used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mary, the summation and perfect example of Irish housewives, dreamed of a little home in the suburbs, with an orchard and garden, and a yard for chickens, and a house for the cow, and a pen for the pigs, where she could be busy and happy all day long, working for her loved ones.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading Jack dreamed of a new gown his wife should have, and of new dresses for Mamie, and some new books for Allan, and a new pipe for himself,--for Jack had only a limited idea of what twenty-five hundred dollars would accomplish.
(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 Mary, the summation and perfect example of Irish housewives, dreamed of a little home in the suburbs, with an orchard and garden, and a yard for chickens, and a house for the cow, and a pen for the pigs, where she could be busy and happy all day long, working for her loved ones.
Allan
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From this reading Jack dreamed of a new gown his wife should have, and of new dresses for Mamie, and some new books for Allan, and a new pipe for himself,--for Jack had only a limited idea of what twenty-five hundred dollars would accomplish.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mary, the summation and perfect example of Irish housewives, dreamed of a little home in the suburbs, with an orchard and garden, and a yard for chickens, and a house for the cow, and a pen for the pigs, where she could be busy and happy all day long, working for her loved ones.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE YOUNG TRAIN DISPATCHER But those were happy hearts he left behind him, and sweet were the dreams they dreamed that night.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And Allan dreamed of the day when he, too, could come in as Jed Hopkins had done, and leave behind him a princely gift.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Jack," said Mary, at the table next morning, the memory of her dream still strong upon her, "I've been wishin' we could move t' some little place where we could kape chickens an' a cow."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mary, the summation and perfect example of Irish housewives, dreamed of a little home in the suburbs, with an orchard and garden, and a yard for chickens, and a house for the cow, and a pen for the pigs, where she could be busy and happy all day long, working for her loved ones.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Jack," said Mary, at the table next morning, the memory of her dream still strong upon her, "I've been wishin' we could move t' some little place where we could kape chickens an' a cow."
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading THE YOUNG TRAIN DISPATCHER But those were happy hearts he left behind him, and sweet were the dreams they dreamed that night.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Jack dreamed of a new gown his wife should have, and of new dresses for Mamie, and some new books for Allan, and a new pipe for himself,--for Jack had only a limited idea of what twenty-five hundred dollars would accomplish.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Mary, the summation and perfect example of Irish housewives, dreamed of a little home in the suburbs, with an orchard and garden, and a yard for chickens, and a house for the cow, and a pen for the pigs, where she could be busy and happy all day long, working for her loved ones.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE YOUNG TRAIN DISPATCHER But those were happy hearts he left behind him, and sweet were the dreams they dreamed that night.
chickensnounUS /ˈtʃɪkənz/
plural of “chicken” — the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading Mary, the summation and perfect example of Irish housewives, dreamed of a little home in the suburbs, with an orchard and garden, and a yard for chickens, and a house for the cow, and a pen for the pigs, where she could be busy and happy all day long, working for her loved ones.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And Allan dreamed of the day when he, too, could come in as Jed Hopkins had done, and leave behind him a princely gift.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mary, the summation and perfect example of Irish housewives, dreamed of a little home in the suburbs, with an orchard and garden, and a yard for chickens, and a house for the cow, and a pen for the pigs, where she could be busy and happy all day long, working for her loved ones.
cownounUS /kaʊ/
female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
From this reading Mary, the summation and perfect example of Irish housewives, dreamed of a little home in the suburbs, with an orchard and garden, and a yard for chickens, and a house for the cow, and a pen for the pigs, where she could be busy and happy all day long, working for her loved ones.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mary, the summation and perfect example of Irish housewives, dreamed of a little home in the suburbs, with an orchard and garden, and a yard for chickens, and a house for the cow, and a pen for the pigs, where she could be busy and happy all day long, working for her loved ones.
DISPATCHERnounUS /dɪˈspætʃər/
the official who signals the beginning of a race or competition
From this reading THE YOUNG TRAIN DISPATCHER But those were happy hearts he left behind him, and sweet were the dreams they dreamed that night.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Jack dreamed of a new gown his wife should have, and of new dresses for Mamie, and some new books for Allan, and a new pipe for himself,--for Jack had only a limited idea of what twenty-five hundred dollars would accomplish.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading And Allan dreamed of the day when he, too, could come in as Jed Hopkins had done, and leave behind him a princely gift.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading "Jack," said Mary, at the table next morning, the memory of her dream still strong upon her, "I've been wishin' we could move t' some little place where we could kape chickens an' a cow."
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading THE YOUNG TRAIN DISPATCHER But those were happy hearts he left behind him, and sweet were the dreams they dreamed that night.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading THE YOUNG TRAIN DISPATCHER But those were happy hearts he left behind him, and sweet were the dreams they dreamed that night.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading Jack dreamed of a new gown his wife should have, and of new dresses for Mamie, and some new books for Allan, and a new pipe for himself,--for Jack had only a limited idea of what twenty-five hundred dollars would accomplish.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Mary, the summation and perfect example of Irish housewives, dreamed of a little home in the suburbs, with an orchard and garden, and a yard for chickens, and a house for the cow, and a pen for the pigs, where she could be busy and happy all day long, working for her loved ones.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mary, the summation and perfect example of Irish housewives, dreamed of a little home in the suburbs, with an orchard and garden, and a yard for chickens, and a house for the cow, and a pen for the pigs, where she could be busy and happy all day long, working for her loved ones.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Mary, the summation and perfect example of Irish housewives, dreamed of a little home in the suburbs, with an orchard and garden, and a yard for chickens, and a house for the cow, and a pen for the pigs, where she could be busy and happy all day long, working for her loved ones.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading And Allan dreamed of the day when he, too, could come in as Jed Hopkins had done, and leave behind him a princely gift.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading Jack dreamed of a new gown his wife should have, and of new dresses for Mamie, and some new books for Allan, and a new pipe for himself,--for Jack had only a limited idea of what twenty-five hundred dollars would accomplish.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jack dreamed of a new gown his wife should have, and of new dresses for Mamie, and some new books for Allan, and a new pipe for himself,--for Jack had only a limited idea of what twenty-five hundred dollars would accomplish.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading THE YOUNG TRAIN DISPATCHER But those were happy hearts he left behind him, and sweet were the dreams they dreamed that night.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Jack dreamed of a new gown his wife should have, and of new dresses for Mamie, and some new books for Allan, and a new pipe for himself,--for Jack had only a limited idea of what twenty-five hundred dollars would accomplish.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE YOUNG TRAIN DISPATCHER But those were happy hearts he left behind him, and sweet were the dreams they dreamed that night.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading THE YOUNG TRAIN DISPATCHER But those were happy hearts he left behind him, and sweet were the dreams they dreamed that night.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mary, the summation and perfect example of Irish housewives, dreamed of a little home in the suburbs, with an orchard and garden, and a yard for chickens, and a house for the cow, and a pen for the pigs, where she could be busy and happy all day long, working for her loved ones.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE YOUNG TRAIN DISPATCHER But those were happy hearts he left behind him, and sweet were the dreams they dreamed that night.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Jack dreamed of a new gown his wife should have, and of new dresses for Mamie, and some new books for Allan, and a new pipe for himself,--for Jack had only a limited idea of what twenty-five hundred dollars would accomplish.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jack dreamed of a new gown his wife should have, and of new dresses for Mamie, and some new books for Allan, and a new pipe for himself,--for Jack had only a limited idea of what twenty-five hundred dollars would accomplish.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mary, the summation and perfect example of Irish housewives, dreamed of a little home in the suburbs, with an orchard and garden, and a yard for chickens, and a house for the cow, and a pen for the pigs, where she could be busy and happy all day long, working for her loved ones.
HopkinsnounUS /ˈhɑːpkɪnz/
United States educator and theologian (1802-1887)
From this reading And Allan dreamed of the day when he, too, could come in as Jed Hopkins had done, and leave behind him a princely gift.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mary, the summation and perfect example of Irish housewives, dreamed of a little home in the suburbs, with an orchard and garden, and a yard for chickens, and a house for the cow, and a pen for the pigs, where she could be busy and happy all day long, working for her loved ones.
housewivesnounUS /ˈhaʊswaɪvz/
plural of “housewife” — a wife who manages a household while her husband earns the family income
From this reading Mary, the summation and perfect example of Irish housewives, dreamed of a little home in the suburbs, with an orchard and garden, and a yard for chickens, and a house for the cow, and a pen for the pigs, where she could be busy and happy all day long, working for her loved ones.
ten 10s
From this reading Jack dreamed of a new gown his wife should have, and of new dresses for Mamie, and some new books for Allan, and a new pipe for himself,--for Jack had only a limited idea of what twenty-five hundred dollars would accomplish.
I've
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From this reading "Jack," said Mary, at the table next morning, the memory of her dream still strong upon her, "I've been wishin' we could move t' some little place where we could kape chickens an' a cow."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Jack dreamed of a new gown his wife should have, and of new dresses for Mamie, and some new books for Allan, and a new pipe for himself,--for Jack had only a limited idea of what twenty-five hundred dollars would accomplish.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mary, the summation and perfect example of Irish housewives, dreamed of a little home in the suburbs, with an orchard and garden, and a yard for chickens, and a house for the cow, and a pen for the pigs, where she could be busy and happy all day long, working for her loved ones.
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading Mary, the summation and perfect example of Irish housewives, dreamed of a little home in the suburbs, with an orchard and garden, and a yard for chickens, and a house for the cow, and a pen for the pigs, where she could be busy and happy all day long, working for her loved ones.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack dreamed of a new gown his wife should have, and of new dresses for Mamie, and some new books for Allan, and a new pipe for himself,--for Jack had only a limited idea of what twenty-five hundred dollars would accomplish.
Jed
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From this reading And Allan dreamed of the day when he, too, could come in as Jed Hopkins had done, and leave behind him a princely gift.
kape
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From this reading "Jack," said Mary, at the table next morning, the memory of her dream still strong upon her, "I've been wishin' we could move t' some little place where we could kape chickens an' a cow."
go away from a place
From this reading And Allan dreamed of the day when he, too, could come in as Jed Hopkins had done, and leave behind him a princely gift.
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 THE YOUNG TRAIN DISPATCHER But those were happy hearts he left behind him, and sweet were the dreams they dreamed that night.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading Jack dreamed of a new gown his wife should have, and of new dresses for Mamie, and some new books for Allan, and a new pipe for himself,--for Jack had only a limited idea of what twenty-five hundred dollars would accomplish.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mary, the summation and perfect example of Irish housewives, dreamed of a little home in the suburbs, with an orchard and garden, and a yard for chickens, and a house for the cow, and a pen for the pigs, where she could be busy and happy all day long, working for her loved ones.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Mary, the summation and perfect example of Irish housewives, dreamed of a little home in the suburbs, with an orchard and garden, and a yard for chickens, and a house for the cow, and a pen for the pigs, where she could be busy and happy all day long, working for her loved ones.
held dear
From this reading Mary, the summation and perfect example of Irish housewives, dreamed of a little home in the suburbs, with an orchard and garden, and a yard for chickens, and a house for the cow, and a pen for the pigs, where she could be busy and happy all day long, working for her loved ones.
Mamie
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From this reading Jack dreamed of a new gown his wife should have, and of new dresses for Mamie, and some new books for Allan, and a new pipe for himself,--for Jack had only a limited idea of what twenty-five hundred dollars would accomplish.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary, the summation and perfect example of Irish housewives, dreamed of a little home in the suburbs, with an orchard and garden, and a yard for chickens, and a house for the cow, and a pen for the pigs, where she could be busy and happy all day long, working for her loved ones.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading "Jack," said Mary, at the table next morning, the memory of her dream still strong upon her, "I've been wishin' we could move t' some little place where we could kape chickens an' a cow."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Jack," said Mary, at the table next morning, the memory of her dream still strong upon her, "I've been wishin' we could move t' some little place where we could kape chickens an' a cow."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Jack," said Mary, at the table next morning, the memory of her dream still strong upon her, "I've been wishin' we could move t' some little place where we could kape chickens an' a cow."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Jack dreamed of a new gown his wife should have, and of new dresses for Mamie, and some new books for Allan, and a new pipe for himself,--for Jack had only a limited idea of what twenty-five hundred dollars would accomplish.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "Jack," said Mary, at the table next morning, the memory of her dream still strong upon her, "I've been wishin' we could move t' some little place where we could kape chickens an' a cow."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE YOUNG TRAIN DISPATCHER But those were happy hearts he left behind him, and sweet were the dreams they dreamed that night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mary, the summation and perfect example of Irish housewives, dreamed of a little home in the suburbs, with an orchard and garden, and a yard for chickens, and a house for the cow, and a pen for the pigs, where she could be busy and happy all day long, working for her loved ones.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mary, the summation and perfect example of Irish housewives, dreamed of a little home in the suburbs, with an orchard and garden, and a yard for chickens, and a house for the cow, and a pen for the pigs, where she could be busy and happy all day long, working for her loved ones.
and nothing more
From this reading Jack dreamed of a new gown his wife should have, and of new dresses for Mamie, and some new books for Allan, and a new pipe for himself,--for Jack had only a limited idea of what twenty-five hundred dollars would accomplish.
orchardnounUS /ˈɔːrtʃərd/
garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
From this reading Mary, the summation and perfect example of Irish housewives, dreamed of a little home in the suburbs, with an orchard and garden, and a yard for chickens, and a house for the cow, and a pen for the pigs, where she could be busy and happy all day long, working for her loved ones.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading Mary, the summation and perfect example of Irish housewives, dreamed of a little home in the suburbs, with an orchard and garden, and a yard for chickens, and a house for the cow, and a pen for the pigs, where she could be busy and happy all day long, working for her loved ones.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Mary, the summation and perfect example of Irish housewives, dreamed of a little home in the suburbs, with an orchard and garden, and a yard for chickens, and a house for the cow, and a pen for the pigs, where she could be busy and happy all day long, working for her loved ones.
pigsnounUS /pɪɡz/
plural of “pig” — domestic swine
From this reading Mary, the summation and perfect example of Irish housewives, dreamed of a little home in the suburbs, with an orchard and garden, and a yard for chickens, and a house for the cow, and a pen for the pigs, where she could be busy and happy all day long, working for her loved ones.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Jack dreamed of a new gown his wife should have, and of new dresses for Mamie, and some new books for Allan, and a new pipe for himself,--for Jack had only a limited idea of what twenty-five hundred dollars would accomplish.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Jack," said Mary, at the table next morning, the memory of her dream still strong upon her, "I've been wishin' we could move t' some little place where we could kape chickens an' a cow."
princelyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪnsli/
ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
From this reading And Allan dreamed of the day when he, too, could come in as Jed Hopkins had done, and leave behind him a princely gift.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Jack," said Mary, at the table next morning, the memory of her dream still strong upon her, "I've been wishin' we could move t' some little place where we could kape chickens an' a cow."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mary, the summation and perfect example of Irish housewives, dreamed of a little home in the suburbs, with an orchard and garden, and a yard for chickens, and a house for the cow, and a pen for the pigs, where she could be busy and happy all day long, working for her loved ones.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Jack dreamed of a new gown his wife should have, and of new dresses for Mamie, and some new books for Allan, and a new pipe for himself,--for Jack had only a limited idea of what twenty-five hundred dollars would accomplish.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Jack dreamed of a new gown his wife should have, and of new dresses for Mamie, and some new books for Allan, and a new pipe for himself,--for Jack had only a limited idea of what twenty-five hundred dollars would accomplish.
not in physical motion
From this reading "Jack," said Mary, at the table next morning, the memory of her dream still strong upon her, "I've been wishin' we could move t' some little place where we could kape chickens an' a cow."
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "Jack," said Mary, at the table next morning, the memory of her dream still strong upon her, "I've been wishin' we could move t' some little place where we could kape chickens an' a cow."
suburbsnounUS /ˈsʌbərbz/
plural of “suburb” — a residential district located on the outskirts of a city
From this reading Mary, the summation and perfect example of Irish housewives, dreamed of a little home in the suburbs, with an orchard and garden, and a yard for chickens, and a house for the cow, and a pen for the pigs, where she could be busy and happy all day long, working for her loved ones.
summationnounUS /səˈmeɪʃən/
a concluding summary (as in presenting a case before a law court)
From this reading Mary, the summation and perfect example of Irish housewives, dreamed of a little home in the suburbs, with an orchard and garden, and a yard for chickens, and a house for the cow, and a pen for the pigs, where she could be busy and happy all day long, working for her loved ones.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading THE YOUNG TRAIN DISPATCHER But those were happy hearts he left behind him, and sweet were the dreams they dreamed that night.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading "Jack," said Mary, at the table next morning, the memory of her dream still strong upon her, "I've been wishin' we could move t' some little place where we could kape chickens an' a cow."
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading "Jack," said Mary, at the table next morning, the memory of her dream still strong upon her, "I've been wishin' we could move t' some little place where we could kape chickens an' a cow."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE YOUNG TRAIN DISPATCHER But those were happy hearts he left behind him, and sweet were the dreams they dreamed that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE YOUNG TRAIN DISPATCHER But those were happy hearts he left behind him, and sweet were the dreams they dreamed that night.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE YOUNG TRAIN DISPATCHER But those were happy hearts he left behind him, and sweet were the dreams they dreamed that night.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE YOUNG TRAIN DISPATCHER But those were happy hearts he left behind him, and sweet were the dreams they dreamed that night.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading And Allan dreamed of the day when he, too, could come in as Jed Hopkins had done, and leave behind him a princely gift.
create by training and teaching
From this reading THE YOUNG TRAIN DISPATCHER But those were happy hearts he left behind him, and sweet were the dreams they dreamed that night.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading Jack dreamed of a new gown his wife should have, and of new dresses for Mamie, and some new books for Allan, and a new pipe for himself,--for Jack had only a limited idea of what twenty-five hundred dollars would accomplish.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Jack," said Mary, at the table next morning, the memory of her dream still strong upon her, "I've been wishin' we could move t' some little place where we could kape chickens an' a cow."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Jack," said Mary, at the table next morning, the memory of her dream still strong upon her, "I've been wishin' we could move t' some little place where we could kape chickens an' a cow."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE YOUNG TRAIN DISPATCHER But those were happy hearts he left behind him, and sweet were the dreams they dreamed that night.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Jack dreamed of a new gown his wife should have, and of new dresses for Mamie, and some new books for Allan, and a new pipe for himself,--for Jack had only a limited idea of what twenty-five hundred dollars would accomplish.
at the time that
From this reading And Allan dreamed of the day when he, too, could come in as Jed Hopkins had done, and leave behind him a princely gift.
in or at the place that
From this reading Mary, the summation and perfect example of Irish housewives, dreamed of a little home in the suburbs, with an orchard and garden, and a yard for chickens, and a house for the cow, and a pen for the pigs, where she could be busy and happy all day long, working for her loved ones.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Jack dreamed of a new gown his wife should have, and of new dresses for Mamie, and some new books for Allan, and a new pipe for himself,--for Jack had only a limited idea of what twenty-five hundred dollars would accomplish.
wishin
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From this reading "Jack," said Mary, at the table next morning, the memory of her dream still strong upon her, "I've been wishin' we could move t' some little place where we could kape chickens an' a cow."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mary, the summation and perfect example of Irish housewives, dreamed of a little home in the suburbs, with an orchard and garden, and a yard for chickens, and a house for the cow, and a pen for the pigs, where she could be busy and happy all day long, working for her loved ones.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Mary, the summation and perfect example of Irish housewives, dreamed of a little home in the suburbs, with an orchard and garden, and a yard for chickens, and a house for the cow, and a pen for the pigs, where she could be busy and happy all day long, working for her loved ones.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Jack dreamed of a new gown his wife should have, and of new dresses for Mamie, and some new books for Allan, and a new pipe for himself,--for Jack had only a limited idea of what twenty-five hundred dollars would accomplish.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Mary, the summation and perfect example of Irish housewives, dreamed of a little home in the suburbs, with an orchard and garden, and a yard for chickens, and a house for the cow, and a pen for the pigs, where she could be busy and happy all day long, working for her loved ones.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE YOUNG TRAIN DISPATCHER But those were happy hearts he left behind him, and sweet were the dreams they dreamed that night.
