used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The children waited patiently for Aunt Selina to begin and, after a short moment, she sat up erect, looking fearfully out over the lawn, and spoke hurriedly.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The children waited patiently for Aunt Selina to begin and, after a short moment, she sat up erect, looking fearfully out over the lawn, and spoke hurriedly.
(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 HOW THE YANKEES TOOK POSSESSION "I think the rest of this story is the most interesting of all," murmured Aunt Selina, as she permitted her memory to roam in years long gone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The children waited patiently for Aunt Selina to begin and, after a short moment, she sat up erect, looking fearfully out over the lawn, and spoke hurriedly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HOW THE YANKEES TOOK POSSESSION "I think the rest of this story is the most interesting of all," murmured Aunt Selina, as she permitted her memory to roam in years long gone.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading HOW THE YANKEES TOOK POSSESSION "I think the rest of this story is the most interesting of all," murmured Aunt Selina, as she permitted her memory to roam in years long gone.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They were still to be seen making for the woods just over the slope of the hill toward Nashville.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Right there before our very eyes we saw the Yankee regiment tear down the lane and swerve toward the road just taken by the Southern boys.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The children waited patiently for Aunt Selina to begin and, after a short moment, she sat up erect, looking fearfully out over the lawn, and spoke hurriedly.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "Right there before our very eyes we saw the Yankee regiment tear down the lane and swerve toward the road just taken by the Southern boys.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Right there before our very eyes we saw the Yankee regiment tear down the lane and swerve toward the road just taken by the Southern boys.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "We heard the captain shout, 'Halt!
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The children waited patiently for Aunt Selina to begin and, after a short moment, she sat up erect, looking fearfully out over the lawn, and spoke hurriedly.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Right there before our very eyes we saw the Yankee regiment tear down the lane and swerve toward the road just taken by the Southern boys.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading The children waited patiently for Aunt Selina to begin and, after a short moment, she sat up erect, looking fearfully out over the lawn, and spoke hurriedly.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Right there before our very eyes we saw the Yankee regiment tear down the lane and swerve toward the road just taken by the Southern boys.
fearfullyadverb
in fear
From this reading The children waited patiently for Aunt Selina to begin and, after a short moment, she sat up erect, looking fearfully out over the lawn, and spoke hurriedly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The children waited patiently for Aunt Selina to begin and, after a short moment, she sat up erect, looking fearfully out over the lawn, and spoke hurriedly.
destroyed or killed
From this reading HOW THE YANKEES TOOK POSSESSION "I think the rest of this story is the most interesting of all," murmured Aunt Selina, as she permitted her memory to roam in years long gone.
HaltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading "We heard the captain shout, 'Halt!
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "We heard the captain shout, 'Halt!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW THE YANKEES TOOK POSSESSION "I think the rest of this story is the most interesting of all," murmured Aunt Selina, as she permitted her memory to roam in years long gone.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading They were still to be seen making for the woods just over the slope of the hill toward Nashville.
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From this reading HOW THE YANKEES TOOK POSSESSION "I think the rest of this story is the most interesting of all," murmured Aunt Selina, as she permitted her memory to roam in years long gone.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading The children waited patiently for Aunt Selina to begin and, after a short moment, she sat up erect, looking fearfully out over the lawn, and spoke hurriedly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading HOW THE YANKEES TOOK POSSESSION "I think the rest of this story is the most interesting of all," murmured Aunt Selina, as she permitted her memory to roam in years long gone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOW THE YANKEES TOOK POSSESSION "I think the rest of this story is the most interesting of all," murmured Aunt Selina, as she permitted her memory to roam in years long gone.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading HOW THE YANKEES TOOK POSSESSION "I think the rest of this story is the most interesting of all," murmured Aunt Selina, as she permitted her memory to roam in years long gone.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW THE YANKEES TOOK POSSESSION "I think the rest of this story is the most interesting of all," murmured Aunt Selina, as she permitted her memory to roam in years long gone.
and nothing more
From this reading "Right there before our very eyes we saw the Yankee regiment tear down the lane and swerve toward the road just taken by the Southern boys.
a narrow way or road
From this reading "Right there before our very eyes we saw the Yankee regiment tear down the lane and swerve toward the road just taken by the Southern boys.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading The children waited patiently for Aunt Selina to begin and, after a short moment, she sat up erect, looking fearfully out over the lawn, and spoke hurriedly.
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 HOW THE YANKEES TOOK POSSESSION "I think the rest of this story is the most interesting of all," murmured Aunt Selina, as she permitted her memory to roam in years long gone.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The children waited patiently for Aunt Selina to begin and, after a short moment, she sat up erect, looking fearfully out over the lawn, and spoke hurriedly.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading They were still to be seen making for the woods just over the slope of the hill toward Nashville.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading HOW THE YANKEES TOOK POSSESSION "I think the rest of this story is the most interesting of all," murmured Aunt Selina, as she permitted her memory to roam in years long gone.
a particular point in time
From this reading The children waited patiently for Aunt Selina to begin and, after a short moment, she sat up erect, looking fearfully out over the lawn, and spoke hurriedly.
used to form the superlative
From this reading HOW THE YANKEES TOOK POSSESSION "I think the rest of this story is the most interesting of all," murmured Aunt Selina, as she permitted her memory to roam in years long gone.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading HOW THE YANKEES TOOK POSSESSION "I think the rest of this story is the most interesting of all," murmured Aunt Selina, as she permitted her memory to roam in years long gone.
NashvillenounUS /ˈnæʃvɪl/
capital of the state of Tennessee; located in the north central part of the state on the Cumberland River; known for country music
From this reading They were still to be seen making for the woods just over the slope of the hill toward Nashville.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW THE YANKEES TOOK POSSESSION "I think the rest of this story is the most interesting of all," murmured Aunt Selina, as she permitted her memory to roam in years long gone.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Right there before our very eyes we saw the Yankee regiment tear down the lane and swerve toward the road just taken by the Southern boys.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The children waited patiently for Aunt Selina to begin and, after a short moment, she sat up erect, looking fearfully out over the lawn, and spoke hurriedly.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The children waited patiently for Aunt Selina to begin and, after a short moment, she sat up erect, looking fearfully out over the lawn, and spoke hurriedly.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading The children waited patiently for Aunt Selina to begin and, after a short moment, she sat up erect, looking fearfully out over the lawn, and spoke hurriedly.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading HOW THE YANKEES TOOK POSSESSION "I think the rest of this story is the most interesting of all," murmured Aunt Selina, as she permitted her memory to roam in years long gone.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading HOW THE YANKEES TOOK POSSESSION "I think the rest of this story is the most interesting of all," murmured Aunt Selina, as she permitted her memory to roam in years long gone.
regimentverbUS /ˈredʒəmənt/
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading "Right there before our very eyes we saw the Yankee regiment tear down the lane and swerve toward the road just taken by the Southern boys.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading HOW THE YANKEES TOOK POSSESSION "I think the rest of this story is the most interesting of all," murmured Aunt Selina, as she permitted her memory to roam in years long gone.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Right there before our very eyes we saw the Yankee regiment tear down the lane and swerve toward the road just taken by the Southern boys.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading "Right there before our very eyes we saw the Yankee regiment tear down the lane and swerve toward the road just taken by the Southern boys.
roamverbUS /roʊm/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading HOW THE YANKEES TOOK POSSESSION "I think the rest of this story is the most interesting of all," murmured Aunt Selina, as she permitted her memory to roam in years long gone.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The children waited patiently for Aunt Selina to begin and, after a short moment, she sat up erect, looking fearfully out over the lawn, and spoke hurriedly.
cut with a saw
From this reading "Right there before our very eyes we saw the Yankee regiment tear down the lane and swerve toward the road just taken by the Southern boys.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They were still to be seen making for the woods just over the slope of the hill toward Nashville.
Selina
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From this reading HOW THE YANKEES TOOK POSSESSION "I think the rest of this story is the most interesting of all," murmured Aunt Selina, as she permitted her memory to roam in years long gone.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HOW THE YANKEES TOOK POSSESSION "I think the rest of this story is the most interesting of all," murmured Aunt Selina, as she permitted her memory to roam in years long gone.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The children waited patiently for Aunt Selina to begin and, after a short moment, she sat up erect, looking fearfully out over the lawn, and spoke hurriedly.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading "We heard the captain shout, 'Halt!
an elevated geological formation
From this reading They were still to be seen making for the woods just over the slope of the hill toward Nashville.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading "Right there before our very eyes we saw the Yankee regiment tear down the lane and swerve toward the road just taken by the Southern boys.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading The children waited patiently for Aunt Selina to begin and, after a short moment, she sat up erect, looking fearfully out over the lawn, and spoke hurriedly.
not in physical motion
From this reading They were still to be seen making for the woods just over the slope of the hill toward Nashville.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading HOW THE YANKEES TOOK POSSESSION "I think the rest of this story is the most interesting of all," murmured Aunt Selina, as she permitted her memory to roam in years long gone.
swervenounUS /swɜːrv/
the act of turning aside suddenly
From this reading "Right there before our very eyes we saw the Yankee regiment tear down the lane and swerve toward the road just taken by the Southern boys.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading "Right there before our very eyes we saw the Yankee regiment tear down the lane and swerve toward the road just taken by the Southern boys.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading "Right there before our very eyes we saw the Yankee regiment tear down the lane and swerve toward the road just taken by the Southern boys.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THE YANKEES TOOK POSSESSION "I think the rest of this story is the most interesting of all," murmured Aunt Selina, as she permitted her memory to roam in years long gone.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Right there before our very eyes we saw the Yankee regiment tear down the lane and swerve toward the road just taken by the Southern boys.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were still to be seen making for the woods just over the slope of the hill toward Nashville.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading HOW THE YANKEES TOOK POSSESSION "I think the rest of this story is the most interesting of all," murmured Aunt Selina, as she permitted her memory to roam in years long gone.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading HOW THE YANKEES TOOK POSSESSION "I think the rest of this story is the most interesting of all," murmured Aunt Selina, as she permitted her memory to roam in years long gone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW THE YANKEES TOOK POSSESSION "I think the rest of this story is the most interesting of all," murmured Aunt Selina, as she permitted her memory to roam in years long gone.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading HOW THE YANKEES TOOK POSSESSION "I think the rest of this story is the most interesting of all," murmured Aunt Selina, as she permitted her memory to roam in years long gone.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "Right there before our very eyes we saw the Yankee regiment tear down the lane and swerve toward the road just taken by the Southern boys.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The children waited patiently for Aunt Selina to begin and, after a short moment, she sat up erect, looking fearfully out over the lawn, and spoke hurriedly.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Right there before our very eyes we saw the Yankee regiment tear down the lane and swerve toward the road just taken by the Southern boys.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The children waited patiently for Aunt Selina to begin and, after a short moment, she sat up erect, looking fearfully out over the lawn, and spoke hurriedly.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Right there before our very eyes we saw the Yankee regiment tear down the lane and swerve toward the road just taken by the Southern boys.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were still to be seen making for the woods just over the slope of the hill toward Nashville.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading They were still to be seen making for the woods just over the slope of the hill toward Nashville.
YankeenounUS /ˈjæŋki/
an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading "Right there before our very eyes we saw the Yankee regiment tear down the lane and swerve toward the road just taken by the Southern boys.
YANKEESnounUS /ˈjæŋkiz/
plural of “yankee” — an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading HOW THE YANKEES TOOK POSSESSION "I think the rest of this story is the most interesting of all," murmured Aunt Selina, as she permitted her memory to roam in years long gone.
a late time of life
From this reading HOW THE YANKEES TOOK POSSESSION "I think the rest of this story is the most interesting of all," murmured Aunt Selina, as she permitted her memory to roam in years long gone.
