used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SAMMY PINKNEY’S DEVOTION Of course Tess and Dot Kenway had gone back to school after a few days.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Living as he did, just catercornered across Willow Street from the side door of the old Corner House, Sammy had been the most familiar playfellow of Tess and Dot since they had come to Milton.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Sammy’s affairs had always entertained the Corner House family—even his attempts to run away to be a pirate.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading SAMMY PINKNEY’S DEVOTION Of course Tess and Dot Kenway had gone back to school after a few days.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Sammy’s affairs had always entertained the Corner House family—even his attempts to run away to be a pirate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SAMMY PINKNEY’S DEVOTION Of course Tess and Dot Kenway had gone back to school after a few days.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He scoffed at girls as playfellows quite openly when he was in the company of the smaller Corner House girls, but in secret he missed their companionship sorely.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He scoffed at girls as playfellows quite openly when he was in the company of the smaller Corner House girls, but in secret he missed their companionship sorely.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Sammy’s affairs had always entertained the Corner House family—even his attempts to run away to be a pirate.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Sammy’s affairs had always entertained the Corner House family—even his attempts to run away to be a pirate.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading SAMMY PINKNEY’S DEVOTION Of course Tess and Dot Kenway had gone back to school after a few days.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Sammy’s affairs had always entertained the Corner House family—even his attempts to run away to be a pirate.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Living as he did, just catercornered across Willow Street from the side door of the old Corner House, Sammy had been the most familiar playfellow of Tess and Dot since they had come to Milton.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But while they were housed up Sammy Pinkney learned something.
catercornered
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From this reading Living as he did, just catercornered across Willow Street from the side door of the old Corner House, Sammy had been the most familiar playfellow of Tess and Dot since they had come to Milton.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Living as he did, just catercornered across Willow Street from the side door of the old Corner House, Sammy had been the most familiar playfellow of Tess and Dot since they had come to Milton.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading He scoffed at girls as playfellows quite openly when he was in the company of the smaller Corner House girls, but in secret he missed their companionship sorely.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading He scoffed at girls as playfellows quite openly when he was in the company of the smaller Corner House girls, but in secret he missed their companionship sorely.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading He scoffed at girls as playfellows quite openly when he was in the company of the smaller Corner House girls, but in secret he missed their companionship sorely.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading SAMMY PINKNEY’S DEVOTION Of course Tess and Dot Kenway had gone back to school after a few days.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading SAMMY PINKNEY’S DEVOTION Of course Tess and Dot Kenway had gone back to school after a few days.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading SAMMY PINKNEY’S DEVOTION Of course Tess and Dot Kenway had gone back to school after a few days.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Living as he did, just catercornered across Willow Street from the side door of the old Corner House, Sammy had been the most familiar playfellow of Tess and Dot since they had come to Milton.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Living as he did, just catercornered across Willow Street from the side door of the old Corner House, Sammy had been the most familiar playfellow of Tess and Dot since they had come to Milton.
DotnounUS /dɑːt/
a very small circular shape
From this reading SAMMY PINKNEY’S DEVOTION Of course Tess and Dot Kenway had gone back to school after a few days.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Sammy’s affairs had always entertained the Corner House family—even his attempts to run away to be a pirate.
divisible by two
From this reading Sammy’s affairs had always entertained the Corner House family—even his attempts to run away to be a pirate.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Living as he did, just catercornered across Willow Street from the side door of the old Corner House, Sammy had been the most familiar playfellow of Tess and Dot since they had come to Milton.
a social unit living together
From this reading Sammy’s affairs had always entertained the Corner House family—even his attempts to run away to be a pirate.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading SAMMY PINKNEY’S DEVOTION Of course Tess and Dot Kenway had gone back to school after a few days.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Living as he did, just catercornered across Willow Street from the side door of the old Corner House, Sammy had been the most familiar playfellow of Tess and Dot since they had come to Milton.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading He scoffed at girls as playfellows quite openly when he was in the company of the smaller Corner House girls, but in secret he missed their companionship sorely.
destroyed or killed
From this reading SAMMY PINKNEY’S DEVOTION Of course Tess and Dot Kenway had gone back to school after a few days.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SAMMY PINKNEY’S DEVOTION Of course Tess and Dot Kenway had gone back to school after a few days.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He scoffed at girls as playfellows quite openly when he was in the company of the smaller Corner House girls, but in secret he missed their companionship sorely.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sammy’s affairs had always entertained the Corner House family—even his attempts to run away to be a pirate.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He scoffed at girls as playfellows quite openly when he was in the company of the smaller Corner House girls, but in secret he missed their companionship sorely.
housedverbUS /haʊzd/
past form of “house” — contain or cover
From this reading But while they were housed up Sammy Pinkney learned something.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He scoffed at girls as playfellows quite openly when he was in the company of the smaller Corner House girls, but in secret he missed their companionship sorely.
and nothing more
From this reading Living as he did, just catercornered across Willow Street from the side door of the old Corner House, Sammy had been the most familiar playfellow of Tess and Dot since they had come to Milton.
Kenway
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From this reading SAMMY PINKNEY’S DEVOTION Of course Tess and Dot Kenway had gone back to school after a few days.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading But while they were housed up Sammy Pinkney learned something.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Living as he did, just catercornered across Willow Street from the side door of the old Corner House, Sammy had been the most familiar playfellow of Tess and Dot since they had come to Milton.
MiltonnounUS /ˈmɪltən/
English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)
From this reading Living as he did, just catercornered across Willow Street from the side door of the old Corner House, Sammy had been the most familiar playfellow of Tess and Dot since they had come to Milton.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading He scoffed at girls as playfellows quite openly when he was in the company of the smaller Corner House girls, but in secret he missed their companionship sorely.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Living as he did, just catercornered across Willow Street from the side door of the old Corner House, Sammy had been the most familiar playfellow of Tess and Dot since they had come to Milton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SAMMY PINKNEY’S DEVOTION Of course Tess and Dot Kenway had gone back to school after a few days.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Living as he did, just catercornered across Willow Street from the side door of the old Corner House, Sammy had been the most familiar playfellow of Tess and Dot since they had come to Milton.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading He scoffed at girls as playfellows quite openly when he was in the company of the smaller Corner House girls, but in secret he missed their companionship sorely.
Pinkney
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From this reading But while they were housed up Sammy Pinkney learned something.
PINKNEY'S
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From this reading SAMMY PINKNEY’S DEVOTION Of course Tess and Dot Kenway had gone back to school after a few days.
piratenounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading Sammy’s affairs had always entertained the Corner House family—even his attempts to run away to be a pirate.
playfellownoun
a companion at play
From this reading Living as he did, just catercornered across Willow Street from the side door of the old Corner House, Sammy had been the most familiar playfellow of Tess and Dot since they had come to Milton.
playfellows
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From this reading He scoffed at girls as playfellows quite openly when he was in the company of the smaller Corner House girls, but in secret he missed their companionship sorely.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He scoffed at girls as playfellows quite openly when he was in the company of the smaller Corner House girls, but in secret he missed their companionship sorely.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Sammy’s affairs had always entertained the Corner House family—even his attempts to run away to be a pirate.
SAMMY
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From this reading SAMMY PINKNEY’S DEVOTION Of course Tess and Dot Kenway had gone back to school after a few days.
Sammy's
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From this reading Sammy’s affairs had always entertained the Corner House family—even his attempts to run away to be a pirate.
an educational institution
From this reading SAMMY PINKNEY’S DEVOTION Of course Tess and Dot Kenway had gone back to school after a few days.
scoffedverbUS /skɔːft/
past form of “scoff” — laugh at with contempt and derision
From this reading He scoffed at girls as playfellows quite openly when he was in the company of the smaller Corner House girls, but in secret he missed their companionship sorely.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading He scoffed at girls as playfellows quite openly when he was in the company of the smaller Corner House girls, but in secret he missed their companionship sorely.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Living as he did, just catercornered across Willow Street from the side door of the old Corner House, Sammy had been the most familiar playfellow of Tess and Dot since they had come to Milton.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Living as he did, just catercornered across Willow Street from the side door of the old Corner House, Sammy had been the most familiar playfellow of Tess and Dot since they had come to Milton.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading He scoffed at girls as playfellows quite openly when he was in the company of the smaller Corner House girls, but in secret he missed their companionship sorely.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But while they were housed up Sammy Pinkney learned something.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading He scoffed at girls as playfellows quite openly when he was in the company of the smaller Corner House girls, but in secret he missed their companionship sorely.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Living as he did, just catercornered across Willow Street from the side door of the old Corner House, Sammy had been the most familiar playfellow of Tess and Dot since they had come to Milton.
Tess
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From this reading SAMMY PINKNEY’S DEVOTION Of course Tess and Dot Kenway had gone back to school after a few days.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He scoffed at girls as playfellows quite openly when he was in the company of the smaller Corner House girls, but in secret he missed their companionship sorely.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He scoffed at girls as playfellows quite openly when he was in the company of the smaller Corner House girls, but in secret he missed their companionship sorely.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But while they were housed up Sammy Pinkney learned something.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SAMMY PINKNEY’S DEVOTION Of course Tess and Dot Kenway had gone back to school after a few days.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But while they were housed up Sammy Pinkney learned something.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He scoffed at girls as playfellows quite openly when he was in the company of the smaller Corner House girls, but in secret he missed their companionship sorely.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But while they were housed up Sammy Pinkney learned something.
at the time that
From this reading He scoffed at girls as playfellows quite openly when he was in the company of the smaller Corner House girls, but in secret he missed their companionship sorely.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But while they were housed up Sammy Pinkney learned something.
WillownounUS /ˈwɪloʊ/
any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix
From this reading Living as he did, just catercornered across Willow Street from the side door of the old Corner House, Sammy had been the most familiar playfellow of Tess and Dot since they had come to Milton.
