used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BLIND MAN'S HOLIDAY Upon Judge Trent's return to town John Dunham did not disappear in a cloud of dust to make his call on Miss Derwent.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Business required the judge's immediate attention upon his arrival, but as soon as affairs in the office quieted he remembered the promise he had made Dunham.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "Now then, boy," he said one morning, "there isn't any reason why you can't run along to-day and call on Miss Derwent."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He took the precaution to telephone, and discovered that she was out of the city.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Now then, boy," he said one morning, "there isn't any reason why you can't run along to-day and call on Miss Derwent."
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Business required the judge's immediate attention upon his arrival, but as soon as affairs in the office quieted he remembered the promise he had made Dunham.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Business required the judge's immediate attention upon his arrival, but as soon as affairs in the office quieted he remembered the promise he had made Dunham.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He felt considerable curiosity regarding his employer's experiences at the farm, but true to his new and safe policy he asked not a single question.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He felt considerable curiosity regarding his employer's experiences at the farm, but true to his new and safe policy he asked not a single question.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Business required the judge's immediate attention upon his arrival, but as soon as affairs in the office quieted he remembered the promise he had made Dunham.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading BLIND MAN'S HOLIDAY Upon Judge Trent's return to town John Dunham did not disappear in a cloud of dust to make his call on Miss Derwent.
a youthful male person
From this reading "Now then, boy," he said one morning, "there isn't any reason why you can't run along to-day and call on Miss Derwent."
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Business required the judge's immediate attention upon his arrival, but as soon as affairs in the office quieted he remembered the promise he had made Dunham.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He felt considerable curiosity regarding his employer's experiences at the farm, but true to his new and safe policy he asked not a single question.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading BLIND MAN'S HOLIDAY Upon Judge Trent's return to town John Dunham did not disappear in a cloud of dust to make his call on Miss Derwent.
can't
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From this reading "Now then, boy," he said one morning, "there isn't any reason why you can't run along to-day and call on Miss Derwent."
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading He took the precaution to telephone, and discovered that she was out of the city.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading BLIND MAN'S HOLIDAY Upon Judge Trent's return to town John Dunham did not disappear in a cloud of dust to make his call on Miss Derwent.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He felt considerable curiosity regarding his employer's experiences at the farm, but true to his new and safe policy he asked not a single question.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading He felt considerable curiosity regarding his employer's experiences at the farm, but true to his new and safe policy he asked not a single question.
Derwent
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From this reading BLIND MAN'S HOLIDAY Upon Judge Trent's return to town John Dunham did not disappear in a cloud of dust to make his call on Miss Derwent.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading BLIND MAN'S HOLIDAY Upon Judge Trent's return to town John Dunham did not disappear in a cloud of dust to make his call on Miss Derwent.
disappearverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪr/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading BLIND MAN'S HOLIDAY Upon Judge Trent's return to town John Dunham did not disappear in a cloud of dust to make his call on Miss Derwent.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He took the precaution to telephone, and discovered that she was out of the city.
Dunham
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From this reading BLIND MAN'S HOLIDAY Upon Judge Trent's return to town John Dunham did not disappear in a cloud of dust to make his call on Miss Derwent.
remove the dust from
From this reading BLIND MAN'S HOLIDAY Upon Judge Trent's return to town John Dunham did not disappear in a cloud of dust to make his call on Miss Derwent.
employer'snounUS /emˈplɔɪərz/
possessive form of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading He felt considerable curiosity regarding his employer's experiences at the farm, but true to his new and safe policy he asked not a single question.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading He felt considerable curiosity regarding his employer's experiences at the farm, but true to his new and safe policy he asked not a single question.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading He felt considerable curiosity regarding his employer's experiences at the farm, but true to his new and safe policy he asked not a single question.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt considerable curiosity regarding his employer's experiences at the farm, but true to his new and safe policy he asked not a single question.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Business required the judge's immediate attention upon his arrival, but as soon as affairs in the office quieted he remembered the promise he had made Dunham.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He took the precaution to telephone, and discovered that she was out of the city.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BLIND MAN'S HOLIDAY Upon Judge Trent's return to town John Dunham did not disappear in a cloud of dust to make his call on Miss Derwent.
HOLIDAYnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading BLIND MAN'S HOLIDAY Upon Judge Trent's return to town John Dunham did not disappear in a cloud of dust to make his call on Miss Derwent.
of the present time and place
From this reading Business required the judge's immediate attention upon his arrival, but as soon as affairs in the office quieted he remembered the promise he had made Dunham.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BLIND MAN'S HOLIDAY Upon Judge Trent's return to town John Dunham did not disappear in a cloud of dust to make his call on Miss Derwent.
isn't
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From this reading "Now then, boy," he said one morning, "there isn't any reason why you can't run along to-day and call on Miss Derwent."
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading BLIND MAN'S HOLIDAY Upon Judge Trent's return to town John Dunham did not disappear in a cloud of dust to make his call on Miss Derwent.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading BLIND MAN'S HOLIDAY Upon Judge Trent's return to town John Dunham did not disappear in a cloud of dust to make his call on Miss Derwent.
judge'snounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
possessive form of “judge” — a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice
From this reading Business required the judge's immediate attention upon his arrival, but as soon as affairs in the office quieted he remembered the promise he had made Dunham.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Business required the judge's immediate attention upon his arrival, but as soon as affairs in the office quieted he remembered the promise he had made Dunham.
engage in
From this reading BLIND MAN'S HOLIDAY Upon Judge Trent's return to town John Dunham did not disappear in a cloud of dust to make his call on Miss Derwent.
MAN'SnounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading BLIND MAN'S HOLIDAY Upon Judge Trent's return to town John Dunham did not disappear in a cloud of dust to make his call on Miss Derwent.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading BLIND MAN'S HOLIDAY Upon Judge Trent's return to town John Dunham did not disappear in a cloud of dust to make his call on Miss Derwent.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Now then, boy," he said one morning, "there isn't any reason why you can't run along to-day and call on Miss Derwent."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He felt considerable curiosity regarding his employer's experiences at the farm, but true to his new and safe policy he asked not a single question.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading BLIND MAN'S HOLIDAY Upon Judge Trent's return to town John Dunham did not disappear in a cloud of dust to make his call on Miss Derwent.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now then, boy," he said one morning, "there isn't any reason why you can't run along to-day and call on Miss Derwent."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BLIND MAN'S HOLIDAY Upon Judge Trent's return to town John Dunham did not disappear in a cloud of dust to make his call on Miss Derwent.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Business required the judge's immediate attention upon his arrival, but as soon as affairs in the office quieted he remembered the promise he had made Dunham.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BLIND MAN'S HOLIDAY Upon Judge Trent's return to town John Dunham did not disappear in a cloud of dust to make his call on Miss Derwent.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Now then, boy," he said one morning, "there isn't any reason why you can't run along to-day and call on Miss Derwent."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He took the precaution to telephone, and discovered that she was out of the city.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading He felt considerable curiosity regarding his employer's experiences at the farm, but true to his new and safe policy he asked not a single question.
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading He took the precaution to telephone, and discovered that she was out of the city.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Business required the judge's immediate attention upon his arrival, but as soon as affairs in the office quieted he remembered the promise he had made Dunham.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading He felt considerable curiosity regarding his employer's experiences at the farm, but true to his new and safe policy he asked not a single question.
quietedverbUS /ˈkwaɪətɪd/
past form of “quiet” — become quiet or quieter
From this reading Business required the judge's immediate attention upon his arrival, but as soon as affairs in the office quieted he remembered the promise he had made Dunham.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "Now then, boy," he said one morning, "there isn't any reason why you can't run along to-day and call on Miss Derwent."
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading He felt considerable curiosity regarding his employer's experiences at the farm, but true to his new and safe policy he asked not a single question.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Business required the judge's immediate attention upon his arrival, but as soon as affairs in the office quieted he remembered the promise he had made Dunham.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Business required the judge's immediate attention upon his arrival, but as soon as affairs in the office quieted he remembered the promise he had made Dunham.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading BLIND MAN'S HOLIDAY Upon Judge Trent's return to town John Dunham did not disappear in a cloud of dust to make his call on Miss Derwent.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "Now then, boy," he said one morning, "there isn't any reason why you can't run along to-day and call on Miss Derwent."
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading He felt considerable curiosity regarding his employer's experiences at the farm, but true to his new and safe policy he asked not a single question.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Now then, boy," he said one morning, "there isn't any reason why you can't run along to-day and call on Miss Derwent."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He took the precaution to telephone, and discovered that she was out of the city.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading He felt considerable curiosity regarding his employer's experiences at the farm, but true to his new and safe policy he asked not a single question.
in the near future
From this reading Business required the judge's immediate attention upon his arrival, but as soon as affairs in the office quieted he remembered the promise he had made Dunham.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading He took the precaution to telephone, and discovered that she was out of the city.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He took the precaution to telephone, and discovered that she was out of the city.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He took the precaution to telephone, and discovered that she was out of the city.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Now then, boy," he said one morning, "there isn't any reason why you can't run along to-day and call on Miss Derwent."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Now then, boy," he said one morning, "there isn't any reason why you can't run along to-day and call on Miss Derwent."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BLIND MAN'S HOLIDAY Upon Judge Trent's return to town John Dunham did not disappear in a cloud of dust to make his call on Miss Derwent.
to-day
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From this reading "Now then, boy," he said one morning, "there isn't any reason why you can't run along to-day and call on Miss Derwent."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took the precaution to telephone, and discovered that she was out of the city.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading BLIND MAN'S HOLIDAY Upon Judge Trent's return to town John Dunham did not disappear in a cloud of dust to make his call on Miss Derwent.
Trent'snounUS /trents/
possessive form of “trent” — a river in central England that flows generally northeastward to join with the Ouse River and form the Humber
From this reading BLIND MAN'S HOLIDAY Upon Judge Trent's return to town John Dunham did not disappear in a cloud of dust to make his call on Miss Derwent.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading He felt considerable curiosity regarding his employer's experiences at the farm, but true to his new and safe policy he asked not a single question.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading BLIND MAN'S HOLIDAY Upon Judge Trent's return to town John Dunham did not disappear in a cloud of dust to make his call on Miss Derwent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He took the precaution to telephone, and discovered that she was out of the city.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Now then, boy," he said one morning, "there isn't any reason why you can't run along to-day and call on Miss Derwent."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Now then, boy," he said one morning, "there isn't any reason why you can't run along to-day and call on Miss Derwent."
