used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a pretty but rather somnolent place, just a string of white-painted, green-blinded houses and two or three stores along both sides of an oiled highway.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading It was a pretty but rather somnolent place, just a string of white-painted, green-blinded houses and two or three stores along both sides of an oiled highway.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was a pretty but rather somnolent place, just a string of white-painted, green-blinded houses and two or three stores along both sides of an oiled highway.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a pretty but rather somnolent place, just a string of white-painted, green-blinded houses and two or three stores along both sides of an oiled highway.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Perkins, Real Estate" faced the travelers from a signboard as they drove into the village.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SOMETHING DOING AT THE STANLEYS' Chapman drove the automobile down into Harrimay only ten minutes later.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading SOMETHING DOING AT THE STANLEYS' Chapman drove the automobile down into Harrimay only ten minutes later.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Chapman stopped before the office door, and the eager Jessie hopped out.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It was a pretty but rather somnolent place, just a string of white-painted, green-blinded houses and two or three stores along both sides of an oiled highway.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a pretty but rather somnolent place, just a string of white-painted, green-blinded houses and two or three stores along both sides of an oiled highway.
ChapmannounUS /ˈtʃæpmən/
United States pioneer who planted apple trees as he traveled (1774-1845)
From this reading SOMETHING DOING AT THE STANLEYS' Chapman drove the automobile down into Harrimay only ten minutes later.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading SOMETHING DOING AT THE STANLEYS' Chapman drove the automobile down into Harrimay only ten minutes later.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Chapman stopped before the office door, and the eager Jessie hopped out.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading SOMETHING DOING AT THE STANLEYS' Chapman drove the automobile down into Harrimay only ten minutes later.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading SOMETHING DOING AT THE STANLEYS' Chapman drove the automobile down into Harrimay only ten minutes later.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Chapman stopped before the office door, and the eager Jessie hopped out.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading "Perkins, Real Estate" faced the travelers from a signboard as they drove into the village.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading "Perkins, Real Estate" faced the travelers from a signboard as they drove into the village.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was a long ten-minute jitney ride from the railway station.
green-blinded
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From this reading It was a pretty but rather somnolent place, just a string of white-painted, green-blinded houses and two or three stores along both sides of an oiled highway.
Harrimay
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From this reading SOMETHING DOING AT THE STANLEYS' Chapman drove the automobile down into Harrimay only ten minutes later.
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading It was a pretty but rather somnolent place, just a string of white-painted, green-blinded houses and two or three stores along both sides of an oiled highway.
hoppedverbUS /hɑːpt/
inflected form of “hop” — jump lightly
From this reading Chapman stopped before the office door, and the eager Jessie hopped out.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was a pretty but rather somnolent place, just a string of white-painted, green-blinded houses and two or three stores along both sides of an oiled highway.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading SOMETHING DOING AT THE STANLEYS' Chapman drove the automobile down into Harrimay only ten minutes later.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a pretty but rather somnolent place, just a string of white-painted, green-blinded houses and two or three stores along both sides of an oiled highway.
Jessie
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From this reading Chapman stopped before the office door, and the eager Jessie hopped out.
jitneynounUS /ˈdʒɪtni/
a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
From this reading It was a long ten-minute jitney ride from the railway station.
and nothing more
From this reading It was a pretty but rather somnolent place, just a string of white-painted, green-blinded houses and two or three stores along both sides of an oiled highway.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading SOMETHING DOING AT THE STANLEYS' Chapman drove the automobile down into Harrimay only ten minutes later.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading It was a long ten-minute jitney ride from the railway station.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading SOMETHING DOING AT THE STANLEYS' Chapman drove the automobile down into Harrimay only ten minutes later.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a pretty but rather somnolent place, just a string of white-painted, green-blinded houses and two or three stores along both sides of an oiled highway.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Chapman stopped before the office door, and the eager Jessie hopped out.
oiledadjectiveUS /ɔɪld/
treated with oil
From this reading It was a pretty but rather somnolent place, just a string of white-painted, green-blinded houses and two or three stores along both sides of an oiled highway.
and nothing more
From this reading SOMETHING DOING AT THE STANLEYS' Chapman drove the automobile down into Harrimay only ten minutes later.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was a pretty but rather somnolent place, just a string of white-painted, green-blinded houses and two or three stores along both sides of an oiled highway.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Chapman stopped before the office door, and the eager Jessie hopped out.
Perkins
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From this reading "Perkins, Real Estate" faced the travelers from a signboard as they drove into the village.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was a pretty but rather somnolent place, just a string of white-painted, green-blinded houses and two or three stores along both sides of an oiled highway.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading It was a pretty but rather somnolent place, just a string of white-painted, green-blinded houses and two or three stores along both sides of an oiled highway.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading It was a long ten-minute jitney ride from the railway station.
on the contrary
From this reading It was a pretty but rather somnolent place, just a string of white-painted, green-blinded houses and two or three stores along both sides of an oiled highway.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "Perkins, Real Estate" faced the travelers from a signboard as they drove into the village.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading It was a long ten-minute jitney ride from the railway station.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It was a pretty but rather somnolent place, just a string of white-painted, green-blinded houses and two or three stores along both sides of an oiled highway.
signboardnoun
structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted
From this reading "Perkins, Real Estate" faced the travelers from a signboard as they drove into the village.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading SOMETHING DOING AT THE STANLEYS' Chapman drove the automobile down into Harrimay only ten minutes later.
somnolentadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːmnələnt/
inclined to or marked by drowsiness
From this reading It was a pretty but rather somnolent place, just a string of white-painted, green-blinded houses and two or three stores along both sides of an oiled highway.
STANLEYS
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From this reading SOMETHING DOING AT THE STANLEYS' Chapman drove the automobile down into Harrimay only ten minutes later.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading It was a long ten-minute jitney ride from the railway station.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Chapman stopped before the office door, and the eager Jessie hopped out.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading It was a pretty but rather somnolent place, just a string of white-painted, green-blinded houses and two or three stores along both sides of an oiled highway.
stringnounUS /strɪŋ/
a lightweight cord
From this reading It was a pretty but rather somnolent place, just a string of white-painted, green-blinded houses and two or three stores along both sides of an oiled highway.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading SOMETHING DOING AT THE STANLEYS' Chapman drove the automobile down into Harrimay only ten minutes later.
ten-minute
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From this reading It was a long ten-minute jitney ride from the railway station.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOMETHING DOING AT THE STANLEYS' Chapman drove the automobile down into Harrimay only ten minutes later.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Perkins, Real Estate" faced the travelers from a signboard as they drove into the village.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was a pretty but rather somnolent place, just a string of white-painted, green-blinded houses and two or three stores along both sides of an oiled highway.
travelersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location
From this reading "Perkins, Real Estate" faced the travelers from a signboard as they drove into the village.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was a pretty but rather somnolent place, just a string of white-painted, green-blinded houses and two or three stores along both sides of an oiled highway.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading "Perkins, Real Estate" faced the travelers from a signboard as they drove into the village.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a pretty but rather somnolent place, just a string of white-painted, green-blinded houses and two or three stores along both sides of an oiled highway.
white-painted
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From this reading It was a pretty but rather somnolent place, just a string of white-painted, green-blinded houses and two or three stores along both sides of an oiled highway.
