used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The first of October found a very quiet household at the old Gray Homestead.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Sally had prudently decided to teach for another year before getting married, and now that she could keep all her earnings, was happily saving them for her modest trousseau; she "boarded" in Wallacetown, where she taught, coming home only for Saturdays and Sundays, while Katherine and Edith were in high school, and gone all day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sally had prudently decided to teach for another year before getting married, and now that she could keep all her earnings, was happily saving them for her modest trousseau; she "boarded" in Wallacetown, where she taught, coming home only for Saturdays and Sundays, while Katherine and Edith were in high school, and gone all day.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Sally had prudently decided to teach for another year before getting married, and now that she could keep all her earnings, was happily saving them for her modest trousseau; she "boarded" in Wallacetown, where she taught, coming home only for Saturdays and Sundays, while Katherine and Edith were in high school, and gone all day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The first of October found a very quiet household at the old Gray Homestead.
AustinnounUS /ˈɔːstən/
state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading Austin was in Europe; Thomas had gone to college at Burlington, Molly to the Conservatory of Music in Boston.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Sally had prudently decided to teach for another year before getting married, and now that she could keep all her earnings, was happily saving them for her modest trousseau; she "boarded" in Wallacetown, where she taught, coming home only for Saturdays and Sundays, while Katherine and Edith were in high school, and gone all day.
boardedverbUS /ˈbɔːrdəd/
past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Sally had prudently decided to teach for another year before getting married, and now that she could keep all her earnings, was happily saving them for her modest trousseau; she "boarded" in Wallacetown, where she taught, coming home only for Saturdays and Sundays, while Katherine and Edith were in high school, and gone all day.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading Austin was in Europe; Thomas had gone to college at Burlington, Molly to the Conservatory of Music in Boston.
BurlingtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrlɪŋtən/
the largest city in Vermont; located in northwestern Vermont on Lake Champlain; site of the University of Vermont
From this reading Austin was in Europe; Thomas had gone to college at Burlington, Molly to the Conservatory of Music in Boston.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Austin was in Europe; Thomas had gone to college at Burlington, Molly to the Conservatory of Music in Boston.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Sally had prudently decided to teach for another year before getting married, and now that she could keep all her earnings, was happily saving them for her modest trousseau; she "boarded" in Wallacetown, where she taught, coming home only for Saturdays and Sundays, while Katherine and Edith were in high school, and gone all day.
ConservatorynounUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɔːri/
the faculty and students of a school specializing in one of the fine arts
From this reading Austin was in Europe; Thomas had gone to college at Burlington, Molly to the Conservatory of Music in Boston.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Sally had prudently decided to teach for another year before getting married, and now that she could keep all her earnings, was happily saving them for her modest trousseau; she "boarded" in Wallacetown, where she taught, coming home only for Saturdays and Sundays, while Katherine and Edith were in high school, and gone all day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Sally had prudently decided to teach for another year before getting married, and now that she could keep all her earnings, was happily saving them for her modest trousseau; she "boarded" in Wallacetown, where she taught, coming home only for Saturdays and Sundays, while Katherine and Edith were in high school, and gone all day.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Sally had prudently decided to teach for another year before getting married, and now that she could keep all her earnings, was happily saving them for her modest trousseau; she "boarded" in Wallacetown, where she taught, coming home only for Saturdays and Sundays, while Katherine and Edith were in high school, and gone all day.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Mrs. Gray declared that she hardly knew what to do with herself, she had so much spare time on her hands with so many "modern improvements," and such a small family in the house.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Mrs. Gray declared that she hardly knew what to do with herself, she had so much spare time on her hands with so many "modern improvements," and such a small family in the house.
earningsnounUS /ˈɜːrnɪŋz/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading Sally had prudently decided to teach for another year before getting married, and now that she could keep all her earnings, was happily saving them for her modest trousseau; she "boarded" in Wallacetown, where she taught, coming home only for Saturdays and Sundays, while Katherine and Edith were in high school, and gone all day.
Edith
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From this reading Sally had prudently decided to teach for another year before getting married, and now that she could keep all her earnings, was happily saving them for her modest trousseau; she "boarded" in Wallacetown, where she taught, coming home only for Saturdays and Sundays, while Katherine and Edith were in high school, and gone all day.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading Austin was in Europe; Thomas had gone to college at Burlington, Molly to the Conservatory of Music in Boston.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading "Go with Mr. Gray on the 'fall excursion' to Boston," said Sylvia.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading "Go with Mr. Gray on the 'fall excursion' to Boston," said Sylvia.
a social unit living together
From this reading Mrs. Gray declared that she hardly knew what to do with herself, she had so much spare time on her hands with so many "modern improvements," and such a small family in the house.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first of October found a very quiet household at the old Gray Homestead.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sally had prudently decided to teach for another year before getting married, and now that she could keep all her earnings, was happily saving them for her modest trousseau; she "boarded" in Wallacetown, where she taught, coming home only for Saturdays and Sundays, while Katherine and Edith were in high school, and gone all day.
set up or found
From this reading The first of October found a very quiet household at the old Gray Homestead.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Sally had prudently decided to teach for another year before getting married, and now that she could keep all her earnings, was happily saving them for her modest trousseau; she "boarded" in Wallacetown, where she taught, coming home only for Saturdays and Sundays, while Katherine and Edith were in high school, and gone all day.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Go with Mr. Gray on the 'fall excursion' to Boston," said Sylvia.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Austin was in Europe; Thomas had gone to college at Burlington, Molly to the Conservatory of Music in Boston.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The first of October found a very quiet household at the old Gray Homestead.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Austin was in Europe; Thomas had gone to college at Burlington, Molly to the Conservatory of Music in Boston.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Mrs. Gray declared that she hardly knew what to do with herself, she had so much spare time on her hands with so many "modern improvements," and such a small family in the house.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Sally had prudently decided to teach for another year before getting married, and now that she could keep all her earnings, was happily saving them for her modest trousseau; she "boarded" in Wallacetown, where she taught, coming home only for Saturdays and Sundays, while Katherine and Edith were in high school, and gone all day.
only a very short time before
From this reading Mrs. Gray declared that she hardly knew what to do with herself, she had so much spare time on her hands with so many "modern improvements," and such a small family in the house.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sally had prudently decided to teach for another year before getting married, and now that she could keep all her earnings, was happily saving them for her modest trousseau; she "boarded" in Wallacetown, where she taught, coming home only for Saturdays and Sundays, while Katherine and Edith were in high school, and gone all day.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mrs. Gray declared that she hardly knew what to do with herself, she had so much spare time on her hands with so many "modern improvements," and such a small family in the house.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Sally had prudently decided to teach for another year before getting married, and now that she could keep all her earnings, was happily saving them for her modest trousseau; she "boarded" in Wallacetown, where she taught, coming home only for Saturdays and Sundays, while Katherine and Edith were in high school, and gone all day.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Sally had prudently decided to teach for another year before getting married, and now that she could keep all her earnings, was happily saving them for her modest trousseau; she "boarded" in Wallacetown, where she taught, coming home only for Saturdays and Sundays, while Katherine and Edith were in high school, and gone all day.
HomesteadnounUS /ˈhoʊmsted/
the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family
From this reading The first of October found a very quiet household at the old Gray Homestead.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mrs. Gray declared that she hardly knew what to do with herself, she had so much spare time on her hands with so many "modern improvements," and such a small family in the house.
a social unit living together
From this reading The first of October found a very quiet household at the old Gray Homestead.
improvementsnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənts/
plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading Mrs. Gray declared that she hardly knew what to do with herself, she had so much spare time on her hands with so many "modern improvements," and such a small family in the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Austin was in Europe; Thomas had gone to college at Burlington, Molly to the Conservatory of Music in Boston.
Katherine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sally had prudently decided to teach for another year before getting married, and now that she could keep all her earnings, was happily saving them for her modest trousseau; she "boarded" in Wallacetown, where she taught, coming home only for Saturdays and Sundays, while Katherine and Edith were in high school, and gone all day.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Sally had prudently decided to teach for another year before getting married, and now that she could keep all her earnings, was happily saving them for her modest trousseau; she "boarded" in Wallacetown, where she taught, coming home only for Saturdays and Sundays, while Katherine and Edith were in high school, and gone all day.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Mrs. Gray declared that she hardly knew what to do with herself, she had so much spare time on her hands with so many "modern improvements," and such a small family in the house.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Mrs. Gray declared that she hardly knew what to do with herself, she had so much spare time on her hands with so many "modern improvements," and such a small family in the house.
joined in matrimony
From this reading Sally had prudently decided to teach for another year before getting married, and now that she could keep all her earnings, was happily saving them for her modest trousseau; she "boarded" in Wallacetown, where she taught, coming home only for Saturdays and Sundays, while Katherine and Edith were in high school, and gone all day.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Mrs. Gray declared that she hardly knew what to do with herself, she had so much spare time on her hands with so many "modern improvements," and such a small family in the house.
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading Sally had prudently decided to teach for another year before getting married, and now that she could keep all her earnings, was happily saving them for her modest trousseau; she "boarded" in Wallacetown, where she taught, coming home only for Saturdays and Sundays, while Katherine and Edith were in high school, and gone all day.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading Austin was in Europe; Thomas had gone to college at Burlington, Molly to the Conservatory of Music in Boston.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Go with Mr. Gray on the 'fall excursion' to Boston," said Sylvia.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Gray declared that she hardly knew what to do with herself, she had so much spare time on her hands with so many "modern improvements," and such a small family in the house.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mrs. Gray declared that she hardly knew what to do with herself, she had so much spare time on her hands with so many "modern improvements," and such a small family in the house.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Austin was in Europe; Thomas had gone to college at Burlington, Molly to the Conservatory of Music in Boston.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Sally had prudently decided to teach for another year before getting married, and now that she could keep all her earnings, was happily saving them for her modest trousseau; she "boarded" in Wallacetown, where she taught, coming home only for Saturdays and Sundays, while Katherine and Edith were in high school, and gone all day.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading The first of October found a very quiet household at the old Gray Homestead.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The first of October found a very quiet household at the old Gray Homestead.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The first of October found a very quiet household at the old Gray Homestead.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs. Gray declared that she hardly knew what to do with herself, she had so much spare time on her hands with so many "modern improvements," and such a small family in the house.
and nothing more
From this reading Sally had prudently decided to teach for another year before getting married, and now that she could keep all her earnings, was happily saving them for her modest trousseau; she "boarded" in Wallacetown, where she taught, coming home only for Saturdays and Sundays, while Katherine and Edith were in high school, and gone all day.
prudentlyadverbUS /ˈpruːdəntli/
in a prudent manner
From this reading Sally had prudently decided to teach for another year before getting married, and now that she could keep all her earnings, was happily saving them for her modest trousseau; she "boarded" in Wallacetown, where she taught, coming home only for Saturdays and Sundays, while Katherine and Edith were in high school, and gone all day.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The first of October found a very quiet household at the old Gray Homestead.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Go with Mr. Gray on the 'fall excursion' to Boston," said Sylvia.
SallynounUS /ˈsæli/
witty remark
From this reading Sally had prudently decided to teach for another year before getting married, and now that she could keep all her earnings, was happily saving them for her modest trousseau; she "boarded" in Wallacetown, where she taught, coming home only for Saturdays and Sundays, while Katherine and Edith were in high school, and gone all day.
SaturdaysnounUS /ˈsætərdiz/
plural of “saturday” — the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Sally had prudently decided to teach for another year before getting married, and now that she could keep all her earnings, was happily saving them for her modest trousseau; she "boarded" in Wallacetown, where she taught, coming home only for Saturdays and Sundays, while Katherine and Edith were in high school, and gone all day.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading Sally had prudently decided to teach for another year before getting married, and now that she could keep all her earnings, was happily saving them for her modest trousseau; she "boarded" in Wallacetown, where she taught, coming home only for Saturdays and Sundays, while Katherine and Edith were in high school, and gone all day.
an educational institution
From this reading Sally had prudently decided to teach for another year before getting married, and now that she could keep all her earnings, was happily saving them for her modest trousseau; she "boarded" in Wallacetown, where she taught, coming home only for Saturdays and Sundays, while Katherine and Edith were in high school, and gone all day.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sally had prudently decided to teach for another year before getting married, and now that she could keep all her earnings, was happily saving them for her modest trousseau; she "boarded" in Wallacetown, where she taught, coming home only for Saturdays and Sundays, while Katherine and Edith were in high school, and gone all day.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mrs. Gray declared that she hardly knew what to do with herself, she had so much spare time on her hands with so many "modern improvements," and such a small family in the house.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mrs. Gray declared that she hardly knew what to do with herself, she had so much spare time on her hands with so many "modern improvements," and such a small family in the house.
refrain from harming
From this reading Mrs. Gray declared that she hardly knew what to do with herself, she had so much spare time on her hands with so many "modern improvements," and such a small family in the house.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Gray declared that she hardly knew what to do with herself, she had so much spare time on her hands with so many "modern improvements," and such a small family in the house.
SundaysnounUS /ˈsʌndeɪz/
plural of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Sally had prudently decided to teach for another year before getting married, and now that she could keep all her earnings, was happily saving them for her modest trousseau; she "boarded" in Wallacetown, where she taught, coming home only for Saturdays and Sundays, while Katherine and Edith were in high school, and gone all day.
Sylvia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Go with Mr. Gray on the 'fall excursion' to Boston," said Sylvia.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Sally had prudently decided to teach for another year before getting married, and now that she could keep all her earnings, was happily saving them for her modest trousseau; she "boarded" in Wallacetown, where she taught, coming home only for Saturdays and Sundays, while Katherine and Edith were in high school, and gone all day.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Sally had prudently decided to teach for another year before getting married, and now that she could keep all her earnings, was happily saving them for her modest trousseau; she "boarded" in Wallacetown, where she taught, coming home only for Saturdays and Sundays, while Katherine and Edith were in high school, and gone all day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sally had prudently decided to teach for another year before getting married, and now that she could keep all her earnings, was happily saving them for her modest trousseau; she "boarded" in Wallacetown, where she taught, coming home only for Saturdays and Sundays, while Katherine and Edith were in high school, and gone all day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The first of October found a very quiet household at the old Gray Homestead.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Sally had prudently decided to teach for another year before getting married, and now that she could keep all her earnings, was happily saving them for her modest trousseau; she "boarded" in Wallacetown, where she taught, coming home only for Saturdays and Sundays, while Katherine and Edith were in high school, and gone all day.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading Austin was in Europe; Thomas had gone to college at Burlington, Molly to the Conservatory of Music in Boston.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mrs. Gray declared that she hardly knew what to do with herself, she had so much spare time on her hands with so many "modern improvements," and such a small family in the house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Austin was in Europe; Thomas had gone to college at Burlington, Molly to the Conservatory of Music in Boston.
trousseaunoun
the personal outfit of a bride; clothes and accessories and linens
From this reading Sally had prudently decided to teach for another year before getting married, and now that she could keep all her earnings, was happily saving them for her modest trousseau; she "boarded" in Wallacetown, where she taught, coming home only for Saturdays and Sundays, while Katherine and Edith were in high school, and gone all day.
precisely as stated
From this reading The first of October found a very quiet household at the old Gray Homestead.
Wallacetown
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From this reading Sally had prudently decided to teach for another year before getting married, and now that she could keep all her earnings, was happily saving them for her modest trousseau; she "boarded" in Wallacetown, where she taught, coming home only for Saturdays and Sundays, while Katherine and Edith were in high school, and gone all day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Austin was in Europe; Thomas had gone to college at Burlington, Molly to the Conservatory of Music in Boston.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sally had prudently decided to teach for another year before getting married, and now that she could keep all her earnings, was happily saving them for her modest trousseau; she "boarded" in Wallacetown, where she taught, coming home only for Saturdays and Sundays, while Katherine and Edith were in high school, and gone all day.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mrs. Gray declared that she hardly knew what to do with herself, she had so much spare time on her hands with so many "modern improvements," and such a small family in the house.
in or at the place that
From this reading Sally had prudently decided to teach for another year before getting married, and now that she could keep all her earnings, was happily saving them for her modest trousseau; she "boarded" in Wallacetown, where she taught, coming home only for Saturdays and Sundays, while Katherine and Edith were in high school, and gone all day.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Sally had prudently decided to teach for another year before getting married, and now that she could keep all her earnings, was happily saving them for her modest trousseau; she "boarded" in Wallacetown, where she taught, coming home only for Saturdays and Sundays, while Katherine and Edith were in high school, and gone all day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Gray declared that she hardly knew what to do with herself, she had so much spare time on her hands with so many "modern improvements," and such a small family in the house.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Sally had prudently decided to teach for another year before getting married, and now that she could keep all her earnings, was happily saving them for her modest trousseau; she "boarded" in Wallacetown, where she taught, coming home only for Saturdays and Sundays, while Katherine and Edith were in high school, and gone all day.
