65
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From this reading He always kept a fire here, and the temperature of the seed boxes had never fallen below 65°, and he usually managed to keep the heat at about 70°.
70
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From this reading He always kept a fire here, and the temperature of the seed boxes had never fallen below 65°, and he usually managed to keep the heat at about 70°.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In fact, he had not seen the fellow along the road and presumed the tramp had crept into a thicket somewhere to sleep off his intoxication.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He always kept a fire here, and the temperature of the seed boxes had never fallen below 65°, and he usually managed to keep the heat at about 70°.
anew
From this reading ORRIN POST This was the fifth day since Hiram had started his test boxes, and he was so much interested in this matter on his arrival at Sunnyside that he did not think again of Mr. Battick's first "bluebird," or harbinger of spring.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading In fact, he had not seen the fellow along the road and presumed the tramp had crept into a thicket somewhere to sleep off his intoxication.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He always kept a fire here, and the temperature of the seed boxes had never fallen below 65°, and he usually managed to keep the heat at about 70°.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ORRIN POST This was the fifth day since Hiram had started his test boxes, and he was so much interested in this matter on his arrival at Sunnyside that he did not think again of Mr. Battick's first "bluebird," or harbinger of spring.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading ORRIN POST This was the fifth day since Hiram had started his test boxes, and he was so much interested in this matter on his arrival at Sunnyside that he did not think again of Mr. Battick's first "bluebird," or harbinger of spring.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ORRIN POST This was the fifth day since Hiram had started his test boxes, and he was so much interested in this matter on his arrival at Sunnyside that he did not think again of Mr. Battick's first "bluebird," or harbinger of spring.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading He locked the barn and went up to the incubator shed where he lodged.
Battick's
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From this reading ORRIN POST This was the fifth day since Hiram had started his test boxes, and he was so much interested in this matter on his arrival at Sunnyside that he did not think again of Mr. Battick's first "bluebird," or harbinger of spring.
beddedadjectiveUS /ˈbedɪd/
deposited or arranged in horizontal layers
From this reading He bedded down Jerry, the horse, and fed him, for it was early twilight.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading He always kept a fire here, and the temperature of the seed boxes had never fallen below 65°, and he usually managed to keep the heat at about 70°.
bluebirdnounUS /ˈbluːbɜːrd/
fruit-eating mostly brilliant blue songbird of the East Indies
From this reading ORRIN POST This was the fifth day since Hiram had started his test boxes, and he was so much interested in this matter on his arrival at Sunnyside that he did not think again of Mr. Battick's first "bluebird," or harbinger of spring.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading ORRIN POST This was the fifth day since Hiram had started his test boxes, and he was so much interested in this matter on his arrival at Sunnyside that he did not think again of Mr. Battick's first "bluebird," or harbinger of spring.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading In fact, he had not seen the fellow along the road and presumed the tramp had crept into a thicket somewhere to sleep off his intoxication.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading ORRIN POST This was the fifth day since Hiram had started his test boxes, and he was so much interested in this matter on his arrival at Sunnyside that he did not think again of Mr. Battick's first "bluebird," or harbinger of spring.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading ORRIN POST This was the fifth day since Hiram had started his test boxes, and he was so much interested in this matter on his arrival at Sunnyside that he did not think again of Mr. Battick's first "bluebird," or harbinger of spring.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He bedded down Jerry, the horse, and fed him, for it was early twilight.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading He bedded down Jerry, the horse, and fed him, for it was early twilight.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, he had not seen the fellow along the road and presumed the tramp had crept into a thicket somewhere to sleep off his intoxication.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading He always kept a fire here, and the temperature of the seed boxes had never fallen below 65°, and he usually managed to keep the heat at about 70°.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading He bedded down Jerry, the horse, and fed him, for it was early twilight.
a boy or man
From this reading In fact, he had not seen the fellow along the road and presumed the tramp had crept into a thicket somewhere to sleep off his intoxication.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading ORRIN POST This was the fifth day since Hiram had started his test boxes, and he was so much interested in this matter on his arrival at Sunnyside that he did not think again of Mr. Battick's first "bluebird," or harbinger of spring.
start firing a weapon
From this reading He always kept a fire here, and the temperature of the seed boxes had never fallen below 65°, and he usually managed to keep the heat at about 70°.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading ORRIN POST This was the fifth day since Hiram had started his test boxes, and he was so much interested in this matter on his arrival at Sunnyside that he did not think again of Mr. Battick's first "bluebird," or harbinger of spring.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He bedded down Jerry, the horse, and fed him, for it was early twilight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ORRIN POST This was the fifth day since Hiram had started his test boxes, and he was so much interested in this matter on his arrival at Sunnyside that he did not think again of Mr. Battick's first "bluebird," or harbinger of spring.
harbingernounUS /ˈhɑːrbɪndʒər/
something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone
From this reading ORRIN POST This was the fifth day since Hiram had started his test boxes, and he was so much interested in this matter on his arrival at Sunnyside that he did not think again of Mr. Battick's first "bluebird," or harbinger of spring.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ORRIN POST This was the fifth day since Hiram had started his test boxes, and he was so much interested in this matter on his arrival at Sunnyside that he did not think again of Mr. Battick's first "bluebird," or harbinger of spring.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading He always kept a fire here, and the temperature of the seed boxes had never fallen below 65°, and he usually managed to keep the heat at about 70°.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading He always kept a fire here, and the temperature of the seed boxes had never fallen below 65°, and he usually managed to keep the heat at about 70°.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He bedded down Jerry, the horse, and fed him, for it was early twilight.
Hiram
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From this reading ORRIN POST This was the fifth day since Hiram had started his test boxes, and he was so much interested in this matter on his arrival at Sunnyside that he did not think again of Mr. Battick's first "bluebird," or harbinger of spring.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ORRIN POST This was the fifth day since Hiram had started his test boxes, and he was so much interested in this matter on his arrival at Sunnyside that he did not think again of Mr. Battick's first "bluebird," or harbinger of spring.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading He bedded down Jerry, the horse, and fed him, for it was early twilight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ORRIN POST This was the fifth day since Hiram had started his test boxes, and he was so much interested in this matter on his arrival at Sunnyside that he did not think again of Mr. Battick's first "bluebird," or harbinger of spring.
incubatornounUS /ˈɪŋkjəbeɪtər/
apparatus consisting of a box designed to maintain a constant temperature by the use of a thermostat; used for chicks or premature infants
From this reading He locked the barn and went up to the incubator shed where he lodged.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading ORRIN POST This was the fifth day since Hiram had started his test boxes, and he was so much interested in this matter on his arrival at Sunnyside that he did not think again of Mr. Battick's first "bluebird," or harbinger of spring.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In fact, he had not seen the fellow along the road and presumed the tramp had crept into a thicket somewhere to sleep off his intoxication.
intoxicationnounUS /ˌɪntɑːksəˈkeɪʃən/
the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance
From this reading In fact, he had not seen the fellow along the road and presumed the tramp had crept into a thicket somewhere to sleep off his intoxication.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He bedded down Jerry, the horse, and fed him, for it was early twilight.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading He bedded down Jerry, the horse, and fed him, for it was early twilight.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He always kept a fire here, and the temperature of the seed boxes had never fallen below 65°, and he usually managed to keep the heat at about 70°.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He always kept a fire here, and the temperature of the seed boxes had never fallen below 65°, and he usually managed to keep the heat at about 70°.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading He locked the barn and went up to the incubator shed where he lodged.
lodgedverbUS /lɑːdʒd/
past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading He locked the barn and went up to the incubator shed where he lodged.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading He always kept a fire here, and the temperature of the seed boxes had never fallen below 65°, and he usually managed to keep the heat at about 70°.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading ORRIN POST This was the fifth day since Hiram had started his test boxes, and he was so much interested in this matter on his arrival at Sunnyside that he did not think again of Mr. Battick's first "bluebird," or harbinger of spring.
a form of address for a man
From this reading ORRIN POST This was the fifth day since Hiram had started his test boxes, and he was so much interested in this matter on his arrival at Sunnyside that he did not think again of Mr. Battick's first "bluebird," or harbinger of spring.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading ORRIN POST This was the fifth day since Hiram had started his test boxes, and he was so much interested in this matter on his arrival at Sunnyside that he did not think again of Mr. Battick's first "bluebird," or harbinger of spring.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He always kept a fire here, and the temperature of the seed boxes had never fallen below 65°, and he usually managed to keep the heat at about 70°.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ORRIN POST This was the fifth day since Hiram had started his test boxes, and he was so much interested in this matter on his arrival at Sunnyside that he did not think again of Mr. Battick's first "bluebird," or harbinger of spring.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ORRIN POST This was the fifth day since Hiram had started his test boxes, and he was so much interested in this matter on his arrival at Sunnyside that he did not think again of Mr. Battick's first "bluebird," or harbinger of spring.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In fact, he had not seen the fellow along the road and presumed the tramp had crept into a thicket somewhere to sleep off his intoxication.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ORRIN POST This was the fifth day since Hiram had started his test boxes, and he was so much interested in this matter on his arrival at Sunnyside that he did not think again of Mr. Battick's first "bluebird," or harbinger of spring.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading ORRIN POST This was the fifth day since Hiram had started his test boxes, and he was so much interested in this matter on his arrival at Sunnyside that he did not think again of Mr. Battick's first "bluebird," or harbinger of spring.
ORRIN
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From this reading ORRIN POST This was the fifth day since Hiram had started his test boxes, and he was so much interested in this matter on his arrival at Sunnyside that he did not think again of Mr. Battick's first "bluebird," or harbinger of spring.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading ORRIN POST This was the fifth day since Hiram had started his test boxes, and he was so much interested in this matter on his arrival at Sunnyside that he did not think again of Mr. Battick's first "bluebird," or harbinger of spring.
presumedverbUS /prəˈzuːmd/
past form of “presume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading In fact, he had not seen the fellow along the road and presumed the tramp had crept into a thicket somewhere to sleep off his intoxication.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading In fact, he had not seen the fellow along the road and presumed the tramp had crept into a thicket somewhere to sleep off his intoxication.
seednounUS /siːd/
a small hard fruit
From this reading He always kept a fire here, and the temperature of the seed boxes had never fallen below 65°, and he usually managed to keep the heat at about 70°.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In fact, he had not seen the fellow along the road and presumed the tramp had crept into a thicket somewhere to sleep off his intoxication.
get rid of
From this reading He locked the barn and went up to the incubator shed where he lodged.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading ORRIN POST This was the fifth day since Hiram had started his test boxes, and he was so much interested in this matter on his arrival at Sunnyside that he did not think again of Mr. Battick's first "bluebird," or harbinger of spring.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading In fact, he had not seen the fellow along the road and presumed the tramp had crept into a thicket somewhere to sleep off his intoxication.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading ORRIN POST This was the fifth day since Hiram had started his test boxes, and he was so much interested in this matter on his arrival at Sunnyside that he did not think again of Mr. Battick's first "bluebird," or harbinger of spring.
in or at or to some place
From this reading In fact, he had not seen the fellow along the road and presumed the tramp had crept into a thicket somewhere to sleep off his intoxication.
the season of growth
From this reading ORRIN POST This was the fifth day since Hiram had started his test boxes, and he was so much interested in this matter on his arrival at Sunnyside that he did not think again of Mr. Battick's first "bluebird," or harbinger of spring.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading ORRIN POST This was the fifth day since Hiram had started his test boxes, and he was so much interested in this matter on his arrival at Sunnyside that he did not think again of Mr. Battick's first "bluebird," or harbinger of spring.
Sunnyside
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From this reading ORRIN POST This was the fifth day since Hiram had started his test boxes, and he was so much interested in this matter on his arrival at Sunnyside that he did not think again of Mr. Battick's first "bluebird," or harbinger of spring.
temperaturenounUS /ˈtemprətʃər/
the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
From this reading He always kept a fire here, and the temperature of the seed boxes had never fallen below 65°, and he usually managed to keep the heat at about 70°.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading ORRIN POST This was the fifth day since Hiram had started his test boxes, and he was so much interested in this matter on his arrival at Sunnyside that he did not think again of Mr. Battick's first "bluebird," or harbinger of spring.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ORRIN POST This was the fifth day since Hiram had started his test boxes, and he was so much interested in this matter on his arrival at Sunnyside that he did not think again of Mr. Battick's first "bluebird," or harbinger of spring.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ORRIN POST This was the fifth day since Hiram had started his test boxes, and he was so much interested in this matter on his arrival at Sunnyside that he did not think again of Mr. Battick's first "bluebird," or harbinger of spring.
thicketnounUS /ˈθɪkɪt/
a dense growth of bushes
From this reading In fact, he had not seen the fellow along the road and presumed the tramp had crept into a thicket somewhere to sleep off his intoxication.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading ORRIN POST This was the fifth day since Hiram had started his test boxes, and he was so much interested in this matter on his arrival at Sunnyside that he did not think again of Mr. Battick's first "bluebird," or harbinger of spring.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ORRIN POST This was the fifth day since Hiram had started his test boxes, and he was so much interested in this matter on his arrival at Sunnyside that he did not think again of Mr. Battick's first "bluebird," or harbinger of spring.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In fact, he had not seen the fellow along the road and presumed the tramp had crept into a thicket somewhere to sleep off his intoxication.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading In fact, he had not seen the fellow along the road and presumed the tramp had crept into a thicket somewhere to sleep off his intoxication.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading He bedded down Jerry, the horse, and fed him, for it was early twilight.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He locked the barn and went up to the incubator shed where he lodged.
under normal conditions
From this reading He always kept a fire here, and the temperature of the seed boxes had never fallen below 65°, and he usually managed to keep the heat at about 70°.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ORRIN POST This was the fifth day since Hiram had started his test boxes, and he was so much interested in this matter on his arrival at Sunnyside that he did not think again of Mr. Battick's first "bluebird," or harbinger of spring.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He locked the barn and went up to the incubator shed where he lodged.
in or at the place that
From this reading He locked the barn and went up to the incubator shed where he lodged.
