used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FRIENDLY FACE The Delafield Reform School was situated not far from the New Jersey state line.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After that he lapsed into a long silence, looking past his new-found pal and out upon the gleaming concrete lanes that flanked them on both sides.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After that he lapsed into a long silence, looking past his new-found pal and out upon the gleaming concrete lanes that flanked them on both sides.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading Therefore, the route over which the boys were taken was through a part of northeastern New Jersey, first crossing the great bridge which bears the magic name of George Washington.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading His too-bright eyes seemed to roam through space and for a moment his gaze rested on the giant cables that stretched between sky and water like monstrous birds poised for flight.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading His too-bright eyes seemed to roam through space and for a moment his gaze rested on the giant cables that stretched between sky and water like monstrous birds poised for flight.
the two together, not just one
From this reading After that he lapsed into a long silence, looking past his new-found pal and out upon the gleaming concrete lanes that flanked them on both sides.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Therefore, the route over which the boys were taken was through a part of northeastern New Jersey, first crossing the great bridge which bears the magic name of George Washington.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Therefore, the route over which the boys were taken was through a part of northeastern New Jersey, first crossing the great bridge which bears the magic name of George Washington.
cablesnounUS /ˈkeɪbəlz/
plural of “cable” — a telegram sent abroad
From this reading His too-bright eyes seemed to roam through space and for a moment his gaze rested on the giant cables that stretched between sky and water like monstrous birds poised for flight.
concreteadjectiveUS /kənˈkriːt/
capable of being perceived by the senses; not abstract or imaginary
From this reading After that he lapsed into a long silence, looking past his new-found pal and out upon the gleaming concrete lanes that flanked them on both sides.
traveling across
From this reading Therefore, the route over which the boys were taken was through a part of northeastern New Jersey, first crossing the great bridge which bears the magic name of George Washington.
Delafield
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From this reading A FRIENDLY FACE The Delafield Reform School was situated not far from the New Jersey state line.
a movement into or inward
From this reading It was upon entering the vast span that Nickie Fallon made known to Skippy his resolve.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His too-bright eyes seemed to roam through space and for a moment his gaze rested on the giant cables that stretched between sky and water like monstrous birds poised for flight.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A FRIENDLY FACE The Delafield Reform School was situated not far from the New Jersey state line.
Fallon
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From this reading It was upon entering the vast span that Nickie Fallon made known to Skippy his resolve.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A FRIENDLY FACE The Delafield Reform School was situated not far from the New Jersey state line.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Therefore, the route over which the boys were taken was through a part of northeastern New Jersey, first crossing the great bridge which bears the magic name of George Washington.
flankedverbUS /flæŋkt/
past form of “flank” — be located at the sides of something or somebody
From this reading After that he lapsed into a long silence, looking past his new-found pal and out upon the gleaming concrete lanes that flanked them on both sides.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading His too-bright eyes seemed to roam through space and for a moment his gaze rested on the giant cables that stretched between sky and water like monstrous birds poised for flight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His too-bright eyes seemed to roam through space and for a moment his gaze rested on the giant cables that stretched between sky and water like monstrous birds poised for flight.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading A FRIENDLY FACE The Delafield Reform School was situated not far from the New Jersey state line.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A FRIENDLY FACE The Delafield Reform School was situated not far from the New Jersey state line.
a long fixed look
From this reading His too-bright eyes seemed to roam through space and for a moment his gaze rested on the giant cables that stretched between sky and water like monstrous birds poised for flight.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Therefore, the route over which the boys were taken was through a part of northeastern New Jersey, first crossing the great bridge which bears the magic name of George Washington.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading His too-bright eyes seemed to roam through space and for a moment his gaze rested on the giant cables that stretched between sky and water like monstrous birds poised for flight.
gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading After that he lapsed into a long silence, looking past his new-found pal and out upon the gleaming concrete lanes that flanked them on both sides.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Therefore, the route over which the boys were taken was through a part of northeastern New Jersey, first crossing the great bridge which bears the magic name of George Washington.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After that he lapsed into a long silence, looking past his new-found pal and out upon the gleaming concrete lanes that flanked them on both sides.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was upon entering the vast span that Nickie Fallon made known to Skippy his resolve.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After that he lapsed into a long silence, looking past his new-found pal and out upon the gleaming concrete lanes that flanked them on both sides.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was upon entering the vast span that Nickie Fallon made known to Skippy his resolve.
JerseynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrzi/
a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading A FRIENDLY FACE The Delafield Reform School was situated not far from the New Jersey state line.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It was upon entering the vast span that Nickie Fallon made known to Skippy his resolve.
lanesnounUS /leɪnz/
plural of “lane” — a narrow way or road
From this reading After that he lapsed into a long silence, looking past his new-found pal and out upon the gleaming concrete lanes that flanked them on both sides.
lapsedadjectiveUS /læpst/
no longer active or practicing
From this reading After that he lapsed into a long silence, looking past his new-found pal and out upon the gleaming concrete lanes that flanked them on both sides.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading His too-bright eyes seemed to roam through space and for a moment his gaze rested on the giant cables that stretched between sky and water like monstrous birds poised for flight.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading A FRIENDLY FACE The Delafield Reform School was situated not far from the New Jersey state line.
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 After that he lapsed into a long silence, looking past his new-found pal and out upon the gleaming concrete lanes that flanked them on both sides.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading After that he lapsed into a long silence, looking past his new-found pal and out upon the gleaming concrete lanes that flanked them on both sides.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was upon entering the vast span that Nickie Fallon made known to Skippy his resolve.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading Therefore, the route over which the boys were taken was through a part of northeastern New Jersey, first crossing the great bridge which bears the magic name of George Washington.
a particular point in time
From this reading His too-bright eyes seemed to roam through space and for a moment his gaze rested on the giant cables that stretched between sky and water like monstrous birds poised for flight.
monstrousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːnstrəs/
abnormally large
From this reading His too-bright eyes seemed to roam through space and for a moment his gaze rested on the giant cables that stretched between sky and water like monstrous birds poised for flight.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Therefore, the route over which the boys were taken was through a part of northeastern New Jersey, first crossing the great bridge which bears the magic name of George Washington.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A FRIENDLY FACE The Delafield Reform School was situated not far from the New Jersey state line.
new-found
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From this reading After that he lapsed into a long silence, looking past his new-found pal and out upon the gleaming concrete lanes that flanked them on both sides.
Nickie
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From this reading It was upon entering the vast span that Nickie Fallon made known to Skippy his resolve.
northeasternadjectiveUS /ˌnɔːrˈθiːstərn/
situated in or oriented toward the northeast
From this reading Therefore, the route over which the boys were taken was through a part of northeastern New Jersey, first crossing the great bridge which bears the magic name of George Washington.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A FRIENDLY FACE The Delafield Reform School was situated not far from the New Jersey state line.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Therefore, the route over which the boys were taken was through a part of northeastern New Jersey, first crossing the great bridge which bears the magic name of George Washington.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After that he lapsed into a long silence, looking past his new-found pal and out upon the gleaming concrete lanes that flanked them on both sides.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After that he lapsed into a long silence, looking past his new-found pal and out upon the gleaming concrete lanes that flanked them on both sides.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Therefore, the route over which the boys were taken was through a part of northeastern New Jersey, first crossing the great bridge which bears the magic name of George Washington.
palnounUS /pæl/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading After that he lapsed into a long silence, looking past his new-found pal and out upon the gleaming concrete lanes that flanked them on both sides.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Therefore, the route over which the boys were taken was through a part of northeastern New Jersey, first crossing the great bridge which bears the magic name of George Washington.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading After that he lapsed into a long silence, looking past his new-found pal and out upon the gleaming concrete lanes that flanked them on both sides.
poisedadjectiveUS /pɔɪzd/
marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action
From this reading His too-bright eyes seemed to roam through space and for a moment his gaze rested on the giant cables that stretched between sky and water like monstrous birds poised for flight.
ReformnounUS /rəˈfɔːrm/
a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
From this reading A FRIENDLY FACE The Delafield Reform School was situated not far from the New Jersey state line.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading It was upon entering the vast span that Nickie Fallon made known to Skippy his resolve.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading His too-bright eyes seemed to roam through space and for a moment his gaze rested on the giant cables that stretched between sky and water like monstrous birds poised for flight.
roamverbUS /roʊm/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading His too-bright eyes seemed to roam through space and for a moment his gaze rested on the giant cables that stretched between sky and water like monstrous birds poised for flight.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading Therefore, the route over which the boys were taken was through a part of northeastern New Jersey, first crossing the great bridge which bears the magic name of George Washington.
an educational institution
From this reading A FRIENDLY FACE The Delafield Reform School was situated not far from the New Jersey state line.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His too-bright eyes seemed to roam through space and for a moment his gaze rested on the giant cables that stretched between sky and water like monstrous birds poised for flight.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading After that he lapsed into a long silence, looking past his new-found pal and out upon the gleaming concrete lanes that flanked them on both sides.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading After that he lapsed into a long silence, looking past his new-found pal and out upon the gleaming concrete lanes that flanked them on both sides.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading A FRIENDLY FACE The Delafield Reform School was situated not far from the New Jersey state line.
Skippy
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From this reading It was upon entering the vast span that Nickie Fallon made known to Skippy his resolve.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading His too-bright eyes seemed to roam through space and for a moment his gaze rested on the giant cables that stretched between sky and water like monstrous birds poised for flight.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading His too-bright eyes seemed to roam through space and for a moment his gaze rested on the giant cables that stretched between sky and water like monstrous birds poised for flight.
spannounUS /spæn/
the complete duration of something
From this reading It was upon entering the vast span that Nickie Fallon made known to Skippy his resolve.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading A FRIENDLY FACE The Delafield Reform School was situated not far from the New Jersey state line.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading His too-bright eyes seemed to roam through space and for a moment his gaze rested on the giant cables that stretched between sky and water like monstrous birds poised for flight.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Therefore, the route over which the boys were taken was through a part of northeastern New Jersey, first crossing the great bridge which bears the magic name of George Washington.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was upon entering the vast span that Nickie Fallon made known to Skippy his resolve.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FRIENDLY FACE The Delafield Reform School was situated not far from the New Jersey state line.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading After that he lapsed into a long silence, looking past his new-found pal and out upon the gleaming concrete lanes that flanked them on both sides.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, the route over which the boys were taken was through a part of northeastern New Jersey, first crossing the great bridge which bears the magic name of George Washington.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Therefore, the route over which the boys were taken was through a part of northeastern New Jersey, first crossing the great bridge which bears the magic name of George Washington.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was upon entering the vast span that Nickie Fallon made known to Skippy his resolve.
too-bright
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From this reading His too-bright eyes seemed to roam through space and for a moment his gaze rested on the giant cables that stretched between sky and water like monstrous birds poised for flight.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was upon entering the vast span that Nickie Fallon made known to Skippy his resolve.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading It was upon entering the vast span that Nickie Fallon made known to Skippy his resolve.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A FRIENDLY FACE The Delafield Reform School was situated not far from the New Jersey state line.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading Therefore, the route over which the boys were taken was through a part of northeastern New Jersey, first crossing the great bridge which bears the magic name of George Washington.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading His too-bright eyes seemed to roam through space and for a moment his gaze rested on the giant cables that stretched between sky and water like monstrous birds poised for flight.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Therefore, the route over which the boys were taken was through a part of northeastern New Jersey, first crossing the great bridge which bears the magic name of George Washington.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Therefore, the route over which the boys were taken was through a part of northeastern New Jersey, first crossing the great bridge which bears the magic name of George Washington.
