used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Eastern Maine was then a wilderness, and this little village was not connected with the outside world except by the Indian trails or by the sailing craft which plied up and down the coast.
how long something has existed
From this reading "Is this the little girl who was born in loyal Boston?" he questioned; for Rebecca was six years of age and Anna three when their parents came to this far-off place to make their home.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading He was evidently amused at her excitement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Is this the little girl who was born in loyal Boston?" he questioned; for Rebecca was six years of age and Anna three when their parents came to this far-off place to make their home.
AnnanounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading "Is this the little girl who was born in loyal Boston?" he questioned; for Rebecca was six years of age and Anna three when their parents came to this far-off place to make their home.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading REBECCA'S SECRET Mr. Weston looked down smilingly at his little daughter.
brought into existence
From this reading "Is this the little girl who was born in loyal Boston?" he questioned; for Rebecca was six years of age and Anna three when their parents came to this far-off place to make their home.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading "Is this the little girl who was born in loyal Boston?" he questioned; for Rebecca was six years of age and Anna three when their parents came to this far-off place to make their home.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But its citizens were soon to write a page of heroism and valor in their country's history.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Eastern Maine was then a wilderness, and this little village was not connected with the outside world except by the Indian trails or by the sailing craft which plied up and down the coast.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Is this the little girl who was born in loyal Boston?" he questioned; for Rebecca was six years of age and Anna three when their parents came to this far-off place to make their home.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading But its citizens were soon to write a page of heroism and valor in their country's history.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Eastern Maine was then a wilderness, and this little village was not connected with the outside world except by the Indian trails or by the sailing craft which plied up and down the coast.
being joined in close association
From this reading Eastern Maine was then a wilderness, and this little village was not connected with the outside world except by the Indian trails or by the sailing craft which plied up and down the coast.
country'snounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
possessive form of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading But its citizens were soon to write a page of heroism and valor in their country's history.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Eastern Maine was then a wilderness, and this little village was not connected with the outside world except by the Indian trails or by the sailing craft which plied up and down the coast.
a female human offspring
From this reading REBECCA'S SECRET Mr. Weston looked down smilingly at his little daughter.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading REBECCA'S SECRET Mr. Weston looked down smilingly at his little daughter.
EasternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading Eastern Maine was then a wilderness, and this little village was not connected with the outside world except by the Indian trails or by the sailing craft which plied up and down the coast.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading He was evidently amused at her excitement.
apart from; not including
From this reading Eastern Maine was then a wilderness, and this little village was not connected with the outside world except by the Indian trails or by the sailing craft which plied up and down the coast.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading He was evidently amused at her excitement.
far-offadjective
very far away in space or time
From this reading "Is this the little girl who was born in loyal Boston?" he questioned; for Rebecca was six years of age and Anna three when their parents came to this far-off place to make their home.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Is this the little girl who was born in loyal Boston?" he questioned; for Rebecca was six years of age and Anna three when their parents came to this far-off place to make their home.
a young female
From this reading "Is this the little girl who was born in loyal Boston?" he questioned; for Rebecca was six years of age and Anna three when their parents came to this far-off place to make their home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was evidently amused at her excitement.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was evidently amused at her excitement.
heroismnounUS /ˈheroʊɪzəm/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading But its citizens were soon to write a page of heroism and valor in their country's history.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading REBECCA'S SECRET Mr. Weston looked down smilingly at his little daughter.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading But its citizens were soon to write a page of heroism and valor in their country's history.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Is this the little girl who was born in loyal Boston?" he questioned; for Rebecca was six years of age and Anna three when their parents came to this far-off place to make their home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Is this the little girl who was born in loyal Boston?" he questioned; for Rebecca was six years of age and Anna three when their parents came to this far-off place to make their home.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Eastern Maine was then a wilderness, and this little village was not connected with the outside world except by the Indian trails or by the sailing craft which plied up and down the coast.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is this the little girl who was born in loyal Boston?" he questioned; for Rebecca was six years of age and Anna three when their parents came to this far-off place to make their home.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But its citizens were soon to write a page of heroism and valor in their country's history.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading REBECCA'S SECRET Mr. Weston looked down smilingly at his little daughter.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading REBECCA'S SECRET Mr. Weston looked down smilingly at his little daughter.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading "Is this the little girl who was born in loyal Boston?" he questioned; for Rebecca was six years of age and Anna three when their parents came to this far-off place to make their home.
MainenounUS /meɪn/
a state in New England
From this reading Eastern Maine was then a wilderness, and this little village was not connected with the outside world except by the Indian trails or by the sailing craft which plied up and down the coast.
engage in
From this reading "Is this the little girl who was born in loyal Boston?" he questioned; for Rebecca was six years of age and Anna three when their parents came to this far-off place to make their home.
a form of address for a man
From this reading REBECCA'S SECRET Mr. Weston looked down smilingly at his little daughter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Eastern Maine was then a wilderness, and this little village was not connected with the outside world except by the Indian trails or by the sailing craft which plied up and down the coast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Is this the little girl who was born in loyal Boston?" he questioned; for Rebecca was six years of age and Anna three when their parents came to this far-off place to make their home.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Eastern Maine was then a wilderness, and this little village was not connected with the outside world except by the Indian trails or by the sailing craft which plied up and down the coast.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Eastern Maine was then a wilderness, and this little village was not connected with the outside world except by the Indian trails or by the sailing craft which plied up and down the coast.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading But its citizens were soon to write a page of heroism and valor in their country's history.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading "Is this the little girl who was born in loyal Boston?" he questioned; for Rebecca was six years of age and Anna three when their parents came to this far-off place to make their home.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Is this the little girl who was born in loyal Boston?" he questioned; for Rebecca was six years of age and Anna three when their parents came to this far-off place to make their home.
pliedverbUS /plaɪd/
inflected form of “ply” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
From this reading Eastern Maine was then a wilderness, and this little village was not connected with the outside world except by the Indian trails or by the sailing craft which plied up and down the coast.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Is this the little girl who was born in loyal Boston?" he questioned; for Rebecca was six years of age and Anna three when their parents came to this far-off place to make their home.
RebeccanounUS /rəˈbekə/
(Old Testament) wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau
From this reading "Is this the little girl who was born in loyal Boston?" he questioned; for Rebecca was six years of age and Anna three when their parents came to this far-off place to make their home.
REBECCA'SnounUS /rəˈbekəz/
possessive form of “rebecca” — (Old Testament) wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau
From this reading REBECCA'S SECRET Mr. Weston looked down smilingly at his little daughter.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading Eastern Maine was then a wilderness, and this little village was not connected with the outside world except by the Indian trails or by the sailing craft which plied up and down the coast.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading REBECCA'S SECRET Mr. Weston looked down smilingly at his little daughter.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading "Is this the little girl who was born in loyal Boston?" he questioned; for Rebecca was six years of age and Anna three when their parents came to this far-off place to make their home.
smilinglyadverbUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋli/
with smiles; in a smiling manner
From this reading REBECCA'S SECRET Mr. Weston looked down smilingly at his little daughter.
in the near future
From this reading But its citizens were soon to write a page of heroism and valor in their country's history.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Is this the little girl who was born in loyal Boston?" he questioned; for Rebecca was six years of age and Anna three when their parents came to this far-off place to make their home.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Is this the little girl who was born in loyal Boston?" he questioned; for Rebecca was six years of age and Anna three when their parents came to this far-off place to make their home.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Eastern Maine was then a wilderness, and this little village was not connected with the outside world except by the Indian trails or by the sailing craft which plied up and down the coast.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Is this the little girl who was born in loyal Boston?" he questioned; for Rebecca was six years of age and Anna three when their parents came to this far-off place to make their home.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "Is this the little girl who was born in loyal Boston?" he questioned; for Rebecca was six years of age and Anna three when their parents came to this far-off place to make their home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Is this the little girl who was born in loyal Boston?" he questioned; for Rebecca was six years of age and Anna three when their parents came to this far-off place to make their home.
trailsnounUS /treɪlz/
plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Eastern Maine was then a wilderness, and this little village was not connected with the outside world except by the Indian trails or by the sailing craft which plied up and down the coast.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Eastern Maine was then a wilderness, and this little village was not connected with the outside world except by the Indian trails or by the sailing craft which plied up and down the coast.
valornounUS /ˈvælər/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading But its citizens were soon to write a page of heroism and valor in their country's history.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Eastern Maine was then a wilderness, and this little village was not connected with the outside world except by the Indian trails or by the sailing craft which plied up and down the coast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was evidently amused at her excitement.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But its citizens were soon to write a page of heroism and valor in their country's history.
WestonnounUS /ˈwestən/
United States photographer(1886-1958)
From this reading REBECCA'S SECRET Mr. Weston looked down smilingly at his little daughter.
at the time that
From this reading "Is this the little girl who was born in loyal Boston?" he questioned; for Rebecca was six years of age and Anna three when their parents came to this far-off place to make their home.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Eastern Maine was then a wilderness, and this little village was not connected with the outside world except by the Indian trails or by the sailing craft which plied up and down the coast.
which person or people
From this reading "Is this the little girl who was born in loyal Boston?" he questioned; for Rebecca was six years of age and Anna three when their parents came to this far-off place to make their home.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading Eastern Maine was then a wilderness, and this little village was not connected with the outside world except by the Indian trails or by the sailing craft which plied up and down the coast.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Eastern Maine was then a wilderness, and this little village was not connected with the outside world except by the Indian trails or by the sailing craft which plied up and down the coast.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Eastern Maine was then a wilderness, and this little village was not connected with the outside world except by the Indian trails or by the sailing craft which plied up and down the coast.
produce a literary work
From this reading But its citizens were soon to write a page of heroism and valor in their country's history.
a late time of life
From this reading "Is this the little girl who was born in loyal Boston?" he questioned; for Rebecca was six years of age and Anna three when their parents came to this far-off place to make their home.
