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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading POPPY SPRINGS A SURPRISE Starting down the street, after having telephoned to Mr. Pennykorn from the Western Union office, as I have written down in the conclusion of the preceding chapter, I was overtaken by a kid who had a note for me from the president of the Ladies’ Aid.

later than; following

From this reading POPPY SPRINGS A SURPRISE Starting down the street, after having telephoned to Mr. Pennykorn from the Western Union office, as I have written down in the conclusion of the preceding chapter, I was overtaken by a kid who had a note for me from the president of the Ladies’ Aid.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading POPPY SPRINGS A SURPRISE Starting down the street, after having telephoned to Mr. Pennykorn from the Western Union office, as I have written down in the conclusion of the preceding chapter, I was overtaken by a kid who had a note for me from the president of the Ladies’ Aid.

a narrow street with walls on both sides

From this reading What I did, instead of obeying the note, was to sneak up an alley and hide in Mr. Weckler’s apple orchard.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading What I did, instead of obeying the note, was to sneak up an alley and hide in Mr. Weckler’s apple orchard.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading What I did, instead of obeying the note, was to sneak up an alley and hide in Mr. Weckler’s apple orchard.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Any old time you’d catch me going over to the church to “talk business” with that bunch of buzzing women.

fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh

From this reading What I did, instead of obeying the note, was to sneak up an alley and hide in Mr. Weckler’s apple orchard.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading POPPY SPRINGS A SURPRISE Starting down the street, after having telephoned to Mr. Pennykorn from the Western Union office, as I have written down in the conclusion of the preceding chapter, I was overtaken by a kid who had a note for me from the president of the Ladies’ Aid.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading I was to come over to the church right away, the note said, as the “committee” wanted to talk with me on important business.

a grouping of a number of similar things

From this reading Any old time you’d catch me going over to the church to “talk business” with that bunch of buzzing women.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading I was to come over to the church right away, the note said, as the “committee” wanted to talk with me on important business.

noisy like the sound of a bee

From this reading Any old time you’d catch me going over to the church to “talk business” with that bunch of buzzing women.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading POPPY SPRINGS A SURPRISE Starting down the street, after having telephoned to Mr. Pennykorn from the Western Union office, as I have written down in the conclusion of the preceding chapter, I was overtaken by a kid who had a note for me from the president of the Ladies’ Aid.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Any old time you’d catch me going over to the church to “talk business” with that bunch of buzzing women.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading POPPY SPRINGS A SURPRISE Starting down the street, after having telephoned to Mr. Pennykorn from the Western Union office, as I have written down in the conclusion of the preceding chapter, I was overtaken by a kid who had a note for me from the president of the Ladies’ Aid.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading I was to come over to the church right away, the note said, as the “committee” wanted to talk with me on important business.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading I was to come over to the church right away, the note said, as the “committee” wanted to talk with me on important business.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading I was to come over to the church right away, the note said, as the “committee” wanted to talk with me on important business.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading POPPY SPRINGS A SURPRISE Starting down the street, after having telephoned to Mr. Pennykorn from the Western Union office, as I have written down in the conclusion of the preceding chapter, I was overtaken by a kid who had a note for me from the president of the Ladies’ Aid.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading They were up on their ear, of course, over the farmer’s cucumbers, of which the other two loads were probably piled in front of the door.

plural of “cucumber” — a melon vine of the genus Cucumis; cultivated from earliest times for its cylindrical green fruit

From this reading They were up on their ear, of course, over the farmer’s cucumbers, of which the other two loads were probably piled in front of the door.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading What I did, instead of obeying the note, was to sneak up an alley and hide in Mr. Weckler’s apple orchard.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading They were up on their ear, of course, over the farmer’s cucumbers, of which the other two loads were probably piled in front of the door.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading POPPY SPRINGS A SURPRISE Starting down the street, after having telephoned to Mr. Pennykorn from the Western Union office, as I have written down in the conclusion of the preceding chapter, I was overtaken by a kid who had a note for me from the president of the Ladies’ Aid.

the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading They were up on their ear, of course, over the farmer’s cucumbers, of which the other two loads were probably piled in front of the door.

possessive form of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm

From this reading They were up on their ear, of course, over the farmer’s cucumbers, of which the other two loads were probably piled in front of the door.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading POPPY SPRINGS A SURPRISE Starting down the street, after having telephoned to Mr. Pennykorn from the Western Union office, as I have written down in the conclusion of the preceding chapter, I was overtaken by a kid who had a note for me from the president of the Ladies’ Aid.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading POPPY SPRINGS A SURPRISE Starting down the street, after having telephoned to Mr. Pennykorn from the Western Union office, as I have written down in the conclusion of the preceding chapter, I was overtaken by a kid who had a note for me from the president of the Ladies’ Aid.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading They were up on their ear, of course, over the farmer’s cucumbers, of which the other two loads were probably piled in front of the door.

the act of departing

From this reading Any old time you’d catch me going over to the church to “talk business” with that bunch of buzzing women.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading POPPY SPRINGS A SURPRISE Starting down the street, after having telephoned to Mr. Pennykorn from the Western Union office, as I have written down in the conclusion of the preceding chapter, I was overtaken by a kid who had a note for me from the president of the Ladies’ Aid.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading POPPY SPRINGS A SURPRISE Starting down the street, after having telephoned to Mr. Pennykorn from the Western Union office, as I have written down in the conclusion of the preceding chapter, I was overtaken by a kid who had a note for me from the president of the Ladies’ Aid.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading POPPY SPRINGS A SURPRISE Starting down the street, after having telephoned to Mr. Pennykorn from the Western Union office, as I have written down in the conclusion of the preceding chapter, I was overtaken by a kid who had a note for me from the president of the Ladies’ Aid.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading What I did, instead of obeying the note, was to sneak up an alley and hide in Mr. Weckler’s apple orchard.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading POPPY SPRINGS A SURPRISE Starting down the street, after having telephoned to Mr. Pennykorn from the Western Union office, as I have written down in the conclusion of the preceding chapter, I was overtaken by a kid who had a note for me from the president of the Ladies’ Aid.

of great significance or value

From this reading I was to come over to the church right away, the note said, as the “committee” wanted to talk with me on important business.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading POPPY SPRINGS A SURPRISE Starting down the street, after having telephoned to Mr. Pennykorn from the Western Union office, as I have written down in the conclusion of the preceding chapter, I was overtaken by a kid who had a note for me from the president of the Ladies’ Aid.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading What I did, instead of obeying the note, was to sneak up an alley and hide in Mr. Weckler’s apple orchard.

tell false information to for fun

From this reading POPPY SPRINGS A SURPRISE Starting down the street, after having telephoned to Mr. Pennykorn from the Western Union office, as I have written down in the conclusion of the preceding chapter, I was overtaken by a kid who had a note for me from the president of the Ladies’ Aid.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading POPPY SPRINGS A SURPRISE Starting down the street, after having telephoned to Mr. Pennykorn from the Western Union office, as I have written down in the conclusion of the preceding chapter, I was overtaken by a kid who had a note for me from the president of the Ladies’ Aid.

a large number or amount

From this reading They were up on their ear, of course, over the farmer’s cucumbers, of which the other two loads were probably piled in front of the door.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading POPPY SPRINGS A SURPRISE Starting down the street, after having telephoned to Mr. Pennykorn from the Western Union office, as I have written down in the conclusion of the preceding chapter, I was overtaken by a kid who had a note for me from the president of the Ladies’ Aid.

a form of address for a man

From this reading POPPY SPRINGS A SURPRISE Starting down the street, after having telephoned to Mr. Pennykorn from the Western Union office, as I have written down in the conclusion of the preceding chapter, I was overtaken by a kid who had a note for me from the president of the Ladies’ Aid.

a brief written record

From this reading POPPY SPRINGS A SURPRISE Starting down the street, after having telephoned to Mr. Pennykorn from the Western Union office, as I have written down in the conclusion of the preceding chapter, I was overtaken by a kid who had a note for me from the president of the Ladies’ Aid.

-ing form of “obey” — be obedient to

From this reading What I did, instead of obeying the note, was to sneak up an alley and hide in Mr. Weckler’s apple orchard.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading POPPY SPRINGS A SURPRISE Starting down the street, after having telephoned to Mr. Pennykorn from the Western Union office, as I have written down in the conclusion of the preceding chapter, I was overtaken by a kid who had a note for me from the president of the Ladies’ Aid.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading POPPY SPRINGS A SURPRISE Starting down the street, after having telephoned to Mr. Pennykorn from the Western Union office, as I have written down in the conclusion of the preceding chapter, I was overtaken by a kid who had a note for me from the president of the Ladies’ Aid.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Any old time you’d catch me going over to the church to “talk business” with that bunch of buzzing women.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I was to come over to the church right away, the note said, as the “committee” wanted to talk with me on important business.

garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth

From this reading What I did, instead of obeying the note, was to sneak up an alley and hide in Mr. Weckler’s apple orchard.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading They were up on their ear, of course, over the farmer’s cucumbers, of which the other two loads were probably piled in front of the door.

above and across; more than

From this reading I was to come over to the church right away, the note said, as the “committee” wanted to talk with me on important business.

inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake

From this reading POPPY SPRINGS A SURPRISE Starting down the street, after having telephoned to Mr. Pennykorn from the Western Union office, as I have written down in the conclusion of the preceding chapter, I was overtaken by a kid who had a note for me from the president of the Ladies’ Aid.

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From this reading POPPY SPRINGS A SURPRISE Starting down the street, after having telephoned to Mr. Pennykorn from the Western Union office, as I have written down in the conclusion of the preceding chapter, I was overtaken by a kid who had a note for me from the president of the Ladies’ Aid.

past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks

From this reading They were up on their ear, of course, over the farmer’s cucumbers, of which the other two loads were probably piled in front of the door.

annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers

From this reading POPPY SPRINGS A SURPRISE Starting down the street, after having telephoned to Mr. Pennykorn from the Western Union office, as I have written down in the conclusion of the preceding chapter, I was overtaken by a kid who had a note for me from the president of the Ladies’ Aid.

existing or coming before

From this reading POPPY SPRINGS A SURPRISE Starting down the street, after having telephoned to Mr. Pennykorn from the Western Union office, as I have written down in the conclusion of the preceding chapter, I was overtaken by a kid who had a note for me from the president of the Ladies’ Aid.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading POPPY SPRINGS A SURPRISE Starting down the street, after having telephoned to Mr. Pennykorn from the Western Union office, as I have written down in the conclusion of the preceding chapter, I was overtaken by a kid who had a note for me from the president of the Ladies’ Aid.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading They were up on their ear, of course, over the farmer’s cucumbers, of which the other two loads were probably piled in front of the door.

precisely, exactly

From this reading I was to come over to the church right away, the note said, as the “committee” wanted to talk with me on important business.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading I was to come over to the church right away, the note said, as the “committee” wanted to talk with me on important business.

to go stealthily or furtively

From this reading What I did, instead of obeying the note, was to sneak up an alley and hide in Mr. Weckler’s apple orchard.

plural of “spring” — the season of growth

From this reading POPPY SPRINGS A SURPRISE Starting down the street, after having telephoned to Mr. Pennykorn from the Western Union office, as I have written down in the conclusion of the preceding chapter, I was overtaken by a kid who had a note for me from the president of the Ladies’ Aid.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading POPPY SPRINGS A SURPRISE Starting down the street, after having telephoned to Mr. Pennykorn from the Western Union office, as I have written down in the conclusion of the preceding chapter, I was overtaken by a kid who had a note for me from the president of the Ladies’ Aid.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading POPPY SPRINGS A SURPRISE Starting down the street, after having telephoned to Mr. Pennykorn from the Western Union office, as I have written down in the conclusion of the preceding chapter, I was overtaken by a kid who had a note for me from the president of the Ladies’ Aid.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading POPPY SPRINGS A SURPRISE Starting down the street, after having telephoned to Mr. Pennykorn from the Western Union office, as I have written down in the conclusion of the preceding chapter, I was overtaken by a kid who had a note for me from the president of the Ladies’ Aid.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading I was to come over to the church right away, the note said, as the “committee” wanted to talk with me on important business.

past form of “telephone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone

From this reading POPPY SPRINGS A SURPRISE Starting down the street, after having telephoned to Mr. Pennykorn from the Western Union office, as I have written down in the conclusion of the preceding chapter, I was overtaken by a kid who had a note for me from the president of the Ladies’ Aid.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Any old time you’d catch me going over to the church to “talk business” with that bunch of buzzing women.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading POPPY SPRINGS A SURPRISE Starting down the street, after having telephoned to Mr. Pennykorn from the Western Union office, as I have written down in the conclusion of the preceding chapter, I was overtaken by a kid who had a note for me from the president of the Ladies’ Aid.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They were up on their ear, of course, over the farmer’s cucumbers, of which the other two loads were probably piled in front of the door.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They were up on their ear, of course, over the farmer’s cucumbers, of which the other two loads were probably piled in front of the door.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Any old time you’d catch me going over to the church to “talk business” with that bunch of buzzing women.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading POPPY SPRINGS A SURPRISE Starting down the street, after having telephoned to Mr. Pennykorn from the Western Union office, as I have written down in the conclusion of the preceding chapter, I was overtaken by a kid who had a note for me from the president of the Ladies’ Aid.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading They were up on their ear, of course, over the farmer’s cucumbers, of which the other two loads were probably piled in front of the door.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading POPPY SPRINGS A SURPRISE Starting down the street, after having telephoned to Mr. Pennykorn from the Western Union office, as I have written down in the conclusion of the preceding chapter, I was overtaken by a kid who had a note for me from the president of the Ladies’ Aid.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading What I did, instead of obeying the note, was to sneak up an alley and hide in Mr. Weckler’s apple orchard.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading I was to come over to the church right away, the note said, as the “committee” wanted to talk with me on important business.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading POPPY SPRINGS A SURPRISE Starting down the street, after having telephoned to Mr. Pennykorn from the Western Union office, as I have written down in the conclusion of the preceding chapter, I was overtaken by a kid who had a note for me from the president of the Ladies’ Aid.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading What I did, instead of obeying the note, was to sneak up an alley and hide in Mr. Weckler’s apple orchard.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading They were up on their ear, of course, over the farmer’s cucumbers, of which the other two loads were probably piled in front of the door.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading POPPY SPRINGS A SURPRISE Starting down the street, after having telephoned to Mr. Pennykorn from the Western Union office, as I have written down in the conclusion of the preceding chapter, I was overtaken by a kid who had a note for me from the president of the Ladies’ Aid.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What I did, instead of obeying the note, was to sneak up an alley and hide in Mr. Weckler’s apple orchard.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading They were up on their ear, of course, over the farmer’s cucumbers, of which the other two loads were probably piled in front of the door.

which person or people

From this reading POPPY SPRINGS A SURPRISE Starting down the street, after having telephoned to Mr. Pennykorn from the Western Union office, as I have written down in the conclusion of the preceding chapter, I was overtaken by a kid who had a note for me from the president of the Ladies’ Aid.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I was to come over to the church right away, the note said, as the “committee” wanted to talk with me on important business.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Any old time you’d catch me going over to the church to “talk business” with that bunch of buzzing women.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading POPPY SPRINGS A SURPRISE Starting down the street, after having telephoned to Mr. Pennykorn from the Western Union office, as I have written down in the conclusion of the preceding chapter, I was overtaken by a kid who had a note for me from the president of the Ladies’ Aid.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Any old time you’d catch me going over to the church to “talk business” with that bunch of buzzing women.