aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was about midday of Saturday, when Reuben Taylor, proceeding up the main street of Pattaquasset on some business errand for his father, was joined by Phil Davids--no wonted or favourite associate or companion.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I say, Reuben," said Phil after some unimportant remarks had been made and answered,--"does Mr. Linden ever write to you?"
alongsideadverbUS /əˈlɔːŋˈsaɪd/
side by side
From this reading But Phil now walked up the street alongside of the basket which had come "into town" with fish.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I say, Reuben," said Phil after some unimportant remarks had been made and answered,--"does Mr. Linden ever write to you?"
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I say, Reuben," said Phil after some unimportant remarks had been made and answered,--"does Mr. Linden ever write to you?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Reuben started--as if that touched some under current of his thoughts, and answered "yes."
associateverbUS /əˈsoʊsiət/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading It was about midday of Saturday, when Reuben Taylor, proceeding up the main street of Pattaquasset on some business errand for his father, was joined by Phil Davids--no wonted or favourite associate or companion.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading But Phil now walked up the street alongside of the basket which had come "into town" with fish.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I say, Reuben," said Phil after some unimportant remarks had been made and answered,--"does Mr. Linden ever write to you?"
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It was about midday of Saturday, when Reuben Taylor, proceeding up the main street of Pattaquasset on some business errand for his father, was joined by Phil Davids--no wonted or favourite associate or companion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Phil now walked up the street alongside of the basket which had come "into town" with fish.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was about midday of Saturday, when Reuben Taylor, proceeding up the main street of Pattaquasset on some business errand for his father, was joined by Phil Davids--no wonted or favourite associate or companion.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But Phil now walked up the street alongside of the basket which had come "into town" with fish.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading It was about midday of Saturday, when Reuben Taylor, proceeding up the main street of Pattaquasset on some business errand for his father, was joined by Phil Davids--no wonted or favourite associate or companion.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Reuben started--as if that touched some under current of his thoughts, and answered "yes."
DavidsnounUS /ˈdeɪvɪdz/
plural of “david” — patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading It was about midday of Saturday, when Reuben Taylor, proceeding up the main street of Pattaquasset on some business errand for his father, was joined by Phil Davids--no wonted or favourite associate or companion.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I say, Reuben," said Phil after some unimportant remarks had been made and answered,--"does Mr. Linden ever write to you?"
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading It was about midday of Saturday, when Reuben Taylor, proceeding up the main street of Pattaquasset on some business errand for his father, was joined by Phil Davids--no wonted or favourite associate or companion.
at any time
From this reading "I say, Reuben," said Phil after some unimportant remarks had been made and answered,--"does Mr. Linden ever write to you?"
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It was about midday of Saturday, when Reuben Taylor, proceeding up the main street of Pattaquasset on some business errand for his father, was joined by Phil Davids--no wonted or favourite associate or companion.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading It was about midday of Saturday, when Reuben Taylor, proceeding up the main street of Pattaquasset on some business errand for his father, was joined by Phil Davids--no wonted or favourite associate or companion.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading But Phil now walked up the street alongside of the basket which had come "into town" with fish.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was about midday of Saturday, when Reuben Taylor, proceeding up the main street of Pattaquasset on some business errand for his father, was joined by Phil Davids--no wonted or favourite associate or companion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But Phil now walked up the street alongside of the basket which had come "into town" with fish.
he'd
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From this reading "I wish he'd write to me," said Phil.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was about midday of Saturday, when Reuben Taylor, proceeding up the main street of Pattaquasset on some business errand for his father, was joined by Phil Davids--no wonted or favourite associate or companion.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I say, Reuben," said Phil after some unimportant remarks had been made and answered,--"does Mr. Linden ever write to you?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Reuben started--as if that touched some under current of his thoughts, and answered "yes."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But Phil now walked up the street alongside of the basket which had come "into town" with fish.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was about midday of Saturday, when Reuben Taylor, proceeding up the main street of Pattaquasset on some business errand for his father, was joined by Phil Davids--no wonted or favourite associate or companion.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading It was about midday of Saturday, when Reuben Taylor, proceeding up the main street of Pattaquasset on some business errand for his father, was joined by Phil Davids--no wonted or favourite associate or companion.
LindennounUS /ˈlɪndən/
soft light-colored wood of any of various linden trees; used in making crates and boxes and in carving and millwork
From this reading "I say, Reuben," said Phil after some unimportant remarks had been made and answered,--"does Mr. Linden ever write to you?"
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "I say, Reuben," said Phil after some unimportant remarks had been made and answered,--"does Mr. Linden ever write to you?"
most important element
From this reading It was about midday of Saturday, when Reuben Taylor, proceeding up the main street of Pattaquasset on some business errand for his father, was joined by Phil Davids--no wonted or favourite associate or companion.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I wish he'd write to me," said Phil.
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading It was about midday of Saturday, when Reuben Taylor, proceeding up the main street of Pattaquasset on some business errand for his father, was joined by Phil Davids--no wonted or favourite associate or companion.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I say, Reuben," said Phil after some unimportant remarks had been made and answered,--"does Mr. Linden ever write to you?"
not any; not one
From this reading It was about midday of Saturday, when Reuben Taylor, proceeding up the main street of Pattaquasset on some business errand for his father, was joined by Phil Davids--no wonted or favourite associate or companion.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But Phil now walked up the street alongside of the basket which had come "into town" with fish.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was about midday of Saturday, when Reuben Taylor, proceeding up the main street of Pattaquasset on some business errand for his father, was joined by Phil Davids--no wonted or favourite associate or companion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was about midday of Saturday, when Reuben Taylor, proceeding up the main street of Pattaquasset on some business errand for his father, was joined by Phil Davids--no wonted or favourite associate or companion.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was about midday of Saturday, when Reuben Taylor, proceeding up the main street of Pattaquasset on some business errand for his father, was joined by Phil Davids--no wonted or favourite associate or companion.
Pattaquasset
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From this reading It was about midday of Saturday, when Reuben Taylor, proceeding up the main street of Pattaquasset on some business errand for his father, was joined by Phil Davids--no wonted or favourite associate or companion.
Phil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was about midday of Saturday, when Reuben Taylor, proceeding up the main street of Pattaquasset on some business errand for his father, was joined by Phil Davids--no wonted or favourite associate or companion.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading It was about midday of Saturday, when Reuben Taylor, proceeding up the main street of Pattaquasset on some business errand for his father, was joined by Phil Davids--no wonted or favourite associate or companion.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "I say, Reuben," said Phil after some unimportant remarks had been made and answered,--"does Mr. Linden ever write to you?"
ReubennounUS /ˈruːbən/
(Old Testment) a son of Jacob and forefather of one of the tribes of Israel
From this reading It was about midday of Saturday, when Reuben Taylor, proceeding up the main street of Pattaquasset on some business errand for his father, was joined by Phil Davids--no wonted or favourite associate or companion.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I say, Reuben," said Phil after some unimportant remarks had been made and answered,--"does Mr. Linden ever write to you?"
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading It was about midday of Saturday, when Reuben Taylor, proceeding up the main street of Pattaquasset on some business errand for his father, was joined by Phil Davids--no wonted or favourite associate or companion.
express in words
From this reading "I say, Reuben," said Phil after some unimportant remarks had been made and answered,--"does Mr. Linden ever write to you?"
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was about midday of Saturday, when Reuben Taylor, proceeding up the main street of Pattaquasset on some business errand for his father, was joined by Phil Davids--no wonted or favourite associate or companion.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Reuben started--as if that touched some under current of his thoughts, and answered "yes."
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It was about midday of Saturday, when Reuben Taylor, proceeding up the main street of Pattaquasset on some business errand for his father, was joined by Phil Davids--no wonted or favourite associate or companion.
TaylornounUS /ˈteɪlər/
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading It was about midday of Saturday, when Reuben Taylor, proceeding up the main street of Pattaquasset on some business errand for his father, was joined by Phil Davids--no wonted or favourite associate or companion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Reuben started--as if that touched some under current of his thoughts, and answered "yes."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was about midday of Saturday, when Reuben Taylor, proceeding up the main street of Pattaquasset on some business errand for his father, was joined by Phil Davids--no wonted or favourite associate or companion.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Reuben started--as if that touched some under current of his thoughts, and answered "yes."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I say, Reuben," said Phil after some unimportant remarks had been made and answered,--"does Mr. Linden ever write to you?"
having come into contact
From this reading Reuben started--as if that touched some under current of his thoughts, and answered "yes."
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading But Phil now walked up the street alongside of the basket which had come "into town" with fish.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Reuben started--as if that touched some under current of his thoughts, and answered "yes."
unimportantadjectiveUS /ənɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
not important
From this reading "I say, Reuben," said Phil after some unimportant remarks had been made and answered,--"does Mr. Linden ever write to you?"
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was about midday of Saturday, when Reuben Taylor, proceeding up the main street of Pattaquasset on some business errand for his father, was joined by Phil Davids--no wonted or favourite associate or companion.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading But Phil now walked up the street alongside of the basket which had come "into town" with fish.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was about midday of Saturday, when Reuben Taylor, proceeding up the main street of Pattaquasset on some business errand for his father, was joined by Phil Davids--no wonted or favourite associate or companion.
at the time that
From this reading It was about midday of Saturday, when Reuben Taylor, proceeding up the main street of Pattaquasset on some business errand for his father, was joined by Phil Davids--no wonted or favourite associate or companion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But Phil now walked up the street alongside of the basket which had come "into town" with fish.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I wish he'd write to me," said Phil.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But Phil now walked up the street alongside of the basket which had come "into town" with fish.
wontedadjective
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading It was about midday of Saturday, when Reuben Taylor, proceeding up the main street of Pattaquasset on some business errand for his father, was joined by Phil Davids--no wonted or favourite associate or companion.
produce a literary work
From this reading "I say, Reuben," said Phil after some unimportant remarks had been made and answered,--"does Mr. Linden ever write to you?"
an affirmative
From this reading Reuben started--as if that touched some under current of his thoughts, and answered "yes."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I say, Reuben," said Phil after some unimportant remarks had been made and answered,--"does Mr. Linden ever write to you?"
