used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a comfortable house, where countrymen generally stayed.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading THE SURPRISE It was somewhat late as Rod and Phil hurried along the street toward the hotel where they and Mr. Dexter were to spend the night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SURPRISE It was somewhat late as Rod and Phil hurried along the street toward the hotel where they and Mr. Dexter were to spend the night.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE SURPRISE It was somewhat late as Rod and Phil hurried along the street toward the hotel where they and Mr. Dexter were to spend the night.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Presently they encountered a policeman, who looked at them very closely, and enquired where they were going.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This place was near the steamer, and it would not be far for them to catch the early boat next morning.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading This place was near the steamer, and it would not be far for them to catch the early boat next morning.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Only a few people did the boys meet as they moved on their way.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading This place was near the steamer, and it would not be far for them to catch the early boat next morning.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Presently they encountered a policeman, who looked at them very closely, and enquired where they were going.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading It was a comfortable house, where countrymen generally stayed.
countrymennounUS /ˈkʌntrimɪn/
plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country
From this reading It was a comfortable house, where countrymen generally stayed.
DexteradjectiveUS /ˈdekstər/
on or starting from the wearer's right
From this reading THE SURPRISE It was somewhat late as Rod and Phil hurried along the street toward the hotel where they and Mr. Dexter were to spend the night.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Only a few people did the boys meet as they moved on their way.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading This place was near the steamer, and it would not be far for them to catch the early boat next morning.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Presently they encountered a policeman, who looked at them very closely, and enquired where they were going.
enquired
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From this reading Presently they encountered a policeman, who looked at them very closely, and enquired where they were going.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading This place was near the steamer, and it would not be far for them to catch the early boat next morning.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Only a few people did the boys meet as they moved on their way.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This place was near the steamer, and it would not be far for them to catch the early boat next morning.
usually; as a rule
From this reading It was a comfortable house, where countrymen generally stayed.
the act of departing
From this reading Presently they encountered a policeman, who looked at them very closely, and enquired where they were going.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading THE SURPRISE It was somewhat late as Rod and Phil hurried along the street toward the hotel where they and Mr. Dexter were to spend the night.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was a comfortable house, where countrymen generally stayed.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading THE SURPRISE It was somewhat late as Rod and Phil hurried along the street toward the hotel where they and Mr. Dexter were to spend the night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE SURPRISE It was somewhat late as Rod and Phil hurried along the street toward the hotel where they and Mr. Dexter were to spend the night.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading THE SURPRISE It was somewhat late as Rod and Phil hurried along the street toward the hotel where they and Mr. Dexter were to spend the night.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Presently they encountered a policeman, who looked at them very closely, and enquired where they were going.
come together
From this reading Only a few people did the boys meet as they moved on their way.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading This place was near the steamer, and it would not be far for them to catch the early boat next morning.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Only a few people did the boys meet as they moved on their way.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE SURPRISE It was somewhat late as Rod and Phil hurried along the street toward the hotel where they and Mr. Dexter were to spend the night.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading This place was near the steamer, and it would not be far for them to catch the early boat next morning.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading This place was near the steamer, and it would not be far for them to catch the early boat next morning.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE SURPRISE It was somewhat late as Rod and Phil hurried along the street toward the hotel where they and Mr. Dexter were to spend the night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This place was near the steamer, and it would not be far for them to catch the early boat next morning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Only a few people did the boys meet as they moved on their way.
and nothing more
From this reading Only a few people did the boys meet as they moved on their way.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Only a few people did the boys meet as they moved on their way.
Phil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SURPRISE It was somewhat late as Rod and Phil hurried along the street toward the hotel where they and Mr. Dexter were to spend the night.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading This place was near the steamer, and it would not be far for them to catch the early boat next morning.
policemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading Presently they encountered a policeman, who looked at them very closely, and enquired where they were going.
in the near future
From this reading Presently they encountered a policeman, who looked at them very closely, and enquired where they were going.
RodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading THE SURPRISE It was somewhat late as Rod and Phil hurried along the street toward the hotel where they and Mr. Dexter were to spend the night.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading THE SURPRISE It was somewhat late as Rod and Phil hurried along the street toward the hotel where they and Mr. Dexter were to spend the night.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading THE SURPRISE It was somewhat late as Rod and Phil hurried along the street toward the hotel where they and Mr. Dexter were to spend the night.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It was a comfortable house, where countrymen generally stayed.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading This place was near the steamer, and it would not be far for them to catch the early boat next morning.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE SURPRISE It was somewhat late as Rod and Phil hurried along the street toward the hotel where they and Mr. Dexter were to spend the night.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading THE SURPRISE It was somewhat late as Rod and Phil hurried along the street toward the hotel where they and Mr. Dexter were to spend the night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SURPRISE It was somewhat late as Rod and Phil hurried along the street toward the hotel where they and Mr. Dexter were to spend the night.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Only a few people did the boys meet as they moved on their way.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading This place was near the steamer, and it would not be far for them to catch the early boat next morning.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SURPRISE It was somewhat late as Rod and Phil hurried along the street toward the hotel where they and Mr. Dexter were to spend the night.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This place was near the steamer, and it would not be far for them to catch the early boat next morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SURPRISE It was somewhat late as Rod and Phil hurried along the street toward the hotel where they and Mr. Dexter were to spend the night.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading THE SURPRISE It was somewhat late as Rod and Phil hurried along the street toward the hotel where they and Mr. Dexter were to spend the night.
precisely as stated
From this reading Presently they encountered a policeman, who looked at them very closely, and enquired where they were going.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SURPRISE It was somewhat late as Rod and Phil hurried along the street toward the hotel where they and Mr. Dexter were to spend the night.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Only a few people did the boys meet as they moved on their way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE SURPRISE It was somewhat late as Rod and Phil hurried along the street toward the hotel where they and Mr. Dexter were to spend the night.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE SURPRISE It was somewhat late as Rod and Phil hurried along the street toward the hotel where they and Mr. Dexter were to spend the night.
which person or people
From this reading Presently they encountered a policeman, who looked at them very closely, and enquired where they were going.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This place was near the steamer, and it would not be far for them to catch the early boat next morning.
