used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nelse swept the jockey cap over his feet in a profound bow, and sauntered around the house.
anew
From this reading He had announced his intention of staying right there until that horse was "up an' doin' again."
ailmentnounUS /ˈeɪlmənt/
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading She did so, and reported that he had gone direct to the stables, where he had looked carefully over all the horses, and found one threatened with some dangerous ailment requiring his personal ministrations.
(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 She did so, and reported that he had gone direct to the stables, where he had looked carefully over all the horses, and found one threatened with some dangerous ailment requiring his personal ministrations.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had announced his intention of staying right there until that horse was "up an' doin' again."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nelse swept the jockey cap over his feet in a profound bow, and sauntered around the house.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading He had announced his intention of staying right there until that horse was "up an' doin' again."
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Nelse swept the jockey cap over his feet in a profound bow, and sauntered around the house.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The mistress of Loringwood asked Evilena to see if he had gone to his canoe.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Gertrude promptly assured old Nelse that the plantation needed no extra caretakers just then, the work was progressing very well since their return.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Nelse swept the jockey cap over his feet in a profound bow, and sauntered around the house.
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading The mistress of Loringwood asked Evilena to see if he had gone to his canoe.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading Nelse swept the jockey cap over his feet in a profound bow, and sauntered around the house.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading She did so, and reported that he had gone direct to the stables, where he had looked carefully over all the horses, and found one threatened with some dangerous ailment requiring his personal ministrations.
caretakersnounUS /ˈkerteɪkərz/
plural of “caretaker” — a custodian who is hired to take care of something (property or a person)
From this reading Gertrude promptly assured old Nelse that the plantation needed no extra caretakers just then, the work was progressing very well since their return.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading She did so, and reported that he had gone direct to the stables, where he had looked carefully over all the horses, and found one threatened with some dangerous ailment requiring his personal ministrations.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did so, and reported that he had gone direct to the stables, where he had looked carefully over all the horses, and found one threatened with some dangerous ailment requiring his personal ministrations.
command with authority
From this reading She did so, and reported that he had gone direct to the stables, where he had looked carefully over all the horses, and found one threatened with some dangerous ailment requiring his personal ministrations.
doin
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From this reading He had announced his intention of staying right there until that horse was "up an' doin' again."
Evilena
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From this reading The mistress of Loringwood asked Evilena to see if he had gone to his canoe.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading Gertrude promptly assured old Nelse that the plantation needed no extra caretakers just then, the work was progressing very well since their return.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Nelse swept the jockey cap over his feet in a profound bow, and sauntered around the house.
set up or found
From this reading She did so, and reported that he had gone direct to the stables, where he had looked carefully over all the horses, and found one threatened with some dangerous ailment requiring his personal ministrations.
Gertrude
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From this reading Gertrude promptly assured old Nelse that the plantation needed no extra caretakers just then, the work was progressing very well since their return.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The mistress of Loringwood asked Evilena to see if he had gone to his canoe.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The mistress of Loringwood asked Evilena to see if he had gone to his canoe.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The mistress of Loringwood asked Evilena to see if he had gone to his canoe.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nelse swept the jockey cap over his feet in a profound bow, and sauntered around the house.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading He had announced his intention of staying right there until that horse was "up an' doin' again."
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading She did so, and reported that he had gone direct to the stables, where he had looked carefully over all the horses, and found one threatened with some dangerous ailment requiring his personal ministrations.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Nelse swept the jockey cap over his feet in a profound bow, and sauntered around the house.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The mistress of Loringwood asked Evilena to see if he had gone to his canoe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nelse swept the jockey cap over his feet in a profound bow, and sauntered around the house.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He had announced his intention of staying right there until that horse was "up an' doin' again."
jockeyverbUS /ˈdʒɑːki/
defeat someone through trickery or deceit
From this reading Nelse swept the jockey cap over his feet in a profound bow, and sauntered around the house.
and nothing more
From this reading Gertrude promptly assured old Nelse that the plantation needed no extra caretakers just then, the work was progressing very well since their return.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She did so, and reported that he had gone direct to the stables, where he had looked carefully over all the horses, and found one threatened with some dangerous ailment requiring his personal ministrations.
Loringwood
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From this reading The mistress of Loringwood asked Evilena to see if he had gone to his canoe.
ministrationsnounUS /ˌmɪnəˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “ministration” — assistance in time of difficulty
From this reading She did so, and reported that he had gone direct to the stables, where he had looked carefully over all the horses, and found one threatened with some dangerous ailment requiring his personal ministrations.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading The mistress of Loringwood asked Evilena to see if he had gone to his canoe.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Gertrude promptly assured old Nelse that the plantation needed no extra caretakers just then, the work was progressing very well since their return.
Nelse
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From this reading Gertrude promptly assured old Nelse that the plantation needed no extra caretakers just then, the work was progressing very well since their return.
not any; not one
From this reading Gertrude promptly assured old Nelse that the plantation needed no extra caretakers just then, the work was progressing very well since their return.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The mistress of Loringwood asked Evilena to see if he had gone to his canoe.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Gertrude promptly assured old Nelse that the plantation needed no extra caretakers just then, the work was progressing very well since their return.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She did so, and reported that he had gone direct to the stables, where he had looked carefully over all the horses, and found one threatened with some dangerous ailment requiring his personal ministrations.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Nelse swept the jockey cap over his feet in a profound bow, and sauntered around the house.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading She did so, and reported that he had gone direct to the stables, where he had looked carefully over all the horses, and found one threatened with some dangerous ailment requiring his personal ministrations.
plantationnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃən/
an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading Gertrude promptly assured old Nelse that the plantation needed no extra caretakers just then, the work was progressing very well since their return.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading Nelse swept the jockey cap over his feet in a profound bow, and sauntered around the house.
progressingverbUS /prəˈɡresɪŋ/
-ing form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading Gertrude promptly assured old Nelse that the plantation needed no extra caretakers just then, the work was progressing very well since their return.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading Gertrude promptly assured old Nelse that the plantation needed no extra caretakers just then, the work was progressing very well since their return.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading She did so, and reported that he had gone direct to the stables, where he had looked carefully over all the horses, and found one threatened with some dangerous ailment requiring his personal ministrations.
requiringverbUS /riˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading She did so, and reported that he had gone direct to the stables, where he had looked carefully over all the horses, and found one threatened with some dangerous ailment requiring his personal ministrations.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Gertrude promptly assured old Nelse that the plantation needed no extra caretakers just then, the work was progressing very well since their return.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He had announced his intention of staying right there until that horse was "up an' doin' again."
sauntered
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From this reading Nelse swept the jockey cap over his feet in a profound bow, and sauntered around the house.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The mistress of Loringwood asked Evilena to see if he had gone to his canoe.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She did so, and reported that he had gone direct to the stables, where he had looked carefully over all the horses, and found one threatened with some dangerous ailment requiring his personal ministrations.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Gertrude promptly assured old Nelse that the plantation needed no extra caretakers just then, the work was progressing very well since their return.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She did so, and reported that he had gone direct to the stables, where he had looked carefully over all the horses, and found one threatened with some dangerous ailment requiring his personal ministrations.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She did so, and reported that he had gone direct to the stables, where he had looked carefully over all the horses, and found one threatened with some dangerous ailment requiring his personal ministrations.
stablesnounUS /ˈsteɪbəlz/
plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading She did so, and reported that he had gone direct to the stables, where he had looked carefully over all the horses, and found one threatened with some dangerous ailment requiring his personal ministrations.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He had announced his intention of staying right there until that horse was "up an' doin' again."
possessing sweep
From this reading Nelse swept the jockey cap over his feet in a profound bow, and sauntered around the house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Gertrude promptly assured old Nelse that the plantation needed no extra caretakers just then, the work was progressing very well since their return.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gertrude promptly assured old Nelse that the plantation needed no extra caretakers just then, the work was progressing very well since their return.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Gertrude promptly assured old Nelse that the plantation needed no extra caretakers just then, the work was progressing very well since their return.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Gertrude promptly assured old Nelse that the plantation needed no extra caretakers just then, the work was progressing very well since their return.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had announced his intention of staying right there until that horse was "up an' doin' again."
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading She did so, and reported that he had gone direct to the stables, where he had looked carefully over all the horses, and found one threatened with some dangerous ailment requiring his personal ministrations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The mistress of Loringwood asked Evilena to see if he had gone to his canoe.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He had announced his intention of staying right there until that horse was "up an' doin' again."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had announced his intention of staying right there until that horse was "up an' doin' again."
precisely as stated
From this reading Gertrude promptly assured old Nelse that the plantation needed no extra caretakers just then, the work was progressing very well since their return.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gertrude promptly assured old Nelse that the plantation needed no extra caretakers just then, the work was progressing very well since their return.
(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 Gertrude promptly assured old Nelse that the plantation needed no extra caretakers just then, the work was progressing very well since their return.
in or at the place that
From this reading She did so, and reported that he had gone direct to the stables, where he had looked carefully over all the horses, and found one threatened with some dangerous ailment requiring his personal ministrations.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She did so, and reported that he had gone direct to the stables, where he had looked carefully over all the horses, and found one threatened with some dangerous ailment requiring his personal ministrations.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Gertrude promptly assured old Nelse that the plantation needed no extra caretakers just then, the work was progressing very well since their return.
