used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She could hear the church bell at Haytes Corner ringing out a welcome to the country folk; she could hear the tolling of the chapel bell from the University hill.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Clothed in the clean skirt she had washed at the time she had thought of going to Auburn prison, and a worn but clean jacket, Tess felt fit to face the best-dressed in Ithaca.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She could hear the church bell at Haytes Corner ringing out a welcome to the country folk; she could hear the tolling of the chapel bell from the University hill.
AuburnadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbərn/
(of hair) colored a moderate reddish-brown
From this reading Clothed in the clean skirt she had washed at the time she had thought of going to Auburn prison, and a worn but clean jacket, Tess felt fit to face the best-dressed in Ithaca.
barefootedadjective
without shoes
From this reading Of course she was barefooted, for Daddy's boots were too big to wear into the house of the student's God.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading She could hear the church bell at Haytes Corner ringing out a welcome to the country folk; she could hear the tolling of the chapel bell from the University hill.
best-dressed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clothed in the clean skirt she had washed at the time she had thought of going to Auburn prison, and a worn but clean jacket, Tess felt fit to face the best-dressed in Ithaca.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Of course she was barefooted, for Daddy's boots were too big to wear into the house of the student's God.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading Of course she was barefooted, for Daddy's boots were too big to wear into the house of the student's God.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Clothed in the clean skirt she had washed at the time she had thought of going to Auburn prison, and a worn but clean jacket, Tess felt fit to face the best-dressed in Ithaca.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading She could hear the church bell at Haytes Corner ringing out a welcome to the country folk; she could hear the tolling of the chapel bell from the University hill.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading She could hear the church bell at Haytes Corner ringing out a welcome to the country folk; she could hear the tolling of the chapel bell from the University hill.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Sunday morning, Tessibel was out upon the tracks, walking swiftly toward the city.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Clothed in the clean skirt she had washed at the time she had thought of going to Auburn prison, and a worn but clean jacket, Tess felt fit to face the best-dressed in Ithaca.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Earlier in the morning Tessibel had sat for a long time upon the small fishing dock, swinging her feet in the clear water.
ClothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Clothed in the clean skirt she had washed at the time she had thought of going to Auburn prison, and a worn but clean jacket, Tess felt fit to face the best-dressed in Ithaca.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading She could hear the church bell at Haytes Corner ringing out a welcome to the country folk; she could hear the tolling of the chapel bell from the University hill.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could hear the church bell at Haytes Corner ringing out a welcome to the country folk; she could hear the tolling of the chapel bell from the University hill.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading She could hear the church bell at Haytes Corner ringing out a welcome to the country folk; she could hear the tolling of the chapel bell from the University hill.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course she was barefooted, for Daddy's boots were too big to wear into the house of the student's God.
Daddy'snounUS /ˈdædiz/
possessive form of “daddy” — an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading Of course she was barefooted, for Daddy's boots were too big to wear into the house of the student's God.
docknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading Earlier in the morning Tessibel had sat for a long time upon the small fishing dock, swinging her feet in the clear water.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Earlier in the morning Tessibel had sat for a long time upon the small fishing dock, swinging her feet in the clear water.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Clothed in the clean skirt she had washed at the time she had thought of going to Auburn prison, and a worn but clean jacket, Tess felt fit to face the best-dressed in Ithaca.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Earlier in the morning Tessibel had sat for a long time upon the small fishing dock, swinging her feet in the clear water.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Clothed in the clean skirt she had washed at the time she had thought of going to Auburn prison, and a worn but clean jacket, Tess felt fit to face the best-dressed in Ithaca.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading Earlier in the morning Tessibel had sat for a long time upon the small fishing dock, swinging her feet in the clear water.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Clothed in the clean skirt she had washed at the time she had thought of going to Auburn prison, and a worn but clean jacket, Tess felt fit to face the best-dressed in Ithaca.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading She could hear the church bell at Haytes Corner ringing out a welcome to the country folk; she could hear the tolling of the chapel bell from the University hill.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of course she was barefooted, for Daddy's boots were too big to wear into the house of the student's God.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She could hear the church bell at Haytes Corner ringing out a welcome to the country folk; she could hear the tolling of the chapel bell from the University hill.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Of course she was barefooted, for Daddy's boots were too big to wear into the house of the student's God.
the act of departing
From this reading Clothed in the clean skirt she had washed at the time she had thought of going to Auburn prison, and a worn but clean jacket, Tess felt fit to face the best-dressed in Ithaca.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Clothed in the clean skirt she had washed at the time she had thought of going to Auburn prison, and a worn but clean jacket, Tess felt fit to face the best-dressed in Ithaca.
Haytes
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From this reading She could hear the church bell at Haytes Corner ringing out a welcome to the country folk; she could hear the tolling of the chapel bell from the University hill.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading She could hear the church bell at Haytes Corner ringing out a welcome to the country folk; she could hear the tolling of the chapel bell from the University hill.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Earlier in the morning Tessibel had sat for a long time upon the small fishing dock, swinging her feet in the clear water.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading She could hear the church bell at Haytes Corner ringing out a welcome to the country folk; she could hear the tolling of the chapel bell from the University hill.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Of course she was barefooted, for Daddy's boots were too big to wear into the house of the student's God.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Clothed in the clean skirt she had washed at the time she had thought of going to Auburn prison, and a worn but clean jacket, Tess felt fit to face the best-dressed in Ithaca.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Of course she was barefooted, for Daddy's boots were too big to wear into the house of the student's God.
IthacanounUS /ˈɪθəkə/
a college town in central New York on Lake Cayuga
From this reading Clothed in the clean skirt she had washed at the time she had thought of going to Auburn prison, and a worn but clean jacket, Tess felt fit to face the best-dressed in Ithaca.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading Clothed in the clean skirt she had washed at the time she had thought of going to Auburn prison, and a worn but clean jacket, Tess felt fit to face the best-dressed in Ithaca.
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 Earlier in the morning Tessibel had sat for a long time upon the small fishing dock, swinging her feet in the clear water.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Sunday morning, Tessibel was out upon the tracks, walking swiftly toward the city.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She could hear the church bell at Haytes Corner ringing out a welcome to the country folk; she could hear the tolling of the chapel bell from the University hill.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Sunday morning, Tessibel was out upon the tracks, walking swiftly toward the city.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Clothed in the clean skirt she had washed at the time she had thought of going to Auburn prison, and a worn but clean jacket, Tess felt fit to face the best-dressed in Ithaca.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading She could hear the church bell at Haytes Corner ringing out a welcome to the country folk; she could hear the tolling of the chapel bell from the University hill.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Earlier in the morning Tessibel had sat for a long time upon the small fishing dock, swinging her feet in the clear water.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She could hear the church bell at Haytes Corner ringing out a welcome to the country folk; she could hear the tolling of the chapel bell from the University hill.
skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading Clothed in the clean skirt she had washed at the time she had thought of going to Auburn prison, and a worn but clean jacket, Tess felt fit to face the best-dressed in Ithaca.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Earlier in the morning Tessibel had sat for a long time upon the small fishing dock, swinging her feet in the clear water.
student'snounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
possessive form of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Of course she was barefooted, for Daddy's boots were too big to wear into the house of the student's God.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Sunday morning, Tessibel was out upon the tracks, walking swiftly toward the city.
in a swift manner
From this reading Sunday morning, Tessibel was out upon the tracks, walking swiftly toward the city.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading Earlier in the morning Tessibel had sat for a long time upon the small fishing dock, swinging her feet in the clear water.
Tess
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From this reading Clothed in the clean skirt she had washed at the time she had thought of going to Auburn prison, and a worn but clean jacket, Tess felt fit to face the best-dressed in Ithaca.
Tessibel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sunday morning, Tessibel was out upon the tracks, walking swiftly toward the city.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sunday morning, Tessibel was out upon the tracks, walking swiftly toward the city.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Clothed in the clean skirt she had washed at the time she had thought of going to Auburn prison, and a worn but clean jacket, Tess felt fit to face the best-dressed in Ithaca.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Clothed in the clean skirt she had washed at the time she had thought of going to Auburn prison, and a worn but clean jacket, Tess felt fit to face the best-dressed in Ithaca.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She could hear the church bell at Haytes Corner ringing out a welcome to the country folk; she could hear the tolling of the chapel bell from the University hill.
tollingverbUS /ˈtoʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “toll” — ring slowly
From this reading She could hear the church bell at Haytes Corner ringing out a welcome to the country folk; she could hear the tolling of the chapel bell from the University hill.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Of course she was barefooted, for Daddy's boots were too big to wear into the house of the student's God.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Sunday morning, Tessibel was out upon the tracks, walking swiftly toward the city.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Sunday morning, Tessibel was out upon the tracks, walking swiftly toward the city.
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading She could hear the church bell at Haytes Corner ringing out a welcome to the country folk; she could hear the tolling of the chapel bell from the University hill.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Sunday morning, Tessibel was out upon the tracks, walking swiftly toward the city.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Sunday morning, Tessibel was out upon the tracks, walking swiftly toward the city.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sunday morning, Tessibel was out upon the tracks, walking swiftly toward the city.
washedadjectiveUS /wɑːʃt/
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading Clothed in the clean skirt she had washed at the time she had thought of going to Auburn prison, and a worn but clean jacket, Tess felt fit to face the best-dressed in Ithaca.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Earlier in the morning Tessibel had sat for a long time upon the small fishing dock, swinging her feet in the clear water.
be dressed in
From this reading Of course she was barefooted, for Daddy's boots were too big to wear into the house of the student's God.
accept gladly
From this reading She could hear the church bell at Haytes Corner ringing out a welcome to the country folk; she could hear the tolling of the chapel bell from the University hill.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of course she was barefooted, for Daddy's boots were too big to wear into the house of the student's God.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Clothed in the clean skirt she had washed at the time she had thought of going to Auburn prison, and a worn but clean jacket, Tess felt fit to face the best-dressed in Ithaca.
