adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a native of Virginia, having come to Creston after the death of his father some two years before this time, with his mother and sister.
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading The four, who were known among their acquaintances as the "inseparables," had been classmates for several terms at School No. I, of Creston, from which they had graduated the previous year and were now students of the Hilltop Academy, where they were preparing for college.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading The four, who were known among their acquaintances as the "inseparables," had been classmates for several terms at School No. I, of Creston, from which they had graduated the previous year and were now students of the Hilltop Academy, where they were preparing for college.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He was a native of Virginia, having come to Creston after the death of his father some two years before this time, with his mother and sister.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The four, who were known among their acquaintances as the "inseparables," had been classmates for several terms at School No. I, of Creston, from which they had graduated the previous year and were now students of the Hilltop Academy, where they were preparing for college.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TWO AND TWO While the boys are finishing their breakfast it may be well to introduce them to the reader.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading TWO AND TWO While the boys are finishing their breakfast it may be well to introduce them to the reader.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading He was bright, but inclined to be indolent, except when aroused, when his energy knew no limit.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The four, who were known among their acquaintances as the "inseparables," had been classmates for several terms at School No. I, of Creston, from which they had graduated the previous year and were now students of the Hilltop Academy, where they were preparing for college.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The four, who were known among their acquaintances as the "inseparables," had been classmates for several terms at School No. I, of Creston, from which they had graduated the previous year and were now students of the Hilltop Academy, where they were preparing for college.
BanknounUS /bæŋk/
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Rand--Randolph in full, surname Peyton--who was slightly the eldest of the four, was the nephew of Mr. Scott, president of the Creston National Bank.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading TWO AND TWO While the boys are finishing their breakfast it may be well to introduce them to the reader.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The four, who were known among their acquaintances as the "inseparables," had been classmates for several terms at School No. I, of Creston, from which they had graduated the previous year and were now students of the Hilltop Academy, where they were preparing for college.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He was a native of Virginia, having come to Creston after the death of his father some two years before this time, with his mother and sister.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading TWO AND TWO While the boys are finishing their breakfast it may be well to introduce them to the reader.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading TWO AND TWO While the boys are finishing their breakfast it may be well to introduce them to the reader.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading He was bright, but inclined to be indolent, except when aroused, when his energy knew no limit.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was bright, but inclined to be indolent, except when aroused, when his energy knew no limit.
classmatesnounUS /ˈklæsmeɪts/
plural of “classmate” — an acquaintance that you go to school with
From this reading The four, who were known among their acquaintances as the "inseparables," had been classmates for several terms at School No. I, of Creston, from which they had graduated the previous year and were now students of the Hilltop Academy, where they were preparing for college.
collegenounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading The four, who were known among their acquaintances as the "inseparables," had been classmates for several terms at School No. I, of Creston, from which they had graduated the previous year and were now students of the Hilltop Academy, where they were preparing for college.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He was a native of Virginia, having come to Creston after the death of his father some two years before this time, with his mother and sister.
Creston
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From this reading The four, who were known among their acquaintances as the "inseparables," had been classmates for several terms at School No. I, of Creston, from which they had graduated the previous year and were now students of the Hilltop Academy, where they were preparing for college.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading He was a native of Virginia, having come to Creston after the death of his father some two years before this time, with his mother and sister.
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading Rand--Randolph in full, surname Peyton--who was slightly the eldest of the four, was the nephew of Mr. Scott, president of the Creston National Bank.
energynounUS /ˈenərdʒi/
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading He was bright, but inclined to be indolent, except when aroused, when his energy knew no limit.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading He was bright, but inclined to be indolent, except when aroused, when his energy knew no limit.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He was a native of Virginia, having come to Creston after the death of his father some two years before this time, with his mother and sister.
finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading TWO AND TWO While the boys are finishing their breakfast it may be well to introduce them to the reader.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The four, who were known among their acquaintances as the "inseparables," had been classmates for several terms at School No. I, of Creston, from which they had graduated the previous year and were now students of the Hilltop Academy, where they were preparing for college.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The four, who were known among their acquaintances as the "inseparables," had been classmates for several terms at School No. I, of Creston, from which they had graduated the previous year and were now students of the Hilltop Academy, where they were preparing for college.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The four, who were known among their acquaintances as the "inseparables," had been classmates for several terms at School No. I, of Creston, from which they had graduated the previous year and were now students of the Hilltop Academy, where they were preparing for college.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Rand--Randolph in full, surname Peyton--who was slightly the eldest of the four, was the nephew of Mr. Scott, president of the Creston National Bank.
graduatedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːeɪtɪd/
marked with or divided into degrees
From this reading The four, who were known among their acquaintances as the "inseparables," had been classmates for several terms at School No. I, of Creston, from which they had graduated the previous year and were now students of the Hilltop Academy, where they were preparing for college.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The four, who were known among their acquaintances as the "inseparables," had been classmates for several terms at School No. I, of Creston, from which they had graduated the previous year and were now students of the Hilltop Academy, where they were preparing for college.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He was a native of Virginia, having come to Creston after the death of his father some two years before this time, with his mother and sister.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a native of Virginia, having come to Creston after the death of his father some two years before this time, with his mother and sister.
HilltopnounUS /ˈhɪltɑːp/
the peak of a hill
From this reading The four, who were known among their acquaintances as the "inseparables," had been classmates for several terms at School No. I, of Creston, from which they had graduated the previous year and were now students of the Hilltop Academy, where they were preparing for college.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was a native of Virginia, having come to Creston after the death of his father some two years before this time, with his mother and sister.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The four, who were known among their acquaintances as the "inseparables," had been classmates for several terms at School No. I, of Creston, from which they had graduated the previous year and were now students of the Hilltop Academy, where they were preparing for college.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rand--Randolph in full, surname Peyton--who was slightly the eldest of the four, was the nephew of Mr. Scott, president of the Creston National Bank.
inclinedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪnd/
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading He was bright, but inclined to be indolent, except when aroused, when his energy knew no limit.
indolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪndələnt/
disinclined to work or exertion
From this reading He was bright, but inclined to be indolent, except when aroused, when his energy knew no limit.
inseparables
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The four, who were known among their acquaintances as the "inseparables," had been classmates for several terms at School No. I, of Creston, from which they had graduated the previous year and were now students of the Hilltop Academy, where they were preparing for college.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading TWO AND TWO While the boys are finishing their breakfast it may be well to introduce them to the reader.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TWO AND TWO While the boys are finishing their breakfast it may be well to introduce them to the reader.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He was bright, but inclined to be indolent, except when aroused, when his energy knew no limit.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The four, who were known among their acquaintances as the "inseparables," had been classmates for several terms at School No. I, of Creston, from which they had graduated the previous year and were now students of the Hilltop Academy, where they were preparing for college.
limitnounUS /ˈlɪmət/
the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading He was bright, but inclined to be indolent, except when aroused, when his energy knew no limit.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading TWO AND TWO While the boys are finishing their breakfast it may be well to introduce them to the reader.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He was a native of Virginia, having come to Creston after the death of his father some two years before this time, with his mother and sister.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Rand--Randolph in full, surname Peyton--who was slightly the eldest of the four, was the nephew of Mr. Scott, president of the Creston National Bank.
NationaladjectiveUS /ˈnæʃənəl/
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading Rand--Randolph in full, surname Peyton--who was slightly the eldest of the four, was the nephew of Mr. Scott, president of the Creston National Bank.
nativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɪtɪv/
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading He was a native of Virginia, having come to Creston after the death of his father some two years before this time, with his mother and sister.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading Rand--Randolph in full, surname Peyton--who was slightly the eldest of the four, was the nephew of Mr. Scott, president of the Creston National Bank.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The four, who were known among their acquaintances as the "inseparables," had been classmates for several terms at School No. I, of Creston, from which they had graduated the previous year and were now students of the Hilltop Academy, where they were preparing for college.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The four, who were known among their acquaintances as the "inseparables," had been classmates for several terms at School No. I, of Creston, from which they had graduated the previous year and were now students of the Hilltop Academy, where they were preparing for college.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The four, who were known among their acquaintances as the "inseparables," had been classmates for several terms at School No. I, of Creston, from which they had graduated the previous year and were now students of the Hilltop Academy, where they were preparing for college.
Peyton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rand--Randolph in full, surname Peyton--who was slightly the eldest of the four, was the nephew of Mr. Scott, president of the Creston National Bank.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading The four, who were known among their acquaintances as the "inseparables," had been classmates for several terms at School No. I, of Creston, from which they had graduated the previous year and were now students of the Hilltop Academy, where they were preparing for college.
presidentnounUS /ˈprezədent/
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading Rand--Randolph in full, surname Peyton--who was slightly the eldest of the four, was the nephew of Mr. Scott, president of the Creston National Bank.
previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading The four, who were known among their acquaintances as the "inseparables," had been classmates for several terms at School No. I, of Creston, from which they had graduated the previous year and were now students of the Hilltop Academy, where they were preparing for college.
RandnounUS /rænd/
the basic unit of money in South Africa; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Rand--Randolph in full, surname Peyton--who was slightly the eldest of the four, was the nephew of Mr. Scott, president of the Creston National Bank.
Randolph
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From this reading Rand--Randolph in full, surname Peyton--who was slightly the eldest of the four, was the nephew of Mr. Scott, president of the Creston National Bank.
readernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading TWO AND TWO While the boys are finishing their breakfast it may be well to introduce them to the reader.
SchoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading The four, who were known among their acquaintances as the "inseparables," had been classmates for several terms at School No. I, of Creston, from which they had graduated the previous year and were now students of the Hilltop Academy, where they were preparing for college.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading Rand--Randolph in full, surname Peyton--who was slightly the eldest of the four, was the nephew of Mr. Scott, president of the Creston National Bank.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The four, who were known among their acquaintances as the "inseparables," had been classmates for several terms at School No. I, of Creston, from which they had graduated the previous year and were now students of the Hilltop Academy, where they were preparing for college.
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading He was a native of Virginia, having come to Creston after the death of his father some two years before this time, with his mother and sister.
slightlyadverbUS /ˈslaɪtli/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Rand--Randolph in full, surname Peyton--who was slightly the eldest of the four, was the nephew of Mr. Scott, president of the Creston National Bank.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He was a native of Virginia, having come to Creston after the death of his father some two years before this time, with his mother and sister.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading The four, who were known among their acquaintances as the "inseparables," had been classmates for several terms at School No. I, of Creston, from which they had graduated the previous year and were now students of the Hilltop Academy, where they were preparing for college.
surnamenounUS /ˈsɜːrneɪm/
the name used to identify the members of a family (as distinguished from each member's given name)
From this reading Rand--Randolph in full, surname Peyton--who was slightly the eldest of the four, was the nephew of Mr. Scott, president of the Creston National Bank.
termsnounUS /tɜːrmz/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading The four, who were known among their acquaintances as the "inseparables," had been classmates for several terms at School No. I, of Creston, from which they had graduated the previous year and were now students of the Hilltop Academy, where they were preparing for college.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO AND TWO While the boys are finishing their breakfast it may be well to introduce them to the reader.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading TWO AND TWO While the boys are finishing their breakfast it may be well to introduce them to the reader.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading TWO AND TWO While the boys are finishing their breakfast it may be well to introduce them to the reader.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The four, who were known among their acquaintances as the "inseparables," had been classmates for several terms at School No. I, of Creston, from which they had graduated the previous year and were now students of the Hilltop Academy, where they were preparing for college.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was a native of Virginia, having come to Creston after the death of his father some two years before this time, with his mother and sister.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He was a native of Virginia, having come to Creston after the death of his father some two years before this time, with his mother and sister.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TWO AND TWO While the boys are finishing their breakfast it may be well to introduce them to the reader.
TWOnounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO AND TWO While the boys are finishing their breakfast it may be well to introduce them to the reader.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading He was a native of Virginia, having come to Creston after the death of his father some two years before this time, with his mother and sister.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rand--Randolph in full, surname Peyton--who was slightly the eldest of the four, was the nephew of Mr. Scott, president of the Creston National Bank.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading TWO AND TWO While the boys are finishing their breakfast it may be well to introduce them to the reader.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The four, who were known among their acquaintances as the "inseparables," had been classmates for several terms at School No. I, of Creston, from which they had graduated the previous year and were now students of the Hilltop Academy, where they were preparing for college.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He was bright, but inclined to be indolent, except when aroused, when his energy knew no limit.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading The four, who were known among their acquaintances as the "inseparables," had been classmates for several terms at School No. I, of Creston, from which they had graduated the previous year and were now students of the Hilltop Academy, where they were preparing for college.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The four, who were known among their acquaintances as the "inseparables," had been classmates for several terms at School No. I, of Creston, from which they had graduated the previous year and were now students of the Hilltop Academy, where they were preparing for college.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading TWO AND TWO While the boys are finishing their breakfast it may be well to introduce them to the reader.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The four, who were known among their acquaintances as the "inseparables," had been classmates for several terms at School No. I, of Creston, from which they had graduated the previous year and were now students of the Hilltop Academy, where they were preparing for college.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was a native of Virginia, having come to Creston after the death of his father some two years before this time, with his mother and sister.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The four, who were known among their acquaintances as the "inseparables," had been classmates for several terms at School No. I, of Creston, from which they had graduated the previous year and were now students of the Hilltop Academy, where they were preparing for college.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading He was a native of Virginia, having come to Creston after the death of his father some two years before this time, with his mother and sister.
