used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was there, strong, hard working at his books, a fine young animal, and it may be added of him that he was there, in love, deeply and almost hopelessly.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading He was there, strong, hard working at his books, a fine young animal, and it may be added of him that he was there, in love, deeply and almost hopelessly.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading In winter the well-grown ones, those who had work to do in summer, would appear among the pupils, and this winter Jack Burrows, aged eighteen, was among the older boys.
Alderney
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Among the girls in attendance was one who was different from the rest, just as an Alderney is different from a group of Devon heifers.
(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 She was no better, but she was different, that was all.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He was there, strong, hard working at his books, a fine young animal, and it may be added of him that he was there, in love, deeply and almost hopelessly.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading In winter the well-grown ones, those who had work to do in summer, would appear among the pupils, and this winter Jack Burrows, aged eighteen, was among the older boys.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Among the girls in attendance was one who was different from the rest, just as an Alderney is different from a group of Devon heifers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Leavitt school was situated in the country, ten miles from the nearest town, and those who attended it were the farmers' sons and daughters.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He was there, strong, hard working at his books, a fine young animal, and it may be added of him that he was there, in love, deeply and almost hopelessly.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In winter the well-grown ones, those who had work to do in summer, would appear among the pupils, and this winter Jack Burrows, aged eighteen, was among the older boys.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Among the girls in attendance was one who was different from the rest, just as an Alderney is different from a group of Devon heifers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was there, strong, hard working at his books, a fine young animal, and it may be added of him that he was there, in love, deeply and almost hopelessly.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading Among the girls in attendance was one who was different from the rest, just as an Alderney is different from a group of Devon heifers.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading The Leavitt school was situated in the country, ten miles from the nearest town, and those who attended it were the farmers' sons and daughters.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was there, strong, hard working at his books, a fine young animal, and it may be added of him that he was there, in love, deeply and almost hopelessly.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading She was no better, but she was different, that was all.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading He was there, strong, hard working at his books, a fine young animal, and it may be added of him that he was there, in love, deeply and almost hopelessly.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading In winter the well-grown ones, those who had work to do in summer, would appear among the pupils, and this winter Jack Burrows, aged eighteen, was among the older boys.
BurrowsnounUS /ˈbɜːroʊz/
plural of “burrow” — a hole made by an animal, usually for shelter
From this reading In winter the well-grown ones, those who had work to do in summer, would appear among the pupils, and this winter Jack Burrows, aged eighteen, was among the older boys.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was no better, but she was different, that was all.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The Leavitt school was situated in the country, ten miles from the nearest town, and those who attended it were the farmers' sons and daughters.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading The Leavitt school was situated in the country, ten miles from the nearest town, and those who attended it were the farmers' sons and daughters.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading He was there, strong, hard working at his books, a fine young animal, and it may be added of him that he was there, in love, deeply and almost hopelessly.
DevonnounUS /ˈdevən/
a county in southwestern England
From this reading Among the girls in attendance was one who was different from the rest, just as an Alderney is different from a group of Devon heifers.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Among the girls in attendance was one who was different from the rest, just as an Alderney is different from a group of Devon heifers.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading In winter the well-grown ones, those who had work to do in summer, would appear among the pupils, and this winter Jack Burrows, aged eighteen, was among the older boys.
being one more than seventeen
From this reading In winter the well-grown ones, those who had work to do in summer, would appear among the pupils, and this winter Jack Burrows, aged eighteen, was among the older boys.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading The Leavitt school was situated in the country, ten miles from the nearest town, and those who attended it were the farmers' sons and daughters.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading He was there, strong, hard working at his books, a fine young animal, and it may be added of him that he was there, in love, deeply and almost hopelessly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Leavitt school was situated in the country, ten miles from the nearest town, and those who attended it were the farmers' sons and daughters.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Among the girls in attendance was one who was different from the rest, just as an Alderney is different from a group of Devon heifers.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Among the girls in attendance was one who was different from the rest, just as an Alderney is different from a group of Devon heifers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In winter the well-grown ones, those who had work to do in summer, would appear among the pupils, and this winter Jack Burrows, aged eighteen, was among the older boys.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He was there, strong, hard working at his books, a fine young animal, and it may be added of him that he was there, in love, deeply and almost hopelessly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was there, strong, hard working at his books, a fine young animal, and it may be added of him that he was there, in love, deeply and almost hopelessly.
heifersnounUS /ˈhefərz/
plural of “heifer” — young cow
From this reading Among the girls in attendance was one who was different from the rest, just as an Alderney is different from a group of Devon heifers.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was there, strong, hard working at his books, a fine young animal, and it may be added of him that he was there, in love, deeply and almost hopelessly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was there, strong, hard working at his books, a fine young animal, and it may be added of him that he was there, in love, deeply and almost hopelessly.
hopelesslyadverbUS /ˈhoʊpləsli/
in a hopeless manner
From this reading He was there, strong, hard working at his books, a fine young animal, and it may be added of him that he was there, in love, deeply and almost hopelessly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Leavitt school was situated in the country, ten miles from the nearest town, and those who attended it were the farmers' sons and daughters.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Among the girls in attendance was one who was different from the rest, just as an Alderney is different from a group of Devon heifers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Leavitt school was situated in the country, ten miles from the nearest town, and those who attended it were the farmers' sons and daughters.
a small worthless amount
From this reading In winter the well-grown ones, those who had work to do in summer, would appear among the pupils, and this winter Jack Burrows, aged eighteen, was among the older boys.
and nothing more
From this reading Among the girls in attendance was one who was different from the rest, just as an Alderney is different from a group of Devon heifers.
Leavitt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Leavitt school was situated in the country, ten miles from the nearest town, and those who attended it were the farmers' sons and daughters.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He was there, strong, hard working at his books, a fine young animal, and it may be added of him that he was there, in love, deeply and almost hopelessly.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He was there, strong, hard working at his books, a fine young animal, and it may be added of him that he was there, in love, deeply and almost hopelessly.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The Leavitt school was situated in the country, ten miles from the nearest town, and those who attended it were the farmers' sons and daughters.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading The Leavitt school was situated in the country, ten miles from the nearest town, and those who attended it were the farmers' sons and daughters.
not any; not one
From this reading She was no better, but she was different, that was all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was there, strong, hard working at his books, a fine young animal, and it may be added of him that he was there, in love, deeply and almost hopelessly.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading In winter the well-grown ones, those who had work to do in summer, would appear among the pupils, and this winter Jack Burrows, aged eighteen, was among the older boys.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Among the girls in attendance was one who was different from the rest, just as an Alderney is different from a group of Devon heifers.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In winter the well-grown ones, those who had work to do in summer, would appear among the pupils, and this winter Jack Burrows, aged eighteen, was among the older boys.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading In winter the well-grown ones, those who had work to do in summer, would appear among the pupils, and this winter Jack Burrows, aged eighteen, was among the older boys.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Among the girls in attendance was one who was different from the rest, just as an Alderney is different from a group of Devon heifers.
an educational institution
From this reading The Leavitt school was situated in the country, ten miles from the nearest town, and those who attended it were the farmers' sons and daughters.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was no better, but she was different, that was all.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The Leavitt school was situated in the country, ten miles from the nearest town, and those who attended it were the farmers' sons and daughters.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading The Leavitt school was situated in the country, ten miles from the nearest town, and those who attended it were the farmers' sons and daughters.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He was there, strong, hard working at his books, a fine young animal, and it may be added of him that he was there, in love, deeply and almost hopelessly.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading In winter the well-grown ones, those who had work to do in summer, would appear among the pupils, and this winter Jack Burrows, aged eighteen, was among the older boys.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The Leavitt school was situated in the country, ten miles from the nearest town, and those who attended it were the farmers' sons and daughters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was there, strong, hard working at his books, a fine young animal, and it may be added of him that he was there, in love, deeply and almost hopelessly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Leavitt school was situated in the country, ten miles from the nearest town, and those who attended it were the farmers' sons and daughters.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He was there, strong, hard working at his books, a fine young animal, and it may be added of him that he was there, in love, deeply and almost hopelessly.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In winter the well-grown ones, those who had work to do in summer, would appear among the pupils, and this winter Jack Burrows, aged eighteen, was among the older boys.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The Leavitt school was situated in the country, ten miles from the nearest town, and those who attended it were the farmers' sons and daughters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In winter the well-grown ones, those who had work to do in summer, would appear among the pupils, and this winter Jack Burrows, aged eighteen, was among the older boys.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The Leavitt school was situated in the country, ten miles from the nearest town, and those who attended it were the farmers' sons and daughters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Leavitt school was situated in the country, ten miles from the nearest town, and those who attended it were the farmers' sons and daughters.
well-grown
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In winter the well-grown ones, those who had work to do in summer, would appear among the pupils, and this winter Jack Burrows, aged eighteen, was among the older boys.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Leavitt school was situated in the country, ten miles from the nearest town, and those who attended it were the farmers' sons and daughters.
which person or people
From this reading The Leavitt school was situated in the country, ten miles from the nearest town, and those who attended it were the farmers' sons and daughters.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading In winter the well-grown ones, those who had work to do in summer, would appear among the pupils, and this winter Jack Burrows, aged eighteen, was among the older boys.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading In winter the well-grown ones, those who had work to do in summer, would appear among the pupils, and this winter Jack Burrows, aged eighteen, was among the older boys.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading He was there, strong, hard working at his books, a fine young animal, and it may be added of him that he was there, in love, deeply and almost hopelessly.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In winter the well-grown ones, those who had work to do in summer, would appear among the pupils, and this winter Jack Burrows, aged eighteen, was among the older boys.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He was there, strong, hard working at his books, a fine young animal, and it may be added of him that he was there, in love, deeply and almost hopelessly.
