used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PIPPIN CLUB IS FORMED The next afternoon, a warm Sunday, a strange thing happened.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The invitation had been delivered by Molly after church at noon, with Miss Matilda standing watchfully by and Miss Lydia beaming and nodding over her shoulder.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE PIPPIN CLUB IS FORMED The next afternoon, a warm Sunday, a strange thing happened.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading West House in full force filed out of the gate, along the road and in through the entrance to the Curtis place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading West House in full force filed out of the gate, along the road and in through the entrance to the Curtis place.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The boys had attired themselves in their Sunday best and were a very meek and well-behaving group as they mounted the porch and rang the bell.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The invitation had been delivered by Molly after church at noon, with Miss Matilda standing watchfully by and Miss Lydia beaming and nodding over her shoulder.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading The boys had attired themselves in their Sunday best and were a very meek and well-behaving group as they mounted the porch and rang the bell.
beamingadjectiveUS /ˈbiːmɪŋ/
cheerful and bright
From this reading The invitation had been delivered by Molly after church at noon, with Miss Matilda standing watchfully by and Miss Lydia beaming and nodding over her shoulder.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The invitation had been delivered by Molly after church at noon, with Miss Matilda standing watchfully by and Miss Lydia beaming and nodding over her shoulder.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was a momentous event, for nothing of the sort had ever happened before in the history of West House.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading The boys had attired themselves in their Sunday best and were a very meek and well-behaving group as they mounted the porch and rang the bell.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The boys had attired themselves in their Sunday best and were a very meek and well-behaving group as they mounted the porch and rang the bell.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys had attired themselves in their Sunday best and were a very meek and well-behaving group as they mounted the porch and rang the bell.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The invitation had been delivered by Molly after church at noon, with Miss Matilda standing watchfully by and Miss Lydia beaming and nodding over her shoulder.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The invitation had been delivered by Molly after church at noon, with Miss Matilda standing watchfully by and Miss Lydia beaming and nodding over her shoulder.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading THE PIPPIN CLUB IS FORMED The next afternoon, a warm Sunday, a strange thing happened.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading West House in full force filed out of the gate, along the road and in through the entrance to the Curtis place.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading The invitation had been delivered by Molly after church at noon, with Miss Matilda standing watchfully by and Miss Lydia beaming and nodding over her shoulder.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading West House in full force filed out of the gate, along the road and in through the entrance to the Curtis place.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading It was a momentous event, for nothing of the sort had ever happened before in the history of West House.
at any time
From this reading It was a momentous event, for nothing of the sort had ever happened before in the history of West House.
filedverbUS /faɪld/
past form of “file” — record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading West House in full force filed out of the gate, along the road and in through the entrance to the Curtis place.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a momentous event, for nothing of the sort had ever happened before in the history of West House.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading West House in full force filed out of the gate, along the road and in through the entrance to the Curtis place.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading THE PIPPIN CLUB IS FORMED The next afternoon, a warm Sunday, a strange thing happened.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading West House in full force filed out of the gate, along the road and in through the entrance to the Curtis place.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading West House in full force filed out of the gate, along the road and in through the entrance to the Curtis place.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The boys had attired themselves in their Sunday best and were a very meek and well-behaving group as they mounted the porch and rang the bell.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The invitation had been delivered by Molly after church at noon, with Miss Matilda standing watchfully by and Miss Lydia beaming and nodding over her shoulder.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading THE PIPPIN CLUB IS FORMED The next afternoon, a warm Sunday, a strange thing happened.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The invitation had been delivered by Molly after church at noon, with Miss Matilda standing watchfully by and Miss Lydia beaming and nodding over her shoulder.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading It was a momentous event, for nothing of the sort had ever happened before in the history of West House.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading West House in full force filed out of the gate, along the road and in through the entrance to the Curtis place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading West House in full force filed out of the gate, along the road and in through the entrance to the Curtis place.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading The invitation had been delivered by Molly after church at noon, with Miss Matilda standing watchfully by and Miss Lydia beaming and nodding over her shoulder.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PIPPIN CLUB IS FORMED The next afternoon, a warm Sunday, a strange thing happened.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a momentous event, for nothing of the sort had ever happened before in the history of West House.
LydianounUS /ˈlɪdiə/
an ancient region on the coast of western Asia Minor; a powerful kingdom until conquered by the Persians in 546 BC
From this reading The invitation had been delivered by Molly after church at noon, with Miss Matilda standing watchfully by and Miss Lydia beaming and nodding over her shoulder.
Matilda
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From this reading The invitation had been delivered by Molly after church at noon, with Miss Matilda standing watchfully by and Miss Lydia beaming and nodding over her shoulder.
meekadjectiveUS /miːk/
humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
From this reading The boys had attired themselves in their Sunday best and were a very meek and well-behaving group as they mounted the porch and rang the bell.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The invitation had been delivered by Molly after church at noon, with Miss Matilda standing watchfully by and Miss Lydia beaming and nodding over her shoulder.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading The invitation had been delivered by Molly after church at noon, with Miss Matilda standing watchfully by and Miss Lydia beaming and nodding over her shoulder.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading It was a momentous event, for nothing of the sort had ever happened before in the history of West House.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading The boys had attired themselves in their Sunday best and were a very meek and well-behaving group as they mounted the porch and rang the bell.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE PIPPIN CLUB IS FORMED The next afternoon, a warm Sunday, a strange thing happened.
noddingadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːdɪŋ/
having branches or flower heads that bend downward
From this reading The invitation had been delivered by Molly after church at noon, with Miss Matilda standing watchfully by and Miss Lydia beaming and nodding over her shoulder.
the middle of the day
From this reading The invitation had been delivered by Molly after church at noon, with Miss Matilda standing watchfully by and Miss Lydia beaming and nodding over her shoulder.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It was a momentous event, for nothing of the sort had ever happened before in the history of West House.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading West House in full force filed out of the gate, along the road and in through the entrance to the Curtis place.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading West House in full force filed out of the gate, along the road and in through the entrance to the Curtis place.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The invitation had been delivered by Molly after church at noon, with Miss Matilda standing watchfully by and Miss Lydia beaming and nodding over her shoulder.
PIPPINnounUS /ˈpɪpɪn/
any of numerous superior eating apples with yellow or greenish yellow skin flushed with red
From this reading THE PIPPIN CLUB IS FORMED The next afternoon, a warm Sunday, a strange thing happened.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading West House in full force filed out of the gate, along the road and in through the entrance to the Curtis place.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading The boys had attired themselves in their Sunday best and were a very meek and well-behaving group as they mounted the porch and rang the bell.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading The boys had attired themselves in their Sunday best and were a very meek and well-behaving group as they mounted the porch and rang the bell.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading West House in full force filed out of the gate, along the road and in through the entrance to the Curtis place.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading The invitation had been delivered by Molly after church at noon, with Miss Matilda standing watchfully by and Miss Lydia beaming and nodding over her shoulder.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading It was a momentous event, for nothing of the sort had ever happened before in the history of West House.
having a supporting base
From this reading The invitation had been delivered by Molly after church at noon, with Miss Matilda standing watchfully by and Miss Lydia beaming and nodding over her shoulder.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading THE PIPPIN CLUB IS FORMED The next afternoon, a warm Sunday, a strange thing happened.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading THE PIPPIN CLUB IS FORMED The next afternoon, a warm Sunday, a strange thing happened.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PIPPIN CLUB IS FORMED The next afternoon, a warm Sunday, a strange thing happened.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The boys had attired themselves in their Sunday best and were a very meek and well-behaving group as they mounted the porch and rang the bell.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The boys had attired themselves in their Sunday best and were a very meek and well-behaving group as they mounted the porch and rang the bell.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The boys had attired themselves in their Sunday best and were a very meek and well-behaving group as they mounted the porch and rang the bell.
a special situation
From this reading THE PIPPIN CLUB IS FORMED The next afternoon, a warm Sunday, a strange thing happened.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading West House in full force filed out of the gate, along the road and in through the entrance to the Curtis place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading West House in full force filed out of the gate, along the road and in through the entrance to the Curtis place.
precisely as stated
From this reading The boys had attired themselves in their Sunday best and were a very meek and well-behaving group as they mounted the porch and rang the bell.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading THE PIPPIN CLUB IS FORMED The next afternoon, a warm Sunday, a strange thing happened.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a momentous event, for nothing of the sort had ever happened before in the history of West House.
watchfullyadverb
in a watchful manner
From this reading The invitation had been delivered by Molly after church at noon, with Miss Matilda standing watchfully by and Miss Lydia beaming and nodding over her shoulder.
well-behaving
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The boys had attired themselves in their Sunday best and were a very meek and well-behaving group as they mounted the porch and rang the bell.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The boys had attired themselves in their Sunday best and were a very meek and well-behaving group as they mounted the porch and rang the bell.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading West House in full force filed out of the gate, along the road and in through the entrance to the Curtis place.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The invitation had been delivered by Molly after church at noon, with Miss Matilda standing watchfully by and Miss Lydia beaming and nodding over her shoulder.
