used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RUTH FINDS A PARTNER Early Monday morning John Hadley and Jack Wilkinson drove one of Mr. Andrews’s machines out of Silvertown, back by the quickest route to the farm-house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RUTH FINDS A PARTNER Early Monday morning John Hadley and Jack Wilkinson drove one of Mr. Andrews’s machines out of Silvertown, back by the quickest route to the farm-house.
Andrews's
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From this reading RUTH FINDS A PARTNER Early Monday morning John Hadley and Jack Wilkinson drove one of Mr. Andrews’s machines out of Silvertown, back by the quickest route to the farm-house.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading The boys listened with increasing anger.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading At the farm-house they met Mrs. Higgins, and asked anxiously for news of the girls.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Overcome by a sense of remorse, she told them the whole story, just as it had occurred.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading At the farm-house they met Mrs. Higgins, and asked anxiously for news of the girls.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the farm-house they met Mrs. Higgins, and asked anxiously for news of the girls.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading RUTH FINDS A PARTNER Early Monday morning John Hadley and Jack Wilkinson drove one of Mr. Andrews’s machines out of Silvertown, back by the quickest route to the farm-house.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys listened with increasing anger.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading RUTH FINDS A PARTNER Early Monday morning John Hadley and Jack Wilkinson drove one of Mr. Andrews’s machines out of Silvertown, back by the quickest route to the farm-house.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading In his hand, Jack carried a map of the trip, and they followed the road that ran closest to the creek.
closestadverbUS /ˈkloʊsəst/
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading In his hand, Jack carried a map of the trip, and they followed the road that ran closest to the creek.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading In his hand, Jack carried a map of the trip, and they followed the road that ran closest to the creek.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading RUTH FINDS A PARTNER Early Monday morning John Hadley and Jack Wilkinson drove one of Mr. Andrews’s machines out of Silvertown, back by the quickest route to the farm-house.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading RUTH FINDS A PARTNER Early Monday morning John Hadley and Jack Wilkinson drove one of Mr. Andrews’s machines out of Silvertown, back by the quickest route to the farm-house.
farm-house
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From this reading RUTH FINDS A PARTNER Early Monday morning John Hadley and Jack Wilkinson drove one of Mr. Andrews’s machines out of Silvertown, back by the quickest route to the farm-house.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading RUTH FINDS A PARTNER Early Monday morning John Hadley and Jack Wilkinson drove one of Mr. Andrews’s machines out of Silvertown, back by the quickest route to the farm-house.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading In his hand, Jack carried a map of the trip, and they followed the road that ran closest to the creek.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At the farm-house they met Mrs. Higgins, and asked anxiously for news of the girls.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading At the farm-house they met Mrs. Higgins, and asked anxiously for news of the girls.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Overcome by a sense of remorse, she told them the whole story, just as it had occurred.
Hadley
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From this reading RUTH FINDS A PARTNER Early Monday morning John Hadley and Jack Wilkinson drove one of Mr. Andrews’s machines out of Silvertown, back by the quickest route to the farm-house.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading In his hand, Jack carried a map of the trip, and they followed the road that ran closest to the creek.
Higgins
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From this reading At the farm-house they met Mrs. Higgins, and asked anxiously for news of the girls.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his hand, Jack carried a map of the trip, and they followed the road that ran closest to the creek.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In his hand, Jack carried a map of the trip, and they followed the road that ran closest to the creek.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading The boys listened with increasing anger.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Overcome by a sense of remorse, she told them the whole story, just as it had occurred.
a small worthless amount
From this reading RUTH FINDS A PARTNER Early Monday morning John Hadley and Jack Wilkinson drove one of Mr. Andrews’s machines out of Silvertown, back by the quickest route to the farm-house.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading RUTH FINDS A PARTNER Early Monday morning John Hadley and Jack Wilkinson drove one of Mr. Andrews’s machines out of Silvertown, back by the quickest route to the farm-house.
and nothing more
From this reading Overcome by a sense of remorse, she told them the whole story, just as it had occurred.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading The boys listened with increasing anger.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading RUTH FINDS A PARTNER Early Monday morning John Hadley and Jack Wilkinson drove one of Mr. Andrews’s machines out of Silvertown, back by the quickest route to the farm-house.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading In his hand, Jack carried a map of the trip, and they followed the road that ran closest to the creek.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading At the farm-house they met Mrs. Higgins, and asked anxiously for news of the girls.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading RUTH FINDS A PARTNER Early Monday morning John Hadley and Jack Wilkinson drove one of Mr. Andrews’s machines out of Silvertown, back by the quickest route to the farm-house.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading RUTH FINDS A PARTNER Early Monday morning John Hadley and Jack Wilkinson drove one of Mr. Andrews’s machines out of Silvertown, back by the quickest route to the farm-house.
a form of address for a man
From this reading RUTH FINDS A PARTNER Early Monday morning John Hadley and Jack Wilkinson drove one of Mr. Andrews’s machines out of Silvertown, back by the quickest route to the farm-house.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading At the farm-house they met Mrs. Higgins, and asked anxiously for news of the girls.
information about recent and important events
From this reading At the farm-house they met Mrs. Higgins, and asked anxiously for news of the girls.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Overcome by a sense of remorse, she told them the whole story, just as it had occurred.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RUTH FINDS A PARTNER Early Monday morning John Hadley and Jack Wilkinson drove one of Mr. Andrews’s machines out of Silvertown, back by the quickest route to the farm-house.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading RUTH FINDS A PARTNER Early Monday morning John Hadley and Jack Wilkinson drove one of Mr. Andrews’s machines out of Silvertown, back by the quickest route to the farm-house.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading RUTH FINDS A PARTNER Early Monday morning John Hadley and Jack Wilkinson drove one of Mr. Andrews’s machines out of Silvertown, back by the quickest route to the farm-house.
win a victory over
From this reading Overcome by a sense of remorse, she told them the whole story, just as it had occurred.
PARTNERnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading RUTH FINDS A PARTNER Early Monday morning John Hadley and Jack Wilkinson drove one of Mr. Andrews’s machines out of Silvertown, back by the quickest route to the farm-house.
quickestadverbUS /ˈkwɪkɪst/
most quickly
From this reading RUTH FINDS A PARTNER Early Monday morning John Hadley and Jack Wilkinson drove one of Mr. Andrews’s machines out of Silvertown, back by the quickest route to the farm-house.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading In his hand, Jack carried a map of the trip, and they followed the road that ran closest to the creek.
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading Overcome by a sense of remorse, she told them the whole story, just as it had occurred.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading In his hand, Jack carried a map of the trip, and they followed the road that ran closest to the creek.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading RUTH FINDS A PARTNER Early Monday morning John Hadley and Jack Wilkinson drove one of Mr. Andrews’s machines out of Silvertown, back by the quickest route to the farm-house.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading RUTH FINDS A PARTNER Early Monday morning John Hadley and Jack Wilkinson drove one of Mr. Andrews’s machines out of Silvertown, back by the quickest route to the farm-house.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Overcome by a sense of remorse, she told them the whole story, just as it had occurred.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Overcome by a sense of remorse, she told them the whole story, just as it had occurred.
Silvertown
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From this reading RUTH FINDS A PARTNER Early Monday morning John Hadley and Jack Wilkinson drove one of Mr. Andrews’s machines out of Silvertown, back by the quickest route to the farm-house.
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 Overcome by a sense of remorse, she told them the whole story, just as it had occurred.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In his hand, Jack carried a map of the trip, and they followed the road that ran closest to the creek.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RUTH FINDS A PARTNER Early Monday morning John Hadley and Jack Wilkinson drove one of Mr. Andrews’s machines out of Silvertown, back by the quickest route to the farm-house.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Overcome by a sense of remorse, she told them the whole story, just as it had occurred.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In his hand, Jack carried a map of the trip, and they followed the road that ran closest to the creek.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RUTH FINDS A PARTNER Early Monday morning John Hadley and Jack Wilkinson drove one of Mr. Andrews’s machines out of Silvertown, back by the quickest route to the farm-house.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Overcome by a sense of remorse, she told them the whole story, just as it had occurred.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading In his hand, Jack carried a map of the trip, and they followed the road that ran closest to the creek.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Overcome by a sense of remorse, she told them the whole story, just as it had occurred.
WilkinsonnounUS /ˈwɪlkənsən/
English chemist honored for his research on pollutants in car exhausts (born in 1921)
From this reading RUTH FINDS A PARTNER Early Monday morning John Hadley and Jack Wilkinson drove one of Mr. Andrews’s machines out of Silvertown, back by the quickest route to the farm-house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The boys listened with increasing anger.
