adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SKEELTY OF THE MILL The next morning they drove to town again, passing slowly up the street of the little village to examine each building that might be a possible location for a newspaper office.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading SKEELTY OF THE MILL The next morning they drove to town again, passing slowly up the street of the little village to examine each building that might be a possible location for a newspaper office.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Counting the dwellings there were exactly twelve buildings, and they all seemed occupied.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Counting the dwellings there were exactly twelve buildings, and they all seemed occupied.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Here is a map that Patsy drew of Millville, which gives a fair idea of its arrangement:
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SKEELTY OF THE MILL The next morning they drove to town again, passing slowly up the street of the little village to examine each building that might be a possible location for a newspaper office.
broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading When they reached the hardware store, opposite Cotting's, Mr. West, the proprietor, was standing on the broad platform in front of it.
buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading SKEELTY OF THE MILL The next morning they drove to town again, passing slowly up the street of the little village to examine each building that might be a possible location for a newspaper office.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Counting the dwellings there were exactly twelve buildings, and they all seemed occupied.
Cotting's
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From this reading When they reached the hardware store, opposite Cotting's, Mr. West, the proprietor, was standing on the broad platform in front of it.
CountingnounUS /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/
the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
From this reading Counting the dwellings there were exactly twelve buildings, and they all seemed occupied.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Here is a map that Patsy drew of Millville, which gives a fair idea of its arrangement:
drovenounUS /droʊv/
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading SKEELTY OF THE MILL The next morning they drove to town again, passing slowly up the street of the little village to examine each building that might be a possible location for a newspaper office.
dwellingsnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋz/
plural of “dwelling” — housing that someone is living in
From this reading Counting the dwellings there were exactly twelve buildings, and they all seemed occupied.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading SKEELTY OF THE MILL The next morning they drove to town again, passing slowly up the street of the little village to examine each building that might be a possible location for a newspaper office.
exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Counting the dwellings there were exactly twelve buildings, and they all seemed occupied.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading SKEELTY OF THE MILL The next morning they drove to town again, passing slowly up the street of the little village to examine each building that might be a possible location for a newspaper office.
fairadjectiveUS /fer/
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Here is a map that Patsy drew of Millville, which gives a fair idea of its arrangement:
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SKEELTY OF THE MILL The next morning they drove to town again, passing slowly up the street of the little village to examine each building that might be a possible location for a newspaper office.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading When they reached the hardware store, opposite Cotting's, Mr. West, the proprietor, was standing on the broad platform in front of it.
givesnounUS /ɡɪvz/
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading Here is a map that Patsy drew of Millville, which gives a fair idea of its arrangement:
hardwarenounUS /ˈhɑːrdwer/
major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile)
From this reading When they reached the hardware store, opposite Cotting's, Mr. West, the proprietor, was standing on the broad platform in front of it.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here is a map that Patsy drew of Millville, which gives a fair idea of its arrangement:
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Here is a map that Patsy drew of Millville, which gives a fair idea of its arrangement:
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When they reached the hardware store, opposite Cotting's, Mr. West, the proprietor, was standing on the broad platform in front of it.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here is a map that Patsy drew of Millville, which gives a fair idea of its arrangement:
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When they reached the hardware store, opposite Cotting's, Mr. West, the proprietor, was standing on the broad platform in front of it.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Here is a map that Patsy drew of Millville, which gives a fair idea of its arrangement:
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading SKEELTY OF THE MILL The next morning they drove to town again, passing slowly up the street of the little village to examine each building that might be a possible location for a newspaper office.
locationnounUS /loʊˈkeɪʃən/
a point or extent in space
From this reading SKEELTY OF THE MILL The next morning they drove to town again, passing slowly up the street of the little village to examine each building that might be a possible location for a newspaper office.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading Here is a map that Patsy drew of Millville, which gives a fair idea of its arrangement:
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading SKEELTY OF THE MILL The next morning they drove to town again, passing slowly up the street of the little village to examine each building that might be a possible location for a newspaper office.
MILLverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading SKEELTY OF THE MILL The next morning they drove to town again, passing slowly up the street of the little village to examine each building that might be a possible location for a newspaper office.
Millville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here is a map that Patsy drew of Millville, which gives a fair idea of its arrangement:
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading SKEELTY OF THE MILL The next morning they drove to town again, passing slowly up the street of the little village to examine each building that might be a possible location for a newspaper office.
MRnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
newspapernounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpər/
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading SKEELTY OF THE MILL The next morning they drove to town again, passing slowly up the street of the little village to examine each building that might be a possible location for a newspaper office.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading SKEELTY OF THE MILL The next morning they drove to town again, passing slowly up the street of the little village to examine each building that might be a possible location for a newspaper office.
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading Counting the dwellings there were exactly twelve buildings, and they all seemed occupied.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SKEELTY OF THE MILL The next morning they drove to town again, passing slowly up the street of the little village to examine each building that might be a possible location for a newspaper office.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading SKEELTY OF THE MILL The next morning they drove to town again, passing slowly up the street of the little village to examine each building that might be a possible location for a newspaper office.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When they reached the hardware store, opposite Cotting's, Mr. West, the proprietor, was standing on the broad platform in front of it.
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading When they reached the hardware store, opposite Cotting's, Mr. West, the proprietor, was standing on the broad platform in front of it.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading SKEELTY OF THE MILL The next morning they drove to town again, passing slowly up the street of the little village to examine each building that might be a possible location for a newspaper office.
PatsynounUS /ˈpætsi/
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading Here is a map that Patsy drew of Millville, which gives a fair idea of its arrangement:
platformnounUS /ˈplætfɔːrm/
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading When they reached the hardware store, opposite Cotting's, Mr. West, the proprietor, was standing on the broad platform in front of it.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading SKEELTY OF THE MILL The next morning they drove to town again, passing slowly up the street of the little village to examine each building that might be a possible location for a newspaper office.
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading When they reached the hardware store, opposite Cotting's, Mr. West, the proprietor, was standing on the broad platform in front of it.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When they reached the hardware store, opposite Cotting's, Mr. West, the proprietor, was standing on the broad platform in front of it.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Counting the dwellings there were exactly twelve buildings, and they all seemed occupied.
SKEELTY
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From this reading SKEELTY OF THE MILL The next morning they drove to town again, passing slowly up the street of the little village to examine each building that might be a possible location for a newspaper office.
slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading SKEELTY OF THE MILL The next morning they drove to town again, passing slowly up the street of the little village to examine each building that might be a possible location for a newspaper office.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading When they reached the hardware store, opposite Cotting's, Mr. West, the proprietor, was standing on the broad platform in front of it.
storenounUS /stɔːr/
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading When they reached the hardware store, opposite Cotting's, Mr. West, the proprietor, was standing on the broad platform in front of it.
streetnounUS /striːt/
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading SKEELTY OF THE MILL The next morning they drove to town again, passing slowly up the street of the little village to examine each building that might be a possible location for a newspaper office.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SKEELTY OF THE MILL The next morning they drove to town again, passing slowly up the street of the little village to examine each building that might be a possible location for a newspaper office.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SKEELTY OF THE MILL The next morning they drove to town again, passing slowly up the street of the little village to examine each building that might be a possible location for a newspaper office.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Counting the dwellings there were exactly twelve buildings, and they all seemed occupied.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SKEELTY OF THE MILL The next morning they drove to town again, passing slowly up the street of the little village to examine each building that might be a possible location for a newspaper office.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SKEELTY OF THE MILL The next morning they drove to town again, passing slowly up the street of the little village to examine each building that might be a possible location for a newspaper office.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading SKEELTY OF THE MILL The next morning they drove to town again, passing slowly up the street of the little village to examine each building that might be a possible location for a newspaper office.
twelvenounUS /twelv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Counting the dwellings there were exactly twelve buildings, and they all seemed occupied.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading SKEELTY OF THE MILL The next morning they drove to town again, passing slowly up the street of the little village to examine each building that might be a possible location for a newspaper office.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading SKEELTY OF THE MILL The next morning they drove to town again, passing slowly up the street of the little village to examine each building that might be a possible location for a newspaper office.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When they reached the hardware store, opposite Cotting's, Mr. West, the proprietor, was standing on the broad platform in front of it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Counting the dwellings there were exactly twelve buildings, and they all seemed occupied.
WestnounUS /west/
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading When they reached the hardware store, opposite Cotting's, Mr. West, the proprietor, was standing on the broad platform in front of it.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When they reached the hardware store, opposite Cotting's, Mr. West, the proprietor, was standing on the broad platform in front of it.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Here is a map that Patsy drew of Millville, which gives a fair idea of its arrangement:
