used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By _Books and Authors_ now I see In literature she's made a foray: "The Yellow Shadow"--said to be "A crackerjack detective-story."
a-blowing
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From this reading I scarcely meet him once a year-- He's off in search of whales a-blowing.
A-many
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From this reading She loves to bake and knit and sew, For wider fields she doesn't hanker; Yet for the things they have I know A-many poor folk have to thank her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She loves to bake and knit and sew, For wider fields she doesn't hanker; Yet for the things they have I know A-many poor folk have to thank her.
AuthorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading By _Books and Authors_ now I see In literature she's made a foray: "The Yellow Shadow"--said to be "A crackerjack detective-story."
bakeverbUS /beɪk/
cook and make edible by putting in a hot oven
From this reading She loves to bake and knit and sew, For wider fields she doesn't hanker; Yet for the things they have I know A-many poor folk have to thank her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading By _Books and Authors_ now I see In literature she's made a foray: "The Yellow Shadow"--said to be "A crackerjack detective-story."
BluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading CAPTAIN BROWN Bluff Captain Brown is somewhat queer, But of the sea he's very knowing.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading By _Books and Authors_ now I see In literature she's made a foray: "The Yellow Shadow"--said to be "A crackerjack detective-story."
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading CAPTAIN BROWN Bluff Captain Brown is somewhat queer, But of the sea he's very knowing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading CAPTAIN BROWN Bluff Captain Brown is somewhat queer, But of the sea he's very knowing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By _Books and Authors_ now I see In literature she's made a foray: "The Yellow Shadow"--said to be "A crackerjack detective-story."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN BROWN Bluff Captain Brown is somewhat queer, But of the sea he's very knowing.
crackerjacknounUS /ˈkrækərdʒæk/
someone excellent of their kind
From this reading By _Books and Authors_ now I see In literature she's made a foray: "The Yellow Shadow"--said to be "A crackerjack detective-story."
detective-story
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From this reading By _Books and Authors_ now I see In literature she's made a foray: "The Yellow Shadow"--said to be "A crackerjack detective-story."
doesn't
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From this reading She loves to bake and knit and sew, For wider fields she doesn't hanker; Yet for the things they have I know A-many poor folk have to thank her.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading The simple life she truly leads, She loves her small domestic labors; In spring she plants her garden seeds And shares the product with her neighbors.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading She loves to bake and knit and sew, For wider fields she doesn't hanker; Yet for the things they have I know A-many poor folk have to thank her.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading She loves to bake and knit and sew, For wider fields she doesn't hanker; Yet for the things they have I know A-many poor folk have to thank her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She loves to bake and knit and sew, For wider fields she doesn't hanker; Yet for the things they have I know A-many poor folk have to thank her.
foraynounUS /ˈfɔːreɪ/
a sudden short attack
From this reading By _Books and Authors_ now I see In literature she's made a foray: "The Yellow Shadow"--said to be "A crackerjack detective-story."
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The simple life she truly leads, She loves her small domestic labors; In spring she plants her garden seeds And shares the product with her neighbors.
hankerverbUS /ˈhæŋkər/
desire strongly or persistently
From this reading She loves to bake and knit and sew, For wider fields she doesn't hanker; Yet for the things they have I know A-many poor folk have to thank her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She loves to bake and knit and sew, For wider fields she doesn't hanker; Yet for the things they have I know A-many poor folk have to thank her.
he's
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From this reading CAPTAIN BROWN Bluff Captain Brown is somewhat queer, But of the sea he's very knowing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She loves to bake and knit and sew, For wider fields she doesn't hanker; Yet for the things they have I know A-many poor folk have to thank her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I scarcely meet him once a year-- He's off in search of whales a-blowing.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading She loves to bake and knit and sew, For wider fields she doesn't hanker; Yet for the things they have I know A-many poor folk have to thank her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The simple life she truly leads, She loves her small domestic labors; In spring she plants her garden seeds And shares the product with her neighbors.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CAPTAIN BROWN Bluff Captain Brown is somewhat queer, But of the sea he's very knowing.
knitverbUS /nɪt/
make (textiles) by knitting
From this reading She loves to bake and knit and sew, For wider fields she doesn't hanker; Yet for the things they have I know A-many poor folk have to thank her.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She loves to bake and knit and sew, For wider fields she doesn't hanker; Yet for the things they have I know A-many poor folk have to thank her.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading CAPTAIN BROWN Bluff Captain Brown is somewhat queer, But of the sea he's very knowing.
laborsnounUS /ˈleɪbərz/
plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading The simple life she truly leads, She loves her small domestic labors; In spring she plants her garden seeds And shares the product with her neighbors.
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading The simple life she truly leads, She loves her small domestic labors; In spring she plants her garden seeds And shares the product with her neighbors.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The simple life she truly leads, She loves her small domestic labors; In spring she plants her garden seeds And shares the product with her neighbors.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading By _Books and Authors_ now I see In literature she's made a foray: "The Yellow Shadow"--said to be "A crackerjack detective-story."
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading She loves to bake and knit and sew, For wider fields she doesn't hanker; Yet for the things they have I know A-many poor folk have to thank her.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading By _Books and Authors_ now I see In literature she's made a foray: "The Yellow Shadow"--said to be "A crackerjack detective-story."
come together
From this reading I scarcely meet him once a year-- He's off in search of whales a-blowing.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading The simple life she truly leads, She loves her small domestic labors; In spring she plants her garden seeds And shares the product with her neighbors.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading By _Books and Authors_ now I see In literature she's made a foray: "The Yellow Shadow"--said to be "A crackerjack detective-story."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CAPTAIN BROWN Bluff Captain Brown is somewhat queer, But of the sea he's very knowing.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I scarcely meet him once a year-- He's off in search of whales a-blowing.
on one occasion
From this reading I scarcely meet him once a year-- He's off in search of whales a-blowing.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading The simple life she truly leads, She loves her small domestic labors; In spring she plants her garden seeds And shares the product with her neighbors.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading She loves to bake and knit and sew, For wider fields she doesn't hanker; Yet for the things they have I know A-many poor folk have to thank her.
productnounUS /ˈprɑːdəkt/
commodities offered for sale
From this reading The simple life she truly leads, She loves her small domestic labors; In spring she plants her garden seeds And shares the product with her neighbors.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading CAPTAIN BROWN Bluff Captain Brown is somewhat queer, But of the sea he's very knowing.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading By _Books and Authors_ now I see In literature she's made a foray: "The Yellow Shadow"--said to be "A crackerjack detective-story."
only a very short time before
From this reading I scarcely meet him once a year-- He's off in search of whales a-blowing.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading CAPTAIN BROWN Bluff Captain Brown is somewhat queer, But of the sea he's very knowing.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading I scarcely meet him once a year-- He's off in search of whales a-blowing.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading By _Books and Authors_ now I see In literature she's made a foray: "The Yellow Shadow"--said to be "A crackerjack detective-story."
seedsnounUS /siːdz/
plural of “seed” — a small hard fruit
From this reading The simple life she truly leads, She loves her small domestic labors; In spring she plants her garden seeds And shares the product with her neighbors.
sewverbUS /soʊ/
fasten by sewing; do needlework
From this reading She loves to bake and knit and sew, For wider fields she doesn't hanker; Yet for the things they have I know A-many poor folk have to thank her.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading By _Books and Authors_ now I see In literature she's made a foray: "The Yellow Shadow"--said to be "A crackerjack detective-story."
sharesnounUS /ʃerz/
plural of “share” — assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
From this reading The simple life she truly leads, She loves her small domestic labors; In spring she plants her garden seeds And shares the product with her neighbors.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She loves to bake and knit and sew, For wider fields she doesn't hanker; Yet for the things they have I know A-many poor folk have to thank her.
she's
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From this reading By _Books and Authors_ now I see In literature she's made a foray: "The Yellow Shadow"--said to be "A crackerjack detective-story."
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The simple life she truly leads, She loves her small domestic labors; In spring she plants her garden seeds And shares the product with her neighbors.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The simple life she truly leads, She loves her small domestic labors; In spring she plants her garden seeds And shares the product with her neighbors.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading CAPTAIN BROWN Bluff Captain Brown is somewhat queer, But of the sea he's very knowing.
the season of growth
From this reading The simple life she truly leads, She loves her small domestic labors; In spring she plants her garden seeds And shares the product with her neighbors.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading She loves to bake and knit and sew, For wider fields she doesn't hanker; Yet for the things they have I know A-many poor folk have to thank her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She loves to bake and knit and sew, For wider fields she doesn't hanker; Yet for the things they have I know A-many poor folk have to thank her.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She loves to bake and knit and sew, For wider fields she doesn't hanker; Yet for the things they have I know A-many poor folk have to thank her.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She loves to bake and knit and sew, For wider fields she doesn't hanker; Yet for the things they have I know A-many poor folk have to thank her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She loves to bake and knit and sew, For wider fields she doesn't hanker; Yet for the things they have I know A-many poor folk have to thank her.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The simple life she truly leads, She loves her small domestic labors; In spring she plants her garden seeds And shares the product with her neighbors.
precisely as stated
From this reading CAPTAIN BROWN Bluff Captain Brown is somewhat queer, But of the sea he's very knowing.
whalesnounUS /weɪlz/
plural of “whale” — a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading I scarcely meet him once a year-- He's off in search of whales a-blowing.
wideradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdər/
comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading She loves to bake and knit and sew, For wider fields she doesn't hanker; Yet for the things they have I know A-many poor folk have to thank her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The simple life she truly leads, She loves her small domestic labors; In spring she plants her garden seeds And shares the product with her neighbors.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading I scarcely meet him once a year-- He's off in search of whales a-blowing.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading By _Books and Authors_ now I see In literature she's made a foray: "The Yellow Shadow"--said to be "A crackerjack detective-story."
but in spite of that
From this reading She loves to bake and knit and sew, For wider fields she doesn't hanker; Yet for the things they have I know A-many poor folk have to thank her.
