used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Well,” he answered uncertainly, “as a rule, I never let anybody sleep in my outbuildings, but a person who can get past those dogs must be all right, so wait till I get a lantern and I’ll take you and your husband over to the hay mow and make you as comfortable as I can.”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The sun is shining brightly and everything looks fresh and clean after the storm.
(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 “Well,” he answered uncertainly, “as a rule, I never let anybody sleep in my outbuildings, but a person who can get past those dogs must be all right, so wait till I get a lantern and I’ll take you and your husband over to the hay mow and make you as comfortable as I can.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He turned into the house and soon came out with a lantern and an armful of bedding beneath an oilskin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Well,” he answered uncertainly, “as a rule, I never let anybody sleep in my outbuildings, but a person who can get past those dogs must be all right, so wait till I get a lantern and I’ll take you and your husband over to the hay mow and make you as comfortable as I can.”
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Well,” he answered uncertainly, “as a rule, I never let anybody sleep in my outbuildings, but a person who can get past those dogs must be all right, so wait till I get a lantern and I’ll take you and your husband over to the hay mow and make you as comfortable as I can.”
any person at all
From this reading “Well,” he answered uncertainly, “as a rule, I never let anybody sleep in my outbuildings, but a person who can get past those dogs must be all right, so wait till I get a lantern and I’ll take you and your husband over to the hay mow and make you as comfortable as I can.”
armfulnoun
the quantity that can be contained in the arms
From this reading He turned into the house and soon came out with a lantern and an armful of bedding beneath an oilskin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Well,” he answered uncertainly, “as a rule, I never let anybody sleep in my outbuildings, but a person who can get past those dogs must be all right, so wait till I get a lantern and I’ll take you and your husband over to the hay mow and make you as comfortable as I can.”
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading I was awakened this morning by the romping of two kittens and the fox terrier I heard barking last night.
barkingverbUS /ˈbɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading I was awakened this morning by the romping of two kittens and the fox terrier I heard barking last night.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading Calling Dan and quieting the dogs, he conducted us to a large barn where we were soon settled for the night and glad enough to be under the shelter of a safe roof.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Well,” he answered uncertainly, “as a rule, I never let anybody sleep in my outbuildings, but a person who can get past those dogs must be all right, so wait till I get a lantern and I’ll take you and your husband over to the hay mow and make you as comfortable as I can.”
beddingnounUS /ˈbedɪŋ/
coverings that are used on a bed
From this reading He turned into the house and soon came out with a lantern and an armful of bedding beneath an oilskin.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading He turned into the house and soon came out with a lantern and an armful of bedding beneath an oilskin.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading The sun is shining brightly and everything looks fresh and clean after the storm.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Well,” he answered uncertainly, “as a rule, I never let anybody sleep in my outbuildings, but a person who can get past those dogs must be all right, so wait till I get a lantern and I’ll take you and your husband over to the hay mow and make you as comfortable as I can.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I was awakened this morning by the romping of two kittens and the fox terrier I heard barking last night.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Calling Dan and quieting the dogs, he conducted us to a large barn where we were soon settled for the night and glad enough to be under the shelter of a safe roof.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He turned into the house and soon came out with a lantern and an armful of bedding beneath an oilskin.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Well,” he answered uncertainly, “as a rule, I never let anybody sleep in my outbuildings, but a person who can get past those dogs must be all right, so wait till I get a lantern and I’ll take you and your husband over to the hay mow and make you as comfortable as I can.”
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading The sun is shining brightly and everything looks fresh and clean after the storm.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading “Well,” he answered uncertainly, “as a rule, I never let anybody sleep in my outbuildings, but a person who can get past those dogs must be all right, so wait till I get a lantern and I’ll take you and your husband over to the hay mow and make you as comfortable as I can.”
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Calling Dan and quieting the dogs, he conducted us to a large barn where we were soon settled for the night and glad enough to be under the shelter of a safe roof.
Dan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Calling Dan and quieting the dogs, he conducted us to a large barn where we were soon settled for the night and glad enough to be under the shelter of a safe roof.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading “Well,” he answered uncertainly, “as a rule, I never let anybody sleep in my outbuildings, but a person who can get past those dogs must be all right, so wait till I get a lantern and I’ll take you and your husband over to the hay mow and make you as comfortable as I can.”
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Calling Dan and quieting the dogs, he conducted us to a large barn where we were soon settled for the night and glad enough to be under the shelter of a safe roof.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The sun is shining brightly and everything looks fresh and clean after the storm.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Calling Dan and quieting the dogs, he conducted us to a large barn where we were soon settled for the night and glad enough to be under the shelter of a safe roof.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading I was awakened this morning by the romping of two kittens and the fox terrier I heard barking last night.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The sun is shining brightly and everything looks fresh and clean after the storm.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Well,” he answered uncertainly, “as a rule, I never let anybody sleep in my outbuildings, but a person who can get past those dogs must be all right, so wait till I get a lantern and I’ll take you and your husband over to the hay mow and make you as comfortable as I can.”
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Calling Dan and quieting the dogs, he conducted us to a large barn where we were soon settled for the night and glad enough to be under the shelter of a safe roof.
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading “Well,” he answered uncertainly, “as a rule, I never let anybody sleep in my outbuildings, but a person who can get past those dogs must be all right, so wait till I get a lantern and I’ll take you and your husband over to the hay mow and make you as comfortable as I can.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Well,” he answered uncertainly, “as a rule, I never let anybody sleep in my outbuildings, but a person who can get past those dogs must be all right, so wait till I get a lantern and I’ll take you and your husband over to the hay mow and make you as comfortable as I can.”
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I was awakened this morning by the romping of two kittens and the fox terrier I heard barking last night.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He turned into the house and soon came out with a lantern and an armful of bedding beneath an oilskin.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading “Well,” he answered uncertainly, “as a rule, I never let anybody sleep in my outbuildings, but a person who can get past those dogs must be all right, so wait till I get a lantern and I’ll take you and your husband over to the hay mow and make you as comfortable as I can.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Well,” he answered uncertainly, “as a rule, I never let anybody sleep in my outbuildings, but a person who can get past those dogs must be all right, so wait till I get a lantern and I’ll take you and your husband over to the hay mow and make you as comfortable as I can.”
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Well,” he answered uncertainly, “as a rule, I never let anybody sleep in my outbuildings, but a person who can get past those dogs must be all right, so wait till I get a lantern and I’ll take you and your husband over to the hay mow and make you as comfortable as I can.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Well,” he answered uncertainly, “as a rule, I never let anybody sleep in my outbuildings, but a person who can get past those dogs must be all right, so wait till I get a lantern and I’ll take you and your husband over to the hay mow and make you as comfortable as I can.”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He turned into the house and soon came out with a lantern and an armful of bedding beneath an oilskin.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sun is shining brightly and everything looks fresh and clean after the storm.
kittensnounUS /ˈkɪtənz/
plural of “kitten” — young domestic cat
From this reading I was awakened this morning by the romping of two kittens and the fox terrier I heard barking last night.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading “Well,” he answered uncertainly, “as a rule, I never let anybody sleep in my outbuildings, but a person who can get past those dogs must be all right, so wait till I get a lantern and I’ll take you and your husband over to the hay mow and make you as comfortable as I can.”
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Calling Dan and quieting the dogs, he conducted us to a large barn where we were soon settled for the night and glad enough to be under the shelter of a safe roof.
immediately past
From this reading I was awakened this morning by the romping of two kittens and the fox terrier I heard barking last night.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Well,” he answered uncertainly, “as a rule, I never let anybody sleep in my outbuildings, but a person who can get past those dogs must be all right, so wait till I get a lantern and I’ll take you and your husband over to the hay mow and make you as comfortable as I can.”
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The sun is shining brightly and everything looks fresh and clean after the storm.
engage in
From this reading “Well,” he answered uncertainly, “as a rule, I never let anybody sleep in my outbuildings, but a person who can get past those dogs must be all right, so wait till I get a lantern and I’ll take you and your husband over to the hay mow and make you as comfortable as I can.”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I was awakened this morning by the romping of two kittens and the fox terrier I heard barking last night.
mowverbUS /moʊ/
cut with a blade or mower
From this reading “Well,” he answered uncertainly, “as a rule, I never let anybody sleep in my outbuildings, but a person who can get past those dogs must be all right, so wait till I get a lantern and I’ll take you and your husband over to the hay mow and make you as comfortable as I can.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “Well,” he answered uncertainly, “as a rule, I never let anybody sleep in my outbuildings, but a person who can get past those dogs must be all right, so wait till I get a lantern and I’ll take you and your husband over to the hay mow and make you as comfortable as I can.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Well,” he answered uncertainly, “as a rule, I never let anybody sleep in my outbuildings, but a person who can get past those dogs must be all right, so wait till I get a lantern and I’ll take you and your husband over to the hay mow and make you as comfortable as I can.”
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “Well,” he answered uncertainly, “as a rule, I never let anybody sleep in my outbuildings, but a person who can get past those dogs must be all right, so wait till I get a lantern and I’ll take you and your husband over to the hay mow and make you as comfortable as I can.”
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Calling Dan and quieting the dogs, he conducted us to a large barn where we were soon settled for the night and glad enough to be under the shelter of a safe roof.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He turned into the house and soon came out with a lantern and an armful of bedding beneath an oilskin.
oilskinnoun
a macintosh made from cotton fabric treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof
From this reading He turned into the house and soon came out with a lantern and an armful of bedding beneath an oilskin.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He turned into the house and soon came out with a lantern and an armful of bedding beneath an oilskin.
outbuildings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Well,” he answered uncertainly, “as a rule, I never let anybody sleep in my outbuildings, but a person who can get past those dogs must be all right, so wait till I get a lantern and I’ll take you and your husband over to the hay mow and make you as comfortable as I can.”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “Well,” he answered uncertainly, “as a rule, I never let anybody sleep in my outbuildings, but a person who can get past those dogs must be all right, so wait till I get a lantern and I’ll take you and your husband over to the hay mow and make you as comfortable as I can.”
the time that has elapsed
From this reading “Well,” he answered uncertainly, “as a rule, I never let anybody sleep in my outbuildings, but a person who can get past those dogs must be all right, so wait till I get a lantern and I’ll take you and your husband over to the hay mow and make you as comfortable as I can.”
a human being
From this reading “Well,” he answered uncertainly, “as a rule, I never let anybody sleep in my outbuildings, but a person who can get past those dogs must be all right, so wait till I get a lantern and I’ll take you and your husband over to the hay mow and make you as comfortable as I can.”
quietingverbUS /ˈkwaɪətɪŋ/
-ing form of “quiet” — become quiet or quieter
From this reading Calling Dan and quieting the dogs, he conducted us to a large barn where we were soon settled for the night and glad enough to be under the shelter of a safe roof.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “Well,” he answered uncertainly, “as a rule, I never let anybody sleep in my outbuildings, but a person who can get past those dogs must be all right, so wait till I get a lantern and I’ll take you and your husband over to the hay mow and make you as comfortable as I can.”
rompingverbUS /ˈrɑːmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “romp” — play boisterously
From this reading I was awakened this morning by the romping of two kittens and the fox terrier I heard barking last night.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Calling Dan and quieting the dogs, he conducted us to a large barn where we were soon settled for the night and glad enough to be under the shelter of a safe roof.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading “Well,” he answered uncertainly, “as a rule, I never let anybody sleep in my outbuildings, but a person who can get past those dogs must be all right, so wait till I get a lantern and I’ll take you and your husband over to the hay mow and make you as comfortable as I can.”
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Calling Dan and quieting the dogs, he conducted us to a large barn where we were soon settled for the night and glad enough to be under the shelter of a safe roof.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Calling Dan and quieting the dogs, he conducted us to a large barn where we were soon settled for the night and glad enough to be under the shelter of a safe roof.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading Calling Dan and quieting the dogs, he conducted us to a large barn where we were soon settled for the night and glad enough to be under the shelter of a safe roof.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading The sun is shining brightly and everything looks fresh and clean after the storm.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading “Well,” he answered uncertainly, “as a rule, I never let anybody sleep in my outbuildings, but a person who can get past those dogs must be all right, so wait till I get a lantern and I’ll take you and your husband over to the hay mow and make you as comfortable as I can.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Well,” he answered uncertainly, “as a rule, I never let anybody sleep in my outbuildings, but a person who can get past those dogs must be all right, so wait till I get a lantern and I’ll take you and your husband over to the hay mow and make you as comfortable as I can.”
in the near future
From this reading He turned into the house and soon came out with a lantern and an armful of bedding beneath an oilskin.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading The sun is shining brightly and everything looks fresh and clean after the storm.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun is shining brightly and everything looks fresh and clean after the storm.
carry out
From this reading “Well,” he answered uncertainly, “as a rule, I never let anybody sleep in my outbuildings, but a person who can get past those dogs must be all right, so wait till I get a lantern and I’ll take you and your husband over to the hay mow and make you as comfortable as I can.”
terriernounUS /ˈteriər/
any of several usually small short-bodied breeds originally trained to hunt animals living underground
From this reading I was awakened this morning by the romping of two kittens and the fox terrier I heard barking last night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Well,” he answered uncertainly, “as a rule, I never let anybody sleep in my outbuildings, but a person who can get past those dogs must be all right, so wait till I get a lantern and I’ll take you and your husband over to the hay mow and make you as comfortable as I can.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I was awakened this morning by the romping of two kittens and the fox terrier I heard barking last night.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “Well,” he answered uncertainly, “as a rule, I never let anybody sleep in my outbuildings, but a person who can get past those dogs must be all right, so wait till I get a lantern and I’ll take you and your husband over to the hay mow and make you as comfortable as I can.”
up to a particular time
From this reading “Well,” he answered uncertainly, “as a rule, I never let anybody sleep in my outbuildings, but a person who can get past those dogs must be all right, so wait till I get a lantern and I’ll take you and your husband over to the hay mow and make you as comfortable as I can.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Well,” he answered uncertainly, “as a rule, I never let anybody sleep in my outbuildings, but a person who can get past those dogs must be all right, so wait till I get a lantern and I’ll take you and your husband over to the hay mow and make you as comfortable as I can.”
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He turned into the house and soon came out with a lantern and an armful of bedding beneath an oilskin.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I was awakened this morning by the romping of two kittens and the fox terrier I heard barking last night.
uncertainlyadverbUS /ənˈsɜːrtənli/
in an unsteady manner
From this reading “Well,” he answered uncertainly, “as a rule, I never let anybody sleep in my outbuildings, but a person who can get past those dogs must be all right, so wait till I get a lantern and I’ll take you and your husband over to the hay mow and make you as comfortable as I can.”
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Calling Dan and quieting the dogs, he conducted us to a large barn where we were soon settled for the night and glad enough to be under the shelter of a safe roof.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Calling Dan and quieting the dogs, he conducted us to a large barn where we were soon settled for the night and glad enough to be under the shelter of a safe roof.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading “Well,” he answered uncertainly, “as a rule, I never let anybody sleep in my outbuildings, but a person who can get past those dogs must be all right, so wait till I get a lantern and I’ll take you and your husband over to the hay mow and make you as comfortable as I can.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was awakened this morning by the romping of two kittens and the fox terrier I heard barking last night.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Calling Dan and quieting the dogs, he conducted us to a large barn where we were soon settled for the night and glad enough to be under the shelter of a safe roof.
(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 “Well,” he answered uncertainly, “as a rule, I never let anybody sleep in my outbuildings, but a person who can get past those dogs must be all right, so wait till I get a lantern and I’ll take you and your husband over to the hay mow and make you as comfortable as I can.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Calling Dan and quieting the dogs, he conducted us to a large barn where we were soon settled for the night and glad enough to be under the shelter of a safe roof.
in or at the place that
From this reading Calling Dan and quieting the dogs, he conducted us to a large barn where we were soon settled for the night and glad enough to be under the shelter of a safe roof.
which person or people
From this reading “Well,” he answered uncertainly, “as a rule, I never let anybody sleep in my outbuildings, but a person who can get past those dogs must be all right, so wait till I get a lantern and I’ll take you and your husband over to the hay mow and make you as comfortable as I can.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading He turned into the house and soon came out with a lantern and an armful of bedding beneath an oilskin.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Well,” he answered uncertainly, “as a rule, I never let anybody sleep in my outbuildings, but a person who can get past those dogs must be all right, so wait till I get a lantern and I’ll take you and your husband over to the hay mow and make you as comfortable as I can.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Well,” he answered uncertainly, “as a rule, I never let anybody sleep in my outbuildings, but a person who can get past those dogs must be all right, so wait till I get a lantern and I’ll take you and your husband over to the hay mow and make you as comfortable as I can.”
