used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE COLORED MAN'S GHOST The travelers found the town where Tommy's friend lived such a pleasant place that they spent several days there.
anew
From this reading It needed some repairs which were made by the local blacksmith, and then the travelers were ready to move forward again.
(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 Had the boys wished they could have made considerable money taking parties out in the car for short trips, but they knew they had a long journey before them and they wished to save the machine all they could.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a thriving place, and the auto was a source of endless wonder to most of the inhabitants, who had never seen one.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I don't know how to thank you for all you did for me," said Tommy, as the boys were leaving.
autonounUS /ˈɔːtoʊ/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading It was a thriving place, and the auto was a source of endless wonder to most of the inhabitants, who had never seen one.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Had the boys wished they could have made considerable money taking parties out in the car for short trips, but they knew they had a long journey before them and they wished to save the machine all they could.
blacksmithnounUS /ˈblæksmɪθ/
a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
From this reading It needed some repairs which were made by the local blacksmith, and then the travelers were ready to move forward again.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Had the boys wished they could have made considerable money taking parties out in the car for short trips, but they knew they had a long journey before them and they wished to save the machine all they could.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Had the boys wished they could have made considerable money taking parties out in the car for short trips, but they knew they had a long journey before them and they wished to save the machine all they could.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It needed some repairs which were made by the local blacksmith, and then the travelers were ready to move forward again.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Had the boys wished they could have made considerable money taking parties out in the car for short trips, but they knew they had a long journey before them and they wished to save the machine all they could.
COLOREDadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading THE COLORED MAN'S GHOST The travelers found the town where Tommy's friend lived such a pleasant place that they spent several days there.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Had the boys wished they could have made considerable money taking parties out in the car for short trips, but they knew they had a long journey before them and they wished to save the machine all they could.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Had the boys wished they could have made considerable money taking parties out in the car for short trips, but they knew they had a long journey before them and they wished to save the machine all they could.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE COLORED MAN'S GHOST The travelers found the town where Tommy's friend lived such a pleasant place that they spent several days there.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I don't know how to thank you for all you did for me," said Tommy, as the boys were leaving.
don't
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From this reading "I don't know how to thank you for all you did for me," said Tommy, as the boys were leaving.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading It was a thriving place, and the auto was a source of endless wonder to most of the inhabitants, who had never seen one.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Had the boys wished they could have made considerable money taking parties out in the car for short trips, but they knew they had a long journey before them and they wished to save the machine all they could.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading It needed some repairs which were made by the local blacksmith, and then the travelers were ready to move forward again.
set up or found
From this reading THE COLORED MAN'S GHOST The travelers found the town where Tommy's friend lived such a pleasant place that they spent several days there.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE COLORED MAN'S GHOST The travelers found the town where Tommy's friend lived such a pleasant place that they spent several days there.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading THE COLORED MAN'S GHOST The travelers found the town where Tommy's friend lived such a pleasant place that they spent several days there.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a thriving place, and the auto was a source of endless wonder to most of the inhabitants, who had never seen one.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had the boys wished they could have made considerable money taking parties out in the car for short trips, but they knew they had a long journey before them and they wished to save the machine all they could.
how
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From this reading "I don't know how to thank you for all you did for me," said Tommy, as the boys were leaving.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't know how to thank you for all you did for me," said Tommy, as the boys were leaving.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Had the boys wished they could have made considerable money taking parties out in the car for short trips, but they knew they had a long journey before them and they wished to save the machine all they could.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading It was a thriving place, and the auto was a source of endless wonder to most of the inhabitants, who had never seen one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a thriving place, and the auto was a source of endless wonder to most of the inhabitants, who had never seen one.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Had the boys wished they could have made considerable money taking parties out in the car for short trips, but they knew they had a long journey before them and they wished to save the machine all they could.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Had the boys wished they could have made considerable money taking parties out in the car for short trips, but they knew they had a long journey before them and they wished to save the machine all they could.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I don't know how to thank you for all you did for me," said Tommy, as the boys were leaving.
the act of departing
From this reading "I don't know how to thank you for all you did for me," said Tommy, as the boys were leaving.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading THE COLORED MAN'S GHOST The travelers found the town where Tommy's friend lived such a pleasant place that they spent several days there.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading It needed some repairs which were made by the local blacksmith, and then the travelers were ready to move forward again.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Had the boys wished they could have made considerable money taking parties out in the car for short trips, but they knew they had a long journey before them and they wished to save the machine all they could.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Had the boys wished they could have made considerable money taking parties out in the car for short trips, but they knew they had a long journey before them and they wished to save the machine all they could.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Had the boys wished they could have made considerable money taking parties out in the car for short trips, but they knew they had a long journey before them and they wished to save the machine all they could.
MAN'SnounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE COLORED MAN'S GHOST The travelers found the town where Tommy's friend lived such a pleasant place that they spent several days there.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I don't know how to thank you for all you did for me," said Tommy, as the boys were leaving.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Had the boys wished they could have made considerable money taking parties out in the car for short trips, but they knew they had a long journey before them and they wished to save the machine all they could.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was a thriving place, and the auto was a source of endless wonder to most of the inhabitants, who had never seen one.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It needed some repairs which were made by the local blacksmith, and then the travelers were ready to move forward again.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It needed some repairs which were made by the local blacksmith, and then the travelers were ready to move forward again.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It was a thriving place, and the auto was a source of endless wonder to most of the inhabitants, who had never seen one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a thriving place, and the auto was a source of endless wonder to most of the inhabitants, who had never seen one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was a thriving place, and the auto was a source of endless wonder to most of the inhabitants, who had never seen one.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Had the boys wished they could have made considerable money taking parties out in the car for short trips, but they knew they had a long journey before them and they wished to save the machine all they could.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Had the boys wished they could have made considerable money taking parties out in the car for short trips, but they knew they had a long journey before them and they wished to save the machine all they could.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE COLORED MAN'S GHOST The travelers found the town where Tommy's friend lived such a pleasant place that they spent several days there.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading THE COLORED MAN'S GHOST The travelers found the town where Tommy's friend lived such a pleasant place that they spent several days there.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading It needed some repairs which were made by the local blacksmith, and then the travelers were ready to move forward again.
repairsnounUS /rɪˈperz/
plural of “repair” — the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading It needed some repairs which were made by the local blacksmith, and then the travelers were ready to move forward again.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I don't know how to thank you for all you did for me," said Tommy, as the boys were leaving.
except for; apart from
From this reading Had the boys wished they could have made considerable money taking parties out in the car for short trips, but they knew they had a long journey before them and they wished to save the machine all they could.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was a thriving place, and the auto was a source of endless wonder to most of the inhabitants, who had never seen one.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading THE COLORED MAN'S GHOST The travelers found the town where Tommy's friend lived such a pleasant place that they spent several days there.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Had the boys wished they could have made considerable money taking parties out in the car for short trips, but they knew they had a long journey before them and they wished to save the machine all they could.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It needed some repairs which were made by the local blacksmith, and then the travelers were ready to move forward again.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading It was a thriving place, and the auto was a source of endless wonder to most of the inhabitants, who had never seen one.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading THE COLORED MAN'S GHOST The travelers found the town where Tommy's friend lived such a pleasant place that they spent several days there.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading THE COLORED MAN'S GHOST The travelers found the town where Tommy's friend lived such a pleasant place that they spent several days there.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Had the boys wished they could have made considerable money taking parties out in the car for short trips, but they knew they had a long journey before them and they wished to save the machine all they could.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "I don't know how to thank you for all you did for me," said Tommy, as the boys were leaving.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE COLORED MAN'S GHOST The travelers found the town where Tommy's friend lived such a pleasant place that they spent several days there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COLORED MAN'S GHOST The travelers found the town where Tommy's friend lived such a pleasant place that they spent several days there.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Had the boys wished they could have made considerable money taking parties out in the car for short trips, but they knew they had a long journey before them and they wished to save the machine all they could.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It needed some repairs which were made by the local blacksmith, and then the travelers were ready to move forward again.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE COLORED MAN'S GHOST The travelers found the town where Tommy's friend lived such a pleasant place that they spent several days there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE COLORED MAN'S GHOST The travelers found the town where Tommy's friend lived such a pleasant place that they spent several days there.
thrivingadjectiveUS /ˈθraɪvɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading It was a thriving place, and the auto was a source of endless wonder to most of the inhabitants, who had never seen one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a thriving place, and the auto was a source of endless wonder to most of the inhabitants, who had never seen one.
Tommy
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From this reading "I don't know how to thank you for all you did for me," said Tommy, as the boys were leaving.
Tommy's
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From this reading THE COLORED MAN'S GHOST The travelers found the town where Tommy's friend lived such a pleasant place that they spent several days there.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading THE COLORED MAN'S GHOST The travelers found the town where Tommy's friend lived such a pleasant place that they spent several days there.
travelersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location
From this reading THE COLORED MAN'S GHOST The travelers found the town where Tommy's friend lived such a pleasant place that they spent several days there.
tripsnounUS /trɪps/
plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Had the boys wished they could have made considerable money taking parties out in the car for short trips, but they knew they had a long journey before them and they wished to save the machine all they could.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a thriving place, and the auto was a source of endless wonder to most of the inhabitants, who had never seen one.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It needed some repairs which were made by the local blacksmith, and then the travelers were ready to move forward again.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE COLORED MAN'S GHOST The travelers found the town where Tommy's friend lived such a pleasant place that they spent several days there.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It needed some repairs which were made by the local blacksmith, and then the travelers were ready to move forward again.
which person or people
From this reading It was a thriving place, and the auto was a source of endless wonder to most of the inhabitants, who had never seen one.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Had the boys wished they could have made considerable money taking parties out in the car for short trips, but they knew they had a long journey before them and they wished to save the machine all they could.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading It was a thriving place, and the auto was a source of endless wonder to most of the inhabitants, who had never seen one.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I don't know how to thank you for all you did for me," said Tommy, as the boys were leaving.
