used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The boys were eager to lend a hand--an extraordinary state of affairs, to say the least, but they were so brimming full of excitement at the prospects of the day before them that finally they were banished from the kitchen, their mother declaring them nuisances and far more of a hindrance than a help.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading FAIR DAY DAWNS As is the invariable custom with all thrifty farm folk, the Treat family was astir as soon as the sun had begun his journey across the sky.
matters of personal concern
From this reading The boys were eager to lend a hand--an extraordinary state of affairs, to say the least, but they were so brimming full of excitement at the prospects of the day before them that finally they were banished from the kitchen, their mother declaring them nuisances and far more of a hindrance than a help.
(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 FAIR DAY DAWNS As is the invariable custom with all thrifty farm folk, the Treat family was astir as soon as the sun had begun his journey across the sky.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The boys were eager to lend a hand--an extraordinary state of affairs, to say the least, but they were so brimming full of excitement at the prospects of the day before them that finally they were banished from the kitchen, their mother declaring them nuisances and far more of a hindrance than a help.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Just as the first bright streaks of light shot up from the horizon in the east, Mr. Treat went to the stock barns to do his morning chores, and his good wife was busy in her kitchen preparing the morning meal.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Mrs. Treat was one of those women who realize that a farmer must dilly-dally at his meals no more than any business man, and seldom indeed was this family asked to wait for a meal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FAIR DAY DAWNS As is the invariable custom with all thrifty farm folk, the Treat family was astir as soon as the sun had begun his journey across the sky.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Mrs. Treat was one of those women who realize that a farmer must dilly-dally at his meals no more than any business man, and seldom indeed was this family asked to wait for a meal.
astiradjective
out of bed
From this reading FAIR DAY DAWNS As is the invariable custom with all thrifty farm folk, the Treat family was astir as soon as the sun had begun his journey across the sky.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The boys were eager to lend a hand--an extraordinary state of affairs, to say the least, but they were so brimming full of excitement at the prospects of the day before them that finally they were banished from the kitchen, their mother declaring them nuisances and far more of a hindrance than a help.
banishedverbUS /ˈbænɪʃt/
past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group
From this reading The boys were eager to lend a hand--an extraordinary state of affairs, to say the least, but they were so brimming full of excitement at the prospects of the day before them that finally they were banished from the kitchen, their mother declaring them nuisances and far more of a hindrance than a help.
barnsnounUS /bɑːrnz/
plural of “barn” — an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading Just as the first bright streaks of light shot up from the horizon in the east, Mr. Treat went to the stock barns to do his morning chores, and his good wife was busy in her kitchen preparing the morning meal.
barnyardnounUS /ˈbɑːrnjɑːrd/
a yard adjoining a barn
From this reading As the sound of the clicking gate leading from the barnyard to the vegetable garden at the rear of the house proclaimed Mr. Treat’s return, his wife poured out the steaming, fragrant coffee and Tom was summoned to carry the savory ham and eggs to the table.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The boys were eager to lend a hand--an extraordinary state of affairs, to say the least, but they were so brimming full of excitement at the prospects of the day before them that finally they were banished from the kitchen, their mother declaring them nuisances and far more of a hindrance than a help.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading FAIR DAY DAWNS As is the invariable custom with all thrifty farm folk, the Treat family was astir as soon as the sun had begun his journey across the sky.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys were eager to lend a hand--an extraordinary state of affairs, to say the least, but they were so brimming full of excitement at the prospects of the day before them that finally they were banished from the kitchen, their mother declaring them nuisances and far more of a hindrance than a help.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Just as the first bright streaks of light shot up from the horizon in the east, Mr. Treat went to the stock barns to do his morning chores, and his good wife was busy in her kitchen preparing the morning meal.
brimmingadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪmɪŋ/
filled to capacity
From this reading The boys were eager to lend a hand--an extraordinary state of affairs, to say the least, but they were so brimming full of excitement at the prospects of the day before them that finally they were banished from the kitchen, their mother declaring them nuisances and far more of a hindrance than a help.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Mrs. Treat was one of those women who realize that a farmer must dilly-dally at his meals no more than any business man, and seldom indeed was this family asked to wait for a meal.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Just as the first bright streaks of light shot up from the horizon in the east, Mr. Treat went to the stock barns to do his morning chores, and his good wife was busy in her kitchen preparing the morning meal.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The boys were eager to lend a hand--an extraordinary state of affairs, to say the least, but they were so brimming full of excitement at the prospects of the day before them that finally they were banished from the kitchen, their mother declaring them nuisances and far more of a hindrance than a help.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading As the sound of the clicking gate leading from the barnyard to the vegetable garden at the rear of the house proclaimed Mr. Treat’s return, his wife poured out the steaming, fragrant coffee and Tom was summoned to carry the savory ham and eggs to the table.
choresnounUS /tʃɔːrz/
plural of “chore” — a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee
From this reading Just as the first bright streaks of light shot up from the horizon in the east, Mr. Treat went to the stock barns to do his morning chores, and his good wife was busy in her kitchen preparing the morning meal.
clickingverbUS /ˈklɪkɪŋ/
-ing form of “click” — move or strike with a noise
From this reading As the sound of the clicking gate leading from the barnyard to the vegetable garden at the rear of the house proclaimed Mr. Treat’s return, his wife poured out the steaming, fragrant coffee and Tom was summoned to carry the savory ham and eggs to the table.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading As the sound of the clicking gate leading from the barnyard to the vegetable garden at the rear of the house proclaimed Mr. Treat’s return, his wife poured out the steaming, fragrant coffee and Tom was summoned to carry the savory ham and eggs to the table.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading FAIR DAY DAWNS As is the invariable custom with all thrifty farm folk, the Treat family was astir as soon as the sun had begun his journey across the sky.
DAWNSnounUS /dɔːnz/
plural of “dawn” — the first light of day
From this reading FAIR DAY DAWNS As is the invariable custom with all thrifty farm folk, the Treat family was astir as soon as the sun had begun his journey across the sky.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading FAIR DAY DAWNS As is the invariable custom with all thrifty farm folk, the Treat family was astir as soon as the sun had begun his journey across the sky.
declaringverbUS /dɪˈklerɪŋ/
-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading The boys were eager to lend a hand--an extraordinary state of affairs, to say the least, but they were so brimming full of excitement at the prospects of the day before them that finally they were banished from the kitchen, their mother declaring them nuisances and far more of a hindrance than a help.
dilly-dallyverb
postpone doing what one should be doing
From this reading Mrs. Treat was one of those women who realize that a farmer must dilly-dally at his meals no more than any business man, and seldom indeed was this family asked to wait for a meal.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Just as the first bright streaks of light shot up from the horizon in the east, Mr. Treat went to the stock barns to do his morning chores, and his good wife was busy in her kitchen preparing the morning meal.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading The boys were eager to lend a hand--an extraordinary state of affairs, to say the least, but they were so brimming full of excitement at the prospects of the day before them that finally they were banished from the kitchen, their mother declaring them nuisances and far more of a hindrance than a help.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Just as the first bright streaks of light shot up from the horizon in the east, Mr. Treat went to the stock barns to do his morning chores, and his good wife was busy in her kitchen preparing the morning meal.
oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
From this reading As the sound of the clicking gate leading from the barnyard to the vegetable garden at the rear of the house proclaimed Mr. Treat’s return, his wife poured out the steaming, fragrant coffee and Tom was summoned to carry the savory ham and eggs to the table.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The boys were eager to lend a hand--an extraordinary state of affairs, to say the least, but they were so brimming full of excitement at the prospects of the day before them that finally they were banished from the kitchen, their mother declaring them nuisances and far more of a hindrance than a help.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading The boys were eager to lend a hand--an extraordinary state of affairs, to say the least, but they were so brimming full of excitement at the prospects of the day before them that finally they were banished from the kitchen, their mother declaring them nuisances and far more of a hindrance than a help.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading FAIR DAY DAWNS As is the invariable custom with all thrifty farm folk, the Treat family was astir as soon as the sun had begun his journey across the sky.
a social unit living together
From this reading FAIR DAY DAWNS As is the invariable custom with all thrifty farm folk, the Treat family was astir as soon as the sun had begun his journey across the sky.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The boys were eager to lend a hand--an extraordinary state of affairs, to say the least, but they were so brimming full of excitement at the prospects of the day before them that finally they were banished from the kitchen, their mother declaring them nuisances and far more of a hindrance than a help.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading FAIR DAY DAWNS As is the invariable custom with all thrifty farm folk, the Treat family was astir as soon as the sun had begun his journey across the sky.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading Mrs. Treat was one of those women who realize that a farmer must dilly-dally at his meals no more than any business man, and seldom indeed was this family asked to wait for a meal.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading The boys were eager to lend a hand--an extraordinary state of affairs, to say the least, but they were so brimming full of excitement at the prospects of the day before them that finally they were banished from the kitchen, their mother declaring them nuisances and far more of a hindrance than a help.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Just as the first bright streaks of light shot up from the horizon in the east, Mr. Treat went to the stock barns to do his morning chores, and his good wife was busy in her kitchen preparing the morning meal.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading FAIR DAY DAWNS As is the invariable custom with all thrifty farm folk, the Treat family was astir as soon as the sun had begun his journey across the sky.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Treat was one of those women who realize that a farmer must dilly-dally at his meals no more than any business man, and seldom indeed was this family asked to wait for a meal.
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading As the sound of the clicking gate leading from the barnyard to the vegetable garden at the rear of the house proclaimed Mr. Treat’s return, his wife poured out the steaming, fragrant coffee and Tom was summoned to carry the savory ham and eggs to the table.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Just as the first bright streaks of light shot up from the horizon in the east, Mr. Treat went to the stock barns to do his morning chores, and his good wife was busy in her kitchen preparing the morning meal.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The boys were eager to lend a hand--an extraordinary state of affairs, to say the least, but they were so brimming full of excitement at the prospects of the day before them that finally they were banished from the kitchen, their mother declaring them nuisances and far more of a hindrance than a help.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading As the sound of the clicking gate leading from the barnyard to the vegetable garden at the rear of the house proclaimed Mr. Treat’s return, his wife poured out the steaming, fragrant coffee and Tom was summoned to carry the savory ham and eggs to the table.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading As the sound of the clicking gate leading from the barnyard to the vegetable garden at the rear of the house proclaimed Mr. Treat’s return, his wife poured out the steaming, fragrant coffee and Tom was summoned to carry the savory ham and eggs to the table.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Just as the first bright streaks of light shot up from the horizon in the east, Mr. Treat went to the stock barns to do his morning chores, and his good wife was busy in her kitchen preparing the morning meal.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FAIR DAY DAWNS As is the invariable custom with all thrifty farm folk, the Treat family was astir as soon as the sun had begun his journey across the sky.
hamnounUS /hæm/
meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)
From this reading As the sound of the clicking gate leading from the barnyard to the vegetable garden at the rear of the house proclaimed Mr. Treat’s return, his wife poured out the steaming, fragrant coffee and Tom was summoned to carry the savory ham and eggs to the table.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The boys were eager to lend a hand--an extraordinary state of affairs, to say the least, but they were so brimming full of excitement at the prospects of the day before them that finally they were banished from the kitchen, their mother declaring them nuisances and far more of a hindrance than a help.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The boys were eager to lend a hand--an extraordinary state of affairs, to say the least, but they were so brimming full of excitement at the prospects of the day before them that finally they were banished from the kitchen, their mother declaring them nuisances and far more of a hindrance than a help.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Just as the first bright streaks of light shot up from the horizon in the east, Mr. Treat went to the stock barns to do his morning chores, and his good wife was busy in her kitchen preparing the morning meal.
hindrancenounUS /ˈhɪndrəns/
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
From this reading The boys were eager to lend a hand--an extraordinary state of affairs, to say the least, but they were so brimming full of excitement at the prospects of the day before them that finally they were banished from the kitchen, their mother declaring them nuisances and far more of a hindrance than a help.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FAIR DAY DAWNS As is the invariable custom with all thrifty farm folk, the Treat family was astir as soon as the sun had begun his journey across the sky.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading Just as the first bright streaks of light shot up from the horizon in the east, Mr. Treat went to the stock barns to do his morning chores, and his good wife was busy in her kitchen preparing the morning meal.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As the sound of the clicking gate leading from the barnyard to the vegetable garden at the rear of the house proclaimed Mr. Treat’s return, his wife poured out the steaming, fragrant coffee and Tom was summoned to carry the savory ham and eggs to the table.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Just as the first bright streaks of light shot up from the horizon in the east, Mr. Treat went to the stock barns to do his morning chores, and his good wife was busy in her kitchen preparing the morning meal.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Mrs. Treat was one of those women who realize that a farmer must dilly-dally at his meals no more than any business man, and seldom indeed was this family asked to wait for a meal.
invariableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbəl/
not liable to or capable of change
From this reading FAIR DAY DAWNS As is the invariable custom with all thrifty farm folk, the Treat family was astir as soon as the sun had begun his journey across the sky.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FAIR DAY DAWNS As is the invariable custom with all thrifty farm folk, the Treat family was astir as soon as the sun had begun his journey across the sky.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading FAIR DAY DAWNS As is the invariable custom with all thrifty farm folk, the Treat family was astir as soon as the sun had begun his journey across the sky.
and nothing more
From this reading Just as the first bright streaks of light shot up from the horizon in the east, Mr. Treat went to the stock barns to do his morning chores, and his good wife was busy in her kitchen preparing the morning meal.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Just as the first bright streaks of light shot up from the horizon in the east, Mr. Treat went to the stock barns to do his morning chores, and his good wife was busy in her kitchen preparing the morning meal.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading As the sound of the clicking gate leading from the barnyard to the vegetable garden at the rear of the house proclaimed Mr. Treat’s return, his wife poured out the steaming, fragrant coffee and Tom was summoned to carry the savory ham and eggs to the table.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The boys were eager to lend a hand--an extraordinary state of affairs, to say the least, but they were so brimming full of excitement at the prospects of the day before them that finally they were banished from the kitchen, their mother declaring them nuisances and far more of a hindrance than a help.
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading The boys were eager to lend a hand--an extraordinary state of affairs, to say the least, but they were so brimming full of excitement at the prospects of the day before them that finally they were banished from the kitchen, their mother declaring them nuisances and far more of a hindrance than a help.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Just as the first bright streaks of light shot up from the horizon in the east, Mr. Treat went to the stock barns to do his morning chores, and his good wife was busy in her kitchen preparing the morning meal.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mrs. Treat was one of those women who realize that a farmer must dilly-dally at his meals no more than any business man, and seldom indeed was this family asked to wait for a meal.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Just as the first bright streaks of light shot up from the horizon in the east, Mr. Treat went to the stock barns to do his morning chores, and his good wife was busy in her kitchen preparing the morning meal.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Mrs. Treat was one of those women who realize that a farmer must dilly-dally at his meals no more than any business man, and seldom indeed was this family asked to wait for a meal.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The boys were eager to lend a hand--an extraordinary state of affairs, to say the least, but they were so brimming full of excitement at the prospects of the day before them that finally they were banished from the kitchen, their mother declaring them nuisances and far more of a hindrance than a help.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Just as the first bright streaks of light shot up from the horizon in the east, Mr. Treat went to the stock barns to do his morning chores, and his good wife was busy in her kitchen preparing the morning meal.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The boys were eager to lend a hand--an extraordinary state of affairs, to say the least, but they were so brimming full of excitement at the prospects of the day before them that finally they were banished from the kitchen, their mother declaring them nuisances and far more of a hindrance than a help.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Just as the first bright streaks of light shot up from the horizon in the east, Mr. Treat went to the stock barns to do his morning chores, and his good wife was busy in her kitchen preparing the morning meal.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Treat was one of those women who realize that a farmer must dilly-dally at his meals no more than any business man, and seldom indeed was this family asked to wait for a meal.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Mrs. Treat was one of those women who realize that a farmer must dilly-dally at his meals no more than any business man, and seldom indeed was this family asked to wait for a meal.
not any; not one
From this reading Mrs. Treat was one of those women who realize that a farmer must dilly-dally at his meals no more than any business man, and seldom indeed was this family asked to wait for a meal.
nuisancesnounUS /ˈnuːsənsɪz/
plural of “nuisance” — (law) a broad legal concept including anything that disturbs the reasonable use of your property or endangers life and health or is offensive
From this reading The boys were eager to lend a hand--an extraordinary state of affairs, to say the least, but they were so brimming full of excitement at the prospects of the day before them that finally they were banished from the kitchen, their mother declaring them nuisances and far more of a hindrance than a help.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Just as the first bright streaks of light shot up from the horizon in the east, Mr. Treat went to the stock barns to do his morning chores, and his good wife was busy in her kitchen preparing the morning meal.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mrs. Treat was one of those women who realize that a farmer must dilly-dally at his meals no more than any business man, and seldom indeed was this family asked to wait for a meal.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As the sound of the clicking gate leading from the barnyard to the vegetable garden at the rear of the house proclaimed Mr. Treat’s return, his wife poured out the steaming, fragrant coffee and Tom was summoned to carry the savory ham and eggs to the table.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading As the sound of the clicking gate leading from the barnyard to the vegetable garden at the rear of the house proclaimed Mr. Treat’s return, his wife poured out the steaming, fragrant coffee and Tom was summoned to carry the savory ham and eggs to the table.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Just as the first bright streaks of light shot up from the horizon in the east, Mr. Treat went to the stock barns to do his morning chores, and his good wife was busy in her kitchen preparing the morning meal.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading As the sound of the clicking gate leading from the barnyard to the vegetable garden at the rear of the house proclaimed Mr. Treat’s return, his wife poured out the steaming, fragrant coffee and Tom was summoned to carry the savory ham and eggs to the table.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading The boys were eager to lend a hand--an extraordinary state of affairs, to say the least, but they were so brimming full of excitement at the prospects of the day before them that finally they were banished from the kitchen, their mother declaring them nuisances and far more of a hindrance than a help.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Mrs. Treat was one of those women who realize that a farmer must dilly-dally at his meals no more than any business man, and seldom indeed was this family asked to wait for a meal.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading As the sound of the clicking gate leading from the barnyard to the vegetable garden at the rear of the house proclaimed Mr. Treat’s return, his wife poured out the steaming, fragrant coffee and Tom was summoned to carry the savory ham and eggs to the table.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading As the sound of the clicking gate leading from the barnyard to the vegetable garden at the rear of the house proclaimed Mr. Treat’s return, his wife poured out the steaming, fragrant coffee and Tom was summoned to carry the savory ham and eggs to the table.
savoryadjectiveUS /ˈseɪvəri/
morally wholesome or acceptable
From this reading As the sound of the clicking gate leading from the barnyard to the vegetable garden at the rear of the house proclaimed Mr. Treat’s return, his wife poured out the steaming, fragrant coffee and Tom was summoned to carry the savory ham and eggs to the table.
express in words
From this reading The boys were eager to lend a hand--an extraordinary state of affairs, to say the least, but they were so brimming full of excitement at the prospects of the day before them that finally they were banished from the kitchen, their mother declaring them nuisances and far more of a hindrance than a help.
not often
From this reading Mrs. Treat was one of those women who realize that a farmer must dilly-dally at his meals no more than any business man, and seldom indeed was this family asked to wait for a meal.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Just as the first bright streaks of light shot up from the horizon in the east, Mr. Treat went to the stock barns to do his morning chores, and his good wife was busy in her kitchen preparing the morning meal.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading FAIR DAY DAWNS As is the invariable custom with all thrifty farm folk, the Treat family was astir as soon as the sun had begun his journey across the sky.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The boys were eager to lend a hand--an extraordinary state of affairs, to say the least, but they were so brimming full of excitement at the prospects of the day before them that finally they were banished from the kitchen, their mother declaring them nuisances and far more of a hindrance than a help.
in the near future
From this reading FAIR DAY DAWNS As is the invariable custom with all thrifty farm folk, the Treat family was astir as soon as the sun had begun his journey across the sky.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading As the sound of the clicking gate leading from the barnyard to the vegetable garden at the rear of the house proclaimed Mr. Treat’s return, his wife poured out the steaming, fragrant coffee and Tom was summoned to carry the savory ham and eggs to the table.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The boys were eager to lend a hand--an extraordinary state of affairs, to say the least, but they were so brimming full of excitement at the prospects of the day before them that finally they were banished from the kitchen, their mother declaring them nuisances and far more of a hindrance than a help.
steamingadjectiveUS /ˈstiːmɪŋ/
filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist
From this reading As the sound of the clicking gate leading from the barnyard to the vegetable garden at the rear of the house proclaimed Mr. Treat’s return, his wife poured out the steaming, fragrant coffee and Tom was summoned to carry the savory ham and eggs to the table.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading Just as the first bright streaks of light shot up from the horizon in the east, Mr. Treat went to the stock barns to do his morning chores, and his good wife was busy in her kitchen preparing the morning meal.
streaksnounUS /striːks/
plural of “streak” — an unbroken series of events
From this reading Just as the first bright streaks of light shot up from the horizon in the east, Mr. Treat went to the stock barns to do his morning chores, and his good wife was busy in her kitchen preparing the morning meal.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading As the sound of the clicking gate leading from the barnyard to the vegetable garden at the rear of the house proclaimed Mr. Treat’s return, his wife poured out the steaming, fragrant coffee and Tom was summoned to carry the savory ham and eggs to the table.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading FAIR DAY DAWNS As is the invariable custom with all thrifty farm folk, the Treat family was astir as soon as the sun had begun his journey across the sky.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading As the sound of the clicking gate leading from the barnyard to the vegetable garden at the rear of the house proclaimed Mr. Treat’s return, his wife poured out the steaming, fragrant coffee and Tom was summoned to carry the savory ham and eggs to the table.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The boys were eager to lend a hand--an extraordinary state of affairs, to say the least, but they were so brimming full of excitement at the prospects of the day before them that finally they were banished from the kitchen, their mother declaring them nuisances and far more of a hindrance than a help.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The boys were eager to lend a hand--an extraordinary state of affairs, to say the least, but they were so brimming full of excitement at the prospects of the day before them that finally they were banished from the kitchen, their mother declaring them nuisances and far more of a hindrance than a help.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FAIR DAY DAWNS As is the invariable custom with all thrifty farm folk, the Treat family was astir as soon as the sun had begun his journey across the sky.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The boys were eager to lend a hand--an extraordinary state of affairs, to say the least, but they were so brimming full of excitement at the prospects of the day before them that finally they were banished from the kitchen, their mother declaring them nuisances and far more of a hindrance than a help.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The boys were eager to lend a hand--an extraordinary state of affairs, to say the least, but they were so brimming full of excitement at the prospects of the day before them that finally they were banished from the kitchen, their mother declaring them nuisances and far more of a hindrance than a help.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The boys were eager to lend a hand--an extraordinary state of affairs, to say the least, but they were so brimming full of excitement at the prospects of the day before them that finally they were banished from the kitchen, their mother declaring them nuisances and far more of a hindrance than a help.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Treat was one of those women who realize that a farmer must dilly-dally at his meals no more than any business man, and seldom indeed was this family asked to wait for a meal.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Mrs. Treat was one of those women who realize that a farmer must dilly-dally at his meals no more than any business man, and seldom indeed was this family asked to wait for a meal.
thriftyadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪfti/
careful and diligent in the use of resources
From this reading FAIR DAY DAWNS As is the invariable custom with all thrifty farm folk, the Treat family was astir as soon as the sun had begun his journey across the sky.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Just as the first bright streaks of light shot up from the horizon in the east, Mr. Treat went to the stock barns to do his morning chores, and his good wife was busy in her kitchen preparing the morning meal.
male cat
From this reading As the sound of the clicking gate leading from the barnyard to the vegetable garden at the rear of the house proclaimed Mr. Treat’s return, his wife poured out the steaming, fragrant coffee and Tom was summoned to carry the savory ham and eggs to the table.
interact in a certain way
From this reading FAIR DAY DAWNS As is the invariable custom with all thrifty farm folk, the Treat family was astir as soon as the sun had begun his journey across the sky.
Treat's
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From this reading As the sound of the clicking gate leading from the barnyard to the vegetable garden at the rear of the house proclaimed Mr. Treat’s return, his wife poured out the steaming, fragrant coffee and Tom was summoned to carry the savory ham and eggs to the table.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Just as the first bright streaks of light shot up from the horizon in the east, Mr. Treat went to the stock barns to do his morning chores, and his good wife was busy in her kitchen preparing the morning meal.
vegetablenounUS /ˈvedʒtəbəl/
edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant
From this reading As the sound of the clicking gate leading from the barnyard to the vegetable garden at the rear of the house proclaimed Mr. Treat’s return, his wife poured out the steaming, fragrant coffee and Tom was summoned to carry the savory ham and eggs to the table.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Mrs. Treat was one of those women who realize that a farmer must dilly-dally at his meals no more than any business man, and seldom indeed was this family asked to wait for a meal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FAIR DAY DAWNS As is the invariable custom with all thrifty farm folk, the Treat family was astir as soon as the sun had begun his journey across the sky.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Just as the first bright streaks of light shot up from the horizon in the east, Mr. Treat went to the stock barns to do his morning chores, and his good wife was busy in her kitchen preparing the morning meal.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The boys were eager to lend a hand--an extraordinary state of affairs, to say the least, but they were so brimming full of excitement at the prospects of the day before them that finally they were banished from the kitchen, their mother declaring them nuisances and far more of a hindrance than a help.
which person or people
From this reading Mrs. Treat was one of those women who realize that a farmer must dilly-dally at his meals no more than any business man, and seldom indeed was this family asked to wait for a meal.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Just as the first bright streaks of light shot up from the horizon in the east, Mr. Treat went to the stock barns to do his morning chores, and his good wife was busy in her kitchen preparing the morning meal.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FAIR DAY DAWNS As is the invariable custom with all thrifty farm folk, the Treat family was astir as soon as the sun had begun his journey across the sky.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Mrs. Treat was one of those women who realize that a farmer must dilly-dally at his meals no more than any business man, and seldom indeed was this family asked to wait for a meal.
