used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The afternoon when David and Betty were up the brook, Jasper remained closer than usual to Creekdale, where a number of men were working.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The afternoon when David and Betty were up the brook, Jasper remained closer than usual to Creekdale, where a number of men were working.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Gangs of men were at work along the lines, and Jasper was kept busy moving from place to place giving instructions and supervising everything.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RESCUED Jasper had charge of fixing the poles and stretching the wires for light and power between the city and the falls, as well as throughout the country wherever it was planned to extend them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading RESCUED Jasper had charge of fixing the poles and stretching the wires for light and power between the city and the falls, as well as throughout the country wherever it was planned to extend them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Gangs of men were at work along the lines, and Jasper was kept busy moving from place to place giving instructions and supervising everything.
Betty
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From this reading The afternoon when David and Betty were up the brook, Jasper remained closer than usual to Creekdale, where a number of men were working.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading RESCUED Jasper had charge of fixing the poles and stretching the wires for light and power between the city and the falls, as well as throughout the country wherever it was planned to extend them.
birchnounUS /bɜːrtʃ/
hard close-grained wood of any of various birch trees; used especially in furniture and interior finishes and plywood
From this reading Opposite them a small island nestled out in the river, called "Emerald" Island by reason of its rich covering of fir, pine and birch trees.
brooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading The afternoon when David and Betty were up the brook, Jasper remained closer than usual to Creekdale, where a number of men were working.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Gangs of men were at work along the lines, and Jasper was kept busy moving from place to place giving instructions and supervising everything.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Opposite them a small island nestled out in the river, called "Emerald" Island by reason of its rich covering of fir, pine and birch trees.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Opposite them a small island nestled out in the river, called "Emerald" Island by reason of its rich covering of fir, pine and birch trees.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading RESCUED Jasper had charge of fixing the poles and stretching the wires for light and power between the city and the falls, as well as throughout the country wherever it was planned to extend them.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading RESCUED Jasper had charge of fixing the poles and stretching the wires for light and power between the city and the falls, as well as throughout the country wherever it was planned to extend them.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading The afternoon when David and Betty were up the brook, Jasper remained closer than usual to Creekdale, where a number of men were working.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading RESCUED Jasper had charge of fixing the poles and stretching the wires for light and power between the city and the falls, as well as throughout the country wherever it was planned to extend them.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading Opposite them a small island nestled out in the river, called "Emerald" Island by reason of its rich covering of fir, pine and birch trees.
Creekdale
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From this reading The afternoon when David and Betty were up the brook, Jasper remained closer than usual to Creekdale, where a number of men were working.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading The afternoon when David and Betty were up the brook, Jasper remained closer than usual to Creekdale, where a number of men were working.
EmeraldnounUS /ˈemrəld/
a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
From this reading Opposite them a small island nestled out in the river, called "Emerald" Island by reason of its rich covering of fir, pine and birch trees.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading The entire responsibility rested upon him, and he wished to prove worthy of the trust.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Gangs of men were at work along the lines, and Jasper was kept busy moving from place to place giving instructions and supervising everything.
extendverbUS /ɪkˈstend/
extend in scope or range or area
From this reading RESCUED Jasper had charge of fixing the poles and stretching the wires for light and power between the city and the falls, as well as throughout the country wherever it was planned to extend them.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading RESCUED Jasper had charge of fixing the poles and stretching the wires for light and power between the city and the falls, as well as throughout the country wherever it was planned to extend them.
firnounUS /fɜːr/
nonresinous wood of a fir tree
From this reading Opposite them a small island nestled out in the river, called "Emerald" Island by reason of its rich covering of fir, pine and birch trees.
fixingnounUS /ˈfɪksɪŋ/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading RESCUED Jasper had charge of fixing the poles and stretching the wires for light and power between the city and the falls, as well as throughout the country wherever it was planned to extend them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading RESCUED Jasper had charge of fixing the poles and stretching the wires for light and power between the city and the falls, as well as throughout the country wherever it was planned to extend them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Gangs of men were at work along the lines, and Jasper was kept busy moving from place to place giving instructions and supervising everything.
GangsnounUS /ɡæŋz/
plural of “gang” — an association of criminals
From this reading Gangs of men were at work along the lines, and Jasper was kept busy moving from place to place giving instructions and supervising everything.
the act of giving
From this reading Gangs of men were at work along the lines, and Jasper was kept busy moving from place to place giving instructions and supervising everything.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading RESCUED Jasper had charge of fixing the poles and stretching the wires for light and power between the city and the falls, as well as throughout the country wherever it was planned to extend them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The entire responsibility rested upon him, and he wished to prove worthy of the trust.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The entire responsibility rested upon him, and he wished to prove worthy of the trust.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Opposite them a small island nestled out in the river, called "Emerald" Island by reason of its rich covering of fir, pine and birch trees.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading Gangs of men were at work along the lines, and Jasper was kept busy moving from place to place giving instructions and supervising everything.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Opposite them a small island nestled out in the river, called "Emerald" Island by reason of its rich covering of fir, pine and birch trees.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading RESCUED Jasper had charge of fixing the poles and stretching the wires for light and power between the city and the falls, as well as throughout the country wherever it was planned to extend them.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Opposite them a small island nestled out in the river, called "Emerald" Island by reason of its rich covering of fir, pine and birch trees.
JaspernounUS /ˈdʒæspər/
an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading RESCUED Jasper had charge of fixing the poles and stretching the wires for light and power between the city and the falls, as well as throughout the country wherever it was planned to extend them.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Gangs of men were at work along the lines, and Jasper was kept busy moving from place to place giving instructions and supervising everything.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading RESCUED Jasper had charge of fixing the poles and stretching the wires for light and power between the city and the falls, as well as throughout the country wherever it was planned to extend them.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Gangs of men were at work along the lines, and Jasper was kept busy moving from place to place giving instructions and supervising everything.
the force of workers available
From this reading Gangs of men were at work along the lines, and Jasper was kept busy moving from place to place giving instructions and supervising everything.
in motion
From this reading Gangs of men were at work along the lines, and Jasper was kept busy moving from place to place giving instructions and supervising everything.
nestledadjectiveUS /ˈnesəld/
drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection
From this reading Opposite them a small island nestled out in the river, called "Emerald" Island by reason of its rich covering of fir, pine and birch trees.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The afternoon when David and Betty were up the brook, Jasper remained closer than usual to Creekdale, where a number of men were working.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RESCUED Jasper had charge of fixing the poles and stretching the wires for light and power between the city and the falls, as well as throughout the country wherever it was planned to extend them.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Opposite them a small island nestled out in the river, called "Emerald" Island by reason of its rich covering of fir, pine and birch trees.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Opposite them a small island nestled out in the river, called "Emerald" Island by reason of its rich covering of fir, pine and birch trees.
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading Opposite them a small island nestled out in the river, called "Emerald" Island by reason of its rich covering of fir, pine and birch trees.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Gangs of men were at work along the lines, and Jasper was kept busy moving from place to place giving instructions and supervising everything.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading RESCUED Jasper had charge of fixing the poles and stretching the wires for light and power between the city and the falls, as well as throughout the country wherever it was planned to extend them.
polesnounUS /poʊlz/
plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading RESCUED Jasper had charge of fixing the poles and stretching the wires for light and power between the city and the falls, as well as throughout the country wherever it was planned to extend them.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading RESCUED Jasper had charge of fixing the poles and stretching the wires for light and power between the city and the falls, as well as throughout the country wherever it was planned to extend them.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading The entire responsibility rested upon him, and he wished to prove worthy of the trust.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Opposite them a small island nestled out in the river, called "Emerald" Island by reason of its rich covering of fir, pine and birch trees.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The afternoon when David and Betty were up the brook, Jasper remained closer than usual to Creekdale, where a number of men were working.
RESCUEDadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading RESCUED Jasper had charge of fixing the poles and stretching the wires for light and power between the city and the falls, as well as throughout the country wherever it was planned to extend them.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The entire responsibility rested upon him, and he wished to prove worthy of the trust.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading The entire responsibility rested upon him, and he wished to prove worthy of the trust.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Opposite them a small island nestled out in the river, called "Emerald" Island by reason of its rich covering of fir, pine and birch trees.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Opposite them a small island nestled out in the river, called "Emerald" Island by reason of its rich covering of fir, pine and birch trees.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Opposite them a small island nestled out in the river, called "Emerald" Island by reason of its rich covering of fir, pine and birch trees.
stretchingnounUS /ˈstretʃɪŋ/
act of expanding by lengthening or widening
From this reading RESCUED Jasper had charge of fixing the poles and stretching the wires for light and power between the city and the falls, as well as throughout the country wherever it was planned to extend them.
supervisingnounUS /ˈsuːpərvaɪzɪŋ/
management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
From this reading Gangs of men were at work along the lines, and Jasper was kept busy moving from place to place giving instructions and supervising everything.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The afternoon when David and Betty were up the brook, Jasper remained closer than usual to Creekdale, where a number of men were working.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RESCUED Jasper had charge of fixing the poles and stretching the wires for light and power between the city and the falls, as well as throughout the country wherever it was planned to extend them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading RESCUED Jasper had charge of fixing the poles and stretching the wires for light and power between the city and the falls, as well as throughout the country wherever it was planned to extend them.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading RESCUED Jasper had charge of fixing the poles and stretching the wires for light and power between the city and the falls, as well as throughout the country wherever it was planned to extend them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RESCUED Jasper had charge of fixing the poles and stretching the wires for light and power between the city and the falls, as well as throughout the country wherever it was planned to extend them.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Opposite them a small island nestled out in the river, called "Emerald" Island by reason of its rich covering of fir, pine and birch trees.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading The entire responsibility rested upon him, and he wished to prove worthy of the trust.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The afternoon when David and Betty were up the brook, Jasper remained closer than usual to Creekdale, where a number of men were working.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The entire responsibility rested upon him, and he wished to prove worthy of the trust.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The afternoon when David and Betty were up the brook, Jasper remained closer than usual to Creekdale, where a number of men were working.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RESCUED Jasper had charge of fixing the poles and stretching the wires for light and power between the city and the falls, as well as throughout the country wherever it was planned to extend them.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading RESCUED Jasper had charge of fixing the poles and stretching the wires for light and power between the city and the falls, as well as throughout the country wherever it was planned to extend them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Gangs of men were at work along the lines, and Jasper was kept busy moving from place to place giving instructions and supervising everything.
at the time that
From this reading The afternoon when David and Betty were up the brook, Jasper remained closer than usual to Creekdale, where a number of men were working.
in or at the place that
From this reading The afternoon when David and Betty were up the brook, Jasper remained closer than usual to Creekdale, where a number of men were working.
in or to any place at all
From this reading RESCUED Jasper had charge of fixing the poles and stretching the wires for light and power between the city and the falls, as well as throughout the country wherever it was planned to extend them.
wiresnounUS /ˈwaɪərz/
plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading RESCUED Jasper had charge of fixing the poles and stretching the wires for light and power between the city and the falls, as well as throughout the country wherever it was planned to extend them.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading The entire responsibility rested upon him, and he wished to prove worthy of the trust.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Gangs of men were at work along the lines, and Jasper was kept busy moving from place to place giving instructions and supervising everything.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading The afternoon when David and Betty were up the brook, Jasper remained closer than usual to Creekdale, where a number of men were working.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading The entire responsibility rested upon him, and he wished to prove worthy of the trust.
