aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading While she waited for him, she walked the ravine bank planning about the mill which was now so sure that she might almost begin work.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading KATE TAKES THE BIT IN HER TEETH THE hackman was obliging, for after delivering the mail and some parcels, he took Kate to her home.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading While she waited for him, she walked the ravine bank planning about the mill which was now so sure that she might almost begin work.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading KATE TAKES THE BIT IN HER TEETH THE hackman was obliging, for after delivering the mail and some parcels, he took Kate to her home.
approachedverbUS /əˈproʊtʃt/
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading As she approached the house she could see the children playing in the yard.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Surely she might as soon as she finished figuring, for she had visited the Court House in Hartley and found that George's deeds were legal, and in proper shape.
banknounUS /bæŋk/
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading While she waited for him, she walked the ravine bank planning about the mill which was now so sure that she might almost begin work.
beginverbUS /bɪˈɡɪn/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading While she waited for him, she walked the ravine bank planning about the mill which was now so sure that she might almost begin work.
BITnounUS /bɪt/
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading KATE TAKES THE BIT IN HER TEETH THE hackman was obliging, for after delivering the mail and some parcels, he took Kate to her home.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading As she approached the house she could see the children playing in the yard.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As she approached the house she could see the children playing in the yard.
CourtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Surely she might as soon as she finished figuring, for she had visited the Court House in Hartley and found that George's deeds were legal, and in proper shape.
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading Surely she might as soon as she finished figuring, for she had visited the Court House in Hartley and found that George's deeds were legal, and in proper shape.
deliveringverbUS /dɪˈlɪvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading KATE TAKES THE BIT IN HER TEETH THE hackman was obliging, for after delivering the mail and some parcels, he took Kate to her home.
figuringnounUS /ˈfɪɡjərɪŋ/
problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
From this reading Surely she might as soon as she finished figuring, for she had visited the Court House in Hartley and found that George's deeds were legal, and in proper shape.
filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Her mind was filled with plans which this time must succeed.
finishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪnɪʃt/
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Surely she might as soon as she finished figuring, for she had visited the Court House in Hartley and found that George's deeds were legal, and in proper shape.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading KATE TAKES THE BIT IN HER TEETH THE hackman was obliging, for after delivering the mail and some parcels, he took Kate to her home.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Surely she might as soon as she finished figuring, for she had visited the Court House in Hartley and found that George's deeds were legal, and in proper shape.
George'snounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒəz/
possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Surely she might as soon as she finished figuring, for she had visited the Court House in Hartley and found that George's deeds were legal, and in proper shape.
hackman
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From this reading KATE TAKES THE BIT IN HER TEETH THE hackman was obliging, for after delivering the mail and some parcels, he took Kate to her home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Surely she might as soon as she finished figuring, for she had visited the Court House in Hartley and found that George's deeds were legal, and in proper shape.
HartleynounUS /ˈhɑːrtli/
English philosopher who introduced the theory of the association of ideas (1705-1757)
From this reading Surely she might as soon as she finished figuring, for she had visited the Court House in Hartley and found that George's deeds were legal, and in proper shape.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading KATE TAKES THE BIT IN HER TEETH THE hackman was obliging, for after delivering the mail and some parcels, he took Kate to her home.
HERdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading KATE TAKES THE BIT IN HER TEETH THE hackman was obliging, for after delivering the mail and some parcels, he took Kate to her home.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While she waited for him, she walked the ravine bank planning about the mill which was now so sure that she might almost begin work.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading KATE TAKES THE BIT IN HER TEETH THE hackman was obliging, for after delivering the mail and some parcels, he took Kate to her home.
HousenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Surely she might as soon as she finished figuring, for she had visited the Court House in Hartley and found that George's deeds were legal, and in proper shape.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading KATE TAKES THE BIT IN HER TEETH THE hackman was obliging, for after delivering the mail and some parcels, he took Kate to her home.
KATE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading KATE TAKES THE BIT IN HER TEETH THE hackman was obliging, for after delivering the mail and some parcels, he took Kate to her home.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading Surely she might as soon as she finished figuring, for she had visited the Court House in Hartley and found that George's deeds were legal, and in proper shape.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading KATE TAKES THE BIT IN HER TEETH THE hackman was obliging, for after delivering the mail and some parcels, he took Kate to her home.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading While she waited for him, she walked the ravine bank planning about the mill which was now so sure that she might almost begin work.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading While she waited for him, she walked the ravine bank planning about the mill which was now so sure that she might almost begin work.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Her mind was filled with plans which this time must succeed.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Her mind was filled with plans which this time must succeed.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading While she waited for him, she walked the ravine bank planning about the mill which was now so sure that she might almost begin work.
obligingadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/
showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others
From this reading KATE TAKES THE BIT IN HER TEETH THE hackman was obliging, for after delivering the mail and some parcels, he took Kate to her home.
parcelsnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəlz/
plural of “parcel” — a wrapped container
From this reading KATE TAKES THE BIT IN HER TEETH THE hackman was obliging, for after delivering the mail and some parcels, he took Kate to her home.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading While she waited for him, she walked the ravine bank planning about the mill which was now so sure that she might almost begin work.
plansnounUS /plænz/
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Her mind was filled with plans which this time must succeed.
playingnounUS /ˈpleɪɪŋ/
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading As she approached the house she could see the children playing in the yard.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Surely she might as soon as she finished figuring, for she had visited the Court House in Hartley and found that George's deeds were legal, and in proper shape.
ravinenounUS /rəˈviːn/
a deep narrow steep-sided valley (especially one formed by running water)
From this reading While she waited for him, she walked the ravine bank planning about the mill which was now so sure that she might almost begin work.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As she approached the house she could see the children playing in the yard.
shapenounUS /ʃeɪp/
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Surely she might as soon as she finished figuring, for she had visited the Court House in Hartley and found that George's deeds were legal, and in proper shape.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While she waited for him, she walked the ravine bank planning about the mill which was now so sure that she might almost begin work.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading While she waited for him, she walked the ravine bank planning about the mill which was now so sure that she might almost begin work.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading KATE TAKES THE BIT IN HER TEETH THE hackman was obliging, for after delivering the mail and some parcels, he took Kate to her home.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Surely she might as soon as she finished figuring, for she had visited the Court House in Hartley and found that George's deeds were legal, and in proper shape.
succeedverbUS /səkˈsiːd/
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Her mind was filled with plans which this time must succeed.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading While she waited for him, she walked the ravine bank planning about the mill which was now so sure that she might almost begin work.
SurelyadverbUS /ˈʃʊrli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Surely she might as soon as she finished figuring, for she had visited the Court House in Hartley and found that George's deeds were legal, and in proper shape.
TAKESnounUS /teɪks/
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading KATE TAKES THE BIT IN HER TEETH THE hackman was obliging, for after delivering the mail and some parcels, he took Kate to her home.
TEETHnounUS /tiːθ/
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading KATE TAKES THE BIT IN HER TEETH THE hackman was obliging, for after delivering the mail and some parcels, he took Kate to her home.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While she waited for him, she walked the ravine bank planning about the mill which was now so sure that she might almost begin work.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KATE TAKES THE BIT IN HER TEETH THE hackman was obliging, for after delivering the mail and some parcels, he took Kate to her home.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Her mind was filled with plans which this time must succeed.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Her mind was filled with plans which this time must succeed.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading KATE TAKES THE BIT IN HER TEETH THE hackman was obliging, for after delivering the mail and some parcels, he took Kate to her home.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading KATE TAKES THE BIT IN HER TEETH THE hackman was obliging, for after delivering the mail and some parcels, he took Kate to her home.
visitedverbUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪd/
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Surely she might as soon as she finished figuring, for she had visited the Court House in Hartley and found that George's deeds were legal, and in proper shape.
waitedverbUS /ˈweɪtɪd/
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading While she waited for him, she walked the ravine bank planning about the mill which was now so sure that she might almost begin work.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading While she waited for him, she walked the ravine bank planning about the mill which was now so sure that she might almost begin work.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading KATE TAKES THE BIT IN HER TEETH THE hackman was obliging, for after delivering the mail and some parcels, he took Kate to her home.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Surely she might as soon as she finished figuring, for she had visited the Court House in Hartley and found that George's deeds were legal, and in proper shape.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading While she waited for him, she walked the ravine bank planning about the mill which was now so sure that she might almost begin work.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While she waited for him, she walked the ravine bank planning about the mill which was now so sure that she might almost begin work.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her mind was filled with plans which this time must succeed.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading While she waited for him, she walked the ravine bank planning about the mill which was now so sure that she might almost begin work.
yardnounUS /jɑːrd/
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading As she approached the house she could see the children playing in the yard.
