used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I'll see if the War Department won't lend us a few from a reservation to show off with.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She told Raridan of their coming one evening when they were alone, and he began propounding inquiries about them with the zealous interest, half mocking and half earnest, which he always manifested in girls that crossed his horizon.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading PARLEYINGS Evelyn acted on her father's suggestion that she ask some friends to visit her, and she summoned two of her classmates to come out for the carnival.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading She told Raridan of their coming one evening when they were alone, and he began propounding inquiries about them with the zealous interest, half mocking and half earnest, which he always manifested in girls that crossed his horizon.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She told Raridan of their coming one evening when they were alone, and he began propounding inquiries about them with the zealous interest, half mocking and half earnest, which he always manifested in girls that crossed his horizon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PARLEYINGS Evelyn acted on her father's suggestion that she ask some friends to visit her, and she summoned two of her classmates to come out for the carnival.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading PARLEYINGS Evelyn acted on her father's suggestion that she ask some friends to visit her, and she summoned two of her classmates to come out for the carnival.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She told Raridan of their coming one evening when they were alone, and he began propounding inquiries about them with the zealous interest, half mocking and half earnest, which he always manifested in girls that crossed his horizon.
carnivalnounUS /ˈkɑːrnəvəl/
a festival marked by merrymaking and processions
From this reading PARLEYINGS Evelyn acted on her father's suggestion that she ask some friends to visit her, and she summoned two of her classmates to come out for the carnival.
classmatesnounUS /ˈklæsmeɪts/
plural of “classmate” — an acquaintance that you go to school with
From this reading PARLEYINGS Evelyn acted on her father's suggestion that she ask some friends to visit her, and she summoned two of her classmates to come out for the carnival.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading PARLEYINGS Evelyn acted on her father's suggestion that she ask some friends to visit her, and she summoned two of her classmates to come out for the carnival.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading She told Raridan of their coming one evening when they were alone, and he began propounding inquiries about them with the zealous interest, half mocking and half earnest, which he always manifested in girls that crossed his horizon.
ConnecticutnounUS /kəˈnetəkət/
a New England state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading "And Miss Warren--is she the one from Dedham Crossing, Connecticut?
placed crosswise
From this reading She told Raridan of their coming one evening when they were alone, and he began propounding inquiries about them with the zealous interest, half mocking and half earnest, which he always manifested in girls that crossed his horizon.
traveling across
From this reading "And Miss Warren--is she the one from Dedham Crossing, Connecticut?
Dedham
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From this reading "And Miss Warren--is she the one from Dedham Crossing, Connecticut?
DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading I'll see if the War Department won't lend us a few from a reservation to show off with.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading She told Raridan of their coming one evening when they were alone, and he began propounding inquiries about them with the zealous interest, half mocking and half earnest, which he always manifested in girls that crossed his horizon.
Evelyn
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From this reading PARLEYINGS Evelyn acted on her father's suggestion that she ask some friends to visit her, and she summoned two of her classmates to come out for the carnival.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading She told Raridan of their coming one evening when they were alone, and he began propounding inquiries about them with the zealous interest, half mocking and half earnest, which he always manifested in girls that crossed his horizon.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading PARLEYINGS Evelyn acted on her father's suggestion that she ask some friends to visit her, and she summoned two of her classmates to come out for the carnival.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading I'll see if the War Department won't lend us a few from a reservation to show off with.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PARLEYINGS Evelyn acted on her father's suggestion that she ask some friends to visit her, and she summoned two of her classmates to come out for the carnival.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading PARLEYINGS Evelyn acted on her father's suggestion that she ask some friends to visit her, and she summoned two of her classmates to come out for the carnival.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "And Miss Warren--is she the one from Dedham Crossing, Connecticut?
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading She told Raridan of their coming one evening when they were alone, and he began propounding inquiries about them with the zealous interest, half mocking and half earnest, which he always manifested in girls that crossed his horizon.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Yes, I suppose they will want to go right out to see the Indians.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading She told Raridan of their coming one evening when they were alone, and he began propounding inquiries about them with the zealous interest, half mocking and half earnest, which he always manifested in girls that crossed his horizon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She told Raridan of their coming one evening when they were alone, and he began propounding inquiries about them with the zealous interest, half mocking and half earnest, which he always manifested in girls that crossed his horizon.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading PARLEYINGS Evelyn acted on her father's suggestion that she ask some friends to visit her, and she summoned two of her classmates to come out for the carnival.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She told Raridan of their coming one evening when they were alone, and he began propounding inquiries about them with the zealous interest, half mocking and half earnest, which he always manifested in girls that crossed his horizon.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading She told Raridan of their coming one evening when they were alone, and he began propounding inquiries about them with the zealous interest, half mocking and half earnest, which he always manifested in girls that crossed his horizon.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Yes, I suppose they will want to go right out to see the Indians.
I'll
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From this reading I'll see if the War Department won't lend us a few from a reservation to show off with.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I'll see if the War Department won't lend us a few from a reservation to show off with.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She told Raridan of their coming one evening when they were alone, and he began propounding inquiries about them with the zealous interest, half mocking and half earnest, which he always manifested in girls that crossed his horizon.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Yes, I suppose they will want to go right out to see the Indians.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading She told Raridan of their coming one evening when they were alone, and he began propounding inquiries about them with the zealous interest, half mocking and half earnest, which he always manifested in girls that crossed his horizon.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading She told Raridan of their coming one evening when they were alone, and he began propounding inquiries about them with the zealous interest, half mocking and half earnest, which he always manifested in girls that crossed his horizon.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And Miss Warren--is she the one from Dedham Crossing, Connecticut?
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading I'll see if the War Department won't lend us a few from a reservation to show off with.
manifestedverbUS /ˈmænəfestəd/
past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading She told Raridan of their coming one evening when they were alone, and he began propounding inquiries about them with the zealous interest, half mocking and half earnest, which he always manifested in girls that crossed his horizon.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "And Miss Warren--is she the one from Dedham Crossing, Connecticut?
mockingadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːkɪŋ/
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
From this reading She told Raridan of their coming one evening when they were alone, and he began propounding inquiries about them with the zealous interest, half mocking and half earnest, which he always manifested in girls that crossed his horizon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PARLEYINGS Evelyn acted on her father's suggestion that she ask some friends to visit her, and she summoned two of her classmates to come out for the carnival.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I'll see if the War Department won't lend us a few from a reservation to show off with.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading PARLEYINGS Evelyn acted on her father's suggestion that she ask some friends to visit her, and she summoned two of her classmates to come out for the carnival.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She told Raridan of their coming one evening when they were alone, and he began propounding inquiries about them with the zealous interest, half mocking and half earnest, which he always manifested in girls that crossed his horizon.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading PARLEYINGS Evelyn acted on her father's suggestion that she ask some friends to visit her, and she summoned two of her classmates to come out for the carnival.
PARLEYINGS
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From this reading PARLEYINGS Evelyn acted on her father's suggestion that she ask some friends to visit her, and she summoned two of her classmates to come out for the carnival.
propounding
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From this reading She told Raridan of their coming one evening when they were alone, and he began propounding inquiries about them with the zealous interest, half mocking and half earnest, which he always manifested in girls that crossed his horizon.
Raridan
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From this reading She told Raridan of their coming one evening when they were alone, and he began propounding inquiries about them with the zealous interest, half mocking and half earnest, which he always manifested in girls that crossed his horizon.
reservationnounUS /ˌrezərˈveɪʃən/
a district that is reserved for particular purpose
From this reading I'll see if the War Department won't lend us a few from a reservation to show off with.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Yes, I suppose they will want to go right out to see the Indians.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Yes, I suppose they will want to go right out to see the Indians.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PARLEYINGS Evelyn acted on her father's suggestion that she ask some friends to visit her, and she summoned two of her classmates to come out for the carnival.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I'll see if the War Department won't lend us a few from a reservation to show off with.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading PARLEYINGS Evelyn acted on her father's suggestion that she ask some friends to visit her, and she summoned two of her classmates to come out for the carnival.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading PARLEYINGS Evelyn acted on her father's suggestion that she ask some friends to visit her, and she summoned two of her classmates to come out for the carnival.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading PARLEYINGS Evelyn acted on her father's suggestion that she ask some friends to visit her, and she summoned two of her classmates to come out for the carnival.
express a supposition
From this reading Yes, I suppose they will want to go right out to see the Indians.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PARLEYINGS Evelyn acted on her father's suggestion that she ask some friends to visit her, and she summoned two of her classmates to come out for the carnival.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PARLEYINGS Evelyn acted on her father's suggestion that she ask some friends to visit her, and she summoned two of her classmates to come out for the carnival.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She told Raridan of their coming one evening when they were alone, and he began propounding inquiries about them with the zealous interest, half mocking and half earnest, which he always manifested in girls that crossed his horizon.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She told Raridan of their coming one evening when they were alone, and he began propounding inquiries about them with the zealous interest, half mocking and half earnest, which he always manifested in girls that crossed his horizon.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She told Raridan of their coming one evening when they were alone, and he began propounding inquiries about them with the zealous interest, half mocking and half earnest, which he always manifested in girls that crossed his horizon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PARLEYINGS Evelyn acted on her father's suggestion that she ask some friends to visit her, and she summoned two of her classmates to come out for the carnival.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She told Raridan of their coming one evening when they were alone, and he began propounding inquiries about them with the zealous interest, half mocking and half earnest, which he always manifested in girls that crossed his horizon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading PARLEYINGS Evelyn acted on her father's suggestion that she ask some friends to visit her, and she summoned two of her classmates to come out for the carnival.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I'll see if the War Department won't lend us a few from a reservation to show off with.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading PARLEYINGS Evelyn acted on her father's suggestion that she ask some friends to visit her, and she summoned two of her classmates to come out for the carnival.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Yes, I suppose they will want to go right out to see the Indians.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading I'll see if the War Department won't lend us a few from a reservation to show off with.
WarrennounUS /ˈwɔːrən/
United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
From this reading "And Miss Warren--is she the one from Dedham Crossing, Connecticut?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She told Raridan of their coming one evening when they were alone, and he began propounding inquiries about them with the zealous interest, half mocking and half earnest, which he always manifested in girls that crossed his horizon.
at the time that
From this reading She told Raridan of their coming one evening when they were alone, and he began propounding inquiries about them with the zealous interest, half mocking and half earnest, which he always manifested in girls that crossed his horizon.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She told Raridan of their coming one evening when they were alone, and he began propounding inquiries about them with the zealous interest, half mocking and half earnest, which he always manifested in girls that crossed his horizon.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Yes, I suppose they will want to go right out to see the Indians.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She told Raridan of their coming one evening when they were alone, and he began propounding inquiries about them with the zealous interest, half mocking and half earnest, which he always manifested in girls that crossed his horizon.
won't
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From this reading I'll see if the War Department won't lend us a few from a reservation to show off with.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, I suppose they will want to go right out to see the Indians.
zealousadjectiveUS /ˈzeləs/
marked by active interest and enthusiasm
From this reading She told Raridan of their coming one evening when they were alone, and he began propounding inquiries about them with the zealous interest, half mocking and half earnest, which he always manifested in girls that crossed his horizon.
