used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STORY-TELLING JOURNEY.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He was the intellectual leader among the boys, now that the old Class had gone; he was a lad of good principles, bright, generous, and popular.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CLUB REORGANIZED.--THE RHINE AND THE LANDS OF THE BALTIC.--TOMMY TOBY'S STORY OF THE SIX BOY KINGS.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As may be judged from the somewhat discursive dialogue on the piazza, he had a subject well matured in his mind for the literary exercises of the Club.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the first formal meeting of the Club Charlie Leland was chosen President.
BALTICnounUS /ˈbɔːltɪk/
a sea in northern Europe; stronghold of the Russian navy
From this reading THE CLUB REORGANIZED.--THE RHINE AND THE LANDS OF THE BALTIC.--TOMMY TOBY'S STORY OF THE SIX BOY KINGS.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As may be judged from the somewhat discursive dialogue on the piazza, he had a subject well matured in his mind for the literary exercises of the Club.
a youthful male person
From this reading THE CLUB REORGANIZED.--THE RHINE AND THE LANDS OF THE BALTIC.--TOMMY TOBY'S STORY OF THE SIX BOY KINGS.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading He was the intellectual leader among the boys, now that the old Class had gone; he was a lad of good principles, bright, generous, and popular.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading He was the intellectual leader among the boys, now that the old Class had gone; he was a lad of good principles, bright, generous, and popular.
Charlie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the first formal meeting of the Club Charlie Leland was chosen President.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading At the first formal meeting of the Club Charlie Leland was chosen President.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading He was the intellectual leader among the boys, now that the old Class had gone; he was a lad of good principles, bright, generous, and popular.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading THE CLUB REORGANIZED.--THE RHINE AND THE LANDS OF THE BALTIC.--TOMMY TOBY'S STORY OF THE SIX BOY KINGS.
dialoguenounUS /ˈdaɪəlɔːɡ/
a conversation between two persons
From this reading As may be judged from the somewhat discursive dialogue on the piazza, he had a subject well matured in his mind for the literary exercises of the Club.
discursiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɜːrsɪv/
proceeding to a conclusion by reason or argument rather than intuition
From this reading As may be judged from the somewhat discursive dialogue on the piazza, he had a subject well matured in his mind for the literary exercises of the Club.
exercisesnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzəz/
plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading As may be judged from the somewhat discursive dialogue on the piazza, he had a subject well matured in his mind for the literary exercises of the Club.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At the first formal meeting of the Club Charlie Leland was chosen President.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As may be judged from the somewhat discursive dialogue on the piazza, he had a subject well matured in his mind for the literary exercises of the Club.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading At the first formal meeting of the Club Charlie Leland was chosen President.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As may be judged from the somewhat discursive dialogue on the piazza, he had a subject well matured in his mind for the literary exercises of the Club.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading He was the intellectual leader among the boys, now that the old Class had gone; he was a lad of good principles, bright, generous, and popular.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He was the intellectual leader among the boys, now that the old Class had gone; he was a lad of good principles, bright, generous, and popular.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He was the intellectual leader among the boys, now that the old Class had gone; he was a lad of good principles, bright, generous, and popular.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was the intellectual leader among the boys, now that the old Class had gone; he was a lad of good principles, bright, generous, and popular.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was the intellectual leader among the boys, now that the old Class had gone; he was a lad of good principles, bright, generous, and popular.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As may be judged from the somewhat discursive dialogue on the piazza, he had a subject well matured in his mind for the literary exercises of the Club.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As may be judged from the somewhat discursive dialogue on the piazza, he had a subject well matured in his mind for the literary exercises of the Club.
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading He was the intellectual leader among the boys, now that the old Class had gone; he was a lad of good principles, bright, generous, and popular.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading A STORY-TELLING JOURNEY.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading As may be judged from the somewhat discursive dialogue on the piazza, he had a subject well matured in his mind for the literary exercises of the Club.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading THE CLUB REORGANIZED.--THE RHINE AND THE LANDS OF THE BALTIC.--TOMMY TOBY'S STORY OF THE SIX BOY KINGS.
a boy or man
From this reading He was the intellectual leader among the boys, now that the old Class had gone; he was a lad of good principles, bright, generous, and popular.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading THE CLUB REORGANIZED.--THE RHINE AND THE LANDS OF THE BALTIC.--TOMMY TOBY'S STORY OF THE SIX BOY KINGS.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading He was the intellectual leader among the boys, now that the old Class had gone; he was a lad of good principles, bright, generous, and popular.
Leland
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At the first formal meeting of the Club Charlie Leland was chosen President.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading As may be judged from the somewhat discursive dialogue on the piazza, he had a subject well matured in his mind for the literary exercises of the Club.
maturedadjectiveUS /məˈtjʊrd/
fully ripe; at the height of bloom
From this reading As may be judged from the somewhat discursive dialogue on the piazza, he had a subject well matured in his mind for the literary exercises of the Club.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading As may be judged from the somewhat discursive dialogue on the piazza, he had a subject well matured in his mind for the literary exercises of the Club.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading At the first formal meeting of the Club Charlie Leland was chosen President.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading As may be judged from the somewhat discursive dialogue on the piazza, he had a subject well matured in his mind for the literary exercises of the Club.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He was the intellectual leader among the boys, now that the old Class had gone; he was a lad of good principles, bright, generous, and popular.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CLUB REORGANIZED.--THE RHINE AND THE LANDS OF THE BALTIC.--TOMMY TOBY'S STORY OF THE SIX BOY KINGS.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He was the intellectual leader among the boys, now that the old Class had gone; he was a lad of good principles, bright, generous, and popular.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As may be judged from the somewhat discursive dialogue on the piazza, he had a subject well matured in his mind for the literary exercises of the Club.
piazzanounUS /piˈæzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading As may be judged from the somewhat discursive dialogue on the piazza, he had a subject well matured in his mind for the literary exercises of the Club.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading He was the intellectual leader among the boys, now that the old Class had gone; he was a lad of good principles, bright, generous, and popular.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading At the first formal meeting of the Club Charlie Leland was chosen President.
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading He was the intellectual leader among the boys, now that the old Class had gone; he was a lad of good principles, bright, generous, and popular.
REORGANIZEDadjectiveUS /riˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
organized again
From this reading THE CLUB REORGANIZED.--THE RHINE AND THE LANDS OF THE BALTIC.--TOMMY TOBY'S STORY OF THE SIX BOY KINGS.
RHINEnounUS /raɪn/
United States parapsychologist (1895-1980)
From this reading THE CLUB REORGANIZED.--THE RHINE AND THE LANDS OF THE BALTIC.--TOMMY TOBY'S STORY OF THE SIX BOY KINGS.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading THE CLUB REORGANIZED.--THE RHINE AND THE LANDS OF THE BALTIC.--TOMMY TOBY'S STORY OF THE SIX BOY KINGS.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading As may be judged from the somewhat discursive dialogue on the piazza, he had a subject well matured in his mind for the literary exercises of the Club.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE CLUB REORGANIZED.--THE RHINE AND THE LANDS OF THE BALTIC.--TOMMY TOBY'S STORY OF THE SIX BOY KINGS.
STORY-TELLING
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A STORY-TELLING JOURNEY.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading As may be judged from the somewhat discursive dialogue on the piazza, he had a subject well matured in his mind for the literary exercises of the Club.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was the intellectual leader among the boys, now that the old Class had gone; he was a lad of good principles, bright, generous, and popular.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CLUB REORGANIZED.--THE RHINE AND THE LANDS OF THE BALTIC.--TOMMY TOBY'S STORY OF THE SIX BOY KINGS.
TOBY'SnounUS /ˈtoʊbiz/
possessive form of “toby” — a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
From this reading THE CLUB REORGANIZED.--THE RHINE AND THE LANDS OF THE BALTIC.--TOMMY TOBY'S STORY OF THE SIX BOY KINGS.
TOMMY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE CLUB REORGANIZED.--THE RHINE AND THE LANDS OF THE BALTIC.--TOMMY TOBY'S STORY OF THE SIX BOY KINGS.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the first formal meeting of the Club Charlie Leland was chosen President.
(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 As may be judged from the somewhat discursive dialogue on the piazza, he had a subject well matured in his mind for the literary exercises of the Club.
