used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But Mrs. Whipple, who was exercising a motherly supervision over John, had exacted a promise from him to come to Orchard Lane during the time that she and the general were to be with the Porters in their new cottage.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When he went East, Saxton settled down at his club in Boston, and pretended that it was good to be at home again; but he went about with homesickness gnawing his heart.
anew
From this reading When he went East, Saxton settled down at his club in Boston, and pretended that it was good to be at home again; but he went about with homesickness gnawing his heart.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AT THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The days that followed brought uncertainty and doubt to the heart and mind of John Saxton.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The days that followed brought uncertainty and doubt to the heart and mind of John Saxton.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But Mrs. Whipple, who was exercising a motherly supervision over John, had exacted a promise from him to come to Orchard Lane during the time that she and the general were to be with the Porters in their new cottage.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had seen Evelyn several times before she left home, on occasions when he went to the house with Fenton for conferences with her father.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading When he went East, Saxton settled down at his club in Boston, and pretended that it was good to be at home again; but he went about with homesickness gnawing his heart.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading AT THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The days that followed brought uncertainty and doubt to the heart and mind of John Saxton.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had intended saying good-by to her, but the Porters went hurriedly at last and he was not sorry; it was easier that way.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading When he went East, Saxton settled down at his club in Boston, and pretended that it was good to be at home again; but he went about with homesickness gnawing his heart.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But Mrs. Whipple, who was exercising a motherly supervision over John, had exacted a promise from him to come to Orchard Lane during the time that she and the general were to be with the Porters in their new cottage.
conferencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfərənsəz/
plural of “conference” — a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading He had seen Evelyn several times before she left home, on occasions when he went to the house with Fenton for conferences with her father.
a small house with a single story
From this reading But Mrs. Whipple, who was exercising a motherly supervision over John, had exacted a promise from him to come to Orchard Lane during the time that she and the general were to be with the Porters in their new cottage.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading AT THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The days that followed brought uncertainty and doubt to the heart and mind of John Saxton.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading AT THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The days that followed brought uncertainty and doubt to the heart and mind of John Saxton.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When he went East, Saxton settled down at his club in Boston, and pretended that it was good to be at home again; but he went about with homesickness gnawing his heart.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading But Mrs. Whipple, who was exercising a motherly supervision over John, had exacted a promise from him to come to Orchard Lane during the time that she and the general were to be with the Porters in their new cottage.
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading He had intended saying good-by to her, but the Porters went hurriedly at last and he was not sorry; it was easier that way.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading When he went East, Saxton settled down at his club in Boston, and pretended that it was good to be at home again; but he went about with homesickness gnawing his heart.
Evelyn
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From this reading He had seen Evelyn several times before she left home, on occasions when he went to the house with Fenton for conferences with her father.
exactedverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktɪd/
past form of “exact” — claim as due or just
From this reading But Mrs. Whipple, who was exercising a motherly supervision over John, had exacted a promise from him to come to Orchard Lane during the time that she and the general were to be with the Porters in their new cottage.
exercisingnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzɪŋ/
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading But Mrs. Whipple, who was exercising a motherly supervision over John, had exacted a promise from him to come to Orchard Lane during the time that she and the general were to be with the Porters in their new cottage.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He had seen Evelyn several times before she left home, on occasions when he went to the house with Fenton for conferences with her father.
Fenton
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From this reading He had seen Evelyn several times before she left home, on occasions when he went to the house with Fenton for conferences with her father.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading AT THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The days that followed brought uncertainty and doubt to the heart and mind of John Saxton.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had seen Evelyn several times before she left home, on occasions when he went to the house with Fenton for conferences with her father.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But Mrs. Whipple, who was exercising a motherly supervision over John, had exacted a promise from him to come to Orchard Lane during the time that she and the general were to be with the Porters in their new cottage.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading But Mrs. Whipple, who was exercising a motherly supervision over John, had exacted a promise from him to come to Orchard Lane during the time that she and the general were to be with the Porters in their new cottage.
gnawingverbUS /ˈnɔːɪŋ/
-ing form of “gnaw” — bite or chew on with the teeth
From this reading When he went East, Saxton settled down at his club in Boston, and pretended that it was good to be at home again; but he went about with homesickness gnawing his heart.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading When he went East, Saxton settled down at his club in Boston, and pretended that it was good to be at home again; but he went about with homesickness gnawing his heart.
good-bynoun
a farewell remark
From this reading He had intended saying good-by to her, but the Porters went hurriedly at last and he was not sorry; it was easier that way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had seen Evelyn several times before she left home, on occasions when he went to the house with Fenton for conferences with her father.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had seen Evelyn several times before she left home, on occasions when he went to the house with Fenton for conferences with her father.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading AT THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The days that followed brought uncertainty and doubt to the heart and mind of John Saxton.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had seen Evelyn several times before she left home, on occasions when he went to the house with Fenton for conferences with her father.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But Mrs. Whipple, who was exercising a motherly supervision over John, had exacted a promise from him to come to Orchard Lane during the time that she and the general were to be with the Porters in their new cottage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he went East, Saxton settled down at his club in Boston, and pretended that it was good to be at home again; but he went about with homesickness gnawing his heart.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He had seen Evelyn several times before she left home, on occasions when he went to the house with Fenton for conferences with her father.
homesicknessnounUS /ˈhoʊmsɪknəs/
a longing to return home
From this reading When he went East, Saxton settled down at his club in Boston, and pretended that it was good to be at home again; but he went about with homesickness gnawing his heart.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He had seen Evelyn several times before she left home, on occasions when he went to the house with Fenton for conferences with her father.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading He had intended saying good-by to her, but the Porters went hurriedly at last and he was not sorry; it was easier that way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But Mrs. Whipple, who was exercising a motherly supervision over John, had exacted a promise from him to come to Orchard Lane during the time that she and the general were to be with the Porters in their new cottage.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading He had intended saying good-by to her, but the Porters went hurriedly at last and he was not sorry; it was easier that way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had intended saying good-by to her, but the Porters went hurriedly at last and he was not sorry; it was easier that way.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading AT THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The days that followed brought uncertainty and doubt to the heart and mind of John Saxton.
a narrow way or road
From this reading But Mrs. Whipple, who was exercising a motherly supervision over John, had exacted a promise from him to come to Orchard Lane during the time that she and the general were to be with the Porters in their new cottage.
immediately past
From this reading He had intended saying good-by to her, but the Porters went hurriedly at last and he was not sorry; it was easier that way.
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 He had seen Evelyn several times before she left home, on occasions when he went to the house with Fenton for conferences with her father.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading AT THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The days that followed brought uncertainty and doubt to the heart and mind of John Saxton.
motherlyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌðərli/
befitting a mother; warm and nurturing
From this reading But Mrs. Whipple, who was exercising a motherly supervision over John, had exacted a promise from him to come to Orchard Lane during the time that she and the general were to be with the Porters in their new cottage.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading But Mrs. Whipple, who was exercising a motherly supervision over John, had exacted a promise from him to come to Orchard Lane during the time that she and the general were to be with the Porters in their new cottage.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But Mrs. Whipple, who was exercising a motherly supervision over John, had exacted a promise from him to come to Orchard Lane during the time that she and the general were to be with the Porters in their new cottage.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had intended saying good-by to her, but the Porters went hurriedly at last and he was not sorry; it was easier that way.
something you have to do
From this reading He had seen Evelyn several times before she left home, on occasions when he went to the house with Fenton for conferences with her father.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The days that followed brought uncertainty and doubt to the heart and mind of John Saxton.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had seen Evelyn several times before she left home, on occasions when he went to the house with Fenton for conferences with her father.
OrchardnounUS /ˈɔːrtʃərd/
garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
From this reading But Mrs. Whipple, who was exercising a motherly supervision over John, had exacted a promise from him to come to Orchard Lane during the time that she and the general were to be with the Porters in their new cottage.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But Mrs. Whipple, who was exercising a motherly supervision over John, had exacted a promise from him to come to Orchard Lane during the time that she and the general were to be with the Porters in their new cottage.
the act of departing politely
From this reading AT THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The days that followed brought uncertainty and doubt to the heart and mind of John Saxton.
PortersnounUS /ˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “porter” — a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading He had intended saying good-by to her, but the Porters went hurriedly at last and he was not sorry; it was easier that way.
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading When he went East, Saxton settled down at his club in Boston, and pretended that it was good to be at home again; but he went about with homesickness gnawing his heart.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading But Mrs. Whipple, who was exercising a motherly supervision over John, had exacted a promise from him to come to Orchard Lane during the time that she and the general were to be with the Porters in their new cottage.
Saxton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AT THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The days that followed brought uncertainty and doubt to the heart and mind of John Saxton.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He had intended saying good-by to her, but the Porters went hurriedly at last and he was not sorry; it was easier that way.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had seen Evelyn several times before she left home, on occasions when he went to the house with Fenton for conferences with her father.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading When he went East, Saxton settled down at his club in Boston, and pretended that it was good to be at home again; but he went about with homesickness gnawing his heart.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He had seen Evelyn several times before she left home, on occasions when he went to the house with Fenton for conferences with her father.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had seen Evelyn several times before she left home, on occasions when he went to the house with Fenton for conferences with her father.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading He had intended saying good-by to her, but the Porters went hurriedly at last and he was not sorry; it was easier that way.
supervisionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/
management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
From this reading But Mrs. Whipple, who was exercising a motherly supervision over John, had exacted a promise from him to come to Orchard Lane during the time that she and the general were to be with the Porters in their new cottage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AT THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The days that followed brought uncertainty and doubt to the heart and mind of John Saxton.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The days that followed brought uncertainty and doubt to the heart and mind of John Saxton.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But Mrs. Whipple, who was exercising a motherly supervision over John, had exacted a promise from him to come to Orchard Lane during the time that she and the general were to be with the Porters in their new cottage.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But Mrs. Whipple, who was exercising a motherly supervision over John, had exacted a promise from him to come to Orchard Lane during the time that she and the general were to be with the Porters in their new cottage.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He had seen Evelyn several times before she left home, on occasions when he went to the house with Fenton for conferences with her father.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AT THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The days that followed brought uncertainty and doubt to the heart and mind of John Saxton.
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading AT THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The days that followed brought uncertainty and doubt to the heart and mind of John Saxton.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had intended saying good-by to her, but the Porters went hurriedly at last and he was not sorry; it was easier that way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had intended saying good-by to her, but the Porters went hurriedly at last and he was not sorry; it was easier that way.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading AT THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The days that followed brought uncertainty and doubt to the heart and mind of John Saxton.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He had seen Evelyn several times before she left home, on occasions when he went to the house with Fenton for conferences with her father.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But Mrs. Whipple, who was exercising a motherly supervision over John, had exacted a promise from him to come to Orchard Lane during the time that she and the general were to be with the Porters in their new cottage.
at the time that
From this reading He had seen Evelyn several times before she left home, on occasions when he went to the house with Fenton for conferences with her father.
Whipple
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Mrs. Whipple, who was exercising a motherly supervision over John, had exacted a promise from him to come to Orchard Lane during the time that she and the general were to be with the Porters in their new cottage.
which person or people
From this reading But Mrs. Whipple, who was exercising a motherly supervision over John, had exacted a promise from him to come to Orchard Lane during the time that she and the general were to be with the Porters in their new cottage.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had seen Evelyn several times before she left home, on occasions when he went to the house with Fenton for conferences with her father.
