used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For while Jud professed to own, and ostensibly to cultivate a forty, he gained his living mostly by occasional "spells of work" on the farms of his neighbors.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading "And the old man pointed out to Dan his room across the way--the room that looked out upon the garden and the monument."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And the old man pointed out to Dan his room across the way--the room that looked out upon the garden and the monument."
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WHO ARE THEY?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jud Hardy, who lives at Windy Cove on the river some eighteen miles "back" from Corinth, had been looking forward to Fair time for months.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Jud Hardy, who lives at Windy Cove on the river some eighteen miles "back" from Corinth, had been looking forward to Fair time for months.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Jud Hardy, who lives at Windy Cove on the river some eighteen miles "back" from Corinth, had been looking forward to Fair time for months.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Not that Jud had either things to exhibit or money to buy things exhibited.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For while Jud professed to own, and ostensibly to cultivate a forty, he gained his living mostly by occasional "spells of work" on the farms of his neighbors.
CorinthnounUS /ˈkɔːrənθ/
the modern Greek port near the site of the ancient city that was second only to Athens
From this reading Jud Hardy, who lives at Windy Cove on the river some eighteen miles "back" from Corinth, had been looking forward to Fair time for months.
CovenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading Jud Hardy, who lives at Windy Cove on the river some eighteen miles "back" from Corinth, had been looking forward to Fair time for months.
cultivateverbUS /ˈkʌltəveɪt/
foster the growth of
From this reading For while Jud professed to own, and ostensibly to cultivate a forty, he gained his living mostly by occasional "spells of work" on the farms of his neighbors.
Dan
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From this reading "And the old man pointed out to Dan his room across the way--the room that looked out upon the garden and the monument."
being one more than seventeen
From this reading Jud Hardy, who lives at Windy Cove on the river some eighteen miles "back" from Corinth, had been looking forward to Fair time for months.
one or the other of two
From this reading Not that Jud had either things to exhibit or money to buy things exhibited.
exhibitverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Not that Jud had either things to exhibit or money to buy things exhibited.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Not that Jud had either things to exhibit or money to buy things exhibited.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Jud Hardy, who lives at Windy Cove on the river some eighteen miles "back" from Corinth, had been looking forward to Fair time for months.
farmsnounUS /fɑːrmz/
plural of “farm” — workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit
From this reading For while Jud professed to own, and ostensibly to cultivate a forty, he gained his living mostly by occasional "spells of work" on the farms of his neighbors.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jud Hardy, who lives at Windy Cove on the river some eighteen miles "back" from Corinth, had been looking forward to Fair time for months.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading For while Jud professed to own, and ostensibly to cultivate a forty, he gained his living mostly by occasional "spells of work" on the farms of his neighbors.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Jud Hardy, who lives at Windy Cove on the river some eighteen miles "back" from Corinth, had been looking forward to Fair time for months.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jud Hardy, who lives at Windy Cove on the river some eighteen miles "back" from Corinth, had been looking forward to Fair time for months.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading For while Jud professed to own, and ostensibly to cultivate a forty, he gained his living mostly by occasional "spells of work" on the farms of his neighbors.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading "And the old man pointed out to Dan his room across the way--the room that looked out upon the garden and the monument."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jud Hardy, who lives at Windy Cove on the river some eighteen miles "back" from Corinth, had been looking forward to Fair time for months.
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading Jud Hardy, who lives at Windy Cove on the river some eighteen miles "back" from Corinth, had been looking forward to Fair time for months.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For while Jud professed to own, and ostensibly to cultivate a forty, he gained his living mostly by occasional "spells of work" on the farms of his neighbors.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "And the old man pointed out to Dan his room across the way--the room that looked out upon the garden and the monument."
Jud
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From this reading Jud Hardy, who lives at Windy Cove on the river some eighteen miles "back" from Corinth, had been looking forward to Fair time for months.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Jud Hardy, who lives at Windy Cove on the river some eighteen miles "back" from Corinth, had been looking forward to Fair time for months.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading For while Jud professed to own, and ostensibly to cultivate a forty, he gained his living mostly by occasional "spells of work" on the farms of his neighbors.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "And the old man pointed out to Dan his room across the way--the room that looked out upon the garden and the monument."
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Jud Hardy, who lives at Windy Cove on the river some eighteen miles "back" from Corinth, had been looking forward to Fair time for months.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "And the old man pointed out to Dan his room across the way--the room that looked out upon the garden and the monument."
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Jud Hardy, who lives at Windy Cove on the river some eighteen miles "back" from Corinth, had been looking forward to Fair time for months.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Not that Jud had either things to exhibit or money to buy things exhibited.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Jud Hardy, who lives at Windy Cove on the river some eighteen miles "back" from Corinth, had been looking forward to Fair time for months.
monumentnounUS /ˈmɑːnjuːmənt/
a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
From this reading "And the old man pointed out to Dan his room across the way--the room that looked out upon the garden and the monument."
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading For while Jud professed to own, and ostensibly to cultivate a forty, he gained his living mostly by occasional "spells of work" on the farms of his neighbors.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading For while Jud professed to own, and ostensibly to cultivate a forty, he gained his living mostly by occasional "spells of work" on the farms of his neighbors.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that Jud had either things to exhibit or money to buy things exhibited.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading For while Jud professed to own, and ostensibly to cultivate a forty, he gained his living mostly by occasional "spells of work" on the farms of his neighbors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For while Jud professed to own, and ostensibly to cultivate a forty, he gained his living mostly by occasional "spells of work" on the farms of his neighbors.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "And the old man pointed out to Dan his room across the way--the room that looked out upon the garden and the monument."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jud Hardy, who lives at Windy Cove on the river some eighteen miles "back" from Corinth, had been looking forward to Fair time for months.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Not that Jud had either things to exhibit or money to buy things exhibited.
ostensiblyadverbUS /ɑːˈstensəbli/
from appearances alone
From this reading For while Jud professed to own, and ostensibly to cultivate a forty, he gained his living mostly by occasional "spells of work" on the farms of his neighbors.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "And the old man pointed out to Dan his room across the way--the room that looked out upon the garden and the monument."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading For while Jud professed to own, and ostensibly to cultivate a forty, he gained his living mostly by occasional "spells of work" on the farms of his neighbors.
having a point
From this reading "And the old man pointed out to Dan his room across the way--the room that looked out upon the garden and the monument."
professedadjectiveUS /prəˈfest/
professing to be qualified
From this reading For while Jud professed to own, and ostensibly to cultivate a forty, he gained his living mostly by occasional "spells of work" on the farms of his neighbors.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Jud Hardy, who lives at Windy Cove on the river some eighteen miles "back" from Corinth, had been looking forward to Fair time for months.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "And the old man pointed out to Dan his room across the way--the room that looked out upon the garden and the monument."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Jud Hardy, who lives at Windy Cove on the river some eighteen miles "back" from Corinth, had been looking forward to Fair time for months.
spellsnounUS /spelz/
plural of “spell” — a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
From this reading For while Jud professed to own, and ostensibly to cultivate a forty, he gained his living mostly by occasional "spells of work" on the farms of his neighbors.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "And the old man pointed out to Dan his room across the way--the room that looked out upon the garden and the monument."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "And the old man pointed out to Dan his room across the way--the room that looked out upon the garden and the monument."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHO ARE THEY?
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Not that Jud had either things to exhibit or money to buy things exhibited.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Jud Hardy, who lives at Windy Cove on the river some eighteen miles "back" from Corinth, had been looking forward to Fair time for months.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "And the old man pointed out to Dan his room across the way--the room that looked out upon the garden and the monument."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "And the old man pointed out to Dan his room across the way--the room that looked out upon the garden and the monument."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "And the old man pointed out to Dan his room across the way--the room that looked out upon the garden and the monument."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading For while Jud professed to own, and ostensibly to cultivate a forty, he gained his living mostly by occasional "spells of work" on the farms of his neighbors.
which person or people
From this reading WHO ARE THEY?
WindyadjectiveUS /ˈwɪndi/
abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes
From this reading Jud Hardy, who lives at Windy Cove on the river some eighteen miles "back" from Corinth, had been looking forward to Fair time for months.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading For while Jud professed to own, and ostensibly to cultivate a forty, he gained his living mostly by occasional "spells of work" on the farms of his neighbors.
