used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ONE WINTER SATURDAY Marshallton is a village with nothing more than two general stores sufficient to cater to the needs of the near neighborhood and the Tech students.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ONE WINTER SATURDAY Marshallton is a village with nothing more than two general stores sufficient to cater to the needs of the near neighborhood and the Tech students.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading To show his appreciation of their friendship, Tony decided to treat Bill and Gus to a taxi ride; so he 'phoned to the town for one.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bill, Gus and Tony, eager to get some radio supplies that might as well have been ordered from the city, obtained leave to run over to Guilford and back.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading Guilford, nine miles away, is the railroad town and, now and then, for extra supplies the Tech boys may spend a dull half hour each way on the trolley to visit the quiet place which holds no other attraction than the stores.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Guilford, nine miles away, is the railroad town and, now and then, for extra supplies the Tech boys may spend a dull half hour each way on the trolley to visit the quiet place which holds no other attraction than the stores.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Bill, Gus and Tony, eager to get some radio supplies that might as well have been ordered from the city, obtained leave to run over to Guilford and back.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Bill, Gus and Tony, eager to get some radio supplies that might as well have been ordered from the city, obtained leave to run over to Guilford and back.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Bill, Gus and Tony, eager to get some radio supplies that might as well have been ordered from the city, obtained leave to run over to Guilford and back.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Guilford, nine miles away, is the railroad town and, now and then, for extra supplies the Tech boys may spend a dull half hour each way on the trolley to visit the quiet place which holds no other attraction than the stores.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It came and the three piled in, much elated over the prospect of a pleasant shopping trip, though the weather was a little stormy.
caterverbUS /ˈkeɪtər/
give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
From this reading ONE WINTER SATURDAY Marshallton is a village with nothing more than two general stores sufficient to cater to the needs of the near neighborhood and the Tech students.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Bill, Gus and Tony, eager to get some radio supplies that might as well have been ordered from the city, obtained leave to run over to Guilford and back.
recognizable; marked
From this reading To show his appreciation of their friendship, Tony decided to treat Bill and Gus to a taxi ride; so he 'phoned to the town for one.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Guilford, nine miles away, is the railroad town and, now and then, for extra supplies the Tech boys may spend a dull half hour each way on the trolley to visit the quiet place which holds no other attraction than the stores.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Guilford, nine miles away, is the railroad town and, now and then, for extra supplies the Tech boys may spend a dull half hour each way on the trolley to visit the quiet place which holds no other attraction than the stores.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Bill, Gus and Tony, eager to get some radio supplies that might as well have been ordered from the city, obtained leave to run over to Guilford and back.
elatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈleɪtəd/
exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
From this reading It came and the three piled in, much elated over the prospect of a pleasant shopping trip, though the weather was a little stormy.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading Guilford, nine miles away, is the railroad town and, now and then, for extra supplies the Tech boys may spend a dull half hour each way on the trolley to visit the quiet place which holds no other attraction than the stores.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Guilford, nine miles away, is the railroad town and, now and then, for extra supplies the Tech boys may spend a dull half hour each way on the trolley to visit the quiet place which holds no other attraction than the stores.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading To show his appreciation of their friendship, Tony decided to treat Bill and Gus to a taxi ride; so he 'phoned to the town for one.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Bill, Gus and Tony, eager to get some radio supplies that might as well have been ordered from the city, obtained leave to run over to Guilford and back.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading ONE WINTER SATURDAY Marshallton is a village with nothing more than two general stores sufficient to cater to the needs of the near neighborhood and the Tech students.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Bill, Gus and Tony, eager to get some radio supplies that might as well have been ordered from the city, obtained leave to run over to Guilford and back.
Guilford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Guilford, nine miles away, is the railroad town and, now and then, for extra supplies the Tech boys may spend a dull half hour each way on the trolley to visit the quiet place which holds no other attraction than the stores.
GusnounUS /ɡʌs/
plural of “gu” — the largest and southernmost island in the Marianas which is administered as a territory of the United States; it was ceded by Spain to the United States in 1898
From this reading Bill, Gus and Tony, eager to get some radio supplies that might as well have been ordered from the city, obtained leave to run over to Guilford and back.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Guilford, nine miles away, is the railroad town and, now and then, for extra supplies the Tech boys may spend a dull half hour each way on the trolley to visit the quiet place which holds no other attraction than the stores.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Bill, Gus and Tony, eager to get some radio supplies that might as well have been ordered from the city, obtained leave to run over to Guilford and back.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To show his appreciation of their friendship, Tony decided to treat Bill and Gus to a taxi ride; so he 'phoned to the town for one.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To show his appreciation of their friendship, Tony decided to treat Bill and Gus to a taxi ride; so he 'phoned to the town for one.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading Guilford, nine miles away, is the railroad town and, now and then, for extra supplies the Tech boys may spend a dull half hour each way on the trolley to visit the quiet place which holds no other attraction than the stores.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Guilford, nine miles away, is the railroad town and, now and then, for extra supplies the Tech boys may spend a dull half hour each way on the trolley to visit the quiet place which holds no other attraction than the stores.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It came and the three piled in, much elated over the prospect of a pleasant shopping trip, though the weather was a little stormy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ONE WINTER SATURDAY Marshallton is a village with nothing more than two general stores sufficient to cater to the needs of the near neighborhood and the Tech students.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It came and the three piled in, much elated over the prospect of a pleasant shopping trip, though the weather was a little stormy.
go away from a place
From this reading Bill, Gus and Tony, eager to get some radio supplies that might as well have been ordered from the city, obtained leave to run over to Guilford and back.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It came and the three piled in, much elated over the prospect of a pleasant shopping trip, though the weather was a little stormy.
Marshallton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ONE WINTER SATURDAY Marshallton is a village with nothing more than two general stores sufficient to cater to the needs of the near neighborhood and the Tech students.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Guilford, nine miles away, is the railroad town and, now and then, for extra supplies the Tech boys may spend a dull half hour each way on the trolley to visit the quiet place which holds no other attraction than the stores.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Bill, Gus and Tony, eager to get some radio supplies that might as well have been ordered from the city, obtained leave to run over to Guilford and back.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Guilford, nine miles away, is the railroad town and, now and then, for extra supplies the Tech boys may spend a dull half hour each way on the trolley to visit the quiet place which holds no other attraction than the stores.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading ONE WINTER SATURDAY Marshallton is a village with nothing more than two general stores sufficient to cater to the needs of the near neighborhood and the Tech students.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It came and the three piled in, much elated over the prospect of a pleasant shopping trip, though the weather was a little stormy.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading ONE WINTER SATURDAY Marshallton is a village with nothing more than two general stores sufficient to cater to the needs of the near neighborhood and the Tech students.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading ONE WINTER SATURDAY Marshallton is a village with nothing more than two general stores sufficient to cater to the needs of the near neighborhood and the Tech students.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading ONE WINTER SATURDAY Marshallton is a village with nothing more than two general stores sufficient to cater to the needs of the near neighborhood and the Tech students.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Guilford, nine miles away, is the railroad town and, now and then, for extra supplies the Tech boys may spend a dull half hour each way on the trolley to visit the quiet place which holds no other attraction than the stores.
not any; not one
From this reading Guilford, nine miles away, is the railroad town and, now and then, for extra supplies the Tech boys may spend a dull half hour each way on the trolley to visit the quiet place which holds no other attraction than the stores.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading ONE WINTER SATURDAY Marshallton is a village with nothing more than two general stores sufficient to cater to the needs of the near neighborhood and the Tech students.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Guilford, nine miles away, is the railroad town and, now and then, for extra supplies the Tech boys may spend a dull half hour each way on the trolley to visit the quiet place which holds no other attraction than the stores.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Bill, Gus and Tony, eager to get some radio supplies that might as well have been ordered from the city, obtained leave to run over to Guilford and back.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ONE WINTER SATURDAY Marshallton is a village with nothing more than two general stores sufficient to cater to the needs of the near neighborhood and the Tech students.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Guilford, nine miles away, is the railroad town and, now and then, for extra supplies the Tech boys may spend a dull half hour each way on the trolley to visit the quiet place which holds no other attraction than the stores.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ONE WINTER SATURDAY Marshallton is a village with nothing more than two general stores sufficient to cater to the needs of the near neighborhood and the Tech students.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Bill, Gus and Tony, eager to get some radio supplies that might as well have been ordered from the city, obtained leave to run over to Guilford and back.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Guilford, nine miles away, is the railroad town and, now and then, for extra supplies the Tech boys may spend a dull half hour each way on the trolley to visit the quiet place which holds no other attraction than the stores.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Bill, Gus and Tony, eager to get some radio supplies that might as well have been ordered from the city, obtained leave to run over to Guilford and back.
phonedverbUS /foʊnd/
past form of “phone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
From this reading To show his appreciation of their friendship, Tony decided to treat Bill and Gus to a taxi ride; so he 'phoned to the town for one.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading It came and the three piled in, much elated over the prospect of a pleasant shopping trip, though the weather was a little stormy.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Guilford, nine miles away, is the railroad town and, now and then, for extra supplies the Tech boys may spend a dull half hour each way on the trolley to visit the quiet place which holds no other attraction than the stores.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It came and the three piled in, much elated over the prospect of a pleasant shopping trip, though the weather was a little stormy.
the possibility of future success
From this reading It came and the three piled in, much elated over the prospect of a pleasant shopping trip, though the weather was a little stormy.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Guilford, nine miles away, is the railroad town and, now and then, for extra supplies the Tech boys may spend a dull half hour each way on the trolley to visit the quiet place which holds no other attraction than the stores.
radionounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
From this reading Bill, Gus and Tony, eager to get some radio supplies that might as well have been ordered from the city, obtained leave to run over to Guilford and back.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading Guilford, nine miles away, is the railroad town and, now and then, for extra supplies the Tech boys may spend a dull half hour each way on the trolley to visit the quiet place which holds no other attraction than the stores.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading To show his appreciation of their friendship, Tony decided to treat Bill and Gus to a taxi ride; so he 'phoned to the town for one.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Bill, Gus and Tony, eager to get some radio supplies that might as well have been ordered from the city, obtained leave to run over to Guilford and back.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading ONE WINTER SATURDAY Marshallton is a village with nothing more than two general stores sufficient to cater to the needs of the near neighborhood and the Tech students.
shoppingnounUS /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/
searching for or buying goods or services
From this reading It came and the three piled in, much elated over the prospect of a pleasant shopping trip, though the weather was a little stormy.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading To show his appreciation of their friendship, Tony decided to treat Bill and Gus to a taxi ride; so he 'phoned to the town for one.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading To show his appreciation of their friendship, Tony decided to treat Bill and Gus to a taxi ride; so he 'phoned to the town for one.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Bill, Gus and Tony, eager to get some radio supplies that might as well have been ordered from the city, obtained leave to run over to Guilford and back.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Guilford, nine miles away, is the railroad town and, now and then, for extra supplies the Tech boys may spend a dull half hour each way on the trolley to visit the quiet place which holds no other attraction than the stores.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading ONE WINTER SATURDAY Marshallton is a village with nothing more than two general stores sufficient to cater to the needs of the near neighborhood and the Tech students.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading It came and the three piled in, much elated over the prospect of a pleasant shopping trip, though the weather was a little stormy.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading ONE WINTER SATURDAY Marshallton is a village with nothing more than two general stores sufficient to cater to the needs of the near neighborhood and the Tech students.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading ONE WINTER SATURDAY Marshallton is a village with nothing more than two general stores sufficient to cater to the needs of the near neighborhood and the Tech students.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading Guilford, nine miles away, is the railroad town and, now and then, for extra supplies the Tech boys may spend a dull half hour each way on the trolley to visit the quiet place which holds no other attraction than the stores.
taxiverbUS /ˈtæksi/
travel slowly
From this reading To show his appreciation of their friendship, Tony decided to treat Bill and Gus to a taxi ride; so he 'phoned to the town for one.
TechnounUS /tek/
a school teaching mechanical and industrial arts and the applied sciences
From this reading ONE WINTER SATURDAY Marshallton is a village with nothing more than two general stores sufficient to cater to the needs of the near neighborhood and the Tech students.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading ONE WINTER SATURDAY Marshallton is a village with nothing more than two general stores sufficient to cater to the needs of the near neighborhood and the Tech students.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bill, Gus and Tony, eager to get some radio supplies that might as well have been ordered from the city, obtained leave to run over to Guilford and back.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ONE WINTER SATURDAY Marshallton is a village with nothing more than two general stores sufficient to cater to the needs of the near neighborhood and the Tech students.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To show his appreciation of their friendship, Tony decided to treat Bill and Gus to a taxi ride; so he 'phoned to the town for one.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Guilford, nine miles away, is the railroad town and, now and then, for extra supplies the Tech boys may spend a dull half hour each way on the trolley to visit the quiet place which holds no other attraction than the stores.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It came and the three piled in, much elated over the prospect of a pleasant shopping trip, though the weather was a little stormy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It came and the three piled in, much elated over the prospect of a pleasant shopping trip, though the weather was a little stormy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ONE WINTER SATURDAY Marshallton is a village with nothing more than two general stores sufficient to cater to the needs of the near neighborhood and the Tech students.
Tony
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bill, Gus and Tony, eager to get some radio supplies that might as well have been ordered from the city, obtained leave to run over to Guilford and back.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Guilford, nine miles away, is the railroad town and, now and then, for extra supplies the Tech boys may spend a dull half hour each way on the trolley to visit the quiet place which holds no other attraction than the stores.
interact in a certain way
From this reading To show his appreciation of their friendship, Tony decided to treat Bill and Gus to a taxi ride; so he 'phoned to the town for one.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading It came and the three piled in, much elated over the prospect of a pleasant shopping trip, though the weather was a little stormy.
trolleynounUS /ˈtrɑːli/
a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity
From this reading Guilford, nine miles away, is the railroad town and, now and then, for extra supplies the Tech boys may spend a dull half hour each way on the trolley to visit the quiet place which holds no other attraction than the stores.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading ONE WINTER SATURDAY Marshallton is a village with nothing more than two general stores sufficient to cater to the needs of the near neighborhood and the Tech students.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading ONE WINTER SATURDAY Marshallton is a village with nothing more than two general stores sufficient to cater to the needs of the near neighborhood and the Tech students.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Guilford, nine miles away, is the railroad town and, now and then, for extra supplies the Tech boys may spend a dull half hour each way on the trolley to visit the quiet place which holds no other attraction than the stores.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It came and the three piled in, much elated over the prospect of a pleasant shopping trip, though the weather was a little stormy.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Guilford, nine miles away, is the railroad town and, now and then, for extra supplies the Tech boys may spend a dull half hour each way on the trolley to visit the quiet place which holds no other attraction than the stores.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading It came and the three piled in, much elated over the prospect of a pleasant shopping trip, though the weather was a little stormy.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Bill, Gus and Tony, eager to get some radio supplies that might as well have been ordered from the city, obtained leave to run over to Guilford and back.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Guilford, nine miles away, is the railroad town and, now and then, for extra supplies the Tech boys may spend a dull half hour each way on the trolley to visit the quiet place which holds no other attraction than the stores.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading ONE WINTER SATURDAY Marshallton is a village with nothing more than two general stores sufficient to cater to the needs of the near neighborhood and the Tech students.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ONE WINTER SATURDAY Marshallton is a village with nothing more than two general stores sufficient to cater to the needs of the near neighborhood and the Tech students.
