used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That was there, big and red and rusty-looking; and the dam was there; and above them was the mill-pond, spreading out over a number of acres, and ornamented with stumps, old logs, pond-lilies, and weeds.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading That was there, big and red and rusty-looking; and the dam was there; and above them was the mill-pond, spreading out over a number of acres, and ornamented with stumps, old logs, pond-lilies, and weeds.
acresnounUS /ˈeɪkərz/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading That was there, big and red and rusty-looking; and the dam was there; and above them was the mill-pond, spreading out over a number of acres, and ornamented with stumps, old logs, pond-lilies, and weeds.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Saturday afternoon was before Jack Ogden, when he came out at the water's edge, near the dam, across from the mill.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Saturday afternoon was before Jack Ogden, when he came out at the water's edge, near the dam, across from the mill.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "There are more fellows than fish here," he said to himself, with an air of disgust.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "There are more fellows than fish here," he said to himself, with an air of disgust.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That was there, big and red and rusty-looking; and the dam was there; and above them was the mill-pond, spreading out over a number of acres, and ornamented with stumps, old logs, pond-lilies, and weeds.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "There are more fellows than fish here," he said to himself, with an air of disgust.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a fairly good pond, the best that Cocahutchie Creek could do for Crofield, but Jack's face fell a little as he looked at it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Saturday afternoon was before Jack Ogden, when he came out at the water's edge, near the dam, across from the mill.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Saturday afternoon was before Jack Ogden, when he came out at the water's edge, near the dam, across from the mill.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It was a fairly good pond, the best that Cocahutchie Creek could do for Crofield, but Jack's face fell a little as he looked at it.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading That was there, big and red and rusty-looking; and the dam was there; and above them was the mill-pond, spreading out over a number of acres, and ornamented with stumps, old logs, pond-lilies, and weeds.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a fairly good pond, the best that Cocahutchie Creek could do for Crofield, but Jack's face fell a little as he looked at it.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Saturday afternoon was before Jack Ogden, when he came out at the water's edge, near the dam, across from the mill.
Cocahutchie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a fairly good pond, the best that Cocahutchie Creek could do for Crofield, but Jack's face fell a little as he looked at it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was a fairly good pond, the best that Cocahutchie Creek could do for Crofield, but Jack's face fell a little as he looked at it.
CreeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading It was a fairly good pond, the best that Cocahutchie Creek could do for Crofield, but Jack's face fell a little as he looked at it.
Crofield
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From this reading It was a fairly good pond, the best that Cocahutchie Creek could do for Crofield, but Jack's face fell a little as he looked at it.
damnounUS /dæm/
a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
From this reading Saturday afternoon was before Jack Ogden, when he came out at the water's edge, near the dam, across from the mill.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading "There are more fellows than fish here," he said to himself, with an air of disgust.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was a fairly good pond, the best that Cocahutchie Creek could do for Crofield, but Jack's face fell a little as he looked at it.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Saturday afternoon was before Jack Ogden, when he came out at the water's edge, near the dam, across from the mill.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It was a fairly good pond, the best that Cocahutchie Creek could do for Crofield, but Jack's face fell a little as he looked at it.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading It was a fairly good pond, the best that Cocahutchie Creek could do for Crofield, but Jack's face fell a little as he looked at it.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading It was a fairly good pond, the best that Cocahutchie Creek could do for Crofield, but Jack's face fell a little as he looked at it.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "There are more fellows than fish here," he said to himself, with an air of disgust.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading THE FISH WERE THERE.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a fairly good pond, the best that Cocahutchie Creek could do for Crofield, but Jack's face fell a little as he looked at it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Saturday afternoon was before Jack Ogden, when he came out at the water's edge, near the dam, across from the mill.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was a fairly good pond, the best that Cocahutchie Creek could do for Crofield, but Jack's face fell a little as he looked at it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Saturday afternoon was before Jack Ogden, when he came out at the water's edge, near the dam, across from the mill.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "There are more fellows than fish here," he said to himself, with an air of disgust.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "There are more fellows than fish here," he said to himself, with an air of disgust.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a fairly good pond, the best that Cocahutchie Creek could do for Crofield, but Jack's face fell a little as he looked at it.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Saturday afternoon was before Jack Ogden, when he came out at the water's edge, near the dam, across from the mill.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading It was a fairly good pond, the best that Cocahutchie Creek could do for Crofield, but Jack's face fell a little as he looked at it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a fairly good pond, the best that Cocahutchie Creek could do for Crofield, but Jack's face fell a little as he looked at it.
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading That was there, big and red and rusty-looking; and the dam was there; and above them was the mill-pond, spreading out over a number of acres, and ornamented with stumps, old logs, pond-lilies, and weeds.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was a fairly good pond, the best that Cocahutchie Creek could do for Crofield, but Jack's face fell a little as he looked at it.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading Saturday afternoon was before Jack Ogden, when he came out at the water's edge, near the dam, across from the mill.
mill-pond
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That was there, big and red and rusty-looking; and the dam was there; and above them was the mill-pond, spreading out over a number of acres, and ornamented with stumps, old logs, pond-lilies, and weeds.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "There are more fellows than fish here," he said to himself, with an air of disgust.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Saturday afternoon was before Jack Ogden, when he came out at the water's edge, near the dam, across from the mill.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading That was there, big and red and rusty-looking; and the dam was there; and above them was the mill-pond, spreading out over a number of acres, and ornamented with stumps, old logs, pond-lilies, and weeds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That was there, big and red and rusty-looking; and the dam was there; and above them was the mill-pond, spreading out over a number of acres, and ornamented with stumps, old logs, pond-lilies, and weeds.
OgdennounUS /ˈɑːɡdən/
English psychologist who collaborated with I. A. Richards in designing Basic English (1889-1957)
From this reading Saturday afternoon was before Jack Ogden, when he came out at the water's edge, near the dam, across from the mill.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading That was there, big and red and rusty-looking; and the dam was there; and above them was the mill-pond, spreading out over a number of acres, and ornamented with stumps, old logs, pond-lilies, and weeds.
ornamentedverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmentɪd/
past form of “ornament” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading That was there, big and red and rusty-looking; and the dam was there; and above them was the mill-pond, spreading out over a number of acres, and ornamented with stumps, old logs, pond-lilies, and weeds.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Saturday afternoon was before Jack Ogden, when he came out at the water's edge, near the dam, across from the mill.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading That was there, big and red and rusty-looking; and the dam was there; and above them was the mill-pond, spreading out over a number of acres, and ornamented with stumps, old logs, pond-lilies, and weeds.
pondnounUS /pɑːnd/
a small lake
From this reading It was a fairly good pond, the best that Cocahutchie Creek could do for Crofield, but Jack's face fell a little as he looked at it.
pond-lilies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That was there, big and red and rusty-looking; and the dam was there; and above them was the mill-pond, spreading out over a number of acres, and ornamented with stumps, old logs, pond-lilies, and weeds.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading That was there, big and red and rusty-looking; and the dam was there; and above them was the mill-pond, spreading out over a number of acres, and ornamented with stumps, old logs, pond-lilies, and weeds.
rusty-looking
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From this reading That was there, big and red and rusty-looking; and the dam was there; and above them was the mill-pond, spreading out over a number of acres, and ornamented with stumps, old logs, pond-lilies, and weeds.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "There are more fellows than fish here," he said to himself, with an air of disgust.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Saturday afternoon was before Jack Ogden, when he came out at the water's edge, near the dam, across from the mill.
spreadingnounUS /ˈspredɪŋ/
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading That was there, big and red and rusty-looking; and the dam was there; and above them was the mill-pond, spreading out over a number of acres, and ornamented with stumps, old logs, pond-lilies, and weeds.
stumpsnounUS /stʌmps/
plural of “stump” — the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled
From this reading That was there, big and red and rusty-looking; and the dam was there; and above them was the mill-pond, spreading out over a number of acres, and ornamented with stumps, old logs, pond-lilies, and weeds.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "There are more fellows than fish here," he said to himself, with an air of disgust.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That was there, big and red and rusty-looking; and the dam was there; and above them was the mill-pond, spreading out over a number of acres, and ornamented with stumps, old logs, pond-lilies, and weeds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FISH WERE THERE.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading That was there, big and red and rusty-looking; and the dam was there; and above them was the mill-pond, spreading out over a number of acres, and ornamented with stumps, old logs, pond-lilies, and weeds.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE FISH WERE THERE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "There are more fellows than fish here," he said to himself, with an air of disgust.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Saturday afternoon was before Jack Ogden, when he came out at the water's edge, near the dam, across from the mill.
water'snounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
possessive form of “water” — binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Saturday afternoon was before Jack Ogden, when he came out at the water's edge, near the dam, across from the mill.
weedsnounUS /wiːdz/
a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning
From this reading That was there, big and red and rusty-looking; and the dam was there; and above them was the mill-pond, spreading out over a number of acres, and ornamented with stumps, old logs, pond-lilies, and weeds.
WEREauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE FISH WERE THERE.
at the time that
From this reading Saturday afternoon was before Jack Ogden, when he came out at the water's edge, near the dam, across from the mill.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That was there, big and red and rusty-looking; and the dam was there; and above them was the mill-pond, spreading out over a number of acres, and ornamented with stumps, old logs, pond-lilies, and weeds.
