used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She rose and paced the room as men are apt to do in reflection, women rarely need such movement to aid their thoughts; her eyes were fixed on the floor, and one hand was lightly pressed on the palm of the other,--the gesture of a musing reasoner who is approaching the close of a difficult calculation.
consider or hold as true
From this reading At length she paused, fronting me, and said dryly,-- “Accept my congratulations.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading She rose and paced the room as men are apt to do in reflection, women rarely need such movement to aid their thoughts; her eyes were fixed on the floor, and one hand was lightly pressed on the palm of the other,--the gesture of a musing reasoner who is approaching the close of a difficult calculation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I called that day on Mrs. Poyntz, and communicated to her the purport of the glad news I had received.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading She rose and paced the room as men are apt to do in reflection, women rarely need such movement to aid their thoughts; her eyes were fixed on the floor, and one hand was lightly pressed on the palm of the other,--the gesture of a musing reasoner who is approaching the close of a difficult calculation.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading She rose and paced the room as men are apt to do in reflection, women rarely need such movement to aid their thoughts; her eyes were fixed on the floor, and one hand was lightly pressed on the palm of the other,--the gesture of a musing reasoner who is approaching the close of a difficult calculation.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She rose and paced the room as men are apt to do in reflection, women rarely need such movement to aid their thoughts; her eyes were fixed on the floor, and one hand was lightly pressed on the palm of the other,--the gesture of a musing reasoner who is approaching the close of a difficult calculation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was still at work on the everlasting knitting, her firm fingers linking mesh into mesh as she listened; and when I had done, she laid her skein deliberately down, and said, in her favourite characteristic formula,-- “So at last?--that is settled!”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was still at work on the everlasting knitting, her firm fingers linking mesh into mesh as she listened; and when I had done, she laid her skein deliberately down, and said, in her favourite characteristic formula,-- “So at last?--that is settled!”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Life smiles on you now; guard that smile, and when we meet next, may we be even firmer friends than we are now!”
calculationnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən/
the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading She rose and paced the room as men are apt to do in reflection, women rarely need such movement to aid their thoughts; her eyes were fixed on the floor, and one hand was lightly pressed on the palm of the other,--the gesture of a musing reasoner who is approaching the close of a difficult calculation.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I called that day on Mrs. Poyntz, and communicated to her the purport of the glad news I had received.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading She was still at work on the everlasting knitting, her firm fingers linking mesh into mesh as she listened; and when I had done, she laid her skein deliberately down, and said, in her favourite characteristic formula,-- “So at last?--that is settled!”
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading She rose and paced the room as men are apt to do in reflection, women rarely need such movement to aid their thoughts; her eyes were fixed on the floor, and one hand was lightly pressed on the palm of the other,--the gesture of a musing reasoner who is approaching the close of a difficult calculation.
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading I called that day on Mrs. Poyntz, and communicated to her the purport of the glad news I had received.
congratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading At length she paused, fronting me, and said dryly,-- “Accept my congratulations.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I called that day on Mrs. Poyntz, and communicated to her the purport of the glad news I had received.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading She was still at work on the everlasting knitting, her firm fingers linking mesh into mesh as she listened; and when I had done, she laid her skein deliberately down, and said, in her favourite characteristic formula,-- “So at last?--that is settled!”
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading She rose and paced the room as men are apt to do in reflection, women rarely need such movement to aid their thoughts; her eyes were fixed on the floor, and one hand was lightly pressed on the palm of the other,--the gesture of a musing reasoner who is approaching the close of a difficult calculation.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She rose and paced the room as men are apt to do in reflection, women rarely need such movement to aid their thoughts; her eyes were fixed on the floor, and one hand was lightly pressed on the palm of the other,--the gesture of a musing reasoner who is approaching the close of a difficult calculation.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading She was still at work on the everlasting knitting, her firm fingers linking mesh into mesh as she listened; and when I had done, she laid her skein deliberately down, and said, in her favourite characteristic formula,-- “So at last?--that is settled!”
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She was still at work on the everlasting knitting, her firm fingers linking mesh into mesh as she listened; and when I had done, she laid her skein deliberately down, and said, in her favourite characteristic formula,-- “So at last?--that is settled!”
drylyadverbUS /ˈdraɪli/
in a dry laconic manner
From this reading At length she paused, fronting me, and said dryly,-- “Accept my congratulations.
divisible by two
From this reading Life smiles on you now; guard that smile, and when we meet next, may we be even firmer friends than we are now!”
everlastingadjectiveUS /ˌevərˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading She was still at work on the everlasting knitting, her firm fingers linking mesh into mesh as she listened; and when I had done, she laid her skein deliberately down, and said, in her favourite characteristic formula,-- “So at last?--that is settled!”
opinion or judgment
From this reading She rose and paced the room as men are apt to do in reflection, women rarely need such movement to aid their thoughts; her eyes were fixed on the floor, and one hand was lightly pressed on the palm of the other,--the gesture of a musing reasoner who is approaching the close of a difficult calculation.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading She was still at work on the everlasting knitting, her firm fingers linking mesh into mesh as she listened; and when I had done, she laid her skein deliberately down, and said, in her favourite characteristic formula,-- “So at last?--that is settled!”
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading She was still at work on the everlasting knitting, her firm fingers linking mesh into mesh as she listened; and when I had done, she laid her skein deliberately down, and said, in her favourite characteristic formula,-- “So at last?--that is settled!”
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading She was still at work on the everlasting knitting, her firm fingers linking mesh into mesh as she listened; and when I had done, she laid her skein deliberately down, and said, in her favourite characteristic formula,-- “So at last?--that is settled!”
firmeradjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrmər/
comparative of “firm” — marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Life smiles on you now; guard that smile, and when we meet next, may we be even firmer friends than we are now!”
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading She rose and paced the room as men are apt to do in reflection, women rarely need such movement to aid their thoughts; her eyes were fixed on the floor, and one hand was lightly pressed on the palm of the other,--the gesture of a musing reasoner who is approaching the close of a difficult calculation.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading She rose and paced the room as men are apt to do in reflection, women rarely need such movement to aid their thoughts; her eyes were fixed on the floor, and one hand was lightly pressed on the palm of the other,--the gesture of a musing reasoner who is approaching the close of a difficult calculation.
formulanounUS /ˈfɔːrmjələ/
a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
From this reading She was still at work on the everlasting knitting, her firm fingers linking mesh into mesh as she listened; and when I had done, she laid her skein deliberately down, and said, in her favourite characteristic formula,-- “So at last?--that is settled!”
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Life smiles on you now; guard that smile, and when we meet next, may we be even firmer friends than we are now!”
frontingverbUS /ˈfrʌntɪŋ/
-ing form of “front” — be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to
From this reading At length she paused, fronting me, and said dryly,-- “Accept my congratulations.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading She rose and paced the room as men are apt to do in reflection, women rarely need such movement to aid their thoughts; her eyes were fixed on the floor, and one hand was lightly pressed on the palm of the other,--the gesture of a musing reasoner who is approaching the close of a difficult calculation.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I called that day on Mrs. Poyntz, and communicated to her the purport of the glad news I had received.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Life smiles on you now; guard that smile, and when we meet next, may we be even firmer friends than we are now!”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I called that day on Mrs. Poyntz, and communicated to her the purport of the glad news I had received.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She rose and paced the room as men are apt to do in reflection, women rarely need such movement to aid their thoughts; her eyes were fixed on the floor, and one hand was lightly pressed on the palm of the other,--the gesture of a musing reasoner who is approaching the close of a difficult calculation.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I called that day on Mrs. Poyntz, and communicated to her the purport of the glad news I had received.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I called that day on Mrs. Poyntz, and communicated to her the purport of the glad news I had received.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was still at work on the everlasting knitting, her firm fingers linking mesh into mesh as she listened; and when I had done, she laid her skein deliberately down, and said, in her favourite characteristic formula,-- “So at last?--that is settled!”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She was still at work on the everlasting knitting, her firm fingers linking mesh into mesh as she listened; and when I had done, she laid her skein deliberately down, and said, in her favourite characteristic formula,-- “So at last?--that is settled!”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was still at work on the everlasting knitting, her firm fingers linking mesh into mesh as she listened; and when I had done, she laid her skein deliberately down, and said, in her favourite characteristic formula,-- “So at last?--that is settled!”
knittingnounUS /ˈnɪtɪŋ/
needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine
From this reading She was still at work on the everlasting knitting, her firm fingers linking mesh into mesh as she listened; and when I had done, she laid her skein deliberately down, and said, in her favourite characteristic formula,-- “So at last?--that is settled!”
set down according to a plan
From this reading She was still at work on the everlasting knitting, her firm fingers linking mesh into mesh as she listened; and when I had done, she laid her skein deliberately down, and said, in her favourite characteristic formula,-- “So at last?--that is settled!”
immediately past
From this reading She was still at work on the everlasting knitting, her firm fingers linking mesh into mesh as she listened; and when I had done, she laid her skein deliberately down, and said, in her favourite characteristic formula,-- “So at last?--that is settled!”
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading At length she paused, fronting me, and said dryly,-- “Accept my congratulations.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Life smiles on you now; guard that smile, and when we meet next, may we be even firmer friends than we are now!”
without good reason
From this reading She rose and paced the room as men are apt to do in reflection, women rarely need such movement to aid their thoughts; her eyes were fixed on the floor, and one hand was lightly pressed on the palm of the other,--the gesture of a musing reasoner who is approaching the close of a difficult calculation.
linkingverbUS /ˈlɪŋkɪŋ/
-ing form of “link” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading She was still at work on the everlasting knitting, her firm fingers linking mesh into mesh as she listened; and when I had done, she laid her skein deliberately down, and said, in her favourite characteristic formula,-- “So at last?--that is settled!”
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading She was still at work on the everlasting knitting, her firm fingers linking mesh into mesh as she listened; and when I had done, she laid her skein deliberately down, and said, in her favourite characteristic formula,-- “So at last?--that is settled!”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Life smiles on you now; guard that smile, and when we meet next, may we be even firmer friends than we are now!”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At length she paused, fronting me, and said dryly,-- “Accept my congratulations.
come together
From this reading Life smiles on you now; guard that smile, and when we meet next, may we be even firmer friends than we are now!”
the force of workers available
From this reading She rose and paced the room as men are apt to do in reflection, women rarely need such movement to aid their thoughts; her eyes were fixed on the floor, and one hand was lightly pressed on the palm of the other,--the gesture of a musing reasoner who is approaching the close of a difficult calculation.
meshverbUS /meʃ/
keep engaged
From this reading She was still at work on the everlasting knitting, her firm fingers linking mesh into mesh as she listened; and when I had done, she laid her skein deliberately down, and said, in her favourite characteristic formula,-- “So at last?--that is settled!”
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading She rose and paced the room as men are apt to do in reflection, women rarely need such movement to aid their thoughts; her eyes were fixed on the floor, and one hand was lightly pressed on the palm of the other,--the gesture of a musing reasoner who is approaching the close of a difficult calculation.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading I called that day on Mrs. Poyntz, and communicated to her the purport of the glad news I had received.
musingnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪŋ/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading She rose and paced the room as men are apt to do in reflection, women rarely need such movement to aid their thoughts; her eyes were fixed on the floor, and one hand was lightly pressed on the palm of the other,--the gesture of a musing reasoner who is approaching the close of a difficult calculation.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading At length she paused, fronting me, and said dryly,-- “Accept my congratulations.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading She rose and paced the room as men are apt to do in reflection, women rarely need such movement to aid their thoughts; her eyes were fixed on the floor, and one hand was lightly pressed on the palm of the other,--the gesture of a musing reasoner who is approaching the close of a difficult calculation.
information about recent and important events
From this reading I called that day on Mrs. Poyntz, and communicated to her the purport of the glad news I had received.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Life smiles on you now; guard that smile, and when we meet next, may we be even firmer friends than we are now!”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Life smiles on you now; guard that smile, and when we meet next, may we be even firmer friends than we are now!”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I called that day on Mrs. Poyntz, and communicated to her the purport of the glad news I had received.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I called that day on Mrs. Poyntz, and communicated to her the purport of the glad news I had received.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She rose and paced the room as men are apt to do in reflection, women rarely need such movement to aid their thoughts; her eyes were fixed on the floor, and one hand was lightly pressed on the palm of the other,--the gesture of a musing reasoner who is approaching the close of a difficult calculation.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She rose and paced the room as men are apt to do in reflection, women rarely need such movement to aid their thoughts; her eyes were fixed on the floor, and one hand was lightly pressed on the palm of the other,--the gesture of a musing reasoner who is approaching the close of a difficult calculation.
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading She rose and paced the room as men are apt to do in reflection, women rarely need such movement to aid their thoughts; her eyes were fixed on the floor, and one hand was lightly pressed on the palm of the other,--the gesture of a musing reasoner who is approaching the close of a difficult calculation.
palmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading She rose and paced the room as men are apt to do in reflection, women rarely need such movement to aid their thoughts; her eyes were fixed on the floor, and one hand was lightly pressed on the palm of the other,--the gesture of a musing reasoner who is approaching the close of a difficult calculation.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading At length she paused, fronting me, and said dryly,-- “Accept my congratulations.
Poyntz
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I called that day on Mrs. Poyntz, and communicated to her the purport of the glad news I had received.
compacted by ironing
From this reading She rose and paced the room as men are apt to do in reflection, women rarely need such movement to aid their thoughts; her eyes were fixed on the floor, and one hand was lightly pressed on the palm of the other,--the gesture of a musing reasoner who is approaching the close of a difficult calculation.
purportverbUS /ˈpɜːrpɔːrt/
have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming
From this reading I called that day on Mrs. Poyntz, and communicated to her the purport of the glad news I had received.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading She rose and paced the room as men are apt to do in reflection, women rarely need such movement to aid their thoughts; her eyes were fixed on the floor, and one hand was lightly pressed on the palm of the other,--the gesture of a musing reasoner who is approaching the close of a difficult calculation.
reasonernounUS /ˈriːzənər/
someone who reasons logically
From this reading She rose and paced the room as men are apt to do in reflection, women rarely need such movement to aid their thoughts; her eyes were fixed on the floor, and one hand was lightly pressed on the palm of the other,--the gesture of a musing reasoner who is approaching the close of a difficult calculation.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading I called that day on Mrs. Poyntz, and communicated to her the purport of the glad news I had received.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading She rose and paced the room as men are apt to do in reflection, women rarely need such movement to aid their thoughts; her eyes were fixed on the floor, and one hand was lightly pressed on the palm of the other,--the gesture of a musing reasoner who is approaching the close of a difficult calculation.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She rose and paced the room as men are apt to do in reflection, women rarely need such movement to aid their thoughts; her eyes were fixed on the floor, and one hand was lightly pressed on the palm of the other,--the gesture of a musing reasoner who is approaching the close of a difficult calculation.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading She rose and paced the room as men are apt to do in reflection, women rarely need such movement to aid their thoughts; her eyes were fixed on the floor, and one hand was lightly pressed on the palm of the other,--the gesture of a musing reasoner who is approaching the close of a difficult calculation.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She was still at work on the everlasting knitting, her firm fingers linking mesh into mesh as she listened; and when I had done, she laid her skein deliberately down, and said, in her favourite characteristic formula,-- “So at last?--that is settled!”
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading She was still at work on the everlasting knitting, her firm fingers linking mesh into mesh as she listened; and when I had done, she laid her skein deliberately down, and said, in her favourite characteristic formula,-- “So at last?--that is settled!”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was still at work on the everlasting knitting, her firm fingers linking mesh into mesh as she listened; and when I had done, she laid her skein deliberately down, and said, in her favourite characteristic formula,-- “So at last?--that is settled!”
skeinnounUS /skeɪn/
coils of worsted yarn
From this reading She was still at work on the everlasting knitting, her firm fingers linking mesh into mesh as she listened; and when I had done, she laid her skein deliberately down, and said, in her favourite characteristic formula,-- “So at last?--that is settled!”
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Life smiles on you now; guard that smile, and when we meet next, may we be even firmer friends than we are now!”
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Life smiles on you now; guard that smile, and when we meet next, may we be even firmer friends than we are now!”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was still at work on the everlasting knitting, her firm fingers linking mesh into mesh as she listened; and when I had done, she laid her skein deliberately down, and said, in her favourite characteristic formula,-- “So at last?--that is settled!”
not in physical motion
From this reading She was still at work on the everlasting knitting, her firm fingers linking mesh into mesh as she listened; and when I had done, she laid her skein deliberately down, and said, in her favourite characteristic formula,-- “So at last?--that is settled!”
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She rose and paced the room as men are apt to do in reflection, women rarely need such movement to aid their thoughts; her eyes were fixed on the floor, and one hand was lightly pressed on the palm of the other,--the gesture of a musing reasoner who is approaching the close of a difficult calculation.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Life smiles on you now; guard that smile, and when we meet next, may we be even firmer friends than we are now!”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I called that day on Mrs. Poyntz, and communicated to her the purport of the glad news I had received.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I called that day on Mrs. Poyntz, and communicated to her the purport of the glad news I had received.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She rose and paced the room as men are apt to do in reflection, women rarely need such movement to aid their thoughts; her eyes were fixed on the floor, and one hand was lightly pressed on the palm of the other,--the gesture of a musing reasoner who is approaching the close of a difficult calculation.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She rose and paced the room as men are apt to do in reflection, women rarely need such movement to aid their thoughts; her eyes were fixed on the floor, and one hand was lightly pressed on the palm of the other,--the gesture of a musing reasoner who is approaching the close of a difficult calculation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I called that day on Mrs. Poyntz, and communicated to her the purport of the glad news I had received.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was still at work on the everlasting knitting, her firm fingers linking mesh into mesh as she listened; and when I had done, she laid her skein deliberately down, and said, in her favourite characteristic formula,-- “So at last?--that is settled!”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Life smiles on you now; guard that smile, and when we meet next, may we be even firmer friends than we are now!”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She rose and paced the room as men are apt to do in reflection, women rarely need such movement to aid their thoughts; her eyes were fixed on the floor, and one hand was lightly pressed on the palm of the other,--the gesture of a musing reasoner who is approaching the close of a difficult calculation.
at the time that
From this reading She was still at work on the everlasting knitting, her firm fingers linking mesh into mesh as she listened; and when I had done, she laid her skein deliberately down, and said, in her favourite characteristic formula,-- “So at last?--that is settled!”
which person or people
From this reading She rose and paced the room as men are apt to do in reflection, women rarely need such movement to aid their thoughts; her eyes were fixed on the floor, and one hand was lightly pressed on the palm of the other,--the gesture of a musing reasoner who is approaching the close of a difficult calculation.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She rose and paced the room as men are apt to do in reflection, women rarely need such movement to aid their thoughts; her eyes were fixed on the floor, and one hand was lightly pressed on the palm of the other,--the gesture of a musing reasoner who is approaching the close of a difficult calculation.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She was still at work on the everlasting knitting, her firm fingers linking mesh into mesh as she listened; and when I had done, she laid her skein deliberately down, and said, in her favourite characteristic formula,-- “So at last?--that is settled!”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Life smiles on you now; guard that smile, and when we meet next, may we be even firmer friends than we are now!”
