used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MISS LAVENDER MAKES A GUESS.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading There were signs of spring all over the land, and Gilbert resumed his farm-work with the fresh zest which the sense of complete ownership gave.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were signs of spring all over the land, and Gilbert resumed his farm-work with the fresh zest which the sense of complete ownership gave.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading His days of hauling, of anxiety, of painful economy, were over; he rejoiced in his fully developed and recognized manhood, and was cheered by the respect and kindly sympathy of his neighbors.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Meanwhile, the gossip, not only of Kennett, but of Marlborough, Pennsbury, and New-Garden, was as busy as ever.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Meanwhile, the gossip, not only of Kennett, but of Marlborough, Pennsbury, and New-Garden, was as busy as ever.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Meanwhile, the gossip, not only of Kennett, but of Marlborough, Pennsbury, and New-Garden, was as busy as ever.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His days of hauling, of anxiety, of painful economy, were over; he rejoiced in his fully developed and recognized manhood, and was cheered by the respect and kindly sympathy of his neighbors.
cheeredverbUS /tʃɪrd/
past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to
From this reading His days of hauling, of anxiety, of painful economy, were over; he rejoiced in his fully developed and recognized manhood, and was cheered by the respect and kindly sympathy of his neighbors.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading He found a purchaser for his wagon, sold one span of horses, and thus had money in hand for all the coming expenses of the year.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading There were signs of spring all over the land, and Gilbert resumed his farm-work with the fresh zest which the sense of complete ownership gave.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading His days of hauling, of anxiety, of painful economy, were over; he rejoiced in his fully developed and recognized manhood, and was cheered by the respect and kindly sympathy of his neighbors.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading His days of hauling, of anxiety, of painful economy, were over; he rejoiced in his fully developed and recognized manhood, and was cheered by the respect and kindly sympathy of his neighbors.
economynounUS /ɪˈkɑːnəmi/
the system of production and distribution and consumption
From this reading His days of hauling, of anxiety, of painful economy, were over; he rejoiced in his fully developed and recognized manhood, and was cheered by the respect and kindly sympathy of his neighbors.
at any time
From this reading Meanwhile, the gossip, not only of Kennett, but of Marlborough, Pennsbury, and New-Garden, was as busy as ever.
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading He found a purchaser for his wagon, sold one span of horses, and thus had money in hand for all the coming expenses of the year.
farm-work
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From this reading There were signs of spring all over the land, and Gilbert resumed his farm-work with the fresh zest which the sense of complete ownership gave.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He found a purchaser for his wagon, sold one span of horses, and thus had money in hand for all the coming expenses of the year.
set up or found
From this reading He found a purchaser for his wagon, sold one span of horses, and thus had money in hand for all the coming expenses of the year.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading There were signs of spring all over the land, and Gilbert resumed his farm-work with the fresh zest which the sense of complete ownership gave.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading His days of hauling, of anxiety, of painful economy, were over; he rejoiced in his fully developed and recognized manhood, and was cheered by the respect and kindly sympathy of his neighbors.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading There were signs of spring all over the land, and Gilbert resumed his farm-work with the fresh zest which the sense of complete ownership gave.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading There were signs of spring all over the land, and Gilbert resumed his farm-work with the fresh zest which the sense of complete ownership gave.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading Meanwhile, the gossip, not only of Kennett, but of Marlborough, Pennsbury, and New-Garden, was as busy as ever.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading MISS LAVENDER MAKES A GUESS.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He found a purchaser for his wagon, sold one span of horses, and thus had money in hand for all the coming expenses of the year.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He found a purchaser for his wagon, sold one span of horses, and thus had money in hand for all the coming expenses of the year.
haulingnounUS /ˈhɔːlɪŋ/
the activity of transporting goods by truck
From this reading His days of hauling, of anxiety, of painful economy, were over; he rejoiced in his fully developed and recognized manhood, and was cheered by the respect and kindly sympathy of his neighbors.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found a purchaser for his wagon, sold one span of horses, and thus had money in hand for all the coming expenses of the year.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There were signs of spring all over the land, and Gilbert resumed his farm-work with the fresh zest which the sense of complete ownership gave.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading He found a purchaser for his wagon, sold one span of horses, and thus had money in hand for all the coming expenses of the year.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He found a purchaser for his wagon, sold one span of horses, and thus had money in hand for all the coming expenses of the year.
Kennett
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From this reading Meanwhile, the gossip, not only of Kennett, but of Marlborough, Pennsbury, and New-Garden, was as busy as ever.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading His days of hauling, of anxiety, of painful economy, were over; he rejoiced in his fully developed and recognized manhood, and was cheered by the respect and kindly sympathy of his neighbors.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading There were signs of spring all over the land, and Gilbert resumed his farm-work with the fresh zest which the sense of complete ownership gave.
LAVENDERadjectiveUS /ˈlævəndər/
of a pale purple color
From this reading MISS LAVENDER MAKES A GUESS.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading MISS LAVENDER MAKES A GUESS.
manhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading His days of hauling, of anxiety, of painful economy, were over; he rejoiced in his fully developed and recognized manhood, and was cheered by the respect and kindly sympathy of his neighbors.
Marlborough
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From this reading Meanwhile, the gossip, not only of Kennett, but of Marlborough, Pennsbury, and New-Garden, was as busy as ever.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile, the gossip, not only of Kennett, but of Marlborough, Pennsbury, and New-Garden, was as busy as ever.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS LAVENDER MAKES A GUESS.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He found a purchaser for his wagon, sold one span of horses, and thus had money in hand for all the coming expenses of the year.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading His days of hauling, of anxiety, of painful economy, were over; he rejoiced in his fully developed and recognized manhood, and was cheered by the respect and kindly sympathy of his neighbors.
New-Garden
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From this reading Meanwhile, the gossip, not only of Kennett, but of Marlborough, Pennsbury, and New-Garden, was as busy as ever.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Meanwhile, the gossip, not only of Kennett, but of Marlborough, Pennsbury, and New-Garden, was as busy as ever.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were signs of spring all over the land, and Gilbert resumed his farm-work with the fresh zest which the sense of complete ownership gave.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He found a purchaser for his wagon, sold one span of horses, and thus had money in hand for all the coming expenses of the year.
and nothing more
From this reading Meanwhile, the gossip, not only of Kennett, but of Marlborough, Pennsbury, and New-Garden, was as busy as ever.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There were signs of spring all over the land, and Gilbert resumed his farm-work with the fresh zest which the sense of complete ownership gave.
ownershipnounUS /ˈoʊnərʃɪp/
the relation of an owner to the thing possessed; possession with the right to transfer possession to others
From this reading There were signs of spring all over the land, and Gilbert resumed his farm-work with the fresh zest which the sense of complete ownership gave.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading His days of hauling, of anxiety, of painful economy, were over; he rejoiced in his fully developed and recognized manhood, and was cheered by the respect and kindly sympathy of his neighbors.
Pennsbury
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From this reading Meanwhile, the gossip, not only of Kennett, but of Marlborough, Pennsbury, and New-Garden, was as busy as ever.
purchasernounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsər/
a person who buys
From this reading He found a purchaser for his wagon, sold one span of horses, and thus had money in hand for all the coming expenses of the year.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading His days of hauling, of anxiety, of painful economy, were over; he rejoiced in his fully developed and recognized manhood, and was cheered by the respect and kindly sympathy of his neighbors.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading His days of hauling, of anxiety, of painful economy, were over; he rejoiced in his fully developed and recognized manhood, and was cheered by the respect and kindly sympathy of his neighbors.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading His days of hauling, of anxiety, of painful economy, were over; he rejoiced in his fully developed and recognized manhood, and was cheered by the respect and kindly sympathy of his neighbors.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading There were signs of spring all over the land, and Gilbert resumed his farm-work with the fresh zest which the sense of complete ownership gave.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading There were signs of spring all over the land, and Gilbert resumed his farm-work with the fresh zest which the sense of complete ownership gave.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading There were signs of spring all over the land, and Gilbert resumed his farm-work with the fresh zest which the sense of complete ownership gave.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading He found a purchaser for his wagon, sold one span of horses, and thus had money in hand for all the coming expenses of the year.
spannounUS /spæn/
the complete duration of something
From this reading He found a purchaser for his wagon, sold one span of horses, and thus had money in hand for all the coming expenses of the year.
the season of growth
From this reading There were signs of spring all over the land, and Gilbert resumed his farm-work with the fresh zest which the sense of complete ownership gave.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading His days of hauling, of anxiety, of painful economy, were over; he rejoiced in his fully developed and recognized manhood, and was cheered by the respect and kindly sympathy of his neighbors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There were signs of spring all over the land, and Gilbert resumed his farm-work with the fresh zest which the sense of complete ownership gave.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were signs of spring all over the land, and Gilbert resumed his farm-work with the fresh zest which the sense of complete ownership gave.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading He found a purchaser for his wagon, sold one span of horses, and thus had money in hand for all the coming expenses of the year.
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading He found a purchaser for his wagon, sold one span of horses, and thus had money in hand for all the coming expenses of the year.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His days of hauling, of anxiety, of painful economy, were over; he rejoiced in his fully developed and recognized manhood, and was cheered by the respect and kindly sympathy of his neighbors.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were signs of spring all over the land, and Gilbert resumed his farm-work with the fresh zest which the sense of complete ownership gave.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There were signs of spring all over the land, and Gilbert resumed his farm-work with the fresh zest which the sense of complete ownership gave.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There were signs of spring all over the land, and Gilbert resumed his farm-work with the fresh zest which the sense of complete ownership gave.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading He found a purchaser for his wagon, sold one span of horses, and thus had money in hand for all the coming expenses of the year.
zestnounUS /zest/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading There were signs of spring all over the land, and Gilbert resumed his farm-work with the fresh zest which the sense of complete ownership gave.
