used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BUT, going back a few months, during the winter vacation at the Academy, Dick persuaded his parents to allow him to go to Maine for the purchase of a cow.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "What do you know about the selection of a good cow?" the minister asked.
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading BUT, going back a few months, during the winter vacation at the Academy, Dick persuaded his parents to allow him to go to Maine for the purchase of a cow.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading He was now nearly fourteen years of ages was tall and stout; but his father needed much arguing, both from Dick and his mother, before he gave his consent.
AgriculturaladjectiveUS /ˌæɡrəˈkʌltʃərəl/
relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
From this reading "I have read the Agricultural reports, father, and the Farmers' journals, about the good points in a milker.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading BUT, going back a few months, during the winter vacation at the Academy, Dick persuaded his parents to allow him to go to Maine for the purchase of a cow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was now nearly fourteen years of ages was tall and stout; but his father needed much arguing, both from Dick and his mother, before he gave his consent.
arguingnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːɪŋ/
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
From this reading He was now nearly fourteen years of ages was tall and stout; but his father needed much arguing, both from Dick and his mother, before he gave his consent.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What do you know about the selection of a good cow?" the minister asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BUT, going back a few months, during the winter vacation at the Academy, Dick persuaded his parents to allow him to go to Maine for the purchase of a cow.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading BUT, going back a few months, during the winter vacation at the Academy, Dick persuaded his parents to allow him to go to Maine for the purchase of a cow.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He was now nearly fourteen years of ages was tall and stout; but his father needed much arguing, both from Dick and his mother, before he gave his consent.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He was now nearly fourteen years of ages was tall and stout; but his father needed much arguing, both from Dick and his mother, before he gave his consent.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading BUT, going back a few months, during the winter vacation at the Academy, Dick persuaded his parents to allow him to go to Maine for the purchase of a cow.
permission to do something
From this reading He was now nearly fourteen years of ages was tall and stout; but his father needed much arguing, both from Dick and his mother, before he gave his consent.
cownounUS /kaʊ/
female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
From this reading BUT, going back a few months, during the winter vacation at the Academy, Dick persuaded his parents to allow him to go to Maine for the purchase of a cow.
someone who is a detective
From this reading BUT, going back a few months, during the winter vacation at the Academy, Dick persuaded his parents to allow him to go to Maine for the purchase of a cow.
DICK'SnounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading DICK'S VISIT TO MAINE.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do you know about the selection of a good cow?" the minister asked.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading BUT, going back a few months, during the winter vacation at the Academy, Dick persuaded his parents to allow him to go to Maine for the purchase of a cow.
FarmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading "I have read the Agricultural reports, father, and the Farmers' journals, about the good points in a milker.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He was now nearly fourteen years of ages was tall and stout; but his father needed much arguing, both from Dick and his mother, before he gave his consent.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading BUT, going back a few months, during the winter vacation at the Academy, Dick persuaded his parents to allow him to go to Maine for the purchase of a cow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BUT, going back a few months, during the winter vacation at the Academy, Dick persuaded his parents to allow him to go to Maine for the purchase of a cow.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading He was now nearly fourteen years of ages was tall and stout; but his father needed much arguing, both from Dick and his mother, before he gave his consent.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was now nearly fourteen years of ages was tall and stout; but his father needed much arguing, both from Dick and his mother, before he gave his consent.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He was now nearly fourteen years of ages was tall and stout; but his father needed much arguing, both from Dick and his mother, before he gave his consent.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading BUT, going back a few months, during the winter vacation at the Academy, Dick persuaded his parents to allow him to go to Maine for the purchase of a cow.
the act of departing
From this reading BUT, going back a few months, during the winter vacation at the Academy, Dick persuaded his parents to allow him to go to Maine for the purchase of a cow.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "What do you know about the selection of a good cow?" the minister asked.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have read the Agricultural reports, father, and the Farmers' journals, about the good points in a milker.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was now nearly fourteen years of ages was tall and stout; but his father needed much arguing, both from Dick and his mother, before he gave his consent.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading BUT, going back a few months, during the winter vacation at the Academy, Dick persuaded his parents to allow him to go to Maine for the purchase of a cow.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BUT, going back a few months, during the winter vacation at the Academy, Dick persuaded his parents to allow him to go to Maine for the purchase of a cow.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have read the Agricultural reports, father, and the Farmers' journals, about the good points in a milker.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I have read the Agricultural reports, father, and the Farmers' journals, about the good points in a milker.
journalsnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlz/
plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading "I have read the Agricultural reports, father, and the Farmers' journals, about the good points in a milker.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "What do you know about the selection of a good cow?" the minister asked.
MAINEnounUS /meɪn/
a state in New England
From this reading DICK'S VISIT TO MAINE.
milkernoun
cattle that are reared for their milk
From this reading "I have read the Agricultural reports, father, and the Farmers' journals, about the good points in a milker.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading "What do you know about the selection of a good cow?" the minister asked.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading BUT, going back a few months, during the winter vacation at the Academy, Dick persuaded his parents to allow him to go to Maine for the purchase of a cow.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He was now nearly fourteen years of ages was tall and stout; but his father needed much arguing, both from Dick and his mother, before he gave his consent.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was now nearly fourteen years of ages was tall and stout; but his father needed much arguing, both from Dick and his mother, before he gave his consent.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He was now nearly fourteen years of ages was tall and stout; but his father needed much arguing, both from Dick and his mother, before he gave his consent.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He was now nearly fourteen years of ages was tall and stout; but his father needed much arguing, both from Dick and his mother, before he gave his consent.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He was now nearly fourteen years of ages was tall and stout; but his father needed much arguing, both from Dick and his mother, before he gave his consent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BUT, going back a few months, during the winter vacation at the Academy, Dick persuaded his parents to allow him to go to Maine for the purchase of a cow.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading BUT, going back a few months, during the winter vacation at the Academy, Dick persuaded his parents to allow him to go to Maine for the purchase of a cow.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading BUT, going back a few months, during the winter vacation at the Academy, Dick persuaded his parents to allow him to go to Maine for the purchase of a cow.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "I have read the Agricultural reports, father, and the Farmers' journals, about the good points in a milker.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading BUT, going back a few months, during the winter vacation at the Academy, Dick persuaded his parents to allow him to go to Maine for the purchase of a cow.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "I have read the Agricultural reports, father, and the Farmers' journals, about the good points in a milker.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading "I have read the Agricultural reports, father, and the Farmers' journals, about the good points in a milker.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading "What do you know about the selection of a good cow?" the minister asked.
dependable
From this reading He was now nearly fourteen years of ages was tall and stout; but his father needed much arguing, both from Dick and his mother, before he gave his consent.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading He was now nearly fourteen years of ages was tall and stout; but his father needed much arguing, both from Dick and his mother, before he gave his consent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BUT, going back a few months, during the winter vacation at the Academy, Dick persuaded his parents to allow him to go to Maine for the purchase of a cow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DICK'S VISIT TO MAINE.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading BUT, going back a few months, during the winter vacation at the Academy, Dick persuaded his parents to allow him to go to Maine for the purchase of a cow.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading DICK'S VISIT TO MAINE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was now nearly fourteen years of ages was tall and stout; but his father needed much arguing, both from Dick and his mother, before he gave his consent.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What do you know about the selection of a good cow?" the minister asked.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading BUT, going back a few months, during the winter vacation at the Academy, Dick persuaded his parents to allow him to go to Maine for the purchase of a cow.
a late time of life
From this reading He was now nearly fourteen years of ages was tall and stout; but his father needed much arguing, both from Dick and his mother, before he gave his consent.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What do you know about the selection of a good cow?" the minister asked.
