used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In one hand she carried a small pitcher, while with the other she leaned heavily on her oaken stick.
how long something has existed
From this reading The tottering step, the stooping back, and glassy eye, betokened extreme age and infirmity.
AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading "Look! look! mother, there comes old Aunt Judy!" said Alfred, as an old colored woman came slowly up the gravel walk that led to the handsome residence of Mr. Ford, of Indiana.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Look! look! mother, there comes old Aunt Judy!" said Alfred, as an old colored woman came slowly up the gravel walk that led to the handsome residence of Mr. Ford, of Indiana.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The tottering step, the stooping back, and glassy eye, betokened extreme age and infirmity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Look! look! mother, there comes old Aunt Judy!" said Alfred, as an old colored woman came slowly up the gravel walk that led to the handsome residence of Mr. Ford, of Indiana.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "Look! look! mother, there comes old Aunt Judy!" said Alfred, as an old colored woman came slowly up the gravel walk that led to the handsome residence of Mr. Ford, of Indiana.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The tottering step, the stooping back, and glassy eye, betokened extreme age and infirmity.
betokened
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From this reading The tottering step, the stooping back, and glassy eye, betokened extreme age and infirmity.
bleakadjectiveUS /bliːk/
offering little or no hope
From this reading Her countenance bore the marks of hardship and exposure; while the coarse material of her scanty garments, which scarcely served to defend her from the bleak December wind, showed that even now she wrestled with poverty for life.
cause to be bored
From this reading Her countenance bore the marks of hardship and exposure; while the coarse material of her scanty garments, which scarcely served to defend her from the bleak December wind, showed that even now she wrestled with poverty for life.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Look! look! mother, there comes old Aunt Judy!" said Alfred, as an old colored woman came slowly up the gravel walk that led to the handsome residence of Mr. Ford, of Indiana.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading In one hand she carried a small pitcher, while with the other she leaned heavily on her oaken stick.
coarseadjectiveUS /kɔːrs/
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading Her countenance bore the marks of hardship and exposure; while the coarse material of her scanty garments, which scarcely served to defend her from the bleak December wind, showed that even now she wrestled with poverty for life.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading "Look! look! mother, there comes old Aunt Judy!" said Alfred, as an old colored woman came slowly up the gravel walk that led to the handsome residence of Mr. Ford, of Indiana.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "She has come for her milk," said little Cornelia, who ran out and took the pitcher from the woman's hand.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "Look! look! mother, there comes old Aunt Judy!" said Alfred, as an old colored woman came slowly up the gravel walk that led to the handsome residence of Mr. Ford, of Indiana.
Cornelia
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From this reading "She has come for her milk," said little Cornelia, who ran out and took the pitcher from the woman's hand.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Her countenance bore the marks of hardship and exposure; while the coarse material of her scanty garments, which scarcely served to defend her from the bleak December wind, showed that even now she wrestled with poverty for life.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading Her countenance bore the marks of hardship and exposure; while the coarse material of her scanty garments, which scarcely served to defend her from the bleak December wind, showed that even now she wrestled with poverty for life.
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading Her countenance bore the marks of hardship and exposure; while the coarse material of her scanty garments, which scarcely served to defend her from the bleak December wind, showed that even now she wrestled with poverty for life.
divisible by two
From this reading Her countenance bore the marks of hardship and exposure; while the coarse material of her scanty garments, which scarcely served to defend her from the bleak December wind, showed that even now she wrestled with poverty for life.
exposurenounUS /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
From this reading Her countenance bore the marks of hardship and exposure; while the coarse material of her scanty garments, which scarcely served to defend her from the bleak December wind, showed that even now she wrestled with poverty for life.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The tottering step, the stooping back, and glassy eye, betokened extreme age and infirmity.
the organ of sight
From this reading The tottering step, the stooping back, and glassy eye, betokened extreme age and infirmity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her countenance bore the marks of hardship and exposure; while the coarse material of her scanty garments, which scarcely served to defend her from the bleak December wind, showed that even now she wrestled with poverty for life.
FordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading "Look! look! mother, there comes old Aunt Judy!" said Alfred, as an old colored woman came slowly up the gravel walk that led to the handsome residence of Mr. Ford, of Indiana.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her countenance bore the marks of hardship and exposure; while the coarse material of her scanty garments, which scarcely served to defend her from the bleak December wind, showed that even now she wrestled with poverty for life.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading Her countenance bore the marks of hardship and exposure; while the coarse material of her scanty garments, which scarcely served to defend her from the bleak December wind, showed that even now she wrestled with poverty for life.
glassyadjectiveUS /ˈɡlæsi/
resembling glass in smoothness and shininess and slickness
From this reading The tottering step, the stooping back, and glassy eye, betokened extreme age and infirmity.
gravelnounUS /ˈɡrævəl/
rock fragments and pebbles
From this reading "Look! look! mother, there comes old Aunt Judy!" said Alfred, as an old colored woman came slowly up the gravel walk that led to the handsome residence of Mr. Ford, of Indiana.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading In one hand she carried a small pitcher, while with the other she leaned heavily on her oaken stick.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading "Look! look! mother, there comes old Aunt Judy!" said Alfred, as an old colored woman came slowly up the gravel walk that led to the handsome residence of Mr. Ford, of Indiana.
hardshipnounUS /ˈhɑːrdʃɪp/
a state of misfortune or affliction
From this reading Her countenance bore the marks of hardship and exposure; while the coarse material of her scanty garments, which scarcely served to defend her from the bleak December wind, showed that even now she wrestled with poverty for life.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "She has come for her milk," said little Cornelia, who ran out and took the pitcher from the woman's hand.
to a considerable degree
From this reading In one hand she carried a small pitcher, while with the other she leaned heavily on her oaken stick.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her countenance bore the marks of hardship and exposure; while the coarse material of her scanty garments, which scarcely served to defend her from the bleak December wind, showed that even now she wrestled with poverty for life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In one hand she carried a small pitcher, while with the other she leaned heavily on her oaken stick.
IndiananounUS /ˌɪndiˈænə/
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading "Look! look! mother, there comes old Aunt Judy!" said Alfred, as an old colored woman came slowly up the gravel walk that led to the handsome residence of Mr. Ford, of Indiana.
infirmitynounUS /ɪnˈfɜːrmɪti/
the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
From this reading The tottering step, the stooping back, and glassy eye, betokened extreme age and infirmity.
Judy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Look! look! mother, there comes old Aunt Judy!" said Alfred, as an old colored woman came slowly up the gravel walk that led to the handsome residence of Mr. Ford, of Indiana.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading In one hand she carried a small pitcher, while with the other she leaned heavily on her oaken stick.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading "Look! look! mother, there comes old Aunt Judy!" said Alfred, as an old colored woman came slowly up the gravel walk that led to the handsome residence of Mr. Ford, of Indiana.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Her countenance bore the marks of hardship and exposure; while the coarse material of her scanty garments, which scarcely served to defend her from the bleak December wind, showed that even now she wrestled with poverty for life.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "She has come for her milk," said little Cornelia, who ran out and took the pitcher from the woman's hand.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Look! look! mother, there comes old Aunt Judy!" said Alfred, as an old colored woman came slowly up the gravel walk that led to the handsome residence of Mr. Ford, of Indiana.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading Her countenance bore the marks of hardship and exposure; while the coarse material of her scanty garments, which scarcely served to defend her from the bleak December wind, showed that even now she wrestled with poverty for life.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Her countenance bore the marks of hardship and exposure; while the coarse material of her scanty garments, which scarcely served to defend her from the bleak December wind, showed that even now she wrestled with poverty for life.
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading "She has come for her milk," said little Cornelia, who ran out and took the pitcher from the woman's hand.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Look! look! mother, there comes old Aunt Judy!" said Alfred, as an old colored woman came slowly up the gravel walk that led to the handsome residence of Mr. Ford, of Indiana.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Look! look! mother, there comes old Aunt Judy!" said Alfred, as an old colored woman came slowly up the gravel walk that led to the handsome residence of Mr. Ford, of Indiana.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Her countenance bore the marks of hardship and exposure; while the coarse material of her scanty garments, which scarcely served to defend her from the bleak December wind, showed that even now she wrestled with poverty for life.
oakenadjective
consisting of or made of wood of the oak tree
From this reading In one hand she carried a small pitcher, while with the other she leaned heavily on her oaken stick.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Look! look! mother, there comes old Aunt Judy!" said Alfred, as an old colored woman came slowly up the gravel walk that led to the handsome residence of Mr. Ford, of Indiana.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Look! look! mother, there comes old Aunt Judy!" said Alfred, as an old colored woman came slowly up the gravel walk that led to the handsome residence of Mr. Ford, of Indiana.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In one hand she carried a small pitcher, while with the other she leaned heavily on her oaken stick.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In one hand she carried a small pitcher, while with the other she leaned heavily on her oaken stick.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In one hand she carried a small pitcher, while with the other she leaned heavily on her oaken stick.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "She has come for her milk," said little Cornelia, who ran out and took the pitcher from the woman's hand.
pitchernounUS /ˈpɪtʃər/
(baseball) the person who does the pitching
From this reading In one hand she carried a small pitcher, while with the other she leaned heavily on her oaken stick.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading Her countenance bore the marks of hardship and exposure; while the coarse material of her scanty garments, which scarcely served to defend her from the bleak December wind, showed that even now she wrestled with poverty for life.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "She has come for her milk," said little Cornelia, who ran out and took the pitcher from the woman's hand.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading "Look! look! mother, there comes old Aunt Judy!" said Alfred, as an old colored woman came slowly up the gravel walk that led to the handsome residence of Mr. Ford, of Indiana.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Look! look! mother, there comes old Aunt Judy!" said Alfred, as an old colored woman came slowly up the gravel walk that led to the handsome residence of Mr. Ford, of Indiana.
scantyadjectiveUS /ˈskænti/
lacking in magnitude or quantity
From this reading Her countenance bore the marks of hardship and exposure; while the coarse material of her scanty garments, which scarcely served to defend her from the bleak December wind, showed that even now she wrestled with poverty for life.
only a very short time before
From this reading Her countenance bore the marks of hardship and exposure; while the coarse material of her scanty garments, which scarcely served to defend her from the bleak December wind, showed that even now she wrestled with poverty for life.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Her countenance bore the marks of hardship and exposure; while the coarse material of her scanty garments, which scarcely served to defend her from the bleak December wind, showed that even now she wrestled with poverty for life.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her countenance bore the marks of hardship and exposure; while the coarse material of her scanty garments, which scarcely served to defend her from the bleak December wind, showed that even now she wrestled with poverty for life.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Her countenance bore the marks of hardship and exposure; while the coarse material of her scanty garments, which scarcely served to defend her from the bleak December wind, showed that even now she wrestled with poverty for life.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading "Look! look! mother, there comes old Aunt Judy!" said Alfred, as an old colored woman came slowly up the gravel walk that led to the handsome residence of Mr. Ford, of Indiana.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In one hand she carried a small pitcher, while with the other she leaned heavily on her oaken stick.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The tottering step, the stooping back, and glassy eye, betokened extreme age and infirmity.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading In one hand she carried a small pitcher, while with the other she leaned heavily on her oaken stick.
stoopingadjectiveUS /ˈstuːpɪŋ/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading The tottering step, the stooping back, and glassy eye, betokened extreme age and infirmity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Look! look! mother, there comes old Aunt Judy!" said Alfred, as an old colored woman came slowly up the gravel walk that led to the handsome residence of Mr. Ford, of Indiana.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Look! look! mother, there comes old Aunt Judy!" said Alfred, as an old colored woman came slowly up the gravel walk that led to the handsome residence of Mr. Ford, of Indiana.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Look! look! mother, there comes old Aunt Judy!" said Alfred, as an old colored woman came slowly up the gravel walk that led to the handsome residence of Mr. Ford, of Indiana.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Look! look! mother, there comes old Aunt Judy!" said Alfred, as an old colored woman came slowly up the gravel walk that led to the handsome residence of Mr. Ford, of Indiana.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "She has come for her milk," said little Cornelia, who ran out and took the pitcher from the woman's hand.
totteringadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːtərɪŋ/
unsteady in gait as from infirmity or old age
From this reading The tottering step, the stooping back, and glassy eye, betokened extreme age and infirmity.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Look! look! mother, there comes old Aunt Judy!" said Alfred, as an old colored woman came slowly up the gravel walk that led to the handsome residence of Mr. Ford, of Indiana.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading "Look! look! mother, there comes old Aunt Judy!" said Alfred, as an old colored woman came slowly up the gravel walk that led to the handsome residence of Mr. Ford, of Indiana.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her countenance bore the marks of hardship and exposure; while the coarse material of her scanty garments, which scarcely served to defend her from the bleak December wind, showed that even now she wrestled with poverty for life.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Her countenance bore the marks of hardship and exposure; while the coarse material of her scanty garments, which scarcely served to defend her from the bleak December wind, showed that even now she wrestled with poverty for life.
which person or people
From this reading "She has come for her milk," said little Cornelia, who ran out and took the pitcher from the woman's hand.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Her countenance bore the marks of hardship and exposure; while the coarse material of her scanty garments, which scarcely served to defend her from the bleak December wind, showed that even now she wrestled with poverty for life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her countenance bore the marks of hardship and exposure; while the coarse material of her scanty garments, which scarcely served to defend her from the bleak December wind, showed that even now she wrestled with poverty for life.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Look! look! mother, there comes old Aunt Judy!" said Alfred, as an old colored woman came slowly up the gravel walk that led to the handsome residence of Mr. Ford, of Indiana.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "She has come for her milk," said little Cornelia, who ran out and took the pitcher from the woman's hand.
wrestledverbUS /ˈresəld/
past form of “wrestle” — combat to overcome an opposing tendency or force
From this reading Her countenance bore the marks of hardship and exposure; while the coarse material of her scanty garments, which scarcely served to defend her from the bleak December wind, showed that even now she wrestled with poverty for life.
