used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FLOWER-GARDEN IN DOORS.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was about a mile to the place called the "Cross-roads," because from there the roads diverged in every direction.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An old tumble-down house had been put in tolerable order, and some second-hand desks and benches arranged in the usual fashion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hal went to school bright and early the first Monday in September.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Just around this point, there was quite a nest of cottages belonging to the mill workmen.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading An old tumble-down house had been put in tolerable order, and some second-hand desks and benches arranged in the usual fashion.
for the reason that
From this reading It was about a mile to the place called the "Cross-roads," because from there the roads diverged in every direction.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading An old tumble-down house had been put in tolerable order, and some second-hand desks and benches arranged in the usual fashion.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading Just around this point, there was quite a nest of cottages belonging to the mill workmen.
benchesnounUS /ˈbentʃɪz/
plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person
From this reading An old tumble-down house had been put in tolerable order, and some second-hand desks and benches arranged in the usual fashion.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Hal went to school bright and early the first Monday in September.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was about a mile to the place called the "Cross-roads," because from there the roads diverged in every direction.
cottagesnounUS /ˈkɑːtɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story
From this reading Just around this point, there was quite a nest of cottages belonging to the mill workmen.
Cross-roads
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From this reading It was about a mile to the place called the "Cross-roads," because from there the roads diverged in every direction.
desksnounUS /desks/
plural of “desk” — a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading An old tumble-down house had been put in tolerable order, and some second-hand desks and benches arranged in the usual fashion.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading It was about a mile to the place called the "Cross-roads," because from there the roads diverged in every direction.
divergedverbUS /daɪˈvɜːrdʒd/
past form of “diverge” — move or draw apart
From this reading It was about a mile to the place called the "Cross-roads," because from there the roads diverged in every direction.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A FLOWER-GARDEN IN DOORS.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Hal went to school bright and early the first Monday in September.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was about a mile to the place called the "Cross-roads," because from there the roads diverged in every direction.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading An old tumble-down house had been put in tolerable order, and some second-hand desks and benches arranged in the usual fashion.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Hal went to school bright and early the first Monday in September.
FLOWER-GARDEN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A FLOWER-GARDEN IN DOORS.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was about a mile to the place called the "Cross-roads," because from there the roads diverged in every direction.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading An old tumble-down house had been put in tolerable order, and some second-hand desks and benches arranged in the usual fashion.
Hal
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From this reading Hal went to school bright and early the first Monday in September.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading An old tumble-down house had been put in tolerable order, and some second-hand desks and benches arranged in the usual fashion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FLOWER-GARDEN IN DOORS.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was about a mile to the place called the "Cross-roads," because from there the roads diverged in every direction.
and nothing more
From this reading Just around this point, there was quite a nest of cottages belonging to the mill workmen.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading It was about a mile to the place called the "Cross-roads," because from there the roads diverged in every direction.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading Just around this point, there was quite a nest of cottages belonging to the mill workmen.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading Hal went to school bright and early the first Monday in September.
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading Just around this point, there was quite a nest of cottages belonging to the mill workmen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Just around this point, there was quite a nest of cottages belonging to the mill workmen.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading An old tumble-down house had been put in tolerable order, and some second-hand desks and benches arranged in the usual fashion.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading An old tumble-down house had been put in tolerable order, and some second-hand desks and benches arranged in the usual fashion.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was about a mile to the place called the "Cross-roads," because from there the roads diverged in every direction.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Just around this point, there was quite a nest of cottages belonging to the mill workmen.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading An old tumble-down house had been put in tolerable order, and some second-hand desks and benches arranged in the usual fashion.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Just around this point, there was quite a nest of cottages belonging to the mill workmen.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading It was about a mile to the place called the "Cross-roads," because from there the roads diverged in every direction.
an educational institution
From this reading Hal went to school bright and early the first Monday in September.
second-hand
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From this reading An old tumble-down house had been put in tolerable order, and some second-hand desks and benches arranged in the usual fashion.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading Hal went to school bright and early the first Monday in September.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading An old tumble-down house had been put in tolerable order, and some second-hand desks and benches arranged in the usual fashion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Hal went to school bright and early the first Monday in September.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was about a mile to the place called the "Cross-roads," because from there the roads diverged in every direction.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Just around this point, there was quite a nest of cottages belonging to the mill workmen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hal went to school bright and early the first Monday in September.
tolerableadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːlərəbəl/
capable of being borne or endured
From this reading An old tumble-down house had been put in tolerable order, and some second-hand desks and benches arranged in the usual fashion.
tumble-downadjective
in deplorable condition
From this reading An old tumble-down house had been put in tolerable order, and some second-hand desks and benches arranged in the usual fashion.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading An old tumble-down house had been put in tolerable order, and some second-hand desks and benches arranged in the usual fashion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was about a mile to the place called the "Cross-roads," because from there the roads diverged in every direction.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Hal went to school bright and early the first Monday in September.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading Just around this point, there was quite a nest of cottages belonging to the mill workmen.
