used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Herbert Miller left the patriot encampment about the middle of the afternoon, and went to the Santon home, where he was given a cordial greeting by Mr. and Mrs. Santon and Lizzie.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Herbert Miller left the patriot encampment about the middle of the afternoon, and went to the Santon home, where he was given a cordial greeting by Mr. and Mrs. Santon and Lizzie.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Herbert Miller left the patriot encampment about the middle of the afternoon, and went to the Santon home, where he was given a cordial greeting by Mr. and Mrs. Santon and Lizzie.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am glad to hear that.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Herbert Miller left the patriot encampment about the middle of the afternoon, and went to the Santon home, where he was given a cordial greeting by Mr. and Mrs. Santon and Lizzie.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “No,” was the reply, “I guess that I won’t teach any more for a while.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You are not teaching school, now, Mr. Miller?” said Mr. Santon, with a smile.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading I have joined the patriot army.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Herbert Miller left the patriot encampment about the middle of the afternoon, and went to the Santon home, where he was given a cordial greeting by Mr. and Mrs. Santon and Lizzie.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Herbert Miller left the patriot encampment about the middle of the afternoon, and went to the Santon home, where he was given a cordial greeting by Mr. and Mrs. Santon and Lizzie.
encampmentnounUS /ɪnˈkæmpmɪnt/
a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
From this reading Herbert Miller left the patriot encampment about the middle of the afternoon, and went to the Santon home, where he was given a cordial greeting by Mr. and Mrs. Santon and Lizzie.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “No,” was the reply, “I guess that I won’t teach any more for a while.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Herbert Miller left the patriot encampment about the middle of the afternoon, and went to the Santon home, where he was given a cordial greeting by Mr. and Mrs. Santon and Lizzie.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “I am glad to hear that.”
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading Herbert Miller left the patriot encampment about the middle of the afternoon, and went to the Santon home, where he was given a cordial greeting by Mr. and Mrs. Santon and Lizzie.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “No,” was the reply, “I guess that I won’t teach any more for a while.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have joined the patriot army.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Herbert Miller left the patriot encampment about the middle of the afternoon, and went to the Santon home, where he was given a cordial greeting by Mr. and Mrs. Santon and Lizzie.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading “I am glad to hear that.”
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading Herbert Miller left the patriot encampment about the middle of the afternoon, and went to the Santon home, where he was given a cordial greeting by Mr. and Mrs. Santon and Lizzie.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Herbert Miller left the patriot encampment about the middle of the afternoon, and went to the Santon home, where he was given a cordial greeting by Mr. and Mrs. Santon and Lizzie.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “No,” was the reply, “I guess that I won’t teach any more for a while.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading I have joined the patriot army.”
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Herbert Miller left the patriot encampment about the middle of the afternoon, and went to the Santon home, where he was given a cordial greeting by Mr. and Mrs. Santon and Lizzie.
Lizzie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Herbert Miller left the patriot encampment about the middle of the afternoon, and went to the Santon home, where he was given a cordial greeting by Mr. and Mrs. Santon and Lizzie.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Herbert Miller left the patriot encampment about the middle of the afternoon, and went to the Santon home, where he was given a cordial greeting by Mr. and Mrs. Santon and Lizzie.
MillernounUS /ˈmɪlər/
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading Herbert Miller left the patriot encampment about the middle of the afternoon, and went to the Santon home, where he was given a cordial greeting by Mr. and Mrs. Santon and Lizzie.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “No,” was the reply, “I guess that I won’t teach any more for a while.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Herbert Miller left the patriot encampment about the middle of the afternoon, and went to the Santon home, where he was given a cordial greeting by Mr. and Mrs. Santon and Lizzie.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Herbert Miller left the patriot encampment about the middle of the afternoon, and went to the Santon home, where he was given a cordial greeting by Mr. and Mrs. Santon and Lizzie.
not any; not one
From this reading “No,” was the reply, “I guess that I won’t teach any more for a while.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “You are not teaching school, now, Mr. Miller?” said Mr. Santon, with a smile.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “You are not teaching school, now, Mr. Miller?” said Mr. Santon, with a smile.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Herbert Miller left the patriot encampment about the middle of the afternoon, and went to the Santon home, where he was given a cordial greeting by Mr. and Mrs. Santon and Lizzie.
patriotnounUS /ˈpeɪtriət/
one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading Herbert Miller left the patriot encampment about the middle of the afternoon, and went to the Santon home, where he was given a cordial greeting by Mr. and Mrs. Santon and Lizzie.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “No,” was the reply, “I guess that I won’t teach any more for a while.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You are not teaching school, now, Mr. Miller?” said Mr. Santon, with a smile.
Santon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Herbert Miller left the patriot encampment about the middle of the afternoon, and went to the Santon home, where he was given a cordial greeting by Mr. and Mrs. Santon and Lizzie.
an educational institution
From this reading “You are not teaching school, now, Mr. Miller?” said Mr. Santon, with a smile.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading “You are not teaching school, now, Mr. Miller?” said Mr. Santon, with a smile.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading “No,” was the reply, “I guess that I won’t teach any more for a while.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading “You are not teaching school, now, Mr. Miller?” said Mr. Santon, with a smile.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “No,” was the reply, “I guess that I won’t teach any more for a while.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Herbert Miller left the patriot encampment about the middle of the afternoon, and went to the Santon home, where he was given a cordial greeting by Mr. and Mrs. Santon and Lizzie.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Herbert Miller left the patriot encampment about the middle of the afternoon, and went to the Santon home, where he was given a cordial greeting by Mr. and Mrs. Santon and Lizzie.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Herbert Miller left the patriot encampment about the middle of the afternoon, and went to the Santon home, where he was given a cordial greeting by Mr. and Mrs. Santon and Lizzie.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Herbert Miller left the patriot encampment about the middle of the afternoon, and went to the Santon home, where he was given a cordial greeting by Mr. and Mrs. Santon and Lizzie.
in or at the place that
From this reading Herbert Miller left the patriot encampment about the middle of the afternoon, and went to the Santon home, where he was given a cordial greeting by Mr. and Mrs. Santon and Lizzie.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “No,” was the reply, “I guess that I won’t teach any more for a while.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “You are not teaching school, now, Mr. Miller?” said Mr. Santon, with a smile.
won't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “No,” was the reply, “I guess that I won’t teach any more for a while.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You are not teaching school, now, Mr. Miller?” said Mr. Santon, with a smile.
