used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Against the homely background of stubble or brown earth, his sturdy form stood out with the beauty of a Millet painting.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading Martin, to be sure, was daily abroad, toiling with the zest of an Amazon in garden and hay-field.
adventnounUS /ˈædvent/
arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
From this reading WHEN THE CAT'S AWAY May came and went, and June, rich in days of splendor, made its advent, and still Lucy caught only fleeting glimpses of the Howes.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Doubtless the encounter with Ellen had left its scar; for against their will they had been compelled to take up the sack of powder and tug it homeward; and then, in compliance with their promise, deliver it over to Martin who had first ridiculed their adventure; then berated them; and in the end set the explosive off so near the Webster border line that its defiant boom had rattled every pane of glass in the old house.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Against the homely background of stubble or brown earth, his sturdy form stood out with the beauty of a Millet painting.
(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 But his sisters held themselves aloof, avoiding all possibility of contact with their neighbors.
aloofadjectiveUS /əˈluːf/
remote in manner
From this reading But his sisters held themselves aloof, avoiding all possibility of contact with their neighbors.
AmazonnounUS /ˈæməzɑːn/
a large strong and aggressive woman
From this reading Martin, to be sure, was daily abroad, toiling with the zest of an Amazon in garden and hay-field.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Martin, to be sure, was daily abroad, toiling with the zest of an Amazon in garden and hay-field.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEN THE CAT'S AWAY May came and went, and June, rich in days of splendor, made its advent, and still Lucy caught only fleeting glimpses of the Howes.
avoidingverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading But his sisters held themselves aloof, avoiding all possibility of contact with their neighbors.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading WHEN THE CAT'S AWAY May came and went, and June, rich in days of splendor, made its advent, and still Lucy caught only fleeting glimpses of the Howes.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading Against the homely background of stubble or brown earth, his sturdy form stood out with the beauty of a Millet painting.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Martin, to be sure, was daily abroad, toiling with the zest of an Amazon in garden and hay-field.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Against the homely background of stubble or brown earth, his sturdy form stood out with the beauty of a Millet painting.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Doubtless the encounter with Ellen had left its scar; for against their will they had been compelled to take up the sack of powder and tug it homeward; and then, in compliance with their promise, deliver it over to Martin who had first ridiculed their adventure; then berated them; and in the end set the explosive off so near the Webster border line that its defiant boom had rattled every pane of glass in the old house.
beratedverbUS /bɪˈreɪtɪd/
past form of “berate” — censure severely or angrily
From this reading Doubtless the encounter with Ellen had left its scar; for against their will they had been compelled to take up the sack of powder and tug it homeward; and then, in compliance with their promise, deliver it over to Martin who had first ridiculed their adventure; then berated them; and in the end set the explosive off so near the Webster border line that its defiant boom had rattled every pane of glass in the old house.
boomverbUS /buːm/
make a resonant sound, like artillery
From this reading Doubtless the encounter with Ellen had left its scar; for against their will they had been compelled to take up the sack of powder and tug it homeward; and then, in compliance with their promise, deliver it over to Martin who had first ridiculed their adventure; then berated them; and in the end set the explosive off so near the Webster border line that its defiant boom had rattled every pane of glass in the old house.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading Doubtless the encounter with Ellen had left its scar; for against their will they had been compelled to take up the sack of powder and tug it homeward; and then, in compliance with their promise, deliver it over to Martin who had first ridiculed their adventure; then berated them; and in the end set the explosive off so near the Webster border line that its defiant boom had rattled every pane of glass in the old house.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Against the homely background of stubble or brown earth, his sturdy form stood out with the beauty of a Millet painting.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But his sisters held themselves aloof, avoiding all possibility of contact with their neighbors.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading WHEN THE CAT'S AWAY May came and went, and June, rich in days of splendor, made its advent, and still Lucy caught only fleeting glimpses of the Howes.
CAT'SnounUS /kæts/
possessive form of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading WHEN THE CAT'S AWAY May came and went, and June, rich in days of splendor, made its advent, and still Lucy caught only fleeting glimpses of the Howes.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading WHEN THE CAT'S AWAY May came and went, and June, rich in days of splendor, made its advent, and still Lucy caught only fleeting glimpses of the Howes.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading Doubtless the encounter with Ellen had left its scar; for against their will they had been compelled to take up the sack of powder and tug it homeward; and then, in compliance with their promise, deliver it over to Martin who had first ridiculed their adventure; then berated them; and in the end set the explosive off so near the Webster border line that its defiant boom had rattled every pane of glass in the old house.
compliancenounUS /kəmˈplaɪəns/
acting according to certain accepted standards
From this reading Doubtless the encounter with Ellen had left its scar; for against their will they had been compelled to take up the sack of powder and tug it homeward; and then, in compliance with their promise, deliver it over to Martin who had first ridiculed their adventure; then berated them; and in the end set the explosive off so near the Webster border line that its defiant boom had rattled every pane of glass in the old house.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading But his sisters held themselves aloof, avoiding all possibility of contact with their neighbors.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Martin, to be sure, was daily abroad, toiling with the zest of an Amazon in garden and hay-field.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading WHEN THE CAT'S AWAY May came and went, and June, rich in days of splendor, made its advent, and still Lucy caught only fleeting glimpses of the Howes.
defiantadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪənt/
boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
From this reading Doubtless the encounter with Ellen had left its scar; for against their will they had been compelled to take up the sack of powder and tug it homeward; and then, in compliance with their promise, deliver it over to Martin who had first ridiculed their adventure; then berated them; and in the end set the explosive off so near the Webster border line that its defiant boom had rattled every pane of glass in the old house.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Doubtless the encounter with Ellen had left its scar; for against their will they had been compelled to take up the sack of powder and tug it homeward; and then, in compliance with their promise, deliver it over to Martin who had first ridiculed their adventure; then berated them; and in the end set the explosive off so near the Webster border line that its defiant boom had rattled every pane of glass in the old house.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Doubtless the encounter with Ellen had left its scar; for against their will they had been compelled to take up the sack of powder and tug it homeward; and then, in compliance with their promise, deliver it over to Martin who had first ridiculed their adventure; then berated them; and in the end set the explosive off so near the Webster border line that its defiant boom had rattled every pane of glass in the old house.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Against the homely background of stubble or brown earth, his sturdy form stood out with the beauty of a Millet painting.
Ellen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Doubtless the encounter with Ellen had left its scar; for against their will they had been compelled to take up the sack of powder and tug it homeward; and then, in compliance with their promise, deliver it over to Martin who had first ridiculed their adventure; then berated them; and in the end set the explosive off so near the Webster border line that its defiant boom had rattled every pane of glass in the old house.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading Doubtless the encounter with Ellen had left its scar; for against their will they had been compelled to take up the sack of powder and tug it homeward; and then, in compliance with their promise, deliver it over to Martin who had first ridiculed their adventure; then berated them; and in the end set the explosive off so near the Webster border line that its defiant boom had rattled every pane of glass in the old house.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Doubtless the encounter with Ellen had left its scar; for against their will they had been compelled to take up the sack of powder and tug it homeward; and then, in compliance with their promise, deliver it over to Martin who had first ridiculed their adventure; then berated them; and in the end set the explosive off so near the Webster border line that its defiant boom had rattled every pane of glass in the old house.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Doubtless the encounter with Ellen had left its scar; for against their will they had been compelled to take up the sack of powder and tug it homeward; and then, in compliance with their promise, deliver it over to Martin who had first ridiculed their adventure; then berated them; and in the end set the explosive off so near the Webster border line that its defiant boom had rattled every pane of glass in the old house.
explosiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/
serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst
From this reading Doubtless the encounter with Ellen had left its scar; for against their will they had been compelled to take up the sack of powder and tug it homeward; and then, in compliance with their promise, deliver it over to Martin who had first ridiculed their adventure; then berated them; and in the end set the explosive off so near the Webster border line that its defiant boom had rattled every pane of glass in the old house.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Doubtless the encounter with Ellen had left its scar; for against their will they had been compelled to take up the sack of powder and tug it homeward; and then, in compliance with their promise, deliver it over to Martin who had first ridiculed their adventure; then berated them; and in the end set the explosive off so near the Webster border line that its defiant boom had rattled every pane of glass in the old house.
fleetingadjectiveUS /ˈfliːtɪŋ/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading WHEN THE CAT'S AWAY May came and went, and June, rich in days of splendor, made its advent, and still Lucy caught only fleeting glimpses of the Howes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Doubtless the encounter with Ellen had left its scar; for against their will they had been compelled to take up the sack of powder and tug it homeward; and then, in compliance with their promise, deliver it over to Martin who had first ridiculed their adventure; then berated them; and in the end set the explosive off so near the Webster border line that its defiant boom had rattled every pane of glass in the old house.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Against the homely background of stubble or brown earth, his sturdy form stood out with the beauty of a Millet painting.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Martin, to be sure, was daily abroad, toiling with the zest of an Amazon in garden and hay-field.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Doubtless the encounter with Ellen had left its scar; for against their will they had been compelled to take up the sack of powder and tug it homeward; and then, in compliance with their promise, deliver it over to Martin who had first ridiculed their adventure; then berated them; and in the end set the explosive off so near the Webster border line that its defiant boom had rattled every pane of glass in the old house.
glimpsesnounUS /ˈɡlɪmpsɪz/
plural of “glimpse” — a quick look
From this reading WHEN THE CAT'S AWAY May came and went, and June, rich in days of splendor, made its advent, and still Lucy caught only fleeting glimpses of the Howes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Doubtless the encounter with Ellen had left its scar; for against their will they had been compelled to take up the sack of powder and tug it homeward; and then, in compliance with their promise, deliver it over to Martin who had first ridiculed their adventure; then berated them; and in the end set the explosive off so near the Webster border line that its defiant boom had rattled every pane of glass in the old house.
hay-field
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Martin, to be sure, was daily abroad, toiling with the zest of an Amazon in garden and hay-field.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading But his sisters held themselves aloof, avoiding all possibility of contact with their neighbors.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Against the homely background of stubble or brown earth, his sturdy form stood out with the beauty of a Millet painting.
homelyadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmli/
lacking in physical beauty or proportion
From this reading Against the homely background of stubble or brown earth, his sturdy form stood out with the beauty of a Millet painting.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading Doubtless the encounter with Ellen had left its scar; for against their will they had been compelled to take up the sack of powder and tug it homeward; and then, in compliance with their promise, deliver it over to Martin who had first ridiculed their adventure; then berated them; and in the end set the explosive off so near the Webster border line that its defiant boom had rattled every pane of glass in the old house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Doubtless the encounter with Ellen had left its scar; for against their will they had been compelled to take up the sack of powder and tug it homeward; and then, in compliance with their promise, deliver it over to Martin who had first ridiculed their adventure; then berated them; and in the end set the explosive off so near the Webster border line that its defiant boom had rattled every pane of glass in the old house.
HowesnounUS /haʊz/
plural of “howe” — United States editor (1920-1993)
From this reading WHEN THE CAT'S AWAY May came and went, and June, rich in days of splendor, made its advent, and still Lucy caught only fleeting glimpses of the Howes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHEN THE CAT'S AWAY May came and went, and June, rich in days of splendor, made its advent, and still Lucy caught only fleeting glimpses of the Howes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Doubtless the encounter with Ellen had left its scar; for against their will they had been compelled to take up the sack of powder and tug it homeward; and then, in compliance with their promise, deliver it over to Martin who had first ridiculed their adventure; then berated them; and in the end set the explosive off so near the Webster border line that its defiant boom had rattled every pane of glass in the old house.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading WHEN THE CAT'S AWAY May came and went, and June, rich in days of splendor, made its advent, and still Lucy caught only fleeting glimpses of the Howes.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading WHEN THE CAT'S AWAY May came and went, and June, rich in days of splendor, made its advent, and still Lucy caught only fleeting glimpses of the Howes.
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 Doubtless the encounter with Ellen had left its scar; for against their will they had been compelled to take up the sack of powder and tug it homeward; and then, in compliance with their promise, deliver it over to Martin who had first ridiculed their adventure; then berated them; and in the end set the explosive off so near the Webster border line that its defiant boom had rattled every pane of glass in the old house.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Doubtless the encounter with Ellen had left its scar; for against their will they had been compelled to take up the sack of powder and tug it homeward; and then, in compliance with their promise, deliver it over to Martin who had first ridiculed their adventure; then berated them; and in the end set the explosive off so near the Webster border line that its defiant boom had rattled every pane of glass in the old house.
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading WHEN THE CAT'S AWAY May came and went, and June, rich in days of splendor, made its advent, and still Lucy caught only fleeting glimpses of the Howes.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading WHEN THE CAT'S AWAY May came and went, and June, rich in days of splendor, made its advent, and still Lucy caught only fleeting glimpses of the Howes.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading Martin, to be sure, was daily abroad, toiling with the zest of an Amazon in garden and hay-field.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading WHEN THE CAT'S AWAY May came and went, and June, rich in days of splendor, made its advent, and still Lucy caught only fleeting glimpses of the Howes.
MilletnounUS /ˈmɪlət/
any of various small-grained annual cereal and forage grasses of the genera Panicum, Echinochloa, Setaria, Sorghum, and Eleusine
From this reading Against the homely background of stubble or brown earth, his sturdy form stood out with the beauty of a Millet painting.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Doubtless the encounter with Ellen had left its scar; for against their will they had been compelled to take up the sack of powder and tug it homeward; and then, in compliance with their promise, deliver it over to Martin who had first ridiculed their adventure; then berated them; and in the end set the explosive off so near the Webster border line that its defiant boom had rattled every pane of glass in the old house.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading But his sisters held themselves aloof, avoiding all possibility of contact with their neighbors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHEN THE CAT'S AWAY May came and went, and June, rich in days of splendor, made its advent, and still Lucy caught only fleeting glimpses of the Howes.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Doubtless the encounter with Ellen had left its scar; for against their will they had been compelled to take up the sack of powder and tug it homeward; and then, in compliance with their promise, deliver it over to Martin who had first ridiculed their adventure; then berated them; and in the end set the explosive off so near the Webster border line that its defiant boom had rattled every pane of glass in the old house.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Doubtless the encounter with Ellen had left its scar; for against their will they had been compelled to take up the sack of powder and tug it homeward; and then, in compliance with their promise, deliver it over to Martin who had first ridiculed their adventure; then berated them; and in the end set the explosive off so near the Webster border line that its defiant boom had rattled every pane of glass in the old house.
and nothing more
From this reading WHEN THE CAT'S AWAY May came and went, and June, rich in days of splendor, made its advent, and still Lucy caught only fleeting glimpses of the Howes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Against the homely background of stubble or brown earth, his sturdy form stood out with the beauty of a Millet painting.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Against the homely background of stubble or brown earth, his sturdy form stood out with the beauty of a Millet painting.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Doubtless the encounter with Ellen had left its scar; for against their will they had been compelled to take up the sack of powder and tug it homeward; and then, in compliance with their promise, deliver it over to Martin who had first ridiculed their adventure; then berated them; and in the end set the explosive off so near the Webster border line that its defiant boom had rattled every pane of glass in the old house.
paintingnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading Against the homely background of stubble or brown earth, his sturdy form stood out with the beauty of a Millet painting.
panenounUS /peɪn/
sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors
From this reading Doubtless the encounter with Ellen had left its scar; for against their will they had been compelled to take up the sack of powder and tug it homeward; and then, in compliance with their promise, deliver it over to Martin who had first ridiculed their adventure; then berated them; and in the end set the explosive off so near the Webster border line that its defiant boom had rattled every pane of glass in the old house.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading But his sisters held themselves aloof, avoiding all possibility of contact with their neighbors.
powdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading Doubtless the encounter with Ellen had left its scar; for against their will they had been compelled to take up the sack of powder and tug it homeward; and then, in compliance with their promise, deliver it over to Martin who had first ridiculed their adventure; then berated them; and in the end set the explosive off so near the Webster border line that its defiant boom had rattled every pane of glass in the old house.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Doubtless the encounter with Ellen had left its scar; for against their will they had been compelled to take up the sack of powder and tug it homeward; and then, in compliance with their promise, deliver it over to Martin who had first ridiculed their adventure; then berated them; and in the end set the explosive off so near the Webster border line that its defiant boom had rattled every pane of glass in the old house.
rattledadjectiveUS /ˈrætəld/
thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)
From this reading Doubtless the encounter with Ellen had left its scar; for against their will they had been compelled to take up the sack of powder and tug it homeward; and then, in compliance with their promise, deliver it over to Martin who had first ridiculed their adventure; then berated them; and in the end set the explosive off so near the Webster border line that its defiant boom had rattled every pane of glass in the old house.
possessing material wealth
From this reading WHEN THE CAT'S AWAY May came and went, and June, rich in days of splendor, made its advent, and still Lucy caught only fleeting glimpses of the Howes.
ridiculedverbUS /ˈrɪdəkjuːld/
past form of “ridicule” — subject to laughter or ridicule
From this reading Doubtless the encounter with Ellen had left its scar; for against their will they had been compelled to take up the sack of powder and tug it homeward; and then, in compliance with their promise, deliver it over to Martin who had first ridiculed their adventure; then berated them; and in the end set the explosive off so near the Webster border line that its defiant boom had rattled every pane of glass in the old house.
sacknounUS /sæk/
a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
From this reading Doubtless the encounter with Ellen had left its scar; for against their will they had been compelled to take up the sack of powder and tug it homeward; and then, in compliance with their promise, deliver it over to Martin who had first ridiculed their adventure; then berated them; and in the end set the explosive off so near the Webster border line that its defiant boom had rattled every pane of glass in the old house.
scarnounUS /skɑːr/
a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue
From this reading Doubtless the encounter with Ellen had left its scar; for against their will they had been compelled to take up the sack of powder and tug it homeward; and then, in compliance with their promise, deliver it over to Martin who had first ridiculed their adventure; then berated them; and in the end set the explosive off so near the Webster border line that its defiant boom had rattled every pane of glass in the old house.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Doubtless the encounter with Ellen had left its scar; for against their will they had been compelled to take up the sack of powder and tug it homeward; and then, in compliance with their promise, deliver it over to Martin who had first ridiculed their adventure; then berated them; and in the end set the explosive off so near the Webster border line that its defiant boom had rattled every pane of glass in the old house.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading But his sisters held themselves aloof, avoiding all possibility of contact with their neighbors.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Doubtless the encounter with Ellen had left its scar; for against their will they had been compelled to take up the sack of powder and tug it homeward; and then, in compliance with their promise, deliver it over to Martin who had first ridiculed their adventure; then berated them; and in the end set the explosive off so near the Webster border line that its defiant boom had rattled every pane of glass in the old house.
splendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading WHEN THE CAT'S AWAY May came and went, and June, rich in days of splendor, made its advent, and still Lucy caught only fleeting glimpses of the Howes.
not in physical motion
From this reading WHEN THE CAT'S AWAY May came and went, and June, rich in days of splendor, made its advent, and still Lucy caught only fleeting glimpses of the Howes.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Against the homely background of stubble or brown earth, his sturdy form stood out with the beauty of a Millet painting.
stubblenounUS /ˈstʌbəl/
material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
From this reading Against the homely background of stubble or brown earth, his sturdy form stood out with the beauty of a Millet painting.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading Against the homely background of stubble or brown earth, his sturdy form stood out with the beauty of a Millet painting.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Martin, to be sure, was daily abroad, toiling with the zest of an Amazon in garden and hay-field.
carry out
From this reading Doubtless the encounter with Ellen had left its scar; for against their will they had been compelled to take up the sack of powder and tug it homeward; and then, in compliance with their promise, deliver it over to Martin who had first ridiculed their adventure; then berated them; and in the end set the explosive off so near the Webster border line that its defiant boom had rattled every pane of glass in the old house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Doubtless the encounter with Ellen had left its scar; for against their will they had been compelled to take up the sack of powder and tug it homeward; and then, in compliance with their promise, deliver it over to Martin who had first ridiculed their adventure; then berated them; and in the end set the explosive off so near the Webster border line that its defiant boom had rattled every pane of glass in the old house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN THE CAT'S AWAY May came and went, and June, rich in days of splendor, made its advent, and still Lucy caught only fleeting glimpses of the Howes.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But his sisters held themselves aloof, avoiding all possibility of contact with their neighbors.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Doubtless the encounter with Ellen had left its scar; for against their will they had been compelled to take up the sack of powder and tug it homeward; and then, in compliance with their promise, deliver it over to Martin who had first ridiculed their adventure; then berated them; and in the end set the explosive off so near the Webster border line that its defiant boom had rattled every pane of glass in the old house.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading But his sisters held themselves aloof, avoiding all possibility of contact with their neighbors.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Doubtless the encounter with Ellen had left its scar; for against their will they had been compelled to take up the sack of powder and tug it homeward; and then, in compliance with their promise, deliver it over to Martin who had first ridiculed their adventure; then berated them; and in the end set the explosive off so near the Webster border line that its defiant boom had rattled every pane of glass in the old house.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Doubtless the encounter with Ellen had left its scar; for against their will they had been compelled to take up the sack of powder and tug it homeward; and then, in compliance with their promise, deliver it over to Martin who had first ridiculed their adventure; then berated them; and in the end set the explosive off so near the Webster border line that its defiant boom had rattled every pane of glass in the old house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Martin, to be sure, was daily abroad, toiling with the zest of an Amazon in garden and hay-field.
toilingadjectiveUS /ˈtɔɪlɪŋ/
doing arduous or unpleasant work
From this reading Martin, to be sure, was daily abroad, toiling with the zest of an Amazon in garden and hay-field.
tugverbUS /tʌɡ/
pull hard
From this reading Doubtless the encounter with Ellen had left its scar; for against their will they had been compelled to take up the sack of powder and tug it homeward; and then, in compliance with their promise, deliver it over to Martin who had first ridiculed their adventure; then berated them; and in the end set the explosive off so near the Webster border line that its defiant boom had rattled every pane of glass in the old house.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Doubtless the encounter with Ellen had left its scar; for against their will they had been compelled to take up the sack of powder and tug it homeward; and then, in compliance with their promise, deliver it over to Martin who had first ridiculed their adventure; then berated them; and in the end set the explosive off so near the Webster border line that its defiant boom had rattled every pane of glass in the old house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Martin, to be sure, was daily abroad, toiling with the zest of an Amazon in garden and hay-field.
WebsternounUS /ˈwebstər/
English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading Doubtless the encounter with Ellen had left its scar; for against their will they had been compelled to take up the sack of powder and tug it homeward; and then, in compliance with their promise, deliver it over to Martin who had first ridiculed their adventure; then berated them; and in the end set the explosive off so near the Webster border line that its defiant boom had rattled every pane of glass in the old house.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading WHEN THE CAT'S AWAY May came and went, and June, rich in days of splendor, made its advent, and still Lucy caught only fleeting glimpses of the Howes.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN THE CAT'S AWAY May came and went, and June, rich in days of splendor, made its advent, and still Lucy caught only fleeting glimpses of the Howes.
which person or people
From this reading Doubtless the encounter with Ellen had left its scar; for against their will they had been compelled to take up the sack of powder and tug it homeward; and then, in compliance with their promise, deliver it over to Martin who had first ridiculed their adventure; then berated them; and in the end set the explosive off so near the Webster border line that its defiant boom had rattled every pane of glass in the old house.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Doubtless the encounter with Ellen had left its scar; for against their will they had been compelled to take up the sack of powder and tug it homeward; and then, in compliance with their promise, deliver it over to Martin who had first ridiculed their adventure; then berated them; and in the end set the explosive off so near the Webster border line that its defiant boom had rattled every pane of glass in the old house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Martin, to be sure, was daily abroad, toiling with the zest of an Amazon in garden and hay-field.
zestnounUS /zest/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading Martin, to be sure, was daily abroad, toiling with the zest of an Amazon in garden and hay-field.
