Chapter III · Chapter 3

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading I lost my way, I guess, there was so many turnin’s, I’m sorry, but a little rain will fetch it right,” grandpa said, glancing ruefully at the ruts in the gravel and the marks on the turf.

anew

From this reading “In the name of wonder, what codger is that? and what is he doing here?” was Mrs. Noah’s exclamation, as she dropped the bit of salsify she was scraping, and hurrying to the door, called out: “I say, you, sir, what made you drive up here, when I’ve said over and over again, that I wouldn’t have wheels tearing up turf and gravel?”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading “I—I beg your pardon.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading “In the name of wonder, what codger is that? and what is he doing here?” was Mrs. Noah’s exclamation, as she dropped the bit of salsify she was scraping, and hurrying to the door, called out: “I say, you, sir, what made you drive up here, when I’ve said over and over again, that I wouldn’t have wheels tearing up turf and gravel?”

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I lost my way, I guess, there was so many turnin’s, I’m sorry, but a little rain will fetch it right,” grandpa said, glancing ruefully at the ruts in the gravel and the marks on the turf.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “In the name of wonder, what codger is that? and what is he doing here?” was Mrs. Noah’s exclamation, as she dropped the bit of salsify she was scraping, and hurrying to the door, called out: “I say, you, sir, what made you drive up here, when I’ve said over and over again, that I wouldn’t have wheels tearing up turf and gravel?”

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

used affectionately to refer to an eccentric but amusing old man

From this reading “In the name of wonder, what codger is that? and what is he doing here?” was Mrs. Noah’s exclamation, as she dropped the bit of salsify she was scraping, and hurrying to the door, called out: “I say, you, sir, what made you drive up here, when I’ve said over and over again, that I wouldn’t have wheels tearing up turf and gravel?”

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading “In the name of wonder, what codger is that? and what is he doing here?” was Mrs. Noah’s exclamation, as she dropped the bit of salsify she was scraping, and hurrying to the door, called out: “I say, you, sir, what made you drive up here, when I’ve said over and over again, that I wouldn’t have wheels tearing up turf and gravel?”

a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading “In the name of wonder, what codger is that? and what is he doing here?” was Mrs. Noah’s exclamation, as she dropped the bit of salsify she was scraping, and hurrying to the door, called out: “I say, you, sir, what made you drive up here, when I’ve said over and over again, that I wouldn’t have wheels tearing up turf and gravel?”

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading “In the name of wonder, what codger is that? and what is he doing here?” was Mrs. Noah’s exclamation, as she dropped the bit of salsify she was scraping, and hurrying to the door, called out: “I say, you, sir, what made you drive up here, when I’ve said over and over again, that I wouldn’t have wheels tearing up turf and gravel?”

an abrupt excited utterance

From this reading “In the name of wonder, what codger is that? and what is he doing here?” was Mrs. Noah’s exclamation, as she dropped the bit of salsify she was scraping, and hurrying to the door, called out: “I say, you, sir, what made you drive up here, when I’ve said over and over again, that I wouldn’t have wheels tearing up turf and gravel?”

go or come after and bring or take back

From this reading I lost my way, I guess, there was so many turnin’s, I’m sorry, but a little rain will fetch it right,” grandpa said, glancing ruefully at the ruts in the gravel and the marks on the turf.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading I lost my way, I guess, there was so many turnin’s, I’m sorry, but a little rain will fetch it right,” grandpa said, glancing ruefully at the ruts in the gravel and the marks on the turf.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading GRANDPA MARKHAM.

rock fragments and pebbles

From this reading “In the name of wonder, what codger is that? and what is he doing here?” was Mrs. Noah’s exclamation, as she dropped the bit of salsify she was scraping, and hurrying to the door, called out: “I say, you, sir, what made you drive up here, when I’ve said over and over again, that I wouldn’t have wheels tearing up turf and gravel?”

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading I lost my way, I guess, there was so many turnin’s, I’m sorry, but a little rain will fetch it right,” grandpa said, glancing ruefully at the ruts in the gravel and the marks on the turf.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “In the name of wonder, what codger is that? and what is he doing here?” was Mrs. Noah’s exclamation, as she dropped the bit of salsify she was scraping, and hurrying to the door, called out: “I say, you, sir, what made you drive up here, when I’ve said over and over again, that I wouldn’t have wheels tearing up turf and gravel?”

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “In the name of wonder, what codger is that? and what is he doing here?” was Mrs. Noah’s exclamation, as she dropped the bit of salsify she was scraping, and hurrying to the door, called out: “I say, you, sir, what made you drive up here, when I’ve said over and over again, that I wouldn’t have wheels tearing up turf and gravel?”

a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

moving with great haste

From this reading “In the name of wonder, what codger is that? and what is he doing here?” was Mrs. Noah’s exclamation, as she dropped the bit of salsify she was scraping, and hurrying to the door, called out: “I say, you, sir, what made you drive up here, when I’ve said over and over again, that I wouldn’t have wheels tearing up turf and gravel?”

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “In the name of wonder, what codger is that? and what is he doing here?” was Mrs. Noah’s exclamation, as she dropped the bit of salsify she was scraping, and hurrying to the door, called out: “I say, you, sir, what made you drive up here, when I’ve said over and over again, that I wouldn’t have wheels tearing up turf and gravel?”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I lost my way, I guess, there was so many turnin’s, I’m sorry, but a little rain will fetch it right,” grandpa said, glancing ruefully at the ruts in the gravel and the marks on the turf.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “In the name of wonder, what codger is that? and what is he doing here?” was Mrs. Noah’s exclamation, as she dropped the bit of salsify she was scraping, and hurrying to the door, called out: “I say, you, sir, what made you drive up here, when I’ve said over and over again, that I wouldn’t have wheels tearing up turf and gravel?”

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading “In the name of wonder, what codger is that? and what is he doing here?” was Mrs. Noah’s exclamation, as she dropped the bit of salsify she was scraping, and hurrying to the door, called out: “I say, you, sir, what made you drive up here, when I’ve said over and over again, that I wouldn’t have wheels tearing up turf and gravel?”

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “In the name of wonder, what codger is that? and what is he doing here?” was Mrs. Noah’s exclamation, as she dropped the bit of salsify she was scraping, and hurrying to the door, called out: “I say, you, sir, what made you drive up here, when I’ve said over and over again, that I wouldn’t have wheels tearing up turf and gravel?”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I lost my way, I guess, there was so many turnin’s, I’m sorry, but a little rain will fetch it right,” grandpa said, glancing ruefully at the ruts in the gravel and the marks on the turf.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading I lost my way, I guess, there was so many turnin’s, I’m sorry, but a little rain will fetch it right,” grandpa said, glancing ruefully at the ruts in the gravel and the marks on the turf.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading “In the name of wonder, what codger is that? and what is he doing here?” was Mrs. Noah’s exclamation, as she dropped the bit of salsify she was scraping, and hurrying to the door, called out: “I say, you, sir, what made you drive up here, when I’ve said over and over again, that I wouldn’t have wheels tearing up turf and gravel?”

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading I lost my way, I guess, there was so many turnin’s, I’m sorry, but a little rain will fetch it right,” grandpa said, glancing ruefully at the ruts in the gravel and the marks on the turf.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading GRANDPA MARKHAM.

English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

From this reading I lost my way, I guess, there was so many turnin’s, I’m sorry, but a little rain will fetch it right,” grandpa said, glancing ruefully at the ruts in the gravel and the marks on the turf.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I lost my way, I guess, there was so many turnin’s, I’m sorry, but a little rain will fetch it right,” grandpa said, glancing ruefully at the ruts in the gravel and the marks on the turf.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading “In the name of wonder, what codger is that? and what is he doing here?” was Mrs. Noah’s exclamation, as she dropped the bit of salsify she was scraping, and hurrying to the door, called out: “I say, you, sir, what made you drive up here, when I’ve said over and over again, that I wouldn’t have wheels tearing up turf and gravel?”

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

the Hebrew patriarch who saved himself and his family and the animals by building an ark in which they survived 40 days and 40 nights of rain; the story of Noah and the flood is told in the Book of Genesis

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

possessive form of “noah” — the Hebrew patriarch who saved himself and his family and the animals by building an ark in which they survived 40 days and 40 nights of rain; the story of Noah and the flood is told in the Book of Genesis

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I lost my way, I guess, there was so many turnin’s, I’m sorry, but a little rain will fetch it right,” grandpa said, glancing ruefully at the ruts in the gravel and the marks on the turf.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “In the name of wonder, what codger is that? and what is he doing here?” was Mrs. Noah’s exclamation, as she dropped the bit of salsify she was scraping, and hurrying to the door, called out: “I say, you, sir, what made you drive up here, when I’ve said over and over again, that I wouldn’t have wheels tearing up turf and gravel?”

above and across; more than

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

plural of “oyster” — marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal waters

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

accept an excuse for

From this reading “I—I beg your pardon.

a small contrasting part of something

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading I lost my way, I guess, there was so many turnin’s, I’m sorry, but a little rain will fetch it right,” grandpa said, glancing ruefully at the ruts in the gravel and the marks on the turf.

precisely, exactly

From this reading I lost my way, I guess, there was so many turnin’s, I’m sorry, but a little rain will fetch it right,” grandpa said, glancing ruefully at the ruts in the gravel and the marks on the turf.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

in a rueful manner

From this reading I lost my way, I guess, there was so many turnin’s, I’m sorry, but a little rain will fetch it right,” grandpa said, glancing ruefully at the ruts in the gravel and the marks on the turf.

plural of “rut” — a groove or furrow (especially one in soft earth caused by wheels)

From this reading I lost my way, I guess, there was so many turnin’s, I’m sorry, but a little rain will fetch it right,” grandpa said, glancing ruefully at the ruts in the gravel and the marks on the turf.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “In the name of wonder, what codger is that? and what is he doing here?” was Mrs. Noah’s exclamation, as she dropped the bit of salsify she was scraping, and hurrying to the door, called out: “I say, you, sir, what made you drive up here, when I’ve said over and over again, that I wouldn’t have wheels tearing up turf and gravel?”

edible root of the salsify plant

From this reading “In the name of wonder, what codger is that? and what is he doing here?” was Mrs. Noah’s exclamation, as she dropped the bit of salsify she was scraping, and hurrying to the door, called out: “I say, you, sir, what made you drive up here, when I’ve said over and over again, that I wouldn’t have wheels tearing up turf and gravel?”

express in words

From this reading “In the name of wonder, what codger is that? and what is he doing here?” was Mrs. Noah’s exclamation, as she dropped the bit of salsify she was scraping, and hurrying to the door, called out: “I say, you, sir, what made you drive up here, when I’ve said over and over again, that I wouldn’t have wheels tearing up turf and gravel?”

(usually plural) a fragment scraped off of something and collected

From this reading “In the name of wonder, what codger is that? and what is he doing here?” was Mrs. Noah’s exclamation, as she dropped the bit of salsify she was scraping, and hurrying to the door, called out: “I say, you, sir, what made you drive up here, when I’ve said over and over again, that I wouldn’t have wheels tearing up turf and gravel?”

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “In the name of wonder, what codger is that? and what is he doing here?” was Mrs. Noah’s exclamation, as she dropped the bit of salsify she was scraping, and hurrying to the door, called out: “I say, you, sir, what made you drive up here, when I’ve said over and over again, that I wouldn’t have wheels tearing up turf and gravel?”

term of address for a man

From this reading “In the name of wonder, what codger is that? and what is he doing here?” was Mrs. Noah’s exclamation, as she dropped the bit of salsify she was scraping, and hurrying to the door, called out: “I say, you, sir, what made you drive up here, when I’ve said over and over again, that I wouldn’t have wheels tearing up turf and gravel?”

a golf shot that curves to the right for a right-handed golfer

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I lost my way, I guess, there was so many turnin’s, I’m sorry, but a little rain will fetch it right,” grandpa said, glancing ruefully at the ruts in the gravel and the marks on the turf.

of a light brownish color

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading I lost my way, I guess, there was so many turnin’s, I’m sorry, but a little rain will fetch it right,” grandpa said, glancing ruefully at the ruts in the gravel and the marks on the turf.

very large in expanse or scope

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

spatial largeness and extensiveness (especially inside a building)

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

shedding tears

From this reading “In the name of wonder, what codger is that? and what is he doing here?” was Mrs. Noah’s exclamation, as she dropped the bit of salsify she was scraping, and hurrying to the door, called out: “I say, you, sir, what made you drive up here, when I’ve said over and over again, that I wouldn’t have wheels tearing up turf and gravel?”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “In the name of wonder, what codger is that? and what is he doing here?” was Mrs. Noah’s exclamation, as she dropped the bit of salsify she was scraping, and hurrying to the door, called out: “I say, you, sir, what made you drive up here, when I’ve said over and over again, that I wouldn’t have wheels tearing up turf and gravel?”

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I lost my way, I guess, there was so many turnin’s, I’m sorry, but a little rain will fetch it right,” grandpa said, glancing ruefully at the ruts in the gravel and the marks on the turf.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots

From this reading “In the name of wonder, what codger is that? and what is he doing here?” was Mrs. Noah’s exclamation, as she dropped the bit of salsify she was scraping, and hurrying to the door, called out: “I say, you, sir, what made you drive up here, when I’ve said over and over again, that I wouldn’t have wheels tearing up turf and gravel?”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I lost my way, I guess, there was so many turnin’s, I’m sorry, but a little rain will fetch it right,” grandpa said, glancing ruefully at the ruts in the gravel and the marks on the turf.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading “In the name of wonder, what codger is that? and what is he doing here?” was Mrs. Noah’s exclamation, as she dropped the bit of salsify she was scraping, and hurrying to the door, called out: “I say, you, sir, what made you drive up here, when I’ve said over and over again, that I wouldn’t have wheels tearing up turf and gravel?”

edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading I lost my way, I guess, there was so many turnin’s, I’m sorry, but a little rain will fetch it right,” grandpa said, glancing ruefully at the ruts in the gravel and the marks on the turf.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “In the name of wonder, what codger is that? and what is he doing here?” was Mrs. Noah’s exclamation, as she dropped the bit of salsify she was scraping, and hurrying to the door, called out: “I say, you, sir, what made you drive up here, when I’ve said over and over again, that I wouldn’t have wheels tearing up turf and gravel?”

plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

From this reading “In the name of wonder, what codger is that? and what is he doing here?” was Mrs. Noah’s exclamation, as she dropped the bit of salsify she was scraping, and hurrying to the door, called out: “I say, you, sir, what made you drive up here, when I’ve said over and over again, that I wouldn’t have wheels tearing up turf and gravel?”

at the time that

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

in or at the place that

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

which person or people

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Mrs. Noah, the housekeeper at Aikenside, was slicing vegetable oysters for the nice little dish intended for her own supper, when the head of Sorrel came around the corner of the building, followed by the square-boxed wagon containing Grandpa Markham, who, bewildered by the beauty and spaciousness of the grounds, and wholly uncertain as to where he ought to stop, had driven over the smooth-graveled road around to the front kitchen door, Mrs. Noah’s spacious domain, as sacred as Betsey Trotwood’s patch of green.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I lost my way, I guess, there was so many turnin’s, I’m sorry, but a little rain will fetch it right,” grandpa said, glancing ruefully at the ruts in the gravel and the marks on the turf.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading “In the name of wonder, what codger is that? and what is he doing here?” was Mrs. Noah’s exclamation, as she dropped the bit of salsify she was scraping, and hurrying to the door, called out: “I say, you, sir, what made you drive up here, when I’ve said over and over again, that I wouldn’t have wheels tearing up turf and gravel?”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “In the name of wonder, what codger is that? and what is he doing here?” was Mrs. Noah’s exclamation, as she dropped the bit of salsify she was scraping, and hurrying to the door, called out: “I say, you, sir, what made you drive up here, when I’ve said over and over again, that I wouldn’t have wheels tearing up turf and gravel?”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “In the name of wonder, what codger is that? and what is he doing here?” was Mrs. Noah’s exclamation, as she dropped the bit of salsify she was scraping, and hurrying to the door, called out: “I say, you, sir, what made you drive up here, when I’ve said over and over again, that I wouldn’t have wheels tearing up turf and gravel?”

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I—I beg your pardon.