commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Hale, hearty and happy, he sits in his arm-chair, smoking his accustomed pipe; and when the villagers, who come often to see him, tell him how the old farm-house is improved, and how they should scarcely know it, he always answers:
(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 He built those new houses for the poor down there by the river; he built the factory, too, and gives them all employment.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Hale, hearty and happy, he sits in his arm-chair, smoking his accustomed pipe; and when the villagers, who come often to see him, tell him how the old farm-house is improved, and how they should scarcely know it, he always answers:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Four years have passed away since that Thanksgiving dinner, and for the deacon, who, then, did not expect to see another, there seem to be many yet in store.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Four years have passed away since that Thanksgiving dinner, and for the deacon, who, then, did not expect to see another, there seem to be many yet in store.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Hale, hearty and happy, he sits in his arm-chair, smoking his accustomed pipe; and when the villagers, who come often to see him, tell him how the old farm-house is improved, and how they should scarcely know it, he always answers:
arm-chair
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From this reading Hale, hearty and happy, he sits in his arm-chair, smoking his accustomed pipe; and when the villagers, who come often to see him, tell him how the old farm-house is improved, and how they should scarcely know it, he always answers:
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Four years have passed away since that Thanksgiving dinner, and for the deacon, who, then, did not expect to see another, there seem to be many yet in store.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Four years have passed away since that Thanksgiving dinner, and for the deacon, who, then, did not expect to see another, there seem to be many yet in store.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading He built those new houses for the poor down there by the river; he built the factory, too, and gives them all employment.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading He could buy Deerwood, if he tried.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He built those new houses for the poor down there by the river; he built the factory, too, and gives them all employment.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Hale, hearty and happy, he sits in his arm-chair, smoking his accustomed pipe; and when the villagers, who come often to see him, tell him how the old farm-house is improved, and how they should scarcely know it, he always answers:
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could buy Deerwood, if he tried.
deaconnounUS /ˈdiːkən/
a Protestant layman who assists the minister
From this reading Four years have passed away since that Thanksgiving dinner, and for the deacon, who, then, did not expect to see another, there seem to be many yet in store.
Deerwood
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From this reading He could buy Deerwood, if he tried.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Four years have passed away since that Thanksgiving dinner, and for the deacon, who, then, did not expect to see another, there seem to be many yet in store.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Four years have passed away since that Thanksgiving dinner, and for the deacon, who, then, did not expect to see another, there seem to be many yet in store.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He built those new houses for the poor down there by the river; he built the factory, too, and gives them all employment.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading He built those new houses for the poor down there by the river; he built the factory, too, and gives them all employment.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Four years have passed away since that Thanksgiving dinner, and for the deacon, who, then, did not expect to see another, there seem to be many yet in store.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading He built those new houses for the poor down there by the river; he built the factory, too, and gives them all employment.
farm-house
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From this reading Hale, hearty and happy, he sits in his arm-chair, smoking his accustomed pipe; and when the villagers, who come often to see him, tell him how the old farm-house is improved, and how they should scarcely know it, he always answers:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Four years have passed away since that Thanksgiving dinner, and for the deacon, who, then, did not expect to see another, there seem to be many yet in store.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Four years have passed away since that Thanksgiving dinner, and for the deacon, who, then, did not expect to see another, there seem to be many yet in store.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading He built those new houses for the poor down there by the river; he built the factory, too, and gives them all employment.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Yes, Seth has good taste, and Seth is rich.
HalenounUS /heɪl/
a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)
From this reading Hale, hearty and happy, he sits in his arm-chair, smoking his accustomed pipe; and when the villagers, who come often to see him, tell him how the old farm-house is improved, and how they should scarcely know it, he always answers:
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Hale, hearty and happy, he sits in his arm-chair, smoking his accustomed pipe; and when the villagers, who come often to see him, tell him how the old farm-house is improved, and how they should scarcely know it, he always answers:
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes, Seth has good taste, and Seth is rich.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Four years have passed away since that Thanksgiving dinner, and for the deacon, who, then, did not expect to see another, there seem to be many yet in store.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hale, hearty and happy, he sits in his arm-chair, smoking his accustomed pipe; and when the villagers, who come often to see him, tell him how the old farm-house is improved, and how they should scarcely know it, he always answers:
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading Hale, hearty and happy, he sits in his arm-chair, smoking his accustomed pipe; and when the villagers, who come often to see him, tell him how the old farm-house is improved, and how they should scarcely know it, he always answers:
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Hale, hearty and happy, he sits in his arm-chair, smoking his accustomed pipe; and when the villagers, who come often to see him, tell him how the old farm-house is improved, and how they should scarcely know it, he always answers:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hale, hearty and happy, he sits in his arm-chair, smoking his accustomed pipe; and when the villagers, who come often to see him, tell him how the old farm-house is improved, and how they should scarcely know it, he always answers:
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He built those new houses for the poor down there by the river; he built the factory, too, and gives them all employment.
how
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From this reading Hale, hearty and happy, he sits in his arm-chair, smoking his accustomed pipe; and when the villagers, who come often to see him, tell him how the old farm-house is improved, and how they should scarcely know it, he always answers:
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He could buy Deerwood, if he tried.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading Hale, hearty and happy, he sits in his arm-chair, smoking his accustomed pipe; and when the villagers, who come often to see him, tell him how the old farm-house is improved, and how they should scarcely know it, he always answers:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Four years have passed away since that Thanksgiving dinner, and for the deacon, who, then, did not expect to see another, there seem to be many yet in store.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hale, hearty and happy, he sits in his arm-chair, smoking his accustomed pipe; and when the villagers, who come often to see him, tell him how the old farm-house is improved, and how they should scarcely know it, he always answers:
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Hale, hearty and happy, he sits in his arm-chair, smoking his accustomed pipe; and when the villagers, who come often to see him, tell him how the old farm-house is improved, and how they should scarcely know it, he always answers:
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Hale, hearty and happy, he sits in his arm-chair, smoking his accustomed pipe; and when the villagers, who come often to see him, tell him how the old farm-house is improved, and how they should scarcely know it, he always answers:
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Four years have passed away since that Thanksgiving dinner, and for the deacon, who, then, did not expect to see another, there seem to be many yet in store.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He built those new houses for the poor down there by the river; he built the factory, too, and gives them all employment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Four years have passed away since that Thanksgiving dinner, and for the deacon, who, then, did not expect to see another, there seem to be many yet in store.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Hale, hearty and happy, he sits in his arm-chair, smoking his accustomed pipe; and when the villagers, who come often to see him, tell him how the old farm-house is improved, and how they should scarcely know it, he always answers:
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Hale, hearty and happy, he sits in his arm-chair, smoking his accustomed pipe; and when the villagers, who come often to see him, tell him how the old farm-house is improved, and how they should scarcely know it, he always answers:
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Four years have passed away since that Thanksgiving dinner, and for the deacon, who, then, did not expect to see another, there seem to be many yet in store.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Hale, hearty and happy, he sits in his arm-chair, smoking his accustomed pipe; and when the villagers, who come often to see him, tell him how the old farm-house is improved, and how they should scarcely know it, he always answers:
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading He built those new houses for the poor down there by the river; he built the factory, too, and gives them all employment.
possessing material wealth
From this reading "Yes, Seth has good taste, and Seth is rich.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading He built those new houses for the poor down there by the river; he built the factory, too, and gives them all employment.
only a very short time before
From this reading Hale, hearty and happy, he sits in his arm-chair, smoking his accustomed pipe; and when the villagers, who come often to see him, tell him how the old farm-house is improved, and how they should scarcely know it, he always answers:
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Four years have passed away since that Thanksgiving dinner, and for the deacon, who, then, did not expect to see another, there seem to be many yet in store.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Four years have passed away since that Thanksgiving dinner, and for the deacon, who, then, did not expect to see another, there seem to be many yet in store.
SethnounUS /seθ/
(Old Testament) third son of Adam and Eve; given by God in place of the murdered Abel
From this reading "Yes, Seth has good taste, and Seth is rich.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Hale, hearty and happy, he sits in his arm-chair, smoking his accustomed pipe; and when the villagers, who come often to see him, tell him how the old farm-house is improved, and how they should scarcely know it, he always answers:
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Four years have passed away since that Thanksgiving dinner, and for the deacon, who, then, did not expect to see another, there seem to be many yet in store.
sitsverbUS /sɪts/
third-person singular of “sit” — be seated
From this reading Hale, hearty and happy, he sits in his arm-chair, smoking his accustomed pipe; and when the villagers, who come often to see him, tell him how the old farm-house is improved, and how they should scarcely know it, he always answers:
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading Hale, hearty and happy, he sits in his arm-chair, smoking his accustomed pipe; and when the villagers, who come often to see him, tell him how the old farm-house is improved, and how they should scarcely know it, he always answers:
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Four years have passed away since that Thanksgiving dinner, and for the deacon, who, then, did not expect to see another, there seem to be many yet in store.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading "Yes, Seth has good taste, and Seth is rich.
express in words
From this reading Hale, hearty and happy, he sits in his arm-chair, smoking his accustomed pipe; and when the villagers, who come often to see him, tell him how the old farm-house is improved, and how they should scarcely know it, he always answers:
ThanksgivingnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading Four years have passed away since that Thanksgiving dinner, and for the deacon, who, then, did not expect to see another, there seem to be many yet in store.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Four years have passed away since that Thanksgiving dinner, and for the deacon, who, then, did not expect to see another, there seem to be many yet in store.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Four years have passed away since that Thanksgiving dinner, and for the deacon, who, then, did not expect to see another, there seem to be many yet in store.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He built those new houses for the poor down there by the river; he built the factory, too, and gives them all employment.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Four years have passed away since that Thanksgiving dinner, and for the deacon, who, then, did not expect to see another, there seem to be many yet in store.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Four years have passed away since that Thanksgiving dinner, and for the deacon, who, then, did not expect to see another, there seem to be many yet in store.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hale, hearty and happy, he sits in his arm-chair, smoking his accustomed pipe; and when the villagers, who come often to see him, tell him how the old farm-house is improved, and how they should scarcely know it, he always answers:
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He built those new houses for the poor down there by the river; he built the factory, too, and gives them all employment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Four years have passed away since that Thanksgiving dinner, and for the deacon, who, then, did not expect to see another, there seem to be many yet in store.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He built those new houses for the poor down there by the river; he built the factory, too, and gives them all employment.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading He could buy Deerwood, if he tried.
villagersnounUS /ˈvɪlɪdʒərz/
plural of “villager” — one who has lived in a village most of their life
From this reading Hale, hearty and happy, he sits in his arm-chair, smoking his accustomed pipe; and when the villagers, who come often to see him, tell him how the old farm-house is improved, and how they should scarcely know it, he always answers:
at the time that
From this reading Hale, hearty and happy, he sits in his arm-chair, smoking his accustomed pipe; and when the villagers, who come often to see him, tell him how the old farm-house is improved, and how they should scarcely know it, he always answers:
which person or people
From this reading Four years have passed away since that Thanksgiving dinner, and for the deacon, who, then, did not expect to see another, there seem to be many yet in store.
a late time of life
From this reading Four years have passed away since that Thanksgiving dinner, and for the deacon, who, then, did not expect to see another, there seem to be many yet in store.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, Seth has good taste, and Seth is rich.
but in spite of that
From this reading Four years have passed away since that Thanksgiving dinner, and for the deacon, who, then, did not expect to see another, there seem to be many yet in store.
