used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A fresh cool air blew in her face; clouds were chasing over the sky before a brisk wind, and below her rolled the broad Hudson, its surface all in commotion; while the early light lay bright on the pretty Jersey shore.
how long something has existed
From this reading At Esther's age nature does her work of recuperation well and fast.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A fresh cool air blew in her face; clouds were chasing over the sky before a brisk wind, and below her rolled the broad Hudson, its surface all in commotion; while the early light lay bright on the pretty Jersey shore.
(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 A fresh cool air blew in her face; clouds were chasing over the sky before a brisk wind, and below her rolled the broad Hudson, its surface all in commotion; while the early light lay bright on the pretty Jersey shore.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At Esther's age nature does her work of recuperation well and fast.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The business of the toilet performed as speedily as possible, she stole down-stairs and roused Mrs. Barker; and while waiting for her to be ready, went to the back door and opened it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At Esther's age nature does her work of recuperation well and fast.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The business of the toilet performed as speedily as possible, she stole down-stairs and roused Mrs. Barker; and while waiting for her to be ready, went to the back door and opened it.
BarkernounUS /ˈbɑːrkər/
someone who stands in front of a show (as at a carnival) and gives a loud colorful sales talk to potential customers
From this reading The business of the toilet performed as speedily as possible, she stole down-stairs and roused Mrs. Barker; and while waiting for her to be ready, went to the back door and opened it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The business of the toilet performed as speedily as possible, she stole down-stairs and roused Mrs. Barker; and while waiting for her to be ready, went to the back door and opened it.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A fresh cool air blew in her face; clouds were chasing over the sky before a brisk wind, and below her rolled the broad Hudson, its surface all in commotion; while the early light lay bright on the pretty Jersey shore.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading A fresh cool air blew in her face; clouds were chasing over the sky before a brisk wind, and below her rolled the broad Hudson, its surface all in commotion; while the early light lay bright on the pretty Jersey shore.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading A fresh cool air blew in her face; clouds were chasing over the sky before a brisk wind, and below her rolled the broad Hudson, its surface all in commotion; while the early light lay bright on the pretty Jersey shore.
the act of breaking something
From this reading It was early yet, and the dawn just breaking into day, when she woke; and, calling to mind her purposes formed last night, she immediately got up.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading A fresh cool air blew in her face; clouds were chasing over the sky before a brisk wind, and below her rolled the broad Hudson, its surface all in commotion; while the early light lay bright on the pretty Jersey shore.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading A fresh cool air blew in her face; clouds were chasing over the sky before a brisk wind, and below her rolled the broad Hudson, its surface all in commotion; while the early light lay bright on the pretty Jersey shore.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading A fresh cool air blew in her face; clouds were chasing over the sky before a brisk wind, and below her rolled the broad Hudson, its surface all in commotion; while the early light lay bright on the pretty Jersey shore.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The business of the toilet performed as speedily as possible, she stole down-stairs and roused Mrs. Barker; and while waiting for her to be ready, went to the back door and opened it.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading It was early yet, and the dawn just breaking into day, when she woke; and, calling to mind her purposes formed last night, she immediately got up.
chasingverbUS /ˈtʃeɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “chase” — go after with the intent to catch
From this reading A fresh cool air blew in her face; clouds were chasing over the sky before a brisk wind, and below her rolled the broad Hudson, its surface all in commotion; while the early light lay bright on the pretty Jersey shore.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading A fresh cool air blew in her face; clouds were chasing over the sky before a brisk wind, and below her rolled the broad Hudson, its surface all in commotion; while the early light lay bright on the pretty Jersey shore.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading A fresh cool air blew in her face; clouds were chasing over the sky before a brisk wind, and below her rolled the broad Hudson, its surface all in commotion; while the early light lay bright on the pretty Jersey shore.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading A fresh cool air blew in her face; clouds were chasing over the sky before a brisk wind, and below her rolled the broad Hudson, its surface all in commotion; while the early light lay bright on the pretty Jersey shore.
the first light of day
From this reading It was early yet, and the dawn just breaking into day, when she woke; and, calling to mind her purposes formed last night, she immediately got up.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was early yet, and the dawn just breaking into day, when she woke; and, calling to mind her purposes formed last night, she immediately got up.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At Esther's age nature does her work of recuperation well and fast.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The business of the toilet performed as speedily as possible, she stole down-stairs and roused Mrs. Barker; and while waiting for her to be ready, went to the back door and opened it.
down-stairs
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From this reading The business of the toilet performed as speedily as possible, she stole down-stairs and roused Mrs. Barker; and while waiting for her to be ready, went to the back door and opened it.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It was early yet, and the dawn just breaking into day, when she woke; and, calling to mind her purposes formed last night, she immediately got up.
Esther's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At Esther's age nature does her work of recuperation well and fast.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A fresh cool air blew in her face; clouds were chasing over the sky before a brisk wind, and below her rolled the broad Hudson, its surface all in commotion; while the early light lay bright on the pretty Jersey shore.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading At Esther's age nature does her work of recuperation well and fast.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The business of the toilet performed as speedily as possible, she stole down-stairs and roused Mrs. Barker; and while waiting for her to be ready, went to the back door and opened it.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading It was early yet, and the dawn just breaking into day, when she woke; and, calling to mind her purposes formed last night, she immediately got up.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading A fresh cool air blew in her face; clouds were chasing over the sky before a brisk wind, and below her rolled the broad Hudson, its surface all in commotion; while the early light lay bright on the pretty Jersey shore.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was early yet, and the dawn just breaking into day, when she woke; and, calling to mind her purposes formed last night, she immediately got up.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading _HAPPY PEOPLE_.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At Esther's age nature does her work of recuperation well and fast.
HudsonnounUS /ˈhʌdsən/
a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
From this reading A fresh cool air blew in her face; clouds were chasing over the sky before a brisk wind, and below her rolled the broad Hudson, its surface all in commotion; while the early light lay bright on the pretty Jersey shore.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading It was early yet, and the dawn just breaking into day, when she woke; and, calling to mind her purposes formed last night, she immediately got up.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A fresh cool air blew in her face; clouds were chasing over the sky before a brisk wind, and below her rolled the broad Hudson, its surface all in commotion; while the early light lay bright on the pretty Jersey shore.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was early yet, and the dawn just breaking into day, when she woke; and, calling to mind her purposes formed last night, she immediately got up.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was early yet, and the dawn just breaking into day, when she woke; and, calling to mind her purposes formed last night, she immediately got up.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A fresh cool air blew in her face; clouds were chasing over the sky before a brisk wind, and below her rolled the broad Hudson, its surface all in commotion; while the early light lay bright on the pretty Jersey shore.
JerseynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrzi/
a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading A fresh cool air blew in her face; clouds were chasing over the sky before a brisk wind, and below her rolled the broad Hudson, its surface all in commotion; while the early light lay bright on the pretty Jersey shore.
and nothing more
From this reading It was early yet, and the dawn just breaking into day, when she woke; and, calling to mind her purposes formed last night, she immediately got up.
immediately past
From this reading It was early yet, and the dawn just breaking into day, when she woke; and, calling to mind her purposes formed last night, she immediately got up.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A fresh cool air blew in her face; clouds were chasing over the sky before a brisk wind, and below her rolled the broad Hudson, its surface all in commotion; while the early light lay bright on the pretty Jersey shore.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A fresh cool air blew in her face; clouds were chasing over the sky before a brisk wind, and below her rolled the broad Hudson, its surface all in commotion; while the early light lay bright on the pretty Jersey shore.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It was early yet, and the dawn just breaking into day, when she woke; and, calling to mind her purposes formed last night, she immediately got up.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The business of the toilet performed as speedily as possible, she stole down-stairs and roused Mrs. Barker; and while waiting for her to be ready, went to the back door and opened it.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading At Esther's age nature does her work of recuperation well and fast.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was early yet, and the dawn just breaking into day, when she woke; and, calling to mind her purposes formed last night, she immediately got up.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At Esther's age nature does her work of recuperation well and fast.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A fresh cool air blew in her face; clouds were chasing over the sky before a brisk wind, and below her rolled the broad Hudson, its surface all in commotion; while the early light lay bright on the pretty Jersey shore.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The business of the toilet performed as speedily as possible, she stole down-stairs and roused Mrs. Barker; and while waiting for her to be ready, went to the back door and opened it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A fresh cool air blew in her face; clouds were chasing over the sky before a brisk wind, and below her rolled the broad Hudson, its surface all in commotion; while the early light lay bright on the pretty Jersey shore.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading _HAPPY PEOPLE_.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading The business of the toilet performed as speedily as possible, she stole down-stairs and roused Mrs. Barker; and while waiting for her to be ready, went to the back door and opened it.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The business of the toilet performed as speedily as possible, she stole down-stairs and roused Mrs. Barker; and while waiting for her to be ready, went to the back door and opened it.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading A fresh cool air blew in her face; clouds were chasing over the sky before a brisk wind, and below her rolled the broad Hudson, its surface all in commotion; while the early light lay bright on the pretty Jersey shore.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was early yet, and the dawn just breaking into day, when she woke; and, calling to mind her purposes formed last night, she immediately got up.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The business of the toilet performed as speedily as possible, she stole down-stairs and roused Mrs. Barker; and while waiting for her to be ready, went to the back door and opened it.
recuperationnounUS /rɪˌkuːpərˈeɪʃən/
gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
From this reading At Esther's age nature does her work of recuperation well and fast.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading A fresh cool air blew in her face; clouds were chasing over the sky before a brisk wind, and below her rolled the broad Hudson, its surface all in commotion; while the early light lay bright on the pretty Jersey shore.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading The business of the toilet performed as speedily as possible, she stole down-stairs and roused Mrs. Barker; and while waiting for her to be ready, went to the back door and opened it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was early yet, and the dawn just breaking into day, when she woke; and, calling to mind her purposes formed last night, she immediately got up.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading A fresh cool air blew in her face; clouds were chasing over the sky before a brisk wind, and below her rolled the broad Hudson, its surface all in commotion; while the early light lay bright on the pretty Jersey shore.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading A fresh cool air blew in her face; clouds were chasing over the sky before a brisk wind, and below her rolled the broad Hudson, its surface all in commotion; while the early light lay bright on the pretty Jersey shore.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading The business of the toilet performed as speedily as possible, she stole down-stairs and roused Mrs. Barker; and while waiting for her to be ready, went to the back door and opened it.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading The business of the toilet performed as speedily as possible, she stole down-stairs and roused Mrs. Barker; and while waiting for her to be ready, went to the back door and opened it.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading A fresh cool air blew in her face; clouds were chasing over the sky before a brisk wind, and below her rolled the broad Hudson, its surface all in commotion; while the early light lay bright on the pretty Jersey shore.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was early yet, and the dawn just breaking into day, when she woke; and, calling to mind her purposes formed last night, she immediately got up.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was early yet, and the dawn just breaking into day, when she woke; and, calling to mind her purposes formed last night, she immediately got up.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The business of the toilet performed as speedily as possible, she stole down-stairs and roused Mrs. Barker; and while waiting for her to be ready, went to the back door and opened it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was early yet, and the dawn just breaking into day, when she woke; and, calling to mind her purposes formed last night, she immediately got up.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The business of the toilet performed as speedily as possible, she stole down-stairs and roused Mrs. Barker; and while waiting for her to be ready, went to the back door and opened it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was early yet, and the dawn just breaking into day, when she woke; and, calling to mind her purposes formed last night, she immediately got up.
(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 At Esther's age nature does her work of recuperation well and fast.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The business of the toilet performed as speedily as possible, she stole down-stairs and roused Mrs. Barker; and while waiting for her to be ready, went to the back door and opened it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A fresh cool air blew in her face; clouds were chasing over the sky before a brisk wind, and below her rolled the broad Hudson, its surface all in commotion; while the early light lay bright on the pretty Jersey shore.
at the time that
From this reading It was early yet, and the dawn just breaking into day, when she woke; and, calling to mind her purposes formed last night, she immediately got up.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The business of the toilet performed as speedily as possible, she stole down-stairs and roused Mrs. Barker; and while waiting for her to be ready, went to the back door and opened it.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading A fresh cool air blew in her face; clouds were chasing over the sky before a brisk wind, and below her rolled the broad Hudson, its surface all in commotion; while the early light lay bright on the pretty Jersey shore.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading It was early yet, and the dawn just breaking into day, when she woke; and, calling to mind her purposes formed last night, she immediately got up.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading At Esther's age nature does her work of recuperation well and fast.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was early yet, and the dawn just breaking into day, when she woke; and, calling to mind her purposes formed last night, she immediately got up.
