aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mrs. Vernon explained how it came about that they were there, and the old man said, "Fortunately, I cut across that field in order to reach home.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Mrs. Vernon explained how it came about that they were there, and the old man said, "Fortunately, I cut across that field in order to reach home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Vernon explained how it came about that they were there, and the old man said, "Fortunately, I cut across that field in order to reach home.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "We are most grateful to you, sir, for your timely help," said Mrs. Vernon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I was late and, as this is meeting night, I have to leave home earlier than usual.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mrs. Vernon explained how it came about that they were there, and the old man said, "Fortunately, I cut across that field in order to reach home.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Now I can help you pull out, 'cause my team is pretty powerful."
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading He hitched his horses to the front of the stalled car, and it was soon pulled up on higher ground where Jim could crawl under and see what was wrong with the works.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Now I can help you pull out, 'cause my team is pretty powerful."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He hitched his horses to the front of the stalled car, and it was soon pulled up on higher ground where Jim could crawl under and see what was wrong with the works.
crawlverbUS /krɔːl/
move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading He hitched his horses to the front of the stalled car, and it was soon pulled up on higher ground where Jim could crawl under and see what was wrong with the works.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Mrs. Vernon explained how it came about that they were there, and the old man said, "Fortunately, I cut across that field in order to reach home.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading I was late and, as this is meeting night, I have to leave home earlier than usual.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Mrs. Vernon explained how it came about that they were there, and the old man said, "Fortunately, I cut across that field in order to reach home.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Mrs. Vernon explained how it came about that they were there, and the old man said, "Fortunately, I cut across that field in order to reach home.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "We are most grateful to you, sir, for your timely help," said Mrs. Vernon.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Mrs. Vernon explained how it came about that they were there, and the old man said, "Fortunately, I cut across that field in order to reach home.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading He hitched his horses to the front of the stalled car, and it was soon pulled up on higher ground where Jim could crawl under and see what was wrong with the works.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading "We are most grateful to you, sir, for your timely help," said Mrs. Vernon.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading He hitched his horses to the front of the stalled car, and it was soon pulled up on higher ground where Jim could crawl under and see what was wrong with the works.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I was late and, as this is meeting night, I have to leave home earlier than usual.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He hitched his horses to the front of the stalled car, and it was soon pulled up on higher ground where Jim could crawl under and see what was wrong with the works.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Now I can help you pull out, 'cause my team is pretty powerful."
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading He hitched his horses to the front of the stalled car, and it was soon pulled up on higher ground where Jim could crawl under and see what was wrong with the works.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He hitched his horses to the front of the stalled car, and it was soon pulled up on higher ground where Jim could crawl under and see what was wrong with the works.
hitchedverbUS /hɪtʃt/
past form of “hitch” — to hook or entangle
From this reading He hitched his horses to the front of the stalled car, and it was soon pulled up on higher ground where Jim could crawl under and see what was wrong with the works.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mrs. Vernon explained how it came about that they were there, and the old man said, "Fortunately, I cut across that field in order to reach home.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading He hitched his horses to the front of the stalled car, and it was soon pulled up on higher ground where Jim could crawl under and see what was wrong with the works.
how
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From this reading Mrs. Vernon explained how it came about that they were there, and the old man said, "Fortunately, I cut across that field in order to reach home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Mrs. Vernon explained how it came about that they were there, and the old man said, "Fortunately, I cut across that field in order to reach home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Vernon explained how it came about that they were there, and the old man said, "Fortunately, I cut across that field in order to reach home.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was late and, as this is meeting night, I have to leave home earlier than usual.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Vernon explained how it came about that they were there, and the old man said, "Fortunately, I cut across that field in order to reach home.
Jim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He hitched his horses to the front of the stalled car, and it was soon pulled up on higher ground where Jim could crawl under and see what was wrong with the works.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading I was late and, as this is meeting night, I have to leave home earlier than usual.
go away from a place
From this reading I was late and, as this is meeting night, I have to leave home earlier than usual.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mrs. Vernon explained how it came about that they were there, and the old man said, "Fortunately, I cut across that field in order to reach home.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading I was late and, as this is meeting night, I have to leave home earlier than usual.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "We are most grateful to you, sir, for your timely help," said Mrs. Vernon.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Vernon explained how it came about that they were there, and the old man said, "Fortunately, I cut across that field in order to reach home.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Now I can help you pull out, 'cause my team is pretty powerful."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I was late and, as this is meeting night, I have to leave home earlier than usual.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now I can help you pull out, 'cause my team is pretty powerful."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He hitched his horses to the front of the stalled car, and it was soon pulled up on higher ground where Jim could crawl under and see what was wrong with the works.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Mrs. Vernon explained how it came about that they were there, and the old man said, "Fortunately, I cut across that field in order to reach home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He hitched his horses to the front of the stalled car, and it was soon pulled up on higher ground where Jim could crawl under and see what was wrong with the works.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Mrs. Vernon explained how it came about that they were there, and the old man said, "Fortunately, I cut across that field in order to reach home.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Now I can help you pull out, 'cause my team is pretty powerful."
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading Now I can help you pull out, 'cause my team is pretty powerful."
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Now I can help you pull out, 'cause my team is pretty powerful."
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Now I can help you pull out, 'cause my team is pretty powerful."
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading He hitched his horses to the front of the stalled car, and it was soon pulled up on higher ground where Jim could crawl under and see what was wrong with the works.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Mrs. Vernon explained how it came about that they were there, and the old man said, "Fortunately, I cut across that field in order to reach home.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mrs. Vernon explained how it came about that they were there, and the old man said, "Fortunately, I cut across that field in order to reach home.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He hitched his horses to the front of the stalled car, and it was soon pulled up on higher ground where Jim could crawl under and see what was wrong with the works.
term of address for a man
From this reading "We are most grateful to you, sir, for your timely help," said Mrs. Vernon.
in the near future
From this reading He hitched his horses to the front of the stalled car, and it was soon pulled up on higher ground where Jim could crawl under and see what was wrong with the works.
stalledverbUS /stɔːld/
past form of “stall” — postpone doing what one should be doing
From this reading He hitched his horses to the front of the stalled car, and it was soon pulled up on higher ground where Jim could crawl under and see what was wrong with the works.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Now I can help you pull out, 'cause my team is pretty powerful."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I was late and, as this is meeting night, I have to leave home earlier than usual.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Vernon explained how it came about that they were there, and the old man said, "Fortunately, I cut across that field in order to reach home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Vernon explained how it came about that they were there, and the old man said, "Fortunately, I cut across that field in order to reach home.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mrs. Vernon explained how it came about that they were there, and the old man said, "Fortunately, I cut across that field in order to reach home.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Vernon explained how it came about that they were there, and the old man said, "Fortunately, I cut across that field in order to reach home.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I was late and, as this is meeting night, I have to leave home earlier than usual.
timelyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪmli/
before a time limit expires
From this reading "We are most grateful to you, sir, for your timely help," said Mrs. Vernon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Vernon explained how it came about that they were there, and the old man said, "Fortunately, I cut across that field in order to reach home.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He hitched his horses to the front of the stalled car, and it was soon pulled up on higher ground where Jim could crawl under and see what was wrong with the works.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He hitched his horses to the front of the stalled car, and it was soon pulled up on higher ground where Jim could crawl under and see what was wrong with the works.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading I was late and, as this is meeting night, I have to leave home earlier than usual.
Vernon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Vernon explained how it came about that they were there, and the old man said, "Fortunately, I cut across that field in order to reach home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was late and, as this is meeting night, I have to leave home earlier than usual.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We are most grateful to you, sir, for your timely help," said Mrs. Vernon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mrs. Vernon explained how it came about that they were there, and the old man said, "Fortunately, I cut across that field in order to reach home.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He hitched his horses to the front of the stalled car, and it was soon pulled up on higher ground where Jim could crawl under and see what was wrong with the works.
in or at the place that
From this reading He hitched his horses to the front of the stalled car, and it was soon pulled up on higher ground where Jim could crawl under and see what was wrong with the works.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He hitched his horses to the front of the stalled car, and it was soon pulled up on higher ground where Jim could crawl under and see what was wrong with the works.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading He hitched his horses to the front of the stalled car, and it was soon pulled up on higher ground where Jim could crawl under and see what was wrong with the works.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading He hitched his horses to the front of the stalled car, and it was soon pulled up on higher ground where Jim could crawl under and see what was wrong with the works.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Now I can help you pull out, 'cause my team is pretty powerful."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "We are most grateful to you, sir, for your timely help," said Mrs. Vernon.
