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

From this reading A low bench painted green and fastened against the trunk of the old oak, that there might be no possibility of its being overturned, was the place where Aunt Nancy told Jack she spent the pleasant summer evenings.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "Except where there are caterpillars around," she added, "and then I carry the rocking-chair to the stone doorstep.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading If you could kill caterpillars, Jack, you would be doing the greatest possible favor, for they certainly make my life wretched at times, although I don't know why a person should be afraid of anything God has made."

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading A low bench painted green and fastened against the trunk of the old oak, that there might be no possibility of its being overturned, was the place where Aunt Nancy told Jack she spent the pleasant summer evenings.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading If you could kill caterpillars, Jack, you would be doing the greatest possible favor, for they certainly make my life wretched at times, although I don't know why a person should be afraid of anything God has made."

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

From this reading A low bench painted green and fastened against the trunk of the old oak, that there might be no possibility of its being overturned, was the place where Aunt Nancy told Jack she spent the pleasant summer evenings.

any thing at all

From this reading If you could kill caterpillars, Jack, you would be doing the greatest possible favor, for they certainly make my life wretched at times, although I don't know why a person should be afraid of anything God has made."

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

From this reading "Except where there are caterpillars around," she added, "and then I carry the rocking-chair to the stone doorstep.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading "Except where there are caterpillars around," she added, "and then I carry the rocking-chair to the stone doorstep.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading If you could kill caterpillars, Jack, you would be doing the greatest possible favor, for they certainly make my life wretched at times, although I don't know why a person should be afraid of anything God has made."

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading A low bench painted green and fastened against the trunk of the old oak, that there might be no possibility of its being overturned, was the place where Aunt Nancy told Jack she spent the pleasant summer evenings.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading A low bench painted green and fastened against the trunk of the old oak, that there might be no possibility of its being overturned, was the place where Aunt Nancy told Jack she spent the pleasant summer evenings.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading A low bench painted green and fastened against the trunk of the old oak, that there might be no possibility of its being overturned, was the place where Aunt Nancy told Jack she spent the pleasant summer evenings.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading A low bench painted green and fastened against the trunk of the old oak, that there might be no possibility of its being overturned, was the place where Aunt Nancy told Jack she spent the pleasant summer evenings.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Oh, I can kill 'em," Jack replied confidently.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading "Except where there are caterpillars around," she added, "and then I carry the rocking-chair to the stone doorstep.

plural of “caterpillar” — a wormlike and often brightly colored and hairy or spiny larva of a butterfly or moth

From this reading "Except where there are caterpillars around," she added, "and then I carry the rocking-chair to the stone doorstep.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading If you could kill caterpillars, Jack, you would be doing the greatest possible favor, for they certainly make my life wretched at times, although I don't know why a person should be afraid of anything God has made."

with confidence; in a confident manner

From this reading "Oh, I can kill 'em," Jack replied confidently.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading If you could kill caterpillars, Jack, you would be doing the greatest possible favor, for they certainly make my life wretched at times, although I don't know why a person should be afraid of anything God has made."

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading If you could kill caterpillars, Jack, you would be doing the greatest possible favor, for they certainly make my life wretched at times, although I don't know why a person should be afraid of anything God has made."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading If you could kill caterpillars, Jack, you would be doing the greatest possible favor, for they certainly make my life wretched at times, although I don't know why a person should be afraid of anything God has made."

the sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway

From this reading "Except where there are caterpillars around," she added, "and then I carry the rocking-chair to the stone doorstep.

a quad with a square body

From this reading "Oh, I can kill 'em," Jack replied confidently.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading A low bench painted green and fastened against the trunk of the old oak, that there might be no possibility of its being overturned, was the place where Aunt Nancy told Jack she spent the pleasant summer evenings.

apart from; not including

From this reading "Except where there are caterpillars around," she added, "and then I carry the rocking-chair to the stone doorstep.

firmly closed or secured

From this reading A low bench painted green and fastened against the trunk of the old oak, that there might be no possibility of its being overturned, was the place where Aunt Nancy told Jack she spent the pleasant summer evenings.

promote over another

From this reading If you could kill caterpillars, Jack, you would be doing the greatest possible favor, for they certainly make my life wretched at times, although I don't know why a person should be afraid of anything God has made."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If you could kill caterpillars, Jack, you would be doing the greatest possible favor, for they certainly make my life wretched at times, although I don't know why a person should be afraid of anything God has made."

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading If you could kill caterpillars, Jack, you would be doing the greatest possible favor, for they certainly make my life wretched at times, although I don't know why a person should be afraid of anything God has made."

highest in quality

From this reading If you could kill caterpillars, Jack, you would be doing the greatest possible favor, for they certainly make my life wretched at times, although I don't know why a person should be afraid of anything God has made."

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading A low bench painted green and fastened against the trunk of the old oak, that there might be no possibility of its being overturned, was the place where Aunt Nancy told Jack she spent the pleasant summer evenings.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading If you could kill caterpillars, Jack, you would be doing the greatest possible favor, for they certainly make my life wretched at times, although I don't know why a person should be afraid of anything God has made."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Except where there are caterpillars around," she added, "and then I carry the rocking-chair to the stone doorstep.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If you could kill caterpillars, Jack, you would be doing the greatest possible favor, for they certainly make my life wretched at times, although I don't know why a person should be afraid of anything God has made."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A low bench painted green and fastened against the trunk of the old oak, that there might be no possibility of its being overturned, was the place where Aunt Nancy told Jack she spent the pleasant summer evenings.

a small worthless amount

From this reading A low bench painted green and fastened against the trunk of the old oak, that there might be no possibility of its being overturned, was the place where Aunt Nancy told Jack she spent the pleasant summer evenings.

cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading If you could kill caterpillars, Jack, you would be doing the greatest possible favor, for they certainly make my life wretched at times, although I don't know why a person should be afraid of anything God has made."

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading If you could kill caterpillars, Jack, you would be doing the greatest possible favor, for they certainly make my life wretched at times, although I don't know why a person should be afraid of anything God has made."

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading LEARNING TO MILK.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading If you could kill caterpillars, Jack, you would be doing the greatest possible favor, for they certainly make my life wretched at times, although I don't know why a person should be afraid of anything God has made."

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading A low bench painted green and fastened against the trunk of the old oak, that there might be no possibility of its being overturned, was the place where Aunt Nancy told Jack she spent the pleasant summer evenings.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading If you could kill caterpillars, Jack, you would be doing the greatest possible favor, for they certainly make my life wretched at times, although I don't know why a person should be afraid of anything God has made."

engage in

From this reading If you could kill caterpillars, Jack, you would be doing the greatest possible favor, for they certainly make my life wretched at times, although I don't know why a person should be afraid of anything God has made."

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading A low bench painted green and fastened against the trunk of the old oak, that there might be no possibility of its being overturned, was the place where Aunt Nancy told Jack she spent the pleasant summer evenings.

a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings

From this reading LEARNING TO MILK.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading If you could kill caterpillars, Jack, you would be doing the greatest possible favor, for they certainly make my life wretched at times, although I don't know why a person should be afraid of anything God has made."

a city in northeastern France in Lorraine

From this reading A low bench painted green and fastened against the trunk of the old oak, that there might be no possibility of its being overturned, was the place where Aunt Nancy told Jack she spent the pleasant summer evenings.

not any; not one

From this reading A low bench painted green and fastened against the trunk of the old oak, that there might be no possibility of its being overturned, was the place where Aunt Nancy told Jack she spent the pleasant summer evenings.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading A low bench painted green and fastened against the trunk of the old oak, that there might be no possibility of its being overturned, was the place where Aunt Nancy told Jack she spent the pleasant summer evenings.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A low bench painted green and fastened against the trunk of the old oak, that there might be no possibility of its being overturned, was the place where Aunt Nancy told Jack she spent the pleasant summer evenings.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, I can kill 'em," Jack replied confidently.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading A low bench painted green and fastened against the trunk of the old oak, that there might be no possibility of its being overturned, was the place where Aunt Nancy told Jack she spent the pleasant summer evenings.

having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom

From this reading A low bench painted green and fastened against the trunk of the old oak, that there might be no possibility of its being overturned, was the place where Aunt Nancy told Jack she spent the pleasant summer evenings.

coated with paint

From this reading A low bench painted green and fastened against the trunk of the old oak, that there might be no possibility of its being overturned, was the place where Aunt Nancy told Jack she spent the pleasant summer evenings.

a human being

From this reading If you could kill caterpillars, Jack, you would be doing the greatest possible favor, for they certainly make my life wretched at times, although I don't know why a person should be afraid of anything God has made."

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading A low bench painted green and fastened against the trunk of the old oak, that there might be no possibility of its being overturned, was the place where Aunt Nancy told Jack she spent the pleasant summer evenings.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading A low bench painted green and fastened against the trunk of the old oak, that there might be no possibility of its being overturned, was the place where Aunt Nancy told Jack she spent the pleasant summer evenings.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading A low bench painted green and fastened against the trunk of the old oak, that there might be no possibility of its being overturned, was the place where Aunt Nancy told Jack she spent the pleasant summer evenings.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading If you could kill caterpillars, Jack, you would be doing the greatest possible favor, for they certainly make my life wretched at times, although I don't know why a person should be afraid of anything God has made."

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Oh, I can kill 'em," Jack replied confidently.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Except where there are caterpillars around," she added, "and then I carry the rocking-chair to the stone doorstep.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A low bench painted green and fastened against the trunk of the old oak, that there might be no possibility of its being overturned, was the place where Aunt Nancy told Jack she spent the pleasant summer evenings.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading If you could kill caterpillars, Jack, you would be doing the greatest possible favor, for they certainly make my life wretched at times, although I don't know why a person should be afraid of anything God has made."

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading A low bench painted green and fastened against the trunk of the old oak, that there might be no possibility of its being overturned, was the place where Aunt Nancy told Jack she spent the pleasant summer evenings.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading "Except where there are caterpillars around," she added, "and then I carry the rocking-chair to the stone doorstep.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading A low bench painted green and fastened against the trunk of the old oak, that there might be no possibility of its being overturned, was the place where Aunt Nancy told Jack she spent the pleasant summer evenings.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A low bench painted green and fastened against the trunk of the old oak, that there might be no possibility of its being overturned, was the place where Aunt Nancy told Jack she spent the pleasant summer evenings.

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

From this reading A low bench painted green and fastened against the trunk of the old oak, that there might be no possibility of its being overturned, was the place where Aunt Nancy told Jack she spent the pleasant summer evenings.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Except where there are caterpillars around," she added, "and then I carry the rocking-chair to the stone doorstep.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A low bench painted green and fastened against the trunk of the old oak, that there might be no possibility of its being overturned, was the place where Aunt Nancy told Jack she spent the pleasant summer evenings.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading If you could kill caterpillars, Jack, you would be doing the greatest possible favor, for they certainly make my life wretched at times, although I don't know why a person should be afraid of anything God has made."

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading If you could kill caterpillars, Jack, you would be doing the greatest possible favor, for they certainly make my life wretched at times, although I don't know why a person should be afraid of anything God has made."

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

From this reading LEARNING TO MILK.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading A low bench painted green and fastened against the trunk of the old oak, that there might be no possibility of its being overturned, was the place where Aunt Nancy told Jack she spent the pleasant summer evenings.

the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber

From this reading A low bench painted green and fastened against the trunk of the old oak, that there might be no possibility of its being overturned, was the place where Aunt Nancy told Jack she spent the pleasant summer evenings.

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

From this reading A low bench painted green and fastened against the trunk of the old oak, that there might be no possibility of its being overturned, was the place where Aunt Nancy told Jack she spent the pleasant summer evenings.

in or at the place that

From this reading A low bench painted green and fastened against the trunk of the old oak, that there might be no possibility of its being overturned, was the place where Aunt Nancy told Jack she spent the pleasant summer evenings.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading If you could kill caterpillars, Jack, you would be doing the greatest possible favor, for they certainly make my life wretched at times, although I don't know why a person should be afraid of anything God has made."

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading If you could kill caterpillars, Jack, you would be doing the greatest possible favor, for they certainly make my life wretched at times, although I don't know why a person should be afraid of anything God has made."

of very poor quality or condition

From this reading If you could kill caterpillars, Jack, you would be doing the greatest possible favor, for they certainly make my life wretched at times, although I don't know why a person should be afraid of anything God has made."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading If you could kill caterpillars, Jack, you would be doing the greatest possible favor, for they certainly make my life wretched at times, although I don't know why a person should be afraid of anything God has made."