used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With such a start as the tramps had they might be able to drive a mile ere the running boys could overtake them.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading With such a start as the tramps had they might be able to drive a mile ere the running boys could overtake them.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Besides, both law and custom forbade six boys clad only in bathing trunks from running along the highway.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Besides, both law and custom forbade six boys clad only in bathing trunks from running along the highway.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With such a start as the tramps had they might be able to drive a mile ere the running boys could overtake them.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading MAKING THE TRAMPS SQUIRM "You come back here!" screamed Danny Grin desperately.
bathingnounUS /ˈbeɪðɪŋ/
immersing the body in water or sunshine
From this reading Besides, both law and custom forbade six boys clad only in bathing trunks from running along the highway.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading With such a start as the tramps had they might be able to drive a mile ere the running boys could overtake them.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, both law and custom forbade six boys clad only in bathing trunks from running along the highway.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Besides, both law and custom forbade six boys clad only in bathing trunks from running along the highway.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading With such a start as the tramps had they might be able to drive a mile ere the running boys could overtake them.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Haven't time now," called one of the tramps jeeringly, while his companion laid the whip over the startled horse.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Besides, both law and custom forbade six boys clad only in bathing trunks from running along the highway.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading MAKING THE TRAMPS SQUIRM "You come back here!" screamed Danny Grin desperately.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "Haven't time now," called one of the tramps jeeringly, while his companion laid the whip over the startled horse.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading With such a start as the tramps had they might be able to drive a mile ere the running boys could overtake them.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading Besides, both law and custom forbade six boys clad only in bathing trunks from running along the highway.
Danny
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From this reading MAKING THE TRAMPS SQUIRM "You come back here!" screamed Danny Grin desperately.
desperatelyadverbUS /ˈdespərətli/
with great urgency
From this reading MAKING THE TRAMPS SQUIRM "You come back here!" screamed Danny Grin desperately.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading With such a start as the tramps had they might be able to drive a mile ere the running boys could overtake them.
an old word for “before”
From this reading With such a start as the tramps had they might be able to drive a mile ere the running boys could overtake them.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "You'll find the wagon a few miles from here!" jeered the tramp who held the reins.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "You'll find the wagon a few miles from here!" jeered the tramp who held the reins.
forbadeverbUS /fərˈbeɪd/
inflected form of “forbid” — command against
From this reading Besides, both law and custom forbade six boys clad only in bathing trunks from running along the highway.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Besides, both law and custom forbade six boys clad only in bathing trunks from running along the highway.
GrinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading MAKING THE TRAMPS SQUIRM "You come back here!" screamed Danny Grin desperately.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With such a start as the tramps had they might be able to drive a mile ere the running boys could overtake them.
Haven't
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From this reading "Haven't time now," called one of the tramps jeeringly, while his companion laid the whip over the startled horse.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading "You'll find the wagon a few miles from here!" jeered the tramp who held the reins.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading MAKING THE TRAMPS SQUIRM "You come back here!" screamed Danny Grin desperately.
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading Besides, both law and custom forbade six boys clad only in bathing trunks from running along the highway.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Haven't time now," called one of the tramps jeeringly, while his companion laid the whip over the startled horse.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading "Haven't time now," called one of the tramps jeeringly, while his companion laid the whip over the startled horse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Besides, both law and custom forbade six boys clad only in bathing trunks from running along the highway.
jeeredverbUS /dʒɪrd/
past form of “jeer” — laugh at with contempt and derision
From this reading "You'll find the wagon a few miles from here!" jeered the tramp who held the reins.
jeeringlyadverb
in a disrespectful jeering manner
From this reading "Haven't time now," called one of the tramps jeeringly, while his companion laid the whip over the startled horse.
set down according to a plan
From this reading "Haven't time now," called one of the tramps jeeringly, while his companion laid the whip over the startled horse.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Besides, both law and custom forbade six boys clad only in bathing trunks from running along the highway.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading MAKING THE TRAMPS SQUIRM "You come back here!" screamed Danny Grin desperately.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading With such a start as the tramps had they might be able to drive a mile ere the running boys could overtake them.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading With such a start as the tramps had they might be able to drive a mile ere the running boys could overtake them.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading "You'll find the wagon a few miles from here!" jeered the tramp who held the reins.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Haven't time now," called one of the tramps jeeringly, while his companion laid the whip over the startled horse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Haven't time now," called one of the tramps jeeringly, while his companion laid the whip over the startled horse.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Haven't time now," called one of the tramps jeeringly, while his companion laid the whip over the startled horse.
and nothing more
From this reading Besides, both law and custom forbade six boys clad only in bathing trunks from running along the highway.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Haven't time now," called one of the tramps jeeringly, while his companion laid the whip over the startled horse.
overtakeverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪk/
catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading With such a start as the tramps had they might be able to drive a mile ere the running boys could overtake them.
reinsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading "You'll find the wagon a few miles from here!" jeered the tramp who held the reins.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading With such a start as the tramps had they might be able to drive a mile ere the running boys could overtake them.
screamedverbUS /skriːmd/
past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading MAKING THE TRAMPS SQUIRM "You come back here!" screamed Danny Grin desperately.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Besides, both law and custom forbade six boys clad only in bathing trunks from running along the highway.
SQUIRMverbUS /skwɜːrm/
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
From this reading MAKING THE TRAMPS SQUIRM "You come back here!" screamed Danny Grin desperately.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading With such a start as the tramps had they might be able to drive a mile ere the running boys could overtake them.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading "Haven't time now," called one of the tramps jeeringly, while his companion laid the whip over the startled horse.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading With such a start as the tramps had they might be able to drive a mile ere the running boys could overtake them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MAKING THE TRAMPS SQUIRM "You come back here!" screamed Danny Grin desperately.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading With such a start as the tramps had they might be able to drive a mile ere the running boys could overtake them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With such a start as the tramps had they might be able to drive a mile ere the running boys could overtake them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Haven't time now," called one of the tramps jeeringly, while his companion laid the whip over the startled horse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With such a start as the tramps had they might be able to drive a mile ere the running boys could overtake them.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading "You'll find the wagon a few miles from here!" jeered the tramp who held the reins.
TRAMPSnounUS /træmpz/
plural of “tramp” — a vagrant
From this reading MAKING THE TRAMPS SQUIRM "You come back here!" screamed Danny Grin desperately.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading Besides, both law and custom forbade six boys clad only in bathing trunks from running along the highway.
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading "You'll find the wagon a few miles from here!" jeered the tramp who held the reins.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Haven't time now," called one of the tramps jeeringly, while his companion laid the whip over the startled horse.
whipverbUS /wɪp/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading "Haven't time now," called one of the tramps jeeringly, while his companion laid the whip over the startled horse.
which person or people
From this reading "You'll find the wagon a few miles from here!" jeered the tramp who held the reins.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With such a start as the tramps had they might be able to drive a mile ere the running boys could overtake them.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading MAKING THE TRAMPS SQUIRM "You come back here!" screamed Danny Grin desperately.
You'll
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From this reading "You'll find the wagon a few miles from here!" jeered the tramp who held the reins.
