used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LITTLE SEED SOWN The two girls rocked slowly back and forth, stealing side-wise glances at each other.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She seemed to understand the sort of man grandfather Craven was; there were two or three of them about Hope, if they had no iron mines in prospect.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A LITTLE SEED SOWN The two girls rocked slowly back and forth, stealing side-wise glances at each other.
any thing at all
From this reading They did not believe in education in modern methods, nor anything but saving up money.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A LITTLE SEED SOWN The two girls rocked slowly back and forth, stealing side-wise glances at each other.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A LITTLE SEED SOWN The two girls rocked slowly back and forth, stealing side-wise glances at each other.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading They did not believe in education in modern methods, nor anything but saving up money.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They did not believe in education in modern methods, nor anything but saving up money.
CravenadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪvən/
lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful
From this reading She seemed to understand the sort of man grandfather Craven was; there were two or three of them about Hope, if they had no iron mines in prospect.
derogatoryadjectiveUS /dərˈɑːɡətɔːri/
expressive of low opinion
From this reading Helen was very glad there was nothing derogatory in the story.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They did not believe in education in modern methods, nor anything but saving up money.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A LITTLE SEED SOWN The two girls rocked slowly back and forth, stealing side-wise glances at each other.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading They did not believe in education in modern methods, nor anything but saving up money.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A LITTLE SEED SOWN The two girls rocked slowly back and forth, stealing side-wise glances at each other.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading A LITTLE SEED SOWN The two girls rocked slowly back and forth, stealing side-wise glances at each other.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Helen was very glad there was nothing derogatory in the story.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading A LITTLE SEED SOWN The two girls rocked slowly back and forth, stealing side-wise glances at each other.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading She seemed to understand the sort of man grandfather Craven was; there were two or three of them about Hope, if they had no iron mines in prospect.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She seemed to understand the sort of man grandfather Craven was; there were two or three of them about Hope, if they had no iron mines in prospect.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Helen was very glad there was nothing derogatory in the story.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading She seemed to understand the sort of man grandfather Craven was; there were two or three of them about Hope, if they had no iron mines in prospect.
How
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From this reading How did it look to grandfather Craven on the other side of the river, she wondered?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She seemed to understand the sort of man grandfather Craven was; there were two or three of them about Hope, if they had no iron mines in prospect.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Helen was very glad there was nothing derogatory in the story.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading She seemed to understand the sort of man grandfather Craven was; there were two or three of them about Hope, if they had no iron mines in prospect.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading How did it look to grandfather Craven on the other side of the river, she wondered?
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A LITTLE SEED SOWN The two girls rocked slowly back and forth, stealing side-wise glances at each other.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading How did it look to grandfather Craven on the other side of the river, she wondered?
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She seemed to understand the sort of man grandfather Craven was; there were two or three of them about Hope, if they had no iron mines in prospect.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading They did not believe in education in modern methods, nor anything but saving up money.
minesnounUS /maɪnz/
plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
From this reading She seemed to understand the sort of man grandfather Craven was; there were two or three of them about Hope, if they had no iron mines in prospect.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading They did not believe in education in modern methods, nor anything but saving up money.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading They did not believe in education in modern methods, nor anything but saving up money.
not any; not one
From this reading She seemed to understand the sort of man grandfather Craven was; there were two or three of them about Hope, if they had no iron mines in prospect.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading They did not believe in education in modern methods, nor anything but saving up money.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They did not believe in education in modern methods, nor anything but saving up money.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Helen was very glad there was nothing derogatory in the story.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She seemed to understand the sort of man grandfather Craven was; there were two or three of them about Hope, if they had no iron mines in prospect.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading How did it look to grandfather Craven on the other side of the river, she wondered?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She seemed to understand the sort of man grandfather Craven was; there were two or three of them about Hope, if they had no iron mines in prospect.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A LITTLE SEED SOWN The two girls rocked slowly back and forth, stealing side-wise glances at each other.
the possibility of future success
From this reading She seemed to understand the sort of man grandfather Craven was; there were two or three of them about Hope, if they had no iron mines in prospect.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading How did it look to grandfather Craven on the other side of the river, she wondered?
rockedverbUS /rɑːkt/
past form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading A LITTLE SEED SOWN The two girls rocked slowly back and forth, stealing side-wise glances at each other.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading They did not believe in education in modern methods, nor anything but saving up money.
SEEDnounUS /siːd/
a small hard fruit
From this reading A LITTLE SEED SOWN The two girls rocked slowly back and forth, stealing side-wise glances at each other.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She seemed to understand the sort of man grandfather Craven was; there were two or three of them about Hope, if they had no iron mines in prospect.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She seemed to understand the sort of man grandfather Craven was; there were two or three of them about Hope, if they had no iron mines in prospect.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading How did it look to grandfather Craven on the other side of the river, she wondered?
side-wise
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From this reading A LITTLE SEED SOWN The two girls rocked slowly back and forth, stealing side-wise glances at each other.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading A LITTLE SEED SOWN The two girls rocked slowly back and forth, stealing side-wise glances at each other.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading She seemed to understand the sort of man grandfather Craven was; there were two or three of them about Hope, if they had no iron mines in prospect.
SOWNadjectiveUS /soʊn/
sprinkled with seed
From this reading A LITTLE SEED SOWN The two girls rocked slowly back and forth, stealing side-wise glances at each other.
stealingnounUS /ˈstiːlɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading A LITTLE SEED SOWN The two girls rocked slowly back and forth, stealing side-wise glances at each other.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Helen was very glad there was nothing derogatory in the story.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LITTLE SEED SOWN The two girls rocked slowly back and forth, stealing side-wise glances at each other.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She seemed to understand the sort of man grandfather Craven was; there were two or three of them about Hope, if they had no iron mines in prospect.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Helen was very glad there was nothing derogatory in the story.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She seemed to understand the sort of man grandfather Craven was; there were two or three of them about Hope, if they had no iron mines in prospect.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading She seemed to understand the sort of man grandfather Craven was; there were two or three of them about Hope, if they had no iron mines in prospect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She seemed to understand the sort of man grandfather Craven was; there were two or three of them about Hope, if they had no iron mines in prospect.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A LITTLE SEED SOWN The two girls rocked slowly back and forth, stealing side-wise glances at each other.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading She seemed to understand the sort of man grandfather Craven was; there were two or three of them about Hope, if they had no iron mines in prospect.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They did not believe in education in modern methods, nor anything but saving up money.
precisely as stated
From this reading Helen was very glad there was nothing derogatory in the story.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Helen was very glad there was nothing derogatory in the story.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She seemed to understand the sort of man grandfather Craven was; there were two or three of them about Hope, if they had no iron mines in prospect.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading How did it look to grandfather Craven on the other side of the river, she wondered?
