used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BILLY WHISKERS' FAMILY START FOR CHICAGO Two weeks from the time the old crow took the message from Billy, he delivered it to Nannie early one morning when she had just awakened from a sound sleep on the top of a straw stack.
(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 It was her usual resting place, for from this vantage point she could get a view of all the country roundabout as the stack stood on the top of a high hill.
in addition
From this reading From here she could see not only the country roads, but also the railroad as well as the meadows and woodland.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here she spent most of her time night and day when Billy was away, looking for him to return.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was her usual resting place, for from this vantage point she could get a view of all the country roundabout as the stack stood on the top of a high hill.
aroused or activated
From this reading BILLY WHISKERS' FAMILY START FOR CHICAGO Two weeks from the time the old crow took the message from Billy, he delivered it to Nannie early one morning when she had just awakened from a sound sleep on the top of a straw stack.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Here she spent most of her time night and day when Billy was away, looking for him to return.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Consequently from whichever direction Billy might come she would be the first to see him.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading BILLY WHISKERS' FAMILY START FOR CHICAGO Two weeks from the time the old crow took the message from Billy, he delivered it to Nannie early one morning when she had just awakened from a sound sleep on the top of a straw stack.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading From here she could see not only the country roads, but also the railroad as well as the meadows and woodland.
CHICAGOnounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading BILLY WHISKERS' FAMILY START FOR CHICAGO Two weeks from the time the old crow took the message from Billy, he delivered it to Nannie early one morning when she had just awakened from a sound sleep on the top of a straw stack.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Consequently from whichever direction Billy might come she would be the first to see him.
ConsequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Consequently from whichever direction Billy might come she would be the first to see him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was her usual resting place, for from this vantage point she could get a view of all the country roundabout as the stack stood on the top of a high hill.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It was her usual resting place, for from this vantage point she could get a view of all the country roundabout as the stack stood on the top of a high hill.
crowverbUS /kroʊ/
dwell on with satisfaction
From this reading BILLY WHISKERS' FAMILY START FOR CHICAGO Two weeks from the time the old crow took the message from Billy, he delivered it to Nannie early one morning when she had just awakened from a sound sleep on the top of a straw stack.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Here she spent most of her time night and day when Billy was away, looking for him to return.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading BILLY WHISKERS' FAMILY START FOR CHICAGO Two weeks from the time the old crow took the message from Billy, he delivered it to Nannie early one morning when she had just awakened from a sound sleep on the top of a straw stack.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Consequently from whichever direction Billy might come she would be the first to see him.
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 BILLY WHISKERS' FAMILY START FOR CHICAGO Two weeks from the time the old crow took the message from Billy, he delivered it to Nannie early one morning when she had just awakened from a sound sleep on the top of a straw stack.
a social unit living together
From this reading BILLY WHISKERS' FAMILY START FOR CHICAGO Two weeks from the time the old crow took the message from Billy, he delivered it to Nannie early one morning when she had just awakened from a sound sleep on the top of a straw stack.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Consequently from whichever direction Billy might come she would be the first to see him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BILLY WHISKERS' FAMILY START FOR CHICAGO Two weeks from the time the old crow took the message from Billy, he delivered it to Nannie early one morning when she had just awakened from a sound sleep on the top of a straw stack.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading BILLY WHISKERS' FAMILY START FOR CHICAGO Two weeks from the time the old crow took the message from Billy, he delivered it to Nannie early one morning when she had just awakened from a sound sleep on the top of a straw stack.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was her usual resting place, for from this vantage point she could get a view of all the country roundabout as the stack stood on the top of a high hill.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BILLY WHISKERS' FAMILY START FOR CHICAGO Two weeks from the time the old crow took the message from Billy, he delivered it to Nannie early one morning when she had just awakened from a sound sleep on the top of a straw stack.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BILLY WHISKERS' FAMILY START FOR CHICAGO Two weeks from the time the old crow took the message from Billy, he delivered it to Nannie early one morning when she had just awakened from a sound sleep on the top of a straw stack.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was her usual resting place, for from this vantage point she could get a view of all the country roundabout as the stack stood on the top of a high hill.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here she spent most of her time night and day when Billy was away, looking for him to return.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It was her usual resting place, for from this vantage point she could get a view of all the country roundabout as the stack stood on the top of a high hill.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading It was her usual resting place, for from this vantage point she could get a view of all the country roundabout as the stack stood on the top of a high hill.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Here she spent most of her time night and day when Billy was away, looking for him to return.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BILLY WHISKERS' FAMILY START FOR CHICAGO Two weeks from the time the old crow took the message from Billy, he delivered it to Nannie early one morning when she had just awakened from a sound sleep on the top of a straw stack.
and nothing more
From this reading BILLY WHISKERS' FAMILY START FOR CHICAGO Two weeks from the time the old crow took the message from Billy, he delivered it to Nannie early one morning when she had just awakened from a sound sleep on the top of a straw stack.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Here she spent most of her time night and day when Billy was away, looking for him to return.
meadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading From here she could see not only the country roads, but also the railroad as well as the meadows and woodland.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading BILLY WHISKERS' FAMILY START FOR CHICAGO Two weeks from the time the old crow took the message from Billy, he delivered it to Nannie early one morning when she had just awakened from a sound sleep on the top of a straw stack.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Consequently from whichever direction Billy might come she would be the first to see him.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading BILLY WHISKERS' FAMILY START FOR CHICAGO Two weeks from the time the old crow took the message from Billy, he delivered it to Nannie early one morning when she had just awakened from a sound sleep on the top of a straw stack.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Here she spent most of her time night and day when Billy was away, looking for him to return.
Nannie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BILLY WHISKERS' FAMILY START FOR CHICAGO Two weeks from the time the old crow took the message from Billy, he delivered it to Nannie early one morning when she had just awakened from a sound sleep on the top of a straw stack.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Here she spent most of her time night and day when Billy was away, looking for him to return.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading From here she could see not only the country roads, but also the railroad as well as the meadows and woodland.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BILLY WHISKERS' FAMILY START FOR CHICAGO Two weeks from the time the old crow took the message from Billy, he delivered it to Nannie early one morning when she had just awakened from a sound sleep on the top of a straw stack.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading BILLY WHISKERS' FAMILY START FOR CHICAGO Two weeks from the time the old crow took the message from Billy, he delivered it to Nannie early one morning when she had just awakened from a sound sleep on the top of a straw stack.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BILLY WHISKERS' FAMILY START FOR CHICAGO Two weeks from the time the old crow took the message from Billy, he delivered it to Nannie early one morning when she had just awakened from a sound sleep on the top of a straw stack.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading BILLY WHISKERS' FAMILY START FOR CHICAGO Two weeks from the time the old crow took the message from Billy, he delivered it to Nannie early one morning when she had just awakened from a sound sleep on the top of a straw stack.
and nothing more
From this reading From here she could see not only the country roads, but also the railroad as well as the meadows and woodland.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was her usual resting place, for from this vantage point she could get a view of all the country roundabout as the stack stood on the top of a high hill.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It was her usual resting place, for from this vantage point she could get a view of all the country roundabout as the stack stood on the top of a high hill.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading From here she could see not only the country roads, but also the railroad as well as the meadows and woodland.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading It was her usual resting place, for from this vantage point she could get a view of all the country roundabout as the stack stood on the top of a high hill.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Here she spent most of her time night and day when Billy was away, looking for him to return.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading From here she could see not only the country roads, but also the railroad as well as the meadows and woodland.
roundaboutadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəbaʊt/
marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct
From this reading It was her usual resting place, for from this vantage point she could get a view of all the country roundabout as the stack stood on the top of a high hill.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading From here she could see not only the country roads, but also the railroad as well as the meadows and woodland.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BILLY WHISKERS' FAMILY START FOR CHICAGO Two weeks from the time the old crow took the message from Billy, he delivered it to Nannie early one morning when she had just awakened from a sound sleep on the top of a straw stack.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading BILLY WHISKERS' FAMILY START FOR CHICAGO Two weeks from the time the old crow took the message from Billy, he delivered it to Nannie early one morning when she had just awakened from a sound sleep on the top of a straw stack.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading BILLY WHISKERS' FAMILY START FOR CHICAGO Two weeks from the time the old crow took the message from Billy, he delivered it to Nannie early one morning when she had just awakened from a sound sleep on the top of a straw stack.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Here she spent most of her time night and day when Billy was away, looking for him to return.
stacknounUS /stæk/
an orderly pile
From this reading BILLY WHISKERS' FAMILY START FOR CHICAGO Two weeks from the time the old crow took the message from Billy, he delivered it to Nannie early one morning when she had just awakened from a sound sleep on the top of a straw stack.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading BILLY WHISKERS' FAMILY START FOR CHICAGO Two weeks from the time the old crow took the message from Billy, he delivered it to Nannie early one morning when she had just awakened from a sound sleep on the top of a straw stack.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It was her usual resting place, for from this vantage point she could get a view of all the country roundabout as the stack stood on the top of a high hill.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading BILLY WHISKERS' FAMILY START FOR CHICAGO Two weeks from the time the old crow took the message from Billy, he delivered it to Nannie early one morning when she had just awakened from a sound sleep on the top of a straw stack.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BILLY WHISKERS' FAMILY START FOR CHICAGO Two weeks from the time the old crow took the message from Billy, he delivered it to Nannie early one morning when she had just awakened from a sound sleep on the top of a straw stack.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was her usual resting place, for from this vantage point she could get a view of all the country roundabout as the stack stood on the top of a high hill.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading BILLY WHISKERS' FAMILY START FOR CHICAGO Two weeks from the time the old crow took the message from Billy, he delivered it to Nannie early one morning when she had just awakened from a sound sleep on the top of a straw stack.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BILLY WHISKERS' FAMILY START FOR CHICAGO Two weeks from the time the old crow took the message from Billy, he delivered it to Nannie early one morning when she had just awakened from a sound sleep on the top of a straw stack.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading BILLY WHISKERS' FAMILY START FOR CHICAGO Two weeks from the time the old crow took the message from Billy, he delivered it to Nannie early one morning when she had just awakened from a sound sleep on the top of a straw stack.
the upper part of anything
From this reading BILLY WHISKERS' FAMILY START FOR CHICAGO Two weeks from the time the old crow took the message from Billy, he delivered it to Nannie early one morning when she had just awakened from a sound sleep on the top of a straw stack.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading BILLY WHISKERS' FAMILY START FOR CHICAGO Two weeks from the time the old crow took the message from Billy, he delivered it to Nannie early one morning when she had just awakened from a sound sleep on the top of a straw stack.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading It was her usual resting place, for from this vantage point she could get a view of all the country roundabout as the stack stood on the top of a high hill.
vantagenounUS /ˈvæntədʒ/
place or situation affording some advantage (especially a comprehensive view or commanding perspective)
From this reading It was her usual resting place, for from this vantage point she could get a view of all the country roundabout as the stack stood on the top of a high hill.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It was her usual resting place, for from this vantage point she could get a view of all the country roundabout as the stack stood on the top of a high hill.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was her usual resting place, for from this vantage point she could get a view of all the country roundabout as the stack stood on the top of a high hill.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading BILLY WHISKERS' FAMILY START FOR CHICAGO Two weeks from the time the old crow took the message from Billy, he delivered it to Nannie early one morning when she had just awakened from a sound sleep on the top of a straw stack.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading From here she could see not only the country roads, but also the railroad as well as the meadows and woodland.
at the time that
From this reading BILLY WHISKERS' FAMILY START FOR CHICAGO Two weeks from the time the old crow took the message from Billy, he delivered it to Nannie early one morning when she had just awakened from a sound sleep on the top of a straw stack.
whicheverdeterminerUS /wɪˈtʃevər/
any one of a set, it does not matter which
From this reading Consequently from whichever direction Billy might come she would be the first to see him.
WHISKERSnounUS /ˈwɪskərz/
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading BILLY WHISKERS' FAMILY START FOR CHICAGO Two weeks from the time the old crow took the message from Billy, he delivered it to Nannie early one morning when she had just awakened from a sound sleep on the top of a straw stack.
woodlandnounUS /ˈwʊdlænd/
land that is covered with trees and shrubs
From this reading From here she could see not only the country roads, but also the railroad as well as the meadows and woodland.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Consequently from whichever direction Billy might come she would be the first to see him.
