used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Pine Point was situated on the Kennebec River, and from its height overlooked it, so that a person standing on its crest could scan the river for a considerable distance up and down.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It had belonged, in a former generation, to an uncle of hers, who, dying unmarried, had bequeathed it to her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pine Point was situated on the Kennebec River, and from its height overlooked it, so that a person standing on its crest could scan the river for a considerable distance up and down.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was a small grove of pine-trees at a little distance, and this had given the point its name.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading It had belonged, in a former generation, to an uncle of hers, who, dying unmarried, had bequeathed it to her.
bequeathedverbUS /bəˈkwiːθt/
past form of “bequeath” — leave or give by will after one's death
From this reading It had belonged, in a former generation, to an uncle of hers, who, dying unmarried, had bequeathed it to her.
BOATMANnounUS /ˈboʊtmən/
someone who drives or rides in a boat
From this reading THE YOUNG BOATMAN.
brinknounUS /brɪŋk/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading A hundred feet from the brink stood the old-fashioned cottage occupied by Mrs. Morris.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A hundred feet from the brink stood the old-fashioned cottage occupied by Mrs. Morris.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Pine Point was situated on the Kennebec River, and from its height overlooked it, so that a person standing on its crest could scan the river for a considerable distance up and down.
a small house with a single story
From this reading A hundred feet from the brink stood the old-fashioned cottage occupied by Mrs. Morris.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Pine Point was situated on the Kennebec River, and from its height overlooked it, so that a person standing on its crest could scan the river for a considerable distance up and down.
crestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading Pine Point was situated on the Kennebec River, and from its height overlooked it, so that a person standing on its crest could scan the river for a considerable distance up and down.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Pine Point was situated on the Kennebec River, and from its height overlooked it, so that a person standing on its crest could scan the river for a considerable distance up and down.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Pine Point was situated on the Kennebec River, and from its height overlooked it, so that a person standing on its crest could scan the river for a considerable distance up and down.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading It had belonged, in a former generation, to an uncle of hers, who, dying unmarried, had bequeathed it to her.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading A hundred feet from the brink stood the old-fashioned cottage occupied by Mrs. Morris.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Pine Point was situated on the Kennebec River, and from its height overlooked it, so that a person standing on its crest could scan the river for a considerable distance up and down.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading It had belonged, in a former generation, to an uncle of hers, who, dying unmarried, had bequeathed it to her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Pine Point was situated on the Kennebec River, and from its height overlooked it, so that a person standing on its crest could scan the river for a considerable distance up and down.
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading It had belonged, in a former generation, to an uncle of hers, who, dying unmarried, had bequeathed it to her.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading There was a small grove of pine-trees at a little distance, and this had given the point its name.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading There was a small grove of pine-trees at a little distance, and this had given the point its name.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was a small grove of pine-trees at a little distance, and this had given the point its name.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading Pine Point was situated on the Kennebec River, and from its height overlooked it, so that a person standing on its crest could scan the river for a considerable distance up and down.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It had belonged, in a former generation, to an uncle of hers, who, dying unmarried, had bequeathed it to her.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading It had belonged, in a former generation, to an uncle of hers, who, dying unmarried, had bequeathed it to her.
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From this reading A hundred feet from the brink stood the old-fashioned cottage occupied by Mrs. Morris.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It had belonged, in a former generation, to an uncle of hers, who, dying unmarried, had bequeathed it to her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Pine Point was situated on the Kennebec River, and from its height overlooked it, so that a person standing on its crest could scan the river for a considerable distance up and down.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Pine Point was situated on the Kennebec River, and from its height overlooked it, so that a person standing on its crest could scan the river for a considerable distance up and down.
Kennebec
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From this reading Pine Point was situated on the Kennebec River, and from its height overlooked it, so that a person standing on its crest could scan the river for a considerable distance up and down.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was a small grove of pine-trees at a little distance, and this had given the point its name.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading A hundred feet from the brink stood the old-fashioned cottage occupied by Mrs. Morris.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A hundred feet from the brink stood the old-fashioned cottage occupied by Mrs. Morris.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading There was a small grove of pine-trees at a little distance, and this had given the point its name.
held or filled or in use
From this reading A hundred feet from the brink stood the old-fashioned cottage occupied by Mrs. Morris.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was a small grove of pine-trees at a little distance, and this had given the point its name.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading A hundred feet from the brink stood the old-fashioned cottage occupied by Mrs. Morris.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Pine Point was situated on the Kennebec River, and from its height overlooked it, so that a person standing on its crest could scan the river for a considerable distance up and down.
overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
From this reading Pine Point was situated on the Kennebec River, and from its height overlooked it, so that a person standing on its crest could scan the river for a considerable distance up and down.
a human being
From this reading Pine Point was situated on the Kennebec River, and from its height overlooked it, so that a person standing on its crest could scan the river for a considerable distance up and down.
PinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading Pine Point was situated on the Kennebec River, and from its height overlooked it, so that a person standing on its crest could scan the river for a considerable distance up and down.
pine-trees
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was a small grove of pine-trees at a little distance, and this had given the point its name.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Pine Point was situated on the Kennebec River, and from its height overlooked it, so that a person standing on its crest could scan the river for a considerable distance up and down.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Pine Point was situated on the Kennebec River, and from its height overlooked it, so that a person standing on its crest could scan the river for a considerable distance up and down.
scanverbUS /skæn/
examine minutely or intensely
From this reading Pine Point was situated on the Kennebec River, and from its height overlooked it, so that a person standing on its crest could scan the river for a considerable distance up and down.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Pine Point was situated on the Kennebec River, and from its height overlooked it, so that a person standing on its crest could scan the river for a considerable distance up and down.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was a small grove of pine-trees at a little distance, and this had given the point its name.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Pine Point was situated on the Kennebec River, and from its height overlooked it, so that a person standing on its crest could scan the river for a considerable distance up and down.
having a supporting base
From this reading Pine Point was situated on the Kennebec River, and from its height overlooked it, so that a person standing on its crest could scan the river for a considerable distance up and down.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A hundred feet from the brink stood the old-fashioned cottage occupied by Mrs. Morris.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Pine Point was situated on the Kennebec River, and from its height overlooked it, so that a person standing on its crest could scan the river for a considerable distance up and down.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE YOUNG BOATMAN.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a small grove of pine-trees at a little distance, and this had given the point its name.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was a small grove of pine-trees at a little distance, and this had given the point its name.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It had belonged, in a former generation, to an uncle of hers, who, dying unmarried, had bequeathed it to her.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading It had belonged, in a former generation, to an uncle of hers, who, dying unmarried, had bequeathed it to her.
unmarriedadjectiveUS /ənˈmerid/
not married or related to the unmarried state
From this reading It had belonged, in a former generation, to an uncle of hers, who, dying unmarried, had bequeathed it to her.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Pine Point was situated on the Kennebec River, and from its height overlooked it, so that a person standing on its crest could scan the river for a considerable distance up and down.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pine Point was situated on the Kennebec River, and from its height overlooked it, so that a person standing on its crest could scan the river for a considerable distance up and down.
which person or people
From this reading It had belonged, in a former generation, to an uncle of hers, who, dying unmarried, had bequeathed it to her.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE YOUNG BOATMAN.
