used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BARGAIN AND A PROMISE.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading Jerry developed such taste in the manufacture of furniture, or of "skeletons," that Nettie grew alarmed lest there should never be found clothing enough to cover them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mrs. Job Smith, as she grew into an understanding of the plan, dragged out certain old trunks from her woodhouse chamber and looked them over.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A BARGAIN AND A PROMISE.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Job Smith, as she grew into an understanding of the plan, dragged out certain old trunks from her woodhouse chamber and looked them over.
BARGAINnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading A BARGAIN AND A PROMISE.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading DURING the next few days work went on rapidly in the Decker home: or, more properly speaking, in the room over Job Smith's barn.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Jerry developed such taste in the manufacture of furniture, or of "skeletons," that Nettie grew alarmed lest there should never be found clothing enough to cover them.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading However, matters in that respect began to look brighter.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading However, matters in that respect began to look brighter.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Mrs. Job Smith, as she grew into an understanding of the plan, dragged out certain old trunks from her woodhouse chamber and looked them over.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Mrs. Job Smith, as she grew into an understanding of the plan, dragged out certain old trunks from her woodhouse chamber and looked them over.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading Jerry developed such taste in the manufacture of furniture, or of "skeletons," that Nettie grew alarmed lest there should never be found clothing enough to cover them.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Jerry developed such taste in the manufacture of furniture, or of "skeletons," that Nettie grew alarmed lest there should never be found clothing enough to cover them.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading DURING the next few days work went on rapidly in the Decker home: or, more properly speaking, in the room over Job Smith's barn.
DeckernounUS /ˈdekər/
English dramatist and pamphleteer (1572-1632)
From this reading DURING the next few days work went on rapidly in the Decker home: or, more properly speaking, in the room over Job Smith's barn.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading Jerry developed such taste in the manufacture of furniture, or of "skeletons," that Nettie grew alarmed lest there should never be found clothing enough to cover them.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading Mrs. Job Smith, as she grew into an understanding of the plan, dragged out certain old trunks from her woodhouse chamber and looked them over.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading DURING the next few days work went on rapidly in the Decker home: or, more properly speaking, in the room over Job Smith's barn.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Jerry developed such taste in the manufacture of furniture, or of "skeletons," that Nettie grew alarmed lest there should never be found clothing enough to cover them.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading DURING the next few days work went on rapidly in the Decker home: or, more properly speaking, in the room over Job Smith's barn.
set up or found
From this reading Jerry developed such taste in the manufacture of furniture, or of "skeletons," that Nettie grew alarmed lest there should never be found clothing enough to cover them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs. Job Smith, as she grew into an understanding of the plan, dragged out certain old trunks from her woodhouse chamber and looked them over.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading Jerry developed such taste in the manufacture of furniture, or of "skeletons," that Nettie grew alarmed lest there should never be found clothing enough to cover them.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Jerry developed such taste in the manufacture of furniture, or of "skeletons," that Nettie grew alarmed lest there should never be found clothing enough to cover them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Job Smith, as she grew into an understanding of the plan, dragged out certain old trunks from her woodhouse chamber and looked them over.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading DURING the next few days work went on rapidly in the Decker home: or, more properly speaking, in the room over Job Smith's barn.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, matters in that respect began to look brighter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DURING the next few days work went on rapidly in the Decker home: or, more properly speaking, in the room over Job Smith's barn.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mrs. Job Smith, as she grew into an understanding of the plan, dragged out certain old trunks from her woodhouse chamber and looked them over.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading Jerry developed such taste in the manufacture of furniture, or of "skeletons," that Nettie grew alarmed lest there should never be found clothing enough to cover them.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading DURING the next few days work went on rapidly in the Decker home: or, more properly speaking, in the room over Job Smith's barn.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Jerry developed such taste in the manufacture of furniture, or of "skeletons," that Nettie grew alarmed lest there should never be found clothing enough to cover them.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading However, matters in that respect began to look brighter.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mrs. Job Smith, as she grew into an understanding of the plan, dragged out certain old trunks from her woodhouse chamber and looked them over.
manufactureverbUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃər/
put together out of artificial or natural components or parts
From this reading Jerry developed such taste in the manufacture of furniture, or of "skeletons," that Nettie grew alarmed lest there should never be found clothing enough to cover them.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading However, matters in that respect began to look brighter.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading DURING the next few days work went on rapidly in the Decker home: or, more properly speaking, in the room over Job Smith's barn.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Job Smith, as she grew into an understanding of the plan, dragged out certain old trunks from her woodhouse chamber and looked them over.
Nettie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jerry developed such taste in the manufacture of furniture, or of "skeletons," that Nettie grew alarmed lest there should never be found clothing enough to cover them.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Jerry developed such taste in the manufacture of furniture, or of "skeletons," that Nettie grew alarmed lest there should never be found clothing enough to cover them.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading DURING the next few days work went on rapidly in the Decker home: or, more properly speaking, in the room over Job Smith's barn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jerry developed such taste in the manufacture of furniture, or of "skeletons," that Nettie grew alarmed lest there should never be found clothing enough to cover them.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Mrs. Job Smith, as she grew into an understanding of the plan, dragged out certain old trunks from her woodhouse chamber and looked them over.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DURING the next few days work went on rapidly in the Decker home: or, more properly speaking, in the room over Job Smith's barn.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading DURING the next few days work went on rapidly in the Decker home: or, more properly speaking, in the room over Job Smith's barn.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mrs. Job Smith, as she grew into an understanding of the plan, dragged out certain old trunks from her woodhouse chamber and looked them over.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading DURING the next few days work went on rapidly in the Decker home: or, more properly speaking, in the room over Job Smith's barn.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Mrs. Job Smith, as she grew into an understanding of the plan, dragged out certain old trunks from her woodhouse chamber and looked them over.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading A BARGAIN AND A PROMISE.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading DURING the next few days work went on rapidly in the Decker home: or, more properly speaking, in the room over Job Smith's barn.
with speed
From this reading DURING the next few days work went on rapidly in the Decker home: or, more properly speaking, in the room over Job Smith's barn.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading However, matters in that respect began to look brighter.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading DURING the next few days work went on rapidly in the Decker home: or, more properly speaking, in the room over Job Smith's barn.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Job Smith, as she grew into an understanding of the plan, dragged out certain old trunks from her woodhouse chamber and looked them over.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Jerry developed such taste in the manufacture of furniture, or of "skeletons," that Nettie grew alarmed lest there should never be found clothing enough to cover them.
skeletonsnounUS /ˈskelətənz/
plural of “skeleton” — something reduced to its minimal form
From this reading Jerry developed such taste in the manufacture of furniture, or of "skeletons," that Nettie grew alarmed lest there should never be found clothing enough to cover them.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading Mrs. Job Smith, as she grew into an understanding of the plan, dragged out certain old trunks from her woodhouse chamber and looked them over.
Smith'snounUS /smɪθs/
possessive form of “smith” — Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading DURING the next few days work went on rapidly in the Decker home: or, more properly speaking, in the room over Job Smith's barn.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading DURING the next few days work went on rapidly in the Decker home: or, more properly speaking, in the room over Job Smith's barn.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Jerry developed such taste in the manufacture of furniture, or of "skeletons," that Nettie grew alarmed lest there should never be found clothing enough to cover them.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Jerry developed such taste in the manufacture of furniture, or of "skeletons," that Nettie grew alarmed lest there should never be found clothing enough to cover them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jerry developed such taste in the manufacture of furniture, or of "skeletons," that Nettie grew alarmed lest there should never be found clothing enough to cover them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DURING the next few days work went on rapidly in the Decker home: or, more properly speaking, in the room over Job Smith's barn.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Jerry developed such taste in the manufacture of furniture, or of "skeletons," that Nettie grew alarmed lest there should never be found clothing enough to cover them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Jerry developed such taste in the manufacture of furniture, or of "skeletons," that Nettie grew alarmed lest there should never be found clothing enough to cover them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jerry developed such taste in the manufacture of furniture, or of "skeletons," that Nettie grew alarmed lest there should never be found clothing enough to cover them.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading Mrs. Job Smith, as she grew into an understanding of the plan, dragged out certain old trunks from her woodhouse chamber and looked them over.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Mrs. Job Smith, as she grew into an understanding of the plan, dragged out certain old trunks from her woodhouse chamber and looked them over.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading DURING the next few days work went on rapidly in the Decker home: or, more properly speaking, in the room over Job Smith's barn.
woodhouse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Job Smith, as she grew into an understanding of the plan, dragged out certain old trunks from her woodhouse chamber and looked them over.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading DURING the next few days work went on rapidly in the Decker home: or, more properly speaking, in the room over Job Smith's barn.
