used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AS OTHERS SAW HIM In Leeds Tom left his companion sitting on a carriage step in the main street while he went over to the postoffice.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading It was addressed in an unfamiliar, neat bank hand.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was addressed in an unfamiliar, neat bank hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As soon as he was out of young Archer's presence the tempter who had been pulling at his elbow left him, and his thoughts flew back to Roscoe and home.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Anxiously he stepped over to the better light near the window and read:
Archer'snounUS /ˈɑːrtʃərz/
possessive form of “archer” — a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading As soon as he was out of young Archer's presence the tempter who had been pulling at his elbow left him, and his thoughts flew back to Roscoe and home.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AS OTHERS SAW HIM In Leeds Tom left his companion sitting on a carriage step in the main street while he went over to the postoffice.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He asked if there was a letter for him, and eagerly took the envelope which the clerk handed out.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As soon as he was out of young Archer's presence the tempter who had been pulling at his elbow left him, and his thoughts flew back to Roscoe and home.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As soon as he was out of young Archer's presence the tempter who had been pulling at his elbow left him, and his thoughts flew back to Roscoe and home.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading It was addressed in an unfamiliar, neat bank hand.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As soon as he was out of young Archer's presence the tempter who had been pulling at his elbow left him, and his thoughts flew back to Roscoe and home.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Anxiously he stepped over to the better light near the window and read:
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading AS OTHERS SAW HIM In Leeds Tom left his companion sitting on a carriage step in the main street while he went over to the postoffice.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading He asked if there was a letter for him, and eagerly took the envelope which the clerk handed out.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading AS OTHERS SAW HIM In Leeds Tom left his companion sitting on a carriage step in the main street while he went over to the postoffice.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading He asked if there was a letter for him, and eagerly took the envelope which the clerk handed out.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading As soon as he was out of young Archer's presence the tempter who had been pulling at his elbow left him, and his thoughts flew back to Roscoe and home.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading He asked if there was a letter for him, and eagerly took the envelope which the clerk handed out.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading As soon as he was out of young Archer's presence the tempter who had been pulling at his elbow left him, and his thoughts flew back to Roscoe and home.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He asked if there was a letter for him, and eagerly took the envelope which the clerk handed out.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As soon as he was out of young Archer's presence the tempter who had been pulling at his elbow left him, and his thoughts flew back to Roscoe and home.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It was addressed in an unfamiliar, neat bank hand.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading He asked if there was a letter for him, and eagerly took the envelope which the clerk handed out.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AS OTHERS SAW HIM In Leeds Tom left his companion sitting on a carriage step in the main street while he went over to the postoffice.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AS OTHERS SAW HIM In Leeds Tom left his companion sitting on a carriage step in the main street while he went over to the postoffice.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AS OTHERS SAW HIM In Leeds Tom left his companion sitting on a carriage step in the main street while he went over to the postoffice.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading As soon as he was out of young Archer's presence the tempter who had been pulling at his elbow left him, and his thoughts flew back to Roscoe and home.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He asked if there was a letter for him, and eagerly took the envelope which the clerk handed out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AS OTHERS SAW HIM In Leeds Tom left his companion sitting on a carriage step in the main street while he went over to the postoffice.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was addressed in an unfamiliar, neat bank hand.
LeedsnounUS /liːdz/
a city on the River Aire in West Yorkshire in northern England; a center of the clothing industry
From this reading AS OTHERS SAW HIM In Leeds Tom left his companion sitting on a carriage step in the main street while he went over to the postoffice.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading AS OTHERS SAW HIM In Leeds Tom left his companion sitting on a carriage step in the main street while he went over to the postoffice.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading He asked if there was a letter for him, and eagerly took the envelope which the clerk handed out.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Anxiously he stepped over to the better light near the window and read:
most important element
From this reading AS OTHERS SAW HIM In Leeds Tom left his companion sitting on a carriage step in the main street while he went over to the postoffice.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Anxiously he stepped over to the better light near the window and read:
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading It was addressed in an unfamiliar, neat bank hand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As soon as he was out of young Archer's presence the tempter who had been pulling at his elbow left him, and his thoughts flew back to Roscoe and home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AS OTHERS SAW HIM In Leeds Tom left his companion sitting on a carriage step in the main street while he went over to the postoffice.
OTHERS
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From this reading AS OTHERS SAW HIM In Leeds Tom left his companion sitting on a carriage step in the main street while he went over to the postoffice.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As soon as he was out of young Archer's presence the tempter who had been pulling at his elbow left him, and his thoughts flew back to Roscoe and home.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading AS OTHERS SAW HIM In Leeds Tom left his companion sitting on a carriage step in the main street while he went over to the postoffice.
postoffice
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From this reading AS OTHERS SAW HIM In Leeds Tom left his companion sitting on a carriage step in the main street while he went over to the postoffice.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading As soon as he was out of young Archer's presence the tempter who had been pulling at his elbow left him, and his thoughts flew back to Roscoe and home.
pullingnounUS /ˈpʊlɪŋ/
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading As soon as he was out of young Archer's presence the tempter who had been pulling at his elbow left him, and his thoughts flew back to Roscoe and home.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Anxiously he stepped over to the better light near the window and read:
Roscoe
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From this reading As soon as he was out of young Archer's presence the tempter who had been pulling at his elbow left him, and his thoughts flew back to Roscoe and home.
cut with a saw
From this reading AS OTHERS SAW HIM In Leeds Tom left his companion sitting on a carriage step in the main street while he went over to the postoffice.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading AS OTHERS SAW HIM In Leeds Tom left his companion sitting on a carriage step in the main street while he went over to the postoffice.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as he was out of young Archer's presence the tempter who had been pulling at his elbow left him, and his thoughts flew back to Roscoe and home.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading AS OTHERS SAW HIM In Leeds Tom left his companion sitting on a carriage step in the main street while he went over to the postoffice.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Anxiously he stepped over to the better light near the window and read:
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading AS OTHERS SAW HIM In Leeds Tom left his companion sitting on a carriage step in the main street while he went over to the postoffice.
tempternoun
a person who tempts others
From this reading As soon as he was out of young Archer's presence the tempter who had been pulling at his elbow left him, and his thoughts flew back to Roscoe and home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AS OTHERS SAW HIM In Leeds Tom left his companion sitting on a carriage step in the main street while he went over to the postoffice.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He asked if there was a letter for him, and eagerly took the envelope which the clerk handed out.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As soon as he was out of young Archer's presence the tempter who had been pulling at his elbow left him, and his thoughts flew back to Roscoe and home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AS OTHERS SAW HIM In Leeds Tom left his companion sitting on a carriage step in the main street while he went over to the postoffice.
male cat
From this reading AS OTHERS SAW HIM In Leeds Tom left his companion sitting on a carriage step in the main street while he went over to the postoffice.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He asked if there was a letter for him, and eagerly took the envelope which the clerk handed out.
unfamiliaradjectiveUS /ˌʌnfəˈmɪljər/
not known or well known
From this reading It was addressed in an unfamiliar, neat bank hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As soon as he was out of young Archer's presence the tempter who had been pulling at his elbow left him, and his thoughts flew back to Roscoe and home.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading AS OTHERS SAW HIM In Leeds Tom left his companion sitting on a carriage step in the main street while he went over to the postoffice.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He asked if there was a letter for him, and eagerly took the envelope which the clerk handed out.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading AS OTHERS SAW HIM In Leeds Tom left his companion sitting on a carriage step in the main street while he went over to the postoffice.
which person or people
From this reading As soon as he was out of young Archer's presence the tempter who had been pulling at his elbow left him, and his thoughts flew back to Roscoe and home.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Anxiously he stepped over to the better light near the window and read:
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading As soon as he was out of young Archer's presence the tempter who had been pulling at his elbow left him, and his thoughts flew back to Roscoe and home.
