used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SOMETHING NEW IN RADIO The Stanleys arrived at Station Island the next day, the doctor having arranged for a substitute preacher at the Roselawn Church for two Sundays.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading Amy accused her brother of being afraid of a flank attack by Belle Ringold and Sally Moon, and he admitted that he had hoped to escape those two "troublesome kids" when he came to the island.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Amy accused her brother of being afraid of a flank attack by Belle Ringold and Sally Moon, and he admitted that he had hoped to escape those two "troublesome kids" when he came to the island.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Amy accused her brother of being afraid of a flank attack by Belle Ringold and Sally Moon, and he admitted that he had hoped to escape those two "troublesome kids" when he came to the island.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Darry and Burd began to spend a good deal of their time on the yacht after that first day.
Amy
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From this reading Amy accused her brother of being afraid of a flank attack by Belle Ringold and Sally Moon, and he admitted that he had hoped to escape those two "troublesome kids" when he came to the island.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The bungalow they had arranged to occupy was one of the colony not far from the big house the Norwoods and their party were staying in.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading SOMETHING NEW IN RADIO The Stanleys arrived at Station Island the next day, the doctor having arranged for a substitute preacher at the Roselawn Church for two Sundays.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading SOMETHING NEW IN RADIO The Stanleys arrived at Station Island the next day, the doctor having arranged for a substitute preacher at the Roselawn Church for two Sundays.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I came here as the guest of little Hen Haney," he declared soberly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SOMETHING NEW IN RADIO The Stanleys arrived at Station Island the next day, the doctor having arranged for a substitute preacher at the Roselawn Church for two Sundays.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Amy accused her brother of being afraid of a flank attack by Belle Ringold and Sally Moon, and he admitted that he had hoped to escape those two "troublesome kids" when he came to the island.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Darry and Burd began to spend a good deal of their time on the yacht after that first day.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Amy accused her brother of being afraid of a flank attack by Belle Ringold and Sally Moon, and he admitted that he had hoped to escape those two "troublesome kids" when he came to the island.
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading Amy accused her brother of being afraid of a flank attack by Belle Ringold and Sally Moon, and he admitted that he had hoped to escape those two "troublesome kids" when he came to the island.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The bungalow they had arranged to occupy was one of the colony not far from the big house the Norwoods and their party were staying in.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Amy accused her brother of being afraid of a flank attack by Belle Ringold and Sally Moon, and he admitted that he had hoped to escape those two "troublesome kids" when he came to the island.
bungalownounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading The bungalow they had arranged to occupy was one of the colony not far from the big house the Norwoods and their party were staying in.
Burd
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From this reading Darry and Burd began to spend a good deal of their time on the yacht after that first day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Amy accused her brother of being afraid of a flank attack by Belle Ringold and Sally Moon, and he admitted that he had hoped to escape those two "troublesome kids" when he came to the island.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Amy accused her brother of being afraid of a flank attack by Belle Ringold and Sally Moon, and he admitted that he had hoped to escape those two "troublesome kids" when he came to the island.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading SOMETHING NEW IN RADIO The Stanleys arrived at Station Island the next day, the doctor having arranged for a substitute preacher at the Roselawn Church for two Sundays.
colonynounUS /ˈkɑːləni/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading The bungalow they had arranged to occupy was one of the colony not far from the big house the Norwoods and their party were staying in.
Darry
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From this reading Darry and Burd began to spend a good deal of their time on the yacht after that first day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading SOMETHING NEW IN RADIO The Stanleys arrived at Station Island the next day, the doctor having arranged for a substitute preacher at the Roselawn Church for two Sundays.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Darry and Burd began to spend a good deal of their time on the yacht after that first day.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "I came here as the guest of little Hen Haney," he declared soberly.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading SOMETHING NEW IN RADIO The Stanleys arrived at Station Island the next day, the doctor having arranged for a substitute preacher at the Roselawn Church for two Sundays.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Amy accused her brother of being afraid of a flank attack by Belle Ringold and Sally Moon, and he admitted that he had hoped to escape those two "troublesome kids" when he came to the island.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The bungalow they had arranged to occupy was one of the colony not far from the big house the Norwoods and their party were staying in.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Darry and Burd began to spend a good deal of their time on the yacht after that first day.
flanknounUS /flæŋk/
the side of military or naval formation
From this reading Amy accused her brother of being afraid of a flank attack by Belle Ringold and Sally Moon, and he admitted that he had hoped to escape those two "troublesome kids" when he came to the island.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SOMETHING NEW IN RADIO The Stanleys arrived at Station Island the next day, the doctor having arranged for a substitute preacher at the Roselawn Church for two Sundays.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The bungalow they had arranged to occupy was one of the colony not far from the big house the Norwoods and their party were staying in.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Darry and Burd began to spend a good deal of their time on the yacht after that first day.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading "I came here as the guest of little Hen Haney," he declared soberly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The bungalow they had arranged to occupy was one of the colony not far from the big house the Norwoods and their party were staying in.
Haney
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From this reading "I came here as the guest of little Hen Haney," he declared soberly.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading SOMETHING NEW IN RADIO The Stanleys arrived at Station Island the next day, the doctor having arranged for a substitute preacher at the Roselawn Church for two Sundays.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Amy accused her brother of being afraid of a flank attack by Belle Ringold and Sally Moon, and he admitted that he had hoped to escape those two "troublesome kids" when he came to the island.
HennounUS /hen/
adult female chicken
From this reading "I came here as the guest of little Hen Haney," he declared soberly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Amy accused her brother of being afraid of a flank attack by Belle Ringold and Sally Moon, and he admitted that he had hoped to escape those two "troublesome kids" when he came to the island.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I came here as the guest of little Hen Haney," he declared soberly.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Amy accused her brother of being afraid of a flank attack by Belle Ringold and Sally Moon, and he admitted that he had hoped to escape those two "troublesome kids" when he came to the island.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The bungalow they had arranged to occupy was one of the colony not far from the big house the Norwoods and their party were staying in.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I came here as the guest of little Hen Haney," he declared soberly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SOMETHING NEW IN RADIO The Stanleys arrived at Station Island the next day, the doctor having arranged for a substitute preacher at the Roselawn Church for two Sundays.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading SOMETHING NEW IN RADIO The Stanleys arrived at Station Island the next day, the doctor having arranged for a substitute preacher at the Roselawn Church for two Sundays.
kidsnounUS /kɪdz/
plural of “kid” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Amy accused her brother of being afraid of a flank attack by Belle Ringold and Sally Moon, and he admitted that he had hoped to escape those two "troublesome kids" when he came to the island.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I came here as the guest of little Hen Haney," he declared soberly.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Amy accused her brother of being afraid of a flank attack by Belle Ringold and Sally Moon, and he admitted that he had hoped to escape those two "troublesome kids" when he came to the island.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading SOMETHING NEW IN RADIO The Stanleys arrived at Station Island the next day, the doctor having arranged for a substitute preacher at the Roselawn Church for two Sundays.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading SOMETHING NEW IN RADIO The Stanleys arrived at Station Island the next day, the doctor having arranged for a substitute preacher at the Roselawn Church for two Sundays.
Norwoods
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From this reading The bungalow they had arranged to occupy was one of the colony not far from the big house the Norwoods and their party were staying in.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The bungalow they had arranged to occupy was one of the colony not far from the big house the Norwoods and their party were staying in.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading The bungalow they had arranged to occupy was one of the colony not far from the big house the Norwoods and their party were staying in.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The bungalow they had arranged to occupy was one of the colony not far from the big house the Norwoods and their party were staying in.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Darry and Burd began to spend a good deal of their time on the yacht after that first day.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The bungalow they had arranged to occupy was one of the colony not far from the big house the Norwoods and their party were staying in.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The bungalow they had arranged to occupy was one of the colony not far from the big house the Norwoods and their party were staying in.
preachernounUS /ˈpriːtʃər/
someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
From this reading SOMETHING NEW IN RADIO The Stanleys arrived at Station Island the next day, the doctor having arranged for a substitute preacher at the Roselawn Church for two Sundays.
RADIOnounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
From this reading SOMETHING NEW IN RADIO The Stanleys arrived at Station Island the next day, the doctor having arranged for a substitute preacher at the Roselawn Church for two Sundays.
Ringold
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From this reading Amy accused her brother of being afraid of a flank attack by Belle Ringold and Sally Moon, and he admitted that he had hoped to escape those two "troublesome kids" when he came to the island.
Roselawn
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From this reading SOMETHING NEW IN RADIO The Stanleys arrived at Station Island the next day, the doctor having arranged for a substitute preacher at the Roselawn Church for two Sundays.
witty remark
From this reading Amy accused her brother of being afraid of a flank attack by Belle Ringold and Sally Moon, and he admitted that he had hoped to escape those two "troublesome kids" when he came to the island.
soberlyadverbUS /ˈsoʊbərli/
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading "I came here as the guest of little Hen Haney," he declared soberly.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading SOMETHING NEW IN RADIO The Stanleys arrived at Station Island the next day, the doctor having arranged for a substitute preacher at the Roselawn Church for two Sundays.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Darry and Burd began to spend a good deal of their time on the yacht after that first day.
Stanleys
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From this reading SOMETHING NEW IN RADIO The Stanleys arrived at Station Island the next day, the doctor having arranged for a substitute preacher at the Roselawn Church for two Sundays.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading SOMETHING NEW IN RADIO The Stanleys arrived at Station Island the next day, the doctor having arranged for a substitute preacher at the Roselawn Church for two Sundays.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The bungalow they had arranged to occupy was one of the colony not far from the big house the Norwoods and their party were staying in.
substituteverbUS /ˈsʌbstətuːt/
put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
From this reading SOMETHING NEW IN RADIO The Stanleys arrived at Station Island the next day, the doctor having arranged for a substitute preacher at the Roselawn Church for two Sundays.
SundaysnounUS /ˈsʌndeɪz/
plural of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading SOMETHING NEW IN RADIO The Stanleys arrived at Station Island the next day, the doctor having arranged for a substitute preacher at the Roselawn Church for two Sundays.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Darry and Burd began to spend a good deal of their time on the yacht after that first day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOMETHING NEW IN RADIO The Stanleys arrived at Station Island the next day, the doctor having arranged for a substitute preacher at the Roselawn Church for two Sundays.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The bungalow they had arranged to occupy was one of the colony not far from the big house the Norwoods and their party were staying in.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The bungalow they had arranged to occupy was one of the colony not far from the big house the Norwoods and their party were staying in.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Amy accused her brother of being afraid of a flank attack by Belle Ringold and Sally Moon, and he admitted that he had hoped to escape those two "troublesome kids" when he came to the island.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Darry and Burd began to spend a good deal of their time on the yacht after that first day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The bungalow they had arranged to occupy was one of the colony not far from the big house the Norwoods and their party were staying in.
troublesomeadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/
causing difficulty or annoyance
From this reading Amy accused her brother of being afraid of a flank attack by Belle Ringold and Sally Moon, and he admitted that he had hoped to escape those two "troublesome kids" when he came to the island.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading SOMETHING NEW IN RADIO The Stanleys arrived at Station Island the next day, the doctor having arranged for a substitute preacher at the Roselawn Church for two Sundays.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The bungalow they had arranged to occupy was one of the colony not far from the big house the Norwoods and their party were staying in.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The bungalow they had arranged to occupy was one of the colony not far from the big house the Norwoods and their party were staying in.
at the time that
From this reading Amy accused her brother of being afraid of a flank attack by Belle Ringold and Sally Moon, and he admitted that he had hoped to escape those two "troublesome kids" when he came to the island.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading Darry and Burd began to spend a good deal of their time on the yacht after that first day.
