used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jack howled, as they went over a boarded spot in the pavement, and the old lady nearly went over the back in consequence.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Aunt Mary started to answer, but they came to four car tracks one after another, and the successive shocks rendered her speechless.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jack howled, as they went over a boarded spot in the pavement, and the old lady nearly went over the back in consequence.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Aunt Mary started to answer, but they came to four car tracks one after another, and the successive shocks rendered her speechless.
react verbally
From this reading Aunt Mary started to answer, but they came to four car tracks one after another, and the successive shocks rendered her speechless.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jack howled, as they went over a boarded spot in the pavement, and the old lady nearly went over the back in consequence.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading “Time of your life, Aunt Mary!”
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Jack howled, as they went over a boarded spot in the pavement, and the old lady nearly went over the back in consequence.
boardedverbUS /ˈbɔːrdəd/
past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Jack howled, as they went over a boarded spot in the pavement, and the old lady nearly went over the back in consequence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Aunt Mary started to answer, but they came to four car tracks one after another, and the successive shocks rendered her speechless.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Aunt Mary started to answer, but they came to four car tracks one after another, and the successive shocks rendered her speechless.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Aunt Mary started to answer, but they came to four car tracks one after another, and the successive shocks rendered her speechless.
ClovernounUS /ˈkloʊvər/
a plant of the genus Trifolium
From this reading “How do you like it?” yelled Clover, throwing a glance over his shoulder.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Jack howled, as they went over a boarded spot in the pavement, and the old lady nearly went over the back in consequence.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “How do you like it?” yelled Clover, throwing a glance over his shoulder.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “You’re in for the time of your life!”
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Aunt Mary started to answer, but they came to four car tracks one after another, and the successive shocks rendered her speechless.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading “How do you like it?” yelled Clover, throwing a glance over his shoulder.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Aunt Mary started to answer, but they came to four car tracks one after another, and the successive shocks rendered her speechless.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “How do you like it?” yelled Clover, throwing a glance over his shoulder.
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From this reading “How do you like it?” yelled Clover, throwing a glance over his shoulder.
howledverbUS /haʊld/
past form of “howl” — emit long loud cries
From this reading Jack howled, as they went over a boarded spot in the pavement, and the old lady nearly went over the back in consequence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jack howled, as they went over a boarded spot in the pavement, and the old lady nearly went over the back in consequence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “How do you like it?” yelled Clover, throwing a glance over his shoulder.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack howled, as they went over a boarded spot in the pavement, and the old lady nearly went over the back in consequence.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Jack howled, as they went over a boarded spot in the pavement, and the old lady nearly went over the back in consequence.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “Time of your life, Aunt Mary!”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “How do you like it?” yelled Clover, throwing a glance over his shoulder.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading “Time of your life, Aunt Mary!”
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Jack howled, as they went over a boarded spot in the pavement, and the old lady nearly went over the back in consequence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Time of your life, Aunt Mary!”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Jack howled, as they went over a boarded spot in the pavement, and the old lady nearly went over the back in consequence.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Aunt Mary started to answer, but they came to four car tracks one after another, and the successive shocks rendered her speechless.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Jack howled, as they went over a boarded spot in the pavement, and the old lady nearly went over the back in consequence.
pavementnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənt/
the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading Jack howled, as they went over a boarded spot in the pavement, and the old lady nearly went over the back in consequence.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading Aunt Mary started to answer, but they came to four car tracks one after another, and the successive shocks rendered her speechless.
shocksnounUS /ʃɑːks/
plural of “shock” — the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Aunt Mary started to answer, but they came to four car tracks one after another, and the successive shocks rendered her speechless.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading “How do you like it?” yelled Clover, throwing a glance over his shoulder.
speechlessadjectiveUS /ˈspiːtʃləs/
temporarily incapable of speaking
From this reading Aunt Mary started to answer, but they came to four car tracks one after another, and the successive shocks rendered her speechless.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Jack howled, as they went over a boarded spot in the pavement, and the old lady nearly went over the back in consequence.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Aunt Mary started to answer, but they came to four car tracks one after another, and the successive shocks rendered her speechless.
successiveadjectiveUS /səkˈsesɪv/
in regular succession without gaps
From this reading Aunt Mary started to answer, but they came to four car tracks one after another, and the successive shocks rendered her speechless.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jack howled, as they went over a boarded spot in the pavement, and the old lady nearly went over the back in consequence.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jack howled, as they went over a boarded spot in the pavement, and the old lady nearly went over the back in consequence.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading “How do you like it?” yelled Clover, throwing a glance over his shoulder.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Time of your life, Aunt Mary!”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Aunt Mary started to answer, but they came to four car tracks one after another, and the successive shocks rendered her speechless.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Aunt Mary started to answer, but they came to four car tracks one after another, and the successive shocks rendered her speechless.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Jack howled, as they went over a boarded spot in the pavement, and the old lady nearly went over the back in consequence.
yelledadjectiveUS /jeld/
in a vehement outcry
From this reading “How do you like it?” yelled Clover, throwing a glance over his shoulder.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “How do you like it?” yelled Clover, throwing a glance over his shoulder.
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From this reading “You’re in for the time of your life!”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Time of your life, Aunt Mary!”
