used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He ran to me, as he ever did, for farings, and I fed him with crumblings out of my jacket pocket--"moolings" Maisie Lennox called them--which he ate out of my hand, a pretty thing to see in so noble a beast.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading So after that we played yet another game, hiding together in the hags and crawling from bent bush to rush clump with mighty caution and discernment, making believe that the troopers sought us both.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So after that we played yet another game, hiding together in the hags and crawling from bent bush to rush clump with mighty caution and discernment, making believe that the troopers sought us both.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading So after that we played yet another game, hiding together in the hags and crawling from bent bush to rush clump with mighty caution and discernment, making believe that the troopers sought us both.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He ran to me, as he ever did, for farings, and I fed him with crumblings out of my jacket pocket--"moolings" Maisie Lennox called them--which he ate out of my hand, a pretty thing to see in so noble a beast.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading He ran to me, as he ever did, for farings, and I fed him with crumblings out of my jacket pocket--"moolings" Maisie Lennox called them--which he ate out of my hand, a pretty thing to see in so noble a beast.
bairns
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From this reading For this was the favourite bairns' play everywhere in the West and South.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He ran to me, as he ever did, for farings, and I fed him with crumblings out of my jacket pocket--"moolings" Maisie Lennox called them--which he ate out of my hand, a pretty thing to see in so noble a beast.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Once when we came near to the house Gay Garland followed us, having been turned out on the Duchrae home park.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading So after that we played yet another game, hiding together in the hags and crawling from bent bush to rush clump with mighty caution and discernment, making believe that the troopers sought us both.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading So after that we played yet another game, hiding together in the hags and crawling from bent bush to rush clump with mighty caution and discernment, making believe that the troopers sought us both.
the two together, not just one
From this reading So after that we played yet another game, hiding together in the hags and crawling from bent bush to rush clump with mighty caution and discernment, making believe that the troopers sought us both.
bushnounUS /bʊʃ/
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading So after that we played yet another game, hiding together in the hags and crawling from bent bush to rush clump with mighty caution and discernment, making believe that the troopers sought us both.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He ran to me, as he ever did, for farings, and I fed him with crumblings out of my jacket pocket--"moolings" Maisie Lennox called them--which he ate out of my hand, a pretty thing to see in so noble a beast.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Once when we came near to the house Gay Garland followed us, having been turned out on the Duchrae home park.
CARRIESnounUS /ˈkæriz/
plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something
From this reading GAY GARLAND CARRIES DOUBLE.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading So after that we played yet another game, hiding together in the hags and crawling from bent bush to rush clump with mighty caution and discernment, making believe that the troopers sought us both.
clumpnounUS /klʌmp/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading So after that we played yet another game, hiding together in the hags and crawling from bent bush to rush clump with mighty caution and discernment, making believe that the troopers sought us both.
crawlingnounUS /ˈkrɔːlɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading So after that we played yet another game, hiding together in the hags and crawling from bent bush to rush clump with mighty caution and discernment, making believe that the troopers sought us both.
crumblings
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From this reading He ran to me, as he ever did, for farings, and I fed him with crumblings out of my jacket pocket--"moolings" Maisie Lennox called them--which he ate out of my hand, a pretty thing to see in so noble a beast.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He ran to me, as he ever did, for farings, and I fed him with crumblings out of my jacket pocket--"moolings" Maisie Lennox called them--which he ate out of my hand, a pretty thing to see in so noble a beast.
discernmentnounUS /dɪˈsɝːn.mənt/
The ability to judge well and perceive the true nature of events.
From this reading So after that we played yet another game, hiding together in the hags and crawling from bent bush to rush clump with mighty caution and discernment, making believe that the troopers sought us both.
increase twofold
From this reading GAY GARLAND CARRIES DOUBLE.
Duchrae
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From this reading Once when we came near to the house Gay Garland followed us, having been turned out on the Duchrae home park.
at any time
From this reading He ran to me, as he ever did, for farings, and I fed him with crumblings out of my jacket pocket--"moolings" Maisie Lennox called them--which he ate out of my hand, a pretty thing to see in so noble a beast.
to or in any or all places
From this reading For this was the favourite bairns' play everywhere in the West and South.
farings
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From this reading He ran to me, as he ever did, for farings, and I fed him with crumblings out of my jacket pocket--"moolings" Maisie Lennox called them--which he ate out of my hand, a pretty thing to see in so noble a beast.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading For this was the favourite bairns' play everywhere in the West and South.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading He ran to me, as he ever did, for farings, and I fed him with crumblings out of my jacket pocket--"moolings" Maisie Lennox called them--which he ate out of my hand, a pretty thing to see in so noble a beast.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Once when we came near to the house Gay Garland followed us, having been turned out on the Duchrae home park.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For this was the favourite bairns' play everywhere in the West and South.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So after that we played yet another game, hiding together in the hags and crawling from bent bush to rush clump with mighty caution and discernment, making believe that the troopers sought us both.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading So after that we played yet another game, hiding together in the hags and crawling from bent bush to rush clump with mighty caution and discernment, making believe that the troopers sought us both.
GARLANDverbUS /ˈɡɑːrlənd/
adorn with bands of flowers or leaves
From this reading GAY GARLAND CARRIES DOUBLE.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading GAY GARLAND CARRIES DOUBLE.
hags
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From this reading So after that we played yet another game, hiding together in the hags and crawling from bent bush to rush clump with mighty caution and discernment, making believe that the troopers sought us both.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He ran to me, as he ever did, for farings, and I fed him with crumblings out of my jacket pocket--"moolings" Maisie Lennox called them--which he ate out of my hand, a pretty thing to see in so noble a beast.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Once when we came near to the house Gay Garland followed us, having been turned out on the Duchrae home park.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He ran to me, as he ever did, for farings, and I fed him with crumblings out of my jacket pocket--"moolings" Maisie Lennox called them--which he ate out of my hand, a pretty thing to see in so noble a beast.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading So after that we played yet another game, hiding together in the hags and crawling from bent bush to rush clump with mighty caution and discernment, making believe that the troopers sought us both.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He ran to me, as he ever did, for farings, and I fed him with crumblings out of my jacket pocket--"moolings" Maisie Lennox called them--which he ate out of my hand, a pretty thing to see in so noble a beast.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Once when we came near to the house Gay Garland followed us, having been turned out on the Duchrae home park.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Once when we came near to the house Gay Garland followed us, having been turned out on the Duchrae home park.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He ran to me, as he ever did, for farings, and I fed him with crumblings out of my jacket pocket--"moolings" Maisie Lennox called them--which he ate out of my hand, a pretty thing to see in so noble a beast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So after that we played yet another game, hiding together in the hags and crawling from bent bush to rush clump with mighty caution and discernment, making believe that the troopers sought us both.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading He ran to me, as he ever did, for farings, and I fed him with crumblings out of my jacket pocket--"moolings" Maisie Lennox called them--which he ate out of my hand, a pretty thing to see in so noble a beast.
Lennox
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From this reading He ran to me, as he ever did, for farings, and I fed him with crumblings out of my jacket pocket--"moolings" Maisie Lennox called them--which he ate out of my hand, a pretty thing to see in so noble a beast.
Maisie
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From this reading He ran to me, as he ever did, for farings, and I fed him with crumblings out of my jacket pocket--"moolings" Maisie Lennox called them--which he ate out of my hand, a pretty thing to see in so noble a beast.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading So after that we played yet another game, hiding together in the hags and crawling from bent bush to rush clump with mighty caution and discernment, making believe that the troopers sought us both.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He ran to me, as he ever did, for farings, and I fed him with crumblings out of my jacket pocket--"moolings" Maisie Lennox called them--which he ate out of my hand, a pretty thing to see in so noble a beast.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading So after that we played yet another game, hiding together in the hags and crawling from bent bush to rush clump with mighty caution and discernment, making believe that the troopers sought us both.
moolings
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From this reading He ran to me, as he ever did, for farings, and I fed him with crumblings out of my jacket pocket--"moolings" Maisie Lennox called them--which he ate out of my hand, a pretty thing to see in so noble a beast.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He ran to me, as he ever did, for farings, and I fed him with crumblings out of my jacket pocket--"moolings" Maisie Lennox called them--which he ate out of my hand, a pretty thing to see in so noble a beast.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Once when we came near to the house Gay Garland followed us, having been turned out on the Duchrae home park.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading He ran to me, as he ever did, for farings, and I fed him with crumblings out of my jacket pocket--"moolings" Maisie Lennox called them--which he ate out of my hand, a pretty thing to see in so noble a beast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He ran to me, as he ever did, for farings, and I fed him with crumblings out of my jacket pocket--"moolings" Maisie Lennox called them--which he ate out of my hand, a pretty thing to see in so noble a beast.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Once when we came near to the house Gay Garland followed us, having been turned out on the Duchrae home park.
on one occasion
From this reading Once when we came near to the house Gay Garland followed us, having been turned out on the Duchrae home park.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Once when we came near to the house Gay Garland followed us, having been turned out on the Duchrae home park.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Once when we came near to the house Gay Garland followed us, having been turned out on the Duchrae home park.
participate in games or sport
From this reading For this was the favourite bairns' play everywhere in the West and South.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading So after that we played yet another game, hiding together in the hags and crawling from bent bush to rush clump with mighty caution and discernment, making believe that the troopers sought us both.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading He ran to me, as he ever did, for farings, and I fed him with crumblings out of my jacket pocket--"moolings" Maisie Lennox called them--which he ate out of my hand, a pretty thing to see in so noble a beast.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading He ran to me, as he ever did, for farings, and I fed him with crumblings out of my jacket pocket--"moolings" Maisie Lennox called them--which he ate out of my hand, a pretty thing to see in so noble a beast.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He ran to me, as he ever did, for farings, and I fed him with crumblings out of my jacket pocket--"moolings" Maisie Lennox called them--which he ate out of my hand, a pretty thing to see in so noble a beast.
move hurridly
From this reading So after that we played yet another game, hiding together in the hags and crawling from bent bush to rush clump with mighty caution and discernment, making believe that the troopers sought us both.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He ran to me, as he ever did, for farings, and I fed him with crumblings out of my jacket pocket--"moolings" Maisie Lennox called them--which he ate out of my hand, a pretty thing to see in so noble a beast.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So after that we played yet another game, hiding together in the hags and crawling from bent bush to rush clump with mighty caution and discernment, making believe that the troopers sought us both.
that is looked for
From this reading So after that we played yet another game, hiding together in the hags and crawling from bent bush to rush clump with mighty caution and discernment, making believe that the troopers sought us both.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading For this was the favourite bairns' play everywhere in the West and South.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So after that we played yet another game, hiding together in the hags and crawling from bent bush to rush clump with mighty caution and discernment, making believe that the troopers sought us both.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So after that we played yet another game, hiding together in the hags and crawling from bent bush to rush clump with mighty caution and discernment, making believe that the troopers sought us both.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He ran to me, as he ever did, for farings, and I fed him with crumblings out of my jacket pocket--"moolings" Maisie Lennox called them--which he ate out of my hand, a pretty thing to see in so noble a beast.
a special situation
From this reading He ran to me, as he ever did, for farings, and I fed him with crumblings out of my jacket pocket--"moolings" Maisie Lennox called them--which he ate out of my hand, a pretty thing to see in so noble a beast.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For this was the favourite bairns' play everywhere in the West and South.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So after that we played yet another game, hiding together in the hags and crawling from bent bush to rush clump with mighty caution and discernment, making believe that the troopers sought us both.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading So after that we played yet another game, hiding together in the hags and crawling from bent bush to rush clump with mighty caution and discernment, making believe that the troopers sought us both.
troopersnounUS /ˈtruːpərz/
plural of “trooper” — a soldier in a motorized army unit
From this reading So after that we played yet another game, hiding together in the hags and crawling from bent bush to rush clump with mighty caution and discernment, making believe that the troopers sought us both.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Once when we came near to the house Gay Garland followed us, having been turned out on the Duchrae home park.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So after that we played yet another game, hiding together in the hags and crawling from bent bush to rush clump with mighty caution and discernment, making believe that the troopers sought us both.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For this was the favourite bairns' play everywhere in the West and South.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading So after that we played yet another game, hiding together in the hags and crawling from bent bush to rush clump with mighty caution and discernment, making believe that the troopers sought us both.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading For this was the favourite bairns' play everywhere in the West and South.
at the time that
From this reading Once when we came near to the house Gay Garland followed us, having been turned out on the Duchrae home park.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He ran to me, as he ever did, for farings, and I fed him with crumblings out of my jacket pocket--"moolings" Maisie Lennox called them--which he ate out of my hand, a pretty thing to see in so noble a beast.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So after that we played yet another game, hiding together in the hags and crawling from bent bush to rush clump with mighty caution and discernment, making believe that the troopers sought us both.
but in spite of that
From this reading So after that we played yet another game, hiding together in the hags and crawling from bent bush to rush clump with mighty caution and discernment, making believe that the troopers sought us both.
