used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the farm was worked by a tenant, our host had little to do, and proposed that we drive to the Shaker village a few miles beyond.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading From the new road one can look down upon the cluster of large buildings on the side of the mountain, but the old roads are so very steep, with such interesting names as "Devil's Elbow," and the like, that they would not tempt an automobile.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the farm was worked by a tenant, our host had little to do, and proposed that we drive to the Shaker village a few miles beyond.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading From the new road one can look down upon the cluster of large buildings on the side of the mountain, but the old roads are so very steep, with such interesting names as "Devil's Elbow," and the like, that they would not tempt an automobile.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The new steering-head could not possibly arrive until the morning following.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the farm was worked by a tenant, our host had little to do, and proposed that we drive to the Shaker village a few miles beyond.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The visit is well worth making, and we should have missed it entirely if the automobile had not broken down, for the new State road over the mountain does not go through the village, but back of it.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The visit is well worth making, and we should have missed it entirely if the automobile had not broken down, for the new State road over the mountain does not go through the village, but back of it.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading As the farm was worked by a tenant, our host had little to do, and proposed that we drive to the Shaker village a few miles beyond.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading The visit is well worth making, and we should have missed it entirely if the automobile had not broken down, for the new State road over the mountain does not go through the village, but back of it.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading From the new road one can look down upon the cluster of large buildings on the side of the mountain, but the old roads are so very steep, with such interesting names as "Devil's Elbow," and the like, that they would not tempt an automobile.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The visit is well worth making, and we should have missed it entirely if the automobile had not broken down, for the new State road over the mountain does not go through the village, but back of it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As the farm was worked by a tenant, our host had little to do, and proposed that we drive to the Shaker village a few miles beyond.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading From the new road one can look down upon the cluster of large buildings on the side of the mountain, but the old roads are so very steep, with such interesting names as "Devil's Elbow," and the like, that they would not tempt an automobile.
clusterverbUS /ˈklʌstər/
come together as in a cluster or flock
From this reading From the new road one can look down upon the cluster of large buildings on the side of the mountain, but the old roads are so very steep, with such interesting names as "Devil's Elbow," and the like, that they would not tempt an automobile.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The new steering-head could not possibly arrive until the morning following.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading There was nothing to do next day.
Devil'snounUS /ˈdevəlz/
possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading From the new road one can look down upon the cluster of large buildings on the side of the mountain, but the old roads are so very steep, with such interesting names as "Devil's Elbow," and the like, that they would not tempt an automobile.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There was nothing to do next day.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The visit is well worth making, and we should have missed it entirely if the automobile had not broken down, for the new State road over the mountain does not go through the village, but back of it.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The visit is well worth making, and we should have missed it entirely if the automobile had not broken down, for the new State road over the mountain does not go through the village, but back of it.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading As the farm was worked by a tenant, our host had little to do, and proposed that we drive to the Shaker village a few miles beyond.
ElbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading From the new road one can look down upon the cluster of large buildings on the side of the mountain, but the old roads are so very steep, with such interesting names as "Devil's Elbow," and the like, that they would not tempt an automobile.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The visit is well worth making, and we should have missed it entirely if the automobile had not broken down, for the new State road over the mountain does not go through the village, but back of it.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading As the farm was worked by a tenant, our host had little to do, and proposed that we drive to the Shaker village a few miles beyond.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading As the farm was worked by a tenant, our host had little to do, and proposed that we drive to the Shaker village a few miles beyond.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The new steering-head could not possibly arrive until the morning following.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The visit is well worth making, and we should have missed it entirely if the automobile had not broken down, for the new State road over the mountain does not go through the village, but back of it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the new road one can look down upon the cluster of large buildings on the side of the mountain, but the old roads are so very steep, with such interesting names as "Devil's Elbow," and the like, that they would not tempt an automobile.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The visit is well worth making, and we should have missed it entirely if the automobile had not broken down, for the new State road over the mountain does not go through the village, but back of it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As the farm was worked by a tenant, our host had little to do, and proposed that we drive to the Shaker village a few miles beyond.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The visit is well worth making, and we should have missed it entirely if the automobile had not broken down, for the new State road over the mountain does not go through the village, but back of it.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading As the farm was worked by a tenant, our host had little to do, and proposed that we drive to the Shaker village a few miles beyond.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The visit is well worth making, and we should have missed it entirely if the automobile had not broken down, for the new State road over the mountain does not go through the village, but back of it.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading From the new road one can look down upon the cluster of large buildings on the side of the mountain, but the old roads are so very steep, with such interesting names as "Devil's Elbow," and the like, that they would not tempt an automobile.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The visit is well worth making, and we should have missed it entirely if the automobile had not broken down, for the new State road over the mountain does not go through the village, but back of it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The visit is well worth making, and we should have missed it entirely if the automobile had not broken down, for the new State road over the mountain does not go through the village, but back of it.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading From the new road one can look down upon the cluster of large buildings on the side of the mountain, but the old roads are so very steep, with such interesting names as "Devil's Elbow," and the like, that they would not tempt an automobile.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading From the new road one can look down upon the cluster of large buildings on the side of the mountain, but the old roads are so very steep, with such interesting names as "Devil's Elbow," and the like, that they would not tempt an automobile.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As the farm was worked by a tenant, our host had little to do, and proposed that we drive to the Shaker village a few miles beyond.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading From the new road one can look down upon the cluster of large buildings on the side of the mountain, but the old roads are so very steep, with such interesting names as "Devil's Elbow," and the like, that they would not tempt an automobile.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The visit is well worth making, and we should have missed it entirely if the automobile had not broken down, for the new State road over the mountain does not go through the village, but back of it.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading As the farm was worked by a tenant, our host had little to do, and proposed that we drive to the Shaker village a few miles beyond.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading The visit is well worth making, and we should have missed it entirely if the automobile had not broken down, for the new State road over the mountain does not go through the village, but back of it.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The new steering-head could not possibly arrive until the morning following.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The visit is well worth making, and we should have missed it entirely if the automobile had not broken down, for the new State road over the mountain does not go through the village, but back of it.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading From the new road one can look down upon the cluster of large buildings on the side of the mountain, but the old roads are so very steep, with such interesting names as "Devil's Elbow," and the like, that they would not tempt an automobile.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The new steering-head could not possibly arrive until the morning following.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading There was nothing to do next day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The new steering-head could not possibly arrive until the morning following.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing to do next day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The visit is well worth making, and we should have missed it entirely if the automobile had not broken down, for the new State road over the mountain does not go through the village, but back of it.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading From the new road one can look down upon the cluster of large buildings on the side of the mountain, but the old roads are so very steep, with such interesting names as "Devil's Elbow," and the like, that they would not tempt an automobile.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From the new road one can look down upon the cluster of large buildings on the side of the mountain, but the old roads are so very steep, with such interesting names as "Devil's Elbow," and the like, that they would not tempt an automobile.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading From the new road one can look down upon the cluster of large buildings on the side of the mountain, but the old roads are so very steep, with such interesting names as "Devil's Elbow," and the like, that they would not tempt an automobile.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading As the farm was worked by a tenant, our host had little to do, and proposed that we drive to the Shaker village a few miles beyond.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The visit is well worth making, and we should have missed it entirely if the automobile had not broken down, for the new State road over the mountain does not go through the village, but back of it.
by chance
From this reading The new steering-head could not possibly arrive until the morning following.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading As the farm was worked by a tenant, our host had little to do, and proposed that we drive to the Shaker village a few miles beyond.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The visit is well worth making, and we should have missed it entirely if the automobile had not broken down, for the new State road over the mountain does not go through the village, but back of it.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading From the new road one can look down upon the cluster of large buildings on the side of the mountain, but the old roads are so very steep, with such interesting names as "Devil's Elbow," and the like, that they would not tempt an automobile.
ShakernounUS /ˈʃeɪkər/
a person who wields power and influence
From this reading As the farm was worked by a tenant, our host had little to do, and proposed that we drive to the Shaker village a few miles beyond.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The visit is well worth making, and we should have missed it entirely if the automobile had not broken down, for the new State road over the mountain does not go through the village, but back of it.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading From the new road one can look down upon the cluster of large buildings on the side of the mountain, but the old roads are so very steep, with such interesting names as "Devil's Elbow," and the like, that they would not tempt an automobile.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading From the new road one can look down upon the cluster of large buildings on the side of the mountain, but the old roads are so very steep, with such interesting names as "Devil's Elbow," and the like, that they would not tempt an automobile.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The visit is well worth making, and we should have missed it entirely if the automobile had not broken down, for the new State road over the mountain does not go through the village, but back of it.
steepadjectiveUS /stiːp/
having a sharp inclination
From this reading From the new road one can look down upon the cluster of large buildings on the side of the mountain, but the old roads are so very steep, with such interesting names as "Devil's Elbow," and the like, that they would not tempt an automobile.
steering-head
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From this reading The new steering-head could not possibly arrive until the morning following.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading From the new road one can look down upon the cluster of large buildings on the side of the mountain, but the old roads are so very steep, with such interesting names as "Devil's Elbow," and the like, that they would not tempt an automobile.
temptverbUS /tempt/
dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading From the new road one can look down upon the cluster of large buildings on the side of the mountain, but the old roads are so very steep, with such interesting names as "Devil's Elbow," and the like, that they would not tempt an automobile.
tenantnounUS /ˈtenənt/
someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading As the farm was worked by a tenant, our host had little to do, and proposed that we drive to the Shaker village a few miles beyond.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As the farm was worked by a tenant, our host had little to do, and proposed that we drive to the Shaker village a few miles beyond.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The new steering-head could not possibly arrive until the morning following.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was nothing to do next day.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the new road one can look down upon the cluster of large buildings on the side of the mountain, but the old roads are so very steep, with such interesting names as "Devil's Elbow," and the like, that they would not tempt an automobile.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The visit is well worth making, and we should have missed it entirely if the automobile had not broken down, for the new State road over the mountain does not go through the village, but back of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was nothing to do next day.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The new steering-head could not possibly arrive until the morning following.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading From the new road one can look down upon the cluster of large buildings on the side of the mountain, but the old roads are so very steep, with such interesting names as "Devil's Elbow," and the like, that they would not tempt an automobile.
precisely as stated
From this reading From the new road one can look down upon the cluster of large buildings on the side of the mountain, but the old roads are so very steep, with such interesting names as "Devil's Elbow," and the like, that they would not tempt an automobile.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading As the farm was worked by a tenant, our host had little to do, and proposed that we drive to the Shaker village a few miles beyond.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The visit is well worth making, and we should have missed it entirely if the automobile had not broken down, for the new State road over the mountain does not go through the village, but back of it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was nothing to do next day.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As the farm was worked by a tenant, our host had little to do, and proposed that we drive to the Shaker village a few miles beyond.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The visit is well worth making, and we should have missed it entirely if the automobile had not broken down, for the new State road over the mountain does not go through the village, but back of it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading From the new road one can look down upon the cluster of large buildings on the side of the mountain, but the old roads are so very steep, with such interesting names as "Devil's Elbow," and the like, that they would not tempt an automobile.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading As the farm was worked by a tenant, our host had little to do, and proposed that we drive to the Shaker village a few miles beyond.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading The visit is well worth making, and we should have missed it entirely if the automobile had not broken down, for the new State road over the mountain does not go through the village, but back of it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading From the new road one can look down upon the cluster of large buildings on the side of the mountain, but the old roads are so very steep, with such interesting names as "Devil's Elbow," and the like, that they would not tempt an automobile.
