used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In summer, Poll lived mostly out of doors, hung in a cage at the top of the piazza.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading In the morning, she was placed in front of the house on account of the shade; but after dinner, the cage was carried round to a porch, where the shed and barn were in full view.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In the morning, she was placed in front of the house on account of the shade; but after dinner, the cage was carried round to a porch, where the shed and barn were in full view.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading From the front porch, she could salute all the early visitors, and watch the butcher's cart as it passed, often startling him with the inquiry,-- "What have you to-day?"
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Here she seemed very much amused at the various operations she witnessed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the morning, she was placed in front of the house on account of the shade; but after dinner, the cage was carried round to a porch, where the shed and barn were in full view.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From the front porch, she could salute all the early visitors, and watch the butcher's cart as it passed, often startling him with the inquiry,-- "What have you to-day?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In summer, Poll lived mostly out of doors, hung in a cage at the top of the piazza.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading In the morning, she was placed in front of the house on account of the shade; but after dinner, the cage was carried round to a porch, where the shed and barn were in full view.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the morning, she was placed in front of the house on account of the shade; but after dinner, the cage was carried round to a porch, where the shed and barn were in full view.
butcher'snounUS /ˈbʊtʃərz/
possessive form of “butcher” — a retailer of meat
From this reading From the front porch, she could salute all the early visitors, and watch the butcher's cart as it passed, often startling him with the inquiry,-- "What have you to-day?"
cagenounUS /keɪdʒ/
an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading In summer, Poll lived mostly out of doors, hung in a cage at the top of the piazza.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading In the morning, she was placed in front of the house on account of the shade; but after dinner, the cage was carried round to a porch, where the shed and barn were in full view.
cartnounUS /kɑːrt/
a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading From the front porch, she could salute all the early visitors, and watch the butcher's cart as it passed, often startling him with the inquiry,-- "What have you to-day?"
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From the front porch, she could salute all the early visitors, and watch the butcher's cart as it passed, often startling him with the inquiry,-- "What have you to-day?"
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading In the morning, she was placed in front of the house on account of the shade; but after dinner, the cage was carried round to a porch, where the shed and barn were in full view.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading In summer, Poll lived mostly out of doors, hung in a cage at the top of the piazza.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading From the front porch, she could salute all the early visitors, and watch the butcher's cart as it passed, often startling him with the inquiry,-- "What have you to-day?"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the front porch, she could salute all the early visitors, and watch the butcher's cart as it passed, often startling him with the inquiry,-- "What have you to-day?"
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading In the morning, she was placed in front of the house on account of the shade; but after dinner, the cage was carried round to a porch, where the shed and barn were in full view.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading In the morning, she was placed in front of the house on account of the shade; but after dinner, the cage was carried round to a porch, where the shed and barn were in full view.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading POLL'S FUNNY TRICKS.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading From the front porch, she could salute all the early visitors, and watch the butcher's cart as it passed, often startling him with the inquiry,-- "What have you to-day?"
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here she seemed very much amused at the various operations she witnessed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading From the front porch, she could salute all the early visitors, and watch the butcher's cart as it passed, often startling him with the inquiry,-- "What have you to-day?"
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In the morning, she was placed in front of the house on account of the shade; but after dinner, the cage was carried round to a porch, where the shed and barn were in full view.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading In summer, Poll lived mostly out of doors, hung in a cage at the top of the piazza.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In summer, Poll lived mostly out of doors, hung in a cage at the top of the piazza.
a search for knowledge
From this reading From the front porch, she could salute all the early visitors, and watch the butcher's cart as it passed, often startling him with the inquiry,-- "What have you to-day?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From the front porch, she could salute all the early visitors, and watch the butcher's cart as it passed, often startling him with the inquiry,-- "What have you to-day?"
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading In summer, Poll lived mostly out of doors, hung in a cage at the top of the piazza.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In the morning, she was placed in front of the house on account of the shade; but after dinner, the cage was carried round to a porch, where the shed and barn were in full view.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading In summer, Poll lived mostly out of doors, hung in a cage at the top of the piazza.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Here she seemed very much amused at the various operations she witnessed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In summer, Poll lived mostly out of doors, hung in a cage at the top of the piazza.
many times at short intervals
From this reading From the front porch, she could salute all the early visitors, and watch the butcher's cart as it passed, often startling him with the inquiry,-- "What have you to-day?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the morning, she was placed in front of the house on account of the shade; but after dinner, the cage was carried round to a porch, where the shed and barn were in full view.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading Here she seemed very much amused at the various operations she witnessed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In summer, Poll lived mostly out of doors, hung in a cage at the top of the piazza.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading From the front porch, she could salute all the early visitors, and watch the butcher's cart as it passed, often startling him with the inquiry,-- "What have you to-day?"
piazzanounUS /piˈæzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading In summer, Poll lived mostly out of doors, hung in a cage at the top of the piazza.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading In the morning, she was placed in front of the house on account of the shade; but after dinner, the cage was carried round to a porch, where the shed and barn were in full view.
PollnounUS /poʊl/
an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
From this reading In summer, Poll lived mostly out of doors, hung in a cage at the top of the piazza.
POLL'SnounUS /poʊlz/
possessive form of “poll” — an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people
From this reading POLL'S FUNNY TRICKS.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading In the morning, she was placed in front of the house on account of the shade; but after dinner, the cage was carried round to a porch, where the shed and barn were in full view.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading In the morning, she was placed in front of the house on account of the shade; but after dinner, the cage was carried round to a porch, where the shed and barn were in full view.
saluteverbUS /səˈluːt/
propose a toast to
From this reading From the front porch, she could salute all the early visitors, and watch the butcher's cart as it passed, often startling him with the inquiry,-- "What have you to-day?"
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Here she seemed very much amused at the various operations she witnessed.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading In the morning, she was placed in front of the house on account of the shade; but after dinner, the cage was carried round to a porch, where the shed and barn were in full view.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here she seemed very much amused at the various operations she witnessed.
get rid of
From this reading In the morning, she was placed in front of the house on account of the shade; but after dinner, the cage was carried round to a porch, where the shed and barn were in full view.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading From the front porch, she could salute all the early visitors, and watch the butcher's cart as it passed, often startling him with the inquiry,-- "What have you to-day?"
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading In summer, Poll lived mostly out of doors, hung in a cage at the top of the piazza.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In summer, Poll lived mostly out of doors, hung in a cage at the top of the piazza.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the morning, she was placed in front of the house on account of the shade; but after dinner, the cage was carried round to a porch, where the shed and barn were in full view.
to-day
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From this reading From the front porch, she could salute all the early visitors, and watch the butcher's cart as it passed, often startling him with the inquiry,-- "What have you to-day?"
the upper part of anything
From this reading In summer, Poll lived mostly out of doors, hung in a cage at the top of the piazza.
TRICKSnounUS /trɪks/
plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading POLL'S FUNNY TRICKS.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Here she seemed very much amused at the various operations she witnessed.
precisely as stated
From this reading Here she seemed very much amused at the various operations she witnessed.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading In the morning, she was placed in front of the house on account of the shade; but after dinner, the cage was carried round to a porch, where the shed and barn were in full view.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading From the front porch, she could salute all the early visitors, and watch the butcher's cart as it passed, often startling him with the inquiry,-- "What have you to-day?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the morning, she was placed in front of the house on account of the shade; but after dinner, the cage was carried round to a porch, where the shed and barn were in full view.
look attentively
From this reading From the front porch, she could salute all the early visitors, and watch the butcher's cart as it passed, often startling him with the inquiry,-- "What have you to-day?"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the morning, she was placed in front of the house on account of the shade; but after dinner, the cage was carried round to a porch, where the shed and barn were in full view.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading From the front porch, she could salute all the early visitors, and watch the butcher's cart as it passed, often startling him with the inquiry,-- "What have you to-day?"
in or at the place that
From this reading In the morning, she was placed in front of the house on account of the shade; but after dinner, the cage was carried round to a porch, where the shed and barn were in full view.
in the company of; together with
From this reading From the front porch, she could salute all the early visitors, and watch the butcher's cart as it passed, often startling him with the inquiry,-- "What have you to-day?"
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading Here she seemed very much amused at the various operations she witnessed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading From the front porch, she could salute all the early visitors, and watch the butcher's cart as it passed, often startling him with the inquiry,-- "What have you to-day?"
