used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Reed was at home for the day, which was not a very frequent event, and it was quite a treat to him to leave all thought of his ledger behind him, and live for a few free hours amid the things of nature, that lead the mind to higher thoughts than are begotten by business speculations, and accounts.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading |MR. and Mrs. Reed came out to see what Gill and the children were about.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Mr. Reed was at home for the day, which was not a very frequent event, and it was quite a treat to him to leave all thought of his ledger behind him, and live for a few free hours amid the things of nature, that lead the mind to higher thoughts than are begotten by business speculations, and accounts.
(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 Mr. Reed was at home for the day, which was not a very frequent event, and it was quite a treat to him to leave all thought of his ledger behind him, and live for a few free hours amid the things of nature, that lead the mind to higher thoughts than are begotten by business speculations, and accounts.
aloofadjectiveUS /əˈluːf/
remote in manner
From this reading The parents stood a little aloof, and heard what Gill was talking about.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Mr. Reed was at home for the day, which was not a very frequent event, and it was quite a treat to him to leave all thought of his ledger behind him, and live for a few free hours amid the things of nature, that lead the mind to higher thoughts than are begotten by business speculations, and accounts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading |MR. and Mrs. Reed came out to see what Gill and the children were about.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Reed was at home for the day, which was not a very frequent event, and it was quite a treat to him to leave all thought of his ledger behind him, and live for a few free hours amid the things of nature, that lead the mind to higher thoughts than are begotten by business speculations, and accounts.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Reed was at home for the day, which was not a very frequent event, and it was quite a treat to him to leave all thought of his ledger behind him, and live for a few free hours amid the things of nature, that lead the mind to higher thoughts than are begotten by business speculations, and accounts.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “He has taught the children so many things from this garden book, that would have lost half their interest if they had been printed upon paper.”
begottenadjectiveUS /biˈɡɔːtɪn/
(of offspring) generated by procreation
From this reading Mr. Reed was at home for the day, which was not a very frequent event, and it was quite a treat to him to leave all thought of his ledger behind him, and live for a few free hours amid the things of nature, that lead the mind to higher thoughts than are begotten by business speculations, and accounts.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Mr. Reed was at home for the day, which was not a very frequent event, and it was quite a treat to him to leave all thought of his ledger behind him, and live for a few free hours amid the things of nature, that lead the mind to higher thoughts than are begotten by business speculations, and accounts.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading “He has taught the children so many things from this garden book, that would have lost half their interest if they had been printed upon paper.”
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Mr. Reed was at home for the day, which was not a very frequent event, and it was quite a treat to him to leave all thought of his ledger behind him, and live for a few free hours amid the things of nature, that lead the mind to higher thoughts than are begotten by business speculations, and accounts.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Reed was at home for the day, which was not a very frequent event, and it was quite a treat to him to leave all thought of his ledger behind him, and live for a few free hours amid the things of nature, that lead the mind to higher thoughts than are begotten by business speculations, and accounts.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading |MR. and Mrs. Reed came out to see what Gill and the children were about.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading |MR. and Mrs. Reed came out to see what Gill and the children were about.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mr. Reed was at home for the day, which was not a very frequent event, and it was quite a treat to him to leave all thought of his ledger behind him, and live for a few free hours amid the things of nature, that lead the mind to higher thoughts than are begotten by business speculations, and accounts.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Mr. Reed was at home for the day, which was not a very frequent event, and it was quite a treat to him to leave all thought of his ledger behind him, and live for a few free hours amid the things of nature, that lead the mind to higher thoughts than are begotten by business speculations, and accounts.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Mr. Reed was at home for the day, which was not a very frequent event, and it was quite a treat to him to leave all thought of his ledger behind him, and live for a few free hours amid the things of nature, that lead the mind to higher thoughts than are begotten by business speculations, and accounts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Reed was at home for the day, which was not a very frequent event, and it was quite a treat to him to leave all thought of his ledger behind him, and live for a few free hours amid the things of nature, that lead the mind to higher thoughts than are begotten by business speculations, and accounts.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Mr. Reed was at home for the day, which was not a very frequent event, and it was quite a treat to him to leave all thought of his ledger behind him, and live for a few free hours amid the things of nature, that lead the mind to higher thoughts than are begotten by business speculations, and accounts.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Mr. Reed was at home for the day, which was not a very frequent event, and it was quite a treat to him to leave all thought of his ledger behind him, and live for a few free hours amid the things of nature, that lead the mind to higher thoughts than are begotten by business speculations, and accounts.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “He has taught the children so many things from this garden book, that would have lost half their interest if they had been printed upon paper.”
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading “He has taught the children so many things from this garden book, that would have lost half their interest if they had been printed upon paper.”
GillnounUS /ɡɪl/
a British imperial capacity unit (liquid or dry) equal to 5 fluid ounces or 142.066 cubic centimeters
From this reading |MR. and Mrs. Reed came out to see what Gill and the children were about.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “He has taught the children so many things from this garden book, that would have lost half their interest if they had been printed upon paper.”
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading “He has taught the children so many things from this garden book, that would have lost half their interest if they had been printed upon paper.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “He has taught the children so many things from this garden book, that would have lost half their interest if they had been printed upon paper.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “He has taught the children so many things from this garden book, that would have lost half their interest if they had been printed upon paper.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “He has taught the children so many things from this garden book, that would have lost half their interest if they had been printed upon paper.”
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The parents stood a little aloof, and heard what Gill was talking about.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Mr. Reed was at home for the day, which was not a very frequent event, and it was quite a treat to him to leave all thought of his ledger behind him, and live for a few free hours amid the things of nature, that lead the mind to higher thoughts than are begotten by business speculations, and accounts.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Reed was at home for the day, which was not a very frequent event, and it was quite a treat to him to leave all thought of his ledger behind him, and live for a few free hours amid the things of nature, that lead the mind to higher thoughts than are begotten by business speculations, and accounts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Reed was at home for the day, which was not a very frequent event, and it was quite a treat to him to leave all thought of his ledger behind him, and live for a few free hours amid the things of nature, that lead the mind to higher thoughts than are begotten by business speculations, and accounts.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mr. Reed was at home for the day, which was not a very frequent event, and it was quite a treat to him to leave all thought of his ledger behind him, and live for a few free hours amid the things of nature, that lead the mind to higher thoughts than are begotten by business speculations, and accounts.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Mr. Reed was at home for the day, which was not a very frequent event, and it was quite a treat to him to leave all thought of his ledger behind him, and live for a few free hours amid the things of nature, that lead the mind to higher thoughts than are begotten by business speculations, and accounts.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “He has taught the children so many things from this garden book, that would have lost half their interest if they had been printed upon paper.”
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading “We owe much to this intelligent Scotchman,” said Mrs. Reed.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading “He has taught the children so many things from this garden book, that would have lost half their interest if they had been printed upon paper.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Reed was at home for the day, which was not a very frequent event, and it was quite a treat to him to leave all thought of his ledger behind him, and live for a few free hours amid the things of nature, that lead the mind to higher thoughts than are begotten by business speculations, and accounts.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Mr. Reed was at home for the day, which was not a very frequent event, and it was quite a treat to him to leave all thought of his ledger behind him, and live for a few free hours amid the things of nature, that lead the mind to higher thoughts than are begotten by business speculations, and accounts.
go away from a place
From this reading Mr. Reed was at home for the day, which was not a very frequent event, and it was quite a treat to him to leave all thought of his ledger behind him, and live for a few free hours amid the things of nature, that lead the mind to higher thoughts than are begotten by business speculations, and accounts.
ledgernounUS /ˈledʒər/
a record in which commercial accounts are recorded
From this reading Mr. Reed was at home for the day, which was not a very frequent event, and it was quite a treat to him to leave all thought of his ledger behind him, and live for a few free hours amid the things of nature, that lead the mind to higher thoughts than are begotten by business speculations, and accounts.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The parents stood a little aloof, and heard what Gill was talking about.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Mr. Reed was at home for the day, which was not a very frequent event, and it was quite a treat to him to leave all thought of his ledger behind him, and live for a few free hours amid the things of nature, that lead the mind to higher thoughts than are begotten by business speculations, and accounts.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading “He has taught the children so many things from this garden book, that would have lost half their interest if they had been printed upon paper.”
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 “He has taught the children so many things from this garden book, that would have lost half their interest if they had been printed upon paper.”
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Mr. Reed was at home for the day, which was not a very frequent event, and it was quite a treat to him to leave all thought of his ledger behind him, and live for a few free hours amid the things of nature, that lead the mind to higher thoughts than are begotten by business speculations, and accounts.
a form of address for a man
From this reading |MR. and Mrs. Reed came out to see what Gill and the children were about.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading |MR. and Mrs. Reed came out to see what Gill and the children were about.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “We owe much to this intelligent Scotchman,” said Mrs. Reed.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Mr. Reed was at home for the day, which was not a very frequent event, and it was quite a treat to him to leave all thought of his ledger behind him, and live for a few free hours amid the things of nature, that lead the mind to higher thoughts than are begotten by business speculations, and accounts.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Reed was at home for the day, which was not a very frequent event, and it was quite a treat to him to leave all thought of his ledger behind him, and live for a few free hours amid the things of nature, that lead the mind to higher thoughts than are begotten by business speculations, and accounts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Reed was at home for the day, which was not a very frequent event, and it was quite a treat to him to leave all thought of his ledger behind him, and live for a few free hours amid the things of nature, that lead the mind to higher thoughts than are begotten by business speculations, and accounts.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading |MR. and Mrs. Reed came out to see what Gill and the children were about.
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading “We owe much to this intelligent Scotchman,” said Mrs. Reed.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading “He has taught the children so many things from this garden book, that would have lost half their interest if they had been printed upon paper.”
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading The parents stood a little aloof, and heard what Gill was talking about.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading “He has taught the children so many things from this garden book, that would have lost half their interest if they had been printed upon paper.”
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Mr. Reed was at home for the day, which was not a very frequent event, and it was quite a treat to him to leave all thought of his ledger behind him, and live for a few free hours amid the things of nature, that lead the mind to higher thoughts than are begotten by business speculations, and accounts.
ReednounUS /riːd/
tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites
From this reading |MR. and Mrs. Reed came out to see what Gill and the children were about.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “We owe much to this intelligent Scotchman,” said Mrs. Reed.
Scotchmannoun
a native or inhabitant of Scotland
From this reading “We owe much to this intelligent Scotchman,” said Mrs. Reed.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading |MR. and Mrs. Reed came out to see what Gill and the children were about.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “He has taught the children so many things from this garden book, that would have lost half their interest if they had been printed upon paper.”
speculationsnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “speculation” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading Mr. Reed was at home for the day, which was not a very frequent event, and it was quite a treat to him to leave all thought of his ledger behind him, and live for a few free hours amid the things of nature, that lead the mind to higher thoughts than are begotten by business speculations, and accounts.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The parents stood a little aloof, and heard what Gill was talking about.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading The parents stood a little aloof, and heard what Gill was talking about.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading “He has taught the children so many things from this garden book, that would have lost half their interest if they had been printed upon paper.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mr. Reed was at home for the day, which was not a very frequent event, and it was quite a treat to him to leave all thought of his ledger behind him, and live for a few free hours amid the things of nature, that lead the mind to higher thoughts than are begotten by business speculations, and accounts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Reed was at home for the day, which was not a very frequent event, and it was quite a treat to him to leave all thought of his ledger behind him, and live for a few free hours amid the things of nature, that lead the mind to higher thoughts than are begotten by business speculations, and accounts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading |MR. and Mrs. Reed came out to see what Gill and the children were about.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “He has taught the children so many things from this garden book, that would have lost half their interest if they had been printed upon paper.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “He has taught the children so many things from this garden book, that would have lost half their interest if they had been printed upon paper.”
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Mr. Reed was at home for the day, which was not a very frequent event, and it was quite a treat to him to leave all thought of his ledger behind him, and live for a few free hours amid the things of nature, that lead the mind to higher thoughts than are begotten by business speculations, and accounts.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “We owe much to this intelligent Scotchman,” said Mrs. Reed.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Mr. Reed was at home for the day, which was not a very frequent event, and it was quite a treat to him to leave all thought of his ledger behind him, and live for a few free hours amid the things of nature, that lead the mind to higher thoughts than are begotten by business speculations, and accounts.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Mr. Reed was at home for the day, which was not a very frequent event, and it was quite a treat to him to leave all thought of his ledger behind him, and live for a few free hours amid the things of nature, that lead the mind to higher thoughts than are begotten by business speculations, and accounts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading |MR. and Mrs. Reed came out to see what Gill and the children were about.
interact in a certain way
From this reading Mr. Reed was at home for the day, which was not a very frequent event, and it was quite a treat to him to leave all thought of his ledger behind him, and live for a few free hours amid the things of nature, that lead the mind to higher thoughts than are begotten by business speculations, and accounts.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “He has taught the children so many things from this garden book, that would have lost half their interest if they had been printed upon paper.”
precisely as stated
From this reading Mr. Reed was at home for the day, which was not a very frequent event, and it was quite a treat to him to leave all thought of his ledger behind him, and live for a few free hours amid the things of nature, that lead the mind to higher thoughts than are begotten by business speculations, and accounts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Reed was at home for the day, which was not a very frequent event, and it was quite a treat to him to leave all thought of his ledger behind him, and live for a few free hours amid the things of nature, that lead the mind to higher thoughts than are begotten by business speculations, and accounts.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We owe much to this intelligent Scotchman,” said Mrs. Reed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading |MR. and Mrs. Reed came out to see what Gill and the children were about.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading |MR. and Mrs. Reed came out to see what Gill and the children were about.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Reed was at home for the day, which was not a very frequent event, and it was quite a treat to him to leave all thought of his ledger behind him, and live for a few free hours amid the things of nature, that lead the mind to higher thoughts than are begotten by business speculations, and accounts.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “He has taught the children so many things from this garden book, that would have lost half their interest if they had been printed upon paper.”
