used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the war between the States began, Libby & Son were a thriving firm of merchants in Richmond.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading They owned a big warehouse, which fronted on Carey Street and extended back over land that sloped down to another street, which occupied all the space between the southern wall of the warehouse and the canal that here bordered the James River.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They owned a big warehouse, which fronted on Carey Street and extended back over land that sloped down to another street, which occupied all the space between the southern wall of the warehouse and the canal that here bordered the James River.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading They owned a big warehouse, which fronted on Carey Street and extended back over land that sloped down to another street, which occupied all the space between the southern wall of the warehouse and the canal that here bordered the James River.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TOM IS HUNGRY--HE LEARNS TO "SPOON" BY SQUADS--THE BULLET AT THE WINDOW--WORKING ON THE TUNNEL--"RAT HELL"--THE RISK OF THE ROLL-CALL--WHAT HAPPENED TO JAKE JOHNSON, CONFEDERATE SPY--TOM IN LIBBY PRISON--HANS ROLF ATTENDS HIM--HANS REFUSES TO ESCAPE--THE FLIGHT THROUGH THE TUNNEL--FREE, BUT HOW TO STAY SO?
ATTENDSverbUS /əˈtendz/
third-person singular of “attend” — be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading TOM IS HUNGRY--HE LEARNS TO "SPOON" BY SQUADS--THE BULLET AT THE WINDOW--WORKING ON THE TUNNEL--"RAT HELL"--THE RISK OF THE ROLL-CALL--WHAT HAPPENED TO JAKE JOHNSON, CONFEDERATE SPY--TOM IN LIBBY PRISON--HANS ROLF ATTENDS HIM--HANS REFUSES TO ESCAPE--THE FLIGHT THROUGH THE TUNNEL--FREE, BUT HOW TO STAY SO?
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading They owned a big warehouse, which fronted on Carey Street and extended back over land that sloped down to another street, which occupied all the space between the southern wall of the warehouse and the canal that here bordered the James River.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The building was full before the war of that rich Virginia tobacco which Thackeray praises in "The Virginians" and which the worn-out lands of the Old Dominion can no longer produce.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When the war between the States began, Libby & Son were a thriving firm of merchants in Richmond.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading When the war between the States began, Libby & Son were a thriving firm of merchants in Richmond.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They owned a big warehouse, which fronted on Carey Street and extended back over land that sloped down to another street, which occupied all the space between the southern wall of the warehouse and the canal that here bordered the James River.
borderedadjectiveUS /ˈbɔːrdərd/
having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading They owned a big warehouse, which fronted on Carey Street and extended back over land that sloped down to another street, which occupied all the space between the southern wall of the warehouse and the canal that here bordered the James River.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The building was full before the war of that rich Virginia tobacco which Thackeray praises in "The Virginians" and which the worn-out lands of the Old Dominion can no longer produce.
BULLETnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading TOM IS HUNGRY--HE LEARNS TO "SPOON" BY SQUADS--THE BULLET AT THE WINDOW--WORKING ON THE TUNNEL--"RAT HELL"--THE RISK OF THE ROLL-CALL--WHAT HAPPENED TO JAKE JOHNSON, CONFEDERATE SPY--TOM IN LIBBY PRISON--HANS ROLF ATTENDS HIM--HANS REFUSES TO ESCAPE--THE FLIGHT THROUGH THE TUNNEL--FREE, BUT HOW TO STAY SO?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading TOM IS HUNGRY--HE LEARNS TO "SPOON" BY SQUADS--THE BULLET AT THE WINDOW--WORKING ON THE TUNNEL--"RAT HELL"--THE RISK OF THE ROLL-CALL--WHAT HAPPENED TO JAKE JOHNSON, CONFEDERATE SPY--TOM IN LIBBY PRISON--HANS ROLF ATTENDS HIM--HANS REFUSES TO ESCAPE--THE FLIGHT THROUGH THE TUNNEL--FREE, BUT HOW TO STAY SO?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading TOM IS HUNGRY--HE LEARNS TO "SPOON" BY SQUADS--THE BULLET AT THE WINDOW--WORKING ON THE TUNNEL--"RAT HELL"--THE RISK OF THE ROLL-CALL--WHAT HAPPENED TO JAKE JOHNSON, CONFEDERATE SPY--TOM IN LIBBY PRISON--HANS ROLF ATTENDS HIM--HANS REFUSES TO ESCAPE--THE FLIGHT THROUGH THE TUNNEL--FREE, BUT HOW TO STAY SO?
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The building was full before the war of that rich Virginia tobacco which Thackeray praises in "The Virginians" and which the worn-out lands of the Old Dominion can no longer produce.
canalnounUS /kəˈnæl/
(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
From this reading They owned a big warehouse, which fronted on Carey Street and extended back over land that sloped down to another street, which occupied all the space between the southern wall of the warehouse and the canal that here bordered the James River.
Carey
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From this reading They owned a big warehouse, which fronted on Carey Street and extended back over land that sloped down to another street, which occupied all the space between the southern wall of the warehouse and the canal that here bordered the James River.
CONFEDERATEnounUS /kənˈfedərət/
a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading TOM IS HUNGRY--HE LEARNS TO "SPOON" BY SQUADS--THE BULLET AT THE WINDOW--WORKING ON THE TUNNEL--"RAT HELL"--THE RISK OF THE ROLL-CALL--WHAT HAPPENED TO JAKE JOHNSON, CONFEDERATE SPY--TOM IN LIBBY PRISON--HANS ROLF ATTENDS HIM--HANS REFUSES TO ESCAPE--THE FLIGHT THROUGH THE TUNNEL--FREE, BUT HOW TO STAY SO?
DominionnounUS /dəˈmɪnjən/
dominance or power through legal authority
From this reading The building was full before the war of that rich Virginia tobacco which Thackeray praises in "The Virginians" and which the worn-out lands of the Old Dominion can no longer produce.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading They owned a big warehouse, which fronted on Carey Street and extended back over land that sloped down to another street, which occupied all the space between the southern wall of the warehouse and the canal that here bordered the James River.
take in solid food
From this reading The prisoners in Libby had painfully little to eat.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading TOM IS HUNGRY--HE LEARNS TO "SPOON" BY SQUADS--THE BULLET AT THE WINDOW--WORKING ON THE TUNNEL--"RAT HELL"--THE RISK OF THE ROLL-CALL--WHAT HAPPENED TO JAKE JOHNSON, CONFEDERATE SPY--TOM IN LIBBY PRISON--HANS ROLF ATTENDS HIM--HANS REFUSES TO ESCAPE--THE FLIGHT THROUGH THE TUNNEL--FREE, BUT HOW TO STAY SO?
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading They owned a big warehouse, which fronted on Carey Street and extended back over land that sloped down to another street, which occupied all the space between the southern wall of the warehouse and the canal that here bordered the James River.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading When the war between the States began, Libby & Son were a thriving firm of merchants in Richmond.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading TOM IS HUNGRY--HE LEARNS TO "SPOON" BY SQUADS--THE BULLET AT THE WINDOW--WORKING ON THE TUNNEL--"RAT HELL"--THE RISK OF THE ROLL-CALL--WHAT HAPPENED TO JAKE JOHNSON, CONFEDERATE SPY--TOM IN LIBBY PRISON--HANS ROLF ATTENDS HIM--HANS REFUSES TO ESCAPE--THE FLIGHT THROUGH THE TUNNEL--FREE, BUT HOW TO STAY SO?
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading TOM IS HUNGRY--HE LEARNS TO "SPOON" BY SQUADS--THE BULLET AT THE WINDOW--WORKING ON THE TUNNEL--"RAT HELL"--THE RISK OF THE ROLL-CALL--WHAT HAPPENED TO JAKE JOHNSON, CONFEDERATE SPY--TOM IN LIBBY PRISON--HANS ROLF ATTENDS HIM--HANS REFUSES TO ESCAPE--THE FLIGHT THROUGH THE TUNNEL--FREE, BUT HOW TO STAY SO?
frontedverbUS /ˈfrʌntɪd/
past form of “front” — be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to
From this reading They owned a big warehouse, which fronted on Carey Street and extended back over land that sloped down to another street, which occupied all the space between the southern wall of the warehouse and the canal that here bordered the James River.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The building was full before the war of that rich Virginia tobacco which Thackeray praises in "The Virginians" and which the worn-out lands of the Old Dominion can no longer produce.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The prisoners in Libby had painfully little to eat.
HANSnounUS /hɑːns/
plural of “han” — imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization
From this reading TOM IS HUNGRY--HE LEARNS TO "SPOON" BY SQUADS--THE BULLET AT THE WINDOW--WORKING ON THE TUNNEL--"RAT HELL"--THE RISK OF THE ROLL-CALL--WHAT HAPPENED TO JAKE JOHNSON, CONFEDERATE SPY--TOM IN LIBBY PRISON--HANS ROLF ATTENDS HIM--HANS REFUSES TO ESCAPE--THE FLIGHT THROUGH THE TUNNEL--FREE, BUT HOW TO STAY SO?
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading TOM IS HUNGRY--HE LEARNS TO "SPOON" BY SQUADS--THE BULLET AT THE WINDOW--WORKING ON THE TUNNEL--"RAT HELL"--THE RISK OF THE ROLL-CALL--WHAT HAPPENED TO JAKE JOHNSON, CONFEDERATE SPY--TOM IN LIBBY PRISON--HANS ROLF ATTENDS HIM--HANS REFUSES TO ESCAPE--THE FLIGHT THROUGH THE TUNNEL--FREE, BUT HOW TO STAY SO?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TOM IS HUNGRY--HE LEARNS TO "SPOON" BY SQUADS--THE BULLET AT THE WINDOW--WORKING ON THE TUNNEL--"RAT HELL"--THE RISK OF THE ROLL-CALL--WHAT HAPPENED TO JAKE JOHNSON, CONFEDERATE SPY--TOM IN LIBBY PRISON--HANS ROLF ATTENDS HIM--HANS REFUSES TO ESCAPE--THE FLIGHT THROUGH THE TUNNEL--FREE, BUT HOW TO STAY SO?
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading TOM IS HUNGRY--HE LEARNS TO "SPOON" BY SQUADS--THE BULLET AT THE WINDOW--WORKING ON THE TUNNEL--"RAT HELL"--THE RISK OF THE ROLL-CALL--WHAT HAPPENED TO JAKE JOHNSON, CONFEDERATE SPY--TOM IN LIBBY PRISON--HANS ROLF ATTENDS HIM--HANS REFUSES TO ESCAPE--THE FLIGHT THROUGH THE TUNNEL--FREE, BUT HOW TO STAY SO?
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading They owned a big warehouse, which fronted on Carey Street and extended back over land that sloped down to another street, which occupied all the space between the southern wall of the warehouse and the canal that here bordered the James River.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading TOM IS HUNGRY--HE LEARNS TO "SPOON" BY SQUADS--THE BULLET AT THE WINDOW--WORKING ON THE TUNNEL--"RAT HELL"--THE RISK OF THE ROLL-CALL--WHAT HAPPENED TO JAKE JOHNSON, CONFEDERATE SPY--TOM IN LIBBY PRISON--HANS ROLF ATTENDS HIM--HANS REFUSES TO ESCAPE--THE FLIGHT THROUGH THE TUNNEL--FREE, BUT HOW TO STAY SO?
HOW
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From this reading TOM IS HUNGRY--HE LEARNS TO "SPOON" BY SQUADS--THE BULLET AT THE WINDOW--WORKING ON THE TUNNEL--"RAT HELL"--THE RISK OF THE ROLL-CALL--WHAT HAPPENED TO JAKE JOHNSON, CONFEDERATE SPY--TOM IN LIBBY PRISON--HANS ROLF ATTENDS HIM--HANS REFUSES TO ESCAPE--THE FLIGHT THROUGH THE TUNNEL--FREE, BUT HOW TO STAY SO?
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading TOM IS HUNGRY--HE LEARNS TO "SPOON" BY SQUADS--THE BULLET AT THE WINDOW--WORKING ON THE TUNNEL--"RAT HELL"--THE RISK OF THE ROLL-CALL--WHAT HAPPENED TO JAKE JOHNSON, CONFEDERATE SPY--TOM IN LIBBY PRISON--HANS ROLF ATTENDS HIM--HANS REFUSES TO ESCAPE--THE FLIGHT THROUGH THE TUNNEL--FREE, BUT HOW TO STAY SO?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TOM IS HUNGRY--HE LEARNS TO "SPOON" BY SQUADS--THE BULLET AT THE WINDOW--WORKING ON THE TUNNEL--"RAT HELL"--THE RISK OF THE ROLL-CALL--WHAT HAPPENED TO JAKE JOHNSON, CONFEDERATE SPY--TOM IN LIBBY PRISON--HANS ROLF ATTENDS HIM--HANS REFUSES TO ESCAPE--THE FLIGHT THROUGH THE TUNNEL--FREE, BUT HOW TO STAY SO?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TOM IS HUNGRY--HE LEARNS TO "SPOON" BY SQUADS--THE BULLET AT THE WINDOW--WORKING ON THE TUNNEL--"RAT HELL"--THE RISK OF THE ROLL-CALL--WHAT HAPPENED TO JAKE JOHNSON, CONFEDERATE SPY--TOM IN LIBBY PRISON--HANS ROLF ATTENDS HIM--HANS REFUSES TO ESCAPE--THE FLIGHT THROUGH THE TUNNEL--FREE, BUT HOW TO STAY SO?
JAKE
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From this reading TOM IS HUNGRY--HE LEARNS TO "SPOON" BY SQUADS--THE BULLET AT THE WINDOW--WORKING ON THE TUNNEL--"RAT HELL"--THE RISK OF THE ROLL-CALL--WHAT HAPPENED TO JAKE JOHNSON, CONFEDERATE SPY--TOM IN LIBBY PRISON--HANS ROLF ATTENDS HIM--HANS REFUSES TO ESCAPE--THE FLIGHT THROUGH THE TUNNEL--FREE, BUT HOW TO STAY SO?
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading They owned a big warehouse, which fronted on Carey Street and extended back over land that sloped down to another street, which occupied all the space between the southern wall of the warehouse and the canal that here bordered the James River.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading TOM IS HUNGRY--HE LEARNS TO "SPOON" BY SQUADS--THE BULLET AT THE WINDOW--WORKING ON THE TUNNEL--"RAT HELL"--THE RISK OF THE ROLL-CALL--WHAT HAPPENED TO JAKE JOHNSON, CONFEDERATE SPY--TOM IN LIBBY PRISON--HANS ROLF ATTENDS HIM--HANS REFUSES TO ESCAPE--THE FLIGHT THROUGH THE TUNNEL--FREE, BUT HOW TO STAY SO?
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading They owned a big warehouse, which fronted on Carey Street and extended back over land that sloped down to another street, which occupied all the space between the southern wall of the warehouse and the canal that here bordered the James River.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The building was full before the war of that rich Virginia tobacco which Thackeray praises in "The Virginians" and which the worn-out lands of the Old Dominion can no longer produce.
LEARNSverbUS /lɜːrnz/
third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading TOM IS HUNGRY--HE LEARNS TO "SPOON" BY SQUADS--THE BULLET AT THE WINDOW--WORKING ON THE TUNNEL--"RAT HELL"--THE RISK OF THE ROLL-CALL--WHAT HAPPENED TO JAKE JOHNSON, CONFEDERATE SPY--TOM IN LIBBY PRISON--HANS ROLF ATTENDS HIM--HANS REFUSES TO ESCAPE--THE FLIGHT THROUGH THE TUNNEL--FREE, BUT HOW TO STAY SO?
LIBBYnounUS /ˈlɪbiː/
United States chemist who developed a method of radiocarbon dating (1908-1980)
From this reading TOM IS HUNGRY--HE LEARNS TO "SPOON" BY SQUADS--THE BULLET AT THE WINDOW--WORKING ON THE TUNNEL--"RAT HELL"--THE RISK OF THE ROLL-CALL--WHAT HAPPENED TO JAKE JOHNSON, CONFEDERATE SPY--TOM IN LIBBY PRISON--HANS ROLF ATTENDS HIM--HANS REFUSES TO ESCAPE--THE FLIGHT THROUGH THE TUNNEL--FREE, BUT HOW TO STAY SO?
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The prisoners in Libby had painfully little to eat.
for more time
From this reading The building was full before the war of that rich Virginia tobacco which Thackeray praises in "The Virginians" and which the worn-out lands of the Old Dominion can no longer produce.
merchantsnounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade
From this reading When the war between the States began, Libby & Son were a thriving firm of merchants in Richmond.
not any; not one
From this reading The building was full before the war of that rich Virginia tobacco which Thackeray praises in "The Virginians" and which the worn-out lands of the Old Dominion can no longer produce.
held or filled or in use
From this reading They owned a big warehouse, which fronted on Carey Street and extended back over land that sloped down to another street, which occupied all the space between the southern wall of the warehouse and the canal that here bordered the James River.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TOM IS HUNGRY--HE LEARNS TO "SPOON" BY SQUADS--THE BULLET AT THE WINDOW--WORKING ON THE TUNNEL--"RAT HELL"--THE RISK OF THE ROLL-CALL--WHAT HAPPENED TO JAKE JOHNSON, CONFEDERATE SPY--TOM IN LIBBY PRISON--HANS ROLF ATTENDS HIM--HANS REFUSES TO ESCAPE--THE FLIGHT THROUGH THE TUNNEL--FREE, BUT HOW TO STAY SO?
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The building was full before the war of that rich Virginia tobacco which Thackeray praises in "The Virginians" and which the worn-out lands of the Old Dominion can no longer produce.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TOM IS HUNGRY--HE LEARNS TO "SPOON" BY SQUADS--THE BULLET AT THE WINDOW--WORKING ON THE TUNNEL--"RAT HELL"--THE RISK OF THE ROLL-CALL--WHAT HAPPENED TO JAKE JOHNSON, CONFEDERATE SPY--TOM IN LIBBY PRISON--HANS ROLF ATTENDS HIM--HANS REFUSES TO ESCAPE--THE FLIGHT THROUGH THE TUNNEL--FREE, BUT HOW TO STAY SO?
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading They owned a big warehouse, which fronted on Carey Street and extended back over land that sloped down to another street, which occupied all the space between the southern wall of the warehouse and the canal that here bordered the James River.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading They owned a big warehouse, which fronted on Carey Street and extended back over land that sloped down to another street, which occupied all the space between the southern wall of the warehouse and the canal that here bordered the James River.
painfullyadverbUS /ˈpeɪnfəli/
unpleasantly
From this reading The prisoners in Libby had painfully little to eat.
praisesnounUS /ˈpreɪzəz/
plural of “praise” — an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading The building was full before the war of that rich Virginia tobacco which Thackeray praises in "The Virginians" and which the worn-out lands of the Old Dominion can no longer produce.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading TOM IS HUNGRY--HE LEARNS TO "SPOON" BY SQUADS--THE BULLET AT THE WINDOW--WORKING ON THE TUNNEL--"RAT HELL"--THE RISK OF THE ROLL-CALL--WHAT HAPPENED TO JAKE JOHNSON, CONFEDERATE SPY--TOM IN LIBBY PRISON--HANS ROLF ATTENDS HIM--HANS REFUSES TO ESCAPE--THE FLIGHT THROUGH THE TUNNEL--FREE, BUT HOW TO STAY SO?
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The prisoners in Libby had painfully little to eat.
bring forth or yield
From this reading The building was full before the war of that rich Virginia tobacco which Thackeray praises in "The Virginians" and which the worn-out lands of the Old Dominion can no longer produce.
RATnounUS /ræt/
any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
From this reading TOM IS HUNGRY--HE LEARNS TO "SPOON" BY SQUADS--THE BULLET AT THE WINDOW--WORKING ON THE TUNNEL--"RAT HELL"--THE RISK OF THE ROLL-CALL--WHAT HAPPENED TO JAKE JOHNSON, CONFEDERATE SPY--TOM IN LIBBY PRISON--HANS ROLF ATTENDS HIM--HANS REFUSES TO ESCAPE--THE FLIGHT THROUGH THE TUNNEL--FREE, BUT HOW TO STAY SO?
REFUSESnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəz/
plural of “refuse” — food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
From this reading TOM IS HUNGRY--HE LEARNS TO "SPOON" BY SQUADS--THE BULLET AT THE WINDOW--WORKING ON THE TUNNEL--"RAT HELL"--THE RISK OF THE ROLL-CALL--WHAT HAPPENED TO JAKE JOHNSON, CONFEDERATE SPY--TOM IN LIBBY PRISON--HANS ROLF ATTENDS HIM--HANS REFUSES TO ESCAPE--THE FLIGHT THROUGH THE TUNNEL--FREE, BUT HOW TO STAY SO?
possessing material wealth
From this reading The building was full before the war of that rich Virginia tobacco which Thackeray praises in "The Virginians" and which the worn-out lands of the Old Dominion can no longer produce.
RichmondnounUS /ˈrɪtʃmənd/
capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War
From this reading When the war between the States began, Libby & Son were a thriving firm of merchants in Richmond.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading TOM IS HUNGRY--HE LEARNS TO "SPOON" BY SQUADS--THE BULLET AT THE WINDOW--WORKING ON THE TUNNEL--"RAT HELL"--THE RISK OF THE ROLL-CALL--WHAT HAPPENED TO JAKE JOHNSON, CONFEDERATE SPY--TOM IN LIBBY PRISON--HANS ROLF ATTENDS HIM--HANS REFUSES TO ESCAPE--THE FLIGHT THROUGH THE TUNNEL--FREE, BUT HOW TO STAY SO?
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading They owned a big warehouse, which fronted on Carey Street and extended back over land that sloped down to another street, which occupied all the space between the southern wall of the warehouse and the canal that here bordered the James River.
ROLFnounUS /roʊlf/
Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)
From this reading TOM IS HUNGRY--HE LEARNS TO "SPOON" BY SQUADS--THE BULLET AT THE WINDOW--WORKING ON THE TUNNEL--"RAT HELL"--THE RISK OF THE ROLL-CALL--WHAT HAPPENED TO JAKE JOHNSON, CONFEDERATE SPY--TOM IN LIBBY PRISON--HANS ROLF ATTENDS HIM--HANS REFUSES TO ESCAPE--THE FLIGHT THROUGH THE TUNNEL--FREE, BUT HOW TO STAY SO?
ROLL-CALL
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TOM IS HUNGRY--HE LEARNS TO "SPOON" BY SQUADS--THE BULLET AT THE WINDOW--WORKING ON THE TUNNEL--"RAT HELL"--THE RISK OF THE ROLL-CALL--WHAT HAPPENED TO JAKE JOHNSON, CONFEDERATE SPY--TOM IN LIBBY PRISON--HANS ROLF ATTENDS HIM--HANS REFUSES TO ESCAPE--THE FLIGHT THROUGH THE TUNNEL--FREE, BUT HOW TO STAY SO?
slopedadjective
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading They owned a big warehouse, which fronted on Carey Street and extended back over land that sloped down to another street, which occupied all the space between the southern wall of the warehouse and the canal that here bordered the James River.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading TOM IS HUNGRY--HE LEARNS TO "SPOON" BY SQUADS--THE BULLET AT THE WINDOW--WORKING ON THE TUNNEL--"RAT HELL"--THE RISK OF THE ROLL-CALL--WHAT HAPPENED TO JAKE JOHNSON, CONFEDERATE SPY--TOM IN LIBBY PRISON--HANS ROLF ATTENDS HIM--HANS REFUSES TO ESCAPE--THE FLIGHT THROUGH THE TUNNEL--FREE, BUT HOW TO STAY SO?
a male human offspring
From this reading When the war between the States began, Libby & Son were a thriving firm of merchants in Richmond.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading They owned a big warehouse, which fronted on Carey Street and extended back over land that sloped down to another street, which occupied all the space between the southern wall of the warehouse and the canal that here bordered the James River.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading They owned a big warehouse, which fronted on Carey Street and extended back over land that sloped down to another street, which occupied all the space between the southern wall of the warehouse and the canal that here bordered the James River.
SPOONnounUS /spuːn/
a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food
From this reading TOM IS HUNGRY--HE LEARNS TO "SPOON" BY SQUADS--THE BULLET AT THE WINDOW--WORKING ON THE TUNNEL--"RAT HELL"--THE RISK OF THE ROLL-CALL--WHAT HAPPENED TO JAKE JOHNSON, CONFEDERATE SPY--TOM IN LIBBY PRISON--HANS ROLF ATTENDS HIM--HANS REFUSES TO ESCAPE--THE FLIGHT THROUGH THE TUNNEL--FREE, BUT HOW TO STAY SO?
SPYverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading TOM IS HUNGRY--HE LEARNS TO "SPOON" BY SQUADS--THE BULLET AT THE WINDOW--WORKING ON THE TUNNEL--"RAT HELL"--THE RISK OF THE ROLL-CALL--WHAT HAPPENED TO JAKE JOHNSON, CONFEDERATE SPY--TOM IN LIBBY PRISON--HANS ROLF ATTENDS HIM--HANS REFUSES TO ESCAPE--THE FLIGHT THROUGH THE TUNNEL--FREE, BUT HOW TO STAY SO?
SQUADSnounUS /skwɑːdz/
plural of “squad” — a smallest army unit
From this reading TOM IS HUNGRY--HE LEARNS TO "SPOON" BY SQUADS--THE BULLET AT THE WINDOW--WORKING ON THE TUNNEL--"RAT HELL"--THE RISK OF THE ROLL-CALL--WHAT HAPPENED TO JAKE JOHNSON, CONFEDERATE SPY--TOM IN LIBBY PRISON--HANS ROLF ATTENDS HIM--HANS REFUSES TO ESCAPE--THE FLIGHT THROUGH THE TUNNEL--FREE, BUT HOW TO STAY SO?
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading When the war between the States began, Libby & Son were a thriving firm of merchants in Richmond.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading TOM IS HUNGRY--HE LEARNS TO "SPOON" BY SQUADS--THE BULLET AT THE WINDOW--WORKING ON THE TUNNEL--"RAT HELL"--THE RISK OF THE ROLL-CALL--WHAT HAPPENED TO JAKE JOHNSON, CONFEDERATE SPY--TOM IN LIBBY PRISON--HANS ROLF ATTENDS HIM--HANS REFUSES TO ESCAPE--THE FLIGHT THROUGH THE TUNNEL--FREE, BUT HOW TO STAY SO?
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading They owned a big warehouse, which fronted on Carey Street and extended back over land that sloped down to another street, which occupied all the space between the southern wall of the warehouse and the canal that here bordered the James River.
ThackeraynounUS /ˈθækəri/
English writer (born in India) (1811-1863)
From this reading The building was full before the war of that rich Virginia tobacco which Thackeray praises in "The Virginians" and which the worn-out lands of the Old Dominion can no longer produce.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They owned a big warehouse, which fronted on Carey Street and extended back over land that sloped down to another street, which occupied all the space between the southern wall of the warehouse and the canal that here bordered the James River.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOM IS HUNGRY--HE LEARNS TO "SPOON" BY SQUADS--THE BULLET AT THE WINDOW--WORKING ON THE TUNNEL--"RAT HELL"--THE RISK OF THE ROLL-CALL--WHAT HAPPENED TO JAKE JOHNSON, CONFEDERATE SPY--TOM IN LIBBY PRISON--HANS ROLF ATTENDS HIM--HANS REFUSES TO ESCAPE--THE FLIGHT THROUGH THE TUNNEL--FREE, BUT HOW TO STAY SO?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They owned a big warehouse, which fronted on Carey Street and extended back over land that sloped down to another street, which occupied all the space between the southern wall of the warehouse and the canal that here bordered the James River.
thrivingadjectiveUS /ˈθraɪvɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading When the war between the States began, Libby & Son were a thriving firm of merchants in Richmond.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading TOM IS HUNGRY--HE LEARNS TO "SPOON" BY SQUADS--THE BULLET AT THE WINDOW--WORKING ON THE TUNNEL--"RAT HELL"--THE RISK OF THE ROLL-CALL--WHAT HAPPENED TO JAKE JOHNSON, CONFEDERATE SPY--TOM IN LIBBY PRISON--HANS ROLF ATTENDS HIM--HANS REFUSES TO ESCAPE--THE FLIGHT THROUGH THE TUNNEL--FREE, BUT HOW TO STAY SO?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TOM IS HUNGRY--HE LEARNS TO "SPOON" BY SQUADS--THE BULLET AT THE WINDOW--WORKING ON THE TUNNEL--"RAT HELL"--THE RISK OF THE ROLL-CALL--WHAT HAPPENED TO JAKE JOHNSON, CONFEDERATE SPY--TOM IN LIBBY PRISON--HANS ROLF ATTENDS HIM--HANS REFUSES TO ESCAPE--THE FLIGHT THROUGH THE TUNNEL--FREE, BUT HOW TO STAY SO?
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading The building was full before the war of that rich Virginia tobacco which Thackeray praises in "The Virginians" and which the worn-out lands of the Old Dominion can no longer produce.
male cat
From this reading TOM IS HUNGRY--HE LEARNS TO "SPOON" BY SQUADS--THE BULLET AT THE WINDOW--WORKING ON THE TUNNEL--"RAT HELL"--THE RISK OF THE ROLL-CALL--WHAT HAPPENED TO JAKE JOHNSON, CONFEDERATE SPY--TOM IN LIBBY PRISON--HANS ROLF ATTENDS HIM--HANS REFUSES TO ESCAPE--THE FLIGHT THROUGH THE TUNNEL--FREE, BUT HOW TO STAY SO?
TUNNELverbUS /ˈtʌnəl/
move through by or as by digging
From this reading TOM IS HUNGRY--HE LEARNS TO "SPOON" BY SQUADS--THE BULLET AT THE WINDOW--WORKING ON THE TUNNEL--"RAT HELL"--THE RISK OF THE ROLL-CALL--WHAT HAPPENED TO JAKE JOHNSON, CONFEDERATE SPY--TOM IN LIBBY PRISON--HANS ROLF ATTENDS HIM--HANS REFUSES TO ESCAPE--THE FLIGHT THROUGH THE TUNNEL--FREE, BUT HOW TO STAY SO?
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading The building was full before the war of that rich Virginia tobacco which Thackeray praises in "The Virginians" and which the worn-out lands of the Old Dominion can no longer produce.
VirginiansnounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjənz/
plural of “virginian” — a native or resident of Virginia
From this reading The building was full before the war of that rich Virginia tobacco which Thackeray praises in "The Virginians" and which the worn-out lands of the Old Dominion can no longer produce.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading They owned a big warehouse, which fronted on Carey Street and extended back over land that sloped down to another street, which occupied all the space between the southern wall of the warehouse and the canal that here bordered the James River.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading When the war between the States began, Libby & Son were a thriving firm of merchants in Richmond.
warehousenounUS /ˈwerhaʊs/
a storehouse for goods and merchandise
From this reading They owned a big warehouse, which fronted on Carey Street and extended back over land that sloped down to another street, which occupied all the space between the southern wall of the warehouse and the canal that here bordered the James River.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The building was full before the war of that rich Virginia tobacco which Thackeray praises in "The Virginians" and which the worn-out lands of the Old Dominion can no longer produce.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the war between the States began, Libby & Son were a thriving firm of merchants in Richmond.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading TOM IS HUNGRY--HE LEARNS TO "SPOON" BY SQUADS--THE BULLET AT THE WINDOW--WORKING ON THE TUNNEL--"RAT HELL"--THE RISK OF THE ROLL-CALL--WHAT HAPPENED TO JAKE JOHNSON, CONFEDERATE SPY--TOM IN LIBBY PRISON--HANS ROLF ATTENDS HIM--HANS REFUSES TO ESCAPE--THE FLIGHT THROUGH THE TUNNEL--FREE, BUT HOW TO STAY SO?
at the time that
From this reading When the war between the States began, Libby & Son were a thriving firm of merchants in Richmond.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They owned a big warehouse, which fronted on Carey Street and extended back over land that sloped down to another street, which occupied all the space between the southern wall of the warehouse and the canal that here bordered the James River.
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 TOM IS HUNGRY--HE LEARNS TO "SPOON" BY SQUADS--THE BULLET AT THE WINDOW--WORKING ON THE TUNNEL--"RAT HELL"--THE RISK OF THE ROLL-CALL--WHAT HAPPENED TO JAKE JOHNSON, CONFEDERATE SPY--TOM IN LIBBY PRISON--HANS ROLF ATTENDS HIM--HANS REFUSES TO ESCAPE--THE FLIGHT THROUGH THE TUNNEL--FREE, BUT HOW TO STAY SO?
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading TOM IS HUNGRY--HE LEARNS TO "SPOON" BY SQUADS--THE BULLET AT THE WINDOW--WORKING ON THE TUNNEL--"RAT HELL"--THE RISK OF THE ROLL-CALL--WHAT HAPPENED TO JAKE JOHNSON, CONFEDERATE SPY--TOM IN LIBBY PRISON--HANS ROLF ATTENDS HIM--HANS REFUSES TO ESCAPE--THE FLIGHT THROUGH THE TUNNEL--FREE, BUT HOW TO STAY SO?
worn-outadjective
used until no longer useful
From this reading The building was full before the war of that rich Virginia tobacco which Thackeray praises in "The Virginians" and which the worn-out lands of the Old Dominion can no longer produce.
