used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He led Sadie across the square, and the other members of the party were left alone, Farmer Shindle saying, when the child was hidden from view by the throng of pedestrians:-- “You’ve done a good deed, ’Siah, no matter what mother says.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading He led Sadie across the square, and the other members of the party were left alone, Farmer Shindle saying, when the child was hidden from view by the throng of pedestrians:-- “You’ve done a good deed, ’Siah, no matter what mother says.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He led Sadie across the square, and the other members of the party were left alone, Farmer Shindle saying, when the child was hidden from view by the throng of pedestrians:-- “You’ve done a good deed, ’Siah, no matter what mother says.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This arrangement was immediately carried into effect, because Tom did not wait for an expression of opinion regarding it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He led Sadie across the square, and the other members of the party were left alone, Farmer Shindle saying, when the child was hidden from view by the throng of pedestrians:-- “You’ve done a good deed, ’Siah, no matter what mother says.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading This arrangement was immediately carried into effect, because Tom did not wait for an expression of opinion regarding it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I’ll pay for the railroad tickets, an’ you can spend your money as you like.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT HOME.
for the reason that
From this reading This arrangement was immediately carried into effect, because Tom did not wait for an expression of opinion regarding it.
burnin
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From this reading It’s a burnin’ shame for that poor little thing to have to earn her livin’ sellin’ matches on the street.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He led Sadie across the square, and the other members of the party were left alone, Farmer Shindle saying, when the child was hidden from view by the throng of pedestrians:-- “You’ve done a good deed, ’Siah, no matter what mother says.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I’ll pay for the railroad tickets, an’ you can spend your money as you like.”
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading This arrangement was immediately carried into effect, because Tom did not wait for an expression of opinion regarding it.
a young person of either sex
From this reading He led Sadie across the square, and the other members of the party were left alone, Farmer Shindle saying, when the child was hidden from view by the throng of pedestrians:-- “You’ve done a good deed, ’Siah, no matter what mother says.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading He led Sadie across the square, and the other members of the party were left alone, Farmer Shindle saying, when the child was hidden from view by the throng of pedestrians:-- “You’ve done a good deed, ’Siah, no matter what mother says.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This arrangement was immediately carried into effect, because Tom did not wait for an expression of opinion regarding it.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He led Sadie across the square, and the other members of the party were left alone, Farmer Shindle saying, when the child was hidden from view by the throng of pedestrians:-- “You’ve done a good deed, ’Siah, no matter what mother says.
earnverbUS /ɜːrn/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading It’s a burnin’ shame for that poor little thing to have to earn her livin’ sellin’ matches on the street.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading This arrangement was immediately carried into effect, because Tom did not wait for an expression of opinion regarding it.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading This arrangement was immediately carried into effect, because Tom did not wait for an expression of opinion regarding it.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading He led Sadie across the square, and the other members of the party were left alone, Farmer Shindle saying, when the child was hidden from view by the throng of pedestrians:-- “You’ve done a good deed, ’Siah, no matter what mother says.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This arrangement was immediately carried into effect, because Tom did not wait for an expression of opinion regarding it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He led Sadie across the square, and the other members of the party were left alone, Farmer Shindle saying, when the child was hidden from view by the throng of pedestrians:-- “You’ve done a good deed, ’Siah, no matter what mother says.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He led Sadie across the square, and the other members of the party were left alone, Farmer Shindle saying, when the child was hidden from view by the throng of pedestrians:-- “You’ve done a good deed, ’Siah, no matter what mother says.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It’s a burnin’ shame for that poor little thing to have to earn her livin’ sellin’ matches on the street.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He led Sadie across the square, and the other members of the party were left alone, Farmer Shindle saying, when the child was hidden from view by the throng of pedestrians:-- “You’ve done a good deed, ’Siah, no matter what mother says.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It’s a burnin’ shame for that poor little thing to have to earn her livin’ sellin’ matches on the street.
not accessible to view
From this reading He led Sadie across the square, and the other members of the party were left alone, Farmer Shindle saying, when the child was hidden from view by the throng of pedestrians:-- “You’ve done a good deed, ’Siah, no matter what mother says.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading AT HOME.
I'll
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From this reading I’ll pay for the railroad tickets, an’ you can spend your money as you like.”
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading This arrangement was immediately carried into effect, because Tom did not wait for an expression of opinion regarding it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading This arrangement was immediately carried into effect, because Tom did not wait for an expression of opinion regarding it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This arrangement was immediately carried into effect, because Tom did not wait for an expression of opinion regarding it.
It's
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From this reading It’s a burnin’ shame for that poor little thing to have to earn her livin’ sellin’ matches on the street.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading He led Sadie across the square, and the other members of the party were left alone, Farmer Shindle saying, when the child was hidden from view by the throng of pedestrians:-- “You’ve done a good deed, ’Siah, no matter what mother says.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He led Sadie across the square, and the other members of the party were left alone, Farmer Shindle saying, when the child was hidden from view by the throng of pedestrians:-- “You’ve done a good deed, ’Siah, no matter what mother says.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I’ll pay for the railroad tickets, an’ you can spend your money as you like.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It’s a burnin’ shame for that poor little thing to have to earn her livin’ sellin’ matches on the street.
livin
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From this reading It’s a burnin’ shame for that poor little thing to have to earn her livin’ sellin’ matches on the street.
matchesnounUS /ˈmætʃəz/
plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
From this reading It’s a burnin’ shame for that poor little thing to have to earn her livin’ sellin’ matches on the street.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He led Sadie across the square, and the other members of the party were left alone, Farmer Shindle saying, when the child was hidden from view by the throng of pedestrians:-- “You’ve done a good deed, ’Siah, no matter what mother says.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading He led Sadie across the square, and the other members of the party were left alone, Farmer Shindle saying, when the child was hidden from view by the throng of pedestrians:-- “You’ve done a good deed, ’Siah, no matter what mother says.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading I’ll pay for the railroad tickets, an’ you can spend your money as you like.”
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He led Sadie across the square, and the other members of the party were left alone, Farmer Shindle saying, when the child was hidden from view by the throng of pedestrians:-- “You’ve done a good deed, ’Siah, no matter what mother says.
not any; not one
From this reading He led Sadie across the square, and the other members of the party were left alone, Farmer Shindle saying, when the child was hidden from view by the throng of pedestrians:-- “You’ve done a good deed, ’Siah, no matter what mother says.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This arrangement was immediately carried into effect, because Tom did not wait for an expression of opinion regarding it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This arrangement was immediately carried into effect, because Tom did not wait for an expression of opinion regarding it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It’s a burnin’ shame for that poor little thing to have to earn her livin’ sellin’ matches on the street.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading This arrangement was immediately carried into effect, because Tom did not wait for an expression of opinion regarding it.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He led Sadie across the square, and the other members of the party were left alone, Farmer Shindle saying, when the child was hidden from view by the throng of pedestrians:-- “You’ve done a good deed, ’Siah, no matter what mother says.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading He led Sadie across the square, and the other members of the party were left alone, Farmer Shindle saying, when the child was hidden from view by the throng of pedestrians:-- “You’ve done a good deed, ’Siah, no matter what mother says.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading I’ll pay for the railroad tickets, an’ you can spend your money as you like.”
pedestriansnounUS /pəˈdestriənz/
plural of “pedestrian” — a person who travels by foot
From this reading He led Sadie across the square, and the other members of the party were left alone, Farmer Shindle saying, when the child was hidden from view by the throng of pedestrians:-- “You’ve done a good deed, ’Siah, no matter what mother says.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading It’s a burnin’ shame for that poor little thing to have to earn her livin’ sellin’ matches on the street.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading I’ll pay for the railroad tickets, an’ you can spend your money as you like.”
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading This arrangement was immediately carried into effect, because Tom did not wait for an expression of opinion regarding it.
Sadie
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From this reading He led Sadie across the square, and the other members of the party were left alone, Farmer Shindle saying, when the child was hidden from view by the throng of pedestrians:-- “You’ve done a good deed, ’Siah, no matter what mother says.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He led Sadie across the square, and the other members of the party were left alone, Farmer Shindle saying, when the child was hidden from view by the throng of pedestrians:-- “You’ve done a good deed, ’Siah, no matter what mother says.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading He led Sadie across the square, and the other members of the party were left alone, Farmer Shindle saying, when the child was hidden from view by the throng of pedestrians:-- “You’ve done a good deed, ’Siah, no matter what mother says.
sellin
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From this reading It’s a burnin’ shame for that poor little thing to have to earn her livin’ sellin’ matches on the street.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading It’s a burnin’ shame for that poor little thing to have to earn her livin’ sellin’ matches on the street.
Shindle
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From this reading He led Sadie across the square, and the other members of the party were left alone, Farmer Shindle saying, when the child was hidden from view by the throng of pedestrians:-- “You’ve done a good deed, ’Siah, no matter what mother says.
Siah
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From this reading He led Sadie across the square, and the other members of the party were left alone, Farmer Shindle saying, when the child was hidden from view by the throng of pedestrians:-- “You’ve done a good deed, ’Siah, no matter what mother says.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading I’ll pay for the railroad tickets, an’ you can spend your money as you like.”
make square
From this reading He led Sadie across the square, and the other members of the party were left alone, Farmer Shindle saying, when the child was hidden from view by the throng of pedestrians:-- “You’ve done a good deed, ’Siah, no matter what mother says.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It’s a burnin’ shame for that poor little thing to have to earn her livin’ sellin’ matches on the street.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It’s a burnin’ shame for that poor little thing to have to earn her livin’ sellin’ matches on the street.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He led Sadie across the square, and the other members of the party were left alone, Farmer Shindle saying, when the child was hidden from view by the throng of pedestrians:-- “You’ve done a good deed, ’Siah, no matter what mother says.
a special situation
From this reading It’s a burnin’ shame for that poor little thing to have to earn her livin’ sellin’ matches on the street.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This arrangement was immediately carried into effect, because Tom did not wait for an expression of opinion regarding it.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading He led Sadie across the square, and the other members of the party were left alone, Farmer Shindle saying, when the child was hidden from view by the throng of pedestrians:-- “You’ve done a good deed, ’Siah, no matter what mother says.
ticketsnounUS /ˈtɪkəts/
plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading I’ll pay for the railroad tickets, an’ you can spend your money as you like.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It’s a burnin’ shame for that poor little thing to have to earn her livin’ sellin’ matches on the street.
male cat
From this reading This arrangement was immediately carried into effect, because Tom did not wait for an expression of opinion regarding it.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading He led Sadie across the square, and the other members of the party were left alone, Farmer Shindle saying, when the child was hidden from view by the throng of pedestrians:-- “You’ve done a good deed, ’Siah, no matter what mother says.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading This arrangement was immediately carried into effect, because Tom did not wait for an expression of opinion regarding it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This arrangement was immediately carried into effect, because Tom did not wait for an expression of opinion regarding it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He led Sadie across the square, and the other members of the party were left alone, Farmer Shindle saying, when the child was hidden from view by the throng of pedestrians:-- “You’ve done a good deed, ’Siah, no matter what mother says.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He led Sadie across the square, and the other members of the party were left alone, Farmer Shindle saying, when the child was hidden from view by the throng of pedestrians:-- “You’ve done a good deed, ’Siah, no matter what mother says.
at the time that
From this reading He led Sadie across the square, and the other members of the party were left alone, Farmer Shindle saying, when the child was hidden from view by the throng of pedestrians:-- “You’ve done a good deed, ’Siah, no matter what mother says.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I’ll pay for the railroad tickets, an’ you can spend your money as you like.”
You've
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From this reading He led Sadie across the square, and the other members of the party were left alone, Farmer Shindle saying, when the child was hidden from view by the throng of pedestrians:-- “You’ve done a good deed, ’Siah, no matter what mother says.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I’ll pay for the railroad tickets, an’ you can spend your money as you like.”
