used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The glow of success at having gained the victory over Joyce in such an unexpected way, the realization of being herself a homesteader, with all the responsibilities and opportunities which that title conferred gave Harry a new interest in the hard work of the succeeding months.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Within six months after filing on land each homesteader must, in the language of the law, "establish a residence."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The glow of success at having gained the victory over Joyce in such an unexpected way, the realization of being herself a homesteader, with all the responsibilities and opportunities which that title conferred gave Harry a new interest in the hard work of the succeeding months.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The glow of success at having gained the victory over Joyce in such an unexpected way, the realization of being herself a homesteader, with all the responsibilities and opportunities which that title conferred gave Harry a new interest in the hard work of the succeeding months.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The glow of success at having gained the victory over Joyce in such an unexpected way, the realization of being herself a homesteader, with all the responsibilities and opportunities which that title conferred gave Harry a new interest in the hard work of the succeeding months.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The glow of success at having gained the victory over Joyce in such an unexpected way, the realization of being herself a homesteader, with all the responsibilities and opportunities which that title conferred gave Harry a new interest in the hard work of the succeeding months.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Winter came early and stayed late up there in the foothills and before the snow began to fall in November a great deal must be done.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Winter came early and stayed late up there in the foothills and before the snow began to fall in November a great deal must be done.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Winter came early and stayed late up there in the foothills and before the snow began to fall in November a great deal must be done.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The glow of success at having gained the victory over Joyce in such an unexpected way, the realization of being herself a homesteader, with all the responsibilities and opportunities which that title conferred gave Harry a new interest in the hard work of the succeeding months.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Fortunately the section line between Harry's hundred and sixty and Rob's ran just east of the stream and so, by placing the two fourteen-foot cabins together with this line between them, a very fair-sized house would result.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Most important of all was the building of the house.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Fortunately the section line between Harry's hundred and sixty and Rob's ran just east of the stream and so, by placing the two fourteen-foot cabins together with this line between them, a very fair-sized house would result.
cabinsnounUS /ˈkæbənz/
plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Fortunately the section line between Harry's hundred and sixty and Rob's ran just east of the stream and so, by placing the two fourteen-foot cabins together with this line between them, a very fair-sized house would result.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Winter came early and stayed late up there in the foothills and before the snow began to fall in November a great deal must be done.
conferredverbUS /kənˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “confer” — have a conference in order to talk something over
From this reading The glow of success at having gained the victory over Joyce in such an unexpected way, the realization of being herself a homesteader, with all the responsibilities and opportunities which that title conferred gave Harry a new interest in the hard work of the succeeding months.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Winter came early and stayed late up there in the foothills and before the snow began to fall in November a great deal must be done.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Winter came early and stayed late up there in the foothills and before the snow began to fall in November a great deal must be done.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Within six months after filing on land each homesteader must, in the language of the law, "establish a residence."
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 Winter came early and stayed late up there in the foothills and before the snow began to fall in November a great deal must be done.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Fortunately the section line between Harry's hundred and sixty and Rob's ran just east of the stream and so, by placing the two fourteen-foot cabins together with this line between them, a very fair-sized house would result.
establishverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
set up or found
From this reading Within six months after filing on land each homesteader must, in the language of the law, "establish a residence."
fair-sized
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From this reading Fortunately the section line between Harry's hundred and sixty and Rob's ran just east of the stream and so, by placing the two fourteen-foot cabins together with this line between them, a very fair-sized house would result.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Winter came early and stayed late up there in the foothills and before the snow began to fall in November a great deal must be done.
filingnounUS /ˈfaɪlɪŋ/
the entering of a legal document into the public record
From this reading Within six months after filing on land each homesteader must, in the language of the law, "establish a residence."
foothillsnounUS /ˈfʊthɪlz/
plural of “foothill” — a relatively low hill on the lower slope of a mountain
From this reading Winter came early and stayed late up there in the foothills and before the snow began to fall in November a great deal must be done.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately the section line between Harry's hundred and sixty and Rob's ran just east of the stream and so, by placing the two fourteen-foot cabins together with this line between them, a very fair-sized house would result.
fourteen-foot
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From this reading Fortunately the section line between Harry's hundred and sixty and Rob's ran just east of the stream and so, by placing the two fourteen-foot cabins together with this line between them, a very fair-sized house would result.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading The glow of success at having gained the victory over Joyce in such an unexpected way, the realization of being herself a homesteader, with all the responsibilities and opportunities which that title conferred gave Harry a new interest in the hard work of the succeeding months.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The glow of success at having gained the victory over Joyce in such an unexpected way, the realization of being herself a homesteader, with all the responsibilities and opportunities which that title conferred gave Harry a new interest in the hard work of the succeeding months.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading The glow of success at having gained the victory over Joyce in such an unexpected way, the realization of being herself a homesteader, with all the responsibilities and opportunities which that title conferred gave Harry a new interest in the hard work of the succeeding months.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Winter came early and stayed late up there in the foothills and before the snow began to fall in November a great deal must be done.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The glow of success at having gained the victory over Joyce in such an unexpected way, the realization of being herself a homesteader, with all the responsibilities and opportunities which that title conferred gave Harry a new interest in the hard work of the succeeding months.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading The glow of success at having gained the victory over Joyce in such an unexpected way, the realization of being herself a homesteader, with all the responsibilities and opportunities which that title conferred gave Harry a new interest in the hard work of the succeeding months.
Harry's
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From this reading Fortunately the section line between Harry's hundred and sixty and Rob's ran just east of the stream and so, by placing the two fourteen-foot cabins together with this line between them, a very fair-sized house would result.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The glow of success at having gained the victory over Joyce in such an unexpected way, the realization of being herself a homesteader, with all the responsibilities and opportunities which that title conferred gave Harry a new interest in the hard work of the succeeding months.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The glow of success at having gained the victory over Joyce in such an unexpected way, the realization of being herself a homesteader, with all the responsibilities and opportunities which that title conferred gave Harry a new interest in the hard work of the succeeding months.
homesteadernounUS /ˈhoʊmstedər/
someone who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title to it
From this reading The glow of success at having gained the victory over Joyce in such an unexpected way, the realization of being herself a homesteader, with all the responsibilities and opportunities which that title conferred gave Harry a new interest in the hard work of the succeeding months.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Most important of all was the building of the house.
ten 10s
From this reading Fortunately the section line between Harry's hundred and sixty and Rob's ran just east of the stream and so, by placing the two fourteen-foot cabins together with this line between them, a very fair-sized house would result.
of great significance or value
From this reading Most important of all was the building of the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The glow of success at having gained the victory over Joyce in such an unexpected way, the realization of being herself a homesteader, with all the responsibilities and opportunities which that title conferred gave Harry a new interest in the hard work of the succeeding months.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The glow of success at having gained the victory over Joyce in such an unexpected way, the realization of being herself a homesteader, with all the responsibilities and opportunities which that title conferred gave Harry a new interest in the hard work of the succeeding months.
JoycenounUS /dʒɔɪs/
influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)
From this reading The glow of success at having gained the victory over Joyce in such an unexpected way, the realization of being herself a homesteader, with all the responsibilities and opportunities which that title conferred gave Harry a new interest in the hard work of the succeeding months.
and nothing more
From this reading Fortunately the section line between Harry's hundred and sixty and Rob's ran just east of the stream and so, by placing the two fourteen-foot cabins together with this line between them, a very fair-sized house would result.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Within six months after filing on land each homesteader must, in the language of the law, "establish a residence."
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Within six months after filing on land each homesteader must, in the language of the law, "establish a residence."
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Winter came early and stayed late up there in the foothills and before the snow began to fall in November a great deal must be done.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Within six months after filing on land each homesteader must, in the language of the law, "establish a residence."
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Fortunately the section line between Harry's hundred and sixty and Rob's ran just east of the stream and so, by placing the two fourteen-foot cabins together with this line between them, a very fair-sized house would result.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The glow of success at having gained the victory over Joyce in such an unexpected way, the realization of being herself a homesteader, with all the responsibilities and opportunities which that title conferred gave Harry a new interest in the hard work of the succeeding months.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most important of all was the building of the house.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Winter came early and stayed late up there in the foothills and before the snow began to fall in November a great deal must be done.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The glow of success at having gained the victory over Joyce in such an unexpected way, the realization of being herself a homesteader, with all the responsibilities and opportunities which that title conferred gave Harry a new interest in the hard work of the succeeding months.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading Winter came early and stayed late up there in the foothills and before the snow began to fall in November a great deal must be done.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The glow of success at having gained the victory over Joyce in such an unexpected way, the realization of being herself a homesteader, with all the responsibilities and opportunities which that title conferred gave Harry a new interest in the hard work of the succeeding months.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Within six months after filing on land each homesteader must, in the language of the law, "establish a residence."
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The glow of success at having gained the victory over Joyce in such an unexpected way, the realization of being herself a homesteader, with all the responsibilities and opportunities which that title conferred gave Harry a new interest in the hard work of the succeeding months.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The glow of success at having gained the victory over Joyce in such an unexpected way, the realization of being herself a homesteader, with all the responsibilities and opportunities which that title conferred gave Harry a new interest in the hard work of the succeeding months.
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Fortunately the section line between Harry's hundred and sixty and Rob's ran just east of the stream and so, by placing the two fourteen-foot cabins together with this line between them, a very fair-sized house would result.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Fortunately the section line between Harry's hundred and sixty and Rob's ran just east of the stream and so, by placing the two fourteen-foot cabins together with this line between them, a very fair-sized house would result.
realizationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
From this reading The glow of success at having gained the victory over Joyce in such an unexpected way, the realization of being herself a homesteader, with all the responsibilities and opportunities which that title conferred gave Harry a new interest in the hard work of the succeeding months.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Within six months after filing on land each homesteader must, in the language of the law, "establish a residence."
responsibilitiesnounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The glow of success at having gained the victory over Joyce in such an unexpected way, the realization of being herself a homesteader, with all the responsibilities and opportunities which that title conferred gave Harry a new interest in the hard work of the succeeding months.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Fortunately the section line between Harry's hundred and sixty and Rob's ran just east of the stream and so, by placing the two fourteen-foot cabins together with this line between them, a very fair-sized house would result.
Rob's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Fortunately the section line between Harry's hundred and sixty and Rob's ran just east of the stream and so, by placing the two fourteen-foot cabins together with this line between them, a very fair-sized house would result.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading Fortunately the section line between Harry's hundred and sixty and Rob's ran just east of the stream and so, by placing the two fourteen-foot cabins together with this line between them, a very fair-sized house would result.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Within six months after filing on land each homesteader must, in the language of the law, "establish a residence."
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading Fortunately the section line between Harry's hundred and sixty and Rob's ran just east of the stream and so, by placing the two fourteen-foot cabins together with this line between them, a very fair-sized house would result.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Winter came early and stayed late up there in the foothills and before the snow began to fall in November a great deal must be done.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Fortunately the section line between Harry's hundred and sixty and Rob's ran just east of the stream and so, by placing the two fourteen-foot cabins together with this line between them, a very fair-sized house would result.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Winter came early and stayed late up there in the foothills and before the snow began to fall in November a great deal must be done.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Fortunately the section line between Harry's hundred and sixty and Rob's ran just east of the stream and so, by placing the two fourteen-foot cabins together with this line between them, a very fair-sized house would result.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading The glow of success at having gained the victory over Joyce in such an unexpected way, the realization of being herself a homesteader, with all the responsibilities and opportunities which that title conferred gave Harry a new interest in the hard work of the succeeding months.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The glow of success at having gained the victory over Joyce in such an unexpected way, the realization of being herself a homesteader, with all the responsibilities and opportunities which that title conferred gave Harry a new interest in the hard work of the succeeding months.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The glow of success at having gained the victory over Joyce in such an unexpected way, the realization of being herself a homesteader, with all the responsibilities and opportunities which that title conferred gave Harry a new interest in the hard work of the succeeding months.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The glow of success at having gained the victory over Joyce in such an unexpected way, the realization of being herself a homesteader, with all the responsibilities and opportunities which that title conferred gave Harry a new interest in the hard work of the succeeding months.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The glow of success at having gained the victory over Joyce in such an unexpected way, the realization of being herself a homesteader, with all the responsibilities and opportunities which that title conferred gave Harry a new interest in the hard work of the succeeding months.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Fortunately the section line between Harry's hundred and sixty and Rob's ran just east of the stream and so, by placing the two fourteen-foot cabins together with this line between them, a very fair-sized house would result.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Winter came early and stayed late up there in the foothills and before the snow began to fall in November a great deal must be done.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Fortunately the section line between Harry's hundred and sixty and Rob's ran just east of the stream and so, by placing the two fourteen-foot cabins together with this line between them, a very fair-sized house would result.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading The glow of success at having gained the victory over Joyce in such an unexpected way, the realization of being herself a homesteader, with all the responsibilities and opportunities which that title conferred gave Harry a new interest in the hard work of the succeeding months.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Winter came early and stayed late up there in the foothills and before the snow began to fall in November a great deal must be done.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Fortunately the section line between Harry's hundred and sixty and Rob's ran just east of the stream and so, by placing the two fourteen-foot cabins together with this line between them, a very fair-sized house would result.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Fortunately the section line between Harry's hundred and sixty and Rob's ran just east of the stream and so, by placing the two fourteen-foot cabins together with this line between them, a very fair-sized house would result.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading The glow of success at having gained the victory over Joyce in such an unexpected way, the realization of being herself a homesteader, with all the responsibilities and opportunities which that title conferred gave Harry a new interest in the hard work of the succeeding months.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Winter came early and stayed late up there in the foothills and before the snow began to fall in November a great deal must be done.
precisely as stated
From this reading Fortunately the section line between Harry's hundred and sixty and Rob's ran just east of the stream and so, by placing the two fourteen-foot cabins together with this line between them, a very fair-sized house would result.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading The glow of success at having gained the victory over Joyce in such an unexpected way, the realization of being herself a homesteader, with all the responsibilities and opportunities which that title conferred gave Harry a new interest in the hard work of the succeeding months.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Most important of all was the building of the house.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The glow of success at having gained the victory over Joyce in such an unexpected way, the realization of being herself a homesteader, with all the responsibilities and opportunities which that title conferred gave Harry a new interest in the hard work of the succeeding months.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The glow of success at having gained the victory over Joyce in such an unexpected way, the realization of being herself a homesteader, with all the responsibilities and opportunities which that title conferred gave Harry a new interest in the hard work of the succeeding months.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Winter came early and stayed late up there in the foothills and before the snow began to fall in November a great deal must be done.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The glow of success at having gained the victory over Joyce in such an unexpected way, the realization of being herself a homesteader, with all the responsibilities and opportunities which that title conferred gave Harry a new interest in the hard work of the succeeding months.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within six months after filing on land each homesteader must, in the language of the law, "establish a residence."
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The glow of success at having gained the victory over Joyce in such an unexpected way, the realization of being herself a homesteader, with all the responsibilities and opportunities which that title conferred gave Harry a new interest in the hard work of the succeeding months.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Fortunately the section line between Harry's hundred and sixty and Rob's ran just east of the stream and so, by placing the two fourteen-foot cabins together with this line between them, a very fair-sized house would result.
