used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Conspicuous among them were General Wall and Squire Griffiths, the latter looking exceedingly wise with his stiff, iron-gray hair rising erect over his brow like a palisade.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Walter conducted the examination, but after every recitation inquired of the trustees if they had any questions to ask.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Conspicuous among them were General Wall and Squire Griffiths, the latter looking exceedingly wise with his stiff, iron-gray hair rising erect over his brow like a palisade.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was pleasant, and the Portville people were out in full force.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Walter conducted the examination, but after every recitation inquired of the trustees if they had any questions to ask.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Walter conducted the examination, but after every recitation inquired of the trustees if they had any questions to ask.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Conspicuous among them were General Wall and Squire Griffiths, the latter looking exceedingly wise with his stiff, iron-gray hair rising erect over his brow like a palisade.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Walter conducted the examination, but after every recitation inquired of the trustees if they had any questions to ask.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE day came for Walter’s examination.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Walter conducted the examination, but after every recitation inquired of the trustees if they had any questions to ask.
ConspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading Conspicuous among them were General Wall and Squire Griffiths, the latter looking exceedingly wise with his stiff, iron-gray hair rising erect over his brow like a palisade.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE day came for Walter’s examination.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading Conspicuous among them were General Wall and Squire Griffiths, the latter looking exceedingly wise with his stiff, iron-gray hair rising erect over his brow like a palisade.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Walter conducted the examination, but after every recitation inquired of the trustees if they had any questions to ask.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading THE EVIDENCE OF POPULARITY.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading THE day came for Walter’s examination.
to an extreme degree
From this reading Conspicuous among them were General Wall and Squire Griffiths, the latter looking exceedingly wise with his stiff, iron-gray hair rising erect over his brow like a palisade.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE day came for Walter’s examination.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading It was pleasant, and the Portville people were out in full force.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It was pleasant, and the Portville people were out in full force.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Conspicuous among them were General Wall and Squire Griffiths, the latter looking exceedingly wise with his stiff, iron-gray hair rising erect over his brow like a palisade.
GriffithsnounUS /ˈɡrɪfɪθs/
plural of “griffith” — United States film maker who was the first to use flashbacks and fade-outs (1875-1948)
From this reading Conspicuous among them were General Wall and Squire Griffiths, the latter looking exceedingly wise with his stiff, iron-gray hair rising erect over his brow like a palisade.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Walter conducted the examination, but after every recitation inquired of the trustees if they had any questions to ask.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Conspicuous among them were General Wall and Squire Griffiths, the latter looking exceedingly wise with his stiff, iron-gray hair rising erect over his brow like a palisade.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Conspicuous among them were General Wall and Squire Griffiths, the latter looking exceedingly wise with his stiff, iron-gray hair rising erect over his brow like a palisade.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Walter conducted the examination, but after every recitation inquired of the trustees if they had any questions to ask.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was pleasant, and the Portville people were out in full force.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Walter conducted the examination, but after every recitation inquired of the trustees if they had any questions to ask.
iron-graynoun
the color of freshly broken cast iron
From this reading Conspicuous among them were General Wall and Squire Griffiths, the latter looking exceedingly wise with his stiff, iron-gray hair rising erect over his brow like a palisade.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was pleasant, and the Portville people were out in full force.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Conspicuous among them were General Wall and Squire Griffiths, the latter looking exceedingly wise with his stiff, iron-gray hair rising erect over his brow like a palisade.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Conspicuous among them were General Wall and Squire Griffiths, the latter looking exceedingly wise with his stiff, iron-gray hair rising erect over his brow like a palisade.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Conspicuous among them were General Wall and Squire Griffiths, the latter looking exceedingly wise with his stiff, iron-gray hair rising erect over his brow like a palisade.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE EVIDENCE OF POPULARITY.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was pleasant, and the Portville people were out in full force.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Conspicuous among them were General Wall and Squire Griffiths, the latter looking exceedingly wise with his stiff, iron-gray hair rising erect over his brow like a palisade.
palisadenounUS /ˌpælɪˈseɪd/
fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground
From this reading Conspicuous among them were General Wall and Squire Griffiths, the latter looking exceedingly wise with his stiff, iron-gray hair rising erect over his brow like a palisade.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It was pleasant, and the Portville people were out in full force.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It was pleasant, and the Portville people were out in full force.
POPULARITYnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
From this reading THE EVIDENCE OF POPULARITY.
Portville
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From this reading It was pleasant, and the Portville people were out in full force.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Walter conducted the examination, but after every recitation inquired of the trustees if they had any questions to ask.
recitationnounUS /ˌresəˈteɪʃən/
written matter that is recited from memory
From this reading Walter conducted the examination, but after every recitation inquired of the trustees if they had any questions to ask.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Conspicuous among them were General Wall and Squire Griffiths, the latter looking exceedingly wise with his stiff, iron-gray hair rising erect over his brow like a palisade.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading Conspicuous among them were General Wall and Squire Griffiths, the latter looking exceedingly wise with his stiff, iron-gray hair rising erect over his brow like a palisade.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading Conspicuous among them were General Wall and Squire Griffiths, the latter looking exceedingly wise with his stiff, iron-gray hair rising erect over his brow like a palisade.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EVIDENCE OF POPULARITY.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Conspicuous among them were General Wall and Squire Griffiths, the latter looking exceedingly wise with his stiff, iron-gray hair rising erect over his brow like a palisade.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Walter conducted the examination, but after every recitation inquired of the trustees if they had any questions to ask.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Walter conducted the examination, but after every recitation inquired of the trustees if they had any questions to ask.
trusteesnounUS /ˌtrʌˈstiːz/
plural of “trustee” — a person (or institution) to whom legal title to property is entrusted to use for another's benefit
From this reading Walter conducted the examination, but after every recitation inquired of the trustees if they had any questions to ask.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Conspicuous among them were General Wall and Squire Griffiths, the latter looking exceedingly wise with his stiff, iron-gray hair rising erect over his brow like a palisade.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Walter conducted the examination, but after every recitation inquired of the trustees if they had any questions to ask.
Walter'snounUS /ˈwɔːltərz/
possessive form of “walter” — German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading THE day came for Walter’s examination.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was pleasant, and the Portville people were out in full force.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was pleasant, and the Portville people were out in full force.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Conspicuous among them were General Wall and Squire Griffiths, the latter looking exceedingly wise with his stiff, iron-gray hair rising erect over his brow like a palisade.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Conspicuous among them were General Wall and Squire Griffiths, the latter looking exceedingly wise with his stiff, iron-gray hair rising erect over his brow like a palisade.
