used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IV A MAN THAT HAD A WELL IN HIS OWN COURT In the kitchen court called the “Airy” at Abraham Van Elten's, there was one of those old family wells which our ancestors used to locate so artlessly.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A young doctor who had been called in at the close of the last case went prying about the premises, asking foolish questions that angered Abraham.
AbrahamnounUS /ˈeɪbrəhæm/
the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son
From this reading IV A MAN THAT HAD A WELL IN HIS OWN COURT In the kitchen court called the “Airy” at Abraham Van Elten's, there was one of those old family wells which our ancestors used to locate so artlessly.
AiryadjectiveUS /ˈeri/
open to or abounding in fresh air
From this reading IV A MAN THAT HAD A WELL IN HIS OWN COURT In the kitchen court called the “Airy” at Abraham Van Elten's, there was one of those old family wells which our ancestors used to locate so artlessly.
ancestorsnounUS /ˈænsestərz/
plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading IV A MAN THAT HAD A WELL IN HIS OWN COURT In the kitchen court called the “Airy” at Abraham Van Elten's, there was one of those old family wells which our ancestors used to locate so artlessly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And when it tapped the kitchen drain, and typhoid took the elder children, and the mother followed the children, it was called the will of God.
angeredadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡərd/
marked by extreme anger
From this reading A young doctor who had been called in at the close of the last case went prying about the premises, asking foolish questions that angered Abraham.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Abraham felt the importance attaching to any supreme experience in a community where life runs on in the middle key.
artlesslyadverb
in a crude and unskilled manner
From this reading IV A MAN THAT HAD A WELL IN HIS OWN COURT In the kitchen court called the “Airy” at Abraham Van Elten's, there was one of those old family wells which our ancestors used to locate so artlessly.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading A young doctor who had been called in at the close of the last case went prying about the premises, asking foolish questions that angered Abraham.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IV A MAN THAT HAD A WELL IN HIS OWN COURT In the kitchen court called the “Airy” at Abraham Van Elten's, there was one of those old family wells which our ancestors used to locate so artlessly.
attachingverbUS /əˈtætʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “attach” — cause to be attached
From this reading Abraham felt the importance attaching to any supreme experience in a community where life runs on in the middle key.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A young doctor who had been called in at the close of the last case went prying about the premises, asking foolish questions that angered Abraham.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading IV A MAN THAT HAD A WELL IN HIS OWN COURT In the kitchen court called the “Airy” at Abraham Van Elten's, there was one of those old family wells which our ancestors used to locate so artlessly.
an occurrence of something
From this reading A young doctor who had been called in at the close of the last case went prying about the premises, asking foolish questions that angered Abraham.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading And when it tapped the kitchen drain, and typhoid took the elder children, and the mother followed the children, it was called the will of God.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading A young doctor who had been called in at the close of the last case went prying about the premises, asking foolish questions that angered Abraham.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading Abraham felt the importance attaching to any supreme experience in a community where life runs on in the middle key.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading IV A MAN THAT HAD A WELL IN HIS OWN COURT In the kitchen court called the “Airy” at Abraham Van Elten's, there was one of those old family wells which our ancestors used to locate so artlessly.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading A gloomy distinction rested on the house.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading A young doctor who had been called in at the close of the last case went prying about the premises, asking foolish questions that angered Abraham.
drainverbUS /dreɪn/
flow off gradually
From this reading And when it tapped the kitchen drain, and typhoid took the elder children, and the mother followed the children, it was called the will of God.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading And when it tapped the kitchen drain, and typhoid took the elder children, and the mother followed the children, it was called the will of God.
Elten's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IV A MAN THAT HAD A WELL IN HIS OWN COURT In the kitchen court called the “Airy” at Abraham Van Elten's, there was one of those old family wells which our ancestors used to locate so artlessly.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Abraham felt the importance attaching to any supreme experience in a community where life runs on in the middle key.
a social unit living together
From this reading IV A MAN THAT HAD A WELL IN HIS OWN COURT In the kitchen court called the “Airy” at Abraham Van Elten's, there was one of those old family wells which our ancestors used to locate so artlessly.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Abraham felt the importance attaching to any supreme experience in a community where life runs on in the middle key.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading And when it tapped the kitchen drain, and typhoid took the elder children, and the mother followed the children, it was called the will of God.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading A young doctor who had been called in at the close of the last case went prying about the premises, asking foolish questions that angered Abraham.
depressingly dark
From this reading A gloomy distinction rested on the house.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading And when it tapped the kitchen drain, and typhoid took the elder children, and the mother followed the children, it was called the will of God.
HADauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IV A MAN THAT HAD A WELL IN HIS OWN COURT In the kitchen court called the “Airy” at Abraham Van Elten's, there was one of those old family wells which our ancestors used to locate so artlessly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IV A MAN THAT HAD A WELL IN HIS OWN COURT In the kitchen court called the “Airy” at Abraham Van Elten's, there was one of those old family wells which our ancestors used to locate so artlessly.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A gloomy distinction rested on the house.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Abraham felt the importance attaching to any supreme experience in a community where life runs on in the middle key.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IV A MAN THAT HAD A WELL IN HIS OWN COURT In the kitchen court called the “Airy” at Abraham Van Elten's, there was one of those old family wells which our ancestors used to locate so artlessly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And when it tapped the kitchen drain, and typhoid took the elder children, and the mother followed the children, it was called the will of God.
IVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading IV A MAN THAT HAD A WELL IN HIS OWN COURT In the kitchen court called the “Airy” at Abraham Van Elten's, there was one of those old family wells which our ancestors used to locate so artlessly.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading Abraham felt the importance attaching to any supreme experience in a community where life runs on in the middle key.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading IV A MAN THAT HAD A WELL IN HIS OWN COURT In the kitchen court called the “Airy” at Abraham Van Elten's, there was one of those old family wells which our ancestors used to locate so artlessly.
immediately past
From this reading A young doctor who had been called in at the close of the last case went prying about the premises, asking foolish questions that angered Abraham.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Abraham felt the importance attaching to any supreme experience in a community where life runs on in the middle key.
locateverbUS /ˈloʊkeɪt/
discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining
From this reading IV A MAN THAT HAD A WELL IN HIS OWN COURT In the kitchen court called the “Airy” at Abraham Van Elten's, there was one of those old family wells which our ancestors used to locate so artlessly.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading IV A MAN THAT HAD A WELL IN HIS OWN COURT In the kitchen court called the “Airy” at Abraham Van Elten's, there was one of those old family wells which our ancestors used to locate so artlessly.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Abraham felt the importance attaching to any supreme experience in a community where life runs on in the middle key.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading And when it tapped the kitchen drain, and typhoid took the elder children, and the mother followed the children, it was called the will of God.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IV A MAN THAT HAD A WELL IN HIS OWN COURT In the kitchen court called the “Airy” at Abraham Van Elten's, there was one of those old family wells which our ancestors used to locate so artlessly.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading IV A MAN THAT HAD A WELL IN HIS OWN COURT In the kitchen court called the “Airy” at Abraham Van Elten's, there was one of those old family wells which our ancestors used to locate so artlessly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A gloomy distinction rested on the house.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading IV A MAN THAT HAD A WELL IN HIS OWN COURT In the kitchen court called the “Airy” at Abraham Van Elten's, there was one of those old family wells which our ancestors used to locate so artlessly.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading IV A MAN THAT HAD A WELL IN HIS OWN COURT In the kitchen court called the “Airy” at Abraham Van Elten's, there was one of those old family wells which our ancestors used to locate so artlessly.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading IV A MAN THAT HAD A WELL IN HIS OWN COURT In the kitchen court called the “Airy” at Abraham Van Elten's, there was one of those old family wells which our ancestors used to locate so artlessly.
premisesnounUS /ˈpreməsəz/
land and the buildings on it
From this reading A young doctor who had been called in at the close of the last case went prying about the premises, asking foolish questions that angered Abraham.
pryingnounUS /ˈpraɪɪŋ/
offensive inquisitiveness
From this reading A young doctor who had been called in at the close of the last case went prying about the premises, asking foolish questions that angered Abraham.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading A young doctor who had been called in at the close of the last case went prying about the premises, asking foolish questions that angered Abraham.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading A gloomy distinction rested on the house.
runsnounUS /rʌnz/
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading Abraham felt the importance attaching to any supreme experience in a community where life runs on in the middle key.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading IV A MAN THAT HAD A WELL IN HIS OWN COURT In the kitchen court called the “Airy” at Abraham Van Elten's, there was one of those old family wells which our ancestors used to locate so artlessly.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading Abraham felt the importance attaching to any supreme experience in a community where life runs on in the middle key.
tappedadjectiveUS /tæpt/
in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by piercing or drawing a plug
From this reading And when it tapped the kitchen drain, and typhoid took the elder children, and the mother followed the children, it was called the will of God.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IV A MAN THAT HAD A WELL IN HIS OWN COURT In the kitchen court called the “Airy” at Abraham Van Elten's, there was one of those old family wells which our ancestors used to locate so artlessly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IV A MAN THAT HAD A WELL IN HIS OWN COURT In the kitchen court called the “Airy” at Abraham Van Elten's, there was one of those old family wells which our ancestors used to locate so artlessly.
in or at that place or location
From this reading IV A MAN THAT HAD A WELL IN HIS OWN COURT In the kitchen court called the “Airy” at Abraham Van Elten's, there was one of those old family wells which our ancestors used to locate so artlessly.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading IV A MAN THAT HAD A WELL IN HIS OWN COURT In the kitchen court called the “Airy” at Abraham Van Elten's, there was one of those old family wells which our ancestors used to locate so artlessly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IV A MAN THAT HAD A WELL IN HIS OWN COURT In the kitchen court called the “Airy” at Abraham Van Elten's, there was one of those old family wells which our ancestors used to locate so artlessly.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading And when it tapped the kitchen drain, and typhoid took the elder children, and the mother followed the children, it was called the will of God.
typhoidnounUS /ˈtaɪfɔɪd/
serious infection marked by intestinal inflammation and ulceration; caused by Salmonella typhosa ingested with food or water
From this reading And when it tapped the kitchen drain, and typhoid took the elder children, and the mother followed the children, it was called the will of God.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading IV A MAN THAT HAD A WELL IN HIS OWN COURT In the kitchen court called the “Airy” at Abraham Van Elten's, there was one of those old family wells which our ancestors used to locate so artlessly.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading IV A MAN THAT HAD A WELL IN HIS OWN COURT In the kitchen court called the “Airy” at Abraham Van Elten's, there was one of those old family wells which our ancestors used to locate so artlessly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IV A MAN THAT HAD A WELL IN HIS OWN COURT In the kitchen court called the “Airy” at Abraham Van Elten's, there was one of those old family wells which our ancestors used to locate so artlessly.
(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 IV A MAN THAT HAD A WELL IN HIS OWN COURT In the kitchen court called the “Airy” at Abraham Van Elten's, there was one of those old family wells which our ancestors used to locate so artlessly.
wellsnounUS /welz/
prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)
From this reading IV A MAN THAT HAD A WELL IN HIS OWN COURT In the kitchen court called the “Airy” at Abraham Van Elten's, there was one of those old family wells which our ancestors used to locate so artlessly.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A young doctor who had been called in at the close of the last case went prying about the premises, asking foolish questions that angered Abraham.
at the time that
From this reading And when it tapped the kitchen drain, and typhoid took the elder children, and the mother followed the children, it was called the will of God.
in or at the place that
From this reading Abraham felt the importance attaching to any supreme experience in a community where life runs on in the middle key.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IV A MAN THAT HAD A WELL IN HIS OWN COURT In the kitchen court called the “Airy” at Abraham Van Elten's, there was one of those old family wells which our ancestors used to locate so artlessly.
which person or people
From this reading A young doctor who had been called in at the close of the last case went prying about the premises, asking foolish questions that angered Abraham.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading And when it tapped the kitchen drain, and typhoid took the elder children, and the mother followed the children, it was called the will of God.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A young doctor who had been called in at the close of the last case went prying about the premises, asking foolish questions that angered Abraham.
