used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
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(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 She was determined that I should make it up with my folks; it hurt her gentle heart to think that I had lived all these years without any news of my kin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She was determined that I should make it up with my folks; it hurt her gentle heart to think that I had lived all these years without any news of my kin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As we rattled over the rutty streets in the depot carriage, and passed the small frame houses all closed in for the winter, I couldn't help feeling a most pharisaical pleasure in knowing that I wasn't condemned to live in this bleak little town.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When I knocked at the door, mother came to see who was there.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading MARRIAGE _Old scenes--How home looks after the city--My sister-in-law--In the country a man grows old--The judge once more--I make Will a suggestion--The joy of success--My wedding breakfast--Unexpected talk--The hand of Jane_ Just before we were married, Sarah and I went down to my old home in Jasonville.
bleakadjectiveUS /bliːk/
offering little or no hope
From this reading As we rattled over the rutty streets in the depot carriage, and passed the small frame houses all closed in for the winter, I couldn't help feeling a most pharisaical pleasure in knowing that I wasn't condemned to live in this bleak little town.
eat an early morning meal
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bricknounUS /brɪk/
rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading It was a freezing January day when we drove up to the red brick house next the store.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When I knocked at the door, mother came to see who was there.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading As we rattled over the rutty streets in the depot carriage, and passed the small frame houses all closed in for the winter, I couldn't help feeling a most pharisaical pleasure in knowing that I wasn't condemned to live in this bleak little town.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
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not open or affording passage or access
From this reading As we rattled over the rutty streets in the depot carriage, and passed the small frame houses all closed in for the winter, I couldn't help feeling a most pharisaical pleasure in knowing that I wasn't condemned to live in this bleak little town.
condemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading As we rattled over the rutty streets in the depot carriage, and passed the small frame houses all closed in for the winter, I couldn't help feeling a most pharisaical pleasure in knowing that I wasn't condemned to live in this bleak little town.
couldn't
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From this reading As we rattled over the rutty streets in the depot carriage, and passed the small frame houses all closed in for the winter, I couldn't help feeling a most pharisaical pleasure in knowing that I wasn't condemned to live in this bleak little town.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
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time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was a freezing January day when we drove up to the red brick house next the store.
depotnounUS /ˈdiːpoʊ/
station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
From this reading As we rattled over the rutty streets in the depot carriage, and passed the small frame houses all closed in for the winter, I couldn't help feeling a most pharisaical pleasure in knowing that I wasn't condemned to live in this bleak little town.
characterized by great determination
From this reading She was determined that I should make it up with my folks; it hurt her gentle heart to think that I had lived all these years without any news of my kin.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When I knocked at the door, mother came to see who was there.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
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a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading It was a freezing January day when we drove up to the red brick house next the store.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading As we rattled over the rutty streets in the depot carriage, and passed the small frame houses all closed in for the winter, I couldn't help feeling a most pharisaical pleasure in knowing that I wasn't condemned to live in this bleak little town.
your parents
From this reading She was determined that I should make it up with my folks; it hurt her gentle heart to think that I had lived all these years without any news of my kin.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As we rattled over the rutty streets in the depot carriage, and passed the small frame houses all closed in for the winter, I couldn't help feeling a most pharisaical pleasure in knowing that I wasn't condemned to live in this bleak little town.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading As we rattled over the rutty streets in the depot carriage, and passed the small frame houses all closed in for the winter, I couldn't help feeling a most pharisaical pleasure in knowing that I wasn't condemned to live in this bleak little town.
freezingnounUS /ˈfriːzɪŋ/
the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid
From this reading It was a freezing January day when we drove up to the red brick house next the store.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading She was determined that I should make it up with my folks; it hurt her gentle heart to think that I had lived all these years without any news of my kin.
growsverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading MARRIAGE _Old scenes--How home looks after the city--My sister-in-law--In the country a man grows old--The judge once more--I make Will a suggestion--The joy of success--My wedding breakfast--Unexpected talk--The hand of Jane_ Just before we were married, Sarah and I went down to my old home in Jasonville.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was determined that I should make it up with my folks; it hurt her gentle heart to think that I had lived all these years without any news of my kin.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
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the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She was determined that I should make it up with my folks; it hurt her gentle heart to think that I had lived all these years without any news of my kin.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading As we rattled over the rutty streets in the depot carriage, and passed the small frame houses all closed in for the winter, I couldn't help feeling a most pharisaical pleasure in knowing that I wasn't condemned to live in this bleak little town.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was determined that I should make it up with my folks; it hurt her gentle heart to think that I had lived all these years without any news of my kin.
where you live at a particular time
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a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was a freezing January day when we drove up to the red brick house next the store.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As we rattled over the rutty streets in the depot carriage, and passed the small frame houses all closed in for the winter, I couldn't help feeling a most pharisaical pleasure in knowing that I wasn't condemned to live in this bleak little town.
How
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be the source of pain
From this reading She was determined that I should make it up with my folks; it hurt her gentle heart to think that I had lived all these years without any news of my kin.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was determined that I should make it up with my folks; it hurt her gentle heart to think that I had lived all these years without any news of my kin.
Jane
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JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading It was a freezing January day when we drove up to the red brick house next the store.
Jasonville
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the emotion of great happiness
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determine the result of (a competition)
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and nothing more
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kinnounUS /kɪn/
a person having kinship with another or others
From this reading She was determined that I should make it up with my folks; it hurt her gentle heart to think that I had lived all these years without any news of my kin.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading When I knocked at the door, mother came to see who was there.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading As we rattled over the rutty streets in the depot carriage, and passed the small frame houses all closed in for the winter, I couldn't help feeling a most pharisaical pleasure in knowing that I wasn't condemned to live in this bleak little town.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As we rattled over the rutty streets in the depot carriage, and passed the small frame houses all closed in for the winter, I couldn't help feeling a most pharisaical pleasure in knowing that I wasn't condemned to live in this bleak little town.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading As we rattled over the rutty streets in the depot carriage, and passed the small frame houses all closed in for the winter, I couldn't help feeling a most pharisaical pleasure in knowing that I wasn't condemned to live in this bleak little town.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading She was determined that I should make it up with my folks; it hurt her gentle heart to think that I had lived all these years without any news of my kin.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading MARRIAGE _Old scenes--How home looks after the city--My sister-in-law--In the country a man grows old--The judge once more--I make Will a suggestion--The joy of success--My wedding breakfast--Unexpected talk--The hand of Jane_ Just before we were married, Sarah and I went down to my old home in Jasonville.
engage in
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an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
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the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
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joined in matrimony
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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MARRIAGE _Old scenes--How home looks after the city--My sister-in-law--In the country a man grows old--The judge once more--I make Will a suggestion--The joy of success--My wedding breakfast--Unexpected talk--The hand of Jane_ Just before we were married, Sarah and I went down to my old home in Jasonville.
used to form the superlative
From this reading As we rattled over the rutty streets in the depot carriage, and passed the small frame houses all closed in for the winter, I couldn't help feeling a most pharisaical pleasure in knowing that I wasn't condemned to live in this bleak little town.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading When I knocked at the door, mother came to see who was there.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MARRIAGE _Old scenes--How home looks after the city--My sister-in-law--In the country a man grows old--The judge once more--I make Will a suggestion--The joy of success--My wedding breakfast--Unexpected talk--The hand of Jane_ Just before we were married, Sarah and I went down to my old home in Jasonville.
information about recent and important events
From this reading She was determined that I should make it up with my folks; it hurt her gentle heart to think that I had lived all these years without any news of my kin.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It was a freezing January day when we drove up to the red brick house next the store.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MARRIAGE _Old scenes--How home looks after the city--My sister-in-law--In the country a man grows old--The judge once more--I make Will a suggestion--The joy of success--My wedding breakfast--Unexpected talk--The hand of Jane_ Just before we were married, Sarah and I went down to my old home in Jasonville.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
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on one occasion
From this reading MARRIAGE _Old scenes--How home looks after the city--My sister-in-law--In the country a man grows old--The judge once more--I make Will a suggestion--The joy of success--My wedding breakfast--Unexpected talk--The hand of Jane_ Just before we were married, Sarah and I went down to my old home in Jasonville.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As we rattled over the rutty streets in the depot carriage, and passed the small frame houses all closed in for the winter, I couldn't help feeling a most pharisaical pleasure in knowing that I wasn't condemned to live in this bleak little town.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As we rattled over the rutty streets in the depot carriage, and passed the small frame houses all closed in for the winter, I couldn't help feeling a most pharisaical pleasure in knowing that I wasn't condemned to live in this bleak little town.
pharisaicaladjective
excessively or hypocritically pious
From this reading As we rattled over the rutty streets in the depot carriage, and passed the small frame houses all closed in for the winter, I couldn't help feeling a most pharisaical pleasure in knowing that I wasn't condemned to live in this bleak little town.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading As we rattled over the rutty streets in the depot carriage, and passed the small frame houses all closed in for the winter, I couldn't help feeling a most pharisaical pleasure in knowing that I wasn't condemned to live in this bleak little town.
rattledadjectiveUS /ˈrætəld/
thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)
From this reading As we rattled over the rutty streets in the depot carriage, and passed the small frame houses all closed in for the winter, I couldn't help feeling a most pharisaical pleasure in knowing that I wasn't condemned to live in this bleak little town.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading It was a freezing January day when we drove up to the red brick house next the store.
ruttyadjective
full of ruts
From this reading As we rattled over the rutty streets in the depot carriage, and passed the small frame houses all closed in for the winter, I couldn't help feeling a most pharisaical pleasure in knowing that I wasn't condemned to live in this bleak little town.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
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plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When I knocked at the door, mother came to see who was there.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was determined that I should make it up with my folks; it hurt her gentle heart to think that I had lived all these years without any news of my kin.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She was determined that I should make it up with my folks; it hurt her gentle heart to think that I had lived all these years without any news of my kin.
sister-in-lawnounUS /ˈsɪstərɪnlɔː/
the sister of your spouse
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As we rattled over the rutty streets in the depot carriage, and passed the small frame houses all closed in for the winter, I couldn't help feeling a most pharisaical pleasure in knowing that I wasn't condemned to live in this bleak little town.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading It was a freezing January day when we drove up to the red brick house next the store.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading As we rattled over the rutty streets in the depot carriage, and passed the small frame houses all closed in for the winter, I couldn't help feeling a most pharisaical pleasure in knowing that I wasn't condemned to live in this bleak little town.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
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an idea that is suggested
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exchange thoughts; talk with
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was determined that I should make it up with my folks; it hurt her gentle heart to think that I had lived all these years without any news of my kin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MARRIAGE _Old scenes--How home looks after the city--My sister-in-law--In the country a man grows old--The judge once more--I make Will a suggestion--The joy of success--My wedding breakfast--Unexpected talk--The hand of Jane_ Just before we were married, Sarah and I went down to my old home in Jasonville.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When I knocked at the door, mother came to see who was there.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading She was determined that I should make it up with my folks; it hurt her gentle heart to think that I had lived all these years without any news of my kin.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading She was determined that I should make it up with my folks; it hurt her gentle heart to think that I had lived all these years without any news of my kin.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As we rattled over the rutty streets in the depot carriage, and passed the small frame houses all closed in for the winter, I couldn't help feeling a most pharisaical pleasure in knowing that I wasn't condemned to live in this bleak little town.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading As we rattled over the rutty streets in the depot carriage, and passed the small frame houses all closed in for the winter, I couldn't help feeling a most pharisaical pleasure in knowing that I wasn't condemned to live in this bleak little town.
not expected or anticipated
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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She was determined that I should make it up with my folks; it hurt her gentle heart to think that I had lived all these years without any news of my kin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was determined that I should make it up with my folks; it hurt her gentle heart to think that I had lived all these years without any news of my kin.
wasn't
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From this reading As we rattled over the rutty streets in the depot carriage, and passed the small frame houses all closed in for the winter, I couldn't help feeling a most pharisaical pleasure in knowing that I wasn't condemned to live in this bleak little town.
the speaker together with one or more other people
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the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
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inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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at the time that
From this reading It was a freezing January day when we drove up to the red brick house next the store.
which person or people
From this reading When I knocked at the door, mother came to see who was there.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
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the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading As we rattled over the rutty streets in the depot carriage, and passed the small frame houses all closed in for the winter, I couldn't help feeling a most pharisaical pleasure in knowing that I wasn't condemned to live in this bleak little town.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was determined that I should make it up with my folks; it hurt her gentle heart to think that I had lived all these years without any news of my kin.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She was determined that I should make it up with my folks; it hurt her gentle heart to think that I had lived all these years without any news of my kin.
a late time of life
From this reading She was determined that I should make it up with my folks; it hurt her gentle heart to think that I had lived all these years without any news of my kin.
