used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MARY'S "PROMISED LAND" It was a hot, tiresome journey back to Kentucky.
the state of being absent
From this reading Joyce, worn out with all the hurried preparations of packing her mother and Norman off to the mines, closing the Wigwam for the summer, and putting her own things in order for a long absence, was glad to lean back in her seat with closed eyes, and take no notice of her surroundings.
(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 Joyce, worn out with all the hurried preparations of packing her mother and Norman off to the mines, closing the Wigwam for the summer, and putting her own things in order for a long absence, was glad to lean back in her seat with closed eyes, and take no notice of her surroundings.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Every passenger in the car, every sight along the way was an object of interest.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Every passenger in the car, every sight along the way was an object of interest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Joyce, worn out with all the hurried preparations of packing her mother and Norman off to the mines, closing the Wigwam for the summer, and putting her own things in order for a long absence, was glad to lean back in her seat with closed eyes, and take no notice of her surroundings.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading MARY'S "PROMISED LAND" It was a hot, tiresome journey back to Kentucky.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Mary travelled in the same energetic way in which she killed snakes.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Every passenger in the car, every sight along the way was an object of interest.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Joyce, worn out with all the hurried preparations of packing her mother and Norman off to the mines, closing the Wigwam for the summer, and putting her own things in order for a long absence, was glad to lean back in her seat with closed eyes, and take no notice of her surroundings.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading Joyce, worn out with all the hurried preparations of packing her mother and Norman off to the mines, closing the Wigwam for the summer, and putting her own things in order for a long absence, was glad to lean back in her seat with closed eyes, and take no notice of her surroundings.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading But Mary travelled in the same energetic way in which she killed snakes.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Nothing escaped her.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every passenger in the car, every sight along the way was an object of interest.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Joyce, worn out with all the hurried preparations of packing her mother and Norman off to the mines, closing the Wigwam for the summer, and putting her own things in order for a long absence, was glad to lean back in her seat with closed eyes, and take no notice of her surroundings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Joyce, worn out with all the hurried preparations of packing her mother and Norman off to the mines, closing the Wigwam for the summer, and putting her own things in order for a long absence, was glad to lean back in her seat with closed eyes, and take no notice of her surroundings.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Joyce, worn out with all the hurried preparations of packing her mother and Norman off to the mines, closing the Wigwam for the summer, and putting her own things in order for a long absence, was glad to lean back in her seat with closed eyes, and take no notice of her surroundings.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Joyce, worn out with all the hurried preparations of packing her mother and Norman off to the mines, closing the Wigwam for the summer, and putting her own things in order for a long absence, was glad to lean back in her seat with closed eyes, and take no notice of her surroundings.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading MARY'S "PROMISED LAND" It was a hot, tiresome journey back to Kentucky.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Joyce, worn out with all the hurried preparations of packing her mother and Norman off to the mines, closing the Wigwam for the summer, and putting her own things in order for a long absence, was glad to lean back in her seat with closed eyes, and take no notice of her surroundings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Joyce, worn out with all the hurried preparations of packing her mother and Norman off to the mines, closing the Wigwam for the summer, and putting her own things in order for a long absence, was glad to lean back in her seat with closed eyes, and take no notice of her surroundings.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Every passenger in the car, every sight along the way was an object of interest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MARY'S "PROMISED LAND" It was a hot, tiresome journey back to Kentucky.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading MARY'S "PROMISED LAND" It was a hot, tiresome journey back to Kentucky.
JoycenounUS /dʒɔɪs/
influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)
From this reading Joyce, worn out with all the hurried preparations of packing her mother and Norman off to the mines, closing the Wigwam for the summer, and putting her own things in order for a long absence, was glad to lean back in her seat with closed eyes, and take no notice of her surroundings.
KentuckynounUS /kənˈtʌki/
a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses
From this reading MARY'S "PROMISED LAND" It was a hot, tiresome journey back to Kentucky.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading But Mary travelled in the same energetic way in which she killed snakes.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading MARY'S "PROMISED LAND" It was a hot, tiresome journey back to Kentucky.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Joyce, worn out with all the hurried preparations of packing her mother and Norman off to the mines, closing the Wigwam for the summer, and putting her own things in order for a long absence, was glad to lean back in her seat with closed eyes, and take no notice of her surroundings.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Joyce, worn out with all the hurried preparations of packing her mother and Norman off to the mines, closing the Wigwam for the summer, and putting her own things in order for a long absence, was glad to lean back in her seat with closed eyes, and take no notice of her surroundings.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading But Mary travelled in the same energetic way in which she killed snakes.
MARY'SnounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading MARY'S "PROMISED LAND" It was a hot, tiresome journey back to Kentucky.
minesnounUS /maɪnz/
plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
From this reading Joyce, worn out with all the hurried preparations of packing her mother and Norman off to the mines, closing the Wigwam for the summer, and putting her own things in order for a long absence, was glad to lean back in her seat with closed eyes, and take no notice of her surroundings.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Joyce, worn out with all the hurried preparations of packing her mother and Norman off to the mines, closing the Wigwam for the summer, and putting her own things in order for a long absence, was glad to lean back in her seat with closed eyes, and take no notice of her surroundings.
not any; not one
From this reading Joyce, worn out with all the hurried preparations of packing her mother and Norman off to the mines, closing the Wigwam for the summer, and putting her own things in order for a long absence, was glad to lean back in her seat with closed eyes, and take no notice of her surroundings.
NormannounUS /ˈnɔːrmən/
United States operatic soprano (born in 1945)
From this reading Joyce, worn out with all the hurried preparations of packing her mother and Norman off to the mines, closing the Wigwam for the summer, and putting her own things in order for a long absence, was glad to lean back in her seat with closed eyes, and take no notice of her surroundings.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing escaped her.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Joyce, worn out with all the hurried preparations of packing her mother and Norman off to the mines, closing the Wigwam for the summer, and putting her own things in order for a long absence, was glad to lean back in her seat with closed eyes, and take no notice of her surroundings.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Every passenger in the car, every sight along the way was an object of interest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Joyce, worn out with all the hurried preparations of packing her mother and Norman off to the mines, closing the Wigwam for the summer, and putting her own things in order for a long absence, was glad to lean back in her seat with closed eyes, and take no notice of her surroundings.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Joyce, worn out with all the hurried preparations of packing her mother and Norman off to the mines, closing the Wigwam for the summer, and putting her own things in order for a long absence, was glad to lean back in her seat with closed eyes, and take no notice of her surroundings.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Joyce, worn out with all the hurried preparations of packing her mother and Norman off to the mines, closing the Wigwam for the summer, and putting her own things in order for a long absence, was glad to lean back in her seat with closed eyes, and take no notice of her surroundings.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Joyce, worn out with all the hurried preparations of packing her mother and Norman off to the mines, closing the Wigwam for the summer, and putting her own things in order for a long absence, was glad to lean back in her seat with closed eyes, and take no notice of her surroundings.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Joyce, worn out with all the hurried preparations of packing her mother and Norman off to the mines, closing the Wigwam for the summer, and putting her own things in order for a long absence, was glad to lean back in her seat with closed eyes, and take no notice of her surroundings.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading Joyce, worn out with all the hurried preparations of packing her mother and Norman off to the mines, closing the Wigwam for the summer, and putting her own things in order for a long absence, was glad to lean back in her seat with closed eyes, and take no notice of her surroundings.
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading Every passenger in the car, every sight along the way was an object of interest.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Joyce, worn out with all the hurried preparations of packing her mother and Norman off to the mines, closing the Wigwam for the summer, and putting her own things in order for a long absence, was glad to lean back in her seat with closed eyes, and take no notice of her surroundings.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading MARY'S "PROMISED LAND" It was a hot, tiresome journey back to Kentucky.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Joyce, worn out with all the hurried preparations of packing her mother and Norman off to the mines, closing the Wigwam for the summer, and putting her own things in order for a long absence, was glad to lean back in her seat with closed eyes, and take no notice of her surroundings.
Identical; not different.
From this reading But Mary travelled in the same energetic way in which she killed snakes.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Joyce, worn out with all the hurried preparations of packing her mother and Norman off to the mines, closing the Wigwam for the summer, and putting her own things in order for a long absence, was glad to lean back in her seat with closed eyes, and take no notice of her surroundings.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Mary travelled in the same energetic way in which she killed snakes.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Every passenger in the car, every sight along the way was an object of interest.
snakesnounUS /sneɪks/
plural of “snake” — limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading But Mary travelled in the same energetic way in which she killed snakes.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Joyce, worn out with all the hurried preparations of packing her mother and Norman off to the mines, closing the Wigwam for the summer, and putting her own things in order for a long absence, was glad to lean back in her seat with closed eyes, and take no notice of her surroundings.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading Joyce, worn out with all the hurried preparations of packing her mother and Norman off to the mines, closing the Wigwam for the summer, and putting her own things in order for a long absence, was glad to lean back in her seat with closed eyes, and take no notice of her surroundings.
carry out
From this reading Joyce, worn out with all the hurried preparations of packing her mother and Norman off to the mines, closing the Wigwam for the summer, and putting her own things in order for a long absence, was glad to lean back in her seat with closed eyes, and take no notice of her surroundings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Joyce, worn out with all the hurried preparations of packing her mother and Norman off to the mines, closing the Wigwam for the summer, and putting her own things in order for a long absence, was glad to lean back in her seat with closed eyes, and take no notice of her surroundings.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Joyce, worn out with all the hurried preparations of packing her mother and Norman off to the mines, closing the Wigwam for the summer, and putting her own things in order for a long absence, was glad to lean back in her seat with closed eyes, and take no notice of her surroundings.
tiresomeadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərsəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading MARY'S "PROMISED LAND" It was a hot, tiresome journey back to Kentucky.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MARY'S "PROMISED LAND" It was a hot, tiresome journey back to Kentucky.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading But Mary travelled in the same energetic way in which she killed snakes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MARY'S "PROMISED LAND" It was a hot, tiresome journey back to Kentucky.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But Mary travelled in the same energetic way in which she killed snakes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But Mary travelled in the same energetic way in which she killed snakes.
WigwamnounUS /ˈwɪɡwɑːm/
a Native American lodge frequently having an oval shape and covered with bark or hides
From this reading Joyce, worn out with all the hurried preparations of packing her mother and Norman off to the mines, closing the Wigwam for the summer, and putting her own things in order for a long absence, was glad to lean back in her seat with closed eyes, and take no notice of her surroundings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Joyce, worn out with all the hurried preparations of packing her mother and Norman off to the mines, closing the Wigwam for the summer, and putting her own things in order for a long absence, was glad to lean back in her seat with closed eyes, and take no notice of her surroundings.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Joyce, worn out with all the hurried preparations of packing her mother and Norman off to the mines, closing the Wigwam for the summer, and putting her own things in order for a long absence, was glad to lean back in her seat with closed eyes, and take no notice of her surroundings.
