used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FRENCH ROSE The home of Jean LaFrance, a small cabin built principally of the ever-ready cottonwood, was located in a corner of his quarter-section, farthest from the Jones’ Luck River, which formed one boundary of his farm.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading His simple plan regarding residence was to move the cabin or build against it as occasion arose.
(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 These sent down several tributary streams, all unreliable during the warm weather with the exception of one which passed close to the cabin.
a cherished desire
From this reading He had designs upon more than one quarter-section, not at that time an unusual or impossible ambition, in so far as homestead laws went.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had designs upon more than one quarter-section, not at that time an unusual or impossible ambition, in so far as homestead laws went.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading His simple plan regarding residence was to move the cabin or build against it as occasion arose.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had designs upon more than one quarter-section, not at that time an unusual or impossible ambition, in so far as homestead laws went.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had designs upon more than one quarter-section, not at that time an unusual or impossible ambition, in so far as homestead laws went.
boundarynounUS /ˈbaʊn.də.ri/
A line that marks the limits of an area.
From this reading THE FRENCH ROSE The home of Jean LaFrance, a small cabin built principally of the ever-ready cottonwood, was located in a corner of his quarter-section, farthest from the Jones’ Luck River, which formed one boundary of his farm.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading His simple plan regarding residence was to move the cabin or build against it as occasion arose.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading THE FRENCH ROSE The home of Jean LaFrance, a small cabin built principally of the ever-ready cottonwood, was located in a corner of his quarter-section, farthest from the Jones’ Luck River, which formed one boundary of his farm.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading THE FRENCH ROSE The home of Jean LaFrance, a small cabin built principally of the ever-ready cottonwood, was located in a corner of his quarter-section, farthest from the Jones’ Luck River, which formed one boundary of his farm.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading The rolling country sloped steadily upward from the river to the chain of hills farther to the east.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading These sent down several tributary streams, all unreliable during the warm weather with the exception of one which passed close to the cabin.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading THE FRENCH ROSE The home of Jean LaFrance, a small cabin built principally of the ever-ready cottonwood, was located in a corner of his quarter-section, farthest from the Jones’ Luck River, which formed one boundary of his farm.
cottonwoodnounUS /ˈkɑːtənwʊd/
any of several North American trees of the genus Populus having a tuft of cottony hairs on the seed
From this reading THE FRENCH ROSE The home of Jean LaFrance, a small cabin built principally of the ever-ready cottonwood, was located in a corner of his quarter-section, farthest from the Jones’ Luck River, which formed one boundary of his farm.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The rolling country sloped steadily upward from the river to the chain of hills farther to the east.
designsnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/
plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading He had designs upon more than one quarter-section, not at that time an unusual or impossible ambition, in so far as homestead laws went.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading These sent down several tributary streams, all unreliable during the warm weather with the exception of one which passed close to the cabin.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading These sent down several tributary streams, all unreliable during the warm weather with the exception of one which passed close to the cabin.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading The rolling country sloped steadily upward from the river to the chain of hills farther to the east.
ever-ready
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From this reading THE FRENCH ROSE The home of Jean LaFrance, a small cabin built principally of the ever-ready cottonwood, was located in a corner of his quarter-section, farthest from the Jones’ Luck River, which formed one boundary of his farm.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading These sent down several tributary streams, all unreliable during the warm weather with the exception of one which passed close to the cabin.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He had designs upon more than one quarter-section, not at that time an unusual or impossible ambition, in so far as homestead laws went.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading THE FRENCH ROSE The home of Jean LaFrance, a small cabin built principally of the ever-ready cottonwood, was located in a corner of his quarter-section, farthest from the Jones’ Luck River, which formed one boundary of his farm.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading The rolling country sloped steadily upward from the river to the chain of hills farther to the east.
farthestadverbUS /ˈfɑːrðəst/
to the greatest distance in space or time (“farthest” is used more often than “furthest” in this physical sense)
From this reading THE FRENCH ROSE The home of Jean LaFrance, a small cabin built principally of the ever-ready cottonwood, was located in a corner of his quarter-section, farthest from the Jones’ Luck River, which formed one boundary of his farm.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading THE FRENCH ROSE The home of Jean LaFrance, a small cabin built principally of the ever-ready cottonwood, was located in a corner of his quarter-section, farthest from the Jones’ Luck River, which formed one boundary of his farm.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading THE FRENCH ROSE The home of Jean LaFrance, a small cabin built principally of the ever-ready cottonwood, was located in a corner of his quarter-section, farthest from the Jones’ Luck River, which formed one boundary of his farm.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE FRENCH ROSE The home of Jean LaFrance, a small cabin built principally of the ever-ready cottonwood, was located in a corner of his quarter-section, farthest from the Jones’ Luck River, which formed one boundary of his farm.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had designs upon more than one quarter-section, not at that time an unusual or impossible ambition, in so far as homestead laws went.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had designs upon more than one quarter-section, not at that time an unusual or impossible ambition, in so far as homestead laws went.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The rolling country sloped steadily upward from the river to the chain of hills farther to the east.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FRENCH ROSE The home of Jean LaFrance, a small cabin built principally of the ever-ready cottonwood, was located in a corner of his quarter-section, farthest from the Jones’ Luck River, which formed one boundary of his farm.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE FRENCH ROSE The home of Jean LaFrance, a small cabin built principally of the ever-ready cottonwood, was located in a corner of his quarter-section, farthest from the Jones’ Luck River, which formed one boundary of his farm.
homesteadnounUS /ˈhoʊmsted/
the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family
From this reading He had designs upon more than one quarter-section, not at that time an unusual or impossible ambition, in so far as homestead laws went.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading He had designs upon more than one quarter-section, not at that time an unusual or impossible ambition, in so far as homestead laws went.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FRENCH ROSE The home of Jean LaFrance, a small cabin built principally of the ever-ready cottonwood, was located in a corner of his quarter-section, farthest from the Jones’ Luck River, which formed one boundary of his farm.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His simple plan regarding residence was to move the cabin or build against it as occasion arose.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading THE FRENCH ROSE The home of Jean LaFrance, a small cabin built principally of the ever-ready cottonwood, was located in a corner of his quarter-section, farthest from the Jones’ Luck River, which formed one boundary of his farm.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading THE FRENCH ROSE The home of Jean LaFrance, a small cabin built principally of the ever-ready cottonwood, was located in a corner of his quarter-section, farthest from the Jones’ Luck River, which formed one boundary of his farm.
LaFrance
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE FRENCH ROSE The home of Jean LaFrance, a small cabin built principally of the ever-ready cottonwood, was located in a corner of his quarter-section, farthest from the Jones’ Luck River, which formed one boundary of his farm.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading He had designs upon more than one quarter-section, not at that time an unusual or impossible ambition, in so far as homestead laws went.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading THE FRENCH ROSE The home of Jean LaFrance, a small cabin built principally of the ever-ready cottonwood, was located in a corner of his quarter-section, farthest from the Jones’ Luck River, which formed one boundary of his farm.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading THE FRENCH ROSE The home of Jean LaFrance, a small cabin built principally of the ever-ready cottonwood, was located in a corner of his quarter-section, farthest from the Jones’ Luck River, which formed one boundary of his farm.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had designs upon more than one quarter-section, not at that time an unusual or impossible ambition, in so far as homestead laws went.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading His simple plan regarding residence was to move the cabin or build against it as occasion arose.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had designs upon more than one quarter-section, not at that time an unusual or impossible ambition, in so far as homestead laws went.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading His simple plan regarding residence was to move the cabin or build against it as occasion arose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FRENCH ROSE The home of Jean LaFrance, a small cabin built principally of the ever-ready cottonwood, was located in a corner of his quarter-section, farthest from the Jones’ Luck River, which formed one boundary of his farm.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE FRENCH ROSE The home of Jean LaFrance, a small cabin built principally of the ever-ready cottonwood, was located in a corner of his quarter-section, farthest from the Jones’ Luck River, which formed one boundary of his farm.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had designs upon more than one quarter-section, not at that time an unusual or impossible ambition, in so far as homestead laws went.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading These sent down several tributary streams, all unreliable during the warm weather with the exception of one which passed close to the cabin.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading His simple plan regarding residence was to move the cabin or build against it as occasion arose.
principallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
for the most part
From this reading THE FRENCH ROSE The home of Jean LaFrance, a small cabin built principally of the ever-ready cottonwood, was located in a corner of his quarter-section, farthest from the Jones’ Luck River, which formed one boundary of his farm.
quarter-section
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE FRENCH ROSE The home of Jean LaFrance, a small cabin built principally of the ever-ready cottonwood, was located in a corner of his quarter-section, farthest from the Jones’ Luck River, which formed one boundary of his farm.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading His simple plan regarding residence was to move the cabin or build against it as occasion arose.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading His simple plan regarding residence was to move the cabin or build against it as occasion arose.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading THE FRENCH ROSE The home of Jean LaFrance, a small cabin built principally of the ever-ready cottonwood, was located in a corner of his quarter-section, farthest from the Jones’ Luck River, which formed one boundary of his farm.
uttered with a trill
From this reading The rolling country sloped steadily upward from the river to the chain of hills farther to the east.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading THE FRENCH ROSE The home of Jean LaFrance, a small cabin built principally of the ever-ready cottonwood, was located in a corner of his quarter-section, farthest from the Jones’ Luck River, which formed one boundary of his farm.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading These sent down several tributary streams, all unreliable during the warm weather with the exception of one which passed close to the cabin.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading These sent down several tributary streams, all unreliable during the warm weather with the exception of one which passed close to the cabin.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading His simple plan regarding residence was to move the cabin or build against it as occasion arose.
slopedadjective
having an oblique or slanted direction
From this reading The rolling country sloped steadily upward from the river to the chain of hills farther to the east.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE FRENCH ROSE The home of Jean LaFrance, a small cabin built principally of the ever-ready cottonwood, was located in a corner of his quarter-section, farthest from the Jones’ Luck River, which formed one boundary of his farm.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had designs upon more than one quarter-section, not at that time an unusual or impossible ambition, in so far as homestead laws went.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading The rolling country sloped steadily upward from the river to the chain of hills farther to the east.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading These sent down several tributary streams, all unreliable during the warm weather with the exception of one which passed close to the cabin.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had designs upon more than one quarter-section, not at that time an unusual or impossible ambition, in so far as homestead laws went.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had designs upon more than one quarter-section, not at that time an unusual or impossible ambition, in so far as homestead laws went.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FRENCH ROSE The home of Jean LaFrance, a small cabin built principally of the ever-ready cottonwood, was located in a corner of his quarter-section, farthest from the Jones’ Luck River, which formed one boundary of his farm.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These sent down several tributary streams, all unreliable during the warm weather with the exception of one which passed close to the cabin.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had designs upon more than one quarter-section, not at that time an unusual or impossible ambition, in so far as homestead laws went.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His simple plan regarding residence was to move the cabin or build against it as occasion arose.
tributaryadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪbjəteri/
(of a stream) flowing into a larger stream
From this reading These sent down several tributary streams, all unreliable during the warm weather with the exception of one which passed close to the cabin.
unreliableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbəl/
liable to be erroneous or misleading
From this reading These sent down several tributary streams, all unreliable during the warm weather with the exception of one which passed close to the cabin.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading He had designs upon more than one quarter-section, not at that time an unusual or impossible ambition, in so far as homestead laws went.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He had designs upon more than one quarter-section, not at that time an unusual or impossible ambition, in so far as homestead laws went.
directed up
From this reading The rolling country sloped steadily upward from the river to the chain of hills farther to the east.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading These sent down several tributary streams, all unreliable during the warm weather with the exception of one which passed close to the cabin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FRENCH ROSE The home of Jean LaFrance, a small cabin built principally of the ever-ready cottonwood, was located in a corner of his quarter-section, farthest from the Jones’ Luck River, which formed one boundary of his farm.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading These sent down several tributary streams, all unreliable during the warm weather with the exception of one which passed close to the cabin.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He had designs upon more than one quarter-section, not at that time an unusual or impossible ambition, in so far as homestead laws went.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE FRENCH ROSE The home of Jean LaFrance, a small cabin built principally of the ever-ready cottonwood, was located in a corner of his quarter-section, farthest from the Jones’ Luck River, which formed one boundary of his farm.
in the company of; together with
From this reading These sent down several tributary streams, all unreliable during the warm weather with the exception of one which passed close to the cabin.
