used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “We heard there was a row of buildings down behind the Imps, and that a fine roadway was constructed through the Devil’s Causeway,” said Polly, eagerly.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Isn’t this great after old New York?” cried Polly, as they were all jostled in the big ranch-wagon driven by Mr. Brewster, as it rumbled over the trail to Pebbly Pit.
(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 Isn’t this great after old New York?” cried Polly, as they were all jostled in the big ranch-wagon driven by Mr. Brewster, as it rumbled over the trail to Pebbly Pit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “We heard there was a row of buildings down behind the Imps, and that a fine roadway was constructed through the Devil’s Causeway,” said Polly, eagerly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Isn’t this great after old New York?” cried Polly, as they were all jostled in the big ranch-wagon driven by Mr. Brewster, as it rumbled over the trail to Pebbly Pit.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading “We heard there was a row of buildings down behind the Imps, and that a fine roadway was constructed through the Devil’s Causeway,” said Polly, eagerly.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Isn’t this great after old New York?” cried Polly, as they were all jostled in the big ranch-wagon driven by Mr. Brewster, as it rumbled over the trail to Pebbly Pit.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading No one to blame for it but yourself,” laughed her father.
Brewster
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From this reading Isn’t this great after old New York?” cried Polly, as they were all jostled in the big ranch-wagon driven by Mr. Brewster, as it rumbled over the trail to Pebbly Pit.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading “We heard there was a row of buildings down behind the Imps, and that a fine roadway was constructed through the Devil’s Causeway,” said Polly, eagerly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “We-all think it’s great, Poll; but wait till you see what your going to New York did to the old Pit!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Isn’t this great after old New York?” cried Polly, as they were all jostled in the big ranch-wagon driven by Mr. Brewster, as it rumbled over the trail to Pebbly Pit.
CausewayverbUS /ˈkɑːzweɪ/
provide with a causeway
From this reading “We heard there was a row of buildings down behind the Imps, and that a fine roadway was constructed through the Devil’s Causeway,” said Polly, eagerly.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading “We heard there was a row of buildings down behind the Imps, and that a fine roadway was constructed through the Devil’s Causeway,” said Polly, eagerly.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Isn’t this great after old New York?” cried Polly, as they were all jostled in the big ranch-wagon driven by Mr. Brewster, as it rumbled over the trail to Pebbly Pit.
Devil'snounUS /ˈdevəlz/
possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading “We heard there was a row of buildings down behind the Imps, and that a fine roadway was constructed through the Devil’s Causeway,” said Polly, eagerly.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “We-all think it’s great, Poll; but wait till you see what your going to New York did to the old Pit!
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “We heard there was a row of buildings down behind the Imps, and that a fine roadway was constructed through the Devil’s Causeway,” said Polly, eagerly.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Isn’t this great after old New York?” cried Polly, as they were all jostled in the big ranch-wagon driven by Mr. Brewster, as it rumbled over the trail to Pebbly Pit.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading “We heard there was a row of buildings down behind the Imps, and that a fine roadway was constructed through the Devil’s Causeway,” said Polly, eagerly.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading No one to blame for it but yourself,” laughed her father.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading “We heard there was a row of buildings down behind the Imps, and that a fine roadway was constructed through the Devil’s Causeway,” said Polly, eagerly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No one to blame for it but yourself,” laughed her father.
the act of departing
From this reading “We-all think it’s great, Poll; but wait till you see what your going to New York did to the old Pit!
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Isn’t this great after old New York?” cried Polly, as they were all jostled in the big ranch-wagon driven by Mr. Brewster, as it rumbled over the trail to Pebbly Pit.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading “We heard there was a row of buildings down behind the Imps, and that a fine roadway was constructed through the Devil’s Causeway,” said Polly, eagerly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading No one to blame for it but yourself,” laughed her father.
Imps
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From this reading “We heard there was a row of buildings down behind the Imps, and that a fine roadway was constructed through the Devil’s Causeway,” said Polly, eagerly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Isn’t this great after old New York?” cried Polly, as they were all jostled in the big ranch-wagon driven by Mr. Brewster, as it rumbled over the trail to Pebbly Pit.
Isn't
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From this reading Isn’t this great after old New York?” cried Polly, as they were all jostled in the big ranch-wagon driven by Mr. Brewster, as it rumbled over the trail to Pebbly Pit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Isn’t this great after old New York?” cried Polly, as they were all jostled in the big ranch-wagon driven by Mr. Brewster, as it rumbled over the trail to Pebbly Pit.
it's
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From this reading “We-all think it’s great, Poll; but wait till you see what your going to New York did to the old Pit!
jostledverbUS /ˈdʒɑːsəld/
past form of “jostle” — make one's way by jostling, pushing, or shoving
From this reading Isn’t this great after old New York?” cried Polly, as they were all jostled in the big ranch-wagon driven by Mr. Brewster, as it rumbled over the trail to Pebbly Pit.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading No one to blame for it but yourself,” laughed her father.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Isn’t this great after old New York?” cried Polly, as they were all jostled in the big ranch-wagon driven by Mr. Brewster, as it rumbled over the trail to Pebbly Pit.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Isn’t this great after old New York?” cried Polly, as they were all jostled in the big ranch-wagon driven by Mr. Brewster, as it rumbled over the trail to Pebbly Pit.
not any; not one
From this reading No one to blame for it but yourself,” laughed her father.
Nolla
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From this reading “Oh, Nolla!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “We heard there was a row of buildings down behind the Imps, and that a fine roadway was constructed through the Devil’s Causeway,” said Polly, eagerly.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, Nolla!
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Isn’t this great after old New York?” cried Polly, as they were all jostled in the big ranch-wagon driven by Mr. Brewster, as it rumbled over the trail to Pebbly Pit.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one to blame for it but yourself,” laughed her father.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Isn’t this great after old New York?” cried Polly, as they were all jostled in the big ranch-wagon driven by Mr. Brewster, as it rumbled over the trail to Pebbly Pit.
Pebblyadjective
abounding in small stones
From this reading Isn’t this great after old New York?” cried Polly, as they were all jostled in the big ranch-wagon driven by Mr. Brewster, as it rumbled over the trail to Pebbly Pit.
PitnounUS /pɪt/
A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.
From this reading Isn’t this great after old New York?” cried Polly, as they were all jostled in the big ranch-wagon driven by Mr. Brewster, as it rumbled over the trail to Pebbly Pit.
PollnounUS /poʊl/
an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
From this reading “We-all think it’s great, Poll; but wait till you see what your going to New York did to the old Pit!
Polly
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From this reading Isn’t this great after old New York?” cried Polly, as they were all jostled in the big ranch-wagon driven by Mr. Brewster, as it rumbled over the trail to Pebbly Pit.
ranch-wagon
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From this reading Isn’t this great after old New York?” cried Polly, as they were all jostled in the big ranch-wagon driven by Mr. Brewster, as it rumbled over the trail to Pebbly Pit.
roadwaynounUS /ˈroʊdweɪ/
a road (especially that part of a road) over which vehicles travel
From this reading “We heard there was a row of buildings down behind the Imps, and that a fine roadway was constructed through the Devil’s Causeway,” said Polly, eagerly.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading “We heard there was a row of buildings down behind the Imps, and that a fine roadway was constructed through the Devil’s Causeway,” said Polly, eagerly.
rumbledverbUS /ˈrʌmbəld/
past form of “rumble” — make a low noise
From this reading Isn’t this great after old New York?” cried Polly, as they were all jostled in the big ranch-wagon driven by Mr. Brewster, as it rumbled over the trail to Pebbly Pit.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “We heard there was a row of buildings down behind the Imps, and that a fine roadway was constructed through the Devil’s Causeway,” said Polly, eagerly.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “We-all think it’s great, Poll; but wait till you see what your going to New York did to the old Pit!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “We heard there was a row of buildings down behind the Imps, and that a fine roadway was constructed through the Devil’s Causeway,” said Polly, eagerly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Isn’t this great after old New York?” cried Polly, as they were all jostled in the big ranch-wagon driven by Mr. Brewster, as it rumbled over the trail to Pebbly Pit.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “We heard there was a row of buildings down behind the Imps, and that a fine roadway was constructed through the Devil’s Causeway,” said Polly, eagerly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Isn’t this great after old New York?” cried Polly, as they were all jostled in the big ranch-wagon driven by Mr. Brewster, as it rumbled over the trail to Pebbly Pit.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “We-all think it’s great, Poll; but wait till you see what your going to New York did to the old Pit!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Isn’t this great after old New York?” cried Polly, as they were all jostled in the big ranch-wagon driven by Mr. Brewster, as it rumbled over the trail to Pebbly Pit.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “We heard there was a row of buildings down behind the Imps, and that a fine roadway was constructed through the Devil’s Causeway,” said Polly, eagerly.
up to a particular time
From this reading “We-all think it’s great, Poll; but wait till you see what your going to New York did to the old Pit!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Isn’t this great after old New York?” cried Polly, as they were all jostled in the big ranch-wagon driven by Mr. Brewster, as it rumbled over the trail to Pebbly Pit.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Isn’t this great after old New York?” cried Polly, as they were all jostled in the big ranch-wagon driven by Mr. Brewster, as it rumbled over the trail to Pebbly Pit.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading “We-all think it’s great, Poll; but wait till you see what your going to New York did to the old Pit!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “We heard there was a row of buildings down behind the Imps, and that a fine roadway was constructed through the Devil’s Causeway,” said Polly, eagerly.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We heard there was a row of buildings down behind the Imps, and that a fine roadway was constructed through the Devil’s Causeway,” said Polly, eagerly.
We-all
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From this reading “We-all think it’s great, Poll; but wait till you see what your going to New York did to the old Pit!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Isn’t this great after old New York?” cried Polly, as they were all jostled in the big ranch-wagon driven by Mr. Brewster, as it rumbled over the trail to Pebbly Pit.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “We-all think it’s great, Poll; but wait till you see what your going to New York did to the old Pit!
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Isn’t this great after old New York?” cried Polly, as they were all jostled in the big ranch-wagon driven by Mr. Brewster, as it rumbled over the trail to Pebbly Pit.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “We-all think it’s great, Poll; but wait till you see what your going to New York did to the old Pit!
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “We-all think it’s great, Poll; but wait till you see what your going to New York did to the old Pit!
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading No one to blame for it but yourself,” laughed her father.
