used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Only then did she hang the basket on her arm, putting the knife in it, and driving a couple of strayed chickens before her, while she walked slowly along the middle path of the garden and then into the yard and up to the flower stand, where Doerr had resumed his work for the market.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Only then did she hang the basket on her arm, putting the knife in it, and driving a couple of strayed chickens before her, while she walked slowly along the middle path of the garden and then into the yard and up to the flower stand, where Doerr had resumed his work for the market.
in addition
From this reading The whole incident had also been observed by Frau Doerr, who was cutting asparagus, but she paid very; little attention, because such things happened nearly every other day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So she kept on with her work, and only gave up the search, when even the sharpest scrutiny of the beds failed to reveal any more white heads.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading So she kept on with her work, and only gave up the search, when even the sharpest scrutiny of the beds failed to reveal any more white heads.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Well, Susy," he greeted his better half, "here you are.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Only then did she hang the basket on her arm, putting the knife in it, and driving a couple of strayed chickens before her, while she walked slowly along the middle path of the garden and then into the yard and up to the flower stand, where Doerr had resumed his work for the market.
asparagusnounUS /əˈsperəɡəs/
plant whose succulent young shoots are cooked and eaten as a vegetable
From this reading The whole incident had also been observed by Frau Doerr, who was cutting asparagus, but she paid very; little attention, because such things happened nearly every other day.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The whole incident had also been observed by Frau Doerr, who was cutting asparagus, but she paid very; little attention, because such things happened nearly every other day.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading Only then did she hang the basket on her arm, putting the knife in it, and driving a couple of strayed chickens before her, while she walked slowly along the middle path of the garden and then into the yard and up to the flower stand, where Doerr had resumed his work for the market.
for the reason that
From this reading The whole incident had also been observed by Frau Doerr, who was cutting asparagus, but she paid very; little attention, because such things happened nearly every other day.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading So she kept on with her work, and only gave up the search, when even the sharpest scrutiny of the beds failed to reveal any more white heads.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The whole incident had also been observed by Frau Doerr, who was cutting asparagus, but she paid very; little attention, because such things happened nearly every other day.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Only then did she hang the basket on her arm, putting the knife in it, and driving a couple of strayed chickens before her, while she walked slowly along the middle path of the garden and then into the yard and up to the flower stand, where Doerr had resumed his work for the market.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Well, Susy," he greeted his better half, "here you are.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The whole incident had also been observed by Frau Doerr, who was cutting asparagus, but she paid very; little attention, because such things happened nearly every other day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The whole incident had also been observed by Frau Doerr, who was cutting asparagus, but she paid very; little attention, because such things happened nearly every other day.
chickensnounUS /ˈtʃɪkənz/
plural of “chicken” — the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading Only then did she hang the basket on her arm, putting the knife in it, and driving a couple of strayed chickens before her, while she walked slowly along the middle path of the garden and then into the yard and up to the flower stand, where Doerr had resumed his work for the market.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Only then did she hang the basket on her arm, putting the knife in it, and driving a couple of strayed chickens before her, while she walked slowly along the middle path of the garden and then into the yard and up to the flower stand, where Doerr had resumed his work for the market.
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading The whole incident had also been observed by Frau Doerr, who was cutting asparagus, but she paid very; little attention, because such things happened nearly every other day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The whole incident had also been observed by Frau Doerr, who was cutting asparagus, but she paid very; little attention, because such things happened nearly every other day.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Only then did she hang the basket on her arm, putting the knife in it, and driving a couple of strayed chickens before her, while she walked slowly along the middle path of the garden and then into the yard and up to the flower stand, where Doerr had resumed his work for the market.
Doerr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The whole incident had also been observed by Frau Doerr, who was cutting asparagus, but she paid very; little attention, because such things happened nearly every other day.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading Only then did she hang the basket on her arm, putting the knife in it, and driving a couple of strayed chickens before her, while she walked slowly along the middle path of the garden and then into the yard and up to the flower stand, where Doerr had resumed his work for the market.
divisible by two
From this reading So she kept on with her work, and only gave up the search, when even the sharpest scrutiny of the beds failed to reveal any more white heads.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The whole incident had also been observed by Frau Doerr, who was cutting asparagus, but she paid very; little attention, because such things happened nearly every other day.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading So she kept on with her work, and only gave up the search, when even the sharpest scrutiny of the beds failed to reveal any more white heads.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Only then did she hang the basket on her arm, putting the knife in it, and driving a couple of strayed chickens before her, while she walked slowly along the middle path of the garden and then into the yard and up to the flower stand, where Doerr had resumed his work for the market.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Only then did she hang the basket on her arm, putting the knife in it, and driving a couple of strayed chickens before her, while she walked slowly along the middle path of the garden and then into the yard and up to the flower stand, where Doerr had resumed his work for the market.
FraunounUS /fraʊ/
a German courtesy title or form of address for an adult woman
From this reading The whole incident had also been observed by Frau Doerr, who was cutting asparagus, but she paid very; little attention, because such things happened nearly every other day.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Only then did she hang the basket on her arm, putting the knife in it, and driving a couple of strayed chickens before her, while she walked slowly along the middle path of the garden and then into the yard and up to the flower stand, where Doerr had resumed his work for the market.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading So she kept on with her work, and only gave up the search, when even the sharpest scrutiny of the beds failed to reveal any more white heads.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading "Well, Susy," he greeted his better half, "here you are.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The whole incident had also been observed by Frau Doerr, who was cutting asparagus, but she paid very; little attention, because such things happened nearly every other day.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "Well, Susy," he greeted his better half, "here you are.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading Only then did she hang the basket on her arm, putting the knife in it, and driving a couple of strayed chickens before her, while she walked slowly along the middle path of the garden and then into the yard and up to the flower stand, where Doerr had resumed his work for the market.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The whole incident had also been observed by Frau Doerr, who was cutting asparagus, but she paid very; little attention, because such things happened nearly every other day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, Susy," he greeted his better half, "here you are.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading So she kept on with her work, and only gave up the search, when even the sharpest scrutiny of the beds failed to reveal any more white heads.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading So she kept on with her work, and only gave up the search, when even the sharpest scrutiny of the beds failed to reveal any more white heads.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Well, Susy," he greeted his better half, "here you are.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Only then did she hang the basket on her arm, putting the knife in it, and driving a couple of strayed chickens before her, while she walked slowly along the middle path of the garden and then into the yard and up to the flower stand, where Doerr had resumed his work for the market.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Only then did she hang the basket on her arm, putting the knife in it, and driving a couple of strayed chickens before her, while she walked slowly along the middle path of the garden and then into the yard and up to the flower stand, where Doerr had resumed his work for the market.
a single distinct event
From this reading The whole incident had also been observed by Frau Doerr, who was cutting asparagus, but she paid very; little attention, because such things happened nearly every other day.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Only then did she hang the basket on her arm, putting the knife in it, and driving a couple of strayed chickens before her, while she walked slowly along the middle path of the garden and then into the yard and up to the flower stand, where Doerr had resumed his work for the market.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Only then did she hang the basket on her arm, putting the knife in it, and driving a couple of strayed chickens before her, while she walked slowly along the middle path of the garden and then into the yard and up to the flower stand, where Doerr had resumed his work for the market.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading So she kept on with her work, and only gave up the search, when even the sharpest scrutiny of the beds failed to reveal any more white heads.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading Only then did she hang the basket on her arm, putting the knife in it, and driving a couple of strayed chickens before her, while she walked slowly along the middle path of the garden and then into the yard and up to the flower stand, where Doerr had resumed his work for the market.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The whole incident had also been observed by Frau Doerr, who was cutting asparagus, but she paid very; little attention, because such things happened nearly every other day.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading Only then did she hang the basket on her arm, putting the knife in it, and driving a couple of strayed chickens before her, while she walked slowly along the middle path of the garden and then into the yard and up to the flower stand, where Doerr had resumed his work for the market.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Only then did she hang the basket on her arm, putting the knife in it, and driving a couple of strayed chickens before her, while she walked slowly along the middle path of the garden and then into the yard and up to the flower stand, where Doerr had resumed his work for the market.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading So she kept on with her work, and only gave up the search, when even the sharpest scrutiny of the beds failed to reveal any more white heads.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The whole incident had also been observed by Frau Doerr, who was cutting asparagus, but she paid very; little attention, because such things happened nearly every other day.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The whole incident had also been observed by Frau Doerr, who was cutting asparagus, but she paid very; little attention, because such things happened nearly every other day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So she kept on with her work, and only gave up the search, when even the sharpest scrutiny of the beds failed to reveal any more white heads.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So she kept on with her work, and only gave up the search, when even the sharpest scrutiny of the beds failed to reveal any more white heads.
and nothing more
From this reading So she kept on with her work, and only gave up the search, when even the sharpest scrutiny of the beds failed to reveal any more white heads.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The whole incident had also been observed by Frau Doerr, who was cutting asparagus, but she paid very; little attention, because such things happened nearly every other day.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The whole incident had also been observed by Frau Doerr, who was cutting asparagus, but she paid very; little attention, because such things happened nearly every other day.
a course of conduct
From this reading Only then did she hang the basket on her arm, putting the knife in it, and driving a couple of strayed chickens before her, while she walked slowly along the middle path of the garden and then into the yard and up to the flower stand, where Doerr had resumed his work for the market.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Only then did she hang the basket on her arm, putting the knife in it, and driving a couple of strayed chickens before her, while she walked slowly along the middle path of the garden and then into the yard and up to the flower stand, where Doerr had resumed his work for the market.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading Only then did she hang the basket on her arm, putting the knife in it, and driving a couple of strayed chickens before her, while she walked slowly along the middle path of the garden and then into the yard and up to the flower stand, where Doerr had resumed his work for the market.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading So she kept on with her work, and only gave up the search, when even the sharpest scrutiny of the beds failed to reveal any more white heads.
scrutinynounUS /ˈskruːtəni/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading So she kept on with her work, and only gave up the search, when even the sharpest scrutiny of the beds failed to reveal any more white heads.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading So she kept on with her work, and only gave up the search, when even the sharpest scrutiny of the beds failed to reveal any more white heads.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Did you see?
sharpestadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːrpəst/
superlative of “sharp” — (of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading So she kept on with her work, and only gave up the search, when even the sharpest scrutiny of the beds failed to reveal any more white heads.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The whole incident had also been observed by Frau Doerr, who was cutting asparagus, but she paid very; little attention, because such things happened nearly every other day.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Only then did she hang the basket on her arm, putting the knife in it, and driving a couple of strayed chickens before her, while she walked slowly along the middle path of the garden and then into the yard and up to the flower stand, where Doerr had resumed his work for the market.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So she kept on with her work, and only gave up the search, when even the sharpest scrutiny of the beds failed to reveal any more white heads.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Only then did she hang the basket on her arm, putting the knife in it, and driving a couple of strayed chickens before her, while she walked slowly along the middle path of the garden and then into the yard and up to the flower stand, where Doerr had resumed his work for the market.
strayedverbUS /streɪd/
past form of “stray” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Only then did she hang the basket on her arm, putting the knife in it, and driving a couple of strayed chickens before her, while she walked slowly along the middle path of the garden and then into the yard and up to the flower stand, where Doerr had resumed his work for the market.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The whole incident had also been observed by Frau Doerr, who was cutting asparagus, but she paid very; little attention, because such things happened nearly every other day.
Susy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, Susy," he greeted his better half, "here you are.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The whole incident had also been observed by Frau Doerr, who was cutting asparagus, but she paid very; little attention, because such things happened nearly every other day.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Only then did she hang the basket on her arm, putting the knife in it, and driving a couple of strayed chickens before her, while she walked slowly along the middle path of the garden and then into the yard and up to the flower stand, where Doerr had resumed his work for the market.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The whole incident had also been observed by Frau Doerr, who was cutting asparagus, but she paid very; little attention, because such things happened nearly every other day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So she kept on with her work, and only gave up the search, when even the sharpest scrutiny of the beds failed to reveal any more white heads.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading So she kept on with her work, and only gave up the search, when even the sharpest scrutiny of the beds failed to reveal any more white heads.
precisely as stated
From this reading The whole incident had also been observed by Frau Doerr, who was cutting asparagus, but she paid very; little attention, because such things happened nearly every other day.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Only then did she hang the basket on her arm, putting the knife in it, and driving a couple of strayed chickens before her, while she walked slowly along the middle path of the garden and then into the yard and up to the flower stand, where Doerr had resumed his work for the market.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The whole incident had also been observed by Frau Doerr, who was cutting asparagus, but she paid very; little attention, because such things happened nearly every other day.
(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, Susy," he greeted his better half, "here you are.
at the time that
From this reading So she kept on with her work, and only gave up the search, when even the sharpest scrutiny of the beds failed to reveal any more white heads.
in or at the place that
From this reading Only then did she hang the basket on her arm, putting the knife in it, and driving a couple of strayed chickens before her, while she walked slowly along the middle path of the garden and then into the yard and up to the flower stand, where Doerr had resumed his work for the market.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Only then did she hang the basket on her arm, putting the knife in it, and driving a couple of strayed chickens before her, while she walked slowly along the middle path of the garden and then into the yard and up to the flower stand, where Doerr had resumed his work for the market.
a Caucasian
From this reading So she kept on with her work, and only gave up the search, when even the sharpest scrutiny of the beds failed to reveal any more white heads.
which person or people
From this reading The whole incident had also been observed by Frau Doerr, who was cutting asparagus, but she paid very; little attention, because such things happened nearly every other day.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole incident had also been observed by Frau Doerr, who was cutting asparagus, but she paid very; little attention, because such things happened nearly every other day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So she kept on with her work, and only gave up the search, when even the sharpest scrutiny of the beds failed to reveal any more white heads.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading So she kept on with her work, and only gave up the search, when even the sharpest scrutiny of the beds failed to reveal any more white heads.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Only then did she hang the basket on her arm, putting the knife in it, and driving a couple of strayed chickens before her, while she walked slowly along the middle path of the garden and then into the yard and up to the flower stand, where Doerr had resumed his work for the market.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, Susy," he greeted his better half, "here you are.
