used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A stone wall runs over it.
aboriginesnounUS /ˌæbərˈɪdʒəniz/
plural of “aborigine” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading It is worn smooth with the grindings of the corn, and was probably used by generations of aborigines.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE SCHOOL OF THE WOODS In the green groves of Swansea was an Indian national mill which may still be seen on the main road from Warren to Barneyville, about half-way between the two towns.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE SCHOOL OF THE WOODS In the green groves of Swansea was an Indian national mill which may still be seen on the main road from Warren to Barneyville, about half-way between the two towns.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is worn smooth with the grindings of the corn, and was probably used by generations of aborigines.
arrowsnounUS /ˈæroʊz/
plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading The mill was not far from the simple cabin of timid Susan, and here the sharp, hard stone probably furnished material for arrows.
artsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading Here gathered the native Indian races, and here it is probable the arts and crafts of these races were taught before the great sickness, when the Wampanoags were in their glory.
Barneyville
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From this reading THE SCHOOL OF THE WOODS In the green groves of Swansea was an Indian national mill which may still be seen on the main road from Warren to Barneyville, about half-way between the two towns.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE SCHOOL OF THE WOODS In the green groves of Swansea was an Indian national mill which may still be seen on the main road from Warren to Barneyville, about half-way between the two towns.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Here gathered the native Indian races, and here it is probable the arts and crafts of these races were taught before the great sickness, when the Wampanoags were in their glory.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE SCHOOL OF THE WOODS In the green groves of Swansea was an Indian national mill which may still be seen on the main road from Warren to Barneyville, about half-way between the two towns.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is worn smooth with the grindings of the corn, and was probably used by generations of aborigines.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The mill was not far from the simple cabin of timid Susan, and here the sharp, hard stone probably furnished material for arrows.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading It is worn smooth with the grindings of the corn, and was probably used by generations of aborigines.
craftsnounUS /kræfts/
plural of “craft” — the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Here gathered the native Indian races, and here it is probable the arts and crafts of these races were taught before the great sickness, when the Wampanoags were in their glory.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The mill was not far from the simple cabin of timid Susan, and here the sharp, hard stone probably furnished material for arrows.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The mill was not far from the simple cabin of timid Susan, and here the sharp, hard stone probably furnished material for arrows.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE SCHOOL OF THE WOODS In the green groves of Swansea was an Indian national mill which may still be seen on the main road from Warren to Barneyville, about half-way between the two towns.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading The mill was not far from the simple cabin of timid Susan, and here the sharp, hard stone probably furnished material for arrows.
brought together in one place
From this reading Here gathered the native Indian races, and here it is probable the arts and crafts of these races were taught before the great sickness, when the Wampanoags were in their glory.
generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading It is worn smooth with the grindings of the corn, and was probably used by generations of aborigines.
a state of high honor
From this reading Here gathered the native Indian races, and here it is probable the arts and crafts of these races were taught before the great sickness, when the Wampanoags were in their glory.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Here gathered the native Indian races, and here it is probable the arts and crafts of these races were taught before the great sickness, when the Wampanoags were in their glory.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading THE SCHOOL OF THE WOODS In the green groves of Swansea was an Indian national mill which may still be seen on the main road from Warren to Barneyville, about half-way between the two towns.
grindings
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From this reading It is worn smooth with the grindings of the corn, and was probably used by generations of aborigines.
grovesnounUS /ɡroʊvz/
United States general who served as military director of the atomic bomb project (1896-1970)
From this reading THE SCHOOL OF THE WOODS In the green groves of Swansea was an Indian national mill which may still be seen on the main road from Warren to Barneyville, about half-way between the two towns.
half-way
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From this reading THE SCHOOL OF THE WOODS In the green groves of Swansea was an Indian national mill which may still be seen on the main road from Warren to Barneyville, about half-way between the two towns.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The mill was not far from the simple cabin of timid Susan, and here the sharp, hard stone probably furnished material for arrows.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here gathered the native Indian races, and here it is probable the arts and crafts of these races were taught before the great sickness, when the Wampanoags were in their glory.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SCHOOL OF THE WOODS In the green groves of Swansea was an Indian national mill which may still be seen on the main road from Warren to Barneyville, about half-way between the two towns.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading THE SCHOOL OF THE WOODS In the green groves of Swansea was an Indian national mill which may still be seen on the main road from Warren to Barneyville, about half-way between the two towns.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is worn smooth with the grindings of the corn, and was probably used by generations of aborigines.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A stone wall runs over it.
most important element
From this reading THE SCHOOL OF THE WOODS In the green groves of Swansea was an Indian national mill which may still be seen on the main road from Warren to Barneyville, about half-way between the two towns.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading The mill was not far from the simple cabin of timid Susan, and here the sharp, hard stone probably furnished material for arrows.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading THE SCHOOL OF THE WOODS In the green groves of Swansea was an Indian national mill which may still be seen on the main road from Warren to Barneyville, about half-way between the two towns.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading THE SCHOOL OF THE WOODS In the green groves of Swansea was an Indian national mill which may still be seen on the main road from Warren to Barneyville, about half-way between the two towns.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading THE SCHOOL OF THE WOODS In the green groves of Swansea was an Indian national mill which may still be seen on the main road from Warren to Barneyville, about half-way between the two towns.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Here gathered the native Indian races, and here it is probable the arts and crafts of these races were taught before the great sickness, when the Wampanoags were in their glory.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The mill was not far from the simple cabin of timid Susan, and here the sharp, hard stone probably furnished material for arrows.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SCHOOL OF THE WOODS In the green groves of Swansea was an Indian national mill which may still be seen on the main road from Warren to Barneyville, about half-way between the two towns.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SCHOOL OF THE WOODS In the green groves of Swansea was an Indian national mill which may still be seen on the main road from Warren to Barneyville, about half-way between the two towns.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A stone wall runs over it.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading Here gathered the native Indian races, and here it is probable the arts and crafts of these races were taught before the great sickness, when the Wampanoags were in their glory.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading It is worn smooth with the grindings of the corn, and was probably used by generations of aborigines.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading Here gathered the native Indian races, and here it is probable the arts and crafts of these races were taught before the great sickness, when the Wampanoags were in their glory.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading THE SCHOOL OF THE WOODS In the green groves of Swansea was an Indian national mill which may still be seen on the main road from Warren to Barneyville, about half-way between the two towns.
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading A stone wall runs over it.
an educational institution
From this reading THE SCHOOL OF THE WOODS In the green groves of Swansea was an Indian national mill which may still be seen on the main road from Warren to Barneyville, about half-way between the two towns.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE SCHOOL OF THE WOODS In the green groves of Swansea was an Indian national mill which may still be seen on the main road from Warren to Barneyville, about half-way between the two towns.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The mill was not far from the simple cabin of timid Susan, and here the sharp, hard stone probably furnished material for arrows.
sicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading Here gathered the native Indian races, and here it is probable the arts and crafts of these races were taught before the great sickness, when the Wampanoags were in their glory.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The mill was not far from the simple cabin of timid Susan, and here the sharp, hard stone probably furnished material for arrows.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading It is worn smooth with the grindings of the corn, and was probably used by generations of aborigines.
not in physical motion
From this reading THE SCHOOL OF THE WOODS In the green groves of Swansea was an Indian national mill which may still be seen on the main road from Warren to Barneyville, about half-way between the two towns.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading A stone wall runs over it.
Susan
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From this reading The mill was not far from the simple cabin of timid Susan, and here the sharp, hard stone probably furnished material for arrows.
Swanseanoun
a port city in southern Wales on an inlet of the Bristol Channel
From this reading THE SCHOOL OF THE WOODS In the green groves of Swansea was an Indian national mill which may still be seen on the main road from Warren to Barneyville, about half-way between the two towns.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Here gathered the native Indian races, and here it is probable the arts and crafts of these races were taught before the great sickness, when the Wampanoags were in their glory.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SCHOOL OF THE WOODS In the green groves of Swansea was an Indian national mill which may still be seen on the main road from Warren to Barneyville, about half-way between the two towns.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Here gathered the native Indian races, and here it is probable the arts and crafts of these races were taught before the great sickness, when the Wampanoags were in their glory.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Here gathered the native Indian races, and here it is probable the arts and crafts of these races were taught before the great sickness, when the Wampanoags were in their glory.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading The mill was not far from the simple cabin of timid Susan, and here the sharp, hard stone probably furnished material for arrows.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SCHOOL OF THE WOODS In the green groves of Swansea was an Indian national mill which may still be seen on the main road from Warren to Barneyville, about half-way between the two towns.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading THE SCHOOL OF THE WOODS In the green groves of Swansea was an Indian national mill which may still be seen on the main road from Warren to Barneyville, about half-way between the two towns.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE SCHOOL OF THE WOODS In the green groves of Swansea was an Indian national mill which may still be seen on the main road from Warren to Barneyville, about half-way between the two towns.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading It is worn smooth with the grindings of the corn, and was probably used by generations of aborigines.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading A stone wall runs over it.
Wampanoags
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From this reading Here gathered the native Indian races, and here it is probable the arts and crafts of these races were taught before the great sickness, when the Wampanoags were in their glory.
WarrennounUS /ˈwɔːrən/
United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
From this reading THE SCHOOL OF THE WOODS In the green groves of Swansea was an Indian national mill which may still be seen on the main road from Warren to Barneyville, about half-way between the two towns.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SCHOOL OF THE WOODS In the green groves of Swansea was an Indian national mill which may still be seen on the main road from Warren to Barneyville, about half-way between the two towns.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here gathered the native Indian races, and here it is probable the arts and crafts of these races were taught before the great sickness, when the Wampanoags were in their glory.
at the time that
From this reading Here gathered the native Indian races, and here it is probable the arts and crafts of these races were taught before the great sickness, when the Wampanoags were in their glory.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE SCHOOL OF THE WOODS In the green groves of Swansea was an Indian national mill which may still be seen on the main road from Warren to Barneyville, about half-way between the two towns.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is worn smooth with the grindings of the corn, and was probably used by generations of aborigines.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THE SCHOOL OF THE WOODS In the green groves of Swansea was an Indian national mill which may still be seen on the main road from Warren to Barneyville, about half-way between the two towns.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading It is worn smooth with the grindings of the corn, and was probably used by generations of aborigines.
