used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Green Imp, long, low and powerful, carrying besides its two passengers a motor trunk, a number of bulky parcels, and a full share of mud, drew to one side of the road.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading He wore no hat upon his heavy crop of coppery red hair--somewhere under the seat his cap was abandoned, as usual.
AcresnounUS /ˈeɪkərz/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading Author of "Red Pepper Burns," "The Indifference of Juliet," "With Juliet in England," "Strawberry Acres," Etc.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The fifth April shower of the afternoon was on, although it was barely three o'clock.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The fifth April shower of the afternoon was on, although it was barely three o'clock.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Redfield Pepper Burns, physician and surgeon, descended from the car, a brawny figure in an enveloping gray motoring coat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Green Imp, long, low and powerful, carrying besides its two passengers a motor trunk, a number of bulky parcels, and a full share of mud, drew to one side of the road.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading The fifth April shower of the afternoon was on, although it was barely three o'clock.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He wore no hat upon his heavy crop of coppery red hair--somewhere under the seat his cap was abandoned, as usual.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "Red Pepper Burns," "The Indifference of Juliet," "With Juliet in England," "Strawberry Acres," Etc.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading The fifth April shower of the afternoon was on, although it was barely three o'clock.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading The Green Imp, long, low and powerful, carrying besides its two passengers a motor trunk, a number of bulky parcels, and a full share of mud, drew to one side of the road.
brawnyadjectiveUS /ˈbrɔːni/
(of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful
From this reading Redfield Pepper Burns, physician and surgeon, descended from the car, a brawny figure in an enveloping gray motoring coat.
bulkyadjectiveUS /ˈbʌlki/
of large size for its weight
From this reading The Green Imp, long, low and powerful, carrying besides its two passengers a motor trunk, a number of bulky parcels, and a full share of mud, drew to one side of the road.
BurnsnounUS /bɜːrnz/
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading Author of "Red Pepper Burns," "The Indifference of Juliet," "With Juliet in England," "Strawberry Acres," Etc.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading He wore no hat upon his heavy crop of coppery red hair--somewhere under the seat his cap was abandoned, as usual.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Redfield Pepper Burns, physician and surgeon, descended from the car, a brawny figure in an enveloping gray motoring coat.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The Green Imp, long, low and powerful, carrying besides its two passengers a motor trunk, a number of bulky parcels, and a full share of mud, drew to one side of the road.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Redfield Pepper Burns, physician and surgeon, descended from the car, a brawny figure in an enveloping gray motoring coat.
copperyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːpəri/
of something having the color of copper
From this reading He wore no hat upon his heavy crop of coppery red hair--somewhere under the seat his cap was abandoned, as usual.
cropnounUS /krɑːp/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading He wore no hat upon his heavy crop of coppery red hair--somewhere under the seat his cap was abandoned, as usual.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Redfield Pepper Burns, physician and surgeon, descended from the car, a brawny figure in an enveloping gray motoring coat.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The Green Imp, long, low and powerful, carrying besides its two passengers a motor trunk, a number of bulky parcels, and a full share of mud, drew to one side of the road.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Author of "Red Pepper Burns," "The Indifference of Juliet," "With Juliet in England," "Strawberry Acres," Etc.
envelopingadjectiveUS /ɪnˈveləpɪŋ/
surrounding and closing in on or hemming in
From this reading Redfield Pepper Burns, physician and surgeon, descended from the car, a brawny figure in an enveloping gray motoring coat.
Etc
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From this reading Author of "Red Pepper Burns," "The Indifference of Juliet," "With Juliet in England," "Strawberry Acres," Etc.
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading The fifth April shower of the afternoon was on, although it was barely three o'clock.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Redfield Pepper Burns, physician and surgeon, descended from the car, a brawny figure in an enveloping gray motoring coat.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Redfield Pepper Burns, physician and surgeon, descended from the car, a brawny figure in an enveloping gray motoring coat.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The Green Imp, long, low and powerful, carrying besides its two passengers a motor trunk, a number of bulky parcels, and a full share of mud, drew to one side of the road.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Redfield Pepper Burns, physician and surgeon, descended from the car, a brawny figure in an enveloping gray motoring coat.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The Green Imp, long, low and powerful, carrying besides its two passengers a motor trunk, a number of bulky parcels, and a full share of mud, drew to one side of the road.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading He wore no hat upon his heavy crop of coppery red hair--somewhere under the seat his cap was abandoned, as usual.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading He wore no hat upon his heavy crop of coppery red hair--somewhere under the seat his cap was abandoned, as usual.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wore no hat upon his heavy crop of coppery red hair--somewhere under the seat his cap was abandoned, as usual.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading He wore no hat upon his heavy crop of coppery red hair--somewhere under the seat his cap was abandoned, as usual.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He wore no hat upon his heavy crop of coppery red hair--somewhere under the seat his cap was abandoned, as usual.
ImpnounUS /ɪmp/
(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
From this reading The Green Imp, long, low and powerful, carrying besides its two passengers a motor trunk, a number of bulky parcels, and a full share of mud, drew to one side of the road.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Author of "Red Pepper Burns," "The Indifference of Juliet," "With Juliet in England," "Strawberry Acres," Etc.
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading Author of "Red Pepper Burns," "The Indifference of Juliet," "With Juliet in England," "Strawberry Acres," Etc.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The fifth April shower of the afternoon was on, although it was barely three o'clock.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The Green Imp, long, low and powerful, carrying besides its two passengers a motor trunk, a number of bulky parcels, and a full share of mud, drew to one side of the road.
Juliet
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From this reading Author of "Red Pepper Burns," "The Indifference of Juliet," "With Juliet in England," "Strawberry Acres," Etc.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The Green Imp, long, low and powerful, carrying besides its two passengers a motor trunk, a number of bulky parcels, and a full share of mud, drew to one side of the road.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The Green Imp, long, low and powerful, carrying besides its two passengers a motor trunk, a number of bulky parcels, and a full share of mud, drew to one side of the road.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading The Green Imp, long, low and powerful, carrying besides its two passengers a motor trunk, a number of bulky parcels, and a full share of mud, drew to one side of the road.
motoringnounUS /ˈmoʊtərɪŋ/
the act of driving an automobile
From this reading Redfield Pepper Burns, physician and surgeon, descended from the car, a brawny figure in an enveloping gray motoring coat.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading The Green Imp, long, low and powerful, carrying besides its two passengers a motor trunk, a number of bulky parcels, and a full share of mud, drew to one side of the road.
not any; not one
From this reading He wore no hat upon his heavy crop of coppery red hair--somewhere under the seat his cap was abandoned, as usual.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The Green Imp, long, low and powerful, carrying besides its two passengers a motor trunk, a number of bulky parcels, and a full share of mud, drew to one side of the road.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The fifth April shower of the afternoon was on, although it was barely three o'clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of "Red Pepper Burns," "The Indifference of Juliet," "With Juliet in England," "Strawberry Acres," Etc.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The fifth April shower of the afternoon was on, although it was barely three o'clock.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Green Imp, long, low and powerful, carrying besides its two passengers a motor trunk, a number of bulky parcels, and a full share of mud, drew to one side of the road.
parcelsnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəlz/
plural of “parcel” — a wrapped container
From this reading The Green Imp, long, low and powerful, carrying besides its two passengers a motor trunk, a number of bulky parcels, and a full share of mud, drew to one side of the road.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading The Green Imp, long, low and powerful, carrying besides its two passengers a motor trunk, a number of bulky parcels, and a full share of mud, drew to one side of the road.
PepperverbUS /ˈpepər/
add pepper to
From this reading Author of "Red Pepper Burns," "The Indifference of Juliet," "With Juliet in England," "Strawberry Acres," Etc.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Redfield Pepper Burns, physician and surgeon, descended from the car, a brawny figure in an enveloping gray motoring coat.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading The Green Imp, long, low and powerful, carrying besides its two passengers a motor trunk, a number of bulky parcels, and a full share of mud, drew to one side of the road.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Author of "Red Pepper Burns," "The Indifference of Juliet," "With Juliet in England," "Strawberry Acres," Etc.
Redfield
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From this reading Redfield Pepper Burns, physician and surgeon, descended from the car, a brawny figure in an enveloping gray motoring coat.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The Green Imp, long, low and powerful, carrying besides its two passengers a motor trunk, a number of bulky parcels, and a full share of mud, drew to one side of the road.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading He wore no hat upon his heavy crop of coppery red hair--somewhere under the seat his cap was abandoned, as usual.
have in common
From this reading The Green Imp, long, low and powerful, carrying besides its two passengers a motor trunk, a number of bulky parcels, and a full share of mud, drew to one side of the road.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading The fifth April shower of the afternoon was on, although it was barely three o'clock.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The Green Imp, long, low and powerful, carrying besides its two passengers a motor trunk, a number of bulky parcels, and a full share of mud, drew to one side of the road.
in or at or to some place
From this reading He wore no hat upon his heavy crop of coppery red hair--somewhere under the seat his cap was abandoned, as usual.
StrawberrynounUS /ˈstrɔːberi/
sweet fleshy red fruit
From this reading Author of "Red Pepper Burns," "The Indifference of Juliet," "With Juliet in England," "Strawberry Acres," Etc.
surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading Redfield Pepper Burns, physician and surgeon, descended from the car, a brawny figure in an enveloping gray motoring coat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of "Red Pepper Burns," "The Indifference of Juliet," "With Juliet in England," "Strawberry Acres," Etc.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The fifth April shower of the afternoon was on, although it was barely three o'clock.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Green Imp, long, low and powerful, carrying besides its two passengers a motor trunk, a number of bulky parcels, and a full share of mud, drew to one side of the road.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading The Green Imp, long, low and powerful, carrying besides its two passengers a motor trunk, a number of bulky parcels, and a full share of mud, drew to one side of the road.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Green Imp, long, low and powerful, carrying besides its two passengers a motor trunk, a number of bulky parcels, and a full share of mud, drew to one side of the road.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He wore no hat upon his heavy crop of coppery red hair--somewhere under the seat his cap was abandoned, as usual.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He wore no hat upon his heavy crop of coppery red hair--somewhere under the seat his cap was abandoned, as usual.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He wore no hat upon his heavy crop of coppery red hair--somewhere under the seat his cap was abandoned, as usual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fifth April shower of the afternoon was on, although it was barely three o'clock.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Author of "Red Pepper Burns," "The Indifference of Juliet," "With Juliet in England," "Strawberry Acres," Etc.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He wore no hat upon his heavy crop of coppery red hair--somewhere under the seat his cap was abandoned, as usual.
