used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "All that is needed to transform the scene into a giant Hallowe'en festival is to have a witch whisk by on a broomstick, or a ghost bob up from behind a tombstone," declared Mrs. Tolman.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST RAILROAD The new tire went on with unexpected ease and early afternoon saw the Tolmans once more bowling along the highway toward Northampton.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "All that is needed to transform the scene into a giant Hallowe'en festival is to have a witch whisk by on a broomstick, or a ghost bob up from behind a tombstone," declared Mrs. Tolman.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST RAILROAD The new tire went on with unexpected ease and early afternoon saw the Tolmans once more bowling along the highway toward Northampton.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The valley of the Connecticut was decked with harvest products as for an autumnal pageant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST RAILROAD The new tire went on with unexpected ease and early afternoon saw the Tolmans once more bowling along the highway toward Northampton.
applesnounUS /ˈæpəlz/
plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading Stacks of corn dotted the fields and pyramids of golden pumpkins and scarlet apples made gay the verandas of the old homesteads or brightened the doorways of the great red barns flanking them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The valley of the Connecticut was decked with harvest products as for an autumnal pageant.
autumnaladjectiveUS /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/
of or characteristic of or occurring in autumn
From this reading The valley of the Connecticut was decked with harvest products as for an autumnal pageant.
barnsnounUS /bɑːrnz/
plural of “barn” — an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading Stacks of corn dotted the fields and pyramids of golden pumpkins and scarlet apples made gay the verandas of the old homesteads or brightened the doorways of the great red barns flanking them.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading "All that is needed to transform the scene into a giant Hallowe'en festival is to have a witch whisk by on a broomstick, or a ghost bob up from behind a tombstone," declared Mrs. Tolman.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading "All that is needed to transform the scene into a giant Hallowe'en festival is to have a witch whisk by on a broomstick, or a ghost bob up from behind a tombstone," declared Mrs. Tolman.
bowlingnounUS /ˈboʊlɪŋ/
a game in which balls are rolled at an object or group of objects with the aim of knocking them over or moving them
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST RAILROAD The new tire went on with unexpected ease and early afternoon saw the Tolmans once more bowling along the highway toward Northampton.
brightenedverbUS /ˈbraɪtənd/
past form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading Stacks of corn dotted the fields and pyramids of golden pumpkins and scarlet apples made gay the verandas of the old homesteads or brightened the doorways of the great red barns flanking them.
broomsticknounUS /ˈbruːmstɪk/
the handle of a broom
From this reading "All that is needed to transform the scene into a giant Hallowe'en festival is to have a witch whisk by on a broomstick, or a ghost bob up from behind a tombstone," declared Mrs. Tolman.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "All that is needed to transform the scene into a giant Hallowe'en festival is to have a witch whisk by on a broomstick, or a ghost bob up from behind a tombstone," declared Mrs. Tolman.
ConnecticutnounUS /kəˈnetəkət/
a New England state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The valley of the Connecticut was decked with harvest products as for an autumnal pageant.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading Stacks of corn dotted the fields and pyramids of golden pumpkins and scarlet apples made gay the verandas of the old homesteads or brightened the doorways of the great red barns flanking them.
deckedverbUS /dekt/
past form of “deck” — be beautiful to look at
From this reading The valley of the Connecticut was decked with harvest products as for an autumnal pageant.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "All that is needed to transform the scene into a giant Hallowe'en festival is to have a witch whisk by on a broomstick, or a ghost bob up from behind a tombstone," declared Mrs. Tolman.
doorwaysnounUS /ˈdɔːrweɪz/
plural of “doorway” — the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading Stacks of corn dotted the fields and pyramids of golden pumpkins and scarlet apples made gay the verandas of the old homesteads or brightened the doorways of the great red barns flanking them.
dottedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːtəd/
having a pattern of dots
From this reading Stacks of corn dotted the fields and pyramids of golden pumpkins and scarlet apples made gay the verandas of the old homesteads or brightened the doorways of the great red barns flanking them.
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 THE STORY OF THE FIRST RAILROAD The new tire went on with unexpected ease and early afternoon saw the Tolmans once more bowling along the highway toward Northampton.
move gently or carefully
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST RAILROAD The new tire went on with unexpected ease and early afternoon saw the Tolmans once more bowling along the highway toward Northampton.
festivalnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading "All that is needed to transform the scene into a giant Hallowe'en festival is to have a witch whisk by on a broomstick, or a ghost bob up from behind a tombstone," declared Mrs. Tolman.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Stacks of corn dotted the fields and pyramids of golden pumpkins and scarlet apples made gay the verandas of the old homesteads or brightened the doorways of the great red barns flanking them.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST RAILROAD The new tire went on with unexpected ease and early afternoon saw the Tolmans once more bowling along the highway toward Northampton.
flankingverbUS /ˈflæŋkɪŋ/
-ing form of “flank” — be located at the sides of something or somebody
From this reading Stacks of corn dotted the fields and pyramids of golden pumpkins and scarlet apples made gay the verandas of the old homesteads or brightened the doorways of the great red barns flanking them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The valley of the Connecticut was decked with harvest products as for an autumnal pageant.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "All that is needed to transform the scene into a giant Hallowe'en festival is to have a witch whisk by on a broomstick, or a ghost bob up from behind a tombstone," declared Mrs. Tolman.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Stacks of corn dotted the fields and pyramids of golden pumpkins and scarlet apples made gay the verandas of the old homesteads or brightened the doorways of the great red barns flanking them.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading "All that is needed to transform the scene into a giant Hallowe'en festival is to have a witch whisk by on a broomstick, or a ghost bob up from behind a tombstone," declared Mrs. Tolman.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading "All that is needed to transform the scene into a giant Hallowe'en festival is to have a witch whisk by on a broomstick, or a ghost bob up from behind a tombstone," declared Mrs. Tolman.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Stacks of corn dotted the fields and pyramids of golden pumpkins and scarlet apples made gay the verandas of the old homesteads or brightened the doorways of the great red barns flanking them.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Stacks of corn dotted the fields and pyramids of golden pumpkins and scarlet apples made gay the verandas of the old homesteads or brightened the doorways of the great red barns flanking them.
Hallowe'ennounUS /ˌhæləˈwiːn/
the evening before All Saints' Day; often devoted to pranks played by young people
From this reading "All that is needed to transform the scene into a giant Hallowe'en festival is to have a witch whisk by on a broomstick, or a ghost bob up from behind a tombstone," declared Mrs. Tolman.
harvestnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəst/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading The valley of the Connecticut was decked with harvest products as for an autumnal pageant.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "All that is needed to transform the scene into a giant Hallowe'en festival is to have a witch whisk by on a broomstick, or a ghost bob up from behind a tombstone," declared Mrs. Tolman.
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST RAILROAD The new tire went on with unexpected ease and early afternoon saw the Tolmans once more bowling along the highway toward Northampton.
homesteadsnounUS /ˈhoʊmstedz/
plural of “homestead” — the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family
From this reading Stacks of corn dotted the fields and pyramids of golden pumpkins and scarlet apples made gay the verandas of the old homesteads or brightened the doorways of the great red barns flanking them.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "All that is needed to transform the scene into a giant Hallowe'en festival is to have a witch whisk by on a broomstick, or a ghost bob up from behind a tombstone," declared Mrs. Tolman.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "All that is needed to transform the scene into a giant Hallowe'en festival is to have a witch whisk by on a broomstick, or a ghost bob up from behind a tombstone," declared Mrs. Tolman.
and nothing more
From this reading "Just think!
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Stacks of corn dotted the fields and pyramids of golden pumpkins and scarlet apples made gay the verandas of the old homesteads or brightened the doorways of the great red barns flanking them.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST RAILROAD The new tire went on with unexpected ease and early afternoon saw the Tolmans once more bowling along the highway toward Northampton.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "All that is needed to transform the scene into a giant Hallowe'en festival is to have a witch whisk by on a broomstick, or a ghost bob up from behind a tombstone," declared Mrs. Tolman.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading "All that is needed to transform the scene into a giant Hallowe'en festival is to have a witch whisk by on a broomstick, or a ghost bob up from behind a tombstone," declared Mrs. Tolman.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST RAILROAD The new tire went on with unexpected ease and early afternoon saw the Tolmans once more bowling along the highway toward Northampton.
NorthamptonnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθæmptən/
the principal city of Northamptonshire
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST RAILROAD The new tire went on with unexpected ease and early afternoon saw the Tolmans once more bowling along the highway toward Northampton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST RAILROAD The new tire went on with unexpected ease and early afternoon saw the Tolmans once more bowling along the highway toward Northampton.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Stacks of corn dotted the fields and pyramids of golden pumpkins and scarlet apples made gay the verandas of the old homesteads or brightened the doorways of the great red barns flanking them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST RAILROAD The new tire went on with unexpected ease and early afternoon saw the Tolmans once more bowling along the highway toward Northampton.
on one occasion
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST RAILROAD The new tire went on with unexpected ease and early afternoon saw the Tolmans once more bowling along the highway toward Northampton.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Stacks of corn dotted the fields and pyramids of golden pumpkins and scarlet apples made gay the verandas of the old homesteads or brightened the doorways of the great red barns flanking them.
pageantnounUS /ˈpædʒənt/
an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes
From this reading The valley of the Connecticut was decked with harvest products as for an autumnal pageant.
productsnounUS /ˈprɑːdəkts/
plural of “product” — commodities offered for sale
From this reading The valley of the Connecticut was decked with harvest products as for an autumnal pageant.
pumpkinsnounUS /ˈpʌmpkənz/
plural of “pumpkin” — a coarse vine widely cultivated for its large pulpy round orange fruit with firm orange skin and numerous seeds; subspecies of Cucurbita pepo include the summer squashes and a few autumn squashes
From this reading Stacks of corn dotted the fields and pyramids of golden pumpkins and scarlet apples made gay the verandas of the old homesteads or brightened the doorways of the great red barns flanking them.
pyramidsnounUS /ˈpɪrəmɪdz/
plural of “pyramid” — a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex
From this reading Stacks of corn dotted the fields and pyramids of golden pumpkins and scarlet apples made gay the verandas of the old homesteads or brightened the doorways of the great red barns flanking them.
RAILROADnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST RAILROAD The new tire went on with unexpected ease and early afternoon saw the Tolmans once more bowling along the highway toward Northampton.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Stacks of corn dotted the fields and pyramids of golden pumpkins and scarlet apples made gay the verandas of the old homesteads or brightened the doorways of the great red barns flanking them.
cut with a saw
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST RAILROAD The new tire went on with unexpected ease and early afternoon saw the Tolmans once more bowling along the highway toward Northampton.
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading Stacks of corn dotted the fields and pyramids of golden pumpkins and scarlet apples made gay the verandas of the old homesteads or brightened the doorways of the great red barns flanking them.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading "All that is needed to transform the scene into a giant Hallowe'en festival is to have a witch whisk by on a broomstick, or a ghost bob up from behind a tombstone," declared Mrs. Tolman.
StacksnounUS /stæks/
a large number or amount
From this reading Stacks of corn dotted the fields and pyramids of golden pumpkins and scarlet apples made gay the verandas of the old homesteads or brightened the doorways of the great red barns flanking them.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST RAILROAD The new tire went on with unexpected ease and early afternoon saw the Tolmans once more bowling along the highway toward Northampton.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "All that is needed to transform the scene into a giant Hallowe'en festival is to have a witch whisk by on a broomstick, or a ghost bob up from behind a tombstone," declared Mrs. Tolman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST RAILROAD The new tire went on with unexpected ease and early afternoon saw the Tolmans once more bowling along the highway toward Northampton.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Stacks of corn dotted the fields and pyramids of golden pumpkins and scarlet apples made gay the verandas of the old homesteads or brightened the doorways of the great red barns flanking them.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Just think!
tireverbUS /ˈtaɪər/
lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST RAILROAD The new tire went on with unexpected ease and early afternoon saw the Tolmans once more bowling along the highway toward Northampton.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "All that is needed to transform the scene into a giant Hallowe'en festival is to have a witch whisk by on a broomstick, or a ghost bob up from behind a tombstone," declared Mrs. Tolman.
Tolman
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From this reading "All that is needed to transform the scene into a giant Hallowe'en festival is to have a witch whisk by on a broomstick, or a ghost bob up from behind a tombstone," declared Mrs. Tolman.
Tolmans
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From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST RAILROAD The new tire went on with unexpected ease and early afternoon saw the Tolmans once more bowling along the highway toward Northampton.
tombstonenounUS /ˈtuːmstoʊn/
a stone that is used to mark a grave
From this reading "All that is needed to transform the scene into a giant Hallowe'en festival is to have a witch whisk by on a broomstick, or a ghost bob up from behind a tombstone," declared Mrs. Tolman.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST RAILROAD The new tire went on with unexpected ease and early afternoon saw the Tolmans once more bowling along the highway toward Northampton.
transformverbUS /trænˈsfɔːrm/
subject to a mathematical transformation
From this reading "All that is needed to transform the scene into a giant Hallowe'en festival is to have a witch whisk by on a broomstick, or a ghost bob up from behind a tombstone," declared Mrs. Tolman.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST RAILROAD The new tire went on with unexpected ease and early afternoon saw the Tolmans once more bowling along the highway toward Northampton.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "All that is needed to transform the scene into a giant Hallowe'en festival is to have a witch whisk by on a broomstick, or a ghost bob up from behind a tombstone," declared Mrs. Tolman.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The valley of the Connecticut was decked with harvest products as for an autumnal pageant.
verandasnounUS /vərˈændəz/
plural of “veranda” — a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading Stacks of corn dotted the fields and pyramids of golden pumpkins and scarlet apples made gay the verandas of the old homesteads or brightened the doorways of the great red barns flanking them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The valley of the Connecticut was decked with harvest products as for an autumnal pageant.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST RAILROAD The new tire went on with unexpected ease and early afternoon saw the Tolmans once more bowling along the highway toward Northampton.
whiskverbUS /wɪsk/
move somewhere quickly
From this reading "All that is needed to transform the scene into a giant Hallowe'en festival is to have a witch whisk by on a broomstick, or a ghost bob up from behind a tombstone," declared Mrs. Tolman.
witchnounUS /wɪtʃ/
a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading "All that is needed to transform the scene into a giant Hallowe'en festival is to have a witch whisk by on a broomstick, or a ghost bob up from behind a tombstone," declared Mrs. Tolman.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE STORY OF THE FIRST RAILROAD The new tire went on with unexpected ease and early afternoon saw the Tolmans once more bowling along the highway toward Northampton.
