used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It had been a very busy season, and long since Uncle Nathan's capacious barns had been filled to overflowing with their treasures of fragrant hay and golden grain.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The apples were of almost as many different sorts as the potatoes, and their flavor was very tempting to the fruit-loving appetite, and their red cheeks were just discernible by the dim light, which came faintly through the narrow cellar-windows.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Weeks and days succeeded each other in rapid succession, till mellow autumn with its many glories was upon the earth.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading The apples were of almost as many different sorts as the potatoes, and their flavor was very tempting to the fruit-loving appetite, and their red cheeks were just discernible by the dim light, which came faintly through the narrow cellar-windows.
applesnounUS /ˈæpəlz/
plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading The apples were of almost as many different sorts as the potatoes, and their flavor was very tempting to the fruit-loving appetite, and their red cheeks were just discernible by the dim light, which came faintly through the narrow cellar-windows.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The apples were of almost as many different sorts as the potatoes, and their flavor was very tempting to the fruit-loving appetite, and their red cheeks were just discernible by the dim light, which came faintly through the narrow cellar-windows.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading Each different sort had its separate bin, and my memory is not sufficiently retentive to mention the numerous kinds of potatoes by their proper name which I that autumn assisted in stowing away in the old cellar; and potatoes were not the only good things to be found there when the harvest was completed.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading Weeks and days succeeded each other in rapid succession, till mellow autumn with its many glories was upon the earth.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Each different sort had its separate bin, and my memory is not sufficiently retentive to mention the numerous kinds of potatoes by their proper name which I that autumn assisted in stowing away in the old cellar; and potatoes were not the only good things to be found there when the harvest was completed.
barnsnounUS /bɑːrnz/
plural of “barn” — an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading It had been a very busy season, and long since Uncle Nathan's capacious barns had been filled to overflowing with their treasures of fragrant hay and golden grain.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Each different sort had its separate bin, and my memory is not sufficiently retentive to mention the numerous kinds of potatoes by their proper name which I that autumn assisted in stowing away in the old cellar; and potatoes were not the only good things to be found there when the harvest was completed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been a very busy season, and long since Uncle Nathan's capacious barns had been filled to overflowing with their treasures of fragrant hay and golden grain.
binnounUS /bɪn/
a container; usually has a lid
From this reading Each different sort had its separate bin, and my memory is not sufficiently retentive to mention the numerous kinds of potatoes by their proper name which I that autumn assisted in stowing away in the old cellar; and potatoes were not the only good things to be found there when the harvest was completed.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading It had been a very busy season, and long since Uncle Nathan's capacious barns had been filled to overflowing with their treasures of fragrant hay and golden grain.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Each different sort had its separate bin, and my memory is not sufficiently retentive to mention the numerous kinds of potatoes by their proper name which I that autumn assisted in stowing away in the old cellar; and potatoes were not the only good things to be found there when the harvest was completed.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The apples were of almost as many different sorts as the potatoes, and their flavor was very tempting to the fruit-loving appetite, and their red cheeks were just discernible by the dim light, which came faintly through the narrow cellar-windows.
capaciousadjectiveUS /kəˈpeɪʃəs/
large in capacity
From this reading It had been a very busy season, and long since Uncle Nathan's capacious barns had been filled to overflowing with their treasures of fragrant hay and golden grain.
cellarnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading The corn-house was filled with its yellow harvest, and the potatoes were heaped high in the cellar.
cellar-windows
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From this reading The apples were of almost as many different sorts as the potatoes, and their flavor was very tempting to the fruit-loving appetite, and their red cheeks were just discernible by the dim light, which came faintly through the narrow cellar-windows.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading The apples were of almost as many different sorts as the potatoes, and their flavor was very tempting to the fruit-loving appetite, and their red cheeks were just discernible by the dim light, which came faintly through the narrow cellar-windows.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Each different sort had its separate bin, and my memory is not sufficiently retentive to mention the numerous kinds of potatoes by their proper name which I that autumn assisted in stowing away in the old cellar; and potatoes were not the only good things to be found there when the harvest was completed.
corn-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The corn-house was filled with its yellow harvest, and the potatoes were heaped high in the cellar.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Weeks and days succeeded each other in rapid succession, till mellow autumn with its many glories was upon the earth.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Each different sort had its separate bin, and my memory is not sufficiently retentive to mention the numerous kinds of potatoes by their proper name which I that autumn assisted in stowing away in the old cellar; and potatoes were not the only good things to be found there when the harvest was completed.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading The apples were of almost as many different sorts as the potatoes, and their flavor was very tempting to the fruit-loving appetite, and their red cheeks were just discernible by the dim light, which came faintly through the narrow cellar-windows.
discernibleadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɜːrnəbəl/
perceptible by the senses or intellect
From this reading The apples were of almost as many different sorts as the potatoes, and their flavor was very tempting to the fruit-loving appetite, and their red cheeks were just discernible by the dim light, which came faintly through the narrow cellar-windows.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Weeks and days succeeded each other in rapid succession, till mellow autumn with its many glories was upon the earth.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Weeks and days succeeded each other in rapid succession, till mellow autumn with its many glories was upon the earth.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading The apples were of almost as many different sorts as the potatoes, and their flavor was very tempting to the fruit-loving appetite, and their red cheeks were just discernible by the dim light, which came faintly through the narrow cellar-windows.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading It had been a very busy season, and long since Uncle Nathan's capacious barns had been filled to overflowing with their treasures of fragrant hay and golden grain.
flavornounUS /ˈfleɪvər/
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
From this reading The apples were of almost as many different sorts as the potatoes, and their flavor was very tempting to the fruit-loving appetite, and their red cheeks were just discernible by the dim light, which came faintly through the narrow cellar-windows.
set up or found
From this reading Each different sort had its separate bin, and my memory is not sufficiently retentive to mention the numerous kinds of potatoes by their proper name which I that autumn assisted in stowing away in the old cellar; and potatoes were not the only good things to be found there when the harvest was completed.
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading It had been a very busy season, and long since Uncle Nathan's capacious barns had been filled to overflowing with their treasures of fragrant hay and golden grain.
fruit-loving
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The apples were of almost as many different sorts as the potatoes, and their flavor was very tempting to the fruit-loving appetite, and their red cheeks were just discernible by the dim light, which came faintly through the narrow cellar-windows.
gloriesnounUS /ˈɡlɔːriz/
plural of “glory” — a state of high honor
From this reading Weeks and days succeeded each other in rapid succession, till mellow autumn with its many glories was upon the earth.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading It had been a very busy season, and long since Uncle Nathan's capacious barns had been filled to overflowing with their treasures of fragrant hay and golden grain.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Each different sort had its separate bin, and my memory is not sufficiently retentive to mention the numerous kinds of potatoes by their proper name which I that autumn assisted in stowing away in the old cellar; and potatoes were not the only good things to be found there when the harvest was completed.
grainnounUS /ɡreɪn/
a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading It had been a very busy season, and long since Uncle Nathan's capacious barns had been filled to overflowing with their treasures of fragrant hay and golden grain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been a very busy season, and long since Uncle Nathan's capacious barns had been filled to overflowing with their treasures of fragrant hay and golden grain.
harvestnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəst/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading The corn-house was filled with its yellow harvest, and the potatoes were heaped high in the cellar.
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading It had been a very busy season, and long since Uncle Nathan's capacious barns had been filled to overflowing with their treasures of fragrant hay and golden grain.
heapedverbUS /hiːpt/
past form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities
From this reading The corn-house was filled with its yellow harvest, and the potatoes were heaped high in the cellar.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The corn-house was filled with its yellow harvest, and the potatoes were heaped high in the cellar.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Each different sort had its separate bin, and my memory is not sufficiently retentive to mention the numerous kinds of potatoes by their proper name which I that autumn assisted in stowing away in the old cellar; and potatoes were not the only good things to be found there when the harvest was completed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Weeks and days succeeded each other in rapid succession, till mellow autumn with its many glories was upon the earth.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Each different sort had its separate bin, and my memory is not sufficiently retentive to mention the numerous kinds of potatoes by their proper name which I that autumn assisted in stowing away in the old cellar; and potatoes were not the only good things to be found there when the harvest was completed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been a very busy season, and long since Uncle Nathan's capacious barns had been filled to overflowing with their treasures of fragrant hay and golden grain.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Weeks and days succeeded each other in rapid succession, till mellow autumn with its many glories was upon the earth.
and nothing more
From this reading The apples were of almost as many different sorts as the potatoes, and their flavor was very tempting to the fruit-loving appetite, and their red cheeks were just discernible by the dim light, which came faintly through the narrow cellar-windows.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Each different sort had its separate bin, and my memory is not sufficiently retentive to mention the numerous kinds of potatoes by their proper name which I that autumn assisted in stowing away in the old cellar; and potatoes were not the only good things to be found there when the harvest was completed.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The apples were of almost as many different sorts as the potatoes, and their flavor was very tempting to the fruit-loving appetite, and their red cheeks were just discernible by the dim light, which came faintly through the narrow cellar-windows.
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 It had been a very busy season, and long since Uncle Nathan's capacious barns had been filled to overflowing with their treasures of fragrant hay and golden grain.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Weeks and days succeeded each other in rapid succession, till mellow autumn with its many glories was upon the earth.
mellowadjectiveUS /ˈmeloʊ/
unhurried and relaxed
From this reading Weeks and days succeeded each other in rapid succession, till mellow autumn with its many glories was upon the earth.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Each different sort had its separate bin, and my memory is not sufficiently retentive to mention the numerous kinds of potatoes by their proper name which I that autumn assisted in stowing away in the old cellar; and potatoes were not the only good things to be found there when the harvest was completed.
make reference to
From this reading Each different sort had its separate bin, and my memory is not sufficiently retentive to mention the numerous kinds of potatoes by their proper name which I that autumn assisted in stowing away in the old cellar; and potatoes were not the only good things to be found there when the harvest was completed.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Each different sort had its separate bin, and my memory is not sufficiently retentive to mention the numerous kinds of potatoes by their proper name which I that autumn assisted in stowing away in the old cellar; and potatoes were not the only good things to be found there when the harvest was completed.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Each different sort had its separate bin, and my memory is not sufficiently retentive to mention the numerous kinds of potatoes by their proper name which I that autumn assisted in stowing away in the old cellar; and potatoes were not the only good things to be found there when the harvest was completed.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The apples were of almost as many different sorts as the potatoes, and their flavor was very tempting to the fruit-loving appetite, and their red cheeks were just discernible by the dim light, which came faintly through the narrow cellar-windows.
Nathan's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It had been a very busy season, and long since Uncle Nathan's capacious barns had been filled to overflowing with their treasures of fragrant hay and golden grain.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Each different sort had its separate bin, and my memory is not sufficiently retentive to mention the numerous kinds of potatoes by their proper name which I that autumn assisted in stowing away in the old cellar; and potatoes were not the only good things to be found there when the harvest was completed.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Each different sort had its separate bin, and my memory is not sufficiently retentive to mention the numerous kinds of potatoes by their proper name which I that autumn assisted in stowing away in the old cellar; and potatoes were not the only good things to be found there when the harvest was completed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It had been a very busy season, and long since Uncle Nathan's capacious barns had been filled to overflowing with their treasures of fragrant hay and golden grain.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Each different sort had its separate bin, and my memory is not sufficiently retentive to mention the numerous kinds of potatoes by their proper name which I that autumn assisted in stowing away in the old cellar; and potatoes were not the only good things to be found there when the harvest was completed.
and nothing more
From this reading Each different sort had its separate bin, and my memory is not sufficiently retentive to mention the numerous kinds of potatoes by their proper name which I that autumn assisted in stowing away in the old cellar; and potatoes were not the only good things to be found there when the harvest was completed.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Weeks and days succeeded each other in rapid succession, till mellow autumn with its many glories was upon the earth.
overflowingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊɪŋ/
covered with water
From this reading It had been a very busy season, and long since Uncle Nathan's capacious barns had been filled to overflowing with their treasures of fragrant hay and golden grain.
potatoesnounUS /pəˈteɪtoʊz/
plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading The corn-house was filled with its yellow harvest, and the potatoes were heaped high in the cellar.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Each different sort had its separate bin, and my memory is not sufficiently retentive to mention the numerous kinds of potatoes by their proper name which I that autumn assisted in stowing away in the old cellar; and potatoes were not the only good things to be found there when the harvest was completed.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading Weeks and days succeeded each other in rapid succession, till mellow autumn with its many glories was upon the earth.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The apples were of almost as many different sorts as the potatoes, and their flavor was very tempting to the fruit-loving appetite, and their red cheeks were just discernible by the dim light, which came faintly through the narrow cellar-windows.
retentiveadjective
good at remembering
From this reading Each different sort had its separate bin, and my memory is not sufficiently retentive to mention the numerous kinds of potatoes by their proper name which I that autumn assisted in stowing away in the old cellar; and potatoes were not the only good things to be found there when the harvest was completed.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading It had been a very busy season, and long since Uncle Nathan's capacious barns had been filled to overflowing with their treasures of fragrant hay and golden grain.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading Each different sort had its separate bin, and my memory is not sufficiently retentive to mention the numerous kinds of potatoes by their proper name which I that autumn assisted in stowing away in the old cellar; and potatoes were not the only good things to be found there when the harvest was completed.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It had been a very busy season, and long since Uncle Nathan's capacious barns had been filled to overflowing with their treasures of fragrant hay and golden grain.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Each different sort had its separate bin, and my memory is not sufficiently retentive to mention the numerous kinds of potatoes by their proper name which I that autumn assisted in stowing away in the old cellar; and potatoes were not the only good things to be found there when the harvest was completed.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The apples were of almost as many different sorts as the potatoes, and their flavor was very tempting to the fruit-loving appetite, and their red cheeks were just discernible by the dim light, which came faintly through the narrow cellar-windows.
stowingnounUS /ˈstoʊwɪŋ/
the act of packing or storing away
From this reading Each different sort had its separate bin, and my memory is not sufficiently retentive to mention the numerous kinds of potatoes by their proper name which I that autumn assisted in stowing away in the old cellar; and potatoes were not the only good things to be found there when the harvest was completed.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Weeks and days succeeded each other in rapid succession, till mellow autumn with its many glories was upon the earth.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading Weeks and days succeeded each other in rapid succession, till mellow autumn with its many glories was upon the earth.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading Each different sort had its separate bin, and my memory is not sufficiently retentive to mention the numerous kinds of potatoes by their proper name which I that autumn assisted in stowing away in the old cellar; and potatoes were not the only good things to be found there when the harvest was completed.
temptingadjectiveUS /ˈtemptɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading The apples were of almost as many different sorts as the potatoes, and their flavor was very tempting to the fruit-loving appetite, and their red cheeks were just discernible by the dim light, which came faintly through the narrow cellar-windows.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Each different sort had its separate bin, and my memory is not sufficiently retentive to mention the numerous kinds of potatoes by their proper name which I that autumn assisted in stowing away in the old cellar; and potatoes were not the only good things to be found there when the harvest was completed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Weeks and days succeeded each other in rapid succession, till mellow autumn with its many glories was upon the earth.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It had been a very busy season, and long since Uncle Nathan's capacious barns had been filled to overflowing with their treasures of fragrant hay and golden grain.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Each different sort had its separate bin, and my memory is not sufficiently retentive to mention the numerous kinds of potatoes by their proper name which I that autumn assisted in stowing away in the old cellar; and potatoes were not the only good things to be found there when the harvest was completed.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Each different sort had its separate bin, and my memory is not sufficiently retentive to mention the numerous kinds of potatoes by their proper name which I that autumn assisted in stowing away in the old cellar; and potatoes were not the only good things to be found there when the harvest was completed.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The apples were of almost as many different sorts as the potatoes, and their flavor was very tempting to the fruit-loving appetite, and their red cheeks were just discernible by the dim light, which came faintly through the narrow cellar-windows.
up to a particular time
From this reading Weeks and days succeeded each other in rapid succession, till mellow autumn with its many glories was upon the earth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It had been a very busy season, and long since Uncle Nathan's capacious barns had been filled to overflowing with their treasures of fragrant hay and golden grain.
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading It had been a very busy season, and long since Uncle Nathan's capacious barns had been filled to overflowing with their treasures of fragrant hay and golden grain.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading It had been a very busy season, and long since Uncle Nathan's capacious barns had been filled to overflowing with their treasures of fragrant hay and golden grain.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Weeks and days succeeded each other in rapid succession, till mellow autumn with its many glories was upon the earth.
precisely as stated
From this reading It had been a very busy season, and long since Uncle Nathan's capacious barns had been filled to overflowing with their treasures of fragrant hay and golden grain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Weeks and days succeeded each other in rapid succession, till mellow autumn with its many glories was upon the earth.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Weeks and days succeeded each other in rapid succession, till mellow autumn with its many glories was upon the earth.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The corn-house was filled with its yellow harvest, and the potatoes were heaped high in the cellar.
at the time that
From this reading Each different sort had its separate bin, and my memory is not sufficiently retentive to mention the numerous kinds of potatoes by their proper name which I that autumn assisted in stowing away in the old cellar; and potatoes were not the only good things to be found there when the harvest was completed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Each different sort had its separate bin, and my memory is not sufficiently retentive to mention the numerous kinds of potatoes by their proper name which I that autumn assisted in stowing away in the old cellar; and potatoes were not the only good things to be found there when the harvest was completed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Weeks and days succeeded each other in rapid succession, till mellow autumn with its many glories was upon the earth.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading The corn-house was filled with its yellow harvest, and the potatoes were heaped high in the cellar.
