used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TOM'S FORT During the next week there was what is termed by Congregationalists a "Conference Meeting," at the town of Hebron, distant fifteen miles from the Old Squire's.
acrenounUS /ˈeɪkər/
a unit of area (4840 square yards) used in English-speaking countries
From this reading Haying was now over; and the wheat and barley were in; but an acre more of late-sown oats still remained to be harvested, also an acre of buckwheat.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Wealthy went with them; but the rest of us young folks were left, with many instructions, to keep house and look after things at the farm.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Gram and he made it a rule to attend these meetings; and on this occasion they set off on Monday afternoon with old Sol and the light driving wagon, in Sunday attire, and did not return till the following Monday.
in addition
From this reading Haying was now over; and the wheat and barley were in; but an acre more of late-sown oats still remained to be harvested, also an acre of buckwheat.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Haying was now over; and the wheat and barley were in; but an acre more of late-sown oats still remained to be harvested, also an acre of buckwheat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gram and he made it a rule to attend these meetings; and on this occasion they set off on Monday afternoon with old Sol and the light driving wagon, in Sunday attire, and did not return till the following Monday.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TOM'S FORT During the next week there was what is termed by Congregationalists a "Conference Meeting," at the town of Hebron, distant fifteen miles from the Old Squire's.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Gram and he made it a rule to attend these meetings; and on this occasion they set off on Monday afternoon with old Sol and the light driving wagon, in Sunday attire, and did not return till the following Monday.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading Gram and he made it a rule to attend these meetings; and on this occasion they set off on Monday afternoon with old Sol and the light driving wagon, in Sunday attire, and did not return till the following Monday.
barleynounUS /ˈbɑːrli/
a grain of barley
From this reading Haying was now over; and the wheat and barley were in; but an acre more of late-sown oats still remained to be harvested, also an acre of buckwheat.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Haying was now over; and the wheat and barley were in; but an acre more of late-sown oats still remained to be harvested, also an acre of buckwheat.
buckwheatnounUS /ˈbʌkwiːt/
a member of the genus Fagopyrum; annual Asian plant with clusters of small pinkish white flowers and small edible triangular seeds which are used whole or ground into flour
From this reading Haying was now over; and the wheat and barley were in; but an acre more of late-sown oats still remained to be harvested, also an acre of buckwheat.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Wealthy went with them; but the rest of us young folks were left, with many instructions, to keep house and look after things at the farm.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading TOM'S FORT During the next week there was what is termed by Congregationalists a "Conference Meeting," at the town of Hebron, distant fifteen miles from the Old Squire's.
ConferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading TOM'S FORT During the next week there was what is termed by Congregationalists a "Conference Meeting," at the town of Hebron, distant fifteen miles from the Old Squire's.
Congregationalists
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TOM'S FORT During the next week there was what is termed by Congregationalists a "Conference Meeting," at the town of Hebron, distant fifteen miles from the Old Squire's.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Gram and he made it a rule to attend these meetings; and on this occasion they set off on Monday afternoon with old Sol and the light driving wagon, in Sunday attire, and did not return till the following Monday.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading TOM'S FORT During the next week there was what is termed by Congregationalists a "Conference Meeting," at the town of Hebron, distant fifteen miles from the Old Squire's.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading Gram and he made it a rule to attend these meetings; and on this occasion they set off on Monday afternoon with old Sol and the light driving wagon, in Sunday attire, and did not return till the following Monday.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading TOM'S FORT During the next week there was what is termed by Congregationalists a "Conference Meeting," at the town of Hebron, distant fifteen miles from the Old Squire's.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Wealthy went with them; but the rest of us young folks were left, with many instructions, to keep house and look after things at the farm.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading There was not a little solicitude felt for this acre of buckwheat.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading TOM'S FORT During the next week there was what is termed by Congregationalists a "Conference Meeting," at the town of Hebron, distant fifteen miles from the Old Squire's.
your parents
From this reading Wealthy went with them; but the rest of us young folks were left, with many instructions, to keep house and look after things at the farm.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Gram and he made it a rule to attend these meetings; and on this occasion they set off on Monday afternoon with old Sol and the light driving wagon, in Sunday attire, and did not return till the following Monday.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was not a little solicitude felt for this acre of buckwheat.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading TOM'S FORT During the next week there was what is termed by Congregationalists a "Conference Meeting," at the town of Hebron, distant fifteen miles from the Old Squire's.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TOM'S FORT During the next week there was what is termed by Congregationalists a "Conference Meeting," at the town of Hebron, distant fifteen miles from the Old Squire's.
GramnounUS /ɡræm/
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading Gram and he made it a rule to attend these meetings; and on this occasion they set off on Monday afternoon with old Sol and the light driving wagon, in Sunday attire, and did not return till the following Monday.
harvestedverbUS /ˈhɑːrvəstɪd/
past form of “harvest” — gather, as of natural products
From this reading Haying was now over; and the wheat and barley were in; but an acre more of late-sown oats still remained to be harvested, also an acre of buckwheat.
HayingnounUS /ˈheɪɪŋ/
the harvesting of hay
From this reading Haying was now over; and the wheat and barley were in; but an acre more of late-sown oats still remained to be harvested, also an acre of buckwheat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gram and he made it a rule to attend these meetings; and on this occasion they set off on Monday afternoon with old Sol and the light driving wagon, in Sunday attire, and did not return till the following Monday.
Hebron
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TOM'S FORT During the next week there was what is termed by Congregationalists a "Conference Meeting," at the town of Hebron, distant fifteen miles from the Old Squire's.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Wealthy went with them; but the rest of us young folks were left, with many instructions, to keep house and look after things at the farm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gram and he made it a rule to attend these meetings; and on this occasion they set off on Monday afternoon with old Sol and the light driving wagon, in Sunday attire, and did not return till the following Monday.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading Wealthy went with them; but the rest of us young folks were left, with many instructions, to keep house and look after things at the farm.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TOM'S FORT During the next week there was what is termed by Congregationalists a "Conference Meeting," at the town of Hebron, distant fifteen miles from the Old Squire's.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Gram and he made it a rule to attend these meetings; and on this occasion they set off on Monday afternoon with old Sol and the light driving wagon, in Sunday attire, and did not return till the following Monday.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Wealthy went with them; but the rest of us young folks were left, with many instructions, to keep house and look after things at the farm.
late-sown
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Haying was now over; and the wheat and barley were in; but an acre more of late-sown oats still remained to be harvested, also an acre of buckwheat.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Wealthy went with them; but the rest of us young folks were left, with many instructions, to keep house and look after things at the farm.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Gram and he made it a rule to attend these meetings; and on this occasion they set off on Monday afternoon with old Sol and the light driving wagon, in Sunday attire, and did not return till the following Monday.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was not a little solicitude felt for this acre of buckwheat.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Wealthy went with them; but the rest of us young folks were left, with many instructions, to keep house and look after things at the farm.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Gram and he made it a rule to attend these meetings; and on this occasion they set off on Monday afternoon with old Sol and the light driving wagon, in Sunday attire, and did not return till the following Monday.
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 Wealthy went with them; but the rest of us young folks were left, with many instructions, to keep house and look after things at the farm.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading TOM'S FORT During the next week there was what is termed by Congregationalists a "Conference Meeting," at the town of Hebron, distant fifteen miles from the Old Squire's.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Gram and he made it a rule to attend these meetings; and on this occasion they set off on Monday afternoon with old Sol and the light driving wagon, in Sunday attire, and did not return till the following Monday.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading TOM'S FORT During the next week there was what is termed by Congregationalists a "Conference Meeting," at the town of Hebron, distant fifteen miles from the Old Squire's.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading Gram and he made it a rule to attend these meetings; and on this occasion they set off on Monday afternoon with old Sol and the light driving wagon, in Sunday attire, and did not return till the following Monday.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Haying was now over; and the wheat and barley were in; but an acre more of late-sown oats still remained to be harvested, also an acre of buckwheat.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading TOM'S FORT During the next week there was what is termed by Congregationalists a "Conference Meeting," at the town of Hebron, distant fifteen miles from the Old Squire's.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Gram and he made it a rule to attend these meetings; and on this occasion they set off on Monday afternoon with old Sol and the light driving wagon, in Sunday attire, and did not return till the following Monday.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Haying was now over; and the wheat and barley were in; but an acre more of late-sown oats still remained to be harvested, also an acre of buckwheat.
oatsnounUS /oʊts/
plural of “oat” — annual grass of Europe and North Africa; grains used as food and fodder (referred to primarily in the plural: “oats”)
From this reading Haying was now over; and the wheat and barley were in; but an acre more of late-sown oats still remained to be harvested, also an acre of buckwheat.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Gram and he made it a rule to attend these meetings; and on this occasion they set off on Monday afternoon with old Sol and the light driving wagon, in Sunday attire, and did not return till the following Monday.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TOM'S FORT During the next week there was what is termed by Congregationalists a "Conference Meeting," at the town of Hebron, distant fifteen miles from the Old Squire's.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Gram and he made it a rule to attend these meetings; and on this occasion they set off on Monday afternoon with old Sol and the light driving wagon, in Sunday attire, and did not return till the following Monday.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading TOM'S FORT During the next week there was what is termed by Congregationalists a "Conference Meeting," at the town of Hebron, distant fifteen miles from the Old Squire's.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Gram and he made it a rule to attend these meetings; and on this occasion they set off on Monday afternoon with old Sol and the light driving wagon, in Sunday attire, and did not return till the following Monday.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Haying was now over; and the wheat and barley were in; but an acre more of late-sown oats still remained to be harvested, also an acre of buckwheat.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Haying was now over; and the wheat and barley were in; but an acre more of late-sown oats still remained to be harvested, also an acre of buckwheat.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Wealthy went with them; but the rest of us young folks were left, with many instructions, to keep house and look after things at the farm.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Gram and he made it a rule to attend these meetings; and on this occasion they set off on Monday afternoon with old Sol and the light driving wagon, in Sunday attire, and did not return till the following Monday.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Gram and he made it a rule to attend these meetings; and on this occasion they set off on Monday afternoon with old Sol and the light driving wagon, in Sunday attire, and did not return till the following Monday.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Gram and he made it a rule to attend these meetings; and on this occasion they set off on Monday afternoon with old Sol and the light driving wagon, in Sunday attire, and did not return till the following Monday.
SolnounUS /sɑːl/
a colloid that has a continuous liquid phase in which a solid is suspended in a liquid
From this reading Gram and he made it a rule to attend these meetings; and on this occasion they set off on Monday afternoon with old Sol and the light driving wagon, in Sunday attire, and did not return till the following Monday.
solicitudenounUS /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading There was not a little solicitude felt for this acre of buckwheat.
Squire's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TOM'S FORT During the next week there was what is termed by Congregationalists a "Conference Meeting," at the town of Hebron, distant fifteen miles from the Old Squire's.
not in physical motion
From this reading Haying was now over; and the wheat and barley were in; but an acre more of late-sown oats still remained to be harvested, also an acre of buckwheat.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Gram and he made it a rule to attend these meetings; and on this occasion they set off on Monday afternoon with old Sol and the light driving wagon, in Sunday attire, and did not return till the following Monday.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading TOM'S FORT During the next week there was what is termed by Congregationalists a "Conference Meeting," at the town of Hebron, distant fifteen miles from the Old Squire's.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOM'S FORT During the next week there was what is termed by Congregationalists a "Conference Meeting," at the town of Hebron, distant fifteen miles from the Old Squire's.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Wealthy went with them; but the rest of us young folks were left, with many instructions, to keep house and look after things at the farm.
in or at that place or location
From this reading TOM'S FORT During the next week there was what is termed by Congregationalists a "Conference Meeting," at the town of Hebron, distant fifteen miles from the Old Squire's.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Gram and he made it a rule to attend these meetings; and on this occasion they set off on Monday afternoon with old Sol and the light driving wagon, in Sunday attire, and did not return till the following Monday.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gram and he made it a rule to attend these meetings; and on this occasion they set off on Monday afternoon with old Sol and the light driving wagon, in Sunday attire, and did not return till the following Monday.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Wealthy went with them; but the rest of us young folks were left, with many instructions, to keep house and look after things at the farm.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Gram and he made it a rule to attend these meetings; and on this occasion they set off on Monday afternoon with old Sol and the light driving wagon, in Sunday attire, and did not return till the following Monday.
up to a particular time
From this reading Gram and he made it a rule to attend these meetings; and on this occasion they set off on Monday afternoon with old Sol and the light driving wagon, in Sunday attire, and did not return till the following Monday.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gram and he made it a rule to attend these meetings; and on this occasion they set off on Monday afternoon with old Sol and the light driving wagon, in Sunday attire, and did not return till the following Monday.
TOM'SnounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading TOM'S FORT During the next week there was what is termed by Congregationalists a "Conference Meeting," at the town of Hebron, distant fifteen miles from the Old Squire's.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading TOM'S FORT During the next week there was what is termed by Congregationalists a "Conference Meeting," at the town of Hebron, distant fifteen miles from the Old Squire's.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Wealthy went with them; but the rest of us young folks were left, with many instructions, to keep house and look after things at the farm.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Gram and he made it a rule to attend these meetings; and on this occasion they set off on Monday afternoon with old Sol and the light driving wagon, in Sunday attire, and did not return till the following Monday.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TOM'S FORT During the next week there was what is termed by Congregationalists a "Conference Meeting," at the town of Hebron, distant fifteen miles from the Old Squire's.
WealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading Wealthy went with them; but the rest of us young folks were left, with many instructions, to keep house and look after things at the farm.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading TOM'S FORT During the next week there was what is termed by Congregationalists a "Conference Meeting," at the town of Hebron, distant fifteen miles from the Old Squire's.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Wealthy went with them; but the rest of us young folks were left, with many instructions, to keep house and look after things at the farm.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Wealthy went with them; but the rest of us young folks were left, with many instructions, to keep house and look after things at the farm.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading TOM'S FORT During the next week there was what is termed by Congregationalists a "Conference Meeting," at the town of Hebron, distant fifteen miles from the Old Squire's.
wheatnounUS /wiːt/
annual or biennial grass having erect flower spikes and light brown grains
From this reading Haying was now over; and the wheat and barley were in; but an acre more of late-sown oats still remained to be harvested, also an acre of buckwheat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Gram and he made it a rule to attend these meetings; and on this occasion they set off on Monday afternoon with old Sol and the light driving wagon, in Sunday attire, and did not return till the following Monday.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Wealthy went with them; but the rest of us young folks were left, with many instructions, to keep house and look after things at the farm.
