1857
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From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1857, by PHILLIPS, SAMPSON & CO., In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of Massachusetts.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A short distance from where Rollo lives, there is a small, but very pleasant house, just under the hill, where you go down to the stone bridge leading over the brook.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1857, by PHILLIPS, SAMPSON & CO., In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of Massachusetts.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1857, by PHILLIPS, SAMPSON & CO., In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of Massachusetts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There is a noble large apple tree on one side of the house, which bears a beautiful, sweet, and mellow kind of apple, called golden pippins.
applenounUS /ˈæpəl/
fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading There is a noble large apple tree on one side of the house, which bears a beautiful, sweet, and mellow kind of apple, called golden pippins.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A great many other trees and flowers are around the house, and in the little garden on the side of it towards the brook.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading A great many other trees and flowers are around the house, and in the little garden on the side of it towards the brook.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading There is a noble large apple tree on one side of the house, which bears a beautiful, sweet, and mellow kind of apple, called golden pippins.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading There is a noble large apple tree on one side of the house, which bears a beautiful, sweet, and mellow kind of apple, called golden pippins.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading A short distance from where Rollo lives, there is a small, but very pleasant house, just under the hill, where you go down to the stone bridge leading over the brook.
brooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading A short distance from where Rollo lives, there is a small, but very pleasant house, just under the hill, where you go down to the stone bridge leading over the brook.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A short distance from where Rollo lives, there is a small, but very pleasant house, just under the hill, where you go down to the stone bridge leading over the brook.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1857, by PHILLIPS, SAMPSON & CO., In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of Massachusetts.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading There is a noble large apple tree on one side of the house, which bears a beautiful, sweet, and mellow kind of apple, called golden pippins.
Clerk'snounUS /klɜːrks/
possessive form of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1857, by PHILLIPS, SAMPSON & CO., In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of Massachusetts.
COnounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1857, by PHILLIPS, SAMPSON & CO., In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of Massachusetts.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1857, by PHILLIPS, SAMPSON & CO., In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of Massachusetts.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1857, by PHILLIPS, SAMPSON & CO., In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of Massachusetts.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading A short distance from where Rollo lives, there is a small, but very pleasant house, just under the hill, where you go down to the stone bridge leading over the brook.
DistrictnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1857, by PHILLIPS, SAMPSON & CO., In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of Massachusetts.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A short distance from where Rollo lives, there is a small, but very pleasant house, just under the hill, where you go down to the stone bridge leading over the brook.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1857, by PHILLIPS, SAMPSON & CO., In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of Massachusetts.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading A great many other trees and flowers are around the house, and in the little garden on the side of it towards the brook.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A short distance from where Rollo lives, there is a small, but very pleasant house, just under the hill, where you go down to the stone bridge leading over the brook.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading A great many other trees and flowers are around the house, and in the little garden on the side of it towards the brook.
GEORGIE
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From this reading GEORGIE.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A short distance from where Rollo lives, there is a small, but very pleasant house, just under the hill, where you go down to the stone bridge leading over the brook.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading There is a noble large apple tree on one side of the house, which bears a beautiful, sweet, and mellow kind of apple, called golden pippins.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A great many other trees and flowers are around the house, and in the little garden on the side of it towards the brook.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading A short distance from where Rollo lives, there is a small, but very pleasant house, just under the hill, where you go down to the stone bridge leading over the brook.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A short distance from where Rollo lives, there is a small, but very pleasant house, just under the hill, where you go down to the stone bridge leading over the brook.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1857, by PHILLIPS, SAMPSON & CO., In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of Massachusetts.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A short distance from where Rollo lives, there is a small, but very pleasant house, just under the hill, where you go down to the stone bridge leading over the brook.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A great many other trees and flowers are around the house, and in the little garden on the side of it towards the brook.
and nothing more
From this reading A short distance from where Rollo lives, there is a small, but very pleasant house, just under the hill, where you go down to the stone bridge leading over the brook.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading There is a noble large apple tree on one side of the house, which bears a beautiful, sweet, and mellow kind of apple, called golden pippins.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There is a noble large apple tree on one side of the house, which bears a beautiful, sweet, and mellow kind of apple, called golden pippins.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading A short distance from where Rollo lives, there is a small, but very pleasant house, just under the hill, where you go down to the stone bridge leading over the brook.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A great many other trees and flowers are around the house, and in the little garden on the side of it towards the brook.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A short distance from where Rollo lives, there is a small, but very pleasant house, just under the hill, where you go down to the stone bridge leading over the brook.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading A great many other trees and flowers are around the house, and in the little garden on the side of it towards the brook.
MassachusettsnounUS /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsəts/
a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1857, by PHILLIPS, SAMPSON & CO., In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of Massachusetts.
mellowadjectiveUS /ˈmeloʊ/
unhurried and relaxed
From this reading There is a noble large apple tree on one side of the house, which bears a beautiful, sweet, and mellow kind of apple, called golden pippins.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading There is a noble large apple tree on one side of the house, which bears a beautiful, sweet, and mellow kind of apple, called golden pippins.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1857, by PHILLIPS, SAMPSON & CO., In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of Massachusetts.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1857, by PHILLIPS, SAMPSON & CO., In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of Massachusetts.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There is a noble large apple tree on one side of the house, which bears a beautiful, sweet, and mellow kind of apple, called golden pippins.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There is a noble large apple tree on one side of the house, which bears a beautiful, sweet, and mellow kind of apple, called golden pippins.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A great many other trees and flowers are around the house, and in the little garden on the side of it towards the brook.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A short distance from where Rollo lives, there is a small, but very pleasant house, just under the hill, where you go down to the stone bridge leading over the brook.
PHILLIPS
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From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1857, by PHILLIPS, SAMPSON & CO., In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of Massachusetts.
pippinsnounUS /ˈpɪpɪnz/
plural of “pippin” — any of numerous superior eating apples with yellow or greenish yellow skin flushed with red
From this reading There is a noble large apple tree on one side of the house, which bears a beautiful, sweet, and mellow kind of apple, called golden pippins.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading A short distance from where Rollo lives, there is a small, but very pleasant house, just under the hill, where you go down to the stone bridge leading over the brook.
RollonounUS /ˈrɑːloʊ/
Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)
From this reading A short distance from where Rollo lives, there is a small, but very pleasant house, just under the hill, where you go down to the stone bridge leading over the brook.
SAMPSON
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From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1857, by PHILLIPS, SAMPSON & CO., In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of Massachusetts.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading A short distance from where Rollo lives, there is a small, but very pleasant house, just under the hill, where you go down to the stone bridge leading over the brook.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading There is a noble large apple tree on one side of the house, which bears a beautiful, sweet, and mellow kind of apple, called golden pippins.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A short distance from where Rollo lives, there is a small, but very pleasant house, just under the hill, where you go down to the stone bridge leading over the brook.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading A short distance from where Rollo lives, there is a small, but very pleasant house, just under the hill, where you go down to the stone bridge leading over the brook.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading There is a noble large apple tree on one side of the house, which bears a beautiful, sweet, and mellow kind of apple, called golden pippins.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1857, by PHILLIPS, SAMPSON & CO., In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of Massachusetts.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A short distance from where Rollo lives, there is a small, but very pleasant house, just under the hill, where you go down to the stone bridge leading over the brook.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1857, by PHILLIPS, SAMPSON & CO., In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of Massachusetts.
in the direction of
From this reading A great many other trees and flowers are around the house, and in the little garden on the side of it towards the brook.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading There is a noble large apple tree on one side of the house, which bears a beautiful, sweet, and mellow kind of apple, called golden pippins.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading A great many other trees and flowers are around the house, and in the little garden on the side of it towards the brook.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A short distance from where Rollo lives, there is a small, but very pleasant house, just under the hill, where you go down to the stone bridge leading over the brook.
precisely as stated
From this reading A short distance from where Rollo lives, there is a small, but very pleasant house, just under the hill, where you go down to the stone bridge leading over the brook.
in or at the place that
From this reading A short distance from where Rollo lives, there is a small, but very pleasant house, just under the hill, where you go down to the stone bridge leading over the brook.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There is a noble large apple tree on one side of the house, which bears a beautiful, sweet, and mellow kind of apple, called golden pippins.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1857, by PHILLIPS, SAMPSON & CO., In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of Massachusetts.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A short distance from where Rollo lives, there is a small, but very pleasant house, just under the hill, where you go down to the stone bridge leading over the brook.
