used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was Friday; and on the following day his father would arrive to take him home,--a fact which gave him no slight amount of satisfaction.
anew
From this reading Then, again, the state of his finances was such as to render it necessary for him to return very soon, unless he was willing to remain without sufficient money to pay his share of the expenses.
a quantity of money
From this reading It was Friday; and on the following day his father would arrive to take him home,--a fact which gave him no slight amount of satisfaction.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When Josiah awakened next morning, his first thought was that his stay had nearly come to an end.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was Friday; and on the following day his father would arrive to take him home,--a fact which gave him no slight amount of satisfaction.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading His visit to the city had been very pleasant, but at the same time he was beginning to think the Shindle farm a more desirable place of residence than any he had seen since leaving Berry’s Corner.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading It was Friday; and on the following day his father would arrive to take him home,--a fact which gave him no slight amount of satisfaction.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then, again, the state of his finances was such as to render it necessary for him to return very soon, unless he was willing to remain without sufficient money to pay his share of the expenses.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His visit to the city had been very pleasant, but at the same time he was beginning to think the Shindle farm a more desirable place of residence than any he had seen since leaving Berry’s Corner.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading When Josiah awakened next morning, his first thought was that his stay had nearly come to an end.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His visit to the city had been very pleasant, but at the same time he was beginning to think the Shindle farm a more desirable place of residence than any he had seen since leaving Berry’s Corner.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading His visit to the city had been very pleasant, but at the same time he was beginning to think the Shindle farm a more desirable place of residence than any he had seen since leaving Berry’s Corner.
Berry'snounUS /ˈberiz/
possessive form of “berry” — any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading His visit to the city had been very pleasant, but at the same time he was beginning to think the Shindle farm a more desirable place of residence than any he had seen since leaving Berry’s Corner.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His visit to the city had been very pleasant, but at the same time he was beginning to think the Shindle farm a more desirable place of residence than any he had seen since leaving Berry’s Corner.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading His visit to the city had been very pleasant, but at the same time he was beginning to think the Shindle farm a more desirable place of residence than any he had seen since leaving Berry’s Corner.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When Josiah awakened next morning, his first thought was that his stay had nearly come to an end.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading His visit to the city had been very pleasant, but at the same time he was beginning to think the Shindle farm a more desirable place of residence than any he had seen since leaving Berry’s Corner.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was Friday; and on the following day his father would arrive to take him home,--a fact which gave him no slight amount of satisfaction.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading His visit to the city had been very pleasant, but at the same time he was beginning to think the Shindle farm a more desirable place of residence than any he had seen since leaving Berry’s Corner.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading When Josiah awakened next morning, his first thought was that his stay had nearly come to an end.
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading Then, again, the state of his finances was such as to render it necessary for him to return very soon, unless he was willing to remain without sufficient money to pay his share of the expenses.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It was Friday; and on the following day his father would arrive to take him home,--a fact which gave him no slight amount of satisfaction.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading His visit to the city had been very pleasant, but at the same time he was beginning to think the Shindle farm a more desirable place of residence than any he had seen since leaving Berry’s Corner.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It was Friday; and on the following day his father would arrive to take him home,--a fact which gave him no slight amount of satisfaction.
financesnounUS /fɪˈnænsɪz/
assets in the form of money
From this reading Then, again, the state of his finances was such as to render it necessary for him to return very soon, unless he was willing to remain without sufficient money to pay his share of the expenses.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When Josiah awakened next morning, his first thought was that his stay had nearly come to an end.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It was Friday; and on the following day his father would arrive to take him home,--a fact which gave him no slight amount of satisfaction.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then, again, the state of his finances was such as to render it necessary for him to return very soon, unless he was willing to remain without sufficient money to pay his share of the expenses.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading It was Friday; and on the following day his father would arrive to take him home,--a fact which gave him no slight amount of satisfaction.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It was Friday; and on the following day his father would arrive to take him home,--a fact which gave him no slight amount of satisfaction.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Josiah awakened next morning, his first thought was that his stay had nearly come to an end.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His visit to the city had been very pleasant, but at the same time he was beginning to think the Shindle farm a more desirable place of residence than any he had seen since leaving Berry’s Corner.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was Friday; and on the following day his father would arrive to take him home,--a fact which gave him no slight amount of satisfaction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Josiah awakened next morning, his first thought was that his stay had nearly come to an end.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was Friday; and on the following day his father would arrive to take him home,--a fact which gave him no slight amount of satisfaction.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Friday; and on the following day his father would arrive to take him home,--a fact which gave him no slight amount of satisfaction.
Josiah
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From this reading When Josiah awakened next morning, his first thought was that his stay had nearly come to an end.
the act of departing
From this reading His visit to the city had been very pleasant, but at the same time he was beginning to think the Shindle farm a more desirable place of residence than any he had seen since leaving Berry’s Corner.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Then, again, the state of his finances was such as to render it necessary for him to return very soon, unless he was willing to remain without sufficient money to pay his share of the expenses.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His visit to the city had been very pleasant, but at the same time he was beginning to think the Shindle farm a more desirable place of residence than any he had seen since leaving Berry’s Corner.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When Josiah awakened next morning, his first thought was that his stay had nearly come to an end.
MUSEUMnounUS /mjuːˈziːəm/
a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading THE MUSEUM.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading When Josiah awakened next morning, his first thought was that his stay had nearly come to an end.
absolutely essential
From this reading Then, again, the state of his finances was such as to render it necessary for him to return very soon, unless he was willing to remain without sufficient money to pay his share of the expenses.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When Josiah awakened next morning, his first thought was that his stay had nearly come to an end.
not any; not one
From this reading It was Friday; and on the following day his father would arrive to take him home,--a fact which gave him no slight amount of satisfaction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was Friday; and on the following day his father would arrive to take him home,--a fact which gave him no slight amount of satisfaction.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was Friday; and on the following day his father would arrive to take him home,--a fact which gave him no slight amount of satisfaction.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Then, again, the state of his finances was such as to render it necessary for him to return very soon, unless he was willing to remain without sufficient money to pay his share of the expenses.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading His visit to the city had been very pleasant, but at the same time he was beginning to think the Shindle farm a more desirable place of residence than any he had seen since leaving Berry’s Corner.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading His visit to the city had been very pleasant, but at the same time he was beginning to think the Shindle farm a more desirable place of residence than any he had seen since leaving Berry’s Corner.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Then, again, the state of his finances was such as to render it necessary for him to return very soon, unless he was willing to remain without sufficient money to pay his share of the expenses.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading Then, again, the state of his finances was such as to render it necessary for him to return very soon, unless he was willing to remain without sufficient money to pay his share of the expenses.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading His visit to the city had been very pleasant, but at the same time he was beginning to think the Shindle farm a more desirable place of residence than any he had seen since leaving Berry’s Corner.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Then, again, the state of his finances was such as to render it necessary for him to return very soon, unless he was willing to remain without sufficient money to pay his share of the expenses.
Identical; not different.
From this reading His visit to the city had been very pleasant, but at the same time he was beginning to think the Shindle farm a more desirable place of residence than any he had seen since leaving Berry’s Corner.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading It was Friday; and on the following day his father would arrive to take him home,--a fact which gave him no slight amount of satisfaction.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading His visit to the city had been very pleasant, but at the same time he was beginning to think the Shindle farm a more desirable place of residence than any he had seen since leaving Berry’s Corner.
have in common
From this reading Then, again, the state of his finances was such as to render it necessary for him to return very soon, unless he was willing to remain without sufficient money to pay his share of the expenses.
Shindle
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From this reading His visit to the city had been very pleasant, but at the same time he was beginning to think the Shindle farm a more desirable place of residence than any he had seen since leaving Berry’s Corner.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading His visit to the city had been very pleasant, but at the same time he was beginning to think the Shindle farm a more desirable place of residence than any he had seen since leaving Berry’s Corner.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading It was Friday; and on the following day his father would arrive to take him home,--a fact which gave him no slight amount of satisfaction.
in the near future
From this reading Then, again, the state of his finances was such as to render it necessary for him to return very soon, unless he was willing to remain without sufficient money to pay his share of the expenses.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Then, again, the state of his finances was such as to render it necessary for him to return very soon, unless he was willing to remain without sufficient money to pay his share of the expenses.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading When Josiah awakened next morning, his first thought was that his stay had nearly come to an end.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Then, again, the state of his finances was such as to render it necessary for him to return very soon, unless he was willing to remain without sufficient money to pay his share of the expenses.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Then, again, the state of his finances was such as to render it necessary for him to return very soon, unless he was willing to remain without sufficient money to pay his share of the expenses.
carry out
From this reading It was Friday; and on the following day his father would arrive to take him home,--a fact which gave him no slight amount of satisfaction.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His visit to the city had been very pleasant, but at the same time he was beginning to think the Shindle farm a more desirable place of residence than any he had seen since leaving Berry’s Corner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Josiah awakened next morning, his first thought was that his stay had nearly come to an end.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MUSEUM.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, again, the state of his finances was such as to render it necessary for him to return very soon, unless he was willing to remain without sufficient money to pay his share of the expenses.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading His visit to the city had been very pleasant, but at the same time he was beginning to think the Shindle farm a more desirable place of residence than any he had seen since leaving Berry’s Corner.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading When Josiah awakened next morning, his first thought was that his stay had nearly come to an end.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His visit to the city had been very pleasant, but at the same time he was beginning to think the Shindle farm a more desirable place of residence than any he had seen since leaving Berry’s Corner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Josiah awakened next morning, his first thought was that his stay had nearly come to an end.
except if; if not
From this reading Then, again, the state of his finances was such as to render it necessary for him to return very soon, unless he was willing to remain without sufficient money to pay his share of the expenses.
precisely as stated
From this reading His visit to the city had been very pleasant, but at the same time he was beginning to think the Shindle farm a more desirable place of residence than any he had seen since leaving Berry’s Corner.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading His visit to the city had been very pleasant, but at the same time he was beginning to think the Shindle farm a more desirable place of residence than any he had seen since leaving Berry’s Corner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Josiah awakened next morning, his first thought was that his stay had nearly come to an end.
at the time that
From this reading When Josiah awakened next morning, his first thought was that his stay had nearly come to an end.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was Friday; and on the following day his father would arrive to take him home,--a fact which gave him no slight amount of satisfaction.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Then, again, the state of his finances was such as to render it necessary for him to return very soon, unless he was willing to remain without sufficient money to pay his share of the expenses.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Then, again, the state of his finances was such as to render it necessary for him to return very soon, unless he was willing to remain without sufficient money to pay his share of the expenses.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was Friday; and on the following day his father would arrive to take him home,--a fact which gave him no slight amount of satisfaction.
