used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OAKVALE GETS A THRILL "What's the news, Alec?" demanded Billy Worth, some weeks after the events narrated in the foregoing chapters took place.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They were just entering the town hall of Oakvale, where there was about to be given a select entertainment consisting of the most part of educational motion pictures.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading OAKVALE GETS A THRILL "What's the news, Alec?" demanded Billy Worth, some weeks after the events narrated in the foregoing chapters took place.
Alec
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From this reading OAKVALE GETS A THRILL "What's the news, Alec?" demanded Billy Worth, some weeks after the events narrated in the foregoing chapters took place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was only known that Hugh and Lieutenant Denmead, the regular scout master, had made some arrangement with those who were, responsible for getting up the benefit performance.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading It was only known that Hugh and Lieutenant Denmead, the regular scout master, had made some arrangement with those who were, responsible for getting up the benefit performance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A number of the other members of the scout organization were gathered near by, as a special section of the chairs had been reserved for the troupe, for certain reasons which no one seemed exactly to understand.
asylumnounUS /əˈsaɪləm/
a shelter from danger or hardship
From this reading It was intended for the benefit of the local orphan asylum, so that every seat in the big building was being rapidly filled.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They were just entering the town hall of Oakvale, where there was about to be given a select entertainment consisting of the most part of educational motion pictures.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A number of the other members of the scout organization were gathered near by, as a special section of the chairs had been reserved for the troupe, for certain reasons which no one seemed exactly to understand.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was intended for the benefit of the local orphan asylum, so that every seat in the big building was being rapidly filled.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading It was intended for the benefit of the local orphan asylum, so that every seat in the big building was being rapidly filled.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was intended for the benefit of the local orphan asylum, so that every seat in the big building was being rapidly filled.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading OAKVALE GETS A THRILL "What's the news, Alec?" demanded Billy Worth, some weeks after the events narrated in the foregoing chapters took place.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading It was intended for the benefit of the local orphan asylum, so that every seat in the big building was being rapidly filled.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A number of the other members of the scout organization were gathered near by, as a special section of the chairs had been reserved for the troupe, for certain reasons which no one seemed exactly to understand.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading A number of the other members of the scout organization were gathered near by, as a special section of the chairs had been reserved for the troupe, for certain reasons which no one seemed exactly to understand.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading A number of the other members of the scout organization were gathered near by, as a special section of the chairs had been reserved for the troupe, for certain reasons which no one seemed exactly to understand.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading OAKVALE GETS A THRILL "What's the news, Alec?" demanded Billy Worth, some weeks after the events narrated in the foregoing chapters took place.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading They were just entering the town hall of Oakvale, where there was about to be given a select entertainment consisting of the most part of educational motion pictures.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading OAKVALE GETS A THRILL "What's the news, Alec?" demanded Billy Worth, some weeks after the events narrated in the foregoing chapters took place.
Denmead
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From this reading It was only known that Hugh and Lieutenant Denmead, the regular scout master, had made some arrangement with those who were, responsible for getting up the benefit performance.
educationaladjectiveUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃənəl/
relating to the process of education
From this reading They were just entering the town hall of Oakvale, where there was about to be given a select entertainment consisting of the most part of educational motion pictures.
a movement into or inward
From this reading They were just entering the town hall of Oakvale, where there was about to be given a select entertainment consisting of the most part of educational motion pictures.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading They were just entering the town hall of Oakvale, where there was about to be given a select entertainment consisting of the most part of educational motion pictures.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading OAKVALE GETS A THRILL "What's the news, Alec?" demanded Billy Worth, some weeks after the events narrated in the foregoing chapters took place.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was intended for the benefit of the local orphan asylum, so that every seat in the big building was being rapidly filled.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading A number of the other members of the scout organization were gathered near by, as a special section of the chairs had been reserved for the troupe, for certain reasons which no one seemed exactly to understand.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading It was intended for the benefit of the local orphan asylum, so that every seat in the big building was being rapidly filled.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was intended for the benefit of the local orphan asylum, so that every seat in the big building was being rapidly filled.
foregoingadjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡoʊɪŋ/
especially of writing or speech; going before
From this reading OAKVALE GETS A THRILL "What's the news, Alec?" demanded Billy Worth, some weeks after the events narrated in the foregoing chapters took place.
brought together in one place
From this reading A number of the other members of the scout organization were gathered near by, as a special section of the chairs had been reserved for the troupe, for certain reasons which no one seemed exactly to understand.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading OAKVALE GETS A THRILL "What's the news, Alec?" demanded Billy Worth, some weeks after the events narrated in the foregoing chapters took place.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading It was only known that Hugh and Lieutenant Denmead, the regular scout master, had made some arrangement with those who were, responsible for getting up the benefit performance.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading They were just entering the town hall of Oakvale, where there was about to be given a select entertainment consisting of the most part of educational motion pictures.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A number of the other members of the scout organization were gathered near by, as a special section of the chairs had been reserved for the troupe, for certain reasons which no one seemed exactly to understand.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading They were just entering the town hall of Oakvale, where there was about to be given a select entertainment consisting of the most part of educational motion pictures.
Hugh
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From this reading It was only known that Hugh and Lieutenant Denmead, the regular scout master, had made some arrangement with those who were, responsible for getting up the benefit performance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OAKVALE GETS A THRILL "What's the news, Alec?" demanded Billy Worth, some weeks after the events narrated in the foregoing chapters took place.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading It was intended for the benefit of the local orphan asylum, so that every seat in the big building was being rapidly filled.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was intended for the benefit of the local orphan asylum, so that every seat in the big building was being rapidly filled.
and nothing more
From this reading They were just entering the town hall of Oakvale, where there was about to be given a select entertainment consisting of the most part of educational motion pictures.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It was only known that Hugh and Lieutenant Denmead, the regular scout master, had made some arrangement with those who were, responsible for getting up the benefit performance.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading It was only known that Hugh and Lieutenant Denmead, the regular scout master, had made some arrangement with those who were, responsible for getting up the benefit performance.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading It was intended for the benefit of the local orphan asylum, so that every seat in the big building was being rapidly filled.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was only known that Hugh and Lieutenant Denmead, the regular scout master, had made some arrangement with those who were, responsible for getting up the benefit performance.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading It was only known that Hugh and Lieutenant Denmead, the regular scout master, had made some arrangement with those who were, responsible for getting up the benefit performance.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading A number of the other members of the scout organization were gathered near by, as a special section of the chairs had been reserved for the troupe, for certain reasons which no one seemed exactly to understand.
used to form the superlative
From this reading They were just entering the town hall of Oakvale, where there was about to be given a select entertainment consisting of the most part of educational motion pictures.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading They were just entering the town hall of Oakvale, where there was about to be given a select entertainment consisting of the most part of educational motion pictures.
narratedverbUS /ˈnereɪtɪd/
past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading OAKVALE GETS A THRILL "What's the news, Alec?" demanded Billy Worth, some weeks after the events narrated in the foregoing chapters took place.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A number of the other members of the scout organization were gathered near by, as a special section of the chairs had been reserved for the troupe, for certain reasons which no one seemed exactly to understand.
information about recent and important events
From this reading OAKVALE GETS A THRILL "What's the news, Alec?" demanded Billy Worth, some weeks after the events narrated in the foregoing chapters took place.
not any; not one
From this reading A number of the other members of the scout organization were gathered near by, as a special section of the chairs had been reserved for the troupe, for certain reasons which no one seemed exactly to understand.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A number of the other members of the scout organization were gathered near by, as a special section of the chairs had been reserved for the troupe, for certain reasons which no one seemed exactly to understand.
OAKVALE
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From this reading OAKVALE GETS A THRILL "What's the news, Alec?" demanded Billy Worth, some weeks after the events narrated in the foregoing chapters took place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were just entering the town hall of Oakvale, where there was about to be given a select entertainment consisting of the most part of educational motion pictures.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A number of the other members of the scout organization were gathered near by, as a special section of the chairs had been reserved for the troupe, for certain reasons which no one seemed exactly to understand.
and nothing more
From this reading It was only known that Hugh and Lieutenant Denmead, the regular scout master, had made some arrangement with those who were, responsible for getting up the benefit performance.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading A number of the other members of the scout organization were gathered near by, as a special section of the chairs had been reserved for the troupe, for certain reasons which no one seemed exactly to understand.
orphannounUS /ˈɔːrfən/
a child who has lost both parents
From this reading It was intended for the benefit of the local orphan asylum, so that every seat in the big building was being rapidly filled.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A number of the other members of the scout organization were gathered near by, as a special section of the chairs had been reserved for the troupe, for certain reasons which no one seemed exactly to understand.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading They were just entering the town hall of Oakvale, where there was about to be given a select entertainment consisting of the most part of educational motion pictures.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading It was only known that Hugh and Lieutenant Denmead, the regular scout master, had made some arrangement with those who were, responsible for getting up the benefit performance.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading They were just entering the town hall of Oakvale, where there was about to be given a select entertainment consisting of the most part of educational motion pictures.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading OAKVALE GETS A THRILL "What's the news, Alec?" demanded Billy Worth, some weeks after the events narrated in the foregoing chapters took place.
with speed
From this reading It was intended for the benefit of the local orphan asylum, so that every seat in the big building was being rapidly filled.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading A number of the other members of the scout organization were gathered near by, as a special section of the chairs had been reserved for the troupe, for certain reasons which no one seemed exactly to understand.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading It was only known that Hugh and Lieutenant Denmead, the regular scout master, had made some arrangement with those who were, responsible for getting up the benefit performance.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading A number of the other members of the scout organization were gathered near by, as a special section of the chairs had been reserved for the troupe, for certain reasons which no one seemed exactly to understand.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading It was only known that Hugh and Lieutenant Denmead, the regular scout master, had made some arrangement with those who were, responsible for getting up the benefit performance.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading A number of the other members of the scout organization were gathered near by, as a special section of the chairs had been reserved for the troupe, for certain reasons which no one seemed exactly to understand.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading It was intended for the benefit of the local orphan asylum, so that every seat in the big building was being rapidly filled.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading A number of the other members of the scout organization were gathered near by, as a special section of the chairs had been reserved for the troupe, for certain reasons which no one seemed exactly to understand.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A number of the other members of the scout organization were gathered near by, as a special section of the chairs had been reserved for the troupe, for certain reasons which no one seemed exactly to understand.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading They were just entering the town hall of Oakvale, where there was about to be given a select entertainment consisting of the most part of educational motion pictures.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was intended for the benefit of the local orphan asylum, so that every seat in the big building was being rapidly filled.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading OAKVALE GETS A THRILL "What's the news, Alec?" demanded Billy Worth, some weeks after the events narrated in the foregoing chapters took place.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading A number of the other members of the scout organization were gathered near by, as a special section of the chairs had been reserved for the troupe, for certain reasons which no one seemed exactly to understand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was intended for the benefit of the local orphan asylum, so that every seat in the big building was being rapidly filled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OAKVALE GETS A THRILL "What's the news, Alec?" demanded Billy Worth, some weeks after the events narrated in the foregoing chapters took place.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They were just entering the town hall of Oakvale, where there was about to be given a select entertainment consisting of the most part of educational motion pictures.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were just entering the town hall of Oakvale, where there was about to be given a select entertainment consisting of the most part of educational motion pictures.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It was only known that Hugh and Lieutenant Denmead, the regular scout master, had made some arrangement with those who were, responsible for getting up the benefit performance.
THRILLnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading OAKVALE GETS A THRILL "What's the news, Alec?" demanded Billy Worth, some weeks after the events narrated in the foregoing chapters took place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were just entering the town hall of Oakvale, where there was about to be given a select entertainment consisting of the most part of educational motion pictures.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading OAKVALE GETS A THRILL "What's the news, Alec?" demanded Billy Worth, some weeks after the events narrated in the foregoing chapters took place.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading They were just entering the town hall of Oakvale, where there was about to be given a select entertainment consisting of the most part of educational motion pictures.
troupenounUS /truːp/
organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical)
From this reading A number of the other members of the scout organization were gathered near by, as a special section of the chairs had been reserved for the troupe, for certain reasons which no one seemed exactly to understand.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading A number of the other members of the scout organization were gathered near by, as a special section of the chairs had been reserved for the troupe, for certain reasons which no one seemed exactly to understand.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was only known that Hugh and Lieutenant Denmead, the regular scout master, had made some arrangement with those who were, responsible for getting up the benefit performance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were just entering the town hall of Oakvale, where there was about to be given a select entertainment consisting of the most part of educational motion pictures.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading OAKVALE GETS A THRILL "What's the news, Alec?" demanded Billy Worth, some weeks after the events narrated in the foregoing chapters took place.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were just entering the town hall of Oakvale, where there was about to be given a select entertainment consisting of the most part of educational motion pictures.
What's
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From this reading OAKVALE GETS A THRILL "What's the news, Alec?" demanded Billy Worth, some weeks after the events narrated in the foregoing chapters took place.
in or at the place that
From this reading They were just entering the town hall of Oakvale, where there was about to be given a select entertainment consisting of the most part of educational motion pictures.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A number of the other members of the scout organization were gathered near by, as a special section of the chairs had been reserved for the troupe, for certain reasons which no one seemed exactly to understand.
which person or people
From this reading It was only known that Hugh and Lieutenant Denmead, the regular scout master, had made some arrangement with those who were, responsible for getting up the benefit performance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was only known that Hugh and Lieutenant Denmead, the regular scout master, had made some arrangement with those who were, responsible for getting up the benefit performance.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading OAKVALE GETS A THRILL "What's the news, Alec?" demanded Billy Worth, some weeks after the events narrated in the foregoing chapters took place.
