used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It cost a certain resolution on the part of David Joslin to call upon the “furrin woman,” but now he must say good-by.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF DAVID JOSLIN THE hours dragged leaden for the women, cooped up, silent, as in the old block-house days, but for the men the great adventure of going out to war, born in their ancient Highland blood, sped the time rapidly enough.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF DAVID JOSLIN THE hours dragged leaden for the women, cooped up, silent, as in the old block-house days, but for the men the great adventure of going out to war, born in their ancient Highland blood, sped the time rapidly enough.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF DAVID JOSLIN THE hours dragged leaden for the women, cooped up, silent, as in the old block-house days, but for the men the great adventure of going out to war, born in their ancient Highland blood, sped the time rapidly enough.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Therefore in time he knocked at the door of Granny Williams’ log house.
block-house
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From this reading THE EDUCATION OF DAVID JOSLIN THE hours dragged leaden for the women, cooped up, silent, as in the old block-house days, but for the men the great adventure of going out to war, born in their ancient Highland blood, sped the time rapidly enough.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF DAVID JOSLIN THE hours dragged leaden for the women, cooped up, silent, as in the old block-house days, but for the men the great adventure of going out to war, born in their ancient Highland blood, sped the time rapidly enough.
brought into existence
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF DAVID JOSLIN THE hours dragged leaden for the women, cooped up, silent, as in the old block-house days, but for the men the great adventure of going out to war, born in their ancient Highland blood, sped the time rapidly enough.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF DAVID JOSLIN THE hours dragged leaden for the women, cooped up, silent, as in the old block-house days, but for the men the great adventure of going out to war, born in their ancient Highland blood, sped the time rapidly enough.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It cost a certain resolution on the part of David Joslin to call upon the “furrin woman,” but now he must say good-by.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It cost a certain resolution on the part of David Joslin to call upon the “furrin woman,” but now he must say good-by.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Come,” said she.
cooped
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From this reading THE EDUCATION OF DAVID JOSLIN THE hours dragged leaden for the women, cooped up, silent, as in the old block-house days, but for the men the great adventure of going out to war, born in their ancient Highland blood, sped the time rapidly enough.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading It cost a certain resolution on the part of David Joslin to call upon the “furrin woman,” but now he must say good-by.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF DAVID JOSLIN THE hours dragged leaden for the women, cooped up, silent, as in the old block-house days, but for the men the great adventure of going out to war, born in their ancient Highland blood, sped the time rapidly enough.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF DAVID JOSLIN THE hours dragged leaden for the women, cooped up, silent, as in the old block-house days, but for the men the great adventure of going out to war, born in their ancient Highland blood, sped the time rapidly enough.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Therefore in time he knocked at the door of Granny Williams’ log house.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF DAVID JOSLIN THE hours dragged leaden for the women, cooped up, silent, as in the old block-house days, but for the men the great adventure of going out to war, born in their ancient Highland blood, sped the time rapidly enough.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF DAVID JOSLIN THE hours dragged leaden for the women, cooped up, silent, as in the old block-house days, but for the men the great adventure of going out to war, born in their ancient Highland blood, sped the time rapidly enough.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF DAVID JOSLIN THE hours dragged leaden for the women, cooped up, silent, as in the old block-house days, but for the men the great adventure of going out to war, born in their ancient Highland blood, sped the time rapidly enough.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF DAVID JOSLIN THE hours dragged leaden for the women, cooped up, silent, as in the old block-house days, but for the men the great adventure of going out to war, born in their ancient Highland blood, sped the time rapidly enough.
furrin
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From this reading It cost a certain resolution on the part of David Joslin to call upon the “furrin woman,” but now he must say good-by.
the act of departing
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF DAVID JOSLIN THE hours dragged leaden for the women, cooped up, silent, as in the old block-house days, but for the men the great adventure of going out to war, born in their ancient Highland blood, sped the time rapidly enough.
good-bynoun
a farewell remark
From this reading It cost a certain resolution on the part of David Joslin to call upon the “furrin woman,” but now he must say good-by.
GrannynounUS /ˈɡræni/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading Therefore in time he knocked at the door of Granny Williams’ log house.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF DAVID JOSLIN THE hours dragged leaden for the women, cooped up, silent, as in the old block-house days, but for the men the great adventure of going out to war, born in their ancient Highland blood, sped the time rapidly enough.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Marcia Haddon herself met him, as though she had sent for him.
Haddon
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From this reading Marcia Haddon herself met him, as though she had sent for him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It cost a certain resolution on the part of David Joslin to call upon the “furrin woman,” but now he must say good-by.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Marcia Haddon herself met him, as though she had sent for him.
HighlandnounUS /ˈhaɪlənd/
elevated (e.g., mountainous) land
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF DAVID JOSLIN THE hours dragged leaden for the women, cooped up, silent, as in the old block-house days, but for the men the great adventure of going out to war, born in their ancient Highland blood, sped the time rapidly enough.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Marcia Haddon herself met him, as though she had sent for him.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF DAVID JOSLIN THE hours dragged leaden for the women, cooped up, silent, as in the old block-house days, but for the men the great adventure of going out to war, born in their ancient Highland blood, sped the time rapidly enough.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Therefore in time he knocked at the door of Granny Williams’ log house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF DAVID JOSLIN THE hours dragged leaden for the women, cooped up, silent, as in the old block-house days, but for the men the great adventure of going out to war, born in their ancient Highland blood, sped the time rapidly enough.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It cost a certain resolution on the part of David Joslin to call upon the “furrin woman,” but now he must say good-by.
JOSLIN
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From this reading THE EDUCATION OF DAVID JOSLIN THE hours dragged leaden for the women, cooped up, silent, as in the old block-house days, but for the men the great adventure of going out to war, born in their ancient Highland blood, sped the time rapidly enough.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Therefore in time he knocked at the door of Granny Williams’ log house.
leadenadjectiveUS /ˈledən/
darkened with overcast
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF DAVID JOSLIN THE hours dragged leaden for the women, cooped up, silent, as in the old block-house days, but for the men the great adventure of going out to war, born in their ancient Highland blood, sped the time rapidly enough.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading Therefore in time he knocked at the door of Granny Williams’ log house.
Marcia
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From this reading Marcia Haddon herself met him, as though she had sent for him.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF DAVID JOSLIN THE hours dragged leaden for the women, cooped up, silent, as in the old block-house days, but for the men the great adventure of going out to war, born in their ancient Highland blood, sped the time rapidly enough.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Marcia Haddon herself met him, as though she had sent for him.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It cost a certain resolution on the part of David Joslin to call upon the “furrin woman,” but now he must say good-by.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It cost a certain resolution on the part of David Joslin to call upon the “furrin woman,” but now he must say good-by.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF DAVID JOSLIN THE hours dragged leaden for the women, cooped up, silent, as in the old block-house days, but for the men the great adventure of going out to war, born in their ancient Highland blood, sped the time rapidly enough.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF DAVID JOSLIN THE hours dragged leaden for the women, cooped up, silent, as in the old block-house days, but for the men the great adventure of going out to war, born in their ancient Highland blood, sped the time rapidly enough.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It cost a certain resolution on the part of David Joslin to call upon the “furrin woman,” but now he must say good-by.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF DAVID JOSLIN THE hours dragged leaden for the women, cooped up, silent, as in the old block-house days, but for the men the great adventure of going out to war, born in their ancient Highland blood, sped the time rapidly enough.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It cost a certain resolution on the part of David Joslin to call upon the “furrin woman,” but now he must say good-by.
with speed
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF DAVID JOSLIN THE hours dragged leaden for the women, cooped up, silent, as in the old block-house days, but for the men the great adventure of going out to war, born in their ancient Highland blood, sped the time rapidly enough.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading It cost a certain resolution on the part of David Joslin to call upon the “furrin woman,” but now he must say good-by.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Come,” said she.
express in words
From this reading It cost a certain resolution on the part of David Joslin to call upon the “furrin woman,” but now he must say good-by.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Marcia Haddon herself met him, as though she had sent for him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Marcia Haddon herself met him, as though she had sent for him.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF DAVID JOSLIN THE hours dragged leaden for the women, cooped up, silent, as in the old block-house days, but for the men the great adventure of going out to war, born in their ancient Highland blood, sped the time rapidly enough.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF DAVID JOSLIN THE hours dragged leaden for the women, cooped up, silent, as in the old block-house days, but for the men the great adventure of going out to war, born in their ancient Highland blood, sped the time rapidly enough.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF DAVID JOSLIN THE hours dragged leaden for the women, cooped up, silent, as in the old block-house days, but for the men the great adventure of going out to war, born in their ancient Highland blood, sped the time rapidly enough.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF DAVID JOSLIN THE hours dragged leaden for the women, cooped up, silent, as in the old block-house days, but for the men the great adventure of going out to war, born in their ancient Highland blood, sped the time rapidly enough.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore in time he knocked at the door of Granny Williams’ log house.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Marcia Haddon herself met him, as though she had sent for him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF DAVID JOSLIN THE hours dragged leaden for the women, cooped up, silent, as in the old block-house days, but for the men the great adventure of going out to war, born in their ancient Highland blood, sped the time rapidly enough.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF DAVID JOSLIN THE hours dragged leaden for the women, cooped up, silent, as in the old block-house days, but for the men the great adventure of going out to war, born in their ancient Highland blood, sped the time rapidly enough.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF DAVID JOSLIN THE hours dragged leaden for the women, cooped up, silent, as in the old block-house days, but for the men the great adventure of going out to war, born in their ancient Highland blood, sped the time rapidly enough.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It cost a certain resolution on the part of David Joslin to call upon the “furrin woman,” but now he must say good-by.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF DAVID JOSLIN THE hours dragged leaden for the women, cooped up, silent, as in the old block-house days, but for the men the great adventure of going out to war, born in their ancient Highland blood, sped the time rapidly enough.
WilliamsnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading Therefore in time he knocked at the door of Granny Williams’ log house.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It cost a certain resolution on the part of David Joslin to call upon the “furrin woman,” but now he must say good-by.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading THE EDUCATION OF DAVID JOSLIN THE hours dragged leaden for the women, cooped up, silent, as in the old block-house days, but for the men the great adventure of going out to war, born in their ancient Highland blood, sped the time rapidly enough.
