used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading J. D. Matthews spread his supper upon a log.
highly skilled
From this reading Opposite them the grandmother and her children, camped on chunks covered with shawls and horse-blankets Seeing what an accomplished cook this singular pedler was, how much at home he appeared in the woods, and what a museum he could make of his cart, Zene respectfully kept from laughing at him, except in an indulgent way as the children did.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He had delicacies which created a very cheerful feeling in the party, such as always rises around the thanksgiving board.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Opposite them the grandmother and her children, camped on chunks covered with shawls and horse-blankets Seeing what an accomplished cook this singular pedler was, how much at home he appeared in the woods, and what a museum he could make of his cart, Zene respectfully kept from laughing at him, except in an indulgent way as the children did.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Opposite them the grandmother and her children, camped on chunks covered with shawls and horse-blankets Seeing what an accomplished cook this singular pedler was, how much at home he appeared in the woods, and what a museum he could make of his cart, Zene respectfully kept from laughing at him, except in an indulgent way as the children did.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Opposite them the grandmother and her children, camped on chunks covered with shawls and horse-blankets Seeing what an accomplished cook this singular pedler was, how much at home he appeared in the woods, and what a museum he could make of his cart, Zene respectfully kept from laughing at him, except in an indulgent way as the children did.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I guess we'll stay just where we are until morning,” said Grandma Padgett.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He had delicacies which created a very cheerful feeling in the party, such as always rises around the thanksgiving board.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had delicacies which created a very cheerful feeling in the party, such as always rises around the thanksgiving board.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Zene sat at one side of the log by J. D. Matthews.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading He had delicacies which created a very cheerful feeling in the party, such as always rises around the thanksgiving board.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Zene sat at one side of the log by J. D. Matthews.
campedverbUS /kæmpt/
past form of “camp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading Opposite them the grandmother and her children, camped on chunks covered with shawls and horse-blankets Seeing what an accomplished cook this singular pedler was, how much at home he appeared in the woods, and what a museum he could make of his cart, Zene respectfully kept from laughing at him, except in an indulgent way as the children did.
cartnounUS /kɑːrt/
a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading Opposite them the grandmother and her children, camped on chunks covered with shawls and horse-blankets Seeing what an accomplished cook this singular pedler was, how much at home he appeared in the woods, and what a museum he could make of his cart, Zene respectfully kept from laughing at him, except in an indulgent way as the children did.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading He had delicacies which created a very cheerful feeling in the party, such as always rises around the thanksgiving board.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Opposite them the grandmother and her children, camped on chunks covered with shawls and horse-blankets Seeing what an accomplished cook this singular pedler was, how much at home he appeared in the woods, and what a museum he could make of his cart, Zene respectfully kept from laughing at him, except in an indulgent way as the children did.
chunksnounUS /tʃʌŋks/
plural of “chunk” — a compact mass
From this reading Opposite them the grandmother and her children, camped on chunks covered with shawls and horse-blankets Seeing what an accomplished cook this singular pedler was, how much at home he appeared in the woods, and what a museum he could make of his cart, Zene respectfully kept from laughing at him, except in an indulgent way as the children did.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading Opposite them the grandmother and her children, camped on chunks covered with shawls and horse-blankets Seeing what an accomplished cook this singular pedler was, how much at home he appeared in the woods, and what a museum he could make of his cart, Zene respectfully kept from laughing at him, except in an indulgent way as the children did.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Opposite them the grandmother and her children, camped on chunks covered with shawls and horse-blankets Seeing what an accomplished cook this singular pedler was, how much at home he appeared in the woods, and what a museum he could make of his cart, Zene respectfully kept from laughing at him, except in an indulgent way as the children did.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Opposite them the grandmother and her children, camped on chunks covered with shawls and horse-blankets Seeing what an accomplished cook this singular pedler was, how much at home he appeared in the woods, and what a museum he could make of his cart, Zene respectfully kept from laughing at him, except in an indulgent way as the children did.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading He had delicacies which created a very cheerful feeling in the party, such as always rises around the thanksgiving board.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading J. D. Matthews spread his supper upon a log.
delicaciesnounUS /ˈdelɪkəsiz/
plural of “delicacy” — the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading He had delicacies which created a very cheerful feeling in the party, such as always rises around the thanksgiving board.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Opposite them the grandmother and her children, camped on chunks covered with shawls and horse-blankets Seeing what an accomplished cook this singular pedler was, how much at home he appeared in the woods, and what a museum he could make of his cart, Zene respectfully kept from laughing at him, except in an indulgent way as the children did.
apart from; not including
From this reading Opposite them the grandmother and her children, camped on chunks covered with shawls and horse-blankets Seeing what an accomplished cook this singular pedler was, how much at home he appeared in the woods, and what a museum he could make of his cart, Zene respectfully kept from laughing at him, except in an indulgent way as the children did.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He had delicacies which created a very cheerful feeling in the party, such as always rises around the thanksgiving board.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Opposite them the grandmother and her children, camped on chunks covered with shawls and horse-blankets Seeing what an accomplished cook this singular pedler was, how much at home he appeared in the woods, and what a museum he could make of his cart, Zene respectfully kept from laughing at him, except in an indulgent way as the children did.
GrandmanounUS /ˈɡrændmɑː/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading “I guess we'll stay just where we are until morning,” said Grandma Padgett.
grandmothernounUS /ˈɡrændmʌðər/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading Opposite them the grandmother and her children, camped on chunks covered with shawls and horse-blankets Seeing what an accomplished cook this singular pedler was, how much at home he appeared in the woods, and what a museum he could make of his cart, Zene respectfully kept from laughing at him, except in an indulgent way as the children did.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “I guess we'll stay just where we are until morning,” said Grandma Padgett.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had delicacies which created a very cheerful feeling in the party, such as always rises around the thanksgiving board.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had delicacies which created a very cheerful feeling in the party, such as always rises around the thanksgiving board.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Opposite them the grandmother and her children, camped on chunks covered with shawls and horse-blankets Seeing what an accomplished cook this singular pedler was, how much at home he appeared in the woods, and what a museum he could make of his cart, Zene respectfully kept from laughing at him, except in an indulgent way as the children did.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Opposite them the grandmother and her children, camped on chunks covered with shawls and horse-blankets Seeing what an accomplished cook this singular pedler was, how much at home he appeared in the woods, and what a museum he could make of his cart, Zene respectfully kept from laughing at him, except in an indulgent way as the children did.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading J. D. Matthews spread his supper upon a log.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Opposite them the grandmother and her children, camped on chunks covered with shawls and horse-blankets Seeing what an accomplished cook this singular pedler was, how much at home he appeared in the woods, and what a museum he could make of his cart, Zene respectfully kept from laughing at him, except in an indulgent way as the children did.
horse-blankets
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From this reading Opposite them the grandmother and her children, camped on chunks covered with shawls and horse-blankets Seeing what an accomplished cook this singular pedler was, how much at home he appeared in the woods, and what a museum he could make of his cart, Zene respectfully kept from laughing at him, except in an indulgent way as the children did.
how
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From this reading Opposite them the grandmother and her children, camped on chunks covered with shawls and horse-blankets Seeing what an accomplished cook this singular pedler was, how much at home he appeared in the woods, and what a museum he could make of his cart, Zene respectfully kept from laughing at him, except in an indulgent way as the children did.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I guess we'll stay just where we are until morning,” said Grandma Padgett.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had delicacies which created a very cheerful feeling in the party, such as always rises around the thanksgiving board.
indulgentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒənt/
characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone
From this reading Opposite them the grandmother and her children, camped on chunks covered with shawls and horse-blankets Seeing what an accomplished cook this singular pedler was, how much at home he appeared in the woods, and what a museum he could make of his cart, Zene respectfully kept from laughing at him, except in an indulgent way as the children did.
JnounUS /dʒeɪ/
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading J. D. Matthews spread his supper upon a log.
and nothing more
From this reading “I guess we'll stay just where we are until morning,” said Grandma Padgett.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Opposite them the grandmother and her children, camped on chunks covered with shawls and horse-blankets Seeing what an accomplished cook this singular pedler was, how much at home he appeared in the woods, and what a museum he could make of his cart, Zene respectfully kept from laughing at him, except in an indulgent way as the children did.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading Opposite them the grandmother and her children, camped on chunks covered with shawls and horse-blankets Seeing what an accomplished cook this singular pedler was, how much at home he appeared in the woods, and what a museum he could make of his cart, Zene respectfully kept from laughing at him, except in an indulgent way as the children did.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading J. D. Matthews spread his supper upon a log.
engage in
From this reading Opposite them the grandmother and her children, camped on chunks covered with shawls and horse-blankets Seeing what an accomplished cook this singular pedler was, how much at home he appeared in the woods, and what a museum he could make of his cart, Zene respectfully kept from laughing at him, except in an indulgent way as the children did.
MatthewsnounUS /ˈmæθjuːz/
plural of “matthew” — (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading J. D. Matthews spread his supper upon a log.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “I guess we'll stay just where we are until morning,” said Grandma Padgett.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Opposite them the grandmother and her children, camped on chunks covered with shawls and horse-blankets Seeing what an accomplished cook this singular pedler was, how much at home he appeared in the woods, and what a museum he could make of his cart, Zene respectfully kept from laughing at him, except in an indulgent way as the children did.
museumnounUS /mjuːˈziːəm/
a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value
From this reading Opposite them the grandmother and her children, camped on chunks covered with shawls and horse-blankets Seeing what an accomplished cook this singular pedler was, how much at home he appeared in the woods, and what a museum he could make of his cart, Zene respectfully kept from laughing at him, except in an indulgent way as the children did.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Zene sat at one side of the log by J. D. Matthews.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Opposite them the grandmother and her children, camped on chunks covered with shawls and horse-blankets Seeing what an accomplished cook this singular pedler was, how much at home he appeared in the woods, and what a museum he could make of his cart, Zene respectfully kept from laughing at him, except in an indulgent way as the children did.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Zene sat at one side of the log by J. D. Matthews.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Opposite them the grandmother and her children, camped on chunks covered with shawls and horse-blankets Seeing what an accomplished cook this singular pedler was, how much at home he appeared in the woods, and what a museum he could make of his cart, Zene respectfully kept from laughing at him, except in an indulgent way as the children did.
Padgett
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From this reading “I guess we'll stay just where we are until morning,” said Grandma Padgett.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading He had delicacies which created a very cheerful feeling in the party, such as always rises around the thanksgiving board.
pedler
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From this reading Opposite them the grandmother and her children, camped on chunks covered with shawls and horse-blankets Seeing what an accomplished cook this singular pedler was, how much at home he appeared in the woods, and what a museum he could make of his cart, Zene respectfully kept from laughing at him, except in an indulgent way as the children did.
respectfullyadverbUS /rɪˈspektfəli/
in a respectful manner
From this reading Opposite them the grandmother and her children, camped on chunks covered with shawls and horse-blankets Seeing what an accomplished cook this singular pedler was, how much at home he appeared in the woods, and what a museum he could make of his cart, Zene respectfully kept from laughing at him, except in an indulgent way as the children did.
risesnounUS /ˈraɪzəz/
plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance
From this reading He had delicacies which created a very cheerful feeling in the party, such as always rises around the thanksgiving board.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I guess we'll stay just where we are until morning,” said Grandma Padgett.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Zene sat at one side of the log by J. D. Matthews.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Opposite them the grandmother and her children, camped on chunks covered with shawls and horse-blankets Seeing what an accomplished cook this singular pedler was, how much at home he appeared in the woods, and what a museum he could make of his cart, Zene respectfully kept from laughing at him, except in an indulgent way as the children did.
shawlsnounUS /ʃɔːlz/
plural of “shawl” — cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders
From this reading Opposite them the grandmother and her children, camped on chunks covered with shawls and horse-blankets Seeing what an accomplished cook this singular pedler was, how much at home he appeared in the woods, and what a museum he could make of his cart, Zene respectfully kept from laughing at him, except in an indulgent way as the children did.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Zene sat at one side of the log by J. D. Matthews.
unusual or striking
From this reading Opposite them the grandmother and her children, camped on chunks covered with shawls and horse-blankets Seeing what an accomplished cook this singular pedler was, how much at home he appeared in the woods, and what a museum he could make of his cart, Zene respectfully kept from laughing at him, except in an indulgent way as the children did.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading J. D. Matthews spread his supper upon a log.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “I guess we'll stay just where we are until morning,” said Grandma Padgett.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He had delicacies which created a very cheerful feeling in the party, such as always rises around the thanksgiving board.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading J. D. Matthews spread his supper upon a log.
thanksgivingnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading He had delicacies which created a very cheerful feeling in the party, such as always rises around the thanksgiving board.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had delicacies which created a very cheerful feeling in the party, such as always rises around the thanksgiving board.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Opposite them the grandmother and her children, camped on chunks covered with shawls and horse-blankets Seeing what an accomplished cook this singular pedler was, how much at home he appeared in the woods, and what a museum he could make of his cart, Zene respectfully kept from laughing at him, except in an indulgent way as the children did.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Opposite them the grandmother and her children, camped on chunks covered with shawls and horse-blankets Seeing what an accomplished cook this singular pedler was, how much at home he appeared in the woods, and what a museum he could make of his cart, Zene respectfully kept from laughing at him, except in an indulgent way as the children did.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading “I guess we'll stay just where we are until morning,” said Grandma Padgett.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading J. D. Matthews spread his supper upon a log.
precisely as stated
From this reading He had delicacies which created a very cheerful feeling in the party, such as always rises around the thanksgiving board.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Opposite them the grandmother and her children, camped on chunks covered with shawls and horse-blankets Seeing what an accomplished cook this singular pedler was, how much at home he appeared in the woods, and what a museum he could make of his cart, Zene respectfully kept from laughing at him, except in an indulgent way as the children did.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Opposite them the grandmother and her children, camped on chunks covered with shawls and horse-blankets Seeing what an accomplished cook this singular pedler was, how much at home he appeared in the woods, and what a museum he could make of his cart, Zene respectfully kept from laughing at him, except in an indulgent way as the children did.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “I guess we'll stay just where we are until morning,” said Grandma Padgett.
we'll
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From this reading “I guess we'll stay just where we are until morning,” said Grandma Padgett.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Opposite them the grandmother and her children, camped on chunks covered with shawls and horse-blankets Seeing what an accomplished cook this singular pedler was, how much at home he appeared in the woods, and what a museum he could make of his cart, Zene respectfully kept from laughing at him, except in an indulgent way as the children did.
in or at the place that
From this reading “I guess we'll stay just where we are until morning,” said Grandma Padgett.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had delicacies which created a very cheerful feeling in the party, such as always rises around the thanksgiving board.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Opposite them the grandmother and her children, camped on chunks covered with shawls and horse-blankets Seeing what an accomplished cook this singular pedler was, how much at home he appeared in the woods, and what a museum he could make of his cart, Zene respectfully kept from laughing at him, except in an indulgent way as the children did.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Opposite them the grandmother and her children, camped on chunks covered with shawls and horse-blankets Seeing what an accomplished cook this singular pedler was, how much at home he appeared in the woods, and what a museum he could make of his cart, Zene respectfully kept from laughing at him, except in an indulgent way as the children did.
Zene
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From this reading Zene sat at one side of the log by J. D. Matthews.
