used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When it was all done he went down to the library and lighted the gas, and found a book and tried to read.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When Pen reached home on that afternoon after the battle of Chestnut Hill, he found that his Aunt Millicent was out, and that his grandfather had not yet returned from Lowbridge, the county seat, fourteen miles away.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading When Pen reached home on that afternoon after the battle of Chestnut Hill, he found that his Aunt Millicent was out, and that his grandfather had not yet returned from Lowbridge, the county seat, fourteen miles away.
(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 When it was all done he went down to the library and lighted the gas, and found a book and tried to read.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had therefore an opportunity, unseen and unquestioned, to change his wet clothing for dry, and to bathe and anoint and otherwise care for his cuts and bruises.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Pen reached home on that afternoon after the battle of Chestnut Hill, he found that his Aunt Millicent was out, and that his grandfather had not yet returned from Lowbridge, the county seat, fourteen miles away.
anointverbUS /əˈnɔɪnt/
choose by or as if by divine intervention
From this reading He had therefore an opportunity, unseen and unquestioned, to change his wet clothing for dry, and to bathe and anoint and otherwise care for his cuts and bruises.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Try as he would he could not keep his mind on the printed page.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading When Pen reached home on that afternoon after the battle of Chestnut Hill, he found that his Aunt Millicent was out, and that his grandfather had not yet returned from Lowbridge, the county seat, fourteen miles away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When Pen reached home on that afternoon after the battle of Chestnut Hill, he found that his Aunt Millicent was out, and that his grandfather had not yet returned from Lowbridge, the county seat, fourteen miles away.
batheverbUS /beɪð/
cleanse the entire body
From this reading He had therefore an opportunity, unseen and unquestioned, to change his wet clothing for dry, and to bathe and anoint and otherwise care for his cuts and bruises.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading When Pen reached home on that afternoon after the battle of Chestnut Hill, he found that his Aunt Millicent was out, and that his grandfather had not yet returned from Lowbridge, the county seat, fourteen miles away.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading When it was all done he went down to the library and lighted the gas, and found a book and tried to read.
bruisesnounUS /ˈbruːzəz/
plural of “bruise” — an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
From this reading He had therefore an opportunity, unseen and unquestioned, to change his wet clothing for dry, and to bathe and anoint and otherwise care for his cuts and bruises.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the words he read were meaningless.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading He had therefore an opportunity, unseen and unquestioned, to change his wet clothing for dry, and to bathe and anoint and otherwise care for his cuts and bruises.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading He had therefore an opportunity, unseen and unquestioned, to change his wet clothing for dry, and to bathe and anoint and otherwise care for his cuts and bruises.
ChestnutadjectiveUS /ˈtʃesnʌt/
(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color
From this reading When Pen reached home on that afternoon after the battle of Chestnut Hill, he found that his Aunt Millicent was out, and that his grandfather had not yet returned from Lowbridge, the county seat, fourteen miles away.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading He had therefore an opportunity, unseen and unquestioned, to change his wet clothing for dry, and to bathe and anoint and otherwise care for his cuts and bruises.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Try as he would he could not keep his mind on the printed page.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading When Pen reached home on that afternoon after the battle of Chestnut Hill, he found that his Aunt Millicent was out, and that his grandfather had not yet returned from Lowbridge, the county seat, fourteen miles away.
cutsnounUS /kʌts/
plural of “cut” — a share of the profits
From this reading He had therefore an opportunity, unseen and unquestioned, to change his wet clothing for dry, and to bathe and anoint and otherwise care for his cuts and bruises.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading When it was all done he went down to the library and lighted the gas, and found a book and tried to read.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When it was all done he went down to the library and lighted the gas, and found a book and tried to read.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading He had therefore an opportunity, unseen and unquestioned, to change his wet clothing for dry, and to bathe and anoint and otherwise care for his cuts and bruises.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had therefore an opportunity, unseen and unquestioned, to change his wet clothing for dry, and to bathe and anoint and otherwise care for his cuts and bruises.
set up or found
From this reading When Pen reached home on that afternoon after the battle of Chestnut Hill, he found that his Aunt Millicent was out, and that his grandfather had not yet returned from Lowbridge, the county seat, fourteen miles away.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading When Pen reached home on that afternoon after the battle of Chestnut Hill, he found that his Aunt Millicent was out, and that his grandfather had not yet returned from Lowbridge, the county seat, fourteen miles away.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Pen reached home on that afternoon after the battle of Chestnut Hill, he found that his Aunt Millicent was out, and that his grandfather had not yet returned from Lowbridge, the county seat, fourteen miles away.
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading When it was all done he went down to the library and lighted the gas, and found a book and tried to read.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading When Pen reached home on that afternoon after the battle of Chestnut Hill, he found that his Aunt Millicent was out, and that his grandfather had not yet returned from Lowbridge, the county seat, fourteen miles away.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Pen reached home on that afternoon after the battle of Chestnut Hill, he found that his Aunt Millicent was out, and that his grandfather had not yet returned from Lowbridge, the county seat, fourteen miles away.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Pen reached home on that afternoon after the battle of Chestnut Hill, he found that his Aunt Millicent was out, and that his grandfather had not yet returned from Lowbridge, the county seat, fourteen miles away.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading When Pen reached home on that afternoon after the battle of Chestnut Hill, he found that his Aunt Millicent was out, and that his grandfather had not yet returned from Lowbridge, the county seat, fourteen miles away.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Pen reached home on that afternoon after the battle of Chestnut Hill, he found that his Aunt Millicent was out, and that his grandfather had not yet returned from Lowbridge, the county seat, fourteen miles away.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When Pen reached home on that afternoon after the battle of Chestnut Hill, he found that his Aunt Millicent was out, and that his grandfather had not yet returned from Lowbridge, the county seat, fourteen miles away.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When it was all done he went down to the library and lighted the gas, and found a book and tried to read.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Try as he would he could not keep his mind on the printed page.
a room where books are kept
From this reading When it was all done he went down to the library and lighted the gas, and found a book and tried to read.
set afire or burning
From this reading When it was all done he went down to the library and lighted the gas, and found a book and tried to read.
Lowbridge
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From this reading When Pen reached home on that afternoon after the battle of Chestnut Hill, he found that his Aunt Millicent was out, and that his grandfather had not yet returned from Lowbridge, the county seat, fourteen miles away.
meaninglessadjectiveUS /ˈmiːnɪŋləs/
having no meaning or direction or purpose
From this reading But the words he read were meaningless.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading When Pen reached home on that afternoon after the battle of Chestnut Hill, he found that his Aunt Millicent was out, and that his grandfather had not yet returned from Lowbridge, the county seat, fourteen miles away.
Millicent
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Pen reached home on that afternoon after the battle of Chestnut Hill, he found that his Aunt Millicent was out, and that his grandfather had not yet returned from Lowbridge, the county seat, fourteen miles away.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Try as he would he could not keep his mind on the printed page.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Pen reached home on that afternoon after the battle of Chestnut Hill, he found that his Aunt Millicent was out, and that his grandfather had not yet returned from Lowbridge, the county seat, fourteen miles away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Pen reached home on that afternoon after the battle of Chestnut Hill, he found that his Aunt Millicent was out, and that his grandfather had not yet returned from Lowbridge, the county seat, fourteen miles away.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Pen reached home on that afternoon after the battle of Chestnut Hill, he found that his Aunt Millicent was out, and that his grandfather had not yet returned from Lowbridge, the county seat, fourteen miles away.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He had therefore an opportunity, unseen and unquestioned, to change his wet clothing for dry, and to bathe and anoint and otherwise care for his cuts and bruises.
in other respects or ways
From this reading He had therefore an opportunity, unseen and unquestioned, to change his wet clothing for dry, and to bathe and anoint and otherwise care for his cuts and bruises.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When Pen reached home on that afternoon after the battle of Chestnut Hill, he found that his Aunt Millicent was out, and that his grandfather had not yet returned from Lowbridge, the county seat, fourteen miles away.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Try as he would he could not keep his mind on the printed page.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading When Pen reached home on that afternoon after the battle of Chestnut Hill, he found that his Aunt Millicent was out, and that his grandfather had not yet returned from Lowbridge, the county seat, fourteen miles away.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading Try as he would he could not keep his mind on the printed page.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When Pen reached home on that afternoon after the battle of Chestnut Hill, he found that his Aunt Millicent was out, and that his grandfather had not yet returned from Lowbridge, the county seat, fourteen miles away.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading When it was all done he went down to the library and lighted the gas, and found a book and tried to read.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When Pen reached home on that afternoon after the battle of Chestnut Hill, he found that his Aunt Millicent was out, and that his grandfather had not yet returned from Lowbridge, the county seat, fourteen miles away.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading When Pen reached home on that afternoon after the battle of Chestnut Hill, he found that his Aunt Millicent was out, and that his grandfather had not yet returned from Lowbridge, the county seat, fourteen miles away.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Pen reached home on that afternoon after the battle of Chestnut Hill, he found that his Aunt Millicent was out, and that his grandfather had not yet returned from Lowbridge, the county seat, fourteen miles away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Pen reached home on that afternoon after the battle of Chestnut Hill, he found that his Aunt Millicent was out, and that his grandfather had not yet returned from Lowbridge, the county seat, fourteen miles away.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He had therefore an opportunity, unseen and unquestioned, to change his wet clothing for dry, and to bathe and anoint and otherwise care for his cuts and bruises.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had therefore an opportunity, unseen and unquestioned, to change his wet clothing for dry, and to bathe and anoint and otherwise care for his cuts and bruises.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading When it was all done he went down to the library and lighted the gas, and found a book and tried to read.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Try as he would he could not keep his mind on the printed page.
unquestionedadjectiveUS /ənˈkwestʃənd/
generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute
From this reading He had therefore an opportunity, unseen and unquestioned, to change his wet clothing for dry, and to bathe and anoint and otherwise care for his cuts and bruises.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading He had therefore an opportunity, unseen and unquestioned, to change his wet clothing for dry, and to bathe and anoint and otherwise care for his cuts and bruises.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Pen reached home on that afternoon after the battle of Chestnut Hill, he found that his Aunt Millicent was out, and that his grandfather had not yet returned from Lowbridge, the county seat, fourteen miles away.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When it was all done he went down to the library and lighted the gas, and found a book and tried to read.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But the words he read were meaningless.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading He had therefore an opportunity, unseen and unquestioned, to change his wet clothing for dry, and to bathe and anoint and otherwise care for his cuts and bruises.
at the time that
From this reading When Pen reached home on that afternoon after the battle of Chestnut Hill, he found that his Aunt Millicent was out, and that his grandfather had not yet returned from Lowbridge, the county seat, fourteen miles away.
the words that are spoken
From this reading But the words he read were meaningless.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Try as he would he could not keep his mind on the printed page.
but in spite of that
From this reading When Pen reached home on that afternoon after the battle of Chestnut Hill, he found that his Aunt Millicent was out, and that his grandfather had not yet returned from Lowbridge, the county seat, fourteen miles away.
