used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AT SANTA CRUZ ISLAND It was early twilight when a taxicab deposited Mr. Temple and the chums at the entrance to the pier.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading “Pass,” said a sailor mounting guard at the big gates which, opened on their arrival, since had been swung across the entrance.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Each carried also a heavy sweater to be worn later against the evening chill, for they had been warned that with the going down of the sun the air would become sharp.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Each carried also a heavy sweater to be worn later against the evening chill, for they had been warned that with the going down of the sun the air would become sharp.
in addition
From this reading Each carried also a heavy sweater to be worn later against the evening chill, for they had been warned that with the going down of the sun the air would become sharp.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AT SANTA CRUZ ISLAND It was early twilight when a taxicab deposited Mr. Temple and the chums at the entrance to the pier.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You are expected.”
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading “Pass,” said a sailor mounting guard at the big gates which, opened on their arrival, since had been swung across the entrance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT SANTA CRUZ ISLAND It was early twilight when a taxicab deposited Mr. Temple and the chums at the entrance to the pier.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Each carried also a heavy sweater to be worn later against the evening chill, for they had been warned that with the going down of the sun the air would become sharp.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Each carried also a heavy sweater to be worn later against the evening chill, for they had been warned that with the going down of the sun the air would become sharp.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Each carried also a heavy sweater to be worn later against the evening chill, for they had been warned that with the going down of the sun the air would become sharp.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Pass,” said a sailor mounting guard at the big gates which, opened on their arrival, since had been swung across the entrance.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading At the suggestion of Inspector Burton, the boys had purchased and donned corduroy trousers.
BurtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrtən/
English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading At the suggestion of Inspector Burton, the boys had purchased and donned corduroy trousers.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Each carried also a heavy sweater to be worn later against the evening chill, for they had been warned that with the going down of the sun the air would become sharp.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading Each carried also a heavy sweater to be worn later against the evening chill, for they had been warned that with the going down of the sun the air would become sharp.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading AT SANTA CRUZ ISLAND It was early twilight when a taxicab deposited Mr. Temple and the chums at the entrance to the pier.
corduroynounUS /ˈkɔːrdərɔɪ/
a cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton
From this reading At the suggestion of Inspector Burton, the boys had purchased and donned corduroy trousers.
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From this reading AT SANTA CRUZ ISLAND It was early twilight when a taxicab deposited Mr. Temple and the chums at the entrance to the pier.
depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading AT SANTA CRUZ ISLAND It was early twilight when a taxicab deposited Mr. Temple and the chums at the entrance to the pier.
donnedverbUS /dɑːnd/
inflected form of “don” — put clothing on one's body
From this reading At the suggestion of Inspector Burton, the boys had purchased and donned corduroy trousers.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Each carried also a heavy sweater to be worn later against the evening chill, for they had been warned that with the going down of the sun the air would become sharp.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each carried also a heavy sweater to be worn later against the evening chill, for they had been warned that with the going down of the sun the air would become sharp.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading AT SANTA CRUZ ISLAND It was early twilight when a taxicab deposited Mr. Temple and the chums at the entrance to the pier.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading AT SANTA CRUZ ISLAND It was early twilight when a taxicab deposited Mr. Temple and the chums at the entrance to the pier.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Each carried also a heavy sweater to be worn later against the evening chill, for they had been warned that with the going down of the sun the air would become sharp.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading “You are expected.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Each carried also a heavy sweater to be worn later against the evening chill, for they had been warned that with the going down of the sun the air would become sharp.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading “Pass,” said a sailor mounting guard at the big gates which, opened on their arrival, since had been swung across the entrance.
the act of departing
From this reading Each carried also a heavy sweater to be worn later against the evening chill, for they had been warned that with the going down of the sun the air would become sharp.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading “Pass,” said a sailor mounting guard at the big gates which, opened on their arrival, since had been swung across the entrance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the suggestion of Inspector Burton, the boys had purchased and donned corduroy trousers.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Each carried also a heavy sweater to be worn later against the evening chill, for they had been warned that with the going down of the sun the air would become sharp.
InspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading At the suggestion of Inspector Burton, the boys had purchased and donned corduroy trousers.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading AT SANTA CRUZ ISLAND It was early twilight when a taxicab deposited Mr. Temple and the chums at the entrance to the pier.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AT SANTA CRUZ ISLAND It was early twilight when a taxicab deposited Mr. Temple and the chums at the entrance to the pier.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Each carried also a heavy sweater to be worn later against the evening chill, for they had been warned that with the going down of the sun the air would become sharp.
mountingnounUS /ˈmaʊntɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading “Pass,” said a sailor mounting guard at the big gates which, opened on their arrival, since had been swung across the entrance.
a form of address for a man
From this reading AT SANTA CRUZ ISLAND It was early twilight when a taxicab deposited Mr. Temple and the chums at the entrance to the pier.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the suggestion of Inspector Burton, the boys had purchased and donned corduroy trousers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Pass,” said a sailor mounting guard at the big gates which, opened on their arrival, since had been swung across the entrance.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading “Pass,” said a sailor mounting guard at the big gates which, opened on their arrival, since had been swung across the entrance.
go across or through
From this reading “Pass,” said a sailor mounting guard at the big gates which, opened on their arrival, since had been swung across the entrance.
piernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading AT SANTA CRUZ ISLAND It was early twilight when a taxicab deposited Mr. Temple and the chums at the entrance to the pier.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading At the suggestion of Inspector Burton, the boys had purchased and donned corduroy trousers.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Pass,” said a sailor mounting guard at the big gates which, opened on their arrival, since had been swung across the entrance.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading “Pass,” said a sailor mounting guard at the big gates which, opened on their arrival, since had been swung across the entrance.
SANTAnounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading AT SANTA CRUZ ISLAND It was early twilight when a taxicab deposited Mr. Temple and the chums at the entrance to the pier.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Each carried also a heavy sweater to be worn later against the evening chill, for they had been warned that with the going down of the sun the air would become sharp.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “Pass,” said a sailor mounting guard at the big gates which, opened on their arrival, since had been swung across the entrance.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading At the suggestion of Inspector Burton, the boys had purchased and donned corduroy trousers.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Each carried also a heavy sweater to be worn later against the evening chill, for they had been warned that with the going down of the sun the air would become sharp.
sweaternounUS /ˈswetər/
a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body
From this reading Each carried also a heavy sweater to be worn later against the evening chill, for they had been warned that with the going down of the sun the air would become sharp.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading “Pass,” said a sailor mounting guard at the big gates which, opened on their arrival, since had been swung across the entrance.
taxicabnounUS /ˈtæksikæb/
a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money
From this reading AT SANTA CRUZ ISLAND It was early twilight when a taxicab deposited Mr. Temple and the chums at the entrance to the pier.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading AT SANTA CRUZ ISLAND It was early twilight when a taxicab deposited Mr. Temple and the chums at the entrance to the pier.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Each carried also a heavy sweater to be worn later against the evening chill, for they had been warned that with the going down of the sun the air would become sharp.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT SANTA CRUZ ISLAND It was early twilight when a taxicab deposited Mr. Temple and the chums at the entrance to the pier.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “Pass,” said a sailor mounting guard at the big gates which, opened on their arrival, since had been swung across the entrance.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Each carried also a heavy sweater to be worn later against the evening chill, for they had been warned that with the going down of the sun the air would become sharp.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AT SANTA CRUZ ISLAND It was early twilight when a taxicab deposited Mr. Temple and the chums at the entrance to the pier.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading At the suggestion of Inspector Burton, the boys had purchased and donned corduroy trousers.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading AT SANTA CRUZ ISLAND It was early twilight when a taxicab deposited Mr. Temple and the chums at the entrance to the pier.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading Each carried also a heavy sweater to be worn later against the evening chill, for they had been warned that with the going down of the sun the air would become sharp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT SANTA CRUZ ISLAND It was early twilight when a taxicab deposited Mr. Temple and the chums at the entrance to the pier.
at the time that
From this reading AT SANTA CRUZ ISLAND It was early twilight when a taxicab deposited Mr. Temple and the chums at the entrance to the pier.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Pass,” said a sailor mounting guard at the big gates which, opened on their arrival, since had been swung across the entrance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Each carried also a heavy sweater to be worn later against the evening chill, for they had been warned that with the going down of the sun the air would become sharp.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Each carried also a heavy sweater to be worn later against the evening chill, for they had been warned that with the going down of the sun the air would become sharp.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Each carried also a heavy sweater to be worn later against the evening chill, for they had been warned that with the going down of the sun the air would become sharp.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You are expected.”
