used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On a wooden bench under a great catalpa-tree, in the front yard of a comfortable country-house in Virginia, sat Harry and Kate Loudon worrying their minds.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was all about old Aunt Matilda.
(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 It was all about old Aunt Matilda.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She was an old colored woman, who lived in a cabin about a quarter of a mile from their house, but they considered her one of their best friends.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On a wooden bench under a great catalpa-tree, in the front yard of a comfortable country-house in Virginia, sat Harry and Kate Loudon worrying their minds.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading It was all about old Aunt Matilda.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading On a wooden bench under a great catalpa-tree, in the front yard of a comfortable country-house in Virginia, sat Harry and Kate Loudon worrying their minds.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading She was an old colored woman, who lived in a cabin about a quarter of a mile from their house, but they considered her one of their best friends.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was an old colored woman, who lived in a cabin about a quarter of a mile from their house, but they considered her one of their best friends.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading She was an old colored woman, who lived in a cabin about a quarter of a mile from their house, but they considered her one of their best friends.
catalpa-tree
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From this reading On a wooden bench under a great catalpa-tree, in the front yard of a comfortable country-house in Virginia, sat Harry and Kate Loudon worrying their minds.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Aunt Matilda was no relation of these children.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading She was an old colored woman, who lived in a cabin about a quarter of a mile from their house, but they considered her one of their best friends.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading On a wooden bench under a great catalpa-tree, in the front yard of a comfortable country-house in Virginia, sat Harry and Kate Loudon worrying their minds.
carefully weighed
From this reading She was an old colored woman, who lived in a cabin about a quarter of a mile from their house, but they considered her one of their best friends.
country-house
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From this reading On a wooden bench under a great catalpa-tree, in the front yard of a comfortable country-house in Virginia, sat Harry and Kate Loudon worrying their minds.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She was an old colored woman, who lived in a cabin about a quarter of a mile from their house, but they considered her one of their best friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She was an old colored woman, who lived in a cabin about a quarter of a mile from their house, but they considered her one of their best friends.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading On a wooden bench under a great catalpa-tree, in the front yard of a comfortable country-house in Virginia, sat Harry and Kate Loudon worrying their minds.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading On a wooden bench under a great catalpa-tree, in the front yard of a comfortable country-house in Virginia, sat Harry and Kate Loudon worrying their minds.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading HARRY LOUDON MAKES UP HIS MIND.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was an old colored woman, who lived in a cabin about a quarter of a mile from their house, but they considered her one of their best friends.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HARRY LOUDON MAKES UP HIS MIND.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She was an old colored woman, who lived in a cabin about a quarter of a mile from their house, but they considered her one of their best friends.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On a wooden bench under a great catalpa-tree, in the front yard of a comfortable country-house in Virginia, sat Harry and Kate Loudon worrying their minds.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was all about old Aunt Matilda.
Kate
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From this reading On a wooden bench under a great catalpa-tree, in the front yard of a comfortable country-house in Virginia, sat Harry and Kate Loudon worrying their minds.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading She was an old colored woman, who lived in a cabin about a quarter of a mile from their house, but they considered her one of their best friends.
LOUDON
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From this reading HARRY LOUDON MAKES UP HIS MIND.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading HARRY LOUDON MAKES UP HIS MIND.
Matilda
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From this reading It was all about old Aunt Matilda.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading She was an old colored woman, who lived in a cabin about a quarter of a mile from their house, but they considered her one of their best friends.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading HARRY LOUDON MAKES UP HIS MIND.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading On a wooden bench under a great catalpa-tree, in the front yard of a comfortable country-house in Virginia, sat Harry and Kate Loudon worrying their minds.
not any; not one
From this reading Aunt Matilda was no relation of these children.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On a wooden bench under a great catalpa-tree, in the front yard of a comfortable country-house in Virginia, sat Harry and Kate Loudon worrying their minds.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was all about old Aunt Matilda.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On a wooden bench under a great catalpa-tree, in the front yard of a comfortable country-house in Virginia, sat Harry and Kate Loudon worrying their minds.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She was an old colored woman, who lived in a cabin about a quarter of a mile from their house, but they considered her one of their best friends.
one of four equal parts
From this reading She was an old colored woman, who lived in a cabin about a quarter of a mile from their house, but they considered her one of their best friends.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading Aunt Matilda was no relation of these children.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading On a wooden bench under a great catalpa-tree, in the front yard of a comfortable country-house in Virginia, sat Harry and Kate Loudon worrying their minds.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was an old colored woman, who lived in a cabin about a quarter of a mile from their house, but they considered her one of their best friends.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On a wooden bench under a great catalpa-tree, in the front yard of a comfortable country-house in Virginia, sat Harry and Kate Loudon worrying their minds.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On a wooden bench under a great catalpa-tree, in the front yard of a comfortable country-house in Virginia, sat Harry and Kate Loudon worrying their minds.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Aunt Matilda was no relation of these children.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was an old colored woman, who lived in a cabin about a quarter of a mile from their house, but they considered her one of their best friends.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading On a wooden bench under a great catalpa-tree, in the front yard of a comfortable country-house in Virginia, sat Harry and Kate Loudon worrying their minds.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading HARRY LOUDON MAKES UP HIS MIND.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading On a wooden bench under a great catalpa-tree, in the front yard of a comfortable country-house in Virginia, sat Harry and Kate Loudon worrying their minds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was all about old Aunt Matilda.
which person or people
From this reading She was an old colored woman, who lived in a cabin about a quarter of a mile from their house, but they considered her one of their best friends.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She was an old colored woman, who lived in a cabin about a quarter of a mile from their house, but they considered her one of their best friends.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading On a wooden bench under a great catalpa-tree, in the front yard of a comfortable country-house in Virginia, sat Harry and Kate Loudon worrying their minds.
worryingnounUS /ˈwɜːriɪŋ/
the act of harassing someone
From this reading On a wooden bench under a great catalpa-tree, in the front yard of a comfortable country-house in Virginia, sat Harry and Kate Loudon worrying their minds.
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 On a wooden bench under a great catalpa-tree, in the front yard of a comfortable country-house in Virginia, sat Harry and Kate Loudon worrying their minds.
