used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a bountiful and well-cooked dinner has received our attention, Jim and I go together to the cottage.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a bountiful and well-cooked dinner has received our attention, Jim and I go together to the cottage.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It is late in the afternoon when I awake, for Mrs. Harris has been better than her word.
all-absorbing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jim is already up, and conversing with Mr. Harris on the all-absorbing topic, of course.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Jim is already up, and conversing with Mr. Harris on the all-absorbing topic, of course.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading Here we are put upon the witness stand by "our old woman," who takes ample vengeance for having been kept so long in the dark concerning my business in Trafton.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jim is already up, and conversing with Mr. Harris on the all-absorbing topic, of course.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here we are put upon the witness stand by "our old woman," who takes ample vengeance for having been kept so long in the dark concerning my business in Trafton.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading After a bountiful and well-cooked dinner has received our attention, Jim and I go together to the cottage.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading It is late in the afternoon when I awake, for Mrs. Harris has been better than her word.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is late in the afternoon when I awake, for Mrs. Harris has been better than her word.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It is late in the afternoon when I awake, for Mrs. Harris has been better than her word.
bountifuladjectiveUS /ˈbaʊntɪfəl/
given or giving freely
From this reading After a bountiful and well-cooked dinner has received our attention, Jim and I go together to the cottage.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Here we are put upon the witness stand by "our old woman," who takes ample vengeance for having been kept so long in the dark concerning my business in Trafton.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Here we are put upon the witness stand by "our old woman," who takes ample vengeance for having been kept so long in the dark concerning my business in Trafton.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Here we are put upon the witness stand by "our old woman," who takes ample vengeance for having been kept so long in the dark concerning my business in Trafton.
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading Jim is already up, and conversing with Mr. Harris on the all-absorbing topic, of course.
a small house with a single story
From this reading After a bountiful and well-cooked dinner has received our attention, Jim and I go together to the cottage.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Jim is already up, and conversing with Mr. Harris on the all-absorbing topic, of course.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Here we are put upon the witness stand by "our old woman," who takes ample vengeance for having been kept so long in the dark concerning my business in Trafton.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading After a bountiful and well-cooked dinner has received our attention, Jim and I go together to the cottage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is late in the afternoon when I awake, for Mrs. Harris has been better than her word.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After a bountiful and well-cooked dinner has received our attention, Jim and I go together to the cottage.
HarrisnounUS /ˈherɪs/
United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)
From this reading It is late in the afternoon when I awake, for Mrs. Harris has been better than her word.
HARVEYnounUS /ˈhɑːrvi/
English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)
From this reading THE STORY OF HARVEY JAMES.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is late in the afternoon when I awake, for Mrs. Harris has been better than her word.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Here we are put upon the witness stand by "our old woman," who takes ample vengeance for having been kept so long in the dark concerning my business in Trafton.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It is late in the afternoon when I awake, for Mrs. Harris has been better than her word.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here we are put upon the witness stand by "our old woman," who takes ample vengeance for having been kept so long in the dark concerning my business in Trafton.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It is late in the afternoon when I awake, for Mrs. Harris has been better than her word.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is late in the afternoon when I awake, for Mrs. Harris has been better than her word.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is late in the afternoon when I awake, for Mrs. Harris has been better than her word.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is late in the afternoon when I awake, for Mrs. Harris has been better than her word.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading THE STORY OF HARVEY JAMES.
Jim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jim is already up, and conversing with Mr. Harris on the all-absorbing topic, of course.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Here we are put upon the witness stand by "our old woman," who takes ample vengeance for having been kept so long in the dark concerning my business in Trafton.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It is late in the afternoon when I awake, for Mrs. Harris has been better than her word.
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 Here we are put upon the witness stand by "our old woman," who takes ample vengeance for having been kept so long in the dark concerning my business in Trafton.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Jim is already up, and conversing with Mr. Harris on the all-absorbing topic, of course.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It is late in the afternoon when I awake, for Mrs. Harris has been better than her word.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Here we are put upon the witness stand by "our old woman," who takes ample vengeance for having been kept so long in the dark concerning my business in Trafton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STORY OF HARVEY JAMES.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Here we are put upon the witness stand by "our old woman," who takes ample vengeance for having been kept so long in the dark concerning my business in Trafton.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jim is already up, and conversing with Mr. Harris on the all-absorbing topic, of course.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading After a bountiful and well-cooked dinner has received our attention, Jim and I go together to the cottage.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Here we are put upon the witness stand by "our old woman," who takes ample vengeance for having been kept so long in the dark concerning my business in Trafton.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading After a bountiful and well-cooked dinner has received our attention, Jim and I go together to the cottage.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Here we are put upon the witness stand by "our old woman," who takes ample vengeance for having been kept so long in the dark concerning my business in Trafton.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Here we are put upon the witness stand by "our old woman," who takes ample vengeance for having been kept so long in the dark concerning my business in Trafton.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE STORY OF HARVEY JAMES.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading Here we are put upon the witness stand by "our old woman," who takes ample vengeance for having been kept so long in the dark concerning my business in Trafton.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is late in the afternoon when I awake, for Mrs. Harris has been better than her word.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STORY OF HARVEY JAMES.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After a bountiful and well-cooked dinner has received our attention, Jim and I go together to the cottage.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading After a bountiful and well-cooked dinner has received our attention, Jim and I go together to the cottage.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Jim is already up, and conversing with Mr. Harris on the all-absorbing topic, of course.
Trafton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here we are put upon the witness stand by "our old woman," who takes ample vengeance for having been kept so long in the dark concerning my business in Trafton.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Jim is already up, and conversing with Mr. Harris on the all-absorbing topic, of course.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Here we are put upon the witness stand by "our old woman," who takes ample vengeance for having been kept so long in the dark concerning my business in Trafton.
vengeancenounUS /ˈvendʒəns/
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading Here we are put upon the witness stand by "our old woman," who takes ample vengeance for having been kept so long in the dark concerning my business in Trafton.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Here we are put upon the witness stand by "our old woman," who takes ample vengeance for having been kept so long in the dark concerning my business in Trafton.
well-cooked
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After a bountiful and well-cooked dinner has received our attention, Jim and I go together to the cottage.
at the time that
From this reading It is late in the afternoon when I awake, for Mrs. Harris has been better than her word.
which person or people
From this reading Here we are put upon the witness stand by "our old woman," who takes ample vengeance for having been kept so long in the dark concerning my business in Trafton.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jim is already up, and conversing with Mr. Harris on the all-absorbing topic, of course.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading Here we are put upon the witness stand by "our old woman," who takes ample vengeance for having been kept so long in the dark concerning my business in Trafton.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Here we are put upon the witness stand by "our old woman," who takes ample vengeance for having been kept so long in the dark concerning my business in Trafton.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading It is late in the afternoon when I awake, for Mrs. Harris has been better than her word.
