used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Officers Of The Law._ "Hold on, there!" said one of a group of white boys on their way to school.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading The command was addressed to a Negro lad fourteen years of age.
how long something has existed
From this reading The command was addressed to a Negro lad fourteen years of age.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Where are you going?" asked the self-appointed spokesman of the white boys.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Where are you going?" asked the self-appointed spokesman of the white boys.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Negro lad looked sullenly at the white boy.
a youthful male person
From this reading The Negro lad looked sullenly at the white boy.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading _Officers Of The Law._ "Hold on, there!" said one of a group of white boys on their way to school.
can't
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From this reading "No need of clouding up; you can't rain," said the white boy.
cloudingnounUS /ˈklaʊdɪŋ/
the process whereby water particles become visible in the sky
From this reading "No need of clouding up; you can't rain," said the white boy.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The command was addressed to a Negro lad fourteen years of age.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading The command was addressed to a Negro lad fourteen years of age.
the act of departing
From this reading "Where are you going?" asked the self-appointed spokesman of the white boys.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading _Officers Of The Law._ "Hold on, there!" said one of a group of white boys on their way to school.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading _Officers Of The Law._ "Hold on, there!" said one of a group of white boys on their way to school.
a boy or man
From this reading The command was addressed to a Negro lad fourteen years of age.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading _Officers Of The Law._ "Hold on, there!" said one of a group of white boys on their way to school.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The Negro lad looked sullenly at the white boy.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "No need of clouding up; you can't rain," said the white boy.
NegronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading The command was addressed to a Negro lad fourteen years of age.
not any; not one
From this reading "No need of clouding up; you can't rain," said the white boy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Officers Of The Law._ "Hold on, there!" said one of a group of white boys on their way to school.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading _Officers Of The Law._ "Hold on, there!" said one of a group of white boys on their way to school.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Officers Of The Law._ "Hold on, there!" said one of a group of white boys on their way to school.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Officers Of The Law._ "Hold on, there!" said one of a group of white boys on their way to school.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading "No need of clouding up; you can't rain," said the white boy.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading _Officers Of The Law._ "Hold on, there!" said one of a group of white boys on their way to school.
an educational institution
From this reading _Officers Of The Law._ "Hold on, there!" said one of a group of white boys on their way to school.
self-appointedadjective
designated or chosen by yourself
From this reading "Where are you going?" asked the self-appointed spokesman of the white boys.
spokesmannounUS /ˈspoʊksmən/
a male spokesperson
From this reading "Where are you going?" asked the self-appointed spokesman of the white boys.
sullenlyadverb
in a sullen manner
From this reading The Negro lad looked sullenly at the white boy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Officers Of The Law._ "Hold on, there!" said one of a group of white boys on their way to school.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _Officers Of The Law._ "Hold on, there!" said one of a group of white boys on their way to school.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _Officers Of The Law._ "Hold on, there!" said one of a group of white boys on their way to school.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Officers Of The Law._ "Hold on, there!" said one of a group of white boys on their way to school.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "No need of clouding up; you can't rain," said the white boy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The command was addressed to a Negro lad fourteen years of age.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _Officers Of The Law._ "Hold on, there!" said one of a group of white boys on their way to school.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where are you going?" asked the self-appointed spokesman of the white boys.
a Caucasian
From this reading _Officers Of The Law._ "Hold on, there!" said one of a group of white boys on their way to school.
a late time of life
From this reading The command was addressed to a Negro lad fourteen years of age.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Where are you going?" asked the self-appointed spokesman of the white boys.
