used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Brad was blacking a pair of shoes.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "Shawn," said the old doctor, "I'm going up to Old Meadows this afternoon to hunt quail, and I want you to go along.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "Shawn," said the old doctor, "I'm going up to Old Meadows this afternoon to hunt quail, and I want you to go along.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Shawn," said the old doctor, "I'm going up to Old Meadows this afternoon to hunt quail, and I want you to go along.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The first snow of the season was gently sifting from the November skies as Doctor Hissong and Shawn drove along the river road.
blackingnoun
a substance used to produce a shiny protective surface on footwear
From this reading Brad was blacking a pair of shoes.
BradnounUS /bræd/
a small nail
From this reading Brad was blacking a pair of shoes.
buggynounUS /ˈbʌɡi/
a small lightweight carriage; drawn by a single horse
From this reading Go down and get ready while Brad hitches up the buggy."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Doctor Hissong sat by the fireplace in his office.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Doctor Hissong sat by the fireplace in his office.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Go down and get ready while Brad hitches up the buggy."
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading The first snow of the season was gently sifting from the November skies as Doctor Hissong and Shawn drove along the river road.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading Doctor Hissong sat by the fireplace in his office.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first snow of the season was gently sifting from the November skies as Doctor Hissong and Shawn drove along the river road.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The first snow of the season was gently sifting from the November skies as Doctor Hissong and Shawn drove along the river road.
in a gradual manner
From this reading The first snow of the season was gently sifting from the November skies as Doctor Hissong and Shawn drove along the river road.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Go down and get ready while Brad hitches up the buggy."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Shawn," said the old doctor, "I'm going up to Old Meadows this afternoon to hunt quail, and I want you to go along.
the act of departing
From this reading "Shawn," said the old doctor, "I'm going up to Old Meadows this afternoon to hunt quail, and I want you to go along.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Doctor Hissong sat by the fireplace in his office.
Hissong
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From this reading Doctor Hissong sat by the fireplace in his office.
hitchesnounUS /ˈhɪtʃɪz/
plural of “hitch” — a period of time spent in military service
From this reading Go down and get ready while Brad hitches up the buggy."
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading "Shawn," said the old doctor, "I'm going up to Old Meadows this afternoon to hunt quail, and I want you to go along.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Shawn," said the old doctor, "I'm going up to Old Meadows this afternoon to hunt quail, and I want you to go along.
I'm
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From this reading "Shawn," said the old doctor, "I'm going up to Old Meadows this afternoon to hunt quail, and I want you to go along.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Doctor Hissong sat by the fireplace in his office.
MeadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading "Shawn," said the old doctor, "I'm going up to Old Meadows this afternoon to hunt quail, and I want you to go along.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading The first snow of the season was gently sifting from the November skies as Doctor Hissong and Shawn drove along the river road.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Brad was blacking a pair of shoes.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Doctor Hissong sat by the fireplace in his office.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Shawn," said the old doctor, "I'm going up to Old Meadows this afternoon to hunt quail, and I want you to go along.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Brad was blacking a pair of shoes.
quailverbUS /kweɪl/
draw back, as with fear or pain
From this reading "Shawn," said the old doctor, "I'm going up to Old Meadows this afternoon to hunt quail, and I want you to go along.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Go down and get ready while Brad hitches up the buggy."
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The first snow of the season was gently sifting from the November skies as Doctor Hissong and Shawn drove along the river road.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The first snow of the season was gently sifting from the November skies as Doctor Hissong and Shawn drove along the river road.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Shawn," said the old doctor, "I'm going up to Old Meadows this afternoon to hunt quail, and I want you to go along.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Doctor Hissong sat by the fireplace in his office.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The first snow of the season was gently sifting from the November skies as Doctor Hissong and Shawn drove along the river road.
ShawnnounUS /ʃɔːn/
United States dancer and choreographer who collaborated with Ruth Saint Denis (1891-1972)
From this reading "Shawn," said the old doctor, "I'm going up to Old Meadows this afternoon to hunt quail, and I want you to go along.
a particular situation
From this reading Brad was blacking a pair of shoes.
siftingnounUS /ˈsɪftɪŋ/
the act of separating grain from chaff
From this reading The first snow of the season was gently sifting from the November skies as Doctor Hissong and Shawn drove along the river road.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The first snow of the season was gently sifting from the November skies as Doctor Hissong and Shawn drove along the river road.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The first snow of the season was gently sifting from the November skies as Doctor Hissong and Shawn drove along the river road.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Doctor Hissong sat by the fireplace in his office.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Shawn," said the old doctor, "I'm going up to Old Meadows this afternoon to hunt quail, and I want you to go along.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Shawn," said the old doctor, "I'm going up to Old Meadows this afternoon to hunt quail, and I want you to go along.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Shawn," said the old doctor, "I'm going up to Old Meadows this afternoon to hunt quail, and I want you to go along.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Shawn," said the old doctor, "I'm going up to Old Meadows this afternoon to hunt quail, and I want you to go along.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Brad was blacking a pair of shoes.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Go down and get ready while Brad hitches up the buggy."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Shawn," said the old doctor, "I'm going up to Old Meadows this afternoon to hunt quail, and I want you to go along.
