Chapter XXI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading CEDAR BROOMS AND A NOBLE STRING OF TROUT It was a part of Gram's household creed, that the wood-house and carriage-house could be properly swept only with a cedar broom.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Brooms made of cedar boughs, bound to a broom-stick with a gray tow string, were the kind in use when she and Gramp began life together; and although she had accepted corn brooms in due course, for house work, the cedar broom still held a warm corner in her heart.

(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 "A nice new cedar broom is the best thing in the world to take up all the dust and to brush out all the nooks and corners," she used to say to Theodora and Ellen; and when, at stated intervals, it became necessary, in her opinion, to clean the wood-house and other out-buildings, or the cellar, she would generally preface the announcement by saying to them at the breakfast table, "You must get me some broom-stuff, to-day, some of that green cedar down in the swamp below the pasture.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Brooms made of cedar boughs, bound to a broom-stick with a gray tow string, were the kind in use when she and Gramp began life together; and although she had accepted corn brooms in due course, for house work, the cedar broom still held a warm corner in her heart.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading CEDAR BROOMS AND A NOBLE STRING OF TROUT It was a part of Gram's household creed, that the wood-house and carriage-house could be properly swept only with a cedar broom.

a formal public statement

From this reading "A nice new cedar broom is the best thing in the world to take up all the dust and to brush out all the nooks and corners," she used to say to Theodora and Ellen; and when, at stated intervals, it became necessary, in her opinion, to clean the wood-house and other out-buildings, or the cellar, she would generally preface the announcement by saying to them at the breakfast table, "You must get me some broom-stuff, to-day, some of that green cedar down in the swamp below the pasture.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "A nice new cedar broom is the best thing in the world to take up all the dust and to brush out all the nooks and corners," she used to say to Theodora and Ellen; and when, at stated intervals, it became necessary, in her opinion, to clean the wood-house and other out-buildings, or the cellar, she would generally preface the announcement by saying to them at the breakfast table, "You must get me some broom-stuff, to-day, some of that green cedar down in the swamp below the pasture.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading CEDAR BROOMS AND A NOBLE STRING OF TROUT It was a part of Gram's household creed, that the wood-house and carriage-house could be properly swept only with a cedar broom.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading "A nice new cedar broom is the best thing in the world to take up all the dust and to brush out all the nooks and corners," she used to say to Theodora and Ellen; and when, at stated intervals, it became necessary, in her opinion, to clean the wood-house and other out-buildings, or the cellar, she would generally preface the announcement by saying to them at the breakfast table, "You must get me some broom-stuff, to-day, some of that green cedar down in the swamp below the pasture.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Brooms made of cedar boughs, bound to a broom-stick with a gray tow string, were the kind in use when she and Gramp began life together; and although she had accepted corn brooms in due course, for house work, the cedar broom still held a warm corner in her heart.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading "A nice new cedar broom is the best thing in the world to take up all the dust and to brush out all the nooks and corners," she used to say to Theodora and Ellen; and when, at stated intervals, it became necessary, in her opinion, to clean the wood-house and other out-buildings, or the cellar, she would generally preface the announcement by saying to them at the breakfast table, "You must get me some broom-stuff, to-day, some of that green cedar down in the swamp below the pasture.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading "A nice new cedar broom is the best thing in the world to take up all the dust and to brush out all the nooks and corners," she used to say to Theodora and Ellen; and when, at stated intervals, it became necessary, in her opinion, to clean the wood-house and other out-buildings, or the cellar, she would generally preface the announcement by saying to them at the breakfast table, "You must get me some broom-stuff, to-day, some of that green cedar down in the swamp below the pasture.

plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree

From this reading Brooms made of cedar boughs, bound to a broom-stick with a gray tow string, were the kind in use when she and Gramp began life together; and although she had accepted corn brooms in due course, for house work, the cedar broom still held a warm corner in her heart.

confined by bonds

From this reading Brooms made of cedar boughs, bound to a broom-stick with a gray tow string, were the kind in use when she and Gramp began life together; and although she had accepted corn brooms in due course, for house work, the cedar broom still held a warm corner in her heart.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading "A nice new cedar broom is the best thing in the world to take up all the dust and to brush out all the nooks and corners," she used to say to Theodora and Ellen; and when, at stated intervals, it became necessary, in her opinion, to clean the wood-house and other out-buildings, or the cellar, she would generally preface the announcement by saying to them at the breakfast table, "You must get me some broom-stuff, to-day, some of that green cedar down in the swamp below the pasture.

a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle

From this reading CEDAR BROOMS AND A NOBLE STRING OF TROUT It was a part of Gram's household creed, that the wood-house and carriage-house could be properly swept only with a cedar broom.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Brooms made of cedar boughs, bound to a broom-stick with a gray tow string, were the kind in use when she and Gramp began life together; and although she had accepted corn brooms in due course, for house work, the cedar broom still held a warm corner in her heart.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "A nice new cedar broom is the best thing in the world to take up all the dust and to brush out all the nooks and corners," she used to say to Theodora and Ellen; and when, at stated intervals, it became necessary, in her opinion, to clean the wood-house and other out-buildings, or the cellar, she would generally preface the announcement by saying to them at the breakfast table, "You must get me some broom-stuff, to-day, some of that green cedar down in the swamp below the pasture.

plural of “broom” — a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle

From this reading CEDAR BROOMS AND A NOBLE STRING OF TROUT It was a part of Gram's household creed, that the wood-house and carriage-house could be properly swept only with a cedar broom.

rub with a brush, or as if with a brush

From this reading "A nice new cedar broom is the best thing in the world to take up all the dust and to brush out all the nooks and corners," she used to say to Theodora and Ellen; and when, at stated intervals, it became necessary, in her opinion, to clean the wood-house and other out-buildings, or the cellar, she would generally preface the announcement by saying to them at the breakfast table, "You must get me some broom-stuff, to-day, some of that green cedar down in the swamp below the pasture.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "A nice new cedar broom is the best thing in the world to take up all the dust and to brush out all the nooks and corners," she used to say to Theodora and Ellen; and when, at stated intervals, it became necessary, in her opinion, to clean the wood-house and other out-buildings, or the cellar, she would generally preface the announcement by saying to them at the breakfast table, "You must get me some broom-stuff, to-day, some of that green cedar down in the swamp below the pasture.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading CEDAR BROOMS AND A NOBLE STRING OF TROUT It was a part of Gram's household creed, that the wood-house and carriage-house could be properly swept only with a cedar broom.

any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars

From this reading CEDAR BROOMS AND A NOBLE STRING OF TROUT It was a part of Gram's household creed, that the wood-house and carriage-house could be properly swept only with a cedar broom.

the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage

From this reading "A nice new cedar broom is the best thing in the world to take up all the dust and to brush out all the nooks and corners," she used to say to Theodora and Ellen; and when, at stated intervals, it became necessary, in her opinion, to clean the wood-house and other out-buildings, or the cellar, she would generally preface the announcement by saying to them at the breakfast table, "You must get me some broom-stuff, to-day, some of that green cedar down in the swamp below the pasture.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading "A nice new cedar broom is the best thing in the world to take up all the dust and to brush out all the nooks and corners," she used to say to Theodora and Ellen; and when, at stated intervals, it became necessary, in her opinion, to clean the wood-house and other out-buildings, or the cellar, she would generally preface the announcement by saying to them at the breakfast table, "You must get me some broom-stuff, to-day, some of that green cedar down in the swamp below the pasture.

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

From this reading Brooms made of cedar boughs, bound to a broom-stick with a gray tow string, were the kind in use when she and Gramp began life together; and although she had accepted corn brooms in due course, for house work, the cedar broom still held a warm corner in her heart.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Brooms made of cedar boughs, bound to a broom-stick with a gray tow string, were the kind in use when she and Gramp began life together; and although she had accepted corn brooms in due course, for house work, the cedar broom still held a warm corner in her heart.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading "A nice new cedar broom is the best thing in the world to take up all the dust and to brush out all the nooks and corners," she used to say to Theodora and Ellen; and when, at stated intervals, it became necessary, in her opinion, to clean the wood-house and other out-buildings, or the cellar, she would generally preface the announcement by saying to them at the breakfast table, "You must get me some broom-stuff, to-day, some of that green cedar down in the swamp below the pasture.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading CEDAR BROOMS AND A NOBLE STRING OF TROUT It was a part of Gram's household creed, that the wood-house and carriage-house could be properly swept only with a cedar broom.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Brooms made of cedar boughs, bound to a broom-stick with a gray tow string, were the kind in use when she and Gramp began life together; and although she had accepted corn brooms in due course, for house work, the cedar broom still held a warm corner in her heart.

any system of principles or beliefs

From this reading CEDAR BROOMS AND A NOBLE STRING OF TROUT It was a part of Gram's household creed, that the wood-house and carriage-house could be properly swept only with a cedar broom.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "A nice new cedar broom is the best thing in the world to take up all the dust and to brush out all the nooks and corners," she used to say to Theodora and Ellen; and when, at stated intervals, it became necessary, in her opinion, to clean the wood-house and other out-buildings, or the cellar, she would generally preface the announcement by saying to them at the breakfast table, "You must get me some broom-stuff, to-day, some of that green cedar down in the swamp below the pasture.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading Brooms made of cedar boughs, bound to a broom-stick with a gray tow string, were the kind in use when she and Gramp began life together; and although she had accepted corn brooms in due course, for house work, the cedar broom still held a warm corner in her heart.

remove the dust from

From this reading "A nice new cedar broom is the best thing in the world to take up all the dust and to brush out all the nooks and corners," she used to say to Theodora and Ellen; and when, at stated intervals, it became necessary, in her opinion, to clean the wood-house and other out-buildings, or the cellar, she would generally preface the announcement by saying to them at the breakfast table, "You must get me some broom-stuff, to-day, some of that green cedar down in the swamp below the pasture.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "A nice new cedar broom is the best thing in the world to take up all the dust and to brush out all the nooks and corners," she used to say to Theodora and Ellen; and when, at stated intervals, it became necessary, in her opinion, to clean the wood-house and other out-buildings, or the cellar, she would generally preface the announcement by saying to them at the breakfast table, "You must get me some broom-stuff, to-day, some of that green cedar down in the swamp below the pasture.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading I want enough for two or three brooms.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Brooms made of cedar boughs, bound to a broom-stick with a gray tow string, were the kind in use when she and Gramp began life together; and although she had accepted corn brooms in due course, for house work, the cedar broom still held a warm corner in her heart.

usually; as a rule

From this reading "A nice new cedar broom is the best thing in the world to take up all the dust and to brush out all the nooks and corners," she used to say to Theodora and Ellen; and when, at stated intervals, it became necessary, in her opinion, to clean the wood-house and other out-buildings, or the cellar, she would generally preface the announcement by saying to them at the breakfast table, "You must get me some broom-stuff, to-day, some of that green cedar down in the swamp below the pasture.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "A nice new cedar broom is the best thing in the world to take up all the dust and to brush out all the nooks and corners," she used to say to Theodora and Ellen; and when, at stated intervals, it became necessary, in her opinion, to clean the wood-house and other out-buildings, or the cellar, she would generally preface the announcement by saying to them at the breakfast table, "You must get me some broom-stuff, to-day, some of that green cedar down in the swamp below the pasture.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Sprig off a good lot of it and get the sprigs of a size to tie on good."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading CEDAR BROOMS AND A NOBLE STRING OF TROUT It was a part of Gram's household creed, that the wood-house and carriage-house could be properly swept only with a cedar broom.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Brooms made of cedar boughs, bound to a broom-stick with a gray tow string, were the kind in use when she and Gramp began life together; and although she had accepted corn brooms in due course, for house work, the cedar broom still held a warm corner in her heart.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Brooms made of cedar boughs, bound to a broom-stick with a gray tow string, were the kind in use when she and Gramp began life together; and although she had accepted corn brooms in due course, for house work, the cedar broom still held a warm corner in her heart.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading "A nice new cedar broom is the best thing in the world to take up all the dust and to brush out all the nooks and corners," she used to say to Theodora and Ellen; and when, at stated intervals, it became necessary, in her opinion, to clean the wood-house and other out-buildings, or the cellar, she would generally preface the announcement by saying to them at the breakfast table, "You must get me some broom-stuff, to-day, some of that green cedar down in the swamp below the pasture.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Brooms made of cedar boughs, bound to a broom-stick with a gray tow string, were the kind in use when she and Gramp began life together; and although she had accepted corn brooms in due course, for house work, the cedar broom still held a warm corner in her heart.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Brooms made of cedar boughs, bound to a broom-stick with a gray tow string, were the kind in use when she and Gramp began life together; and although she had accepted corn brooms in due course, for house work, the cedar broom still held a warm corner in her heart.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Brooms made of cedar boughs, bound to a broom-stick with a gray tow string, were the kind in use when she and Gramp began life together; and although she had accepted corn brooms in due course, for house work, the cedar broom still held a warm corner in her heart.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Brooms made of cedar boughs, bound to a broom-stick with a gray tow string, were the kind in use when she and Gramp began life together; and although she had accepted corn brooms in due course, for house work, the cedar broom still held a warm corner in her heart.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Brooms made of cedar boughs, bound to a broom-stick with a gray tow string, were the kind in use when she and Gramp began life together; and although she had accepted corn brooms in due course, for house work, the cedar broom still held a warm corner in her heart.

a social unit living together

From this reading CEDAR BROOMS AND A NOBLE STRING OF TROUT It was a part of Gram's household creed, that the wood-house and carriage-house could be properly swept only with a cedar broom.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I want enough for two or three brooms.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Brooms made of cedar boughs, bound to a broom-stick with a gray tow string, were the kind in use when she and Gramp began life together; and although she had accepted corn brooms in due course, for house work, the cedar broom still held a warm corner in her heart.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading "A nice new cedar broom is the best thing in the world to take up all the dust and to brush out all the nooks and corners," she used to say to Theodora and Ellen; and when, at stated intervals, it became necessary, in her opinion, to clean the wood-house and other out-buildings, or the cellar, she would generally preface the announcement by saying to them at the breakfast table, "You must get me some broom-stuff, to-day, some of that green cedar down in the swamp below the pasture.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "A nice new cedar broom is the best thing in the world to take up all the dust and to brush out all the nooks and corners," she used to say to Theodora and Ellen; and when, at stated intervals, it became necessary, in her opinion, to clean the wood-house and other out-buildings, or the cellar, she would generally preface the announcement by saying to them at the breakfast table, "You must get me some broom-stuff, to-day, some of that green cedar down in the swamp below the pasture.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading CEDAR BROOMS AND A NOBLE STRING OF TROUT It was a part of Gram's household creed, that the wood-house and carriage-house could be properly swept only with a cedar broom.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Brooms made of cedar boughs, bound to a broom-stick with a gray tow string, were the kind in use when she and Gramp began life together; and although she had accepted corn brooms in due course, for house work, the cedar broom still held a warm corner in her heart.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Brooms made of cedar boughs, bound to a broom-stick with a gray tow string, were the kind in use when she and Gramp began life together; and although she had accepted corn brooms in due course, for house work, the cedar broom still held a warm corner in her heart.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading Sprig off a good lot of it and get the sprigs of a size to tie on good."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Brooms made of cedar boughs, bound to a broom-stick with a gray tow string, were the kind in use when she and Gramp began life together; and although she had accepted corn brooms in due course, for house work, the cedar broom still held a warm corner in her heart.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "A nice new cedar broom is the best thing in the world to take up all the dust and to brush out all the nooks and corners," she used to say to Theodora and Ellen; and when, at stated intervals, it became necessary, in her opinion, to clean the wood-house and other out-buildings, or the cellar, she would generally preface the announcement by saying to them at the breakfast table, "You must get me some broom-stuff, to-day, some of that green cedar down in the swamp below the pasture.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "A nice new cedar broom is the best thing in the world to take up all the dust and to brush out all the nooks and corners," she used to say to Theodora and Ellen; and when, at stated intervals, it became necessary, in her opinion, to clean the wood-house and other out-buildings, or the cellar, she would generally preface the announcement by saying to them at the breakfast table, "You must get me some broom-stuff, to-day, some of that green cedar down in the swamp below the pasture.

absolutely essential

From this reading "A nice new cedar broom is the best thing in the world to take up all the dust and to brush out all the nooks and corners," she used to say to Theodora and Ellen; and when, at stated intervals, it became necessary, in her opinion, to clean the wood-house and other out-buildings, or the cellar, she would generally preface the announcement by saying to them at the breakfast table, "You must get me some broom-stuff, to-day, some of that green cedar down in the swamp below the pasture.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading "A nice new cedar broom is the best thing in the world to take up all the dust and to brush out all the nooks and corners," she used to say to Theodora and Ellen; and when, at stated intervals, it became necessary, in her opinion, to clean the wood-house and other out-buildings, or the cellar, she would generally preface the announcement by saying to them at the breakfast table, "You must get me some broom-stuff, to-day, some of that green cedar down in the swamp below the pasture.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading "A nice new cedar broom is the best thing in the world to take up all the dust and to brush out all the nooks and corners," she used to say to Theodora and Ellen; and when, at stated intervals, it became necessary, in her opinion, to clean the wood-house and other out-buildings, or the cellar, she would generally preface the announcement by saying to them at the breakfast table, "You must get me some broom-stuff, to-day, some of that green cedar down in the swamp below the pasture.

impressive in appearance

From this reading CEDAR BROOMS AND A NOBLE STRING OF TROUT It was a part of Gram's household creed, that the wood-house and carriage-house could be properly swept only with a cedar broom.

plural of “nook” — a sheltered and secluded place

From this reading "A nice new cedar broom is the best thing in the world to take up all the dust and to brush out all the nooks and corners," she used to say to Theodora and Ellen; and when, at stated intervals, it became necessary, in her opinion, to clean the wood-house and other out-buildings, or the cellar, she would generally preface the announcement by saying to them at the breakfast table, "You must get me some broom-stuff, to-day, some of that green cedar down in the swamp below the pasture.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CEDAR BROOMS AND A NOBLE STRING OF TROUT It was a part of Gram's household creed, that the wood-house and carriage-house could be properly swept only with a cedar broom.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Sprig off a good lot of it and get the sprigs of a size to tie on good."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Sprig off a good lot of it and get the sprigs of a size to tie on good."

and nothing more

From this reading CEDAR BROOMS AND A NOBLE STRING OF TROUT It was a part of Gram's household creed, that the wood-house and carriage-house could be properly swept only with a cedar broom.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading "A nice new cedar broom is the best thing in the world to take up all the dust and to brush out all the nooks and corners," she used to say to Theodora and Ellen; and when, at stated intervals, it became necessary, in her opinion, to clean the wood-house and other out-buildings, or the cellar, she would generally preface the announcement by saying to them at the breakfast table, "You must get me some broom-stuff, to-day, some of that green cedar down in the swamp below the pasture.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "A nice new cedar broom is the best thing in the world to take up all the dust and to brush out all the nooks and corners," she used to say to Theodora and Ellen; and when, at stated intervals, it became necessary, in her opinion, to clean the wood-house and other out-buildings, or the cellar, she would generally preface the announcement by saying to them at the breakfast table, "You must get me some broom-stuff, to-day, some of that green cedar down in the swamp below the pasture.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "A nice new cedar broom is the best thing in the world to take up all the dust and to brush out all the nooks and corners," she used to say to Theodora and Ellen; and when, at stated intervals, it became necessary, in her opinion, to clean the wood-house and other out-buildings, or the cellar, she would generally preface the announcement by saying to them at the breakfast table, "You must get me some broom-stuff, to-day, some of that green cedar down in the swamp below the pasture.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "A nice new cedar broom is the best thing in the world to take up all the dust and to brush out all the nooks and corners," she used to say to Theodora and Ellen; and when, at stated intervals, it became necessary, in her opinion, to clean the wood-house and other out-buildings, or the cellar, she would generally preface the announcement by saying to them at the breakfast table, "You must get me some broom-stuff, to-day, some of that green cedar down in the swamp below the pasture.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "A nice new cedar broom is the best thing in the world to take up all the dust and to brush out all the nooks and corners," she used to say to Theodora and Ellen; and when, at stated intervals, it became necessary, in her opinion, to clean the wood-house and other out-buildings, or the cellar, she would generally preface the announcement by saying to them at the breakfast table, "You must get me some broom-stuff, to-day, some of that green cedar down in the swamp below the pasture.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading CEDAR BROOMS AND A NOBLE STRING OF TROUT It was a part of Gram's household creed, that the wood-house and carriage-house could be properly swept only with a cedar broom.

a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock

From this reading "A nice new cedar broom is the best thing in the world to take up all the dust and to brush out all the nooks and corners," she used to say to Theodora and Ellen; and when, at stated intervals, it became necessary, in her opinion, to clean the wood-house and other out-buildings, or the cellar, she would generally preface the announcement by saying to them at the breakfast table, "You must get me some broom-stuff, to-day, some of that green cedar down in the swamp below the pasture.

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading "A nice new cedar broom is the best thing in the world to take up all the dust and to brush out all the nooks and corners," she used to say to Theodora and Ellen; and when, at stated intervals, it became necessary, in her opinion, to clean the wood-house and other out-buildings, or the cellar, she would generally preface the announcement by saying to them at the breakfast table, "You must get me some broom-stuff, to-day, some of that green cedar down in the swamp below the pasture.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading CEDAR BROOMS AND A NOBLE STRING OF TROUT It was a part of Gram's household creed, that the wood-house and carriage-house could be properly swept only with a cedar broom.

express in words

From this reading "A nice new cedar broom is the best thing in the world to take up all the dust and to brush out all the nooks and corners," she used to say to Theodora and Ellen; and when, at stated intervals, it became necessary, in her opinion, to clean the wood-house and other out-buildings, or the cellar, she would generally preface the announcement by saying to them at the breakfast table, "You must get me some broom-stuff, to-day, some of that green cedar down in the swamp below the pasture.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading "A nice new cedar broom is the best thing in the world to take up all the dust and to brush out all the nooks and corners," she used to say to Theodora and Ellen; and when, at stated intervals, it became necessary, in her opinion, to clean the wood-house and other out-buildings, or the cellar, she would generally preface the announcement by saying to them at the breakfast table, "You must get me some broom-stuff, to-day, some of that green cedar down in the swamp below the pasture.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Brooms made of cedar boughs, bound to a broom-stick with a gray tow string, were the kind in use when she and Gramp began life together; and although she had accepted corn brooms in due course, for house work, the cedar broom still held a warm corner in her heart.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading Sprig off a good lot of it and get the sprigs of a size to tie on good."

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "A nice new cedar broom is the best thing in the world to take up all the dust and to brush out all the nooks and corners," she used to say to Theodora and Ellen; and when, at stated intervals, it became necessary, in her opinion, to clean the wood-house and other out-buildings, or the cellar, she would generally preface the announcement by saying to them at the breakfast table, "You must get me some broom-stuff, to-day, some of that green cedar down in the swamp below the pasture.

a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year

From this reading Sprig off a good lot of it and get the sprigs of a size to tie on good."

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From this reading Sprig off a good lot of it and get the sprigs of a size to tie on good."

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading "A nice new cedar broom is the best thing in the world to take up all the dust and to brush out all the nooks and corners," she used to say to Theodora and Ellen; and when, at stated intervals, it became necessary, in her opinion, to clean the wood-house and other out-buildings, or the cellar, she would generally preface the announcement by saying to them at the breakfast table, "You must get me some broom-stuff, to-day, some of that green cedar down in the swamp below the pasture.

not in physical motion

From this reading Brooms made of cedar boughs, bound to a broom-stick with a gray tow string, were the kind in use when she and Gramp began life together; and although she had accepted corn brooms in due course, for house work, the cedar broom still held a warm corner in her heart.

a lightweight cord

From this reading CEDAR BROOMS AND A NOBLE STRING OF TROUT It was a part of Gram's household creed, that the wood-house and carriage-house could be properly swept only with a cedar broom.

drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged

From this reading "A nice new cedar broom is the best thing in the world to take up all the dust and to brush out all the nooks and corners," she used to say to Theodora and Ellen; and when, at stated intervals, it became necessary, in her opinion, to clean the wood-house and other out-buildings, or the cellar, she would generally preface the announcement by saying to them at the breakfast table, "You must get me some broom-stuff, to-day, some of that green cedar down in the swamp below the pasture.

possessing sweep

From this reading CEDAR BROOMS AND A NOBLE STRING OF TROUT It was a part of Gram's household creed, that the wood-house and carriage-house could be properly swept only with a cedar broom.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading "A nice new cedar broom is the best thing in the world to take up all the dust and to brush out all the nooks and corners," she used to say to Theodora and Ellen; and when, at stated intervals, it became necessary, in her opinion, to clean the wood-house and other out-buildings, or the cellar, she would generally preface the announcement by saying to them at the breakfast table, "You must get me some broom-stuff, to-day, some of that green cedar down in the swamp below the pasture.

carry out

From this reading "A nice new cedar broom is the best thing in the world to take up all the dust and to brush out all the nooks and corners," she used to say to Theodora and Ellen; and when, at stated intervals, it became necessary, in her opinion, to clean the wood-house and other out-buildings, or the cellar, she would generally preface the announcement by saying to them at the breakfast table, "You must get me some broom-stuff, to-day, some of that green cedar down in the swamp below the pasture.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CEDAR BROOMS AND A NOBLE STRING OF TROUT It was a part of Gram's household creed, that the wood-house and carriage-house could be properly swept only with a cedar broom.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading CEDAR BROOMS AND A NOBLE STRING OF TROUT It was a part of Gram's household creed, that the wood-house and carriage-house could be properly swept only with a cedar broom.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "A nice new cedar broom is the best thing in the world to take up all the dust and to brush out all the nooks and corners," she used to say to Theodora and Ellen; and when, at stated intervals, it became necessary, in her opinion, to clean the wood-house and other out-buildings, or the cellar, she would generally preface the announcement by saying to them at the breakfast table, "You must get me some broom-stuff, to-day, some of that green cedar down in the swamp below the pasture.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "A nice new cedar broom is the best thing in the world to take up all the dust and to brush out all the nooks and corners," she used to say to Theodora and Ellen; and when, at stated intervals, it became necessary, in her opinion, to clean the wood-house and other out-buildings, or the cellar, she would generally preface the announcement by saying to them at the breakfast table, "You must get me some broom-stuff, to-day, some of that green cedar down in the swamp below the pasture.

a special situation

From this reading "A nice new cedar broom is the best thing in the world to take up all the dust and to brush out all the nooks and corners," she used to say to Theodora and Ellen; and when, at stated intervals, it became necessary, in her opinion, to clean the wood-house and other out-buildings, or the cellar, she would generally preface the announcement by saying to them at the breakfast table, "You must get me some broom-stuff, to-day, some of that green cedar down in the swamp below the pasture.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading I want enough for two or three brooms.

neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading Sprig off a good lot of it and get the sprigs of a size to tie on good."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Brooms made of cedar boughs, bound to a broom-stick with a gray tow string, were the kind in use when she and Gramp began life together; and although she had accepted corn brooms in due course, for house work, the cedar broom still held a warm corner in her heart.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "A nice new cedar broom is the best thing in the world to take up all the dust and to brush out all the nooks and corners," she used to say to Theodora and Ellen; and when, at stated intervals, it became necessary, in her opinion, to clean the wood-house and other out-buildings, or the cellar, she would generally preface the announcement by saying to them at the breakfast table, "You must get me some broom-stuff, to-day, some of that green cedar down in the swamp below the pasture.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Brooms made of cedar boughs, bound to a broom-stick with a gray tow string, were the kind in use when she and Gramp began life together; and although she had accepted corn brooms in due course, for house work, the cedar broom still held a warm corner in her heart.

the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope

From this reading Brooms made of cedar boughs, bound to a broom-stick with a gray tow string, were the kind in use when she and Gramp began life together; and although she had accepted corn brooms in due course, for house work, the cedar broom still held a warm corner in her heart.

flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes

From this reading CEDAR BROOMS AND A NOBLE STRING OF TROUT It was a part of Gram's household creed, that the wood-house and carriage-house could be properly swept only with a cedar broom.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading I want enough for two or three brooms.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "A nice new cedar broom is the best thing in the world to take up all the dust and to brush out all the nooks and corners," she used to say to Theodora and Ellen; and when, at stated intervals, it became necessary, in her opinion, to clean the wood-house and other out-buildings, or the cellar, she would generally preface the announcement by saying to them at the breakfast table, "You must get me some broom-stuff, to-day, some of that green cedar down in the swamp below the pasture.

the act of using

From this reading Brooms made of cedar boughs, bound to a broom-stick with a gray tow string, were the kind in use when she and Gramp began life together; and although she had accepted corn brooms in due course, for house work, the cedar broom still held a warm corner in her heart.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading "A nice new cedar broom is the best thing in the world to take up all the dust and to brush out all the nooks and corners," she used to say to Theodora and Ellen; and when, at stated intervals, it became necessary, in her opinion, to clean the wood-house and other out-buildings, or the cellar, she would generally preface the announcement by saying to them at the breakfast table, "You must get me some broom-stuff, to-day, some of that green cedar down in the swamp below the pasture.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading I want enough for two or three brooms.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Brooms made of cedar boughs, bound to a broom-stick with a gray tow string, were the kind in use when she and Gramp began life together; and although she had accepted corn brooms in due course, for house work, the cedar broom still held a warm corner in her heart.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading CEDAR BROOMS AND A NOBLE STRING OF TROUT It was a part of Gram's household creed, that the wood-house and carriage-house could be properly swept only with a cedar broom.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Brooms made of cedar boughs, bound to a broom-stick with a gray tow string, were the kind in use when she and Gramp began life together; and although she had accepted corn brooms in due course, for house work, the cedar broom still held a warm corner in her heart.

at the time that

From this reading Brooms made of cedar boughs, bound to a broom-stick with a gray tow string, were the kind in use when she and Gramp began life together; and although she had accepted corn brooms in due course, for house work, the cedar broom still held a warm corner in her heart.

in the company of; together with

From this reading CEDAR BROOMS AND A NOBLE STRING OF TROUT It was a part of Gram's household creed, that the wood-house and carriage-house could be properly swept only with a cedar broom.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading CEDAR BROOMS AND A NOBLE STRING OF TROUT It was a part of Gram's household creed, that the wood-house and carriage-house could be properly swept only with a cedar broom.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Brooms made of cedar boughs, bound to a broom-stick with a gray tow string, were the kind in use when she and Gramp began life together; and although she had accepted corn brooms in due course, for house work, the cedar broom still held a warm corner in her heart.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading "A nice new cedar broom is the best thing in the world to take up all the dust and to brush out all the nooks and corners," she used to say to Theodora and Ellen; and when, at stated intervals, it became necessary, in her opinion, to clean the wood-house and other out-buildings, or the cellar, she would generally preface the announcement by saying to them at the breakfast table, "You must get me some broom-stuff, to-day, some of that green cedar down in the swamp below the pasture.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "A nice new cedar broom is the best thing in the world to take up all the dust and to brush out all the nooks and corners," she used to say to Theodora and Ellen; and when, at stated intervals, it became necessary, in her opinion, to clean the wood-house and other out-buildings, or the cellar, she would generally preface the announcement by saying to them at the breakfast table, "You must get me some broom-stuff, to-day, some of that green cedar down in the swamp below the pasture.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "A nice new cedar broom is the best thing in the world to take up all the dust and to brush out all the nooks and corners," she used to say to Theodora and Ellen; and when, at stated intervals, it became necessary, in her opinion, to clean the wood-house and other out-buildings, or the cellar, she would generally preface the announcement by saying to them at the breakfast table, "You must get me some broom-stuff, to-day, some of that green cedar down in the swamp below the pasture.