used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ICHABOD GETS A BIG SURPRISE It was about daybreak on the following morning when the sleepy Ichabod stumbled from his bed and wobbled out into the open, rubbing his eyes.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ICHABOD GETS A BIG SURPRISE It was about daybreak on the following morning when the sleepy Ichabod stumbled from his bed and wobbled out into the open, rubbing his eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ICHABOD GETS A BIG SURPRISE It was about daybreak on the following morning when the sleepy Ichabod stumbled from his bed and wobbled out into the open, rubbing his eyes.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading ICHABOD GETS A BIG SURPRISE It was about daybreak on the following morning when the sleepy Ichabod stumbled from his bed and wobbled out into the open, rubbing his eyes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Reaching the point where the prisoner had been tied to the tree Ichabod halted, rubbing his eyes and scratching his head.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ICHABOD GETS A BIG SURPRISE It was about daybreak on the following morning when the sleepy Ichabod stumbled from his bed and wobbled out into the open, rubbing his eyes.
boilverbUS /bɔɪl/
come to the boiling point and change from a liquid to vapor
From this reading The colored man had fussed about his duties for a full half hour, when taking a pail he started for the river to fetch water which he would boil for the use of the outfit.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was confident that something was wrong, but in his sleepy condition he was not quite sure for the moment what that something was.
campfirenounUS /ˈkæmpfaɪər/
a small outdoor fire for warmth or cooking (as at a camp)
From this reading He gathered the dry stuff for the campfire, which had gone out, and proceeded to make a smudge which got into his eyes, causing him further distress.
causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading He gathered the dry stuff for the campfire, which had gone out, and proceeded to make a smudge which got into his eyes, causing him further distress.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The colored man had fussed about his duties for a full half hour, when taking a pail he started for the river to fetch water which he would boil for the use of the outfit.
a state at a particular time
From this reading He was confident that something was wrong, but in his sleepy condition he was not quite sure for the moment what that something was.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading He was confident that something was wrong, but in his sleepy condition he was not quite sure for the moment what that something was.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading ICHABOD GETS A BIG SURPRISE It was about daybreak on the following morning when the sleepy Ichabod stumbled from his bed and wobbled out into the open, rubbing his eyes.
psychological suffering
From this reading He gathered the dry stuff for the campfire, which had gone out, and proceeded to make a smudge which got into his eyes, causing him further distress.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading He gathered the dry stuff for the campfire, which had gone out, and proceeded to make a smudge which got into his eyes, causing him further distress.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The colored man had fussed about his duties for a full half hour, when taking a pail he started for the river to fetch water which he would boil for the use of the outfit.
opinion or judgment
From this reading ICHABOD GETS A BIG SURPRISE It was about daybreak on the following morning when the sleepy Ichabod stumbled from his bed and wobbled out into the open, rubbing his eyes.
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading The colored man had fussed about his duties for a full half hour, when taking a pail he started for the river to fetch water which he would boil for the use of the outfit.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading ICHABOD GETS A BIG SURPRISE It was about daybreak on the following morning when the sleepy Ichabod stumbled from his bed and wobbled out into the open, rubbing his eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He gathered the dry stuff for the campfire, which had gone out, and proceeded to make a smudge which got into his eyes, causing him further distress.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ICHABOD GETS A BIG SURPRISE It was about daybreak on the following morning when the sleepy Ichabod stumbled from his bed and wobbled out into the open, rubbing his eyes.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The colored man had fussed about his duties for a full half hour, when taking a pail he started for the river to fetch water which he would boil for the use of the outfit.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading He gathered the dry stuff for the campfire, which had gone out, and proceeded to make a smudge which got into his eyes, causing him further distress.
fussedverbUS /fʌst/
past form of “fuss” — worry unnecessarily or excessively
From this reading The colored man had fussed about his duties for a full half hour, when taking a pail he started for the river to fetch water which he would boil for the use of the outfit.
brought together in one place
From this reading He gathered the dry stuff for the campfire, which had gone out, and proceeded to make a smudge which got into his eyes, causing him further distress.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading ICHABOD GETS A BIG SURPRISE It was about daybreak on the following morning when the sleepy Ichabod stumbled from his bed and wobbled out into the open, rubbing his eyes.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He gathered the dry stuff for the campfire, which had gone out, and proceeded to make a smudge which got into his eyes, causing him further distress.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He gathered the dry stuff for the campfire, which had gone out, and proceeded to make a smudge which got into his eyes, causing him further distress.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He gathered the dry stuff for the campfire, which had gone out, and proceeded to make a smudge which got into his eyes, causing him further distress.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The colored man had fussed about his duties for a full half hour, when taking a pail he started for the river to fetch water which he would boil for the use of the outfit.
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading Reaching the point where the prisoner had been tied to the tree Ichabod halted, rubbing his eyes and scratching his head.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He gathered the dry stuff for the campfire, which had gone out, and proceeded to make a smudge which got into his eyes, causing him further distress.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Reaching the point where the prisoner had been tied to the tree Ichabod halted, rubbing his eyes and scratching his head.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He gathered the dry stuff for the campfire, which had gone out, and proceeded to make a smudge which got into his eyes, causing him further distress.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ICHABOD GETS A BIG SURPRISE It was about daybreak on the following morning when the sleepy Ichabod stumbled from his bed and wobbled out into the open, rubbing his eyes.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The colored man had fussed about his duties for a full half hour, when taking a pail he started for the river to fetch water which he would boil for the use of the outfit.
ICHABOD
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From this reading ICHABOD GETS A BIG SURPRISE It was about daybreak on the following morning when the sleepy Ichabod stumbled from his bed and wobbled out into the open, rubbing his eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was confident that something was wrong, but in his sleepy condition he was not quite sure for the moment what that something was.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading ICHABOD GETS A BIG SURPRISE It was about daybreak on the following morning when the sleepy Ichabod stumbled from his bed and wobbled out into the open, rubbing his eyes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ICHABOD GETS A BIG SURPRISE It was about daybreak on the following morning when the sleepy Ichabod stumbled from his bed and wobbled out into the open, rubbing his eyes.
engage in
From this reading He gathered the dry stuff for the campfire, which had gone out, and proceeded to make a smudge which got into his eyes, causing him further distress.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The colored man had fussed about his duties for a full half hour, when taking a pail he started for the river to fetch water which he would boil for the use of the outfit.
a particular point in time
From this reading He was confident that something was wrong, but in his sleepy condition he was not quite sure for the moment what that something was.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading ICHABOD GETS A BIG SURPRISE It was about daybreak on the following morning when the sleepy Ichabod stumbled from his bed and wobbled out into the open, rubbing his eyes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was confident that something was wrong, but in his sleepy condition he was not quite sure for the moment what that something was.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The colored man had fussed about his duties for a full half hour, when taking a pail he started for the river to fetch water which he would boil for the use of the outfit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ICHABOD GETS A BIG SURPRISE It was about daybreak on the following morning when the sleepy Ichabod stumbled from his bed and wobbled out into the open, rubbing his eyes.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading ICHABOD GETS A BIG SURPRISE It was about daybreak on the following morning when the sleepy Ichabod stumbled from his bed and wobbled out into the open, rubbing his eyes.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading ICHABOD GETS A BIG SURPRISE It was about daybreak on the following morning when the sleepy Ichabod stumbled from his bed and wobbled out into the open, rubbing his eyes.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading The colored man had fussed about his duties for a full half hour, when taking a pail he started for the river to fetch water which he would boil for the use of the outfit.
pailnounUS /peɪl/
a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top
From this reading The colored man had fussed about his duties for a full half hour, when taking a pail he started for the river to fetch water which he would boil for the use of the outfit.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Reaching the point where the prisoner had been tied to the tree Ichabod halted, rubbing his eyes and scratching his head.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Reaching the point where the prisoner had been tied to the tree Ichabod halted, rubbing his eyes and scratching his head.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading He gathered the dry stuff for the campfire, which had gone out, and proceeded to make a smudge which got into his eyes, causing him further distress.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He was confident that something was wrong, but in his sleepy condition he was not quite sure for the moment what that something was.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Reaching the point where the prisoner had been tied to the tree Ichabod halted, rubbing his eyes and scratching his head.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The colored man had fussed about his duties for a full half hour, when taking a pail he started for the river to fetch water which he would boil for the use of the outfit.
rubbingnounUS /ˈrʌbɪŋ/
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
From this reading ICHABOD GETS A BIG SURPRISE It was about daybreak on the following morning when the sleepy Ichabod stumbled from his bed and wobbled out into the open, rubbing his eyes.
scratchingnounUS /ˈskrætʃɪŋ/
a harsh noise made by scraping
From this reading Reaching the point where the prisoner had been tied to the tree Ichabod halted, rubbing his eyes and scratching his head.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading ICHABOD GETS A BIG SURPRISE It was about daybreak on the following morning when the sleepy Ichabod stumbled from his bed and wobbled out into the open, rubbing his eyes.
smudgenounUS /smʌdʒ/
a smoky fire to drive away insects
From this reading He gathered the dry stuff for the campfire, which had gone out, and proceeded to make a smudge which got into his eyes, causing him further distress.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He was confident that something was wrong, but in his sleepy condition he was not quite sure for the moment what that something was.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The colored man had fussed about his duties for a full half hour, when taking a pail he started for the river to fetch water which he would boil for the use of the outfit.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading He gathered the dry stuff for the campfire, which had gone out, and proceeded to make a smudge which got into his eyes, causing him further distress.
stumbledverbUS /ˈstʌmbəld/
past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading ICHABOD GETS A BIG SURPRISE It was about daybreak on the following morning when the sleepy Ichabod stumbled from his bed and wobbled out into the open, rubbing his eyes.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He was confident that something was wrong, but in his sleepy condition he was not quite sure for the moment what that something was.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading ICHABOD GETS A BIG SURPRISE It was about daybreak on the following morning when the sleepy Ichabod stumbled from his bed and wobbled out into the open, rubbing his eyes.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The colored man had fussed about his duties for a full half hour, when taking a pail he started for the river to fetch water which he would boil for the use of the outfit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was confident that something was wrong, but in his sleepy condition he was not quite sure for the moment what that something was.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ICHABOD GETS A BIG SURPRISE It was about daybreak on the following morning when the sleepy Ichabod stumbled from his bed and wobbled out into the open, rubbing his eyes.
bound or secured closely
From this reading Reaching the point where the prisoner had been tied to the tree Ichabod halted, rubbing his eyes and scratching his head.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He gathered the dry stuff for the campfire, which had gone out, and proceeded to make a smudge which got into his eyes, causing him further distress.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Reaching the point where the prisoner had been tied to the tree Ichabod halted, rubbing his eyes and scratching his head.
the act of using
From this reading The colored man had fussed about his duties for a full half hour, when taking a pail he started for the river to fetch water which he would boil for the use of the outfit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ICHABOD GETS A BIG SURPRISE It was about daybreak on the following morning when the sleepy Ichabod stumbled from his bed and wobbled out into the open, rubbing his eyes.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The colored man had fussed about his duties for a full half hour, when taking a pail he started for the river to fetch water which he would boil for the use of the outfit.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He was confident that something was wrong, but in his sleepy condition he was not quite sure for the moment what that something was.
at the time that
From this reading ICHABOD GETS A BIG SURPRISE It was about daybreak on the following morning when the sleepy Ichabod stumbled from his bed and wobbled out into the open, rubbing his eyes.
in or at the place that
From this reading Reaching the point where the prisoner had been tied to the tree Ichabod halted, rubbing his eyes and scratching his head.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He gathered the dry stuff for the campfire, which had gone out, and proceeded to make a smudge which got into his eyes, causing him further distress.
wobbledverbUS /ˈwɑːbəld/
past form of “wobble” — move unsteadily
From this reading ICHABOD GETS A BIG SURPRISE It was about daybreak on the following morning when the sleepy Ichabod stumbled from his bed and wobbled out into the open, rubbing his eyes.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The colored man had fussed about his duties for a full half hour, when taking a pail he started for the river to fetch water which he would boil for the use of the outfit.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading He was confident that something was wrong, but in his sleepy condition he was not quite sure for the moment what that something was.
