used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Early in the twentieth century the annual Memorial Day parade was passing through a New England town.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Every one in the town was out, the older citizens for the most part standing reverently with uncovered heads, while the children, in anything but a solemn mood, tagged along on the flanks of the band.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sun shone hotly down till the tarvia of the road felt soft and sticky underfoot.
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading Early in the twentieth century the annual Memorial Day parade was passing through a New England town.
any thing at all
From this reading Every one in the town was out, the older citizens for the most part standing reverently with uncovered heads, while the children, in anything but a solemn mood, tagged along on the flanks of the band.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the head of the procession the usual brass band led the way with martial music.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading At the head of the procession the usual brass band led the way with martial music.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Jim Evans, a boy of six years, stood by the sidewalk in front of the little white house in which he lived, his mother beside him, holding him by the hand.
a youthful male person
From this reading Jim Evans, a boy of six years, stood by the sidewalk in front of the little white house in which he lived, his mother beside him, holding him by the hand.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading At the head of the procession the usual brass band led the way with martial music.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Every one in the town was out, the older citizens for the most part standing reverently with uncovered heads, while the children, in anything but a solemn mood, tagged along on the flanks of the band.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Jim Evans, a boy of six years, stood by the sidewalk in front of the little white house in which he lived, his mother beside him, holding him by the hand.
a period of 100 years
From this reading Early in the twentieth century the annual Memorial Day parade was passing through a New England town.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Every one in the town was out, the older citizens for the most part standing reverently with uncovered heads, while the children, in anything but a solemn mood, tagged along on the flanks of the band.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading Every one in the town was out, the older citizens for the most part standing reverently with uncovered heads, while the children, in anything but a solemn mood, tagged along on the flanks of the band.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Early in the twentieth century the annual Memorial Day parade was passing through a New England town.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The sun shone hotly down till the tarvia of the road felt soft and sticky underfoot.
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 Early in the twentieth century the annual Memorial Day parade was passing through a New England town.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Early in the twentieth century the annual Memorial Day parade was passing through a New England town.
EvansnounUS /ˈevənz/
United States anatomist who identified four pituitary hormones and discovered vitamin E (1882-1971)
From this reading Jim Evans, a boy of six years, stood by the sidewalk in front of the little white house in which he lived, his mother beside him, holding him by the hand.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every one in the town was out, the older citizens for the most part standing reverently with uncovered heads, while the children, in anything but a solemn mood, tagged along on the flanks of the band.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The sun shone hotly down till the tarvia of the road felt soft and sticky underfoot.
flanksnounUS /flæŋks/
plural of “flank” — the side of military or naval formation
From this reading Every one in the town was out, the older citizens for the most part standing reverently with uncovered heads, while the children, in anything but a solemn mood, tagged along on the flanks of the band.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Every one in the town was out, the older citizens for the most part standing reverently with uncovered heads, while the children, in anything but a solemn mood, tagged along on the flanks of the band.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Jim Evans, a boy of six years, stood by the sidewalk in front of the little white house in which he lived, his mother beside him, holding him by the hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Jim Evans, a boy of six years, stood by the sidewalk in front of the little white house in which he lived, his mother beside him, holding him by the hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jim Evans, a boy of six years, stood by the sidewalk in front of the little white house in which he lived, his mother beside him, holding him by the hand.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading At the head of the procession the usual brass band led the way with martial music.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Every one in the town was out, the older citizens for the most part standing reverently with uncovered heads, while the children, in anything but a solemn mood, tagged along on the flanks of the band.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jim Evans, a boy of six years, stood by the sidewalk in front of the little white house in which he lived, his mother beside him, holding him by the hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jim Evans, a boy of six years, stood by the sidewalk in front of the little white house in which he lived, his mother beside him, holding him by the hand.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Jim Evans, a boy of six years, stood by the sidewalk in front of the little white house in which he lived, his mother beside him, holding him by the hand.
hotlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːtli/
in a heated manner
From this reading The sun shone hotly down till the tarvia of the road felt soft and sticky underfoot.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Jim Evans, a boy of six years, stood by the sidewalk in front of the little white house in which he lived, his mother beside him, holding him by the hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Early in the twentieth century the annual Memorial Day parade was passing through a New England town.
Jim
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From this reading Jim Evans, a boy of six years, stood by the sidewalk in front of the little white house in which he lived, his mother beside him, holding him by the hand.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading At the head of the procession the usual brass band led the way with martial music.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Jim Evans, a boy of six years, stood by the sidewalk in front of the little white house in which he lived, his mother beside him, holding him by the hand.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Jim Evans, a boy of six years, stood by the sidewalk in front of the little white house in which he lived, his mother beside him, holding him by the hand.
martialadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
(of persons) befitting a warrior
From this reading At the head of the procession the usual brass band led the way with martial music.
MemorialnounUS /məˈmɔːriəl/
a recognition of meritorious service
From this reading Early in the twentieth century the annual Memorial Day parade was passing through a New England town.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Every one in the town was out, the older citizens for the most part standing reverently with uncovered heads, while the children, in anything but a solemn mood, tagged along on the flanks of the band.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Every one in the town was out, the older citizens for the most part standing reverently with uncovered heads, while the children, in anything but a solemn mood, tagged along on the flanks of the band.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Jim Evans, a boy of six years, stood by the sidewalk in front of the little white house in which he lived, his mother beside him, holding him by the hand.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading At the head of the procession the usual brass band led the way with martial music.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Early in the twentieth century the annual Memorial Day parade was passing through a New England town.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sun shone hotly down till the tarvia of the road felt soft and sticky underfoot.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Every one in the town was out, the older citizens for the most part standing reverently with uncovered heads, while the children, in anything but a solemn mood, tagged along on the flanks of the band.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Every one in the town was out, the older citizens for the most part standing reverently with uncovered heads, while the children, in anything but a solemn mood, tagged along on the flanks of the band.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every one in the town was out, the older citizens for the most part standing reverently with uncovered heads, while the children, in anything but a solemn mood, tagged along on the flanks of the band.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Every one in the town was out, the older citizens for the most part standing reverently with uncovered heads, while the children, in anything but a solemn mood, tagged along on the flanks of the band.
paradenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading Early in the twentieth century the annual Memorial Day parade was passing through a New England town.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Every one in the town was out, the older citizens for the most part standing reverently with uncovered heads, while the children, in anything but a solemn mood, tagged along on the flanks of the band.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Early in the twentieth century the annual Memorial Day parade was passing through a New England town.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading At the head of the procession the usual brass band led the way with martial music.
reverentlyadverbUS /ˈrevərəntli/
with reverence; in a reverent manner
From this reading Every one in the town was out, the older citizens for the most part standing reverently with uncovered heads, while the children, in anything but a solemn mood, tagged along on the flanks of the band.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The sun shone hotly down till the tarvia of the road felt soft and sticky underfoot.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The sun shone hotly down till the tarvia of the road felt soft and sticky underfoot.
sidewalknounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading Jim Evans, a boy of six years, stood by the sidewalk in front of the little white house in which he lived, his mother beside him, holding him by the hand.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Jim Evans, a boy of six years, stood by the sidewalk in front of the little white house in which he lived, his mother beside him, holding him by the hand.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The sun shone hotly down till the tarvia of the road felt soft and sticky underfoot.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading Every one in the town was out, the older citizens for the most part standing reverently with uncovered heads, while the children, in anything but a solemn mood, tagged along on the flanks of the band.
having a supporting base
From this reading Every one in the town was out, the older citizens for the most part standing reverently with uncovered heads, while the children, in anything but a solemn mood, tagged along on the flanks of the band.
stickyadjectiveUS /ˈstɪki/
having the sticky properties of an adhesive
From this reading The sun shone hotly down till the tarvia of the road felt soft and sticky underfoot.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Jim Evans, a boy of six years, stood by the sidewalk in front of the little white house in which he lived, his mother beside him, holding him by the hand.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun shone hotly down till the tarvia of the road felt soft and sticky underfoot.
taggedadjectiveUS /tæɡd/
bearing or marked with a label or tag
From this reading Every one in the town was out, the older citizens for the most part standing reverently with uncovered heads, while the children, in anything but a solemn mood, tagged along on the flanks of the band.
tarvia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sun shone hotly down till the tarvia of the road felt soft and sticky underfoot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Early in the twentieth century the annual Memorial Day parade was passing through a New England town.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Early in the twentieth century the annual Memorial Day parade was passing through a New England town.
up to a particular time
From this reading The sun shone hotly down till the tarvia of the road felt soft and sticky underfoot.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Early in the twentieth century the annual Memorial Day parade was passing through a New England town.
twentiethnounUS /ˈtwentiəθ/
position 20 in a countable series of things
From this reading Early in the twentieth century the annual Memorial Day parade was passing through a New England town.
uncoveredadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌvərd/
not covered with clothing
From this reading Every one in the town was out, the older citizens for the most part standing reverently with uncovered heads, while the children, in anything but a solemn mood, tagged along on the flanks of the band.
underfootadverbUS /ˌʌndərˈfʊt/
under the feet
From this reading The sun shone hotly down till the tarvia of the road felt soft and sticky underfoot.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading At the head of the procession the usual brass band led the way with martial music.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Early in the twentieth century the annual Memorial Day parade was passing through a New England town.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading At the head of the procession the usual brass band led the way with martial music.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Jim Evans, a boy of six years, stood by the sidewalk in front of the little white house in which he lived, his mother beside him, holding him by the hand.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Every one in the town was out, the older citizens for the most part standing reverently with uncovered heads, while the children, in anything but a solemn mood, tagged along on the flanks of the band.
a Caucasian
From this reading Jim Evans, a boy of six years, stood by the sidewalk in front of the little white house in which he lived, his mother beside him, holding him by the hand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At the head of the procession the usual brass band led the way with martial music.
a late time of life
From this reading Jim Evans, a boy of six years, stood by the sidewalk in front of the little white house in which he lived, his mother beside him, holding him by the hand.
