Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading THE BLONDE OF THE SPECIES SUNDAY was a nerve-racking problem in days when the New England tradition still held.

later than; following

From this reading There was of course a large amount of eating to be done, but after fish-balls, griddle cakes, and pork and beans for breakfast, a heavy sermon, and a heavier roast beef for dinner, the long afternoon had to be lived through in a sort of penitential expiation.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading There was of course a large amount of eating to be done, but after fish-balls, griddle cakes, and pork and beans for breakfast, a heavy sermon, and a heavier roast beef for dinner, the long afternoon had to be lived through in a sort of penitential expiation.

how long something has existed

From this reading One dozen fed-to-bursting, painfully primped young human colts, ranging from fifteen to seventeen years of age, gathered in the Gutter Pup's barn and mournfully debated the eternal question of what to do.

a quantity of money

From this reading There was of course a large amount of eating to be done, but after fish-balls, griddle cakes, and pork and beans for breakfast, a heavy sermon, and a heavier roast beef for dinner, the long afternoon had to be lived through in a sort of penitential expiation.

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

From this reading There was no fishing, no tennis, no baseball, and no golf.

an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals

From this reading One dozen fed-to-bursting, painfully primped young human colts, ranging from fifteen to seventeen years of age, gathered in the Gutter Pup's barn and mournfully debated the eternal question of what to do.

a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs

From this reading There was no fishing, no tennis, no baseball, and no golf.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading There was of course a large amount of eating to be done, but after fish-balls, griddle cakes, and pork and beans for breakfast, a heavy sermon, and a heavier roast beef for dinner, the long afternoon had to be lived through in a sort of penitential expiation.

plural of “bean” — any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food

From this reading There was of course a large amount of eating to be done, but after fish-balls, griddle cakes, and pork and beans for breakfast, a heavy sermon, and a heavier roast beef for dinner, the long afternoon had to be lived through in a sort of penitential expiation.

cattle that are reared for their meat

From this reading There was of course a large amount of eating to be done, but after fish-balls, griddle cakes, and pork and beans for breakfast, a heavy sermon, and a heavier roast beef for dinner, the long afternoon had to be lived through in a sort of penitential expiation.

a person with fair skin and hair

From this reading THE BLONDE OF THE SPECIES SUNDAY was a nerve-racking problem in days when the New England tradition still held.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading There was of course a large amount of eating to be done, but after fish-balls, griddle cakes, and pork and beans for breakfast, a heavy sermon, and a heavier roast beef for dinner, the long afternoon had to be lived through in a sort of penitential expiation.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There was of course a large amount of eating to be done, but after fish-balls, griddle cakes, and pork and beans for breakfast, a heavy sermon, and a heavier roast beef for dinner, the long afternoon had to be lived through in a sort of penitential expiation.

plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)

From this reading There was of course a large amount of eating to be done, but after fish-balls, griddle cakes, and pork and beans for breakfast, a heavy sermon, and a heavier roast beef for dinner, the long afternoon had to be lived through in a sort of penitential expiation.

plural of “colt” — a young male horse under the age of four

From this reading One dozen fed-to-bursting, painfully primped young human colts, ranging from fifteen to seventeen years of age, gathered in the Gutter Pup's barn and mournfully debated the eternal question of what to do.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading There was of course a large amount of eating to be done, but after fish-balls, griddle cakes, and pork and beans for breakfast, a heavy sermon, and a heavier roast beef for dinner, the long afternoon had to be lived through in a sort of penitential expiation.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE BLONDE OF THE SPECIES SUNDAY was a nerve-racking problem in days when the New England tradition still held.

past form of “debate” — argue with one another

From this reading One dozen fed-to-bursting, painfully primped young human colts, ranging from fifteen to seventeen years of age, gathered in the Gutter Pup's barn and mournfully debated the eternal question of what to do.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading There was of course a large amount of eating to be done, but after fish-balls, griddle cakes, and pork and beans for breakfast, a heavy sermon, and a heavier roast beef for dinner, the long afternoon had to be lived through in a sort of penitential expiation.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading One dozen fed-to-bursting, painfully primped young human colts, ranging from fifteen to seventeen years of age, gathered in the Gutter Pup's barn and mournfully debated the eternal question of what to do.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading There was of course a large amount of eating to be done, but after fish-balls, griddle cakes, and pork and beans for breakfast, a heavy sermon, and a heavier roast beef for dinner, the long afternoon had to be lived through in a sort of penitential expiation.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading One dozen fed-to-bursting, painfully primped young human colts, ranging from fifteen to seventeen years of age, gathered in the Gutter Pup's barn and mournfully debated the eternal question of what to do.

the act of consuming food

From this reading There was of course a large amount of eating to be done, but after fish-balls, griddle cakes, and pork and beans for breakfast, a heavy sermon, and a heavier roast beef for dinner, the long afternoon had to be lived through in a sort of penitential expiation.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading THE BLONDE OF THE SPECIES SUNDAY was a nerve-racking problem in days when the New England tradition still held.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading One dozen fed-to-bursting, painfully primped young human colts, ranging from fifteen to seventeen years of age, gathered in the Gutter Pup's barn and mournfully debated the eternal question of what to do.

compensation for a wrong

From this reading There was of course a large amount of eating to be done, but after fish-balls, griddle cakes, and pork and beans for breakfast, a heavy sermon, and a heavier roast beef for dinner, the long afternoon had to be lived through in a sort of penitential expiation.

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From this reading One dozen fed-to-bursting, painfully primped young human colts, ranging from fifteen to seventeen years of age, gathered in the Gutter Pup's barn and mournfully debated the eternal question of what to do.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading One dozen fed-to-bursting, painfully primped young human colts, ranging from fifteen to seventeen years of age, gathered in the Gutter Pup's barn and mournfully debated the eternal question of what to do.

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

From this reading There was of course a large amount of eating to be done, but after fish-balls, griddle cakes, and pork and beans for breakfast, a heavy sermon, and a heavier roast beef for dinner, the long afternoon had to be lived through in a sort of penitential expiation.

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading There was no fishing, no tennis, no baseball, and no golf.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was of course a large amount of eating to be done, but after fish-balls, griddle cakes, and pork and beans for breakfast, a heavy sermon, and a heavier roast beef for dinner, the long afternoon had to be lived through in a sort of penitential expiation.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading One dozen fed-to-bursting, painfully primped young human colts, ranging from fifteen to seventeen years of age, gathered in the Gutter Pup's barn and mournfully debated the eternal question of what to do.

brought together in one place

From this reading One dozen fed-to-bursting, painfully primped young human colts, ranging from fifteen to seventeen years of age, gathered in the Gutter Pup's barn and mournfully debated the eternal question of what to do.

a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes; the object is use as few strokes as possible in playing all the holes

From this reading There was no fishing, no tennis, no baseball, and no golf.

cooking utensil consisting of a flat heated surface (as on top of a stove) on which food is cooked

From this reading There was of course a large amount of eating to be done, but after fish-balls, griddle cakes, and pork and beans for breakfast, a heavy sermon, and a heavier roast beef for dinner, the long afternoon had to be lived through in a sort of penitential expiation.

a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater

From this reading One dozen fed-to-bursting, painfully primped young human colts, ranging from fifteen to seventeen years of age, gathered in the Gutter Pup's barn and mournfully debated the eternal question of what to do.

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

From this reading There was of course a large amount of eating to be done, but after fish-balls, griddle cakes, and pork and beans for breakfast, a heavy sermon, and a heavier roast beef for dinner, the long afternoon had to be lived through in a sort of penitential expiation.

comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading There was of course a large amount of eating to be done, but after fish-balls, griddle cakes, and pork and beans for breakfast, a heavy sermon, and a heavier roast beef for dinner, the long afternoon had to be lived through in a sort of penitential expiation.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading There was of course a large amount of eating to be done, but after fish-balls, griddle cakes, and pork and beans for breakfast, a heavy sermon, and a heavier roast beef for dinner, the long afternoon had to be lived through in a sort of penitential expiation.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading THE BLONDE OF THE SPECIES SUNDAY was a nerve-racking problem in days when the New England tradition still held.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading One dozen fed-to-bursting, painfully primped young human colts, ranging from fifteen to seventeen years of age, gathered in the Gutter Pup's barn and mournfully debated the eternal question of what to do.

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

From this reading THE BLONDE OF THE SPECIES SUNDAY was a nerve-racking problem in days when the New England tradition still held.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading There was of course a large amount of eating to be done, but after fish-balls, griddle cakes, and pork and beans for breakfast, a heavy sermon, and a heavier roast beef for dinner, the long afternoon had to be lived through in a sort of penitential expiation.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading There was of course a large amount of eating to be done, but after fish-balls, griddle cakes, and pork and beans for breakfast, a heavy sermon, and a heavier roast beef for dinner, the long afternoon had to be lived through in a sort of penitential expiation.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading There was of course a large amount of eating to be done, but after fish-balls, griddle cakes, and pork and beans for breakfast, a heavy sermon, and a heavier roast beef for dinner, the long afternoon had to be lived through in a sort of penitential expiation.

in a mournful manner

From this reading One dozen fed-to-bursting, painfully primped young human colts, ranging from fifteen to seventeen years of age, gathered in the Gutter Pup's barn and mournfully debated the eternal question of what to do.

extremely irritating to the nerves

From this reading THE BLONDE OF THE SPECIES SUNDAY was a nerve-racking problem in days when the New England tradition still held.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE BLONDE OF THE SPECIES SUNDAY was a nerve-racking problem in days when the New England tradition still held.

not any; not one

From this reading There was no fishing, no tennis, no baseball, and no golf.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BLONDE OF THE SPECIES SUNDAY was a nerve-racking problem in days when the New England tradition still held.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One dozen fed-to-bursting, painfully primped young human colts, ranging from fifteen to seventeen years of age, gathered in the Gutter Pup's barn and mournfully debated the eternal question of what to do.

unpleasantly

From this reading One dozen fed-to-bursting, painfully primped young human colts, ranging from fifteen to seventeen years of age, gathered in the Gutter Pup's barn and mournfully debated the eternal question of what to do.

showing or constituting penance

From this reading There was of course a large amount of eating to be done, but after fish-balls, griddle cakes, and pork and beans for breakfast, a heavy sermon, and a heavier roast beef for dinner, the long afternoon had to be lived through in a sort of penitential expiation.

plural of “picnic” — a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering

From this reading Picnics were taboo.

meat from a domestic hog or pig

From this reading There was of course a large amount of eating to be done, but after fish-balls, griddle cakes, and pork and beans for breakfast, a heavy sermon, and a heavier roast beef for dinner, the long afternoon had to be lived through in a sort of penitential expiation.

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

From this reading One dozen fed-to-bursting, painfully primped young human colts, ranging from fifteen to seventeen years of age, gathered in the Gutter Pup's barn and mournfully debated the eternal question of what to do.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading THE BLONDE OF THE SPECIES SUNDAY was a nerve-racking problem in days when the New England tradition still held.

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

From this reading One dozen fed-to-bursting, painfully primped young human colts, ranging from fifteen to seventeen years of age, gathered in the Gutter Pup's barn and mournfully debated the eternal question of what to do.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading One dozen fed-to-bursting, painfully primped young human colts, ranging from fifteen to seventeen years of age, gathered in the Gutter Pup's barn and mournfully debated the eternal question of what to do.

wandering freely

From this reading One dozen fed-to-bursting, painfully primped young human colts, ranging from fifteen to seventeen years of age, gathered in the Gutter Pup's barn and mournfully debated the eternal question of what to do.

cook with dry heat, usually in an oven

From this reading There was of course a large amount of eating to be done, but after fish-balls, griddle cakes, and pork and beans for breakfast, a heavy sermon, and a heavier roast beef for dinner, the long afternoon had to be lived through in a sort of penitential expiation.

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading There was of course a large amount of eating to be done, but after fish-balls, griddle cakes, and pork and beans for breakfast, a heavy sermon, and a heavier roast beef for dinner, the long afternoon had to be lived through in a sort of penitential expiation.

being one more than sixteen

From this reading One dozen fed-to-bursting, painfully primped young human colts, ranging from fifteen to seventeen years of age, gathered in the Gutter Pup's barn and mournfully debated the eternal question of what to do.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading There was of course a large amount of eating to be done, but after fish-balls, griddle cakes, and pork and beans for breakfast, a heavy sermon, and a heavier roast beef for dinner, the long afternoon had to be lived through in a sort of penitential expiation.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading THE BLONDE OF THE SPECIES SUNDAY was a nerve-racking problem in days when the New England tradition still held.

not in physical motion

From this reading THE BLONDE OF THE SPECIES SUNDAY was a nerve-racking problem in days when the New England tradition still held.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading THE BLONDE OF THE SPECIES SUNDAY was a nerve-racking problem in days when the New England tradition still held.

excluded from use or mention

From this reading Picnics were taboo.

a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court

From this reading There was no fishing, no tennis, no baseball, and no golf.

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

From this reading THE BLONDE OF THE SPECIES SUNDAY was a nerve-racking problem in days when the New England tradition still held.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no fishing, no tennis, no baseball, and no golf.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading There was of course a large amount of eating to be done, but after fish-balls, griddle cakes, and pork and beans for breakfast, a heavy sermon, and a heavier roast beef for dinner, the long afternoon had to be lived through in a sort of penitential expiation.

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

From this reading There was of course a large amount of eating to be done, but after fish-balls, griddle cakes, and pork and beans for breakfast, a heavy sermon, and a heavier roast beef for dinner, the long afternoon had to be lived through in a sort of penitential expiation.

an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading THE BLONDE OF THE SPECIES SUNDAY was a nerve-racking problem in days when the New England tradition still held.

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

From this reading THE BLONDE OF THE SPECIES SUNDAY was a nerve-racking problem in days when the New England tradition still held.

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

From this reading Picnics were taboo.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading One dozen fed-to-bursting, painfully primped young human colts, ranging from fifteen to seventeen years of age, gathered in the Gutter Pup's barn and mournfully debated the eternal question of what to do.

at the time that

From this reading THE BLONDE OF THE SPECIES SUNDAY was a nerve-racking problem in days when the New England tradition still held.

a late time of life

From this reading One dozen fed-to-bursting, painfully primped young human colts, ranging from fifteen to seventeen years of age, gathered in the Gutter Pup's barn and mournfully debated the eternal question of what to do.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading One dozen fed-to-bursting, painfully primped young human colts, ranging from fifteen to seventeen years of age, gathered in the Gutter Pup's barn and mournfully debated the eternal question of what to do.