used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs Jared's temper was tried, but it only displayed itself in slight compressions of her lips; and even this outward and visible sign of something wrong soon passed off, giving place to an air of anxiety as they passed through a by-street, where she suddenly arrested her husband.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Mrs Jared's temper was tried, but it only displayed itself in slight compressions of her lips; and even this outward and visible sign of something wrong soon passed off, giving place to an air of anxiety as they passed through a by-street, where she suddenly arrested her husband.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mrs Jared's temper was tried, but it only displayed itself in slight compressions of her lips; and even this outward and visible sign of something wrong soon passed off, giving place to an air of anxiety as they passed through a by-street, where she suddenly arrested her husband.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs Jared's temper was tried, but it only displayed itself in slight compressions of her lips; and even this outward and visible sign of something wrong soon passed off, giving place to an air of anxiety as they passed through a by-street, where she suddenly arrested her husband.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Mrs Jared's temper was tried, but it only displayed itself in slight compressions of her lips; and even this outward and visible sign of something wrong soon passed off, giving place to an air of anxiety as they passed through a by-street, where she suddenly arrested her husband.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Any one with sympathetic feelings will easily understand that homely shopping under such circumstances was rather trying to the temper.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading Mrs Jared's temper was tried, but it only displayed itself in slight compressions of her lips; and even this outward and visible sign of something wrong soon passed off, giving place to an air of anxiety as they passed through a by-street, where she suddenly arrested her husband.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs Jared's temper was tried, but it only displayed itself in slight compressions of her lips; and even this outward and visible sign of something wrong soon passed off, giving place to an air of anxiety as they passed through a by-street, where she suddenly arrested her husband.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The stopping-place was at a liberally painted shoemaker's shop, over which, in large letters, shone the golden words, "Purkis's Boot and Shoe Emporium," while the gilt flourishes and bands upon the board seemed to remind the beholder strangely of the beadle's uniform and wand of office.
bandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading The stopping-place was at a liberally painted shoemaker's shop, over which, in large letters, shone the golden words, "Purkis's Boot and Shoe Emporium," while the gilt flourishes and bands upon the board seemed to remind the beholder strangely of the beadle's uniform and wand of office.
beadle's
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From this reading The stopping-place was at a liberally painted shoemaker's shop, over which, in large letters, shone the golden words, "Purkis's Boot and Shoe Emporium," while the gilt flourishes and bands upon the board seemed to remind the beholder strangely of the beadle's uniform and wand of office.
beholdernounUS /biˈhoʊldər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading The stopping-place was at a liberally painted shoemaker's shop, over which, in large letters, shone the golden words, "Purkis's Boot and Shoe Emporium," while the gilt flourishes and bands upon the board seemed to remind the beholder strangely of the beadle's uniform and wand of office.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The stopping-place was at a liberally painted shoemaker's shop, over which, in large letters, shone the golden words, "Purkis's Boot and Shoe Emporium," while the gilt flourishes and bands upon the board seemed to remind the beholder strangely of the beadle's uniform and wand of office.
BootnounUS /buːt/
footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading The stopping-place was at a liberally painted shoemaker's shop, over which, in large letters, shone the golden words, "Purkis's Boot and Shoe Emporium," while the gilt flourishes and bands upon the board seemed to remind the beholder strangely of the beadle's uniform and wand of office.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading "Only to tell Mr Purkis to send for Totty's little boots," said Mrs Jared.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs Jared's temper was tried, but it only displayed itself in slight compressions of her lips; and even this outward and visible sign of something wrong soon passed off, giving place to an air of anxiety as they passed through a by-street, where she suddenly arrested her husband.
by-street
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From this reading Mrs Jared's temper was tried, but it only displayed itself in slight compressions of her lips; and even this outward and visible sign of something wrong soon passed off, giving place to an air of anxiety as they passed through a by-street, where she suddenly arrested her husband.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Any one with sympathetic feelings will easily understand that homely shopping under such circumstances was rather trying to the temper.
compressions
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From this reading Mrs Jared's temper was tried, but it only displayed itself in slight compressions of her lips; and even this outward and visible sign of something wrong soon passed off, giving place to an air of anxiety as they passed through a by-street, where she suddenly arrested her husband.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Mrs Jared's temper was tried, but it only displayed itself in slight compressions of her lips; and even this outward and visible sign of something wrong soon passed off, giving place to an air of anxiety as they passed through a by-street, where she suddenly arrested her husband.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Hallo!" exclaimed Jared, waking up from a dream of Farmer's _Gloria in Excelsis_, "What do you want here?"
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading "Hallo!" exclaimed Jared, waking up from a dream of Farmer's _Gloria in Excelsis_, "What do you want here?"
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Any one with sympathetic feelings will easily understand that homely shopping under such circumstances was rather trying to the temper.
EmporiumnounUS /ˌemˈpɔːriəm/
a large retail store organized into departments offering a variety of merchandise; commonly part of a retail chain
From this reading The stopping-place was at a liberally painted shoemaker's shop, over which, in large letters, shone the golden words, "Purkis's Boot and Shoe Emporium," while the gilt flourishes and bands upon the board seemed to remind the beholder strangely of the beadle's uniform and wand of office.
divisible by two
From this reading Mrs Jared's temper was tried, but it only displayed itself in slight compressions of her lips; and even this outward and visible sign of something wrong soon passed off, giving place to an air of anxiety as they passed through a by-street, where she suddenly arrested her husband.
Excelsis
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From this reading "Hallo!" exclaimed Jared, waking up from a dream of Farmer's _Gloria in Excelsis_, "What do you want here?"
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Hallo!" exclaimed Jared, waking up from a dream of Farmer's _Gloria in Excelsis_, "What do you want here?"
Farmer'snounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
possessive form of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading "Hallo!" exclaimed Jared, waking up from a dream of Farmer's _Gloria in Excelsis_, "What do you want here?"
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Any one with sympathetic feelings will easily understand that homely shopping under such circumstances was rather trying to the temper.
flourishesnounUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃəz/
plural of “flourish” — a showy gesture
From this reading The stopping-place was at a liberally painted shoemaker's shop, over which, in large letters, shone the golden words, "Purkis's Boot and Shoe Emporium," while the gilt flourishes and bands upon the board seemed to remind the beholder strangely of the beadle's uniform and wand of office.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Only to tell Mr Purkis to send for Totty's little boots," said Mrs Jared.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Hallo!" exclaimed Jared, waking up from a dream of Farmer's _Gloria in Excelsis_, "What do you want here?"
giltadjectiveUS /ɡɪlt/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The stopping-place was at a liberally painted shoemaker's shop, over which, in large letters, shone the golden words, "Purkis's Boot and Shoe Emporium," while the gilt flourishes and bands upon the board seemed to remind the beholder strangely of the beadle's uniform and wand of office.
the act of giving
From this reading Mrs Jared's temper was tried, but it only displayed itself in slight compressions of her lips; and even this outward and visible sign of something wrong soon passed off, giving place to an air of anxiety as they passed through a by-street, where she suddenly arrested her husband.
Gloria
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From this reading "Hallo!" exclaimed Jared, waking up from a dream of Farmer's _Gloria in Excelsis_, "What do you want here?"
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The stopping-place was at a liberally painted shoemaker's shop, over which, in large letters, shone the golden words, "Purkis's Boot and Shoe Emporium," while the gilt flourishes and bands upon the board seemed to remind the beholder strangely of the beadle's uniform and wand of office.
Hallo
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From this reading "Hallo!" exclaimed Jared, waking up from a dream of Farmer's _Gloria in Excelsis_, "What do you want here?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs Jared's temper was tried, but it only displayed itself in slight compressions of her lips; and even this outward and visible sign of something wrong soon passed off, giving place to an air of anxiety as they passed through a by-street, where she suddenly arrested her husband.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Hallo!" exclaimed Jared, waking up from a dream of Farmer's _Gloria in Excelsis_, "What do you want here?"
homelyadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmli/
lacking in physical beauty or proportion
From this reading Any one with sympathetic feelings will easily understand that homely shopping under such circumstances was rather trying to the temper.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Mrs Jared's temper was tried, but it only displayed itself in slight compressions of her lips; and even this outward and visible sign of something wrong soon passed off, giving place to an air of anxiety as they passed through a by-street, where she suddenly arrested her husband.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs Jared's temper was tried, but it only displayed itself in slight compressions of her lips; and even this outward and visible sign of something wrong soon passed off, giving place to an air of anxiety as they passed through a by-street, where she suddenly arrested her husband.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mrs Jared's temper was tried, but it only displayed itself in slight compressions of her lips; and even this outward and visible sign of something wrong soon passed off, giving place to an air of anxiety as they passed through a by-street, where she suddenly arrested her husband.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mrs Jared's temper was tried, but it only displayed itself in slight compressions of her lips; and even this outward and visible sign of something wrong soon passed off, giving place to an air of anxiety as they passed through a by-street, where she suddenly arrested her husband.
JaredverbUS /ˈdʒerɪd/
past form of “jar” — be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading "Hallo!" exclaimed Jared, waking up from a dream of Farmer's _Gloria in Excelsis_, "What do you want here?"
Jared's
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From this reading Mrs Jared's temper was tried, but it only displayed itself in slight compressions of her lips; and even this outward and visible sign of something wrong soon passed off, giving place to an air of anxiety as they passed through a by-street, where she suddenly arrested her husband.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The stopping-place was at a liberally painted shoemaker's shop, over which, in large letters, shone the golden words, "Purkis's Boot and Shoe Emporium," while the gilt flourishes and bands upon the board seemed to remind the beholder strangely of the beadle's uniform and wand of office.
the literary culture
From this reading The stopping-place was at a liberally painted shoemaker's shop, over which, in large letters, shone the golden words, "Purkis's Boot and Shoe Emporium," while the gilt flourishes and bands upon the board seemed to remind the beholder strangely of the beadle's uniform and wand of office.
liberallyadverbUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəliː/
freely in a nonliteral manner
From this reading The stopping-place was at a liberally painted shoemaker's shop, over which, in large letters, shone the golden words, "Purkis's Boot and Shoe Emporium," while the gilt flourishes and bands upon the board seemed to remind the beholder strangely of the beadle's uniform and wand of office.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Mrs Jared's temper was tried, but it only displayed itself in slight compressions of her lips; and even this outward and visible sign of something wrong soon passed off, giving place to an air of anxiety as they passed through a by-street, where she suddenly arrested her husband.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Only to tell Mr Purkis to send for Totty's little boots," said Mrs Jared.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Only to tell Mr Purkis to send for Totty's little boots," said Mrs Jared.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs Jared's temper was tried, but it only displayed itself in slight compressions of her lips; and even this outward and visible sign of something wrong soon passed off, giving place to an air of anxiety as they passed through a by-street, where she suddenly arrested her husband.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs Jared's temper was tried, but it only displayed itself in slight compressions of her lips; and even this outward and visible sign of something wrong soon passed off, giving place to an air of anxiety as they passed through a by-street, where she suddenly arrested her husband.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Mrs Jared's temper was tried, but it only displayed itself in slight compressions of her lips; and even this outward and visible sign of something wrong soon passed off, giving place to an air of anxiety as they passed through a by-street, where she suddenly arrested her husband.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The stopping-place was at a liberally painted shoemaker's shop, over which, in large letters, shone the golden words, "Purkis's Boot and Shoe Emporium," while the gilt flourishes and bands upon the board seemed to remind the beholder strangely of the beadle's uniform and wand of office.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Any one with sympathetic feelings will easily understand that homely shopping under such circumstances was rather trying to the temper.
and nothing more
From this reading Mrs Jared's temper was tried, but it only displayed itself in slight compressions of her lips; and even this outward and visible sign of something wrong soon passed off, giving place to an air of anxiety as they passed through a by-street, where she suddenly arrested her husband.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading Mrs Jared's temper was tried, but it only displayed itself in slight compressions of her lips; and even this outward and visible sign of something wrong soon passed off, giving place to an air of anxiety as they passed through a by-street, where she suddenly arrested her husband.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The stopping-place was at a liberally painted shoemaker's shop, over which, in large letters, shone the golden words, "Purkis's Boot and Shoe Emporium," while the gilt flourishes and bands upon the board seemed to remind the beholder strangely of the beadle's uniform and wand of office.
coated with paint
From this reading The stopping-place was at a liberally painted shoemaker's shop, over which, in large letters, shone the golden words, "Purkis's Boot and Shoe Emporium," while the gilt flourishes and bands upon the board seemed to remind the beholder strangely of the beadle's uniform and wand of office.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Mrs Jared's temper was tried, but it only displayed itself in slight compressions of her lips; and even this outward and visible sign of something wrong soon passed off, giving place to an air of anxiety as they passed through a by-street, where she suddenly arrested her husband.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Mrs Jared's temper was tried, but it only displayed itself in slight compressions of her lips; and even this outward and visible sign of something wrong soon passed off, giving place to an air of anxiety as they passed through a by-street, where she suddenly arrested her husband.
Purkis
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From this reading "Only to tell Mr Purkis to send for Totty's little boots," said Mrs Jared.
Purkis's
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From this reading The stopping-place was at a liberally painted shoemaker's shop, over which, in large letters, shone the golden words, "Purkis's Boot and Shoe Emporium," while the gilt flourishes and bands upon the board seemed to remind the beholder strangely of the beadle's uniform and wand of office.
on the contrary
From this reading Any one with sympathetic feelings will easily understand that homely shopping under such circumstances was rather trying to the temper.
remindverbUS /riˈmaɪnd/
put in the mind of someone
From this reading The stopping-place was at a liberally painted shoemaker's shop, over which, in large letters, shone the golden words, "Purkis's Boot and Shoe Emporium," while the gilt flourishes and bands upon the board seemed to remind the beholder strangely of the beadle's uniform and wand of office.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Only to tell Mr Purkis to send for Totty's little boots," said Mrs Jared.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The stopping-place was at a liberally painted shoemaker's shop, over which, in large letters, shone the golden words, "Purkis's Boot and Shoe Emporium," while the gilt flourishes and bands upon the board seemed to remind the beholder strangely of the beadle's uniform and wand of office.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading "Only to tell Mr Purkis to send for Totty's little boots," said Mrs Jared.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs Jared's temper was tried, but it only displayed itself in slight compressions of her lips; and even this outward and visible sign of something wrong soon passed off, giving place to an air of anxiety as they passed through a by-street, where she suddenly arrested her husband.
ShoenounUS /ʃuː/
footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
From this reading The stopping-place was at a liberally painted shoemaker's shop, over which, in large letters, shone the golden words, "Purkis's Boot and Shoe Emporium," while the gilt flourishes and bands upon the board seemed to remind the beholder strangely of the beadle's uniform and wand of office.
shoemaker's
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From this reading The stopping-place was at a liberally painted shoemaker's shop, over which, in large letters, shone the golden words, "Purkis's Boot and Shoe Emporium," while the gilt flourishes and bands upon the board seemed to remind the beholder strangely of the beadle's uniform and wand of office.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The stopping-place was at a liberally painted shoemaker's shop, over which, in large letters, shone the golden words, "Purkis's Boot and Shoe Emporium," while the gilt flourishes and bands upon the board seemed to remind the beholder strangely of the beadle's uniform and wand of office.
do one's shopping
From this reading The stopping-place was at a liberally painted shoemaker's shop, over which, in large letters, shone the golden words, "Purkis's Boot and Shoe Emporium," while the gilt flourishes and bands upon the board seemed to remind the beholder strangely of the beadle's uniform and wand of office.
shoppingnounUS /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/
searching for or buying goods or services
From this reading Any one with sympathetic feelings will easily understand that homely shopping under such circumstances was rather trying to the temper.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Mrs Jared's temper was tried, but it only displayed itself in slight compressions of her lips; and even this outward and visible sign of something wrong soon passed off, giving place to an air of anxiety as they passed through a by-street, where she suddenly arrested her husband.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Mrs Jared's temper was tried, but it only displayed itself in slight compressions of her lips; and even this outward and visible sign of something wrong soon passed off, giving place to an air of anxiety as they passed through a by-street, where she suddenly arrested her husband.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Mrs Jared's temper was tried, but it only displayed itself in slight compressions of her lips; and even this outward and visible sign of something wrong soon passed off, giving place to an air of anxiety as they passed through a by-street, where she suddenly arrested her husband.
in the near future
From this reading Mrs Jared's temper was tried, but it only displayed itself in slight compressions of her lips; and even this outward and visible sign of something wrong soon passed off, giving place to an air of anxiety as they passed through a by-street, where she suddenly arrested her husband.
stopping-place
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From this reading The stopping-place was at a liberally painted shoemaker's shop, over which, in large letters, shone the golden words, "Purkis's Boot and Shoe Emporium," while the gilt flourishes and bands upon the board seemed to remind the beholder strangely of the beadle's uniform and wand of office.
in a strange manner
From this reading The stopping-place was at a liberally painted shoemaker's shop, over which, in large letters, shone the golden words, "Purkis's Boot and Shoe Emporium," while the gilt flourishes and bands upon the board seemed to remind the beholder strangely of the beadle's uniform and wand of office.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Any one with sympathetic feelings will easily understand that homely shopping under such circumstances was rather trying to the temper.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Mrs Jared's temper was tried, but it only displayed itself in slight compressions of her lips; and even this outward and visible sign of something wrong soon passed off, giving place to an air of anxiety as they passed through a by-street, where she suddenly arrested her husband.
sympatheticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading Any one with sympathetic feelings will easily understand that homely shopping under such circumstances was rather trying to the temper.
express in words
From this reading "Only to tell Mr Purkis to send for Totty's little boots," said Mrs Jared.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Any one with sympathetic feelings will easily understand that homely shopping under such circumstances was rather trying to the temper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Any one with sympathetic feelings will easily understand that homely shopping under such circumstances was rather trying to the temper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Any one with sympathetic feelings will easily understand that homely shopping under such circumstances was rather trying to the temper.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs Jared's temper was tried, but it only displayed itself in slight compressions of her lips; and even this outward and visible sign of something wrong soon passed off, giving place to an air of anxiety as they passed through a by-street, where she suddenly arrested her husband.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mrs Jared's temper was tried, but it only displayed itself in slight compressions of her lips; and even this outward and visible sign of something wrong soon passed off, giving place to an air of anxiety as they passed through a by-street, where she suddenly arrested her husband.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Mrs Jared's temper was tried, but it only displayed itself in slight compressions of her lips; and even this outward and visible sign of something wrong soon passed off, giving place to an air of anxiety as they passed through a by-street, where she suddenly arrested her husband.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Any one with sympathetic feelings will easily understand that homely shopping under such circumstances was rather trying to the temper.
Totty's
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From this reading "Only to tell Mr Purkis to send for Totty's little boots," said Mrs Jared.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Mrs Jared's temper was tried, but it only displayed itself in slight compressions of her lips; and even this outward and visible sign of something wrong soon passed off, giving place to an air of anxiety as they passed through a by-street, where she suddenly arrested her husband.
hard to endure
From this reading Any one with sympathetic feelings will easily understand that homely shopping under such circumstances was rather trying to the temper.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Any one with sympathetic feelings will easily understand that homely shopping under such circumstances was rather trying to the temper.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Any one with sympathetic feelings will easily understand that homely shopping under such circumstances was rather trying to the temper.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading The stopping-place was at a liberally painted shoemaker's shop, over which, in large letters, shone the golden words, "Purkis's Boot and Shoe Emporium," while the gilt flourishes and bands upon the board seemed to remind the beholder strangely of the beadle's uniform and wand of office.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Hallo!" exclaimed Jared, waking up from a dream of Farmer's _Gloria in Excelsis_, "What do you want here?"
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The stopping-place was at a liberally painted shoemaker's shop, over which, in large letters, shone the golden words, "Purkis's Boot and Shoe Emporium," while the gilt flourishes and bands upon the board seemed to remind the beholder strangely of the beadle's uniform and wand of office.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Mrs Jared's temper was tried, but it only displayed itself in slight compressions of her lips; and even this outward and visible sign of something wrong soon passed off, giving place to an air of anxiety as they passed through a by-street, where she suddenly arrested her husband.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading "Hallo!" exclaimed Jared, waking up from a dream of Farmer's _Gloria in Excelsis_, "What do you want here?"
wandnounUS /wɑːnd/
a rod used by a magician or water diviner
From this reading The stopping-place was at a liberally painted shoemaker's shop, over which, in large letters, shone the golden words, "Purkis's Boot and Shoe Emporium," while the gilt flourishes and bands upon the board seemed to remind the beholder strangely of the beadle's uniform and wand of office.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Hallo!" exclaimed Jared, waking up from a dream of Farmer's _Gloria in Excelsis_, "What do you want here?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Any one with sympathetic feelings will easily understand that homely shopping under such circumstances was rather trying to the temper.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Hallo!" exclaimed Jared, waking up from a dream of Farmer's _Gloria in Excelsis_, "What do you want here?"
in or at the place that
From this reading Mrs Jared's temper was tried, but it only displayed itself in slight compressions of her lips; and even this outward and visible sign of something wrong soon passed off, giving place to an air of anxiety as they passed through a by-street, where she suddenly arrested her husband.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The stopping-place was at a liberally painted shoemaker's shop, over which, in large letters, shone the golden words, "Purkis's Boot and Shoe Emporium," while the gilt flourishes and bands upon the board seemed to remind the beholder strangely of the beadle's uniform and wand of office.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The stopping-place was at a liberally painted shoemaker's shop, over which, in large letters, shone the golden words, "Purkis's Boot and Shoe Emporium," while the gilt flourishes and bands upon the board seemed to remind the beholder strangely of the beadle's uniform and wand of office.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Any one with sympathetic feelings will easily understand that homely shopping under such circumstances was rather trying to the temper.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Any one with sympathetic feelings will easily understand that homely shopping under such circumstances was rather trying to the temper.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The stopping-place was at a liberally painted shoemaker's shop, over which, in large letters, shone the golden words, "Purkis's Boot and Shoe Emporium," while the gilt flourishes and bands upon the board seemed to remind the beholder strangely of the beadle's uniform and wand of office.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Mrs Jared's temper was tried, but it only displayed itself in slight compressions of her lips; and even this outward and visible sign of something wrong soon passed off, giving place to an air of anxiety as they passed through a by-street, where she suddenly arrested her husband.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Hallo!" exclaimed Jared, waking up from a dream of Farmer's _Gloria in Excelsis_, "What do you want here?"
