Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading "THAT'S A PROMISE" The family at the Red Mill were early risers When the red, red sun threw his first rays across the frosty waters of the Lumano, Ruth Fielding's casement was wide open and she was busily tripping about the kitchen where her Uncle Jabez had built the fire in the range before going to the mill.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "THAT'S A PROMISE" The family at the Red Mill were early risers When the red, red sun threw his first rays across the frosty waters of the Lumano, Ruth Fielding's casement was wide open and she was busily tripping about the kitchen where her Uncle Jabez had built the fire in the range before going to the mill.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading "THAT'S A PROMISE" The family at the Red Mill were early risers When the red, red sun threw his first rays across the frosty waters of the Lumano, Ruth Fielding's casement was wide open and she was busily tripping about the kitchen where her Uncle Jabez had built the fire in the range before going to the mill.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading "Aunt Alviry will miss ye, Ruthie, when ye air gone back to school," Ben said bashfully, when Ruth, with capable air, began to strain the milk and pour it into the pans.

(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 "I hope you help her all you can when I'm not here, Ben?"

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From this reading "Poor Aunt Alvirah!" sighed Ruth.

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From this reading "Aunt Alviry will miss ye, Ruthie, when ye air gone back to school," Ben said bashfully, when Ruth, with capable air, began to strain the milk and pour it into the pans.

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

From this reading "THAT'S A PROMISE" The family at the Red Mill were early risers When the red, red sun threw his first rays across the frosty waters of the Lumano, Ruth Fielding's casement was wide open and she was busily tripping about the kitchen where her Uncle Jabez had built the fire in the range before going to the mill.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "THAT'S A PROMISE" The family at the Red Mill were early risers When the red, red sun threw his first rays across the frosty waters of the Lumano, Ruth Fielding's casement was wide open and she was busily tripping about the kitchen where her Uncle Jabez had built the fire in the range before going to the mill.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading "Aunt Alviry will miss ye, Ruthie, when ye air gone back to school," Ben said bashfully, when Ruth, with capable air, began to strain the milk and pour it into the pans.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "Aunt Alviry will miss ye, Ruthie, when ye air gone back to school," Ben said bashfully, when Ruth, with capable air, began to strain the milk and pour it into the pans.

in a shy or timid or bashful manner

From this reading "Aunt Alviry will miss ye, Ruthie, when ye air gone back to school," Ben said bashfully, when Ruth, with capable air, began to strain the milk and pour it into the pans.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "THAT'S A PROMISE" The family at the Red Mill were early risers When the red, red sun threw his first rays across the frosty waters of the Lumano, Ruth Fielding's casement was wide open and she was busily tripping about the kitchen where her Uncle Jabez had built the fire in the range before going to the mill.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "Aunt Alviry will miss ye, Ruthie, when ye air gone back to school," Ben said bashfully, when Ruth, with capable air, began to strain the milk and pour it into the pans.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading Ben, the hired man, was out doing the chores and soon brought two brimming pails of milk into the milk-room.

filled to capacity

From this reading Ben, the hired man, was out doing the chores and soon brought two brimming pails of milk into the milk-room.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Ben, the hired man, was out doing the chores and soon brought two brimming pails of milk into the milk-room.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading "THAT'S A PROMISE" The family at the Red Mill were early risers When the red, red sun threw his first rays across the frosty waters of the Lumano, Ruth Fielding's casement was wide open and she was busily tripping about the kitchen where her Uncle Jabez had built the fire in the range before going to the mill.

in a busy manner

From this reading "THAT'S A PROMISE" The family at the Red Mill were early risers When the red, red sun threw his first rays across the frosty waters of the Lumano, Ruth Fielding's casement was wide open and she was busily tripping about the kitchen where her Uncle Jabez had built the fire in the range before going to the mill.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "I hope you help her all you can when I'm not here, Ben?"

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading "Aunt Alviry will miss ye, Ruthie, when ye air gone back to school," Ben said bashfully, when Ruth, with capable air, began to strain the milk and pour it into the pans.

a window sash that is hinged (usually on one side)

From this reading "THAT'S A PROMISE" The family at the Red Mill were early risers When the red, red sun threw his first rays across the frosty waters of the Lumano, Ruth Fielding's casement was wide open and she was busily tripping about the kitchen where her Uncle Jabez had built the fire in the range before going to the mill.

plural of “chore” — a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee

From this reading Ben, the hired man, was out doing the chores and soon brought two brimming pails of milk into the milk-room.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Ben, the hired man, was out doing the chores and soon brought two brimming pails of milk into the milk-room.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading "THAT'S A PROMISE" The family at the Red Mill were early risers When the red, red sun threw his first rays across the frosty waters of the Lumano, Ruth Fielding's casement was wide open and she was busily tripping about the kitchen where her Uncle Jabez had built the fire in the range before going to the mill.

a social unit living together

From this reading "THAT'S A PROMISE" The family at the Red Mill were early risers When the red, red sun threw his first rays across the frosty waters of the Lumano, Ruth Fielding's casement was wide open and she was busily tripping about the kitchen where her Uncle Jabez had built the fire in the range before going to the mill.

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

From this reading "THAT'S A PROMISE" The family at the Red Mill were early risers When the red, red sun threw his first rays across the frosty waters of the Lumano, Ruth Fielding's casement was wide open and she was busily tripping about the kitchen where her Uncle Jabez had built the fire in the range before going to the mill.

start firing a weapon

From this reading "THAT'S A PROMISE" The family at the Red Mill were early risers When the red, red sun threw his first rays across the frosty waters of the Lumano, Ruth Fielding's casement was wide open and she was busily tripping about the kitchen where her Uncle Jabez had built the fire in the range before going to the mill.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "THAT'S A PROMISE" The family at the Red Mill were early risers When the red, red sun threw his first rays across the frosty waters of the Lumano, Ruth Fielding's casement was wide open and she was busily tripping about the kitchen where her Uncle Jabez had built the fire in the range before going to the mill.

devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

From this reading "THAT'S A PROMISE" The family at the Red Mill were early risers When the red, red sun threw his first rays across the frosty waters of the Lumano, Ruth Fielding's casement was wide open and she was busily tripping about the kitchen where her Uncle Jabez had built the fire in the range before going to the mill.

the act of departing

From this reading "THAT'S A PROMISE" The family at the Red Mill were early risers When the red, red sun threw his first rays across the frosty waters of the Lumano, Ruth Fielding's casement was wide open and she was busily tripping about the kitchen where her Uncle Jabez had built the fire in the range before going to the mill.

destroyed or killed

From this reading "Aunt Alviry will miss ye, Ruthie, when ye air gone back to school," Ben said bashfully, when Ruth, with capable air, began to strain the milk and pour it into the pans.

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

From this reading "THAT'S A PROMISE" The family at the Red Mill were early risers When the red, red sun threw his first rays across the frosty waters of the Lumano, Ruth Fielding's casement was wide open and she was busily tripping about the kitchen where her Uncle Jabez had built the fire in the range before going to the mill.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading "I hope you help her all you can when I'm not here, Ben?"

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "THAT'S A PROMISE" The family at the Red Mill were early risers When the red, red sun threw his first rays across the frosty waters of the Lumano, Ruth Fielding's casement was wide open and she was busily tripping about the kitchen where her Uncle Jabez had built the fire in the range before going to the mill.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "I hope you help her all you can when I'm not here, Ben?"

having services engaged for a fee

From this reading Ben, the hired man, was out doing the chores and soon brought two brimming pails of milk into the milk-room.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "THAT'S A PROMISE" The family at the Red Mill were early risers When the red, red sun threw his first rays across the frosty waters of the Lumano, Ruth Fielding's casement was wide open and she was busily tripping about the kitchen where her Uncle Jabez had built the fire in the range before going to the mill.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading "I hope you help her all you can when I'm not here, Ben?"

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

From this reading "I hope you help her all you can when I'm not here, Ben?"

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From this reading "I hope you help her all you can when I'm not here, Ben?"

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

From this reading "THAT'S A PROMISE" The family at the Red Mill were early risers When the red, red sun threw his first rays across the frosty waters of the Lumano, Ruth Fielding's casement was wide open and she was busily tripping about the kitchen where her Uncle Jabez had built the fire in the range before going to the mill.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Ben, the hired man, was out doing the chores and soon brought two brimming pails of milk into the milk-room.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Aunt Alviry will miss ye, Ruthie, when ye air gone back to school," Ben said bashfully, when Ruth, with capable air, began to strain the milk and pour it into the pans.

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

From this reading "THAT'S A PROMISE" The family at the Red Mill were early risers When the red, red sun threw his first rays across the frosty waters of the Lumano, Ruth Fielding's casement was wide open and she was busily tripping about the kitchen where her Uncle Jabez had built the fire in the range before going to the mill.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading "THAT'S A PROMISE" The family at the Red Mill were early risers When the red, red sun threw his first rays across the frosty waters of the Lumano, Ruth Fielding's casement was wide open and she was busily tripping about the kitchen where her Uncle Jabez had built the fire in the range before going to the mill.

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

From this reading "THAT'S A PROMISE" The family at the Red Mill were early risers When the red, red sun threw his first rays across the frosty waters of the Lumano, Ruth Fielding's casement was wide open and she was busily tripping about the kitchen where her Uncle Jabez had built the fire in the range before going to the mill.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Ben, the hired man, was out doing the chores and soon brought two brimming pails of milk into the milk-room.

a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings

From this reading Ben, the hired man, was out doing the chores and soon brought two brimming pails of milk into the milk-room.

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

From this reading Ben, the hired man, was out doing the chores and soon brought two brimming pails of milk into the milk-room.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading "THAT'S A PROMISE" The family at the Red Mill were early risers When the red, red sun threw his first rays across the frosty waters of the Lumano, Ruth Fielding's casement was wide open and she was busily tripping about the kitchen where her Uncle Jabez had built the fire in the range before going to the mill.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading "Aunt Alviry will miss ye, Ruthie, when ye air gone back to school," Ben said bashfully, when Ruth, with capable air, began to strain the milk and pour it into the pans.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "I hope you help her all you can when I'm not here, Ben?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "THAT'S A PROMISE" The family at the Red Mill were early risers When the red, red sun threw his first rays across the frosty waters of the Lumano, Ruth Fielding's casement was wide open and she was busily tripping about the kitchen where her Uncle Jabez had built the fire in the range before going to the mill.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading "THAT'S A PROMISE" The family at the Red Mill were early risers When the red, red sun threw his first rays across the frosty waters of the Lumano, Ruth Fielding's casement was wide open and she was busily tripping about the kitchen where her Uncle Jabez had built the fire in the range before going to the mill.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Ben, the hired man, was out doing the chores and soon brought two brimming pails of milk into the milk-room.

plural of “pail” — a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top

From this reading Ben, the hired man, was out doing the chores and soon brought two brimming pails of milk into the milk-room.

plural of “pan” — cooking utensil consisting of a wide metal vessel

From this reading "Aunt Alviry will miss ye, Ruthie, when ye air gone back to school," Ben said bashfully, when Ruth, with capable air, began to strain the milk and pour it into the pans.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading "Poor Aunt Alvirah!" sighed Ruth.

cause to run

From this reading "Aunt Alviry will miss ye, Ruthie, when ye air gone back to school," Ben said bashfully, when Ruth, with capable air, began to strain the milk and pour it into the pans.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading "THAT'S A PROMISE" The family at the Red Mill were early risers When the red, red sun threw his first rays across the frosty waters of the Lumano, Ruth Fielding's casement was wide open and she was busily tripping about the kitchen where her Uncle Jabez had built the fire in the range before going to the mill.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading "THAT'S A PROMISE" The family at the Red Mill were early risers When the red, red sun threw his first rays across the frosty waters of the Lumano, Ruth Fielding's casement was wide open and she was busily tripping about the kitchen where her Uncle Jabez had built the fire in the range before going to the mill.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading "THAT'S A PROMISE" The family at the Red Mill were early risers When the red, red sun threw his first rays across the frosty waters of the Lumano, Ruth Fielding's casement was wide open and she was busily tripping about the kitchen where her Uncle Jabez had built the fire in the range before going to the mill.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading "THAT'S A PROMISE" The family at the Red Mill were early risers When the red, red sun threw his first rays across the frosty waters of the Lumano, Ruth Fielding's casement was wide open and she was busily tripping about the kitchen where her Uncle Jabez had built the fire in the range before going to the mill.

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

From this reading "THAT'S A PROMISE" The family at the Red Mill were early risers When the red, red sun threw his first rays across the frosty waters of the Lumano, Ruth Fielding's casement was wide open and she was busily tripping about the kitchen where her Uncle Jabez had built the fire in the range before going to the mill.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading "THAT'S A PROMISE" The family at the Red Mill were early risers When the red, red sun threw his first rays across the frosty waters of the Lumano, Ruth Fielding's casement was wide open and she was busily tripping about the kitchen where her Uncle Jabez had built the fire in the range before going to the mill.

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

From this reading "Aunt Alviry will miss ye, Ruthie, when ye air gone back to school," Ben said bashfully, when Ruth, with capable air, began to strain the milk and pour it into the pans.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Aunt Alviry will miss ye, Ruthie, when ye air gone back to school," Ben said bashfully, when Ruth, with capable air, began to strain the milk and pour it into the pans.

an educational institution

From this reading "Aunt Alviry will miss ye, Ruthie, when ye air gone back to school," Ben said bashfully, when Ruth, with capable air, began to strain the milk and pour it into the pans.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "THAT'S A PROMISE" The family at the Red Mill were early risers When the red, red sun threw his first rays across the frosty waters of the Lumano, Ruth Fielding's casement was wide open and she was busily tripping about the kitchen where her Uncle Jabez had built the fire in the range before going to the mill.

past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading "Poor Aunt Alvirah!" sighed Ruth.

in the near future

From this reading Ben, the hired man, was out doing the chores and soon brought two brimming pails of milk into the milk-room.

(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading "Aunt Alviry will miss ye, Ruthie, when ye air gone back to school," Ben said bashfully, when Ruth, with capable air, began to strain the milk and pour it into the pans.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading "THAT'S A PROMISE" The family at the Red Mill were early risers When the red, red sun threw his first rays across the frosty waters of the Lumano, Ruth Fielding's casement was wide open and she was busily tripping about the kitchen where her Uncle Jabez had built the fire in the range before going to the mill.

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

From this reading "THAT'S A PROMISE" The family at the Red Mill were early risers When the red, red sun threw his first rays across the frosty waters of the Lumano, Ruth Fielding's casement was wide open and she was busily tripping about the kitchen where her Uncle Jabez had built the fire in the range before going to the mill.

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

From this reading "THAT'S A PROMISE" The family at the Red Mill were early risers When the red, red sun threw his first rays across the frosty waters of the Lumano, Ruth Fielding's casement was wide open and she was busily tripping about the kitchen where her Uncle Jabez had built the fire in the range before going to the mill.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading "THAT'S A PROMISE" The family at the Red Mill were early risers When the red, red sun threw his first rays across the frosty waters of the Lumano, Ruth Fielding's casement was wide open and she was busily tripping about the kitchen where her Uncle Jabez had built the fire in the range before going to the mill.

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

From this reading "THAT'S A PROMISE" The family at the Red Mill were early risers When the red, red sun threw his first rays across the frosty waters of the Lumano, Ruth Fielding's casement was wide open and she was busily tripping about the kitchen where her Uncle Jabez had built the fire in the range before going to the mill.

characterized by a buoyant rhythm

From this reading "THAT'S A PROMISE" The family at the Red Mill were early risers When the red, red sun threw his first rays across the frosty waters of the Lumano, Ruth Fielding's casement was wide open and she was busily tripping about the kitchen where her Uncle Jabez had built the fire in the range before going to the mill.

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

From this reading Ben, the hired man, was out doing the chores and soon brought two brimming pails of milk into the milk-room.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading "THAT'S A PROMISE" The family at the Red Mill were early risers When the red, red sun threw his first rays across the frosty waters of the Lumano, Ruth Fielding's casement was wide open and she was busily tripping about the kitchen where her Uncle Jabez had built the fire in the range before going to the mill.

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

From this reading "THAT'S A PROMISE" The family at the Red Mill were early risers When the red, red sun threw his first rays across the frosty waters of the Lumano, Ruth Fielding's casement was wide open and she was busily tripping about the kitchen where her Uncle Jabez had built the fire in the range before going to the mill.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading "THAT'S A PROMISE" The family at the Red Mill were early risers When the red, red sun threw his first rays across the frosty waters of the Lumano, Ruth Fielding's casement was wide open and she was busily tripping about the kitchen where her Uncle Jabez had built the fire in the range before going to the mill.

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

From this reading "THAT'S A PROMISE" The family at the Red Mill were early risers When the red, red sun threw his first rays across the frosty waters of the Lumano, Ruth Fielding's casement was wide open and she was busily tripping about the kitchen where her Uncle Jabez had built the fire in the range before going to the mill.

at the time that

From this reading "THAT'S A PROMISE" The family at the Red Mill were early risers When the red, red sun threw his first rays across the frosty waters of the Lumano, Ruth Fielding's casement was wide open and she was busily tripping about the kitchen where her Uncle Jabez had built the fire in the range before going to the mill.

in or at the place that

From this reading "THAT'S A PROMISE" The family at the Red Mill were early risers When the red, red sun threw his first rays across the frosty waters of the Lumano, Ruth Fielding's casement was wide open and she was busily tripping about the kitchen where her Uncle Jabez had built the fire in the range before going to the mill.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading "THAT'S A PROMISE" The family at the Red Mill were early risers When the red, red sun threw his first rays across the frosty waters of the Lumano, Ruth Fielding's casement was wide open and she was busily tripping about the kitchen where her Uncle Jabez had built the fire in the range before going to the mill.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Aunt Alviry will miss ye, Ruthie, when ye air gone back to school," Ben said bashfully, when Ruth, with capable air, began to strain the milk and pour it into the pans.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Aunt Alviry will miss ye, Ruthie, when ye air gone back to school," Ben said bashfully, when Ruth, with capable air, began to strain the milk and pour it into the pans.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading "Aunt Alviry will miss ye, Ruthie, when ye air gone back to school," Ben said bashfully, when Ruth, with capable air, began to strain the milk and pour it into the pans.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I hope you help her all you can when I'm not here, Ben?"