used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jack was a very proud boy when he came down the lane to the farmhouse leading the docile animal by the halter.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He was half way from the main road to the house when she saw him, and cried in astonishment,-- "Bless my soul, Jack, have you been and made a trade with Mr. Treat after what I said?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was half way from the main road to the house when she saw him, and cried in astonishment,-- "Bless my soul, Jack, have you been and made a trade with Mr. Treat after what I said?"
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Jack was a very proud boy when he came down the lane to the farmhouse leading the docile animal by the halter.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading He was half way from the main road to the house when she saw him, and cried in astonishment,-- "Bless my soul, Jack, have you been and made a trade with Mr. Treat after what I said?"
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading He hoped to reach the door before Aunt Nancy should see him; but the little woman was sitting under the old oak wondering what business Mr. Souders had on hand which required the cripple's presence.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was half way from the main road to the house when she saw him, and cried in astonishment,-- "Bless my soul, Jack, have you been and made a trade with Mr. Treat after what I said?"
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He hoped to reach the door before Aunt Nancy should see him; but the little woman was sitting under the old oak wondering what business Mr. Souders had on hand which required the cripple's presence.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading BILL DEAN.
give a benediction to
From this reading He was half way from the main road to the house when she saw him, and cried in astonishment,-- "Bless my soul, Jack, have you been and made a trade with Mr. Treat after what I said?"
a youthful male person
From this reading Jack was a very proud boy when he came down the lane to the farmhouse leading the docile animal by the halter.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He hoped to reach the door before Aunt Nancy should see him; but the little woman was sitting under the old oak wondering what business Mr. Souders had on hand which required the cripple's presence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He hoped to reach the door before Aunt Nancy should see him; but the little woman was sitting under the old oak wondering what business Mr. Souders had on hand which required the cripple's presence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Jack was a very proud boy when he came down the lane to the farmhouse leading the docile animal by the halter.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Jack was a very proud boy when he came down the lane to the farmhouse leading the docile animal by the halter.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading He was half way from the main road to the house when she saw him, and cried in astonishment,-- "Bless my soul, Jack, have you been and made a trade with Mr. Treat after what I said?"
cripple's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He hoped to reach the door before Aunt Nancy should see him; but the little woman was sitting under the old oak wondering what business Mr. Souders had on hand which required the cripple's presence.
DEANnounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading BILL DEAN.
docileadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːsəl/
willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed
From this reading Jack was a very proud boy when he came down the lane to the farmhouse leading the docile animal by the halter.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He hoped to reach the door before Aunt Nancy should see him; but the little woman was sitting under the old oak wondering what business Mr. Souders had on hand which required the cripple's presence.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Jack was a very proud boy when he came down the lane to the farmhouse leading the docile animal by the halter.
farmhousenounUS /ˈfɑːrmhaʊs/
house for a farmer and family
From this reading Jack was a very proud boy when he came down the lane to the farmhouse leading the docile animal by the halter.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was half way from the main road to the house when she saw him, and cried in astonishment,-- "Bless my soul, Jack, have you been and made a trade with Mr. Treat after what I said?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He hoped to reach the door before Aunt Nancy should see him; but the little woman was sitting under the old oak wondering what business Mr. Souders had on hand which required the cripple's presence.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He was half way from the main road to the house when she saw him, and cried in astonishment,-- "Bless my soul, Jack, have you been and made a trade with Mr. Treat after what I said?"
halternounUS /ˈhɔːltər/
rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading
From this reading Jack was a very proud boy when he came down the lane to the farmhouse leading the docile animal by the halter.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He hoped to reach the door before Aunt Nancy should see him; but the little woman was sitting under the old oak wondering what business Mr. Souders had on hand which required the cripple's presence.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was half way from the main road to the house when she saw him, and cried in astonishment,-- "Bless my soul, Jack, have you been and made a trade with Mr. Treat after what I said?"
haven't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Indeed I haven't!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jack was a very proud boy when he came down the lane to the farmhouse leading the docile animal by the halter.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He hoped to reach the door before Aunt Nancy should see him; but the little woman was sitting under the old oak wondering what business Mr. Souders had on hand which required the cripple's presence.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He hoped to reach the door before Aunt Nancy should see him; but the little woman was sitting under the old oak wondering what business Mr. Souders had on hand which required the cripple's presence.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He was half way from the main road to the house when she saw him, and cried in astonishment,-- "Bless my soul, Jack, have you been and made a trade with Mr. Treat after what I said?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He was half way from the main road to the house when she saw him, and cried in astonishment,-- "Bless my soul, Jack, have you been and made a trade with Mr. Treat after what I said?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was half way from the main road to the house when she saw him, and cried in astonishment,-- "Bless my soul, Jack, have you been and made a trade with Mr. Treat after what I said?"
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Indeed I haven't!
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack was a very proud boy when he came down the lane to the farmhouse leading the docile animal by the halter.
a narrow way or road
From this reading Jack was a very proud boy when he came down the lane to the farmhouse leading the docile animal by the halter.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Jack was a very proud boy when he came down the lane to the farmhouse leading the docile animal by the halter.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He hoped to reach the door before Aunt Nancy should see him; but the little woman was sitting under the old oak wondering what business Mr. Souders had on hand which required the cripple's presence.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He was half way from the main road to the house when she saw him, and cried in astonishment,-- "Bless my soul, Jack, have you been and made a trade with Mr. Treat after what I said?"
most important element
From this reading He was half way from the main road to the house when she saw him, and cried in astonishment,-- "Bless my soul, Jack, have you been and made a trade with Mr. Treat after what I said?"
a form of address for a man
From this reading He hoped to reach the door before Aunt Nancy should see him; but the little woman was sitting under the old oak wondering what business Mr. Souders had on hand which required the cripple's presence.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He was half way from the main road to the house when she saw him, and cried in astonishment,-- "Bless my soul, Jack, have you been and made a trade with Mr. Treat after what I said?"
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading He hoped to reach the door before Aunt Nancy should see him; but the little woman was sitting under the old oak wondering what business Mr. Souders had on hand which required the cripple's presence.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading He hoped to reach the door before Aunt Nancy should see him; but the little woman was sitting under the old oak wondering what business Mr. Souders had on hand which required the cripple's presence.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He hoped to reach the door before Aunt Nancy should see him; but the little woman was sitting under the old oak wondering what business Mr. Souders had on hand which required the cripple's presence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He hoped to reach the door before Aunt Nancy should see him; but the little woman was sitting under the old oak wondering what business Mr. Souders had on hand which required the cripple's presence.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He hoped to reach the door before Aunt Nancy should see him; but the little woman was sitting under the old oak wondering what business Mr. Souders had on hand which required the cripple's presence.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Jack was a very proud boy when he came down the lane to the farmhouse leading the docile animal by the halter.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He hoped to reach the door before Aunt Nancy should see him; but the little woman was sitting under the old oak wondering what business Mr. Souders had on hand which required the cripple's presence.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He hoped to reach the door before Aunt Nancy should see him; but the little woman was sitting under the old oak wondering what business Mr. Souders had on hand which required the cripple's presence.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading He was half way from the main road to the house when she saw him, and cried in astonishment,-- "Bless my soul, Jack, have you been and made a trade with Mr. Treat after what I said?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He was half way from the main road to the house when she saw him, and cried in astonishment,-- "Bless my soul, Jack, have you been and made a trade with Mr. Treat after what I said?"
cut with a saw
From this reading He was half way from the main road to the house when she saw him, and cried in astonishment,-- "Bless my soul, Jack, have you been and made a trade with Mr. Treat after what I said?"
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He hoped to reach the door before Aunt Nancy should see him; but the little woman was sitting under the old oak wondering what business Mr. Souders had on hand which required the cripple's presence.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was half way from the main road to the house when she saw him, and cried in astonishment,-- "Bless my soul, Jack, have you been and made a trade with Mr. Treat after what I said?"
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He hoped to reach the door before Aunt Nancy should see him; but the little woman was sitting under the old oak wondering what business Mr. Souders had on hand which required the cripple's presence.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading He hoped to reach the door before Aunt Nancy should see him; but the little woman was sitting under the old oak wondering what business Mr. Souders had on hand which required the cripple's presence.
Souders
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He hoped to reach the door before Aunt Nancy should see him; but the little woman was sitting under the old oak wondering what business Mr. Souders had on hand which required the cripple's presence.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading He was half way from the main road to the house when she saw him, and cried in astonishment,-- "Bless my soul, Jack, have you been and made a trade with Mr. Treat after what I said?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jack was a very proud boy when he came down the lane to the farmhouse leading the docile animal by the halter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jack was a very proud boy when he came down the lane to the farmhouse leading the docile animal by the halter.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading He was half way from the main road to the house when she saw him, and cried in astonishment,-- "Bless my soul, Jack, have you been and made a trade with Mr. Treat after what I said?"
interact in a certain way
From this reading He was half way from the main road to the house when she saw him, and cried in astonishment,-- "Bless my soul, Jack, have you been and made a trade with Mr. Treat after what I said?"
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He hoped to reach the door before Aunt Nancy should see him; but the little woman was sitting under the old oak wondering what business Mr. Souders had on hand which required the cripple's presence.
precisely as stated
From this reading Jack was a very proud boy when he came down the lane to the farmhouse leading the docile animal by the halter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jack was a very proud boy when he came down the lane to the farmhouse leading the docile animal by the halter.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was half way from the main road to the house when she saw him, and cried in astonishment,-- "Bless my soul, Jack, have you been and made a trade with Mr. Treat after what I said?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He hoped to reach the door before Aunt Nancy should see him; but the little woman was sitting under the old oak wondering what business Mr. Souders had on hand which required the cripple's presence.
at the time that
From this reading Jack was a very proud boy when he came down the lane to the farmhouse leading the docile animal by the halter.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He hoped to reach the door before Aunt Nancy should see him; but the little woman was sitting under the old oak wondering what business Mr. Souders had on hand which required the cripple's presence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was half way from the main road to the house when she saw him, and cried in astonishment,-- "Bless my soul, Jack, have you been and made a trade with Mr. Treat after what I said?"
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading He hoped to reach the door before Aunt Nancy should see him; but the little woman was sitting under the old oak wondering what business Mr. Souders had on hand which required the cripple's presence.
showing curiosity
From this reading He hoped to reach the door before Aunt Nancy should see him; but the little woman was sitting under the old oak wondering what business Mr. Souders had on hand which required the cripple's presence.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He was half way from the main road to the house when she saw him, and cried in astonishment,-- "Bless my soul, Jack, have you been and made a trade with Mr. Treat after what I said?"
