used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a relief to her to find that the minister occupied a room on the first floor in a kind of ell on the opposite side of the house from her own room and her mountain.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading He had not been visible that afternoon, and with Captain by her side and Bud on the front-door step reading _The Sky Pilot_ she felt comparatively safe.
(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 When Lance Gardley came back to the Tanners' the sun was preparing the glory of its evening setting, and the mountain was robed in all its rosiest veils.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She had read to Bud for an hour and a half, and he was thoroughly interested in the story; but she was sure he would keep the minister away at all costs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Lance Gardley came back to the Tanners' the sun was preparing the glory of its evening setting, and the mountain was robed in all its rosiest veils.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had read to Bud for an hour and a half, and he was thoroughly interested in the story; but she was sure he would keep the minister away at all costs.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She had read to Bud for an hour and a half, and he was thoroughly interested in the story; but she was sure he would keep the minister away at all costs.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When Lance Gardley came back to the Tanners' the sun was preparing the glory of its evening setting, and the mountain was robed in all its rosiest veils.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had not been visible that afternoon, and with Captain by her side and Bud on the front-door step reading _The Sky Pilot_ she felt comparatively safe.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Margaret was waiting for him, with the dog Captain beside her, wandering back and forth in the unfenced dooryard and watching her mountain.
BudnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading He had not been visible that afternoon, and with Captain by her side and Bud on the front-door step reading _The Sky Pilot_ she felt comparatively safe.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had read to Bud for an hour and a half, and he was thoroughly interested in the story; but she was sure he would keep the minister away at all costs.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had not been visible that afternoon, and with Captain by her side and Bud on the front-door step reading _The Sky Pilot_ she felt comparatively safe.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When Lance Gardley came back to the Tanners' the sun was preparing the glory of its evening setting, and the mountain was robed in all its rosiest veils.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Margaret was waiting for him, with the dog Captain beside her, wandering back and forth in the unfenced dooryard and watching her mountain.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading He had not been visible that afternoon, and with Captain by her side and Bud on the front-door step reading _The Sky Pilot_ she felt comparatively safe.
costsnounUS /kɑːsts/
pecuniary reimbursement to the winning party for the expenses of litigation
From this reading She had read to Bud for an hour and a half, and he was thoroughly interested in the story; but she was sure he would keep the minister away at all costs.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Margaret was waiting for him, with the dog Captain beside her, wandering back and forth in the unfenced dooryard and watching her mountain.
dooryardnoun
a yard outside the front or rear door of a house
From this reading Margaret was waiting for him, with the dog Captain beside her, wandering back and forth in the unfenced dooryard and watching her mountain.
ellnounUS /el/
an extension at the end and at right angles to the main building
From this reading It was a relief to her to find that the minister occupied a room on the first floor in a kind of ell on the opposite side of the house from her own room and her mountain.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading When Lance Gardley came back to the Tanners' the sun was preparing the glory of its evening setting, and the mountain was robed in all its rosiest veils.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He had not been visible that afternoon, and with Captain by her side and Bud on the front-door step reading _The Sky Pilot_ she felt comparatively safe.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It was a relief to her to find that the minister occupied a room on the first floor in a kind of ell on the opposite side of the house from her own room and her mountain.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was a relief to her to find that the minister occupied a room on the first floor in a kind of ell on the opposite side of the house from her own room and her mountain.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading It was a relief to her to find that the minister occupied a room on the first floor in a kind of ell on the opposite side of the house from her own room and her mountain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Margaret was waiting for him, with the dog Captain beside her, wandering back and forth in the unfenced dooryard and watching her mountain.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Margaret was waiting for him, with the dog Captain beside her, wandering back and forth in the unfenced dooryard and watching her mountain.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was a relief to her to find that the minister occupied a room on the first floor in a kind of ell on the opposite side of the house from her own room and her mountain.
front-door
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From this reading He had not been visible that afternoon, and with Captain by her side and Bud on the front-door step reading _The Sky Pilot_ she felt comparatively safe.
Gardley
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From this reading When Lance Gardley came back to the Tanners' the sun was preparing the glory of its evening setting, and the mountain was robed in all its rosiest veils.
a state of high honor
From this reading When Lance Gardley came back to the Tanners' the sun was preparing the glory of its evening setting, and the mountain was robed in all its rosiest veils.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had not been visible that afternoon, and with Captain by her side and Bud on the front-door step reading _The Sky Pilot_ she felt comparatively safe.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading She had read to Bud for an hour and a half, and he was thoroughly interested in the story; but she was sure he would keep the minister away at all costs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had not been visible that afternoon, and with Captain by her side and Bud on the front-door step reading _The Sky Pilot_ she felt comparatively safe.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Margaret was waiting for him, with the dog Captain beside her, wandering back and forth in the unfenced dooryard and watching her mountain.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Margaret was waiting for him, with the dog Captain beside her, wandering back and forth in the unfenced dooryard and watching her mountain.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading She had read to Bud for an hour and a half, and he was thoroughly interested in the story; but she was sure he would keep the minister away at all costs.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was a relief to her to find that the minister occupied a room on the first floor in a kind of ell on the opposite side of the house from her own room and her mountain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Lance Gardley came back to the Tanners' the sun was preparing the glory of its evening setting, and the mountain was robed in all its rosiest veils.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading She had read to Bud for an hour and a half, and he was thoroughly interested in the story; but she was sure he would keep the minister away at all costs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a relief to her to find that the minister occupied a room on the first floor in a kind of ell on the opposite side of the house from her own room and her mountain.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading When Lance Gardley came back to the Tanners' the sun was preparing the glory of its evening setting, and the mountain was robed in all its rosiest veils.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading She had read to Bud for an hour and a half, and he was thoroughly interested in the story; but she was sure he would keep the minister away at all costs.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It was a relief to her to find that the minister occupied a room on the first floor in a kind of ell on the opposite side of the house from her own room and her mountain.
LancenounUS /læns/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading When Lance Gardley came back to the Tanners' the sun was preparing the glory of its evening setting, and the mountain was robed in all its rosiest veils.
Margaret
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From this reading Margaret was waiting for him, with the dog Captain beside her, wandering back and forth in the unfenced dooryard and watching her mountain.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading It was a relief to her to find that the minister occupied a room on the first floor in a kind of ell on the opposite side of the house from her own room and her mountain.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading When Lance Gardley came back to the Tanners' the sun was preparing the glory of its evening setting, and the mountain was robed in all its rosiest veils.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not been visible that afternoon, and with Captain by her side and Bud on the front-door step reading _The Sky Pilot_ she felt comparatively safe.
held or filled or in use
From this reading It was a relief to her to find that the minister occupied a room on the first floor in a kind of ell on the opposite side of the house from her own room and her mountain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Lance Gardley came back to the Tanners' the sun was preparing the glory of its evening setting, and the mountain was robed in all its rosiest veils.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a relief to her to find that the minister occupied a room on the first floor in a kind of ell on the opposite side of the house from her own room and her mountain.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading It was a relief to her to find that the minister occupied a room on the first floor in a kind of ell on the opposite side of the house from her own room and her mountain.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was a relief to her to find that the minister occupied a room on the first floor in a kind of ell on the opposite side of the house from her own room and her mountain.
PilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading He had not been visible that afternoon, and with Captain by her side and Bud on the front-door step reading _The Sky Pilot_ she felt comparatively safe.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading When Lance Gardley came back to the Tanners' the sun was preparing the glory of its evening setting, and the mountain was robed in all its rosiest veils.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading She had read to Bud for an hour and a half, and he was thoroughly interested in the story; but she was sure he would keep the minister away at all costs.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading He had not been visible that afternoon, and with Captain by her side and Bud on the front-door step reading _The Sky Pilot_ she felt comparatively safe.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading It was a relief to her to find that the minister occupied a room on the first floor in a kind of ell on the opposite side of the house from her own room and her mountain.
robedadjectiveUS /roʊbd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading When Lance Gardley came back to the Tanners' the sun was preparing the glory of its evening setting, and the mountain was robed in all its rosiest veils.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was a relief to her to find that the minister occupied a room on the first floor in a kind of ell on the opposite side of the house from her own room and her mountain.
rosiest
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From this reading When Lance Gardley came back to the Tanners' the sun was preparing the glory of its evening setting, and the mountain was robed in all its rosiest veils.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading He had not been visible that afternoon, and with Captain by her side and Bud on the front-door step reading _The Sky Pilot_ she felt comparatively safe.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading When Lance Gardley came back to the Tanners' the sun was preparing the glory of its evening setting, and the mountain was robed in all its rosiest veils.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had not been visible that afternoon, and with Captain by her side and Bud on the front-door step reading _The Sky Pilot_ she felt comparatively safe.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It was a relief to her to find that the minister occupied a room on the first floor in a kind of ell on the opposite side of the house from her own room and her mountain.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading He had not been visible that afternoon, and with Captain by her side and Bud on the front-door step reading _The Sky Pilot_ she felt comparatively safe.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading He had not been visible that afternoon, and with Captain by her side and Bud on the front-door step reading _The Sky Pilot_ she felt comparatively safe.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading She had read to Bud for an hour and a half, and he was thoroughly interested in the story; but she was sure he would keep the minister away at all costs.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading When Lance Gardley came back to the Tanners' the sun was preparing the glory of its evening setting, and the mountain was robed in all its rosiest veils.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading She had read to Bud for an hour and a half, and he was thoroughly interested in the story; but she was sure he would keep the minister away at all costs.
Tanners
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Lance Gardley came back to the Tanners' the sun was preparing the glory of its evening setting, and the mountain was robed in all its rosiest veils.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a relief to her to find that the minister occupied a room on the first floor in a kind of ell on the opposite side of the house from her own room and her mountain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Lance Gardley came back to the Tanners' the sun was preparing the glory of its evening setting, and the mountain was robed in all its rosiest veils.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading She had read to Bud for an hour and a half, and he was thoroughly interested in the story; but she was sure he would keep the minister away at all costs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Lance Gardley came back to the Tanners' the sun was preparing the glory of its evening setting, and the mountain was robed in all its rosiest veils.
unfencedadjectiveUS /ənˈfenst/
not enclosed by a fence
From this reading Margaret was waiting for him, with the dog Captain beside her, wandering back and forth in the unfenced dooryard and watching her mountain.
veilsnounUS /veɪlz/
plural of “veil” — a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading When Lance Gardley came back to the Tanners' the sun was preparing the glory of its evening setting, and the mountain was robed in all its rosiest veils.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading He had not been visible that afternoon, and with Captain by her side and Bud on the front-door step reading _The Sky Pilot_ she felt comparatively safe.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Margaret was waiting for him, with the dog Captain beside her, wandering back and forth in the unfenced dooryard and watching her mountain.
migratory
From this reading Margaret was waiting for him, with the dog Captain beside her, wandering back and forth in the unfenced dooryard and watching her mountain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Lance Gardley came back to the Tanners' the sun was preparing the glory of its evening setting, and the mountain was robed in all its rosiest veils.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Margaret was waiting for him, with the dog Captain beside her, wandering back and forth in the unfenced dooryard and watching her mountain.
at the time that
From this reading When Lance Gardley came back to the Tanners' the sun was preparing the glory of its evening setting, and the mountain was robed in all its rosiest veils.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Margaret was waiting for him, with the dog Captain beside her, wandering back and forth in the unfenced dooryard and watching her mountain.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She had read to Bud for an hour and a half, and he was thoroughly interested in the story; but she was sure he would keep the minister away at all costs.
