used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It's a native man, Mamma," said Ruth a moment later, "he wants to see you, but says he can wait until you can come.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading When Mrs. Hamilton opened the door leading to the veranda, the rising sun was glorifying a strip of lawn, glancing among young orange trees, glowing along an hibiscus hedge, and giving an effect beyond description to a golden-shower tree in full bloom.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading When Mrs. Hamilton opened the door leading to the veranda, the rising sun was glorifying a strip of lawn, glancing among young orange trees, glowing along an hibiscus hedge, and giving an effect beyond description to a golden-shower tree in full bloom.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When Mrs. Hamilton opened the door leading to the veranda, the rising sun was glorifying a strip of lawn, glancing among young orange trees, glowing along an hibiscus hedge, and giving an effect beyond description to a golden-shower tree in full bloom.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I think he has never been here before; he is very old; and he has a small tin pail with him."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Ruth, please see who is knocking at the side door," said Mrs. Hamilton early one morning in the month of August.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading "Ruth, please see who is knocking at the side door," said Mrs. Hamilton early one morning in the month of August.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading On either side of the steps leading to the drive, banks of ferns stood crisp and cool.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I think he has never been here before; he is very old; and he has a small tin pail with him."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I think he has never been here before; he is very old; and he has a small tin pail with him."
on the far side of; further than
From this reading When Mrs. Hamilton opened the door leading to the veranda, the rising sun was glorifying a strip of lawn, glancing among young orange trees, glowing along an hibiscus hedge, and giving an effect beyond description to a golden-shower tree in full bloom.
bloomnounUS /bluːm/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading When Mrs. Hamilton opened the door leading to the veranda, the rising sun was glorifying a strip of lawn, glancing among young orange trees, glowing along an hibiscus hedge, and giving an effect beyond description to a golden-shower tree in full bloom.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "It's a native man, Mamma," said Ruth a moment later, "he wants to see you, but says he can wait until you can come.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "It's a native man, Mamma," said Ruth a moment later, "he wants to see you, but says he can wait until you can come.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "It's a native man, Mamma," said Ruth a moment later, "he wants to see you, but says he can wait until you can come.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading On either side of the steps leading to the drive, banks of ferns stood crisp and cool.
crispadjectiveUS /krɪsp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading On either side of the steps leading to the drive, banks of ferns stood crisp and cool.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading When Mrs. Hamilton opened the door leading to the veranda, the rising sun was glorifying a strip of lawn, glancing among young orange trees, glowing along an hibiscus hedge, and giving an effect beyond description to a golden-shower tree in full bloom.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "Ruth, please see who is knocking at the side door," said Mrs. Hamilton early one morning in the month of August.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading On either side of the steps leading to the drive, banks of ferns stood crisp and cool.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading "Ruth, please see who is knocking at the side door," said Mrs. Hamilton early one morning in the month of August.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading When Mrs. Hamilton opened the door leading to the veranda, the rising sun was glorifying a strip of lawn, glancing among young orange trees, glowing along an hibiscus hedge, and giving an effect beyond description to a golden-shower tree in full bloom.
one or the other of two
From this reading On either side of the steps leading to the drive, banks of ferns stood crisp and cool.
fernsnounUS /fɜːrnz/
plural of “fern” — any of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward; reproduce by spores
From this reading On either side of the steps leading to the drive, banks of ferns stood crisp and cool.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading When Mrs. Hamilton opened the door leading to the veranda, the rising sun was glorifying a strip of lawn, glancing among young orange trees, glowing along an hibiscus hedge, and giving an effect beyond description to a golden-shower tree in full bloom.
the act of giving
From this reading When Mrs. Hamilton opened the door leading to the veranda, the rising sun was glorifying a strip of lawn, glancing among young orange trees, glowing along an hibiscus hedge, and giving an effect beyond description to a golden-shower tree in full bloom.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading When Mrs. Hamilton opened the door leading to the veranda, the rising sun was glorifying a strip of lawn, glancing among young orange trees, glowing along an hibiscus hedge, and giving an effect beyond description to a golden-shower tree in full bloom.
glorifyingverbUS /ˈɡlɔːrəfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “glorify” — praise, glorify, or honor
From this reading When Mrs. Hamilton opened the door leading to the veranda, the rising sun was glorifying a strip of lawn, glancing among young orange trees, glowing along an hibiscus hedge, and giving an effect beyond description to a golden-shower tree in full bloom.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading When Mrs. Hamilton opened the door leading to the veranda, the rising sun was glorifying a strip of lawn, glancing among young orange trees, glowing along an hibiscus hedge, and giving an effect beyond description to a golden-shower tree in full bloom.
golden-shower
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From this reading When Mrs. Hamilton opened the door leading to the veranda, the rising sun was glorifying a strip of lawn, glancing among young orange trees, glowing along an hibiscus hedge, and giving an effect beyond description to a golden-shower tree in full bloom.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading "Ruth, please see who is knocking at the side door," said Mrs. Hamilton early one morning in the month of August.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I think he has never been here before; he is very old; and he has a small tin pail with him."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It's a native man, Mamma," said Ruth a moment later, "he wants to see you, but says he can wait until you can come.
hedgeverbUS /hedʒ/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading When Mrs. Hamilton opened the door leading to the veranda, the rising sun was glorifying a strip of lawn, glancing among young orange trees, glowing along an hibiscus hedge, and giving an effect beyond description to a golden-shower tree in full bloom.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I think he has never been here before; he is very old; and he has a small tin pail with him."
hibiscusnoun
any plant of the genus Hibiscus
From this reading When Mrs. Hamilton opened the door leading to the veranda, the rising sun was glorifying a strip of lawn, glancing among young orange trees, glowing along an hibiscus hedge, and giving an effect beyond description to a golden-shower tree in full bloom.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I think he has never been here before; he is very old; and he has a small tin pail with him."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I think he has never been here before; he is very old; and he has a small tin pail with him."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Ruth, please see who is knocking at the side door," said Mrs. Hamilton early one morning in the month of August.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Ruth, please see who is knocking at the side door," said Mrs. Hamilton early one morning in the month of August.
It's
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From this reading "It's a native man, Mamma," said Ruth a moment later, "he wants to see you, but says he can wait until you can come.
knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading "Ruth, please see who is knocking at the side door," said Mrs. Hamilton early one morning in the month of August.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "It's a native man, Mamma," said Ruth a moment later, "he wants to see you, but says he can wait until you can come.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading When Mrs. Hamilton opened the door leading to the veranda, the rising sun was glorifying a strip of lawn, glancing among young orange trees, glowing along an hibiscus hedge, and giving an effect beyond description to a golden-shower tree in full bloom.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading When Mrs. Hamilton opened the door leading to the veranda, the rising sun was glorifying a strip of lawn, glancing among young orange trees, glowing along an hibiscus hedge, and giving an effect beyond description to a golden-shower tree in full bloom.
informal terms for a mother
From this reading "It's a native man, Mamma," said Ruth a moment later, "he wants to see you, but says he can wait until you can come.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "It's a native man, Mamma," said Ruth a moment later, "he wants to see you, but says he can wait until you can come.
a particular point in time
From this reading "It's a native man, Mamma," said Ruth a moment later, "he wants to see you, but says he can wait until you can come.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading "Ruth, please see who is knocking at the side door," said Mrs. Hamilton early one morning in the month of August.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Ruth, please see who is knocking at the side door," said Mrs. Hamilton early one morning in the month of August.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Ruth, please see who is knocking at the side door," said Mrs. Hamilton early one morning in the month of August.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading "It's a native man, Mamma," said Ruth a moment later, "he wants to see you, but says he can wait until you can come.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I think he has never been here before; he is very old; and he has a small tin pail with him."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Ruth, please see who is knocking at the side door," said Mrs. Hamilton early one morning in the month of August.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I think he has never been here before; he is very old; and he has a small tin pail with him."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On either side of the steps leading to the drive, banks of ferns stood crisp and cool.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Ruth, please see who is knocking at the side door," said Mrs. Hamilton early one morning in the month of August.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading When Mrs. Hamilton opened the door leading to the veranda, the rising sun was glorifying a strip of lawn, glancing among young orange trees, glowing along an hibiscus hedge, and giving an effect beyond description to a golden-shower tree in full bloom.
orangenounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading When Mrs. Hamilton opened the door leading to the veranda, the rising sun was glorifying a strip of lawn, glancing among young orange trees, glowing along an hibiscus hedge, and giving an effect beyond description to a golden-shower tree in full bloom.
pailnounUS /peɪl/
a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top
From this reading I think he has never been here before; he is very old; and he has a small tin pail with him."
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "Ruth, please see who is knocking at the side door," said Mrs. Hamilton early one morning in the month of August.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading When Mrs. Hamilton opened the door leading to the veranda, the rising sun was glorifying a strip of lawn, glancing among young orange trees, glowing along an hibiscus hedge, and giving an effect beyond description to a golden-shower tree in full bloom.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading "Ruth, please see who is knocking at the side door," said Mrs. Hamilton early one morning in the month of August.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Ruth, please see who is knocking at the side door," said Mrs. Hamilton early one morning in the month of August.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "It's a native man, Mamma," said Ruth a moment later, "he wants to see you, but says he can wait until you can come.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Ruth, please see who is knocking at the side door," said Mrs. Hamilton early one morning in the month of August.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "Ruth, please see who is knocking at the side door," said Mrs. Hamilton early one morning in the month of August.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I think he has never been here before; he is very old; and he has a small tin pail with him."
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading On either side of the steps leading to the drive, banks of ferns stood crisp and cool.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading On either side of the steps leading to the drive, banks of ferns stood crisp and cool.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading When Mrs. Hamilton opened the door leading to the veranda, the rising sun was glorifying a strip of lawn, glancing among young orange trees, glowing along an hibiscus hedge, and giving an effect beyond description to a golden-shower tree in full bloom.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading When Mrs. Hamilton opened the door leading to the veranda, the rising sun was glorifying a strip of lawn, glancing among young orange trees, glowing along an hibiscus hedge, and giving an effect beyond description to a golden-shower tree in full bloom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Ruth, please see who is knocking at the side door," said Mrs. Hamilton early one morning in the month of August.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think he has never been here before; he is very old; and he has a small tin pail with him."
tinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading I think he has never been here before; he is very old; and he has a small tin pail with him."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It's a native man, Mamma," said Ruth a moment later, "he wants to see you, but says he can wait until you can come.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading When Mrs. Hamilton opened the door leading to the veranda, the rising sun was glorifying a strip of lawn, glancing among young orange trees, glowing along an hibiscus hedge, and giving an effect beyond description to a golden-shower tree in full bloom.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading When Mrs. Hamilton opened the door leading to the veranda, the rising sun was glorifying a strip of lawn, glancing among young orange trees, glowing along an hibiscus hedge, and giving an effect beyond description to a golden-shower tree in full bloom.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "It's a native man, Mamma," said Ruth a moment later, "he wants to see you, but says he can wait until you can come.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading When Mrs. Hamilton opened the door leading to the veranda, the rising sun was glorifying a strip of lawn, glancing among young orange trees, glowing along an hibiscus hedge, and giving an effect beyond description to a golden-shower tree in full bloom.
precisely as stated
From this reading I think he has never been here before; he is very old; and he has a small tin pail with him."
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "It's a native man, Mamma," said Ruth a moment later, "he wants to see you, but says he can wait until you can come.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading "It's a native man, Mamma," said Ruth a moment later, "he wants to see you, but says he can wait until you can come.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Mrs. Hamilton opened the door leading to the veranda, the rising sun was glorifying a strip of lawn, glancing among young orange trees, glowing along an hibiscus hedge, and giving an effect beyond description to a golden-shower tree in full bloom.
at the time that
From this reading When Mrs. Hamilton opened the door leading to the veranda, the rising sun was glorifying a strip of lawn, glancing among young orange trees, glowing along an hibiscus hedge, and giving an effect beyond description to a golden-shower tree in full bloom.
which person or people
From this reading "Ruth, please see who is knocking at the side door," said Mrs. Hamilton early one morning in the month of August.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I think he has never been here before; he is very old; and he has a small tin pail with him."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It's a native man, Mamma," said Ruth a moment later, "he wants to see you, but says he can wait until you can come.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading When Mrs. Hamilton opened the door leading to the veranda, the rising sun was glorifying a strip of lawn, glancing among young orange trees, glowing along an hibiscus hedge, and giving an effect beyond description to a golden-shower tree in full bloom.
