used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Across the fields in the darkness, a throng of merry young children, with a wagon or two (little goat wagons) piled high with baskets and bundles and wood, slipped silently toward the little house where old Mrs. Gray sat shivering over her scanty fire.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Very quickly the Berry children agreed with what Lillie had said, and immediately they set about planning for the valentine party.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Across the fields in the darkness, a throng of merry young children, with a wagon or two (little goat wagons) piled high with baskets and bundles and wood, slipped silently toward the little house where old Mrs. Gray sat shivering over her scanty fire.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Very quickly the Berry children agreed with what Lillie had said, and immediately they set about planning for the valentine party.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Very quickly the Berry children agreed with what Lillie had said, and immediately they set about planning for the valentine party.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading A sudden knock at the door aroused Mrs. Gray from her musing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A sudden knock at the door aroused Mrs. Gray from her musing.
basketsnounUS /ˈbæskəts/
plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading Across the fields in the darkness, a throng of merry young children, with a wagon or two (little goat wagons) piled high with baskets and bundles and wood, slipped silently toward the little house where old Mrs. Gray sat shivering over her scanty fire.
BerrynounUS /ˈberi/
any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading Very quickly the Berry children agreed with what Lillie had said, and immediately they set about planning for the valentine party.
bundlesnounUS /ˈbʌndəlz/
plural of “bundle” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Across the fields in the darkness, a throng of merry young children, with a wagon or two (little goat wagons) piled high with baskets and bundles and wood, slipped silently toward the little house where old Mrs. Gray sat shivering over her scanty fire.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Very quickly the Berry children agreed with what Lillie had said, and immediately they set about planning for the valentine party.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The night of February fourteenth was clear, cold and moonless.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The night of February fourteenth was clear, cold and moonless.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Across the fields in the darkness, a throng of merry young children, with a wagon or two (little goat wagons) piled high with baskets and bundles and wood, slipped silently toward the little house where old Mrs. Gray sat shivering over her scanty fire.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A sudden knock at the door aroused Mrs. Gray from her musing.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading The night of February fourteenth was clear, cold and moonless.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Across the fields in the darkness, a throng of merry young children, with a wagon or two (little goat wagons) piled high with baskets and bundles and wood, slipped silently toward the little house where old Mrs. Gray sat shivering over her scanty fire.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Across the fields in the darkness, a throng of merry young children, with a wagon or two (little goat wagons) piled high with baskets and bundles and wood, slipped silently toward the little house where old Mrs. Gray sat shivering over her scanty fire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Very quickly the Berry children agreed with what Lillie had said, and immediately they set about planning for the valentine party.
fourteenthadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the thirteenth in position
From this reading The night of February fourteenth was clear, cold and moonless.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A sudden knock at the door aroused Mrs. Gray from her musing.
goatnounUS /ɡoʊt/
any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading Across the fields in the darkness, a throng of merry young children, with a wagon or two (little goat wagons) piled high with baskets and bundles and wood, slipped silently toward the little house where old Mrs. Gray sat shivering over her scanty fire.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Across the fields in the darkness, a throng of merry young children, with a wagon or two (little goat wagons) piled high with baskets and bundles and wood, slipped silently toward the little house where old Mrs. Gray sat shivering over her scanty fire.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Very quickly the Berry children agreed with what Lillie had said, and immediately they set about planning for the valentine party.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Across the fields in the darkness, a throng of merry young children, with a wagon or two (little goat wagons) piled high with baskets and bundles and wood, slipped silently toward the little house where old Mrs. Gray sat shivering over her scanty fire.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Across the fields in the darkness, a throng of merry young children, with a wagon or two (little goat wagons) piled high with baskets and bundles and wood, slipped silently toward the little house where old Mrs. Gray sat shivering over her scanty fire.
hobbledverbUS /ˈhɑːbəld/
past form of “hobble” — walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading She hobbled painfully to the door.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Across the fields in the darkness, a throng of merry young children, with a wagon or two (little goat wagons) piled high with baskets and bundles and wood, slipped silently toward the little house where old Mrs. Gray sat shivering over her scanty fire.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Very quickly the Berry children agreed with what Lillie had said, and immediately they set about planning for the valentine party.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Across the fields in the darkness, a throng of merry young children, with a wagon or two (little goat wagons) piled high with baskets and bundles and wood, slipped silently toward the little house where old Mrs. Gray sat shivering over her scanty fire.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading A sudden knock at the door aroused Mrs. Gray from her musing.
LillienounUS /ˈlɪli/
British actress (born in Canada) (1898-1989)
From this reading Very quickly the Berry children agreed with what Lillie had said, and immediately they set about planning for the valentine party.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Across the fields in the darkness, a throng of merry young children, with a wagon or two (little goat wagons) piled high with baskets and bundles and wood, slipped silently toward the little house where old Mrs. Gray sat shivering over her scanty fire.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Across the fields in the darkness, a throng of merry young children, with a wagon or two (little goat wagons) piled high with baskets and bundles and wood, slipped silently toward the little house where old Mrs. Gray sat shivering over her scanty fire.
moonlessadjective
without a moon or a visible moon
From this reading The night of February fourteenth was clear, cold and moonless.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Across the fields in the darkness, a throng of merry young children, with a wagon or two (little goat wagons) piled high with baskets and bundles and wood, slipped silently toward the little house where old Mrs. Gray sat shivering over her scanty fire.
musingnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪŋ/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading A sudden knock at the door aroused Mrs. Gray from her musing.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The night of February fourteenth was clear, cold and moonless.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The night of February fourteenth was clear, cold and moonless.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Across the fields in the darkness, a throng of merry young children, with a wagon or two (little goat wagons) piled high with baskets and bundles and wood, slipped silently toward the little house where old Mrs. Gray sat shivering over her scanty fire.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Across the fields in the darkness, a throng of merry young children, with a wagon or two (little goat wagons) piled high with baskets and bundles and wood, slipped silently toward the little house where old Mrs. Gray sat shivering over her scanty fire.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Across the fields in the darkness, a throng of merry young children, with a wagon or two (little goat wagons) piled high with baskets and bundles and wood, slipped silently toward the little house where old Mrs. Gray sat shivering over her scanty fire.
painfullyadverbUS /ˈpeɪnfəli/
unpleasantly
From this reading She hobbled painfully to the door.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Very quickly the Berry children agreed with what Lillie had said, and immediately they set about planning for the valentine party.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading Across the fields in the darkness, a throng of merry young children, with a wagon or two (little goat wagons) piled high with baskets and bundles and wood, slipped silently toward the little house where old Mrs. Gray sat shivering over her scanty fire.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading Very quickly the Berry children agreed with what Lillie had said, and immediately they set about planning for the valentine party.
with speed
From this reading Very quickly the Berry children agreed with what Lillie had said, and immediately they set about planning for the valentine party.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Very quickly the Berry children agreed with what Lillie had said, and immediately they set about planning for the valentine party.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Across the fields in the darkness, a throng of merry young children, with a wagon or two (little goat wagons) piled high with baskets and bundles and wood, slipped silently toward the little house where old Mrs. Gray sat shivering over her scanty fire.
scantyadjectiveUS /ˈskænti/
lacking in magnitude or quantity
From this reading Across the fields in the darkness, a throng of merry young children, with a wagon or two (little goat wagons) piled high with baskets and bundles and wood, slipped silently toward the little house where old Mrs. Gray sat shivering over her scanty fire.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Very quickly the Berry children agreed with what Lillie had said, and immediately they set about planning for the valentine party.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She hobbled painfully to the door.
shiveringnounUS /ˈʃɪvərɪŋ/
a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever
From this reading Across the fields in the darkness, a throng of merry young children, with a wagon or two (little goat wagons) piled high with baskets and bundles and wood, slipped silently toward the little house where old Mrs. Gray sat shivering over her scanty fire.
without speaking
From this reading Across the fields in the darkness, a throng of merry young children, with a wagon or two (little goat wagons) piled high with baskets and bundles and wood, slipped silently toward the little house where old Mrs. Gray sat shivering over her scanty fire.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Across the fields in the darkness, a throng of merry young children, with a wagon or two (little goat wagons) piled high with baskets and bundles and wood, slipped silently toward the little house where old Mrs. Gray sat shivering over her scanty fire.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading A sudden knock at the door aroused Mrs. Gray from her musing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Very quickly the Berry children agreed with what Lillie had said, and immediately they set about planning for the valentine party.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Very quickly the Berry children agreed with what Lillie had said, and immediately they set about planning for the valentine party.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading Across the fields in the darkness, a throng of merry young children, with a wagon or two (little goat wagons) piled high with baskets and bundles and wood, slipped silently toward the little house where old Mrs. Gray sat shivering over her scanty fire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She hobbled painfully to the door.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Across the fields in the darkness, a throng of merry young children, with a wagon or two (little goat wagons) piled high with baskets and bundles and wood, slipped silently toward the little house where old Mrs. Gray sat shivering over her scanty fire.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Across the fields in the darkness, a throng of merry young children, with a wagon or two (little goat wagons) piled high with baskets and bundles and wood, slipped silently toward the little house where old Mrs. Gray sat shivering over her scanty fire.
valentinenounUS /ˈvæləntaɪn/
a sweetheart chosen to receive a greeting on Saint Valentine's Day
From this reading Very quickly the Berry children agreed with what Lillie had said, and immediately they set about planning for the valentine party.
precisely as stated
From this reading Very quickly the Berry children agreed with what Lillie had said, and immediately they set about planning for the valentine party.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Across the fields in the darkness, a throng of merry young children, with a wagon or two (little goat wagons) piled high with baskets and bundles and wood, slipped silently toward the little house where old Mrs. Gray sat shivering over her scanty fire.
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Across the fields in the darkness, a throng of merry young children, with a wagon or two (little goat wagons) piled high with baskets and bundles and wood, slipped silently toward the little house where old Mrs. Gray sat shivering over her scanty fire.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The night of February fourteenth was clear, cold and moonless.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Very quickly the Berry children agreed with what Lillie had said, and immediately they set about planning for the valentine party.
in or at the place that
From this reading Across the fields in the darkness, a throng of merry young children, with a wagon or two (little goat wagons) piled high with baskets and bundles and wood, slipped silently toward the little house where old Mrs. Gray sat shivering over her scanty fire.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Very quickly the Berry children agreed with what Lillie had said, and immediately they set about planning for the valentine party.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Across the fields in the darkness, a throng of merry young children, with a wagon or two (little goat wagons) piled high with baskets and bundles and wood, slipped silently toward the little house where old Mrs. Gray sat shivering over her scanty fire.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Across the fields in the darkness, a throng of merry young children, with a wagon or two (little goat wagons) piled high with baskets and bundles and wood, slipped silently toward the little house where old Mrs. Gray sat shivering over her scanty fire.
