afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The next morning after these conversations, Mrs. Blumenthal, who was as yet unconscious of the secret they had revealed, was singing in the garden, while she gathered some flowers for her vases.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Bright, who was cutting up weeds, stopped and listened, keeping time on the handle of his hoe.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The next morning after these conversations, Mrs. Blumenthal, who was as yet unconscious of the secret they had revealed, was singing in the garden, while she gathered some flowers for her vases.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Flora came up to him, she glanced at the motion of his fingers and smiled.
Blumenthal
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From this reading The next morning after these conversations, Mrs. Blumenthal, who was as yet unconscious of the secret they had revealed, was singing in the garden, while she gathered some flowers for her vases.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Mr. Bright, who was cutting up weeds, stopped and listened, keeping time on the handle of his hoe.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "When I hear your voice, it's as much as ever I can do to keep from dancing; but if I should do that, I should shock my neighbor the Deacon.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When Flora came up to him, she glanced at the motion of his fingers and smiled.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "When I hear your voice, it's as much as ever I can do to keep from dancing; but if I should do that, I should shock my neighbor the Deacon.
Can't
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From this reading "Can't help it, ma'am," said he.
conversationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The next morning after these conversations, Mrs. Blumenthal, who was as yet unconscious of the secret they had revealed, was singing in the garden, while she gathered some flowers for her vases.
cuttingnounUS /ˈkʌtɪŋ/
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading Mr. Bright, who was cutting up weeds, stopped and listened, keeping time on the handle of his hoe.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading "When I hear your voice, it's as much as ever I can do to keep from dancing; but if I should do that, I should shock my neighbor the Deacon.
DeaconnounUS /ˈdiːkən/
a Protestant layman who assists the minister
From this reading "When I hear your voice, it's as much as ever I can do to keep from dancing; but if I should do that, I should shock my neighbor the Deacon.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "When I hear your voice, it's as much as ever I can do to keep from dancing; but if I should do that, I should shock my neighbor the Deacon.
at any time
From this reading "When I hear your voice, it's as much as ever I can do to keep from dancing; but if I should do that, I should shock my neighbor the Deacon.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading When Flora came up to him, she glanced at the motion of his fingers and smiled.
FloranounUS /ˈflɔːrə/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading When Flora came up to him, she glanced at the motion of his fingers and smiled.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The next morning after these conversations, Mrs. Blumenthal, who was as yet unconscious of the secret they had revealed, was singing in the garden, while she gathered some flowers for her vases.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The next morning after these conversations, Mrs. Blumenthal, who was as yet unconscious of the secret they had revealed, was singing in the garden, while she gathered some flowers for her vases.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "When I hear your voice, it's as much as ever I can do to keep from dancing; but if I should do that, I should shock my neighbor the Deacon.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The next morning after these conversations, Mrs. Blumenthal, who was as yet unconscious of the secret they had revealed, was singing in the garden, while she gathered some flowers for her vases.
brought together in one place
From this reading The next morning after these conversations, Mrs. Blumenthal, who was as yet unconscious of the secret they had revealed, was singing in the garden, while she gathered some flowers for her vases.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading When Flora came up to him, she glanced at the motion of his fingers and smiled.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The next morning after these conversations, Mrs. Blumenthal, who was as yet unconscious of the secret they had revealed, was singing in the garden, while she gathered some flowers for her vases.
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading Mr. Bright, who was cutting up weeds, stopped and listened, keeping time on the handle of his hoe.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Can't help it, ma'am," said he.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "When I hear your voice, it's as much as ever I can do to keep from dancing; but if I should do that, I should shock my neighbor the Deacon.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Can't help it, ma'am," said he.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The next morning after these conversations, Mrs. Blumenthal, who was as yet unconscious of the secret they had revealed, was singing in the garden, while she gathered some flowers for her vases.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Flora came up to him, she glanced at the motion of his fingers and smiled.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Bright, who was cutting up weeds, stopped and listened, keeping time on the handle of his hoe.
hoenounUS /hoʊ/
a tool with a flat blade attached at right angles to a long handle
From this reading Mr. Bright, who was cutting up weeds, stopped and listened, keeping time on the handle of his hoe.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "When I hear your voice, it's as much as ever I can do to keep from dancing; but if I should do that, I should shock my neighbor the Deacon.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "When I hear your voice, it's as much as ever I can do to keep from dancing; but if I should do that, I should shock my neighbor the Deacon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next morning after these conversations, Mrs. Blumenthal, who was as yet unconscious of the secret they had revealed, was singing in the garden, while she gathered some flowers for her vases.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Can't help it, ma'am," said he.
it's
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From this reading "When I hear your voice, it's as much as ever I can do to keep from dancing; but if I should do that, I should shock my neighbor the Deacon.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "When I hear your voice, it's as much as ever I can do to keep from dancing; but if I should do that, I should shock my neighbor the Deacon.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Mr. Bright, who was cutting up weeds, stopped and listened, keeping time on the handle of his hoe.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Mr. Bright, who was cutting up weeds, stopped and listened, keeping time on the handle of his hoe.
ma'amnounUS /mæm/
a woman of refinement
From this reading "Can't help it, ma'am," said he.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning after these conversations, Mrs. Blumenthal, who was as yet unconscious of the secret they had revealed, was singing in the garden, while she gathered some flowers for her vases.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading When Flora came up to him, she glanced at the motion of his fingers and smiled.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Bright, who was cutting up weeds, stopped and listened, keeping time on the handle of his hoe.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The next morning after these conversations, Mrs. Blumenthal, who was as yet unconscious of the secret they had revealed, was singing in the garden, while she gathered some flowers for her vases.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "When I hear your voice, it's as much as ever I can do to keep from dancing; but if I should do that, I should shock my neighbor the Deacon.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "When I hear your voice, it's as much as ever I can do to keep from dancing; but if I should do that, I should shock my neighbor the Deacon.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading "When I hear your voice, it's as much as ever I can do to keep from dancing; but if I should do that, I should shock my neighbor the Deacon.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning after these conversations, Mrs. Blumenthal, who was as yet unconscious of the secret they had revealed, was singing in the garden, while she gathered some flowers for her vases.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next morning after these conversations, Mrs. Blumenthal, who was as yet unconscious of the secret they had revealed, was singing in the garden, while she gathered some flowers for her vases.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Bright, who was cutting up weeds, stopped and listened, keeping time on the handle of his hoe.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading The next morning after these conversations, Mrs. Blumenthal, who was as yet unconscious of the secret they had revealed, was singing in the garden, while she gathered some flowers for her vases.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Can't help it, ma'am," said he.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The next morning after these conversations, Mrs. Blumenthal, who was as yet unconscious of the secret they had revealed, was singing in the garden, while she gathered some flowers for her vases.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next morning after these conversations, Mrs. Blumenthal, who was as yet unconscious of the secret they had revealed, was singing in the garden, while she gathered some flowers for her vases.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading "When I hear your voice, it's as much as ever I can do to keep from dancing; but if I should do that, I should shock my neighbor the Deacon.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "When I hear your voice, it's as much as ever I can do to keep from dancing; but if I should do that, I should shock my neighbor the Deacon.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading The next morning after these conversations, Mrs. Blumenthal, who was as yet unconscious of the secret they had revealed, was singing in the garden, while she gathered some flowers for her vases.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading When Flora came up to him, she glanced at the motion of his fingers and smiled.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The next morning after these conversations, Mrs. Blumenthal, who was as yet unconscious of the secret they had revealed, was singing in the garden, while she gathered some flowers for her vases.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Mr. Bright, who was cutting up weeds, stopped and listened, keeping time on the handle of his hoe.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "When I hear your voice, it's as much as ever I can do to keep from dancing; but if I should do that, I should shock my neighbor the Deacon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning after these conversations, Mrs. Blumenthal, who was as yet unconscious of the secret they had revealed, was singing in the garden, while she gathered some flowers for her vases.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The next morning after these conversations, Mrs. Blumenthal, who was as yet unconscious of the secret they had revealed, was singing in the garden, while she gathered some flowers for her vases.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next morning after these conversations, Mrs. Blumenthal, who was as yet unconscious of the secret they had revealed, was singing in the garden, while she gathered some flowers for her vases.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mr. Bright, who was cutting up weeds, stopped and listened, keeping time on the handle of his hoe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Flora came up to him, she glanced at the motion of his fingers and smiled.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading The next morning after these conversations, Mrs. Blumenthal, who was as yet unconscious of the secret they had revealed, was singing in the garden, while she gathered some flowers for her vases.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mr. Bright, who was cutting up weeds, stopped and listened, keeping time on the handle of his hoe.
vasesnounUS /ˈveɪsəz/
plural of “vas” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The next morning after these conversations, Mrs. Blumenthal, who was as yet unconscious of the secret they had revealed, was singing in the garden, while she gathered some flowers for her vases.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "When I hear your voice, it's as much as ever I can do to keep from dancing; but if I should do that, I should shock my neighbor the Deacon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next morning after these conversations, Mrs. Blumenthal, who was as yet unconscious of the secret they had revealed, was singing in the garden, while she gathered some flowers for her vases.
weedsnounUS /wiːdz/
a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning
From this reading Mr. Bright, who was cutting up weeds, stopped and listened, keeping time on the handle of his hoe.
at the time that
From this reading When Flora came up to him, she glanced at the motion of his fingers and smiled.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The next morning after these conversations, Mrs. Blumenthal, who was as yet unconscious of the secret they had revealed, was singing in the garden, while she gathered some flowers for her vases.
which person or people
From this reading The next morning after these conversations, Mrs. Blumenthal, who was as yet unconscious of the secret they had revealed, was singing in the garden, while she gathered some flowers for her vases.
but in spite of that
From this reading The next morning after these conversations, Mrs. Blumenthal, who was as yet unconscious of the secret they had revealed, was singing in the garden, while she gathered some flowers for her vases.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "When I hear your voice, it's as much as ever I can do to keep from dancing; but if I should do that, I should shock my neighbor the Deacon.
