used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They did not use at all the same vocabulary, but they held friendly communication by means of sign-language, like a dog and cat who have grown up in the same house and have an old affection for each other.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He liked Mattie--indeed he almost loved her--in spite of the fact that so far as he had been able to ascertain she had never yet understood anything he ever said to her.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading They did not use at all the same vocabulary, but they held friendly communication by means of sign-language, like a dog and cat who have grown up in the same house and have an old affection for each other.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Lester was glad to see Mattie Farnham come bustling in the very afternoon of the day she returned from Maine.
(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 They did not use at all the same vocabulary, but they held friendly communication by means of sign-language, like a dog and cat who have grown up in the same house and have an old affection for each other.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He liked Mattie--indeed he almost loved her--in spite of the fact that so far as he had been able to ascertain she had never yet understood anything he ever said to her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They did not use at all the same vocabulary, but they held friendly communication by means of sign-language, like a dog and cat who have grown up in the same house and have an old affection for each other.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They did not use at all the same vocabulary, but they held friendly communication by means of sign-language, like a dog and cat who have grown up in the same house and have an old affection for each other.
any thing at all
From this reading He liked Mattie--indeed he almost loved her--in spite of the fact that so far as he had been able to ascertain she had never yet understood anything he ever said to her.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “How are the potatoes in Maine?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He liked Mattie--indeed he almost loved her--in spite of the fact that so far as he had been able to ascertain she had never yet understood anything he ever said to her.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading He liked Mattie--indeed he almost loved her--in spite of the fact that so far as he had been able to ascertain she had never yet understood anything he ever said to her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They did not use at all the same vocabulary, but they held friendly communication by means of sign-language, like a dog and cat who have grown up in the same house and have an old affection for each other.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He liked Mattie--indeed he almost loved her--in spite of the fact that so far as he had been able to ascertain she had never yet understood anything he ever said to her.
bustlingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌsəlɪŋ/
full of energetic and noisy activity
From this reading Lester was glad to see Mattie Farnham come bustling in the very afternoon of the day she returned from Maine.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They did not use at all the same vocabulary, but they held friendly communication by means of sign-language, like a dog and cat who have grown up in the same house and have an old affection for each other.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They did not use at all the same vocabulary, but they held friendly communication by means of sign-language, like a dog and cat who have grown up in the same house and have an old affection for each other.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading They did not use at all the same vocabulary, but they held friendly communication by means of sign-language, like a dog and cat who have grown up in the same house and have an old affection for each other.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Lester was glad to see Mattie Farnham come bustling in the very afternoon of the day she returned from Maine.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading They did not use at all the same vocabulary, but they held friendly communication by means of sign-language, like a dog and cat who have grown up in the same house and have an old affection for each other.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Lester was glad to see Mattie Farnham come bustling in the very afternoon of the day she returned from Maine.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They did not use at all the same vocabulary, but they held friendly communication by means of sign-language, like a dog and cat who have grown up in the same house and have an old affection for each other.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading They did not use at all the same vocabulary, but they held friendly communication by means of sign-language, like a dog and cat who have grown up in the same house and have an old affection for each other.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They did not use at all the same vocabulary, but they held friendly communication by means of sign-language, like a dog and cat who have grown up in the same house and have an old affection for each other.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading “Hello there, Mattie,” he welcomed her, as she entered.
at any time
From this reading He liked Mattie--indeed he almost loved her--in spite of the fact that so far as he had been able to ascertain she had never yet understood anything he ever said to her.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He liked Mattie--indeed he almost loved her--in spite of the fact that so far as he had been able to ascertain she had never yet understood anything he ever said to her.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He liked Mattie--indeed he almost loved her--in spite of the fact that so far as he had been able to ascertain she had never yet understood anything he ever said to her.
Farnham
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From this reading Lester was glad to see Mattie Farnham come bustling in the very afternoon of the day she returned from Maine.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They did not use at all the same vocabulary, but they held friendly communication by means of sign-language, like a dog and cat who have grown up in the same house and have an old affection for each other.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading They did not use at all the same vocabulary, but they held friendly communication by means of sign-language, like a dog and cat who have grown up in the same house and have an old affection for each other.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Lester was glad to see Mattie Farnham come bustling in the very afternoon of the day she returned from Maine.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Lester was glad to see Mattie Farnham come bustling in the very afternoon of the day she returned from Maine.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading They did not use at all the same vocabulary, but they held friendly communication by means of sign-language, like a dog and cat who have grown up in the same house and have an old affection for each other.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He liked Mattie--indeed he almost loved her--in spite of the fact that so far as he had been able to ascertain she had never yet understood anything he ever said to her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They did not use at all the same vocabulary, but they held friendly communication by means of sign-language, like a dog and cat who have grown up in the same house and have an old affection for each other.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He liked Mattie--indeed he almost loved her--in spite of the fact that so far as he had been able to ascertain she had never yet understood anything he ever said to her.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading They did not use at all the same vocabulary, but they held friendly communication by means of sign-language, like a dog and cat who have grown up in the same house and have an old affection for each other.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading “Hello there, Mattie,” he welcomed her, as she entered.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He liked Mattie--indeed he almost loved her--in spite of the fact that so far as he had been able to ascertain she had never yet understood anything he ever said to her.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading They did not use at all the same vocabulary, but they held friendly communication by means of sign-language, like a dog and cat who have grown up in the same house and have an old affection for each other.
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “How are the potatoes in Maine?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lester was glad to see Mattie Farnham come bustling in the very afternoon of the day she returned from Maine.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He liked Mattie--indeed he almost loved her--in spite of the fact that so far as he had been able to ascertain she had never yet understood anything he ever said to her.
Lester
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From this reading Lester was glad to see Mattie Farnham come bustling in the very afternoon of the day she returned from Maine.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They did not use at all the same vocabulary, but they held friendly communication by means of sign-language, like a dog and cat who have grown up in the same house and have an old affection for each other.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading He liked Mattie--indeed he almost loved her--in spite of the fact that so far as he had been able to ascertain she had never yet understood anything he ever said to her.
held dear
From this reading He liked Mattie--indeed he almost loved her--in spite of the fact that so far as he had been able to ascertain she had never yet understood anything he ever said to her.
MainenounUS /meɪn/
a state in New England
From this reading Lester was glad to see Mattie Farnham come bustling in the very afternoon of the day she returned from Maine.
Mattie
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From this reading Lester was glad to see Mattie Farnham come bustling in the very afternoon of the day she returned from Maine.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading They did not use at all the same vocabulary, but they held friendly communication by means of sign-language, like a dog and cat who have grown up in the same house and have an old affection for each other.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He liked Mattie--indeed he almost loved her--in spite of the fact that so far as he had been able to ascertain she had never yet understood anything he ever said to her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They did not use at all the same vocabulary, but they held friendly communication by means of sign-language, like a dog and cat who have grown up in the same house and have an old affection for each other.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lester was glad to see Mattie Farnham come bustling in the very afternoon of the day she returned from Maine.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading They did not use at all the same vocabulary, but they held friendly communication by means of sign-language, like a dog and cat who have grown up in the same house and have an old affection for each other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They did not use at all the same vocabulary, but they held friendly communication by means of sign-language, like a dog and cat who have grown up in the same house and have an old affection for each other.
potatoesnounUS /pəˈteɪtoʊz/
plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading “How are the potatoes in Maine?
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Lester was glad to see Mattie Farnham come bustling in the very afternoon of the day she returned from Maine.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He liked Mattie--indeed he almost loved her--in spite of the fact that so far as he had been able to ascertain she had never yet understood anything he ever said to her.
Identical; not different.
From this reading They did not use at all the same vocabulary, but they held friendly communication by means of sign-language, like a dog and cat who have grown up in the same house and have an old affection for each other.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Lester was glad to see Mattie Farnham come bustling in the very afternoon of the day she returned from Maine.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lester was glad to see Mattie Farnham come bustling in the very afternoon of the day she returned from Maine.
sign-languageadjective
used of the language of the deaf
From this reading They did not use at all the same vocabulary, but they held friendly communication by means of sign-language, like a dog and cat who have grown up in the same house and have an old affection for each other.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He liked Mattie--indeed he almost loved her--in spite of the fact that so far as he had been able to ascertain she had never yet understood anything he ever said to her.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading He liked Mattie--indeed he almost loved her--in spite of the fact that so far as he had been able to ascertain she had never yet understood anything he ever said to her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He liked Mattie--indeed he almost loved her--in spite of the fact that so far as he had been able to ascertain she had never yet understood anything he ever said to her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lester was glad to see Mattie Farnham come bustling in the very afternoon of the day she returned from Maine.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Hello there, Mattie,” he welcomed her, as she entered.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They did not use at all the same vocabulary, but they held friendly communication by means of sign-language, like a dog and cat who have grown up in the same house and have an old affection for each other.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lester was glad to see Mattie Farnham come bustling in the very afternoon of the day she returned from Maine.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading He liked Mattie--indeed he almost loved her--in spite of the fact that so far as he had been able to ascertain she had never yet understood anything he ever said to her.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They did not use at all the same vocabulary, but they held friendly communication by means of sign-language, like a dog and cat who have grown up in the same house and have an old affection for each other.
the act of using
From this reading They did not use at all the same vocabulary, but they held friendly communication by means of sign-language, like a dog and cat who have grown up in the same house and have an old affection for each other.
precisely as stated
From this reading Lester was glad to see Mattie Farnham come bustling in the very afternoon of the day she returned from Maine.
vocabularynounUS /voʊˈkæbjəleri/
a listing of the words used in some enterprise
From this reading They did not use at all the same vocabulary, but they held friendly communication by means of sign-language, like a dog and cat who have grown up in the same house and have an old affection for each other.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lester was glad to see Mattie Farnham come bustling in the very afternoon of the day she returned from Maine.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading “Hello there, Mattie,” he welcomed her, as she entered.
which person or people
From this reading They did not use at all the same vocabulary, but they held friendly communication by means of sign-language, like a dog and cat who have grown up in the same house and have an old affection for each other.
but in spite of that
From this reading He liked Mattie--indeed he almost loved her--in spite of the fact that so far as he had been able to ascertain she had never yet understood anything he ever said to her.
