used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On that same evening mentioned in our last chapter there was a social gathering at Farmer Porter’s, in Sprucemont.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It was a festival known among the Green Mountain farmers as a “sugar-eat,” but it was held very much out of season.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tin pans are pressed full of snow, and the maple wax, dipped boiling from the kettles, is poured upon the snow.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Tin pans are pressed full of snow, and the maple wax, dipped boiling from the kettles, is poured upon the snow.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a festival known among the Green Mountain farmers as a “sugar-eat,” but it was held very much out of season.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On that same evening mentioned in our last chapter there was a social gathering at Farmer Porter’s, in Sprucemont.
boiledadjectiveUS /bɔɪld/
cooked in hot water
From this reading The sap drawn from the rock-maple, or sugar-maple trees is boiled until it reaches a consistency which is called wax.
boilingnounUS /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
From this reading Tin pans are pressed full of snow, and the maple wax, dipped boiling from the kettles, is poured upon the snow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a festival known among the Green Mountain farmers as a “sugar-eat,” but it was held very much out of season.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The sap drawn from the rock-maple, or sugar-maple trees is boiled until it reaches a consistency which is called wax.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading On that same evening mentioned in our last chapter there was a social gathering at Farmer Porter’s, in Sprucemont.
consistencynounUS /kənˈsɪstənsi/
the property of holding together and retaining its shape
From this reading The sap drawn from the rock-maple, or sugar-maple trees is boiled until it reaches a consistency which is called wax.
dippedadjectiveUS /dɪpt/
having abnormal sagging of the spine (especially in horses)
From this reading Tin pans are pressed full of snow, and the maple wax, dipped boiling from the kettles, is poured upon the snow.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The sap drawn from the rock-maple, or sugar-maple trees is boiled until it reaches a consistency which is called wax.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Maple sugar is usually made during the months of February or March.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On that same evening mentioned in our last chapter there was a social gathering at Farmer Porter’s, in Sprucemont.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading On that same evening mentioned in our last chapter there was a social gathering at Farmer Porter’s, in Sprucemont.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading It was a festival known among the Green Mountain farmers as a “sugar-eat,” but it was held very much out of season.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading Maple sugar is usually made during the months of February or March.
festivalnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading It was a festival known among the Green Mountain farmers as a “sugar-eat,” but it was held very much out of season.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The sap drawn from the rock-maple, or sugar-maple trees is boiled until it reaches a consistency which is called wax.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Tin pans are pressed full of snow, and the maple wax, dipped boiling from the kettles, is poured upon the snow.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading On that same evening mentioned in our last chapter there was a social gathering at Farmer Porter’s, in Sprucemont.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading It was a festival known among the Green Mountain farmers as a “sugar-eat,” but it was held very much out of season.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading It was a festival known among the Green Mountain farmers as a “sugar-eat,” but it was held very much out of season.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On that same evening mentioned in our last chapter there was a social gathering at Farmer Porter’s, in Sprucemont.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Maple sugar is usually made during the months of February or March.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a festival known among the Green Mountain farmers as a “sugar-eat,” but it was held very much out of season.
kettlesnounUS /ˈketəlz/
plural of “kettle” — a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid
From this reading Tin pans are pressed full of snow, and the maple wax, dipped boiling from the kettles, is poured upon the snow.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It was a festival known among the Green Mountain farmers as a “sugar-eat,” but it was held very much out of season.
immediately past
From this reading On that same evening mentioned in our last chapter there was a social gathering at Farmer Porter’s, in Sprucemont.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Maple sugar is usually made during the months of February or March.
MaplenounUS /ˈmeɪpəl/
wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Maple sugar is usually made during the months of February or March.
march in a procession
From this reading Maple sugar is usually made during the months of February or March.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading On that same evening mentioned in our last chapter there was a social gathering at Farmer Porter’s, in Sprucemont.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Maple sugar is usually made during the months of February or March.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading It was a festival known among the Green Mountain farmers as a “sugar-eat,” but it was held very much out of season.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was a festival known among the Green Mountain farmers as a “sugar-eat,” but it was held very much out of season.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a festival known among the Green Mountain farmers as a “sugar-eat,” but it was held very much out of season.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On that same evening mentioned in our last chapter there was a social gathering at Farmer Porter’s, in Sprucemont.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Maple sugar is usually made during the months of February or March.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading On that same evening mentioned in our last chapter there was a social gathering at Farmer Porter’s, in Sprucemont.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was a festival known among the Green Mountain farmers as a “sugar-eat,” but it was held very much out of season.
pansnounUS /pænz/
plural of “pan” — cooking utensil consisting of a wide metal vessel
From this reading Tin pans are pressed full of snow, and the maple wax, dipped boiling from the kettles, is poured upon the snow.
Porter'snounUS /ˈpɔːrtərz/
possessive form of “porter” — a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading On that same evening mentioned in our last chapter there was a social gathering at Farmer Porter’s, in Sprucemont.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading Tin pans are pressed full of snow, and the maple wax, dipped boiling from the kettles, is poured upon the snow.
compacted by ironing
From this reading Tin pans are pressed full of snow, and the maple wax, dipped boiling from the kettles, is poured upon the snow.
reachesnounUS /ˈriːtʃəz/
plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective
From this reading The sap drawn from the rock-maple, or sugar-maple trees is boiled until it reaches a consistency which is called wax.
rock-maple
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From this reading The sap drawn from the rock-maple, or sugar-maple trees is boiled until it reaches a consistency which is called wax.
Identical; not different.
From this reading On that same evening mentioned in our last chapter there was a social gathering at Farmer Porter’s, in Sprucemont.
sapverbUS /sæp/
deplete
From this reading The sap drawn from the rock-maple, or sugar-maple trees is boiled until it reaches a consistency which is called wax.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading It was a festival known among the Green Mountain farmers as a “sugar-eat,” but it was held very much out of season.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Tin pans are pressed full of snow, and the maple wax, dipped boiling from the kettles, is poured upon the snow.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading On that same evening mentioned in our last chapter there was a social gathering at Farmer Porter’s, in Sprucemont.
Sprucemont
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From this reading On that same evening mentioned in our last chapter there was a social gathering at Farmer Porter’s, in Sprucemont.
sugarnounUS /ˈʃʊɡər/
a white crystalline carbohydrate used as a sweetener and preservative
From this reading Maple sugar is usually made during the months of February or March.
sugar-eat
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From this reading It was a festival known among the Green Mountain farmers as a “sugar-eat,” but it was held very much out of season.
sugar-maple
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sap drawn from the rock-maple, or sugar-maple trees is boiled until it reaches a consistency which is called wax.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On that same evening mentioned in our last chapter there was a social gathering at Farmer Porter’s, in Sprucemont.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a festival known among the Green Mountain farmers as a “sugar-eat,” but it was held very much out of season.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On that same evening mentioned in our last chapter there was a social gathering at Farmer Porter’s, in Sprucemont.
TinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading Tin pans are pressed full of snow, and the maple wax, dipped boiling from the kettles, is poured upon the snow.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The sap drawn from the rock-maple, or sugar-maple trees is boiled until it reaches a consistency which is called wax.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The sap drawn from the rock-maple, or sugar-maple trees is boiled until it reaches a consistency which is called wax.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Tin pans are pressed full of snow, and the maple wax, dipped boiling from the kettles, is poured upon the snow.
under normal conditions
From this reading Maple sugar is usually made during the months of February or March.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was a festival known among the Green Mountain farmers as a “sugar-eat,” but it was held very much out of season.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On that same evening mentioned in our last chapter there was a social gathering at Farmer Porter’s, in Sprucemont.
waxverbUS /wæks/
cover with wax
From this reading The sap drawn from the rock-maple, or sugar-maple trees is boiled until it reaches a consistency which is called wax.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The sap drawn from the rock-maple, or sugar-maple trees is boiled until it reaches a consistency which is called wax.
