1808
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From this reading "In 1808, an accident happened in England to some sheep belonging to Mr. Cooper, of Huilston Hall, who had intrusted them to the care of a boy for that day, in the absence of the shepherd, who was assisting in getting in the harvest.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "That's a real funny story," exclaimed Minnie, her eyes sparkling with mirth, "only I can't help pitying that poor man."
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "About the middle of the day, the sheep broke from their pasture, when the thoughtless boy drove them back in great haste over a narrow and deep ditch.
the state of being absent
From this reading "In 1808, an accident happened in England to some sheep belonging to Mr. Cooper, of Huilston Hall, who had intrusted them to the care of a boy for that day, in the absence of the shepherd, who was assisting in getting in the harvest.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading "In 1808, an accident happened in England to some sheep belonging to Mr. Cooper, of Huilston Hall, who had intrusted them to the care of a boy for that day, in the absence of the shepherd, who was assisting in getting in the harvest.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "In 1808, an accident happened in England to some sheep belonging to Mr. Cooper, of Huilston Hall, who had intrusted them to the care of a boy for that day, in the absence of the shepherd, who was assisting in getting in the harvest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "About the middle of the day, the sheep broke from their pasture, when the thoughtless boy drove them back in great haste over a narrow and deep ditch.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "I can recall another, though a sadder incident," continued Mr. Sullivan, "illustrating the same quality."
assistingverbUS /əˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "In 1808, an accident happened in England to some sheep belonging to Mr. Cooper, of Huilston Hall, who had intrusted them to the care of a boy for that day, in the absence of the shepherd, who was assisting in getting in the harvest.
ATTACHMENTnounUS /əˈtætʃmənt/
a feeling of affection for a person or an institution
From this reading ATTACHMENT TO HOME.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "About the middle of the day, the sheep broke from their pasture, when the thoughtless boy drove them back in great haste over a narrow and deep ditch.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading "In 1808, an accident happened in England to some sheep belonging to Mr. Cooper, of Huilston Hall, who had intrusted them to the care of a boy for that day, in the absence of the shepherd, who was assisting in getting in the harvest.
a youthful male person
From this reading "In 1808, an accident happened in England to some sheep belonging to Mr. Cooper, of Huilston Hall, who had intrusted them to the care of a boy for that day, in the absence of the shepherd, who was assisting in getting in the harvest.
lacking funds
From this reading "About the middle of the day, the sheep broke from their pasture, when the thoughtless boy drove them back in great haste over a narrow and deep ditch.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I can recall another, though a sadder incident," continued Mr. Sullivan, "illustrating the same quality."
can't
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From this reading "That's a real funny story," exclaimed Minnie, her eyes sparkling with mirth, "only I can't help pitying that poor man."
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "In 1808, an accident happened in England to some sheep belonging to Mr. Cooper, of Huilston Hall, who had intrusted them to the care of a boy for that day, in the absence of the shepherd, who was assisting in getting in the harvest.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "I can recall another, though a sadder incident," continued Mr. Sullivan, "illustrating the same quality."
CoopernounUS /ˈkuːpər/
United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)
From this reading "In 1808, an accident happened in England to some sheep belonging to Mr. Cooper, of Huilston Hall, who had intrusted them to the care of a boy for that day, in the absence of the shepherd, who was assisting in getting in the harvest.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "In 1808, an accident happened in England to some sheep belonging to Mr. Cooper, of Huilston Hall, who had intrusted them to the care of a boy for that day, in the absence of the shepherd, who was assisting in getting in the harvest.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "About the middle of the day, the sheep broke from their pasture, when the thoughtless boy drove them back in great haste over a narrow and deep ditch.
ditchnounUS /dɪtʃ/
a long narrow excavation in the earth
From this reading "About the middle of the day, the sheep broke from their pasture, when the thoughtless boy drove them back in great haste over a narrow and deep ditch.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading "About the middle of the day, the sheep broke from their pasture, when the thoughtless boy drove them back in great haste over a narrow and deep ditch.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading "In 1808, an accident happened in England to some sheep belonging to Mr. Cooper, of Huilston Hall, who had intrusted them to the care of a boy for that day, in the absence of the shepherd, who was assisting in getting in the harvest.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "That's a real funny story," exclaimed Minnie, her eyes sparkling with mirth, "only I can't help pitying that poor man."
opinion or judgment
From this reading "That's a real funny story," exclaimed Minnie, her eyes sparkling with mirth, "only I can't help pitying that poor man."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "In 1808, an accident happened in England to some sheep belonging to Mr. Cooper, of Huilston Hall, who had intrusted them to the care of a boy for that day, in the absence of the shepherd, who was assisting in getting in the harvest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "About the middle of the day, the sheep broke from their pasture, when the thoughtless boy drove them back in great haste over a narrow and deep ditch.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading "That's a real funny story," exclaimed Minnie, her eyes sparkling with mirth, "only I can't help pitying that poor man."
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "In 1808, an accident happened in England to some sheep belonging to Mr. Cooper, of Huilston Hall, who had intrusted them to the care of a boy for that day, in the absence of the shepherd, who was assisting in getting in the harvest.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "About the middle of the day, the sheep broke from their pasture, when the thoughtless boy drove them back in great haste over a narrow and deep ditch.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "In 1808, an accident happened in England to some sheep belonging to Mr. Cooper, of Huilston Hall, who had intrusted them to the care of a boy for that day, in the absence of the shepherd, who was assisting in getting in the harvest.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading "In 1808, an accident happened in England to some sheep belonging to Mr. Cooper, of Huilston Hall, who had intrusted them to the care of a boy for that day, in the absence of the shepherd, who was assisting in getting in the harvest.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "In 1808, an accident happened in England to some sheep belonging to Mr. Cooper, of Huilston Hall, who had intrusted them to the care of a boy for that day, in the absence of the shepherd, who was assisting in getting in the harvest.
harvestnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəst/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading "In 1808, an accident happened in England to some sheep belonging to Mr. Cooper, of Huilston Hall, who had intrusted them to the care of a boy for that day, in the absence of the shepherd, who was assisting in getting in the harvest.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading "About the middle of the day, the sheep broke from their pasture, when the thoughtless boy drove them back in great haste over a narrow and deep ditch.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "That's a real funny story," exclaimed Minnie, her eyes sparkling with mirth, "only I can't help pitying that poor man."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "That's a real funny story," exclaimed Minnie, her eyes sparkling with mirth, "only I can't help pitying that poor man."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading ATTACHMENT TO HOME.
Huilston
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From this reading "In 1808, an accident happened in England to some sheep belonging to Mr. Cooper, of Huilston Hall, who had intrusted them to the care of a boy for that day, in the absence of the shepherd, who was assisting in getting in the harvest.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "That's a real funny story," exclaimed Minnie, her eyes sparkling with mirth, "only I can't help pitying that poor man."
illustratingverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading "I can recall another, though a sadder incident," continued Mr. Sullivan, "illustrating the same quality."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "In 1808, an accident happened in England to some sheep belonging to Mr. Cooper, of Huilston Hall, who had intrusted them to the care of a boy for that day, in the absence of the shepherd, who was assisting in getting in the harvest.
a single distinct event
From this reading "I can recall another, though a sadder incident," continued Mr. Sullivan, "illustrating the same quality."
intrusted
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From this reading "In 1808, an accident happened in England to some sheep belonging to Mr. Cooper, of Huilston Hall, who had intrusted them to the care of a boy for that day, in the absence of the shepherd, who was assisting in getting in the harvest.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "That's a real funny story," exclaimed Minnie, her eyes sparkling with mirth, "only I can't help pitying that poor man."
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading "About the middle of the day, the sheep broke from their pasture, when the thoughtless boy drove them back in great haste over a narrow and deep ditch.
Minnie
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From this reading "That's a real funny story," exclaimed Minnie, her eyes sparkling with mirth, "only I can't help pitying that poor man."
mirthnounUS /mɜːrθ/
great merriment
From this reading "That's a real funny story," exclaimed Minnie, her eyes sparkling with mirth, "only I can't help pitying that poor man."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I can recall another, though a sadder incident," continued Mr. Sullivan, "illustrating the same quality."
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading "About the middle of the day, the sheep broke from their pasture, when the thoughtless boy drove them back in great haste over a narrow and deep ditch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "In 1808, an accident happened in England to some sheep belonging to Mr. Cooper, of Huilston Hall, who had intrusted them to the care of a boy for that day, in the absence of the shepherd, who was assisting in getting in the harvest.
and nothing more
From this reading "That's a real funny story," exclaimed Minnie, her eyes sparkling with mirth, "only I can't help pitying that poor man."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "About the middle of the day, the sheep broke from their pasture, when the thoughtless boy drove them back in great haste over a narrow and deep ditch.
pasturenounUS /ˈpæstʃər/
a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
From this reading "About the middle of the day, the sheep broke from their pasture, when the thoughtless boy drove them back in great haste over a narrow and deep ditch.
pityingverbUS /ˈpɪtiɪŋ/
-ing form of “pity” — share the suffering of
From this reading "That's a real funny story," exclaimed Minnie, her eyes sparkling with mirth, "only I can't help pitying that poor man."
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "That's a real funny story," exclaimed Minnie, her eyes sparkling with mirth, "only I can't help pitying that poor man."
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading "I can recall another, though a sadder incident," continued Mr. Sullivan, "illustrating the same quality."
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "That's a real funny story," exclaimed Minnie, her eyes sparkling with mirth, "only I can't help pitying that poor man."
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading "I can recall another, though a sadder incident," continued Mr. Sullivan, "illustrating the same quality."
sadderadjectiveUS /ˈsædər/
comparative of “sad” — experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading "I can recall another, though a sadder incident," continued Mr. Sullivan, "illustrating the same quality."
Identical; not different.
From this reading "I can recall another, though a sadder incident," continued Mr. Sullivan, "illustrating the same quality."
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading "In 1808, an accident happened in England to some sheep belonging to Mr. Cooper, of Huilston Hall, who had intrusted them to the care of a boy for that day, in the absence of the shepherd, who was assisting in getting in the harvest.
shepherdnounUS /ˈʃepərd/
a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading "In 1808, an accident happened in England to some sheep belonging to Mr. Cooper, of Huilston Hall, who had intrusted them to the care of a boy for that day, in the absence of the shepherd, who was assisting in getting in the harvest.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "In 1808, an accident happened in England to some sheep belonging to Mr. Cooper, of Huilston Hall, who had intrusted them to the care of a boy for that day, in the absence of the shepherd, who was assisting in getting in the harvest.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading "That's a real funny story," exclaimed Minnie, her eyes sparkling with mirth, "only I can't help pitying that poor man."
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "That's a real funny story," exclaimed Minnie, her eyes sparkling with mirth, "only I can't help pitying that poor man."
SullivannounUS /ˈsʌləvən/
United States architect known for his steel framed skyscrapers and for coining the phrase “form follows function” (1856-1924)
From this reading "I can recall another, though a sadder incident," continued Mr. Sullivan, "illustrating the same quality."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That's a real funny story," exclaimed Minnie, her eyes sparkling with mirth, "only I can't help pitying that poor man."
That's
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From this reading "That's a real funny story," exclaimed Minnie, her eyes sparkling with mirth, "only I can't help pitying that poor man."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I can recall another, though a sadder incident," continued Mr. Sullivan, "illustrating the same quality."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "About the middle of the day, the sheep broke from their pasture, when the thoughtless boy drove them back in great haste over a narrow and deep ditch.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "In 1808, an accident happened in England to some sheep belonging to Mr. Cooper, of Huilston Hall, who had intrusted them to the care of a boy for that day, in the absence of the shepherd, who was assisting in getting in the harvest.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "I can recall another, though a sadder incident," continued Mr. Sullivan, "illustrating the same quality."
thoughtlessadjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtləs/
showing lack of careful thought
From this reading "About the middle of the day, the sheep broke from their pasture, when the thoughtless boy drove them back in great haste over a narrow and deep ditch.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ATTACHMENT TO HOME.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "In 1808, an accident happened in England to some sheep belonging to Mr. Cooper, of Huilston Hall, who had intrusted them to the care of a boy for that day, in the absence of the shepherd, who was assisting in getting in the harvest.
at the time that
From this reading "About the middle of the day, the sheep broke from their pasture, when the thoughtless boy drove them back in great haste over a narrow and deep ditch.
which person or people
From this reading "In 1808, an accident happened in England to some sheep belonging to Mr. Cooper, of Huilston Hall, who had intrusted them to the care of a boy for that day, in the absence of the shepherd, who was assisting in getting in the harvest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "That's a real funny story," exclaimed Minnie, her eyes sparkling with mirth, "only I can't help pitying that poor man."
