used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And the Town is an old ancient street with the Church on one side, and the Inn on the other, and the Policeman between; and that is all: for it is only a country town, although the capital of That Country.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading And when they were gone, each mother sat down all day in the table in the window in the sun, and wrote round: four sheets to everybody, four hundred sheets in all.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And the Town is an old ancient street with the Church on one side, and the Inn on the other, and the Policeman between; and that is all: for it is only a country town, although the capital of That Country.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And the Town is an old ancient street with the Church on one side, and the Inn on the other, and the Policeman between; and that is all: for it is only a country town, although the capital of That Country.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading And the Town is an old ancient street with the Church on one side, and the Inn on the other, and the Policeman between; and that is all: for it is only a country town, although the capital of That Country.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So Tiny and Baby came back to That Country, and staid with the mothers, one hour with each mother: for that is one of the rules.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Then Tiny went down the Tumbledown Hill to the Town, Baby on arm.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading So Tiny and Baby came back to That Country, and staid with the mothers, one hour with each mother: for that is one of the rules.
Baby'snounUS /ˈbeɪbiz/
possessive form of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading And Baby's mother chuckled, because she was so happy; and _she_ thumped her envelope with her fist: but Tiny's mother cried, because she loved that best; and she smoothed hers with the flat of her hand.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading So Tiny and Baby came back to That Country, and staid with the mothers, one hour with each mother: for that is one of the rules.
for the reason that
From this reading And Baby's mother chuckled, because she was so happy; and _she_ thumped her envelope with her fist: but Tiny's mother cried, because she loved that best; and she smoothed hers with the flat of her hand.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading And Baby's mother chuckled, because she was so happy; and _she_ thumped her envelope with her fist: but Tiny's mother cried, because she loved that best; and she smoothed hers with the flat of her hand.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading And the Town is an old ancient street with the Church on one side, and the Inn on the other, and the Policeman between; and that is all: for it is only a country town, although the capital of That Country.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading And Baby's mother chuckled, because she was so happy; and _she_ thumped her envelope with her fist: but Tiny's mother cried, because she loved that best; and she smoothed hers with the flat of her hand.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading So Tiny and Baby came back to That Country, and staid with the mothers, one hour with each mother: for that is one of the rules.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading And the Town is an old ancient street with the Church on one side, and the Inn on the other, and the Policeman between; and that is all: for it is only a country town, although the capital of That Country.
chuckledverbUS /ˈtʃʌkəld/
past form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint
From this reading And Baby's mother chuckled, because she was so happy; and _she_ thumped her envelope with her fist: but Tiny's mother cried, because she loved that best; and she smoothed hers with the flat of her hand.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading And the Town is an old ancient street with the Church on one side, and the Inn on the other, and the Policeman between; and that is all: for it is only a country town, although the capital of That Country.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading So Tiny and Baby came back to That Country, and staid with the mothers, one hour with each mother: for that is one of the rules.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading And Baby's mother chuckled, because she was so happy; and _she_ thumped her envelope with her fist: but Tiny's mother cried, because she loved that best; and she smoothed hers with the flat of her hand.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading And when they were gone, each mother sat down all day in the table in the window in the sun, and wrote round: four sheets to everybody, four hundred sheets in all.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading And when they were gone, each mother sat down all day in the table in the window in the sun, and wrote round: four sheets to everybody, four hundred sheets in all.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading So Tiny and Baby came back to That Country, and staid with the mothers, one hour with each mother: for that is one of the rules.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading And Baby's mother chuckled, because she was so happy; and _she_ thumped her envelope with her fist: but Tiny's mother cried, because she loved that best; and she smoothed hers with the flat of her hand.
every person
From this reading And when they were gone, each mother sat down all day in the table in the window in the sun, and wrote round: four sheets to everybody, four hundred sheets in all.
fistnounUS /fɪst/
a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading And Baby's mother chuckled, because she was so happy; and _she_ thumped her envelope with her fist: but Tiny's mother cried, because she loved that best; and she smoothed hers with the flat of her hand.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading And Baby's mother chuckled, because she was so happy; and _she_ thumped her envelope with her fist: but Tiny's mother cried, because she loved that best; and she smoothed hers with the flat of her hand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So Tiny and Baby came back to That Country, and staid with the mothers, one hour with each mother: for that is one of the rules.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading And when they were gone, each mother sat down all day in the table in the window in the sun, and wrote round: four sheets to everybody, four hundred sheets in all.
destroyed or killed
From this reading And when they were gone, each mother sat down all day in the table in the window in the sun, and wrote round: four sheets to everybody, four hundred sheets in all.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading And Baby's mother chuckled, because she was so happy; and _she_ thumped her envelope with her fist: but Tiny's mother cried, because she loved that best; and she smoothed hers with the flat of her hand.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading And Baby's mother chuckled, because she was so happy; and _she_ thumped her envelope with her fist: but Tiny's mother cried, because she loved that best; and she smoothed hers with the flat of her hand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And Baby's mother chuckled, because she was so happy; and _she_ thumped her envelope with her fist: but Tiny's mother cried, because she loved that best; and she smoothed hers with the flat of her hand.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading And Baby's mother chuckled, because she was so happy; and _she_ thumped her envelope with her fist: but Tiny's mother cried, because she loved that best; and she smoothed hers with the flat of her hand.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Then Tiny went down the Tumbledown Hill to the Town, Baby on arm.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading So Tiny and Baby came back to That Country, and staid with the mothers, one hour with each mother: for that is one of the rules.
ten 10s
From this reading And when they were gone, each mother sat down all day in the table in the window in the sun, and wrote round: four sheets to everybody, four hundred sheets in all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And when they were gone, each mother sat down all day in the table in the window in the sun, and wrote round: four sheets to everybody, four hundred sheets in all.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading And the Town is an old ancient street with the Church on one side, and the Inn on the other, and the Policeman between; and that is all: for it is only a country town, although the capital of That Country.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So Tiny and Baby came back to That Country, and staid with the mothers, one hour with each mother: for that is one of the rules.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And the Town is an old ancient street with the Church on one side, and the Inn on the other, and the Policeman between; and that is all: for it is only a country town, although the capital of That Country.
held dear
From this reading And Baby's mother chuckled, because she was so happy; and _she_ thumped her envelope with her fist: but Tiny's mother cried, because she loved that best; and she smoothed hers with the flat of her hand.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading So Tiny and Baby came back to That Country, and staid with the mothers, one hour with each mother: for that is one of the rules.
mothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading So Tiny and Baby came back to That Country, and staid with the mothers, one hour with each mother: for that is one of the rules.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So Tiny and Baby came back to That Country, and staid with the mothers, one hour with each mother: for that is one of the rules.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading And the Town is an old ancient street with the Church on one side, and the Inn on the other, and the Policeman between; and that is all: for it is only a country town, although the capital of That Country.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then Tiny went down the Tumbledown Hill to the Town, Baby on arm.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading So Tiny and Baby came back to That Country, and staid with the mothers, one hour with each mother: for that is one of the rules.
and nothing more
From this reading And the Town is an old ancient street with the Church on one side, and the Inn on the other, and the Policeman between; and that is all: for it is only a country town, although the capital of That Country.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading And the Town is an old ancient street with the Church on one side, and the Inn on the other, and the Policeman between; and that is all: for it is only a country town, although the capital of That Country.
PolicemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading And the Town is an old ancient street with the Church on one side, and the Inn on the other, and the Policeman between; and that is all: for it is only a country town, although the capital of That Country.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading And when they were gone, each mother sat down all day in the table in the window in the sun, and wrote round: four sheets to everybody, four hundred sheets in all.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading So Tiny and Baby came back to That Country, and staid with the mothers, one hour with each mother: for that is one of the rules.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading And when they were gone, each mother sat down all day in the table in the window in the sun, and wrote round: four sheets to everybody, four hundred sheets in all.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And Baby's mother chuckled, because she was so happy; and _she_ thumped her envelope with her fist: but Tiny's mother cried, because she loved that best; and she smoothed hers with the flat of her hand.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading And when they were gone, each mother sat down all day in the table in the window in the sun, and wrote round: four sheets to everybody, four hundred sheets in all.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading And the Town is an old ancient street with the Church on one side, and the Inn on the other, and the Policeman between; and that is all: for it is only a country town, although the capital of That Country.
smoothedadjectiveUS /smuːðd/
made smooth by ironing
From this reading And Baby's mother chuckled, because she was so happy; and _she_ thumped her envelope with her fist: but Tiny's mother cried, because she loved that best; and she smoothed hers with the flat of her hand.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So Tiny and Baby came back to That Country, and staid with the mothers, one hour with each mother: for that is one of the rules.
staidadjectiveUS /steɪd/
characterized by dignity and propriety
From this reading So Tiny and Baby came back to That Country, and staid with the mothers, one hour with each mother: for that is one of the rules.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading And the Town is an old ancient street with the Church on one side, and the Inn on the other, and the Policeman between; and that is all: for it is only a country town, although the capital of That Country.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading And when they were gone, each mother sat down all day in the table in the window in the sun, and wrote round: four sheets to everybody, four hundred sheets in all.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading And when they were gone, each mother sat down all day in the table in the window in the sun, and wrote round: four sheets to everybody, four hundred sheets in all.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So Tiny and Baby came back to That Country, and staid with the mothers, one hour with each mother: for that is one of the rules.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So Tiny and Baby came back to That Country, and staid with the mothers, one hour with each mother: for that is one of the rules.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Tiny went down the Tumbledown Hill to the Town, Baby on arm.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And when they were gone, each mother sat down all day in the table in the window in the sun, and wrote round: four sheets to everybody, four hundred sheets in all.
thumpedverbUS /θʌmpt/
past form of “thump” — move rhythmically
From this reading And Baby's mother chuckled, because she was so happy; and _she_ thumped her envelope with her fist: but Tiny's mother cried, because she loved that best; and she smoothed hers with the flat of her hand.
very small
From this reading So Tiny and Baby came back to That Country, and staid with the mothers, one hour with each mother: for that is one of the rules.
Tiny's
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From this reading And Baby's mother chuckled, because she was so happy; and _she_ thumped her envelope with her fist: but Tiny's mother cried, because she loved that best; and she smoothed hers with the flat of her hand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So Tiny and Baby came back to That Country, and staid with the mothers, one hour with each mother: for that is one of the rules.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Then Tiny went down the Tumbledown Hill to the Town, Baby on arm.
Tumbledown
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From this reading Then Tiny went down the Tumbledown Hill to the Town, Baby on arm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And Baby's mother chuckled, because she was so happy; and _she_ thumped her envelope with her fist: but Tiny's mother cried, because she loved that best; and she smoothed hers with the flat of her hand.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then Tiny went down the Tumbledown Hill to the Town, Baby on arm.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And when they were gone, each mother sat down all day in the table in the window in the sun, and wrote round: four sheets to everybody, four hundred sheets in all.
at the time that
From this reading And when they were gone, each mother sat down all day in the table in the window in the sun, and wrote round: four sheets to everybody, four hundred sheets in all.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading And when they were gone, each mother sat down all day in the table in the window in the sun, and wrote round: four sheets to everybody, four hundred sheets in all.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So Tiny and Baby came back to That Country, and staid with the mothers, one hour with each mother: for that is one of the rules.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading And when they were gone, each mother sat down all day in the table in the window in the sun, and wrote round: four sheets to everybody, four hundred sheets in all.
