used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the Hinds' house at the Wold Farm, the foreman was carving a huge beef pie while Ezra Dawson buried his face in a mug of steaming tea.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Jack Greenwood, whose agricultural career had brightened somewhat after Waite's dismissal, sat by his mother's table stuffing his mouth with cold bacon while for the seventh time that evening he explained how he had "mothered up" in the horse pasture.
agriculturaladjectiveUS /ˌæɡrəˈkʌltʃərəl/
relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
From this reading Jack Greenwood, whose agricultural career had brightened somewhat after Waite's dismissal, sat by his mother's table stuffing his mouth with cold bacon while for the seventh time that evening he explained how he had "mothered up" in the horse pasture.
(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 THE PROPHET AND THE MOON At six o'clock the following evening all Anderby was having tea.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PROPHET AND THE MOON At six o'clock the following evening all Anderby was having tea.
Anderby
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From this reading THE PROPHET AND THE MOON At six o'clock the following evening all Anderby was having tea.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE PROPHET AND THE MOON At six o'clock the following evening all Anderby was having tea.
baconnounUS /ˈbeɪkən/
back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried
From this reading Jack Greenwood, whose agricultural career had brightened somewhat after Waite's dismissal, sat by his mother's table stuffing his mouth with cold bacon while for the seventh time that evening he explained how he had "mothered up" in the horse pasture.
beefnounUS /biːf/
cattle that are reared for their meat
From this reading In the Hinds' house at the Wold Farm, the foreman was carving a huge beef pie while Ezra Dawson buried his face in a mug of steaming tea.
brightenedverbUS /ˈbraɪtənd/
past form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading Jack Greenwood, whose agricultural career had brightened somewhat after Waite's dismissal, sat by his mother's table stuffing his mouth with cold bacon while for the seventh time that evening he explained how he had "mothered up" in the horse pasture.
placed in a grave
From this reading In the Hinds' house at the Wold Farm, the foreman was carving a huge beef pie while Ezra Dawson buried his face in a mug of steaming tea.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Jack Greenwood, whose agricultural career had brightened somewhat after Waite's dismissal, sat by his mother's table stuffing his mouth with cold bacon while for the seventh time that evening he explained how he had "mothered up" in the horse pasture.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Jack Greenwood, whose agricultural career had brightened somewhat after Waite's dismissal, sat by his mother's table stuffing his mouth with cold bacon while for the seventh time that evening he explained how he had "mothered up" in the horse pasture.
carvingnounUS /ˈkɑːrvɪŋ/
a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape
From this reading In the Hinds' house at the Wold Farm, the foreman was carving a huge beef pie while Ezra Dawson buried his face in a mug of steaming tea.
chimneysnounUS /ˈtʃɪmniz/
plural of “chimney” — a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading From fifty chimneys in the valley rose columns of white smoke.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Jack Greenwood, whose agricultural career had brightened somewhat after Waite's dismissal, sat by his mother's table stuffing his mouth with cold bacon while for the seventh time that evening he explained how he had "mothered up" in the horse pasture.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading From fifty chimneys in the valley rose columns of white smoke.
DawsonnounUS /ˈdɔːsən/
a town in northwestern Canada in the Yukon on the Yukon River; a boom town around 1900 when gold was discovered in the Klondike
From this reading In the Hinds' house at the Wold Farm, the foreman was carving a huge beef pie while Ezra Dawson buried his face in a mug of steaming tea.
dismissalnounUS /dɪˈsmɪsəl/
a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial
From this reading Jack Greenwood, whose agricultural career had brightened somewhat after Waite's dismissal, sat by his mother's table stuffing his mouth with cold bacon while for the seventh time that evening he explained how he had "mothered up" in the horse pasture.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Mike O'Flynn, paying tribute to his military training, washed himself with indiscreet enthusiasm over the kitchen sink.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE PROPHET AND THE MOON At six o'clock the following evening all Anderby was having tea.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Jack Greenwood, whose agricultural career had brightened somewhat after Waite's dismissal, sat by his mother's table stuffing his mouth with cold bacon while for the seventh time that evening he explained how he had "mothered up" in the horse pasture.
EzranounUS /ˈezrə/
a Jewish priest and scribe sent by the Persian king to restore Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem
From this reading In the Hinds' house at the Wold Farm, the foreman was carving a huge beef pie while Ezra Dawson buried his face in a mug of steaming tea.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading In the Hinds' house at the Wold Farm, the foreman was carving a huge beef pie while Ezra Dawson buried his face in a mug of steaming tea.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading In the Hinds' house at the Wold Farm, the foreman was carving a huge beef pie while Ezra Dawson buried his face in a mug of steaming tea.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading From fifty chimneys in the valley rose columns of white smoke.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE PROPHET AND THE MOON At six o'clock the following evening all Anderby was having tea.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jack Greenwood, whose agricultural career had brightened somewhat after Waite's dismissal, sat by his mother's table stuffing his mouth with cold bacon while for the seventh time that evening he explained how he had "mothered up" in the horse pasture.
foremannounUS /ˈfɔːrmən/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading In the Hinds' house at the Wold Farm, the foreman was carving a huge beef pie while Ezra Dawson buried his face in a mug of steaming tea.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From fifty chimneys in the valley rose columns of white smoke.
GreenwoodnounUS /ˈɡriːnwʊd/
woodlands in full leaf
From this reading Jack Greenwood, whose agricultural career had brightened somewhat after Waite's dismissal, sat by his mother's table stuffing his mouth with cold bacon while for the seventh time that evening he explained how he had "mothered up" in the horse pasture.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jack Greenwood, whose agricultural career had brightened somewhat after Waite's dismissal, sat by his mother's table stuffing his mouth with cold bacon while for the seventh time that evening he explained how he had "mothered up" in the horse pasture.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE PROPHET AND THE MOON At six o'clock the following evening all Anderby was having tea.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jack Greenwood, whose agricultural career had brightened somewhat after Waite's dismissal, sat by his mother's table stuffing his mouth with cold bacon while for the seventh time that evening he explained how he had "mothered up" in the horse pasture.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mike O'Flynn, paying tribute to his military training, washed himself with indiscreet enthusiasm over the kitchen sink.
HindsnounUS /haɪndz/
plural of “hind” — any of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers
From this reading In the Hinds' house at the Wold Farm, the foreman was carving a huge beef pie while Ezra Dawson buried his face in a mug of steaming tea.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the Hinds' house at the Wold Farm, the foreman was carving a huge beef pie while Ezra Dawson buried his face in a mug of steaming tea.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Jack Greenwood, whose agricultural career had brightened somewhat after Waite's dismissal, sat by his mother's table stuffing his mouth with cold bacon while for the seventh time that evening he explained how he had "mothered up" in the horse pasture.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In the Hinds' house at the Wold Farm, the foreman was carving a huge beef pie while Ezra Dawson buried his face in a mug of steaming tea.
how
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From this reading Jack Greenwood, whose agricultural career had brightened somewhat after Waite's dismissal, sat by his mother's table stuffing his mouth with cold bacon while for the seventh time that evening he explained how he had "mothered up" in the horse pasture.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading In the Hinds' house at the Wold Farm, the foreman was carving a huge beef pie while Ezra Dawson buried his face in a mug of steaming tea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From fifty chimneys in the valley rose columns of white smoke.
indiscreetadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈskriːt/
lacking discretion; injudicious
From this reading Mike O'Flynn, paying tribute to his military training, washed himself with indiscreet enthusiasm over the kitchen sink.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack Greenwood, whose agricultural career had brightened somewhat after Waite's dismissal, sat by his mother's table stuffing his mouth with cold bacon while for the seventh time that evening he explained how he had "mothered up" in the horse pasture.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Mike O'Flynn, paying tribute to his military training, washed himself with indiscreet enthusiasm over the kitchen sink.
MikenounUS /maɪk/
device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading Mike O'Flynn, paying tribute to his military training, washed himself with indiscreet enthusiasm over the kitchen sink.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Mike O'Flynn, paying tribute to his military training, washed himself with indiscreet enthusiasm over the kitchen sink.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading THE PROPHET AND THE MOON At six o'clock the following evening all Anderby was having tea.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Jack Greenwood, whose agricultural career had brightened somewhat after Waite's dismissal, sat by his mother's table stuffing his mouth with cold bacon while for the seventh time that evening he explained how he had "mothered up" in the horse pasture.
mothered
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From this reading Jack Greenwood, whose agricultural career had brightened somewhat after Waite's dismissal, sat by his mother's table stuffing his mouth with cold bacon while for the seventh time that evening he explained how he had "mothered up" in the horse pasture.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Jack Greenwood, whose agricultural career had brightened somewhat after Waite's dismissal, sat by his mother's table stuffing his mouth with cold bacon while for the seventh time that evening he explained how he had "mothered up" in the horse pasture.
mugnounUS /mʌɡ/
the quantity that can be held in a mug
From this reading In the Hinds' house at the Wold Farm, the foreman was carving a huge beef pie while Ezra Dawson buried his face in a mug of steaming tea.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading THE PROPHET AND THE MOON At six o'clock the following evening all Anderby was having tea.
O'Flynn
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From this reading Mike O'Flynn, paying tribute to his military training, washed himself with indiscreet enthusiasm over the kitchen sink.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From fifty chimneys in the valley rose columns of white smoke.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mike O'Flynn, paying tribute to his military training, washed himself with indiscreet enthusiasm over the kitchen sink.
pasturenounUS /ˈpæstʃər/
a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
From this reading Jack Greenwood, whose agricultural career had brightened somewhat after Waite's dismissal, sat by his mother's table stuffing his mouth with cold bacon while for the seventh time that evening he explained how he had "mothered up" in the horse pasture.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading Mike O'Flynn, paying tribute to his military training, washed himself with indiscreet enthusiasm over the kitchen sink.
pienounUS /paɪ/
dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top
From this reading In the Hinds' house at the Wold Farm, the foreman was carving a huge beef pie while Ezra Dawson buried his face in a mug of steaming tea.
PROPHETnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading THE PROPHET AND THE MOON At six o'clock the following evening all Anderby was having tea.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading From fifty chimneys in the valley rose columns of white smoke.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Jack Greenwood, whose agricultural career had brightened somewhat after Waite's dismissal, sat by his mother's table stuffing his mouth with cold bacon while for the seventh time that evening he explained how he had "mothered up" in the horse pasture.
seventhadjectiveUS /ˈsevənθ/
coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position
From this reading Jack Greenwood, whose agricultural career had brightened somewhat after Waite's dismissal, sat by his mother's table stuffing his mouth with cold bacon while for the seventh time that evening he explained how he had "mothered up" in the horse pasture.
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading Mike O'Flynn, paying tribute to his military training, washed himself with indiscreet enthusiasm over the kitchen sink.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading THE PROPHET AND THE MOON At six o'clock the following evening all Anderby was having tea.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading From fifty chimneys in the valley rose columns of white smoke.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Jack Greenwood, whose agricultural career had brightened somewhat after Waite's dismissal, sat by his mother's table stuffing his mouth with cold bacon while for the seventh time that evening he explained how he had "mothered up" in the horse pasture.
steamingadjectiveUS /ˈstiːmɪŋ/
filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist
From this reading In the Hinds' house at the Wold Farm, the foreman was carving a huge beef pie while Ezra Dawson buried his face in a mug of steaming tea.
stuffingnounUS /ˈstʌfɪŋ/
a mixture of seasoned ingredients used to stuff meats and vegetables
From this reading Jack Greenwood, whose agricultural career had brightened somewhat after Waite's dismissal, sat by his mother's table stuffing his mouth with cold bacon while for the seventh time that evening he explained how he had "mothered up" in the horse pasture.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Jack Greenwood, whose agricultural career had brightened somewhat after Waite's dismissal, sat by his mother's table stuffing his mouth with cold bacon while for the seventh time that evening he explained how he had "mothered up" in the horse pasture.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading THE PROPHET AND THE MOON At six o'clock the following evening all Anderby was having tea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jack Greenwood, whose agricultural career had brightened somewhat after Waite's dismissal, sat by his mother's table stuffing his mouth with cold bacon while for the seventh time that evening he explained how he had "mothered up" in the horse pasture.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PROPHET AND THE MOON At six o'clock the following evening all Anderby was having tea.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Jack Greenwood, whose agricultural career had brightened somewhat after Waite's dismissal, sat by his mother's table stuffing his mouth with cold bacon while for the seventh time that evening he explained how he had "mothered up" in the horse pasture.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mike O'Flynn, paying tribute to his military training, washed himself with indiscreet enthusiasm over the kitchen sink.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading Mike O'Flynn, paying tribute to his military training, washed himself with indiscreet enthusiasm over the kitchen sink.
tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading Mike O'Flynn, paying tribute to his military training, washed himself with indiscreet enthusiasm over the kitchen sink.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Jack Greenwood, whose agricultural career had brightened somewhat after Waite's dismissal, sat by his mother's table stuffing his mouth with cold bacon while for the seventh time that evening he explained how he had "mothered up" in the horse pasture.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading From fifty chimneys in the valley rose columns of white smoke.
Waite'snounUS /weɪts/
possessive form of “waite” — United States jurist who was appointed chief justice of the United States Supreme Court in 1874 by President Grant (1816-1888)
From this reading Jack Greenwood, whose agricultural career had brightened somewhat after Waite's dismissal, sat by his mother's table stuffing his mouth with cold bacon while for the seventh time that evening he explained how he had "mothered up" in the horse pasture.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PROPHET AND THE MOON At six o'clock the following evening all Anderby was having tea.
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading Mike O'Flynn, paying tribute to his military training, washed himself with indiscreet enthusiasm over the kitchen sink.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In the Hinds' house at the Wold Farm, the foreman was carving a huge beef pie while Ezra Dawson buried his face in a mug of steaming tea.
a Caucasian
From this reading From fifty chimneys in the valley rose columns of white smoke.
belonging to which person
From this reading Jack Greenwood, whose agricultural career had brightened somewhat after Waite's dismissal, sat by his mother's table stuffing his mouth with cold bacon while for the seventh time that evening he explained how he had "mothered up" in the horse pasture.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mike O'Flynn, paying tribute to his military training, washed himself with indiscreet enthusiasm over the kitchen sink.
WoldnounUS /woʊld/
a tract of open rolling country (especially upland)
From this reading In the Hinds' house at the Wold Farm, the foreman was carving a huge beef pie while Ezra Dawson buried his face in a mug of steaming tea.
