used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Back of both structures reached a small field of heavy grass, where Gordon labored for the remainder of the day.
AdmirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading "Admirable," the other approved.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He rose, queried, "Shall I go right along?"
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading "Admirable," the other approved.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "My beloved helpmate will show you where the tools are kept, when you can begin immediately."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Back of both structures reached a small field of heavy grass, where Gordon labored for the remainder of the day.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "My beloved helpmate will show you where the tools are kept, when you can begin immediately."
dearly loved
From this reading "My beloved helpmate will show you where the tools are kept, when you can begin immediately."
the two together, not just one
From this reading Back of both structures reached a small field of heavy grass, where Gordon labored for the remainder of the day.
bulknounUS /bʌlk/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading Gordon made his way past Simmons' store to the plaster bulk of the Universalist Church, its lawn shared by the four-square, shingled roof of the parsonage.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Gordon made his way past Simmons' store to the plaster bulk of the Universalist Church, its lawn shared by the four-square, shingled roof of the parsonage.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "My beloved helpmate will show you where the tools are kept, when you can begin immediately."
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Gordon made his way past Simmons' store to the plaster bulk of the Universalist Church, its lawn shared by the four-square, shingled roof of the parsonage.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Back of both structures reached a small field of heavy grass, where Gordon labored for the remainder of the day.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Back of both structures reached a small field of heavy grass, where Gordon labored for the remainder of the day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Back of both structures reached a small field of heavy grass, where Gordon labored for the remainder of the day.
four-square
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From this reading Gordon made his way past Simmons' store to the plaster bulk of the Universalist Church, its lawn shared by the four-square, shingled roof of the parsonage.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He rose, queried, "Shall I go right along?"
Gordon
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From this reading Gordon made his way past Simmons' store to the plaster bulk of the Universalist Church, its lawn shared by the four-square, shingled roof of the parsonage.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Back of both structures reached a small field of heavy grass, where Gordon labored for the remainder of the day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He rose, queried, "Shall I go right along?"
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Back of both structures reached a small field of heavy grass, where Gordon labored for the remainder of the day.
helpmatenoun
a helpful partner
From this reading "My beloved helpmate will show you where the tools are kept, when you can begin immediately."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gordon made his way past Simmons' store to the plaster bulk of the Universalist Church, its lawn shared by the four-square, shingled roof of the parsonage.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He rose, queried, "Shall I go right along?"
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading "My beloved helpmate will show you where the tools are kept, when you can begin immediately."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Gordon made his way past Simmons' store to the plaster bulk of the Universalist Church, its lawn shared by the four-square, shingled roof of the parsonage.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading "My beloved helpmate will show you where the tools are kept, when you can begin immediately."
laboredadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbərd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading Back of both structures reached a small field of heavy grass, where Gordon labored for the remainder of the day.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading Gordon made his way past Simmons' store to the plaster bulk of the Universalist Church, its lawn shared by the four-square, shingled roof of the parsonage.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Gordon made his way past Simmons' store to the plaster bulk of the Universalist Church, its lawn shared by the four-square, shingled roof of the parsonage.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My beloved helpmate will show you where the tools are kept, when you can begin immediately."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gordon made his way past Simmons' store to the plaster bulk of the Universalist Church, its lawn shared by the four-square, shingled roof of the parsonage.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Admirable," the other approved.
parsonagenounUS /ˈpɑːrsənɪdʒ/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading Gordon made his way past Simmons' store to the plaster bulk of the Universalist Church, its lawn shared by the four-square, shingled roof of the parsonage.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Gordon made his way past Simmons' store to the plaster bulk of the Universalist Church, its lawn shared by the four-square, shingled roof of the parsonage.
plasterverbUS /ˈplæstər/
apply a heavy coat to
From this reading Gordon made his way past Simmons' store to the plaster bulk of the Universalist Church, its lawn shared by the four-square, shingled roof of the parsonage.
queriedverbUS /ˈkwɪrid/
inflected form of “query” — pose a question
From this reading He rose, queried, "Shall I go right along?"
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Back of both structures reached a small field of heavy grass, where Gordon labored for the remainder of the day.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading Back of both structures reached a small field of heavy grass, where Gordon labored for the remainder of the day.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He rose, queried, "Shall I go right along?"
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Gordon made his way past Simmons' store to the plaster bulk of the Universalist Church, its lawn shared by the four-square, shingled roof of the parsonage.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading He rose, queried, "Shall I go right along?"
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading He rose, queried, "Shall I go right along?"
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading Gordon made his way past Simmons' store to the plaster bulk of the Universalist Church, its lawn shared by the four-square, shingled roof of the parsonage.
shingled
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From this reading Gordon made his way past Simmons' store to the plaster bulk of the Universalist Church, its lawn shared by the four-square, shingled roof of the parsonage.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "My beloved helpmate will show you where the tools are kept, when you can begin immediately."
Simmons
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From this reading Gordon made his way past Simmons' store to the plaster bulk of the Universalist Church, its lawn shared by the four-square, shingled roof of the parsonage.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Back of both structures reached a small field of heavy grass, where Gordon labored for the remainder of the day.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Gordon made his way past Simmons' store to the plaster bulk of the Universalist Church, its lawn shared by the four-square, shingled roof of the parsonage.
structuresnounUS /ˈstrʌktʃərz/
plural of “structure” — a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading Back of both structures reached a small field of heavy grass, where Gordon labored for the remainder of the day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Admirable," the other approved.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gordon made his way past Simmons' store to the plaster bulk of the Universalist Church, its lawn shared by the four-square, shingled roof of the parsonage.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading "My beloved helpmate will show you where the tools are kept, when you can begin immediately."
Universalistadjective
of or relating to or tending toward universalism
From this reading Gordon made his way past Simmons' store to the plaster bulk of the Universalist Church, its lawn shared by the four-square, shingled roof of the parsonage.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Gordon made his way past Simmons' store to the plaster bulk of the Universalist Church, its lawn shared by the four-square, shingled roof of the parsonage.
at the time that
From this reading "My beloved helpmate will show you where the tools are kept, when you can begin immediately."
in or at the place that
From this reading "My beloved helpmate will show you where the tools are kept, when you can begin immediately."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "My beloved helpmate will show you where the tools are kept, when you can begin immediately."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My beloved helpmate will show you where the tools are kept, when you can begin immediately."
