used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PEDDLER AND THE LAWYER'S HALF Just before leaving Gridley, Greg Holmes had bought a copy of the "Blade" from a newsboy.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading "Ten minutes' rest under this tree," Dick announced, for already the August morning sun was beating down upon them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PEDDLER AND THE LAWYER'S HALF Just before leaving Gridley, Greg Holmes had bought a copy of the "Blade" from a newsboy.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "Ten minutes' rest under this tree," Dick announced, for already the August morning sun was beating down upon them.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading "Ten minutes' rest under this tree," Dick announced, for already the August morning sun was beating down upon them.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading "Ten minutes' rest under this tree," Dick announced, for already the August morning sun was beating down upon them.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE PEDDLER AND THE LAWYER'S HALF Just before leaving Gridley, Greg Holmes had bought a copy of the "Blade" from a newsboy.
BladenounUS /bleɪd/
especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading THE PEDDLER AND THE LAWYER'S HALF Just before leaving Gridley, Greg Holmes had bought a copy of the "Blade" from a newsboy.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading THE PEDDLER AND THE LAWYER'S HALF Just before leaving Gridley, Greg Holmes had bought a copy of the "Blade" from a newsboy.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Three miles out, the chums enjoyed their first halt.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading THE PEDDLER AND THE LAWYER'S HALF Just before leaving Gridley, Greg Holmes had bought a copy of the "Blade" from a newsboy.
someone who is a detective
From this reading "Ten minutes' rest under this tree," Dick announced, for already the August morning sun was beating down upon them.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Ten minutes' rest under this tree," Dick announced, for already the August morning sun was beating down upon them.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Greg drew out his copy of the newspaper, unfolding it.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Three miles out, the chums enjoyed their first halt.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Three miles out, the chums enjoyed their first halt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Ten minutes' rest under this tree," Dick announced, for already the August morning sun was beating down upon them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE PEDDLER AND THE LAWYER'S HALF Just before leaving Gridley, Greg Holmes had bought a copy of the "Blade" from a newsboy.
Greg
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From this reading THE PEDDLER AND THE LAWYER'S HALF Just before leaving Gridley, Greg Holmes had bought a copy of the "Blade" from a newsboy.
Gridley
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From this reading THE PEDDLER AND THE LAWYER'S HALF Just before leaving Gridley, Greg Holmes had bought a copy of the "Blade" from a newsboy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE PEDDLER AND THE LAWYER'S HALF Just before leaving Gridley, Greg Holmes had bought a copy of the "Blade" from a newsboy.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading THE PEDDLER AND THE LAWYER'S HALF Just before leaving Gridley, Greg Holmes had bought a copy of the "Blade" from a newsboy.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading Three miles out, the chums enjoyed their first halt.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Say!" he yelled suddenly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Greg drew out his copy of the newspaper, unfolding it.
HolmesnounUS /hoʊmz/
a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle
From this reading THE PEDDLER AND THE LAWYER'S HALF Just before leaving Gridley, Greg Holmes had bought a copy of the "Blade" from a newsboy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Greg drew out his copy of the newspaper, unfolding it.
and nothing more
From this reading THE PEDDLER AND THE LAWYER'S HALF Just before leaving Gridley, Greg Holmes had bought a copy of the "Blade" from a newsboy.
LAWYER'SnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading THE PEDDLER AND THE LAWYER'S HALF Just before leaving Gridley, Greg Holmes had bought a copy of the "Blade" from a newsboy.
the act of departing
From this reading THE PEDDLER AND THE LAWYER'S HALF Just before leaving Gridley, Greg Holmes had bought a copy of the "Blade" from a newsboy.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Three miles out, the chums enjoyed their first halt.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading "Ten minutes' rest under this tree," Dick announced, for already the August morning sun was beating down upon them.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Ten minutes' rest under this tree," Dick announced, for already the August morning sun was beating down upon them.
newsboynoun
a boy who delivers newspapers
From this reading THE PEDDLER AND THE LAWYER'S HALF Just before leaving Gridley, Greg Holmes had bought a copy of the "Blade" from a newsboy.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Greg drew out his copy of the newspaper, unfolding it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PEDDLER AND THE LAWYER'S HALF Just before leaving Gridley, Greg Holmes had bought a copy of the "Blade" from a newsboy.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Three miles out, the chums enjoyed their first halt.
PEDDLERnounUS /ˈpedlər/
someone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets or at carnivals)
From this reading THE PEDDLER AND THE LAWYER'S HALF Just before leaving Gridley, Greg Holmes had bought a copy of the "Blade" from a newsboy.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "Ten minutes' rest under this tree," Dick announced, for already the August morning sun was beating down upon them.
express in words
From this reading "Say!" he yelled suddenly.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading "Say!" he yelled suddenly.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading "Ten minutes' rest under this tree," Dick announced, for already the August morning sun was beating down upon them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading "Ten minutes' rest under this tree," Dick announced, for already the August morning sun was beating down upon them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PEDDLER AND THE LAWYER'S HALF Just before leaving Gridley, Greg Holmes had bought a copy of the "Blade" from a newsboy.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Three miles out, the chums enjoyed their first halt.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Ten minutes' rest under this tree," Dick announced, for already the August morning sun was beating down upon them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Ten minutes' rest under this tree," Dick announced, for already the August morning sun was beating down upon them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three miles out, the chums enjoyed their first halt.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading "Ten minutes' rest under this tree," Dick announced, for already the August morning sun was beating down upon them.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Ten minutes' rest under this tree," Dick announced, for already the August morning sun was beating down upon them.
unfoldingnounUS /ənˈfoʊldɪŋ/
a developmental process
From this reading Greg drew out his copy of the newspaper, unfolding it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Ten minutes' rest under this tree," Dick announced, for already the August morning sun was beating down upon them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Ten minutes' rest under this tree," Dick announced, for already the August morning sun was beating down upon them.
yelledadjectiveUS /jeld/
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Say!" he yelled suddenly.
