used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The summer promised to be a happy one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RECOVERED TREASURE Jan's secret must be shared with his chum, but both he and Nell promised to keep it to themselves.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For several days there were frequent reunions either at the Van Meter farm or that of the Clydes.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Uncle Pieter said that he would have a new lock put on the attic door, but so far he had been too busy to attend to it.
atticnounUS /ˈætɪk/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading Uncle Pieter said that he would have a new lock put on the attic door, but so far he had been too busy to attend to it.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Vittoria had handed back the key which she had had from her mistress, the second Mrs. Van Meter.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading RECOVERED TREASURE Jan's secret must be shared with his chum, but both he and Nell promised to keep it to themselves.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Uncle Pieter said that he would have a new lock put on the attic door, but so far he had been too busy to attend to it.
the two together, not just one
From this reading RECOVERED TREASURE Jan's secret must be shared with his chum, but both he and Nell promised to keep it to themselves.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Uncle Pieter said that he would have a new lock put on the attic door, but so far he had been too busy to attend to it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading RECOVERED TREASURE Jan's secret must be shared with his chum, but both he and Nell promised to keep it to themselves.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading RECOVERED TREASURE Jan's secret must be shared with his chum, but both he and Nell promised to keep it to themselves.
Clydes
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From this reading For several days there were frequent reunions either at the Van Meter farm or that of the Clydes.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For several days there were frequent reunions either at the Van Meter farm or that of the Clydes.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Uncle Pieter said that he would have a new lock put on the attic door, but so far he had been too busy to attend to it.
one or the other of two
From this reading For several days there were frequent reunions either at the Van Meter farm or that of the Clydes.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Uncle Pieter said that he would have a new lock put on the attic door, but so far he had been too busy to attend to it.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading For several days there were frequent reunions either at the Van Meter farm or that of the Clydes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For several days there were frequent reunions either at the Van Meter farm or that of the Clydes.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading For several days there were frequent reunions either at the Van Meter farm or that of the Clydes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Vittoria had handed back the key which she had had from her mistress, the second Mrs. Van Meter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Uncle Pieter said that he would have a new lock put on the attic door, but so far he had been too busy to attend to it.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading Vittoria had handed back the key which she had had from her mistress, the second Mrs. Van Meter.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The summer promised to be a happy one.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Uncle Pieter said that he would have a new lock put on the attic door, but so far he had been too busy to attend to it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading RECOVERED TREASURE Jan's secret must be shared with his chum, but both he and Nell promised to keep it to themselves.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Vittoria had handed back the key which she had had from her mistress, the second Mrs. Van Meter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading RECOVERED TREASURE Jan's secret must be shared with his chum, but both he and Nell promised to keep it to themselves.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading RECOVERED TREASURE Jan's secret must be shared with his chum, but both he and Nell promised to keep it to themselves.
Jan'snounUS /dʒænz/
possessive form of “jan” — the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading RECOVERED TREASURE Jan's secret must be shared with his chum, but both he and Nell promised to keep it to themselves.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading RECOVERED TREASURE Jan's secret must be shared with his chum, but both he and Nell promised to keep it to themselves.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading Vittoria had handed back the key which she had had from her mistress, the second Mrs. Van Meter.
fasten with a lock
From this reading Uncle Pieter said that he would have a new lock put on the attic door, but so far he had been too busy to attend to it.
MeternounUS /ˈmiːtər/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading For several days there were frequent reunions either at the Van Meter farm or that of the Clydes.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Vittoria had handed back the key which she had had from her mistress, the second Mrs. Van Meter.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Vittoria had handed back the key which she had had from her mistress, the second Mrs. Van Meter.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading RECOVERED TREASURE Jan's secret must be shared with his chum, but both he and Nell promised to keep it to themselves.
Nell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RECOVERED TREASURE Jan's secret must be shared with his chum, but both he and Nell promised to keep it to themselves.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Uncle Pieter said that he would have a new lock put on the attic door, but so far he had been too busy to attend to it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For several days there were frequent reunions either at the Van Meter farm or that of the Clydes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Uncle Pieter said that he would have a new lock put on the attic door, but so far he had been too busy to attend to it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The summer promised to be a happy one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For several days there were frequent reunions either at the Van Meter farm or that of the Clydes.
Pieter
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From this reading Uncle Pieter said that he would have a new lock put on the attic door, but so far he had been too busy to attend to it.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading RECOVERED TREASURE Jan's secret must be shared with his chum, but both he and Nell promised to keep it to themselves.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Uncle Pieter said that he would have a new lock put on the attic door, but so far he had been too busy to attend to it.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading RECOVERED TREASURE Jan's secret must be shared with his chum, but both he and Nell promised to keep it to themselves.
reunionsnounUS /riˈuːnjənz/
plural of “reunion” — a party of former associates who have come together again
From this reading For several days there were frequent reunions either at the Van Meter farm or that of the Clydes.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Uncle Pieter said that he would have a new lock put on the attic door, but so far he had been too busy to attend to it.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Vittoria had handed back the key which she had had from her mistress, the second Mrs. Van Meter.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading RECOVERED TREASURE Jan's secret must be shared with his chum, but both he and Nell promised to keep it to themselves.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading For several days there were frequent reunions either at the Van Meter farm or that of the Clydes.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading RECOVERED TREASURE Jan's secret must be shared with his chum, but both he and Nell promised to keep it to themselves.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Vittoria had handed back the key which she had had from her mistress, the second Mrs. Van Meter.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Uncle Pieter said that he would have a new lock put on the attic door, but so far he had been too busy to attend to it.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The summer promised to be a happy one.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For several days there were frequent reunions either at the Van Meter farm or that of the Clydes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For several days there were frequent reunions either at the Van Meter farm or that of the Clydes.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading RECOVERED TREASURE Jan's secret must be shared with his chum, but both he and Nell promised to keep it to themselves.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For several days there were frequent reunions either at the Van Meter farm or that of the Clydes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RECOVERED TREASURE Jan's secret must be shared with his chum, but both he and Nell promised to keep it to themselves.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Uncle Pieter said that he would have a new lock put on the attic door, but so far he had been too busy to attend to it.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading RECOVERED TREASURE Jan's secret must be shared with his chum, but both he and Nell promised to keep it to themselves.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Uncle Pieter said that he would have a new lock put on the attic door, but so far he had been too busy to attend to it.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading For several days there were frequent reunions either at the Van Meter farm or that of the Clydes.
Vittoria
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From this reading Vittoria had handed back the key which she had had from her mistress, the second Mrs. Van Meter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For several days there were frequent reunions either at the Van Meter farm or that of the Clydes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Vittoria had handed back the key which she had had from her mistress, the second Mrs. Van Meter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading RECOVERED TREASURE Jan's secret must be shared with his chum, but both he and Nell promised to keep it to themselves.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Uncle Pieter said that he would have a new lock put on the attic door, but so far he had been too busy to attend to it.
