used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a middle-aged man, slow and deliberate in thought and action, yet a veritable potentate in local politics and all affairs of a public character in Riverdale.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading He was a middle-aged man, slow and deliberate in thought and action, yet a veritable potentate in local politics and all affairs of a public character in Riverdale.
matters of personal concern
From this reading He was a middle-aged man, slow and deliberate in thought and action, yet a veritable potentate in local politics and all affairs of a public character in Riverdale.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He was a middle-aged man, slow and deliberate in thought and action, yet a veritable potentate in local politics and all affairs of a public character in Riverdale.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW PHOEBE PLAYED DETECTIVE On her way home Phoebe Daring stopped at the post office and talked with Will Chandler.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HOW PHOEBE PLAYED DETECTIVE On her way home Phoebe Daring stopped at the post office and talked with Will Chandler.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It was said that he was too honest ever to become rich, and to eke out a living for a large family he kept a little stock of stationery for sale in the post office.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had been Chandlers in the town ever since it had been established, and before it had been named Riverdale it had been called Chandler’s Crossing, the original Chandler having been a ferryman on the river.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There had been Chandlers in the town ever since it had been established, and before it had been named Riverdale it had been called Chandler’s Crossing, the original Chandler having been a ferryman on the river.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This Will Chandler, the sole representative of a long and prominent line, was a steady, straightforward fellow and greatly respected by everyone.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading There had been Chandlers in the town ever since it had been established, and before it had been named Riverdale it had been called Chandler’s Crossing, the original Chandler having been a ferryman on the river.
ChandlernounUS /ˈtʃændlər/
United States writer of detective thrillers featuring the character of Philip Marlowe (1888-1959)
From this reading HOW PHOEBE PLAYED DETECTIVE On her way home Phoebe Daring stopped at the post office and talked with Will Chandler.
Chandler'snounUS /ˈtʃændlərz/
possessive form of “chandler” — United States writer of detective thrillers featuring the character of Philip Marlowe (1888-1959)
From this reading There had been Chandlers in the town ever since it had been established, and before it had been named Riverdale it had been called Chandler’s Crossing, the original Chandler having been a ferryman on the river.
Chandlers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There had been Chandlers in the town ever since it had been established, and before it had been named Riverdale it had been called Chandler’s Crossing, the original Chandler having been a ferryman on the river.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading He was a middle-aged man, slow and deliberate in thought and action, yet a veritable potentate in local politics and all affairs of a public character in Riverdale.
traveling across
From this reading There had been Chandlers in the town ever since it had been established, and before it had been named Riverdale it had been called Chandler’s Crossing, the original Chandler having been a ferryman on the river.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading HOW PHOEBE PLAYED DETECTIVE On her way home Phoebe Daring stopped at the post office and talked with Will Chandler.
deliberateadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪbərət/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading He was a middle-aged man, slow and deliberate in thought and action, yet a veritable potentate in local politics and all affairs of a public character in Riverdale.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading HOW PHOEBE PLAYED DETECTIVE On her way home Phoebe Daring stopped at the post office and talked with Will Chandler.
eke
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was said that he was too honest ever to become rich, and to eke out a living for a large family he kept a little stock of stationery for sale in the post office.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading There had been Chandlers in the town ever since it had been established, and before it had been named Riverdale it had been called Chandler’s Crossing, the original Chandler having been a ferryman on the river.
at any time
From this reading There had been Chandlers in the town ever since it had been established, and before it had been named Riverdale it had been called Chandler’s Crossing, the original Chandler having been a ferryman on the river.
every person
From this reading This Will Chandler, the sole representative of a long and prominent line, was a steady, straightforward fellow and greatly respected by everyone.
a social unit living together
From this reading It was said that he was too honest ever to become rich, and to eke out a living for a large family he kept a little stock of stationery for sale in the post office.
a boy or man
From this reading This Will Chandler, the sole representative of a long and prominent line, was a steady, straightforward fellow and greatly respected by everyone.
ferrymannounUS /ˈferimən/
a man who operates a ferry
From this reading There had been Chandlers in the town ever since it had been established, and before it had been named Riverdale it had been called Chandler’s Crossing, the original Chandler having been a ferryman on the river.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was said that he was too honest ever to become rich, and to eke out a living for a large family he kept a little stock of stationery for sale in the post office.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading This Will Chandler, the sole representative of a long and prominent line, was a steady, straightforward fellow and greatly respected by everyone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There had been Chandlers in the town ever since it had been established, and before it had been named Riverdale it had been called Chandler’s Crossing, the original Chandler having been a ferryman on the river.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading There had been Chandlers in the town ever since it had been established, and before it had been named Riverdale it had been called Chandler’s Crossing, the original Chandler having been a ferryman on the river.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a middle-aged man, slow and deliberate in thought and action, yet a veritable potentate in local politics and all affairs of a public character in Riverdale.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW PHOEBE PLAYED DETECTIVE On her way home Phoebe Daring stopped at the post office and talked with Will Chandler.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading HOW PHOEBE PLAYED DETECTIVE On her way home Phoebe Daring stopped at the post office and talked with Will Chandler.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading It was said that he was too honest ever to become rich, and to eke out a living for a large family he kept a little stock of stationery for sale in the post office.
HOW
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW PHOEBE PLAYED DETECTIVE On her way home Phoebe Daring stopped at the post office and talked with Will Chandler.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was a middle-aged man, slow and deliberate in thought and action, yet a veritable potentate in local politics and all affairs of a public character in Riverdale.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There had been Chandlers in the town ever since it had been established, and before it had been named Riverdale it had been called Chandler’s Crossing, the original Chandler having been a ferryman on the river.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading It was said that he was too honest ever to become rich, and to eke out a living for a large family he kept a little stock of stationery for sale in the post office.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was said that he was too honest ever to become rich, and to eke out a living for a large family he kept a little stock of stationery for sale in the post office.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading This Will Chandler, the sole representative of a long and prominent line, was a steady, straightforward fellow and greatly respected by everyone.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was said that he was too honest ever to become rich, and to eke out a living for a large family he kept a little stock of stationery for sale in the post office.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading It was said that he was too honest ever to become rich, and to eke out a living for a large family he kept a little stock of stationery for sale in the post office.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading He was a middle-aged man, slow and deliberate in thought and action, yet a veritable potentate in local politics and all affairs of a public character in Riverdale.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading This Will Chandler, the sole representative of a long and prominent line, was a steady, straightforward fellow and greatly respected by everyone.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a middle-aged man, slow and deliberate in thought and action, yet a veritable potentate in local politics and all affairs of a public character in Riverdale.
middle-agedadjectiveUS /ˈmɪdəleɪɡd/
being roughly between 45 and 65 years old
From this reading He was a middle-aged man, slow and deliberate in thought and action, yet a veritable potentate in local politics and all affairs of a public character in Riverdale.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading There had been Chandlers in the town ever since it had been established, and before it had been named Riverdale it had been called Chandler’s Crossing, the original Chandler having been a ferryman on the river.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was a middle-aged man, slow and deliberate in thought and action, yet a veritable potentate in local politics and all affairs of a public character in Riverdale.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading HOW PHOEBE PLAYED DETECTIVE On her way home Phoebe Daring stopped at the post office and talked with Will Chandler.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HOW PHOEBE PLAYED DETECTIVE On her way home Phoebe Daring stopped at the post office and talked with Will Chandler.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading There had been Chandlers in the town ever since it had been established, and before it had been named Riverdale it had been called Chandler’s Crossing, the original Chandler having been a ferryman on the river.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was said that he was too honest ever to become rich, and to eke out a living for a large family he kept a little stock of stationery for sale in the post office.
PHOEBEnounUS /ˈfiːbi/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading HOW PHOEBE PLAYED DETECTIVE On her way home Phoebe Daring stopped at the post office and talked with Will Chandler.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading HOW PHOEBE PLAYED DETECTIVE On her way home Phoebe Daring stopped at the post office and talked with Will Chandler.
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading He was a middle-aged man, slow and deliberate in thought and action, yet a veritable potentate in local politics and all affairs of a public character in Riverdale.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading HOW PHOEBE PLAYED DETECTIVE On her way home Phoebe Daring stopped at the post office and talked with Will Chandler.
potentatenounUS /ˈpoʊtənteɪt/
a ruler who is unconstrained by law
From this reading He was a middle-aged man, slow and deliberate in thought and action, yet a veritable potentate in local politics and all affairs of a public character in Riverdale.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading This Will Chandler, the sole representative of a long and prominent line, was a steady, straightforward fellow and greatly respected by everyone.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading He was a middle-aged man, slow and deliberate in thought and action, yet a veritable potentate in local politics and all affairs of a public character in Riverdale.
representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading This Will Chandler, the sole representative of a long and prominent line, was a steady, straightforward fellow and greatly respected by everyone.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading This Will Chandler, the sole representative of a long and prominent line, was a steady, straightforward fellow and greatly respected by everyone.
possessing material wealth
From this reading It was said that he was too honest ever to become rich, and to eke out a living for a large family he kept a little stock of stationery for sale in the post office.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading There had been Chandlers in the town ever since it had been established, and before it had been named Riverdale it had been called Chandler’s Crossing, the original Chandler having been a ferryman on the river.
Riverdale
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From this reading He was a middle-aged man, slow and deliberate in thought and action, yet a veritable potentate in local politics and all affairs of a public character in Riverdale.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was said that he was too honest ever to become rich, and to eke out a living for a large family he kept a little stock of stationery for sale in the post office.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading It was said that he was too honest ever to become rich, and to eke out a living for a large family he kept a little stock of stationery for sale in the post office.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading There had been Chandlers in the town ever since it had been established, and before it had been named Riverdale it had been called Chandler’s Crossing, the original Chandler having been a ferryman on the river.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading He was a middle-aged man, slow and deliberate in thought and action, yet a veritable potentate in local politics and all affairs of a public character in Riverdale.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading This Will Chandler, the sole representative of a long and prominent line, was a steady, straightforward fellow and greatly respected by everyone.
stationerynounUS /ˈsteɪʃəneri/
paper cut to an appropriate size for writing letters; usually with matching envelopes
From this reading It was said that he was too honest ever to become rich, and to eke out a living for a large family he kept a little stock of stationery for sale in the post office.
make steady
From this reading This Will Chandler, the sole representative of a long and prominent line, was a steady, straightforward fellow and greatly respected by everyone.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading It was said that he was too honest ever to become rich, and to eke out a living for a large family he kept a little stock of stationery for sale in the post office.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading HOW PHOEBE PLAYED DETECTIVE On her way home Phoebe Daring stopped at the post office and talked with Will Chandler.
straightforwardadjectiveUS /ˈstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd/
free from ambiguity
From this reading This Will Chandler, the sole representative of a long and prominent line, was a steady, straightforward fellow and greatly respected by everyone.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading HOW PHOEBE PLAYED DETECTIVE On her way home Phoebe Daring stopped at the post office and talked with Will Chandler.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was said that he was too honest ever to become rich, and to eke out a living for a large family he kept a little stock of stationery for sale in the post office.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW PHOEBE PLAYED DETECTIVE On her way home Phoebe Daring stopped at the post office and talked with Will Chandler.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been Chandlers in the town ever since it had been established, and before it had been named Riverdale it had been called Chandler’s Crossing, the original Chandler having been a ferryman on the river.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This Will Chandler, the sole representative of a long and prominent line, was a steady, straightforward fellow and greatly respected by everyone.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was a middle-aged man, slow and deliberate in thought and action, yet a veritable potentate in local politics and all affairs of a public character in Riverdale.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was said that he was too honest ever to become rich, and to eke out a living for a large family he kept a little stock of stationery for sale in the post office.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was said that he was too honest ever to become rich, and to eke out a living for a large family he kept a little stock of stationery for sale in the post office.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading There had been Chandlers in the town ever since it had been established, and before it had been named Riverdale it had been called Chandler’s Crossing, the original Chandler having been a ferryman on the river.
veritableadjectiveUS /ˈverɪtəbəl/
often used as intensifiers
From this reading He was a middle-aged man, slow and deliberate in thought and action, yet a veritable potentate in local politics and all affairs of a public character in Riverdale.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a middle-aged man, slow and deliberate in thought and action, yet a veritable potentate in local politics and all affairs of a public character in Riverdale.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading HOW PHOEBE PLAYED DETECTIVE On her way home Phoebe Daring stopped at the post office and talked with Will Chandler.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading HOW PHOEBE PLAYED DETECTIVE On her way home Phoebe Daring stopped at the post office and talked with Will Chandler.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HOW PHOEBE PLAYED DETECTIVE On her way home Phoebe Daring stopped at the post office and talked with Will Chandler.
but in spite of that
From this reading He was a middle-aged man, slow and deliberate in thought and action, yet a veritable potentate in local politics and all affairs of a public character in Riverdale.
