used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Most of the easels were shifted round and fresh positions taken up, then there was a little pause.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading There was no more talk after the master had given the order for work.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "She is late," M. Goude said, with an impatient stamp of the foot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Most of the easels were shifted round and fresh positions taken up, then there was a little pause.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading "Good-morning, messieurs," and she made a sweeping courtesy.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The words were scarcely out of his mouth when the door opened and a girl entered.
easels
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From this reading Most of the easels were shifted round and fresh positions taken up, then there was a little pause.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The words were scarcely out of his mouth when the door opened and a girl entered.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "She is late," M. Goude said, with an impatient stamp of the foot.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was no more talk after the master had given the order for work.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Most of the easels were shifted round and fresh positions taken up, then there was a little pause.
a young female
From this reading The words were scarcely out of his mouth when the door opened and a girl entered.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading There was no more talk after the master had given the order for work.
Good-morning
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Good-morning, messieurs," and she made a sweeping courtesy.
Goude
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From this reading "She is late," M. Goude said, with an impatient stamp of the foot.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was no more talk after the master had given the order for work.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The words were scarcely out of his mouth when the door opened and a girl entered.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading "She is late," M. Goude said, with an impatient stamp of the foot.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "She is late," M. Goude said, with an impatient stamp of the foot.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "She is late," M. Goude said, with an impatient stamp of the foot.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Most of the easels were shifted round and fresh positions taken up, then there was a little pause.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading "She is late," M. Goude said, with an impatient stamp of the foot.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "Good-morning, messieurs," and she made a sweeping courtesy.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading There was no more talk after the master had given the order for work.
messieursnounUS /meɪˈsjɜːrz/
plural of “monsieur” — used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading "Good-morning, messieurs," and she made a sweeping courtesy.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was no more talk after the master had given the order for work.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of the easels were shifted round and fresh positions taken up, then there was a little pause.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading The words were scarcely out of his mouth when the door opened and a girl entered.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no more talk after the master had given the order for work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Most of the easels were shifted round and fresh positions taken up, then there was a little pause.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The words were scarcely out of his mouth when the door opened and a girl entered.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading There was no more talk after the master had given the order for work.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The words were scarcely out of his mouth when the door opened and a girl entered.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading Most of the easels were shifted round and fresh positions taken up, then there was a little pause.
positionsnounUS /pəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Most of the easels were shifted round and fresh positions taken up, then there was a little pause.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Most of the easels were shifted round and fresh positions taken up, then there was a little pause.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "She is late," M. Goude said, with an impatient stamp of the foot.
only a very short time before
From this reading The words were scarcely out of his mouth when the door opened and a girl entered.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She is late," M. Goude said, with an impatient stamp of the foot.
shiftedverbUS /ˈʃɪftɪd/
past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading Most of the easels were shifted round and fresh positions taken up, then there was a little pause.
stampverbUS /stæmp/
walk heavily
From this reading "She is late," M. Goude said, with an impatient stamp of the foot.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading "Good-morning, messieurs," and she made a sweeping courtesy.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Most of the easels were shifted round and fresh positions taken up, then there was a little pause.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading There was no more talk after the master had given the order for work.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was no more talk after the master had given the order for work.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Most of the easels were shifted round and fresh positions taken up, then there was a little pause.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no more talk after the master had given the order for work.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Most of the easels were shifted round and fresh positions taken up, then there was a little pause.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no more talk after the master had given the order for work.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Most of the easels were shifted round and fresh positions taken up, then there was a little pause.
at the time that
From this reading The words were scarcely out of his mouth when the door opened and a girl entered.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "She is late," M. Goude said, with an impatient stamp of the foot.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The words were scarcely out of his mouth when the door opened and a girl entered.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading There was no more talk after the master had given the order for work.
