used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few days later Mary left on horseback immediately after breakfast.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A few days later Mary left on horseback immediately after breakfast.
(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 "It is all right," Kenneth said, with an assuring smile.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "It is all right," Kenneth said, with an assuring smile.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From Rowland, Charles learned that she was going to see certain persons who owned near-by farms, with the hope of borrowing money for the removal of the wounded man to Atlanta and for his treatment there by the famous surgeon, Doctor Elliot.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Charles was at work, hoeing corn, when from the thicket bordering the field Kenneth and Martin stealthily emerged and joined him, having crept around from the barn.
assuringadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrɪŋ/
giving confidence
From this reading "It is all right," Kenneth said, with an assuring smile.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Charles was at work, hoeing corn, when from the thicket bordering the field Kenneth and Martin stealthily emerged and joined him, having crept around from the barn.
AtlantanounUS /ætˈlæntə/
state capital and largest city of Georgia; chief commercial center of the southeastern United States; was plundered and burned by Sherman's army during the American Civil War
From this reading From Rowland, Charles learned that she was going to see certain persons who owned near-by farms, with the hope of borrowing money for the removal of the wounded man to Atlanta and for his treatment there by the famous surgeon, Doctor Elliot.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading Charles was at work, hoeing corn, when from the thicket bordering the field Kenneth and Martin stealthily emerged and joined him, having crept around from the barn.
borderingverbUS /ˈbɔːrdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “border” — extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
From this reading Charles was at work, hoeing corn, when from the thicket bordering the field Kenneth and Martin stealthily emerged and joined him, having crept around from the barn.
borrowingnounUS /ˈbɑːroʊɪŋ/
the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source
From this reading From Rowland, Charles learned that she was going to see certain persons who owned near-by farms, with the hope of borrowing money for the removal of the wounded man to Atlanta and for his treatment there by the famous surgeon, Doctor Elliot.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading A few days later Mary left on horseback immediately after breakfast.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading From Rowland, Charles learned that she was going to see certain persons who owned near-by farms, with the hope of borrowing money for the removal of the wounded man to Atlanta and for his treatment there by the famous surgeon, Doctor Elliot.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading From Rowland, Charles learned that she was going to see certain persons who owned near-by farms, with the hope of borrowing money for the removal of the wounded man to Atlanta and for his treatment there by the famous surgeon, Doctor Elliot.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading From Rowland, Charles learned that she was going to see certain persons who owned near-by farms, with the hope of borrowing money for the removal of the wounded man to Atlanta and for his treatment there by the famous surgeon, Doctor Elliot.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading Charles was at work, hoeing corn, when from the thicket bordering the field Kenneth and Martin stealthily emerged and joined him, having crept around from the barn.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading Charles was at work, hoeing corn, when from the thicket bordering the field Kenneth and Martin stealthily emerged and joined him, having crept around from the barn.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A few days later Mary left on horseback immediately after breakfast.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading From Rowland, Charles learned that she was going to see certain persons who owned near-by farms, with the hope of borrowing money for the removal of the wounded man to Atlanta and for his treatment there by the famous surgeon, Doctor Elliot.
one or the other of two
From this reading "Nobody is in sight on the road for a mile either way.
Elliot
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From this reading From Rowland, Charles learned that she was going to see certain persons who owned near-by farms, with the hope of borrowing money for the removal of the wounded man to Atlanta and for his treatment there by the famous surgeon, Doctor Elliot.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading Charles was at work, hoeing corn, when from the thicket bordering the field Kenneth and Martin stealthily emerged and joined him, having crept around from the barn.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading From Rowland, Charles learned that she was going to see certain persons who owned near-by farms, with the hope of borrowing money for the removal of the wounded man to Atlanta and for his treatment there by the famous surgeon, Doctor Elliot.
farmsnounUS /fɑːrmz/
plural of “farm” — workplace consisting of farm buildings and cultivated land as a unit
From this reading From Rowland, Charles learned that she was going to see certain persons who owned near-by farms, with the hope of borrowing money for the removal of the wounded man to Atlanta and for his treatment there by the famous surgeon, Doctor Elliot.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few days later Mary left on horseback immediately after breakfast.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Charles was at work, hoeing corn, when from the thicket bordering the field Kenneth and Martin stealthily emerged and joined him, having crept around from the barn.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading From Rowland, Charles learned that she was going to see certain persons who owned near-by farms, with the hope of borrowing money for the removal of the wounded man to Atlanta and for his treatment there by the famous surgeon, Doctor Elliot.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From Rowland, Charles learned that she was going to see certain persons who owned near-by farms, with the hope of borrowing money for the removal of the wounded man to Atlanta and for his treatment there by the famous surgeon, Doctor Elliot.
the act of departing
From this reading From Rowland, Charles learned that she was going to see certain persons who owned near-by farms, with the hope of borrowing money for the removal of the wounded man to Atlanta and for his treatment there by the famous surgeon, Doctor Elliot.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Charles was at work, hoeing corn, when from the thicket bordering the field Kenneth and Martin stealthily emerged and joined him, having crept around from the barn.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Charles was at work, hoeing corn, when from the thicket bordering the field Kenneth and Martin stealthily emerged and joined him, having crept around from the barn.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From Rowland, Charles learned that she was going to see certain persons who owned near-by farms, with the hope of borrowing money for the removal of the wounded man to Atlanta and for his treatment there by the famous surgeon, Doctor Elliot.
hoeingverbUS /ˈhoʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “hoe” — dig with a hoe
From this reading Charles was at work, hoeing corn, when from the thicket bordering the field Kenneth and Martin stealthily emerged and joined him, having crept around from the barn.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading From Rowland, Charles learned that she was going to see certain persons who owned near-by farms, with the hope of borrowing money for the removal of the wounded man to Atlanta and for his treatment there by the famous surgeon, Doctor Elliot.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading A few days later Mary left on horseback immediately after breakfast.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading A few days later Mary left on horseback immediately after breakfast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Nobody is in sight on the road for a mile either way.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is all right," Kenneth said, with an assuring smile.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is all right," Kenneth said, with an assuring smile.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Charles was at work, hoeing corn, when from the thicket bordering the field Kenneth and Martin stealthily emerged and joined him, having crept around from the barn.
Kenneth
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From this reading Charles was at work, hoeing corn, when from the thicket bordering the field Kenneth and Martin stealthily emerged and joined him, having crept around from the barn.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few days later Mary left on horseback immediately after breakfast.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading From Rowland, Charles learned that she was going to see certain persons who owned near-by farms, with the hope of borrowing money for the removal of the wounded man to Atlanta and for his treatment there by the famous surgeon, Doctor Elliot.
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 A few days later Mary left on horseback immediately after breakfast.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading From Rowland, Charles learned that she was going to see certain persons who owned near-by farms, with the hope of borrowing money for the removal of the wounded man to Atlanta and for his treatment there by the famous surgeon, Doctor Elliot.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading Charles was at work, hoeing corn, when from the thicket bordering the field Kenneth and Martin stealthily emerged and joined him, having crept around from the barn.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading A few days later Mary left on horseback immediately after breakfast.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading "Nobody is in sight on the road for a mile either way.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading From Rowland, Charles learned that she was going to see certain persons who owned near-by farms, with the hope of borrowing money for the removal of the wounded man to Atlanta and for his treatment there by the famous surgeon, Doctor Elliot.
near-by
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From this reading From Rowland, Charles learned that she was going to see certain persons who owned near-by farms, with the hope of borrowing money for the removal of the wounded man to Atlanta and for his treatment there by the famous surgeon, Doctor Elliot.
no person; not anyone
From this reading "Nobody is in sight on the road for a mile either way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From Rowland, Charles learned that she was going to see certain persons who owned near-by farms, with the hope of borrowing money for the removal of the wounded man to Atlanta and for his treatment there by the famous surgeon, Doctor Elliot.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A few days later Mary left on horseback immediately after breakfast.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading From Rowland, Charles learned that she was going to see certain persons who owned near-by farms, with the hope of borrowing money for the removal of the wounded man to Atlanta and for his treatment there by the famous surgeon, Doctor Elliot.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading From Rowland, Charles learned that she was going to see certain persons who owned near-by farms, with the hope of borrowing money for the removal of the wounded man to Atlanta and for his treatment there by the famous surgeon, Doctor Elliot.
removalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading From Rowland, Charles learned that she was going to see certain persons who owned near-by farms, with the hope of borrowing money for the removal of the wounded man to Atlanta and for his treatment there by the famous surgeon, Doctor Elliot.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "It is all right," Kenneth said, with an assuring smile.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading "Nobody is in sight on the road for a mile either way.
Rowland
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From this reading From Rowland, Charles learned that she was going to see certain persons who owned near-by farms, with the hope of borrowing money for the removal of the wounded man to Atlanta and for his treatment there by the famous surgeon, Doctor Elliot.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It is all right," Kenneth said, with an assuring smile.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading From Rowland, Charles learned that she was going to see certain persons who owned near-by farms, with the hope of borrowing money for the removal of the wounded man to Atlanta and for his treatment there by the famous surgeon, Doctor Elliot.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From Rowland, Charles learned that she was going to see certain persons who owned near-by farms, with the hope of borrowing money for the removal of the wounded man to Atlanta and for his treatment there by the famous surgeon, Doctor Elliot.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading "Nobody is in sight on the road for a mile either way.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "It is all right," Kenneth said, with an assuring smile.
stealthilyadverb
in a stealthy manner
From this reading Charles was at work, hoeing corn, when from the thicket bordering the field Kenneth and Martin stealthily emerged and joined him, having crept around from the barn.
surgeonnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading From Rowland, Charles learned that she was going to see certain persons who owned near-by farms, with the hope of borrowing money for the removal of the wounded man to Atlanta and for his treatment there by the famous surgeon, Doctor Elliot.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From Rowland, Charles learned that she was going to see certain persons who owned near-by farms, with the hope of borrowing money for the removal of the wounded man to Atlanta and for his treatment there by the famous surgeon, Doctor Elliot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From Rowland, Charles learned that she was going to see certain persons who owned near-by farms, with the hope of borrowing money for the removal of the wounded man to Atlanta and for his treatment there by the famous surgeon, Doctor Elliot.
in or at that place or location
From this reading From Rowland, Charles learned that she was going to see certain persons who owned near-by farms, with the hope of borrowing money for the removal of the wounded man to Atlanta and for his treatment there by the famous surgeon, Doctor Elliot.
thicketnounUS /ˈθɪkɪt/
a dense growth of bushes
From this reading Charles was at work, hoeing corn, when from the thicket bordering the field Kenneth and Martin stealthily emerged and joined him, having crept around from the barn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From Rowland, Charles learned that she was going to see certain persons who owned near-by farms, with the hope of borrowing money for the removal of the wounded man to Atlanta and for his treatment there by the famous surgeon, Doctor Elliot.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading From Rowland, Charles learned that she was going to see certain persons who owned near-by farms, with the hope of borrowing money for the removal of the wounded man to Atlanta and for his treatment there by the famous surgeon, Doctor Elliot.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From Rowland, Charles learned that she was going to see certain persons who owned near-by farms, with the hope of borrowing money for the removal of the wounded man to Atlanta and for his treatment there by the famous surgeon, Doctor Elliot.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Nobody is in sight on the road for a mile either way.
at the time that
From this reading Charles was at work, hoeing corn, when from the thicket bordering the field Kenneth and Martin stealthily emerged and joined him, having crept around from the barn.
which person or people
From this reading From Rowland, Charles learned that she was going to see certain persons who owned near-by farms, with the hope of borrowing money for the removal of the wounded man to Atlanta and for his treatment there by the famous surgeon, Doctor Elliot.
in the company of; together with
From this reading From Rowland, Charles learned that she was going to see certain persons who owned near-by farms, with the hope of borrowing money for the removal of the wounded man to Atlanta and for his treatment there by the famous surgeon, Doctor Elliot.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Charles was at work, hoeing corn, when from the thicket bordering the field Kenneth and Martin stealthily emerged and joined him, having crept around from the barn.
people who are wounded
From this reading From Rowland, Charles learned that she was going to see certain persons who owned near-by farms, with the hope of borrowing money for the removal of the wounded man to Atlanta and for his treatment there by the famous surgeon, Doctor Elliot.
