used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Roxy, basket in hand, trudged happily off across the pasture turning to wave a good-bye to Grandma Miller who stood on the side porch looking after her; a few minutes later the little girl was out of sight as she went down the slope toward the big sycamore.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading NEW ADVENTURES Dulcie chuckled over the story of Roxy’s carrying the food to the runaway, and Grandma Miller was well pleased that her little granddaughter had realized the importance of telling what had really occurred; and Roxy was now eager to tell Polly, who she was sure suspected the truth about who had secured the food for the hungry soldier.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Roxy, basket in hand, trudged happily off across the pasture turning to wave a good-bye to Grandma Miller who stood on the side porch looking after her; a few minutes later the little girl was out of sight as she went down the slope toward the big sycamore.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading NEW ADVENTURES Dulcie chuckled over the story of Roxy’s carrying the food to the runaway, and Grandma Miller was well pleased that her little granddaughter had realized the importance of telling what had really occurred; and Roxy was now eager to tell Polly, who she was sure suspected the truth about who had secured the food for the hungry soldier.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Roxy, basket in hand, trudged happily off across the pasture turning to wave a good-bye to Grandma Miller who stood on the side porch looking after her; a few minutes later the little girl was out of sight as she went down the slope toward the big sycamore.
ainadjective
belonging to or on behalf of a specified person (especially yourself); preceded by a possessive
From this reading “Dar ain’ no col’ chicken, Missy,” Dulcie reminded her, “but I reckon I kin fin’ somt’in’ ter gib you,” and she took the basket and started for the pantry, and Roxy was confident the little basket would be well filled.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NEW ADVENTURES Dulcie chuckled over the story of Roxy’s carrying the food to the runaway, and Grandma Miller was well pleased that her little granddaughter had realized the importance of telling what had really occurred; and Roxy was now eager to tell Polly, who she was sure suspected the truth about who had secured the food for the hungry soldier.
any thing at all
From this reading “Polly didn’t say anything about luncheon, but perhaps I’d better take something to eat in my basket?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Roxy suggested on the following morning, as she put on the wide-rimmed hat of rough straw, and went to the closet for the small covered basket that she often carried in her walks with Polly.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading “Polly didn’t say anything about luncheon, but perhaps I’d better take something to eat in my basket?”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Dar ain’ no col’ chicken, Missy,” Dulcie reminded her, “but I reckon I kin fin’ somt’in’ ter gib you,” and she took the basket and started for the pantry, and Roxy was confident the little basket would be well filled.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “Polly didn’t say anything about luncheon, but perhaps I’d better take something to eat in my basket?”
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Roxy, basket in hand, trudged happily off across the pasture turning to wave a good-bye to Grandma Miller who stood on the side porch looking after her; a few minutes later the little girl was out of sight as she went down the slope toward the big sycamore.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Polly didn’t say anything about luncheon, but perhaps I’d better take something to eat in my basket?”
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Roxy suggested on the following morning, as she put on the wide-rimmed hat of rough straw, and went to the closet for the small covered basket that she often carried in her walks with Polly.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading NEW ADVENTURES Dulcie chuckled over the story of Roxy’s carrying the food to the runaway, and Grandma Miller was well pleased that her little granddaughter had realized the importance of telling what had really occurred; and Roxy was now eager to tell Polly, who she was sure suspected the truth about who had secured the food for the hungry soldier.
chickennounUS /ˈtʃɪkən/
the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading “Dar ain’ no col’ chicken, Missy,” Dulcie reminded her, “but I reckon I kin fin’ somt’in’ ter gib you,” and she took the basket and started for the pantry, and Roxy was confident the little basket would be well filled.
chuckledverbUS /ˈtʃʌkəld/
past form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint
From this reading NEW ADVENTURES Dulcie chuckled over the story of Roxy’s carrying the food to the runaway, and Grandma Miller was well pleased that her little granddaughter had realized the importance of telling what had really occurred; and Roxy was now eager to tell Polly, who she was sure suspected the truth about who had secured the food for the hungry soldier.
closetnounUS /ˈklɑːzət/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading Roxy suggested on the following morning, as she put on the wide-rimmed hat of rough straw, and went to the closet for the small covered basket that she often carried in her walks with Polly.
colnoun
a pass between mountain peaks
From this reading “Dar ain’ no col’ chicken, Missy,” Dulcie reminded her, “but I reckon I kin fin’ somt’in’ ter gib you,” and she took the basket and started for the pantry, and Roxy was confident the little basket would be well filled.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading “Dar ain’ no col’ chicken, Missy,” Dulcie reminded her, “but I reckon I kin fin’ somt’in’ ter gib you,” and she took the basket and started for the pantry, and Roxy was confident the little basket would be well filled.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Roxy suggested on the following morning, as she put on the wide-rimmed hat of rough straw, and went to the closet for the small covered basket that she often carried in her walks with Polly.
Dar
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From this reading “Dar ain’ no col’ chicken, Missy,” Dulcie reminded her, “but I reckon I kin fin’ somt’in’ ter gib you,” and she took the basket and started for the pantry, and Roxy was confident the little basket would be well filled.
didn't
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From this reading “Polly didn’t say anything about luncheon, but perhaps I’d better take something to eat in my basket?”
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Roxy, basket in hand, trudged happily off across the pasture turning to wave a good-bye to Grandma Miller who stood on the side porch looking after her; a few minutes later the little girl was out of sight as she went down the slope toward the big sycamore.
Dulcie
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From this reading NEW ADVENTURES Dulcie chuckled over the story of Roxy’s carrying the food to the runaway, and Grandma Miller was well pleased that her little granddaughter had realized the importance of telling what had really occurred; and Roxy was now eager to tell Polly, who she was sure suspected the truth about who had secured the food for the hungry soldier.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading NEW ADVENTURES Dulcie chuckled over the story of Roxy’s carrying the food to the runaway, and Grandma Miller was well pleased that her little granddaughter had realized the importance of telling what had really occurred; and Roxy was now eager to tell Polly, who she was sure suspected the truth about who had secured the food for the hungry soldier.
take in solid food
From this reading “Polly didn’t say anything about luncheon, but perhaps I’d better take something to eat in my basket?”
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Roxy, basket in hand, trudged happily off across the pasture turning to wave a good-bye to Grandma Miller who stood on the side porch looking after her; a few minutes later the little girl was out of sight as she went down the slope toward the big sycamore.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading “Dar ain’ no col’ chicken, Missy,” Dulcie reminded her, “but I reckon I kin fin’ somt’in’ ter gib you,” and she took the basket and started for the pantry, and Roxy was confident the little basket would be well filled.
finnounUS /fɪn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading “Dar ain’ no col’ chicken, Missy,” Dulcie reminded her, “but I reckon I kin fin’ somt’in’ ter gib you,” and she took the basket and started for the pantry, and Roxy was confident the little basket would be well filled.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Roxy suggested on the following morning, as she put on the wide-rimmed hat of rough straw, and went to the closet for the small covered basket that she often carried in her walks with Polly.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading NEW ADVENTURES Dulcie chuckled over the story of Roxy’s carrying the food to the runaway, and Grandma Miller was well pleased that her little granddaughter had realized the importance of telling what had really occurred; and Roxy was now eager to tell Polly, who she was sure suspected the truth about who had secured the food for the hungry soldier.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading NEW ADVENTURES Dulcie chuckled over the story of Roxy’s carrying the food to the runaway, and Grandma Miller was well pleased that her little granddaughter had realized the importance of telling what had really occurred; and Roxy was now eager to tell Polly, who she was sure suspected the truth about who had secured the food for the hungry soldier.
gibnounUS /ɡɪb/
a unit of information equal to 1024 mebibytes or 2^30 (1,073,741,824) bytes
From this reading “Dar ain’ no col’ chicken, Missy,” Dulcie reminded her, “but I reckon I kin fin’ somt’in’ ter gib you,” and she took the basket and started for the pantry, and Roxy was confident the little basket would be well filled.
a young female
From this reading Roxy, basket in hand, trudged happily off across the pasture turning to wave a good-bye to Grandma Miller who stood on the side porch looking after her; a few minutes later the little girl was out of sight as she went down the slope toward the big sycamore.
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading Roxy, basket in hand, trudged happily off across the pasture turning to wave a good-bye to Grandma Miller who stood on the side porch looking after her; a few minutes later the little girl was out of sight as she went down the slope toward the big sycamore.
granddaughternounUS /ˈɡrændɔːtər/
a female grandchild
From this reading NEW ADVENTURES Dulcie chuckled over the story of Roxy’s carrying the food to the runaway, and Grandma Miller was well pleased that her little granddaughter had realized the importance of telling what had really occurred; and Roxy was now eager to tell Polly, who she was sure suspected the truth about who had secured the food for the hungry soldier.
GrandmanounUS /ˈɡrændmɑː/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading NEW ADVENTURES Dulcie chuckled over the story of Roxy’s carrying the food to the runaway, and Grandma Miller was well pleased that her little granddaughter had realized the importance of telling what had really occurred; and Roxy was now eager to tell Polly, who she was sure suspected the truth about who had secured the food for the hungry soldier.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading NEW ADVENTURES Dulcie chuckled over the story of Roxy’s carrying the food to the runaway, and Grandma Miller was well pleased that her little granddaughter had realized the importance of telling what had really occurred; and Roxy was now eager to tell Polly, who she was sure suspected the truth about who had secured the food for the hungry soldier.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Roxy, basket in hand, trudged happily off across the pasture turning to wave a good-bye to Grandma Miller who stood on the side porch looking after her; a few minutes later the little girl was out of sight as she went down the slope toward the big sycamore.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Roxy, basket in hand, trudged happily off across the pasture turning to wave a good-bye to Grandma Miller who stood on the side porch looking after her; a few minutes later the little girl was out of sight as she went down the slope toward the big sycamore.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Roxy suggested on the following morning, as she put on the wide-rimmed hat of rough straw, and went to the closet for the small covered basket that she often carried in her walks with Polly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading NEW ADVENTURES Dulcie chuckled over the story of Roxy’s carrying the food to the runaway, and Grandma Miller was well pleased that her little granddaughter had realized the importance of telling what had really occurred; and Roxy was now eager to tell Polly, who she was sure suspected the truth about who had secured the food for the hungry soldier.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading NEW ADVENTURES Dulcie chuckled over the story of Roxy’s carrying the food to the runaway, and Grandma Miller was well pleased that her little granddaughter had realized the importance of telling what had really occurred; and Roxy was now eager to tell Polly, who she was sure suspected the truth about who had secured the food for the hungry soldier.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Dar ain’ no col’ chicken, Missy,” Dulcie reminded her, “but I reckon I kin fin’ somt’in’ ter gib you,” and she took the basket and started for the pantry, and Roxy was confident the little basket would be well filled.
I'd
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From this reading “Polly didn’t say anything about luncheon, but perhaps I’d better take something to eat in my basket?”
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading NEW ADVENTURES Dulcie chuckled over the story of Roxy’s carrying the food to the runaway, and Grandma Miller was well pleased that her little granddaughter had realized the importance of telling what had really occurred; and Roxy was now eager to tell Polly, who she was sure suspected the truth about who had secured the food for the hungry soldier.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Polly didn’t say anything about luncheon, but perhaps I’d better take something to eat in my basket?”
kinnounUS /kɪn/
a person having kinship with another or others
From this reading “Dar ain’ no col’ chicken, Missy,” Dulcie reminded her, “but I reckon I kin fin’ somt’in’ ter gib you,” and she took the basket and started for the pantry, and Roxy was confident the little basket would be well filled.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Roxy, basket in hand, trudged happily off across the pasture turning to wave a good-bye to Grandma Miller who stood on the side porch looking after her; a few minutes later the little girl was out of sight as she went down the slope toward the big sycamore.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading NEW ADVENTURES Dulcie chuckled over the story of Roxy’s carrying the food to the runaway, and Grandma Miller was well pleased that her little granddaughter had realized the importance of telling what had really occurred; and Roxy was now eager to tell Polly, who she was sure suspected the truth about who had secured the food for the hungry soldier.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Roxy, basket in hand, trudged happily off across the pasture turning to wave a good-bye to Grandma Miller who stood on the side porch looking after her; a few minutes later the little girl was out of sight as she went down the slope toward the big sycamore.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading “Polly didn’t say anything about luncheon, but perhaps I’d better take something to eat in my basket?”
MillernounUS /ˈmɪlər/
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading NEW ADVENTURES Dulcie chuckled over the story of Roxy’s carrying the food to the runaway, and Grandma Miller was well pleased that her little granddaughter had realized the importance of telling what had really occurred; and Roxy was now eager to tell Polly, who she was sure suspected the truth about who had secured the food for the hungry soldier.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Roxy, basket in hand, trudged happily off across the pasture turning to wave a good-bye to Grandma Miller who stood on the side porch looking after her; a few minutes later the little girl was out of sight as she went down the slope toward the big sycamore.
MissynounUS /ˈmɪsi/
a young female
From this reading “Dar ain’ no col’ chicken, Missy,” Dulcie reminded her, “but I reckon I kin fin’ somt’in’ ter gib you,” and she took the basket and started for the pantry, and Roxy was confident the little basket would be well filled.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Roxy suggested on the following morning, as she put on the wide-rimmed hat of rough straw, and went to the closet for the small covered basket that she often carried in her walks with Polly.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Polly didn’t say anything about luncheon, but perhaps I’d better take something to eat in my basket?”
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NEW ADVENTURES Dulcie chuckled over the story of Roxy’s carrying the food to the runaway, and Grandma Miller was well pleased that her little granddaughter had realized the importance of telling what had really occurred; and Roxy was now eager to tell Polly, who she was sure suspected the truth about who had secured the food for the hungry soldier.
not any; not one
From this reading “Dar ain’ no col’ chicken, Missy,” Dulcie reminded her, “but I reckon I kin fin’ somt’in’ ter gib you,” and she took the basket and started for the pantry, and Roxy was confident the little basket would be well filled.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading NEW ADVENTURES Dulcie chuckled over the story of Roxy’s carrying the food to the runaway, and Grandma Miller was well pleased that her little granddaughter had realized the importance of telling what had really occurred; and Roxy was now eager to tell Polly, who she was sure suspected the truth about who had secured the food for the hungry soldier.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading NEW ADVENTURES Dulcie chuckled over the story of Roxy’s carrying the food to the runaway, and Grandma Miller was well pleased that her little granddaughter had realized the importance of telling what had really occurred; and Roxy was now eager to tell Polly, who she was sure suspected the truth about who had secured the food for the hungry soldier.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NEW ADVENTURES Dulcie chuckled over the story of Roxy’s carrying the food to the runaway, and Grandma Miller was well pleased that her little granddaughter had realized the importance of telling what had really occurred; and Roxy was now eager to tell Polly, who she was sure suspected the truth about who had secured the food for the hungry soldier.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Roxy, basket in hand, trudged happily off across the pasture turning to wave a good-bye to Grandma Miller who stood on the side porch looking after her; a few minutes later the little girl was out of sight as she went down the slope toward the big sycamore.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Roxy suggested on the following morning, as she put on the wide-rimmed hat of rough straw, and went to the closet for the small covered basket that she often carried in her walks with Polly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Roxy suggested on the following morning, as she put on the wide-rimmed hat of rough straw, and went to the closet for the small covered basket that she often carried in her walks with Polly.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Roxy, basket in hand, trudged happily off across the pasture turning to wave a good-bye to Grandma Miller who stood on the side porch looking after her; a few minutes later the little girl was out of sight as she went down the slope toward the big sycamore.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading NEW ADVENTURES Dulcie chuckled over the story of Roxy’s carrying the food to the runaway, and Grandma Miller was well pleased that her little granddaughter had realized the importance of telling what had really occurred; and Roxy was now eager to tell Polly, who she was sure suspected the truth about who had secured the food for the hungry soldier.
pantrynounUS /ˈpæntri/
a small storeroom for storing foods or wines
From this reading “Dar ain’ no col’ chicken, Missy,” Dulcie reminded her, “but I reckon I kin fin’ somt’in’ ter gib you,” and she took the basket and started for the pantry, and Roxy was confident the little basket would be well filled.
pasturenounUS /ˈpæstʃər/
a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
From this reading Roxy, basket in hand, trudged happily off across the pasture turning to wave a good-bye to Grandma Miller who stood on the side porch looking after her; a few minutes later the little girl was out of sight as she went down the slope toward the big sycamore.
by chance
From this reading “Polly didn’t say anything about luncheon, but perhaps I’d better take something to eat in my basket?”
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading NEW ADVENTURES Dulcie chuckled over the story of Roxy’s carrying the food to the runaway, and Grandma Miller was well pleased that her little granddaughter had realized the importance of telling what had really occurred; and Roxy was now eager to tell Polly, who she was sure suspected the truth about who had secured the food for the hungry soldier.
Polly
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From this reading NEW ADVENTURES Dulcie chuckled over the story of Roxy’s carrying the food to the runaway, and Grandma Miller was well pleased that her little granddaughter had realized the importance of telling what had really occurred; and Roxy was now eager to tell Polly, who she was sure suspected the truth about who had secured the food for the hungry soldier.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading Roxy, basket in hand, trudged happily off across the pasture turning to wave a good-bye to Grandma Miller who stood on the side porch looking after her; a few minutes later the little girl was out of sight as she went down the slope toward the big sycamore.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Roxy suggested on the following morning, as she put on the wide-rimmed hat of rough straw, and went to the closet for the small covered basket that she often carried in her walks with Polly.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading NEW ADVENTURES Dulcie chuckled over the story of Roxy’s carrying the food to the runaway, and Grandma Miller was well pleased that her little granddaughter had realized the importance of telling what had really occurred; and Roxy was now eager to tell Polly, who she was sure suspected the truth about who had secured the food for the hungry soldier.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading NEW ADVENTURES Dulcie chuckled over the story of Roxy’s carrying the food to the runaway, and Grandma Miller was well pleased that her little granddaughter had realized the importance of telling what had really occurred; and Roxy was now eager to tell Polly, who she was sure suspected the truth about who had secured the food for the hungry soldier.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “Dar ain’ no col’ chicken, Missy,” Dulcie reminded her, “but I reckon I kin fin’ somt’in’ ter gib you,” and she took the basket and started for the pantry, and Roxy was confident the little basket would be well filled.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading “Dar ain’ no col’ chicken, Missy,” Dulcie reminded her, “but I reckon I kin fin’ somt’in’ ter gib you,” and she took the basket and started for the pantry, and Roxy was confident the little basket would be well filled.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Roxy suggested on the following morning, as she put on the wide-rimmed hat of rough straw, and went to the closet for the small covered basket that she often carried in her walks with Polly.
Roxy
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From this reading NEW ADVENTURES Dulcie chuckled over the story of Roxy’s carrying the food to the runaway, and Grandma Miller was well pleased that her little granddaughter had realized the importance of telling what had really occurred; and Roxy was now eager to tell Polly, who she was sure suspected the truth about who had secured the food for the hungry soldier.
Roxy's
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From this reading NEW ADVENTURES Dulcie chuckled over the story of Roxy’s carrying the food to the runaway, and Grandma Miller was well pleased that her little granddaughter had realized the importance of telling what had really occurred; and Roxy was now eager to tell Polly, who she was sure suspected the truth about who had secured the food for the hungry soldier.
runawaynounUS /ˈrʌnəweɪ/
an easy victory
From this reading NEW ADVENTURES Dulcie chuckled over the story of Roxy’s carrying the food to the runaway, and Grandma Miller was well pleased that her little granddaughter had realized the importance of telling what had really occurred; and Roxy was now eager to tell Polly, who she was sure suspected the truth about who had secured the food for the hungry soldier.
express in words
From this reading “Polly didn’t say anything about luncheon, but perhaps I’d better take something to eat in my basket?”
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading NEW ADVENTURES Dulcie chuckled over the story of Roxy’s carrying the food to the runaway, and Grandma Miller was well pleased that her little granddaughter had realized the importance of telling what had really occurred; and Roxy was now eager to tell Polly, who she was sure suspected the truth about who had secured the food for the hungry soldier.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading NEW ADVENTURES Dulcie chuckled over the story of Roxy’s carrying the food to the runaway, and Grandma Miller was well pleased that her little granddaughter had realized the importance of telling what had really occurred; and Roxy was now eager to tell Polly, who she was sure suspected the truth about who had secured the food for the hungry soldier.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Roxy, basket in hand, trudged happily off across the pasture turning to wave a good-bye to Grandma Miller who stood on the side porch looking after her; a few minutes later the little girl was out of sight as she went down the slope toward the big sycamore.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Roxy, basket in hand, trudged happily off across the pasture turning to wave a good-bye to Grandma Miller who stood on the side porch looking after her; a few minutes later the little girl was out of sight as she went down the slope toward the big sycamore.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading Roxy, basket in hand, trudged happily off across the pasture turning to wave a good-bye to Grandma Miller who stood on the side porch looking after her; a few minutes later the little girl was out of sight as she went down the slope toward the big sycamore.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Roxy suggested on the following morning, as she put on the wide-rimmed hat of rough straw, and went to the closet for the small covered basket that she often carried in her walks with Polly.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading NEW ADVENTURES Dulcie chuckled over the story of Roxy’s carrying the food to the runaway, and Grandma Miller was well pleased that her little granddaughter had realized the importance of telling what had really occurred; and Roxy was now eager to tell Polly, who she was sure suspected the truth about who had secured the food for the hungry soldier.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “Polly didn’t say anything about luncheon, but perhaps I’d better take something to eat in my basket?”
somt'in
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From this reading “Dar ain’ no col’ chicken, Missy,” Dulcie reminded her, “but I reckon I kin fin’ somt’in’ ter gib you,” and she took the basket and started for the pantry, and Roxy was confident the little basket would be well filled.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “Dar ain’ no col’ chicken, Missy,” Dulcie reminded her, “but I reckon I kin fin’ somt’in’ ter gib you,” and she took the basket and started for the pantry, and Roxy was confident the little basket would be well filled.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Roxy, basket in hand, trudged happily off across the pasture turning to wave a good-bye to Grandma Miller who stood on the side porch looking after her; a few minutes later the little girl was out of sight as she went down the slope toward the big sycamore.
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 NEW ADVENTURES Dulcie chuckled over the story of Roxy’s carrying the food to the runaway, and Grandma Miller was well pleased that her little granddaughter had realized the importance of telling what had really occurred; and Roxy was now eager to tell Polly, who she was sure suspected the truth about who had secured the food for the hungry soldier.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading Roxy suggested on the following morning, as she put on the wide-rimmed hat of rough straw, and went to the closet for the small covered basket that she often carried in her walks with Polly.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Roxy suggested on the following morning, as she put on the wide-rimmed hat of rough straw, and went to the closet for the small covered basket that she often carried in her walks with Polly.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading NEW ADVENTURES Dulcie chuckled over the story of Roxy’s carrying the food to the runaway, and Grandma Miller was well pleased that her little granddaughter had realized the importance of telling what had really occurred; and Roxy was now eager to tell Polly, who she was sure suspected the truth about who had secured the food for the hungry soldier.
believed likely
From this reading NEW ADVENTURES Dulcie chuckled over the story of Roxy’s carrying the food to the runaway, and Grandma Miller was well pleased that her little granddaughter had realized the importance of telling what had really occurred; and Roxy was now eager to tell Polly, who she was sure suspected the truth about who had secured the food for the hungry soldier.
sycamorenounUS /ˈsɪkəmɔːr/
variably colored and sometimes variegated hard tough elastic wood of a sycamore tree
From this reading Roxy, basket in hand, trudged happily off across the pasture turning to wave a good-bye to Grandma Miller who stood on the side porch looking after her; a few minutes later the little girl was out of sight as she went down the slope toward the big sycamore.
carry out
From this reading “Polly didn’t say anything about luncheon, but perhaps I’d better take something to eat in my basket?”
express in words
From this reading NEW ADVENTURES Dulcie chuckled over the story of Roxy’s carrying the food to the runaway, and Grandma Miller was well pleased that her little granddaughter had realized the importance of telling what had really occurred; and Roxy was now eager to tell Polly, who she was sure suspected the truth about who had secured the food for the hungry soldier.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading NEW ADVENTURES Dulcie chuckled over the story of Roxy’s carrying the food to the runaway, and Grandma Miller was well pleased that her little granddaughter had realized the importance of telling what had really occurred; and Roxy was now eager to tell Polly, who she was sure suspected the truth about who had secured the food for the hungry soldier.
ter
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From this reading “Dar ain’ no col’ chicken, Missy,” Dulcie reminded her, “but I reckon I kin fin’ somt’in’ ter gib you,” and she took the basket and started for the pantry, and Roxy was confident the little basket would be well filled.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading NEW ADVENTURES Dulcie chuckled over the story of Roxy’s carrying the food to the runaway, and Grandma Miller was well pleased that her little granddaughter had realized the importance of telling what had really occurred; and Roxy was now eager to tell Polly, who she was sure suspected the truth about who had secured the food for the hungry soldier.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEW ADVENTURES Dulcie chuckled over the story of Roxy’s carrying the food to the runaway, and Grandma Miller was well pleased that her little granddaughter had realized the importance of telling what had really occurred; and Roxy was now eager to tell Polly, who she was sure suspected the truth about who had secured the food for the hungry soldier.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NEW ADVENTURES Dulcie chuckled over the story of Roxy’s carrying the food to the runaway, and Grandma Miller was well pleased that her little granddaughter had realized the importance of telling what had really occurred; and Roxy was now eager to tell Polly, who she was sure suspected the truth about who had secured the food for the hungry soldier.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading “Dar ain’ no col’ chicken, Missy,” Dulcie reminded her, “but I reckon I kin fin’ somt’in’ ter gib you,” and she took the basket and started for the pantry, and Roxy was confident the little basket would be well filled.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Roxy, basket in hand, trudged happily off across the pasture turning to wave a good-bye to Grandma Miller who stood on the side porch looking after her; a few minutes later the little girl was out of sight as she went down the slope toward the big sycamore.
trudgedverbUS /trʌdʒd/
past form of “trudge” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
From this reading Roxy, basket in hand, trudged happily off across the pasture turning to wave a good-bye to Grandma Miller who stood on the side porch looking after her; a few minutes later the little girl was out of sight as she went down the slope toward the big sycamore.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading NEW ADVENTURES Dulcie chuckled over the story of Roxy’s carrying the food to the runaway, and Grandma Miller was well pleased that her little granddaughter had realized the importance of telling what had really occurred; and Roxy was now eager to tell Polly, who she was sure suspected the truth about who had secured the food for the hungry soldier.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Roxy, basket in hand, trudged happily off across the pasture turning to wave a good-bye to Grandma Miller who stood on the side porch looking after her; a few minutes later the little girl was out of sight as she went down the slope toward the big sycamore.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Roxy suggested on the following morning, as she put on the wide-rimmed hat of rough straw, and went to the closet for the small covered basket that she often carried in her walks with Polly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NEW ADVENTURES Dulcie chuckled over the story of Roxy’s carrying the food to the runaway, and Grandma Miller was well pleased that her little granddaughter had realized the importance of telling what had really occurred; and Roxy was now eager to tell Polly, who she was sure suspected the truth about who had secured the food for the hungry soldier.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading Roxy, basket in hand, trudged happily off across the pasture turning to wave a good-bye to Grandma Miller who stood on the side porch looking after her; a few minutes later the little girl was out of sight as she went down the slope toward the big sycamore.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading NEW ADVENTURES Dulcie chuckled over the story of Roxy’s carrying the food to the runaway, and Grandma Miller was well pleased that her little granddaughter had realized the importance of telling what had really occurred; and Roxy was now eager to tell Polly, who she was sure suspected the truth about who had secured the food for the hungry soldier.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Roxy suggested on the following morning, as she put on the wide-rimmed hat of rough straw, and went to the closet for the small covered basket that she often carried in her walks with Polly.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading NEW ADVENTURES Dulcie chuckled over the story of Roxy’s carrying the food to the runaway, and Grandma Miller was well pleased that her little granddaughter had realized the importance of telling what had really occurred; and Roxy was now eager to tell Polly, who she was sure suspected the truth about who had secured the food for the hungry soldier.
which person or people
From this reading NEW ADVENTURES Dulcie chuckled over the story of Roxy’s carrying the food to the runaway, and Grandma Miller was well pleased that her little granddaughter had realized the importance of telling what had really occurred; and Roxy was now eager to tell Polly, who she was sure suspected the truth about who had secured the food for the hungry soldier.
wide-rimmed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Roxy suggested on the following morning, as she put on the wide-rimmed hat of rough straw, and went to the closet for the small covered basket that she often carried in her walks with Polly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Roxy suggested on the following morning, as she put on the wide-rimmed hat of rough straw, and went to the closet for the small covered basket that she often carried in her walks with Polly.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Dar ain’ no col’ chicken, Missy,” Dulcie reminded her, “but I reckon I kin fin’ somt’in’ ter gib you,” and she took the basket and started for the pantry, and Roxy was confident the little basket would be well filled.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Dar ain’ no col’ chicken, Missy,” Dulcie reminded her, “but I reckon I kin fin’ somt’in’ ter gib you,” and she took the basket and started for the pantry, and Roxy was confident the little basket would be well filled.
