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Chapter I
THE GREEN PAIL. "TAKE the green pail to carry the water up-stairs, and set the smaller one on the stove, with water in it, that I may have it hot presently," said Mrs. Ward. "Do you understand me?" "Oh, yes, I know," answered Abbey, confidently. Mrs. Ward closed the kitchen-door, and sat down in the shade on the back steps for a few minutes, to read the paper before going on with her day's work.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"Oh, yes, I know," answered Abbey, confidently.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Mrs. Ward closed the kitchen-door, and sat down in the shade on the back steps for a few minutes, to read the paper before going on with her day's work.”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"TAKE the green pail to carry the water up-stairs, and set the smaller one on the stove, with water in it, that I may have it hot presently," said Mrs. Ward.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Oh, yes, I know," answered Abbey, confidently.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “"TAKE the green pail to carry the water up-stairs, and set the smaller one on the stove, with water in it, that I may have it hot presently," said Mrs. Ward.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “"TAKE the green pail to carry the water up-stairs, and set the smaller one on the stove, with water in it, that I may have it hot presently," said Mrs. Ward.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"TAKE the green pail to carry the water up-stairs, and set the smaller one on the stove, with water in it, that I may have it hot presently," said Mrs. Ward.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"Do you understand me?"”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Ward closed the kitchen-door, and sat down in the shade on the back steps for a few minutes, to read the paper before going on with her day's work.
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From this reading "Oh, yes, I know," answered Abbey, confidently.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "TAKE the green pail to carry the water up-stairs, and set the smaller one on the stove, with water in it, that I may have it hot presently," said Mrs. Ward.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "Oh, yes, I know," answered Abbey, confidently.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Ward closed the kitchen-door, and sat down in the shade on the back steps for a few minutes, to read the paper before going on with her day's work.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Mrs. Ward closed the kitchen-door, and sat down in the shade on the back steps for a few minutes, to read the paper before going on with her day's work.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "TAKE the green pail to carry the water up-stairs, and set the smaller one on the stove, with water in it, that I may have it hot presently," said Mrs. Ward.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Ward closed the kitchen-door, and sat down in the shade on the back steps for a few minutes, to read the paper before going on with her day's work.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, yes, I know," answered Abbey, confidently.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Ward closed the kitchen-door, and sat down in the shade on the back steps for a few minutes, to read the paper before going on with her day's work.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you understand me?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Ward closed the kitchen-door, and sat down in the shade on the back steps for a few minutes, to read the paper before going on with her day's work.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Ward closed the kitchen-door, and sat down in the shade on the back steps for a few minutes, to read the paper before going on with her day's work.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Ward closed the kitchen-door, and sat down in the shade on the back steps for a few minutes, to read the paper before going on with her day's work.
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From this reading Mrs. Ward closed the kitchen-door, and sat down in the shade on the back steps for a few minutes, to read the paper before going on with her day's work.
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From this reading THE GREEN PAIL.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "TAKE the green pail to carry the water up-stairs, and set the smaller one on the stove, with water in it, that I may have it hot presently," said Mrs. Ward.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Ward closed the kitchen-door, and sat down in the shade on the back steps for a few minutes, to read the paper before going on with her day's work.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "TAKE the green pail to carry the water up-stairs, and set the smaller one on the stove, with water in it, that I may have it hot presently," said Mrs. Ward.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "TAKE the green pail to carry the water up-stairs, and set the smaller one on the stove, with water in it, that I may have it hot presently," said Mrs. Ward.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "TAKE the green pail to carry the water up-stairs, and set the smaller one on the stove, with water in it, that I may have it hot presently," said Mrs. Ward.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "TAKE the green pail to carry the water up-stairs, and set the smaller one on the stove, with water in it, that I may have it hot presently," said Mrs. Ward.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Ward closed the kitchen-door, and sat down in the shade on the back steps for a few minutes, to read the paper before going on with her day's work.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Oh, yes, I know," answered Abbey, confidently.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "TAKE the green pail to carry the water up-stairs, and set the smaller one on the stove, with water in it, that I may have it hot presently," said Mrs. Ward.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Do you understand me?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Ward closed the kitchen-door, and sat down in the shade on the back steps for a few minutes, to read the paper before going on with her day's work.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "TAKE the green pail to carry the water up-stairs, and set the smaller one on the stove, with water in it, that I may have it hot presently," said Mrs. Ward.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, yes, I know," answered Abbey, confidently.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "TAKE the green pail to carry the water up-stairs, and set the smaller one on the stove, with water in it, that I may have it hot presently," said Mrs. Ward.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "TAKE the green pail to carry the water up-stairs, and set the smaller one on the stove, with water in it, that I may have it hot presently," said Mrs. Ward.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GREEN PAIL.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Ward closed the kitchen-door, and sat down in the shade on the back steps for a few minutes, to read the paper before going on with her day's work.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "TAKE the green pail to carry the water up-stairs, and set the smaller one on the stove, with water in it, that I may have it hot presently," said Mrs. Ward.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Ward closed the kitchen-door, and sat down in the shade on the back steps for a few minutes, to read the paper before going on with her day's work.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "TAKE the green pail to carry the water up-stairs, and set the smaller one on the stove, with water in it, that I may have it hot presently," said Mrs. Ward.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Ward closed the kitchen-door, and sat down in the shade on the back steps for a few minutes, to read the paper before going on with her day's work.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "TAKE the green pail to carry the water up-stairs, and set the smaller one on the stove, with water in it, that I may have it hot presently," said Mrs. Ward.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Ward closed the kitchen-door, and sat down in the shade on the back steps for a few minutes, to read the paper before going on with her day's work.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "TAKE the green pail to carry the water up-stairs, and set the smaller one on the stove, with water in it, that I may have it hot presently," said Mrs. Ward.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Ward closed the kitchen-door, and sat down in the shade on the back steps for a few minutes, to read the paper before going on with her day's work.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "TAKE the green pail to carry the water up-stairs, and set the smaller one on the stove, with water in it, that I may have it hot presently," said Mrs. Ward.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "TAKE the green pail to carry the water up-stairs, and set the smaller one on the stove, with water in it, that I may have it hot presently," said Mrs. Ward.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "TAKE the green pail to carry the water up-stairs, and set the smaller one on the stove, with water in it, that I may have it hot presently," said Mrs. Ward.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GREEN PAIL.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "TAKE the green pail to carry the water up-stairs, and set the smaller one on the stove, with water in it, that I may have it hot presently," said Mrs. Ward.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "Do you understand me?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "TAKE the green pail to carry the water up-stairs, and set the smaller one on the stove, with water in it, that I may have it hot presently," said Mrs. Ward.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "TAKE the green pail to carry the water up-stairs, and set the smaller one on the stove, with water in it, that I may have it hot presently," said Mrs. Ward.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "TAKE the green pail to carry the water up-stairs, and set the smaller one on the stove, with water in it, that I may have it hot presently," said Mrs. Ward.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "TAKE the green pail to carry the water up-stairs, and set the smaller one on the stove, with water in it, that I may have it hot presently," said Mrs. Ward.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Ward closed the kitchen-door, and sat down in the shade on the back steps for a few minutes, to read the paper before going on with her day's work.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, yes, I know," answered Abbey, confidently.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you understand me?"
