used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Being Sunday, there was no general gathering of the Central High girls and boys, but Laura, naturally, saw her brother early.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE MYSTERY MAN The three boys who had set off to find the car that had knocked down the stranger on the icy street were as mysterious the next day as they could be.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At least, so their girl friends declared.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "What sort of fox-and-goose chase did Short and Long take you and Lance away on?" she demanded.
bathrobenounUS /ˈbæθroʊb/
a loose-fitting robe of towelling; worn after a bath or swim
From this reading He was coming from his shower in bathrobe and slippers when Laura looked out of her own door.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE MYSTERY MAN The three boys who had set off to find the car that had knocked down the stranger on the icy street were as mysterious the next day as they could be.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being Sunday, there was no general gathering of the Central High girls and boys, but Laura, naturally, saw her brother early.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE MYSTERY MAN The three boys who had set off to find the car that had knocked down the stranger on the icy street were as mysterious the next day as they could be.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Being Sunday, there was no general gathering of the Central High girls and boys, but Laura, naturally, saw her brother early.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Being Sunday, there was no general gathering of the Central High girls and boys, but Laura, naturally, saw her brother early.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading THE MYSTERY MAN The three boys who had set off to find the car that had knocked down the stranger on the icy street were as mysterious the next day as they could be.
CentraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading Being Sunday, there was no general gathering of the Central High girls and boys, but Laura, naturally, saw her brother early.
chaseverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading "What sort of fox-and-goose chase did Short and Long take you and Lance away on?" she demanded.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading He was coming from his shower in bathrobe and slippers when Laura looked out of her own door.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE MYSTERY MAN The three boys who had set off to find the car that had knocked down the stranger on the icy street were as mysterious the next day as they could be.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE MYSTERY MAN The three boys who had set off to find the car that had knocked down the stranger on the icy street were as mysterious the next day as they could be.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading At least, so their girl friends declared.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "What sort of fox-and-goose chase did Short and Long take you and Lance away on?" she demanded.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "What sort of fox-and-goose chase did Short and Long take you and Lance away on?" she demanded.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He was coming from his shower in bathrobe and slippers when Laura looked out of her own door.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE MYSTERY MAN The three boys who had set off to find the car that had knocked down the stranger on the icy street were as mysterious the next day as they could be.
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 Being Sunday, there was no general gathering of the Central High girls and boys, but Laura, naturally, saw her brother early.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading THE MYSTERY MAN The three boys who had set off to find the car that had knocked down the stranger on the icy street were as mysterious the next day as they could be.
fox-and-goose
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From this reading "What sort of fox-and-goose chase did Short and Long take you and Lance away on?" she demanded.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading At least, so their girl friends declared.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was coming from his shower in bathrobe and slippers when Laura looked out of her own door.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Being Sunday, there was no general gathering of the Central High girls and boys, but Laura, naturally, saw her brother early.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Being Sunday, there was no general gathering of the Central High girls and boys, but Laura, naturally, saw her brother early.
a young female
From this reading At least, so their girl friends declared.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Being Sunday, there was no general gathering of the Central High girls and boys, but Laura, naturally, saw her brother early.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MYSTERY MAN The three boys who had set off to find the car that had knocked down the stranger on the icy street were as mysterious the next day as they could be.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was coming from his shower in bathrobe and slippers when Laura looked out of her own door.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Being Sunday, there was no general gathering of the Central High girls and boys, but Laura, naturally, saw her brother early.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Being Sunday, there was no general gathering of the Central High girls and boys, but Laura, naturally, saw her brother early.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was coming from his shower in bathrobe and slippers when Laura looked out of her own door.
icyadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsi/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading THE MYSTERY MAN The three boys who had set off to find the car that had knocked down the stranger on the icy street were as mysterious the next day as they could be.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was coming from his shower in bathrobe and slippers when Laura looked out of her own door.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading THE MYSTERY MAN The three boys who had set off to find the car that had knocked down the stranger on the icy street were as mysterious the next day as they could be.
LancenounUS /læns/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading "What sort of fox-and-goose chase did Short and Long take you and Lance away on?" she demanded.
Laura
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From this reading Being Sunday, there was no general gathering of the Central High girls and boys, but Laura, naturally, saw her brother early.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading At least, so their girl friends declared.
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 "What sort of fox-and-goose chase did Short and Long take you and Lance away on?" she demanded.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He was coming from his shower in bathrobe and slippers when Laura looked out of her own door.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MYSTERY MAN The three boys who had set off to find the car that had knocked down the stranger on the icy street were as mysterious the next day as they could be.
of an obscure nature
From this reading THE MYSTERY MAN The three boys who had set off to find the car that had knocked down the stranger on the icy street were as mysterious the next day as they could be.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading THE MYSTERY MAN The three boys who had set off to find the car that had knocked down the stranger on the icy street were as mysterious the next day as they could be.
as might be expected
From this reading Being Sunday, there was no general gathering of the Central High girls and boys, but Laura, naturally, saw her brother early.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE MYSTERY MAN The three boys who had set off to find the car that had knocked down the stranger on the icy street were as mysterious the next day as they could be.
not any; not one
From this reading Being Sunday, there was no general gathering of the Central High girls and boys, but Laura, naturally, saw her brother early.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Being Sunday, there was no general gathering of the Central High girls and boys, but Laura, naturally, saw her brother early.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE MYSTERY MAN The three boys who had set off to find the car that had knocked down the stranger on the icy street were as mysterious the next day as they could be.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MYSTERY MAN The three boys who had set off to find the car that had knocked down the stranger on the icy street were as mysterious the next day as they could be.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was coming from his shower in bathrobe and slippers when Laura looked out of her own door.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He was coming from his shower in bathrobe and slippers when Laura looked out of her own door.
cut with a saw
From this reading Being Sunday, there was no general gathering of the Central High girls and boys, but Laura, naturally, saw her brother early.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE MYSTERY MAN The three boys who had set off to find the car that had knocked down the stranger on the icy street were as mysterious the next day as they could be.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What sort of fox-and-goose chase did Short and Long take you and Lance away on?" she demanded.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading "What sort of fox-and-goose chase did Short and Long take you and Lance away on?" she demanded.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading He was coming from his shower in bathrobe and slippers when Laura looked out of her own door.
slippersnounUS /ˈslɪpərz/
plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading He was coming from his shower in bathrobe and slippers when Laura looked out of her own door.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At least, so their girl friends declared.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "What sort of fox-and-goose chase did Short and Long take you and Lance away on?" she demanded.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading THE MYSTERY MAN The three boys who had set off to find the car that had knocked down the stranger on the icy street were as mysterious the next day as they could be.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE MYSTERY MAN The three boys who had set off to find the car that had knocked down the stranger on the icy street were as mysterious the next day as they could be.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Being Sunday, there was no general gathering of the Central High girls and boys, but Laura, naturally, saw her brother early.
carry out
From this reading "What sort of fox-and-goose chase did Short and Long take you and Lance away on?" she demanded.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MYSTERY MAN The three boys who had set off to find the car that had knocked down the stranger on the icy street were as mysterious the next day as they could be.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MYSTERY MAN The three boys who had set off to find the car that had knocked down the stranger on the icy street were as mysterious the next day as they could be.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At least, so their girl friends declared.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Being Sunday, there was no general gathering of the Central High girls and boys, but Laura, naturally, saw her brother early.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE MYSTERY MAN The three boys who had set off to find the car that had knocked down the stranger on the icy street were as mysterious the next day as they could be.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE MYSTERY MAN The three boys who had set off to find the car that had knocked down the stranger on the icy street were as mysterious the next day as they could be.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MYSTERY MAN The three boys who had set off to find the car that had knocked down the stranger on the icy street were as mysterious the next day as they could be.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Being Sunday, there was no general gathering of the Central High girls and boys, but Laura, naturally, saw her brother early.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE MYSTERY MAN The three boys who had set off to find the car that had knocked down the stranger on the icy street were as mysterious the next day as they could be.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What sort of fox-and-goose chase did Short and Long take you and Lance away on?" she demanded.
at the time that
From this reading He was coming from his shower in bathrobe and slippers when Laura looked out of her own door.
which person or people
From this reading THE MYSTERY MAN The three boys who had set off to find the car that had knocked down the stranger on the icy street were as mysterious the next day as they could be.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What sort of fox-and-goose chase did Short and Long take you and Lance away on?" she demanded.
