used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The superintendent listened in amazement to their story that a tree house had been built in the branches of the oak.
anew
From this reading Through the Field Glass In leaving the park area, the Brownies again stopped at the gate house to talk to Mr. Karwhite.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading “I should say not!” agreed Mr. Karwhite.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading The superintendent listened in amazement to their story that a tree house had been built in the branches of the oak.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading Through the Field Glass In leaving the park area, the Brownies again stopped at the gate house to talk to Mr. Karwhite.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Through the Field Glass In leaving the park area, the Brownies again stopped at the gate house to talk to Mr. Karwhite.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The superintendent listened in amazement to their story that a tree house had been built in the branches of the oak.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “Why, I can’t believe it!” he exclaimed.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading The superintendent listened in amazement to their story that a tree house had been built in the branches of the oak.
BrowniesnounUS /ˈbraʊniz/
plural of “brownie” — a junior Girl Scout
From this reading Through the Field Glass In leaving the park area, the Brownies again stopped at the gate house to talk to Mr. Karwhite.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The superintendent listened in amazement to their story that a tree house had been built in the branches of the oak.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Then the house couldn’t have been constructed by park workmen,” remarked Miss Gordon.
can't
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From this reading “Why, I can’t believe it!” he exclaimed.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading “Then the house couldn’t have been constructed by park workmen,” remarked Miss Gordon.
couldn't
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From this reading “Then the house couldn’t have been constructed by park workmen,” remarked Miss Gordon.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Why, I can’t believe it!” he exclaimed.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Through the Field Glass In leaving the park area, the Brownies again stopped at the gate house to talk to Mr. Karwhite.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Through the Field Glass In leaving the park area, the Brownies again stopped at the gate house to talk to Mr. Karwhite.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Through the Field Glass In leaving the park area, the Brownies again stopped at the gate house to talk to Mr. Karwhite.
Gordon
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From this reading “Then the house couldn’t have been constructed by park workmen,” remarked Miss Gordon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The superintendent listened in amazement to their story that a tree house had been built in the branches of the oak.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Then the house couldn’t have been constructed by park workmen,” remarked Miss Gordon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Why, I can’t believe it!” he exclaimed.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Through the Field Glass In leaving the park area, the Brownies again stopped at the gate house to talk to Mr. Karwhite.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Why, I can’t believe it!” he exclaimed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Through the Field Glass In leaving the park area, the Brownies again stopped at the gate house to talk to Mr. Karwhite.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Why, I can’t believe it!” he exclaimed.
Karwhite
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From this reading Through the Field Glass In leaving the park area, the Brownies again stopped at the gate house to talk to Mr. Karwhite.
the act of departing
From this reading Through the Field Glass In leaving the park area, the Brownies again stopped at the gate house to talk to Mr. Karwhite.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading The superintendent listened in amazement to their story that a tree house had been built in the branches of the oak.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “Then the house couldn’t have been constructed by park workmen,” remarked Miss Gordon.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Through the Field Glass In leaving the park area, the Brownies again stopped at the gate house to talk to Mr. Karwhite.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I should say not!” agreed Mr. Karwhite.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading The superintendent listened in amazement to their story that a tree house had been built in the branches of the oak.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The superintendent listened in amazement to their story that a tree house had been built in the branches of the oak.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Through the Field Glass In leaving the park area, the Brownies again stopped at the gate house to talk to Mr. Karwhite.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “Then the house couldn’t have been constructed by park workmen,” remarked Miss Gordon.
express in words
From this reading “I should say not!” agreed Mr. Karwhite.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “I should say not!” agreed Mr. Karwhite.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Through the Field Glass In leaving the park area, the Brownies again stopped at the gate house to talk to Mr. Karwhite.
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 The superintendent listened in amazement to their story that a tree house had been built in the branches of the oak.
superintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading The superintendent listened in amazement to their story that a tree house had been built in the branches of the oak.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Through the Field Glass In leaving the park area, the Brownies again stopped at the gate house to talk to Mr. Karwhite.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The superintendent listened in amazement to their story that a tree house had been built in the branches of the oak.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Through the Field Glass In leaving the park area, the Brownies again stopped at the gate house to talk to Mr. Karwhite.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The superintendent listened in amazement to their story that a tree house had been built in the branches of the oak.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Then the house couldn’t have been constructed by park workmen,” remarked Miss Gordon.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through the Field Glass In leaving the park area, the Brownies again stopped at the gate house to talk to Mr. Karwhite.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Through the Field Glass In leaving the park area, the Brownies again stopped at the gate house to talk to Mr. Karwhite.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The superintendent listened in amazement to their story that a tree house had been built in the branches of the oak.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why, I can’t believe it!” he exclaimed.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading “Then the house couldn’t have been constructed by park workmen,” remarked Miss Gordon.
