used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The bare, worn bell-rope dangled from the ceiling near the confessional, and ended in a big knot greasy from handling.
anew
From this reading Again and again, with regular jumps, she hung herself upon it; and then let her whole bulky figure go with it, whirling in her petticoats, her cap awry, and her blood rushing to her broad face.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading As La Teuse entered the church she rested her broom and feather-brush against the altar.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading As La Teuse entered the church she rested her broom and feather-brush against the altar.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As La Teuse entered the church she rested her broom and feather-brush against the altar.
Angelusnoun
the sound of a bell rung in Roman Catholic churches to announce the time when the Angelus should be recited
From this reading Limping more than ever in her haste and hustling the benches, she went down the church to ring the _Angelus_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As La Teuse entered the church she rested her broom and feather-brush against the altar.
awryadjectiveUS /ərˈaɪ/
turned or twisted toward one side
From this reading Again and again, with regular jumps, she hung herself upon it; and then let her whole bulky figure go with it, whirling in her petticoats, her cap awry, and her blood rushing to her broad face.
completely unclothed
From this reading The bare, worn bell-rope dangled from the ceiling near the confessional, and ended in a big knot greasy from handling.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She was late, as she had that day began her half-yearly wash.
bell-rope
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From this reading The bare, worn bell-rope dangled from the ceiling near the confessional, and ended in a big knot greasy from handling.
benchesnounUS /ˈbentʃɪz/
plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person
From this reading Limping more than ever in her haste and hustling the benches, she went down the church to ring the _Angelus_.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The bare, worn bell-rope dangled from the ceiling near the confessional, and ended in a big knot greasy from handling.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Again and again, with regular jumps, she hung herself upon it; and then let her whole bulky figure go with it, whirling in her petticoats, her cap awry, and her blood rushing to her broad face.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Again and again, with regular jumps, she hung herself upon it; and then let her whole bulky figure go with it, whirling in her petticoats, her cap awry, and her blood rushing to her broad face.
broomnounUS /bruːm/
a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle
From this reading As La Teuse entered the church she rested her broom and feather-brush against the altar.
bulkyadjectiveUS /ˈbʌlki/
of large size for its weight
From this reading Again and again, with regular jumps, she hung herself upon it; and then let her whole bulky figure go with it, whirling in her petticoats, her cap awry, and her blood rushing to her broad face.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading Again and again, with regular jumps, she hung herself upon it; and then let her whole bulky figure go with it, whirling in her petticoats, her cap awry, and her blood rushing to her broad face.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading The bare, worn bell-rope dangled from the ceiling near the confessional, and ended in a big knot greasy from handling.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading As La Teuse entered the church she rested her broom and feather-brush against the altar.
confessionalnounUS /kənˈfeʃənəl/
a booth where a priest sits to hear confessions
From this reading The bare, worn bell-rope dangled from the ceiling near the confessional, and ended in a big knot greasy from handling.
dangledverbUS /ˈdæŋɡəld/
past form of “dangle” — hang freely
From this reading The bare, worn bell-rope dangled from the ceiling near the confessional, and ended in a big knot greasy from handling.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She was late, as she had that day began her half-yearly wash.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Limping more than ever in her haste and hustling the benches, she went down the church to ring the _Angelus_.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading The bare, worn bell-rope dangled from the ceiling near the confessional, and ended in a big knot greasy from handling.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading As La Teuse entered the church she rested her broom and feather-brush against the altar.
at any time
From this reading Limping more than ever in her haste and hustling the benches, she went down the church to ring the _Angelus_.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Again and again, with regular jumps, she hung herself upon it; and then let her whole bulky figure go with it, whirling in her petticoats, her cap awry, and her blood rushing to her broad face.
feather-brush
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From this reading As La Teuse entered the church she rested her broom and feather-brush against the altar.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Again and again, with regular jumps, she hung herself upon it; and then let her whole bulky figure go with it, whirling in her petticoats, her cap awry, and her blood rushing to her broad face.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The bare, worn bell-rope dangled from the ceiling near the confessional, and ended in a big knot greasy from handling.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Again and again, with regular jumps, she hung herself upon it; and then let her whole bulky figure go with it, whirling in her petticoats, her cap awry, and her blood rushing to her broad face.
greasyadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːsi/
containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
From this reading The bare, worn bell-rope dangled from the ceiling near the confessional, and ended in a big knot greasy from handling.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was late, as she had that day began her half-yearly wash.
half-yearlyadjective
occurring or payable twice each year
From this reading She was late, as she had that day began her half-yearly wash.
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading The bare, worn bell-rope dangled from the ceiling near the confessional, and ended in a big knot greasy from handling.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Limping more than ever in her haste and hustling the benches, she went down the church to ring the _Angelus_.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As La Teuse entered the church she rested her broom and feather-brush against the altar.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Again and again, with regular jumps, she hung herself upon it; and then let her whole bulky figure go with it, whirling in her petticoats, her cap awry, and her blood rushing to her broad face.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Again and again, with regular jumps, she hung herself upon it; and then let her whole bulky figure go with it, whirling in her petticoats, her cap awry, and her blood rushing to her broad face.
hustlingverbUS /ˈhʌsəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “hustle” — cause to move furtively and hurriedly
From this reading Limping more than ever in her haste and hustling the benches, she went down the church to ring the _Angelus_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Limping more than ever in her haste and hustling the benches, she went down the church to ring the _Angelus_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Again and again, with regular jumps, she hung herself upon it; and then let her whole bulky figure go with it, whirling in her petticoats, her cap awry, and her blood rushing to her broad face.
jumpsnounUS /dʒʌmps/
plural of “jump” — a sudden and decisive increase
From this reading Again and again, with regular jumps, she hung herself upon it; and then let her whole bulky figure go with it, whirling in her petticoats, her cap awry, and her blood rushing to her broad face.
knotnounUS /nɑːt/
a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading The bare, worn bell-rope dangled from the ceiling near the confessional, and ended in a big knot greasy from handling.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading As La Teuse entered the church she rested her broom and feather-brush against the altar.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading She was late, as she had that day began her half-yearly wash.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Again and again, with regular jumps, she hung herself upon it; and then let her whole bulky figure go with it, whirling in her petticoats, her cap awry, and her blood rushing to her broad face.
LimpingnounUS /ˈlɪmpɪŋ/
disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet
From this reading Limping more than ever in her haste and hustling the benches, she went down the church to ring the _Angelus_.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Limping more than ever in her haste and hustling the benches, she went down the church to ring the _Angelus_.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The bare, worn bell-rope dangled from the ceiling near the confessional, and ended in a big knot greasy from handling.
petticoatsnounUS /ˈpetikoʊts/
plural of “petticoat” — undergarment worn under a skirt
From this reading Again and again, with regular jumps, she hung herself upon it; and then let her whole bulky figure go with it, whirling in her petticoats, her cap awry, and her blood rushing to her broad face.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Again and again, with regular jumps, she hung herself upon it; and then let her whole bulky figure go with it, whirling in her petticoats, her cap awry, and her blood rushing to her broad face.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading As La Teuse entered the church she rested her broom and feather-brush against the altar.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Limping more than ever in her haste and hustling the benches, she went down the church to ring the _Angelus_.
rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading Again and again, with regular jumps, she hung herself upon it; and then let her whole bulky figure go with it, whirling in her petticoats, her cap awry, and her blood rushing to her broad face.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As La Teuse entered the church she rested her broom and feather-brush against the altar.
Teuse
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From this reading As La Teuse entered the church she rested her broom and feather-brush against the altar.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Limping more than ever in her haste and hustling the benches, she went down the church to ring the _Angelus_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was late, as she had that day began her half-yearly wash.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As La Teuse entered the church she rested her broom and feather-brush against the altar.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Again and again, with regular jumps, she hung herself upon it; and then let her whole bulky figure go with it, whirling in her petticoats, her cap awry, and her blood rushing to her broad face.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Limping more than ever in her haste and hustling the benches, she went down the church to ring the _Angelus_.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Again and again, with regular jumps, she hung herself upon it; and then let her whole bulky figure go with it, whirling in her petticoats, her cap awry, and her blood rushing to her broad face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was late, as she had that day began her half-yearly wash.
washverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading She was late, as she had that day began her half-yearly wash.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Limping more than ever in her haste and hustling the benches, she went down the church to ring the _Angelus_.
whirlingnounUS /ˈwɜːrlɪŋ/
the act of rotating in a circle or spiral
From this reading Again and again, with regular jumps, she hung herself upon it; and then let her whole bulky figure go with it, whirling in her petticoats, her cap awry, and her blood rushing to her broad face.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Again and again, with regular jumps, she hung herself upon it; and then let her whole bulky figure go with it, whirling in her petticoats, her cap awry, and her blood rushing to her broad face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Again and again, with regular jumps, she hung herself upon it; and then let her whole bulky figure go with it, whirling in her petticoats, her cap awry, and her blood rushing to her broad face.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading The bare, worn bell-rope dangled from the ceiling near the confessional, and ended in a big knot greasy from handling.
