used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the pretty toll-taker reached town she disposed of her basket of eggs at even a higher price than Foster Crain, the poultry vendor, had quoted--she was a famous hand at bargaining and a shrewd trader--then set about making some purchases.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When the pretty toll-taker reached town she disposed of her basket of eggs at even a higher price than Foster Crain, the poultry vendor, had quoted--she was a famous hand at bargaining and a shrewd trader--then set about making some purchases.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Therefore she dallied over her shopping in a truly feminine way, and dropped in to have a friendly chat with an acquaintance or two; then, noting the horse and buggy had gone, she finally started homeward.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading She looked about her, hoping to find some one--that is, some one besides the Squire--who might be going in the direction of the new pike gate, and with a seat to offer, but no one seemed to be in town from her neighborhood on this morning, and so she set out alone.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Therefore she dallied over her shopping in a truly feminine way, and dropped in to have a friendly chat with an acquaintance or two; then, noting the horse and buggy had gone, she finally started homeward.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the pretty toll-taker reached town she disposed of her basket of eggs at even a higher price than Foster Crain, the poultry vendor, had quoted--she was a famous hand at bargaining and a shrewd trader--then set about making some purchases.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The day was now hastening toward noon, the sun had grown oppressive, and, with several bundles to carry, Sally felt that the return would not be so pleasant as the coming had been.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When the pretty toll-taker reached town she disposed of her basket of eggs at even a higher price than Foster Crain, the poultry vendor, had quoted--she was a famous hand at bargaining and a shrewd trader--then set about making some purchases.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She saw the Squire's horse and buggy standing at a hitching post near the courthouse, and determined that she would wait until the vehicle had disappeared before she started back home.
bargainingnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡɪnɪŋ/
the negotiation of the terms of a transaction or agreement
From this reading When the pretty toll-taker reached town she disposed of her basket of eggs at even a higher price than Foster Crain, the poultry vendor, had quoted--she was a famous hand at bargaining and a shrewd trader--then set about making some purchases.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading When the pretty toll-taker reached town she disposed of her basket of eggs at even a higher price than Foster Crain, the poultry vendor, had quoted--she was a famous hand at bargaining and a shrewd trader--then set about making some purchases.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The day was now hastening toward noon, the sun had grown oppressive, and, with several bundles to carry, Sally felt that the return would not be so pleasant as the coming had been.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The day was now hastening toward noon, the sun had grown oppressive, and, with several bundles to carry, Sally felt that the return would not be so pleasant as the coming had been.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She saw the Squire's horse and buggy standing at a hitching post near the courthouse, and determined that she would wait until the vehicle had disappeared before she started back home.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading She looked about her, hoping to find some one--that is, some one besides the Squire--who might be going in the direction of the new pike gate, and with a seat to offer, but no one seemed to be in town from her neighborhood on this morning, and so she set out alone.
buggynounUS /ˈbʌɡi/
a small lightweight carriage; drawn by a single horse
From this reading She saw the Squire's horse and buggy standing at a hitching post near the courthouse, and determined that she would wait until the vehicle had disappeared before she started back home.
bundlesnounUS /ˈbʌndəlz/
plural of “bundle” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading The day was now hastening toward noon, the sun had grown oppressive, and, with several bundles to carry, Sally felt that the return would not be so pleasant as the coming had been.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She looked about her, hoping to find some one--that is, some one besides the Squire--who might be going in the direction of the new pike gate, and with a seat to offer, but no one seemed to be in town from her neighborhood on this morning, and so she set out alone.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The day was now hastening toward noon, the sun had grown oppressive, and, with several bundles to carry, Sally felt that the return would not be so pleasant as the coming had been.
chatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading Therefore she dallied over her shopping in a truly feminine way, and dropped in to have a friendly chat with an acquaintance or two; then, noting the horse and buggy had gone, she finally started homeward.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The day was now hastening toward noon, the sun had grown oppressive, and, with several bundles to carry, Sally felt that the return would not be so pleasant as the coming had been.
courthousenounUS /ˈkɔːrthaʊs/
a government building that houses the offices of a county government
From this reading She saw the Squire's horse and buggy standing at a hitching post near the courthouse, and determined that she would wait until the vehicle had disappeared before she started back home.
Crain
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the pretty toll-taker reached town she disposed of her basket of eggs at even a higher price than Foster Crain, the poultry vendor, had quoted--she was a famous hand at bargaining and a shrewd trader--then set about making some purchases.
dalliedverbUS /ˈdælid/
inflected form of “dally” — behave carelessly or indifferently
From this reading Therefore she dallied over her shopping in a truly feminine way, and dropped in to have a friendly chat with an acquaintance or two; then, noting the horse and buggy had gone, she finally started homeward.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day was now hastening toward noon, the sun had grown oppressive, and, with several bundles to carry, Sally felt that the return would not be so pleasant as the coming had been.
characterized by great determination
From this reading She saw the Squire's horse and buggy standing at a hitching post near the courthouse, and determined that she would wait until the vehicle had disappeared before she started back home.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading She looked about her, hoping to find some one--that is, some one besides the Squire--who might be going in the direction of the new pike gate, and with a seat to offer, but no one seemed to be in town from her neighborhood on this morning, and so she set out alone.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading She saw the Squire's horse and buggy standing at a hitching post near the courthouse, and determined that she would wait until the vehicle had disappeared before she started back home.
having made preparations
From this reading When the pretty toll-taker reached town she disposed of her basket of eggs at even a higher price than Foster Crain, the poultry vendor, had quoted--she was a famous hand at bargaining and a shrewd trader--then set about making some purchases.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Therefore she dallied over her shopping in a truly feminine way, and dropped in to have a friendly chat with an acquaintance or two; then, noting the horse and buggy had gone, she finally started homeward.
oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
From this reading When the pretty toll-taker reached town she disposed of her basket of eggs at even a higher price than Foster Crain, the poultry vendor, had quoted--she was a famous hand at bargaining and a shrewd trader--then set about making some purchases.
divisible by two
From this reading When the pretty toll-taker reached town she disposed of her basket of eggs at even a higher price than Foster Crain, the poultry vendor, had quoted--she was a famous hand at bargaining and a shrewd trader--then set about making some purchases.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading When the pretty toll-taker reached town she disposed of her basket of eggs at even a higher price than Foster Crain, the poultry vendor, had quoted--she was a famous hand at bargaining and a shrewd trader--then set about making some purchases.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The day was now hastening toward noon, the sun had grown oppressive, and, with several bundles to carry, Sally felt that the return would not be so pleasant as the coming had been.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading Therefore she dallied over her shopping in a truly feminine way, and dropped in to have a friendly chat with an acquaintance or two; then, noting the horse and buggy had gone, she finally started homeward.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Therefore she dallied over her shopping in a truly feminine way, and dropped in to have a friendly chat with an acquaintance or two; then, noting the horse and buggy had gone, she finally started homeward.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading She looked about her, hoping to find some one--that is, some one besides the Squire--who might be going in the direction of the new pike gate, and with a seat to offer, but no one seemed to be in town from her neighborhood on this morning, and so she set out alone.
FosterverbUS /ˈfɑːstər/
promote the growth of
From this reading When the pretty toll-taker reached town she disposed of her basket of eggs at even a higher price than Foster Crain, the poultry vendor, had quoted--she was a famous hand at bargaining and a shrewd trader--then set about making some purchases.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Therefore she dallied over her shopping in a truly feminine way, and dropped in to have a friendly chat with an acquaintance or two; then, noting the horse and buggy had gone, she finally started homeward.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She looked about her, hoping to find some one--that is, some one besides the Squire--who might be going in the direction of the new pike gate, and with a seat to offer, but no one seemed to be in town from her neighborhood on this morning, and so she set out alone.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading She looked about her, hoping to find some one--that is, some one besides the Squire--who might be going in the direction of the new pike gate, and with a seat to offer, but no one seemed to be in town from her neighborhood on this morning, and so she set out alone.
the act of departing
From this reading She looked about her, hoping to find some one--that is, some one besides the Squire--who might be going in the direction of the new pike gate, and with a seat to offer, but no one seemed to be in town from her neighborhood on this morning, and so she set out alone.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Therefore she dallied over her shopping in a truly feminine way, and dropped in to have a friendly chat with an acquaintance or two; then, noting the horse and buggy had gone, she finally started homeward.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading The day was now hastening toward noon, the sun had grown oppressive, and, with several bundles to carry, Sally felt that the return would not be so pleasant as the coming had been.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the pretty toll-taker reached town she disposed of her basket of eggs at even a higher price than Foster Crain, the poultry vendor, had quoted--she was a famous hand at bargaining and a shrewd trader--then set about making some purchases.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading When the pretty toll-taker reached town she disposed of her basket of eggs at even a higher price than Foster Crain, the poultry vendor, had quoted--she was a famous hand at bargaining and a shrewd trader--then set about making some purchases.
hasteningverbUS /ˈheɪsənɪŋ/
-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading The day was now hastening toward noon, the sun had grown oppressive, and, with several bundles to carry, Sally felt that the return would not be so pleasant as the coming had been.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Therefore she dallied over her shopping in a truly feminine way, and dropped in to have a friendly chat with an acquaintance or two; then, noting the horse and buggy had gone, she finally started homeward.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When the pretty toll-taker reached town she disposed of her basket of eggs at even a higher price than Foster Crain, the poultry vendor, had quoted--she was a famous hand at bargaining and a shrewd trader--then set about making some purchases.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading When the pretty toll-taker reached town she disposed of her basket of eggs at even a higher price than Foster Crain, the poultry vendor, had quoted--she was a famous hand at bargaining and a shrewd trader--then set about making some purchases.
hitchingverbUS /ˈhɪtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “hitch” — to hook or entangle
From this reading She saw the Squire's horse and buggy standing at a hitching post near the courthouse, and determined that she would wait until the vehicle had disappeared before she started back home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She saw the Squire's horse and buggy standing at a hitching post near the courthouse, and determined that she would wait until the vehicle had disappeared before she started back home.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading Therefore she dallied over her shopping in a truly feminine way, and dropped in to have a friendly chat with an acquaintance or two; then, noting the horse and buggy had gone, she finally started homeward.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading She looked about her, hoping to find some one--that is, some one besides the Squire--who might be going in the direction of the new pike gate, and with a seat to offer, but no one seemed to be in town from her neighborhood on this morning, and so she set out alone.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading She saw the Squire's horse and buggy standing at a hitching post near the courthouse, and determined that she would wait until the vehicle had disappeared before she started back home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Therefore she dallied over her shopping in a truly feminine way, and dropped in to have a friendly chat with an acquaintance or two; then, noting the horse and buggy had gone, she finally started homeward.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She looked about her, hoping to find some one--that is, some one besides the Squire--who might be going in the direction of the new pike gate, and with a seat to offer, but no one seemed to be in town from her neighborhood on this morning, and so she set out alone.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked about her, hoping to find some one--that is, some one besides the Squire--who might be going in the direction of the new pike gate, and with a seat to offer, but no one seemed to be in town from her neighborhood on this morning, and so she set out alone.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading When the pretty toll-taker reached town she disposed of her basket of eggs at even a higher price than Foster Crain, the poultry vendor, had quoted--she was a famous hand at bargaining and a shrewd trader--then set about making some purchases.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She looked about her, hoping to find some one--that is, some one besides the Squire--who might be going in the direction of the new pike gate, and with a seat to offer, but no one seemed to be in town from her neighborhood on this morning, and so she set out alone.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading She looked about her, hoping to find some one--that is, some one besides the Squire--who might be going in the direction of the new pike gate, and with a seat to offer, but no one seemed to be in town from her neighborhood on this morning, and so she set out alone.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading She saw the Squire's horse and buggy standing at a hitching post near the courthouse, and determined that she would wait until the vehicle had disappeared before she started back home.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading She looked about her, hoping to find some one--that is, some one besides the Squire--who might be going in the direction of the new pike gate, and with a seat to offer, but no one seemed to be in town from her neighborhood on this morning, and so she set out alone.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading She looked about her, hoping to find some one--that is, some one besides the Squire--who might be going in the direction of the new pike gate, and with a seat to offer, but no one seemed to be in town from her neighborhood on this morning, and so she set out alone.
not any; not one
From this reading She looked about her, hoping to find some one--that is, some one besides the Squire--who might be going in the direction of the new pike gate, and with a seat to offer, but no one seemed to be in town from her neighborhood on this morning, and so she set out alone.
the middle of the day
From this reading The day was now hastening toward noon, the sun had grown oppressive, and, with several bundles to carry, Sally felt that the return would not be so pleasant as the coming had been.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The day was now hastening toward noon, the sun had grown oppressive, and, with several bundles to carry, Sally felt that the return would not be so pleasant as the coming had been.
notingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “note” — make mention of
From this reading Therefore she dallied over her shopping in a truly feminine way, and dropped in to have a friendly chat with an acquaintance or two; then, noting the horse and buggy had gone, she finally started homeward.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The day was now hastening toward noon, the sun had grown oppressive, and, with several bundles to carry, Sally felt that the return would not be so pleasant as the coming had been.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the pretty toll-taker reached town she disposed of her basket of eggs at even a higher price than Foster Crain, the poultry vendor, had quoted--she was a famous hand at bargaining and a shrewd trader--then set about making some purchases.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading She looked about her, hoping to find some one--that is, some one besides the Squire--who might be going in the direction of the new pike gate, and with a seat to offer, but no one seemed to be in town from her neighborhood on this morning, and so she set out alone.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She looked about her, hoping to find some one--that is, some one besides the Squire--who might be going in the direction of the new pike gate, and with a seat to offer, but no one seemed to be in town from her neighborhood on this morning, and so she set out alone.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She looked about her, hoping to find some one--that is, some one besides the Squire--who might be going in the direction of the new pike gate, and with a seat to offer, but no one seemed to be in town from her neighborhood on this morning, and so she set out alone.
oppressiveadjectiveUS /əˈpresɪv/
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
From this reading The day was now hastening toward noon, the sun had grown oppressive, and, with several bundles to carry, Sally felt that the return would not be so pleasant as the coming had been.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Therefore she dallied over her shopping in a truly feminine way, and dropped in to have a friendly chat with an acquaintance or two; then, noting the horse and buggy had gone, she finally started homeward.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She looked about her, hoping to find some one--that is, some one besides the Squire--who might be going in the direction of the new pike gate, and with a seat to offer, but no one seemed to be in town from her neighborhood on this morning, and so she set out alone.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Therefore she dallied over her shopping in a truly feminine way, and dropped in to have a friendly chat with an acquaintance or two; then, noting the horse and buggy had gone, she finally started homeward.
pikenounUS /paɪk/
a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
From this reading She looked about her, hoping to find some one--that is, some one besides the Squire--who might be going in the direction of the new pike gate, and with a seat to offer, but no one seemed to be in town from her neighborhood on this morning, and so she set out alone.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The day was now hastening toward noon, the sun had grown oppressive, and, with several bundles to carry, Sally felt that the return would not be so pleasant as the coming had been.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading She saw the Squire's horse and buggy standing at a hitching post near the courthouse, and determined that she would wait until the vehicle had disappeared before she started back home.
poultrynounUS /ˈpoʊltri/
a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl
From this reading When the pretty toll-taker reached town she disposed of her basket of eggs at even a higher price than Foster Crain, the poultry vendor, had quoted--she was a famous hand at bargaining and a shrewd trader--then set about making some purchases.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading When the pretty toll-taker reached town she disposed of her basket of eggs at even a higher price than Foster Crain, the poultry vendor, had quoted--she was a famous hand at bargaining and a shrewd trader--then set about making some purchases.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading When the pretty toll-taker reached town she disposed of her basket of eggs at even a higher price than Foster Crain, the poultry vendor, had quoted--she was a famous hand at bargaining and a shrewd trader--then set about making some purchases.
purchasesnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsəz/
plural of “purchase” — the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading When the pretty toll-taker reached town she disposed of her basket of eggs at even a higher price than Foster Crain, the poultry vendor, had quoted--she was a famous hand at bargaining and a shrewd trader--then set about making some purchases.
quotedverbUS /ˈkwoʊtɪd/
past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from
From this reading When the pretty toll-taker reached town she disposed of her basket of eggs at even a higher price than Foster Crain, the poultry vendor, had quoted--she was a famous hand at bargaining and a shrewd trader--then set about making some purchases.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When the pretty toll-taker reached town she disposed of her basket of eggs at even a higher price than Foster Crain, the poultry vendor, had quoted--she was a famous hand at bargaining and a shrewd trader--then set about making some purchases.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The day was now hastening toward noon, the sun had grown oppressive, and, with several bundles to carry, Sally felt that the return would not be so pleasant as the coming had been.
witty remark
From this reading The day was now hastening toward noon, the sun had grown oppressive, and, with several bundles to carry, Sally felt that the return would not be so pleasant as the coming had been.
cut with a saw
From this reading She saw the Squire's horse and buggy standing at a hitching post near the courthouse, and determined that she would wait until the vehicle had disappeared before she started back home.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading She looked about her, hoping to find some one--that is, some one besides the Squire--who might be going in the direction of the new pike gate, and with a seat to offer, but no one seemed to be in town from her neighborhood on this morning, and so she set out alone.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She looked about her, hoping to find some one--that is, some one besides the Squire--who might be going in the direction of the new pike gate, and with a seat to offer, but no one seemed to be in town from her neighborhood on this morning, and so she set out alone.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When the pretty toll-taker reached town she disposed of her basket of eggs at even a higher price than Foster Crain, the poultry vendor, had quoted--she was a famous hand at bargaining and a shrewd trader--then set about making some purchases.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The day was now hastening toward noon, the sun had grown oppressive, and, with several bundles to carry, Sally felt that the return would not be so pleasant as the coming had been.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the pretty toll-taker reached town she disposed of her basket of eggs at even a higher price than Foster Crain, the poultry vendor, had quoted--she was a famous hand at bargaining and a shrewd trader--then set about making some purchases.
shoppingnounUS /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/
searching for or buying goods or services
From this reading Therefore she dallied over her shopping in a truly feminine way, and dropped in to have a friendly chat with an acquaintance or two; then, noting the horse and buggy had gone, she finally started homeward.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading When the pretty toll-taker reached town she disposed of her basket of eggs at even a higher price than Foster Crain, the poultry vendor, had quoted--she was a famous hand at bargaining and a shrewd trader--then set about making some purchases.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The day was now hastening toward noon, the sun had grown oppressive, and, with several bundles to carry, Sally felt that the return would not be so pleasant as the coming had been.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading When the pretty toll-taker reached town she disposed of her basket of eggs at even a higher price than Foster Crain, the poultry vendor, had quoted--she was a famous hand at bargaining and a shrewd trader--then set about making some purchases.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading She looked about her, hoping to find some one--that is, some one besides the Squire--who might be going in the direction of the new pike gate, and with a seat to offer, but no one seemed to be in town from her neighborhood on this morning, and so she set out alone.
Squire's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She saw the Squire's horse and buggy standing at a hitching post near the courthouse, and determined that she would wait until the vehicle had disappeared before she started back home.
having a supporting base
From this reading She saw the Squire's horse and buggy standing at a hitching post near the courthouse, and determined that she would wait until the vehicle had disappeared before she started back home.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She saw the Squire's horse and buggy standing at a hitching post near the courthouse, and determined that she would wait until the vehicle had disappeared before she started back home.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The day was now hastening toward noon, the sun had grown oppressive, and, with several bundles to carry, Sally felt that the return would not be so pleasant as the coming had been.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading When the pretty toll-taker reached town she disposed of her basket of eggs at even a higher price than Foster Crain, the poultry vendor, had quoted--she was a famous hand at bargaining and a shrewd trader--then set about making some purchases.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She saw the Squire's horse and buggy standing at a hitching post near the courthouse, and determined that she would wait until the vehicle had disappeared before she started back home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the pretty toll-taker reached town she disposed of her basket of eggs at even a higher price than Foster Crain, the poultry vendor, had quoted--she was a famous hand at bargaining and a shrewd trader--then set about making some purchases.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading When the pretty toll-taker reached town she disposed of her basket of eggs at even a higher price than Foster Crain, the poultry vendor, had quoted--she was a famous hand at bargaining and a shrewd trader--then set about making some purchases.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore she dallied over her shopping in a truly feminine way, and dropped in to have a friendly chat with an acquaintance or two; then, noting the horse and buggy had gone, she finally started homeward.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She looked about her, hoping to find some one--that is, some one besides the Squire--who might be going in the direction of the new pike gate, and with a seat to offer, but no one seemed to be in town from her neighborhood on this morning, and so she set out alone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Therefore she dallied over her shopping in a truly feminine way, and dropped in to have a friendly chat with an acquaintance or two; then, noting the horse and buggy had gone, she finally started homeward.
toll-taker
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the pretty toll-taker reached town she disposed of her basket of eggs at even a higher price than Foster Crain, the poultry vendor, had quoted--she was a famous hand at bargaining and a shrewd trader--then set about making some purchases.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The day was now hastening toward noon, the sun had grown oppressive, and, with several bundles to carry, Sally felt that the return would not be so pleasant as the coming had been.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading When the pretty toll-taker reached town she disposed of her basket of eggs at even a higher price than Foster Crain, the poultry vendor, had quoted--she was a famous hand at bargaining and a shrewd trader--then set about making some purchases.
tradernounUS /ˈtreɪdər/
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading When the pretty toll-taker reached town she disposed of her basket of eggs at even a higher price than Foster Crain, the poultry vendor, had quoted--she was a famous hand at bargaining and a shrewd trader--then set about making some purchases.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Therefore she dallied over her shopping in a truly feminine way, and dropped in to have a friendly chat with an acquaintance or two; then, noting the horse and buggy had gone, she finally started homeward.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Therefore she dallied over her shopping in a truly feminine way, and dropped in to have a friendly chat with an acquaintance or two; then, noting the horse and buggy had gone, she finally started homeward.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading She saw the Squire's horse and buggy standing at a hitching post near the courthouse, and determined that she would wait until the vehicle had disappeared before she started back home.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading She saw the Squire's horse and buggy standing at a hitching post near the courthouse, and determined that she would wait until the vehicle had disappeared before she started back home.
vendornounUS /ˈvendər/
someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money
From this reading When the pretty toll-taker reached town she disposed of her basket of eggs at even a higher price than Foster Crain, the poultry vendor, had quoted--she was a famous hand at bargaining and a shrewd trader--then set about making some purchases.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading She saw the Squire's horse and buggy standing at a hitching post near the courthouse, and determined that she would wait until the vehicle had disappeared before she started back home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the pretty toll-taker reached town she disposed of her basket of eggs at even a higher price than Foster Crain, the poultry vendor, had quoted--she was a famous hand at bargaining and a shrewd trader--then set about making some purchases.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Therefore she dallied over her shopping in a truly feminine way, and dropped in to have a friendly chat with an acquaintance or two; then, noting the horse and buggy had gone, she finally started homeward.
at the time that
From this reading When the pretty toll-taker reached town she disposed of her basket of eggs at even a higher price than Foster Crain, the poultry vendor, had quoted--she was a famous hand at bargaining and a shrewd trader--then set about making some purchases.
which person or people
From this reading She looked about her, hoping to find some one--that is, some one besides the Squire--who might be going in the direction of the new pike gate, and with a seat to offer, but no one seemed to be in town from her neighborhood on this morning, and so she set out alone.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Therefore she dallied over her shopping in a truly feminine way, and dropped in to have a friendly chat with an acquaintance or two; then, noting the horse and buggy had gone, she finally started homeward.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She saw the Squire's horse and buggy standing at a hitching post near the courthouse, and determined that she would wait until the vehicle had disappeared before she started back home.
