used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Perhaps he walked a little more vigorously than before; once he permitted himself to run a little to get a hitch on a hay wagon.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Wilfred wandered about, watched birds with his opera-glass, took leisurely walks, and once he hiked into Terryville and called on old Pop Winters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wilfred wandered about, watched birds with his opera-glass, took leisurely walks, and once he hiked into Terryville and called on old Pop Winters.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But he did not join in any strenuous games.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading That was easy, for no one asked him to.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading STRIKE THREE If the first of August seemed like Christmas, the days immediately preceding it did not seem like the joyous days before Christmas.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading STRIKE THREE If the first of August seemed like Christmas, the days immediately preceding it did not seem like the joyous days before Christmas.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Wilfred wandered about, watched birds with his opera-glass, took leisurely walks, and once he hiked into Terryville and called on old Pop Winters.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he did not join in any strenuous games.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Wilfred wandered about, watched birds with his opera-glass, took leisurely walks, and once he hiked into Terryville and called on old Pop Winters.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading STRIKE THREE If the first of August seemed like Christmas, the days immediately preceding it did not seem like the joyous days before Christmas.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading STRIKE THREE If the first of August seemed like Christmas, the days immediately preceding it did not seem like the joyous days before Christmas.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading STRIKE THREE If the first of August seemed like Christmas, the days immediately preceding it did not seem like the joyous days before Christmas.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading That was easy, for no one asked him to.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading STRIKE THREE If the first of August seemed like Christmas, the days immediately preceding it did not seem like the joyous days before Christmas.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That was easy, for no one asked him to.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading But he did not join in any strenuous games.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Perhaps he walked a little more vigorously than before; once he permitted himself to run a little to get a hitch on a hay wagon.
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading Perhaps he walked a little more vigorously than before; once he permitted himself to run a little to get a hitch on a hay wagon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wilfred wandered about, watched birds with his opera-glass, took leisurely walks, and once he hiked into Terryville and called on old Pop Winters.
hikedverbUS /haɪkt/
past form of “hike” — increase
From this reading Wilfred wandered about, watched birds with his opera-glass, took leisurely walks, and once he hiked into Terryville and called on old Pop Winters.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That was easy, for no one asked him to.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Perhaps he walked a little more vigorously than before; once he permitted himself to run a little to get a hitch on a hay wagon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Wilfred wandered about, watched birds with his opera-glass, took leisurely walks, and once he hiked into Terryville and called on old Pop Winters.
hitchverbUS /hɪtʃ/
to hook or entangle
From this reading Perhaps he walked a little more vigorously than before; once he permitted himself to run a little to get a hitch on a hay wagon.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading STRIKE THREE If the first of August seemed like Christmas, the days immediately preceding it did not seem like the joyous days before Christmas.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading STRIKE THREE If the first of August seemed like Christmas, the days immediately preceding it did not seem like the joyous days before Christmas.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But he did not join in any strenuous games.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Wilfred wandered about, watched birds with his opera-glass, took leisurely walks, and once he hiked into Terryville and called on old Pop Winters.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading STRIKE THREE If the first of August seemed like Christmas, the days immediately preceding it did not seem like the joyous days before Christmas.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading But he did not join in any strenuous games.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading STRIKE THREE If the first of August seemed like Christmas, the days immediately preceding it did not seem like the joyous days before Christmas.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading Wilfred wandered about, watched birds with his opera-glass, took leisurely walks, and once he hiked into Terryville and called on old Pop Winters.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading STRIKE THREE If the first of August seemed like Christmas, the days immediately preceding it did not seem like the joyous days before Christmas.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Perhaps he walked a little more vigorously than before; once he permitted himself to run a little to get a hitch on a hay wagon.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Perhaps he walked a little more vigorously than before; once he permitted himself to run a little to get a hitch on a hay wagon.
not any; not one
From this reading That was easy, for no one asked him to.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading STRIKE THREE If the first of August seemed like Christmas, the days immediately preceding it did not seem like the joyous days before Christmas.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STRIKE THREE If the first of August seemed like Christmas, the days immediately preceding it did not seem like the joyous days before Christmas.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Wilfred wandered about, watched birds with his opera-glass, took leisurely walks, and once he hiked into Terryville and called on old Pop Winters.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Wilfred wandered about, watched birds with his opera-glass, took leisurely walks, and once he hiked into Terryville and called on old Pop Winters.
on one occasion
From this reading Wilfred wandered about, watched birds with his opera-glass, took leisurely walks, and once he hiked into Terryville and called on old Pop Winters.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading That was easy, for no one asked him to.
opera-glass
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From this reading Wilfred wandered about, watched birds with his opera-glass, took leisurely walks, and once he hiked into Terryville and called on old Pop Winters.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps he walked a little more vigorously than before; once he permitted himself to run a little to get a hitch on a hay wagon.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Perhaps he walked a little more vigorously than before; once he permitted himself to run a little to get a hitch on a hay wagon.
PopverbUS /pɑːp/
bulge outward
From this reading Wilfred wandered about, watched birds with his opera-glass, took leisurely walks, and once he hiked into Terryville and called on old Pop Winters.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading STRIKE THREE If the first of August seemed like Christmas, the days immediately preceding it did not seem like the joyous days before Christmas.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Perhaps he walked a little more vigorously than before; once he permitted himself to run a little to get a hitch on a hay wagon.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading STRIKE THREE If the first of August seemed like Christmas, the days immediately preceding it did not seem like the joyous days before Christmas.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading STRIKE THREE If the first of August seemed like Christmas, the days immediately preceding it did not seem like the joyous days before Christmas.
strenuousadjectiveUS /ˈstrenjuːəs/
characterized by or performed with much energy or force
From this reading But he did not join in any strenuous games.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading STRIKE THREE If the first of August seemed like Christmas, the days immediately preceding it did not seem like the joyous days before Christmas.
Terryville
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From this reading Wilfred wandered about, watched birds with his opera-glass, took leisurely walks, and once he hiked into Terryville and called on old Pop Winters.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Perhaps he walked a little more vigorously than before; once he permitted himself to run a little to get a hitch on a hay wagon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That was easy, for no one asked him to.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STRIKE THREE If the first of August seemed like Christmas, the days immediately preceding it did not seem like the joyous days before Christmas.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading STRIKE THREE If the first of August seemed like Christmas, the days immediately preceding it did not seem like the joyous days before Christmas.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Perhaps he walked a little more vigorously than before; once he permitted himself to run a little to get a hitch on a hay wagon.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Wilfred wandered about, watched birds with his opera-glass, took leisurely walks, and once he hiked into Terryville and called on old Pop Winters.
vigorouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪɡərəsli/
with vigor; in a vigorous manner
From this reading Perhaps he walked a little more vigorously than before; once he permitted himself to run a little to get a hitch on a hay wagon.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Perhaps he walked a little more vigorously than before; once he permitted himself to run a little to get a hitch on a hay wagon.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Perhaps he walked a little more vigorously than before; once he permitted himself to run a little to get a hitch on a hay wagon.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Wilfred wandered about, watched birds with his opera-glass, took leisurely walks, and once he hiked into Terryville and called on old Pop Winters.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Wilfred wandered about, watched birds with his opera-glass, took leisurely walks, and once he hiked into Terryville and called on old Pop Winters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That was easy, for no one asked him to.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Wilfred wandered about, watched birds with his opera-glass, took leisurely walks, and once he hiked into Terryville and called on old Pop Winters.
Wilfred
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From this reading Wilfred wandered about, watched birds with his opera-glass, took leisurely walks, and once he hiked into Terryville and called on old Pop Winters.
WintersnounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
plural of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Wilfred wandered about, watched birds with his opera-glass, took leisurely walks, and once he hiked into Terryville and called on old Pop Winters.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Wilfred wandered about, watched birds with his opera-glass, took leisurely walks, and once he hiked into Terryville and called on old Pop Winters.
