used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Aunt Sophie and a kindly neighbor mended and stitched and washed and ironed and packed, to get Dolly ready for her journey next day and the outdoor months to follow.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading Meanwhile the little maid for whom they labored slept quietly in the adjoining room, all unknowing of the delights in store for her.
(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 Meanwhile the little maid for whom they labored slept quietly in the adjoining room, all unknowing of the delights in store for her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Aunt Sophie and a kindly neighbor mended and stitched and washed and ironed and packed, to get Dolly ready for her journey next day and the outdoor months to follow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The next morning at eight o’clock a little procession waited in front of the Children’s House of Joy, making ready for its start on the long journey to Overlook Mountain.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Aunt Sophie and a kindly neighbor mended and stitched and washed and ironed and packed, to get Dolly ready for her journey next day and the outdoor months to follow.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading PARADISE WARD ON WHEELS The little gray house in Prattsboro, opposite Mrs. Hamilton Garde’s garage, saw busy hours throughout that sultry July night of Sardis Merrifield’s message.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading At the head stood Colonel Gresham’s seven-passenger car, in charge of John, the Colonel’s chauffeur.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading At the head stood Colonel Gresham’s seven-passenger car, in charge of John, the Colonel’s chauffeur.
chauffeurnounUS /ʃoʊˈfɜːr/
a man paid to drive a privately owned car
From this reading At the head stood Colonel Gresham’s seven-passenger car, in charge of John, the Colonel’s chauffeur.
Children's
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From this reading The next morning at eight o’clock a little procession waited in front of the Children’s House of Joy, making ready for its start on the long journey to Overlook Mountain.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading At the head stood Colonel Gresham’s seven-passenger car, in charge of John, the Colonel’s chauffeur.
Colonel'snounUS /ˈkɜːrnəlz/
possessive form of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading At the head stood Colonel Gresham’s seven-passenger car, in charge of John, the Colonel’s chauffeur.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Aunt Sophie and a kindly neighbor mended and stitched and washed and ironed and packed, to get Dolly ready for her journey next day and the outdoor months to follow.
delightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading Meanwhile the little maid for whom they labored slept quietly in the adjoining room, all unknowing of the delights in store for her.
DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading Aunt Sophie and a kindly neighbor mended and stitched and washed and ironed and packed, to get Dolly ready for her journey next day and the outdoor months to follow.
being one more than seven
From this reading The next morning at eight o’clock a little procession waited in front of the Children’s House of Joy, making ready for its start on the long journey to Overlook Mountain.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Aunt Sophie and a kindly neighbor mended and stitched and washed and ironed and packed, to get Dolly ready for her journey next day and the outdoor months to follow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Aunt Sophie and a kindly neighbor mended and stitched and washed and ironed and packed, to get Dolly ready for her journey next day and the outdoor months to follow.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The next morning at eight o’clock a little procession waited in front of the Children’s House of Joy, making ready for its start on the long journey to Overlook Mountain.
garagenounUS /ɡərˈɑːʒ/
an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles
From this reading PARADISE WARD ON WHEELS The little gray house in Prattsboro, opposite Mrs. Hamilton Garde’s garage, saw busy hours throughout that sultry July night of Sardis Merrifield’s message.
Garde's
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From this reading PARADISE WARD ON WHEELS The little gray house in Prattsboro, opposite Mrs. Hamilton Garde’s garage, saw busy hours throughout that sultry July night of Sardis Merrifield’s message.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Aunt Sophie and a kindly neighbor mended and stitched and washed and ironed and packed, to get Dolly ready for her journey next day and the outdoor months to follow.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading PARADISE WARD ON WHEELS The little gray house in Prattsboro, opposite Mrs. Hamilton Garde’s garage, saw busy hours throughout that sultry July night of Sardis Merrifield’s message.
Gresham'snounUS /ˈɡreʃəmz/
possessive form of “gresham” — English financier (1519-1579)
From this reading At the head stood Colonel Gresham’s seven-passenger car, in charge of John, the Colonel’s chauffeur.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading PARADISE WARD ON WHEELS The little gray house in Prattsboro, opposite Mrs. Hamilton Garde’s garage, saw busy hours throughout that sultry July night of Sardis Merrifield’s message.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading At the head stood Colonel Gresham’s seven-passenger car, in charge of John, the Colonel’s chauffeur.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Aunt Sophie and a kindly neighbor mended and stitched and washed and ironed and packed, to get Dolly ready for her journey next day and the outdoor months to follow.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading PARADISE WARD ON WHEELS The little gray house in Prattsboro, opposite Mrs. Hamilton Garde’s garage, saw busy hours throughout that sultry July night of Sardis Merrifield’s message.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading PARADISE WARD ON WHEELS The little gray house in Prattsboro, opposite Mrs. Hamilton Garde’s garage, saw busy hours throughout that sultry July night of Sardis Merrifield’s message.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PARADISE WARD ON WHEELS The little gray house in Prattsboro, opposite Mrs. Hamilton Garde’s garage, saw busy hours throughout that sultry July night of Sardis Merrifield’s message.
ironedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪərnd/
(of linens or clothes) smoothed with a hot iron
From this reading Aunt Sophie and a kindly neighbor mended and stitched and washed and ironed and packed, to get Dolly ready for her journey next day and the outdoor months to follow.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The next morning at eight o’clock a little procession waited in front of the Children’s House of Joy, making ready for its start on the long journey to Overlook Mountain.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading At the head stood Colonel Gresham’s seven-passenger car, in charge of John, the Colonel’s chauffeur.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Aunt Sophie and a kindly neighbor mended and stitched and washed and ironed and packed, to get Dolly ready for her journey next day and the outdoor months to follow.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The next morning at eight o’clock a little procession waited in front of the Children’s House of Joy, making ready for its start on the long journey to Overlook Mountain.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading PARADISE WARD ON WHEELS The little gray house in Prattsboro, opposite Mrs. Hamilton Garde’s garage, saw busy hours throughout that sultry July night of Sardis Merrifield’s message.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Aunt Sophie and a kindly neighbor mended and stitched and washed and ironed and packed, to get Dolly ready for her journey next day and the outdoor months to follow.
laboredadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbərd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading Meanwhile the little maid for whom they labored slept quietly in the adjoining room, all unknowing of the delights in store for her.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading PARADISE WARD ON WHEELS The little gray house in Prattsboro, opposite Mrs. Hamilton Garde’s garage, saw busy hours throughout that sultry July night of Sardis Merrifield’s message.
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 The next morning at eight o’clock a little procession waited in front of the Children’s House of Joy, making ready for its start on the long journey to Overlook Mountain.
a female domestic
From this reading Meanwhile the little maid for whom they labored slept quietly in the adjoining room, all unknowing of the delights in store for her.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The next morning at eight o’clock a little procession waited in front of the Children’s House of Joy, making ready for its start on the long journey to Overlook Mountain.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile the little maid for whom they labored slept quietly in the adjoining room, all unknowing of the delights in store for her.
mendedverbUS /ˈmendɪd/
past form of “mend” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading Aunt Sophie and a kindly neighbor mended and stitched and washed and ironed and packed, to get Dolly ready for her journey next day and the outdoor months to follow.
Merrifield's
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From this reading PARADISE WARD ON WHEELS The little gray house in Prattsboro, opposite Mrs. Hamilton Garde’s garage, saw busy hours throughout that sultry July night of Sardis Merrifield’s message.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading PARADISE WARD ON WHEELS The little gray house in Prattsboro, opposite Mrs. Hamilton Garde’s garage, saw busy hours throughout that sultry July night of Sardis Merrifield’s message.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Aunt Sophie and a kindly neighbor mended and stitched and washed and ironed and packed, to get Dolly ready for her journey next day and the outdoor months to follow.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning at eight o’clock a little procession waited in front of the Children’s House of Joy, making ready for its start on the long journey to Overlook Mountain.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The next morning at eight o’clock a little procession waited in front of the Children’s House of Joy, making ready for its start on the long journey to Overlook Mountain.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading PARADISE WARD ON WHEELS The little gray house in Prattsboro, opposite Mrs. Hamilton Garde’s garage, saw busy hours throughout that sultry July night of Sardis Merrifield’s message.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Aunt Sophie and a kindly neighbor mended and stitched and washed and ironed and packed, to get Dolly ready for her journey next day and the outdoor months to follow.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Aunt Sophie and a kindly neighbor mended and stitched and washed and ironed and packed, to get Dolly ready for her journey next day and the outdoor months to follow.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading PARADISE WARD ON WHEELS The little gray house in Prattsboro, opposite Mrs. Hamilton Garde’s garage, saw busy hours throughout that sultry July night of Sardis Merrifield’s message.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The next morning at eight o’clock a little procession waited in front of the Children’s House of Joy, making ready for its start on the long journey to Overlook Mountain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PARADISE WARD ON WHEELS The little gray house in Prattsboro, opposite Mrs. Hamilton Garde’s garage, saw busy hours throughout that sultry July night of Sardis Merrifield’s message.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading PARADISE WARD ON WHEELS The little gray house in Prattsboro, opposite Mrs. Hamilton Garde’s garage, saw busy hours throughout that sultry July night of Sardis Merrifield’s message.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading PARADISE WARD ON WHEELS The little gray house in Prattsboro, opposite Mrs. Hamilton Garde’s garage, saw busy hours throughout that sultry July night of Sardis Merrifield’s message.
outdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading Aunt Sophie and a kindly neighbor mended and stitched and washed and ironed and packed, to get Dolly ready for her journey next day and the outdoor months to follow.
OverlookverbUS /ˈoʊvərlʊk/
look past, fail to notice
From this reading The next morning at eight o’clock a little procession waited in front of the Children’s House of Joy, making ready for its start on the long journey to Overlook Mountain.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading Aunt Sophie and a kindly neighbor mended and stitched and washed and ironed and packed, to get Dolly ready for her journey next day and the outdoor months to follow.
PARADISEnounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading PARADISE WARD ON WHEELS The little gray house in Prattsboro, opposite Mrs. Hamilton Garde’s garage, saw busy hours throughout that sultry July night of Sardis Merrifield’s message.
Prattsboro
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From this reading PARADISE WARD ON WHEELS The little gray house in Prattsboro, opposite Mrs. Hamilton Garde’s garage, saw busy hours throughout that sultry July night of Sardis Merrifield’s message.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading The next morning at eight o’clock a little procession waited in front of the Children’s House of Joy, making ready for its start on the long journey to Overlook Mountain.
with low volume
From this reading Meanwhile the little maid for whom they labored slept quietly in the adjoining room, all unknowing of the delights in store for her.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Aunt Sophie and a kindly neighbor mended and stitched and washed and ironed and packed, to get Dolly ready for her journey next day and the outdoor months to follow.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Meanwhile the little maid for whom they labored slept quietly in the adjoining room, all unknowing of the delights in store for her.
Sardisnoun
an ancient Greek city located in the western part of what is now modern Turkey; as the capital of Lydia it was the cultural center of Asia Minor; destroyed by Tamerlane in 1402
From this reading PARADISE WARD ON WHEELS The little gray house in Prattsboro, opposite Mrs. Hamilton Garde’s garage, saw busy hours throughout that sultry July night of Sardis Merrifield’s message.
cut with a saw
From this reading PARADISE WARD ON WHEELS The little gray house in Prattsboro, opposite Mrs. Hamilton Garde’s garage, saw busy hours throughout that sultry July night of Sardis Merrifield’s message.
seven-passenger
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From this reading At the head stood Colonel Gresham’s seven-passenger car, in charge of John, the Colonel’s chauffeur.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Meanwhile the little maid for whom they labored slept quietly in the adjoining room, all unknowing of the delights in store for her.
Sophie
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From this reading Aunt Sophie and a kindly neighbor mended and stitched and washed and ironed and packed, to get Dolly ready for her journey next day and the outdoor months to follow.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The next morning at eight o’clock a little procession waited in front of the Children’s House of Joy, making ready for its start on the long journey to Overlook Mountain.
stitchedadjectiveUS /stɪtʃt/
fastened with stitches
From this reading Aunt Sophie and a kindly neighbor mended and stitched and washed and ironed and packed, to get Dolly ready for her journey next day and the outdoor months to follow.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading At the head stood Colonel Gresham’s seven-passenger car, in charge of John, the Colonel’s chauffeur.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Meanwhile the little maid for whom they labored slept quietly in the adjoining room, all unknowing of the delights in store for her.
sultryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌltri/
sexually exciting or gratifying
From this reading PARADISE WARD ON WHEELS The little gray house in Prattsboro, opposite Mrs. Hamilton Garde’s garage, saw busy hours throughout that sultry July night of Sardis Merrifield’s message.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PARADISE WARD ON WHEELS The little gray house in Prattsboro, opposite Mrs. Hamilton Garde’s garage, saw busy hours throughout that sultry July night of Sardis Merrifield’s message.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PARADISE WARD ON WHEELS The little gray house in Prattsboro, opposite Mrs. Hamilton Garde’s garage, saw busy hours throughout that sultry July night of Sardis Merrifield’s message.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Meanwhile the little maid for whom they labored slept quietly in the adjoining room, all unknowing of the delights in store for her.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading PARADISE WARD ON WHEELS The little gray house in Prattsboro, opposite Mrs. Hamilton Garde’s garage, saw busy hours throughout that sultry July night of Sardis Merrifield’s message.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Aunt Sophie and a kindly neighbor mended and stitched and washed and ironed and packed, to get Dolly ready for her journey next day and the outdoor months to follow.
unknowingnounUS /ənˈnoʊɪŋ/
ignorance (especially of orthodox beliefs)
From this reading Meanwhile the little maid for whom they labored slept quietly in the adjoining room, all unknowing of the delights in store for her.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The next morning at eight o’clock a little procession waited in front of the Children’s House of Joy, making ready for its start on the long journey to Overlook Mountain.
WARDnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading PARADISE WARD ON WHEELS The little gray house in Prattsboro, opposite Mrs. Hamilton Garde’s garage, saw busy hours throughout that sultry July night of Sardis Merrifield’s message.
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading Aunt Sophie and a kindly neighbor mended and stitched and washed and ironed and packed, to get Dolly ready for her journey next day and the outdoor months to follow.
WHEELSnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading PARADISE WARD ON WHEELS The little gray house in Prattsboro, opposite Mrs. Hamilton Garde’s garage, saw busy hours throughout that sultry July night of Sardis Merrifield’s message.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Meanwhile the little maid for whom they labored slept quietly in the adjoining room, all unknowing of the delights in store for her.
