aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "We'll go about two miles past the town, halt there for two or three days' rest, and then---back to good old Gridley for ours."
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading TOM IDEALIZES WORKING CLOTHES After the reunion at Fenton the high school boys enjoyed many days of "hiking" and of all-around good times, yet nothing happened in that interval that requires especial chronicling.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Gridley's all right.
all-aroundadjective
many-sided
From this reading TOM IDEALIZES WORKING CLOTHES After the reunion at Fenton the high school boys enjoyed many days of "hiking" and of all-around good times, yet nothing happened in that interval that requires especial chronicling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TOM IDEALIZES WORKING CLOTHES After the reunion at Fenton the high school boys enjoyed many days of "hiking" and of all-around good times, yet nothing happened in that interval that requires especial chronicling.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "We'll make Ashbury to-night," Dick announced one morning.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Nor in that time did Dick & Co. hear any more of Reuben Hinman, as they were now some distance from Fenton.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nor in that time did Dick & Co. hear any more of Reuben Hinman, as they were now some distance from Fenton.
Ashbury
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From this reading "We'll make Ashbury to-night," Dick announced one morning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TOM IDEALIZES WORKING CLOTHES After the reunion at Fenton the high school boys enjoyed many days of "hiking" and of all-around good times, yet nothing happened in that interval that requires especial chronicling.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "We'll go about two miles past the town, halt there for two or three days' rest, and then---back to good old Gridley for ours."
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading TOM IDEALIZES WORKING CLOTHES After the reunion at Fenton the high school boys enjoyed many days of "hiking" and of all-around good times, yet nothing happened in that interval that requires especial chronicling.
chroniclingverbUS /ˈkrɑːnɪklɪŋ/
-ing form of “chronicle” — record in chronological order; make a historical record
From this reading TOM IDEALIZES WORKING CLOTHES After the reunion at Fenton the high school boys enjoyed many days of "hiking" and of all-around good times, yet nothing happened in that interval that requires especial chronicling.
clothing in general
From this reading TOM IDEALIZES WORKING CLOTHES After the reunion at Fenton the high school boys enjoyed many days of "hiking" and of all-around good times, yet nothing happened in that interval that requires especial chronicling.
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading Nor in that time did Dick & Co. hear any more of Reuben Hinman, as they were now some distance from Fenton.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading TOM IDEALIZES WORKING CLOTHES After the reunion at Fenton the high school boys enjoyed many days of "hiking" and of all-around good times, yet nothing happened in that interval that requires especial chronicling.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Nor in that time did Dick & Co. hear any more of Reuben Hinman, as they were now some distance from Fenton.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nor in that time did Dick & Co. hear any more of Reuben Hinman, as they were now some distance from Fenton.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Nor in that time did Dick & Co. hear any more of Reuben Hinman, as they were now some distance from Fenton.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading TOM IDEALIZES WORKING CLOTHES After the reunion at Fenton the high school boys enjoyed many days of "hiking" and of all-around good times, yet nothing happened in that interval that requires especial chronicling.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading TOM IDEALIZES WORKING CLOTHES After the reunion at Fenton the high school boys enjoyed many days of "hiking" and of all-around good times, yet nothing happened in that interval that requires especial chronicling.
Fenton
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From this reading TOM IDEALIZES WORKING CLOTHES After the reunion at Fenton the high school boys enjoyed many days of "hiking" and of all-around good times, yet nothing happened in that interval that requires especial chronicling.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "We'll go about two miles past the town, halt there for two or three days' rest, and then---back to good old Gridley for ours."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nor in that time did Dick & Co. hear any more of Reuben Hinman, as they were now some distance from Fenton.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "We'll go about two miles past the town, halt there for two or three days' rest, and then---back to good old Gridley for ours."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading TOM IDEALIZES WORKING CLOTHES After the reunion at Fenton the high school boys enjoyed many days of "hiking" and of all-around good times, yet nothing happened in that interval that requires especial chronicling.
Gridley
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From this reading "We'll go about two miles past the town, halt there for two or three days' rest, and then---back to good old Gridley for ours."
Gridley's
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From this reading "Gridley's all right.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading "We'll go about two miles past the town, halt there for two or three days' rest, and then---back to good old Gridley for ours."
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading TOM IDEALIZES WORKING CLOTHES After the reunion at Fenton the high school boys enjoyed many days of "hiking" and of all-around good times, yet nothing happened in that interval that requires especial chronicling.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Nor in that time did Dick & Co. hear any more of Reuben Hinman, as they were now some distance from Fenton.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading TOM IDEALIZES WORKING CLOTHES After the reunion at Fenton the high school boys enjoyed many days of "hiking" and of all-around good times, yet nothing happened in that interval that requires especial chronicling.
hikingnounUS /ˈhaɪkɪŋ/
a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure
From this reading TOM IDEALIZES WORKING CLOTHES After the reunion at Fenton the high school boys enjoyed many days of "hiking" and of all-around good times, yet nothing happened in that interval that requires especial chronicling.
Hinman
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From this reading Nor in that time did Dick & Co. hear any more of Reuben Hinman, as they were now some distance from Fenton.
IDEALIZESverbUS /aɪˈdiːlaɪzɪz/
third-person singular of “idealize” — consider or render as ideal
From this reading TOM IDEALIZES WORKING CLOTHES After the reunion at Fenton the high school boys enjoyed many days of "hiking" and of all-around good times, yet nothing happened in that interval that requires especial chronicling.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TOM IDEALIZES WORKING CLOTHES After the reunion at Fenton the high school boys enjoyed many days of "hiking" and of all-around good times, yet nothing happened in that interval that requires especial chronicling.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading TOM IDEALIZES WORKING CLOTHES After the reunion at Fenton the high school boys enjoyed many days of "hiking" and of all-around good times, yet nothing happened in that interval that requires especial chronicling.
engage in
From this reading "We'll make Ashbury to-night," Dick announced one morning.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading TOM IDEALIZES WORKING CLOTHES After the reunion at Fenton the high school boys enjoyed many days of "hiking" and of all-around good times, yet nothing happened in that interval that requires especial chronicling.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading "We'll go about two miles past the town, halt there for two or three days' rest, and then---back to good old Gridley for ours."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nor in that time did Dick & Co. hear any more of Reuben Hinman, as they were now some distance from Fenton.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "We'll make Ashbury to-night," Dick announced one morning.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor in that time did Dick & Co. hear any more of Reuben Hinman, as they were now some distance from Fenton.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading TOM IDEALIZES WORKING CLOTHES After the reunion at Fenton the high school boys enjoyed many days of "hiking" and of all-around good times, yet nothing happened in that interval that requires especial chronicling.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Nor in that time did Dick & Co. hear any more of Reuben Hinman, as they were now some distance from Fenton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TOM IDEALIZES WORKING CLOTHES After the reunion at Fenton the high school boys enjoyed many days of "hiking" and of all-around good times, yet nothing happened in that interval that requires especial chronicling.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "We'll go about two miles past the town, halt there for two or three days' rest, and then---back to good old Gridley for ours."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "We'll make Ashbury to-night," Dick announced one morning.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "We'll go about two miles past the town, halt there for two or three days' rest, and then---back to good old Gridley for ours."
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading "We'll go about two miles past the town, halt there for two or three days' rest, and then---back to good old Gridley for ours."
the time that has elapsed
From this reading "We'll go about two miles past the town, halt there for two or three days' rest, and then---back to good old Gridley for ours."
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading TOM IDEALIZES WORKING CLOTHES After the reunion at Fenton the high school boys enjoyed many days of "hiking" and of all-around good times, yet nothing happened in that interval that requires especial chronicling.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "We'll go about two miles past the town, halt there for two or three days' rest, and then---back to good old Gridley for ours."
ReubennounUS /ˈruːbən/
(Old Testment) a son of Jacob and forefather of one of the tribes of Israel
From this reading Nor in that time did Dick & Co. hear any more of Reuben Hinman, as they were now some distance from Fenton.
reunionnounUS /riˈuːnjən/
a party of former associates who have come together again
From this reading TOM IDEALIZES WORKING CLOTHES After the reunion at Fenton the high school boys enjoyed many days of "hiking" and of all-around good times, yet nothing happened in that interval that requires especial chronicling.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Gridley's all right.
an educational institution
From this reading TOM IDEALIZES WORKING CLOTHES After the reunion at Fenton the high school boys enjoyed many days of "hiking" and of all-around good times, yet nothing happened in that interval that requires especial chronicling.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Nor in that time did Dick & Co. hear any more of Reuben Hinman, as they were now some distance from Fenton.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TOM IDEALIZES WORKING CLOTHES After the reunion at Fenton the high school boys enjoyed many days of "hiking" and of all-around good times, yet nothing happened in that interval that requires especial chronicling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOM IDEALIZES WORKING CLOTHES After the reunion at Fenton the high school boys enjoyed many days of "hiking" and of all-around good times, yet nothing happened in that interval that requires especial chronicling.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "We'll go about two miles past the town, halt there for two or three days' rest, and then---back to good old Gridley for ours."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "We'll go about two miles past the town, halt there for two or three days' rest, and then---back to good old Gridley for ours."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nor in that time did Dick & Co. hear any more of Reuben Hinman, as they were now some distance from Fenton.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "We'll go about two miles past the town, halt there for two or three days' rest, and then---back to good old Gridley for ours."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Nor in that time did Dick & Co. hear any more of Reuben Hinman, as they were now some distance from Fenton.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading TOM IDEALIZES WORKING CLOTHES After the reunion at Fenton the high school boys enjoyed many days of "hiking" and of all-around good times, yet nothing happened in that interval that requires especial chronicling.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "We'll go about two miles past the town, halt there for two or three days' rest, and then---back to good old Gridley for ours."
to-night
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From this reading "We'll make Ashbury to-night," Dick announced one morning.
male cat
From this reading TOM IDEALIZES WORKING CLOTHES After the reunion at Fenton the high school boys enjoyed many days of "hiking" and of all-around good times, yet nothing happened in that interval that requires especial chronicling.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading "We'll go about two miles past the town, halt there for two or three days' rest, and then---back to good old Gridley for ours."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "We'll go about two miles past the town, halt there for two or three days' rest, and then---back to good old Gridley for ours."
We'll
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From this reading "We'll make Ashbury to-night," Dick announced one morning.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nor in that time did Dick & Co. hear any more of Reuben Hinman, as they were now some distance from Fenton.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading TOM IDEALIZES WORKING CLOTHES After the reunion at Fenton the high school boys enjoyed many days of "hiking" and of all-around good times, yet nothing happened in that interval that requires especial chronicling.
but in spite of that
From this reading TOM IDEALIZES WORKING CLOTHES After the reunion at Fenton the high school boys enjoyed many days of "hiking" and of all-around good times, yet nothing happened in that interval that requires especial chronicling.
