used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a favorite place, for it was always shady there in summer and out of the wind on cold days.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading If big Cousin Ben did not always like to be where Edna was, on the other hand Edna invariably sought out Cousin Ben if he were to be found about the premises.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading On this special afternoon he was doing something to his wheel, getting it in order for a long ride which he had planned for the next day.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It was a favorite place, for it was always shady there in summer and out of the wind on cold days.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Edna and Cousin Ben Barker were on the back porch.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Edna and Cousin Ben Barker were on the back porch.
BarkernounUS /ˈbɑːrkər/
someone who stands in front of a show (as at a carnival) and gives a loud colorful sales talk to potential customers
From this reading Edna and Cousin Ben Barker were on the back porch.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If big Cousin Ben did not always like to be where Edna was, on the other hand Edna invariably sought out Cousin Ben if he were to be found about the premises.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Edna and Cousin Ben Barker were on the back porch.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading If big Cousin Ben did not always like to be where Edna was, on the other hand Edna invariably sought out Cousin Ben if he were to be found about the premises.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading Edna stood watching him, ready to hand a tool or run for a piece of rag to be used in cleaning, or to fill the oil can from the bottle on the shelf upstairs.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Edna stood watching him, ready to hand a tool or run for a piece of rag to be used in cleaning, or to fill the oil can from the bottle on the shelf upstairs.
cleaningnounUS /ˈkliːnɪŋ/
the act of making something clean
From this reading Edna stood watching him, ready to hand a tool or run for a piece of rag to be used in cleaning, or to fill the oil can from the bottle on the shelf upstairs.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading It was a favorite place, for it was always shady there in summer and out of the wind on cold days.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Edna and Cousin Ben Barker were on the back porch.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On this special afternoon he was doing something to his wheel, getting it in order for a long ride which he had planned for the next day.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was a favorite place, for it was always shady there in summer and out of the wind on cold days.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If big Cousin Ben did not always like to be where Edna was, on the other hand Edna invariably sought out Cousin Ben if he were to be found about the premises.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading On this special afternoon he was doing something to his wheel, getting it in order for a long ride which he had planned for the next day.
Edna
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From this reading Edna and Cousin Ben Barker were on the back porch.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading It was a favorite place, for it was always shady there in summer and out of the wind on cold days.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading Edna stood watching him, ready to hand a tool or run for a piece of rag to be used in cleaning, or to fill the oil can from the bottle on the shelf upstairs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a favorite place, for it was always shady there in summer and out of the wind on cold days.
set up or found
From this reading If big Cousin Ben did not always like to be where Edna was, on the other hand Edna invariably sought out Cousin Ben if he were to be found about the premises.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Edna stood watching him, ready to hand a tool or run for a piece of rag to be used in cleaning, or to fill the oil can from the bottle on the shelf upstairs.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading On this special afternoon he was doing something to his wheel, getting it in order for a long ride which he had planned for the next day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On this special afternoon he was doing something to his wheel, getting it in order for a long ride which he had planned for the next day.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading If big Cousin Ben did not always like to be where Edna was, on the other hand Edna invariably sought out Cousin Ben if he were to be found about the premises.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If big Cousin Ben did not always like to be where Edna was, on the other hand Edna invariably sought out Cousin Ben if he were to be found about the premises.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Edna stood watching him, ready to hand a tool or run for a piece of rag to be used in cleaning, or to fill the oil can from the bottle on the shelf upstairs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On this special afternoon he was doing something to his wheel, getting it in order for a long ride which he had planned for the next day.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If big Cousin Ben did not always like to be where Edna was, on the other hand Edna invariably sought out Cousin Ben if he were to be found about the premises.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a favorite place, for it was always shady there in summer and out of the wind on cold days.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading If big Cousin Ben did not always like to be where Edna was, on the other hand Edna invariably sought out Cousin Ben if he were to be found about the premises.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a favorite place, for it was always shady there in summer and out of the wind on cold days.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading If big Cousin Ben did not always like to be where Edna was, on the other hand Edna invariably sought out Cousin Ben if he were to be found about the premises.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading On this special afternoon he was doing something to his wheel, getting it in order for a long ride which he had planned for the next day.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading On this special afternoon he was doing something to his wheel, getting it in order for a long ride which he had planned for the next day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If big Cousin Ben did not always like to be where Edna was, on the other hand Edna invariably sought out Cousin Ben if he were to be found about the premises.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a favorite place, for it was always shady there in summer and out of the wind on cold days.
oilnounUS /ɔɪl/
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading Edna stood watching him, ready to hand a tool or run for a piece of rag to be used in cleaning, or to fill the oil can from the bottle on the shelf upstairs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Edna and Cousin Ben Barker were on the back porch.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Edna stood watching him, ready to hand a tool or run for a piece of rag to be used in cleaning, or to fill the oil can from the bottle on the shelf upstairs.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading On this special afternoon he was doing something to his wheel, getting it in order for a long ride which he had planned for the next day.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading If big Cousin Ben did not always like to be where Edna was, on the other hand Edna invariably sought out Cousin Ben if he were to be found about the premises.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was a favorite place, for it was always shady there in summer and out of the wind on cold days.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Edna stood watching him, ready to hand a tool or run for a piece of rag to be used in cleaning, or to fill the oil can from the bottle on the shelf upstairs.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was a favorite place, for it was always shady there in summer and out of the wind on cold days.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading On this special afternoon he was doing something to his wheel, getting it in order for a long ride which he had planned for the next day.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading Edna and Cousin Ben Barker were on the back porch.
premisesnounUS /ˈpreməsəz/
land and the buildings on it
From this reading If big Cousin Ben did not always like to be where Edna was, on the other hand Edna invariably sought out Cousin Ben if he were to be found about the premises.
ragnounUS /ræɡ/
a small piece of cloth or paper
From this reading Edna stood watching him, ready to hand a tool or run for a piece of rag to be used in cleaning, or to fill the oil can from the bottle on the shelf upstairs.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Edna stood watching him, ready to hand a tool or run for a piece of rag to be used in cleaning, or to fill the oil can from the bottle on the shelf upstairs.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading On this special afternoon he was doing something to his wheel, getting it in order for a long ride which he had planned for the next day.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Edna stood watching him, ready to hand a tool or run for a piece of rag to be used in cleaning, or to fill the oil can from the bottle on the shelf upstairs.
shadyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdi/
quiet, dark, or concealed
From this reading It was a favorite place, for it was always shady there in summer and out of the wind on cold days.
shelfnounUS /ʃelf/
A flat horizontal plane used to hold books or scrolls in a library.
From this reading Edna stood watching him, ready to hand a tool or run for a piece of rag to be used in cleaning, or to fill the oil can from the bottle on the shelf upstairs.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading On this special afternoon he was doing something to his wheel, getting it in order for a long ride which he had planned for the next day.
that is looked for
From this reading If big Cousin Ben did not always like to be where Edna was, on the other hand Edna invariably sought out Cousin Ben if he were to be found about the premises.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading On this special afternoon he was doing something to his wheel, getting it in order for a long ride which he had planned for the next day.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Edna stood watching him, ready to hand a tool or run for a piece of rag to be used in cleaning, or to fill the oil can from the bottle on the shelf upstairs.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading It was a favorite place, for it was always shady there in summer and out of the wind on cold days.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Edna and Cousin Ben Barker were on the back porch.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was a favorite place, for it was always shady there in summer and out of the wind on cold days.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this special afternoon he was doing something to his wheel, getting it in order for a long ride which he had planned for the next day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If big Cousin Ben did not always like to be where Edna was, on the other hand Edna invariably sought out Cousin Ben if he were to be found about the premises.
toolnounUS /tuːl/
an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading Edna stood watching him, ready to hand a tool or run for a piece of rag to be used in cleaning, or to fill the oil can from the bottle on the shelf upstairs.
on a floor above
From this reading Edna stood watching him, ready to hand a tool or run for a piece of rag to be used in cleaning, or to fill the oil can from the bottle on the shelf upstairs.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Edna stood watching him, ready to hand a tool or run for a piece of rag to be used in cleaning, or to fill the oil can from the bottle on the shelf upstairs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a favorite place, for it was always shady there in summer and out of the wind on cold days.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Edna stood watching him, ready to hand a tool or run for a piece of rag to be used in cleaning, or to fill the oil can from the bottle on the shelf upstairs.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Edna and Cousin Ben Barker were on the back porch.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading On this special afternoon he was doing something to his wheel, getting it in order for a long ride which he had planned for the next day.
in or at the place that
From this reading If big Cousin Ben did not always like to be where Edna was, on the other hand Edna invariably sought out Cousin Ben if he were to be found about the premises.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On this special afternoon he was doing something to his wheel, getting it in order for a long ride which he had planned for the next day.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading It was a favorite place, for it was always shady there in summer and out of the wind on cold days.
