used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By his side was Ralph, pale and a bit shaky, but with a glad look on his face.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All at once, far down the road a cloud of dust showed that a vehicle of some sort was approaching.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By his side was Ralph, pale and a bit shaky, but with a glad look on his face.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading All at once, far down the road a cloud of dust showed that a vehicle of some sort was approaching.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All at once, far down the road a cloud of dust showed that a vehicle of some sort was approaching.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading By his side was Ralph, pale and a bit shaky, but with a glad look on his face.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading By his side was Ralph, pale and a bit shaky, but with a glad look on his face.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By his side was Ralph, pale and a bit shaky, but with a glad look on his face.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It drew rapidly closer, and the two figures on the porch saw that it was a fast red runabout, and carried two persons.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading It drew rapidly closer, and the two figures on the porch saw that it was a fast red runabout, and carried two persons.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading All at once, far down the road a cloud of dust showed that a vehicle of some sort was approaching.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading All at once, far down the road a cloud of dust showed that a vehicle of some sort was approaching.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Tallman was standing on his porch the next morning.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading It drew rapidly closer, and the two figures on the porch saw that it was a fast red runabout, and carried two persons.
remove the dust from
From this reading All at once, far down the road a cloud of dust showed that a vehicle of some sort was approaching.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading By his side was Ralph, pale and a bit shaky, but with a glad look on his face.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading All at once, far down the road a cloud of dust showed that a vehicle of some sort was approaching.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading It drew rapidly closer, and the two figures on the porch saw that it was a fast red runabout, and carried two persons.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading It drew rapidly closer, and the two figures on the porch saw that it was a fast red runabout, and carried two persons.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading By his side was Ralph, pale and a bit shaky, but with a glad look on his face.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The news of Jack’s safety had heartened him up immensely.
heartenedverbUS /ˈhɑːrtənd/
past form of “hearten” — give encouragement to
From this reading The news of Jack’s safety had heartened him up immensely.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The news of Jack’s safety had heartened him up immensely.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dr. Tallman was standing on his porch the next morning.
immenselyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmensli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading The news of Jack’s safety had heartened him up immensely.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It drew rapidly closer, and the two figures on the porch saw that it was a fast red runabout, and carried two persons.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading The news of Jack’s safety had heartened him up immensely.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading By his side was Ralph, pale and a bit shaky, but with a glad look on his face.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Dr. Tallman was standing on his porch the next morning.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The news of Jack’s safety had heartened him up immensely.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Dr. Tallman was standing on his porch the next morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The news of Jack’s safety had heartened him up immensely.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dr. Tallman was standing on his porch the next morning.
on one occasion
From this reading All at once, far down the road a cloud of dust showed that a vehicle of some sort was approaching.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading By his side was Ralph, pale and a bit shaky, but with a glad look on his face.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading It drew rapidly closer, and the two figures on the porch saw that it was a fast red runabout, and carried two persons.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading Dr. Tallman was standing on his porch the next morning.
Ralph
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From this reading By his side was Ralph, pale and a bit shaky, but with a glad look on his face.
with speed
From this reading It drew rapidly closer, and the two figures on the porch saw that it was a fast red runabout, and carried two persons.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading It drew rapidly closer, and the two figures on the porch saw that it was a fast red runabout, and carried two persons.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading All at once, far down the road a cloud of dust showed that a vehicle of some sort was approaching.
runaboutnounUS /ˈrʌnəbaʊt/
an open automobile having a front seat and a rumble seat
From this reading It drew rapidly closer, and the two figures on the porch saw that it was a fast red runabout, and carried two persons.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading The news of Jack’s safety had heartened him up immensely.
cut with a saw
From this reading It drew rapidly closer, and the two figures on the porch saw that it was a fast red runabout, and carried two persons.
shakyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪki/
inclined to shake as from weakness or defect
From this reading By his side was Ralph, pale and a bit shaky, but with a glad look on his face.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading All at once, far down the road a cloud of dust showed that a vehicle of some sort was approaching.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading By his side was Ralph, pale and a bit shaky, but with a glad look on his face.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading All at once, far down the road a cloud of dust showed that a vehicle of some sort was approaching.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading All at once, far down the road a cloud of dust showed that a vehicle of some sort was approaching.
having a supporting base
From this reading Dr. Tallman was standing on his porch the next morning.
Tallman
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From this reading Dr. Tallman was standing on his porch the next morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All at once, far down the road a cloud of dust showed that a vehicle of some sort was approaching.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dr. Tallman was standing on his porch the next morning.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It drew rapidly closer, and the two figures on the porch saw that it was a fast red runabout, and carried two persons.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The news of Jack’s safety had heartened him up immensely.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading All at once, far down the road a cloud of dust showed that a vehicle of some sort was approaching.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dr. Tallman was standing on his porch the next morning.
in the company of; together with
From this reading By his side was Ralph, pale and a bit shaky, but with a glad look on his face.
