used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SAM ON THE ROAD The next few days were very busy ones for Sam because he had a number of important classes to attend, and he was hard at work finishing his theme on "Civilization in Ancient Central America."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was impossible to call on Grace, and so he did nothing to find out the truth about Chester Waltham because he did not wish to ask the girl about this over the telephone, nor did he see his way clear to expressing his thoughts on paper.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading SAM ON THE ROAD The next few days were very busy ones for Sam because he had a number of important classes to attend, and he was hard at work finishing his theme on "Civilization in Ancient Central America."
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading SAM ON THE ROAD The next few days were very busy ones for Sam because he had a number of important classes to attend, and he was hard at work finishing his theme on "Civilization in Ancient Central America."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SAM ON THE ROAD The next few days were very busy ones for Sam because he had a number of important classes to attend, and he was hard at work finishing his theme on "Civilization in Ancient Central America."
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading It was impossible to call on Grace, and so he did nothing to find out the truth about Chester Waltham because he did not wish to ask the girl about this over the telephone, nor did he see his way clear to expressing his thoughts on paper.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SAM ON THE ROAD The next few days were very busy ones for Sam because he had a number of important classes to attend, and he was hard at work finishing his theme on "Civilization in Ancient Central America."
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading SAM ON THE ROAD The next few days were very busy ones for Sam because he had a number of important classes to attend, and he was hard at work finishing his theme on "Civilization in Ancient Central America."
for the reason that
From this reading SAM ON THE ROAD The next few days were very busy ones for Sam because he had a number of important classes to attend, and he was hard at work finishing his theme on "Civilization in Ancient Central America."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was from Belright Fogg, a long-winded and formal communication, in which the lawyer stated that he had been under medical treatment because of being hit in the head by a snowball thrown by Sam, and he demanded fifty dollars damages.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading If the same was not paid immediately, he stated that he would begin suit.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was from Belright Fogg, a long-winded and formal communication, in which the lawyer stated that he had been under medical treatment because of being hit in the head by a snowball thrown by Sam, and he demanded fifty dollars damages.
Belright
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was from Belright Fogg, a long-winded and formal communication, in which the lawyer stated that he had been under medical treatment because of being hit in the head by a snowball thrown by Sam, and he demanded fifty dollars damages.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Sunday came and went, and Monday morning brought a letter to the youngest Rover which he read with much interest.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading SAM ON THE ROAD The next few days were very busy ones for Sam because he had a number of important classes to attend, and he was hard at work finishing his theme on "Civilization in Ancient Central America."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was from Belright Fogg, a long-winded and formal communication, in which the lawyer stated that he had been under medical treatment because of being hit in the head by a snowball thrown by Sam, and he demanded fifty dollars damages.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was impossible to call on Grace, and so he did nothing to find out the truth about Chester Waltham because he did not wish to ask the girl about this over the telephone, nor did he see his way clear to expressing his thoughts on paper.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Sunday came and went, and Monday morning brought a letter to the youngest Rover which he read with much interest.
CentraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading SAM ON THE ROAD The next few days were very busy ones for Sam because he had a number of important classes to attend, and he was hard at work finishing his theme on "Civilization in Ancient Central America."
ChesternounUS /ˈtʃestər/
a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)
From this reading It was impossible to call on Grace, and so he did nothing to find out the truth about Chester Waltham because he did not wish to ask the girl about this over the telephone, nor did he see his way clear to expressing his thoughts on paper.
CivilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading SAM ON THE ROAD The next few days were very busy ones for Sam because he had a number of important classes to attend, and he was hard at work finishing his theme on "Civilization in Ancient Central America."
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading SAM ON THE ROAD The next few days were very busy ones for Sam because he had a number of important classes to attend, and he was hard at work finishing his theme on "Civilization in Ancient Central America."
rid of obstructions
From this reading It was impossible to call on Grace, and so he did nothing to find out the truth about Chester Waltham because he did not wish to ask the girl about this over the telephone, nor did he see his way clear to expressing his thoughts on paper.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading It was from Belright Fogg, a long-winded and formal communication, in which the lawyer stated that he had been under medical treatment because of being hit in the head by a snowball thrown by Sam, and he demanded fifty dollars damages.
damagesnounUS /ˈdæmədʒəz/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading It was from Belright Fogg, a long-winded and formal communication, in which the lawyer stated that he had been under medical treatment because of being hit in the head by a snowball thrown by Sam, and he demanded fifty dollars damages.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading SAM ON THE ROAD The next few days were very busy ones for Sam because he had a number of important classes to attend, and he was hard at work finishing his theme on "Civilization in Ancient Central America."
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading It was from Belright Fogg, a long-winded and formal communication, in which the lawyer stated that he had been under medical treatment because of being hit in the head by a snowball thrown by Sam, and he demanded fifty dollars damages.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was impossible to call on Grace, and so he did nothing to find out the truth about Chester Waltham because he did not wish to ask the girl about this over the telephone, nor did he see his way clear to expressing his thoughts on paper.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading It was from Belright Fogg, a long-winded and formal communication, in which the lawyer stated that he had been under medical treatment because of being hit in the head by a snowball thrown by Sam, and he demanded fifty dollars damages.
expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
From this reading It was impossible to call on Grace, and so he did nothing to find out the truth about Chester Waltham because he did not wish to ask the girl about this over the telephone, nor did he see his way clear to expressing his thoughts on paper.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading SAM ON THE ROAD The next few days were very busy ones for Sam because he had a number of important classes to attend, and he was hard at work finishing his theme on "Civilization in Ancient Central America."
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading It was from Belright Fogg, a long-winded and formal communication, in which the lawyer stated that he had been under medical treatment because of being hit in the head by a snowball thrown by Sam, and he demanded fifty dollars damages.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It was impossible to call on Grace, and so he did nothing to find out the truth about Chester Waltham because he did not wish to ask the girl about this over the telephone, nor did he see his way clear to expressing his thoughts on paper.
finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading SAM ON THE ROAD The next few days were very busy ones for Sam because he had a number of important classes to attend, and he was hard at work finishing his theme on "Civilization in Ancient Central America."
Fogg
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was from Belright Fogg, a long-winded and formal communication, in which the lawyer stated that he had been under medical treatment because of being hit in the head by a snowball thrown by Sam, and he demanded fifty dollars damages.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SAM ON THE ROAD The next few days were very busy ones for Sam because he had a number of important classes to attend, and he was hard at work finishing his theme on "Civilization in Ancient Central America."
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading It was from Belright Fogg, a long-winded and formal communication, in which the lawyer stated that he had been under medical treatment because of being hit in the head by a snowball thrown by Sam, and he demanded fifty dollars damages.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was from Belright Fogg, a long-winded and formal communication, in which the lawyer stated that he had been under medical treatment because of being hit in the head by a snowball thrown by Sam, and he demanded fifty dollars damages.
a young female
From this reading It was impossible to call on Grace, and so he did nothing to find out the truth about Chester Waltham because he did not wish to ask the girl about this over the telephone, nor did he see his way clear to expressing his thoughts on paper.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading It was impossible to call on Grace, and so he did nothing to find out the truth about Chester Waltham because he did not wish to ask the girl about this over the telephone, nor did he see his way clear to expressing his thoughts on paper.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SAM ON THE ROAD The next few days were very busy ones for Sam because he had a number of important classes to attend, and he was hard at work finishing his theme on "Civilization in Ancient Central America."
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading SAM ON THE ROAD The next few days were very busy ones for Sam because he had a number of important classes to attend, and he was hard at work finishing his theme on "Civilization in Ancient Central America."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SAM ON THE ROAD The next few days were very busy ones for Sam because he had a number of important classes to attend, and he was hard at work finishing his theme on "Civilization in Ancient Central America."
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading It was from Belright Fogg, a long-winded and formal communication, in which the lawyer stated that he had been under medical treatment because of being hit in the head by a snowball thrown by Sam, and he demanded fifty dollars damages.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SAM ON THE ROAD The next few days were very busy ones for Sam because he had a number of important classes to attend, and he was hard at work finishing his theme on "Civilization in Ancient Central America."
cause to move by striking
From this reading It was from Belright Fogg, a long-winded and formal communication, in which the lawyer stated that he had been under medical treatment because of being hit in the head by a snowball thrown by Sam, and he demanded fifty dollars damages.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the same was not paid immediately, he stated that he would begin suit.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading If the same was not paid immediately, he stated that he would begin suit.
of great significance or value
From this reading SAM ON THE ROAD The next few days were very busy ones for Sam because he had a number of important classes to attend, and he was hard at work finishing his theme on "Civilization in Ancient Central America."
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It was impossible to call on Grace, and so he did nothing to find out the truth about Chester Waltham because he did not wish to ask the girl about this over the telephone, nor did he see his way clear to expressing his thoughts on paper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SAM ON THE ROAD The next few days were very busy ones for Sam because he had a number of important classes to attend, and he was hard at work finishing his theme on "Civilization in Ancient Central America."
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Sunday came and went, and Monday morning brought a letter to the youngest Rover which he read with much interest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was impossible to call on Grace, and so he did nothing to find out the truth about Chester Waltham because he did not wish to ask the girl about this over the telephone, nor did he see his way clear to expressing his thoughts on paper.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading It was from Belright Fogg, a long-winded and formal communication, in which the lawyer stated that he had been under medical treatment because of being hit in the head by a snowball thrown by Sam, and he demanded fifty dollars damages.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Sunday came and went, and Monday morning brought a letter to the youngest Rover which he read with much interest.
long-windedadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːŋˈwɪndɪd/
using or containing too many words
From this reading It was from Belright Fogg, a long-winded and formal communication, in which the lawyer stated that he had been under medical treatment because of being hit in the head by a snowball thrown by Sam, and he demanded fifty dollars damages.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading It was from Belright Fogg, a long-winded and formal communication, in which the lawyer stated that he had been under medical treatment because of being hit in the head by a snowball thrown by Sam, and he demanded fifty dollars damages.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading Sunday came and went, and Monday morning brought a letter to the youngest Rover which he read with much interest.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Sunday came and went, and Monday morning brought a letter to the youngest Rover which he read with much interest.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Sunday came and went, and Monday morning brought a letter to the youngest Rover which he read with much interest.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading SAM ON THE ROAD The next few days were very busy ones for Sam because he had a number of important classes to attend, and he was hard at work finishing his theme on "Civilization in Ancient Central America."
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading It was impossible to call on Grace, and so he did nothing to find out the truth about Chester Waltham because he did not wish to ask the girl about this over the telephone, nor did he see his way clear to expressing his thoughts on paper.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was impossible to call on Grace, and so he did nothing to find out the truth about Chester Waltham because he did not wish to ask the girl about this over the telephone, nor did he see his way clear to expressing his thoughts on paper.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It was impossible to call on Grace, and so he did nothing to find out the truth about Chester Waltham because he did not wish to ask the girl about this over the telephone, nor did he see his way clear to expressing his thoughts on paper.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading SAM ON THE ROAD The next few days were very busy ones for Sam because he had a number of important classes to attend, and he was hard at work finishing his theme on "Civilization in Ancient Central America."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SAM ON THE ROAD The next few days were very busy ones for Sam because he had a number of important classes to attend, and he was hard at work finishing his theme on "Civilization in Ancient Central America."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SAM ON THE ROAD The next few days were very busy ones for Sam because he had a number of important classes to attend, and he was hard at work finishing his theme on "Civilization in Ancient Central America."
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading SAM ON THE ROAD The next few days were very busy ones for Sam because he had a number of important classes to attend, and he was hard at work finishing his theme on "Civilization in Ancient Central America."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was impossible to call on Grace, and so he did nothing to find out the truth about Chester Waltham because he did not wish to ask the girl about this over the telephone, nor did he see his way clear to expressing his thoughts on paper.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was impossible to call on Grace, and so he did nothing to find out the truth about Chester Waltham because he did not wish to ask the girl about this over the telephone, nor did he see his way clear to expressing his thoughts on paper.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading If the same was not paid immediately, he stated that he would begin suit.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading It was impossible to call on Grace, and so he did nothing to find out the truth about Chester Waltham because he did not wish to ask the girl about this over the telephone, nor did he see his way clear to expressing his thoughts on paper.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Sunday came and went, and Monday morning brought a letter to the youngest Rover which he read with much interest.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading SAM ON THE ROAD The next few days were very busy ones for Sam because he had a number of important classes to attend, and he was hard at work finishing his theme on "Civilization in Ancient Central America."
RovernounUS /ˈroʊvər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading Sunday came and went, and Monday morning brought a letter to the youngest Rover which he read with much interest.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading SAM ON THE ROAD The next few days were very busy ones for Sam because he had a number of important classes to attend, and he was hard at work finishing his theme on "Civilization in Ancient Central America."
Identical; not different.
From this reading If the same was not paid immediately, he stated that he would begin suit.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was impossible to call on Grace, and so he did nothing to find out the truth about Chester Waltham because he did not wish to ask the girl about this over the telephone, nor did he see his way clear to expressing his thoughts on paper.
snowballnounUS /ˈsnoʊbɔːl/
plant having heads of fragrant white trumpet-shaped flowers; grows in sandy arid regions
From this reading It was from Belright Fogg, a long-winded and formal communication, in which the lawyer stated that he had been under medical treatment because of being hit in the head by a snowball thrown by Sam, and he demanded fifty dollars damages.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was impossible to call on Grace, and so he did nothing to find out the truth about Chester Waltham because he did not wish to ask the girl about this over the telephone, nor did he see his way clear to expressing his thoughts on paper.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading It was from Belright Fogg, a long-winded and formal communication, in which the lawyer stated that he had been under medical treatment because of being hit in the head by a snowball thrown by Sam, and he demanded fifty dollars damages.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading If the same was not paid immediately, he stated that he would begin suit.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Sunday came and went, and Monday morning brought a letter to the youngest Rover which he read with much interest.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading It was impossible to call on Grace, and so he did nothing to find out the truth about Chester Waltham because he did not wish to ask the girl about this over the telephone, nor did he see his way clear to expressing his thoughts on paper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was from Belright Fogg, a long-winded and formal communication, in which the lawyer stated that he had been under medical treatment because of being hit in the head by a snowball thrown by Sam, and he demanded fifty dollars damages.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SAM ON THE ROAD The next few days were very busy ones for Sam because he had a number of important classes to attend, and he was hard at work finishing his theme on "Civilization in Ancient Central America."
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading SAM ON THE ROAD The next few days were very busy ones for Sam because he had a number of important classes to attend, and he was hard at work finishing his theme on "Civilization in Ancient Central America."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was impossible to call on Grace, and so he did nothing to find out the truth about Chester Waltham because he did not wish to ask the girl about this over the telephone, nor did he see his way clear to expressing his thoughts on paper.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was impossible to call on Grace, and so he did nothing to find out the truth about Chester Waltham because he did not wish to ask the girl about this over the telephone, nor did he see his way clear to expressing his thoughts on paper.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading It was from Belright Fogg, a long-winded and formal communication, in which the lawyer stated that he had been under medical treatment because of being hit in the head by a snowball thrown by Sam, and he demanded fifty dollars damages.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SAM ON THE ROAD The next few days were very busy ones for Sam because he had a number of important classes to attend, and he was hard at work finishing his theme on "Civilization in Ancient Central America."
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading It was from Belright Fogg, a long-winded and formal communication, in which the lawyer stated that he had been under medical treatment because of being hit in the head by a snowball thrown by Sam, and he demanded fifty dollars damages.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading It was impossible to call on Grace, and so he did nothing to find out the truth about Chester Waltham because he did not wish to ask the girl about this over the telephone, nor did he see his way clear to expressing his thoughts on paper.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was from Belright Fogg, a long-winded and formal communication, in which the lawyer stated that he had been under medical treatment because of being hit in the head by a snowball thrown by Sam, and he demanded fifty dollars damages.
precisely as stated
From this reading SAM ON THE ROAD The next few days were very busy ones for Sam because he had a number of important classes to attend, and he was hard at work finishing his theme on "Civilization in Ancient Central America."
Waltham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was impossible to call on Grace, and so he did nothing to find out the truth about Chester Waltham because he did not wish to ask the girl about this over the telephone, nor did he see his way clear to expressing his thoughts on paper.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SAM ON THE ROAD The next few days were very busy ones for Sam because he had a number of important classes to attend, and he was hard at work finishing his theme on "Civilization in Ancient Central America."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was impossible to call on Grace, and so he did nothing to find out the truth about Chester Waltham because he did not wish to ask the girl about this over the telephone, nor did he see his way clear to expressing his thoughts on paper.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Sunday came and went, and Monday morning brought a letter to the youngest Rover which he read with much interest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SAM ON THE ROAD The next few days were very busy ones for Sam because he had a number of important classes to attend, and he was hard at work finishing his theme on "Civilization in Ancient Central America."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sunday came and went, and Monday morning brought a letter to the youngest Rover which he read with much interest.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading It was impossible to call on Grace, and so he did nothing to find out the truth about Chester Waltham because he did not wish to ask the girl about this over the telephone, nor did he see his way clear to expressing his thoughts on paper.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sunday came and went, and Monday morning brought a letter to the youngest Rover which he read with much interest.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading SAM ON THE ROAD The next few days were very busy ones for Sam because he had a number of important classes to attend, and he was hard at work finishing his theme on "Civilization in Ancient Central America."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If the same was not paid immediately, he stated that he would begin suit.
youngestadjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡəst/
superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Sunday came and went, and Monday morning brought a letter to the youngest Rover which he read with much interest.
