used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Every nook and corner of his mind was filled by one idea, which presented itself in a hundred different shapes; that idea was Margaret.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Every nook and corner of his mind was filled by one idea, which presented itself in a hundred different shapes; that idea was Margaret.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Crowds stood around the doors and windows of the wooden building, for up to the present time every building in Silver Creek township was either drill, calico, or wood.
for the reason that
From this reading Mr. Hart took some interest in home politics--that is to say, in the politics of the old country; Philip took none, not from lack of sympathy, but because he had no room.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The Overland Mail came into Silver Creek once a month, pretty regularly, with letters and papers from home; and if you had seen the post-office on the day the four-horse coach brought the mails, you never would have forgotten the sight.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Crowds stood around the doors and windows of the wooden building, for up to the present time every building in Silver Creek township was either drill, calico, or wood.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Hart took some interest in home politics--that is to say, in the politics of the old country; Philip took none, not from lack of sympathy, but because he had no room.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Every nook and corner of his mind was filled by one idea, which presented itself in a hundred different shapes; that idea was Margaret.
calicoadjectiveUS /ˈkæləkoʊ/
made of calico or resembling calico in being patterned
From this reading Crowds stood around the doors and windows of the wooden building, for up to the present time every building in Silver Creek township was either drill, calico, or wood.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Overland Mail came into Silver Creek once a month, pretty regularly, with letters and papers from home; and if you had seen the post-office on the day the four-horse coach brought the mails, you never would have forgotten the sight.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading The Overland Mail came into Silver Creek once a month, pretty regularly, with letters and papers from home; and if you had seen the post-office on the day the four-horse coach brought the mails, you never would have forgotten the sight.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Every nook and corner of his mind was filled by one idea, which presented itself in a hundred different shapes; that idea was Margaret.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Mr. Hart took some interest in home politics--that is to say, in the politics of the old country; Philip took none, not from lack of sympathy, but because he had no room.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading The Overland Mail came into Silver Creek once a month, pretty regularly, with letters and papers from home; and if you had seen the post-office on the day the four-horse coach brought the mails, you never would have forgotten the sight.
CrowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading Crowds stood around the doors and windows of the wooden building, for up to the present time every building in Silver Creek township was either drill, calico, or wood.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The Overland Mail came into Silver Creek once a month, pretty regularly, with letters and papers from home; and if you had seen the post-office on the day the four-horse coach brought the mails, you never would have forgotten the sight.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Every nook and corner of his mind was filled by one idea, which presented itself in a hundred different shapes; that idea was Margaret.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Crowds stood around the doors and windows of the wooden building, for up to the present time every building in Silver Creek township was either drill, calico, or wood.
drillverbUS /drɪl/
make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
From this reading Crowds stood around the doors and windows of the wooden building, for up to the present time every building in Silver Creek township was either drill, calico, or wood.
one or the other of two
From this reading Crowds stood around the doors and windows of the wooden building, for up to the present time every building in Silver Creek township was either drill, calico, or wood.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every nook and corner of his mind was filled by one idea, which presented itself in a hundred different shapes; that idea was Margaret.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Every nook and corner of his mind was filled by one idea, which presented itself in a hundred different shapes; that idea was Margaret.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading THEY FLEW LIKE MADMEN INTO THE TOWN.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Crowds stood around the doors and windows of the wooden building, for up to the present time every building in Silver Creek township was either drill, calico, or wood.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading The Overland Mail came into Silver Creek once a month, pretty regularly, with letters and papers from home; and if you had seen the post-office on the day the four-horse coach brought the mails, you never would have forgotten the sight.
four-horse
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From this reading The Overland Mail came into Silver Creek once a month, pretty regularly, with letters and papers from home; and if you had seen the post-office on the day the four-horse coach brought the mails, you never would have forgotten the sight.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Hart took some interest in home politics--that is to say, in the politics of the old country; Philip took none, not from lack of sympathy, but because he had no room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Hart took some interest in home politics--that is to say, in the politics of the old country; Philip took none, not from lack of sympathy, but because he had no room.
HartnounUS /hɑːrt/
United States playwright who collaborated with George S. Kaufman (1904-1961)
From this reading Mr. Hart took some interest in home politics--that is to say, in the politics of the old country; Philip took none, not from lack of sympathy, but because he had no room.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Overland Mail came into Silver Creek once a month, pretty regularly, with letters and papers from home; and if you had seen the post-office on the day the four-horse coach brought the mails, you never would have forgotten the sight.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Hart took some interest in home politics--that is to say, in the politics of the old country; Philip took none, not from lack of sympathy, but because he had no room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Every nook and corner of his mind was filled by one idea, which presented itself in a hundred different shapes; that idea was Margaret.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mr. Hart took some interest in home politics--that is to say, in the politics of the old country; Philip took none, not from lack of sympathy, but because he had no room.
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From this reading Every nook and corner of his mind was filled by one idea, which presented itself in a hundred different shapes; that idea was Margaret.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Every nook and corner of his mind was filled by one idea, which presented itself in a hundred different shapes; that idea was Margaret.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The Overland Mail came into Silver Creek once a month, pretty regularly, with letters and papers from home; and if you had seen the post-office on the day the four-horse coach brought the mails, you never would have forgotten the sight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Hart took some interest in home politics--that is to say, in the politics of the old country; Philip took none, not from lack of sympathy, but because he had no room.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Mr. Hart took some interest in home politics--that is to say, in the politics of the old country; Philip took none, not from lack of sympathy, but because he had no room.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THEY FLEW LIKE MADMEN INTO THE TOWN.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Hart took some interest in home politics--that is to say, in the politics of the old country; Philip took none, not from lack of sympathy, but because he had no room.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Every nook and corner of his mind was filled by one idea, which presented itself in a hundred different shapes; that idea was Margaret.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading Mr. Hart took some interest in home politics--that is to say, in the politics of the old country; Philip took none, not from lack of sympathy, but because he had no room.
the literary culture
From this reading The Overland Mail came into Silver Creek once a month, pretty regularly, with letters and papers from home; and if you had seen the post-office on the day the four-horse coach brought the mails, you never would have forgotten the sight.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THEY FLEW LIKE MADMEN INTO THE TOWN.
MADMENnounUS /ˈmædmən/
plural of “madman” — an insane person
From this reading THEY FLEW LIKE MADMEN INTO THE TOWN.
MailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading The Overland Mail came into Silver Creek once a month, pretty regularly, with letters and papers from home; and if you had seen the post-office on the day the four-horse coach brought the mails, you never would have forgotten the sight.
mailsnounUS /meɪlz/
plural of “mail” — the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading The Overland Mail came into Silver Creek once a month, pretty regularly, with letters and papers from home; and if you had seen the post-office on the day the four-horse coach brought the mails, you never would have forgotten the sight.
Margaret
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Every nook and corner of his mind was filled by one idea, which presented itself in a hundred different shapes; that idea was Margaret.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Every nook and corner of his mind was filled by one idea, which presented itself in a hundred different shapes; that idea was Margaret.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The Overland Mail came into Silver Creek once a month, pretty regularly, with letters and papers from home; and if you had seen the post-office on the day the four-horse coach brought the mails, you never would have forgotten the sight.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Hart took some interest in home politics--that is to say, in the politics of the old country; Philip took none, not from lack of sympathy, but because he had no room.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The Overland Mail came into Silver Creek once a month, pretty regularly, with letters and papers from home; and if you had seen the post-office on the day the four-horse coach brought the mails, you never would have forgotten the sight.
not any; not one
From this reading Mr. Hart took some interest in home politics--that is to say, in the politics of the old country; Philip took none, not from lack of sympathy, but because he had no room.
not one, and not any
From this reading Mr. Hart took some interest in home politics--that is to say, in the politics of the old country; Philip took none, not from lack of sympathy, but because he had no room.
nooknounUS /nʊk/
a sheltered and secluded place
From this reading Every nook and corner of his mind was filled by one idea, which presented itself in a hundred different shapes; that idea was Margaret.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Hart took some interest in home politics--that is to say, in the politics of the old country; Philip took none, not from lack of sympathy, but because he had no room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Hart took some interest in home politics--that is to say, in the politics of the old country; Philip took none, not from lack of sympathy, but because he had no room.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Mr. Hart took some interest in home politics--that is to say, in the politics of the old country; Philip took none, not from lack of sympathy, but because he had no room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Overland Mail came into Silver Creek once a month, pretty regularly, with letters and papers from home; and if you had seen the post-office on the day the four-horse coach brought the mails, you never would have forgotten the sight.
on one occasion
From this reading The Overland Mail came into Silver Creek once a month, pretty regularly, with letters and papers from home; and if you had seen the post-office on the day the four-horse coach brought the mails, you never would have forgotten the sight.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every nook and corner of his mind was filled by one idea, which presented itself in a hundred different shapes; that idea was Margaret.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Crowds stood around the doors and windows of the wooden building, for up to the present time every building in Silver Creek township was either drill, calico, or wood.
OverlandadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlænd/
traveling or passing over land
From this reading The Overland Mail came into Silver Creek once a month, pretty regularly, with letters and papers from home; and if you had seen the post-office on the day the four-horse coach brought the mails, you never would have forgotten the sight.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The Overland Mail came into Silver Creek once a month, pretty regularly, with letters and papers from home; and if you had seen the post-office on the day the four-horse coach brought the mails, you never would have forgotten the sight.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Mr. Hart took some interest in home politics--that is to say, in the politics of the old country; Philip took none, not from lack of sympathy, but because he had no room.
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading Mr. Hart took some interest in home politics--that is to say, in the politics of the old country; Philip took none, not from lack of sympathy, but because he had no room.
post-office
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Overland Mail came into Silver Creek once a month, pretty regularly, with letters and papers from home; and if you had seen the post-office on the day the four-horse coach brought the mails, you never would have forgotten the sight.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Crowds stood around the doors and windows of the wooden building, for up to the present time every building in Silver Creek township was either drill, calico, or wood.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Every nook and corner of his mind was filled by one idea, which presented itself in a hundred different shapes; that idea was Margaret.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The Overland Mail came into Silver Creek once a month, pretty regularly, with letters and papers from home; and if you had seen the post-office on the day the four-horse coach brought the mails, you never would have forgotten the sight.
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading The Overland Mail came into Silver Creek once a month, pretty regularly, with letters and papers from home; and if you had seen the post-office on the day the four-horse coach brought the mails, you never would have forgotten the sight.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Mr. Hart took some interest in home politics--that is to say, in the politics of the old country; Philip took none, not from lack of sympathy, but because he had no room.
express in words
From this reading Mr. Hart took some interest in home politics--that is to say, in the politics of the old country; Philip took none, not from lack of sympathy, but because he had no room.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The Overland Mail came into Silver Creek once a month, pretty regularly, with letters and papers from home; and if you had seen the post-office on the day the four-horse coach brought the mails, you never would have forgotten the sight.
shapesnounUS /ʃeɪps/
plural of “shape” — any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Every nook and corner of his mind was filled by one idea, which presented itself in a hundred different shapes; that idea was Margaret.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The Overland Mail came into Silver Creek once a month, pretty regularly, with letters and papers from home; and if you had seen the post-office on the day the four-horse coach brought the mails, you never would have forgotten the sight.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading The Overland Mail came into Silver Creek once a month, pretty regularly, with letters and papers from home; and if you had seen the post-office on the day the four-horse coach brought the mails, you never would have forgotten the sight.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mr. Hart took some interest in home politics--that is to say, in the politics of the old country; Philip took none, not from lack of sympathy, but because he had no room.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Crowds stood around the doors and windows of the wooden building, for up to the present time every building in Silver Creek township was either drill, calico, or wood.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Mr. Hart took some interest in home politics--that is to say, in the politics of the old country; Philip took none, not from lack of sympathy, but because he had no room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Hart took some interest in home politics--that is to say, in the politics of the old country; Philip took none, not from lack of sympathy, but because he had no room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THEY FLEW LIKE MADMEN INTO THE TOWN.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THEY FLEW LIKE MADMEN INTO THE TOWN.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Crowds stood around the doors and windows of the wooden building, for up to the present time every building in Silver Creek township was either drill, calico, or wood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Hart took some interest in home politics--that is to say, in the politics of the old country; Philip took none, not from lack of sympathy, but because he had no room.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Mr. Hart took some interest in home politics--that is to say, in the politics of the old country; Philip took none, not from lack of sympathy, but because he had no room.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading THEY FLEW LIKE MADMEN INTO THE TOWN.
townshipnounUS /ˈtaʊnʃɪp/
an administrative division of a county
From this reading Crowds stood around the doors and windows of the wooden building, for up to the present time every building in Silver Creek township was either drill, calico, or wood.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Crowds stood around the doors and windows of the wooden building, for up to the present time every building in Silver Creek township was either drill, calico, or wood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every nook and corner of his mind was filled by one idea, which presented itself in a hundred different shapes; that idea was Margaret.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Every nook and corner of his mind was filled by one idea, which presented itself in a hundred different shapes; that idea was Margaret.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Crowds stood around the doors and windows of the wooden building, for up to the present time every building in Silver Creek township was either drill, calico, or wood.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Overland Mail came into Silver Creek once a month, pretty regularly, with letters and papers from home; and if you had seen the post-office on the day the four-horse coach brought the mails, you never would have forgotten the sight.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Crowds stood around the doors and windows of the wooden building, for up to the present time every building in Silver Creek township was either drill, calico, or wood.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading Crowds stood around the doors and windows of the wooden building, for up to the present time every building in Silver Creek township was either drill, calico, or wood.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Overland Mail came into Silver Creek once a month, pretty regularly, with letters and papers from home; and if you had seen the post-office on the day the four-horse coach brought the mails, you never would have forgotten the sight.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The Overland Mail came into Silver Creek once a month, pretty regularly, with letters and papers from home; and if you had seen the post-office on the day the four-horse coach brought the mails, you never would have forgotten the sight.
