Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading One morning when the frost sparkled on the dead leaves, which still dropped on the walks, Helen Perkins and I were taking a stroll down Silver Street, behind the Academy, when we saw Dr. White coming down the street in his sulky, rocking from side to side like a cradle.

A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.

From this reading One morning when the frost sparkled on the dead leaves, which still dropped on the walks, Helen Perkins and I were taking a stroll down Silver Street, behind the Academy, when we saw Dr. White coming down the street in his sulky, rocking from side to side like a cradle.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading One morning when the frost sparkled on the dead leaves, which still dropped on the walks, Helen Perkins and I were taking a stroll down Silver Street, behind the Academy, when we saw Dr. White coming down the street in his sulky, rocking from side to side like a cradle.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading One morning when the frost sparkled on the dead leaves, which still dropped on the walks, Helen Perkins and I were taking a stroll down Silver Street, behind the Academy, when we saw Dr. White coming down the street in his sulky, rocking from side to side like a cradle.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading It was November when we returned from Boston.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He stopped when he came up to us.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading One morning when the frost sparkled on the dead leaves, which still dropped on the walks, Helen Perkins and I were taking a stroll down Silver Street, behind the Academy, when we saw Dr. White coming down the street in his sulky, rocking from side to side like a cradle.

a baby bed with sides and rockers

From this reading One morning when the frost sparkled on the dead leaves, which still dropped on the walks, Helen Perkins and I were taking a stroll down Silver Street, behind the Academy, when we saw Dr. White coming down the street in his sulky, rocking from side to side like a cradle.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading One morning when the frost sparkled on the dead leaves, which still dropped on the walks, Helen Perkins and I were taking a stroll down Silver Street, behind the Academy, when we saw Dr. White coming down the street in his sulky, rocking from side to side like a cradle.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Do ye sit up late of evenings, Miss Morgeson?"

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading "No, Doctor; only once a week or so."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading One morning when the frost sparkled on the dead leaves, which still dropped on the walks, Helen Perkins and I were taking a stroll down Silver Street, behind the Academy, when we saw Dr. White coming down the street in his sulky, rocking from side to side like a cradle.

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From this reading One morning when the frost sparkled on the dead leaves, which still dropped on the walks, Helen Perkins and I were taking a stroll down Silver Street, behind the Academy, when we saw Dr. White coming down the street in his sulky, rocking from side to side like a cradle.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading One morning when the frost sparkled on the dead leaves, which still dropped on the walks, Helen Perkins and I were taking a stroll down Silver Street, behind the Academy, when we saw Dr. White coming down the street in his sulky, rocking from side to side like a cradle.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading "Do ye sit up late of evenings, Miss Morgeson?"

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was November when we returned from Boston.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading One morning when the frost sparkled on the dead leaves, which still dropped on the walks, Helen Perkins and I were taking a stroll down Silver Street, behind the Academy, when we saw Dr. White coming down the street in his sulky, rocking from side to side like a cradle.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He stopped when he came up to us.

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading One morning when the frost sparkled on the dead leaves, which still dropped on the walks, Helen Perkins and I were taking a stroll down Silver Street, behind the Academy, when we saw Dr. White coming down the street in his sulky, rocking from side to side like a cradle.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading One morning when the frost sparkled on the dead leaves, which still dropped on the walks, Helen Perkins and I were taking a stroll down Silver Street, behind the Academy, when we saw Dr. White coming down the street in his sulky, rocking from side to side like a cradle.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading One morning when the frost sparkled on the dead leaves, which still dropped on the walks, Helen Perkins and I were taking a stroll down Silver Street, behind the Academy, when we saw Dr. White coming down the street in his sulky, rocking from side to side like a cradle.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading One morning when the frost sparkled on the dead leaves, which still dropped on the walks, Helen Perkins and I were taking a stroll down Silver Street, behind the Academy, when we saw Dr. White coming down the street in his sulky, rocking from side to side like a cradle.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was November when we returned from Boston.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading "Do ye sit up late of evenings, Miss Morgeson?"

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading One morning when the frost sparkled on the dead leaves, which still dropped on the walks, Helen Perkins and I were taking a stroll down Silver Street, behind the Academy, when we saw Dr. White coming down the street in his sulky, rocking from side to side like a cradle.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading One morning when the frost sparkled on the dead leaves, which still dropped on the walks, Helen Perkins and I were taking a stroll down Silver Street, behind the Academy, when we saw Dr. White coming down the street in his sulky, rocking from side to side like a cradle.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading "Do ye sit up late of evenings, Miss Morgeson?"

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From this reading "Do ye sit up late of evenings, Miss Morgeson?"

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading One morning when the frost sparkled on the dead leaves, which still dropped on the walks, Helen Perkins and I were taking a stroll down Silver Street, behind the Academy, when we saw Dr. White coming down the street in his sulky, rocking from side to side like a cradle.

not any; not one

From this reading "No, Doctor; only once a week or so."

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading It was November when we returned from Boston.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Do ye sit up late of evenings, Miss Morgeson?"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading One morning when the frost sparkled on the dead leaves, which still dropped on the walks, Helen Perkins and I were taking a stroll down Silver Street, behind the Academy, when we saw Dr. White coming down the street in his sulky, rocking from side to side like a cradle.

on one occasion

From this reading "No, Doctor; only once a week or so."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One morning when the frost sparkled on the dead leaves, which still dropped on the walks, Helen Perkins and I were taking a stroll down Silver Street, behind the Academy, when we saw Dr. White coming down the street in his sulky, rocking from side to side like a cradle.

and nothing more

From this reading "No, Doctor; only once a week or so."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "No, Doctor; only once a week or so."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading One morning when the frost sparkled on the dead leaves, which still dropped on the walks, Helen Perkins and I were taking a stroll down Silver Street, behind the Academy, when we saw Dr. White coming down the street in his sulky, rocking from side to side like a cradle.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading It was November when we returned from Boston.

-ing form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways

From this reading One morning when the frost sparkled on the dead leaves, which still dropped on the walks, Helen Perkins and I were taking a stroll down Silver Street, behind the Academy, when we saw Dr. White coming down the street in his sulky, rocking from side to side like a cradle.

cut with a saw

From this reading One morning when the frost sparkled on the dead leaves, which still dropped on the walks, Helen Perkins and I were taking a stroll down Silver Street, behind the Academy, when we saw Dr. White coming down the street in his sulky, rocking from side to side like a cradle.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading One morning when the frost sparkled on the dead leaves, which still dropped on the walks, Helen Perkins and I were taking a stroll down Silver Street, behind the Academy, when we saw Dr. White coming down the street in his sulky, rocking from side to side like a cradle.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading One morning when the frost sparkled on the dead leaves, which still dropped on the walks, Helen Perkins and I were taking a stroll down Silver Street, behind the Academy, when we saw Dr. White coming down the street in his sulky, rocking from side to side like a cradle.

be seated

From this reading "Do ye sit up late of evenings, Miss Morgeson?"

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "No, Doctor; only once a week or so."

past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly

From this reading One morning when the frost sparkled on the dead leaves, which still dropped on the walks, Helen Perkins and I were taking a stroll down Silver Street, behind the Academy, when we saw Dr. White coming down the street in his sulky, rocking from side to side like a cradle.

not in physical motion

From this reading One morning when the frost sparkled on the dead leaves, which still dropped on the walks, Helen Perkins and I were taking a stroll down Silver Street, behind the Academy, when we saw Dr. White coming down the street in his sulky, rocking from side to side like a cradle.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading He stopped when he came up to us.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading One morning when the frost sparkled on the dead leaves, which still dropped on the walks, Helen Perkins and I were taking a stroll down Silver Street, behind the Academy, when we saw Dr. White coming down the street in his sulky, rocking from side to side like a cradle.

a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)

From this reading One morning when the frost sparkled on the dead leaves, which still dropped on the walks, Helen Perkins and I were taking a stroll down Silver Street, behind the Academy, when we saw Dr. White coming down the street in his sulky, rocking from side to side like a cradle.

sullen or moody

From this reading One morning when the frost sparkled on the dead leaves, which still dropped on the walks, Helen Perkins and I were taking a stroll down Silver Street, behind the Academy, when we saw Dr. White coming down the street in his sulky, rocking from side to side like a cradle.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading One morning when the frost sparkled on the dead leaves, which still dropped on the walks, Helen Perkins and I were taking a stroll down Silver Street, behind the Academy, when we saw Dr. White coming down the street in his sulky, rocking from side to side like a cradle.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading One morning when the frost sparkled on the dead leaves, which still dropped on the walks, Helen Perkins and I were taking a stroll down Silver Street, behind the Academy, when we saw Dr. White coming down the street in his sulky, rocking from side to side like a cradle.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading One morning when the frost sparkled on the dead leaves, which still dropped on the walks, Helen Perkins and I were taking a stroll down Silver Street, behind the Academy, when we saw Dr. White coming down the street in his sulky, rocking from side to side like a cradle.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He stopped when he came up to us.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He stopped when he came up to us.

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading One morning when the frost sparkled on the dead leaves, which still dropped on the walks, Helen Perkins and I were taking a stroll down Silver Street, behind the Academy, when we saw Dr. White coming down the street in his sulky, rocking from side to side like a cradle.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was November when we returned from Boston.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It was November when we returned from Boston.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading "No, Doctor; only once a week or so."

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading One morning when the frost sparkled on the dead leaves, which still dropped on the walks, Helen Perkins and I were taking a stroll down Silver Street, behind the Academy, when we saw Dr. White coming down the street in his sulky, rocking from side to side like a cradle.

at the time that

From this reading It was November when we returned from Boston.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading One morning when the frost sparkled on the dead leaves, which still dropped on the walks, Helen Perkins and I were taking a stroll down Silver Street, behind the Academy, when we saw Dr. White coming down the street in his sulky, rocking from side to side like a cradle.

a Caucasian

From this reading One morning when the frost sparkled on the dead leaves, which still dropped on the walks, Helen Perkins and I were taking a stroll down Silver Street, behind the Academy, when we saw Dr. White coming down the street in his sulky, rocking from side to side like a cradle.

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading "Do ye sit up late of evenings, Miss Morgeson?"