used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jenny Lane lived in a shabby little farmhouse on the Back Nippin' Road that led from Riverboro to Moderation Village.
alasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading Outside, alas, things were different.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The house was small and compact and as neat as wax inside, for there Jenny was Master of her fate and Captain of her soul.
any thing at all
From this reading There was only the shell of a former stable; the shed was tumbling down, and, when rain descended in anything worse than gentle showers, Jenny's "indoors" looked like a syndicate of milk pans, the leaks were so many and the dripping of water so continuous.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The house was small and compact and as neat as wax inside, for there Jenny was Master of her fate and Captain of her soul.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF REBECCA OF SUNNYBROOK FARM, MOTHER CAREY'S CHICKENS, ETC.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Jenny Lane lived in a shabby little farmhouse on the Back Nippin' Road that led from Riverboro to Moderation Village.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The house was small and compact and as neat as wax inside, for there Jenny was Master of her fate and Captain of her soul.
CAREY'S
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From this reading AUTHOR OF REBECCA OF SUNNYBROOK FARM, MOTHER CAREY'S CHICKENS, ETC.
CHICKENSnounUS /ˈtʃɪkənz/
plural of “chicken” — the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading AUTHOR OF REBECCA OF SUNNYBROOK FARM, MOTHER CAREY'S CHICKENS, ETC.
compactnounUS /ˈkɑːmpækt/
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
From this reading The house was small and compact and as neat as wax inside, for there Jenny was Master of her fate and Captain of her soul.
continuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/
continuing in time or space without interruption
From this reading There was only the shell of a former stable; the shed was tumbling down, and, when rain descended in anything worse than gentle showers, Jenny's "indoors" looked like a syndicate of milk pans, the leaks were so many and the dripping of water so continuous.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading There was only the shell of a former stable; the shed was tumbling down, and, when rain descended in anything worse than gentle showers, Jenny's "indoors" looked like a syndicate of milk pans, the leaks were so many and the dripping of water so continuous.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Outside, alas, things were different.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading There was only the shell of a former stable; the shed was tumbling down, and, when rain descended in anything worse than gentle showers, Jenny's "indoors" looked like a syndicate of milk pans, the leaks were so many and the dripping of water so continuous.
drippingnounUS /ˈdrɪpɪŋ/
a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)
From this reading There was only the shell of a former stable; the shed was tumbling down, and, when rain descended in anything worse than gentle showers, Jenny's "indoors" looked like a syndicate of milk pans, the leaks were so many and the dripping of water so continuous.
ETC
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From this reading AUTHOR OF REBECCA OF SUNNYBROOK FARM, MOTHER CAREY'S CHICKENS, ETC.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading AUTHOR OF REBECCA OF SUNNYBROOK FARM, MOTHER CAREY'S CHICKENS, ETC.
farmhousenounUS /ˈfɑːrmhaʊs/
house for a farmer and family
From this reading Jenny Lane lived in a shabby little farmhouse on the Back Nippin' Road that led from Riverboro to Moderation Village.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading The house was small and compact and as neat as wax inside, for there Jenny was Master of her fate and Captain of her soul.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The house was small and compact and as neat as wax inside, for there Jenny was Master of her fate and Captain of her soul.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading There was only the shell of a former stable; the shed was tumbling down, and, when rain descended in anything worse than gentle showers, Jenny's "indoors" looked like a syndicate of milk pans, the leaks were so many and the dripping of water so continuous.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jenny Lane lived in a shabby little farmhouse on the Back Nippin' Road that led from Riverboro to Moderation Village.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading There was only the shell of a former stable; the shed was tumbling down, and, when rain descended in anything worse than gentle showers, Jenny's "indoors" looked like a syndicate of milk pans, the leaks were so many and the dripping of water so continuous.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The house was small and compact and as neat as wax inside, for there Jenny was Master of her fate and Captain of her soul.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house was small and compact and as neat as wax inside, for there Jenny was Master of her fate and Captain of her soul.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jenny Lane lived in a shabby little farmhouse on the Back Nippin' Road that led from Riverboro to Moderation Village.
indoorsadverbUS /ˈɪndɔːrz/
within a building
From this reading There was only the shell of a former stable; the shed was tumbling down, and, when rain descended in anything worse than gentle showers, Jenny's "indoors" looked like a syndicate of milk pans, the leaks were so many and the dripping of water so continuous.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading The house was small and compact and as neat as wax inside, for there Jenny was Master of her fate and Captain of her soul.
JennynounUS /ˈdʒeni/
United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)
From this reading Jenny Lane lived in a shabby little farmhouse on the Back Nippin' Road that led from Riverboro to Moderation Village.
Jenny'snounUS /ˈdʒeniz/
possessive form of “jenny” — United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)
From this reading There was only the shell of a former stable; the shed was tumbling down, and, when rain descended in anything worse than gentle showers, Jenny's "indoors" looked like a syndicate of milk pans, the leaks were so many and the dripping of water so continuous.
a narrow way or road
From this reading Jenny Lane lived in a shabby little farmhouse on the Back Nippin' Road that led from Riverboro to Moderation Village.
leaksnounUS /liːks/
plural of “leak” — an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape
From this reading There was only the shell of a former stable; the shed was tumbling down, and, when rain descended in anything worse than gentle showers, Jenny's "indoors" looked like a syndicate of milk pans, the leaks were so many and the dripping of water so continuous.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Jenny Lane lived in a shabby little farmhouse on the Back Nippin' Road that led from Riverboro to Moderation Village.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading There was only the shell of a former stable; the shed was tumbling down, and, when rain descended in anything worse than gentle showers, Jenny's "indoors" looked like a syndicate of milk pans, the leaks were so many and the dripping of water so continuous.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Jenny Lane lived in a shabby little farmhouse on the Back Nippin' Road that led from Riverboro to Moderation Village.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Jenny Lane lived in a shabby little farmhouse on the Back Nippin' Road that led from Riverboro to Moderation Village.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading There was only the shell of a former stable; the shed was tumbling down, and, when rain descended in anything worse than gentle showers, Jenny's "indoors" looked like a syndicate of milk pans, the leaks were so many and the dripping of water so continuous.
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 There was only the shell of a former stable; the shed was tumbling down, and, when rain descended in anything worse than gentle showers, Jenny's "indoors" looked like a syndicate of milk pans, the leaks were so many and the dripping of water so continuous.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The house was small and compact and as neat as wax inside, for there Jenny was Master of her fate and Captain of her soul.
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading There was only the shell of a former stable; the shed was tumbling down, and, when rain descended in anything worse than gentle showers, Jenny's "indoors" looked like a syndicate of milk pans, the leaks were so many and the dripping of water so continuous.
ModerationnounUS /ˌmɑːdərˈeɪʃən/
quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes
From this reading Jenny Lane lived in a shabby little farmhouse on the Back Nippin' Road that led from Riverboro to Moderation Village.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading AUTHOR OF REBECCA OF SUNNYBROOK FARM, MOTHER CAREY'S CHICKENS, ETC.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading The house was small and compact and as neat as wax inside, for there Jenny was Master of her fate and Captain of her soul.
Nippin
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From this reading Jenny Lane lived in a shabby little farmhouse on the Back Nippin' Road that led from Riverboro to Moderation Village.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF REBECCA OF SUNNYBROOK FARM, MOTHER CAREY'S CHICKENS, ETC.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jenny Lane lived in a shabby little farmhouse on the Back Nippin' Road that led from Riverboro to Moderation Village.
and nothing more
From this reading There was only the shell of a former stable; the shed was tumbling down, and, when rain descended in anything worse than gentle showers, Jenny's "indoors" looked like a syndicate of milk pans, the leaks were so many and the dripping of water so continuous.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside, alas, things were different.
pansnounUS /pænz/
plural of “pan” — cooking utensil consisting of a wide metal vessel
From this reading There was only the shell of a former stable; the shed was tumbling down, and, when rain descended in anything worse than gentle showers, Jenny's "indoors" looked like a syndicate of milk pans, the leaks were so many and the dripping of water so continuous.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading There was only the shell of a former stable; the shed was tumbling down, and, when rain descended in anything worse than gentle showers, Jenny's "indoors" looked like a syndicate of milk pans, the leaks were so many and the dripping of water so continuous.
REBECCAnounUS /rəˈbekə/
(Old Testament) wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau
From this reading AUTHOR OF REBECCA OF SUNNYBROOK FARM, MOTHER CAREY'S CHICKENS, ETC.
Riverboro
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From this reading Jenny Lane lived in a shabby little farmhouse on the Back Nippin' Road that led from Riverboro to Moderation Village.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Jenny Lane lived in a shabby little farmhouse on the Back Nippin' Road that led from Riverboro to Moderation Village.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading Jenny Lane lived in a shabby little farmhouse on the Back Nippin' Road that led from Riverboro to Moderation Village.
get rid of
From this reading There was only the shell of a former stable; the shed was tumbling down, and, when rain descended in anything worse than gentle showers, Jenny's "indoors" looked like a syndicate of milk pans, the leaks were so many and the dripping of water so continuous.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading There was only the shell of a former stable; the shed was tumbling down, and, when rain descended in anything worse than gentle showers, Jenny's "indoors" looked like a syndicate of milk pans, the leaks were so many and the dripping of water so continuous.
showersnounUS /ˈʃaʊərz/
plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading There was only the shell of a former stable; the shed was tumbling down, and, when rain descended in anything worse than gentle showers, Jenny's "indoors" looked like a syndicate of milk pans, the leaks were so many and the dripping of water so continuous.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The house was small and compact and as neat as wax inside, for there Jenny was Master of her fate and Captain of her soul.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There was only the shell of a former stable; the shed was tumbling down, and, when rain descended in anything worse than gentle showers, Jenny's "indoors" looked like a syndicate of milk pans, the leaks were so many and the dripping of water so continuous.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading The house was small and compact and as neat as wax inside, for there Jenny was Master of her fate and Captain of her soul.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading There was only the shell of a former stable; the shed was tumbling down, and, when rain descended in anything worse than gentle showers, Jenny's "indoors" looked like a syndicate of milk pans, the leaks were so many and the dripping of water so continuous.
SUNNYBROOK
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From this reading AUTHOR OF REBECCA OF SUNNYBROOK FARM, MOTHER CAREY'S CHICKENS, ETC.
syndicatenounUS /ˈsɪndɪkət/
a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities
From this reading There was only the shell of a former stable; the shed was tumbling down, and, when rain descended in anything worse than gentle showers, Jenny's "indoors" looked like a syndicate of milk pans, the leaks were so many and the dripping of water so continuous.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There was only the shell of a former stable; the shed was tumbling down, and, when rain descended in anything worse than gentle showers, Jenny's "indoors" looked like a syndicate of milk pans, the leaks were so many and the dripping of water so continuous.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jenny Lane lived in a shabby little farmhouse on the Back Nippin' Road that led from Riverboro to Moderation Village.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jenny Lane lived in a shabby little farmhouse on the Back Nippin' Road that led from Riverboro to Moderation Village.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The house was small and compact and as neat as wax inside, for there Jenny was Master of her fate and Captain of her soul.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Outside, alas, things were different.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jenny Lane lived in a shabby little farmhouse on the Back Nippin' Road that led from Riverboro to Moderation Village.
tumblingnounUS /ˈtʌmbəlɪŋ/
the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
From this reading There was only the shell of a former stable; the shed was tumbling down, and, when rain descended in anything worse than gentle showers, Jenny's "indoors" looked like a syndicate of milk pans, the leaks were so many and the dripping of water so continuous.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Jenny Lane lived in a shabby little farmhouse on the Back Nippin' Road that led from Riverboro to Moderation Village.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The house was small and compact and as neat as wax inside, for there Jenny was Master of her fate and Captain of her soul.
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 There was only the shell of a former stable; the shed was tumbling down, and, when rain descended in anything worse than gentle showers, Jenny's "indoors" looked like a syndicate of milk pans, the leaks were so many and the dripping of water so continuous.
waxverbUS /wæks/
cover with wax
From this reading The house was small and compact and as neat as wax inside, for there Jenny was Master of her fate and Captain of her soul.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Outside, alas, things were different.
at the time that
From this reading There was only the shell of a former stable; the shed was tumbling down, and, when rain descended in anything worse than gentle showers, Jenny's "indoors" looked like a syndicate of milk pans, the leaks were so many and the dripping of water so continuous.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading There was only the shell of a former stable; the shed was tumbling down, and, when rain descended in anything worse than gentle showers, Jenny's "indoors" looked like a syndicate of milk pans, the leaks were so many and the dripping of water so continuous.
