used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A little before eight o'clock, while the young girl was still busied in the kitchen with the supper dishes, for on court days this meal was always a late one, Squire Bixler again passed through the New Pike gate on his way to town.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading "Nothin'," answered the old woman evasively, but the tone and her actions suggested quite the contrary.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When she came into the house after he had ridden on, the seal of secrecy being the price the Squire required of her for the information he had imparted, she heaved so deep a sigh, and looked so full of melancholy forebodings that her daughter quickly inquired the cause.
anew
From this reading A little before eight o'clock, while the young girl was still busied in the kitchen with the supper dishes, for on court days this meal was always a late one, Squire Bixler again passed through the New Pike gate on his way to town.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading A little before eight o'clock, while the young girl was still busied in the kitchen with the supper dishes, for on court days this meal was always a late one, Squire Bixler again passed through the New Pike gate on his way to town.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Indeed, her face bore the unmistakable impression of an impending disaster.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sally's mother raised the gate for him, and curious to know the cause of his speedy return, straightway began to ply him with questions.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Nothin'," answered the old woman evasively, but the tone and her actions suggested quite the contrary.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A little before eight o'clock, while the young girl was still busied in the kitchen with the supper dishes, for on court days this meal was always a late one, Squire Bixler again passed through the New Pike gate on his way to town.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Sally's mother raised the gate for him, and curious to know the cause of his speedy return, straightway began to ply him with questions.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading When she came into the house after he had ridden on, the seal of secrecy being the price the Squire required of her for the information he had imparted, she heaved so deep a sigh, and looked so full of melancholy forebodings that her daughter quickly inquired the cause.
Bixler
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From this reading A little before eight o'clock, while the young girl was still busied in the kitchen with the supper dishes, for on court days this meal was always a late one, Squire Bixler again passed through the New Pike gate on his way to town.
cause to be bored
From this reading Indeed, her face bore the unmistakable impression of an impending disaster.
busiedverbUS /ˈbɪzid/
inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with
From this reading A little before eight o'clock, while the young girl was still busied in the kitchen with the supper dishes, for on court days this meal was always a late one, Squire Bixler again passed through the New Pike gate on his way to town.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Nothin'," answered the old woman evasively, but the tone and her actions suggested quite the contrary.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When she came into the house after he had ridden on, the seal of secrecy being the price the Squire required of her for the information he had imparted, she heaved so deep a sigh, and looked so full of melancholy forebodings that her daughter quickly inquired the cause.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Sally's mother raised the gate for him, and curious to know the cause of his speedy return, straightway began to ply him with questions.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading "Nothin'," answered the old woman evasively, but the tone and her actions suggested quite the contrary.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading A little before eight o'clock, while the young girl was still busied in the kitchen with the supper dishes, for on court days this meal was always a late one, Squire Bixler again passed through the New Pike gate on his way to town.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Sally's mother raised the gate for him, and curious to know the cause of his speedy return, straightway began to ply him with questions.
a female human offspring
From this reading When she came into the house after he had ridden on, the seal of secrecy being the price the Squire required of her for the information he had imparted, she heaved so deep a sigh, and looked so full of melancholy forebodings that her daughter quickly inquired the cause.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A little before eight o'clock, while the young girl was still busied in the kitchen with the supper dishes, for on court days this meal was always a late one, Squire Bixler again passed through the New Pike gate on his way to town.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading When she came into the house after he had ridden on, the seal of secrecy being the price the Squire required of her for the information he had imparted, she heaved so deep a sigh, and looked so full of melancholy forebodings that her daughter quickly inquired the cause.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading Indeed, her face bore the unmistakable impression of an impending disaster.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading A little before eight o'clock, while the young girl was still busied in the kitchen with the supper dishes, for on court days this meal was always a late one, Squire Bixler again passed through the New Pike gate on his way to town.
being one more than seven
From this reading A little before eight o'clock, while the young girl was still busied in the kitchen with the supper dishes, for on court days this meal was always a late one, Squire Bixler again passed through the New Pike gate on his way to town.
evasivelyadverb
with evasion; in an evasive manner
From this reading "Nothin'," answered the old woman evasively, but the tone and her actions suggested quite the contrary.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Indeed, her face bore the unmistakable impression of an impending disaster.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A little before eight o'clock, while the young girl was still busied in the kitchen with the supper dishes, for on court days this meal was always a late one, Squire Bixler again passed through the New Pike gate on his way to town.
forebodings
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From this reading When she came into the house after he had ridden on, the seal of secrecy being the price the Squire required of her for the information he had imparted, she heaved so deep a sigh, and looked so full of melancholy forebodings that her daughter quickly inquired the cause.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading When she came into the house after he had ridden on, the seal of secrecy being the price the Squire required of her for the information he had imparted, she heaved so deep a sigh, and looked so full of melancholy forebodings that her daughter quickly inquired the cause.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading A little before eight o'clock, while the young girl was still busied in the kitchen with the supper dishes, for on court days this meal was always a late one, Squire Bixler again passed through the New Pike gate on his way to town.
a young female
From this reading A little before eight o'clock, while the young girl was still busied in the kitchen with the supper dishes, for on court days this meal was always a late one, Squire Bixler again passed through the New Pike gate on his way to town.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When she came into the house after he had ridden on, the seal of secrecy being the price the Squire required of her for the information he had imparted, she heaved so deep a sigh, and looked so full of melancholy forebodings that her daughter quickly inquired the cause.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she came into the house after he had ridden on, the seal of secrecy being the price the Squire required of her for the information he had imparted, she heaved so deep a sigh, and looked so full of melancholy forebodings that her daughter quickly inquired the cause.
heavedverbUS /hiːvd/
past form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading When she came into the house after he had ridden on, the seal of secrecy being the price the Squire required of her for the information he had imparted, she heaved so deep a sigh, and looked so full of melancholy forebodings that her daughter quickly inquired the cause.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When she came into the house after he had ridden on, the seal of secrecy being the price the Squire required of her for the information he had imparted, she heaved so deep a sigh, and looked so full of melancholy forebodings that her daughter quickly inquired the cause.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sally's mother raised the gate for him, and curious to know the cause of his speedy return, straightway began to ply him with questions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A little before eight o'clock, while the young girl was still busied in the kitchen with the supper dishes, for on court days this meal was always a late one, Squire Bixler again passed through the New Pike gate on his way to town.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When she came into the house after he had ridden on, the seal of secrecy being the price the Squire required of her for the information he had imparted, she heaved so deep a sigh, and looked so full of melancholy forebodings that her daughter quickly inquired the cause.
impartedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪd/
past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading When she came into the house after he had ridden on, the seal of secrecy being the price the Squire required of her for the information he had imparted, she heaved so deep a sigh, and looked so full of melancholy forebodings that her daughter quickly inquired the cause.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading Indeed, her face bore the unmistakable impression of an impending disaster.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Indeed, her face bore the unmistakable impression of an impending disaster.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A little before eight o'clock, while the young girl was still busied in the kitchen with the supper dishes, for on court days this meal was always a late one, Squire Bixler again passed through the New Pike gate on his way to town.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, her face bore the unmistakable impression of an impending disaster.
a message received and understood
From this reading When she came into the house after he had ridden on, the seal of secrecy being the price the Squire required of her for the information he had imparted, she heaved so deep a sigh, and looked so full of melancholy forebodings that her daughter quickly inquired the cause.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading When she came into the house after he had ridden on, the seal of secrecy being the price the Squire required of her for the information he had imparted, she heaved so deep a sigh, and looked so full of melancholy forebodings that her daughter quickly inquired the cause.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When she came into the house after he had ridden on, the seal of secrecy being the price the Squire required of her for the information he had imparted, she heaved so deep a sigh, and looked so full of melancholy forebodings that her daughter quickly inquired the cause.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading A little before eight o'clock, while the young girl was still busied in the kitchen with the supper dishes, for on court days this meal was always a late one, Squire Bixler again passed through the New Pike gate on his way to town.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Sally's mother raised the gate for him, and curious to know the cause of his speedy return, straightway began to ply him with questions.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading A little before eight o'clock, while the young girl was still busied in the kitchen with the supper dishes, for on court days this meal was always a late one, Squire Bixler again passed through the New Pike gate on his way to town.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little before eight o'clock, while the young girl was still busied in the kitchen with the supper dishes, for on court days this meal was always a late one, Squire Bixler again passed through the New Pike gate on his way to town.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When she came into the house after he had ridden on, the seal of secrecy being the price the Squire required of her for the information he had imparted, she heaved so deep a sigh, and looked so full of melancholy forebodings that her daughter quickly inquired the cause.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading A little before eight o'clock, while the young girl was still busied in the kitchen with the supper dishes, for on court days this meal was always a late one, Squire Bixler again passed through the New Pike gate on his way to town.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading When she came into the house after he had ridden on, the seal of secrecy being the price the Squire required of her for the information he had imparted, she heaved so deep a sigh, and looked so full of melancholy forebodings that her daughter quickly inquired the cause.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Sally's mother raised the gate for him, and curious to know the cause of his speedy return, straightway began to ply him with questions.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A little before eight o'clock, while the young girl was still busied in the kitchen with the supper dishes, for on court days this meal was always a late one, Squire Bixler again passed through the New Pike gate on his way to town.
Nothin
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From this reading "Nothin'," answered the old woman evasively, but the tone and her actions suggested quite the contrary.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading A little before eight o'clock, while the young girl was still busied in the kitchen with the supper dishes, for on court days this meal was always a late one, Squire Bixler again passed through the New Pike gate on his way to town.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sally's mother raised the gate for him, and curious to know the cause of his speedy return, straightway began to ply him with questions.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Nothin'," answered the old woman evasively, but the tone and her actions suggested quite the contrary.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A little before eight o'clock, while the young girl was still busied in the kitchen with the supper dishes, for on court days this meal was always a late one, Squire Bixler again passed through the New Pike gate on his way to town.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A little before eight o'clock, while the young girl was still busied in the kitchen with the supper dishes, for on court days this meal was always a late one, Squire Bixler again passed through the New Pike gate on his way to town.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A little before eight o'clock, while the young girl was still busied in the kitchen with the supper dishes, for on court days this meal was always a late one, Squire Bixler again passed through the New Pike gate on his way to town.
PikenounUS /paɪk/
a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
From this reading A little before eight o'clock, while the young girl was still busied in the kitchen with the supper dishes, for on court days this meal was always a late one, Squire Bixler again passed through the New Pike gate on his way to town.
plyverbUS /plaɪ/
give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
From this reading Sally's mother raised the gate for him, and curious to know the cause of his speedy return, straightway began to ply him with questions.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading When she came into the house after he had ridden on, the seal of secrecy being the price the Squire required of her for the information he had imparted, she heaved so deep a sigh, and looked so full of melancholy forebodings that her daughter quickly inquired the cause.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Sally's mother raised the gate for him, and curious to know the cause of his speedy return, straightway began to ply him with questions.
with speed
From this reading When she came into the house after he had ridden on, the seal of secrecy being the price the Squire required of her for the information he had imparted, she heaved so deep a sigh, and looked so full of melancholy forebodings that her daughter quickly inquired the cause.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Nothin'," answered the old woman evasively, but the tone and her actions suggested quite the contrary.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Sally's mother raised the gate for him, and curious to know the cause of his speedy return, straightway began to ply him with questions.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading When she came into the house after he had ridden on, the seal of secrecy being the price the Squire required of her for the information he had imparted, she heaved so deep a sigh, and looked so full of melancholy forebodings that her daughter quickly inquired the cause.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Sally's mother raised the gate for him, and curious to know the cause of his speedy return, straightway began to ply him with questions.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading When she came into the house after he had ridden on, the seal of secrecy being the price the Squire required of her for the information he had imparted, she heaved so deep a sigh, and looked so full of melancholy forebodings that her daughter quickly inquired the cause.
Sally'snounUS /ˈsæliz/
possessive form of “sally” — witty remark
From this reading Sally's mother raised the gate for him, and curious to know the cause of his speedy return, straightway began to ply him with questions.
sealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading When she came into the house after he had ridden on, the seal of secrecy being the price the Squire required of her for the information he had imparted, she heaved so deep a sigh, and looked so full of melancholy forebodings that her daughter quickly inquired the cause.
secrecynounUS /ˈsiːkrəsi/
the trait of keeping things secret
From this reading When she came into the house after he had ridden on, the seal of secrecy being the price the Squire required of her for the information he had imparted, she heaved so deep a sigh, and looked so full of melancholy forebodings that her daughter quickly inquired the cause.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she came into the house after he had ridden on, the seal of secrecy being the price the Squire required of her for the information he had imparted, she heaved so deep a sigh, and looked so full of melancholy forebodings that her daughter quickly inquired the cause.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading When she came into the house after he had ridden on, the seal of secrecy being the price the Squire required of her for the information he had imparted, she heaved so deep a sigh, and looked so full of melancholy forebodings that her daughter quickly inquired the cause.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When she came into the house after he had ridden on, the seal of secrecy being the price the Squire required of her for the information he had imparted, she heaved so deep a sigh, and looked so full of melancholy forebodings that her daughter quickly inquired the cause.
speedyadjectiveUS /ˈspiːdiː/
characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading Sally's mother raised the gate for him, and curious to know the cause of his speedy return, straightway began to ply him with questions.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading A little before eight o'clock, while the young girl was still busied in the kitchen with the supper dishes, for on court days this meal was always a late one, Squire Bixler again passed through the New Pike gate on his way to town.
not in physical motion
From this reading A little before eight o'clock, while the young girl was still busied in the kitchen with the supper dishes, for on court days this meal was always a late one, Squire Bixler again passed through the New Pike gate on his way to town.
straightwayadverb
at once
From this reading Sally's mother raised the gate for him, and curious to know the cause of his speedy return, straightway began to ply him with questions.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Nothin'," answered the old woman evasively, but the tone and her actions suggested quite the contrary.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading A little before eight o'clock, while the young girl was still busied in the kitchen with the supper dishes, for on court days this meal was always a late one, Squire Bixler again passed through the New Pike gate on his way to town.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When she came into the house after he had ridden on, the seal of secrecy being the price the Squire required of her for the information he had imparted, she heaved so deep a sigh, and looked so full of melancholy forebodings that her daughter quickly inquired the cause.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A little before eight o'clock, while the young girl was still busied in the kitchen with the supper dishes, for on court days this meal was always a late one, Squire Bixler again passed through the New Pike gate on his way to town.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A little before eight o'clock, while the young girl was still busied in the kitchen with the supper dishes, for on court days this meal was always a late one, Squire Bixler again passed through the New Pike gate on his way to town.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A little before eight o'clock, while the young girl was still busied in the kitchen with the supper dishes, for on court days this meal was always a late one, Squire Bixler again passed through the New Pike gate on his way to town.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A little before eight o'clock, while the young girl was still busied in the kitchen with the supper dishes, for on court days this meal was always a late one, Squire Bixler again passed through the New Pike gate on his way to town.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Nothin'," answered the old woman evasively, but the tone and her actions suggested quite the contrary.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading A little before eight o'clock, while the young girl was still busied in the kitchen with the supper dishes, for on court days this meal was always a late one, Squire Bixler again passed through the New Pike gate on his way to town.
unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading Indeed, her face bore the unmistakable impression of an impending disaster.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A little before eight o'clock, while the young girl was still busied in the kitchen with the supper dishes, for on court days this meal was always a late one, Squire Bixler again passed through the New Pike gate on his way to town.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A little before eight o'clock, while the young girl was still busied in the kitchen with the supper dishes, for on court days this meal was always a late one, Squire Bixler again passed through the New Pike gate on his way to town.
at the time that
From this reading When she came into the house after he had ridden on, the seal of secrecy being the price the Squire required of her for the information he had imparted, she heaved so deep a sigh, and looked so full of melancholy forebodings that her daughter quickly inquired the cause.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A little before eight o'clock, while the young girl was still busied in the kitchen with the supper dishes, for on court days this meal was always a late one, Squire Bixler again passed through the New Pike gate on his way to town.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A little before eight o'clock, while the young girl was still busied in the kitchen with the supper dishes, for on court days this meal was always a late one, Squire Bixler again passed through the New Pike gate on his way to town.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Nothin'," answered the old woman evasively, but the tone and her actions suggested quite the contrary.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A little before eight o'clock, while the young girl was still busied in the kitchen with the supper dishes, for on court days this meal was always a late one, Squire Bixler again passed through the New Pike gate on his way to town.
