Chapter I

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A Gripping Romance of Indian War and Pioneer Life in Kentucky By Eleanor Mercein Kelly Illustrations by L. F. Wilford On the banks of the Elkhorn River, not far from Frankfort, stand what is left of two rough stone chimneys, in a still-thriving cornfield.

in the past

From this reading A century and more ago these were the chimneys of the log cabin which Ezra Todd and his groomsmen built for his bride, Polly.

in addition

From this reading It was furnished in those days, the one room and lean-to of it, with stout puncheon tables and stools, also the handicraft of his groomsmen; with a bed made in the pioneer fashion, a forked branch supporting a pole whose other end stuck into a chink of the logs, a second pole crossing it transversely, and this framework covered by a straw-filled tick and a fine, thick feather bed--for Polly came to her husband with a fair plenishing.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A Gripping Romance of Indian War and Pioneer Life in Kentucky By Eleanor Mercein Kelly Illustrations by L. F. Wilford On the banks of the Elkhorn River, not far from Frankfort, stand what is left of two rough stone chimneys, in a still-thriving cornfield.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There was a spinning wheel, too; and a hooded cradle stood beside the high-backed settle at the hearth, and the board shelves, laid on pegs stuck into the walls, held good earthenware dishes, and even some plates and cups and candlesticks of shining pewter.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading At the back was a batten door, thickly studded in nails, that had peepholes on either side, high and low.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading A Gripping Romance of Indian War and Pioneer Life in Kentucky By Eleanor Mercein Kelly Illustrations by L. F. Wilford On the banks of the Elkhorn River, not far from Frankfort, stand what is left of two rough stone chimneys, in a still-thriving cornfield.

stuffing made of rolls or sheets of cotton wool or synthetic fiber

From this reading At the back was a batten door, thickly studded in nails, that had peepholes on either side, high and low.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading It was furnished in those days, the one room and lean-to of it, with stout puncheon tables and stools, also the handicraft of his groomsmen; with a bed made in the pioneer fashion, a forked branch supporting a pole whose other end stuck into a chink of the logs, a second pole crossing it transversely, and this framework covered by a straw-filled tick and a fine, thick feather bed--for Polly came to her husband with a fair plenishing.

next to; at the side of

From this reading There was a spinning wheel, too; and a hooded cradle stood beside the high-backed settle at the hearth, and the board shelves, laid on pegs stuck into the walls, held good earthenware dishes, and even some plates and cups and candlesticks of shining pewter.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading There was a spinning wheel, too; and a hooded cradle stood beside the high-backed settle at the hearth, and the board shelves, laid on pegs stuck into the walls, held good earthenware dishes, and even some plates and cups and candlesticks of shining pewter.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading It was furnished in those days, the one room and lean-to of it, with stout puncheon tables and stools, also the handicraft of his groomsmen; with a bed made in the pioneer fashion, a forked branch supporting a pole whose other end stuck into a chink of the logs, a second pole crossing it transversely, and this framework covered by a straw-filled tick and a fine, thick feather bed--for Polly came to her husband with a fair plenishing.

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading A century and more ago these were the chimneys of the log cabin which Ezra Todd and his groomsmen built for his bride, Polly.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading A century and more ago these were the chimneys of the log cabin which Ezra Todd and his groomsmen built for his bride, Polly.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A Gripping Romance of Indian War and Pioneer Life in Kentucky By Eleanor Mercein Kelly Illustrations by L. F. Wilford On the banks of the Elkhorn River, not far from Frankfort, stand what is left of two rough stone chimneys, in a still-thriving cornfield.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading A century and more ago these were the chimneys of the log cabin which Ezra Todd and his groomsmen built for his bride, Polly.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It was furnished in those days, the one room and lean-to of it, with stout puncheon tables and stools, also the handicraft of his groomsmen; with a bed made in the pioneer fashion, a forked branch supporting a pole whose other end stuck into a chink of the logs, a second pole crossing it transversely, and this framework covered by a straw-filled tick and a fine, thick feather bed--for Polly came to her husband with a fair plenishing.

plural of “candlestick” — a holder with sockets for candles

From this reading There was a spinning wheel, too; and a hooded cradle stood beside the high-backed settle at the hearth, and the board shelves, laid on pegs stuck into the walls, held good earthenware dishes, and even some plates and cups and candlesticks of shining pewter.

a period of 100 years

From this reading A century and more ago these were the chimneys of the log cabin which Ezra Todd and his groomsmen built for his bride, Polly.

plural of “chimney” — a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building

From this reading A Gripping Romance of Indian War and Pioneer Life in Kentucky By Eleanor Mercein Kelly Illustrations by L. F. Wilford On the banks of the Elkhorn River, not far from Frankfort, stand what is left of two rough stone chimneys, in a still-thriving cornfield.

(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent

From this reading It was furnished in those days, the one room and lean-to of it, with stout puncheon tables and stools, also the handicraft of his groomsmen; with a bed made in the pioneer fashion, a forked branch supporting a pole whose other end stuck into a chink of the logs, a second pole crossing it transversely, and this framework covered by a straw-filled tick and a fine, thick feather bed--for Polly came to her husband with a fair plenishing.

a field planted with corn

From this reading A Gripping Romance of Indian War and Pioneer Life in Kentucky By Eleanor Mercein Kelly Illustrations by L. F. Wilford On the banks of the Elkhorn River, not far from Frankfort, stand what is left of two rough stone chimneys, in a still-thriving cornfield.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading It was furnished in those days, the one room and lean-to of it, with stout puncheon tables and stools, also the handicraft of his groomsmen; with a bed made in the pioneer fashion, a forked branch supporting a pole whose other end stuck into a chink of the logs, a second pole crossing it transversely, and this framework covered by a straw-filled tick and a fine, thick feather bed--for Polly came to her husband with a fair plenishing.

a baby bed with sides and rockers

From this reading There was a spinning wheel, too; and a hooded cradle stood beside the high-backed settle at the hearth, and the board shelves, laid on pegs stuck into the walls, held good earthenware dishes, and even some plates and cups and candlesticks of shining pewter.

traveling across

From this reading It was furnished in those days, the one room and lean-to of it, with stout puncheon tables and stools, also the handicraft of his groomsmen; with a bed made in the pioneer fashion, a forked branch supporting a pole whose other end stuck into a chink of the logs, a second pole crossing it transversely, and this framework covered by a straw-filled tick and a fine, thick feather bed--for Polly came to her husband with a fair plenishing.

plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading There was a spinning wheel, too; and a hooded cradle stood beside the high-backed settle at the hearth, and the board shelves, laid on pegs stuck into the walls, held good earthenware dishes, and even some plates and cups and candlesticks of shining pewter.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It was furnished in those days, the one room and lean-to of it, with stout puncheon tables and stools, also the handicraft of his groomsmen; with a bed made in the pioneer fashion, a forked branch supporting a pole whose other end stuck into a chink of the logs, a second pole crossing it transversely, and this framework covered by a straw-filled tick and a fine, thick feather bed--for Polly came to her husband with a fair plenishing.

plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading There was a spinning wheel, too; and a hooded cradle stood beside the high-backed settle at the hearth, and the board shelves, laid on pegs stuck into the walls, held good earthenware dishes, and even some plates and cups and candlesticks of shining pewter.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading At the back was a batten door, thickly studded in nails, that had peepholes on either side, high and low.

ceramic ware made of porous clay fired at low heat

From this reading There was a spinning wheel, too; and a hooded cradle stood beside the high-backed settle at the hearth, and the board shelves, laid on pegs stuck into the walls, held good earthenware dishes, and even some plates and cups and candlesticks of shining pewter.

one or the other of two

From this reading At the back was a batten door, thickly studded in nails, that had peepholes on either side, high and low.

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From this reading A Gripping Romance of Indian War and Pioneer Life in Kentucky By Eleanor Mercein Kelly Illustrations by L. F. Wilford On the banks of the Elkhorn River, not far from Frankfort, stand what is left of two rough stone chimneys, in a still-thriving cornfield.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A Gripping Romance of Indian War and Pioneer Life in Kentucky By Eleanor Mercein Kelly Illustrations by L. F. Wilford On the banks of the Elkhorn River, not far from Frankfort, stand what is left of two rough stone chimneys, in a still-thriving cornfield.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading It was furnished in those days, the one room and lean-to of it, with stout puncheon tables and stools, also the handicraft of his groomsmen; with a bed made in the pioneer fashion, a forked branch supporting a pole whose other end stuck into a chink of the logs, a second pole crossing it transversely, and this framework covered by a straw-filled tick and a fine, thick feather bed--for Polly came to her husband with a fair plenishing.

divisible by two

From this reading There was a spinning wheel, too; and a hooded cradle stood beside the high-backed settle at the hearth, and the board shelves, laid on pegs stuck into the walls, held good earthenware dishes, and even some plates and cups and candlesticks of shining pewter.

a Jewish priest and scribe sent by the Persian king to restore Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem

From this reading A century and more ago these were the chimneys of the log cabin which Ezra Todd and his groomsmen built for his bride, Polly.

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading A Gripping Romance of Indian War and Pioneer Life in Kentucky By Eleanor Mercein Kelly Illustrations by L. F. Wilford On the banks of the Elkhorn River, not far from Frankfort, stand what is left of two rough stone chimneys, in a still-thriving cornfield.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading It was furnished in those days, the one room and lean-to of it, with stout puncheon tables and stools, also the handicraft of his groomsmen; with a bed made in the pioneer fashion, a forked branch supporting a pole whose other end stuck into a chink of the logs, a second pole crossing it transversely, and this framework covered by a straw-filled tick and a fine, thick feather bed--for Polly came to her husband with a fair plenishing.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading A Gripping Romance of Indian War and Pioneer Life in Kentucky By Eleanor Mercein Kelly Illustrations by L. F. Wilford On the banks of the Elkhorn River, not far from Frankfort, stand what is left of two rough stone chimneys, in a still-thriving cornfield.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was furnished in those days, the one room and lean-to of it, with stout puncheon tables and stools, also the handicraft of his groomsmen; with a bed made in the pioneer fashion, a forked branch supporting a pole whose other end stuck into a chink of the logs, a second pole crossing it transversely, and this framework covered by a straw-filled tick and a fine, thick feather bed--for Polly came to her husband with a fair plenishing.

join tongue and groove, in carpentry

From this reading It was furnished in those days, the one room and lean-to of it, with stout puncheon tables and stools, also the handicraft of his groomsmen; with a bed made in the pioneer fashion, a forked branch supporting a pole whose other end stuck into a chink of the logs, a second pole crossing it transversely, and this framework covered by a straw-filled tick and a fine, thick feather bed--for Polly came to her husband with a fair plenishing.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading It was furnished in those days, the one room and lean-to of it, with stout puncheon tables and stools, also the handicraft of his groomsmen; with a bed made in the pioneer fashion, a forked branch supporting a pole whose other end stuck into a chink of the logs, a second pole crossing it transversely, and this framework covered by a straw-filled tick and a fine, thick feather bed--for Polly came to her husband with a fair plenishing.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A century and more ago these were the chimneys of the log cabin which Ezra Todd and his groomsmen built for his bride, Polly.

resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches

From this reading It was furnished in those days, the one room and lean-to of it, with stout puncheon tables and stools, also the handicraft of his groomsmen; with a bed made in the pioneer fashion, a forked branch supporting a pole whose other end stuck into a chink of the logs, a second pole crossing it transversely, and this framework covered by a straw-filled tick and a fine, thick feather bed--for Polly came to her husband with a fair plenishing.

a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

From this reading It was furnished in those days, the one room and lean-to of it, with stout puncheon tables and stools, also the handicraft of his groomsmen; with a bed made in the pioneer fashion, a forked branch supporting a pole whose other end stuck into a chink of the logs, a second pole crossing it transversely, and this framework covered by a straw-filled tick and a fine, thick feather bed--for Polly came to her husband with a fair plenishing.

the capital of Kentucky; located in northern Kentucky

From this reading A Gripping Romance of Indian War and Pioneer Life in Kentucky By Eleanor Mercein Kelly Illustrations by L. F. Wilford On the banks of the Elkhorn River, not far from Frankfort, stand what is left of two rough stone chimneys, in a still-thriving cornfield.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A Gripping Romance of Indian War and Pioneer Life in Kentucky By Eleanor Mercein Kelly Illustrations by L. F. Wilford On the banks of the Elkhorn River, not far from Frankfort, stand what is left of two rough stone chimneys, in a still-thriving cornfield.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading It was furnished in those days, the one room and lean-to of it, with stout puncheon tables and stools, also the handicraft of his groomsmen; with a bed made in the pioneer fashion, a forked branch supporting a pole whose other end stuck into a chink of the logs, a second pole crossing it transversely, and this framework covered by a straw-filled tick and a fine, thick feather bed--for Polly came to her husband with a fair plenishing.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading There was a spinning wheel, too; and a hooded cradle stood beside the high-backed settle at the hearth, and the board shelves, laid on pegs stuck into the walls, held good earthenware dishes, and even some plates and cups and candlesticks of shining pewter.

capable of arousing and holding the attention

From this reading A Gripping Romance of Indian War and Pioneer Life in Kentucky By Eleanor Mercein Kelly Illustrations by L. F. Wilford On the banks of the Elkhorn River, not far from Frankfort, stand what is left of two rough stone chimneys, in a still-thriving cornfield.

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From this reading A century and more ago these were the chimneys of the log cabin which Ezra Todd and his groomsmen built for his bride, Polly.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading At the back was a batten door, thickly studded in nails, that had peepholes on either side, high and low.

a work produced by hand labor

From this reading It was furnished in those days, the one room and lean-to of it, with stout puncheon tables and stools, also the handicraft of his groomsmen; with a bed made in the pioneer fashion, a forked branch supporting a pole whose other end stuck into a chink of the logs, a second pole crossing it transversely, and this framework covered by a straw-filled tick and a fine, thick feather bed--for Polly came to her husband with a fair plenishing.

an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built

From this reading There was a spinning wheel, too; and a hooded cradle stood beside the high-backed settle at the hearth, and the board shelves, laid on pegs stuck into the walls, held good earthenware dishes, and even some plates and cups and candlesticks of shining pewter.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading There was a spinning wheel, too; and a hooded cradle stood beside the high-backed settle at the hearth, and the board shelves, laid on pegs stuck into the walls, held good earthenware dishes, and even some plates and cups and candlesticks of shining pewter.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading It was furnished in those days, the one room and lean-to of it, with stout puncheon tables and stools, also the handicraft of his groomsmen; with a bed made in the pioneer fashion, a forked branch supporting a pole whose other end stuck into a chink of the logs, a second pole crossing it transversely, and this framework covered by a straw-filled tick and a fine, thick feather bed--for Polly came to her husband with a fair plenishing.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading At the back was a batten door, thickly studded in nails, that had peepholes on either side, high and low.

having a high back

From this reading There was a spinning wheel, too; and a hooded cradle stood beside the high-backed settle at the hearth, and the board shelves, laid on pegs stuck into the walls, held good earthenware dishes, and even some plates and cups and candlesticks of shining pewter.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading A century and more ago these were the chimneys of the log cabin which Ezra Todd and his groomsmen built for his bride, Polly.

past form of “hood” — cover with a hood

From this reading There was a spinning wheel, too; and a hooded cradle stood beside the high-backed settle at the hearth, and the board shelves, laid on pegs stuck into the walls, held good earthenware dishes, and even some plates and cups and candlesticks of shining pewter.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading It was furnished in those days, the one room and lean-to of it, with stout puncheon tables and stools, also the handicraft of his groomsmen; with a bed made in the pioneer fashion, a forked branch supporting a pole whose other end stuck into a chink of the logs, a second pole crossing it transversely, and this framework covered by a straw-filled tick and a fine, thick feather bed--for Polly came to her husband with a fair plenishing.

plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading A Gripping Romance of Indian War and Pioneer Life in Kentucky By Eleanor Mercein Kelly Illustrations by L. F. Wilford On the banks of the Elkhorn River, not far from Frankfort, stand what is left of two rough stone chimneys, in a still-thriving cornfield.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A Gripping Romance of Indian War and Pioneer Life in Kentucky By Eleanor Mercein Kelly Illustrations by L. F. Wilford On the banks of the Elkhorn River, not far from Frankfort, stand what is left of two rough stone chimneys, in a still-thriving cornfield.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading A Gripping Romance of Indian War and Pioneer Life in Kentucky By Eleanor Mercein Kelly Illustrations by L. F. Wilford On the banks of the Elkhorn River, not far from Frankfort, stand what is left of two rough stone chimneys, in a still-thriving cornfield.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was furnished in those days, the one room and lean-to of it, with stout puncheon tables and stools, also the handicraft of his groomsmen; with a bed made in the pioneer fashion, a forked branch supporting a pole whose other end stuck into a chink of the logs, a second pole crossing it transversely, and this framework covered by a straw-filled tick and a fine, thick feather bed--for Polly came to her husband with a fair plenishing.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A Gripping Romance of Indian War and Pioneer Life in Kentucky By Eleanor Mercein Kelly Illustrations by L. F. Wilford On the banks of the Elkhorn River, not far from Frankfort, stand what is left of two rough stone chimneys, in a still-thriving cornfield.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was furnished in those days, the one room and lean-to of it, with stout puncheon tables and stools, also the handicraft of his groomsmen; with a bed made in the pioneer fashion, a forked branch supporting a pole whose other end stuck into a chink of the logs, a second pole crossing it transversely, and this framework covered by a straw-filled tick and a fine, thick feather bed--for Polly came to her husband with a fair plenishing.

United States circus clown (1898-1979)

From this reading A Gripping Romance of Indian War and Pioneer Life in Kentucky By Eleanor Mercein Kelly Illustrations by L. F. Wilford On the banks of the Elkhorn River, not far from Frankfort, stand what is left of two rough stone chimneys, in a still-thriving cornfield.

a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses

From this reading A Gripping Romance of Indian War and Pioneer Life in Kentucky By Eleanor Mercein Kelly Illustrations by L. F. Wilford On the banks of the Elkhorn River, not far from Frankfort, stand what is left of two rough stone chimneys, in a still-thriving cornfield.

a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)

From this reading A Gripping Romance of Indian War and Pioneer Life in Kentucky By Eleanor Mercein Kelly Illustrations by L. F. Wilford On the banks of the Elkhorn River, not far from Frankfort, stand what is left of two rough stone chimneys, in a still-thriving cornfield.

set down according to a plan

From this reading There was a spinning wheel, too; and a hooded cradle stood beside the high-backed settle at the hearth, and the board shelves, laid on pegs stuck into the walls, held good earthenware dishes, and even some plates and cups and candlesticks of shining pewter.

rough shelter whose roof has only one slope

From this reading It was furnished in those days, the one room and lean-to of it, with stout puncheon tables and stools, also the handicraft of his groomsmen; with a bed made in the pioneer fashion, a forked branch supporting a pole whose other end stuck into a chink of the logs, a second pole crossing it transversely, and this framework covered by a straw-filled tick and a fine, thick feather bed--for Polly came to her husband with a fair plenishing.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading A Gripping Romance of Indian War and Pioneer Life in Kentucky By Eleanor Mercein Kelly Illustrations by L. F. Wilford On the banks of the Elkhorn River, not far from Frankfort, stand what is left of two rough stone chimneys, in a still-thriving cornfield.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading A Gripping Romance of Indian War and Pioneer Life in Kentucky By Eleanor Mercein Kelly Illustrations by L. F. Wilford On the banks of the Elkhorn River, not far from Frankfort, stand what is left of two rough stone chimneys, in a still-thriving cornfield.

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading A century and more ago these were the chimneys of the log cabin which Ezra Todd and his groomsmen built for his bride, Polly.

plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches

From this reading It was furnished in those days, the one room and lean-to of it, with stout puncheon tables and stools, also the handicraft of his groomsmen; with a bed made in the pioneer fashion, a forked branch supporting a pole whose other end stuck into a chink of the logs, a second pole crossing it transversely, and this framework covered by a straw-filled tick and a fine, thick feather bed--for Polly came to her husband with a fair plenishing.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading At the back was a batten door, thickly studded in nails, that had peepholes on either side, high and low.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was furnished in those days, the one room and lean-to of it, with stout puncheon tables and stools, also the handicraft of his groomsmen; with a bed made in the pioneer fashion, a forked branch supporting a pole whose other end stuck into a chink of the logs, a second pole crossing it transversely, and this framework covered by a straw-filled tick and a fine, thick feather bed--for Polly came to her husband with a fair plenishing.

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From this reading A Gripping Romance of Indian War and Pioneer Life in Kentucky By Eleanor Mercein Kelly Illustrations by L. F. Wilford On the banks of the Elkhorn River, not far from Frankfort, stand what is left of two rough stone chimneys, in a still-thriving cornfield.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading A century and more ago these were the chimneys of the log cabin which Ezra Todd and his groomsmen built for his bride, Polly.

plural of “nail” — horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits

From this reading At the back was a batten door, thickly studded in nails, that had peepholes on either side, high and low.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A Gripping Romance of Indian War and Pioneer Life in Kentucky By Eleanor Mercein Kelly Illustrations by L. F. Wilford On the banks of the Elkhorn River, not far from Frankfort, stand what is left of two rough stone chimneys, in a still-thriving cornfield.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A Gripping Romance of Indian War and Pioneer Life in Kentucky By Eleanor Mercein Kelly Illustrations by L. F. Wilford On the banks of the Elkhorn River, not far from Frankfort, stand what is left of two rough stone chimneys, in a still-thriving cornfield.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A Gripping Romance of Indian War and Pioneer Life in Kentucky By Eleanor Mercein Kelly Illustrations by L. F. Wilford On the banks of the Elkhorn River, not far from Frankfort, stand what is left of two rough stone chimneys, in a still-thriving cornfield.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was furnished in those days, the one room and lean-to of it, with stout puncheon tables and stools, also the handicraft of his groomsmen; with a bed made in the pioneer fashion, a forked branch supporting a pole whose other end stuck into a chink of the logs, a second pole crossing it transversely, and this framework covered by a straw-filled tick and a fine, thick feather bed--for Polly came to her husband with a fair plenishing.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It was furnished in those days, the one room and lean-to of it, with stout puncheon tables and stools, also the handicraft of his groomsmen; with a bed made in the pioneer fashion, a forked branch supporting a pole whose other end stuck into a chink of the logs, a second pole crossing it transversely, and this framework covered by a straw-filled tick and a fine, thick feather bed--for Polly came to her husband with a fair plenishing.

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From this reading At the back was a batten door, thickly studded in nails, that had peepholes on either side, high and low.

plural of “peg” — a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface

From this reading There was a spinning wheel, too; and a hooded cradle stood beside the high-backed settle at the hearth, and the board shelves, laid on pegs stuck into the walls, held good earthenware dishes, and even some plates and cups and candlesticks of shining pewter.

any of various alloys of tin with small amounts of other metals (especially lead)

From this reading There was a spinning wheel, too; and a hooded cradle stood beside the high-backed settle at the hearth, and the board shelves, laid on pegs stuck into the walls, held good earthenware dishes, and even some plates and cups and candlesticks of shining pewter.

someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

From this reading A Gripping Romance of Indian War and Pioneer Life in Kentucky By Eleanor Mercein Kelly Illustrations by L. F. Wilford On the banks of the Elkhorn River, not far from Frankfort, stand what is left of two rough stone chimneys, in a still-thriving cornfield.

plural of “plate” — (baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading There was a spinning wheel, too; and a hooded cradle stood beside the high-backed settle at the hearth, and the board shelves, laid on pegs stuck into the walls, held good earthenware dishes, and even some plates and cups and candlesticks of shining pewter.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was furnished in those days, the one room and lean-to of it, with stout puncheon tables and stools, also the handicraft of his groomsmen; with a bed made in the pioneer fashion, a forked branch supporting a pole whose other end stuck into a chink of the logs, a second pole crossing it transversely, and this framework covered by a straw-filled tick and a fine, thick feather bed--for Polly came to her husband with a fair plenishing.

a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading It was furnished in those days, the one room and lean-to of it, with stout puncheon tables and stools, also the handicraft of his groomsmen; with a bed made in the pioneer fashion, a forked branch supporting a pole whose other end stuck into a chink of the logs, a second pole crossing it transversely, and this framework covered by a straw-filled tick and a fine, thick feather bed--for Polly came to her husband with a fair plenishing.

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From this reading A century and more ago these were the chimneys of the log cabin which Ezra Todd and his groomsmen built for his bride, Polly.

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From this reading It was furnished in those days, the one room and lean-to of it, with stout puncheon tables and stools, also the handicraft of his groomsmen; with a bed made in the pioneer fashion, a forked branch supporting a pole whose other end stuck into a chink of the logs, a second pole crossing it transversely, and this framework covered by a straw-filled tick and a fine, thick feather bed--for Polly came to her husband with a fair plenishing.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading A Gripping Romance of Indian War and Pioneer Life in Kentucky By Eleanor Mercein Kelly Illustrations by L. F. Wilford On the banks of the Elkhorn River, not far from Frankfort, stand what is left of two rough stone chimneys, in a still-thriving cornfield.

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading A Gripping Romance of Indian War and Pioneer Life in Kentucky By Eleanor Mercein Kelly Illustrations by L. F. Wilford On the banks of the Elkhorn River, not far from Frankfort, stand what is left of two rough stone chimneys, in a still-thriving cornfield.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading It was furnished in those days, the one room and lean-to of it, with stout puncheon tables and stools, also the handicraft of his groomsmen; with a bed made in the pioneer fashion, a forked branch supporting a pole whose other end stuck into a chink of the logs, a second pole crossing it transversely, and this framework covered by a straw-filled tick and a fine, thick feather bed--for Polly came to her husband with a fair plenishing.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading A Gripping Romance of Indian War and Pioneer Life in Kentucky By Eleanor Mercein Kelly Illustrations by L. F. Wilford On the banks of the Elkhorn River, not far from Frankfort, stand what is left of two rough stone chimneys, in a still-thriving cornfield.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading It was furnished in those days, the one room and lean-to of it, with stout puncheon tables and stools, also the handicraft of his groomsmen; with a bed made in the pioneer fashion, a forked branch supporting a pole whose other end stuck into a chink of the logs, a second pole crossing it transversely, and this framework covered by a straw-filled tick and a fine, thick feather bed--for Polly came to her husband with a fair plenishing.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading There was a spinning wheel, too; and a hooded cradle stood beside the high-backed settle at the hearth, and the board shelves, laid on pegs stuck into the walls, held good earthenware dishes, and even some plates and cups and candlesticks of shining pewter.

Plural of shelf; the vast wooden or stone structures holding archives.

From this reading There was a spinning wheel, too; and a hooded cradle stood beside the high-backed settle at the hearth, and the board shelves, laid on pegs stuck into the walls, held good earthenware dishes, and even some plates and cups and candlesticks of shining pewter.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading There was a spinning wheel, too; and a hooded cradle stood beside the high-backed settle at the hearth, and the board shelves, laid on pegs stuck into the walls, held good earthenware dishes, and even some plates and cups and candlesticks of shining pewter.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading At the back was a batten door, thickly studded in nails, that had peepholes on either side, high and low.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading There was a spinning wheel, too; and a hooded cradle stood beside the high-backed settle at the hearth, and the board shelves, laid on pegs stuck into the walls, held good earthenware dishes, and even some plates and cups and candlesticks of shining pewter.

creating thread

From this reading There was a spinning wheel, too; and a hooded cradle stood beside the high-backed settle at the hearth, and the board shelves, laid on pegs stuck into the walls, held good earthenware dishes, and even some plates and cups and candlesticks of shining pewter.

be standing; be upright

From this reading A Gripping Romance of Indian War and Pioneer Life in Kentucky By Eleanor Mercein Kelly Illustrations by L. F. Wilford On the banks of the Elkhorn River, not far from Frankfort, stand what is left of two rough stone chimneys, in a still-thriving cornfield.

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From this reading A Gripping Romance of Indian War and Pioneer Life in Kentucky By Eleanor Mercein Kelly Illustrations by L. F. Wilford On the banks of the Elkhorn River, not far from Frankfort, stand what is left of two rough stone chimneys, in a still-thriving cornfield.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading A Gripping Romance of Indian War and Pioneer Life in Kentucky By Eleanor Mercein Kelly Illustrations by L. F. Wilford On the banks of the Elkhorn River, not far from Frankfort, stand what is left of two rough stone chimneys, in a still-thriving cornfield.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading There was a spinning wheel, too; and a hooded cradle stood beside the high-backed settle at the hearth, and the board shelves, laid on pegs stuck into the walls, held good earthenware dishes, and even some plates and cups and candlesticks of shining pewter.

plural of “stool” — a simple seat without a back or arms

From this reading It was furnished in those days, the one room and lean-to of it, with stout puncheon tables and stools, also the handicraft of his groomsmen; with a bed made in the pioneer fashion, a forked branch supporting a pole whose other end stuck into a chink of the logs, a second pole crossing it transversely, and this framework covered by a straw-filled tick and a fine, thick feather bed--for Polly came to her husband with a fair plenishing.

dependable

From this reading It was furnished in those days, the one room and lean-to of it, with stout puncheon tables and stools, also the handicraft of his groomsmen; with a bed made in the pioneer fashion, a forked branch supporting a pole whose other end stuck into a chink of the logs, a second pole crossing it transversely, and this framework covered by a straw-filled tick and a fine, thick feather bed--for Polly came to her husband with a fair plenishing.

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From this reading It was furnished in those days, the one room and lean-to of it, with stout puncheon tables and stools, also the handicraft of his groomsmen; with a bed made in the pioneer fashion, a forked branch supporting a pole whose other end stuck into a chink of the logs, a second pole crossing it transversely, and this framework covered by a straw-filled tick and a fine, thick feather bed--for Polly came to her husband with a fair plenishing.

caught or fixed

From this reading It was furnished in those days, the one room and lean-to of it, with stout puncheon tables and stools, also the handicraft of his groomsmen; with a bed made in the pioneer fashion, a forked branch supporting a pole whose other end stuck into a chink of the logs, a second pole crossing it transversely, and this framework covered by a straw-filled tick and a fine, thick feather bed--for Polly came to her husband with a fair plenishing.

dotted or adorned with or as with studs or nailheads; usually used in combination

From this reading At the back was a batten door, thickly studded in nails, that had peepholes on either side, high and low.

furnishing support and encouragement

From this reading It was furnished in those days, the one room and lean-to of it, with stout puncheon tables and stools, also the handicraft of his groomsmen; with a bed made in the pioneer fashion, a forked branch supporting a pole whose other end stuck into a chink of the logs, a second pole crossing it transversely, and this framework covered by a straw-filled tick and a fine, thick feather bed--for Polly came to her husband with a fair plenishing.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading It was furnished in those days, the one room and lean-to of it, with stout puncheon tables and stools, also the handicraft of his groomsmen; with a bed made in the pioneer fashion, a forked branch supporting a pole whose other end stuck into a chink of the logs, a second pole crossing it transversely, and this framework covered by a straw-filled tick and a fine, thick feather bed--for Polly came to her husband with a fair plenishing.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At the back was a batten door, thickly studded in nails, that had peepholes on either side, high and low.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A Gripping Romance of Indian War and Pioneer Life in Kentucky By Eleanor Mercein Kelly Illustrations by L. F. Wilford On the banks of the Elkhorn River, not far from Frankfort, stand what is left of two rough stone chimneys, in a still-thriving cornfield.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a spinning wheel, too; and a hooded cradle stood beside the high-backed settle at the hearth, and the board shelves, laid on pegs stuck into the walls, held good earthenware dishes, and even some plates and cups and candlesticks of shining pewter.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading A century and more ago these were the chimneys of the log cabin which Ezra Todd and his groomsmen built for his bride, Polly.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading It was furnished in those days, the one room and lean-to of it, with stout puncheon tables and stools, also the handicraft of his groomsmen; with a bed made in the pioneer fashion, a forked branch supporting a pole whose other end stuck into a chink of the logs, a second pole crossing it transversely, and this framework covered by a straw-filled tick and a fine, thick feather bed--for Polly came to her husband with a fair plenishing.

spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue

From this reading At the back was a batten door, thickly studded in nails, that had peepholes on either side, high and low.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It was furnished in those days, the one room and lean-to of it, with stout puncheon tables and stools, also the handicraft of his groomsmen; with a bed made in the pioneer fashion, a forked branch supporting a pole whose other end stuck into a chink of the logs, a second pole crossing it transversely, and this framework covered by a straw-filled tick and a fine, thick feather bed--for Polly came to her husband with a fair plenishing.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It was furnished in those days, the one room and lean-to of it, with stout puncheon tables and stools, also the handicraft of his groomsmen; with a bed made in the pioneer fashion, a forked branch supporting a pole whose other end stuck into a chink of the logs, a second pole crossing it transversely, and this framework covered by a straw-filled tick and a fine, thick feather bed--for Polly came to her husband with a fair plenishing.

a metallic tapping sound

From this reading It was furnished in those days, the one room and lean-to of it, with stout puncheon tables and stools, also the handicraft of his groomsmen; with a bed made in the pioneer fashion, a forked branch supporting a pole whose other end stuck into a chink of the logs, a second pole crossing it transversely, and this framework covered by a straw-filled tick and a fine, thick feather bed--for Polly came to her husband with a fair plenishing.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It was furnished in those days, the one room and lean-to of it, with stout puncheon tables and stools, also the handicraft of his groomsmen; with a bed made in the pioneer fashion, a forked branch supporting a pole whose other end stuck into a chink of the logs, a second pole crossing it transversely, and this framework covered by a straw-filled tick and a fine, thick feather bed--for Polly came to her husband with a fair plenishing.

Scottish chemist noted for his research into the structure of nucleic acids (born in 1907)

From this reading A century and more ago these were the chimneys of the log cabin which Ezra Todd and his groomsmen built for his bride, Polly.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading There was a spinning wheel, too; and a hooded cradle stood beside the high-backed settle at the hearth, and the board shelves, laid on pegs stuck into the walls, held good earthenware dishes, and even some plates and cups and candlesticks of shining pewter.

in a transverse manner

From this reading It was furnished in those days, the one room and lean-to of it, with stout puncheon tables and stools, also the handicraft of his groomsmen; with a bed made in the pioneer fashion, a forked branch supporting a pole whose other end stuck into a chink of the logs, a second pole crossing it transversely, and this framework covered by a straw-filled tick and a fine, thick feather bed--for Polly came to her husband with a fair plenishing.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading A Gripping Romance of Indian War and Pioneer Life in Kentucky By Eleanor Mercein Kelly Illustrations by L. F. Wilford On the banks of the Elkhorn River, not far from Frankfort, stand what is left of two rough stone chimneys, in a still-thriving cornfield.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading There was a spinning wheel, too; and a hooded cradle stood beside the high-backed settle at the hearth, and the board shelves, laid on pegs stuck into the walls, held good earthenware dishes, and even some plates and cups and candlesticks of shining pewter.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading A Gripping Romance of Indian War and Pioneer Life in Kentucky By Eleanor Mercein Kelly Illustrations by L. F. Wilford On the banks of the Elkhorn River, not far from Frankfort, stand what is left of two rough stone chimneys, in a still-thriving cornfield.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was furnished in those days, the one room and lean-to of it, with stout puncheon tables and stools, also the handicraft of his groomsmen; with a bed made in the pioneer fashion, a forked branch supporting a pole whose other end stuck into a chink of the logs, a second pole crossing it transversely, and this framework covered by a straw-filled tick and a fine, thick feather bed--for Polly came to her husband with a fair plenishing.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading A century and more ago these were the chimneys of the log cabin which Ezra Todd and his groomsmen built for his bride, Polly.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading A Gripping Romance of Indian War and Pioneer Life in Kentucky By Eleanor Mercein Kelly Illustrations by L. F. Wilford On the banks of the Elkhorn River, not far from Frankfort, stand what is left of two rough stone chimneys, in a still-thriving cornfield.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading There was a spinning wheel, too; and a hooded cradle stood beside the high-backed settle at the hearth, and the board shelves, laid on pegs stuck into the walls, held good earthenware dishes, and even some plates and cups and candlesticks of shining pewter.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A century and more ago these were the chimneys of the log cabin which Ezra Todd and his groomsmen built for his bride, Polly.

belonging to which person

From this reading It was furnished in those days, the one room and lean-to of it, with stout puncheon tables and stools, also the handicraft of his groomsmen; with a bed made in the pioneer fashion, a forked branch supporting a pole whose other end stuck into a chink of the logs, a second pole crossing it transversely, and this framework covered by a straw-filled tick and a fine, thick feather bed--for Polly came to her husband with a fair plenishing.

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From this reading A Gripping Romance of Indian War and Pioneer Life in Kentucky By Eleanor Mercein Kelly Illustrations by L. F. Wilford On the banks of the Elkhorn River, not far from Frankfort, stand what is left of two rough stone chimneys, in a still-thriving cornfield.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was furnished in those days, the one room and lean-to of it, with stout puncheon tables and stools, also the handicraft of his groomsmen; with a bed made in the pioneer fashion, a forked branch supporting a pole whose other end stuck into a chink of the logs, a second pole crossing it transversely, and this framework covered by a straw-filled tick and a fine, thick feather bed--for Polly came to her husband with a fair plenishing.