used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SHOOTING TRIP'S UNEXPECTED ENDING Evidently visitors in this neighborhood were something of a novelty, for there was quite a bustle of excitement as they drew up before the door.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Cluff himself came hurrying from the barn to meet them--a sturdy figure of a man, ruddy and bronzed from constant toiling in the open air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cluff himself came hurrying from the barn to meet them--a sturdy figure of a man, ruddy and bronzed from constant toiling in the open air.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The farmer's pretty wife appeared in the doorway, two of the younger children peering forth shyly from behind her skirts.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Cluff's eldest boy, a tow-headed youngster of ten or eleven, came strolling around the corner of the house, barefooted, clad in blue overalls, a straw in his mouth, surveying them with critical interest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE SHOOTING TRIP'S UNEXPECTED ENDING Evidently visitors in this neighborhood were something of a novelty, for there was quite a bustle of excitement as they drew up before the door.
barefootedadjective
without shoes
From this reading Cluff's eldest boy, a tow-headed youngster of ten or eleven, came strolling around the corner of the house, barefooted, clad in blue overalls, a straw in his mouth, surveying them with critical interest.
barkedverbUS /bɑːrkt/
past form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading Colonel, the retriever, barked himself hoarse, trying vainly to jump up into the buggy, his tail wagging in eager welcome.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading Cluff himself came hurrying from the barn to meet them--a sturdy figure of a man, ruddy and bronzed from constant toiling in the open air.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE SHOOTING TRIP'S UNEXPECTED ENDING Evidently visitors in this neighborhood were something of a novelty, for there was quite a bustle of excitement as they drew up before the door.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The farmer's pretty wife appeared in the doorway, two of the younger children peering forth shyly from behind her skirts.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Cluff's eldest boy, a tow-headed youngster of ten or eleven, came strolling around the corner of the house, barefooted, clad in blue overalls, a straw in his mouth, surveying them with critical interest.
a youthful male person
From this reading Cluff's eldest boy, a tow-headed youngster of ten or eleven, came strolling around the corner of the house, barefooted, clad in blue overalls, a straw in his mouth, surveying them with critical interest.
bronzedadjectiveUS /brɑːnzd/
(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
From this reading Cluff himself came hurrying from the barn to meet them--a sturdy figure of a man, ruddy and bronzed from constant toiling in the open air.
buggynounUS /ˈbʌɡi/
a small lightweight carriage; drawn by a single horse
From this reading Colonel, the retriever, barked himself hoarse, trying vainly to jump up into the buggy, his tail wagging in eager welcome.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading THE SHOOTING TRIP'S UNEXPECTED ENDING Evidently visitors in this neighborhood were something of a novelty, for there was quite a bustle of excitement as they drew up before the door.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Cluff himself came hurrying from the barn to meet them--a sturdy figure of a man, ruddy and bronzed from constant toiling in the open air.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The farmer's pretty wife appeared in the doorway, two of the younger children peering forth shyly from behind her skirts.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Cluff's eldest boy, a tow-headed youngster of ten or eleven, came strolling around the corner of the house, barefooted, clad in blue overalls, a straw in his mouth, surveying them with critical interest.
Cluff
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From this reading Cluff himself came hurrying from the barn to meet them--a sturdy figure of a man, ruddy and bronzed from constant toiling in the open air.
Cluff's
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From this reading Cluff's eldest boy, a tow-headed youngster of ten or eleven, came strolling around the corner of the house, barefooted, clad in blue overalls, a straw in his mouth, surveying them with critical interest.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Colonel, the retriever, barked himself hoarse, trying vainly to jump up into the buggy, his tail wagging in eager welcome.
unvarying in nature
From this reading Cluff himself came hurrying from the barn to meet them--a sturdy figure of a man, ruddy and bronzed from constant toiling in the open air.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Cluff's eldest boy, a tow-headed youngster of ten or eleven, came strolling around the corner of the house, barefooted, clad in blue overalls, a straw in his mouth, surveying them with critical interest.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading Cluff's eldest boy, a tow-headed youngster of ten or eleven, came strolling around the corner of the house, barefooted, clad in blue overalls, a straw in his mouth, surveying them with critical interest.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE SHOOTING TRIP'S UNEXPECTED ENDING Evidently visitors in this neighborhood were something of a novelty, for there was quite a bustle of excitement as they drew up before the door.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading The farmer's pretty wife appeared in the doorway, two of the younger children peering forth shyly from behind her skirts.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading THE SHOOTING TRIP'S UNEXPECTED ENDING Evidently visitors in this neighborhood were something of a novelty, for there was quite a bustle of excitement as they drew up before the door.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Colonel, the retriever, barked himself hoarse, trying vainly to jump up into the buggy, his tail wagging in eager welcome.
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading Cluff's eldest boy, a tow-headed youngster of ten or eleven, came strolling around the corner of the house, barefooted, clad in blue overalls, a straw in his mouth, surveying them with critical interest.
being one more than ten
From this reading Cluff's eldest boy, a tow-headed youngster of ten or eleven, came strolling around the corner of the house, barefooted, clad in blue overalls, a straw in his mouth, surveying them with critical interest.
ENDINGnounUS /ˈendɪŋ/
the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
From this reading THE SHOOTING TRIP'S UNEXPECTED ENDING Evidently visitors in this neighborhood were something of a novelty, for there was quite a bustle of excitement as they drew up before the door.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading THE SHOOTING TRIP'S UNEXPECTED ENDING Evidently visitors in this neighborhood were something of a novelty, for there was quite a bustle of excitement as they drew up before the door.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading THE SHOOTING TRIP'S UNEXPECTED ENDING Evidently visitors in this neighborhood were something of a novelty, for there was quite a bustle of excitement as they drew up before the door.
farmer'snounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
possessive form of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading The farmer's pretty wife appeared in the doorway, two of the younger children peering forth shyly from behind her skirts.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Cluff himself came hurrying from the barn to meet them--a sturdy figure of a man, ruddy and bronzed from constant toiling in the open air.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE SHOOTING TRIP'S UNEXPECTED ENDING Evidently visitors in this neighborhood were something of a novelty, for there was quite a bustle of excitement as they drew up before the door.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The farmer's pretty wife appeared in the doorway, two of the younger children peering forth shyly from behind her skirts.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Cluff himself came hurrying from the barn to meet them--a sturdy figure of a man, ruddy and bronzed from constant toiling in the open air.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The farmer's pretty wife appeared in the doorway, two of the younger children peering forth shyly from behind her skirts.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Cluff himself came hurrying from the barn to meet them--a sturdy figure of a man, ruddy and bronzed from constant toiling in the open air.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Colonel, the retriever, barked himself hoarse, trying vainly to jump up into the buggy, his tail wagging in eager welcome.
hoarseadjectiveUS /hɔːrs/
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
From this reading Colonel, the retriever, barked himself hoarse, trying vainly to jump up into the buggy, his tail wagging in eager welcome.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Cluff's eldest boy, a tow-headed youngster of ten or eleven, came strolling around the corner of the house, barefooted, clad in blue overalls, a straw in his mouth, surveying them with critical interest.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading Cluff himself came hurrying from the barn to meet them--a sturdy figure of a man, ruddy and bronzed from constant toiling in the open air.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SHOOTING TRIP'S UNEXPECTED ENDING Evidently visitors in this neighborhood were something of a novelty, for there was quite a bustle of excitement as they drew up before the door.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Cluff's eldest boy, a tow-headed youngster of ten or eleven, came strolling around the corner of the house, barefooted, clad in blue overalls, a straw in his mouth, surveying them with critical interest.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Colonel, the retriever, barked himself hoarse, trying vainly to jump up into the buggy, his tail wagging in eager welcome.
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Colonel, the retriever, barked himself hoarse, trying vainly to jump up into the buggy, his tail wagging in eager welcome.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Cluff himself came hurrying from the barn to meet them--a sturdy figure of a man, ruddy and bronzed from constant toiling in the open air.
come together
From this reading Cluff himself came hurrying from the barn to meet them--a sturdy figure of a man, ruddy and bronzed from constant toiling in the open air.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Cluff's eldest boy, a tow-headed youngster of ten or eleven, came strolling around the corner of the house, barefooted, clad in blue overalls, a straw in his mouth, surveying them with critical interest.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading THE SHOOTING TRIP'S UNEXPECTED ENDING Evidently visitors in this neighborhood were something of a novelty, for there was quite a bustle of excitement as they drew up before the door.
noveltynounUS /ˈnɑːvəlti/
originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
From this reading THE SHOOTING TRIP'S UNEXPECTED ENDING Evidently visitors in this neighborhood were something of a novelty, for there was quite a bustle of excitement as they drew up before the door.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SHOOTING TRIP'S UNEXPECTED ENDING Evidently visitors in this neighborhood were something of a novelty, for there was quite a bustle of excitement as they drew up before the door.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Cluff himself came hurrying from the barn to meet them--a sturdy figure of a man, ruddy and bronzed from constant toiling in the open air.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Cluff's eldest boy, a tow-headed youngster of ten or eleven, came strolling around the corner of the house, barefooted, clad in blue overalls, a straw in his mouth, surveying them with critical interest.
overallsnounUS /ˈoʊvərɔːlz/
plural of “overall” — (usually plural) work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps)
From this reading Cluff's eldest boy, a tow-headed youngster of ten or eleven, came strolling around the corner of the house, barefooted, clad in blue overalls, a straw in his mouth, surveying them with critical interest.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading The farmer's pretty wife appeared in the doorway, two of the younger children peering forth shyly from behind her skirts.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The farmer's pretty wife appeared in the doorway, two of the younger children peering forth shyly from behind her skirts.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading THE SHOOTING TRIP'S UNEXPECTED ENDING Evidently visitors in this neighborhood were something of a novelty, for there was quite a bustle of excitement as they drew up before the door.
retrievernounUS /riˈtriːvər/
a dog with heavy water-resistant coat that can be trained to retrieve game
From this reading Colonel, the retriever, barked himself hoarse, trying vainly to jump up into the buggy, his tail wagging in eager welcome.
ruddyadjectiveUS /ˈrʌdi/
inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life
From this reading Cluff himself came hurrying from the barn to meet them--a sturdy figure of a man, ruddy and bronzed from constant toiling in the open air.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading THE SHOOTING TRIP'S UNEXPECTED ENDING Evidently visitors in this neighborhood were something of a novelty, for there was quite a bustle of excitement as they drew up before the door.
shylyadverbUS /ˈʃaɪli/
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading The farmer's pretty wife appeared in the doorway, two of the younger children peering forth shyly from behind her skirts.
skirtsnounUS /skɜːrts/
plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading The farmer's pretty wife appeared in the doorway, two of the younger children peering forth shyly from behind her skirts.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading THE SHOOTING TRIP'S UNEXPECTED ENDING Evidently visitors in this neighborhood were something of a novelty, for there was quite a bustle of excitement as they drew up before the door.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading Cluff's eldest boy, a tow-headed youngster of ten or eleven, came strolling around the corner of the house, barefooted, clad in blue overalls, a straw in his mouth, surveying them with critical interest.
strollingverbUS /ˈstroʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading Cluff's eldest boy, a tow-headed youngster of ten or eleven, came strolling around the corner of the house, barefooted, clad in blue overalls, a straw in his mouth, surveying them with critical interest.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading Cluff himself came hurrying from the barn to meet them--a sturdy figure of a man, ruddy and bronzed from constant toiling in the open air.
surveyingnounUS /sərˈveɪɪŋ/
the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map
From this reading Cluff's eldest boy, a tow-headed youngster of ten or eleven, came strolling around the corner of the house, barefooted, clad in blue overalls, a straw in his mouth, surveying them with critical interest.
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading Colonel, the retriever, barked himself hoarse, trying vainly to jump up into the buggy, his tail wagging in eager welcome.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Cluff's eldest boy, a tow-headed youngster of ten or eleven, came strolling around the corner of the house, barefooted, clad in blue overalls, a straw in his mouth, surveying them with critical interest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SHOOTING TRIP'S UNEXPECTED ENDING Evidently visitors in this neighborhood were something of a novelty, for there was quite a bustle of excitement as they drew up before the door.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Cluff himself came hurrying from the barn to meet them--a sturdy figure of a man, ruddy and bronzed from constant toiling in the open air.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE SHOOTING TRIP'S UNEXPECTED ENDING Evidently visitors in this neighborhood were something of a novelty, for there was quite a bustle of excitement as they drew up before the door.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SHOOTING TRIP'S UNEXPECTED ENDING Evidently visitors in this neighborhood were something of a novelty, for there was quite a bustle of excitement as they drew up before the door.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE SHOOTING TRIP'S UNEXPECTED ENDING Evidently visitors in this neighborhood were something of a novelty, for there was quite a bustle of excitement as they drew up before the door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Cluff himself came hurrying from the barn to meet them--a sturdy figure of a man, ruddy and bronzed from constant toiling in the open air.
toilingadjectiveUS /ˈtɔɪlɪŋ/
doing arduous or unpleasant work
From this reading Cluff himself came hurrying from the barn to meet them--a sturdy figure of a man, ruddy and bronzed from constant toiling in the open air.
tow-headed
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From this reading Cluff's eldest boy, a tow-headed youngster of ten or eleven, came strolling around the corner of the house, barefooted, clad in blue overalls, a straw in his mouth, surveying them with critical interest.
TRIP'SnounUS /trɪps/
possessive form of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading THE SHOOTING TRIP'S UNEXPECTED ENDING Evidently visitors in this neighborhood were something of a novelty, for there was quite a bustle of excitement as they drew up before the door.
hard to endure
From this reading Colonel, the retriever, barked himself hoarse, trying vainly to jump up into the buggy, his tail wagging in eager welcome.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The farmer's pretty wife appeared in the doorway, two of the younger children peering forth shyly from behind her skirts.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading THE SHOOTING TRIP'S UNEXPECTED ENDING Evidently visitors in this neighborhood were something of a novelty, for there was quite a bustle of excitement as they drew up before the door.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE SHOOTING TRIP'S UNEXPECTED ENDING Evidently visitors in this neighborhood were something of a novelty, for there was quite a bustle of excitement as they drew up before the door.
vainlyadverbUS /ˈveɪnli/
to no avail
From this reading Colonel, the retriever, barked himself hoarse, trying vainly to jump up into the buggy, his tail wagging in eager welcome.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading THE SHOOTING TRIP'S UNEXPECTED ENDING Evidently visitors in this neighborhood were something of a novelty, for there was quite a bustle of excitement as they drew up before the door.
waggingverbUS /ˈwæɡɪŋ/
inflected form of “wag” — move from side to side
From this reading Colonel, the retriever, barked himself hoarse, trying vainly to jump up into the buggy, his tail wagging in eager welcome.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SHOOTING TRIP'S UNEXPECTED ENDING Evidently visitors in this neighborhood were something of a novelty, for there was quite a bustle of excitement as they drew up before the door.
accept gladly
From this reading Colonel, the retriever, barked himself hoarse, trying vainly to jump up into the buggy, his tail wagging in eager welcome.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE SHOOTING TRIP'S UNEXPECTED ENDING Evidently visitors in this neighborhood were something of a novelty, for there was quite a bustle of excitement as they drew up before the door.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The farmer's pretty wife appeared in the doorway, two of the younger children peering forth shyly from behind her skirts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Cluff's eldest boy, a tow-headed youngster of ten or eleven, came strolling around the corner of the house, barefooted, clad in blue overalls, a straw in his mouth, surveying them with critical interest.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading The farmer's pretty wife appeared in the doorway, two of the younger children peering forth shyly from behind her skirts.
youngsternounUS /ˈjʌŋstər/
a young person of either sex
From this reading Cluff's eldest boy, a tow-headed youngster of ten or eleven, came strolling around the corner of the house, barefooted, clad in blue overalls, a straw in his mouth, surveying them with critical interest.
