adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The herb-doctor says that I have done well, and that I will finish the spading in a week, or perhaps even less," she said: "and I _like_ Master Necronsett!
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Hannah felt a little pang to think that her sister should not miss her own brooding care, but when Ann Mary cried out joyfully at the sight of the food, "Oh, how hungry I am!" everything but pleasure was immediately swept away from the little sister's loyal heart.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The herb-doctor says that I have done well, and that I will finish the spading in a week, or perhaps even less," she said: "and I _like_ Master Necronsett!
Ann
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From this reading Hannah felt a little pang to think that her sister should not miss her own brooding care, but when Ann Mary cried out joyfully at the sight of the food, "Oh, how hungry I am!" everything but pleasure was immediately swept away from the little sister's loyal heart.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Hannah felt a little pang to think that her sister should not miss her own brooding care, but when Ann Mary cried out joyfully at the sight of the food, "Oh, how hungry I am!" everything but pleasure was immediately swept away from the little sister's loyal heart.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Hannah felt a little pang to think that her sister should not miss her own brooding care, but when Ann Mary cried out joyfully at the sight of the food, "Oh, how hungry I am!" everything but pleasure was immediately swept away from the little sister's loyal heart.
baconnounUS /ˈbeɪkən/
back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried
From this reading They cooked their supper--Hannah still had some of the cornmeal and the flitch of bacon their Hillsboro friends had given them--and went to bed directly on the queer, hard bed, with a straw tick and no feathers, which Dr. Necronsett had prescribed, warmly wrapped up in the pair of heavy Indian blankets he had loaned them.
bednounUS /bed/
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading They cooked their supper--Hannah still had some of the cornmeal and the flitch of bacon their Hillsboro friends had given them--and went to bed directly on the queer, hard bed, with a straw tick and no feathers, which Dr. Necronsett had prescribed, warmly wrapped up in the pair of heavy Indian blankets he had loaned them.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading They cooked their supper--Hannah still had some of the cornmeal and the flitch of bacon their Hillsboro friends had given them--and went to bed directly on the queer, hard bed, with a straw tick and no feathers, which Dr. Necronsett had prescribed, warmly wrapped up in the pair of heavy Indian blankets he had loaned them.
broodingnounUS /ˈbruːdɪŋ/
sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body
From this reading Hannah felt a little pang to think that her sister should not miss her own brooding care, but when Ann Mary cried out joyfully at the sight of the food, "Oh, how hungry I am!" everything but pleasure was immediately swept away from the little sister's loyal heart.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Hannah felt a little pang to think that her sister should not miss her own brooding care, but when Ann Mary cried out joyfully at the sight of the food, "Oh, how hungry I am!" everything but pleasure was immediately swept away from the little sister's loyal heart.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Hannah felt a little pang to think that her sister should not miss her own brooding care, but when Ann Mary cried out joyfully at the sight of the food, "Oh, how hungry I am!" everything but pleasure was immediately swept away from the little sister's loyal heart.
comesnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading He makes me feel very rested when he comes near."
cookedadjectiveUS /kʊkt/
having been prepared for eating by the application of heat
From this reading They cooked their supper--Hannah still had some of the cornmeal and the flitch of bacon their Hillsboro friends had given them--and went to bed directly on the queer, hard bed, with a straw tick and no feathers, which Dr. Necronsett had prescribed, warmly wrapped up in the pair of heavy Indian blankets he had loaned them.
cornmealnounUS /ˈkɔːrnmiːl/
coarsely ground corn
From this reading They cooked their supper--Hannah still had some of the cornmeal and the flitch of bacon their Hillsboro friends had given them--and went to bed directly on the queer, hard bed, with a straw tick and no feathers, which Dr. Necronsett had prescribed, warmly wrapped up in the pair of heavy Indian blankets he had loaned them.
criedverbUS /kraɪd/
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Hannah felt a little pang to think that her sister should not miss her own brooding care, but when Ann Mary cried out joyfully at the sight of the food, "Oh, how hungry I am!" everything but pleasure was immediately swept away from the little sister's loyal heart.
cureverbUS /kjʊr/
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading He is a good old man, and I know that he will cure me.
directlyadverbUS /dərˈektli/
without deviation
From this reading They cooked their supper--Hannah still had some of the cornmeal and the flitch of bacon their Hillsboro friends had given them--and went to bed directly on the queer, hard bed, with a straw tick and no feathers, which Dr. Necronsett had prescribed, warmly wrapped up in the pair of heavy Indian blankets he had loaned them.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "The herb-doctor says that I have done well, and that I will finish the spading in a week, or perhaps even less," she said: "and I _like_ Master Necronsett!
Dr
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From this reading They cooked their supper--Hannah still had some of the cornmeal and the flitch of bacon their Hillsboro friends had given them--and went to bed directly on the queer, hard bed, with a straw tick and no feathers, which Dr. Necronsett had prescribed, warmly wrapped up in the pair of heavy Indian blankets he had loaned them.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading "The herb-doctor says that I have done well, and that I will finish the spading in a week, or perhaps even less," she said: "and I _like_ Master Necronsett!
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Hannah felt a little pang to think that her sister should not miss her own brooding care, but when Ann Mary cried out joyfully at the sight of the food, "Oh, how hungry I am!" everything but pleasure was immediately swept away from the little sister's loyal heart.
feathersnounUS /ˈfeðərz/
plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
From this reading They cooked their supper--Hannah still had some of the cornmeal and the flitch of bacon their Hillsboro friends had given them--and went to bed directly on the queer, hard bed, with a straw tick and no feathers, which Dr. Necronsett had prescribed, warmly wrapped up in the pair of heavy Indian blankets he had loaned them.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading He makes me feel very rested when he comes near."
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Hannah felt a little pang to think that her sister should not miss her own brooding care, but when Ann Mary cried out joyfully at the sight of the food, "Oh, how hungry I am!" everything but pleasure was immediately swept away from the little sister's loyal heart.
finishverbUS /ˈfɪnɪʃ/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading "The herb-doctor says that I have done well, and that I will finish the spading in a week, or perhaps even less," she said: "and I _like_ Master Necronsett!
flitchnoun
fish steak usually cut from a halibut
From this reading They cooked their supper--Hannah still had some of the cornmeal and the flitch of bacon their Hillsboro friends had given them--and went to bed directly on the queer, hard bed, with a straw tick and no feathers, which Dr. Necronsett had prescribed, warmly wrapped up in the pair of heavy Indian blankets he had loaned them.
foodnounUS /fuːd/
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Hannah felt a little pang to think that her sister should not miss her own brooding care, but when Ann Mary cried out joyfully at the sight of the food, "Oh, how hungry I am!" everything but pleasure was immediately swept away from the little sister's loyal heart.
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading They cooked their supper--Hannah still had some of the cornmeal and the flitch of bacon their Hillsboro friends had given them--and went to bed directly on the queer, hard bed, with a straw tick and no feathers, which Dr. Necronsett had prescribed, warmly wrapped up in the pair of heavy Indian blankets he had loaned them.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Hannah felt a little pang to think that her sister should not miss her own brooding care, but when Ann Mary cried out joyfully at the sight of the food, "Oh, how hungry I am!" everything but pleasure was immediately swept away from the little sister's loyal heart.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading They cooked their supper--Hannah still had some of the cornmeal and the flitch of bacon their Hillsboro friends had given them--and went to bed directly on the queer, hard bed, with a straw tick and no feathers, which Dr. Necronsett had prescribed, warmly wrapped up in the pair of heavy Indian blankets he had loaned them.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He is a good old man, and I know that he will cure me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They cooked their supper--Hannah still had some of the cornmeal and the flitch of bacon their Hillsboro friends had given them--and went to bed directly on the queer, hard bed, with a straw tick and no feathers, which Dr. Necronsett had prescribed, warmly wrapped up in the pair of heavy Indian blankets he had loaned them.
Hannah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hannah felt a little pang to think that her sister should not miss her own brooding care, but when Ann Mary cried out joyfully at the sight of the food, "Oh, how hungry I am!" everything but pleasure was immediately swept away from the little sister's loyal heart.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading They cooked their supper--Hannah still had some of the cornmeal and the flitch of bacon their Hillsboro friends had given them--and went to bed directly on the queer, hard bed, with a straw tick and no feathers, which Dr. Necronsett had prescribed, warmly wrapped up in the pair of heavy Indian blankets he had loaned them.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "The herb-doctor says that I have done well, and that I will finish the spading in a week, or perhaps even less," she said: "and I _like_ Master Necronsett!
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is a good old man, and I know that he will cure me.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Hannah felt a little pang to think that her sister should not miss her own brooding care, but when Ann Mary cried out joyfully at the sight of the food, "Oh, how hungry I am!" everything but pleasure was immediately swept away from the little sister's loyal heart.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading They cooked their supper--Hannah still had some of the cornmeal and the flitch of bacon their Hillsboro friends had given them--and went to bed directly on the queer, hard bed, with a straw tick and no feathers, which Dr. Necronsett had prescribed, warmly wrapped up in the pair of heavy Indian blankets he had loaned them.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Hannah felt a little pang to think that her sister should not miss her own brooding care, but when Ann Mary cried out joyfully at the sight of the food, "Oh, how hungry I am!" everything but pleasure was immediately swept away from the little sister's loyal heart.
herb-doctor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The herb-doctor says that I have done well, and that I will finish the spading in a week, or perhaps even less," she said: "and I _like_ Master Necronsett!
Hillsboro
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From this reading They cooked their supper--Hannah still had some of the cornmeal and the flitch of bacon their Hillsboro friends had given them--and went to bed directly on the queer, hard bed, with a straw tick and no feathers, which Dr. Necronsett had prescribed, warmly wrapped up in the pair of heavy Indian blankets he had loaned them.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hannah felt a little pang to think that her sister should not miss her own brooding care, but when Ann Mary cried out joyfully at the sight of the food, "Oh, how hungry I am!" everything but pleasure was immediately swept away from the little sister's loyal heart.
hungryadjectiveUS /ˈhʌŋɡri/
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading Hannah felt a little pang to think that her sister should not miss her own brooding care, but when Ann Mary cried out joyfully at the sight of the food, "Oh, how hungry I am!" everything but pleasure was immediately swept away from the little sister's loyal heart.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "The herb-doctor says that I have done well, and that I will finish the spading in a week, or perhaps even less," she said: "and I _like_ Master Necronsett!
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Hannah felt a little pang to think that her sister should not miss her own brooding care, but when Ann Mary cried out joyfully at the sight of the food, "Oh, how hungry I am!" everything but pleasure was immediately swept away from the little sister's loyal heart.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The herb-doctor says that I have done well, and that I will finish the spading in a week, or perhaps even less," she said: "and I _like_ Master Necronsett!
IndianadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading They cooked their supper--Hannah still had some of the cornmeal and the flitch of bacon their Hillsboro friends had given them--and went to bed directly on the queer, hard bed, with a straw tick and no feathers, which Dr. Necronsett had prescribed, warmly wrapped up in the pair of heavy Indian blankets he had loaned them.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is a good old man, and I know that he will cure me.
joyfullyadverbUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəli/
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading Hannah felt a little pang to think that her sister should not miss her own brooding care, but when Ann Mary cried out joyfully at the sight of the food, "Oh, how hungry I am!" everything but pleasure was immediately swept away from the little sister's loyal heart.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He is a good old man, and I know that he will cure me.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading "The herb-doctor says that I have done well, and that I will finish the spading in a week, or perhaps even less," she said: "and I _like_ Master Necronsett!
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "The herb-doctor says that I have done well, and that I will finish the spading in a week, or perhaps even less," she said: "and I _like_ Master Necronsett!
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Hannah felt a little pang to think that her sister should not miss her own brooding care, but when Ann Mary cried out joyfully at the sight of the food, "Oh, how hungry I am!" everything but pleasure was immediately swept away from the little sister's loyal heart.
loanedverbUS /loʊnd/
past form of “loan” — give temporarily; let have for a limited time
From this reading They cooked their supper--Hannah still had some of the cornmeal and the flitch of bacon their Hillsboro friends had given them--and went to bed directly on the queer, hard bed, with a straw tick and no feathers, which Dr. Necronsett had prescribed, warmly wrapped up in the pair of heavy Indian blankets he had loaned them.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading Hannah felt a little pang to think that her sister should not miss her own brooding care, but when Ann Mary cried out joyfully at the sight of the food, "Oh, how hungry I am!" everything but pleasure was immediately swept away from the little sister's loyal heart.
makesnounUS /meɪks/
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading He makes me feel very rested when he comes near."
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He is a good old man, and I know that he will cure me.
MarynounUS /ˈmeri/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Hannah felt a little pang to think that her sister should not miss her own brooding care, but when Ann Mary cried out joyfully at the sight of the food, "Oh, how hungry I am!" everything but pleasure was immediately swept away from the little sister's loyal heart.
MasternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "The herb-doctor says that I have done well, and that I will finish the spading in a week, or perhaps even less," she said: "and I _like_ Master Necronsett!
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He is a good old man, and I know that he will cure me.
missverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Hannah felt a little pang to think that her sister should not miss her own brooding care, but when Ann Mary cried out joyfully at the sight of the food, "Oh, how hungry I am!" everything but pleasure was immediately swept away from the little sister's loyal heart.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He makes me feel very rested when he comes near."
Necronsett
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The herb-doctor says that I have done well, and that I will finish the spading in a week, or perhaps even less," she said: "and I _like_ Master Necronsett!
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading They cooked their supper--Hannah still had some of the cornmeal and the flitch of bacon their Hillsboro friends had given them--and went to bed directly on the queer, hard bed, with a straw tick and no feathers, which Dr. Necronsett had prescribed, warmly wrapped up in the pair of heavy Indian blankets he had loaned them.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hannah felt a little pang to think that her sister should not miss her own brooding care, but when Ann Mary cried out joyfully at the sight of the food, "Oh, how hungry I am!" everything but pleasure was immediately swept away from the little sister's loyal heart.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hannah felt a little pang to think that her sister should not miss her own brooding care, but when Ann Mary cried out joyfully at the sight of the food, "Oh, how hungry I am!" everything but pleasure was immediately swept away from the little sister's loyal heart.
OhnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Hannah felt a little pang to think that her sister should not miss her own brooding care, but when Ann Mary cried out joyfully at the sight of the food, "Oh, how hungry I am!" everything but pleasure was immediately swept away from the little sister's loyal heart.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He is a good old man, and I know that he will cure me.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They cooked their supper--Hannah still had some of the cornmeal and the flitch of bacon their Hillsboro friends had given them--and went to bed directly on the queer, hard bed, with a straw tick and no feathers, which Dr. Necronsett had prescribed, warmly wrapped up in the pair of heavy Indian blankets he had loaned them.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "The herb-doctor says that I have done well, and that I will finish the spading in a week, or perhaps even less," she said: "and I _like_ Master Necronsett!
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Hannah felt a little pang to think that her sister should not miss her own brooding care, but when Ann Mary cried out joyfully at the sight of the food, "Oh, how hungry I am!" everything but pleasure was immediately swept away from the little sister's loyal heart.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Hannah felt a little pang to think that her sister should not miss her own brooding care, but when Ann Mary cried out joyfully at the sight of the food, "Oh, how hungry I am!" everything but pleasure was immediately swept away from the little sister's loyal heart.
pairnounUS /per/
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading They cooked their supper--Hannah still had some of the cornmeal and the flitch of bacon their Hillsboro friends had given them--and went to bed directly on the queer, hard bed, with a straw tick and no feathers, which Dr. Necronsett had prescribed, warmly wrapped up in the pair of heavy Indian blankets he had loaned them.
pangnounUS /pæŋ/
a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading Hannah felt a little pang to think that her sister should not miss her own brooding care, but when Ann Mary cried out joyfully at the sight of the food, "Oh, how hungry I am!" everything but pleasure was immediately swept away from the little sister's loyal heart.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading "The herb-doctor says that I have done well, and that I will finish the spading in a week, or perhaps even less," she said: "and I _like_ Master Necronsett!
pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Hannah felt a little pang to think that her sister should not miss her own brooding care, but when Ann Mary cried out joyfully at the sight of the food, "Oh, how hungry I am!" everything but pleasure was immediately swept away from the little sister's loyal heart.
prescribedadjectiveUS /priˈskraɪbd/
set down as a rule or guide
From this reading They cooked their supper--Hannah still had some of the cornmeal and the flitch of bacon their Hillsboro friends had given them--and went to bed directly on the queer, hard bed, with a straw tick and no feathers, which Dr. Necronsett had prescribed, warmly wrapped up in the pair of heavy Indian blankets he had loaned them.
queeradjectiveUS /kwɪr/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading They cooked their supper--Hannah still had some of the cornmeal and the flitch of bacon their Hillsboro friends had given them--and went to bed directly on the queer, hard bed, with a straw tick and no feathers, which Dr. Necronsett had prescribed, warmly wrapped up in the pair of heavy Indian blankets he had loaned them.
restedadjectiveUS /ˈrestəd/
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading He makes me feel very rested when he comes near."
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The herb-doctor says that I have done well, and that I will finish the spading in a week, or perhaps even less," she said: "and I _like_ Master Necronsett!
saysnounUS /sez/
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "The herb-doctor says that I have done well, and that I will finish the spading in a week, or perhaps even less," she said: "and I _like_ Master Necronsett!
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The herb-doctor says that I have done well, and that I will finish the spading in a week, or perhaps even less," she said: "and I _like_ Master Necronsett!
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Hannah felt a little pang to think that her sister should not miss her own brooding care, but when Ann Mary cried out joyfully at the sight of the food, "Oh, how hungry I am!" everything but pleasure was immediately swept away from the little sister's loyal heart.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Hannah felt a little pang to think that her sister should not miss her own brooding care, but when Ann Mary cried out joyfully at the sight of the food, "Oh, how hungry I am!" everything but pleasure was immediately swept away from the little sister's loyal heart.
sisternounUS /ˈsɪstər/
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Hannah felt a little pang to think that her sister should not miss her own brooding care, but when Ann Mary cried out joyfully at the sight of the food, "Oh, how hungry I am!" everything but pleasure was immediately swept away from the little sister's loyal heart.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Hannah felt a little pang to think that her sister should not miss her own brooding care, but when Ann Mary cried out joyfully at the sight of the food, "Oh, how hungry I am!" everything but pleasure was immediately swept away from the little sister's loyal heart.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They cooked their supper--Hannah still had some of the cornmeal and the flitch of bacon their Hillsboro friends had given them--and went to bed directly on the queer, hard bed, with a straw tick and no feathers, which Dr. Necronsett had prescribed, warmly wrapped up in the pair of heavy Indian blankets he had loaned them.
spading
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "The herb-doctor says that I have done well, and that I will finish the spading in a week, or perhaps even less," she said: "and I _like_ Master Necronsett!
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading They cooked their supper--Hannah still had some of the cornmeal and the flitch of bacon their Hillsboro friends had given them--and went to bed directly on the queer, hard bed, with a straw tick and no feathers, which Dr. Necronsett had prescribed, warmly wrapped up in the pair of heavy Indian blankets he had loaned them.
strawnounUS /strɔː/
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading They cooked their supper--Hannah still had some of the cornmeal and the flitch of bacon their Hillsboro friends had given them--and went to bed directly on the queer, hard bed, with a straw tick and no feathers, which Dr. Necronsett had prescribed, warmly wrapped up in the pair of heavy Indian blankets he had loaned them.
suppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading They cooked their supper--Hannah still had some of the cornmeal and the flitch of bacon their Hillsboro friends had given them--and went to bed directly on the queer, hard bed, with a straw tick and no feathers, which Dr. Necronsett had prescribed, warmly wrapped up in the pair of heavy Indian blankets he had loaned them.
sweptadjectiveUS /swept/
possessing sweep
From this reading Hannah felt a little pang to think that her sister should not miss her own brooding care, but when Ann Mary cried out joyfully at the sight of the food, "Oh, how hungry I am!" everything but pleasure was immediately swept away from the little sister's loyal heart.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "The herb-doctor says that I have done well, and that I will finish the spading in a week, or perhaps even less," she said: "and I _like_ Master Necronsett!
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The herb-doctor says that I have done well, and that I will finish the spading in a week, or perhaps even less," she said: "and I _like_ Master Necronsett!
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They cooked their supper--Hannah still had some of the cornmeal and the flitch of bacon their Hillsboro friends had given them--and went to bed directly on the queer, hard bed, with a straw tick and no feathers, which Dr. Necronsett had prescribed, warmly wrapped up in the pair of heavy Indian blankets he had loaned them.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They cooked their supper--Hannah still had some of the cornmeal and the flitch of bacon their Hillsboro friends had given them--and went to bed directly on the queer, hard bed, with a straw tick and no feathers, which Dr. Necronsett had prescribed, warmly wrapped up in the pair of heavy Indian blankets he had loaned them.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They cooked their supper--Hannah still had some of the cornmeal and the flitch of bacon their Hillsboro friends had given them--and went to bed directly on the queer, hard bed, with a straw tick and no feathers, which Dr. Necronsett had prescribed, warmly wrapped up in the pair of heavy Indian blankets he had loaned them.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Hannah felt a little pang to think that her sister should not miss her own brooding care, but when Ann Mary cried out joyfully at the sight of the food, "Oh, how hungry I am!" everything but pleasure was immediately swept away from the little sister's loyal heart.
ticknounUS /tɪk/
a metallic tapping sound
From this reading They cooked their supper--Hannah still had some of the cornmeal and the flitch of bacon their Hillsboro friends had given them--and went to bed directly on the queer, hard bed, with a straw tick and no feathers, which Dr. Necronsett had prescribed, warmly wrapped up in the pair of heavy Indian blankets he had loaned them.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hannah felt a little pang to think that her sister should not miss her own brooding care, but when Ann Mary cried out joyfully at the sight of the food, "Oh, how hungry I am!" everything but pleasure was immediately swept away from the little sister's loyal heart.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They cooked their supper--Hannah still had some of the cornmeal and the flitch of bacon their Hillsboro friends had given them--and went to bed directly on the queer, hard bed, with a straw tick and no feathers, which Dr. Necronsett had prescribed, warmly wrapped up in the pair of heavy Indian blankets he had loaned them.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading He makes me feel very rested when he comes near."
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading They cooked their supper--Hannah still had some of the cornmeal and the flitch of bacon their Hillsboro friends had given them--and went to bed directly on the queer, hard bed, with a straw tick and no feathers, which Dr. Necronsett had prescribed, warmly wrapped up in the pair of heavy Indian blankets he had loaned them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hannah felt a little pang to think that her sister should not miss her own brooding care, but when Ann Mary cried out joyfully at the sight of the food, "Oh, how hungry I am!" everything but pleasure was immediately swept away from the little sister's loyal heart.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "The herb-doctor says that I have done well, and that I will finish the spading in a week, or perhaps even less," she said: "and I _like_ Master Necronsett!
welladverbUS /wel/
(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 "The herb-doctor says that I have done well, and that I will finish the spading in a week, or perhaps even less," she said: "and I _like_ Master Necronsett!
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They cooked their supper--Hannah still had some of the cornmeal and the flitch of bacon their Hillsboro friends had given them--and went to bed directly on the queer, hard bed, with a straw tick and no feathers, which Dr. Necronsett had prescribed, warmly wrapped up in the pair of heavy Indian blankets he had loaned them.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He makes me feel very rested when he comes near."
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They cooked their supper--Hannah still had some of the cornmeal and the flitch of bacon their Hillsboro friends had given them--and went to bed directly on the queer, hard bed, with a straw tick and no feathers, which Dr. Necronsett had prescribed, warmly wrapped up in the pair of heavy Indian blankets he had loaned them.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "The herb-doctor says that I have done well, and that I will finish the spading in a week, or perhaps even less," she said: "and I _like_ Master Necronsett!
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading They cooked their supper--Hannah still had some of the cornmeal and the flitch of bacon their Hillsboro friends had given them--and went to bed directly on the queer, hard bed, with a straw tick and no feathers, which Dr. Necronsett had prescribed, warmly wrapped up in the pair of heavy Indian blankets he had loaned them.
wrappedadjectiveUS /ræpt/
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading They cooked their supper--Hannah still had some of the cornmeal and the flitch of bacon their Hillsboro friends had given them--and went to bed directly on the queer, hard bed, with a straw tick and no feathers, which Dr. Necronsett had prescribed, warmly wrapped up in the pair of heavy Indian blankets he had loaned them.
