used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MADGE'S STORY Early in the beautiful morning of the following day Graydon was out securing a light carriage, for he reasoned that after watching all night Madge would be too weary to enjoy horseback exercise.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "The best I can do is to go with you as guide this afternoon to the trout-stream, and then drive back by moonlight," the doctor added.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading MADGE'S STORY Early in the beautiful morning of the following day Graydon was out securing a light carriage, for he reasoned that after watching all night Madge would be too weary to enjoy horseback exercise.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "The best I can do is to go with you as guide this afternoon to the trout-stream, and then drive back by moonlight," the doctor added.
(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 MADGE'S STORY Early in the beautiful morning of the following day Graydon was out securing a light carriage, for he reasoned that after watching all night Madge would be too weary to enjoy horseback exercise.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Within an hour Graydon reached the cottage, and Madge ran out to welcome him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He first called on the doctor, and obtained careful directions as to the locality of Madge's sojourn.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He first called on the doctor, and obtained careful directions as to the locality of Madge's sojourn.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "The best I can do is to go with you as guide this afternoon to the trout-stream, and then drive back by moonlight," the doctor added.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading MADGE'S STORY Early in the beautiful morning of the following day Graydon was out securing a light carriage, for he reasoned that after watching all night Madge would be too weary to enjoy horseback exercise.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading MADGE'S STORY Early in the beautiful morning of the following day Graydon was out securing a light carriage, for he reasoned that after watching all night Madge would be too weary to enjoy horseback exercise.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "The best I can do is to go with you as guide this afternoon to the trout-stream, and then drive back by moonlight," the doctor added.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "The best I can do is to go with you as guide this afternoon to the trout-stream, and then drive back by moonlight," the doctor added.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He first called on the doctor, and obtained careful directions as to the locality of Madge's sojourn.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "The best I can do is to go with you as guide this afternoon to the trout-stream, and then drive back by moonlight," the doctor added.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading He first called on the doctor, and obtained careful directions as to the locality of Madge's sojourn.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading MADGE'S STORY Early in the beautiful morning of the following day Graydon was out securing a light carriage, for he reasoned that after watching all night Madge would be too weary to enjoy horseback exercise.
a small house with a single story
From this reading Within an hour Graydon reached the cottage, and Madge ran out to welcome him.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading MADGE'S STORY Early in the beautiful morning of the following day Graydon was out securing a light carriage, for he reasoned that after watching all night Madge would be too weary to enjoy horseback exercise.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading He first called on the doctor, and obtained careful directions as to the locality of Madge's sojourn.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "The best I can do is to go with you as guide this afternoon to the trout-stream, and then drive back by moonlight," the doctor added.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading He first called on the doctor, and obtained careful directions as to the locality of Madge's sojourn.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading "The best I can do is to go with you as guide this afternoon to the trout-stream, and then drive back by moonlight," the doctor added.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading MADGE'S STORY Early in the beautiful morning of the following day Graydon was out securing a light carriage, for he reasoned that after watching all night Madge would be too weary to enjoy horseback exercise.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading MADGE'S STORY Early in the beautiful morning of the following day Graydon was out securing a light carriage, for he reasoned that after watching all night Madge would be too weary to enjoy horseback exercise.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading MADGE'S STORY Early in the beautiful morning of the following day Graydon was out securing a light carriage, for he reasoned that after watching all night Madge would be too weary to enjoy horseback exercise.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Now, this is kind and thoughtful of you," she said, and there was unmistakable gladness in her face.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He first called on the doctor, and obtained careful directions as to the locality of Madge's sojourn.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading MADGE'S STORY Early in the beautiful morning of the following day Graydon was out securing a light carriage, for he reasoned that after watching all night Madge would be too weary to enjoy horseback exercise.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MADGE'S STORY Early in the beautiful morning of the following day Graydon was out securing a light carriage, for he reasoned that after watching all night Madge would be too weary to enjoy horseback exercise.
gladnessnoun
experiencing joy and pleasure
From this reading "Now, this is kind and thoughtful of you," she said, and there was unmistakable gladness in her face.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "The best I can do is to go with you as guide this afternoon to the trout-stream, and then drive back by moonlight," the doctor added.
Graydon
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From this reading MADGE'S STORY Early in the beautiful morning of the following day Graydon was out securing a light carriage, for he reasoned that after watching all night Madge would be too weary to enjoy horseback exercise.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading "The best I can do is to go with you as guide this afternoon to the trout-stream, and then drive back by moonlight," the doctor added.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MADGE'S STORY Early in the beautiful morning of the following day Graydon was out securing a light carriage, for he reasoned that after watching all night Madge would be too weary to enjoy horseback exercise.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Now, this is kind and thoughtful of you," she said, and there was unmistakable gladness in her face.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Within an hour Graydon reached the cottage, and Madge ran out to welcome him.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading MADGE'S STORY Early in the beautiful morning of the following day Graydon was out securing a light carriage, for he reasoned that after watching all night Madge would be too weary to enjoy horseback exercise.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Within an hour Graydon reached the cottage, and Madge ran out to welcome him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "The best I can do is to go with you as guide this afternoon to the trout-stream, and then drive back by moonlight," the doctor added.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MADGE'S STORY Early in the beautiful morning of the following day Graydon was out securing a light carriage, for he reasoned that after watching all night Madge would be too weary to enjoy horseback exercise.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The best I can do is to go with you as guide this afternoon to the trout-stream, and then drive back by moonlight," the doctor added.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "Now, this is kind and thoughtful of you," she said, and there was unmistakable gladness in her face.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading MADGE'S STORY Early in the beautiful morning of the following day Graydon was out securing a light carriage, for he reasoned that after watching all night Madge would be too weary to enjoy horseback exercise.
localitynounUS /loʊˈkæləti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading He first called on the doctor, and obtained careful directions as to the locality of Madge's sojourn.
Madge
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From this reading MADGE'S STORY Early in the beautiful morning of the following day Graydon was out securing a light carriage, for he reasoned that after watching all night Madge would be too weary to enjoy horseback exercise.
MADGE'S
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From this reading MADGE'S STORY Early in the beautiful morning of the following day Graydon was out securing a light carriage, for he reasoned that after watching all night Madge would be too weary to enjoy horseback exercise.
the light of the Moon
From this reading "The best I can do is to go with you as guide this afternoon to the trout-stream, and then drive back by moonlight," the doctor added.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading MADGE'S STORY Early in the beautiful morning of the following day Graydon was out securing a light carriage, for he reasoned that after watching all night Madge would be too weary to enjoy horseback exercise.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading MADGE'S STORY Early in the beautiful morning of the following day Graydon was out securing a light carriage, for he reasoned that after watching all night Madge would be too weary to enjoy horseback exercise.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now, this is kind and thoughtful of you," she said, and there was unmistakable gladness in her face.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading He first called on the doctor, and obtained careful directions as to the locality of Madge's sojourn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MADGE'S STORY Early in the beautiful morning of the following day Graydon was out securing a light carriage, for he reasoned that after watching all night Madge would be too weary to enjoy horseback exercise.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He first called on the doctor, and obtained careful directions as to the locality of Madge's sojourn.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading MADGE'S STORY Early in the beautiful morning of the following day Graydon was out securing a light carriage, for he reasoned that after watching all night Madge would be too weary to enjoy horseback exercise.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Within an hour Graydon reached the cottage, and Madge ran out to welcome him.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Within an hour Graydon reached the cottage, and Madge ran out to welcome him.
reasonedadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənd/
logically valid
From this reading MADGE'S STORY Early in the beautiful morning of the following day Graydon was out securing a light carriage, for he reasoned that after watching all night Madge would be too weary to enjoy horseback exercise.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Now, this is kind and thoughtful of you," she said, and there was unmistakable gladness in her face.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading MADGE'S STORY Early in the beautiful morning of the following day Graydon was out securing a light carriage, for he reasoned that after watching all night Madge would be too weary to enjoy horseback exercise.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Now, this is kind and thoughtful of you," she said, and there was unmistakable gladness in her face.
sojournnounUS /ˈsoʊdʒərn/
a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)
From this reading He first called on the doctor, and obtained careful directions as to the locality of Madge's sojourn.
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 MADGE'S STORY Early in the beautiful morning of the following day Graydon was out securing a light carriage, for he reasoned that after watching all night Madge would be too weary to enjoy horseback exercise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MADGE'S STORY Early in the beautiful morning of the following day Graydon was out securing a light carriage, for he reasoned that after watching all night Madge would be too weary to enjoy horseback exercise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MADGE'S STORY Early in the beautiful morning of the following day Graydon was out securing a light carriage, for he reasoned that after watching all night Madge would be too weary to enjoy horseback exercise.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "The best I can do is to go with you as guide this afternoon to the trout-stream, and then drive back by moonlight," the doctor added.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Now, this is kind and thoughtful of you," she said, and there was unmistakable gladness in her face.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "The best I can do is to go with you as guide this afternoon to the trout-stream, and then drive back by moonlight," the doctor added.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading "Now, this is kind and thoughtful of you," she said, and there was unmistakable gladness in her face.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MADGE'S STORY Early in the beautiful morning of the following day Graydon was out securing a light carriage, for he reasoned that after watching all night Madge would be too weary to enjoy horseback exercise.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading MADGE'S STORY Early in the beautiful morning of the following day Graydon was out securing a light carriage, for he reasoned that after watching all night Madge would be too weary to enjoy horseback exercise.
trout-stream
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From this reading "The best I can do is to go with you as guide this afternoon to the trout-stream, and then drive back by moonlight," the doctor added.
unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading "Now, this is kind and thoughtful of you," she said, and there was unmistakable gladness in her face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MADGE'S STORY Early in the beautiful morning of the following day Graydon was out securing a light carriage, for he reasoned that after watching all night Madge would be too weary to enjoy horseback exercise.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading MADGE'S STORY Early in the beautiful morning of the following day Graydon was out securing a light carriage, for he reasoned that after watching all night Madge would be too weary to enjoy horseback exercise.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading MADGE'S STORY Early in the beautiful morning of the following day Graydon was out securing a light carriage, for he reasoned that after watching all night Madge would be too weary to enjoy horseback exercise.
accept gladly
From this reading Within an hour Graydon reached the cottage, and Madge ran out to welcome him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "The best I can do is to go with you as guide this afternoon to the trout-stream, and then drive back by moonlight," the doctor added.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within an hour Graydon reached the cottage, and Madge ran out to welcome him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading MADGE'S STORY Early in the beautiful morning of the following day Graydon was out securing a light carriage, for he reasoned that after watching all night Madge would be too weary to enjoy horseback exercise.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "The best I can do is to go with you as guide this afternoon to the trout-stream, and then drive back by moonlight," the doctor added.
