used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BORROWED ROLLER Some twelve years before a large tract of marsh and meadow lying west of the town and southeast of the river where it turns toward the sea had been purchased by Mr. Jonathan Brent.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But Mr. Brent had gradually filled in, driving back the twisting creeks that meandered about the land, until many acres had been redeemed.
acresnounUS /ˈeɪkərz/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading But Mr. Brent had gradually filled in, driving back the twisting creeks that meandered about the land, until many acres had been redeemed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BORROWED ROLLER Some twelve years before a large tract of marsh and meadow lying west of the town and southeast of the river where it turns toward the sea had been purchased by Mr. Jonathan Brent.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At the time no one conceived that any of the land except possibly a few blocks just beyond A Street would ever be marketable as residence lots.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At the time no one conceived that any of the land except possibly a few blocks just beyond A Street would ever be marketable as residence lots.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the time no one conceived that any of the land except possibly a few blocks just beyond A Street would ever be marketable as residence lots.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But Mr. Brent had gradually filled in, driving back the twisting creeks that meandered about the land, until many acres had been redeemed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At the time no one conceived that any of the land except possibly a few blocks just beyond A Street would ever be marketable as residence lots.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE BORROWED ROLLER Some twelve years before a large tract of marsh and meadow lying west of the town and southeast of the river where it turns toward the sea had been purchased by Mr. Jonathan Brent.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE BORROWED ROLLER Some twelve years before a large tract of marsh and meadow lying west of the town and southeast of the river where it turns toward the sea had been purchased by Mr. Jonathan Brent.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Several new streets were laid out and Mr. Brent, retaining for his own occupancy a full block between Sawyer and Troutman Streets, had built himself a very handsome residence.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading At the time no one conceived that any of the land except possibly a few blocks just beyond A Street would ever be marketable as residence lots.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading Several new streets were laid out and Mr. Brent, retaining for his own occupancy a full block between Sawyer and Troutman Streets, had built himself a very handsome residence.
blocksnounUS /blɑːks/
plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading At the time no one conceived that any of the land except possibly a few blocks just beyond A Street would ever be marketable as residence lots.
BORROWEDverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊd/
past form of “borrow” — get temporarily
From this reading THE BORROWED ROLLER Some twelve years before a large tract of marsh and meadow lying west of the town and southeast of the river where it turns toward the sea had been purchased by Mr. Jonathan Brent.
BrentnounUS /brent/
small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward
From this reading THE BORROWED ROLLER Some twelve years before a large tract of marsh and meadow lying west of the town and southeast of the river where it turns toward the sea had been purchased by Mr. Jonathan Brent.
Brentwood
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From this reading “Brentwood” was quite the finest mansion in Clearfield.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Several new streets were laid out and Mr. Brent, retaining for his own occupancy a full block between Sawyer and Troutman Streets, had built himself a very handsome residence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Mr. Brent had gradually filled in, driving back the twisting creeks that meandered about the land, until many acres had been redeemed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE BORROWED ROLLER Some twelve years before a large tract of marsh and meadow lying west of the town and southeast of the river where it turns toward the sea had been purchased by Mr. Jonathan Brent.
Clearfield
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From this reading “Brentwood” was quite the finest mansion in Clearfield.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading At the time no one conceived that any of the land except possibly a few blocks just beyond A Street would ever be marketable as residence lots.
creeksnounUS /kriːks/
plural of “creek” — a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading But Mr. Brent had gradually filled in, driving back the twisting creeks that meandered about the land, until many acres had been redeemed.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading But Mr. Brent had gradually filled in, driving back the twisting creeks that meandered about the land, until many acres had been redeemed.
at any time
From this reading At the time no one conceived that any of the land except possibly a few blocks just beyond A Street would ever be marketable as residence lots.
apart from; not including
From this reading At the time no one conceived that any of the land except possibly a few blocks just beyond A Street would ever be marketable as residence lots.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading At the time no one conceived that any of the land except possibly a few blocks just beyond A Street would ever be marketable as residence lots.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading But Mr. Brent had gradually filled in, driving back the twisting creeks that meandered about the land, until many acres had been redeemed.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading “Brentwood” was quite the finest mansion in Clearfield.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Several new streets were laid out and Mr. Brent, retaining for his own occupancy a full block between Sawyer and Troutman Streets, had built himself a very handsome residence.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Several new streets were laid out and Mr. Brent, retaining for his own occupancy a full block between Sawyer and Troutman Streets, had built himself a very handsome residence.
in a gradual manner
From this reading But Mr. Brent had gradually filled in, driving back the twisting creeks that meandered about the land, until many acres had been redeemed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE BORROWED ROLLER Some twelve years before a large tract of marsh and meadow lying west of the town and southeast of the river where it turns toward the sea had been purchased by Mr. Jonathan Brent.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Several new streets were laid out and Mr. Brent, retaining for his own occupancy a full block between Sawyer and Troutman Streets, had built himself a very handsome residence.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Several new streets were laid out and Mr. Brent, retaining for his own occupancy a full block between Sawyer and Troutman Streets, had built himself a very handsome residence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Several new streets were laid out and Mr. Brent, retaining for his own occupancy a full block between Sawyer and Troutman Streets, had built himself a very handsome residence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But Mr. Brent had gradually filled in, driving back the twisting creeks that meandered about the land, until many acres had been redeemed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE BORROWED ROLLER Some twelve years before a large tract of marsh and meadow lying west of the town and southeast of the river where it turns toward the sea had been purchased by Mr. Jonathan Brent.
JonathannounUS /ˈdʒɑːnəθən/
red late-ripening apple; primarily eaten raw
From this reading THE BORROWED ROLLER Some twelve years before a large tract of marsh and meadow lying west of the town and southeast of the river where it turns toward the sea had been purchased by Mr. Jonathan Brent.
and nothing more
From this reading At the time no one conceived that any of the land except possibly a few blocks just beyond A Street would ever be marketable as residence lots.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Several new streets were laid out and Mr. Brent, retaining for his own occupancy a full block between Sawyer and Troutman Streets, had built himself a very handsome residence.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading At the time no one conceived that any of the land except possibly a few blocks just beyond A Street would ever be marketable as residence lots.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE BORROWED ROLLER Some twelve years before a large tract of marsh and meadow lying west of the town and southeast of the river where it turns toward the sea had been purchased by Mr. Jonathan Brent.
a large number or amount
From this reading At the time no one conceived that any of the land except possibly a few blocks just beyond A Street would ever be marketable as residence lots.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading THE BORROWED ROLLER Some twelve years before a large tract of marsh and meadow lying west of the town and southeast of the river where it turns toward the sea had been purchased by Mr. Jonathan Brent.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading “Brentwood” was quite the finest mansion in Clearfield.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading But Mr. Brent had gradually filled in, driving back the twisting creeks that meandered about the land, until many acres had been redeemed.
marketableadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrkətəbəl/
being in demand by especially employers
From this reading At the time no one conceived that any of the land except possibly a few blocks just beyond A Street would ever be marketable as residence lots.
marshnounUS /mɑːrʃ/
low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading THE BORROWED ROLLER Some twelve years before a large tract of marsh and meadow lying west of the town and southeast of the river where it turns toward the sea had been purchased by Mr. Jonathan Brent.
meadownounUS /ˈmedoʊ/
a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading THE BORROWED ROLLER Some twelve years before a large tract of marsh and meadow lying west of the town and southeast of the river where it turns toward the sea had been purchased by Mr. Jonathan Brent.
meanderedverbUS /miˈændərd/
past form of “meander” — to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading But Mr. Brent had gradually filled in, driving back the twisting creeks that meandered about the land, until many acres had been redeemed.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE BORROWED ROLLER Some twelve years before a large tract of marsh and meadow lying west of the town and southeast of the river where it turns toward the sea had been purchased by Mr. Jonathan Brent.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Several new streets were laid out and Mr. Brent, retaining for his own occupancy a full block between Sawyer and Troutman Streets, had built himself a very handsome residence.
not any; not one
From this reading At the time no one conceived that any of the land except possibly a few blocks just beyond A Street would ever be marketable as residence lots.
occupancynounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənsi/
an act of being a tenant or occupant
From this reading Several new streets were laid out and Mr. Brent, retaining for his own occupancy a full block between Sawyer and Troutman Streets, had built himself a very handsome residence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BORROWED ROLLER Some twelve years before a large tract of marsh and meadow lying west of the town and southeast of the river where it turns toward the sea had been purchased by Mr. Jonathan Brent.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At the time no one conceived that any of the land except possibly a few blocks just beyond A Street would ever be marketable as residence lots.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Several new streets were laid out and Mr. Brent, retaining for his own occupancy a full block between Sawyer and Troutman Streets, had built himself a very handsome residence.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Several new streets were laid out and Mr. Brent, retaining for his own occupancy a full block between Sawyer and Troutman Streets, had built himself a very handsome residence.
by chance
From this reading At the time no one conceived that any of the land except possibly a few blocks just beyond A Street would ever be marketable as residence lots.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading THE BORROWED ROLLER Some twelve years before a large tract of marsh and meadow lying west of the town and southeast of the river where it turns toward the sea had been purchased by Mr. Jonathan Brent.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “Brentwood” was quite the finest mansion in Clearfield.
redeemedadjectiveUS /rɪˈdiːmd/
saved from the bondage of sin
From this reading But Mr. Brent had gradually filled in, driving back the twisting creeks that meandered about the land, until many acres had been redeemed.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading At the time no one conceived that any of the land except possibly a few blocks just beyond A Street would ever be marketable as residence lots.
retainingverbUS /rɪˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “retain” — hold back within
From this reading Several new streets were laid out and Mr. Brent, retaining for his own occupancy a full block between Sawyer and Troutman Streets, had built himself a very handsome residence.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading THE BORROWED ROLLER Some twelve years before a large tract of marsh and meadow lying west of the town and southeast of the river where it turns toward the sea had been purchased by Mr. Jonathan Brent.
ROLLERnounUS /ˈroʊlər/
a grounder that rolls along the infield
From this reading THE BORROWED ROLLER Some twelve years before a large tract of marsh and meadow lying west of the town and southeast of the river where it turns toward the sea had been purchased by Mr. Jonathan Brent.
SawyernounUS /ˈsɔːjər/
one who is employed to saw wood
From this reading Several new streets were laid out and Mr. Brent, retaining for his own occupancy a full block between Sawyer and Troutman Streets, had built himself a very handsome residence.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading THE BORROWED ROLLER Some twelve years before a large tract of marsh and meadow lying west of the town and southeast of the river where it turns toward the sea had been purchased by Mr. Jonathan Brent.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several new streets were laid out and Mr. Brent, retaining for his own occupancy a full block between Sawyer and Troutman Streets, had built himself a very handsome residence.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE BORROWED ROLLER Some twelve years before a large tract of marsh and meadow lying west of the town and southeast of the river where it turns toward the sea had been purchased by Mr. Jonathan Brent.
southeastnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθiːst/
the compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees
From this reading THE BORROWED ROLLER Some twelve years before a large tract of marsh and meadow lying west of the town and southeast of the river where it turns toward the sea had been purchased by Mr. Jonathan Brent.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading At the time no one conceived that any of the land except possibly a few blocks just beyond A Street would ever be marketable as residence lots.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Several new streets were laid out and Mr. Brent, retaining for his own occupancy a full block between Sawyer and Troutman Streets, had built himself a very handsome residence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At the time no one conceived that any of the land except possibly a few blocks just beyond A Street would ever be marketable as residence lots.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BORROWED ROLLER Some twelve years before a large tract of marsh and meadow lying west of the town and southeast of the river where it turns toward the sea had been purchased by Mr. Jonathan Brent.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the time no one conceived that any of the land except possibly a few blocks just beyond A Street would ever be marketable as residence lots.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading THE BORROWED ROLLER Some twelve years before a large tract of marsh and meadow lying west of the town and southeast of the river where it turns toward the sea had been purchased by Mr. Jonathan Brent.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading THE BORROWED ROLLER Some twelve years before a large tract of marsh and meadow lying west of the town and southeast of the river where it turns toward the sea had been purchased by Mr. Jonathan Brent.
tractnounUS /trækt/
an extended area of land
From this reading THE BORROWED ROLLER Some twelve years before a large tract of marsh and meadow lying west of the town and southeast of the river where it turns toward the sea had been purchased by Mr. Jonathan Brent.
Troutman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Several new streets were laid out and Mr. Brent, retaining for his own occupancy a full block between Sawyer and Troutman Streets, had built himself a very handsome residence.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading THE BORROWED ROLLER Some twelve years before a large tract of marsh and meadow lying west of the town and southeast of the river where it turns toward the sea had been purchased by Mr. Jonathan Brent.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading THE BORROWED ROLLER Some twelve years before a large tract of marsh and meadow lying west of the town and southeast of the river where it turns toward the sea had been purchased by Mr. Jonathan Brent.
twistingnounUS /ˈtwɪstɪŋ/
the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean
From this reading But Mr. Brent had gradually filled in, driving back the twisting creeks that meandered about the land, until many acres had been redeemed.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading But Mr. Brent had gradually filled in, driving back the twisting creeks that meandered about the land, until many acres had been redeemed.
precisely as stated
From this reading Several new streets were laid out and Mr. Brent, retaining for his own occupancy a full block between Sawyer and Troutman Streets, had built himself a very handsome residence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Brentwood” was quite the finest mansion in Clearfield.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Several new streets were laid out and Mr. Brent, retaining for his own occupancy a full block between Sawyer and Troutman Streets, had built himself a very handsome residence.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading THE BORROWED ROLLER Some twelve years before a large tract of marsh and meadow lying west of the town and southeast of the river where it turns toward the sea had been purchased by Mr. Jonathan Brent.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE BORROWED ROLLER Some twelve years before a large tract of marsh and meadow lying west of the town and southeast of the river where it turns toward the sea had been purchased by Mr. Jonathan Brent.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At the time no one conceived that any of the land except possibly a few blocks just beyond A Street would ever be marketable as residence lots.
a late time of life
From this reading THE BORROWED ROLLER Some twelve years before a large tract of marsh and meadow lying west of the town and southeast of the river where it turns toward the sea had been purchased by Mr. Jonathan Brent.
