used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fortunately the evenings were light and long, for there was a great deal to be done before the two pets could be considered safely housed for the night.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Captain West objected to their remaining any longer in the stables as he could not spare the room, so there was a great discussion about where they could be shut up for the night.
(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 The excitement of the goats' arrival quite put all thoughts of Lewis Brand and his wonderful story out of the children's heads.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EARLY CHASE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The excitement of the goats' arrival quite put all thoughts of Lewis Brand and his wonderful story out of the children's heads.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading At last it was decided that a railed-off corner of the cow-house, where calves generally lived, would be very suitable, and in the daytime, of course, they could be loose in the fields with the other animals.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Captain West objected to their remaining any longer in the stables as he could not spare the room, so there was a great discussion about where they could be shut up for the night.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The excitement of the goats' arrival quite put all thoughts of Lewis Brand and his wonderful story out of the children's heads.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Captain West objected to their remaining any longer in the stables as he could not spare the room, so there was a great discussion about where they could be shut up for the night.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last it was decided that a railed-off corner of the cow-house, where calves generally lived, would be very suitable, and in the daytime, of course, they could be loose in the fields with the other animals.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Fortunately the evenings were light and long, for there was a great deal to be done before the two pets could be considered safely housed for the night.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Fortunately the evenings were light and long, for there was a great deal to be done before the two pets could be considered safely housed for the night.
BrandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading The excitement of the goats' arrival quite put all thoughts of Lewis Brand and his wonderful story out of the children's heads.
calvesnounUS /kævz/
plural of “calf” — young of domestic cattle
From this reading At last it was decided that a railed-off corner of the cow-house, where calves generally lived, would be very suitable, and in the daytime, of course, they could be loose in the fields with the other animals.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain West objected to their remaining any longer in the stables as he could not spare the room, so there was a great discussion about where they could be shut up for the night.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading AN EARLY CHASE.
children's
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From this reading The excitement of the goats' arrival quite put all thoughts of Lewis Brand and his wonderful story out of the children's heads.
carefully weighed
From this reading Fortunately the evenings were light and long, for there was a great deal to be done before the two pets could be considered safely housed for the night.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading At last it was decided that a railed-off corner of the cow-house, where calves generally lived, would be very suitable, and in the daytime, of course, they could be loose in the fields with the other animals.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Fortunately the evenings were light and long, for there was a great deal to be done before the two pets could be considered safely housed for the night.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading At last it was decided that a railed-off corner of the cow-house, where calves generally lived, would be very suitable, and in the daytime, of course, they could be loose in the fields with the other animals.
cow-house
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From this reading At last it was decided that a railed-off corner of the cow-house, where calves generally lived, would be very suitable, and in the daytime, of course, they could be loose in the fields with the other animals.
daytimenounUS /ˈdeɪtaɪm/
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading At last it was decided that a railed-off corner of the cow-house, where calves generally lived, would be very suitable, and in the daytime, of course, they could be loose in the fields with the other animals.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Fortunately the evenings were light and long, for there was a great deal to be done before the two pets could be considered safely housed for the night.
recognizable; marked
From this reading At last it was decided that a railed-off corner of the cow-house, where calves generally lived, would be very suitable, and in the daytime, of course, they could be loose in the fields with the other animals.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading Captain West objected to their remaining any longer in the stables as he could not spare the room, so there was a great discussion about where they could be shut up for the night.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Fortunately the evenings were light and long, for there was a great deal to be done before the two pets could be considered safely housed for the night.
EARLYadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading AN EARLY CHASE.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Fortunately the evenings were light and long, for there was a great deal to be done before the two pets could be considered safely housed for the night.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The excitement of the goats' arrival quite put all thoughts of Lewis Brand and his wonderful story out of the children's heads.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading At last it was decided that a railed-off corner of the cow-house, where calves generally lived, would be very suitable, and in the daytime, of course, they could be loose in the fields with the other animals.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fortunately the evenings were light and long, for there was a great deal to be done before the two pets could be considered safely housed for the night.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately the evenings were light and long, for there was a great deal to be done before the two pets could be considered safely housed for the night.
usually; as a rule
From this reading At last it was decided that a railed-off corner of the cow-house, where calves generally lived, would be very suitable, and in the daytime, of course, they could be loose in the fields with the other animals.
goatsnounUS /ɡoʊts/
plural of “goat” — any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading The excitement of the goats' arrival quite put all thoughts of Lewis Brand and his wonderful story out of the children's heads.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Fortunately the evenings were light and long, for there was a great deal to be done before the two pets could be considered safely housed for the night.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Captain West objected to their remaining any longer in the stables as he could not spare the room, so there was a great discussion about where they could be shut up for the night.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The excitement of the goats' arrival quite put all thoughts of Lewis Brand and his wonderful story out of the children's heads.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The excitement of the goats' arrival quite put all thoughts of Lewis Brand and his wonderful story out of the children's heads.
housedverbUS /haʊzd/
past form of “house” — contain or cover
From this reading Fortunately the evenings were light and long, for there was a great deal to be done before the two pets could be considered safely housed for the night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Captain West objected to their remaining any longer in the stables as he could not spare the room, so there was a great discussion about where they could be shut up for the night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At last it was decided that a railed-off corner of the cow-house, where calves generally lived, would be very suitable, and in the daytime, of course, they could be loose in the fields with the other animals.
immediately past
From this reading At last it was decided that a railed-off corner of the cow-house, where calves generally lived, would be very suitable, and in the daytime, of course, they could be loose in the fields with the other animals.
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading The excitement of the goats' arrival quite put all thoughts of Lewis Brand and his wonderful story out of the children's heads.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Fortunately the evenings were light and long, for there was a great deal to be done before the two pets could be considered safely housed for the night.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading At last it was decided that a railed-off corner of the cow-house, where calves generally lived, would be very suitable, and in the daytime, of course, they could be loose in the fields with the other animals.
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 Fortunately the evenings were light and long, for there was a great deal to be done before the two pets could be considered safely housed for the night.
for more time
From this reading Captain West objected to their remaining any longer in the stables as he could not spare the room, so there was a great discussion about where they could be shut up for the night.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading At last it was decided that a railed-off corner of the cow-house, where calves generally lived, would be very suitable, and in the daytime, of course, they could be loose in the fields with the other animals.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Fortunately the evenings were light and long, for there was a great deal to be done before the two pets could be considered safely housed for the night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Captain West objected to their remaining any longer in the stables as he could not spare the room, so there was a great discussion about where they could be shut up for the night.
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading Captain West objected to their remaining any longer in the stables as he could not spare the room, so there was a great discussion about where they could be shut up for the night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The excitement of the goats' arrival quite put all thoughts of Lewis Brand and his wonderful story out of the children's heads.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading At last it was decided that a railed-off corner of the cow-house, where calves generally lived, would be very suitable, and in the daytime, of course, they could be loose in the fields with the other animals.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The excitement of the goats' arrival quite put all thoughts of Lewis Brand and his wonderful story out of the children's heads.
petsnounUS /pets/
plural of “pet” — a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading Fortunately the evenings were light and long, for there was a great deal to be done before the two pets could be considered safely housed for the night.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The excitement of the goats' arrival quite put all thoughts of Lewis Brand and his wonderful story out of the children's heads.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The excitement of the goats' arrival quite put all thoughts of Lewis Brand and his wonderful story out of the children's heads.
railed-off
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From this reading At last it was decided that a railed-off corner of the cow-house, where calves generally lived, would be very suitable, and in the daytime, of course, they could be loose in the fields with the other animals.
not used up
From this reading Captain West objected to their remaining any longer in the stables as he could not spare the room, so there was a great discussion about where they could be shut up for the night.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Captain West objected to their remaining any longer in the stables as he could not spare the room, so there was a great discussion about where they could be shut up for the night.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading Fortunately the evenings were light and long, for there was a great deal to be done before the two pets could be considered safely housed for the night.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Captain West objected to their remaining any longer in the stables as he could not spare the room, so there was a great discussion about where they could be shut up for the night.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Captain West objected to their remaining any longer in the stables as he could not spare the room, so there was a great discussion about where they could be shut up for the night.
refrain from harming
From this reading Captain West objected to their remaining any longer in the stables as he could not spare the room, so there was a great discussion about where they could be shut up for the night.
stablesnounUS /ˈsteɪbəlz/
plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading Captain West objected to their remaining any longer in the stables as he could not spare the room, so there was a great discussion about where they could be shut up for the night.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The excitement of the goats' arrival quite put all thoughts of Lewis Brand and his wonderful story out of the children's heads.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading At last it was decided that a railed-off corner of the cow-house, where calves generally lived, would be very suitable, and in the daytime, of course, they could be loose in the fields with the other animals.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At last it was decided that a railed-off corner of the cow-house, where calves generally lived, would be very suitable, and in the daytime, of course, they could be loose in the fields with the other animals.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The excitement of the goats' arrival quite put all thoughts of Lewis Brand and his wonderful story out of the children's heads.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Captain West objected to their remaining any longer in the stables as he could not spare the room, so there was a great discussion about where they could be shut up for the night.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Fortunately the evenings were light and long, for there was a great deal to be done before the two pets could be considered safely housed for the night.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Captain West objected to their remaining any longer in the stables as he could not spare the room, so there was a great discussion about where they could be shut up for the night.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The excitement of the goats' arrival quite put all thoughts of Lewis Brand and his wonderful story out of the children's heads.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fortunately the evenings were light and long, for there was a great deal to be done before the two pets could be considered safely housed for the night.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Fortunately the evenings were light and long, for there was a great deal to be done before the two pets could be considered safely housed for the night.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Captain West objected to their remaining any longer in the stables as he could not spare the room, so there was a great discussion about where they could be shut up for the night.
precisely as stated
From this reading At last it was decided that a railed-off corner of the cow-house, where calves generally lived, would be very suitable, and in the daytime, of course, they could be loose in the fields with the other animals.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fortunately the evenings were light and long, for there was a great deal to be done before the two pets could be considered safely housed for the night.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Fortunately the evenings were light and long, for there was a great deal to be done before the two pets could be considered safely housed for the night.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Captain West objected to their remaining any longer in the stables as he could not spare the room, so there was a great discussion about where they could be shut up for the night.
in or at the place that
From this reading Captain West objected to their remaining any longer in the stables as he could not spare the room, so there was a great discussion about where they could be shut up for the night.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At last it was decided that a railed-off corner of the cow-house, where calves generally lived, would be very suitable, and in the daytime, of course, they could be loose in the fields with the other animals.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading The excitement of the goats' arrival quite put all thoughts of Lewis Brand and his wonderful story out of the children's heads.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At last it was decided that a railed-off corner of the cow-house, where calves generally lived, would be very suitable, and in the daytime, of course, they could be loose in the fields with the other animals.
