used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was on a dull and cold morning in February, that Jessie Hapley, a girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, stood before a window in the farm-house of Mrs. Page, watching a couple of boys who were drawing a sled on which was lashed a trunk.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a few moments’ delay, the boys took a position behind their load, and pushed it along to its destination, without meeting with any further obstacles.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading After a few moments’ delay, the boys took a position behind their load, and pushed it along to its destination, without meeting with any further obstacles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was on a dull and cold morning in February, that Jessie Hapley, a girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, stood before a window in the farm-house of Mrs. Page, watching a couple of boys who were drawing a sled on which was lashed a trunk.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading After a few moments’ delay, the boys took a position behind their load, and pushed it along to its destination, without meeting with any further obstacles.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Where will you have it, Jessie—up in your chamber?” inquired the oldest boy, as he and his companion landed the trunk in the entry.
asunderadjectiveUS /əˈsʌndər/
widely separated especially in space
From this reading The sled dragged heavily through the new-fallen snow, and when yet some distance off, the cord by which it was drawn suddenly snapped asunder.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was on a dull and cold morning in February, that Jessie Hapley, a girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, stood before a window in the farm-house of Mrs. Page, watching a couple of boys who were drawing a sled on which was lashed a trunk.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading After a few moments’ delay, the boys took a position behind their load, and pushed it along to its destination, without meeting with any further obstacles.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was on a dull and cold morning in February, that Jessie Hapley, a girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, stood before a window in the farm-house of Mrs. Page, watching a couple of boys who were drawing a sled on which was lashed a trunk.
a youthful male person
From this reading “Where will you have it, Jessie—up in your chamber?” inquired the oldest boy, as he and his companion landed the trunk in the entry.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It was on a dull and cold morning in February, that Jessie Hapley, a girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, stood before a window in the farm-house of Mrs. Page, watching a couple of boys who were drawing a sled on which was lashed a trunk.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The sled dragged heavily through the new-fallen snow, and when yet some distance off, the cord by which it was drawn suddenly snapped asunder.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading “Yes, you may carry it up stairs, if you please,” replied Jessie.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading “Where will you have it, Jessie—up in your chamber?” inquired the oldest boy, as he and his companion landed the trunk in the entry.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading It was on a dull and cold morning in February, that Jessie Hapley, a girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, stood before a window in the farm-house of Mrs. Page, watching a couple of boys who were drawing a sled on which was lashed a trunk.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading “Where will you have it, Jessie—up in your chamber?” inquired the oldest boy, as he and his companion landed the trunk in the entry.
cordnounUS /kɔːrd/
a line made of twisted fibers or threads
From this reading The sled dragged heavily through the new-fallen snow, and when yet some distance off, the cord by which it was drawn suddenly snapped asunder.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading It was on a dull and cold morning in February, that Jessie Hapley, a girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, stood before a window in the farm-house of Mrs. Page, watching a couple of boys who were drawing a sled on which was lashed a trunk.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading After a few moments’ delay, the boys took a position behind their load, and pushed it along to its destination, without meeting with any further obstacles.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading After a few moments’ delay, the boys took a position behind their load, and pushed it along to its destination, without meeting with any further obstacles.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The sled dragged heavily through the new-fallen snow, and when yet some distance off, the cord by which it was drawn suddenly snapped asunder.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading The sled dragged heavily through the new-fallen snow, and when yet some distance off, the cord by which it was drawn suddenly snapped asunder.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading It was on a dull and cold morning in February, that Jessie Hapley, a girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, stood before a window in the farm-house of Mrs. Page, watching a couple of boys who were drawing a sled on which was lashed a trunk.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The sled dragged heavily through the new-fallen snow, and when yet some distance off, the cord by which it was drawn suddenly snapped asunder.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading It was on a dull and cold morning in February, that Jessie Hapley, a girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, stood before a window in the farm-house of Mrs. Page, watching a couple of boys who were drawing a sled on which was lashed a trunk.
entrynounUS /ˈentri/
an item inserted in a written record
From this reading “Where will you have it, Jessie—up in your chamber?” inquired the oldest boy, as he and his companion landed the trunk in the entry.
farm-house
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From this reading It was on a dull and cold morning in February, that Jessie Hapley, a girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, stood before a window in the farm-house of Mrs. Page, watching a couple of boys who were drawing a sled on which was lashed a trunk.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading It was on a dull and cold morning in February, that Jessie Hapley, a girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, stood before a window in the farm-house of Mrs. Page, watching a couple of boys who were drawing a sled on which was lashed a trunk.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading After a few moments’ delay, the boys took a position behind their load, and pushed it along to its destination, without meeting with any further obstacles.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading It was on a dull and cold morning in February, that Jessie Hapley, a girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, stood before a window in the farm-house of Mrs. Page, watching a couple of boys who were drawing a sled on which was lashed a trunk.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading It was on a dull and cold morning in February, that Jessie Hapley, a girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, stood before a window in the farm-house of Mrs. Page, watching a couple of boys who were drawing a sled on which was lashed a trunk.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading After a few moments’ delay, the boys took a position behind their load, and pushed it along to its destination, without meeting with any further obstacles.
a young female
From this reading It was on a dull and cold morning in February, that Jessie Hapley, a girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, stood before a window in the farm-house of Mrs. Page, watching a couple of boys who were drawing a sled on which was lashed a trunk.
Hapley
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From this reading It was on a dull and cold morning in February, that Jessie Hapley, a girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, stood before a window in the farm-house of Mrs. Page, watching a couple of boys who were drawing a sled on which was lashed a trunk.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Where will you have it, Jessie—up in your chamber?” inquired the oldest boy, as he and his companion landed the trunk in the entry.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Where will you have it, Jessie—up in your chamber?” inquired the oldest boy, as he and his companion landed the trunk in the entry.
to a considerable degree
From this reading The sled dragged heavily through the new-fallen snow, and when yet some distance off, the cord by which it was drawn suddenly snapped asunder.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Where will you have it, Jessie—up in your chamber?” inquired the oldest boy, as he and his companion landed the trunk in the entry.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Yes, you may carry it up stairs, if you please,” replied Jessie.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was on a dull and cold morning in February, that Jessie Hapley, a girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, stood before a window in the farm-house of Mrs. Page, watching a couple of boys who were drawing a sled on which was lashed a trunk.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “Where will you have it, Jessie—up in your chamber?” inquired the oldest boy, as he and his companion landed the trunk in the entry.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was on a dull and cold morning in February, that Jessie Hapley, a girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, stood before a window in the farm-house of Mrs. Page, watching a couple of boys who were drawing a sled on which was lashed a trunk.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading After a few moments’ delay, the boys took a position behind their load, and pushed it along to its destination, without meeting with any further obstacles.
Jessie
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From this reading It was on a dull and cold morning in February, that Jessie Hapley, a girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, stood before a window in the farm-house of Mrs. Page, watching a couple of boys who were drawing a sled on which was lashed a trunk.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading “Where will you have it, Jessie—up in your chamber?” inquired the oldest boy, as he and his companion landed the trunk in the entry.
lashedverbUS /læʃt/
past form of “lash” — beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading It was on a dull and cold morning in February, that Jessie Hapley, a girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, stood before a window in the farm-house of Mrs. Page, watching a couple of boys who were drawing a sled on which was lashed a trunk.
loadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading After a few moments’ delay, the boys took a position behind their load, and pushed it along to its destination, without meeting with any further obstacles.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Yes, you may carry it up stairs, if you please,” replied Jessie.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading After a few moments’ delay, the boys took a position behind their load, and pushed it along to its destination, without meeting with any further obstacles.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading After a few moments’ delay, the boys took a position behind their load, and pushed it along to its destination, without meeting with any further obstacles.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was on a dull and cold morning in February, that Jessie Hapley, a girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, stood before a window in the farm-house of Mrs. Page, watching a couple of boys who were drawing a sled on which was lashed a trunk.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was on a dull and cold morning in February, that Jessie Hapley, a girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, stood before a window in the farm-house of Mrs. Page, watching a couple of boys who were drawing a sled on which was lashed a trunk.
new-fallen
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From this reading The sled dragged heavily through the new-fallen snow, and when yet some distance off, the cord by which it was drawn suddenly snapped asunder.
obstaclesnounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəlz/
plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading After a few moments’ delay, the boys took a position behind their load, and pushed it along to its destination, without meeting with any further obstacles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was on a dull and cold morning in February, that Jessie Hapley, a girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, stood before a window in the farm-house of Mrs. Page, watching a couple of boys who were drawing a sled on which was lashed a trunk.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The sled dragged heavily through the new-fallen snow, and when yet some distance off, the cord by which it was drawn suddenly snapped asunder.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was on a dull and cold morning in February, that Jessie Hapley, a girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, stood before a window in the farm-house of Mrs. Page, watching a couple of boys who were drawing a sled on which was lashed a trunk.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Where will you have it, Jessie—up in your chamber?” inquired the oldest boy, as he and his companion landed the trunk in the entry.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was on a dull and cold morning in February, that Jessie Hapley, a girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, stood before a window in the farm-house of Mrs. Page, watching a couple of boys who were drawing a sled on which was lashed a trunk.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading It was on a dull and cold morning in February, that Jessie Hapley, a girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, stood before a window in the farm-house of Mrs. Page, watching a couple of boys who were drawing a sled on which was lashed a trunk.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading “Yes, you may carry it up stairs, if you please,” replied Jessie.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading After a few moments’ delay, the boys took a position behind their load, and pushed it along to its destination, without meeting with any further obstacles.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading After a few moments’ delay, the boys took a position behind their load, and pushed it along to its destination, without meeting with any further obstacles.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Yes, you may carry it up stairs, if you please,” replied Jessie.
slednounUS /sled/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading It was on a dull and cold morning in February, that Jessie Hapley, a girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, stood before a window in the farm-house of Mrs. Page, watching a couple of boys who were drawing a sled on which was lashed a trunk.
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading The sled dragged heavily through the new-fallen snow, and when yet some distance off, the cord by which it was drawn suddenly snapped asunder.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The sled dragged heavily through the new-fallen snow, and when yet some distance off, the cord by which it was drawn suddenly snapped asunder.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The sled dragged heavily through the new-fallen snow, and when yet some distance off, the cord by which it was drawn suddenly snapped asunder.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading “Yes, you may carry it up stairs, if you please,” replied Jessie.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It was on a dull and cold morning in February, that Jessie Hapley, a girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, stood before a window in the farm-house of Mrs. Page, watching a couple of boys who were drawing a sled on which was lashed a trunk.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The sled dragged heavily through the new-fallen snow, and when yet some distance off, the cord by which it was drawn suddenly snapped asunder.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was on a dull and cold morning in February, that Jessie Hapley, a girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, stood before a window in the farm-house of Mrs. Page, watching a couple of boys who were drawing a sled on which was lashed a trunk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was on a dull and cold morning in February, that Jessie Hapley, a girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, stood before a window in the farm-house of Mrs. Page, watching a couple of boys who were drawing a sled on which was lashed a trunk.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After a few moments’ delay, the boys took a position behind their load, and pushed it along to its destination, without meeting with any further obstacles.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The sled dragged heavily through the new-fallen snow, and when yet some distance off, the cord by which it was drawn suddenly snapped asunder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After a few moments’ delay, the boys took a position behind their load, and pushed it along to its destination, without meeting with any further obstacles.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading After a few moments’ delay, the boys took a position behind their load, and pushed it along to its destination, without meeting with any further obstacles.
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 It was on a dull and cold morning in February, that Jessie Hapley, a girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, stood before a window in the farm-house of Mrs. Page, watching a couple of boys who were drawing a sled on which was lashed a trunk.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Where will you have it, Jessie—up in your chamber?” inquired the oldest boy, as he and his companion landed the trunk in the entry.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was on a dull and cold morning in February, that Jessie Hapley, a girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, stood before a window in the farm-house of Mrs. Page, watching a couple of boys who were drawing a sled on which was lashed a trunk.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading It was on a dull and cold morning in February, that Jessie Hapley, a girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, stood before a window in the farm-house of Mrs. Page, watching a couple of boys who were drawing a sled on which was lashed a trunk.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was on a dull and cold morning in February, that Jessie Hapley, a girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, stood before a window in the farm-house of Mrs. Page, watching a couple of boys who were drawing a sled on which was lashed a trunk.
at the time that
From this reading The sled dragged heavily through the new-fallen snow, and when yet some distance off, the cord by which it was drawn suddenly snapped asunder.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Where will you have it, Jessie—up in your chamber?” inquired the oldest boy, as he and his companion landed the trunk in the entry.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was on a dull and cold morning in February, that Jessie Hapley, a girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, stood before a window in the farm-house of Mrs. Page, watching a couple of boys who were drawing a sled on which was lashed a trunk.
which person or people
From this reading It was on a dull and cold morning in February, that Jessie Hapley, a girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, stood before a window in the farm-house of Mrs. Page, watching a couple of boys who were drawing a sled on which was lashed a trunk.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Where will you have it, Jessie—up in your chamber?” inquired the oldest boy, as he and his companion landed the trunk in the entry.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading It was on a dull and cold morning in February, that Jessie Hapley, a girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, stood before a window in the farm-house of Mrs. Page, watching a couple of boys who were drawing a sled on which was lashed a trunk.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After a few moments’ delay, the boys took a position behind their load, and pushed it along to its destination, without meeting with any further obstacles.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading After a few moments’ delay, the boys took a position behind their load, and pushed it along to its destination, without meeting with any further obstacles.
a late time of life
From this reading It was on a dull and cold morning in February, that Jessie Hapley, a girl between fourteen and fifteen years old, stood before a window in the farm-house of Mrs. Page, watching a couple of boys who were drawing a sled on which was lashed a trunk.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, you may carry it up stairs, if you please,” replied Jessie.
but in spite of that
From this reading The sled dragged heavily through the new-fallen snow, and when yet some distance off, the cord by which it was drawn suddenly snapped asunder.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Where will you have it, Jessie—up in your chamber?” inquired the oldest boy, as he and his companion landed the trunk in the entry.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Where will you have it, Jessie—up in your chamber?” inquired the oldest boy, as he and his companion landed the trunk in the entry.
