touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But he remained stoically indifferent, shut his ears, and leaning against the counter busied himself with an old Saturday Evening Post that had been lying there.
(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 He understood quite well that all manner of gossip was flying around in regard to the quarrel at the round-up.
AmidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Amid the buzz of conversation Willoughby could not but hear his own name mentioned, coupled with that of Marshall Thurston.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But he remained stoically indifferent, shut his ears, and leaning against the counter busied himself with an old Saturday Evening Post that had been lying there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BUCK ASHLEY had retired into the partitioned-off section of the store that formed the postoffice, and was busy stamping and sorting out the mail.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He understood quite well that all manner of gossip was flying around in regard to the quarrel at the round-up.
ASHLEY
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From this reading BUCK ASHLEY had retired into the partitioned-off section of the store that formed the postoffice, and was busy stamping and sorting out the mail.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He understood quite well that all manner of gossip was flying around in regard to the quarrel at the round-up.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But he remained stoically indifferent, shut his ears, and leaning against the counter busied himself with an old Saturday Evening Post that had been lying there.
BUCKverbUS /bʌk/
to strive with determination
From this reading BUCK ASHLEY had retired into the partitioned-off section of the store that formed the postoffice, and was busy stamping and sorting out the mail.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The scattered loiterers outside crowded into the building expectantly, and the local parliament was in session.
busiedverbUS /ˈbɪzid/
inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with
From this reading But he remained stoically indifferent, shut his ears, and leaning against the counter busied himself with an old Saturday Evening Post that had been lying there.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading BUCK ASHLEY had retired into the partitioned-off section of the store that formed the postoffice, and was busy stamping and sorting out the mail.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Amid the buzz of conversation Willoughby could not but hear his own name mentioned, coupled with that of Marshall Thurston.
buzzverbUS /bʌz/
make a buzzing sound
From this reading Amid the buzz of conversation Willoughby could not but hear his own name mentioned, coupled with that of Marshall Thurston.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Amid the buzz of conversation Willoughby could not but hear his own name mentioned, coupled with that of Marshall Thurston.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Amid the buzz of conversation Willoughby could not but hear his own name mentioned, coupled with that of Marshall Thurston.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading But he remained stoically indifferent, shut his ears, and leaning against the counter busied himself with an old Saturday Evening Post that had been lying there.
coupledadjectiveUS /ˈkʌpəld/
joined together especially in a pair or pairs
From this reading Amid the buzz of conversation Willoughby could not but hear his own name mentioned, coupled with that of Marshall Thurston.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading The scattered loiterers outside crowded into the building expectantly, and the local parliament was in session.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading But he remained stoically indifferent, shut his ears, and leaning against the counter busied himself with an old Saturday Evening Post that had been lying there.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading But he remained stoically indifferent, shut his ears, and leaning against the counter busied himself with an old Saturday Evening Post that had been lying there.
expectantlyadverb
in an expectant manner
From this reading The scattered loiterers outside crowded into the building expectantly, and the local parliament was in session.
moving swiftly
From this reading He understood quite well that all manner of gossip was flying around in regard to the quarrel at the round-up.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading BUCK ASHLEY had retired into the partitioned-off section of the store that formed the postoffice, and was busy stamping and sorting out the mail.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading He understood quite well that all manner of gossip was flying around in regard to the quarrel at the round-up.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BUCK ASHLEY had retired into the partitioned-off section of the store that formed the postoffice, and was busy stamping and sorting out the mail.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He understood quite well that all manner of gossip was flying around in regard to the quarrel at the round-up.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Amid the buzz of conversation Willoughby could not but hear his own name mentioned, coupled with that of Marshall Thurston.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But he remained stoically indifferent, shut his ears, and leaning against the counter busied himself with an old Saturday Evening Post that had been lying there.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Amid the buzz of conversation Willoughby could not but hear his own name mentioned, coupled with that of Marshall Thurston.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The scattered loiterers outside crowded into the building expectantly, and the local parliament was in session.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading But he remained stoically indifferent, shut his ears, and leaning against the counter busied himself with an old Saturday Evening Post that had been lying there.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading BUCK ASHLEY had retired into the partitioned-off section of the store that formed the postoffice, and was busy stamping and sorting out the mail.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading But he remained stoically indifferent, shut his ears, and leaning against the counter busied himself with an old Saturday Evening Post that had been lying there.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading The scattered loiterers outside crowded into the building expectantly, and the local parliament was in session.
loiterers
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From this reading The scattered loiterers outside crowded into the building expectantly, and the local parliament was in session.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading But he remained stoically indifferent, shut his ears, and leaning against the counter busied himself with an old Saturday Evening Post that had been lying there.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading BUCK ASHLEY had retired into the partitioned-off section of the store that formed the postoffice, and was busy stamping and sorting out the mail.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He understood quite well that all manner of gossip was flying around in regard to the quarrel at the round-up.
MarshallnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
United States actor (1914-1998)
From this reading Amid the buzz of conversation Willoughby could not but hear his own name mentioned, coupled with that of Marshall Thurston.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Amid the buzz of conversation Willoughby could not but hear his own name mentioned, coupled with that of Marshall Thurston.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Amid the buzz of conversation Willoughby could not but hear his own name mentioned, coupled with that of Marshall Thurston.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Amid the buzz of conversation Willoughby could not but hear his own name mentioned, coupled with that of Marshall Thurston.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BUCK ASHLEY had retired into the partitioned-off section of the store that formed the postoffice, and was busy stamping and sorting out the mail.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But he remained stoically indifferent, shut his ears, and leaning against the counter busied himself with an old Saturday Evening Post that had been lying there.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading BUCK ASHLEY had retired into the partitioned-off section of the store that formed the postoffice, and was busy stamping and sorting out the mail.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The scattered loiterers outside crowded into the building expectantly, and the local parliament was in session.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Amid the buzz of conversation Willoughby could not but hear his own name mentioned, coupled with that of Marshall Thurston.
parliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading The scattered loiterers outside crowded into the building expectantly, and the local parliament was in session.
partitioned-off
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From this reading BUCK ASHLEY had retired into the partitioned-off section of the store that formed the postoffice, and was busy stamping and sorting out the mail.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading But he remained stoically indifferent, shut his ears, and leaning against the counter busied himself with an old Saturday Evening Post that had been lying there.
postoffice
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From this reading BUCK ASHLEY had retired into the partitioned-off section of the store that formed the postoffice, and was busy stamping and sorting out the mail.
an angry dispute
From this reading He understood quite well that all manner of gossip was flying around in regard to the quarrel at the round-up.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He understood quite well that all manner of gossip was flying around in regard to the quarrel at the round-up.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He understood quite well that all manner of gossip was flying around in regard to the quarrel at the round-up.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But he remained stoically indifferent, shut his ears, and leaning against the counter busied himself with an old Saturday Evening Post that had been lying there.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading BUCK ASHLEY had retired into the partitioned-off section of the store that formed the postoffice, and was busy stamping and sorting out the mail.
round-up
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From this reading He understood quite well that all manner of gossip was flying around in regard to the quarrel at the round-up.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading But he remained stoically indifferent, shut his ears, and leaning against the counter busied himself with an old Saturday Evening Post that had been lying there.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading The scattered loiterers outside crowded into the building expectantly, and the local parliament was in session.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading BUCK ASHLEY had retired into the partitioned-off section of the store that formed the postoffice, and was busy stamping and sorting out the mail.
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading The scattered loiterers outside crowded into the building expectantly, and the local parliament was in session.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading But he remained stoically indifferent, shut his ears, and leaning against the counter busied himself with an old Saturday Evening Post that had been lying there.
sortingnounUS /ˈsɔːrtɪŋ/
an operation that segregates items into groups according to a specified criterion
From this reading BUCK ASHLEY had retired into the partitioned-off section of the store that formed the postoffice, and was busy stamping and sorting out the mail.
stampingverbUS /ˈstæmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “stamp” — walk heavily
From this reading BUCK ASHLEY had retired into the partitioned-off section of the store that formed the postoffice, and was busy stamping and sorting out the mail.
stoicallyadverbUS /ˈstoʊɪkli/
without emotion; in a stoic manner
From this reading But he remained stoically indifferent, shut his ears, and leaning against the counter busied himself with an old Saturday Evening Post that had been lying there.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading BUCK ASHLEY had retired into the partitioned-off section of the store that formed the postoffice, and was busy stamping and sorting out the mail.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BUCK ASHLEY had retired into the partitioned-off section of the store that formed the postoffice, and was busy stamping and sorting out the mail.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BUCK ASHLEY had retired into the partitioned-off section of the store that formed the postoffice, and was busy stamping and sorting out the mail.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But he remained stoically indifferent, shut his ears, and leaning against the counter busied himself with an old Saturday Evening Post that had been lying there.
Thurston
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From this reading Amid the buzz of conversation Willoughby could not but hear his own name mentioned, coupled with that of Marshall Thurston.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He understood quite well that all manner of gossip was flying around in regard to the quarrel at the round-up.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading He understood quite well that all manner of gossip was flying around in regard to the quarrel at the round-up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BUCK ASHLEY had retired into the partitioned-off section of the store that formed the postoffice, and was busy stamping and sorting out the mail.
(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 He understood quite well that all manner of gossip was flying around in regard to the quarrel at the round-up.
Willoughby
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From this reading Amid the buzz of conversation Willoughby could not but hear his own name mentioned, coupled with that of Marshall Thurston.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Amid the buzz of conversation Willoughby could not but hear his own name mentioned, coupled with that of Marshall Thurston.
