used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH A STRANGER APPEARS On a bright June morning, when Ordway had been more than two years at Tappahannock, he came out upon Mrs. Twine's little porch as soon as breakfast was over, and looked down the board walk for Harry Banks, who had fallen into the habit of accompanying him to the warehouse.
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading IN WHICH A STRANGER APPEARS On a bright June morning, when Ordway had been more than two years at Tappahannock, he came out upon Mrs. Twine's little porch as soon as breakfast was over, and looked down the board walk for Harry Banks, who had fallen into the habit of accompanying him to the warehouse.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Behind the law which had closed the disreputable barrooms; behind the sentiment for decency which had purified the filthy hollows; behind the spirit of charity which had organised and opened, not only a reading room for the factory workers, but an industrial home for the poorer classes--behind each of these separate movements there had been a single energy to plan and act.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading As his eyes rested on the familiar scene, they softened unconsciously with an affection which was almost paternal--for in the last two years Tappahannock had become a different place from the Tappahannock he had entered as a tramp on that windy afternoon in March.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading As his eyes rested on the familiar scene, they softened unconsciously with an affection which was almost paternal--for in the last two years Tappahannock had become a different place from the Tappahannock he had entered as a tramp on that windy afternoon in March.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading As his eyes rested on the familiar scene, they softened unconsciously with an affection which was almost paternal--for in the last two years Tappahannock had become a different place from the Tappahannock he had entered as a tramp on that windy afternoon in March.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading From where he stood, under the hanging blossoms of the locust trees, he could see the painted tin roofs and the huddled chimneys of the town, flanked by the brazen sweep of the cornfields along the country roads.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As his eyes rested on the familiar scene, they softened unconsciously with an affection which was almost paternal--for in the last two years Tappahannock had become a different place from the Tappahannock he had entered as a tramp on that windy afternoon in March.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH A STRANGER APPEARS On a bright June morning, when Ordway had been more than two years at Tappahannock, he came out upon Mrs. Twine's little porch as soon as breakfast was over, and looked down the board walk for Harry Banks, who had fallen into the habit of accompanying him to the warehouse.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading IN WHICH A STRANGER APPEARS On a bright June morning, when Ordway had been more than two years at Tappahannock, he came out upon Mrs. Twine's little porch as soon as breakfast was over, and looked down the board walk for Harry Banks, who had fallen into the habit of accompanying him to the warehouse.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN WHICH A STRANGER APPEARS On a bright June morning, when Ordway had been more than two years at Tappahannock, he came out upon Mrs. Twine's little porch as soon as breakfast was over, and looked down the board walk for Harry Banks, who had fallen into the habit of accompanying him to the warehouse.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN WHICH A STRANGER APPEARS On a bright June morning, when Ordway had been more than two years at Tappahannock, he came out upon Mrs. Twine's little porch as soon as breakfast was over, and looked down the board walk for Harry Banks, who had fallen into the habit of accompanying him to the warehouse.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading IN WHICH A STRANGER APPEARS On a bright June morning, when Ordway had been more than two years at Tappahannock, he came out upon Mrs. Twine's little porch as soon as breakfast was over, and looked down the board walk for Harry Banks, who had fallen into the habit of accompanying him to the warehouse.
barrooms
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From this reading Behind the law which had closed the disreputable barrooms; behind the sentiment for decency which had purified the filthy hollows; behind the spirit of charity which had organised and opened, not only a reading room for the factory workers, but an industrial home for the poorer classes--behind each of these separate movements there had been a single energy to plan and act.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As his eyes rested on the familiar scene, they softened unconsciously with an affection which was almost paternal--for in the last two years Tappahannock had become a different place from the Tappahannock he had entered as a tramp on that windy afternoon in March.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading IN WHICH A STRANGER APPEARS On a bright June morning, when Ordway had been more than two years at Tappahannock, he came out upon Mrs. Twine's little porch as soon as breakfast was over, and looked down the board walk for Harry Banks, who had fallen into the habit of accompanying him to the warehouse.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The town as it stood to-day was the town which he had helped to make, and behind each roll of progress there had been the informing purpose of his mind, as well as the strength of his shoulder at the wheel.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading From where he stood, under the hanging blossoms of the locust trees, he could see the painted tin roofs and the huddled chimneys of the town, flanked by the brazen sweep of the cornfields along the country roads.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading IN WHICH A STRANGER APPEARS On a bright June morning, when Ordway had been more than two years at Tappahannock, he came out upon Mrs. Twine's little porch as soon as breakfast was over, and looked down the board walk for Harry Banks, who had fallen into the habit of accompanying him to the warehouse.
brazenadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪzən/
unrestrained by convention or propriety
From this reading From where he stood, under the hanging blossoms of the locust trees, he could see the painted tin roofs and the huddled chimneys of the town, flanked by the brazen sweep of the cornfields along the country roads.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading IN WHICH A STRANGER APPEARS On a bright June morning, when Ordway had been more than two years at Tappahannock, he came out upon Mrs. Twine's little porch as soon as breakfast was over, and looked down the board walk for Harry Banks, who had fallen into the habit of accompanying him to the warehouse.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading IN WHICH A STRANGER APPEARS On a bright June morning, when Ordway had been more than two years at Tappahannock, he came out upon Mrs. Twine's little porch as soon as breakfast was over, and looked down the board walk for Harry Banks, who had fallen into the habit of accompanying him to the warehouse.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Behind the law which had closed the disreputable barrooms; behind the sentiment for decency which had purified the filthy hollows; behind the spirit of charity which had organised and opened, not only a reading room for the factory workers, but an industrial home for the poorer classes--behind each of these separate movements there had been a single energy to plan and act.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading From where he stood, under the hanging blossoms of the locust trees, he could see the painted tin roofs and the huddled chimneys of the town, flanked by the brazen sweep of the cornfields along the country roads.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading IN WHICH A STRANGER APPEARS On a bright June morning, when Ordway had been more than two years at Tappahannock, he came out upon Mrs. Twine's little porch as soon as breakfast was over, and looked down the board walk for Harry Banks, who had fallen into the habit of accompanying him to the warehouse.
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading Behind the law which had closed the disreputable barrooms; behind the sentiment for decency which had purified the filthy hollows; behind the spirit of charity which had organised and opened, not only a reading room for the factory workers, but an industrial home for the poorer classes--behind each of these separate movements there had been a single energy to plan and act.
chimneysnounUS /ˈtʃɪmniz/
plural of “chimney” — a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading From where he stood, under the hanging blossoms of the locust trees, he could see the painted tin roofs and the huddled chimneys of the town, flanked by the brazen sweep of the cornfields along the country roads.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Behind the law which had closed the disreputable barrooms; behind the sentiment for decency which had purified the filthy hollows; behind the spirit of charity which had organised and opened, not only a reading room for the factory workers, but an industrial home for the poorer classes--behind each of these separate movements there had been a single energy to plan and act.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Behind the law which had closed the disreputable barrooms; behind the sentiment for decency which had purified the filthy hollows; behind the spirit of charity which had organised and opened, not only a reading room for the factory workers, but an industrial home for the poorer classes--behind each of these separate movements there had been a single energy to plan and act.
cornfieldsnounUS /ˈkɔːrnˈfiːldz/
plural of “cornfield” — a field planted with corn
From this reading From where he stood, under the hanging blossoms of the locust trees, he could see the painted tin roofs and the huddled chimneys of the town, flanked by the brazen sweep of the cornfields along the country roads.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From where he stood, under the hanging blossoms of the locust trees, he could see the painted tin roofs and the huddled chimneys of the town, flanked by the brazen sweep of the cornfields along the country roads.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading From where he stood, under the hanging blossoms of the locust trees, he could see the painted tin roofs and the huddled chimneys of the town, flanked by the brazen sweep of the cornfields along the country roads.
decencynounUS /ˈdiːsənsi/
the quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality
From this reading Behind the law which had closed the disreputable barrooms; behind the sentiment for decency which had purified the filthy hollows; behind the spirit of charity which had organised and opened, not only a reading room for the factory workers, but an industrial home for the poorer classes--behind each of these separate movements there had been a single energy to plan and act.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading As his eyes rested on the familiar scene, they softened unconsciously with an affection which was almost paternal--for in the last two years Tappahannock had become a different place from the Tappahannock he had entered as a tramp on that windy afternoon in March.
disreputableadjectiveUS /dɪsˈrepjətəbəl/
lacking respectability in character or behavior or appearance
From this reading Behind the law which had closed the disreputable barrooms; behind the sentiment for decency which had purified the filthy hollows; behind the spirit of charity which had organised and opened, not only a reading room for the factory workers, but an industrial home for the poorer classes--behind each of these separate movements there had been a single energy to plan and act.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading IN WHICH A STRANGER APPEARS On a bright June morning, when Ordway had been more than two years at Tappahannock, he came out upon Mrs. Twine's little porch as soon as breakfast was over, and looked down the board walk for Harry Banks, who had fallen into the habit of accompanying him to the warehouse.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The town as it stood to-day was the town which he had helped to make, and behind each roll of progress there had been the informing purpose of his mind, as well as the strength of his shoulder at the wheel.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading Behind the law which had closed the disreputable barrooms; behind the sentiment for decency which had purified the filthy hollows; behind the spirit of charity which had organised and opened, not only a reading room for the factory workers, but an industrial home for the poorer classes--behind each of these separate movements there had been a single energy to plan and act.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading As his eyes rested on the familiar scene, they softened unconsciously with an affection which was almost paternal--for in the last two years Tappahannock had become a different place from the Tappahannock he had entered as a tramp on that windy afternoon in March.
opinion or judgment
From this reading As his eyes rested on the familiar scene, they softened unconsciously with an affection which was almost paternal--for in the last two years Tappahannock had become a different place from the Tappahannock he had entered as a tramp on that windy afternoon in March.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading Behind the law which had closed the disreputable barrooms; behind the sentiment for decency which had purified the filthy hollows; behind the spirit of charity which had organised and opened, not only a reading room for the factory workers, but an industrial home for the poorer classes--behind each of these separate movements there had been a single energy to plan and act.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading IN WHICH A STRANGER APPEARS On a bright June morning, when Ordway had been more than two years at Tappahannock, he came out upon Mrs. Twine's little porch as soon as breakfast was over, and looked down the board walk for Harry Banks, who had fallen into the habit of accompanying him to the warehouse.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading As his eyes rested on the familiar scene, they softened unconsciously with an affection which was almost paternal--for in the last two years Tappahannock had become a different place from the Tappahannock he had entered as a tramp on that windy afternoon in March.
filthyadjectiveUS /ˈfɪlθi/
disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter
From this reading Behind the law which had closed the disreputable barrooms; behind the sentiment for decency which had purified the filthy hollows; behind the spirit of charity which had organised and opened, not only a reading room for the factory workers, but an industrial home for the poorer classes--behind each of these separate movements there had been a single energy to plan and act.
flankedverbUS /flæŋkt/
past form of “flank” — be located at the sides of something or somebody
From this reading From where he stood, under the hanging blossoms of the locust trees, he could see the painted tin roofs and the huddled chimneys of the town, flanked by the brazen sweep of the cornfields along the country roads.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN WHICH A STRANGER APPEARS On a bright June morning, when Ordway had been more than two years at Tappahannock, he came out upon Mrs. Twine's little porch as soon as breakfast was over, and looked down the board walk for Harry Banks, who had fallen into the habit of accompanying him to the warehouse.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From where he stood, under the hanging blossoms of the locust trees, he could see the painted tin roofs and the huddled chimneys of the town, flanked by the brazen sweep of the cornfields along the country roads.
an established custom
From this reading IN WHICH A STRANGER APPEARS On a bright June morning, when Ordway had been more than two years at Tappahannock, he came out upon Mrs. Twine's little porch as soon as breakfast was over, and looked down the board walk for Harry Banks, who had fallen into the habit of accompanying him to the warehouse.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN WHICH A STRANGER APPEARS On a bright June morning, when Ordway had been more than two years at Tappahannock, he came out upon Mrs. Twine's little porch as soon as breakfast was over, and looked down the board walk for Harry Banks, who had fallen into the habit of accompanying him to the warehouse.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading From where he stood, under the hanging blossoms of the locust trees, he could see the painted tin roofs and the huddled chimneys of the town, flanked by the brazen sweep of the cornfields along the country roads.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading IN WHICH A STRANGER APPEARS On a bright June morning, when Ordway had been more than two years at Tappahannock, he came out upon Mrs. Twine's little porch as soon as breakfast was over, and looked down the board walk for Harry Banks, who had fallen into the habit of accompanying him to the warehouse.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN WHICH A STRANGER APPEARS On a bright June morning, when Ordway had been more than two years at Tappahannock, he came out upon Mrs. Twine's little porch as soon as breakfast was over, and looked down the board walk for Harry Banks, who had fallen into the habit of accompanying him to the warehouse.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The town as it stood to-day was the town which he had helped to make, and behind each roll of progress there had been the informing purpose of his mind, as well as the strength of his shoulder at the wheel.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IN WHICH A STRANGER APPEARS On a bright June morning, when Ordway had been more than two years at Tappahannock, he came out upon Mrs. Twine's little porch as soon as breakfast was over, and looked down the board walk for Harry Banks, who had fallen into the habit of accompanying him to the warehouse.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As his eyes rested on the familiar scene, they softened unconsciously with an affection which was almost paternal--for in the last two years Tappahannock had become a different place from the Tappahannock he had entered as a tramp on that windy afternoon in March.
hollowsnounUS /ˈhɑːloʊz/
plural of “hollow” — a cavity or space in something
From this reading Behind the law which had closed the disreputable barrooms; behind the sentiment for decency which had purified the filthy hollows; behind the spirit of charity which had organised and opened, not only a reading room for the factory workers, but an industrial home for the poorer classes--behind each of these separate movements there had been a single energy to plan and act.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Behind the law which had closed the disreputable barrooms; behind the sentiment for decency which had purified the filthy hollows; behind the spirit of charity which had organised and opened, not only a reading room for the factory workers, but an industrial home for the poorer classes--behind each of these separate movements there had been a single energy to plan and act.
huddledadjectiveUS /ˈhʌdəld/
crowded or massed together
From this reading From where he stood, under the hanging blossoms of the locust trees, he could see the painted tin roofs and the huddled chimneys of the town, flanked by the brazen sweep of the cornfields along the country roads.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH A STRANGER APPEARS On a bright June morning, when Ordway had been more than two years at Tappahannock, he came out upon Mrs. Twine's little porch as soon as breakfast was over, and looked down the board walk for Harry Banks, who had fallen into the habit of accompanying him to the warehouse.
industrialadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəl/
of or relating to or resulting from industry
From this reading Behind the law which had closed the disreputable barrooms; behind the sentiment for decency which had purified the filthy hollows; behind the spirit of charity which had organised and opened, not only a reading room for the factory workers, but an industrial home for the poorer classes--behind each of these separate movements there had been a single energy to plan and act.
informingnounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)
From this reading The town as it stood to-day was the town which he had helped to make, and behind each roll of progress there had been the informing purpose of his mind, as well as the strength of his shoulder at the wheel.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading IN WHICH A STRANGER APPEARS On a bright June morning, when Ordway had been more than two years at Tappahannock, he came out upon Mrs. Twine's little porch as soon as breakfast was over, and looked down the board walk for Harry Banks, who had fallen into the habit of accompanying him to the warehouse.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The town as it stood to-day was the town which he had helped to make, and behind each roll of progress there had been the informing purpose of his mind, as well as the strength of his shoulder at the wheel.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading IN WHICH A STRANGER APPEARS On a bright June morning, when Ordway had been more than two years at Tappahannock, he came out upon Mrs. Twine's little porch as soon as breakfast was over, and looked down the board walk for Harry Banks, who had fallen into the habit of accompanying him to the warehouse.
immediately past
From this reading As his eyes rested on the familiar scene, they softened unconsciously with an affection which was almost paternal--for in the last two years Tappahannock had become a different place from the Tappahannock he had entered as a tramp on that windy afternoon in March.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Behind the law which had closed the disreputable barrooms; behind the sentiment for decency which had purified the filthy hollows; behind the spirit of charity which had organised and opened, not only a reading room for the factory workers, but an industrial home for the poorer classes--behind each of these separate movements there had been a single energy to plan and act.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading IN WHICH A STRANGER APPEARS On a bright June morning, when Ordway had been more than two years at Tappahannock, he came out upon Mrs. Twine's little porch as soon as breakfast was over, and looked down the board walk for Harry Banks, who had fallen into the habit of accompanying him to the warehouse.
locustnounUS /ˈloʊkəst/
migratory grasshoppers of warm regions having short antennae
From this reading From where he stood, under the hanging blossoms of the locust trees, he could see the painted tin roofs and the huddled chimneys of the town, flanked by the brazen sweep of the cornfields along the country roads.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading IN WHICH A STRANGER APPEARS On a bright June morning, when Ordway had been more than two years at Tappahannock, he came out upon Mrs. Twine's little porch as soon as breakfast was over, and looked down the board walk for Harry Banks, who had fallen into the habit of accompanying him to the warehouse.
engage in
From this reading The town as it stood to-day was the town which he had helped to make, and behind each roll of progress there had been the informing purpose of his mind, as well as the strength of his shoulder at the wheel.
march in a procession
From this reading As his eyes rested on the familiar scene, they softened unconsciously with an affection which was almost paternal--for in the last two years Tappahannock had become a different place from the Tappahannock he had entered as a tramp on that windy afternoon in March.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The town as it stood to-day was the town which he had helped to make, and behind each roll of progress there had been the informing purpose of his mind, as well as the strength of his shoulder at the wheel.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading IN WHICH A STRANGER APPEARS On a bright June morning, when Ordway had been more than two years at Tappahannock, he came out upon Mrs. Twine's little porch as soon as breakfast was over, and looked down the board walk for Harry Banks, who had fallen into the habit of accompanying him to the warehouse.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading IN WHICH A STRANGER APPEARS On a bright June morning, when Ordway had been more than two years at Tappahannock, he came out upon Mrs. Twine's little porch as soon as breakfast was over, and looked down the board walk for Harry Banks, who had fallen into the habit of accompanying him to the warehouse.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Behind the law which had closed the disreputable barrooms; behind the sentiment for decency which had purified the filthy hollows; behind the spirit of charity which had organised and opened, not only a reading room for the factory workers, but an industrial home for the poorer classes--behind each of these separate movements there had been a single energy to plan and act.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading IN WHICH A STRANGER APPEARS On a bright June morning, when Ordway had been more than two years at Tappahannock, he came out upon Mrs. Twine's little porch as soon as breakfast was over, and looked down the board walk for Harry Banks, who had fallen into the habit of accompanying him to the warehouse.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Behind the law which had closed the disreputable barrooms; behind the sentiment for decency which had purified the filthy hollows; behind the spirit of charity which had organised and opened, not only a reading room for the factory workers, but an industrial home for the poorer classes--behind each of these separate movements there had been a single energy to plan and act.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH A STRANGER APPEARS On a bright June morning, when Ordway had been more than two years at Tappahannock, he came out upon Mrs. Twine's little porch as soon as breakfast was over, and looked down the board walk for Harry Banks, who had fallen into the habit of accompanying him to the warehouse.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN WHICH A STRANGER APPEARS On a bright June morning, when Ordway had been more than two years at Tappahannock, he came out upon Mrs. Twine's little porch as soon as breakfast was over, and looked down the board walk for Harry Banks, who had fallen into the habit of accompanying him to the warehouse.
and nothing more
From this reading Behind the law which had closed the disreputable barrooms; behind the sentiment for decency which had purified the filthy hollows; behind the spirit of charity which had organised and opened, not only a reading room for the factory workers, but an industrial home for the poorer classes--behind each of these separate movements there had been a single energy to plan and act.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Behind the law which had closed the disreputable barrooms; behind the sentiment for decency which had purified the filthy hollows; behind the spirit of charity which had organised and opened, not only a reading room for the factory workers, but an industrial home for the poorer classes--behind each of these separate movements there had been a single energy to plan and act.
Ordway
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH A STRANGER APPEARS On a bright June morning, when Ordway had been more than two years at Tappahannock, he came out upon Mrs. Twine's little porch as soon as breakfast was over, and looked down the board walk for Harry Banks, who had fallen into the habit of accompanying him to the warehouse.
organisedadjective
being a member of or formed into a labor union
From this reading Behind the law which had closed the disreputable barrooms; behind the sentiment for decency which had purified the filthy hollows; behind the spirit of charity which had organised and opened, not only a reading room for the factory workers, but an industrial home for the poorer classes--behind each of these separate movements there had been a single energy to plan and act.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading IN WHICH A STRANGER APPEARS On a bright June morning, when Ordway had been more than two years at Tappahannock, he came out upon Mrs. Twine's little porch as soon as breakfast was over, and looked down the board walk for Harry Banks, who had fallen into the habit of accompanying him to the warehouse.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading IN WHICH A STRANGER APPEARS On a bright June morning, when Ordway had been more than two years at Tappahannock, he came out upon Mrs. Twine's little porch as soon as breakfast was over, and looked down the board walk for Harry Banks, who had fallen into the habit of accompanying him to the warehouse.
coated with paint
From this reading From where he stood, under the hanging blossoms of the locust trees, he could see the painted tin roofs and the huddled chimneys of the town, flanked by the brazen sweep of the cornfields along the country roads.
paternaladjectiveUS /pəˈtɜːrnəl/
belonging to or inherited from one's father
From this reading As his eyes rested on the familiar scene, they softened unconsciously with an affection which was almost paternal--for in the last two years Tappahannock had become a different place from the Tappahannock he had entered as a tramp on that windy afternoon in March.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading As his eyes rested on the familiar scene, they softened unconsciously with an affection which was almost paternal--for in the last two years Tappahannock had become a different place from the Tappahannock he had entered as a tramp on that windy afternoon in March.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Behind the law which had closed the disreputable barrooms; behind the sentiment for decency which had purified the filthy hollows; behind the spirit of charity which had organised and opened, not only a reading room for the factory workers, but an industrial home for the poorer classes--behind each of these separate movements there had been a single energy to plan and act.
pooreradjectiveUS /ˈpuːrər/
comparative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Behind the law which had closed the disreputable barrooms; behind the sentiment for decency which had purified the filthy hollows; behind the spirit of charity which had organised and opened, not only a reading room for the factory workers, but an industrial home for the poorer classes--behind each of these separate movements there had been a single energy to plan and act.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading IN WHICH A STRANGER APPEARS On a bright June morning, when Ordway had been more than two years at Tappahannock, he came out upon Mrs. Twine's little porch as soon as breakfast was over, and looked down the board walk for Harry Banks, who had fallen into the habit of accompanying him to the warehouse.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading The town as it stood to-day was the town which he had helped to make, and behind each roll of progress there had been the informing purpose of his mind, as well as the strength of his shoulder at the wheel.
purifiedverbUS /ˈpjʊrəfaɪd/
inflected form of “purify” — remove impurities from, increase the concentration of, and separate through the process of distillation
From this reading Behind the law which had closed the disreputable barrooms; behind the sentiment for decency which had purified the filthy hollows; behind the spirit of charity which had organised and opened, not only a reading room for the factory workers, but an industrial home for the poorer classes--behind each of these separate movements there had been a single energy to plan and act.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The town as it stood to-day was the town which he had helped to make, and behind each roll of progress there had been the informing purpose of his mind, as well as the strength of his shoulder at the wheel.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Behind the law which had closed the disreputable barrooms; behind the sentiment for decency which had purified the filthy hollows; behind the spirit of charity which had organised and opened, not only a reading room for the factory workers, but an industrial home for the poorer classes--behind each of these separate movements there had been a single energy to plan and act.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading As his eyes rested on the familiar scene, they softened unconsciously with an affection which was almost paternal--for in the last two years Tappahannock had become a different place from the Tappahannock he had entered as a tramp on that windy afternoon in March.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading From where he stood, under the hanging blossoms of the locust trees, he could see the painted tin roofs and the huddled chimneys of the town, flanked by the brazen sweep of the cornfields along the country roads.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading The town as it stood to-day was the town which he had helped to make, and behind each roll of progress there had been the informing purpose of his mind, as well as the strength of his shoulder at the wheel.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading From where he stood, under the hanging blossoms of the locust trees, he could see the painted tin roofs and the huddled chimneys of the town, flanked by the brazen sweep of the cornfields along the country roads.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Behind the law which had closed the disreputable barrooms; behind the sentiment for decency which had purified the filthy hollows; behind the spirit of charity which had organised and opened, not only a reading room for the factory workers, but an industrial home for the poorer classes--behind each of these separate movements there had been a single energy to plan and act.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading As his eyes rested on the familiar scene, they softened unconsciously with an affection which was almost paternal--for in the last two years Tappahannock had become a different place from the Tappahannock he had entered as a tramp on that windy afternoon in March.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading From where he stood, under the hanging blossoms of the locust trees, he could see the painted tin roofs and the huddled chimneys of the town, flanked by the brazen sweep of the cornfields along the country roads.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading Behind the law which had closed the disreputable barrooms; behind the sentiment for decency which had purified the filthy hollows; behind the spirit of charity which had organised and opened, not only a reading room for the factory workers, but an industrial home for the poorer classes--behind each of these separate movements there had been a single energy to plan and act.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading Behind the law which had closed the disreputable barrooms; behind the sentiment for decency which had purified the filthy hollows; behind the spirit of charity which had organised and opened, not only a reading room for the factory workers, but an industrial home for the poorer classes--behind each of these separate movements there had been a single energy to plan and act.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading The town as it stood to-day was the town which he had helped to make, and behind each roll of progress there had been the informing purpose of his mind, as well as the strength of his shoulder at the wheel.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Behind the law which had closed the disreputable barrooms; behind the sentiment for decency which had purified the filthy hollows; behind the spirit of charity which had organised and opened, not only a reading room for the factory workers, but an industrial home for the poorer classes--behind each of these separate movements there had been a single energy to plan and act.
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading As his eyes rested on the familiar scene, they softened unconsciously with an affection which was almost paternal--for in the last two years Tappahannock had become a different place from the Tappahannock he had entered as a tramp on that windy afternoon in March.
in the near future
From this reading IN WHICH A STRANGER APPEARS On a bright June morning, when Ordway had been more than two years at Tappahannock, he came out upon Mrs. Twine's little porch as soon as breakfast was over, and looked down the board walk for Harry Banks, who had fallen into the habit of accompanying him to the warehouse.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Behind the law which had closed the disreputable barrooms; behind the sentiment for decency which had purified the filthy hollows; behind the spirit of charity which had organised and opened, not only a reading room for the factory workers, but an industrial home for the poorer classes--behind each of these separate movements there had been a single energy to plan and act.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading From where he stood, under the hanging blossoms of the locust trees, he could see the painted tin roofs and the huddled chimneys of the town, flanked by the brazen sweep of the cornfields along the country roads.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading IN WHICH A STRANGER APPEARS On a bright June morning, when Ordway had been more than two years at Tappahannock, he came out upon Mrs. Twine's little porch as soon as breakfast was over, and looked down the board walk for Harry Banks, who had fallen into the habit of accompanying him to the warehouse.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The town as it stood to-day was the town which he had helped to make, and behind each roll of progress there had been the informing purpose of his mind, as well as the strength of his shoulder at the wheel.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading From where he stood, under the hanging blossoms of the locust trees, he could see the painted tin roofs and the huddled chimneys of the town, flanked by the brazen sweep of the cornfields along the country roads.
Tappahannock
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From this reading IN WHICH A STRANGER APPEARS On a bright June morning, when Ordway had been more than two years at Tappahannock, he came out upon Mrs. Twine's little porch as soon as breakfast was over, and looked down the board walk for Harry Banks, who had fallen into the habit of accompanying him to the warehouse.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading IN WHICH A STRANGER APPEARS On a bright June morning, when Ordway had been more than two years at Tappahannock, he came out upon Mrs. Twine's little porch as soon as breakfast was over, and looked down the board walk for Harry Banks, who had fallen into the habit of accompanying him to the warehouse.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As his eyes rested on the familiar scene, they softened unconsciously with an affection which was almost paternal--for in the last two years Tappahannock had become a different place from the Tappahannock he had entered as a tramp on that windy afternoon in March.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH A STRANGER APPEARS On a bright June morning, when Ordway had been more than two years at Tappahannock, he came out upon Mrs. Twine's little porch as soon as breakfast was over, and looked down the board walk for Harry Banks, who had fallen into the habit of accompanying him to the warehouse.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The town as it stood to-day was the town which he had helped to make, and behind each roll of progress there had been the informing purpose of his mind, as well as the strength of his shoulder at the wheel.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Behind the law which had closed the disreputable barrooms; behind the sentiment for decency which had purified the filthy hollows; behind the spirit of charity which had organised and opened, not only a reading room for the factory workers, but an industrial home for the poorer classes--behind each of these separate movements there had been a single energy to plan and act.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As his eyes rested on the familiar scene, they softened unconsciously with an affection which was almost paternal--for in the last two years Tappahannock had become a different place from the Tappahannock he had entered as a tramp on that windy afternoon in March.
tinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading From where he stood, under the hanging blossoms of the locust trees, he could see the painted tin roofs and the huddled chimneys of the town, flanked by the brazen sweep of the cornfields along the country roads.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH A STRANGER APPEARS On a bright June morning, when Ordway had been more than two years at Tappahannock, he came out upon Mrs. Twine's little porch as soon as breakfast was over, and looked down the board walk for Harry Banks, who had fallen into the habit of accompanying him to the warehouse.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The town as it stood to-day was the town which he had helped to make, and behind each roll of progress there had been the informing purpose of his mind, as well as the strength of his shoulder at the wheel.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading From where he stood, under the hanging blossoms of the locust trees, he could see the painted tin roofs and the huddled chimneys of the town, flanked by the brazen sweep of the cornfields along the country roads.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading As his eyes rested on the familiar scene, they softened unconsciously with an affection which was almost paternal--for in the last two years Tappahannock had become a different place from the Tappahannock he had entered as a tramp on that windy afternoon in March.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading From where he stood, under the hanging blossoms of the locust trees, he could see the painted tin roofs and the huddled chimneys of the town, flanked by the brazen sweep of the cornfields along the country roads.
Twine's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN WHICH A STRANGER APPEARS On a bright June morning, when Ordway had been more than two years at Tappahannock, he came out upon Mrs. Twine's little porch as soon as breakfast was over, and looked down the board walk for Harry Banks, who had fallen into the habit of accompanying him to the warehouse.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading IN WHICH A STRANGER APPEARS On a bright June morning, when Ordway had been more than two years at Tappahannock, he came out upon Mrs. Twine's little porch as soon as breakfast was over, and looked down the board walk for Harry Banks, who had fallen into the habit of accompanying him to the warehouse.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading As his eyes rested on the familiar scene, they softened unconsciously with an affection which was almost paternal--for in the last two years Tappahannock had become a different place from the Tappahannock he had entered as a tramp on that windy afternoon in March.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading From where he stood, under the hanging blossoms of the locust trees, he could see the painted tin roofs and the huddled chimneys of the town, flanked by the brazen sweep of the cornfields along the country roads.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading IN WHICH A STRANGER APPEARS On a bright June morning, when Ordway had been more than two years at Tappahannock, he came out upon Mrs. Twine's little porch as soon as breakfast was over, and looked down the board walk for Harry Banks, who had fallen into the habit of accompanying him to the warehouse.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading IN WHICH A STRANGER APPEARS On a bright June morning, when Ordway had been more than two years at Tappahannock, he came out upon Mrs. Twine's little porch as soon as breakfast was over, and looked down the board walk for Harry Banks, who had fallen into the habit of accompanying him to the warehouse.
warehousenounUS /ˈwerhaʊs/
a storehouse for goods and merchandise
From this reading IN WHICH A STRANGER APPEARS On a bright June morning, when Ordway had been more than two years at Tappahannock, he came out upon Mrs. Twine's little porch as soon as breakfast was over, and looked down the board walk for Harry Banks, who had fallen into the habit of accompanying him to the warehouse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH A STRANGER APPEARS On a bright June morning, when Ordway had been more than two years at Tappahannock, he came out upon Mrs. Twine's little porch as soon as breakfast was over, and looked down the board walk for Harry Banks, who had fallen into the habit of accompanying him to the warehouse.
(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 The town as it stood to-day was the town which he had helped to make, and behind each roll of progress there had been the informing purpose of his mind, as well as the strength of his shoulder at the wheel.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading The town as it stood to-day was the town which he had helped to make, and behind each roll of progress there had been the informing purpose of his mind, as well as the strength of his shoulder at the wheel.
at the time that
From this reading IN WHICH A STRANGER APPEARS On a bright June morning, when Ordway had been more than two years at Tappahannock, he came out upon Mrs. Twine's little porch as soon as breakfast was over, and looked down the board walk for Harry Banks, who had fallen into the habit of accompanying him to the warehouse.
in or at the place that
From this reading From where he stood, under the hanging blossoms of the locust trees, he could see the painted tin roofs and the huddled chimneys of the town, flanked by the brazen sweep of the cornfields along the country roads.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH A STRANGER APPEARS On a bright June morning, when Ordway had been more than two years at Tappahannock, he came out upon Mrs. Twine's little porch as soon as breakfast was over, and looked down the board walk for Harry Banks, who had fallen into the habit of accompanying him to the warehouse.
which person or people
From this reading IN WHICH A STRANGER APPEARS On a bright June morning, when Ordway had been more than two years at Tappahannock, he came out upon Mrs. Twine's little porch as soon as breakfast was over, and looked down the board walk for Harry Banks, who had fallen into the habit of accompanying him to the warehouse.
windyadjectiveUS /ˈwɪndi/
abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes
From this reading As his eyes rested on the familiar scene, they softened unconsciously with an affection which was almost paternal--for in the last two years Tappahannock had become a different place from the Tappahannock he had entered as a tramp on that windy afternoon in March.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As his eyes rested on the familiar scene, they softened unconsciously with an affection which was almost paternal--for in the last two years Tappahannock had become a different place from the Tappahannock he had entered as a tramp on that windy afternoon in March.
workersnounUS /ˈwɜːrkərz/
plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading Behind the law which had closed the disreputable barrooms; behind the sentiment for decency which had purified the filthy hollows; behind the spirit of charity which had organised and opened, not only a reading room for the factory workers, but an industrial home for the poorer classes--behind each of these separate movements there had been a single energy to plan and act.
a late time of life
From this reading IN WHICH A STRANGER APPEARS On a bright June morning, when Ordway had been more than two years at Tappahannock, he came out upon Mrs. Twine's little porch as soon as breakfast was over, and looked down the board walk for Harry Banks, who had fallen into the habit of accompanying him to the warehouse.
