used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On this same Friday another set of persons were passing through a series of events which concern this story.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A few hours later, when the morning was still young, Roche, who had come down by train from Manistee, was hanging about near “The Teamster's Friend.” now standing on the corner by the lumber office looking stealthily up and down the street, now passing by on the opposite sidewalk, closely watching the screened windows.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A few hours later, when the morning was still young, Roche, who had come down by train from Manistee, was hanging about near “The Teamster's Friend.” now standing on the corner by the lumber office looking stealthily up and down the street, now passing by on the opposite sidewalk, closely watching the screened windows.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading IT was on Friday morning that the _Merry Anne_ had sailed away from Lakeville for her first trip to Spencer's.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading On this same Friday another set of persons were passing through a series of events which concern this story.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Finally he crossed over and entered the saloon to ask for McGlory.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dick had sailed out at daybreak.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading IT was on Friday morning that the _Merry Anne_ had sailed away from Lakeville for her first trip to Spencer's.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A few hours later, when the morning was still young, Roche, who had come down by train from Manistee, was hanging about near “The Teamster's Friend.” now standing on the corner by the lumber office looking stealthily up and down the street, now passing by on the opposite sidewalk, closely watching the screened windows.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading A few hours later, when the morning was still young, Roche, who had come down by train from Manistee, was hanging about near “The Teamster's Friend.” now standing on the corner by the lumber office looking stealthily up and down the street, now passing by on the opposite sidewalk, closely watching the screened windows.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A few hours later, when the morning was still young, Roche, who had come down by train from Manistee, was hanging about near “The Teamster's Friend.” now standing on the corner by the lumber office looking stealthily up and down the street, now passing by on the opposite sidewalk, closely watching the screened windows.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading On this same Friday another set of persons were passing through a series of events which concern this story.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading A few hours later, when the morning was still young, Roche, who had come down by train from Manistee, was hanging about near “The Teamster's Friend.” now standing on the corner by the lumber office looking stealthily up and down the street, now passing by on the opposite sidewalk, closely watching the screened windows.
placed crosswise
From this reading Finally he crossed over and entered the saloon to ask for McGlory.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading Dick had sailed out at daybreak.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick had sailed out at daybreak.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A few hours later, when the morning was still young, Roche, who had come down by train from Manistee, was hanging about near “The Teamster's Friend.” now standing on the corner by the lumber office looking stealthily up and down the street, now passing by on the opposite sidewalk, closely watching the screened windows.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Finally he crossed over and entered the saloon to ask for McGlory.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading On this same Friday another set of persons were passing through a series of events which concern this story.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few hours later, when the morning was still young, Roche, who had come down by train from Manistee, was hanging about near “The Teamster's Friend.” now standing on the corner by the lumber office looking stealthily up and down the street, now passing by on the opposite sidewalk, closely watching the screened windows.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Finally he crossed over and entered the saloon to ask for McGlory.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading IT was on Friday morning that the _Merry Anne_ had sailed away from Lakeville for her first trip to Spencer's.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IT was on Friday morning that the _Merry Anne_ had sailed away from Lakeville for her first trip to Spencer's.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading IT was on Friday morning that the _Merry Anne_ had sailed away from Lakeville for her first trip to Spencer's.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A few hours later, when the morning was still young, Roche, who had come down by train from Manistee, was hanging about near “The Teamster's Friend.” now standing on the corner by the lumber office looking stealthily up and down the street, now passing by on the opposite sidewalk, closely watching the screened windows.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IT was on Friday morning that the _Merry Anne_ had sailed away from Lakeville for her first trip to Spencer's.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IT was on Friday morning that the _Merry Anne_ had sailed away from Lakeville for her first trip to Spencer's.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading A few hours later, when the morning was still young, Roche, who had come down by train from Manistee, was hanging about near “The Teamster's Friend.” now standing on the corner by the lumber office looking stealthily up and down the street, now passing by on the opposite sidewalk, closely watching the screened windows.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Finally he crossed over and entered the saloon to ask for McGlory.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IT was on Friday morning that the _Merry Anne_ had sailed away from Lakeville for her first trip to Spencer's.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading A few hours later, when the morning was still young, Roche, who had come down by train from Manistee, was hanging about near “The Teamster's Friend.” now standing on the corner by the lumber office looking stealthily up and down the street, now passing by on the opposite sidewalk, closely watching the screened windows.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was on Friday morning that the _Merry Anne_ had sailed away from Lakeville for her first trip to Spencer's.
Lakeville
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From this reading IT was on Friday morning that the _Merry Anne_ had sailed away from Lakeville for her first trip to Spencer's.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few hours later, when the morning was still young, Roche, who had come down by train from Manistee, was hanging about near “The Teamster's Friend.” now standing on the corner by the lumber office looking stealthily up and down the street, now passing by on the opposite sidewalk, closely watching the screened windows.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading A few hours later, when the morning was still young, Roche, who had come down by train from Manistee, was hanging about near “The Teamster's Friend.” now standing on the corner by the lumber office looking stealthily up and down the street, now passing by on the opposite sidewalk, closely watching the screened windows.
lumbernounUS /ˈlʌmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading A few hours later, when the morning was still young, Roche, who had come down by train from Manistee, was hanging about near “The Teamster's Friend.” now standing on the corner by the lumber office looking stealthily up and down the street, now passing by on the opposite sidewalk, closely watching the screened windows.
Manistee
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From this reading A few hours later, when the morning was still young, Roche, who had come down by train from Manistee, was hanging about near “The Teamster's Friend.” now standing on the corner by the lumber office looking stealthily up and down the street, now passing by on the opposite sidewalk, closely watching the screened windows.
McGlory
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From this reading Finally he crossed over and entered the saloon to ask for McGlory.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading IT was on Friday morning that the _Merry Anne_ had sailed away from Lakeville for her first trip to Spencer's.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading IT was on Friday morning that the _Merry Anne_ had sailed away from Lakeville for her first trip to Spencer's.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A few hours later, when the morning was still young, Roche, who had come down by train from Manistee, was hanging about near “The Teamster's Friend.” now standing on the corner by the lumber office looking stealthily up and down the street, now passing by on the opposite sidewalk, closely watching the screened windows.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A few hours later, when the morning was still young, Roche, who had come down by train from Manistee, was hanging about near “The Teamster's Friend.” now standing on the corner by the lumber office looking stealthily up and down the street, now passing by on the opposite sidewalk, closely watching the screened windows.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On this same Friday another set of persons were passing through a series of events which concern this story.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading A few hours later, when the morning was still young, Roche, who had come down by train from Manistee, was hanging about near “The Teamster's Friend.” now standing on the corner by the lumber office looking stealthily up and down the street, now passing by on the opposite sidewalk, closely watching the screened windows.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IT was on Friday morning that the _Merry Anne_ had sailed away from Lakeville for her first trip to Spencer's.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading A few hours later, when the morning was still young, Roche, who had come down by train from Manistee, was hanging about near “The Teamster's Friend.” now standing on the corner by the lumber office looking stealthily up and down the street, now passing by on the opposite sidewalk, closely watching the screened windows.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Dick had sailed out at daybreak.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Finally he crossed over and entered the saloon to ask for McGlory.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading On this same Friday another set of persons were passing through a series of events which concern this story.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading On this same Friday another set of persons were passing through a series of events which concern this story.
Roche
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From this reading A few hours later, when the morning was still young, Roche, who had come down by train from Manistee, was hanging about near “The Teamster's Friend.” now standing on the corner by the lumber office looking stealthily up and down the street, now passing by on the opposite sidewalk, closely watching the screened windows.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading IT was on Friday morning that the _Merry Anne_ had sailed away from Lakeville for her first trip to Spencer's.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Finally he crossed over and entered the saloon to ask for McGlory.
Identical; not different.
From this reading On this same Friday another set of persons were passing through a series of events which concern this story.
screenedverbUS /skriːnd/
past form of “screen” — test or examine for the presence of disease or infection
From this reading A few hours later, when the morning was still young, Roche, who had come down by train from Manistee, was hanging about near “The Teamster's Friend.” now standing on the corner by the lumber office looking stealthily up and down the street, now passing by on the opposite sidewalk, closely watching the screened windows.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading On this same Friday another set of persons were passing through a series of events which concern this story.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading On this same Friday another set of persons were passing through a series of events which concern this story.
sidewalknounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading A few hours later, when the morning was still young, Roche, who had come down by train from Manistee, was hanging about near “The Teamster's Friend.” now standing on the corner by the lumber office looking stealthily up and down the street, now passing by on the opposite sidewalk, closely watching the screened windows.
Spencer'snounUS /ˈspensərz/
possessive form of “spencer” — English philosopher and sociologist who applied the theory of natural selection to human societies (1820-1903)
From this reading IT was on Friday morning that the _Merry Anne_ had sailed away from Lakeville for her first trip to Spencer's.
having a supporting base
From this reading A few hours later, when the morning was still young, Roche, who had come down by train from Manistee, was hanging about near “The Teamster's Friend.” now standing on the corner by the lumber office looking stealthily up and down the street, now passing by on the opposite sidewalk, closely watching the screened windows.
stealthilyadverb
in a stealthy manner
From this reading A few hours later, when the morning was still young, Roche, who had come down by train from Manistee, was hanging about near “The Teamster's Friend.” now standing on the corner by the lumber office looking stealthily up and down the street, now passing by on the opposite sidewalk, closely watching the screened windows.
not in physical motion
From this reading A few hours later, when the morning was still young, Roche, who had come down by train from Manistee, was hanging about near “The Teamster's Friend.” now standing on the corner by the lumber office looking stealthily up and down the street, now passing by on the opposite sidewalk, closely watching the screened windows.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading On this same Friday another set of persons were passing through a series of events which concern this story.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A few hours later, when the morning was still young, Roche, who had come down by train from Manistee, was hanging about near “The Teamster's Friend.” now standing on the corner by the lumber office looking stealthily up and down the street, now passing by on the opposite sidewalk, closely watching the screened windows.
Teamster'snounUS /ˈtiːmstərz/
possessive form of “teamster” — the driver of a team of horses doing hauling
From this reading A few hours later, when the morning was still young, Roche, who had come down by train from Manistee, was hanging about near “The Teamster's Friend.” now standing on the corner by the lumber office looking stealthily up and down the street, now passing by on the opposite sidewalk, closely watching the screened windows.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IT was on Friday morning that the _Merry Anne_ had sailed away from Lakeville for her first trip to Spencer's.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IT was on Friday morning that the _Merry Anne_ had sailed away from Lakeville for her first trip to Spencer's.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this same Friday another set of persons were passing through a series of events which concern this story.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading On this same Friday another set of persons were passing through a series of events which concern this story.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IT was on Friday morning that the _Merry Anne_ had sailed away from Lakeville for her first trip to Spencer's.
create by training and teaching
From this reading A few hours later, when the morning was still young, Roche, who had come down by train from Manistee, was hanging about near “The Teamster's Friend.” now standing on the corner by the lumber office looking stealthily up and down the street, now passing by on the opposite sidewalk, closely watching the screened windows.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading IT was on Friday morning that the _Merry Anne_ had sailed away from Lakeville for her first trip to Spencer's.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A few hours later, when the morning was still young, Roche, who had come down by train from Manistee, was hanging about near “The Teamster's Friend.” now standing on the corner by the lumber office looking stealthily up and down the street, now passing by on the opposite sidewalk, closely watching the screened windows.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was on Friday morning that the _Merry Anne_ had sailed away from Lakeville for her first trip to Spencer's.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading A few hours later, when the morning was still young, Roche, who had come down by train from Manistee, was hanging about near “The Teamster's Friend.” now standing on the corner by the lumber office looking stealthily up and down the street, now passing by on the opposite sidewalk, closely watching the screened windows.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On this same Friday another set of persons were passing through a series of events which concern this story.
at the time that
From this reading A few hours later, when the morning was still young, Roche, who had come down by train from Manistee, was hanging about near “The Teamster's Friend.” now standing on the corner by the lumber office looking stealthily up and down the street, now passing by on the opposite sidewalk, closely watching the screened windows.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On this same Friday another set of persons were passing through a series of events which concern this story.
which person or people
From this reading A few hours later, when the morning was still young, Roche, who had come down by train from Manistee, was hanging about near “The Teamster's Friend.” now standing on the corner by the lumber office looking stealthily up and down the street, now passing by on the opposite sidewalk, closely watching the screened windows.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading A few hours later, when the morning was still young, Roche, who had come down by train from Manistee, was hanging about near “The Teamster's Friend.” now standing on the corner by the lumber office looking stealthily up and down the street, now passing by on the opposite sidewalk, closely watching the screened windows.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A few hours later, when the morning was still young, Roche, who had come down by train from Manistee, was hanging about near “The Teamster's Friend.” now standing on the corner by the lumber office looking stealthily up and down the street, now passing by on the opposite sidewalk, closely watching the screened windows.
