used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading UNDER THE APPLE TREE "A walk, Miss Mathewson?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His tall figure straightened itself; evidently it cost him an effort to force his shoulders into their naturally erect carriage.
APPLEnounUS /ˈæpəl/
fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading UNDER THE APPLE TREE "A walk, Miss Mathewson?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading John Leaver rose slowly from the steamer-chair in a corner of the porch where he had been lying, staring idly at the vines which sheltered him from the village street, or out at the strip of lawn upon which the early evening light was falling.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading John Leaver rose slowly from the steamer-chair in a corner of the porch where he had been lying, staring idly at the vines which sheltered him from the village street, or out at the strip of lawn upon which the early evening light was falling.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading His tall figure straightened itself; evidently it cost him an effort to force his shoulders into their naturally erect carriage.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading John Leaver rose slowly from the steamer-chair in a corner of the porch where he had been lying, staring idly at the vines which sheltered him from the village street, or out at the strip of lawn upon which the early evening light was falling.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading His tall figure straightened itself; evidently it cost him an effort to force his shoulders into their naturally erect carriage.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Did you ever have a more obedient patient?"
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Yes, I'll take a walk--or a pill--or whatever is due.
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 John Leaver rose slowly from the steamer-chair in a corner of the porch where he had been lying, staring idly at the vines which sheltered him from the village street, or out at the strip of lawn upon which the early evening light was falling.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading His tall figure straightened itself; evidently it cost him an effort to force his shoulders into their naturally erect carriage.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading His tall figure straightened itself; evidently it cost him an effort to force his shoulders into their naturally erect carriage.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading John Leaver rose slowly from the steamer-chair in a corner of the porch where he had been lying, staring idly at the vines which sheltered him from the village street, or out at the strip of lawn upon which the early evening light was falling.
at any time
From this reading Did you ever have a more obedient patient?"
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading His tall figure straightened itself; evidently it cost him an effort to force his shoulders into their naturally erect carriage.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading John Leaver rose slowly from the steamer-chair in a corner of the porch where he had been lying, staring idly at the vines which sheltered him from the village street, or out at the strip of lawn upon which the early evening light was falling.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading His tall figure straightened itself; evidently it cost him an effort to force his shoulders into their naturally erect carriage.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading His tall figure straightened itself; evidently it cost him an effort to force his shoulders into their naturally erect carriage.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading John Leaver rose slowly from the steamer-chair in a corner of the porch where he had been lying, staring idly at the vines which sheltered him from the village street, or out at the strip of lawn upon which the early evening light was falling.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading John Leaver rose slowly from the steamer-chair in a corner of the porch where he had been lying, staring idly at the vines which sheltered him from the village street, or out at the strip of lawn upon which the early evening light was falling.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Did you ever have a more obedient patient?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading John Leaver rose slowly from the steamer-chair in a corner of the porch where he had been lying, staring idly at the vines which sheltered him from the village street, or out at the strip of lawn upon which the early evening light was falling.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading John Leaver rose slowly from the steamer-chair in a corner of the porch where he had been lying, staring idly at the vines which sheltered him from the village street, or out at the strip of lawn upon which the early evening light was falling.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His tall figure straightened itself; evidently it cost him an effort to force his shoulders into their naturally erect carriage.
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yes, I'll take a walk--or a pill--or whatever is due.
idlyadverbUS /ˈaɪdli/
in an idle manner
From this reading John Leaver rose slowly from the steamer-chair in a corner of the porch where he had been lying, staring idly at the vines which sheltered him from the village street, or out at the strip of lawn upon which the early evening light was falling.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading John Leaver rose slowly from the steamer-chair in a corner of the porch where he had been lying, staring idly at the vines which sheltered him from the village street, or out at the strip of lawn upon which the early evening light was falling.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His tall figure straightened itself; evidently it cost him an effort to force his shoulders into their naturally erect carriage.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yes, I'll take a walk--or a pill--or whatever is due.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His tall figure straightened itself; evidently it cost him an effort to force his shoulders into their naturally erect carriage.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading His tall figure straightened itself; evidently it cost him an effort to force his shoulders into their naturally erect carriage.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Leaver rose slowly from the steamer-chair in a corner of the porch where he had been lying, staring idly at the vines which sheltered him from the village street, or out at the strip of lawn upon which the early evening light was falling.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading John Leaver rose slowly from the steamer-chair in a corner of the porch where he had been lying, staring idly at the vines which sheltered him from the village street, or out at the strip of lawn upon which the early evening light was falling.
LeavernounUS /ˈliːvər/
someone who leaves
From this reading John Leaver rose slowly from the steamer-chair in a corner of the porch where he had been lying, staring idly at the vines which sheltered him from the village street, or out at the strip of lawn upon which the early evening light was falling.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading John Leaver rose slowly from the steamer-chair in a corner of the porch where he had been lying, staring idly at the vines which sheltered him from the village street, or out at the strip of lawn upon which the early evening light was falling.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading John Leaver rose slowly from the steamer-chair in a corner of the porch where he had been lying, staring idly at the vines which sheltered him from the village street, or out at the strip of lawn upon which the early evening light was falling.
Mathewson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading UNDER THE APPLE TREE "A walk, Miss Mathewson?
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading UNDER THE APPLE TREE "A walk, Miss Mathewson?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Did you ever have a more obedient patient?"
as might be expected
From this reading His tall figure straightened itself; evidently it cost him an effort to force his shoulders into their naturally erect carriage.
obedientadjectiveUS /oʊˈbiːdiənt/
dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority
From this reading Did you ever have a more obedient patient?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading John Leaver rose slowly from the steamer-chair in a corner of the porch where he had been lying, staring idly at the vines which sheltered him from the village street, or out at the strip of lawn upon which the early evening light was falling.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Yes, I'll take a walk--or a pill--or whatever is due.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading John Leaver rose slowly from the steamer-chair in a corner of the porch where he had been lying, staring idly at the vines which sheltered him from the village street, or out at the strip of lawn upon which the early evening light was falling.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Did you ever have a more obedient patient?"
pillnounUS /pɪl/
something that resembles a tablet of medicine in shape or size
From this reading Yes, I'll take a walk--or a pill--or whatever is due.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading John Leaver rose slowly from the steamer-chair in a corner of the porch where he had been lying, staring idly at the vines which sheltered him from the village street, or out at the strip of lawn upon which the early evening light was falling.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading John Leaver rose slowly from the steamer-chair in a corner of the porch where he had been lying, staring idly at the vines which sheltered him from the village street, or out at the strip of lawn upon which the early evening light was falling.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading John Leaver rose slowly from the steamer-chair in a corner of the porch where he had been lying, staring idly at the vines which sheltered him from the village street, or out at the strip of lawn upon which the early evening light was falling.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading His tall figure straightened itself; evidently it cost him an effort to force his shoulders into their naturally erect carriage.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading John Leaver rose slowly from the steamer-chair in a corner of the porch where he had been lying, staring idly at the vines which sheltered him from the village street, or out at the strip of lawn upon which the early evening light was falling.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading John Leaver rose slowly from the steamer-chair in a corner of the porch where he had been lying, staring idly at the vines which sheltered him from the village street, or out at the strip of lawn upon which the early evening light was falling.
steamer-chair
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading John Leaver rose slowly from the steamer-chair in a corner of the porch where he had been lying, staring idly at the vines which sheltered him from the village street, or out at the strip of lawn upon which the early evening light was falling.
straightenedverbUS /ˈstreɪtənd/
past form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading His tall figure straightened itself; evidently it cost him an effort to force his shoulders into their naturally erect carriage.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading John Leaver rose slowly from the steamer-chair in a corner of the porch where he had been lying, staring idly at the vines which sheltered him from the village street, or out at the strip of lawn upon which the early evening light was falling.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading John Leaver rose slowly from the steamer-chair in a corner of the porch where he had been lying, staring idly at the vines which sheltered him from the village street, or out at the strip of lawn upon which the early evening light was falling.
carry out
From this reading Yes, I'll take a walk--or a pill--or whatever is due.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading His tall figure straightened itself; evidently it cost him an effort to force his shoulders into their naturally erect carriage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNDER THE APPLE TREE "A walk, Miss Mathewson?
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His tall figure straightened itself; evidently it cost him an effort to force his shoulders into their naturally erect carriage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His tall figure straightened itself; evidently it cost him an effort to force his shoulders into their naturally erect carriage.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading UNDER THE APPLE TREE "A walk, Miss Mathewson?
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading UNDER THE APPLE TREE "A walk, Miss Mathewson?
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading John Leaver rose slowly from the steamer-chair in a corner of the porch where he had been lying, staring idly at the vines which sheltered him from the village street, or out at the strip of lawn upon which the early evening light was falling.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading John Leaver rose slowly from the steamer-chair in a corner of the porch where he had been lying, staring idly at the vines which sheltered him from the village street, or out at the strip of lawn upon which the early evening light was falling.
vinesnounUS /vaɪnz/
plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading John Leaver rose slowly from the steamer-chair in a corner of the porch where he had been lying, staring idly at the vines which sheltered him from the village street, or out at the strip of lawn upon which the early evening light was falling.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading UNDER THE APPLE TREE "A walk, Miss Mathewson?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading John Leaver rose slowly from the steamer-chair in a corner of the porch where he had been lying, staring idly at the vines which sheltered him from the village street, or out at the strip of lawn upon which the early evening light was falling.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Yes, I'll take a walk--or a pill--or whatever is due.
in or at the place that
From this reading John Leaver rose slowly from the steamer-chair in a corner of the porch where he had been lying, staring idly at the vines which sheltered him from the village street, or out at the strip of lawn upon which the early evening light was falling.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading John Leaver rose slowly from the steamer-chair in a corner of the porch where he had been lying, staring idly at the vines which sheltered him from the village street, or out at the strip of lawn upon which the early evening light was falling.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, I'll take a walk--or a pill--or whatever is due.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Did you ever have a more obedient patient?"
