used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AURORA LANE While the doughty town marshal, endowed now with a courage long foreign to his nature, was leading away his sobbing prisoner, followed by the prisoner's dazed yet angered parent, these other two, mother and son, continued rapidly on their way toward the home of Aurora Lane.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Here, just in the neutral strip between business and residence property, opposite a wagon-making and blacksmith shop, and adjoining the humble abode of a day-laborer, they came to a little gate which swung upon a decrepit hinge.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading Here, just in the neutral strip between business and residence property, opposite a wagon-making and blacksmith shop, and adjoining the humble abode of a day-laborer, they came to a little gate which swung upon a decrepit hinge.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The young man walked in silence, his enthusiasm stilled, although he held his mother's hand tight and close as it lay upon his arm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AURORA LANE While the doughty town marshal, endowed now with a courage long foreign to his nature, was leading away his sobbing prisoner, followed by the prisoner's dazed yet angered parent, these other two, mother and son, continued rapidly on their way toward the home of Aurora Lane.
angeredadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡərd/
marked by extreme anger
From this reading AURORA LANE While the doughty town marshal, endowed now with a courage long foreign to his nature, was leading away his sobbing prisoner, followed by the prisoner's dazed yet angered parent, these other two, mother and son, continued rapidly on their way toward the home of Aurora Lane.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading The young man walked in silence, his enthusiasm stilled, although he held his mother's hand tight and close as it lay upon his arm.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading They arrived at the corner of the tawny grassplot of the courthouse yard, crossed the street once more, and turned in at the long shady lane of maples which made off from that corner of the square.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The young man walked in silence, his enthusiasm stilled, although he held his mother's hand tight and close as it lay upon his arm.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They arrived at the corner of the tawny grassplot of the courthouse yard, crossed the street once more, and turned in at the long shady lane of maples which made off from that corner of the square.
AURORAnounUS /ərˈɔːrə/
the first light of day
From this reading AURORA LANE While the doughty town marshal, endowed now with a courage long foreign to his nature, was leading away his sobbing prisoner, followed by the prisoner's dazed yet angered parent, these other two, mother and son, continued rapidly on their way toward the home of Aurora Lane.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading AURORA LANE While the doughty town marshal, endowed now with a courage long foreign to his nature, was leading away his sobbing prisoner, followed by the prisoner's dazed yet angered parent, these other two, mother and son, continued rapidly on their way toward the home of Aurora Lane.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Here, just in the neutral strip between business and residence property, opposite a wagon-making and blacksmith shop, and adjoining the humble abode of a day-laborer, they came to a little gate which swung upon a decrepit hinge.
blacksmithnounUS /ˈblæksmɪθ/
a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
From this reading Here, just in the neutral strip between business and residence property, opposite a wagon-making and blacksmith shop, and adjoining the humble abode of a day-laborer, they came to a little gate which swung upon a decrepit hinge.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Here, just in the neutral strip between business and residence property, opposite a wagon-making and blacksmith shop, and adjoining the humble abode of a day-laborer, they came to a little gate which swung upon a decrepit hinge.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AURORA LANE While the doughty town marshal, endowed now with a courage long foreign to his nature, was leading away his sobbing prisoner, followed by the prisoner's dazed yet angered parent, these other two, mother and son, continued rapidly on their way toward the home of Aurora Lane.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Here, just in the neutral strip between business and residence property, opposite a wagon-making and blacksmith shop, and adjoining the humble abode of a day-laborer, they came to a little gate which swung upon a decrepit hinge.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The young man walked in silence, his enthusiasm stilled, although he held his mother's hand tight and close as it lay upon his arm.
without stop or interruption
From this reading AURORA LANE While the doughty town marshal, endowed now with a courage long foreign to his nature, was leading away his sobbing prisoner, followed by the prisoner's dazed yet angered parent, these other two, mother and son, continued rapidly on their way toward the home of Aurora Lane.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading They arrived at the corner of the tawny grassplot of the courthouse yard, crossed the street once more, and turned in at the long shady lane of maples which made off from that corner of the square.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading AURORA LANE While the doughty town marshal, endowed now with a courage long foreign to his nature, was leading away his sobbing prisoner, followed by the prisoner's dazed yet angered parent, these other two, mother and son, continued rapidly on their way toward the home of Aurora Lane.
courthousenounUS /ˈkɔːrthaʊs/
a government building that houses the offices of a county government
From this reading They arrived at the corner of the tawny grassplot of the courthouse yard, crossed the street once more, and turned in at the long shady lane of maples which made off from that corner of the square.
placed crosswise
From this reading They arrived at the corner of the tawny grassplot of the courthouse yard, crossed the street once more, and turned in at the long shady lane of maples which made off from that corner of the square.
day-laborer
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From this reading Here, just in the neutral strip between business and residence property, opposite a wagon-making and blacksmith shop, and adjoining the humble abode of a day-laborer, they came to a little gate which swung upon a decrepit hinge.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading AURORA LANE While the doughty town marshal, endowed now with a courage long foreign to his nature, was leading away his sobbing prisoner, followed by the prisoner's dazed yet angered parent, these other two, mother and son, continued rapidly on their way toward the home of Aurora Lane.
decrepitadjectiveUS /dəˈkrepɪt/
worn and broken down by hard use
From this reading Here, just in the neutral strip between business and residence property, opposite a wagon-making and blacksmith shop, and adjoining the humble abode of a day-laborer, they came to a little gate which swung upon a decrepit hinge.
doughty
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AURORA LANE While the doughty town marshal, endowed now with a courage long foreign to his nature, was leading away his sobbing prisoner, followed by the prisoner's dazed yet angered parent, these other two, mother and son, continued rapidly on their way toward the home of Aurora Lane.
endowedadjectiveUS /enˈdaʊd/
provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)
From this reading AURORA LANE While the doughty town marshal, endowed now with a courage long foreign to his nature, was leading away his sobbing prisoner, followed by the prisoner's dazed yet angered parent, these other two, mother and son, continued rapidly on their way toward the home of Aurora Lane.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading The young man walked in silence, his enthusiasm stilled, although he held his mother's hand tight and close as it lay upon his arm.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face, frowning and stern, seemed suddenly grown strangely older.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading AURORA LANE While the doughty town marshal, endowed now with a courage long foreign to his nature, was leading away his sobbing prisoner, followed by the prisoner's dazed yet angered parent, these other two, mother and son, continued rapidly on their way toward the home of Aurora Lane.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading AURORA LANE While the doughty town marshal, endowed now with a courage long foreign to his nature, was leading away his sobbing prisoner, followed by the prisoner's dazed yet angered parent, these other two, mother and son, continued rapidly on their way toward the home of Aurora Lane.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They arrived at the corner of the tawny grassplot of the courthouse yard, crossed the street once more, and turned in at the long shady lane of maples which made off from that corner of the square.
frowningadjectiveUS /ˈfraʊnɪŋ/
showing displeasure or anger
From this reading His face, frowning and stern, seemed suddenly grown strangely older.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Here, just in the neutral strip between business and residence property, opposite a wagon-making and blacksmith shop, and adjoining the humble abode of a day-laborer, they came to a little gate which swung upon a decrepit hinge.
grassplot
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From this reading They arrived at the corner of the tawny grassplot of the courthouse yard, crossed the street once more, and turned in at the long shady lane of maples which made off from that corner of the square.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading His face, frowning and stern, seemed suddenly grown strangely older.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The young man walked in silence, his enthusiasm stilled, although he held his mother's hand tight and close as it lay upon his arm.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The young man walked in silence, his enthusiasm stilled, although he held his mother's hand tight and close as it lay upon his arm.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The young man walked in silence, his enthusiasm stilled, although he held his mother's hand tight and close as it lay upon his arm.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, just in the neutral strip between business and residence property, opposite a wagon-making and blacksmith shop, and adjoining the humble abode of a day-laborer, they came to a little gate which swung upon a decrepit hinge.
hingenounUS /hɪndʒ/
a joint that holds two parts together so that one can swing relative to the other
From this reading Here, just in the neutral strip between business and residence property, opposite a wagon-making and blacksmith shop, and adjoining the humble abode of a day-laborer, they came to a little gate which swung upon a decrepit hinge.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AURORA LANE While the doughty town marshal, endowed now with a courage long foreign to his nature, was leading away his sobbing prisoner, followed by the prisoner's dazed yet angered parent, these other two, mother and son, continued rapidly on their way toward the home of Aurora Lane.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading AURORA LANE While the doughty town marshal, endowed now with a courage long foreign to his nature, was leading away his sobbing prisoner, followed by the prisoner's dazed yet angered parent, these other two, mother and son, continued rapidly on their way toward the home of Aurora Lane.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Here, just in the neutral strip between business and residence property, opposite a wagon-making and blacksmith shop, and adjoining the humble abode of a day-laborer, they came to a little gate which swung upon a decrepit hinge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The young man walked in silence, his enthusiasm stilled, although he held his mother's hand tight and close as it lay upon his arm.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The young man walked in silence, his enthusiasm stilled, although he held his mother's hand tight and close as it lay upon his arm.
and nothing more
From this reading Here, just in the neutral strip between business and residence property, opposite a wagon-making and blacksmith shop, and adjoining the humble abode of a day-laborer, they came to a little gate which swung upon a decrepit hinge.
a narrow way or road
From this reading AURORA LANE While the doughty town marshal, endowed now with a courage long foreign to his nature, was leading away his sobbing prisoner, followed by the prisoner's dazed yet angered parent, these other two, mother and son, continued rapidly on their way toward the home of Aurora Lane.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The young man walked in silence, his enthusiasm stilled, although he held his mother's hand tight and close as it lay upon his arm.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading AURORA LANE While the doughty town marshal, endowed now with a courage long foreign to his nature, was leading away his sobbing prisoner, followed by the prisoner's dazed yet angered parent, these other two, mother and son, continued rapidly on their way toward the home of Aurora Lane.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Here, just in the neutral strip between business and residence property, opposite a wagon-making and blacksmith shop, and adjoining the humble abode of a day-laborer, they came to a little gate which swung upon a decrepit hinge.
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 AURORA LANE While the doughty town marshal, endowed now with a courage long foreign to his nature, was leading away his sobbing prisoner, followed by the prisoner's dazed yet angered parent, these other two, mother and son, continued rapidly on their way toward the home of Aurora Lane.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They arrived at the corner of the tawny grassplot of the courthouse yard, crossed the street once more, and turned in at the long shady lane of maples which made off from that corner of the square.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The young man walked in silence, his enthusiasm stilled, although he held his mother's hand tight and close as it lay upon his arm.
maplesnounUS /ˈmeɪpəlz/
plural of “maple” — wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading They arrived at the corner of the tawny grassplot of the courthouse yard, crossed the street once more, and turned in at the long shady lane of maples which made off from that corner of the square.
marshalverbUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
place in proper rank
From this reading AURORA LANE While the doughty town marshal, endowed now with a courage long foreign to his nature, was leading away his sobbing prisoner, followed by the prisoner's dazed yet angered parent, these other two, mother and son, continued rapidly on their way toward the home of Aurora Lane.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They arrived at the corner of the tawny grassplot of the courthouse yard, crossed the street once more, and turned in at the long shady lane of maples which made off from that corner of the square.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading AURORA LANE While the doughty town marshal, endowed now with a courage long foreign to his nature, was leading away his sobbing prisoner, followed by the prisoner's dazed yet angered parent, these other two, mother and son, continued rapidly on their way toward the home of Aurora Lane.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The young man walked in silence, his enthusiasm stilled, although he held his mother's hand tight and close as it lay upon his arm.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading AURORA LANE While the doughty town marshal, endowed now with a courage long foreign to his nature, was leading away his sobbing prisoner, followed by the prisoner's dazed yet angered parent, these other two, mother and son, continued rapidly on their way toward the home of Aurora Lane.
neutraladjectiveUS /ˈnuːtrəl/
having no personal preference
From this reading Here, just in the neutral strip between business and residence property, opposite a wagon-making and blacksmith shop, and adjoining the humble abode of a day-laborer, they came to a little gate which swung upon a decrepit hinge.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading AURORA LANE While the doughty town marshal, endowed now with a courage long foreign to his nature, was leading away his sobbing prisoner, followed by the prisoner's dazed yet angered parent, these other two, mother and son, continued rapidly on their way toward the home of Aurora Lane.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AURORA LANE While the doughty town marshal, endowed now with a courage long foreign to his nature, was leading away his sobbing prisoner, followed by the prisoner's dazed yet angered parent, these other two, mother and son, continued rapidly on their way toward the home of Aurora Lane.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They arrived at the corner of the tawny grassplot of the courthouse yard, crossed the street once more, and turned in at the long shady lane of maples which made off from that corner of the square.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading His face, frowning and stern, seemed suddenly grown strangely older.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AURORA LANE While the doughty town marshal, endowed now with a courage long foreign to his nature, was leading away his sobbing prisoner, followed by the prisoner's dazed yet angered parent, these other two, mother and son, continued rapidly on their way toward the home of Aurora Lane.
on one occasion
From this reading They arrived at the corner of the tawny grassplot of the courthouse yard, crossed the street once more, and turned in at the long shady lane of maples which made off from that corner of the square.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Here, just in the neutral strip between business and residence property, opposite a wagon-making and blacksmith shop, and adjoining the humble abode of a day-laborer, they came to a little gate which swung upon a decrepit hinge.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading AURORA LANE While the doughty town marshal, endowed now with a courage long foreign to his nature, was leading away his sobbing prisoner, followed by the prisoner's dazed yet angered parent, these other two, mother and son, continued rapidly on their way toward the home of Aurora Lane.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading AURORA LANE While the doughty town marshal, endowed now with a courage long foreign to his nature, was leading away his sobbing prisoner, followed by the prisoner's dazed yet angered parent, these other two, mother and son, continued rapidly on their way toward the home of Aurora Lane.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading AURORA LANE While the doughty town marshal, endowed now with a courage long foreign to his nature, was leading away his sobbing prisoner, followed by the prisoner's dazed yet angered parent, these other two, mother and son, continued rapidly on their way toward the home of Aurora Lane.
prisoner'snounUS /ˈprɪzənərz/
possessive form of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading AURORA LANE While the doughty town marshal, endowed now with a courage long foreign to his nature, was leading away his sobbing prisoner, followed by the prisoner's dazed yet angered parent, these other two, mother and son, continued rapidly on their way toward the home of Aurora Lane.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Here, just in the neutral strip between business and residence property, opposite a wagon-making and blacksmith shop, and adjoining the humble abode of a day-laborer, they came to a little gate which swung upon a decrepit hinge.
with speed
From this reading AURORA LANE While the doughty town marshal, endowed now with a courage long foreign to his nature, was leading away his sobbing prisoner, followed by the prisoner's dazed yet angered parent, these other two, mother and son, continued rapidly on their way toward the home of Aurora Lane.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Here, just in the neutral strip between business and residence property, opposite a wagon-making and blacksmith shop, and adjoining the humble abode of a day-laborer, they came to a little gate which swung upon a decrepit hinge.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His face, frowning and stern, seemed suddenly grown strangely older.
shadyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdi/
quiet, dark, or concealed
From this reading They arrived at the corner of the tawny grassplot of the courthouse yard, crossed the street once more, and turned in at the long shady lane of maples which made off from that corner of the square.
do one's shopping
From this reading Here, just in the neutral strip between business and residence property, opposite a wagon-making and blacksmith shop, and adjoining the humble abode of a day-laborer, they came to a little gate which swung upon a decrepit hinge.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The young man walked in silence, his enthusiasm stilled, although he held his mother's hand tight and close as it lay upon his arm.
sobbingnounUS /ˈsɑːbɪŋ/
convulsive gasp made while weeping
From this reading AURORA LANE While the doughty town marshal, endowed now with a courage long foreign to his nature, was leading away his sobbing prisoner, followed by the prisoner's dazed yet angered parent, these other two, mother and son, continued rapidly on their way toward the home of Aurora Lane.
a male human offspring
From this reading AURORA LANE While the doughty town marshal, endowed now with a courage long foreign to his nature, was leading away his sobbing prisoner, followed by the prisoner's dazed yet angered parent, these other two, mother and son, continued rapidly on their way toward the home of Aurora Lane.
make square
From this reading They arrived at the corner of the tawny grassplot of the courthouse yard, crossed the street once more, and turned in at the long shady lane of maples which made off from that corner of the square.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading His face, frowning and stern, seemed suddenly grown strangely older.
stilledverbUS /stɪld/
past form of “still” — make calm or still
From this reading The young man walked in silence, his enthusiasm stilled, although he held his mother's hand tight and close as it lay upon his arm.
in a strange manner
From this reading His face, frowning and stern, seemed suddenly grown strangely older.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading They arrived at the corner of the tawny grassplot of the courthouse yard, crossed the street once more, and turned in at the long shady lane of maples which made off from that corner of the square.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading Here, just in the neutral strip between business and residence property, opposite a wagon-making and blacksmith shop, and adjoining the humble abode of a day-laborer, they came to a little gate which swung upon a decrepit hinge.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading His face, frowning and stern, seemed suddenly grown strangely older.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Here, just in the neutral strip between business and residence property, opposite a wagon-making and blacksmith shop, and adjoining the humble abode of a day-laborer, they came to a little gate which swung upon a decrepit hinge.
tawnyadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːni/
of a light brown to brownish orange color; the color of tanned leather
From this reading They arrived at the corner of the tawny grassplot of the courthouse yard, crossed the street once more, and turned in at the long shady lane of maples which made off from that corner of the square.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They arrived at the corner of the tawny grassplot of the courthouse yard, crossed the street once more, and turned in at the long shady lane of maples which made off from that corner of the square.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AURORA LANE While the doughty town marshal, endowed now with a courage long foreign to his nature, was leading away his sobbing prisoner, followed by the prisoner's dazed yet angered parent, these other two, mother and son, continued rapidly on their way toward the home of Aurora Lane.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading AURORA LANE While the doughty town marshal, endowed now with a courage long foreign to his nature, was leading away his sobbing prisoner, followed by the prisoner's dazed yet angered parent, these other two, mother and son, continued rapidly on their way toward the home of Aurora Lane.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading AURORA LANE While the doughty town marshal, endowed now with a courage long foreign to his nature, was leading away his sobbing prisoner, followed by the prisoner's dazed yet angered parent, these other two, mother and son, continued rapidly on their way toward the home of Aurora Lane.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They arrived at the corner of the tawny grassplot of the courthouse yard, crossed the street once more, and turned in at the long shady lane of maples which made off from that corner of the square.
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading The young man walked in silence, his enthusiasm stilled, although he held his mother's hand tight and close as it lay upon his arm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AURORA LANE While the doughty town marshal, endowed now with a courage long foreign to his nature, was leading away his sobbing prisoner, followed by the prisoner's dazed yet angered parent, these other two, mother and son, continued rapidly on their way toward the home of Aurora Lane.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading AURORA LANE While the doughty town marshal, endowed now with a courage long foreign to his nature, was leading away his sobbing prisoner, followed by the prisoner's dazed yet angered parent, these other two, mother and son, continued rapidly on their way toward the home of Aurora Lane.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading AURORA LANE While the doughty town marshal, endowed now with a courage long foreign to his nature, was leading away his sobbing prisoner, followed by the prisoner's dazed yet angered parent, these other two, mother and son, continued rapidly on their way toward the home of Aurora Lane.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading They arrived at the corner of the tawny grassplot of the courthouse yard, crossed the street once more, and turned in at the long shady lane of maples which made off from that corner of the square.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading AURORA LANE While the doughty town marshal, endowed now with a courage long foreign to his nature, was leading away his sobbing prisoner, followed by the prisoner's dazed yet angered parent, these other two, mother and son, continued rapidly on their way toward the home of Aurora Lane.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The young man walked in silence, his enthusiasm stilled, although he held his mother's hand tight and close as it lay upon his arm.
wagon-making
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Here, just in the neutral strip between business and residence property, opposite a wagon-making and blacksmith shop, and adjoining the humble abode of a day-laborer, they came to a little gate which swung upon a decrepit hinge.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The young man walked in silence, his enthusiasm stilled, although he held his mother's hand tight and close as it lay upon his arm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AURORA LANE While the doughty town marshal, endowed now with a courage long foreign to his nature, was leading away his sobbing prisoner, followed by the prisoner's dazed yet angered parent, these other two, mother and son, continued rapidly on their way toward the home of Aurora Lane.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading AURORA LANE While the doughty town marshal, endowed now with a courage long foreign to his nature, was leading away his sobbing prisoner, followed by the prisoner's dazed yet angered parent, these other two, mother and son, continued rapidly on their way toward the home of Aurora Lane.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They arrived at the corner of the tawny grassplot of the courthouse yard, crossed the street once more, and turned in at the long shady lane of maples which made off from that corner of the square.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading AURORA LANE While the doughty town marshal, endowed now with a courage long foreign to his nature, was leading away his sobbing prisoner, followed by the prisoner's dazed yet angered parent, these other two, mother and son, continued rapidly on their way toward the home of Aurora Lane.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AURORA LANE While the doughty town marshal, endowed now with a courage long foreign to his nature, was leading away his sobbing prisoner, followed by the prisoner's dazed yet angered parent, these other two, mother and son, continued rapidly on their way toward the home of Aurora Lane.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading They arrived at the corner of the tawny grassplot of the courthouse yard, crossed the street once more, and turned in at the long shady lane of maples which made off from that corner of the square.
but in spite of that
From this reading AURORA LANE While the doughty town marshal, endowed now with a courage long foreign to his nature, was leading away his sobbing prisoner, followed by the prisoner's dazed yet angered parent, these other two, mother and son, continued rapidly on their way toward the home of Aurora Lane.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young man walked in silence, his enthusiasm stilled, although he held his mother's hand tight and close as it lay upon his arm.
