used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They passed by a number of beautiful Virginia farms and old homesteads along the shady roads.
at or in the front
From this reading ELEANOR GETS INTO MISCHIEF Mrs. Preston, Miss Jenny Ann and Miss Betsey, in the old phaeton, plodded on ahead of the young people to show them the route to the old sulphur springs.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading They passed by a number of beautiful Virginia farms and old homesteads along the shady roads.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ELEANOR GETS INTO MISCHIEF Mrs. Preston, Miss Jenny Ann and Miss Betsey, in the old phaeton, plodded on ahead of the young people to show them the route to the old sulphur springs.
Ann
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From this reading ELEANOR GETS INTO MISCHIEF Mrs. Preston, Miss Jenny Ann and Miss Betsey, in the old phaeton, plodded on ahead of the young people to show them the route to the old sulphur springs.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading To tell the truth, Miss Betsey Taylor was far more clever than any one might have supposed.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading They passed by a number of beautiful Virginia farms and old homesteads along the shady roads.
Betsey
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From this reading ELEANOR GETS INTO MISCHIEF Mrs. Preston, Miss Jenny Ann and Miss Betsey, in the old phaeton, plodded on ahead of the young people to show them the route to the old sulphur springs.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Mrs. Preston liked nothing better than to relate that history to her New England guest.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They passed by a number of beautiful Virginia farms and old homesteads along the shady roads.
CiviladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading Miss Betsey was deeply interested in the history of the neighborhood, and in the old families that had lived in this vicinity since the close of the Civil War.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading To tell the truth, Miss Betsey Taylor was far more clever than any one might have supposed.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Miss Betsey was deeply interested in the history of the neighborhood, and in the old families that had lived in this vicinity since the close of the Civil War.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Miss Betsey was deeply interested in the history of the neighborhood, and in the old families that had lived in this vicinity since the close of the Civil War.
ELEANOR
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From this reading ELEANOR GETS INTO MISCHIEF Mrs. Preston, Miss Jenny Ann and Miss Betsey, in the old phaeton, plodded on ahead of the young people to show them the route to the old sulphur springs.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Mrs. Preston liked nothing better than to relate that history to her New England guest.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading Miss Betsey was deeply interested in the history of the neighborhood, and in the old families that had lived in this vicinity since the close of the Civil War.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading To tell the truth, Miss Betsey Taylor was far more clever than any one might have supposed.
farmsnounUS /fɑːrmz/
plural of “farm” — workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit
From this reading They passed by a number of beautiful Virginia farms and old homesteads along the shady roads.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading ELEANOR GETS INTO MISCHIEF Mrs. Preston, Miss Jenny Ann and Miss Betsey, in the old phaeton, plodded on ahead of the young people to show them the route to the old sulphur springs.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Mrs. Preston liked nothing better than to relate that history to her New England guest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Miss Betsey was deeply interested in the history of the neighborhood, and in the old families that had lived in this vicinity since the close of the Civil War.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To tell the truth, Miss Betsey Taylor was far more clever than any one might have supposed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Preston liked nothing better than to relate that history to her New England guest.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Miss Betsey was deeply interested in the history of the neighborhood, and in the old families that had lived in this vicinity since the close of the Civil War.
homesteadsnounUS /ˈhoʊmstedz/
plural of “homestead” — the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family
From this reading They passed by a number of beautiful Virginia farms and old homesteads along the shady roads.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ELEANOR GETS INTO MISCHIEF Mrs. Preston, Miss Jenny Ann and Miss Betsey, in the old phaeton, plodded on ahead of the young people to show them the route to the old sulphur springs.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Miss Betsey was deeply interested in the history of the neighborhood, and in the old families that had lived in this vicinity since the close of the Civil War.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading ELEANOR GETS INTO MISCHIEF Mrs. Preston, Miss Jenny Ann and Miss Betsey, in the old phaeton, plodded on ahead of the young people to show them the route to the old sulphur springs.
JennynounUS /ˈdʒeni/
United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)
From this reading ELEANOR GETS INTO MISCHIEF Mrs. Preston, Miss Jenny Ann and Miss Betsey, in the old phaeton, plodded on ahead of the young people to show them the route to the old sulphur springs.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Mrs. Preston liked nothing better than to relate that history to her New England guest.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Miss Betsey was deeply interested in the history of the neighborhood, and in the old families that had lived in this vicinity since the close of the Civil War.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading To tell the truth, Miss Betsey Taylor was far more clever than any one might have supposed.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading ELEANOR GETS INTO MISCHIEF Mrs. Preston, Miss Jenny Ann and Miss Betsey, in the old phaeton, plodded on ahead of the young people to show them the route to the old sulphur springs.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading ELEANOR GETS INTO MISCHIEF Mrs. Preston, Miss Jenny Ann and Miss Betsey, in the old phaeton, plodded on ahead of the young people to show them the route to the old sulphur springs.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To tell the truth, Miss Betsey Taylor was far more clever than any one might have supposed.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading ELEANOR GETS INTO MISCHIEF Mrs. Preston, Miss Jenny Ann and Miss Betsey, in the old phaeton, plodded on ahead of the young people to show them the route to the old sulphur springs.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Miss Betsey was deeply interested in the history of the neighborhood, and in the old families that had lived in this vicinity since the close of the Civil War.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Mrs. Preston liked nothing better than to relate that history to her New England guest.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Mrs. Preston liked nothing better than to relate that history to her New England guest.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading They passed by a number of beautiful Virginia farms and old homesteads along the shady roads.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ELEANOR GETS INTO MISCHIEF Mrs. Preston, Miss Jenny Ann and Miss Betsey, in the old phaeton, plodded on ahead of the young people to show them the route to the old sulphur springs.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading ELEANOR GETS INTO MISCHIEF Mrs. Preston, Miss Jenny Ann and Miss Betsey, in the old phaeton, plodded on ahead of the young people to show them the route to the old sulphur springs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ELEANOR GETS INTO MISCHIEF Mrs. Preston, Miss Jenny Ann and Miss Betsey, in the old phaeton, plodded on ahead of the young people to show them the route to the old sulphur springs.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To tell the truth, Miss Betsey Taylor was far more clever than any one might have supposed.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading They passed by a number of beautiful Virginia farms and old homesteads along the shady roads.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading ELEANOR GETS INTO MISCHIEF Mrs. Preston, Miss Jenny Ann and Miss Betsey, in the old phaeton, plodded on ahead of the young people to show them the route to the old sulphur springs.
phaetonnoun
large open car seating four with folding top
From this reading ELEANOR GETS INTO MISCHIEF Mrs. Preston, Miss Jenny Ann and Miss Betsey, in the old phaeton, plodded on ahead of the young people to show them the route to the old sulphur springs.
ploddedverbUS /ˈplɑːdɪd/
inflected form of “plod” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
From this reading ELEANOR GETS INTO MISCHIEF Mrs. Preston, Miss Jenny Ann and Miss Betsey, in the old phaeton, plodded on ahead of the young people to show them the route to the old sulphur springs.
Preston
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From this reading ELEANOR GETS INTO MISCHIEF Mrs. Preston, Miss Jenny Ann and Miss Betsey, in the old phaeton, plodded on ahead of the young people to show them the route to the old sulphur springs.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Mrs. Preston liked nothing better than to relate that history to her New England guest.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading They passed by a number of beautiful Virginia farms and old homesteads along the shady roads.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading ELEANOR GETS INTO MISCHIEF Mrs. Preston, Miss Jenny Ann and Miss Betsey, in the old phaeton, plodded on ahead of the young people to show them the route to the old sulphur springs.
shadyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdi/
quiet, dark, or concealed
From this reading They passed by a number of beautiful Virginia farms and old homesteads along the shady roads.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading ELEANOR GETS INTO MISCHIEF Mrs. Preston, Miss Jenny Ann and Miss Betsey, in the old phaeton, plodded on ahead of the young people to show them the route to the old sulphur springs.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Miss Betsey was deeply interested in the history of the neighborhood, and in the old families that had lived in this vicinity since the close of the Civil War.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading ELEANOR GETS INTO MISCHIEF Mrs. Preston, Miss Jenny Ann and Miss Betsey, in the old phaeton, plodded on ahead of the young people to show them the route to the old sulphur springs.
sulphurverbUS /ˈsʌlfər/
treat with sulphur in order to preserve
From this reading ELEANOR GETS INTO MISCHIEF Mrs. Preston, Miss Jenny Ann and Miss Betsey, in the old phaeton, plodded on ahead of the young people to show them the route to the old sulphur springs.
required or under orders
From this reading To tell the truth, Miss Betsey Taylor was far more clever than any one might have supposed.
TaylornounUS /ˈteɪlər/
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading To tell the truth, Miss Betsey Taylor was far more clever than any one might have supposed.
express in words
From this reading To tell the truth, Miss Betsey Taylor was far more clever than any one might have supposed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mrs. Preston liked nothing better than to relate that history to her New England guest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Miss Betsey was deeply interested in the history of the neighborhood, and in the old families that had lived in this vicinity since the close of the Civil War.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ELEANOR GETS INTO MISCHIEF Mrs. Preston, Miss Jenny Ann and Miss Betsey, in the old phaeton, plodded on ahead of the young people to show them the route to the old sulphur springs.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading ELEANOR GETS INTO MISCHIEF Mrs. Preston, Miss Jenny Ann and Miss Betsey, in the old phaeton, plodded on ahead of the young people to show them the route to the old sulphur springs.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They passed by a number of beautiful Virginia farms and old homesteads along the shady roads.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Miss Betsey was deeply interested in the history of the neighborhood, and in the old families that had lived in this vicinity since the close of the Civil War.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ELEANOR GETS INTO MISCHIEF Mrs. Preston, Miss Jenny Ann and Miss Betsey, in the old phaeton, plodded on ahead of the young people to show them the route to the old sulphur springs.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading To tell the truth, Miss Betsey Taylor was far more clever than any one might have supposed.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Miss Betsey was deeply interested in the history of the neighborhood, and in the old families that had lived in this vicinity since the close of the Civil War.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading They passed by a number of beautiful Virginia farms and old homesteads along the shady roads.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Miss Betsey was deeply interested in the history of the neighborhood, and in the old families that had lived in this vicinity since the close of the Civil War.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Betsey was deeply interested in the history of the neighborhood, and in the old families that had lived in this vicinity since the close of the Civil War.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading ELEANOR GETS INTO MISCHIEF Mrs. Preston, Miss Jenny Ann and Miss Betsey, in the old phaeton, plodded on ahead of the young people to show them the route to the old sulphur springs.
