used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Miss Lavender, who was on the look-out, summoned the boy into the house, to bring her own side-saddle down from the garret, and then proceeded to pack a small valise, with straps corresponding to certain buckles behind the saddle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next morning Sam took Gilbert's bay horse to Kennett Square, and hitched him in front of Dr. Deane's door.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Martha Deane looked on with some surprise at this proceeding, but as Miss Lavender continued silent, she asked no questions.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Martha Deane looked on with some surprise at this proceeding, but as Miss Lavender continued silent, she asked no questions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Martha Deane looked on with some surprise at this proceeding, but as Miss Lavender continued silent, she asked no questions.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading The next morning Sam took Gilbert's bay horse to Kennett Square, and hitched him in front of Dr. Deane's door.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “There!” exclaimed the spinster, when everything was ready, “now I'm good for a week's travel, if need be!
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Miss Lavender, who was on the look-out, summoned the boy into the house, to bring her own side-saddle down from the garret, and then proceeded to pack a small valise, with straps corresponding to certain buckles behind the saddle.
a youthful male person
From this reading Miss Lavender, who was on the look-out, summoned the boy into the house, to bring her own side-saddle down from the garret, and then proceeded to pack a small valise, with straps corresponding to certain buckles behind the saddle.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Miss Lavender, who was on the look-out, summoned the boy into the house, to bring her own side-saddle down from the garret, and then proceeded to pack a small valise, with straps corresponding to certain buckles behind the saddle.
bucklesnounUS /ˈbʌkəlz/
plural of “buckle” — fastener that fastens together two ends of a belt or strap; often has loose prong
From this reading Miss Lavender, who was on the look-out, summoned the boy into the house, to bring her own side-saddle down from the garret, and then proceeded to pack a small valise, with straps corresponding to certain buckles behind the saddle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Martha Deane looked on with some surprise at this proceeding, but as Miss Lavender continued silent, she asked no questions.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Miss Lavender, who was on the look-out, summoned the boy into the house, to bring her own side-saddle down from the garret, and then proceeded to pack a small valise, with straps corresponding to certain buckles behind the saddle.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Martha Deane looked on with some surprise at this proceeding, but as Miss Lavender continued silent, she asked no questions.
correspondingadjectiveUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪŋ/
accompanying
From this reading Miss Lavender, who was on the look-out, summoned the boy into the house, to bring her own side-saddle down from the garret, and then proceeded to pack a small valise, with straps corresponding to certain buckles behind the saddle.
Deane
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From this reading Martha Deane looked on with some surprise at this proceeding, but as Miss Lavender continued silent, she asked no questions.
Deane's
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From this reading The next morning Sam took Gilbert's bay horse to Kennett Square, and hitched him in front of Dr. Deane's door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The next morning Sam took Gilbert's bay horse to Kennett Square, and hitched him in front of Dr. Deane's door.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Miss Lavender, who was on the look-out, summoned the boy into the house, to bring her own side-saddle down from the garret, and then proceeded to pack a small valise, with straps corresponding to certain buckles behind the saddle.
Dr
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From this reading The next morning Sam took Gilbert's bay horse to Kennett Square, and hitched him in front of Dr. Deane's door.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading “There!” exclaimed the spinster, when everything was ready, “now I'm good for a week's travel, if need be!
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “There!” exclaimed the spinster, when everything was ready, “now I'm good for a week's travel, if need be!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “There!” exclaimed the spinster, when everything was ready, “now I'm good for a week's travel, if need be!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Miss Lavender, who was on the look-out, summoned the boy into the house, to bring her own side-saddle down from the garret, and then proceeded to pack a small valise, with straps corresponding to certain buckles behind the saddle.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The next morning Sam took Gilbert's bay horse to Kennett Square, and hitched him in front of Dr. Deane's door.
garretnounUS /ˈɡerɪt/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading Miss Lavender, who was on the look-out, summoned the boy into the house, to bring her own side-saddle down from the garret, and then proceeded to pack a small valise, with straps corresponding to certain buckles behind the saddle.
Gilbert'snounUS /ˈɡɪlbərts/
possessive form of “gilbert” — a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading The next morning Sam took Gilbert's bay horse to Kennett Square, and hitched him in front of Dr. Deane's door.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “There!” exclaimed the spinster, when everything was ready, “now I'm good for a week's travel, if need be!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Lavender, who was on the look-out, summoned the boy into the house, to bring her own side-saddle down from the garret, and then proceeded to pack a small valise, with straps corresponding to certain buckles behind the saddle.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The next morning Sam took Gilbert's bay horse to Kennett Square, and hitched him in front of Dr. Deane's door.
hitchedverbUS /hɪtʃt/
past form of “hitch” — to hook or entangle
From this reading The next morning Sam took Gilbert's bay horse to Kennett Square, and hitched him in front of Dr. Deane's door.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The next morning Sam took Gilbert's bay horse to Kennett Square, and hitched him in front of Dr. Deane's door.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Miss Lavender, who was on the look-out, summoned the boy into the house, to bring her own side-saddle down from the garret, and then proceeded to pack a small valise, with straps corresponding to certain buckles behind the saddle.
I'm
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From this reading “There!” exclaimed the spinster, when everything was ready, “now I'm good for a week's travel, if need be!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “There!” exclaimed the spinster, when everything was ready, “now I'm good for a week's travel, if need be!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next morning Sam took Gilbert's bay horse to Kennett Square, and hitched him in front of Dr. Deane's door.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Miss Lavender, who was on the look-out, summoned the boy into the house, to bring her own side-saddle down from the garret, and then proceeded to pack a small valise, with straps corresponding to certain buckles behind the saddle.
Kennett
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From this reading The next morning Sam took Gilbert's bay horse to Kennett Square, and hitched him in front of Dr. Deane's door.
LavenderadjectiveUS /ˈlævəndər/
of a pale purple color
From this reading Miss Lavender, who was on the look-out, summoned the boy into the house, to bring her own side-saddle down from the garret, and then proceeded to pack a small valise, with straps corresponding to certain buckles behind the saddle.
look-out
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From this reading Miss Lavender, who was on the look-out, summoned the boy into the house, to bring her own side-saddle down from the garret, and then proceeded to pack a small valise, with straps corresponding to certain buckles behind the saddle.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Martha Deane looked on with some surprise at this proceeding, but as Miss Lavender continued silent, she asked no questions.
Martha
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From this reading Martha Deane looked on with some surprise at this proceeding, but as Miss Lavender continued silent, she asked no questions.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Lavender, who was on the look-out, summoned the boy into the house, to bring her own side-saddle down from the garret, and then proceeded to pack a small valise, with straps corresponding to certain buckles behind the saddle.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning Sam took Gilbert's bay horse to Kennett Square, and hitched him in front of Dr. Deane's door.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading MYSTERIOUS MOVEMENTS.
of an obscure nature
From this reading MYSTERIOUS MOVEMENTS.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading “There!” exclaimed the spinster, when everything was ready, “now I'm good for a week's travel, if need be!
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning Sam took Gilbert's bay horse to Kennett Square, and hitched him in front of Dr. Deane's door.
not any; not one
From this reading Martha Deane looked on with some surprise at this proceeding, but as Miss Lavender continued silent, she asked no questions.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “There!” exclaimed the spinster, when everything was ready, “now I'm good for a week's travel, if need be!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next morning Sam took Gilbert's bay horse to Kennett Square, and hitched him in front of Dr. Deane's door.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Miss Lavender, who was on the look-out, summoned the boy into the house, to bring her own side-saddle down from the garret, and then proceeded to pack a small valise, with straps corresponding to certain buckles behind the saddle.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Miss Lavender, who was on the look-out, summoned the boy into the house, to bring her own side-saddle down from the garret, and then proceeded to pack a small valise, with straps corresponding to certain buckles behind the saddle.
arrange in a container
From this reading Miss Lavender, who was on the look-out, summoned the boy into the house, to bring her own side-saddle down from the garret, and then proceeded to pack a small valise, with straps corresponding to certain buckles behind the saddle.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Miss Lavender, who was on the look-out, summoned the boy into the house, to bring her own side-saddle down from the garret, and then proceeded to pack a small valise, with straps corresponding to certain buckles behind the saddle.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading Martha Deane looked on with some surprise at this proceeding, but as Miss Lavender continued silent, she asked no questions.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Martha Deane looked on with some surprise at this proceeding, but as Miss Lavender continued silent, she asked no questions.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading “There!” exclaimed the spinster, when everything was ready, “now I'm good for a week's travel, if need be!
put a saddle on
From this reading Miss Lavender, who was on the look-out, summoned the boy into the house, to bring her own side-saddle down from the garret, and then proceeded to pack a small valise, with straps corresponding to certain buckles behind the saddle.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading The next morning Sam took Gilbert's bay horse to Kennett Square, and hitched him in front of Dr. Deane's door.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Martha Deane looked on with some surprise at this proceeding, but as Miss Lavender continued silent, she asked no questions.
side-saddle
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From this reading Miss Lavender, who was on the look-out, summoned the boy into the house, to bring her own side-saddle down from the garret, and then proceeded to pack a small valise, with straps corresponding to certain buckles behind the saddle.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Martha Deane looked on with some surprise at this proceeding, but as Miss Lavender continued silent, she asked no questions.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Miss Lavender, who was on the look-out, summoned the boy into the house, to bring her own side-saddle down from the garret, and then proceeded to pack a small valise, with straps corresponding to certain buckles behind the saddle.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Martha Deane looked on with some surprise at this proceeding, but as Miss Lavender continued silent, she asked no questions.
spinsternounUS /ˈspɪnstər/
an elderly unmarried woman
From this reading “There!” exclaimed the spinster, when everything was ready, “now I'm good for a week's travel, if need be!
make square
From this reading The next morning Sam took Gilbert's bay horse to Kennett Square, and hitched him in front of Dr. Deane's door.
strapsnounUS /stræps/
plural of “strap” — an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
From this reading Miss Lavender, who was on the look-out, summoned the boy into the house, to bring her own side-saddle down from the garret, and then proceeded to pack a small valise, with straps corresponding to certain buckles behind the saddle.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Miss Lavender, who was on the look-out, summoned the boy into the house, to bring her own side-saddle down from the garret, and then proceeded to pack a small valise, with straps corresponding to certain buckles behind the saddle.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Martha Deane looked on with some surprise at this proceeding, but as Miss Lavender continued silent, she asked no questions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning Sam took Gilbert's bay horse to Kennett Square, and hitched him in front of Dr. Deane's door.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Miss Lavender, who was on the look-out, summoned the boy into the house, to bring her own side-saddle down from the garret, and then proceeded to pack a small valise, with straps corresponding to certain buckles behind the saddle.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There!” exclaimed the spinster, when everything was ready, “now I'm good for a week's travel, if need be!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Martha Deane looked on with some surprise at this proceeding, but as Miss Lavender continued silent, she asked no questions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next morning Sam took Gilbert's bay horse to Kennett Square, and hitched him in front of Dr. Deane's door.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The next morning Sam took Gilbert's bay horse to Kennett Square, and hitched him in front of Dr. Deane's door.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “There!” exclaimed the spinster, when everything was ready, “now I'm good for a week's travel, if need be!
valisenoun
a small overnight bag for short trips
From this reading Miss Lavender, who was on the look-out, summoned the boy into the house, to bring her own side-saddle down from the garret, and then proceeded to pack a small valise, with straps corresponding to certain buckles behind the saddle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Lavender, who was on the look-out, summoned the boy into the house, to bring her own side-saddle down from the garret, and then proceeded to pack a small valise, with straps corresponding to certain buckles behind the saddle.
week'snounUS /wiːks/
possessive form of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading “There!” exclaimed the spinster, when everything was ready, “now I'm good for a week's travel, if need be!
at the time that
From this reading “There!” exclaimed the spinster, when everything was ready, “now I'm good for a week's travel, if need be!
which person or people
From this reading Miss Lavender, who was on the look-out, summoned the boy into the house, to bring her own side-saddle down from the garret, and then proceeded to pack a small valise, with straps corresponding to certain buckles behind the saddle.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Miss Lavender, who was on the look-out, summoned the boy into the house, to bring her own side-saddle down from the garret, and then proceeded to pack a small valise, with straps corresponding to certain buckles behind the saddle.
