used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THRASHING A BULLY The next morning Bob was on his way to school when on passing the Sterling House, the most prominent hotel in town, he caught sight of the figure of a girl on the porch that looked somewhat familiar to him.
anew
From this reading He looked again and recognized Nellie Berwick, the orphan girl to whom he and the rest of the Radio Boys had rendered such valuable service when her automobile had run wild and dashed through the window of a store.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He looked again and recognized Nellie Berwick, the orphan girl to whom he and the rest of the Radio Boys had rendered such valuable service when her automobile had run wild and dashed through the window of a store.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same moment her eyes fell upon Bob and her face lighted up with pleasure.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading He looked again and recognized Nellie Berwick, the orphan girl to whom he and the rest of the Radio Boys had rendered such valuable service when her automobile had run wild and dashed through the window of a store.
Berwick
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From this reading He looked again and recognized Nellie Berwick, the orphan girl to whom he and the rest of the Radio Boys had rendered such valuable service when her automobile had run wild and dashed through the window of a store.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading THRASHING A BULLY The next morning Bob was on his way to school when on passing the Sterling House, the most prominent hotel in town, he caught sight of the figure of a girl on the porch that looked somewhat familiar to him.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading He looked again and recognized Nellie Berwick, the orphan girl to whom he and the rest of the Radio Boys had rendered such valuable service when her automobile had run wild and dashed through the window of a store.
BULLYnounUS /ˈbʊli/
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading THRASHING A BULLY The next morning Bob was on his way to school when on passing the Sterling House, the most prominent hotel in town, he caught sight of the figure of a girl on the porch that looked somewhat familiar to him.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading THRASHING A BULLY The next morning Bob was on his way to school when on passing the Sterling House, the most prominent hotel in town, he caught sight of the figure of a girl on the porch that looked somewhat familiar to him.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading He looked again and recognized Nellie Berwick, the orphan girl to whom he and the rest of the Radio Boys had rendered such valuable service when her automobile had run wild and dashed through the window of a store.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading “I’m so glad to see you,” she said, and there was evident sincerity in her voice.
opinion or judgment
From this reading At the same moment her eyes fell upon Bob and her face lighted up with pleasure.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading At the same moment her eyes fell upon Bob and her face lighted up with pleasure.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading THRASHING A BULLY The next morning Bob was on his way to school when on passing the Sterling House, the most prominent hotel in town, he caught sight of the figure of a girl on the porch that looked somewhat familiar to him.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading At the same moment her eyes fell upon Bob and her face lighted up with pleasure.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading THRASHING A BULLY The next morning Bob was on his way to school when on passing the Sterling House, the most prominent hotel in town, he caught sight of the figure of a girl on the porch that looked somewhat familiar to him.
a young female
From this reading THRASHING A BULLY The next morning Bob was on his way to school when on passing the Sterling House, the most prominent hotel in town, he caught sight of the figure of a girl on the porch that looked somewhat familiar to him.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “I’m so glad to see you,” she said, and there was evident sincerity in her voice.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading She waved her hand in greeting, and in a moment Bob had run up the steps and was taking her outstretched hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He looked again and recognized Nellie Berwick, the orphan girl to whom he and the rest of the Radio Boys had rendered such valuable service when her automobile had run wild and dashed through the window of a store.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She waved her hand in greeting, and in a moment Bob had run up the steps and was taking her outstretched hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THRASHING A BULLY The next morning Bob was on his way to school when on passing the Sterling House, the most prominent hotel in town, he caught sight of the figure of a girl on the porch that looked somewhat familiar to him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He looked again and recognized Nellie Berwick, the orphan girl to whom he and the rest of the Radio Boys had rendered such valuable service when her automobile had run wild and dashed through the window of a store.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THRASHING A BULLY The next morning Bob was on his way to school when on passing the Sterling House, the most prominent hotel in town, he caught sight of the figure of a girl on the porch that looked somewhat familiar to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THRASHING A BULLY The next morning Bob was on his way to school when on passing the Sterling House, the most prominent hotel in town, he caught sight of the figure of a girl on the porch that looked somewhat familiar to him.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading THRASHING A BULLY The next morning Bob was on his way to school when on passing the Sterling House, the most prominent hotel in town, he caught sight of the figure of a girl on the porch that looked somewhat familiar to him.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THRASHING A BULLY The next morning Bob was on his way to school when on passing the Sterling House, the most prominent hotel in town, he caught sight of the figure of a girl on the porch that looked somewhat familiar to him.
I'm
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From this reading “I’m so glad to see you,” she said, and there was evident sincerity in her voice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THRASHING A BULLY The next morning Bob was on his way to school when on passing the Sterling House, the most prominent hotel in town, he caught sight of the figure of a girl on the porch that looked somewhat familiar to him.
set afire or burning
From this reading At the same moment her eyes fell upon Bob and her face lighted up with pleasure.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THRASHING A BULLY The next morning Bob was on his way to school when on passing the Sterling House, the most prominent hotel in town, he caught sight of the figure of a girl on the porch that looked somewhat familiar to him.
a particular point in time
From this reading At the same moment her eyes fell upon Bob and her face lighted up with pleasure.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THRASHING A BULLY The next morning Bob was on his way to school when on passing the Sterling House, the most prominent hotel in town, he caught sight of the figure of a girl on the porch that looked somewhat familiar to him.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THRASHING A BULLY The next morning Bob was on his way to school when on passing the Sterling House, the most prominent hotel in town, he caught sight of the figure of a girl on the porch that looked somewhat familiar to him.
Nellie
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From this reading He looked again and recognized Nellie Berwick, the orphan girl to whom he and the rest of the Radio Boys had rendered such valuable service when her automobile had run wild and dashed through the window of a store.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THRASHING A BULLY The next morning Bob was on his way to school when on passing the Sterling House, the most prominent hotel in town, he caught sight of the figure of a girl on the porch that looked somewhat familiar to him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THRASHING A BULLY The next morning Bob was on his way to school when on passing the Sterling House, the most prominent hotel in town, he caught sight of the figure of a girl on the porch that looked somewhat familiar to him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THRASHING A BULLY The next morning Bob was on his way to school when on passing the Sterling House, the most prominent hotel in town, he caught sight of the figure of a girl on the porch that looked somewhat familiar to him.
orphannounUS /ˈɔːrfən/
a child who has lost both parents
From this reading He looked again and recognized Nellie Berwick, the orphan girl to whom he and the rest of the Radio Boys had rendered such valuable service when her automobile had run wild and dashed through the window of a store.
outstretchedadjectiveUS /aʊtˈstretʃt/
fully extended especially in length
From this reading She waved her hand in greeting, and in a moment Bob had run up the steps and was taking her outstretched hand.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading THRASHING A BULLY The next morning Bob was on his way to school when on passing the Sterling House, the most prominent hotel in town, he caught sight of the figure of a girl on the porch that looked somewhat familiar to him.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading At the same moment her eyes fell upon Bob and her face lighted up with pleasure.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading THRASHING A BULLY The next morning Bob was on his way to school when on passing the Sterling House, the most prominent hotel in town, he caught sight of the figure of a girl on the porch that looked somewhat familiar to him.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading THRASHING A BULLY The next morning Bob was on his way to school when on passing the Sterling House, the most prominent hotel in town, he caught sight of the figure of a girl on the porch that looked somewhat familiar to him.
RadionounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
From this reading He looked again and recognized Nellie Berwick, the orphan girl to whom he and the rest of the Radio Boys had rendered such valuable service when her automobile had run wild and dashed through the window of a store.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He looked again and recognized Nellie Berwick, the orphan girl to whom he and the rest of the Radio Boys had rendered such valuable service when her automobile had run wild and dashed through the window of a store.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading He looked again and recognized Nellie Berwick, the orphan girl to whom he and the rest of the Radio Boys had rendered such valuable service when her automobile had run wild and dashed through the window of a store.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He looked again and recognized Nellie Berwick, the orphan girl to whom he and the rest of the Radio Boys had rendered such valuable service when her automobile had run wild and dashed through the window of a store.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He looked again and recognized Nellie Berwick, the orphan girl to whom he and the rest of the Radio Boys had rendered such valuable service when her automobile had run wild and dashed through the window of a store.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I’m so glad to see you,” she said, and there was evident sincerity in her voice.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same moment her eyes fell upon Bob and her face lighted up with pleasure.
an educational institution
From this reading THRASHING A BULLY The next morning Bob was on his way to school when on passing the Sterling House, the most prominent hotel in town, he caught sight of the figure of a girl on the porch that looked somewhat familiar to him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I’m so glad to see you,” she said, and there was evident sincerity in her voice.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading He looked again and recognized Nellie Berwick, the orphan girl to whom he and the rest of the Radio Boys had rendered such valuable service when her automobile had run wild and dashed through the window of a store.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She waved her hand in greeting, and in a moment Bob had run up the steps and was taking her outstretched hand.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading THRASHING A BULLY The next morning Bob was on his way to school when on passing the Sterling House, the most prominent hotel in town, he caught sight of the figure of a girl on the porch that looked somewhat familiar to him.
sinceritynounUS /sɪnˈserəti/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading “I’m so glad to see you,” she said, and there was evident sincerity in her voice.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I’m so glad to see you,” she said, and there was evident sincerity in her voice.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading THRASHING A BULLY The next morning Bob was on his way to school when on passing the Sterling House, the most prominent hotel in town, he caught sight of the figure of a girl on the porch that looked somewhat familiar to him.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading She waved her hand in greeting, and in a moment Bob had run up the steps and was taking her outstretched hand.
SterlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrlɪŋ/
highest in quality
From this reading THRASHING A BULLY The next morning Bob was on his way to school when on passing the Sterling House, the most prominent hotel in town, he caught sight of the figure of a girl on the porch that looked somewhat familiar to him.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading He looked again and recognized Nellie Berwick, the orphan girl to whom he and the rest of the Radio Boys had rendered such valuable service when her automobile had run wild and dashed through the window of a store.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He looked again and recognized Nellie Berwick, the orphan girl to whom he and the rest of the Radio Boys had rendered such valuable service when her automobile had run wild and dashed through the window of a store.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading She waved her hand in greeting, and in a moment Bob had run up the steps and was taking her outstretched hand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THRASHING A BULLY The next morning Bob was on his way to school when on passing the Sterling House, the most prominent hotel in town, he caught sight of the figure of a girl on the porch that looked somewhat familiar to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THRASHING A BULLY The next morning Bob was on his way to school when on passing the Sterling House, the most prominent hotel in town, he caught sight of the figure of a girl on the porch that looked somewhat familiar to him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “I’m so glad to see you,” she said, and there was evident sincerity in her voice.
THRASHINGnounUS /ˈθræʃɪŋ/
a sound defeat
From this reading THRASHING A BULLY The next morning Bob was on his way to school when on passing the Sterling House, the most prominent hotel in town, he caught sight of the figure of a girl on the porch that looked somewhat familiar to him.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He looked again and recognized Nellie Berwick, the orphan girl to whom he and the rest of the Radio Boys had rendered such valuable service when her automobile had run wild and dashed through the window of a store.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THRASHING A BULLY The next morning Bob was on his way to school when on passing the Sterling House, the most prominent hotel in town, he caught sight of the figure of a girl on the porch that looked somewhat familiar to him.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading THRASHING A BULLY The next morning Bob was on his way to school when on passing the Sterling House, the most prominent hotel in town, he caught sight of the figure of a girl on the porch that looked somewhat familiar to him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At the same moment her eyes fell upon Bob and her face lighted up with pleasure.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At the same moment her eyes fell upon Bob and her face lighted up with pleasure.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading He looked again and recognized Nellie Berwick, the orphan girl to whom he and the rest of the Radio Boys had rendered such valuable service when her automobile had run wild and dashed through the window of a store.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “I’m so glad to see you,” she said, and there was evident sincerity in her voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THRASHING A BULLY The next morning Bob was on his way to school when on passing the Sterling House, the most prominent hotel in town, he caught sight of the figure of a girl on the porch that looked somewhat familiar to him.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading She waved her hand in greeting, and in a moment Bob had run up the steps and was taking her outstretched hand.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THRASHING A BULLY The next morning Bob was on his way to school when on passing the Sterling House, the most prominent hotel in town, he caught sight of the figure of a girl on the porch that looked somewhat familiar to him.
at the time that
From this reading THRASHING A BULLY The next morning Bob was on his way to school when on passing the Sterling House, the most prominent hotel in town, he caught sight of the figure of a girl on the porch that looked somewhat familiar to him.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He looked again and recognized Nellie Berwick, the orphan girl to whom he and the rest of the Radio Boys had rendered such valuable service when her automobile had run wild and dashed through the window of a store.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading He looked again and recognized Nellie Berwick, the orphan girl to whom he and the rest of the Radio Boys had rendered such valuable service when her automobile had run wild and dashed through the window of a store.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading He looked again and recognized Nellie Berwick, the orphan girl to whom he and the rest of the Radio Boys had rendered such valuable service when her automobile had run wild and dashed through the window of a store.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At the same moment her eyes fell upon Bob and her face lighted up with pleasure.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I’m so glad to see you,” she said, and there was evident sincerity in her voice.
