used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FATHER GUSSON'S SECRET One day a peddler, such as often come round to villages, laden like a mule, and leading by the bridle an ass still more laden, appeared at the farm.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading This he accepted without needing any pressing.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mother Etienne received him kindly and after letting him show her the things in which she was interested, she offered him refreshment and suggested that he should take a little rest at the farm.
(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 Father Gusson, such was the good man's name, sold all sorts of things, from tooth-brushes to shoes,--including hardware, glassware, notions, drugs, and even patent medicines.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading FATHER GUSSON'S SECRET One day a peddler, such as often come round to villages, laden like a mule, and leading by the bridle an ass still more laden, appeared at the farm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FATHER GUSSON'S SECRET One day a peddler, such as often come round to villages, laden like a mule, and leading by the bridle an ass still more laden, appeared at the farm.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading This he accepted without needing any pressing.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading FATHER GUSSON'S SECRET One day a peddler, such as often come round to villages, laden like a mule, and leading by the bridle an ass still more laden, appeared at the farm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FATHER GUSSON'S SECRET One day a peddler, such as often come round to villages, laden like a mule, and leading by the bridle an ass still more laden, appeared at the farm.
assnounUS /æs/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading FATHER GUSSON'S SECRET One day a peddler, such as often come round to villages, laden like a mule, and leading by the bridle an ass still more laden, appeared at the farm.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FATHER GUSSON'S SECRET One day a peddler, such as often come round to villages, laden like a mule, and leading by the bridle an ass still more laden, appeared at the farm.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both looked well but tired and dusty--they seemed to have had a long journey.
bridlenounUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading FATHER GUSSON'S SECRET One day a peddler, such as often come round to villages, laden like a mule, and leading by the bridle an ass still more laden, appeared at the farm.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Both looked well but tired and dusty--they seemed to have had a long journey.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FATHER GUSSON'S SECRET One day a peddler, such as often come round to villages, laden like a mule, and leading by the bridle an ass still more laden, appeared at the farm.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading FATHER GUSSON'S SECRET One day a peddler, such as often come round to villages, laden like a mule, and leading by the bridle an ass still more laden, appeared at the farm.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading FATHER GUSSON'S SECRET One day a peddler, such as often come round to villages, laden like a mule, and leading by the bridle an ass still more laden, appeared at the farm.
drugsnounUS /drʌɡz/
plural of “drug” — a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic
From this reading Father Gusson, such was the good man's name, sold all sorts of things, from tooth-brushes to shoes,--including hardware, glassware, notions, drugs, and even patent medicines.
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading Both looked well but tired and dusty--they seemed to have had a long journey.
Etienne
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From this reading Mother Etienne received him kindly and after letting him show her the things in which she was interested, she offered him refreshment and suggested that he should take a little rest at the farm.
divisible by two
From this reading Father Gusson, such was the good man's name, sold all sorts of things, from tooth-brushes to shoes,--including hardware, glassware, notions, drugs, and even patent medicines.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading FATHER GUSSON'S SECRET One day a peddler, such as often come round to villages, laden like a mule, and leading by the bridle an ass still more laden, appeared at the farm.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading FATHER GUSSON'S SECRET One day a peddler, such as often come round to villages, laden like a mule, and leading by the bridle an ass still more laden, appeared at the farm.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Father Gusson, such was the good man's name, sold all sorts of things, from tooth-brushes to shoes,--including hardware, glassware, notions, drugs, and even patent medicines.
glasswarenounUS /ˈɡlæswer/
an article of tableware made of glass
From this reading Father Gusson, such was the good man's name, sold all sorts of things, from tooth-brushes to shoes,--including hardware, glassware, notions, drugs, and even patent medicines.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Father Gusson, such was the good man's name, sold all sorts of things, from tooth-brushes to shoes,--including hardware, glassware, notions, drugs, and even patent medicines.
Gusson
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From this reading Father Gusson, such was the good man's name, sold all sorts of things, from tooth-brushes to shoes,--including hardware, glassware, notions, drugs, and even patent medicines.
GUSSON'S
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From this reading FATHER GUSSON'S SECRET One day a peddler, such as often come round to villages, laden like a mule, and leading by the bridle an ass still more laden, appeared at the farm.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Both looked well but tired and dusty--they seemed to have had a long journey.
hardwarenounUS /ˈhɑːrdwer/
major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile)
From this reading Father Gusson, such was the good man's name, sold all sorts of things, from tooth-brushes to shoes,--including hardware, glassware, notions, drugs, and even patent medicines.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Both looked well but tired and dusty--they seemed to have had a long journey.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mother Etienne received him kindly and after letting him show her the things in which she was interested, she offered him refreshment and suggested that he should take a little rest at the farm.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mother Etienne received him kindly and after letting him show her the things in which she was interested, she offered him refreshment and suggested that he should take a little rest at the farm.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mother Etienne received him kindly and after letting him show her the things in which she was interested, she offered him refreshment and suggested that he should take a little rest at the farm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mother Etienne received him kindly and after letting him show her the things in which she was interested, she offered him refreshment and suggested that he should take a little rest at the farm.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading Father Gusson, such was the good man's name, sold all sorts of things, from tooth-brushes to shoes,--including hardware, glassware, notions, drugs, and even patent medicines.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Mother Etienne received him kindly and after letting him show her the things in which she was interested, she offered him refreshment and suggested that he should take a little rest at the farm.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Both looked well but tired and dusty--they seemed to have had a long journey.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Mother Etienne received him kindly and after letting him show her the things in which she was interested, she offered him refreshment and suggested that he should take a little rest at the farm.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading FATHER GUSSON'S SECRET One day a peddler, such as often come round to villages, laden like a mule, and leading by the bridle an ass still more laden, appeared at the farm.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading FATHER GUSSON'S SECRET One day a peddler, such as often come round to villages, laden like a mule, and leading by the bridle an ass still more laden, appeared at the farm.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading Mother Etienne received him kindly and after letting him show her the things in which she was interested, she offered him refreshment and suggested that he should take a little rest at the farm.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading FATHER GUSSON'S SECRET One day a peddler, such as often come round to villages, laden like a mule, and leading by the bridle an ass still more laden, appeared at the farm.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mother Etienne received him kindly and after letting him show her the things in which she was interested, she offered him refreshment and suggested that he should take a little rest at the farm.
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 Both looked well but tired and dusty--they seemed to have had a long journey.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Both looked well but tired and dusty--they seemed to have had a long journey.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Father Gusson, such was the good man's name, sold all sorts of things, from tooth-brushes to shoes,--including hardware, glassware, notions, drugs, and even patent medicines.
medicinesnounUS /ˈmedəsənz/
plural of “medicine” — the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading Father Gusson, such was the good man's name, sold all sorts of things, from tooth-brushes to shoes,--including hardware, glassware, notions, drugs, and even patent medicines.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading FATHER GUSSON'S SECRET One day a peddler, such as often come round to villages, laden like a mule, and leading by the bridle an ass still more laden, appeared at the farm.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Mother Etienne received him kindly and after letting him show her the things in which she was interested, she offered him refreshment and suggested that he should take a little rest at the farm.
mulenounUS /mjuːl/
hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading FATHER GUSSON'S SECRET One day a peddler, such as often come round to villages, laden like a mule, and leading by the bridle an ass still more laden, appeared at the farm.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Father Gusson, such was the good man's name, sold all sorts of things, from tooth-brushes to shoes,--including hardware, glassware, notions, drugs, and even patent medicines.
needingverbUS /ˈniːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “need” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading This he accepted without needing any pressing.
notionsnounUS /ˈnoʊʃənz/
plural of “notion” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Father Gusson, such was the good man's name, sold all sorts of things, from tooth-brushes to shoes,--including hardware, glassware, notions, drugs, and even patent medicines.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Father Gusson, such was the good man's name, sold all sorts of things, from tooth-brushes to shoes,--including hardware, glassware, notions, drugs, and even patent medicines.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Mother Etienne received him kindly and after letting him show her the things in which she was interested, she offered him refreshment and suggested that he should take a little rest at the farm.
many times at short intervals
From this reading FATHER GUSSON'S SECRET One day a peddler, such as often come round to villages, laden like a mule, and leading by the bridle an ass still more laden, appeared at the farm.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading FATHER GUSSON'S SECRET One day a peddler, such as often come round to villages, laden like a mule, and leading by the bridle an ass still more laden, appeared at the farm.
patentverbUS /ˈpætənt/
obtain a patent for
From this reading Father Gusson, such was the good man's name, sold all sorts of things, from tooth-brushes to shoes,--including hardware, glassware, notions, drugs, and even patent medicines.
peddlernounUS /ˈpedlər/
someone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets or at carnivals)
From this reading FATHER GUSSON'S SECRET One day a peddler, such as often come round to villages, laden like a mule, and leading by the bridle an ass still more laden, appeared at the farm.
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading This he accepted without needing any pressing.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Mother Etienne received him kindly and after letting him show her the things in which she was interested, she offered him refreshment and suggested that he should take a little rest at the farm.
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading Mother Etienne received him kindly and after letting him show her the things in which she was interested, she offered him refreshment and suggested that he should take a little rest at the farm.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Mother Etienne received him kindly and after letting him show her the things in which she was interested, she offered him refreshment and suggested that he should take a little rest at the farm.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading FATHER GUSSON'S SECRET One day a peddler, such as often come round to villages, laden like a mule, and leading by the bridle an ass still more laden, appeared at the farm.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading FATHER GUSSON'S SECRET One day a peddler, such as often come round to villages, laden like a mule, and leading by the bridle an ass still more laden, appeared at the farm.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Both looked well but tired and dusty--they seemed to have had a long journey.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mother Etienne received him kindly and after letting him show her the things in which she was interested, she offered him refreshment and suggested that he should take a little rest at the farm.
a particular situation
From this reading Father Gusson, such was the good man's name, sold all sorts of things, from tooth-brushes to shoes,--including hardware, glassware, notions, drugs, and even patent medicines.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Mother Etienne received him kindly and after letting him show her the things in which she was interested, she offered him refreshment and suggested that he should take a little rest at the farm.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Mother Etienne received him kindly and after letting him show her the things in which she was interested, she offered him refreshment and suggested that he should take a little rest at the farm.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading Father Gusson, such was the good man's name, sold all sorts of things, from tooth-brushes to shoes,--including hardware, glassware, notions, drugs, and even patent medicines.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Father Gusson, such was the good man's name, sold all sorts of things, from tooth-brushes to shoes,--including hardware, glassware, notions, drugs, and even patent medicines.
not in physical motion
From this reading FATHER GUSSON'S SECRET One day a peddler, such as often come round to villages, laden like a mule, and leading by the bridle an ass still more laden, appeared at the farm.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading FATHER GUSSON'S SECRET One day a peddler, such as often come round to villages, laden like a mule, and leading by the bridle an ass still more laden, appeared at the farm.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Mother Etienne received him kindly and after letting him show her the things in which she was interested, she offered him refreshment and suggested that he should take a little rest at the farm.
carry out
From this reading Mother Etienne received him kindly and after letting him show her the things in which she was interested, she offered him refreshment and suggested that he should take a little rest at the farm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mother Etienne received him kindly and after letting him show her the things in which she was interested, she offered him refreshment and suggested that he should take a little rest at the farm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FATHER GUSSON'S SECRET One day a peddler, such as often come round to villages, laden like a mule, and leading by the bridle an ass still more laden, appeared at the farm.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Both looked well but tired and dusty--they seemed to have had a long journey.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Father Gusson, such was the good man's name, sold all sorts of things, from tooth-brushes to shoes,--including hardware, glassware, notions, drugs, and even patent medicines.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This he accepted without needing any pressing.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Both looked well but tired and dusty--they seemed to have had a long journey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FATHER GUSSON'S SECRET One day a peddler, such as often come round to villages, laden like a mule, and leading by the bridle an ass still more laden, appeared at the farm.
tooth-brushes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Father Gusson, such was the good man's name, sold all sorts of things, from tooth-brushes to shoes,--including hardware, glassware, notions, drugs, and even patent medicines.
villagesnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒəz/
plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading FATHER GUSSON'S SECRET One day a peddler, such as often come round to villages, laden like a mule, and leading by the bridle an ass still more laden, appeared at the farm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Father Gusson, such was the good man's name, sold all sorts of things, from tooth-brushes to shoes,--including hardware, glassware, notions, drugs, and even patent medicines.
(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 Both looked well but tired and dusty--they seemed to have had a long journey.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mother Etienne received him kindly and after letting him show her the things in which she was interested, she offered him refreshment and suggested that he should take a little rest at the farm.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading This he accepted without needing any pressing.
