used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The town of Pinchbrook is not a great distance from Boston, with which it is connected by railroad.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading We live in times of war, and probably our young friends have already learned the meaning of "military necessity."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If any of our young readers are of a geographical turn of mind, and are disposed to ascertain the exact locality of the place, we will save them any unnecessary trouble, for it is not laid down on any map with which we are familiar.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If any of our young readers are of a geographical turn of mind, and are disposed to ascertain the exact locality of the place, we will save them any unnecessary trouble, for it is not laid down on any map with which we are familiar.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If any of our young readers are of a geographical turn of mind, and are disposed to ascertain the exact locality of the place, we will save them any unnecessary trouble, for it is not laid down on any map with which we are familiar.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading If any of our young readers are of a geographical turn of mind, and are disposed to ascertain the exact locality of the place, we will save them any unnecessary trouble, for it is not laid down on any map with which we are familiar.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Our story is essentially a military story, and there are certain military secrets connected with it which might be traced out if we should inform our inquisitive readers exactly where Pinchbrook is situated.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading The town of Pinchbrook is not a great distance from Boston, with which it is connected by railroad.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The town of Pinchbrook is not a great distance from Boston, with which it is connected by railroad.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Our story is essentially a military story, and there are certain military secrets connected with it which might be traced out if we should inform our inquisitive readers exactly where Pinchbrook is situated.
being joined in close association
From this reading The town of Pinchbrook is not a great distance from Boston, with which it is connected by railroad.
having made preparations
From this reading If any of our young readers are of a geographical turn of mind, and are disposed to ascertain the exact locality of the place, we will save them any unnecessary trouble, for it is not laid down on any map with which we are familiar.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The town of Pinchbrook is not a great distance from Boston, with which it is connected by railroad.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading If any of our young readers are of a geographical turn of mind, and are disposed to ascertain the exact locality of the place, we will save them any unnecessary trouble, for it is not laid down on any map with which we are familiar.
essentiallyadverbUS /eˈsenʃəli/
in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
From this reading Our story is essentially a military story, and there are certain military secrets connected with it which might be traced out if we should inform our inquisitive readers exactly where Pinchbrook is situated.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading If any of our young readers are of a geographical turn of mind, and are disposed to ascertain the exact locality of the place, we will save them any unnecessary trouble, for it is not laid down on any map with which we are familiar.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Our story is essentially a military story, and there are certain military secrets connected with it which might be traced out if we should inform our inquisitive readers exactly where Pinchbrook is situated.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading If any of our young readers are of a geographical turn of mind, and are disposed to ascertain the exact locality of the place, we will save them any unnecessary trouble, for it is not laid down on any map with which we are familiar.
a social unit living together
From this reading THE SOMERS FAMILY.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If any of our young readers are of a geographical turn of mind, and are disposed to ascertain the exact locality of the place, we will save them any unnecessary trouble, for it is not laid down on any map with which we are familiar.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading We live in times of war, and probably our young friends have already learned the meaning of "military necessity."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The town of Pinchbrook is not a great distance from Boston, with which it is connected by railroad.
geographicaladjectiveUS /ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkəl/
of or relating to the science of geography
From this reading If any of our young readers are of a geographical turn of mind, and are disposed to ascertain the exact locality of the place, we will save them any unnecessary trouble, for it is not laid down on any map with which we are familiar.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The town of Pinchbrook is not a great distance from Boston, with which it is connected by railroad.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We live in times of war, and probably our young friends have already learned the meaning of "military necessity."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If any of our young readers are of a geographical turn of mind, and are disposed to ascertain the exact locality of the place, we will save them any unnecessary trouble, for it is not laid down on any map with which we are familiar.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We live in times of war, and probably our young friends have already learned the meaning of "military necessity."
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading Our story is essentially a military story, and there are certain military secrets connected with it which might be traced out if we should inform our inquisitive readers exactly where Pinchbrook is situated.
inquisitiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/
showing curiosity
From this reading Our story is essentially a military story, and there are certain military secrets connected with it which might be traced out if we should inform our inquisitive readers exactly where Pinchbrook is situated.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The town of Pinchbrook is not a great distance from Boston, with which it is connected by railroad.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The town of Pinchbrook is not a great distance from Boston, with which it is connected by railroad.
set down according to a plan
From this reading If any of our young readers are of a geographical turn of mind, and are disposed to ascertain the exact locality of the place, we will save them any unnecessary trouble, for it is not laid down on any map with which we are familiar.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading We live in times of war, and probably our young friends have already learned the meaning of "military necessity."
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading We live in times of war, and probably our young friends have already learned the meaning of "military necessity."
localitynounUS /loʊˈkæləti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading If any of our young readers are of a geographical turn of mind, and are disposed to ascertain the exact locality of the place, we will save them any unnecessary trouble, for it is not laid down on any map with which we are familiar.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading If any of our young readers are of a geographical turn of mind, and are disposed to ascertain the exact locality of the place, we will save them any unnecessary trouble, for it is not laid down on any map with which we are familiar.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading We live in times of war, and probably our young friends have already learned the meaning of "military necessity."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Our story is essentially a military story, and there are certain military secrets connected with it which might be traced out if we should inform our inquisitive readers exactly where Pinchbrook is situated.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading We live in times of war, and probably our young friends have already learned the meaning of "military necessity."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading If any of our young readers are of a geographical turn of mind, and are disposed to ascertain the exact locality of the place, we will save them any unnecessary trouble, for it is not laid down on any map with which we are familiar.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading We live in times of war, and probably our young friends have already learned the meaning of "military necessity."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The town of Pinchbrook is not a great distance from Boston, with which it is connected by railroad.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The town of Pinchbrook is not a great distance from Boston, with which it is connected by railroad.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If any of our young readers are of a geographical turn of mind, and are disposed to ascertain the exact locality of the place, we will save them any unnecessary trouble, for it is not laid down on any map with which we are familiar.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading If any of our young readers are of a geographical turn of mind, and are disposed to ascertain the exact locality of the place, we will save them any unnecessary trouble, for it is not laid down on any map with which we are familiar.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Our story is essentially a military story, and there are certain military secrets connected with it which might be traced out if we should inform our inquisitive readers exactly where Pinchbrook is situated.
Pinchbrook
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From this reading The town of Pinchbrook is not a great distance from Boston, with which it is connected by railroad.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading If any of our young readers are of a geographical turn of mind, and are disposed to ascertain the exact locality of the place, we will save them any unnecessary trouble, for it is not laid down on any map with which we are familiar.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading We live in times of war, and probably our young friends have already learned the meaning of "military necessity."
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading The town of Pinchbrook is not a great distance from Boston, with which it is connected by railroad.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading If any of our young readers are of a geographical turn of mind, and are disposed to ascertain the exact locality of the place, we will save them any unnecessary trouble, for it is not laid down on any map with which we are familiar.
except for; apart from
From this reading If any of our young readers are of a geographical turn of mind, and are disposed to ascertain the exact locality of the place, we will save them any unnecessary trouble, for it is not laid down on any map with which we are familiar.
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading Our story is essentially a military story, and there are certain military secrets connected with it which might be traced out if we should inform our inquisitive readers exactly where Pinchbrook is situated.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Our story is essentially a military story, and there are certain military secrets connected with it which might be traced out if we should inform our inquisitive readers exactly where Pinchbrook is situated.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Our story is essentially a military story, and there are certain military secrets connected with it which might be traced out if we should inform our inquisitive readers exactly where Pinchbrook is situated.
SOMERS
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From this reading THE SOMERS FAMILY.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Our story is essentially a military story, and there are certain military secrets connected with it which might be traced out if we should inform our inquisitive readers exactly where Pinchbrook is situated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SOMERS FAMILY.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If any of our young readers are of a geographical turn of mind, and are disposed to ascertain the exact locality of the place, we will save them any unnecessary trouble, for it is not laid down on any map with which we are familiar.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Our story is essentially a military story, and there are certain military secrets connected with it which might be traced out if we should inform our inquisitive readers exactly where Pinchbrook is situated.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading We live in times of war, and probably our young friends have already learned the meaning of "military necessity."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If any of our young readers are of a geographical turn of mind, and are disposed to ascertain the exact locality of the place, we will save them any unnecessary trouble, for it is not laid down on any map with which we are familiar.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The town of Pinchbrook is not a great distance from Boston, with which it is connected by railroad.
tracedverbUS /treɪst/
past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
From this reading Our story is essentially a military story, and there are certain military secrets connected with it which might be traced out if we should inform our inquisitive readers exactly where Pinchbrook is situated.
a source of difficulty
From this reading If any of our young readers are of a geographical turn of mind, and are disposed to ascertain the exact locality of the place, we will save them any unnecessary trouble, for it is not laid down on any map with which we are familiar.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading If any of our young readers are of a geographical turn of mind, and are disposed to ascertain the exact locality of the place, we will save them any unnecessary trouble, for it is not laid down on any map with which we are familiar.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading If any of our young readers are of a geographical turn of mind, and are disposed to ascertain the exact locality of the place, we will save them any unnecessary trouble, for it is not laid down on any map with which we are familiar.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading We live in times of war, and probably our young friends have already learned the meaning of "military necessity."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If any of our young readers are of a geographical turn of mind, and are disposed to ascertain the exact locality of the place, we will save them any unnecessary trouble, for it is not laid down on any map with which we are familiar.
in or at the place that
From this reading Our story is essentially a military story, and there are certain military secrets connected with it which might be traced out if we should inform our inquisitive readers exactly where Pinchbrook is situated.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The town of Pinchbrook is not a great distance from Boston, with which it is connected by railroad.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If any of our young readers are of a geographical turn of mind, and are disposed to ascertain the exact locality of the place, we will save them any unnecessary trouble, for it is not laid down on any map with which we are familiar.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The town of Pinchbrook is not a great distance from Boston, with which it is connected by railroad.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading If any of our young readers are of a geographical turn of mind, and are disposed to ascertain the exact locality of the place, we will save them any unnecessary trouble, for it is not laid down on any map with which we are familiar.
