used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While the youth was running away as fast as he could, considering the fact that he had on no shoes, but had to carry them, as well as his valise and a bundle of clothes, something was taking place back in the deacon’s house that was destined to have quite an effect on Joe’s life.
(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 All things considered, it might have been well for Joe had it been.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading While the youth was running away as fast as he could, considering the fact that he had on no shoes, but had to carry them, as well as his valise and a bundle of clothes, something was taking place back in the deacon’s house that was destined to have quite an effect on Joe’s life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While the youth was running away as fast as he could, considering the fact that he had on no shoes, but had to carry them, as well as his valise and a bundle of clothes, something was taking place back in the deacon’s house that was destined to have quite an effect on Joe’s life.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The noise which Joe Strong had heard was not caused, as he had feared, by the rousing of Deacon Blackford.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading While the youth was running away as fast as he could, considering the fact that he had on no shoes, but had to carry them, as well as his valise and a bundle of clothes, something was taking place back in the deacon’s house that was destined to have quite an effect on Joe’s life.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading While the youth was running away as fast as he could, considering the fact that he had on no shoes, but had to carry them, as well as his valise and a bundle of clothes, something was taking place back in the deacon’s house that was destined to have quite an effect on Joe’s life.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading All things considered, it might have been well for Joe had it been.
Blackford
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From this reading The noise which Joe Strong had heard was not caused, as he had feared, by the rousing of Deacon Blackford.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading While the youth was running away as fast as he could, considering the fact that he had on no shoes, but had to carry them, as well as his valise and a bundle of clothes, something was taking place back in the deacon’s house that was destined to have quite an effect on Joe’s life.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading While the youth was running away as fast as he could, considering the fact that he had on no shoes, but had to carry them, as well as his valise and a bundle of clothes, something was taking place back in the deacon’s house that was destined to have quite an effect on Joe’s life.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The noise which Joe Strong had heard was not caused, as he had feared, by the rousing of Deacon Blackford.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading While the youth was running away as fast as he could, considering the fact that he had on no shoes, but had to carry them, as well as his valise and a bundle of clothes, something was taking place back in the deacon’s house that was destined to have quite an effect on Joe’s life.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The noise which Joe Strong had heard was not caused, as he had feared, by the rousing of Deacon Blackford.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He had heard a noise, that was certain, and it had come from the interior of the dark house.
clothing in general
From this reading While the youth was running away as fast as he could, considering the fact that he had on no shoes, but had to carry them, as well as his valise and a bundle of clothes, something was taking place back in the deacon’s house that was destined to have quite an effect on Joe’s life.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had heard a noise, that was certain, and it had come from the interior of the dark house.
carefully weighed
From this reading All things considered, it might have been well for Joe had it been.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading While the youth was running away as fast as he could, considering the fact that he had on no shoes, but had to carry them, as well as his valise and a bundle of clothes, something was taking place back in the deacon’s house that was destined to have quite an effect on Joe’s life.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading While the youth was running away as fast as he could, considering the fact that he had on no shoes, but had to carry them, as well as his valise and a bundle of clothes, something was taking place back in the deacon’s house that was destined to have quite an effect on Joe’s life.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He had heard a noise, that was certain, and it had come from the interior of the dark house.
DeaconnounUS /ˈdiːkən/
a Protestant layman who assists the minister
From this reading The noise which Joe Strong had heard was not caused, as he had feared, by the rousing of Deacon Blackford.
deacon's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While the youth was running away as fast as he could, considering the fact that he had on no shoes, but had to carry them, as well as his valise and a bundle of clothes, something was taking place back in the deacon’s house that was destined to have quite an effect on Joe’s life.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading While the youth was running away as fast as he could, considering the fact that he had on no shoes, but had to carry them, as well as his valise and a bundle of clothes, something was taking place back in the deacon’s house that was destined to have quite an effect on Joe’s life.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading While the youth was running away as fast as he could, considering the fact that he had on no shoes, but had to carry them, as well as his valise and a bundle of clothes, something was taking place back in the deacon’s house that was destined to have quite an effect on Joe’s life.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading While the youth was running away as fast as he could, considering the fact that he had on no shoes, but had to carry them, as well as his valise and a bundle of clothes, something was taking place back in the deacon’s house that was destined to have quite an effect on Joe’s life.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading While the youth was running away as fast as he could, considering the fact that he had on no shoes, but had to carry them, as well as his valise and a bundle of clothes, something was taking place back in the deacon’s house that was destined to have quite an effect on Joe’s life.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The noise which Joe Strong had heard was not caused, as he had feared, by the rousing of Deacon Blackford.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All things considered, it might have been well for Joe had it been.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had heard a noise, that was certain, and it had come from the interior of the dark house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The noise which Joe Strong had heard was not caused, as he had feared, by the rousing of Deacon Blackford.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading All things considered, it might have been well for Joe had it been.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The noise which Joe Strong had heard was not caused, as he had feared, by the rousing of Deacon Blackford.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The noise which Joe Strong had heard was not caused, as he had feared, by the rousing of Deacon Blackford.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While the youth was running away as fast as he could, considering the fact that he had on no shoes, but had to carry them, as well as his valise and a bundle of clothes, something was taking place back in the deacon’s house that was destined to have quite an effect on Joe’s life.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading While the youth was running away as fast as he could, considering the fact that he had on no shoes, but had to carry them, as well as his valise and a bundle of clothes, something was taking place back in the deacon’s house that was destined to have quite an effect on Joe’s life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While the youth was running away as fast as he could, considering the fact that he had on no shoes, but had to carry them, as well as his valise and a bundle of clothes, something was taking place back in the deacon’s house that was destined to have quite an effect on Joe’s life.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading He had heard a noise, that was certain, and it had come from the interior of the dark house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading All things considered, it might have been well for Joe had it been.
Joe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The noise which Joe Strong had heard was not caused, as he had feared, by the rousing of Deacon Blackford.
Joe's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While the youth was running away as fast as he could, considering the fact that he had on no shoes, but had to carry them, as well as his valise and a bundle of clothes, something was taking place back in the deacon’s house that was destined to have quite an effect on Joe’s life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading While the youth was running away as fast as he could, considering the fact that he had on no shoes, but had to carry them, as well as his valise and a bundle of clothes, something was taking place back in the deacon’s house that was destined to have quite an effect on Joe’s life.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But the noise was not made by the deacon.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading All things considered, it might have been well for Joe had it been.
not any; not one
From this reading While the youth was running away as fast as he could, considering the fact that he had on no shoes, but had to carry them, as well as his valise and a bundle of clothes, something was taking place back in the deacon’s house that was destined to have quite an effect on Joe’s life.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading The noise which Joe Strong had heard was not caused, as he had feared, by the rousing of Deacon Blackford.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The noise which Joe Strong had heard was not caused, as he had feared, by the rousing of Deacon Blackford.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The noise which Joe Strong had heard was not caused, as he had feared, by the rousing of Deacon Blackford.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While the youth was running away as fast as he could, considering the fact that he had on no shoes, but had to carry them, as well as his valise and a bundle of clothes, something was taking place back in the deacon’s house that was destined to have quite an effect on Joe’s life.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading While the youth was running away as fast as he could, considering the fact that he had on no shoes, but had to carry them, as well as his valise and a bundle of clothes, something was taking place back in the deacon’s house that was destined to have quite an effect on Joe’s life.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading While the youth was running away as fast as he could, considering the fact that he had on no shoes, but had to carry them, as well as his valise and a bundle of clothes, something was taking place back in the deacon’s house that was destined to have quite an effect on Joe’s life.
rousingadjectiveUS /ˈraʊzɪŋ/
capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement
From this reading The noise which Joe Strong had heard was not caused, as he had feared, by the rousing of Deacon Blackford.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading While the youth was running away as fast as he could, considering the fact that he had on no shoes, but had to carry them, as well as his valise and a bundle of clothes, something was taking place back in the deacon’s house that was destined to have quite an effect on Joe’s life.
a particular situation
From this reading While the youth was running away as fast as he could, considering the fact that he had on no shoes, but had to carry them, as well as his valise and a bundle of clothes, something was taking place back in the deacon’s house that was destined to have quite an effect on Joe’s life.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading While the youth was running away as fast as he could, considering the fact that he had on no shoes, but had to carry them, as well as his valise and a bundle of clothes, something was taking place back in the deacon’s house that was destined to have quite an effect on Joe’s life.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The noise which Joe Strong had heard was not caused, as he had feared, by the rousing of Deacon Blackford.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading While the youth was running away as fast as he could, considering the fact that he had on no shoes, but had to carry them, as well as his valise and a bundle of clothes, something was taking place back in the deacon’s house that was destined to have quite an effect on Joe’s life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While the youth was running away as fast as he could, considering the fact that he had on no shoes, but had to carry them, as well as his valise and a bundle of clothes, something was taking place back in the deacon’s house that was destined to have quite an effect on Joe’s life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The noise which Joe Strong had heard was not caused, as he had feared, by the rousing of Deacon Blackford.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading While the youth was running away as fast as he could, considering the fact that he had on no shoes, but had to carry them, as well as his valise and a bundle of clothes, something was taking place back in the deacon’s house that was destined to have quite an effect on Joe’s life.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading All things considered, it might have been well for Joe had it been.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While the youth was running away as fast as he could, considering the fact that he had on no shoes, but had to carry them, as well as his valise and a bundle of clothes, something was taking place back in the deacon’s house that was destined to have quite an effect on Joe’s life.
valisenoun
a small overnight bag for short trips
From this reading While the youth was running away as fast as he could, considering the fact that he had on no shoes, but had to carry them, as well as his valise and a bundle of clothes, something was taking place back in the deacon’s house that was destined to have quite an effect on Joe’s life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The noise which Joe Strong had heard was not caused, as he had feared, by the rousing of Deacon Blackford.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading All things considered, it might have been well for Joe had it been.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The noise which Joe Strong had heard was not caused, as he had feared, by the rousing of Deacon Blackford.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the youth was running away as fast as he could, considering the fact that he had on no shoes, but had to carry them, as well as his valise and a bundle of clothes, something was taking place back in the deacon’s house that was destined to have quite an effect on Joe’s life.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading While the youth was running away as fast as he could, considering the fact that he had on no shoes, but had to carry them, as well as his valise and a bundle of clothes, something was taking place back in the deacon’s house that was destined to have quite an effect on Joe’s life.
