used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Uncle Israel Bowles’s farm lay nearly a mile away, and Tom, whose feet were sore from the unaccustomed tramping of city pavements, looked about for a lift.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Uncle Israel Bowles’s farm lay nearly a mile away, and Tom, whose feet were sore from the unaccustomed tramping of city pavements, looked about for a lift.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading UNCLE ISRAEL SAYS “NO” Derry lay twenty-two miles to the west of Amesville and it required almost an hour for the branch line train to reach the little settlement.
Amesville
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From this reading UNCLE ISRAEL SAYS “NO” Derry lay twenty-two miles to the west of Amesville and it required almost an hour for the branch line train to reach the little settlement.
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Tom descended from the car amidst the clatter of empty milk-cans being put off on the platform of the small station.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading UNCLE ISRAEL SAYS “NO” Derry lay twenty-two miles to the west of Amesville and it required almost an hour for the branch line train to reach the little settlement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UNCLE ISRAEL SAYS “NO” Derry lay twenty-two miles to the west of Amesville and it required almost an hour for the branch line train to reach the little settlement.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Uncle Israel Bowles’s farm lay nearly a mile away, and Tom, whose feet were sore from the unaccustomed tramping of city pavements, looked about for a lift.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading There was no hurry and so he went slowly, limping a little now and then, and thinking busily of the new life to begin on Monday.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Tom descended from the car amidst the clatter of empty milk-cans being put off on the platform of the small station.
confined by bonds
From this reading But of the two buggies and one farm wagon in sight none was bound his way, and so he crossed to the dusty road that led northward and set out through the warm, still end of a September day.
Bowles's
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From this reading Uncle Israel Bowles’s farm lay nearly a mile away, and Tom, whose feet were sore from the unaccustomed tramping of city pavements, looked about for a lift.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading UNCLE ISRAEL SAYS “NO” Derry lay twenty-two miles to the west of Amesville and it required almost an hour for the branch line train to reach the little settlement.
buggiesnounUS /ˈbʌɡiz/
plural of “buggy” — a small lightweight carriage; drawn by a single horse
From this reading But of the two buggies and one farm wagon in sight none was bound his way, and so he crossed to the dusty road that led northward and set out through the warm, still end of a September day.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading There was no hurry and so he went slowly, limping a little now and then, and thinking busily of the new life to begin on Monday.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But of the two buggies and one farm wagon in sight none was bound his way, and so he crossed to the dusty road that led northward and set out through the warm, still end of a September day.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Tom descended from the car amidst the clatter of empty milk-cans being put off on the platform of the small station.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Uncle Israel Bowles’s farm lay nearly a mile away, and Tom, whose feet were sore from the unaccustomed tramping of city pavements, looked about for a lift.
clatternounUS /ˈklætər/
a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)
From this reading Tom descended from the car amidst the clatter of empty milk-cans being put off on the platform of the small station.
placed crosswise
From this reading But of the two buggies and one farm wagon in sight none was bound his way, and so he crossed to the dusty road that led northward and set out through the warm, still end of a September day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But of the two buggies and one farm wagon in sight none was bound his way, and so he crossed to the dusty road that led northward and set out through the warm, still end of a September day.
Derry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading UNCLE ISRAEL SAYS “NO” Derry lay twenty-two miles to the west of Amesville and it required almost an hour for the branch line train to reach the little settlement.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Tom descended from the car amidst the clatter of empty milk-cans being put off on the platform of the small station.
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading But of the two buggies and one farm wagon in sight none was bound his way, and so he crossed to the dusty road that led northward and set out through the warm, still end of a September day.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Tom descended from the car amidst the clatter of empty milk-cans being put off on the platform of the small station.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading But of the two buggies and one farm wagon in sight none was bound his way, and so he crossed to the dusty road that led northward and set out through the warm, still end of a September day.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Uncle Israel Bowles’s farm lay nearly a mile away, and Tom, whose feet were sore from the unaccustomed tramping of city pavements, looked about for a lift.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Uncle Israel Bowles’s farm lay nearly a mile away, and Tom, whose feet were sore from the unaccustomed tramping of city pavements, looked about for a lift.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading UNCLE ISRAEL SAYS “NO” Derry lay twenty-two miles to the west of Amesville and it required almost an hour for the branch line train to reach the little settlement.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Tom descended from the car amidst the clatter of empty milk-cans being put off on the platform of the small station.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But of the two buggies and one farm wagon in sight none was bound his way, and so he crossed to the dusty road that led northward and set out through the warm, still end of a September day.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But of the two buggies and one farm wagon in sight none was bound his way, and so he crossed to the dusty road that led northward and set out through the warm, still end of a September day.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading UNCLE ISRAEL SAYS “NO” Derry lay twenty-two miles to the west of Amesville and it required almost an hour for the branch line train to reach the little settlement.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading There was no hurry and so he went slowly, limping a little now and then, and thinking busily of the new life to begin on Monday.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But of the two buggies and one farm wagon in sight none was bound his way, and so he crossed to the dusty road that led northward and set out through the warm, still end of a September day.
ISRAELnounUS /ˈɪzriəl/
Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
From this reading UNCLE ISRAEL SAYS “NO” Derry lay twenty-two miles to the west of Amesville and it required almost an hour for the branch line train to reach the little settlement.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading UNCLE ISRAEL SAYS “NO” Derry lay twenty-two miles to the west of Amesville and it required almost an hour for the branch line train to reach the little settlement.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading UNCLE ISRAEL SAYS “NO” Derry lay twenty-two miles to the west of Amesville and it required almost an hour for the branch line train to reach the little settlement.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading But of the two buggies and one farm wagon in sight none was bound his way, and so he crossed to the dusty road that led northward and set out through the warm, still end of a September day.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There was no hurry and so he went slowly, limping a little now and then, and thinking busily of the new life to begin on Monday.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading Uncle Israel Bowles’s farm lay nearly a mile away, and Tom, whose feet were sore from the unaccustomed tramping of city pavements, looked about for a lift.
limpingnounUS /ˈlɪmpɪŋ/
disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet
From this reading There was no hurry and so he went slowly, limping a little now and then, and thinking busily of the new life to begin on Monday.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading UNCLE ISRAEL SAYS “NO” Derry lay twenty-two miles to the west of Amesville and it required almost an hour for the branch line train to reach the little settlement.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading UNCLE ISRAEL SAYS “NO” Derry lay twenty-two miles to the west of Amesville and it required almost an hour for the branch line train to reach the little settlement.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Uncle Israel Bowles’s farm lay nearly a mile away, and Tom, whose feet were sore from the unaccustomed tramping of city pavements, looked about for a lift.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Uncle Israel Bowles’s farm lay nearly a mile away, and Tom, whose feet were sore from the unaccustomed tramping of city pavements, looked about for a lift.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading UNCLE ISRAEL SAYS “NO” Derry lay twenty-two miles to the west of Amesville and it required almost an hour for the branch line train to reach the little settlement.
milk-cans
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tom descended from the car amidst the clatter of empty milk-cans being put off on the platform of the small station.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading There was no hurry and so he went slowly, limping a little now and then, and thinking busily of the new life to begin on Monday.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Uncle Israel Bowles’s farm lay nearly a mile away, and Tom, whose feet were sore from the unaccustomed tramping of city pavements, looked about for a lift.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading There was no hurry and so he went slowly, limping a little now and then, and thinking busily of the new life to begin on Monday.
not any; not one
From this reading UNCLE ISRAEL SAYS “NO” Derry lay twenty-two miles to the west of Amesville and it required almost an hour for the branch line train to reach the little settlement.
not one, and not any
From this reading But of the two buggies and one farm wagon in sight none was bound his way, and so he crossed to the dusty road that led northward and set out through the warm, still end of a September day.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading But of the two buggies and one farm wagon in sight none was bound his way, and so he crossed to the dusty road that led northward and set out through the warm, still end of a September day.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There was no hurry and so he went slowly, limping a little now and then, and thinking busily of the new life to begin on Monday.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UNCLE ISRAEL SAYS “NO” Derry lay twenty-two miles to the west of Amesville and it required almost an hour for the branch line train to reach the little settlement.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Tom descended from the car amidst the clatter of empty milk-cans being put off on the platform of the small station.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tom descended from the car amidst the clatter of empty milk-cans being put off on the platform of the small station.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But of the two buggies and one farm wagon in sight none was bound his way, and so he crossed to the dusty road that led northward and set out through the warm, still end of a September day.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But of the two buggies and one farm wagon in sight none was bound his way, and so he crossed to the dusty road that led northward and set out through the warm, still end of a September day.
pavementsnounUS /ˈpeɪvmənts/
plural of “pavement” — the paved surface of a thoroughfare
From this reading Uncle Israel Bowles’s farm lay nearly a mile away, and Tom, whose feet were sore from the unaccustomed tramping of city pavements, looked about for a lift.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading Tom descended from the car amidst the clatter of empty milk-cans being put off on the platform of the small station.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Tom descended from the car amidst the clatter of empty milk-cans being put off on the platform of the small station.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading UNCLE ISRAEL SAYS “NO” Derry lay twenty-two miles to the west of Amesville and it required almost an hour for the branch line train to reach the little settlement.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading UNCLE ISRAEL SAYS “NO” Derry lay twenty-two miles to the west of Amesville and it required almost an hour for the branch line train to reach the little settlement.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading But of the two buggies and one farm wagon in sight none was bound his way, and so he crossed to the dusty road that led northward and set out through the warm, still end of a September day.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading UNCLE ISRAEL SAYS “NO” Derry lay twenty-two miles to the west of Amesville and it required almost an hour for the branch line train to reach the little settlement.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading But of the two buggies and one farm wagon in sight none was bound his way, and so he crossed to the dusty road that led northward and set out through the warm, still end of a September day.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But of the two buggies and one farm wagon in sight none was bound his way, and so he crossed to the dusty road that led northward and set out through the warm, still end of a September day.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading UNCLE ISRAEL SAYS “NO” Derry lay twenty-two miles to the west of Amesville and it required almost an hour for the branch line train to reach the little settlement.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading But of the two buggies and one farm wagon in sight none was bound his way, and so he crossed to the dusty road that led northward and set out through the warm, still end of a September day.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading There was no hurry and so he went slowly, limping a little now and then, and thinking busily of the new life to begin on Monday.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Tom descended from the car amidst the clatter of empty milk-cans being put off on the platform of the small station.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But of the two buggies and one farm wagon in sight none was bound his way, and so he crossed to the dusty road that led northward and set out through the warm, still end of a September day.
hurting
From this reading Uncle Israel Bowles’s farm lay nearly a mile away, and Tom, whose feet were sore from the unaccustomed tramping of city pavements, looked about for a lift.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Tom descended from the car amidst the clatter of empty milk-cans being put off on the platform of the small station.
not in physical motion
From this reading But of the two buggies and one farm wagon in sight none was bound his way, and so he crossed to the dusty road that led northward and set out through the warm, still end of a September day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But of the two buggies and one farm wagon in sight none was bound his way, and so he crossed to the dusty road that led northward and set out through the warm, still end of a September day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNCLE ISRAEL SAYS “NO” Derry lay twenty-two miles to the west of Amesville and it required almost an hour for the branch line train to reach the little settlement.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading There was no hurry and so he went slowly, limping a little now and then, and thinking busily of the new life to begin on Monday.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no hurry and so he went slowly, limping a little now and then, and thinking busily of the new life to begin on Monday.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading There was no hurry and so he went slowly, limping a little now and then, and thinking busily of the new life to begin on Monday.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But of the two buggies and one farm wagon in sight none was bound his way, and so he crossed to the dusty road that led northward and set out through the warm, still end of a September day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UNCLE ISRAEL SAYS “NO” Derry lay twenty-two miles to the west of Amesville and it required almost an hour for the branch line train to reach the little settlement.
male cat
From this reading Tom descended from the car amidst the clatter of empty milk-cans being put off on the platform of the small station.
create by training and teaching
From this reading UNCLE ISRAEL SAYS “NO” Derry lay twenty-two miles to the west of Amesville and it required almost an hour for the branch line train to reach the little settlement.
trampingverbUS /ˈtræmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading Uncle Israel Bowles’s farm lay nearly a mile away, and Tom, whose feet were sore from the unaccustomed tramping of city pavements, looked about for a lift.
twenty-twonounUS /ˈtwentituː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-one and one
From this reading UNCLE ISRAEL SAYS “NO” Derry lay twenty-two miles to the west of Amesville and it required almost an hour for the branch line train to reach the little settlement.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But of the two buggies and one farm wagon in sight none was bound his way, and so he crossed to the dusty road that led northward and set out through the warm, still end of a September day.
unaccustomedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/
unusual or unfamiliar
From this reading Uncle Israel Bowles’s farm lay nearly a mile away, and Tom, whose feet were sore from the unaccustomed tramping of city pavements, looked about for a lift.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading UNCLE ISRAEL SAYS “NO” Derry lay twenty-two miles to the west of Amesville and it required almost an hour for the branch line train to reach the little settlement.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading But of the two buggies and one farm wagon in sight none was bound his way, and so he crossed to the dusty road that led northward and set out through the warm, still end of a September day.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading But of the two buggies and one farm wagon in sight none was bound his way, and so he crossed to the dusty road that led northward and set out through the warm, still end of a September day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But of the two buggies and one farm wagon in sight none was bound his way, and so he crossed to the dusty road that led northward and set out through the warm, still end of a September day.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But of the two buggies and one farm wagon in sight none was bound his way, and so he crossed to the dusty road that led northward and set out through the warm, still end of a September day.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading There was no hurry and so he went slowly, limping a little now and then, and thinking busily of the new life to begin on Monday.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Uncle Israel Bowles’s farm lay nearly a mile away, and Tom, whose feet were sore from the unaccustomed tramping of city pavements, looked about for a lift.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading UNCLE ISRAEL SAYS “NO” Derry lay twenty-two miles to the west of Amesville and it required almost an hour for the branch line train to reach the little settlement.
belonging to which person
From this reading Uncle Israel Bowles’s farm lay nearly a mile away, and Tom, whose feet were sore from the unaccustomed tramping of city pavements, looked about for a lift.
