used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was not thinking of to-day nor of to-morrow, but of days a score of years distant and of plans not to come to maturity for twenty years.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading From his history, as it is to be gathered from the ancient gossips of Coldriver, one is forced to the conclusion that few of his acts were performed with reference to the immediate time.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading If he set on foot some scheme, one learns to study it and to endeavor to see to what outcome it may lead ten years after its inception.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading From his history, as it is to be gathered from the ancient gossips of Coldriver, one is forced to the conclusion that few of his acts were performed with reference to the immediate time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HE DIPS IN HIS SPOON Scattergood Baines sat on the piazza of his hardware store and twiddled his bare toes reflectively.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From his history, as it is to be gathered from the ancient gossips of Coldriver, one is forced to the conclusion that few of his acts were performed with reference to the immediate time.
Baines
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From this reading HE DIPS IN HIS SPOON Scattergood Baines sat on the piazza of his hardware store and twiddled his bare toes reflectively.
completely unclothed
From this reading HE DIPS IN HIS SPOON Scattergood Baines sat on the piazza of his hardware store and twiddled his bare toes reflectively.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading From his history, as it is to be gathered from the ancient gossips of Coldriver, one is forced to the conclusion that few of his acts were performed with reference to the immediate time.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was not thinking of to-day nor of to-morrow, but of days a score of years distant and of plans not to come to maturity for twenty years.
Coldriver
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From this reading From his history, as it is to be gathered from the ancient gossips of Coldriver, one is forced to the conclusion that few of his acts were performed with reference to the immediate time.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He was not thinking of to-day nor of to-morrow, but of days a score of years distant and of plans not to come to maturity for twenty years.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading From his history, as it is to be gathered from the ancient gossips of Coldriver, one is forced to the conclusion that few of his acts were performed with reference to the immediate time.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He was not thinking of to-day nor of to-morrow, but of days a score of years distant and of plans not to come to maturity for twenty years.
DIPSnounUS /dɪps/
plural of “dip” — a depression in an otherwise level surface
From this reading HE DIPS IN HIS SPOON Scattergood Baines sat on the piazza of his hardware store and twiddled his bare toes reflectively.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading He was not thinking of to-day nor of to-morrow, but of days a score of years distant and of plans not to come to maturity for twenty years.
endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading If he set on foot some scheme, one learns to study it and to endeavor to see to what outcome it may lead ten years after its inception.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading From his history, as it is to be gathered from the ancient gossips of Coldriver, one is forced to the conclusion that few of his acts were performed with reference to the immediate time.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading If he set on foot some scheme, one learns to study it and to endeavor to see to what outcome it may lead ten years after its inception.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was not thinking of to-day nor of to-morrow, but of days a score of years distant and of plans not to come to maturity for twenty years.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading From his history, as it is to be gathered from the ancient gossips of Coldriver, one is forced to the conclusion that few of his acts were performed with reference to the immediate time.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From his history, as it is to be gathered from the ancient gossips of Coldriver, one is forced to the conclusion that few of his acts were performed with reference to the immediate time.
brought together in one place
From this reading From his history, as it is to be gathered from the ancient gossips of Coldriver, one is forced to the conclusion that few of his acts were performed with reference to the immediate time.
gossipsnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəps/
plural of “gossip” — light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading From his history, as it is to be gathered from the ancient gossips of Coldriver, one is forced to the conclusion that few of his acts were performed with reference to the immediate time.
hardwarenounUS /ˈhɑːrdwer/
major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile)
From this reading HE DIPS IN HIS SPOON Scattergood Baines sat on the piazza of his hardware store and twiddled his bare toes reflectively.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HE DIPS IN HIS SPOON Scattergood Baines sat on the piazza of his hardware store and twiddled his bare toes reflectively.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HE DIPS IN HIS SPOON Scattergood Baines sat on the piazza of his hardware store and twiddled his bare toes reflectively.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading From his history, as it is to be gathered from the ancient gossips of Coldriver, one is forced to the conclusion that few of his acts were performed with reference to the immediate time.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he set on foot some scheme, one learns to study it and to endeavor to see to what outcome it may lead ten years after its inception.
of the present time and place
From this reading From his history, as it is to be gathered from the ancient gossips of Coldriver, one is forced to the conclusion that few of his acts were performed with reference to the immediate time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HE DIPS IN HIS SPOON Scattergood Baines sat on the piazza of his hardware store and twiddled his bare toes reflectively.
inceptionnounUS /ˌɪnˈsepʃən/
an event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events
From this reading If he set on foot some scheme, one learns to study it and to endeavor to see to what outcome it may lead ten years after its inception.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From his history, as it is to be gathered from the ancient gossips of Coldriver, one is forced to the conclusion that few of his acts were performed with reference to the immediate time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From his history, as it is to be gathered from the ancient gossips of Coldriver, one is forced to the conclusion that few of his acts were performed with reference to the immediate time.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading If he set on foot some scheme, one learns to study it and to endeavor to see to what outcome it may lead ten years after its inception.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading If he set on foot some scheme, one learns to study it and to endeavor to see to what outcome it may lead ten years after its inception.
learnsverbUS /lɜːrnz/
third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading If he set on foot some scheme, one learns to study it and to endeavor to see to what outcome it may lead ten years after its inception.
maturitynounUS /məˈtʃʊrəti/
the period of time in your life after your physical growth has stopped and you are fully developed
From this reading He was not thinking of to-day nor of to-morrow, but of days a score of years distant and of plans not to come to maturity for twenty years.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading If he set on foot some scheme, one learns to study it and to endeavor to see to what outcome it may lead ten years after its inception.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He was not thinking of to-day nor of to-morrow, but of days a score of years distant and of plans not to come to maturity for twenty years.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not thinking of to-day nor of to-morrow, but of days a score of years distant and of plans not to come to maturity for twenty years.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HE DIPS IN HIS SPOON Scattergood Baines sat on the piazza of his hardware store and twiddled his bare toes reflectively.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HE DIPS IN HIS SPOON Scattergood Baines sat on the piazza of his hardware store and twiddled his bare toes reflectively.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading From his history, as it is to be gathered from the ancient gossips of Coldriver, one is forced to the conclusion that few of his acts were performed with reference to the immediate time.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading If he set on foot some scheme, one learns to study it and to endeavor to see to what outcome it may lead ten years after its inception.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading From his history, as it is to be gathered from the ancient gossips of Coldriver, one is forced to the conclusion that few of his acts were performed with reference to the immediate time.
piazzanounUS /piˈæzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading HE DIPS IN HIS SPOON Scattergood Baines sat on the piazza of his hardware store and twiddled his bare toes reflectively.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading He was not thinking of to-day nor of to-morrow, but of days a score of years distant and of plans not to come to maturity for twenty years.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading From his history, as it is to be gathered from the ancient gossips of Coldriver, one is forced to the conclusion that few of his acts were performed with reference to the immediate time.
reflectivelyadverb
in a reflective manner
From this reading HE DIPS IN HIS SPOON Scattergood Baines sat on the piazza of his hardware store and twiddled his bare toes reflectively.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading HE DIPS IN HIS SPOON Scattergood Baines sat on the piazza of his hardware store and twiddled his bare toes reflectively.
ScattergoodnounUS /ˈskætərɡʊd/
someone who spends money prodigally
From this reading HE DIPS IN HIS SPOON Scattergood Baines sat on the piazza of his hardware store and twiddled his bare toes reflectively.
Scattergood's
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From this reading That was Scattergood's way.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading If he set on foot some scheme, one learns to study it and to endeavor to see to what outcome it may lead ten years after its inception.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading He was not thinking of to-day nor of to-morrow, but of days a score of years distant and of plans not to come to maturity for twenty years.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading If he set on foot some scheme, one learns to study it and to endeavor to see to what outcome it may lead ten years after its inception.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading If he set on foot some scheme, one learns to study it and to endeavor to see to what outcome it may lead ten years after its inception.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading If he set on foot some scheme, one learns to study it and to endeavor to see to what outcome it may lead ten years after its inception.
SPOONnounUS /spuːn/
a piece of cutlery with a shallow bowl-shaped container and a handle; used to stir or serve or take up food
From this reading HE DIPS IN HIS SPOON Scattergood Baines sat on the piazza of his hardware store and twiddled his bare toes reflectively.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading HE DIPS IN HIS SPOON Scattergood Baines sat on the piazza of his hardware store and twiddled his bare toes reflectively.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading If he set on foot some scheme, one learns to study it and to endeavor to see to what outcome it may lead ten years after its inception.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading If he set on foot some scheme, one learns to study it and to endeavor to see to what outcome it may lead ten years after its inception.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That was Scattergood's way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HE DIPS IN HIS SPOON Scattergood Baines sat on the piazza of his hardware store and twiddled his bare toes reflectively.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading He was not thinking of to-day nor of to-morrow, but of days a score of years distant and of plans not to come to maturity for twenty years.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading From his history, as it is to be gathered from the ancient gossips of Coldriver, one is forced to the conclusion that few of his acts were performed with reference to the immediate time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was not thinking of to-day nor of to-morrow, but of days a score of years distant and of plans not to come to maturity for twenty years.
to-day
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From this reading He was not thinking of to-day nor of to-morrow, but of days a score of years distant and of plans not to come to maturity for twenty years.
to-morrow
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From this reading He was not thinking of to-day nor of to-morrow, but of days a score of years distant and of plans not to come to maturity for twenty years.
toesnounUS /toʊz/
plural of “toe” — one of the digits of the foot
From this reading HE DIPS IN HIS SPOON Scattergood Baines sat on the piazza of his hardware store and twiddled his bare toes reflectively.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading He was not thinking of to-day nor of to-morrow, but of days a score of years distant and of plans not to come to maturity for twenty years.
twiddled
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From this reading HE DIPS IN HIS SPOON Scattergood Baines sat on the piazza of his hardware store and twiddled his bare toes reflectively.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was not thinking of to-day nor of to-morrow, but of days a score of years distant and of plans not to come to maturity for twenty years.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading That was Scattergood's way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading From his history, as it is to be gathered from the ancient gossips of Coldriver, one is forced to the conclusion that few of his acts were performed with reference to the immediate time.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If he set on foot some scheme, one learns to study it and to endeavor to see to what outcome it may lead ten years after its inception.
in the company of; together with
From this reading From his history, as it is to be gathered from the ancient gossips of Coldriver, one is forced to the conclusion that few of his acts were performed with reference to the immediate time.
a late time of life
From this reading He was not thinking of to-day nor of to-morrow, but of days a score of years distant and of plans not to come to maturity for twenty years.
