used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a big-bodied, small headed man, with iron fists, a paving-block jaw and legs like telephone poles.
ancestrynounUS /ˈænsestri/
the descendants of one individual
From this reading Then to double rivet the exclusive ancestry, on her father’s side she had vague claims to a relative who had crossed on a certain well-known occasion to this stern and rock-bound coast, landing at Plymouth and marking the commencement of the antique furniture business.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was a big-bodied, small headed man, with iron fists, a paving-block jaw and legs like telephone poles.
antiqueadjectiveUS /ænˈtiːk/
made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age
From this reading Then to double rivet the exclusive ancestry, on her father’s side she had vague claims to a relative who had crossed on a certain well-known occasion to this stern and rock-bound coast, landing at Plymouth and marking the commencement of the antique furniture business.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then to double rivet the exclusive ancestry, on her father’s side she had vague claims to a relative who had crossed on a certain well-known occasion to this stern and rock-bound coast, landing at Plymouth and marking the commencement of the antique furniture business.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading Some of his words weigh seven to the pound and he did not secure them from his Bible, either, if he ever read his Bible.
big-bodied
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From this reading He was a big-bodied, small headed man, with iron fists, a paving-block jaw and legs like telephone poles.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Then to double rivet the exclusive ancestry, on her father’s side she had vague claims to a relative who had crossed on a certain well-known occasion to this stern and rock-bound coast, landing at Plymouth and marking the commencement of the antique furniture business.
Caleb
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From this reading THE DRESDEN DOLL I Caleb Gridley, the girl’s father, ran the tannery in the larger town of Paris, twenty miles west of the Foxboros.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Then to double rivet the exclusive ancestry, on her father’s side she had vague claims to a relative who had crossed on a certain well-known occasion to this stern and rock-bound coast, landing at Plymouth and marking the commencement of the antique furniture business.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading Mrs. Clementina Gridley, the girl’s mother, claimed she was related on her mother’s side to a duchess.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Then to double rivet the exclusive ancestry, on her father’s side she had vague claims to a relative who had crossed on a certain well-known occasion to this stern and rock-bound coast, landing at Plymouth and marking the commencement of the antique furniture business.
Clementina
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From this reading Mrs. Clementina Gridley, the girl’s mother, claimed she was related on her mother’s side to a duchess.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading Then to double rivet the exclusive ancestry, on her father’s side she had vague claims to a relative who had crossed on a certain well-known occasion to this stern and rock-bound coast, landing at Plymouth and marking the commencement of the antique furniture business.
commencementnounUS /kəˈmensmənt/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading Then to double rivet the exclusive ancestry, on her father’s side she had vague claims to a relative who had crossed on a certain well-known occasion to this stern and rock-bound coast, landing at Plymouth and marking the commencement of the antique furniture business.
placed crosswise
From this reading Then to double rivet the exclusive ancestry, on her father’s side she had vague claims to a relative who had crossed on a certain well-known occasion to this stern and rock-bound coast, landing at Plymouth and marking the commencement of the antique furniture business.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Some of his words weigh seven to the pound and he did not secure them from his Bible, either, if he ever read his Bible.
DOLLnounUS /dɑːl/
a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading THE DRESDEN DOLL I Caleb Gridley, the girl’s father, ran the tannery in the larger town of Paris, twenty miles west of the Foxboros.
increase twofold
From this reading Then to double rivet the exclusive ancestry, on her father’s side she had vague claims to a relative who had crossed on a certain well-known occasion to this stern and rock-bound coast, landing at Plymouth and marking the commencement of the antique furniture business.
DRESDENnounUS /ˈdrezdɪn/
a city in southeastern Germany on the Elbe River; it was almost totally destroyed by British air raids in 1945
From this reading THE DRESDEN DOLL I Caleb Gridley, the girl’s father, ran the tannery in the larger town of Paris, twenty miles west of the Foxboros.
duchessnounUS /ˈdʌtʃəs/
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading Mrs. Clementina Gridley, the girl’s mother, claimed she was related on her mother’s side to a duchess.
one or the other of two
From this reading Some of his words weigh seven to the pound and he did not secure them from his Bible, either, if he ever read his Bible.
at any time
From this reading Some of his words weigh seven to the pound and he did not secure them from his Bible, either, if he ever read his Bible.
exclusiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/
not divided or shared with others
From this reading Then to double rivet the exclusive ancestry, on her father’s side she had vague claims to a relative who had crossed on a certain well-known occasion to this stern and rock-bound coast, landing at Plymouth and marking the commencement of the antique furniture business.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE DRESDEN DOLL I Caleb Gridley, the girl’s father, ran the tannery in the larger town of Paris, twenty miles west of the Foxboros.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Then to double rivet the exclusive ancestry, on her father’s side she had vague claims to a relative who had crossed on a certain well-known occasion to this stern and rock-bound coast, landing at Plymouth and marking the commencement of the antique furniture business.
fistsnounUS /fɪsts/
plural of “fist” — a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading He was a big-bodied, small headed man, with iron fists, a paving-block jaw and legs like telephone poles.
Foxboros
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From this reading THE DRESDEN DOLL I Caleb Gridley, the girl’s father, ran the tannery in the larger town of Paris, twenty miles west of the Foxboros.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Some of his words weigh seven to the pound and he did not secure them from his Bible, either, if he ever read his Bible.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading Then to double rivet the exclusive ancestry, on her father’s side she had vague claims to a relative who had crossed on a certain well-known occasion to this stern and rock-bound coast, landing at Plymouth and marking the commencement of the antique furniture business.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading THE DRESDEN DOLL I Caleb Gridley, the girl’s father, ran the tannery in the larger town of Paris, twenty miles west of the Foxboros.
Gridley
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From this reading THE DRESDEN DOLL I Caleb Gridley, the girl’s father, ran the tannery in the larger town of Paris, twenty miles west of the Foxboros.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then to double rivet the exclusive ancestry, on her father’s side she had vague claims to a relative who had crossed on a certain well-known occasion to this stern and rock-bound coast, landing at Plymouth and marking the commencement of the antique furniture business.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a big-bodied, small headed man, with iron fists, a paving-block jaw and legs like telephone poles.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading He was a big-bodied, small headed man, with iron fists, a paving-block jaw and legs like telephone poles.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Clementina Gridley, the girl’s mother, claimed she was related on her mother’s side to a duchess.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Some of his words weigh seven to the pound and he did not secure them from his Bible, either, if he ever read his Bible.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE DRESDEN DOLL I Caleb Gridley, the girl’s father, ran the tannery in the larger town of Paris, twenty miles west of the Foxboros.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Some of his words weigh seven to the pound and he did not secure them from his Bible, either, if he ever read his Bible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DRESDEN DOLL I Caleb Gridley, the girl’s father, ran the tannery in the larger town of Paris, twenty miles west of the Foxboros.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading He was a big-bodied, small headed man, with iron fists, a paving-block jaw and legs like telephone poles.
jawverbUS /dʒɔː/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading He was a big-bodied, small headed man, with iron fists, a paving-block jaw and legs like telephone poles.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading Then to double rivet the exclusive ancestry, on her father’s side she had vague claims to a relative who had crossed on a certain well-known occasion to this stern and rock-bound coast, landing at Plymouth and marking the commencement of the antique furniture business.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading THE DRESDEN DOLL I Caleb Gridley, the girl’s father, ran the tannery in the larger town of Paris, twenty miles west of the Foxboros.
staying power
From this reading He was a big-bodied, small headed man, with iron fists, a paving-block jaw and legs like telephone poles.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He was a big-bodied, small headed man, with iron fists, a paving-block jaw and legs like telephone poles.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a big-bodied, small headed man, with iron fists, a paving-block jaw and legs like telephone poles.
markingnounUS /ˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
a distinguishing symbol
From this reading Then to double rivet the exclusive ancestry, on her father’s side she had vague claims to a relative who had crossed on a certain well-known occasion to this stern and rock-bound coast, landing at Plymouth and marking the commencement of the antique furniture business.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading THE DRESDEN DOLL I Caleb Gridley, the girl’s father, ran the tannery in the larger town of Paris, twenty miles west of the Foxboros.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Mrs. Clementina Gridley, the girl’s mother, claimed she was related on her mother’s side to a duchess.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Mrs. Clementina Gridley, the girl’s mother, claimed she was related on her mother’s side to a duchess.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Clementina Gridley, the girl’s mother, claimed she was related on her mother’s side to a duchess.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Some of his words weigh seven to the pound and he did not secure them from his Bible, either, if he ever read his Bible.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Then to double rivet the exclusive ancestry, on her father’s side she had vague claims to a relative who had crossed on a certain well-known occasion to this stern and rock-bound coast, landing at Plymouth and marking the commencement of the antique furniture business.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DRESDEN DOLL I Caleb Gridley, the girl’s father, ran the tannery in the larger town of Paris, twenty miles west of the Foxboros.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs. Clementina Gridley, the girl’s mother, claimed she was related on her mother’s side to a duchess.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading THE DRESDEN DOLL I Caleb Gridley, the girl’s father, ran the tannery in the larger town of Paris, twenty miles west of the Foxboros.
paving-block
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was a big-bodied, small headed man, with iron fists, a paving-block jaw and legs like telephone poles.
PlymouthnounUS /ˈplɪməθ/
a town in Massachusetts founded by Pilgrims in 1620
From this reading Then to double rivet the exclusive ancestry, on her father’s side she had vague claims to a relative who had crossed on a certain well-known occasion to this stern and rock-bound coast, landing at Plymouth and marking the commencement of the antique furniture business.
polesnounUS /poʊlz/
plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading He was a big-bodied, small headed man, with iron fists, a paving-block jaw and legs like telephone poles.
poundverbUS /paʊnd/
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading Some of his words weigh seven to the pound and he did not secure them from his Bible, either, if he ever read his Bible.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading THE DRESDEN DOLL I Caleb Gridley, the girl’s father, ran the tannery in the larger town of Paris, twenty miles west of the Foxboros.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Some of his words weigh seven to the pound and he did not secure them from his Bible, either, if he ever read his Bible.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading Mrs. Clementina Gridley, the girl’s mother, claimed she was related on her mother’s side to a duchess.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Then to double rivet the exclusive ancestry, on her father’s side she had vague claims to a relative who had crossed on a certain well-known occasion to this stern and rock-bound coast, landing at Plymouth and marking the commencement of the antique furniture business.
rivetverbUS /ˈrɪvət/
direct one's attention on something
From this reading Then to double rivet the exclusive ancestry, on her father’s side she had vague claims to a relative who had crossed on a certain well-known occasion to this stern and rock-bound coast, landing at Plymouth and marking the commencement of the antique furniture business.
rock-bound
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From this reading Then to double rivet the exclusive ancestry, on her father’s side she had vague claims to a relative who had crossed on a certain well-known occasion to this stern and rock-bound coast, landing at Plymouth and marking the commencement of the antique furniture business.
get by special effort
From this reading Some of his words weigh seven to the pound and he did not secure them from his Bible, either, if he ever read his Bible.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Some of his words weigh seven to the pound and he did not secure them from his Bible, either, if he ever read his Bible.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Clementina Gridley, the girl’s mother, claimed she was related on her mother’s side to a duchess.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Mrs. Clementina Gridley, the girl’s mother, claimed she was related on her mother’s side to a duchess.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was a big-bodied, small headed man, with iron fists, a paving-block jaw and legs like telephone poles.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of his words weigh seven to the pound and he did not secure them from his Bible, either, if he ever read his Bible.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Then to double rivet the exclusive ancestry, on her father’s side she had vague claims to a relative who had crossed on a certain well-known occasion to this stern and rock-bound coast, landing at Plymouth and marking the commencement of the antique furniture business.
tannerynoun
workplace where skins and hides are tanned
From this reading THE DRESDEN DOLL I Caleb Gridley, the girl’s father, ran the tannery in the larger town of Paris, twenty miles west of the Foxboros.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading He was a big-bodied, small headed man, with iron fists, a paving-block jaw and legs like telephone poles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DRESDEN DOLL I Caleb Gridley, the girl’s father, ran the tannery in the larger town of Paris, twenty miles west of the Foxboros.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Some of his words weigh seven to the pound and he did not secure them from his Bible, either, if he ever read his Bible.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then to double rivet the exclusive ancestry, on her father’s side she had vague claims to a relative who had crossed on a certain well-known occasion to this stern and rock-bound coast, landing at Plymouth and marking the commencement of the antique furniture business.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Then to double rivet the exclusive ancestry, on her father’s side she had vague claims to a relative who had crossed on a certain well-known occasion to this stern and rock-bound coast, landing at Plymouth and marking the commencement of the antique furniture business.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some of his words weigh seven to the pound and he did not secure them from his Bible, either, if he ever read his Bible.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading THE DRESDEN DOLL I Caleb Gridley, the girl’s father, ran the tannery in the larger town of Paris, twenty miles west of the Foxboros.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading THE DRESDEN DOLL I Caleb Gridley, the girl’s father, ran the tannery in the larger town of Paris, twenty miles west of the Foxboros.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading Then to double rivet the exclusive ancestry, on her father’s side she had vague claims to a relative who had crossed on a certain well-known occasion to this stern and rock-bound coast, landing at Plymouth and marking the commencement of the antique furniture business.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a big-bodied, small headed man, with iron fists, a paving-block jaw and legs like telephone poles.
weighverbUS /weɪ/
have a certain weight
From this reading Some of his words weigh seven to the pound and he did not secure them from his Bible, either, if he ever read his Bible.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading Then to double rivet the exclusive ancestry, on her father’s side she had vague claims to a relative who had crossed on a certain well-known occasion to this stern and rock-bound coast, landing at Plymouth and marking the commencement of the antique furniture business.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading THE DRESDEN DOLL I Caleb Gridley, the girl’s father, ran the tannery in the larger town of Paris, twenty miles west of the Foxboros.
which person or people
From this reading Then to double rivet the exclusive ancestry, on her father’s side she had vague claims to a relative who had crossed on a certain well-known occasion to this stern and rock-bound coast, landing at Plymouth and marking the commencement of the antique furniture business.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was a big-bodied, small headed man, with iron fists, a paving-block jaw and legs like telephone poles.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Some of his words weigh seven to the pound and he did not secure them from his Bible, either, if he ever read his Bible.
