used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A pretty steady comparison of climates could be made from time to time, and there was no small interest in that.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SUGAR-BUSH AND THE BEAR.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Susie and Port became as well known in Benton Village as if they had been residents, and at least a dozen of the young ladies they knew had learned to skate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Susie and Port became as well known in Benton Village as if they had been residents, and at least a dozen of the young ladies they knew had learned to skate.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A pretty steady comparison of climates could be made from time to time, and there was no small interest in that.
have
From this reading THE SUGAR-BUSH AND THE BEAR.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Susie and Port became as well known in Benton Village as if they had been residents, and at least a dozen of the young ladies they knew had learned to skate.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Susie and Port became as well known in Benton Village as if they had been residents, and at least a dozen of the young ladies they knew had learned to skate.
BentonnounUS /ˈbentən/
United States artist whose paintings portrayed life in the Midwest and South (1889-1975)
From this reading Susie and Port became as well known in Benton Village as if they had been residents, and at least a dozen of the young ladies they knew had learned to skate.
chessnounUS /tʃes/
weedy annual native to Europe but widely distributed as a weed especially in wheat
From this reading The winter days went swiftly on, with constant repetitions of chess and fireside comfort in evenings, and snowballing, skating, sleigh-rides, and other fun whenever the circumstances permitted.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The winter days went swiftly on, with constant repetitions of chess and fireside comfort in evenings, and snowballing, skating, sleigh-rides, and other fun whenever the circumstances permitted.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading There were frequent and long letters from the South, and other and shorter letters from the city.
climatesnounUS /ˈklaɪməts/
plural of “climate” — the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading A pretty steady comparison of climates could be made from time to time, and there was no small interest in that.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading The winter days went swiftly on, with constant repetitions of chess and fireside comfort in evenings, and snowballing, skating, sleigh-rides, and other fun whenever the circumstances permitted.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading A pretty steady comparison of climates could be made from time to time, and there was no small interest in that.
unvarying in nature
From this reading The winter days went swiftly on, with constant repetitions of chess and fireside comfort in evenings, and snowballing, skating, sleigh-rides, and other fun whenever the circumstances permitted.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A pretty steady comparison of climates could be made from time to time, and there was no small interest in that.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The winter days went swiftly on, with constant repetitions of chess and fireside comfort in evenings, and snowballing, skating, sleigh-rides, and other fun whenever the circumstances permitted.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Susie and Port became as well known in Benton Village as if they had been residents, and at least a dozen of the young ladies they knew had learned to skate.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The winter days went swiftly on, with constant repetitions of chess and fireside comfort in evenings, and snowballing, skating, sleigh-rides, and other fun whenever the circumstances permitted.
firesidenounUS /ˈfaɪərsaɪd/
an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)
From this reading The winter days went swiftly on, with constant repetitions of chess and fireside comfort in evenings, and snowballing, skating, sleigh-rides, and other fun whenever the circumstances permitted.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading There were frequent and long letters from the South, and other and shorter letters from the city.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There were frequent and long letters from the South, and other and shorter letters from the city.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading The winter days went swiftly on, with constant repetitions of chess and fireside comfort in evenings, and snowballing, skating, sleigh-rides, and other fun whenever the circumstances permitted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Susie and Port became as well known in Benton Village as if they had been residents, and at least a dozen of the young ladies they knew had learned to skate.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Susie and Port became as well known in Benton Village as if they had been residents, and at least a dozen of the young ladies they knew had learned to skate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The winter days went swiftly on, with constant repetitions of chess and fireside comfort in evenings, and snowballing, skating, sleigh-rides, and other fun whenever the circumstances permitted.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading A pretty steady comparison of climates could be made from time to time, and there was no small interest in that.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Susie and Port became as well known in Benton Village as if they had been residents, and at least a dozen of the young ladies they knew had learned to skate.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Susie and Port became as well known in Benton Village as if they had been residents, and at least a dozen of the young ladies they knew had learned to skate.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Susie and Port became as well known in Benton Village as if they had been residents, and at least a dozen of the young ladies they knew had learned to skate.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Susie and Port became as well known in Benton Village as if they had been residents, and at least a dozen of the young ladies they knew had learned to skate.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Susie and Port became as well known in Benton Village as if they had been residents, and at least a dozen of the young ladies they knew had learned to skate.
the literary culture
From this reading There were frequent and long letters from the South, and other and shorter letters from the city.
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 There were frequent and long letters from the South, and other and shorter letters from the city.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A pretty steady comparison of climates could be made from time to time, and there was no small interest in that.
not any; not one
From this reading A pretty steady comparison of climates could be made from time to time, and there was no small interest in that.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The winter days went swiftly on, with constant repetitions of chess and fireside comfort in evenings, and snowballing, skating, sleigh-rides, and other fun whenever the circumstances permitted.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The winter days went swiftly on, with constant repetitions of chess and fireside comfort in evenings, and snowballing, skating, sleigh-rides, and other fun whenever the circumstances permitted.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The winter days went swiftly on, with constant repetitions of chess and fireside comfort in evenings, and snowballing, skating, sleigh-rides, and other fun whenever the circumstances permitted.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading The winter days went swiftly on, with constant repetitions of chess and fireside comfort in evenings, and snowballing, skating, sleigh-rides, and other fun whenever the circumstances permitted.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Susie and Port became as well known in Benton Village as if they had been residents, and at least a dozen of the young ladies they knew had learned to skate.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading A pretty steady comparison of climates could be made from time to time, and there was no small interest in that.
repetitionsnounUS /ˌrepəˈtɪʃənz/
plural of “repetition” — an event that repeats
From this reading The winter days went swiftly on, with constant repetitions of chess and fireside comfort in evenings, and snowballing, skating, sleigh-rides, and other fun whenever the circumstances permitted.
residentsnounUS /ˈrezɪdənts/
plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading Susie and Port became as well known in Benton Village as if they had been residents, and at least a dozen of the young ladies they knew had learned to skate.
shorteradjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtər/
comparative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading There were frequent and long letters from the South, and other and shorter letters from the city.
skatenounUS /skeɪt/
sports equipment that is worn on the feet to enable the wearer to glide along and to be propelled by the alternate actions of the legs
From this reading Susie and Port became as well known in Benton Village as if they had been residents, and at least a dozen of the young ladies they knew had learned to skate.
skatingnounUS /ˈskeɪtɪŋ/
the sport of gliding on skates
From this reading The winter days went swiftly on, with constant repetitions of chess and fireside comfort in evenings, and snowballing, skating, sleigh-rides, and other fun whenever the circumstances permitted.
sleigh-rides
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From this reading The winter days went swiftly on, with constant repetitions of chess and fireside comfort in evenings, and snowballing, skating, sleigh-rides, and other fun whenever the circumstances permitted.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A pretty steady comparison of climates could be made from time to time, and there was no small interest in that.
snowballingverbUS /ˈsnoʊbɔːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “snowball” — increase or accumulate at a rapidly accelerating rate
From this reading The winter days went swiftly on, with constant repetitions of chess and fireside comfort in evenings, and snowballing, skating, sleigh-rides, and other fun whenever the circumstances permitted.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading There were frequent and long letters from the South, and other and shorter letters from the city.
make steady
From this reading A pretty steady comparison of climates could be made from time to time, and there was no small interest in that.
SUGAR-BUSHnoun
evergreen shrub of southeastern United States with spikes of reddish yellow flowers and glandular hairy fruits
From this reading THE SUGAR-BUSH AND THE BEAR.
Susie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Susie and Port became as well known in Benton Village as if they had been residents, and at least a dozen of the young ladies they knew had learned to skate.
in a swift manner
From this reading The winter days went swiftly on, with constant repetitions of chess and fireside comfort in evenings, and snowballing, skating, sleigh-rides, and other fun whenever the circumstances permitted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A pretty steady comparison of climates could be made from time to time, and there was no small interest in that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SUGAR-BUSH AND THE BEAR.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were frequent and long letters from the South, and other and shorter letters from the city.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Susie and Port became as well known in Benton Village as if they had been residents, and at least a dozen of the young ladies they knew had learned to skate.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A pretty steady comparison of climates could be made from time to time, and there was no small interest in that.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A pretty steady comparison of climates could be made from time to time, and there was no small interest in that.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Susie and Port became as well known in Benton Village as if they had been residents, and at least a dozen of the young ladies they knew had learned to skate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A pretty steady comparison of climates could be made from time to time, and there was no small interest in that.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Susie and Port became as well known in Benton Village as if they had been residents, and at least a dozen of the young ladies they knew had learned to skate.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The winter days went swiftly on, with constant repetitions of chess and fireside comfort in evenings, and snowballing, skating, sleigh-rides, and other fun whenever the circumstances permitted.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were frequent and long letters from the South, and other and shorter letters from the city.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading The winter days went swiftly on, with constant repetitions of chess and fireside comfort in evenings, and snowballing, skating, sleigh-rides, and other fun whenever the circumstances permitted.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The winter days went swiftly on, with constant repetitions of chess and fireside comfort in evenings, and snowballing, skating, sleigh-rides, and other fun whenever the circumstances permitted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The winter days went swiftly on, with constant repetitions of chess and fireside comfort in evenings, and snowballing, skating, sleigh-rides, and other fun whenever the circumstances permitted.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Susie and Port became as well known in Benton Village as if they had been residents, and at least a dozen of the young ladies they knew had learned to skate.
