used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The team in their gray uniforms with purple stockings presented a very natty appearance.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Harry claimed business affairs as his reason for tardiness, but Fudge’s excuse was both vague and involved, and Gordon informed him that the next time he failed to be on time he would be left behind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CLEARFIELD PLAYS THE POINT Clearfield boarded the two-fifteen trolley car on Wednesday and set out for Rutter’s Point in high spirits.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The team in their gray uniforms with purple stockings presented a very natty appearance.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading They had intended taking the two-o’clock car, but Harry Bryan and Fudge had failed to arrive at the starting point on time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Harry claimed business affairs as his reason for tardiness, but Fudge’s excuse was both vague and involved, and Gordon informed him that the next time he failed to be on time he would be left behind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They had intended taking the two-o’clock car, but Harry Bryan and Fudge had failed to arrive at the starting point on time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Harry claimed business affairs as his reason for tardiness, but Fudge’s excuse was both vague and involved, and Gordon informed him that the next time he failed to be on time he would be left behind.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Harry claimed business affairs as his reason for tardiness, but Fudge’s excuse was both vague and involved, and Gordon informed him that the next time he failed to be on time he would be left behind.
boardedverbUS /ˈbɔːrdəd/
past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading CLEARFIELD PLAYS THE POINT Clearfield boarded the two-fifteen trolley car on Wednesday and set out for Rutter’s Point in high spirits.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Harry claimed business affairs as his reason for tardiness, but Fudge’s excuse was both vague and involved, and Gordon informed him that the next time he failed to be on time he would be left behind.
BryannounUS /ˈbraɪən/
United States lawyer and politician who advocated free silver and prosecuted John Scopes (1925) for teaching evolution in a Tennessee high school (1860-1925)
From this reading They had intended taking the two-o’clock car, but Harry Bryan and Fudge had failed to arrive at the starting point on time.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Harry claimed business affairs as his reason for tardiness, but Fudge’s excuse was both vague and involved, and Gordon informed him that the next time he failed to be on time he would be left behind.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They had intended taking the two-o’clock car, but Harry Bryan and Fudge had failed to arrive at the starting point on time.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading CLEARFIELD PLAYS THE POINT Clearfield boarded the two-fifteen trolley car on Wednesday and set out for Rutter’s Point in high spirits.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading Harry claimed business affairs as his reason for tardiness, but Fudge’s excuse was both vague and involved, and Gordon informed him that the next time he failed to be on time he would be left behind.
CLEARFIELD
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From this reading CLEARFIELD PLAYS THE POINT Clearfield boarded the two-fifteen trolley car on Wednesday and set out for Rutter’s Point in high spirits.
dreamilyadverb
in a dreamy manner
From this reading Fudge smiled dreamily.
accept an excuse for
From this reading Harry claimed business affairs as his reason for tardiness, but Fudge’s excuse was both vague and involved, and Gordon informed him that the next time he failed to be on time he would be left behind.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading They had intended taking the two-o’clock car, but Harry Bryan and Fudge had failed to arrive at the starting point on time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CLEARFIELD PLAYS THE POINT Clearfield boarded the two-fifteen trolley car on Wednesday and set out for Rutter’s Point in high spirits.
FudgeverbUS /fʌdʒ/
tamper, with the purpose of deception
From this reading They had intended taking the two-o’clock car, but Harry Bryan and Fudge had failed to arrive at the starting point on time.
Fudge's
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From this reading Harry claimed business affairs as his reason for tardiness, but Fudge’s excuse was both vague and involved, and Gordon informed him that the next time he failed to be on time he would be left behind.
Gordon
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From this reading Harry claimed business affairs as his reason for tardiness, but Fudge’s excuse was both vague and involved, and Gordon informed him that the next time he failed to be on time he would be left behind.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The team in their gray uniforms with purple stockings presented a very natty appearance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had intended taking the two-o’clock car, but Harry Bryan and Fudge had failed to arrive at the starting point on time.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading They had intended taking the two-o’clock car, but Harry Bryan and Fudge had failed to arrive at the starting point on time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Harry claimed business affairs as his reason for tardiness, but Fudge’s excuse was both vague and involved, and Gordon informed him that the next time he failed to be on time he would be left behind.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading CLEARFIELD PLAYS THE POINT Clearfield boarded the two-fifteen trolley car on Wednesday and set out for Rutter’s Point in high spirits.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Harry claimed business affairs as his reason for tardiness, but Fudge’s excuse was both vague and involved, and Gordon informed him that the next time he failed to be on time he would be left behind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Harry claimed business affairs as his reason for tardiness, but Fudge’s excuse was both vague and involved, and Gordon informed him that the next time he failed to be on time he would be left behind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CLEARFIELD PLAYS THE POINT Clearfield boarded the two-fifteen trolley car on Wednesday and set out for Rutter’s Point in high spirits.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Harry claimed business affairs as his reason for tardiness, but Fudge’s excuse was both vague and involved, and Gordon informed him that the next time he failed to be on time he would be left behind.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading They had intended taking the two-o’clock car, but Harry Bryan and Fudge had failed to arrive at the starting point on time.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading Harry claimed business affairs as his reason for tardiness, but Fudge’s excuse was both vague and involved, and Gordon informed him that the next time he failed to be on time he would be left behind.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Harry claimed business affairs as his reason for tardiness, but Fudge’s excuse was both vague and involved, and Gordon informed him that the next time he failed to be on time he would be left behind.
nattyadjectiveUS /ˈnæti/
marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
From this reading The team in their gray uniforms with purple stockings presented a very natty appearance.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Harry claimed business affairs as his reason for tardiness, but Fudge’s excuse was both vague and involved, and Gordon informed him that the next time he failed to be on time he would be left behind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CLEARFIELD PLAYS THE POINT Clearfield boarded the two-fifteen trolley car on Wednesday and set out for Rutter’s Point in high spirits.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading CLEARFIELD PLAYS THE POINT Clearfield boarded the two-fifteen trolley car on Wednesday and set out for Rutter’s Point in high spirits.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading CLEARFIELD PLAYS THE POINT Clearfield boarded the two-fifteen trolley car on Wednesday and set out for Rutter’s Point in high spirits.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading CLEARFIELD PLAYS THE POINT Clearfield boarded the two-fifteen trolley car on Wednesday and set out for Rutter’s Point in high spirits.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The team in their gray uniforms with purple stockings presented a very natty appearance.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading The team in their gray uniforms with purple stockings presented a very natty appearance.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Harry claimed business affairs as his reason for tardiness, but Fudge’s excuse was both vague and involved, and Gordon informed him that the next time he failed to be on time he would be left behind.
Rutter's
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From this reading CLEARFIELD PLAYS THE POINT Clearfield boarded the two-fifteen trolley car on Wednesday and set out for Rutter’s Point in high spirits.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading CLEARFIELD PLAYS THE POINT Clearfield boarded the two-fifteen trolley car on Wednesday and set out for Rutter’s Point in high spirits.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Fudge smiled dreamily.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading CLEARFIELD PLAYS THE POINT Clearfield boarded the two-fifteen trolley car on Wednesday and set out for Rutter’s Point in high spirits.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading They had intended taking the two-o’clock car, but Harry Bryan and Fudge had failed to arrive at the starting point on time.
stockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading The team in their gray uniforms with purple stockings presented a very natty appearance.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading They had intended taking the two-o’clock car, but Harry Bryan and Fudge had failed to arrive at the starting point on time.
tardinessnounUS /ˈtɑːrdinəs/
the quality or habit of not adhering to a correct or usual or expected time
From this reading Harry claimed business affairs as his reason for tardiness, but Fudge’s excuse was both vague and involved, and Gordon informed him that the next time he failed to be on time he would be left behind.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading The team in their gray uniforms with purple stockings presented a very natty appearance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Harry claimed business affairs as his reason for tardiness, but Fudge’s excuse was both vague and involved, and Gordon informed him that the next time he failed to be on time he would be left behind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CLEARFIELD PLAYS THE POINT Clearfield boarded the two-fifteen trolley car on Wednesday and set out for Rutter’s Point in high spirits.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The team in their gray uniforms with purple stockings presented a very natty appearance.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had intended taking the two-o’clock car, but Harry Bryan and Fudge had failed to arrive at the starting point on time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They had intended taking the two-o’clock car, but Harry Bryan and Fudge had failed to arrive at the starting point on time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They had intended taking the two-o’clock car, but Harry Bryan and Fudge had failed to arrive at the starting point on time.
trolleynounUS /ˈtrɑːli/
a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity
From this reading CLEARFIELD PLAYS THE POINT Clearfield boarded the two-fifteen trolley car on Wednesday and set out for Rutter’s Point in high spirits.
two-fifteen
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From this reading CLEARFIELD PLAYS THE POINT Clearfield boarded the two-fifteen trolley car on Wednesday and set out for Rutter’s Point in high spirits.
two-o'clock
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From this reading They had intended taking the two-o’clock car, but Harry Bryan and Fudge had failed to arrive at the starting point on time.
uniformsnounUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmz/
plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
From this reading The team in their gray uniforms with purple stockings presented a very natty appearance.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading Harry claimed business affairs as his reason for tardiness, but Fudge’s excuse was both vague and involved, and Gordon informed him that the next time he failed to be on time he would be left behind.
precisely as stated
From this reading The team in their gray uniforms with purple stockings presented a very natty appearance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Harry claimed business affairs as his reason for tardiness, but Fudge’s excuse was both vague and involved, and Gordon informed him that the next time he failed to be on time he would be left behind.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading CLEARFIELD PLAYS THE POINT Clearfield boarded the two-fifteen trolley car on Wednesday and set out for Rutter’s Point in high spirits.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The team in their gray uniforms with purple stockings presented a very natty appearance.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Harry claimed business affairs as his reason for tardiness, but Fudge’s excuse was both vague and involved, and Gordon informed him that the next time he failed to be on time he would be left behind.
