used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As Arthur and Brace Barlow returned from the well-shooting described in the preceding chapter, the latter set the boy down at a cross-road but a short distance from the Dustin house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Arthur and Brace Barlow returned from the well-shooting described in the preceding chapter, the latter set the boy down at a cross-road but a short distance from the Dustin house.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading It was quite late when he reached the front gate, where faithful little Cynthia was anxiously watching for him and wondering where he could be.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading As Arthur and Brace Barlow returned from the well-shooting described in the preceding chapter, the latter set the boy down at a cross-road but a short distance from the Dustin house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Arthur and Brace Barlow returned from the well-shooting described in the preceding chapter, the latter set the boy down at a cross-road but a short distance from the Dustin house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As Arthur and Brace Barlow returned from the well-shooting described in the preceding chapter, the latter set the boy down at a cross-road but a short distance from the Dustin house.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading Here the little fellow bade his “dear giant” good-night, and ran homeward, feeling happier than he had for a long time.
Barlow
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From this reading As Arthur and Brace Barlow returned from the well-shooting described in the preceding chapter, the latter set the boy down at a cross-road but a short distance from the Dustin house.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was quite late when he reached the front gate, where faithful little Cynthia was anxiously watching for him and wondering where he could be.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Though he hardly realized the full value of the service he had just rendered to his friend, he was sure that he had been useful at a critical moment; he knew that he had been praised for what he had done, and he felt more manly than ever before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Though he hardly realized the full value of the service he had just rendered to his friend, he was sure that he had been useful at a critical moment; he knew that he had been praised for what he had done, and he felt more manly than ever before.
a youthful male person
From this reading As Arthur and Brace Barlow returned from the well-shooting described in the preceding chapter, the latter set the boy down at a cross-road but a short distance from the Dustin house.
BraceverbUS /breɪs/
prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
From this reading As Arthur and Brace Barlow returned from the well-shooting described in the preceding chapter, the latter set the boy down at a cross-road but a short distance from the Dustin house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As Arthur and Brace Barlow returned from the well-shooting described in the preceding chapter, the latter set the boy down at a cross-road but a short distance from the Dustin house.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading As Arthur and Brace Barlow returned from the well-shooting described in the preceding chapter, the latter set the boy down at a cross-road but a short distance from the Dustin house.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was quite late when he reached the front gate, where faithful little Cynthia was anxiously watching for him and wondering where he could be.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Oh, Cynthia!” he cried, as he drew near and saw her, “I’ve had such a lovely time!
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading Though he hardly realized the full value of the service he had just rendered to his friend, he was sure that he had been useful at a critical moment; he knew that he had been praised for what he had done, and he felt more manly than ever before.
cross-road
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From this reading As Arthur and Brace Barlow returned from the well-shooting described in the preceding chapter, the latter set the boy down at a cross-road but a short distance from the Dustin house.
CynthianounUS /ˈsɪnθiə/
(Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana
From this reading It was quite late when he reached the front gate, where faithful little Cynthia was anxiously watching for him and wondering where he could be.
dearly loved
From this reading Here the little fellow bade his “dear giant” good-night, and ran homeward, feeling happier than he had for a long time.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading As Arthur and Brace Barlow returned from the well-shooting described in the preceding chapter, the latter set the boy down at a cross-road but a short distance from the Dustin house.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading As Arthur and Brace Barlow returned from the well-shooting described in the preceding chapter, the latter set the boy down at a cross-road but a short distance from the Dustin house.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Though he hardly realized the full value of the service he had just rendered to his friend, he was sure that he had been useful at a critical moment; he knew that he had been praised for what he had done, and he felt more manly than ever before.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As Arthur and Brace Barlow returned from the well-shooting described in the preceding chapter, the latter set the boy down at a cross-road but a short distance from the Dustin house.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading “Oh, Cynthia!” he cried, as he drew near and saw her, “I’ve had such a lovely time!
Dustin
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From this reading As Arthur and Brace Barlow returned from the well-shooting described in the preceding chapter, the latter set the boy down at a cross-road but a short distance from the Dustin house.
at any time
From this reading Though he hardly realized the full value of the service he had just rendered to his friend, he was sure that he had been useful at a critical moment; he knew that he had been praised for what he had done, and he felt more manly than ever before.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading It was quite late when he reached the front gate, where faithful little Cynthia was anxiously watching for him and wondering where he could be.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Here the little fellow bade his “dear giant” good-night, and ran homeward, feeling happier than he had for a long time.
a boy or man
From this reading Here the little fellow bade his “dear giant” good-night, and ran homeward, feeling happier than he had for a long time.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Though he hardly realized the full value of the service he had just rendered to his friend, he was sure that he had been useful at a critical moment; he knew that he had been praised for what he had done, and he felt more manly than ever before.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here the little fellow bade his “dear giant” good-night, and ran homeward, feeling happier than he had for a long time.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Though he hardly realized the full value of the service he had just rendered to his friend, he was sure that he had been useful at a critical moment; he knew that he had been praised for what he had done, and he felt more manly than ever before.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As Arthur and Brace Barlow returned from the well-shooting described in the preceding chapter, the latter set the boy down at a cross-road but a short distance from the Dustin house.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading It was quite late when he reached the front gate, where faithful little Cynthia was anxiously watching for him and wondering where he could be.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Though he hardly realized the full value of the service he had just rendered to his friend, he was sure that he had been useful at a critical moment; he knew that he had been praised for what he had done, and he felt more manly than ever before.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading It was quite late when he reached the front gate, where faithful little Cynthia was anxiously watching for him and wondering where he could be.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading Here the little fellow bade his “dear giant” good-night, and ran homeward, feeling happier than he had for a long time.
good-night
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From this reading Here the little fellow bade his “dear giant” good-night, and ran homeward, feeling happier than he had for a long time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Here the little fellow bade his “dear giant” good-night, and ran homeward, feeling happier than he had for a long time.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Here the little fellow bade his “dear giant” good-night, and ran homeward, feeling happier than he had for a long time.
only a very short time before
From this reading Though he hardly realized the full value of the service he had just rendered to his friend, he was sure that he had been useful at a critical moment; he knew that he had been praised for what he had done, and he felt more manly than ever before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here the little fellow bade his “dear giant” good-night, and ran homeward, feeling happier than he had for a long time.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Oh, Cynthia!” he cried, as he drew near and saw her, “I’ve had such a lovely time!
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here the little fellow bade his “dear giant” good-night, and ran homeward, feeling happier than he had for a long time.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was quite late when he reached the front gate, where faithful little Cynthia was anxiously watching for him and wondering where he could be.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Here the little fellow bade his “dear giant” good-night, and ran homeward, feeling happier than he had for a long time.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading Here the little fellow bade his “dear giant” good-night, and ran homeward, feeling happier than he had for a long time.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As Arthur and Brace Barlow returned from the well-shooting described in the preceding chapter, the latter set the boy down at a cross-road but a short distance from the Dustin house.
I've
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From this reading “Oh, Cynthia!” he cried, as he drew near and saw her, “I’ve had such a lovely time!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As Arthur and Brace Barlow returned from the well-shooting described in the preceding chapter, the latter set the boy down at a cross-road but a short distance from the Dustin house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was quite late when he reached the front gate, where faithful little Cynthia was anxiously watching for him and wondering where he could be.
and nothing more
From this reading Though he hardly realized the full value of the service he had just rendered to his friend, he was sure that he had been useful at a critical moment; he knew that he had been praised for what he had done, and he felt more manly than ever before.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Though he hardly realized the full value of the service he had just rendered to his friend, he was sure that he had been useful at a critical moment; he knew that he had been praised for what he had done, and he felt more manly than ever before.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was quite late when he reached the front gate, where faithful little Cynthia was anxiously watching for him and wondering where he could be.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading As Arthur and Brace Barlow returned from the well-shooting described in the preceding chapter, the latter set the boy down at a cross-road but a short distance from the Dustin house.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Here the little fellow bade his “dear giant” good-night, and ran homeward, feeling happier than he had for a long time.
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 Here the little fellow bade his “dear giant” good-night, and ran homeward, feeling happier than he had for a long time.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading “Oh, Cynthia!” he cried, as he drew near and saw her, “I’ve had such a lovely time!
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading Though he hardly realized the full value of the service he had just rendered to his friend, he was sure that he had been useful at a critical moment; he knew that he had been praised for what he had done, and he felt more manly than ever before.
a particular point in time
From this reading Though he hardly realized the full value of the service he had just rendered to his friend, he was sure that he had been useful at a critical moment; he knew that he had been praised for what he had done, and he felt more manly than ever before.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Though he hardly realized the full value of the service he had just rendered to his friend, he was sure that he had been useful at a critical moment; he knew that he had been praised for what he had done, and he felt more manly than ever before.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading “Oh, Cynthia!” he cried, as he drew near and saw her, “I’ve had such a lovely time!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though he hardly realized the full value of the service he had just rendered to his friend, he was sure that he had been useful at a critical moment; he knew that he had been praised for what he had done, and he felt more manly than ever before.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, Cynthia!” he cried, as he drew near and saw her, “I’ve had such a lovely time!
praisedverbUS /preɪzd/
past form of “praise” — express approval of
From this reading Though he hardly realized the full value of the service he had just rendered to his friend, he was sure that he had been useful at a critical moment; he knew that he had been praised for what he had done, and he felt more manly than ever before.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading As Arthur and Brace Barlow returned from the well-shooting described in the preceding chapter, the latter set the boy down at a cross-road but a short distance from the Dustin house.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was quite late when he reached the front gate, where faithful little Cynthia was anxiously watching for him and wondering where he could be.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Here the little fellow bade his “dear giant” good-night, and ran homeward, feeling happier than he had for a long time.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was quite late when he reached the front gate, where faithful little Cynthia was anxiously watching for him and wondering where he could be.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Though he hardly realized the full value of the service he had just rendered to his friend, he was sure that he had been useful at a critical moment; he knew that he had been praised for what he had done, and he felt more manly than ever before.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading Though he hardly realized the full value of the service he had just rendered to his friend, he was sure that he had been useful at a critical moment; he knew that he had been praised for what he had done, and he felt more manly than ever before.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading As Arthur and Brace Barlow returned from the well-shooting described in the preceding chapter, the latter set the boy down at a cross-road but a short distance from the Dustin house.
cut with a saw
From this reading “Oh, Cynthia!” he cried, as he drew near and saw her, “I’ve had such a lovely time!
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Though he hardly realized the full value of the service he had just rendered to his friend, he was sure that he had been useful at a critical moment; he knew that he had been praised for what he had done, and he felt more manly than ever before.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As Arthur and Brace Barlow returned from the well-shooting described in the preceding chapter, the latter set the boy down at a cross-road but a short distance from the Dustin house.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading As Arthur and Brace Barlow returned from the well-shooting described in the preceding chapter, the latter set the boy down at a cross-road but a short distance from the Dustin house.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “Oh, Cynthia!” he cried, as he drew near and saw her, “I’ve had such a lovely time!
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Though he hardly realized the full value of the service he had just rendered to his friend, he was sure that he had been useful at a critical moment; he knew that he had been praised for what he had done, and he felt more manly than ever before.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Here the little fellow bade his “dear giant” good-night, and ran homeward, feeling happier than he had for a long time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though he hardly realized the full value of the service he had just rendered to his friend, he was sure that he had been useful at a critical moment; he knew that he had been praised for what he had done, and he felt more manly than ever before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Arthur and Brace Barlow returned from the well-shooting described in the preceding chapter, the latter set the boy down at a cross-road but a short distance from the Dustin house.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though he hardly realized the full value of the service he had just rendered to his friend, he was sure that he had been useful at a critical moment; he knew that he had been praised for what he had done, and he felt more manly than ever before.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Here the little fellow bade his “dear giant” good-night, and ran homeward, feeling happier than he had for a long time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though he hardly realized the full value of the service he had just rendered to his friend, he was sure that he had been useful at a critical moment; he knew that he had been praised for what he had done, and he felt more manly than ever before.
being of use or service
From this reading Though he hardly realized the full value of the service he had just rendered to his friend, he was sure that he had been useful at a critical moment; he knew that he had been praised for what he had done, and he felt more manly than ever before.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Though he hardly realized the full value of the service he had just rendered to his friend, he was sure that he had been useful at a critical moment; he knew that he had been praised for what he had done, and he felt more manly than ever before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though he hardly realized the full value of the service he had just rendered to his friend, he was sure that he had been useful at a critical moment; he knew that he had been praised for what he had done, and he felt more manly than ever before.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading It was quite late when he reached the front gate, where faithful little Cynthia was anxiously watching for him and wondering where he could be.
well-shooting
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From this reading As Arthur and Brace Barlow returned from the well-shooting described in the preceding chapter, the latter set the boy down at a cross-road but a short distance from the Dustin house.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Though he hardly realized the full value of the service he had just rendered to his friend, he was sure that he had been useful at a critical moment; he knew that he had been praised for what he had done, and he felt more manly than ever before.
at the time that
From this reading It was quite late when he reached the front gate, where faithful little Cynthia was anxiously watching for him and wondering where he could be.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was quite late when he reached the front gate, where faithful little Cynthia was anxiously watching for him and wondering where he could be.
showing curiosity
From this reading It was quite late when he reached the front gate, where faithful little Cynthia was anxiously watching for him and wondering where he could be.
