used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Gif held a morning newspaper in his hand, one which had been delivered to the school only a short while before.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "There is an item here in the newspaper Gif wants to show you," put in Spouter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RIVAL SCHOOL One of the doors to the rooms occupied by the Rovers was quickly swung open and Gif Garrison strode in, followed by Dick Powell.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Gif held a morning newspaper in his hand, one which had been delivered to the school only a short while before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Gif held a morning newspaper in his hand, one which had been delivered to the school only a short while before.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE RIVAL SCHOOL One of the doors to the rooms occupied by the Rovers was quickly swung open and Gif Garrison strode in, followed by Dick Powell.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Gif held a morning newspaper in his hand, one which had been delivered to the school only a short while before.
someone who is a detective
From this reading THE RIVAL SCHOOL One of the doors to the rooms occupied by the Rovers was quickly swung open and Gif Garrison strode in, followed by Dick Powell.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE RIVAL SCHOOL One of the doors to the rooms occupied by the Rovers was quickly swung open and Gif Garrison strode in, followed by Dick Powell.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE RIVAL SCHOOL One of the doors to the rooms occupied by the Rovers was quickly swung open and Gif Garrison strode in, followed by Dick Powell.
GarrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading THE RIVAL SCHOOL One of the doors to the rooms occupied by the Rovers was quickly swung open and Gif Garrison strode in, followed by Dick Powell.
Gif
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From this reading THE RIVAL SCHOOL One of the doors to the rooms occupied by the Rovers was quickly swung open and Gif Garrison strode in, followed by Dick Powell.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Gif held a morning newspaper in his hand, one which had been delivered to the school only a short while before.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Gif held a morning newspaper in his hand, one which had been delivered to the school only a short while before.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Gif held a morning newspaper in his hand, one which had been delivered to the school only a short while before.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "There is an item here in the newspaper Gif wants to show you," put in Spouter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gif held a morning newspaper in his hand, one which had been delivered to the school only a short while before.
of great significance or value
From this reading "You said you had important news, Gif," said Jack.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE RIVAL SCHOOL One of the doors to the rooms occupied by the Rovers was quickly swung open and Gif Garrison strode in, followed by Dick Powell.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is it?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What is it?"
itemnounUS /ˈaɪtəm/
a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading "There is an item here in the newspaper Gif wants to show you," put in Spouter.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "You said you had important news, Gif," said Jack.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Gif held a morning newspaper in his hand, one which had been delivered to the school only a short while before.
information about recent and important events
From this reading "You said you had important news, Gif," said Jack.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Gif held a morning newspaper in his hand, one which had been delivered to the school only a short while before.
held or filled or in use
From this reading THE RIVAL SCHOOL One of the doors to the rooms occupied by the Rovers was quickly swung open and Gif Garrison strode in, followed by Dick Powell.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RIVAL SCHOOL One of the doors to the rooms occupied by the Rovers was quickly swung open and Gif Garrison strode in, followed by Dick Powell.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE RIVAL SCHOOL One of the doors to the rooms occupied by the Rovers was quickly swung open and Gif Garrison strode in, followed by Dick Powell.
and nothing more
From this reading Gif held a morning newspaper in his hand, one which had been delivered to the school only a short while before.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading THE RIVAL SCHOOL One of the doors to the rooms occupied by the Rovers was quickly swung open and Gif Garrison strode in, followed by Dick Powell.
PowellnounUS /ˈpaʊəl/
United States general who was the first African American to serve as chief of staff; later served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush (born 1937)
From this reading THE RIVAL SCHOOL One of the doors to the rooms occupied by the Rovers was quickly swung open and Gif Garrison strode in, followed by Dick Powell.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "There is an item here in the newspaper Gif wants to show you," put in Spouter.
with speed
From this reading THE RIVAL SCHOOL One of the doors to the rooms occupied by the Rovers was quickly swung open and Gif Garrison strode in, followed by Dick Powell.
RIVALverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading THE RIVAL SCHOOL One of the doors to the rooms occupied by the Rovers was quickly swung open and Gif Garrison strode in, followed by Dick Powell.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading THE RIVAL SCHOOL One of the doors to the rooms occupied by the Rovers was quickly swung open and Gif Garrison strode in, followed by Dick Powell.
RoversnounUS /ˈroʊvərz/
plural of “rover” — someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading THE RIVAL SCHOOL One of the doors to the rooms occupied by the Rovers was quickly swung open and Gif Garrison strode in, followed by Dick Powell.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You said you had important news, Gif," said Jack.
an educational institution
From this reading THE RIVAL SCHOOL One of the doors to the rooms occupied by the Rovers was quickly swung open and Gif Garrison strode in, followed by Dick Powell.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Gif held a morning newspaper in his hand, one which had been delivered to the school only a short while before.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "There is an item here in the newspaper Gif wants to show you," put in Spouter.
Spouternoun
an obnoxious and foolish and loquacious talker
From this reading "There is an item here in the newspaper Gif wants to show you," put in Spouter.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading THE RIVAL SCHOOL One of the doors to the rooms occupied by the Rovers was quickly swung open and Gif Garrison strode in, followed by Dick Powell.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading THE RIVAL SCHOOL One of the doors to the rooms occupied by the Rovers was quickly swung open and Gif Garrison strode in, followed by Dick Powell.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RIVAL SCHOOL One of the doors to the rooms occupied by the Rovers was quickly swung open and Gif Garrison strode in, followed by Dick Powell.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There is an item here in the newspaper Gif wants to show you," put in Spouter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RIVAL SCHOOL One of the doors to the rooms occupied by the Rovers was quickly swung open and Gif Garrison strode in, followed by Dick Powell.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading "There is an item here in the newspaper Gif wants to show you," put in Spouter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE RIVAL SCHOOL One of the doors to the rooms occupied by the Rovers was quickly swung open and Gif Garrison strode in, followed by Dick Powell.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is it?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Gif held a morning newspaper in his hand, one which had been delivered to the school only a short while before.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Gif held a morning newspaper in his hand, one which had been delivered to the school only a short while before.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You said you had important news, Gif," said Jack.
