used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEW ARRIVAL IN LAKEVILLE.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was apparently tired, for, seeing a slight natural elevation under a branching elm tree, he sat down, and looked thoughtfully about him.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Has there been any change among those who are near to me?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Slowly through the village street walked an elderly man, with bronzed features and thin gray hair, supporting his somewhat uncertain steps by a stout cane.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Slowly through the village street walked an elderly man, with bronzed features and thin gray hair, supporting his somewhat uncertain steps by a stout cane.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Has there been any change among those who are near to me?
from appearances alone
From this reading He was apparently tired, for, seeing a slight natural elevation under a branching elm tree, he sat down, and looked thoughtfully about him.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Has there been any change among those who are near to me?
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading A NEW ARRIVAL IN LAKEVILLE.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Has there been any change among those who are near to me?
branchingadjectiveUS /ˈbræntʃɪŋ/
having branches
From this reading He was apparently tired, for, seeing a slight natural elevation under a branching elm tree, he sat down, and looked thoughtfully about him.
bronzedadjectiveUS /brɑːnzd/
(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
From this reading Slowly through the village street walked an elderly man, with bronzed features and thin gray hair, supporting his somewhat uncertain steps by a stout cane.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Slowly through the village street walked an elderly man, with bronzed features and thin gray hair, supporting his somewhat uncertain steps by a stout cane.
canenounUS /keɪn/
a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
From this reading Slowly through the village street walked an elderly man, with bronzed features and thin gray hair, supporting his somewhat uncertain steps by a stout cane.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Has there been any change among those who are near to me?
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading "Well," he said, "Lakeville hasn't changed much since I left it, twenty years since.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He was apparently tired, for, seeing a slight natural elevation under a branching elm tree, he sat down, and looked thoughtfully about him.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Slowly through the village street walked an elderly man, with bronzed features and thin gray hair, supporting his somewhat uncertain steps by a stout cane.
elevationnounUS /ˌeləˈveɪʃən/
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading He was apparently tired, for, seeing a slight natural elevation under a branching elm tree, he sat down, and looked thoughtfully about him.
elmnounUS /elm/
any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading He was apparently tired, for, seeing a slight natural elevation under a branching elm tree, he sat down, and looked thoughtfully about him.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Slowly through the village street walked an elderly man, with bronzed features and thin gray hair, supporting his somewhat uncertain steps by a stout cane.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was apparently tired, for, seeing a slight natural elevation under a branching elm tree, he sat down, and looked thoughtfully about him.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Slowly through the village street walked an elderly man, with bronzed features and thin gray hair, supporting his somewhat uncertain steps by a stout cane.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Slowly through the village street walked an elderly man, with bronzed features and thin gray hair, supporting his somewhat uncertain steps by a stout cane.
Hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Has there been any change among those who are near to me?
hasn't
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From this reading "Well," he said, "Lakeville hasn't changed much since I left it, twenty years since.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was apparently tired, for, seeing a slight natural elevation under a branching elm tree, he sat down, and looked thoughtfully about him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was apparently tired, for, seeing a slight natural elevation under a branching elm tree, he sat down, and looked thoughtfully about him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Slowly through the village street walked an elderly man, with bronzed features and thin gray hair, supporting his somewhat uncertain steps by a stout cane.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well," he said, "Lakeville hasn't changed much since I left it, twenty years since.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A NEW ARRIVAL IN LAKEVILLE.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Well," he said, "Lakeville hasn't changed much since I left it, twenty years since.
LAKEVILLE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A NEW ARRIVAL IN LAKEVILLE.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "Well," he said, "Lakeville hasn't changed much since I left it, twenty years since.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He was apparently tired, for, seeing a slight natural elevation under a branching elm tree, he sat down, and looked thoughtfully about him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Slowly through the village street walked an elderly man, with bronzed features and thin gray hair, supporting his somewhat uncertain steps by a stout cane.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Has there been any change among those who are near to me?
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Well," he said, "Lakeville hasn't changed much since I left it, twenty years since.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading He was apparently tired, for, seeing a slight natural elevation under a branching elm tree, he sat down, and looked thoughtfully about him.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Has there been any change among those who are near to me?
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW ARRIVAL IN LAKEVILLE.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well," he said, "Lakeville hasn't changed much since I left it, twenty years since.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He was apparently tired, for, seeing a slight natural elevation under a branching elm tree, he sat down, and looked thoughtfully about him.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading He was apparently tired, for, seeing a slight natural elevation under a branching elm tree, he sat down, and looked thoughtfully about him.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Well," he said, "Lakeville hasn't changed much since I left it, twenty years since.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading He was apparently tired, for, seeing a slight natural elevation under a branching elm tree, he sat down, and looked thoughtfully about him.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Slowly through the village street walked an elderly man, with bronzed features and thin gray hair, supporting his somewhat uncertain steps by a stout cane.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Slowly through the village street walked an elderly man, with bronzed features and thin gray hair, supporting his somewhat uncertain steps by a stout cane.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Slowly through the village street walked an elderly man, with bronzed features and thin gray hair, supporting his somewhat uncertain steps by a stout cane.
dependable
From this reading Slowly through the village street walked an elderly man, with bronzed features and thin gray hair, supporting his somewhat uncertain steps by a stout cane.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Slowly through the village street walked an elderly man, with bronzed features and thin gray hair, supporting his somewhat uncertain steps by a stout cane.
supportingadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
furnishing support and encouragement
From this reading Slowly through the village street walked an elderly man, with bronzed features and thin gray hair, supporting his somewhat uncertain steps by a stout cane.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Slowly through the village street walked an elderly man, with bronzed features and thin gray hair, supporting his somewhat uncertain steps by a stout cane.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Has there been any change among those who are near to me?
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Slowly through the village street walked an elderly man, with bronzed features and thin gray hair, supporting his somewhat uncertain steps by a stout cane.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Has there been any change among those who are near to me?
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading He was apparently tired, for, seeing a slight natural elevation under a branching elm tree, he sat down, and looked thoughtfully about him.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Slowly through the village street walked an elderly man, with bronzed features and thin gray hair, supporting his somewhat uncertain steps by a stout cane.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading He was apparently tired, for, seeing a slight natural elevation under a branching elm tree, he sat down, and looked thoughtfully about him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Has there been any change among those who are near to me?
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading He was apparently tired, for, seeing a slight natural elevation under a branching elm tree, he sat down, and looked thoughtfully about him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading "Well," he said, "Lakeville hasn't changed much since I left it, twenty years since.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading Slowly through the village street walked an elderly man, with bronzed features and thin gray hair, supporting his somewhat uncertain steps by a stout cane.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He was apparently tired, for, seeing a slight natural elevation under a branching elm tree, he sat down, and looked thoughtfully about him.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Slowly through the village street walked an elderly man, with bronzed features and thin gray hair, supporting his somewhat uncertain steps by a stout cane.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Slowly through the village street walked an elderly man, with bronzed features and thin gray hair, supporting his somewhat uncertain steps by a stout cane.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was apparently tired, for, seeing a slight natural elevation under a branching elm tree, he sat down, and looked thoughtfully about him.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well," he said, "Lakeville hasn't changed much since I left it, twenty years since.
which person or people
From this reading Has there been any change among those who are near to me?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Slowly through the village street walked an elderly man, with bronzed features and thin gray hair, supporting his somewhat uncertain steps by a stout cane.
a late time of life
From this reading "Well," he said, "Lakeville hasn't changed much since I left it, twenty years since.
