used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ELIJAH DOXEY AND HIS LOCKED BOX "Well," suggested Mrs. Lathrop one pleasant Saturday morning, a few days later, when she and her friend met at the fence.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Elijah was tellin' me all about it last night.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Miss Clegg looked slightly fretted and more than slightly warm, for she had been giving her garden an uncommonly vigorous weeding on account of an uncommonly vigorous shower which had fallen the afternoon before.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Miss Clegg looked slightly fretted and more than slightly warm, for she had been giving her garden an uncommonly vigorous weeding on account of an uncommonly vigorous shower which had fallen the afternoon before.
(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 Elijah was tellin' me all about it last night.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Miss Clegg looked slightly fretted and more than slightly warm, for she had been giving her garden an uncommonly vigorous weeding on account of an uncommonly vigorous shower which had fallen the afternoon before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ELIJAH DOXEY AND HIS LOCKED BOX "Well," suggested Mrs. Lathrop one pleasant Saturday morning, a few days later, when she and her friend met at the fence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The weeding had been so strenuous that Miss Clegg was quite disposed to stop and rest, and as she joined her neighbor and read the keen interest that never failed to glow in the latter's eyes, her own expression softened slightly and she took up her end of the conversation with her customary capability at giving forth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ELIJAH DOXEY AND HIS LOCKED BOX "Well," suggested Mrs. Lathrop one pleasant Saturday morning, a few days later, when she and her friend met at the fence.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Miss Clegg looked slightly fretted and more than slightly warm, for she had been giving her garden an uncommonly vigorous weeding on account of an uncommonly vigorous shower which had fallen the afternoon before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Miss Clegg looked slightly fretted and more than slightly warm, for she had been giving her garden an uncommonly vigorous weeding on account of an uncommonly vigorous shower which had fallen the afternoon before.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "I don't know," she began, "an' Mr. Kimball don't know either.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading ELIJAH DOXEY AND HIS LOCKED BOX "Well," suggested Mrs. Lathrop one pleasant Saturday morning, a few days later, when she and her friend met at the fence.
capabilitynounUS /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/
the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally
From this reading The weeding had been so strenuous that Miss Clegg was quite disposed to stop and rest, and as she joined her neighbor and read the keen interest that never failed to glow in the latter's eyes, her own expression softened slightly and she took up her end of the conversation with her customary capability at giving forth.
CleggnounUS /kleɡ/
large swift fly the female of which sucks blood of various animals
From this reading Miss Clegg looked slightly fretted and more than slightly warm, for she had been giving her garden an uncommonly vigorous weeding on account of an uncommonly vigorous shower which had fallen the afternoon before.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The weeding had been so strenuous that Miss Clegg was quite disposed to stop and rest, and as she joined her neighbor and read the keen interest that never failed to glow in the latter's eyes, her own expression softened slightly and she took up her end of the conversation with her customary capability at giving forth.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading The weeding had been so strenuous that Miss Clegg was quite disposed to stop and rest, and as she joined her neighbor and read the keen interest that never failed to glow in the latter's eyes, her own expression softened slightly and she took up her end of the conversation with her customary capability at giving forth.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading ELIJAH DOXEY AND HIS LOCKED BOX "Well," suggested Mrs. Lathrop one pleasant Saturday morning, a few days later, when she and her friend met at the fence.
having made preparations
From this reading The weeding had been so strenuous that Miss Clegg was quite disposed to stop and rest, and as she joined her neighbor and read the keen interest that never failed to glow in the latter's eyes, her own expression softened slightly and she took up her end of the conversation with her customary capability at giving forth.
don't
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From this reading "I don't know," she began, "an' Mr. Kimball don't know either.
DOXEY
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From this reading ELIJAH DOXEY AND HIS LOCKED BOX "Well," suggested Mrs. Lathrop one pleasant Saturday morning, a few days later, when she and her friend met at the fence.
one or the other of two
From this reading "I don't know," she began, "an' Mr. Kimball don't know either.
ELIJAHnounUS /eˈlaɪdʒə/
a Hebrew prophet in the Old Testament who opposed the worship of idols; he was persecuted for rebuking Ahab and Jezebel (king and queen of Israel); he was taken up to heaven in a chariot of fire (circa 9th century BC)
From this reading ELIJAH DOXEY AND HIS LOCKED BOX "Well," suggested Mrs. Lathrop one pleasant Saturday morning, a few days later, when she and her friend met at the fence.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The weeding had been so strenuous that Miss Clegg was quite disposed to stop and rest, and as she joined her neighbor and read the keen interest that never failed to glow in the latter's eyes, her own expression softened slightly and she took up her end of the conversation with her customary capability at giving forth.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The weeding had been so strenuous that Miss Clegg was quite disposed to stop and rest, and as she joined her neighbor and read the keen interest that never failed to glow in the latter's eyes, her own expression softened slightly and she took up her end of the conversation with her customary capability at giving forth.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The weeding had been so strenuous that Miss Clegg was quite disposed to stop and rest, and as she joined her neighbor and read the keen interest that never failed to glow in the latter's eyes, her own expression softened slightly and she took up her end of the conversation with her customary capability at giving forth.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading The weeding had been so strenuous that Miss Clegg was quite disposed to stop and rest, and as she joined her neighbor and read the keen interest that never failed to glow in the latter's eyes, her own expression softened slightly and she took up her end of the conversation with her customary capability at giving forth.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Miss Clegg looked slightly fretted and more than slightly warm, for she had been giving her garden an uncommonly vigorous weeding on account of an uncommonly vigorous shower which had fallen the afternoon before.
enclose with a fence
From this reading ELIJAH DOXEY AND HIS LOCKED BOX "Well," suggested Mrs. Lathrop one pleasant Saturday morning, a few days later, when she and her friend met at the fence.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading ELIJAH DOXEY AND HIS LOCKED BOX "Well," suggested Mrs. Lathrop one pleasant Saturday morning, a few days later, when she and her friend met at the fence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Miss Clegg looked slightly fretted and more than slightly warm, for she had been giving her garden an uncommonly vigorous weeding on account of an uncommonly vigorous shower which had fallen the afternoon before.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The weeding had been so strenuous that Miss Clegg was quite disposed to stop and rest, and as she joined her neighbor and read the keen interest that never failed to glow in the latter's eyes, her own expression softened slightly and she took up her end of the conversation with her customary capability at giving forth.
frettedadjectiveUS /ˈfretɪd/
having frets
From this reading Miss Clegg looked slightly fretted and more than slightly warm, for she had been giving her garden an uncommonly vigorous weeding on account of an uncommonly vigorous shower which had fallen the afternoon before.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading ELIJAH DOXEY AND HIS LOCKED BOX "Well," suggested Mrs. Lathrop one pleasant Saturday morning, a few days later, when she and her friend met at the fence.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Miss Clegg looked slightly fretted and more than slightly warm, for she had been giving her garden an uncommonly vigorous weeding on account of an uncommonly vigorous shower which had fallen the afternoon before.
the act of giving
From this reading Miss Clegg looked slightly fretted and more than slightly warm, for she had been giving her garden an uncommonly vigorous weeding on account of an uncommonly vigorous shower which had fallen the afternoon before.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading The weeding had been so strenuous that Miss Clegg was quite disposed to stop and rest, and as she joined her neighbor and read the keen interest that never failed to glow in the latter's eyes, her own expression softened slightly and she took up her end of the conversation with her customary capability at giving forth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Miss Clegg looked slightly fretted and more than slightly warm, for she had been giving her garden an uncommonly vigorous weeding on account of an uncommonly vigorous shower which had fallen the afternoon before.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ELIJAH DOXEY AND HIS LOCKED BOX "Well," suggested Mrs. Lathrop one pleasant Saturday morning, a few days later, when she and her friend met at the fence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ELIJAH DOXEY AND HIS LOCKED BOX "Well," suggested Mrs. Lathrop one pleasant Saturday morning, a few days later, when she and her friend met at the fence.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't know," she began, "an' Mr. Kimball don't know either.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The weeding had been so strenuous that Miss Clegg was quite disposed to stop and rest, and as she joined her neighbor and read the keen interest that never failed to glow in the latter's eyes, her own expression softened slightly and she took up her end of the conversation with her customary capability at giving forth.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The weeding had been so strenuous that Miss Clegg was quite disposed to stop and rest, and as she joined her neighbor and read the keen interest that never failed to glow in the latter's eyes, her own expression softened slightly and she took up her end of the conversation with her customary capability at giving forth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Elijah was tellin' me all about it last night.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading The weeding had been so strenuous that Miss Clegg was quite disposed to stop and rest, and as she joined her neighbor and read the keen interest that never failed to glow in the latter's eyes, her own expression softened slightly and she took up her end of the conversation with her customary capability at giving forth.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The weeding had been so strenuous that Miss Clegg was quite disposed to stop and rest, and as she joined her neighbor and read the keen interest that never failed to glow in the latter's eyes, her own expression softened slightly and she took up her end of the conversation with her customary capability at giving forth.
Kimball
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From this reading "I don't know," she began, "an' Mr. Kimball don't know either.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I don't know," she began, "an' Mr. Kimball don't know either.
immediately past
From this reading Elijah was tellin' me all about it last night.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading ELIJAH DOXEY AND HIS LOCKED BOX "Well," suggested Mrs. Lathrop one pleasant Saturday morning, a few days later, when she and her friend met at the fence.
Lathrop
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From this reading ELIJAH DOXEY AND HIS LOCKED BOX "Well," suggested Mrs. Lathrop one pleasant Saturday morning, a few days later, when she and her friend met at the fence.
latter'snounUS /ˈlætərz/
possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
From this reading The weeding had been so strenuous that Miss Clegg was quite disposed to stop and rest, and as she joined her neighbor and read the keen interest that never failed to glow in the latter's eyes, her own expression softened slightly and she took up her end of the conversation with her customary capability at giving forth.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading ELIJAH DOXEY AND HIS LOCKED BOX "Well," suggested Mrs. Lathrop one pleasant Saturday morning, a few days later, when she and her friend met at the fence.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Miss Clegg looked slightly fretted and more than slightly warm, for she had been giving her garden an uncommonly vigorous weeding on account of an uncommonly vigorous shower which had fallen the afternoon before.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Elijah was tellin' me all about it last night.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading ELIJAH DOXEY AND HIS LOCKED BOX "Well," suggested Mrs. Lathrop one pleasant Saturday morning, a few days later, when she and her friend met at the fence.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Clegg looked slightly fretted and more than slightly warm, for she had been giving her garden an uncommonly vigorous weeding on account of an uncommonly vigorous shower which had fallen the afternoon before.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Miss Clegg looked slightly fretted and more than slightly warm, for she had been giving her garden an uncommonly vigorous weeding on account of an uncommonly vigorous shower which had fallen the afternoon before.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading ELIJAH DOXEY AND HIS LOCKED BOX "Well," suggested Mrs. Lathrop one pleasant Saturday morning, a few days later, when she and her friend met at the fence.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I don't know," she began, "an' Mr. Kimball don't know either.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading ELIJAH DOXEY AND HIS LOCKED BOX "Well," suggested Mrs. Lathrop one pleasant Saturday morning, a few days later, when she and her friend met at the fence.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading The weeding had been so strenuous that Miss Clegg was quite disposed to stop and rest, and as she joined her neighbor and read the keen interest that never failed to glow in the latter's eyes, her own expression softened slightly and she took up her end of the conversation with her customary capability at giving forth.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The weeding had been so strenuous that Miss Clegg was quite disposed to stop and rest, and as she joined her neighbor and read the keen interest that never failed to glow in the latter's eyes, her own expression softened slightly and she took up her end of the conversation with her customary capability at giving forth.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Elijah was tellin' me all about it last night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miss Clegg looked slightly fretted and more than slightly warm, for she had been giving her garden an uncommonly vigorous weeding on account of an uncommonly vigorous shower which had fallen the afternoon before.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Miss Clegg looked slightly fretted and more than slightly warm, for she had been giving her garden an uncommonly vigorous weeding on account of an uncommonly vigorous shower which had fallen the afternoon before.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ELIJAH DOXEY AND HIS LOCKED BOX "Well," suggested Mrs. Lathrop one pleasant Saturday morning, a few days later, when she and her friend met at the fence.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The weeding had been so strenuous that Miss Clegg was quite disposed to stop and rest, and as she joined her neighbor and read the keen interest that never failed to glow in the latter's eyes, her own expression softened slightly and she took up her end of the conversation with her customary capability at giving forth.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading ELIJAH DOXEY AND HIS LOCKED BOX "Well," suggested Mrs. Lathrop one pleasant Saturday morning, a few days later, when she and her friend met at the fence.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The weeding had been so strenuous that Miss Clegg was quite disposed to stop and rest, and as she joined her neighbor and read the keen interest that never failed to glow in the latter's eyes, her own expression softened slightly and she took up her end of the conversation with her customary capability at giving forth.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The weeding had been so strenuous that Miss Clegg was quite disposed to stop and rest, and as she joined her neighbor and read the keen interest that never failed to glow in the latter's eyes, her own expression softened slightly and she took up her end of the conversation with her customary capability at giving forth.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The weeding had been so strenuous that Miss Clegg was quite disposed to stop and rest, and as she joined her neighbor and read the keen interest that never failed to glow in the latter's eyes, her own expression softened slightly and she took up her end of the conversation with her customary capability at giving forth.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading ELIJAH DOXEY AND HIS LOCKED BOX "Well," suggested Mrs. Lathrop one pleasant Saturday morning, a few days later, when she and her friend met at the fence.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ELIJAH DOXEY AND HIS LOCKED BOX "Well," suggested Mrs. Lathrop one pleasant Saturday morning, a few days later, when she and her friend met at the fence.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading Miss Clegg looked slightly fretted and more than slightly warm, for she had been giving her garden an uncommonly vigorous weeding on account of an uncommonly vigorous shower which had fallen the afternoon before.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Miss Clegg looked slightly fretted and more than slightly warm, for she had been giving her garden an uncommonly vigorous weeding on account of an uncommonly vigorous shower which had fallen the afternoon before.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The weeding had been so strenuous that Miss Clegg was quite disposed to stop and rest, and as she joined her neighbor and read the keen interest that never failed to glow in the latter's eyes, her own expression softened slightly and she took up her end of the conversation with her customary capability at giving forth.
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading The weeding had been so strenuous that Miss Clegg was quite disposed to stop and rest, and as she joined her neighbor and read the keen interest that never failed to glow in the latter's eyes, her own expression softened slightly and she took up her end of the conversation with her customary capability at giving forth.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading The weeding had been so strenuous that Miss Clegg was quite disposed to stop and rest, and as she joined her neighbor and read the keen interest that never failed to glow in the latter's eyes, her own expression softened slightly and she took up her end of the conversation with her customary capability at giving forth.
strenuousadjectiveUS /ˈstrenjuːəs/
characterized by or performed with much energy or force
From this reading The weeding had been so strenuous that Miss Clegg was quite disposed to stop and rest, and as she joined her neighbor and read the keen interest that never failed to glow in the latter's eyes, her own expression softened slightly and she took up her end of the conversation with her customary capability at giving forth.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading ELIJAH DOXEY AND HIS LOCKED BOX "Well," suggested Mrs. Lathrop one pleasant Saturday morning, a few days later, when she and her friend met at the fence.
tellin
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From this reading Elijah was tellin' me all about it last night.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Miss Clegg looked slightly fretted and more than slightly warm, for she had been giving her garden an uncommonly vigorous weeding on account of an uncommonly vigorous shower which had fallen the afternoon before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The weeding had been so strenuous that Miss Clegg was quite disposed to stop and rest, and as she joined her neighbor and read the keen interest that never failed to glow in the latter's eyes, her own expression softened slightly and she took up her end of the conversation with her customary capability at giving forth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ELIJAH DOXEY AND HIS LOCKED BOX "Well," suggested Mrs. Lathrop one pleasant Saturday morning, a few days later, when she and her friend met at the fence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The weeding had been so strenuous that Miss Clegg was quite disposed to stop and rest, and as she joined her neighbor and read the keen interest that never failed to glow in the latter's eyes, her own expression softened slightly and she took up her end of the conversation with her customary capability at giving forth.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The weeding had been so strenuous that Miss Clegg was quite disposed to stop and rest, and as she joined her neighbor and read the keen interest that never failed to glow in the latter's eyes, her own expression softened slightly and she took up her end of the conversation with her customary capability at giving forth.
uncommonlyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːmənli/
exceptionally
From this reading Miss Clegg looked slightly fretted and more than slightly warm, for she had been giving her garden an uncommonly vigorous weeding on account of an uncommonly vigorous shower which had fallen the afternoon before.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The weeding had been so strenuous that Miss Clegg was quite disposed to stop and rest, and as she joined her neighbor and read the keen interest that never failed to glow in the latter's eyes, her own expression softened slightly and she took up her end of the conversation with her customary capability at giving forth.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading Miss Clegg looked slightly fretted and more than slightly warm, for she had been giving her garden an uncommonly vigorous weeding on account of an uncommonly vigorous shower which had fallen the afternoon before.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Miss Clegg looked slightly fretted and more than slightly warm, for she had been giving her garden an uncommonly vigorous weeding on account of an uncommonly vigorous shower which had fallen the afternoon before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The weeding had been so strenuous that Miss Clegg was quite disposed to stop and rest, and as she joined her neighbor and read the keen interest that never failed to glow in the latter's eyes, her own expression softened slightly and she took up her end of the conversation with her customary capability at giving forth.
weedingverbUS /ˈwiːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “weed” — clear of weeds
From this reading Miss Clegg looked slightly fretted and more than slightly warm, for she had been giving her garden an uncommonly vigorous weeding on account of an uncommonly vigorous shower which had fallen the afternoon before.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading ELIJAH DOXEY AND HIS LOCKED BOX "Well," suggested Mrs. Lathrop one pleasant Saturday morning, a few days later, when she and her friend met at the fence.
at the time that
From this reading ELIJAH DOXEY AND HIS LOCKED BOX "Well," suggested Mrs. Lathrop one pleasant Saturday morning, a few days later, when she and her friend met at the fence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Miss Clegg looked slightly fretted and more than slightly warm, for she had been giving her garden an uncommonly vigorous weeding on account of an uncommonly vigorous shower which had fallen the afternoon before.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The weeding had been so strenuous that Miss Clegg was quite disposed to stop and rest, and as she joined her neighbor and read the keen interest that never failed to glow in the latter's eyes, her own expression softened slightly and she took up her end of the conversation with her customary capability at giving forth.
