1858
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From this reading One bright day in July, 1858, two women carrying well filled market baskets, were crossing the old Hand Street bridge that spans the Alleghany River between Pittsburgh and Alleghany City, Penn.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Oh, Mrs. Boyton, do look at that child in the middle of the river paddling around on a board."
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading "Well," said the one addressed as Mrs. Boyton, "I'm glad it is none of mine.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After observing the child, who was evidently enjoying his aquatic sport, for some time, the two women proceeded on their way.
Alleghany
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From this reading One bright day in July, 1858, two women carrying well filled market baskets, were crossing the old Hand Street bridge that spans the Alleghany River between Pittsburgh and Alleghany City, Penn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One bright day in July, 1858, two women carrying well filled market baskets, were crossing the old Hand Street bridge that spans the Alleghany River between Pittsburgh and Alleghany City, Penn.
aquaticadjectiveUS /əˈkwɑːtɪk/
relating to or consisting of or being in water
From this reading After observing the child, who was evidently enjoying his aquatic sport, for some time, the two women proceeded on their way.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "Oh, Mrs. Boyton, do look at that child in the middle of the river paddling around on a board."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Well," said the one addressed as Mrs. Boyton, "I'm glad it is none of mine.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Oh, Mrs. Boyton, do look at that child in the middle of the river paddling around on a board."
basketsnounUS /ˈbæskəts/
plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading One bright day in July, 1858, two women carrying well filled market baskets, were crossing the old Hand Street bridge that spans the Alleghany River between Pittsburgh and Alleghany City, Penn.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading My son Paul, loves the water dearly, but I took the precaution to lock him up before I started for market."
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading One bright day in July, 1858, two women carrying well filled market baskets, were crossing the old Hand Street bridge that spans the Alleghany River between Pittsburgh and Alleghany City, Penn.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading "Oh, Mrs. Boyton, do look at that child in the middle of the river paddling around on a board."
Boyton
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From this reading "Oh, Mrs. Boyton, do look at that child in the middle of the river paddling around on a board."
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading One bright day in July, 1858, two women carrying well filled market baskets, were crossing the old Hand Street bridge that spans the Alleghany River between Pittsburgh and Alleghany City, Penn.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading One bright day in July, 1858, two women carrying well filled market baskets, were crossing the old Hand Street bridge that spans the Alleghany River between Pittsburgh and Alleghany City, Penn.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading My son Paul, loves the water dearly, but I took the precaution to lock him up before I started for market."
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading One bright day in July, 1858, two women carrying well filled market baskets, were crossing the old Hand Street bridge that spans the Alleghany River between Pittsburgh and Alleghany City, Penn.
a young person of either sex
From this reading "Oh, Mrs. Boyton, do look at that child in the middle of the river paddling around on a board."
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading One bright day in July, 1858, two women carrying well filled market baskets, were crossing the old Hand Street bridge that spans the Alleghany River between Pittsburgh and Alleghany City, Penn.
traveling across
From this reading One bright day in July, 1858, two women carrying well filled market baskets, were crossing the old Hand Street bridge that spans the Alleghany River between Pittsburgh and Alleghany City, Penn.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One bright day in July, 1858, two women carrying well filled market baskets, were crossing the old Hand Street bridge that spans the Alleghany River between Pittsburgh and Alleghany City, Penn.
dearlyadverbUS /ˈdɪrli/
in a sincere and heartfelt manner
From this reading My son Paul, loves the water dearly, but I took the precaution to lock him up before I started for market."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Oh, Mrs. Boyton, do look at that child in the middle of the river paddling around on a board."
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading After observing the child, who was evidently enjoying his aquatic sport, for some time, the two women proceeded on their way.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading After observing the child, who was evidently enjoying his aquatic sport, for some time, the two women proceeded on their way.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading One bright day in July, 1858, two women carrying well filled market baskets, were crossing the old Hand Street bridge that spans the Alleghany River between Pittsburgh and Alleghany City, Penn.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My son Paul, loves the water dearly, but I took the precaution to lock him up before I started for market."
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Well," said the one addressed as Mrs. Boyton, "I'm glad it is none of mine.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading One bright day in July, 1858, two women carrying well filled market baskets, were crossing the old Hand Street bridge that spans the Alleghany River between Pittsburgh and Alleghany City, Penn.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My son Paul, loves the water dearly, but I took the precaution to lock him up before I started for market."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After observing the child, who was evidently enjoying his aquatic sport, for some time, the two women proceeded on their way.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My son Paul, loves the water dearly, but I took the precaution to lock him up before I started for market."
I'm
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From this reading "Well," said the one addressed as Mrs. Boyton, "I'm glad it is none of mine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One bright day in July, 1858, two women carrying well filled market baskets, were crossing the old Hand Street bridge that spans the Alleghany River between Pittsburgh and Alleghany City, Penn.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well," said the one addressed as Mrs. Boyton, "I'm glad it is none of mine.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Well," said the one addressed as Mrs. Boyton, "I'm glad it is none of mine.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading One bright day in July, 1858, two women carrying well filled market baskets, were crossing the old Hand Street bridge that spans the Alleghany River between Pittsburgh and Alleghany City, Penn.
fasten with a lock
From this reading My son Paul, loves the water dearly, but I took the precaution to lock him up before I started for market."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Oh, Mrs. Boyton, do look at that child in the middle of the river paddling around on a board."
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading My son Paul, loves the water dearly, but I took the precaution to lock him up before I started for market."
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading One bright day in July, 1858, two women carrying well filled market baskets, were crossing the old Hand Street bridge that spans the Alleghany River between Pittsburgh and Alleghany City, Penn.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading "Oh, Mrs. Boyton, do look at that child in the middle of the river paddling around on a board."
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Well," said the one addressed as Mrs. Boyton, "I'm glad it is none of mine.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Oh, Mrs. Boyton, do look at that child in the middle of the river paddling around on a board."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My son Paul, loves the water dearly, but I took the precaution to lock him up before I started for market."
not one, and not any
From this reading "Well," said the one addressed as Mrs. Boyton, "I'm glad it is none of mine.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading After observing the child, who was evidently enjoying his aquatic sport, for some time, the two women proceeded on their way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Oh, Mrs. Boyton, do look at that child in the middle of the river paddling around on a board."
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, Mrs. Boyton, do look at that child in the middle of the river paddling around on a board."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading One bright day in July, 1858, two women carrying well filled market baskets, were crossing the old Hand Street bridge that spans the Alleghany River between Pittsburgh and Alleghany City, Penn.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Oh, Mrs. Boyton, do look at that child in the middle of the river paddling around on a board."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One bright day in July, 1858, two women carrying well filled market baskets, were crossing the old Hand Street bridge that spans the Alleghany River between Pittsburgh and Alleghany City, Penn.
paddlingverbUS /ˈpædəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle
From this reading "Oh, Mrs. Boyton, do look at that child in the middle of the river paddling around on a board."
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading My son Paul, loves the water dearly, but I took the precaution to lock him up before I started for market."
PennnounUS /pen/
Englishman and Quaker who founded the colony of Pennsylvania (1644-1718)
From this reading One bright day in July, 1858, two women carrying well filled market baskets, were crossing the old Hand Street bridge that spans the Alleghany River between Pittsburgh and Alleghany City, Penn.
PittsburghnounUS /ˈpɪtsbərɡ/
a city in southwestern Pennsylvania where the confluence of the Allegheny River and Monongahela River forms the Ohio River; long an important urban industrial area; site of Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh
From this reading One bright day in July, 1858, two women carrying well filled market baskets, were crossing the old Hand Street bridge that spans the Alleghany River between Pittsburgh and Alleghany City, Penn.
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading My son Paul, loves the water dearly, but I took the precaution to lock him up before I started for market."
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading After observing the child, who was evidently enjoying his aquatic sport, for some time, the two women proceeded on their way.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading One bright day in July, 1858, two women carrying well filled market baskets, were crossing the old Hand Street bridge that spans the Alleghany River between Pittsburgh and Alleghany City, Penn.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well," said the one addressed as Mrs. Boyton, "I'm glad it is none of mine.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After observing the child, who was evidently enjoying his aquatic sport, for some time, the two women proceeded on their way.
a male human offspring
From this reading My son Paul, loves the water dearly, but I took the precaution to lock him up before I started for market."
spansnounUS /spænz/
plural of “span” — the complete duration of something
From this reading One bright day in July, 1858, two women carrying well filled market baskets, were crossing the old Hand Street bridge that spans the Alleghany River between Pittsburgh and Alleghany City, Penn.
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading After observing the child, who was evidently enjoying his aquatic sport, for some time, the two women proceeded on their way.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading My son Paul, loves the water dearly, but I took the precaution to lock him up before I started for market."
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading One bright day in July, 1858, two women carrying well filled market baskets, were crossing the old Hand Street bridge that spans the Alleghany River between Pittsburgh and Alleghany City, Penn.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One bright day in July, 1858, two women carrying well filled market baskets, were crossing the old Hand Street bridge that spans the Alleghany River between Pittsburgh and Alleghany City, Penn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One bright day in July, 1858, two women carrying well filled market baskets, were crossing the old Hand Street bridge that spans the Alleghany River between Pittsburgh and Alleghany City, Penn.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After observing the child, who was evidently enjoying his aquatic sport, for some time, the two women proceeded on their way.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After observing the child, who was evidently enjoying his aquatic sport, for some time, the two women proceeded on their way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My son Paul, loves the water dearly, but I took the precaution to lock him up before I started for market."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading My son Paul, loves the water dearly, but I took the precaution to lock him up before I started for market."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading One bright day in July, 1858, two women carrying well filled market baskets, were crossing the old Hand Street bridge that spans the Alleghany River between Pittsburgh and Alleghany City, Penn.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading My son Paul, loves the water dearly, but I took the precaution to lock him up before I started for market."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After observing the child, who was evidently enjoying his aquatic sport, for some time, the two women proceeded on their way.
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 My son Paul, loves the water dearly, but I took the precaution to lock him up before I started for market."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading After observing the child, who was evidently enjoying his aquatic sport, for some time, the two women proceeded on their way.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading One bright day in July, 1858, two women carrying well filled market baskets, were crossing the old Hand Street bridge that spans the Alleghany River between Pittsburgh and Alleghany City, Penn.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One bright day in July, 1858, two women carrying well filled market baskets, were crossing the old Hand Street bridge that spans the Alleghany River between Pittsburgh and Alleghany City, Penn.
which person or people
From this reading After observing the child, who was evidently enjoying his aquatic sport, for some time, the two women proceeded on their way.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading One bright day in July, 1858, two women carrying well filled market baskets, were crossing the old Hand Street bridge that spans the Alleghany River between Pittsburgh and Alleghany City, Penn.
