used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Hazeltines' lot was a corner one, and Aunt Marcia, driving one afternoon along the street upon which their side gate opened, saw two boys seated on a box near the entrance to the alley that ran back of the stable.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "What can they be doing?" she asked herself, and not being able to imagine, she stopped the carriage and stepped out to investigate.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The Hazeltines' lot was a corner one, and Aunt Marcia, driving one afternoon along the street upon which their side gate opened, saw two boys seated on a box near the entrance to the alley that ran back of the stable.
alleynounUS /ˈæli/
a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading The Hazeltines' lot was a corner one, and Aunt Marcia, driving one afternoon along the street upon which their side gate opened, saw two boys seated on a box near the entrance to the alley that ran back of the stable.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The Hazeltines' lot was a corner one, and Aunt Marcia, driving one afternoon along the street upon which their side gate opened, saw two boys seated on a box near the entrance to the alley that ran back of the stable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Hazeltines' lot was a corner one, and Aunt Marcia, driving one afternoon along the street upon which their side gate opened, saw two boys seated on a box near the entrance to the alley that ran back of the stable.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading As she approached it became evident that one of the boys was Carl.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What are you doing here I should like to know?" she demanded.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she approached it became evident that one of the boys was Carl.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What can they be doing?" she asked herself, and not being able to imagine, she stopped the carriage and stepped out to investigate.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading The Hazeltines' lot was a corner one, and Aunt Marcia, driving one afternoon along the street upon which their side gate opened, saw two boys seated on a box near the entrance to the alley that ran back of the stable.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The Hazeltines' lot was a corner one, and Aunt Marcia, driving one afternoon along the street upon which their side gate opened, saw two boys seated on a box near the entrance to the alley that ran back of the stable.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "What can they be doing?" she asked herself, and not being able to imagine, she stopped the carriage and stepped out to investigate.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As she approached it became evident that one of the boys was Carl.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "What can they be doing?" she asked herself, and not being able to imagine, she stopped the carriage and stepped out to investigate.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading The Hazeltines' lot was a corner one, and Aunt Marcia, driving one afternoon along the street upon which their side gate opened, saw two boys seated on a box near the entrance to the alley that ran back of the stable.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The Hazeltines' lot was a corner one, and Aunt Marcia, driving one afternoon along the street upon which their side gate opened, saw two boys seated on a box near the entrance to the alley that ran back of the stable.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "What can they be doing?" she asked herself, and not being able to imagine, she stopped the carriage and stepped out to investigate.
Carl
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From this reading As she approached it became evident that one of the boys was Carl.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading "What can they be doing?" she asked herself, and not being able to imagine, she stopped the carriage and stepped out to investigate.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The Hazeltines' lot was a corner one, and Aunt Marcia, driving one afternoon along the street upon which their side gate opened, saw two boys seated on a box near the entrance to the alley that ran back of the stable.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "What are you doing here I should like to know?" she demanded.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "What can they be doing?" she asked herself, and not being able to imagine, she stopped the carriage and stepped out to investigate.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading The Hazeltines' lot was a corner one, and Aunt Marcia, driving one afternoon along the street upon which their side gate opened, saw two boys seated on a box near the entrance to the alley that ran back of the stable.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The Hazeltines' lot was a corner one, and Aunt Marcia, driving one afternoon along the street upon which their side gate opened, saw two boys seated on a box near the entrance to the alley that ran back of the stable.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading As she approached it became evident that one of the boys was Carl.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading The Hazeltines' lot was a corner one, and Aunt Marcia, driving one afternoon along the street upon which their side gate opened, saw two boys seated on a box near the entrance to the alley that ran back of the stable.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading GOOD NEIGHBORS.
Hazeltines
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From this reading The Hazeltines' lot was a corner one, and Aunt Marcia, driving one afternoon along the street upon which their side gate opened, saw two boys seated on a box near the entrance to the alley that ran back of the stable.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "What are you doing here I should like to know?" she demanded.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "What can they be doing?" she asked herself, and not being able to imagine, she stopped the carriage and stepped out to investigate.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "What are you doing here I should like to know?" she demanded.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading "What can they be doing?" she asked herself, and not being able to imagine, she stopped the carriage and stepped out to investigate.
investigateverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪt/
investigate scientifically
From this reading "What can they be doing?" she asked herself, and not being able to imagine, she stopped the carriage and stepped out to investigate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As she approached it became evident that one of the boys was Carl.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "What are you doing here I should like to know?" she demanded.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "What are you doing here I should like to know?" she demanded.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading The Hazeltines' lot was a corner one, and Aunt Marcia, driving one afternoon along the street upon which their side gate opened, saw two boys seated on a box near the entrance to the alley that ran back of the stable.
Marcia
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From this reading The Hazeltines' lot was a corner one, and Aunt Marcia, driving one afternoon along the street upon which their side gate opened, saw two boys seated on a box near the entrance to the alley that ran back of the stable.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The Hazeltines' lot was a corner one, and Aunt Marcia, driving one afternoon along the street upon which their side gate opened, saw two boys seated on a box near the entrance to the alley that ran back of the stable.
NEIGHBORSnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading GOOD NEIGHBORS.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "What can they be doing?" she asked herself, and not being able to imagine, she stopped the carriage and stepped out to investigate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Hazeltines' lot was a corner one, and Aunt Marcia, driving one afternoon along the street upon which their side gate opened, saw two boys seated on a box near the entrance to the alley that ran back of the stable.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Hazeltines' lot was a corner one, and Aunt Marcia, driving one afternoon along the street upon which their side gate opened, saw two boys seated on a box near the entrance to the alley that ran back of the stable.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Hazeltines' lot was a corner one, and Aunt Marcia, driving one afternoon along the street upon which their side gate opened, saw two boys seated on a box near the entrance to the alley that ran back of the stable.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The Hazeltines' lot was a corner one, and Aunt Marcia, driving one afternoon along the street upon which their side gate opened, saw two boys seated on a box near the entrance to the alley that ran back of the stable.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "What can they be doing?" she asked herself, and not being able to imagine, she stopped the carriage and stepped out to investigate.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The Hazeltines' lot was a corner one, and Aunt Marcia, driving one afternoon along the street upon which their side gate opened, saw two boys seated on a box near the entrance to the alley that ran back of the stable.
cut with a saw
From this reading The Hazeltines' lot was a corner one, and Aunt Marcia, driving one afternoon along the street upon which their side gate opened, saw two boys seated on a box near the entrance to the alley that ran back of the stable.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading The Hazeltines' lot was a corner one, and Aunt Marcia, driving one afternoon along the street upon which their side gate opened, saw two boys seated on a box near the entrance to the alley that ran back of the stable.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What can they be doing?" she asked herself, and not being able to imagine, she stopped the carriage and stepped out to investigate.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "What are you doing here I should like to know?" she demanded.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The Hazeltines' lot was a corner one, and Aunt Marcia, driving one afternoon along the street upon which their side gate opened, saw two boys seated on a box near the entrance to the alley that ran back of the stable.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading The Hazeltines' lot was a corner one, and Aunt Marcia, driving one afternoon along the street upon which their side gate opened, saw two boys seated on a box near the entrance to the alley that ran back of the stable.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading "What can they be doing?" she asked herself, and not being able to imagine, she stopped the carriage and stepped out to investigate.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading "What can they be doing?" she asked herself, and not being able to imagine, she stopped the carriage and stepped out to investigate.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The Hazeltines' lot was a corner one, and Aunt Marcia, driving one afternoon along the street upon which their side gate opened, saw two boys seated on a box near the entrance to the alley that ran back of the stable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Hazeltines' lot was a corner one, and Aunt Marcia, driving one afternoon along the street upon which their side gate opened, saw two boys seated on a box near the entrance to the alley that ran back of the stable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Hazeltines' lot was a corner one, and Aunt Marcia, driving one afternoon along the street upon which their side gate opened, saw two boys seated on a box near the entrance to the alley that ran back of the stable.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Hazeltines' lot was a corner one, and Aunt Marcia, driving one afternoon along the street upon which their side gate opened, saw two boys seated on a box near the entrance to the alley that ran back of the stable.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What can they be doing?" she asked herself, and not being able to imagine, she stopped the carriage and stepped out to investigate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Hazeltines' lot was a corner one, and Aunt Marcia, driving one afternoon along the street upon which their side gate opened, saw two boys seated on a box near the entrance to the alley that ran back of the stable.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Hazeltines' lot was a corner one, and Aunt Marcia, driving one afternoon along the street upon which their side gate opened, saw two boys seated on a box near the entrance to the alley that ran back of the stable.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The Hazeltines' lot was a corner one, and Aunt Marcia, driving one afternoon along the street upon which their side gate opened, saw two boys seated on a box near the entrance to the alley that ran back of the stable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Hazeltines' lot was a corner one, and Aunt Marcia, driving one afternoon along the street upon which their side gate opened, saw two boys seated on a box near the entrance to the alley that ran back of the stable.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What can they be doing?" she asked herself, and not being able to imagine, she stopped the carriage and stepped out to investigate.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Hazeltines' lot was a corner one, and Aunt Marcia, driving one afternoon along the street upon which their side gate opened, saw two boys seated on a box near the entrance to the alley that ran back of the stable.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What are you doing here I should like to know?" she demanded.
