10
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From this reading But on the record the date, in Asaph's handwriting, stands “Tuesday, May 10, 189-” and, as it happens, May 10 of that year fell on Wednesday, not Tuesday at all.
189
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From this reading But on the record the date, in Asaph's handwriting, stands “Tuesday, May 10, 189-” and, as it happens, May 10 of that year fell on Wednesday, not Tuesday at all.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Asaph Tidditt's records ought to settle it, for there was a meeting of the board of selectmen that day, and Asaph has been town clerk in Bayport since the summer before the Baptist meeting house burned.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading But on the record the date, in Asaph's handwriting, stands “Tuesday, May 10, 189-” and, as it happens, May 10 of that year fell on Wednesday, not Tuesday at all.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Asaph Tidditt's records ought to settle it, for there was a meeting of the board of selectmen that day, and Asaph has been town clerk in Bayport since the summer before the Baptist meeting house burned.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But on the record the date, in Asaph's handwriting, stands “Tuesday, May 10, 189-” and, as it happens, May 10 of that year fell on Wednesday, not Tuesday at all.
Asaph
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From this reading Asaph Tidditt's records ought to settle it, for there was a meeting of the board of selectmen that day, and Asaph has been town clerk in Bayport since the summer before the Baptist meeting house burned.
Asaph's
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From this reading But on the record the date, in Asaph's handwriting, stands “Tuesday, May 10, 189-” and, as it happens, May 10 of that year fell on Wednesday, not Tuesday at all.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But on the record the date, in Asaph's handwriting, stands “Tuesday, May 10, 189-” and, as it happens, May 10 of that year fell on Wednesday, not Tuesday at all.
BaileynounUS /ˈbeɪli/
United States singer (1918-1990)
From this reading Keturah Bangs, who keeps “the perfect boarding house,” says it was Tuesday, because she remembers they had fried cod cheeks and cabbage that day--as they have every Tuesday--and neither Mr. Tidditt nor Bailey Bangs, Keturah's husband, was on hand when the dinner bell rang.
BangsnounUS /bæŋz/
plural of “bang” — a vigorous blow
From this reading Keturah Bangs, who keeps “the perfect boarding house,” says it was Tuesday, because she remembers they had fried cod cheeks and cabbage that day--as they have every Tuesday--and neither Mr. Tidditt nor Bailey Bangs, Keturah's husband, was on hand when the dinner bell rang.
BaptistnounUS /ˈbæptəst/
follower of Baptistic doctrines
From this reading Asaph Tidditt's records ought to settle it, for there was a meeting of the board of selectmen that day, and Asaph has been town clerk in Bayport since the summer before the Baptist meeting house burned.
Bayport
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From this reading Asaph Tidditt's records ought to settle it, for there was a meeting of the board of selectmen that day, and Asaph has been town clerk in Bayport since the summer before the Baptist meeting house burned.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Keturah Bangs, who keeps “the perfect boarding house,” says it was Tuesday, because she remembers they had fried cod cheeks and cabbage that day--as they have every Tuesday--and neither Mr. Tidditt nor Bailey Bangs, Keturah's husband, was on hand when the dinner bell rang.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Asaph Tidditt's records ought to settle it, for there was a meeting of the board of selectmen that day, and Asaph has been town clerk in Bayport since the summer before the Baptist meeting house burned.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Asaph Tidditt's records ought to settle it, for there was a meeting of the board of selectmen that day, and Asaph has been town clerk in Bayport since the summer before the Baptist meeting house burned.
bellnounUS /bel/
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Keturah Bangs, who keeps “the perfect boarding house,” says it was Tuesday, because she remembers they had fried cod cheeks and cabbage that day--as they have every Tuesday--and neither Mr. Tidditt nor Bailey Bangs, Keturah's husband, was on hand when the dinner bell rang.
boardnounUS /bɔːrd/
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Asaph Tidditt's records ought to settle it, for there was a meeting of the board of selectmen that day, and Asaph has been town clerk in Bayport since the summer before the Baptist meeting house burned.
boardingnounUS /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/
the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
From this reading Keturah Bangs, who keeps “the perfect boarding house,” says it was Tuesday, because she remembers they had fried cod cheeks and cabbage that day--as they have every Tuesday--and neither Mr. Tidditt nor Bailey Bangs, Keturah's husband, was on hand when the dinner bell rang.
boiledadjectiveUS /bɔɪld/
cooked in hot water
From this reading Keturah says she is certain it was Tuesday, because she remembers smelling the boiled cabbage as she stood at the side door, looking up the road to see if either Asaph or Bailey was coming.
burnedadjectiveUS /bɜːrnd/
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading Asaph Tidditt's records ought to settle it, for there was a meeting of the board of selectmen that day, and Asaph has been town clerk in Bayport since the summer before the Baptist meeting house burned.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is queer, but Captain Cy himself doesn't remember whether the day was Tuesday or Wednesday.
cabbagenounUS /ˈkæbədʒ/
any of various types of cabbage
From this reading Keturah Bangs, who keeps “the perfect boarding house,” says it was Tuesday, because she remembers they had fried cod cheeks and cabbage that day--as they have every Tuesday--and neither Mr. Tidditt nor Bailey Bangs, Keturah's husband, was on hand when the dinner bell rang.
CaptainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading It is queer, but Captain Cy himself doesn't remember whether the day was Tuesday or Wednesday.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Keturah says she is certain it was Tuesday, because she remembers smelling the boiled cabbage as she stood at the side door, looking up the road to see if either Asaph or Bailey was coming.
cheeksnounUS /tʃiːks/
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Keturah Bangs, who keeps “the perfect boarding house,” says it was Tuesday, because she remembers they had fried cod cheeks and cabbage that day--as they have every Tuesday--and neither Mr. Tidditt nor Bailey Bangs, Keturah's husband, was on hand when the dinner bell rang.
clerknounUS /klɜːrk/
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Asaph Tidditt's records ought to settle it, for there was a meeting of the board of selectmen that day, and Asaph has been town clerk in Bayport since the summer before the Baptist meeting house burned.
codnounUS /kɑːd/
the vessel that contains the seeds of a plant (not the seeds themselves)
From this reading Keturah Bangs, who keeps “the perfect boarding house,” says it was Tuesday, because she remembers they had fried cod cheeks and cabbage that day--as they have every Tuesday--and neither Mr. Tidditt nor Bailey Bangs, Keturah's husband, was on hand when the dinner bell rang.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Keturah says she is certain it was Tuesday, because she remembers smelling the boiled cabbage as she stood at the side door, looking up the road to see if either Asaph or Bailey was coming.
Cy
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From this reading It is queer, but Captain Cy himself doesn't remember whether the day was Tuesday or Wednesday.
datenounUS /deɪt/
the specified day of the month
From this reading But on the record the date, in Asaph's handwriting, stands “Tuesday, May 10, 189-” and, as it happens, May 10 of that year fell on Wednesday, not Tuesday at all.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It is queer, but Captain Cy himself doesn't remember whether the day was Tuesday or Wednesday.
dinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Keturah Bangs, who keeps “the perfect boarding house,” says it was Tuesday, because she remembers they had fried cod cheeks and cabbage that day--as they have every Tuesday--and neither Mr. Tidditt nor Bailey Bangs, Keturah's husband, was on hand when the dinner bell rang.
doesn't
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From this reading It is queer, but Captain Cy himself doesn't remember whether the day was Tuesday or Wednesday.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Keturah says she is certain it was Tuesday, because she remembers smelling the boiled cabbage as she stood at the side door, looking up the road to see if either Asaph or Bailey was coming.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading Keturah says she is certain it was Tuesday, because she remembers smelling the boiled cabbage as she stood at the side door, looking up the road to see if either Asaph or Bailey was coming.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Keturah Bangs, who keeps “the perfect boarding house,” says it was Tuesday, because she remembers they had fried cod cheeks and cabbage that day--as they have every Tuesday--and neither Mr. Tidditt nor Bailey Bangs, Keturah's husband, was on hand when the dinner bell rang.
fellverbUS /fel/
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading But on the record the date, in Asaph's handwriting, stands “Tuesday, May 10, 189-” and, as it happens, May 10 of that year fell on Wednesday, not Tuesday at all.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Asaph Tidditt's records ought to settle it, for there was a meeting of the board of selectmen that day, and Asaph has been town clerk in Bayport since the summer before the Baptist meeting house burned.
friedadjectiveUS /fraɪd/
cooked by frying in fat
From this reading Keturah Bangs, who keeps “the perfect boarding house,” says it was Tuesday, because she remembers they had fried cod cheeks and cabbage that day--as they have every Tuesday--and neither Mr. Tidditt nor Bailey Bangs, Keturah's husband, was on hand when the dinner bell rang.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Keturah Bangs, who keeps “the perfect boarding house,” says it was Tuesday, because she remembers they had fried cod cheeks and cabbage that day--as they have every Tuesday--and neither Mr. Tidditt nor Bailey Bangs, Keturah's husband, was on hand when the dinner bell rang.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Keturah Bangs, who keeps “the perfect boarding house,” says it was Tuesday, because she remembers they had fried cod cheeks and cabbage that day--as they have every Tuesday--and neither Mr. Tidditt nor Bailey Bangs, Keturah's husband, was on hand when the dinner bell rang.
handwritingnounUS /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/
something written by hand
From this reading But on the record the date, in Asaph's handwriting, stands “Tuesday, May 10, 189-” and, as it happens, May 10 of that year fell on Wednesday, not Tuesday at all.
happensverbUS /ˈhæpənz/
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading But on the record the date, in Asaph's handwriting, stands “Tuesday, May 10, 189-” and, as it happens, May 10 of that year fell on Wednesday, not Tuesday at all.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Asaph Tidditt's records ought to settle it, for there was a meeting of the board of selectmen that day, and Asaph has been town clerk in Bayport since the summer before the Baptist meeting house burned.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Keturah Bangs, who keeps “the perfect boarding house,” says it was Tuesday, because she remembers they had fried cod cheeks and cabbage that day--as they have every Tuesday--and neither Mr. Tidditt nor Bailey Bangs, Keturah's husband, was on hand when the dinner bell rang.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It is queer, but Captain Cy himself doesn't remember whether the day was Tuesday or Wednesday.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Asaph Tidditt's records ought to settle it, for there was a meeting of the board of selectmen that day, and Asaph has been town clerk in Bayport since the summer before the Baptist meeting house burned.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Keturah Bangs, who keeps “the perfect boarding house,” says it was Tuesday, because she remembers they had fried cod cheeks and cabbage that day--as they have every Tuesday--and neither Mr. Tidditt nor Bailey Bangs, Keturah's husband, was on hand when the dinner bell rang.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Keturah says she is certain it was Tuesday, because she remembers smelling the boiled cabbage as she stood at the side door, looking up the road to see if either Asaph or Bailey was coming.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Asaph Tidditt's records ought to settle it, for there was a meeting of the board of selectmen that day, and Asaph has been town clerk in Bayport since the summer before the Baptist meeting house burned.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is queer, but Captain Cy himself doesn't remember whether the day was Tuesday or Wednesday.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is queer, but Captain Cy himself doesn't remember whether the day was Tuesday or Wednesday.
keepsnounUS /kiːps/
plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading Keturah Bangs, who keeps “the perfect boarding house,” says it was Tuesday, because she remembers they had fried cod cheeks and cabbage that day--as they have every Tuesday--and neither Mr. Tidditt nor Bailey Bangs, Keturah's husband, was on hand when the dinner bell rang.
Keturah
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From this reading Keturah Bangs, who keeps “the perfect boarding house,” says it was Tuesday, because she remembers they had fried cod cheeks and cabbage that day--as they have every Tuesday--and neither Mr. Tidditt nor Bailey Bangs, Keturah's husband, was on hand when the dinner bell rang.
Keturah's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Keturah Bangs, who keeps “the perfect boarding house,” says it was Tuesday, because she remembers they had fried cod cheeks and cabbage that day--as they have every Tuesday--and neither Mr. Tidditt nor Bailey Bangs, Keturah's husband, was on hand when the dinner bell rang.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Keturah says she is certain it was Tuesday, because she remembers smelling the boiled cabbage as she stood at the side door, looking up the road to see if either Asaph or Bailey was coming.
Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But on the record the date, in Asaph's handwriting, stands “Tuesday, May 10, 189-” and, as it happens, May 10 of that year fell on Wednesday, not Tuesday at all.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Asaph Tidditt's records ought to settle it, for there was a meeting of the board of selectmen that day, and Asaph has been town clerk in Bayport since the summer before the Baptist meeting house burned.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Keturah Bangs, who keeps “the perfect boarding house,” says it was Tuesday, because she remembers they had fried cod cheeks and cabbage that day--as they have every Tuesday--and neither Mr. Tidditt nor Bailey Bangs, Keturah's husband, was on hand when the dinner bell rang.
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Keturah Bangs, who keeps “the perfect boarding house,” says it was Tuesday, because she remembers they had fried cod cheeks and cabbage that day--as they have every Tuesday--and neither Mr. Tidditt nor Bailey Bangs, Keturah's husband, was on hand when the dinner bell rang.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Keturah Bangs, who keeps “the perfect boarding house,” says it was Tuesday, because she remembers they had fried cod cheeks and cabbage that day--as they have every Tuesday--and neither Mr. Tidditt nor Bailey Bangs, Keturah's husband, was on hand when the dinner bell rang.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But on the record the date, in Asaph's handwriting, stands “Tuesday, May 10, 189-” and, as it happens, May 10 of that year fell on Wednesday, not Tuesday at all.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Asaph Tidditt's records ought to settle it, for there was a meeting of the board of selectmen that day, and Asaph has been town clerk in Bayport since the summer before the Baptist meeting house burned.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But on the record the date, in Asaph's handwriting, stands “Tuesday, May 10, 189-” and, as it happens, May 10 of that year fell on Wednesday, not Tuesday at all.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is queer, but Captain Cy himself doesn't remember whether the day was Tuesday or Wednesday.
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Asaph Tidditt's records ought to settle it, for there was a meeting of the board of selectmen that day, and Asaph has been town clerk in Bayport since the summer before the Baptist meeting house burned.
perfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Keturah Bangs, who keeps “the perfect boarding house,” says it was Tuesday, because she remembers they had fried cod cheeks and cabbage that day--as they have every Tuesday--and neither Mr. Tidditt nor Bailey Bangs, Keturah's husband, was on hand when the dinner bell rang.
queeradjectiveUS /kwɪr/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It is queer, but Captain Cy himself doesn't remember whether the day was Tuesday or Wednesday.
rangverbUS /ræŋ/
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Keturah Bangs, who keeps “the perfect boarding house,” says it was Tuesday, because she remembers they had fried cod cheeks and cabbage that day--as they have every Tuesday--and neither Mr. Tidditt nor Bailey Bangs, Keturah's husband, was on hand when the dinner bell rang.
recordnounUS /rəˈkɔːrd/
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading But on the record the date, in Asaph's handwriting, stands “Tuesday, May 10, 189-” and, as it happens, May 10 of that year fell on Wednesday, not Tuesday at all.
recordsnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/
plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading Asaph Tidditt's records ought to settle it, for there was a meeting of the board of selectmen that day, and Asaph has been town clerk in Bayport since the summer before the Baptist meeting house burned.
rememberverbUS /rɪˈmɛm.bər/
To recall to mind.
From this reading It is queer, but Captain Cy himself doesn't remember whether the day was Tuesday or Wednesday.
remembersverbUS /rɪˈmembərz/
third-person singular of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Keturah Bangs, who keeps “the perfect boarding house,” says it was Tuesday, because she remembers they had fried cod cheeks and cabbage that day--as they have every Tuesday--and neither Mr. Tidditt nor Bailey Bangs, Keturah's husband, was on hand when the dinner bell rang.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Keturah says she is certain it was Tuesday, because she remembers smelling the boiled cabbage as she stood at the side door, looking up the road to see if either Asaph or Bailey was coming.
saysnounUS /sez/
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Keturah Bangs, who keeps “the perfect boarding house,” says it was Tuesday, because she remembers they had fried cod cheeks and cabbage that day--as they have every Tuesday--and neither Mr. Tidditt nor Bailey Bangs, Keturah's husband, was on hand when the dinner bell rang.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Keturah says she is certain it was Tuesday, because she remembers smelling the boiled cabbage as she stood at the side door, looking up the road to see if either Asaph or Bailey was coming.
selectmen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Asaph Tidditt's records ought to settle it, for there was a meeting of the board of selectmen that day, and Asaph has been town clerk in Bayport since the summer before the Baptist meeting house burned.
settleverbUS /ˈsetəl/
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading Asaph Tidditt's records ought to settle it, for there was a meeting of the board of selectmen that day, and Asaph has been town clerk in Bayport since the summer before the Baptist meeting house burned.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Keturah Bangs, who keeps “the perfect boarding house,” says it was Tuesday, because she remembers they had fried cod cheeks and cabbage that day--as they have every Tuesday--and neither Mr. Tidditt nor Bailey Bangs, Keturah's husband, was on hand when the dinner bell rang.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Keturah says she is certain it was Tuesday, because she remembers smelling the boiled cabbage as she stood at the side door, looking up the road to see if either Asaph or Bailey was coming.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Asaph Tidditt's records ought to settle it, for there was a meeting of the board of selectmen that day, and Asaph has been town clerk in Bayport since the summer before the Baptist meeting house burned.
smellingnounUS /ˈsmelɪŋ/
the act of perceiving the odor of something
From this reading Keturah says she is certain it was Tuesday, because she remembers smelling the boiled cabbage as she stood at the side door, looking up the road to see if either Asaph or Bailey was coming.
standsnounUS /stændz/
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading But on the record the date, in Asaph's handwriting, stands “Tuesday, May 10, 189-” and, as it happens, May 10 of that year fell on Wednesday, not Tuesday at all.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Keturah says she is certain it was Tuesday, because she remembers smelling the boiled cabbage as she stood at the side door, looking up the road to see if either Asaph or Bailey was coming.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Asaph Tidditt's records ought to settle it, for there was a meeting of the board of selectmen that day, and Asaph has been town clerk in Bayport since the summer before the Baptist meeting house burned.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Asaph Tidditt's records ought to settle it, for there was a meeting of the board of selectmen that day, and Asaph has been town clerk in Bayport since the summer before the Baptist meeting house burned.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is queer, but Captain Cy himself doesn't remember whether the day was Tuesday or Wednesday.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Asaph Tidditt's records ought to settle it, for there was a meeting of the board of selectmen that day, and Asaph has been town clerk in Bayport since the summer before the Baptist meeting house burned.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Keturah Bangs, who keeps “the perfect boarding house,” says it was Tuesday, because she remembers they had fried cod cheeks and cabbage that day--as they have every Tuesday--and neither Mr. Tidditt nor Bailey Bangs, Keturah's husband, was on hand when the dinner bell rang.
Tidditt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Keturah Bangs, who keeps “the perfect boarding house,” says it was Tuesday, because she remembers they had fried cod cheeks and cabbage that day--as they have every Tuesday--and neither Mr. Tidditt nor Bailey Bangs, Keturah's husband, was on hand when the dinner bell rang.
Tidditt's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Asaph Tidditt's records ought to settle it, for there was a meeting of the board of selectmen that day, and Asaph has been town clerk in Bayport since the summer before the Baptist meeting house burned.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Asaph Tidditt's records ought to settle it, for there was a meeting of the board of selectmen that day, and Asaph has been town clerk in Bayport since the summer before the Baptist meeting house burned.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Asaph Tidditt's records ought to settle it, for there was a meeting of the board of selectmen that day, and Asaph has been town clerk in Bayport since the summer before the Baptist meeting house burned.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading It is queer, but Captain Cy himself doesn't remember whether the day was Tuesday or Wednesday.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Keturah says she is certain it was Tuesday, because she remembers smelling the boiled cabbage as she stood at the side door, looking up the road to see if either Asaph or Bailey was coming.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is queer, but Captain Cy himself doesn't remember whether the day was Tuesday or Wednesday.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading It is queer, but Captain Cy himself doesn't remember whether the day was Tuesday or Wednesday.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Keturah Bangs, who keeps “the perfect boarding house,” says it was Tuesday, because she remembers they had fried cod cheeks and cabbage that day--as they have every Tuesday--and neither Mr. Tidditt nor Bailey Bangs, Keturah's husband, was on hand when the dinner bell rang.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading It is queer, but Captain Cy himself doesn't remember whether the day was Tuesday or Wednesday.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Keturah Bangs, who keeps “the perfect boarding house,” says it was Tuesday, because she remembers they had fried cod cheeks and cabbage that day--as they have every Tuesday--and neither Mr. Tidditt nor Bailey Bangs, Keturah's husband, was on hand when the dinner bell rang.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading But on the record the date, in Asaph's handwriting, stands “Tuesday, May 10, 189-” and, as it happens, May 10 of that year fell on Wednesday, not Tuesday at all.
