, glowing with happiness, Paul turned into his gate late in the afternoon, he was surprised to find Donald Hall impatiently pacing the driveway before the house.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "Hanging around until you should heave into sight.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The boy's bicycle was against the fence and it was evident that he had been waiting some time, for a bunch of lilacs tied to the handle-bar hung limp and faded in the sun.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CLOUDS CLEAR When, glowing with happiness, Paul turned into his gate late in the afternoon, he was surprised to find Donald Hall impatiently pacing the driveway before the house.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What are you doing here?"
at the time that
From this reading THE CLOUDS CLEAR When, glowing with happiness, Paul turned into his gate late in the afternoon, he was surprised to find Donald Hall impatiently pacing the driveway before the house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE CLOUDS CLEAR When, glowing with happiness, Paul turned into his gate late in the afternoon, he was surprised to find Donald Hall impatiently pacing the driveway before the house.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How are you, old man," Paul called jubilantly.
