used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Upon reaching home shortly after nightfall the Major found visitors waiting for him in the library--Wash Sanders, old Gid, Jim Taylor, Low, and a red bewhiskered neighbor named Perdue.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Upon reaching home shortly after nightfall the Major found visitors waiting for him in the library--Wash Sanders, old Gid, Jim Taylor, Low, and a red bewhiskered neighbor named Perdue.
(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 Have you all been to supper?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Upon reaching home shortly after nightfall the Major found visitors waiting for him in the library--Wash Sanders, old Gid, Jim Taylor, Low, and a red bewhiskered neighbor named Perdue.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the Major, "just wait till I eat a bite and I'll be with you.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Have you all been to supper?"
bewhiskeredadjective
having hair on the cheeks and chin
From this reading Upon reaching home shortly after nightfall the Major found visitors waiting for him in the library--Wash Sanders, old Gid, Jim Taylor, Low, and a red bewhiskered neighbor named Perdue.
biteverbUS /baɪt/
to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the Major, "just wait till I eat a bite and I'll be with you.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading A bright fire was crackling in the great fire-place; and with stories of early steamboat days upon the Mississippi, Gid was regaling the company when the hero of the yarn opened the door and looked in.
clatternounUS /ˈklætər/
a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)
From this reading Getting to their feet with a scuffle and a clatter of shovel and tongs (which some one knocked down) they cried him a welcome to his own house.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading A bright fire was crackling in the great fire-place; and with stories of early steamboat days upon the Mississippi, Gid was regaling the company when the hero of the yarn opened the door and looked in.
cracklingnounUS /ˈkræklɪŋ/
the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered
From this reading A bright fire was crackling in the great fire-place; and with stories of early steamboat days upon the Mississippi, Gid was regaling the company when the hero of the yarn opened the door and looked in.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Getting to their feet with a scuffle and a clatter of shovel and tongs (which some one knocked down) they cried him a welcome to his own house.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A bright fire was crackling in the great fire-place; and with stories of early steamboat days upon the Mississippi, Gid was regaling the company when the hero of the yarn opened the door and looked in.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A bright fire was crackling in the great fire-place; and with stories of early steamboat days upon the Mississippi, Gid was regaling the company when the hero of the yarn opened the door and looked in.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Getting to their feet with a scuffle and a clatter of shovel and tongs (which some one knocked down) they cried him a welcome to his own house.
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 A bright fire was crackling in the great fire-place; and with stories of early steamboat days upon the Mississippi, Gid was regaling the company when the hero of the yarn opened the door and looked in.
take in solid food
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the Major, "just wait till I eat a bite and I'll be with you.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Getting to their feet with a scuffle and a clatter of shovel and tongs (which some one knocked down) they cried him a welcome to his own house.
start firing a weapon
From this reading A bright fire was crackling in the great fire-place; and with stories of early steamboat days upon the Mississippi, Gid was regaling the company when the hero of the yarn opened the door and looked in.
fire-place
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From this reading A bright fire was crackling in the great fire-place; and with stories of early steamboat days upon the Mississippi, Gid was regaling the company when the hero of the yarn opened the door and looked in.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Upon reaching home shortly after nightfall the Major found visitors waiting for him in the library--Wash Sanders, old Gid, Jim Taylor, Low, and a red bewhiskered neighbor named Perdue.
set up or found
From this reading Upon reaching home shortly after nightfall the Major found visitors waiting for him in the library--Wash Sanders, old Gid, Jim Taylor, Low, and a red bewhiskered neighbor named Perdue.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the Major, "just wait till I eat a bite and I'll be with you.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Getting to their feet with a scuffle and a clatter of shovel and tongs (which some one knocked down) they cried him a welcome to his own house.
Gid
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From this reading Upon reaching home shortly after nightfall the Major found visitors waiting for him in the library--Wash Sanders, old Gid, Jim Taylor, Low, and a red bewhiskered neighbor named Perdue.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A bright fire was crackling in the great fire-place; and with stories of early steamboat days upon the Mississippi, Gid was regaling the company when the hero of the yarn opened the door and looked in.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Have you all been to supper?"
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading A bright fire was crackling in the great fire-place; and with stories of early steamboat days upon the Mississippi, Gid was regaling the company when the hero of the yarn opened the door and looked in.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Upon reaching home shortly after nightfall the Major found visitors waiting for him in the library--Wash Sanders, old Gid, Jim Taylor, Low, and a red bewhiskered neighbor named Perdue.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Getting to their feet with a scuffle and a clatter of shovel and tongs (which some one knocked down) they cried him a welcome to his own house.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Upon reaching home shortly after nightfall the Major found visitors waiting for him in the library--Wash Sanders, old Gid, Jim Taylor, Low, and a red bewhiskered neighbor named Perdue.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Getting to their feet with a scuffle and a clatter of shovel and tongs (which some one knocked down) they cried him a welcome to his own house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the Major, "just wait till I eat a bite and I'll be with you.
I'll
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From this reading "Gentlemen," said the Major, "just wait till I eat a bite and I'll be with you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Upon reaching home shortly after nightfall the Major found visitors waiting for him in the library--Wash Sanders, old Gid, Jim Taylor, Low, and a red bewhiskered neighbor named Perdue.
Jim
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From this reading Upon reaching home shortly after nightfall the Major found visitors waiting for him in the library--Wash Sanders, old Gid, Jim Taylor, Low, and a red bewhiskered neighbor named Perdue.
and nothing more
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the Major, "just wait till I eat a bite and I'll be with you.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Getting to their feet with a scuffle and a clatter of shovel and tongs (which some one knocked down) they cried him a welcome to his own house.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Upon reaching home shortly after nightfall the Major found visitors waiting for him in the library--Wash Sanders, old Gid, Jim Taylor, Low, and a red bewhiskered neighbor named Perdue.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A bright fire was crackling in the great fire-place; and with stories of early steamboat days upon the Mississippi, Gid was regaling the company when the hero of the yarn opened the door and looked in.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Upon reaching home shortly after nightfall the Major found visitors waiting for him in the library--Wash Sanders, old Gid, Jim Taylor, Low, and a red bewhiskered neighbor named Perdue.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Upon reaching home shortly after nightfall the Major found visitors waiting for him in the library--Wash Sanders, old Gid, Jim Taylor, Low, and a red bewhiskered neighbor named Perdue.
MississippinounUS /ˌmɪsɪˈsɪpi/
a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading A bright fire was crackling in the great fire-place; and with stories of early steamboat days upon the Mississippi, Gid was regaling the company when the hero of the yarn opened the door and looked in.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Upon reaching home shortly after nightfall the Major found visitors waiting for him in the library--Wash Sanders, old Gid, Jim Taylor, Low, and a red bewhiskered neighbor named Perdue.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Upon reaching home shortly after nightfall the Major found visitors waiting for him in the library--Wash Sanders, old Gid, Jim Taylor, Low, and a red bewhiskered neighbor named Perdue.
nightfallnounUS /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Upon reaching home shortly after nightfall the Major found visitors waiting for him in the library--Wash Sanders, old Gid, Jim Taylor, Low, and a red bewhiskered neighbor named Perdue.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A bright fire was crackling in the great fire-place; and with stories of early steamboat days upon the Mississippi, Gid was regaling the company when the hero of the yarn opened the door and looked in.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Upon reaching home shortly after nightfall the Major found visitors waiting for him in the library--Wash Sanders, old Gid, Jim Taylor, Low, and a red bewhiskered neighbor named Perdue.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Getting to their feet with a scuffle and a clatter of shovel and tongs (which some one knocked down) they cried him a welcome to his own house.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading A bright fire was crackling in the great fire-place; and with stories of early steamboat days upon the Mississippi, Gid was regaling the company when the hero of the yarn opened the door and looked in.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Getting to their feet with a scuffle and a clatter of shovel and tongs (which some one knocked down) they cried him a welcome to his own house.
Perdue
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From this reading Upon reaching home shortly after nightfall the Major found visitors waiting for him in the library--Wash Sanders, old Gid, Jim Taylor, Low, and a red bewhiskered neighbor named Perdue.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Upon reaching home shortly after nightfall the Major found visitors waiting for him in the library--Wash Sanders, old Gid, Jim Taylor, Low, and a red bewhiskered neighbor named Perdue.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Upon reaching home shortly after nightfall the Major found visitors waiting for him in the library--Wash Sanders, old Gid, Jim Taylor, Low, and a red bewhiskered neighbor named Perdue.
regalingverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪlɪŋ/
-ing form of “regale” — provide with choice or abundant food or drink
From this reading A bright fire was crackling in the great fire-place; and with stories of early steamboat days upon the Mississippi, Gid was regaling the company when the hero of the yarn opened the door and looked in.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the Major, "just wait till I eat a bite and I'll be with you.
SandersnounUS /ˈsændərz/
plural of “sander” — a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor
From this reading Upon reaching home shortly after nightfall the Major found visitors waiting for him in the library--Wash Sanders, old Gid, Jim Taylor, Low, and a red bewhiskered neighbor named Perdue.
scufflenounUS /ˈskʌfəl/
disorderly fighting
From this reading Getting to their feet with a scuffle and a clatter of shovel and tongs (which some one knocked down) they cried him a welcome to his own house.
for a short time
From this reading Upon reaching home shortly after nightfall the Major found visitors waiting for him in the library--Wash Sanders, old Gid, Jim Taylor, Low, and a red bewhiskered neighbor named Perdue.
shovelnounUS /ˈʃʌvəl/
a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle
From this reading Getting to their feet with a scuffle and a clatter of shovel and tongs (which some one knocked down) they cried him a welcome to his own house.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Getting to their feet with a scuffle and a clatter of shovel and tongs (which some one knocked down) they cried him a welcome to his own house.
steamboatnounUS /ˈstiːmboʊt/
a boat propelled by a steam engine
From this reading A bright fire was crackling in the great fire-place; and with stories of early steamboat days upon the Mississippi, Gid was regaling the company when the hero of the yarn opened the door and looked in.
plural of “story” — 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 A bright fire was crackling in the great fire-place; and with stories of early steamboat days upon the Mississippi, Gid was regaling the company when the hero of the yarn opened the door and looked in.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Have you all been to supper?"
TaylornounUS /ˈteɪlər/
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading Upon reaching home shortly after nightfall the Major found visitors waiting for him in the library--Wash Sanders, old Gid, Jim Taylor, Low, and a red bewhiskered neighbor named Perdue.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Upon reaching home shortly after nightfall the Major found visitors waiting for him in the library--Wash Sanders, old Gid, Jim Taylor, Low, and a red bewhiskered neighbor named Perdue.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Getting to their feet with a scuffle and a clatter of shovel and tongs (which some one knocked down) they cried him a welcome to his own house.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Getting to their feet with a scuffle and a clatter of shovel and tongs (which some one knocked down) they cried him a welcome to his own house.
up to a particular time
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the Major, "just wait till I eat a bite and I'll be with you.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Getting to their feet with a scuffle and a clatter of shovel and tongs (which some one knocked down) they cried him a welcome to his own house.
tongsnounUS /tɑːŋz/
any of various devices for taking hold of objects; usually have two hinged legs with handles above and pointed hooks below
From this reading Getting to their feet with a scuffle and a clatter of shovel and tongs (which some one knocked down) they cried him a welcome to his own house.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon reaching home shortly after nightfall the Major found visitors waiting for him in the library--Wash Sanders, old Gid, Jim Taylor, Low, and a red bewhiskered neighbor named Perdue.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Upon reaching home shortly after nightfall the Major found visitors waiting for him in the library--Wash Sanders, old Gid, Jim Taylor, Low, and a red bewhiskered neighbor named Perdue.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the Major, "just wait till I eat a bite and I'll be with you.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Upon reaching home shortly after nightfall the Major found visitors waiting for him in the library--Wash Sanders, old Gid, Jim Taylor, Low, and a red bewhiskered neighbor named Perdue.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A bright fire was crackling in the great fire-place; and with stories of early steamboat days upon the Mississippi, Gid was regaling the company when the hero of the yarn opened the door and looked in.
WashverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading Upon reaching home shortly after nightfall the Major found visitors waiting for him in the library--Wash Sanders, old Gid, Jim Taylor, Low, and a red bewhiskered neighbor named Perdue.
accept gladly
From this reading Getting to their feet with a scuffle and a clatter of shovel and tongs (which some one knocked down) they cried him a welcome to his own house.
at the time that
From this reading A bright fire was crackling in the great fire-place; and with stories of early steamboat days upon the Mississippi, Gid was regaling the company when the hero of the yarn opened the door and looked in.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Getting to their feet with a scuffle and a clatter of shovel and tongs (which some one knocked down) they cried him a welcome to his own house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A bright fire was crackling in the great fire-place; and with stories of early steamboat days upon the Mississippi, Gid was regaling the company when the hero of the yarn opened the door and looked in.
yarnnounUS /jɑːrn/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading A bright fire was crackling in the great fire-place; and with stories of early steamboat days upon the Mississippi, Gid was regaling the company when the hero of the yarn opened the door and looked in.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Gentlemen," said the Major, "just wait till I eat a bite and I'll be with you.
