used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It was a fearful night!
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For a little while I watched it to-day, but when, after tying my shoes, she remained sitting on the deal floor, stroking her dazzlingly white apron, and seeking for a way to begin her speech, evidently a difficulty to her, I said: 'Well, speak out, Brockelmann; what is it?'
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading "Some trouble oppressed the old woman; it was always to be observed that when anything weighed on her heart she used to smooth her hands over the hem of her apron, and therewith take aim at the person on whom she had designs.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I was almost astonished to see the bright sunshine streaming in my window, and the blue sky, the next morning.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "Some trouble oppressed the old woman; it was always to be observed that when anything weighed on her heart she used to smooth her hands over the hem of her apron, and therewith take aim at the person on whom she had designs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I was almost astonished to see the bright sunshine streaming in my window, and the blue sky, the next morning.
any thing at all
From this reading "Some trouble oppressed the old woman; it was always to be observed that when anything weighed on her heart she used to smooth her hands over the hem of her apron, and therewith take aim at the person on whom she had designs.
apronnounUS /ˈeɪprən/
a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
From this reading "Some trouble oppressed the old woman; it was always to be observed that when anything weighed on her heart she used to smooth her hands over the hem of her apron, and therewith take aim at the person on whom she had designs.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading I was almost astonished to see the bright sunshine streaming in my window, and the blue sky, the next morning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Some trouble oppressed the old woman; it was always to be observed that when anything weighed on her heart she used to smooth her hands over the hem of her apron, and therewith take aim at the person on whom she had designs.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Some trouble oppressed the old woman; it was always to be observed that when anything weighed on her heart she used to smooth her hands over the hem of her apron, and therewith take aim at the person on whom she had designs.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading For a little while I watched it to-day, but when, after tying my shoes, she remained sitting on the deal floor, stroking her dazzlingly white apron, and seeking for a way to begin her speech, evidently a difficulty to her, I said: 'Well, speak out, Brockelmann; what is it?'
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading I was almost astonished to see the bright sunshine streaming in my window, and the blue sky, the next morning.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading I was almost astonished to see the bright sunshine streaming in my window, and the blue sky, the next morning.
Brockelmann
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From this reading Brockelmann helped me dress, for my shoulder was still painful.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For a little while I watched it to-day, but when, after tying my shoes, she remained sitting on the deal floor, stroking her dazzlingly white apron, and seeking for a way to begin her speech, evidently a difficulty to her, I said: 'Well, speak out, Brockelmann; what is it?'
dazzlinglyadverb
in a manner or to a degree that dazzles the beholder
From this reading For a little while I watched it to-day, but when, after tying my shoes, she remained sitting on the deal floor, stroking her dazzlingly white apron, and seeking for a way to begin her speech, evidently a difficulty to her, I said: 'Well, speak out, Brockelmann; what is it?'
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading For a little while I watched it to-day, but when, after tying my shoes, she remained sitting on the deal floor, stroking her dazzlingly white apron, and seeking for a way to begin her speech, evidently a difficulty to her, I said: 'Well, speak out, Brockelmann; what is it?'
designsnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/
plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading "Some trouble oppressed the old woman; it was always to be observed that when anything weighed on her heart she used to smooth her hands over the hem of her apron, and therewith take aim at the person on whom she had designs.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading For a little while I watched it to-day, but when, after tying my shoes, she remained sitting on the deal floor, stroking her dazzlingly white apron, and seeking for a way to begin her speech, evidently a difficulty to her, I said: 'Well, speak out, Brockelmann; what is it?'
put on clothes
From this reading Brockelmann helped me dress, for my shoulder was still painful.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading For a little while I watched it to-day, but when, after tying my shoes, she remained sitting on the deal floor, stroking her dazzlingly white apron, and seeking for a way to begin her speech, evidently a difficulty to her, I said: 'Well, speak out, Brockelmann; what is it?'
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading "It was a fearful night!
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading For a little while I watched it to-day, but when, after tying my shoes, she remained sitting on the deal floor, stroking her dazzlingly white apron, and seeking for a way to begin her speech, evidently a difficulty to her, I said: 'Well, speak out, Brockelmann; what is it?'
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Brockelmann helped me dress, for my shoulder was still painful.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Some trouble oppressed the old woman; it was always to be observed that when anything weighed on her heart she used to smooth her hands over the hem of her apron, and therewith take aim at the person on whom she had designs.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "Some trouble oppressed the old woman; it was always to be observed that when anything weighed on her heart she used to smooth her hands over the hem of her apron, and therewith take aim at the person on whom she had designs.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "Some trouble oppressed the old woman; it was always to be observed that when anything weighed on her heart she used to smooth her hands over the hem of her apron, and therewith take aim at the person on whom she had designs.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Brockelmann helped me dress, for my shoulder was still painful.
hemnounUS /hem/
the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down
From this reading "Some trouble oppressed the old woman; it was always to be observed that when anything weighed on her heart she used to smooth her hands over the hem of her apron, and therewith take aim at the person on whom she had designs.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Some trouble oppressed the old woman; it was always to be observed that when anything weighed on her heart she used to smooth her hands over the hem of her apron, and therewith take aim at the person on whom she had designs.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was almost astonished to see the bright sunshine streaming in my window, and the blue sky, the next morning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was almost astonished to see the bright sunshine streaming in my window, and the blue sky, the next morning.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For a little while I watched it to-day, but when, after tying my shoes, she remained sitting on the deal floor, stroking her dazzlingly white apron, and seeking for a way to begin her speech, evidently a difficulty to her, I said: 'Well, speak out, Brockelmann; what is it?'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It was a fearful night!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For a little while I watched it to-day, but when, after tying my shoes, she remained sitting on the deal floor, stroking her dazzlingly white apron, and seeking for a way to begin her speech, evidently a difficulty to her, I said: 'Well, speak out, Brockelmann; what is it?'
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Brockelmann helped me dress, for my shoulder was still painful.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I was almost astonished to see the bright sunshine streaming in my window, and the blue sky, the next morning.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was almost astonished to see the bright sunshine streaming in my window, and the blue sky, the next morning.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I was almost astonished to see the bright sunshine streaming in my window, and the blue sky, the next morning.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "It was a fearful night!
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "Some trouble oppressed the old woman; it was always to be observed that when anything weighed on her heart she used to smooth her hands over the hem of her apron, and therewith take aim at the person on whom she had designs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Some trouble oppressed the old woman; it was always to be observed that when anything weighed on her heart she used to smooth her hands over the hem of her apron, and therewith take aim at the person on whom she had designs.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Some trouble oppressed the old woman; it was always to be observed that when anything weighed on her heart she used to smooth her hands over the hem of her apron, and therewith take aim at the person on whom she had designs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Some trouble oppressed the old woman; it was always to be observed that when anything weighed on her heart she used to smooth her hands over the hem of her apron, and therewith take aim at the person on whom she had designs.
oppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/
burdened psychologically or mentally
From this reading "Some trouble oppressed the old woman; it was always to be observed that when anything weighed on her heart she used to smooth her hands over the hem of her apron, and therewith take aim at the person on whom she had designs.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading For a little while I watched it to-day, but when, after tying my shoes, she remained sitting on the deal floor, stroking her dazzlingly white apron, and seeking for a way to begin her speech, evidently a difficulty to her, I said: 'Well, speak out, Brockelmann; what is it?'
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Some trouble oppressed the old woman; it was always to be observed that when anything weighed on her heart she used to smooth her hands over the hem of her apron, and therewith take aim at the person on whom she had designs.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Brockelmann helped me dress, for my shoulder was still painful.
a human being
From this reading "Some trouble oppressed the old woman; it was always to be observed that when anything weighed on her heart she used to smooth her hands over the hem of her apron, and therewith take aim at the person on whom she had designs.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading For a little while I watched it to-day, but when, after tying my shoes, she remained sitting on the deal floor, stroking her dazzlingly white apron, and seeking for a way to begin her speech, evidently a difficulty to her, I said: 'Well, speak out, Brockelmann; what is it?'
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading For a little while I watched it to-day, but when, after tying my shoes, she remained sitting on the deal floor, stroking her dazzlingly white apron, and seeking for a way to begin her speech, evidently a difficulty to her, I said: 'Well, speak out, Brockelmann; what is it?'
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I was almost astonished to see the bright sunshine streaming in my window, and the blue sky, the next morning.
the act of searching for something
From this reading For a little while I watched it to-day, but when, after tying my shoes, she remained sitting on the deal floor, stroking her dazzlingly white apron, and seeking for a way to begin her speech, evidently a difficulty to her, I said: 'Well, speak out, Brockelmann; what is it?'
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Some trouble oppressed the old woman; it was always to be observed that when anything weighed on her heart she used to smooth her hands over the hem of her apron, and therewith take aim at the person on whom she had designs.
a particular situation
From this reading For a little while I watched it to-day, but when, after tying my shoes, she remained sitting on the deal floor, stroking her dazzlingly white apron, and seeking for a way to begin her speech, evidently a difficulty to her, I said: 'Well, speak out, Brockelmann; what is it?'
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Brockelmann helped me dress, for my shoulder was still painful.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading For a little while I watched it to-day, but when, after tying my shoes, she remained sitting on the deal floor, stroking her dazzlingly white apron, and seeking for a way to begin her speech, evidently a difficulty to her, I said: 'Well, speak out, Brockelmann; what is it?'
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading I was almost astonished to see the bright sunshine streaming in my window, and the blue sky, the next morning.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading "Some trouble oppressed the old woman; it was always to be observed that when anything weighed on her heart she used to smooth her hands over the hem of her apron, and therewith take aim at the person on whom she had designs.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Some trouble oppressed the old woman; it was always to be observed that when anything weighed on her heart she used to smooth her hands over the hem of her apron, and therewith take aim at the person on whom she had designs.
express in speech
From this reading For a little while I watched it to-day, but when, after tying my shoes, she remained sitting on the deal floor, stroking her dazzlingly white apron, and seeking for a way to begin her speech, evidently a difficulty to her, I said: 'Well, speak out, Brockelmann; what is it?'
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading For a little while I watched it to-day, but when, after tying my shoes, she remained sitting on the deal floor, stroking her dazzlingly white apron, and seeking for a way to begin her speech, evidently a difficulty to her, I said: 'Well, speak out, Brockelmann; what is it?'
not in physical motion
From this reading Brockelmann helped me dress, for my shoulder was still painful.
streamingadjectiveUS /ˈstriːmɪŋ/
exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts
From this reading I was almost astonished to see the bright sunshine streaming in my window, and the blue sky, the next morning.
strokingnounUS /ˈstroʊkɪŋ/
a light touch with the hands
From this reading For a little while I watched it to-day, but when, after tying my shoes, she remained sitting on the deal floor, stroking her dazzlingly white apron, and seeking for a way to begin her speech, evidently a difficulty to her, I said: 'Well, speak out, Brockelmann; what is it?'
the rays of the sun
From this reading I was almost astonished to see the bright sunshine streaming in my window, and the blue sky, the next morning.
carry out
From this reading "Some trouble oppressed the old woman; it was always to be observed that when anything weighed on her heart she used to smooth her hands over the hem of her apron, and therewith take aim at the person on whom she had designs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Some trouble oppressed the old woman; it was always to be observed that when anything weighed on her heart she used to smooth her hands over the hem of her apron, and therewith take aim at the person on whom she had designs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was almost astonished to see the bright sunshine streaming in my window, and the blue sky, the next morning.
therewithadverb
with that or this or it
From this reading "Some trouble oppressed the old woman; it was always to be observed that when anything weighed on her heart she used to smooth her hands over the hem of her apron, and therewith take aim at the person on whom she had designs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was almost astonished to see the bright sunshine streaming in my window, and the blue sky, the next morning.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For a little while I watched it to-day, but when, after tying my shoes, she remained sitting on the deal floor, stroking her dazzlingly white apron, and seeking for a way to begin her speech, evidently a difficulty to her, I said: 'Well, speak out, Brockelmann; what is it?'
a source of difficulty
From this reading "Some trouble oppressed the old woman; it was always to be observed that when anything weighed on her heart she used to smooth her hands over the hem of her apron, and therewith take aim at the person on whom she had designs.
tyingnounUS /ˈtaɪɪŋ/
the act of tying or binding things together
From this reading For a little while I watched it to-day, but when, after tying my shoes, she remained sitting on the deal floor, stroking her dazzlingly white apron, and seeking for a way to begin her speech, evidently a difficulty to her, I said: 'Well, speak out, Brockelmann; what is it?'
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading "Some trouble oppressed the old woman; it was always to be observed that when anything weighed on her heart she used to smooth her hands over the hem of her apron, and therewith take aim at the person on whom she had designs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It was a fearful night!
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading For a little while I watched it to-day, but when, after tying my shoes, she remained sitting on the deal floor, stroking her dazzlingly white apron, and seeking for a way to begin her speech, evidently a difficulty to her, I said: 'Well, speak out, Brockelmann; what is it?'
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading For a little while I watched it to-day, but when, after tying my shoes, she remained sitting on the deal floor, stroking her dazzlingly white apron, and seeking for a way to begin her speech, evidently a difficulty to her, I said: 'Well, speak out, Brockelmann; what is it?'
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading "Some trouble oppressed the old woman; it was always to be observed that when anything weighed on her heart she used to smooth her hands over the hem of her apron, and therewith take aim at the person on whom she had designs.
(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 For a little while I watched it to-day, but when, after tying my shoes, she remained sitting on the deal floor, stroking her dazzlingly white apron, and seeking for a way to begin her speech, evidently a difficulty to her, I said: 'Well, speak out, Brockelmann; what is it?'
used to ask for information about something
From this reading For a little while I watched it to-day, but when, after tying my shoes, she remained sitting on the deal floor, stroking her dazzlingly white apron, and seeking for a way to begin her speech, evidently a difficulty to her, I said: 'Well, speak out, Brockelmann; what is it?'
at the time that
From this reading "Some trouble oppressed the old woman; it was always to be observed that when anything weighed on her heart she used to smooth her hands over the hem of her apron, and therewith take aim at the person on whom she had designs.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading For a little while I watched it to-day, but when, after tying my shoes, she remained sitting on the deal floor, stroking her dazzlingly white apron, and seeking for a way to begin her speech, evidently a difficulty to her, I said: 'Well, speak out, Brockelmann; what is it?'
a Caucasian
From this reading For a little while I watched it to-day, but when, after tying my shoes, she remained sitting on the deal floor, stroking her dazzlingly white apron, and seeking for a way to begin her speech, evidently a difficulty to her, I said: 'Well, speak out, Brockelmann; what is it?'
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Some trouble oppressed the old woman; it was always to be observed that when anything weighed on her heart she used to smooth her hands over the hem of her apron, and therewith take aim at the person on whom she had designs.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading I was almost astonished to see the bright sunshine streaming in my window, and the blue sky, the next morning.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Some trouble oppressed the old woman; it was always to be observed that when anything weighed on her heart she used to smooth her hands over the hem of her apron, and therewith take aim at the person on whom she had designs.
