used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This was a field where possibly he excelled Jack in proficiency, for he had had more practical experience with motors than the Western lad.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading He had seen the nurse staring hard at that small emblem of the country across the sea which Amos so proudly carried on his coat lapel.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading For once, Jack was ready and willing to allow his chum to work while he looked on.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading If it had been anything connected with horses now, Amos would have known that he must take a back seat, for the ranch boy was quite at home along those lines.
AmosnounUS /ˈeɪməs/
a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet
From this reading “We’ll only be too glad to help, Miss,” said Amos, quickly, without giving his cousin the first chance to say anything.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For once, Jack was ready and willing to allow his chum to work while he looked on.
any thing at all
From this reading “We’ll only be too glad to help, Miss,” said Amos, quickly, without giving his cousin the first chance to say anything.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If it had been anything connected with horses now, Amos would have known that he must take a back seat, for the ranch boy was quite at home along those lines.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading If it had been anything connected with horses now, Amos would have known that he must take a back seat, for the ranch boy was quite at home along those lines.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “We’ll only be too glad to help, Miss,” said Amos, quickly, without giving his cousin the first chance to say anything.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If it had been anything connected with horses now, Amos would have known that he must take a back seat, for the ranch boy was quite at home along those lines.
a youthful male person
From this reading If it had been anything connected with horses now, Amos would have known that he must take a back seat, for the ranch boy was quite at home along those lines.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He had seen the nurse staring hard at that small emblem of the country across the sea which Amos so proudly carried on his coat lapel.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading “We’ll only be too glad to help, Miss,” said Amos, quickly, without giving his cousin the first chance to say anything.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading For once, Jack was ready and willing to allow his chum to work while he looked on.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading He had seen the nurse staring hard at that small emblem of the country across the sea which Amos so proudly carried on his coat lapel.
being joined in close association
From this reading If it had been anything connected with horses now, Amos would have known that he must take a back seat, for the ranch boy was quite at home along those lines.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He had seen the nurse staring hard at that small emblem of the country across the sea which Amos so proudly carried on his coat lapel.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading “We’ll only be too glad to help, Miss,” said Amos, quickly, without giving his cousin the first chance to say anything.
emblemnounUS /ˈembləm/
special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.
From this reading He had seen the nurse staring hard at that small emblem of the country across the sea which Amos so proudly carried on his coat lapel.
excelledverbUS /ɪkˈseld/
inflected form of “excel” — distinguish oneself
From this reading This was a field where possibly he excelled Jack in proficiency, for he had had more practical experience with motors than the Western lad.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading This was a field where possibly he excelled Jack in proficiency, for he had had more practical experience with motors than the Western lad.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading This was a field where possibly he excelled Jack in proficiency, for he had had more practical experience with motors than the Western lad.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “We’ll only be too glad to help, Miss,” said Amos, quickly, without giving his cousin the first chance to say anything.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This was a field where possibly he excelled Jack in proficiency, for he had had more practical experience with motors than the Western lad.
the act of giving
From this reading “We’ll only be too glad to help, Miss,” said Amos, quickly, without giving his cousin the first chance to say anything.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “We’ll only be too glad to help, Miss,” said Amos, quickly, without giving his cousin the first chance to say anything.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This was a field where possibly he excelled Jack in proficiency, for he had had more practical experience with motors than the Western lad.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He had seen the nurse staring hard at that small emblem of the country across the sea which Amos so proudly carried on his coat lapel.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If it had been anything connected with horses now, Amos would have known that he must take a back seat, for the ranch boy was quite at home along those lines.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was a field where possibly he excelled Jack in proficiency, for he had had more practical experience with motors than the Western lad.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “We’ll only be too glad to help, Miss,” said Amos, quickly, without giving his cousin the first chance to say anything.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “We’ll only be too glad to help, Miss,” said Amos, quickly, without giving his cousin the first chance to say anything.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading If it had been anything connected with horses now, Amos would have known that he must take a back seat, for the ranch boy was quite at home along those lines.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading If it had been anything connected with horses now, Amos would have known that he must take a back seat, for the ranch boy was quite at home along those lines.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If it had been anything connected with horses now, Amos would have known that he must take a back seat, for the ranch boy was quite at home along those lines.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This was a field where possibly he excelled Jack in proficiency, for he had had more practical experience with motors than the Western lad.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If it had been anything connected with horses now, Amos would have known that he must take a back seat, for the ranch boy was quite at home along those lines.
a small worthless amount
From this reading This was a field where possibly he excelled Jack in proficiency, for he had had more practical experience with motors than the Western lad.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading If it had been anything connected with horses now, Amos would have known that he must take a back seat, for the ranch boy was quite at home along those lines.
a boy or man
From this reading This was a field where possibly he excelled Jack in proficiency, for he had had more practical experience with motors than the Western lad.
lapelnounUS /ləˈpel/
lap at the front of a coat; continuation of the coat collar
From this reading He had seen the nurse staring hard at that small emblem of the country across the sea which Amos so proudly carried on his coat lapel.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading If it had been anything connected with horses now, Amos would have known that he must take a back seat, for the ranch boy was quite at home along those lines.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading For once, Jack was ready and willing to allow his chum to work while he looked on.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “We’ll only be too glad to help, Miss,” said Amos, quickly, without giving his cousin the first chance to say anything.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This was a field where possibly he excelled Jack in proficiency, for he had had more practical experience with motors than the Western lad.
motorsnounUS /ˈmoʊtərz/
plural of “motor” — machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading This was a field where possibly he excelled Jack in proficiency, for he had had more practical experience with motors than the Western lad.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading If it had been anything connected with horses now, Amos would have known that he must take a back seat, for the ranch boy was quite at home along those lines.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading If it had been anything connected with horses now, Amos would have known that he must take a back seat, for the ranch boy was quite at home along those lines.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading He had seen the nurse staring hard at that small emblem of the country across the sea which Amos so proudly carried on his coat lapel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had seen the nurse staring hard at that small emblem of the country across the sea which Amos so proudly carried on his coat lapel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For once, Jack was ready and willing to allow his chum to work while he looked on.
on one occasion
From this reading For once, Jack was ready and willing to allow his chum to work while he looked on.
and nothing more
From this reading “We’ll only be too glad to help, Miss,” said Amos, quickly, without giving his cousin the first chance to say anything.
by chance
From this reading This was a field where possibly he excelled Jack in proficiency, for he had had more practical experience with motors than the Western lad.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading This was a field where possibly he excelled Jack in proficiency, for he had had more practical experience with motors than the Western lad.
proficiencynounUS /prəˈfɪʃənsi/
the quality of having great facility and competence
From this reading This was a field where possibly he excelled Jack in proficiency, for he had had more practical experience with motors than the Western lad.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading He had seen the nurse staring hard at that small emblem of the country across the sea which Amos so proudly carried on his coat lapel.
with speed
From this reading “We’ll only be too glad to help, Miss,” said Amos, quickly, without giving his cousin the first chance to say anything.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading If it had been anything connected with horses now, Amos would have known that he must take a back seat, for the ranch boy was quite at home along those lines.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading If it had been anything connected with horses now, Amos would have known that he must take a back seat, for the ranch boy was quite at home along those lines.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading For once, Jack was ready and willing to allow his chum to work while he looked on.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “We’ll only be too glad to help, Miss,” said Amos, quickly, without giving his cousin the first chance to say anything.
express in words
From this reading “We’ll only be too glad to help, Miss,” said Amos, quickly, without giving his cousin the first chance to say anything.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading He had seen the nurse staring hard at that small emblem of the country across the sea which Amos so proudly carried on his coat lapel.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading If it had been anything connected with horses now, Amos would have known that he must take a back seat, for the ranch boy was quite at home along those lines.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had seen the nurse staring hard at that small emblem of the country across the sea which Amos so proudly carried on his coat lapel.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had seen the nurse staring hard at that small emblem of the country across the sea which Amos so proudly carried on his coat lapel.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had seen the nurse staring hard at that small emblem of the country across the sea which Amos so proudly carried on his coat lapel.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading He had seen the nurse staring hard at that small emblem of the country across the sea which Amos so proudly carried on his coat lapel.
carry out
From this reading If it had been anything connected with horses now, Amos would have known that he must take a back seat, for the ranch boy was quite at home along those lines.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This was a field where possibly he excelled Jack in proficiency, for he had had more practical experience with motors than the Western lad.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If it had been anything connected with horses now, Amos would have known that he must take a back seat, for the ranch boy was quite at home along those lines.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “We’ll only be too glad to help, Miss,” said Amos, quickly, without giving his cousin the first chance to say anything.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was a field where possibly he excelled Jack in proficiency, for he had had more practical experience with motors than the Western lad.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading If it had been anything connected with horses now, Amos would have known that he must take a back seat, for the ranch boy was quite at home along those lines.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “We’ll only be too glad to help, Miss,” said Amos, quickly, without giving his cousin the first chance to say anything.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “We’ll only be too glad to help, Miss,” said Amos, quickly, without giving his cousin the first chance to say anything.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was a field where possibly he excelled Jack in proficiency, for he had had more practical experience with motors than the Western lad.
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From this reading “We’ll only be too glad to help, Miss,” said Amos, quickly, without giving his cousin the first chance to say anything.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading This was a field where possibly he excelled Jack in proficiency, for he had had more practical experience with motors than the Western lad.
in or at the place that
From this reading This was a field where possibly he excelled Jack in proficiency, for he had had more practical experience with motors than the Western lad.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had seen the nurse staring hard at that small emblem of the country across the sea which Amos so proudly carried on his coat lapel.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading For once, Jack was ready and willing to allow his chum to work while he looked on.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading For once, Jack was ready and willing to allow his chum to work while he looked on.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This was a field where possibly he excelled Jack in proficiency, for he had had more practical experience with motors than the Western lad.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “We’ll only be too glad to help, Miss,” said Amos, quickly, without giving his cousin the first chance to say anything.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading For once, Jack was ready and willing to allow his chum to work while he looked on.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If it had been anything connected with horses now, Amos would have known that he must take a back seat, for the ranch boy was quite at home along those lines.
