used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DUTIES OF A BOARDING-HOUSE KEEPER.
ActsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading I will not say comfortably, for, although never in my youth did I own a little hatchet, still I have read in my younger days the fifth chapter of the Acts of the Apostles.
(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 Of the furniture, I will only say that the carpet on the parlor floor “was bedizened like a Ricaree Indian--all red chalk, yellow ochre, and cock’s feathers.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I will not say comfortably, for, although never in my youth did I own a little hatchet, still I have read in my younger days the fifth chapter of the Acts of the Apostles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Suns had risen and set; moons had waxed and waned, and Mrs. Lawyer and myself were now settled in a boarding-house.
ApostlesnounUS /əˈpɑːsəlz/
plural of “apostle” — an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform
From this reading I will not say comfortably, for, although never in my youth did I own a little hatchet, still I have read in my younger days the fifth chapter of the Acts of the Apostles.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My powers of description are exceedingly limited, so I will not attempt to sketch, for the benefit of my readers, either the house itself, its furnishings, its occupants, or the entertainment provided as a _quid pro_ their dollars.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading My powers of description are exceedingly limited, so I will not attempt to sketch, for the benefit of my readers, either the house itself, its furnishings, its occupants, or the entertainment provided as a _quid pro_ their dollars.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading My powers of description are exceedingly limited, so I will not attempt to sketch, for the benefit of my readers, either the house itself, its furnishings, its occupants, or the entertainment provided as a _quid pro_ their dollars.
bedizened
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From this reading Of the furniture, I will only say that the carpet on the parlor floor “was bedizened like a Ricaree Indian--all red chalk, yellow ochre, and cock’s feathers.”
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading My powers of description are exceedingly limited, so I will not attempt to sketch, for the benefit of my readers, either the house itself, its furnishings, its occupants, or the entertainment provided as a _quid pro_ their dollars.
BOARDING-HOUSE
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From this reading DUTIES OF A BOARDING-HOUSE KEEPER.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading Of the furniture, I will only say that the carpet on the parlor floor “was bedizened like a Ricaree Indian--all red chalk, yellow ochre, and cock’s feathers.”
chalknounUS /tʃɔːk/
A soft white limestone used for marking doors, stone walls, and slate.
From this reading Of the furniture, I will only say that the carpet on the parlor floor “was bedizened like a Ricaree Indian--all red chalk, yellow ochre, and cock’s feathers.”
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading I will not say comfortably, for, although never in my youth did I own a little hatchet, still I have read in my younger days the fifth chapter of the Acts of the Apostles.
cock's
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From this reading Of the furniture, I will only say that the carpet on the parlor floor “was bedizened like a Ricaree Indian--all red chalk, yellow ochre, and cock’s feathers.”
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading I will not say comfortably, for, although never in my youth did I own a little hatchet, still I have read in my younger days the fifth chapter of the Acts of the Apostles.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading I will not say comfortably, for, although never in my youth did I own a little hatchet, still I have read in my younger days the fifth chapter of the Acts of the Apostles.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading My powers of description are exceedingly limited, so I will not attempt to sketch, for the benefit of my readers, either the house itself, its furnishings, its occupants, or the entertainment provided as a _quid pro_ their dollars.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I will not say comfortably, for, although never in my youth did I own a little hatchet, still I have read in my younger days the fifth chapter of the Acts of the Apostles.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading My powers of description are exceedingly limited, so I will not attempt to sketch, for the benefit of my readers, either the house itself, its furnishings, its occupants, or the entertainment provided as a _quid pro_ their dollars.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading DUTIES OF A BOARDING-HOUSE KEEPER.
one or the other of two
From this reading My powers of description are exceedingly limited, so I will not attempt to sketch, for the benefit of my readers, either the house itself, its furnishings, its occupants, or the entertainment provided as a _quid pro_ their dollars.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading My powers of description are exceedingly limited, so I will not attempt to sketch, for the benefit of my readers, either the house itself, its furnishings, its occupants, or the entertainment provided as a _quid pro_ their dollars.
to an extreme degree
From this reading My powers of description are exceedingly limited, so I will not attempt to sketch, for the benefit of my readers, either the house itself, its furnishings, its occupants, or the entertainment provided as a _quid pro_ their dollars.
feathersnounUS /ˈfeðərz/
plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
From this reading Of the furniture, I will only say that the carpet on the parlor floor “was bedizened like a Ricaree Indian--all red chalk, yellow ochre, and cock’s feathers.”
fifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading I will not say comfortably, for, although never in my youth did I own a little hatchet, still I have read in my younger days the fifth chapter of the Acts of the Apostles.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Of the furniture, I will only say that the carpet on the parlor floor “was bedizened like a Ricaree Indian--all red chalk, yellow ochre, and cock’s feathers.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I will not say comfortably, for, although never in my youth did I own a little hatchet, still I have read in my younger days the fifth chapter of the Acts of the Apostles.
furnishingsnounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋz/
plural of “furnishing” — (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading My powers of description are exceedingly limited, so I will not attempt to sketch, for the benefit of my readers, either the house itself, its furnishings, its occupants, or the entertainment provided as a _quid pro_ their dollars.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading Of the furniture, I will only say that the carpet on the parlor floor “was bedizened like a Ricaree Indian--all red chalk, yellow ochre, and cock’s feathers.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Suns had risen and set; moons had waxed and waned, and Mrs. Lawyer and myself were now settled in a boarding-house.
hatchetnounUS /ˈhætʃət/
weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians
From this reading I will not say comfortably, for, although never in my youth did I own a little hatchet, still I have read in my younger days the fifth chapter of the Acts of the Apostles.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I will not say comfortably, for, although never in my youth did I own a little hatchet, still I have read in my younger days the fifth chapter of the Acts of the Apostles.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading My powers of description are exceedingly limited, so I will not attempt to sketch, for the benefit of my readers, either the house itself, its furnishings, its occupants, or the entertainment provided as a _quid pro_ their dollars.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I will not say comfortably, for, although never in my youth did I own a little hatchet, still I have read in my younger days the fifth chapter of the Acts of the Apostles.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Suns had risen and set; moons had waxed and waned, and Mrs. Lawyer and myself were now settled in a boarding-house.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Of the furniture, I will only say that the carpet on the parlor floor “was bedizened like a Ricaree Indian--all red chalk, yellow ochre, and cock’s feathers.”
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading My powers of description are exceedingly limited, so I will not attempt to sketch, for the benefit of my readers, either the house itself, its furnishings, its occupants, or the entertainment provided as a _quid pro_ their dollars.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading My powers of description are exceedingly limited, so I will not attempt to sketch, for the benefit of my readers, either the house itself, its furnishings, its occupants, or the entertainment provided as a _quid pro_ their dollars.
KEEPERnounUS /ˈkiːpər/
someone in charge of other people
From this reading DUTIES OF A BOARDING-HOUSE KEEPER.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Suns had risen and set; moons had waxed and waned, and Mrs. Lawyer and myself were now settled in a boarding-house.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Of the furniture, I will only say that the carpet on the parlor floor “was bedizened like a Ricaree Indian--all red chalk, yellow ochre, and cock’s feathers.”
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading My powers of description are exceedingly limited, so I will not attempt to sketch, for the benefit of my readers, either the house itself, its furnishings, its occupants, or the entertainment provided as a _quid pro_ their dollars.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I will not say comfortably, for, although never in my youth did I own a little hatchet, still I have read in my younger days the fifth chapter of the Acts of the Apostles.
moonsnounUS /muːnz/
plural of “moon” — the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Suns had risen and set; moons had waxed and waned, and Mrs. Lawyer and myself were now settled in a boarding-house.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Suns had risen and set; moons had waxed and waned, and Mrs. Lawyer and myself were now settled in a boarding-house.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I will not say comfortably, for, although never in my youth did I own a little hatchet, still I have read in my younger days the fifth chapter of the Acts of the Apostles.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Suns had risen and set; moons had waxed and waned, and Mrs. Lawyer and myself were now settled in a boarding-house.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I will not say comfortably, for, although never in my youth did I own a little hatchet, still I have read in my younger days the fifth chapter of the Acts of the Apostles.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I will not say comfortably, for, although never in my youth did I own a little hatchet, still I have read in my younger days the fifth chapter of the Acts of the Apostles.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Suns had risen and set; moons had waxed and waned, and Mrs. Lawyer and myself were now settled in a boarding-house.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading My powers of description are exceedingly limited, so I will not attempt to sketch, for the benefit of my readers, either the house itself, its furnishings, its occupants, or the entertainment provided as a _quid pro_ their dollars.
ochrenounUS /ˈoʊkər/
any of various earths containing silica and alumina and ferric oxide; used as a pigment
From this reading Of the furniture, I will only say that the carpet on the parlor floor “was bedizened like a Ricaree Indian--all red chalk, yellow ochre, and cock’s feathers.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DUTIES OF A BOARDING-HOUSE KEEPER.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Of the furniture, I will only say that the carpet on the parlor floor “was bedizened like a Ricaree Indian--all red chalk, yellow ochre, and cock’s feathers.”
and nothing more
From this reading Of the furniture, I will only say that the carpet on the parlor floor “was bedizened like a Ricaree Indian--all red chalk, yellow ochre, and cock’s feathers.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading My powers of description are exceedingly limited, so I will not attempt to sketch, for the benefit of my readers, either the house itself, its furnishings, its occupants, or the entertainment provided as a _quid pro_ their dollars.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I will not say comfortably, for, although never in my youth did I own a little hatchet, still I have read in my younger days the fifth chapter of the Acts of the Apostles.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Of the furniture, I will only say that the carpet on the parlor floor “was bedizened like a Ricaree Indian--all red chalk, yellow ochre, and cock’s feathers.”
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading My powers of description are exceedingly limited, so I will not attempt to sketch, for the benefit of my readers, either the house itself, its furnishings, its occupants, or the entertainment provided as a _quid pro_ their dollars.
pronounUS /proʊ/
an athlete who plays for pay
From this reading My powers of description are exceedingly limited, so I will not attempt to sketch, for the benefit of my readers, either the house itself, its furnishings, its occupants, or the entertainment provided as a _quid pro_ their dollars.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading My powers of description are exceedingly limited, so I will not attempt to sketch, for the benefit of my readers, either the house itself, its furnishings, its occupants, or the entertainment provided as a _quid pro_ their dollars.
quidnounUS /kwɪd/
the basic unit of money in Great Britain and Northern Ireland; equal to 100 pence
From this reading My powers of description are exceedingly limited, so I will not attempt to sketch, for the benefit of my readers, either the house itself, its furnishings, its occupants, or the entertainment provided as a _quid pro_ their dollars.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading I will not say comfortably, for, although never in my youth did I own a little hatchet, still I have read in my younger days the fifth chapter of the Acts of the Apostles.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading My powers of description are exceedingly limited, so I will not attempt to sketch, for the benefit of my readers, either the house itself, its furnishings, its occupants, or the entertainment provided as a _quid pro_ their dollars.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Of the furniture, I will only say that the carpet on the parlor floor “was bedizened like a Ricaree Indian--all red chalk, yellow ochre, and cock’s feathers.”
Ricaree
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of the furniture, I will only say that the carpet on the parlor floor “was bedizened like a Ricaree Indian--all red chalk, yellow ochre, and cock’s feathers.”
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading Suns had risen and set; moons had waxed and waned, and Mrs. Lawyer and myself were now settled in a boarding-house.
express in words
From this reading I will not say comfortably, for, although never in my youth did I own a little hatchet, still I have read in my younger days the fifth chapter of the Acts of the Apostles.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Suns had risen and set; moons had waxed and waned, and Mrs. Lawyer and myself were now settled in a boarding-house.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Suns had risen and set; moons had waxed and waned, and Mrs. Lawyer and myself were now settled in a boarding-house.
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading My powers of description are exceedingly limited, so I will not attempt to sketch, for the benefit of my readers, either the house itself, its furnishings, its occupants, or the entertainment provided as a _quid pro_ their dollars.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading My powers of description are exceedingly limited, so I will not attempt to sketch, for the benefit of my readers, either the house itself, its furnishings, its occupants, or the entertainment provided as a _quid pro_ their dollars.
not in physical motion
From this reading I will not say comfortably, for, although never in my youth did I own a little hatchet, still I have read in my younger days the fifth chapter of the Acts of the Apostles.
SunsnounUS /sʌnz/
plural of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Suns had risen and set; moons had waxed and waned, and Mrs. Lawyer and myself were now settled in a boarding-house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of the furniture, I will only say that the carpet on the parlor floor “was bedizened like a Ricaree Indian--all red chalk, yellow ochre, and cock’s feathers.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I will not say comfortably, for, although never in my youth did I own a little hatchet, still I have read in my younger days the fifth chapter of the Acts of the Apostles.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading My powers of description are exceedingly limited, so I will not attempt to sketch, for the benefit of my readers, either the house itself, its furnishings, its occupants, or the entertainment provided as a _quid pro_ their dollars.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My powers of description are exceedingly limited, so I will not attempt to sketch, for the benefit of my readers, either the house itself, its furnishings, its occupants, or the entertainment provided as a _quid pro_ their dollars.
wanedverbUS /weɪnd/
past form of “wane” — grow smaller
From this reading Suns had risen and set; moons had waxed and waned, and Mrs. Lawyer and myself were now settled in a boarding-house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of the furniture, I will only say that the carpet on the parlor floor “was bedizened like a Ricaree Indian--all red chalk, yellow ochre, and cock’s feathers.”
waxedadjectiveUS /wækst/
treated with wax
From this reading Suns had risen and set; moons had waxed and waned, and Mrs. Lawyer and myself were now settled in a boarding-house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Suns had risen and set; moons had waxed and waned, and Mrs. Lawyer and myself were now settled in a boarding-house.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will not say comfortably, for, although never in my youth did I own a little hatchet, still I have read in my younger days the fifth chapter of the Acts of the Apostles.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Of the furniture, I will only say that the carpet on the parlor floor “was bedizened like a Ricaree Indian--all red chalk, yellow ochre, and cock’s feathers.”
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading I will not say comfortably, for, although never in my youth did I own a little hatchet, still I have read in my younger days the fifth chapter of the Acts of the Apostles.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading I will not say comfortably, for, although never in my youth did I own a little hatchet, still I have read in my younger days the fifth chapter of the Acts of the Apostles.
