1877
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From this reading On March 27th, 1877, I made this entry; "Today we move back upon the farm."
27th
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From this reading On March 27th, 1877, I made this entry; "Today we move back upon the farm."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Back to the Farm Judging from the entries in a small diary of this date, I was neither an introspective youth nor one given to precocious literary subtleties.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading This is all of it!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Back to the Farm Judging from the entries in a small diary of this date, I was neither an introspective youth nor one given to precocious literary subtleties.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not a word to indicate whether I regretted the decision or welcomed it, and from subsequent equally bald notes, I derive the information that my father retained his position as grain buyer, and that he drove back and forth daily over the five miles which lay between the farm and the elevator.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not a word to indicate whether I regretted the decision or welcomed it, and from subsequent equally bald notes, I derive the information that my father retained his position as grain buyer, and that he drove back and forth daily over the five miles which lay between the farm and the elevator.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Back to the Farm Judging from the entries in a small diary of this date, I was neither an introspective youth nor one given to precocious literary subtleties.
baldadjectiveUS /bɔːld/
with no effort to conceal
From this reading Not a word to indicate whether I regretted the decision or welcomed it, and from subsequent equally bald notes, I derive the information that my father retained his position as grain buyer, and that he drove back and forth daily over the five miles which lay between the farm and the elevator.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Not a word to indicate whether I regretted the decision or welcomed it, and from subsequent equally bald notes, I derive the information that my father retained his position as grain buyer, and that he drove back and forth daily over the five miles which lay between the farm and the elevator.
buyernounUS /ˈbaɪər/
a person who buys
From this reading Not a word to indicate whether I regretted the decision or welcomed it, and from subsequent equally bald notes, I derive the information that my father retained his position as grain buyer, and that he drove back and forth daily over the five miles which lay between the farm and the elevator.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Not a word to indicate whether I regretted the decision or welcomed it, and from subsequent equally bald notes, I derive the information that my father retained his position as grain buyer, and that he drove back and forth daily over the five miles which lay between the farm and the elevator.
the specified day of the month
From this reading Back to the Farm Judging from the entries in a small diary of this date, I was neither an introspective youth nor one given to precocious literary subtleties.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Not a word to indicate whether I regretted the decision or welcomed it, and from subsequent equally bald notes, I derive the information that my father retained his position as grain buyer, and that he drove back and forth daily over the five miles which lay between the farm and the elevator.
deriveverbUS /dərˈaɪv/
reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading Not a word to indicate whether I regretted the decision or welcomed it, and from subsequent equally bald notes, I derive the information that my father retained his position as grain buyer, and that he drove back and forth daily over the five miles which lay between the farm and the elevator.
diarynounUS /ˈdaɪəri/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading Back to the Farm Judging from the entries in a small diary of this date, I was neither an introspective youth nor one given to precocious literary subtleties.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Not a word to indicate whether I regretted the decision or welcomed it, and from subsequent equally bald notes, I derive the information that my father retained his position as grain buyer, and that he drove back and forth daily over the five miles which lay between the farm and the elevator.
elevatornounUS /ˈeləveɪtər/
lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building
From this reading Not a word to indicate whether I regretted the decision or welcomed it, and from subsequent equally bald notes, I derive the information that my father retained his position as grain buyer, and that he drove back and forth daily over the five miles which lay between the farm and the elevator.
entriesnounUS /ˈentriz/
plural of “entry” — an item inserted in a written record
From this reading Back to the Farm Judging from the entries in a small diary of this date, I was neither an introspective youth nor one given to precocious literary subtleties.
entrynounUS /ˈentri/
an item inserted in a written record
From this reading On March 27th, 1877, I made this entry; "Today we move back upon the farm."
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Not a word to indicate whether I regretted the decision or welcomed it, and from subsequent equally bald notes, I derive the information that my father retained his position as grain buyer, and that he drove back and forth daily over the five miles which lay between the farm and the elevator.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Back to the Farm Judging from the entries in a small diary of this date, I was neither an introspective youth nor one given to precocious literary subtleties.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Not a word to indicate whether I regretted the decision or welcomed it, and from subsequent equally bald notes, I derive the information that my father retained his position as grain buyer, and that he drove back and forth daily over the five miles which lay between the farm and the elevator.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Not a word to indicate whether I regretted the decision or welcomed it, and from subsequent equally bald notes, I derive the information that my father retained his position as grain buyer, and that he drove back and forth daily over the five miles which lay between the farm and the elevator.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Not a word to indicate whether I regretted the decision or welcomed it, and from subsequent equally bald notes, I derive the information that my father retained his position as grain buyer, and that he drove back and forth daily over the five miles which lay between the farm and the elevator.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Back to the Farm Judging from the entries in a small diary of this date, I was neither an introspective youth nor one given to precocious literary subtleties.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Back to the Farm Judging from the entries in a small diary of this date, I was neither an introspective youth nor one given to precocious literary subtleties.
grainnounUS /ɡreɪn/
a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading Not a word to indicate whether I regretted the decision or welcomed it, and from subsequent equally bald notes, I derive the information that my father retained his position as grain buyer, and that he drove back and forth daily over the five miles which lay between the farm and the elevator.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not a word to indicate whether I regretted the decision or welcomed it, and from subsequent equally bald notes, I derive the information that my father retained his position as grain buyer, and that he drove back and forth daily over the five miles which lay between the farm and the elevator.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Not a word to indicate whether I regretted the decision or welcomed it, and from subsequent equally bald notes, I derive the information that my father retained his position as grain buyer, and that he drove back and forth daily over the five miles which lay between the farm and the elevator.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Back to the Farm Judging from the entries in a small diary of this date, I was neither an introspective youth nor one given to precocious literary subtleties.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Back to the Farm Judging from the entries in a small diary of this date, I was neither an introspective youth nor one given to precocious literary subtleties.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Not a word to indicate whether I regretted the decision or welcomed it, and from subsequent equally bald notes, I derive the information that my father retained his position as grain buyer, and that he drove back and forth daily over the five miles which lay between the farm and the elevator.
a message received and understood
From this reading Not a word to indicate whether I regretted the decision or welcomed it, and from subsequent equally bald notes, I derive the information that my father retained his position as grain buyer, and that he drove back and forth daily over the five miles which lay between the farm and the elevator.
introspectiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪntrəˈspektɪv/
given to examining own sensory and perceptual experiences
From this reading Back to the Farm Judging from the entries in a small diary of this date, I was neither an introspective youth nor one given to precocious literary subtleties.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is all of it!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This is all of it!
JudgingnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions
From this reading Back to the Farm Judging from the entries in a small diary of this date, I was neither an introspective youth nor one given to precocious literary subtleties.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Not a word to indicate whether I regretted the decision or welcomed it, and from subsequent equally bald notes, I derive the information that my father retained his position as grain buyer, and that he drove back and forth daily over the five miles which lay between the farm and the elevator.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading No more, no less.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading Back to the Farm Judging from the entries in a small diary of this date, I was neither an introspective youth nor one given to precocious literary subtleties.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading On March 27th, 1877, I made this entry; "Today we move back upon the farm."
march in a procession
From this reading On March 27th, 1877, I made this entry; "Today we move back upon the farm."
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Not a word to indicate whether I regretted the decision or welcomed it, and from subsequent equally bald notes, I derive the information that my father retained his position as grain buyer, and that he drove back and forth daily over the five miles which lay between the farm and the elevator.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No more, no less.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On March 27th, 1877, I made this entry; "Today we move back upon the farm."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Not a word to indicate whether I regretted the decision or welcomed it, and from subsequent equally bald notes, I derive the information that my father retained his position as grain buyer, and that he drove back and forth daily over the five miles which lay between the farm and the elevator.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Back to the Farm Judging from the entries in a small diary of this date, I was neither an introspective youth nor one given to precocious literary subtleties.
not any; not one
From this reading No more, no less.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Back to the Farm Judging from the entries in a small diary of this date, I was neither an introspective youth nor one given to precocious literary subtleties.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a word to indicate whether I regretted the decision or welcomed it, and from subsequent equally bald notes, I derive the information that my father retained his position as grain buyer, and that he drove back and forth daily over the five miles which lay between the farm and the elevator.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading Not a word to indicate whether I regretted the decision or welcomed it, and from subsequent equally bald notes, I derive the information that my father retained his position as grain buyer, and that he drove back and forth daily over the five miles which lay between the farm and the elevator.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Back to the Farm Judging from the entries in a small diary of this date, I was neither an introspective youth nor one given to precocious literary subtleties.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On March 27th, 1877, I made this entry; "Today we move back upon the farm."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Back to the Farm Judging from the entries in a small diary of this date, I was neither an introspective youth nor one given to precocious literary subtleties.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Not a word to indicate whether I regretted the decision or welcomed it, and from subsequent equally bald notes, I derive the information that my father retained his position as grain buyer, and that he drove back and forth daily over the five miles which lay between the farm and the elevator.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Not a word to indicate whether I regretted the decision or welcomed it, and from subsequent equally bald notes, I derive the information that my father retained his position as grain buyer, and that he drove back and forth daily over the five miles which lay between the farm and the elevator.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Not a word to indicate whether I regretted the decision or welcomed it, and from subsequent equally bald notes, I derive the information that my father retained his position as grain buyer, and that he drove back and forth daily over the five miles which lay between the farm and the elevator.
precociousadjectiveUS /prɪˈkoʊʃəs/
characterized by or characteristic of exceptionally early development or maturity (especially in mental aptitude)
From this reading Back to the Farm Judging from the entries in a small diary of this date, I was neither an introspective youth nor one given to precocious literary subtleties.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Not a word to indicate whether I regretted the decision or welcomed it, and from subsequent equally bald notes, I derive the information that my father retained his position as grain buyer, and that he drove back and forth daily over the five miles which lay between the farm and the elevator.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading Not a word to indicate whether I regretted the decision or welcomed it, and from subsequent equally bald notes, I derive the information that my father retained his position as grain buyer, and that he drove back and forth daily over the five miles which lay between the farm and the elevator.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Back to the Farm Judging from the entries in a small diary of this date, I was neither an introspective youth nor one given to precocious literary subtleties.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading Not a word to indicate whether I regretted the decision or welcomed it, and from subsequent equally bald notes, I derive the information that my father retained his position as grain buyer, and that he drove back and forth daily over the five miles which lay between the farm and the elevator.
subtletiesnounUS /ˈsʌtəltiz/
plural of “subtlety” — a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
From this reading Back to the Farm Judging from the entries in a small diary of this date, I was neither an introspective youth nor one given to precocious literary subtleties.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not a word to indicate whether I regretted the decision or welcomed it, and from subsequent equally bald notes, I derive the information that my father retained his position as grain buyer, and that he drove back and forth daily over the five miles which lay between the farm and the elevator.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Back to the Farm Judging from the entries in a small diary of this date, I was neither an introspective youth nor one given to precocious literary subtleties.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Back to the Farm Judging from the entries in a small diary of this date, I was neither an introspective youth nor one given to precocious literary subtleties.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Back to the Farm Judging from the entries in a small diary of this date, I was neither an introspective youth nor one given to precocious literary subtleties.
TodaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading On March 27th, 1877, I made this entry; "Today we move back upon the farm."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading On March 27th, 1877, I made this entry; "Today we move back upon the farm."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Back to the Farm Judging from the entries in a small diary of this date, I was neither an introspective youth nor one given to precocious literary subtleties.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading On March 27th, 1877, I made this entry; "Today we move back upon the farm."
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading Not a word to indicate whether I regretted the decision or welcomed it, and from subsequent equally bald notes, I derive the information that my father retained his position as grain buyer, and that he drove back and forth daily over the five miles which lay between the farm and the elevator.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Not a word to indicate whether I regretted the decision or welcomed it, and from subsequent equally bald notes, I derive the information that my father retained his position as grain buyer, and that he drove back and forth daily over the five miles which lay between the farm and the elevator.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Not a word to indicate whether I regretted the decision or welcomed it, and from subsequent equally bald notes, I derive the information that my father retained his position as grain buyer, and that he drove back and forth daily over the five miles which lay between the farm and the elevator.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Not a word to indicate whether I regretted the decision or welcomed it, and from subsequent equally bald notes, I derive the information that my father retained his position as grain buyer, and that he drove back and forth daily over the five miles which lay between the farm and the elevator.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Back to the Farm Judging from the entries in a small diary of this date, I was neither an introspective youth nor one given to precocious literary subtleties.
