used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LATIN EXERCISE.
having companions or an escort
From this reading IT was five minutes of nine when Allen Barclay, accompanied by Walter, approached the schoolhouse.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading As Walter saw the ball flying across the field, impelled by a hard knock from the bat, he felt a strong impulse to join in the game.
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading IT was five minutes of nine when Allen Barclay, accompanied by Walter, approached the schoolhouse.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading IT was five minutes of nine when Allen Barclay, accompanied by Walter, approached the schoolhouse.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Walter saw the ball flying across the field, impelled by a hard knock from the bat, he felt a strong impulse to join in the game.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Beside it was a good-sized playground, on which from a dozen to twenty boys were engaged in a game of ball.
Barclay
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From this reading IT was five minutes of nine when Allen Barclay, accompanied by Walter, approached the schoolhouse.
batnounUS /bæt/
nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
From this reading As Walter saw the ball flying across the field, impelled by a hard knock from the bat, he felt a strong impulse to join in the game.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Beside it was a good-sized playground, on which from a dozen to twenty boys were engaged in a game of ball.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Beside it was a good-sized playground, on which from a dozen to twenty boys were engaged in a game of ball.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading It was a plain wooden building of two stories, painted white.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IT was five minutes of nine when Allen Barclay, accompanied by Walter, approached the schoolhouse.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Beside it was a good-sized playground, on which from a dozen to twenty boys were engaged in a game of ball.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Beside it was a good-sized playground, on which from a dozen to twenty boys were engaged in a game of ball.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading A LATIN EXERCISE.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading As Walter saw the ball flying across the field, impelled by a hard knock from the bat, he felt a strong impulse to join in the game.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading As Walter saw the ball flying across the field, impelled by a hard knock from the bat, he felt a strong impulse to join in the game.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading IT was five minutes of nine when Allen Barclay, accompanied by Walter, approached the schoolhouse.
moving swiftly
From this reading As Walter saw the ball flying across the field, impelled by a hard knock from the bat, he felt a strong impulse to join in the game.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Beside it was a good-sized playground, on which from a dozen to twenty boys were engaged in a game of ball.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Beside it was a good-sized playground, on which from a dozen to twenty boys were engaged in a game of ball.
good-sized
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From this reading Beside it was a good-sized playground, on which from a dozen to twenty boys were engaged in a game of ball.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading As Walter saw the ball flying across the field, impelled by a hard knock from the bat, he felt a strong impulse to join in the game.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Walter saw the ball flying across the field, impelled by a hard knock from the bat, he felt a strong impulse to join in the game.
impelledadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeld/
urged or forced to action through moral pressure
From this reading As Walter saw the ball flying across the field, impelled by a hard knock from the bat, he felt a strong impulse to join in the game.
an instinctive motive
From this reading As Walter saw the ball flying across the field, impelled by a hard knock from the bat, he felt a strong impulse to join in the game.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Beside it was a good-sized playground, on which from a dozen to twenty boys were engaged in a game of ball.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was five minutes of nine when Allen Barclay, accompanied by Walter, approached the schoolhouse.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading As Walter saw the ball flying across the field, impelled by a hard knock from the bat, he felt a strong impulse to join in the game.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading As Walter saw the ball flying across the field, impelled by a hard knock from the bat, he felt a strong impulse to join in the game.
LATINadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading A LATIN EXERCISE.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading IT was five minutes of nine when Allen Barclay, accompanied by Walter, approached the schoolhouse.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading IT was five minutes of nine when Allen Barclay, accompanied by Walter, approached the schoolhouse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IT was five minutes of nine when Allen Barclay, accompanied by Walter, approached the schoolhouse.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Beside it was a good-sized playground, on which from a dozen to twenty boys were engaged in a game of ball.
coated with paint
From this reading It was a plain wooden building of two stories, painted white.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was a plain wooden building of two stories, painted white.
playgroundnounUS /ˈpleɪɡraʊnd/
an area where many people go for recreation
From this reading Beside it was a good-sized playground, on which from a dozen to twenty boys were engaged in a game of ball.
cut with a saw
From this reading As Walter saw the ball flying across the field, impelled by a hard knock from the bat, he felt a strong impulse to join in the game.
schoolhousenounUS /ˈskuːlhaʊs/
a building where young people receive education
From this reading IT was five minutes of nine when Allen Barclay, accompanied by Walter, approached the schoolhouse.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It was a plain wooden building of two stories, painted white.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading As Walter saw the ball flying across the field, impelled by a hard knock from the bat, he felt a strong impulse to join in the game.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IT was five minutes of nine when Allen Barclay, accompanied by Walter, approached the schoolhouse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Beside it was a good-sized playground, on which from a dozen to twenty boys were engaged in a game of ball.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Beside it was a good-sized playground, on which from a dozen to twenty boys were engaged in a game of ball.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was a plain wooden building of two stories, painted white.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading IT was five minutes of nine when Allen Barclay, accompanied by Walter, approached the schoolhouse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was five minutes of nine when Allen Barclay, accompanied by Walter, approached the schoolhouse.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Beside it was a good-sized playground, on which from a dozen to twenty boys were engaged in a game of ball.
at the time that
From this reading IT was five minutes of nine when Allen Barclay, accompanied by Walter, approached the schoolhouse.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Beside it was a good-sized playground, on which from a dozen to twenty boys were engaged in a game of ball.
a Caucasian
From this reading It was a plain wooden building of two stories, painted white.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading It was a plain wooden building of two stories, painted white.
