Chapter X · Chapter 10

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading CONCERNING THE NEW MANAGER When the Mill whistle sounded at the close of that pay day, Mary was sitting under the tree in the yard with her sewing basket--a gift from the Interpreter--on the grass beside her chair.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Bright-winged butterflies zigzagged here and there above the shrubbery along the fence and over her head; in the leafy shadows of the trees her bird friends were cheerfully busy with their small duties.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Bright-winged butterflies zigzagged here and there above the shrubbery along the fence and over her head; in the leafy shadows of the trees her bird friends were cheerfully busy with their small duties.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The sunlight lay warm and bright on the garden where the ever industrious bees were filling their golden bags with the sweet wealth of the old-fashioned flowers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading CONCERNING THE NEW MANAGER When the Mill whistle sounded at the close of that pay day, Mary was sitting under the tree in the yard with her sewing basket--a gift from the Interpreter--on the grass beside her chair.

plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading The sunlight lay warm and bright on the garden where the ever industrious bees were filling their golden bags with the sweet wealth of the old-fashioned flowers.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading CONCERNING THE NEW MANAGER When the Mill whistle sounded at the close of that pay day, Mary was sitting under the tree in the yard with her sewing basket--a gift from the Interpreter--on the grass beside her chair.

plural of “bee” — any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species

From this reading The sunlight lay warm and bright on the garden where the ever industrious bees were filling their golden bags with the sweet wealth of the old-fashioned flowers.

next to; at the side of

From this reading CONCERNING THE NEW MANAGER When the Mill whistle sounded at the close of that pay day, Mary was sitting under the tree in the yard with her sewing basket--a gift from the Interpreter--on the grass beside her chair.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Bright-winged butterflies zigzagged here and there above the shrubbery along the fence and over her head; in the leafy shadows of the trees her bird friends were cheerfully busy with their small duties.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The sunlight lay warm and bright on the garden where the ever industrious bees were filling their golden bags with the sweet wealth of the old-fashioned flowers.

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From this reading Bright-winged butterflies zigzagged here and there above the shrubbery along the fence and over her head; in the leafy shadows of the trees her bird friends were cheerfully busy with their small duties.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Bright-winged butterflies zigzagged here and there above the shrubbery along the fence and over her head; in the leafy shadows of the trees her bird friends were cheerfully busy with their small duties.

plural of “butterfly” — diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings

From this reading Bright-winged butterflies zigzagged here and there above the shrubbery along the fence and over her head; in the leafy shadows of the trees her bird friends were cheerfully busy with their small duties.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Presently workmen from the Mill went by--men of her father's class who lived in that vicinity of well-kept cottage homes; and each one called a greeting to the daughter of his friend.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Presently workmen from the Mill went by--men of her father's class who lived in that vicinity of well-kept cottage homes; and each one called a greeting to the daughter of his friend.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading CONCERNING THE NEW MANAGER When the Mill whistle sounded at the close of that pay day, Mary was sitting under the tree in the yard with her sewing basket--a gift from the Interpreter--on the grass beside her chair.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading Bright-winged butterflies zigzagged here and there above the shrubbery along the fence and over her head; in the leafy shadows of the trees her bird friends were cheerfully busy with their small duties.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Presently workmen from the Mill went by--men of her father's class who lived in that vicinity of well-kept cottage homes; and each one called a greeting to the daughter of his friend.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading CONCERNING THE NEW MANAGER When the Mill whistle sounded at the close of that pay day, Mary was sitting under the tree in the yard with her sewing basket--a gift from the Interpreter--on the grass beside her chair.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Now and then a passing neighbor paused to exchange a word or two of their common interests.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading CONCERNING THE NEW MANAGER When the Mill whistle sounded at the close of that pay day, Mary was sitting under the tree in the yard with her sewing basket--a gift from the Interpreter--on the grass beside her chair.

a small house with a single story

From this reading Presently workmen from the Mill went by--men of her father's class who lived in that vicinity of well-kept cottage homes; and each one called a greeting to the daughter of his friend.

a female human offspring

From this reading Presently workmen from the Mill went by--men of her father's class who lived in that vicinity of well-kept cottage homes; and each one called a greeting to the daughter of his friend.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading CONCERNING THE NEW MANAGER When the Mill whistle sounded at the close of that pay day, Mary was sitting under the tree in the yard with her sewing basket--a gift from the Interpreter--on the grass beside her chair.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Bright-winged butterflies zigzagged here and there above the shrubbery along the fence and over her head; in the leafy shadows of the trees her bird friends were cheerfully busy with their small duties.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Presently workmen from the Mill went by--men of her father's class who lived in that vicinity of well-kept cottage homes; and each one called a greeting to the daughter of his friend.

at any time

From this reading The sunlight lay warm and bright on the garden where the ever industrious bees were filling their golden bags with the sweet wealth of the old-fashioned flowers.

chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another

From this reading Now and then a passing neighbor paused to exchange a word or two of their common interests.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Presently workmen from the Mill went by--men of her father's class who lived in that vicinity of well-kept cottage homes; and each one called a greeting to the daughter of his friend.

enclose with a fence

From this reading Bright-winged butterflies zigzagged here and there above the shrubbery along the fence and over her head; in the leafy shadows of the trees her bird friends were cheerfully busy with their small duties.

any material that fills a space or container

From this reading The sunlight lay warm and bright on the garden where the ever industrious bees were filling their golden bags with the sweet wealth of the old-fashioned flowers.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading The sunlight lay warm and bright on the garden where the ever industrious bees were filling their golden bags with the sweet wealth of the old-fashioned flowers.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Presently workmen from the Mill went by--men of her father's class who lived in that vicinity of well-kept cottage homes; and each one called a greeting to the daughter of his friend.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Bright-winged butterflies zigzagged here and there above the shrubbery along the fence and over her head; in the leafy shadows of the trees her bird friends were cheerfully busy with their small duties.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading CONCERNING THE NEW MANAGER When the Mill whistle sounded at the close of that pay day, Mary was sitting under the tree in the yard with her sewing basket--a gift from the Interpreter--on the grass beside her chair.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading The sunlight lay warm and bright on the garden where the ever industrious bees were filling their golden bags with the sweet wealth of the old-fashioned flowers.

something acquired without compensation

From this reading CONCERNING THE NEW MANAGER When the Mill whistle sounded at the close of that pay day, Mary was sitting under the tree in the yard with her sewing basket--a gift from the Interpreter--on the grass beside her chair.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading The sunlight lay warm and bright on the garden where the ever industrious bees were filling their golden bags with the sweet wealth of the old-fashioned flowers.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading CONCERNING THE NEW MANAGER When the Mill whistle sounded at the close of that pay day, Mary was sitting under the tree in the yard with her sewing basket--a gift from the Interpreter--on the grass beside her chair.

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading Presently workmen from the Mill went by--men of her father's class who lived in that vicinity of well-kept cottage homes; and each one called a greeting to the daughter of his friend.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Bright-winged butterflies zigzagged here and there above the shrubbery along the fence and over her head; in the leafy shadows of the trees her bird friends were cheerfully busy with their small duties.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading CONCERNING THE NEW MANAGER When the Mill whistle sounded at the close of that pay day, Mary was sitting under the tree in the yard with her sewing basket--a gift from the Interpreter--on the grass beside her chair.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Bright-winged butterflies zigzagged here and there above the shrubbery along the fence and over her head; in the leafy shadows of the trees her bird friends were cheerfully busy with their small duties.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Presently workmen from the Mill went by--men of her father's class who lived in that vicinity of well-kept cottage homes; and each one called a greeting to the daughter of his friend.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading Presently workmen from the Mill went by--men of her father's class who lived in that vicinity of well-kept cottage homes; and each one called a greeting to the daughter of his friend.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading CONCERNING THE NEW MANAGER When the Mill whistle sounded at the close of that pay day, Mary was sitting under the tree in the yard with her sewing basket--a gift from the Interpreter--on the grass beside her chair.

characterized by hard work and perseverance

From this reading The sunlight lay warm and bright on the garden where the ever industrious bees were filling their golden bags with the sweet wealth of the old-fashioned flowers.

plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Now and then a passing neighbor paused to exchange a word or two of their common interests.

someone who mediates between speakers of different languages

From this reading CONCERNING THE NEW MANAGER When the Mill whistle sounded at the close of that pay day, Mary was sitting under the tree in the yard with her sewing basket--a gift from the Interpreter--on the grass beside her chair.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The sunlight lay warm and bright on the garden where the ever industrious bees were filling their golden bags with the sweet wealth of the old-fashioned flowers.

having or covered with leaves

From this reading Bright-winged butterflies zigzagged here and there above the shrubbery along the fence and over her head; in the leafy shadows of the trees her bird friends were cheerfully busy with their small duties.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Presently workmen from the Mill went by--men of her father's class who lived in that vicinity of well-kept cottage homes; and each one called a greeting to the daughter of his friend.

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading CONCERNING THE NEW MANAGER When the Mill whistle sounded at the close of that pay day, Mary was sitting under the tree in the yard with her sewing basket--a gift from the Interpreter--on the grass beside her chair.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading CONCERNING THE NEW MANAGER When the Mill whistle sounded at the close of that pay day, Mary was sitting under the tree in the yard with her sewing basket--a gift from the Interpreter--on the grass beside her chair.

the force of workers available

From this reading Presently workmen from the Mill went by--men of her father's class who lived in that vicinity of well-kept cottage homes; and each one called a greeting to the daughter of his friend.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading CONCERNING THE NEW MANAGER When the Mill whistle sounded at the close of that pay day, Mary was sitting under the tree in the yard with her sewing basket--a gift from the Interpreter--on the grass beside her chair.

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading Now and then a passing neighbor paused to exchange a word or two of their common interests.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading CONCERNING THE NEW MANAGER When the Mill whistle sounded at the close of that pay day, Mary was sitting under the tree in the yard with her sewing basket--a gift from the Interpreter--on the grass beside her chair.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now and then a passing neighbor paused to exchange a word or two of their common interests.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CONCERNING THE NEW MANAGER When the Mill whistle sounded at the close of that pay day, Mary was sitting under the tree in the yard with her sewing basket--a gift from the Interpreter--on the grass beside her chair.

out of fashion

From this reading The sunlight lay warm and bright on the garden where the ever industrious bees were filling their golden bags with the sweet wealth of the old-fashioned flowers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading CONCERNING THE NEW MANAGER When the Mill whistle sounded at the close of that pay day, Mary was sitting under the tree in the yard with her sewing basket--a gift from the Interpreter--on the grass beside her chair.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Presently workmen from the Mill went by--men of her father's class who lived in that vicinity of well-kept cottage homes; and each one called a greeting to the daughter of his friend.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Now and then a passing neighbor paused to exchange a word or two of their common interests.

above and across; more than

From this reading Bright-winged butterflies zigzagged here and there above the shrubbery along the fence and over her head; in the leafy shadows of the trees her bird friends were cheerfully busy with their small duties.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Now and then a passing neighbor paused to exchange a word or two of their common interests.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading Now and then a passing neighbor paused to exchange a word or two of their common interests.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading CONCERNING THE NEW MANAGER When the Mill whistle sounded at the close of that pay day, Mary was sitting under the tree in the yard with her sewing basket--a gift from the Interpreter--on the grass beside her chair.

in the near future

From this reading Presently workmen from the Mill went by--men of her father's class who lived in that vicinity of well-kept cottage homes; and each one called a greeting to the daughter of his friend.

joining or attaching by stitches

From this reading CONCERNING THE NEW MANAGER When the Mill whistle sounded at the close of that pay day, Mary was sitting under the tree in the yard with her sewing basket--a gift from the Interpreter--on the grass beside her chair.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading Bright-winged butterflies zigzagged here and there above the shrubbery along the fence and over her head; in the leafy shadows of the trees her bird friends were cheerfully busy with their small duties.

an area where a number of shrubs are planted

From this reading Bright-winged butterflies zigzagged here and there above the shrubbery along the fence and over her head; in the leafy shadows of the trees her bird friends were cheerfully busy with their small duties.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading CONCERNING THE NEW MANAGER When the Mill whistle sounded at the close of that pay day, Mary was sitting under the tree in the yard with her sewing basket--a gift from the Interpreter--on the grass beside her chair.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Bright-winged butterflies zigzagged here and there above the shrubbery along the fence and over her head; in the leafy shadows of the trees her bird friends were cheerfully busy with their small duties.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading CONCERNING THE NEW MANAGER When the Mill whistle sounded at the close of that pay day, Mary was sitting under the tree in the yard with her sewing basket--a gift from the Interpreter--on the grass beside her chair.

the rays of the sun

From this reading The sunlight lay warm and bright on the garden where the ever industrious bees were filling their golden bags with the sweet wealth of the old-fashioned flowers.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading The sunlight lay warm and bright on the garden where the ever industrious bees were filling their golden bags with the sweet wealth of the old-fashioned flowers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CONCERNING THE NEW MANAGER When the Mill whistle sounded at the close of that pay day, Mary was sitting under the tree in the yard with her sewing basket--a gift from the Interpreter--on the grass beside her chair.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading CONCERNING THE NEW MANAGER When the Mill whistle sounded at the close of that pay day, Mary was sitting under the tree in the yard with her sewing basket--a gift from the Interpreter--on the grass beside her chair.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The sunlight lay warm and bright on the garden where the ever industrious bees were filling their golden bags with the sweet wealth of the old-fashioned flowers.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Now and then a passing neighbor paused to exchange a word or two of their common interests.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Bright-winged butterflies zigzagged here and there above the shrubbery along the fence and over her head; in the leafy shadows of the trees her bird friends were cheerfully busy with their small duties.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Now and then a passing neighbor paused to exchange a word or two of their common interests.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading CONCERNING THE NEW MANAGER When the Mill whistle sounded at the close of that pay day, Mary was sitting under the tree in the yard with her sewing basket--a gift from the Interpreter--on the grass beside her chair.

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 Bright-winged butterflies zigzagged here and there above the shrubbery along the fence and over her head; in the leafy shadows of the trees her bird friends were cheerfully busy with their small duties.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Now and then a passing neighbor paused to exchange a word or two of their common interests.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading CONCERNING THE NEW MANAGER When the Mill whistle sounded at the close of that pay day, Mary was sitting under the tree in the yard with her sewing basket--a gift from the Interpreter--on the grass beside her chair.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Presently workmen from the Mill went by--men of her father's class who lived in that vicinity of well-kept cottage homes; and each one called a greeting to the daughter of his friend.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading The sunlight lay warm and bright on the garden where the ever industrious bees were filling their golden bags with the sweet wealth of the old-fashioned flowers.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading CONCERNING THE NEW MANAGER When the Mill whistle sounded at the close of that pay day, Mary was sitting under the tree in the yard with her sewing basket--a gift from the Interpreter--on the grass beside her chair.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading The sunlight lay warm and bright on the garden where the ever industrious bees were filling their golden bags with the sweet wealth of the old-fashioned flowers.

kept in good condition

From this reading Presently workmen from the Mill went by--men of her father's class who lived in that vicinity of well-kept cottage homes; and each one called a greeting to the daughter of his friend.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Presently workmen from the Mill went by--men of her father's class who lived in that vicinity of well-kept cottage homes; and each one called a greeting to the daughter of his friend.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The sunlight lay warm and bright on the garden where the ever industrious bees were filling their golden bags with the sweet wealth of the old-fashioned flowers.

at the time that

From this reading CONCERNING THE NEW MANAGER When the Mill whistle sounded at the close of that pay day, Mary was sitting under the tree in the yard with her sewing basket--a gift from the Interpreter--on the grass beside her chair.

in or at the place that

From this reading The sunlight lay warm and bright on the garden where the ever industrious bees were filling their golden bags with the sweet wealth of the old-fashioned flowers.

make whistling sounds

From this reading CONCERNING THE NEW MANAGER When the Mill whistle sounded at the close of that pay day, Mary was sitting under the tree in the yard with her sewing basket--a gift from the Interpreter--on the grass beside her chair.

which person or people

From this reading Presently workmen from the Mill went by--men of her father's class who lived in that vicinity of well-kept cottage homes; and each one called a greeting to the daughter of his friend.

in the company of; together with

From this reading CONCERNING THE NEW MANAGER When the Mill whistle sounded at the close of that pay day, Mary was sitting under the tree in the yard with her sewing basket--a gift from the Interpreter--on the grass beside her chair.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Now and then a passing neighbor paused to exchange a word or two of their common interests.

plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor

From this reading Presently workmen from the Mill went by--men of her father's class who lived in that vicinity of well-kept cottage homes; and each one called a greeting to the daughter of his friend.

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 CONCERNING THE NEW MANAGER When the Mill whistle sounded at the close of that pay day, Mary was sitting under the tree in the yard with her sewing basket--a gift from the Interpreter--on the grass beside her chair.

inflected form of “zigzag” — travel along a zigzag path

From this reading Bright-winged butterflies zigzagged here and there above the shrubbery along the fence and over her head; in the leafy shadows of the trees her bird friends were cheerfully busy with their small duties.