used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading These days have seemed long to me, but short to Neva, for protracted meeting has been in progress--and she has had a beau swarm.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading From her point of vantage in the choir she could see that Hiram was restlessly moving his hands and feet about, although he was seated on the back bench and there was the church full of perspiring humanity between her and the gawky object of her secret love.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
(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 The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
in addition
From this reading The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading From her point of vantage in the choir she could see that Hiram was restlessly moving his hands and feet about, although he was seated on the back bench and there was the church full of perspiring humanity between her and the gawky object of her secret love.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I know that she cares for him, else she would never have counterfeited a swoon one hot night in church when the service held on an unconscionable time and she feared that Hiram would become impatient and start on his five-mile drive to his farm, without waiting to escort her home, as was his custom when she happened to be unaccompanied by any of the "town fellows."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NEVA'S BEAU BRUMMEL Many days have passed since Neva and her mother made their dramatic return from Bayville.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I know that she cares for him, else she would never have counterfeited a swoon one hot night in church when the service held on an unconscionable time and she feared that Hiram would become impatient and start on his five-mile drive to his farm, without waiting to escort her home, as was his custom when she happened to be unaccompanied by any of the "town fellows."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I know that she cares for him, else she would never have counterfeited a swoon one hot night in church when the service held on an unconscionable time and she feared that Hiram would become impatient and start on his five-mile drive to his farm, without waiting to escort her home, as was his custom when she happened to be unaccompanied by any of the "town fellows."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
bassnounUS /bæs/
the lowest part of the musical range
From this reading The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
Bayville
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From this reading NEVA'S BEAU BRUMMEL Many days have passed since Neva and her mother made their dramatic return from Bayville.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I know that she cares for him, else she would never have counterfeited a swoon one hot night in church when the service held on an unconscionable time and she feared that Hiram would become impatient and start on his five-mile drive to his farm, without waiting to escort her home, as was his custom when she happened to be unaccompanied by any of the "town fellows."
BEAUnounUS /boʊ/
a man who is the lover of a man or woman
From this reading NEVA'S BEAU BRUMMEL Many days have passed since Neva and her mother made their dramatic return from Bayville.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I know that she cares for him, else she would never have counterfeited a swoon one hot night in church when the service held on an unconscionable time and she feared that Hiram would become impatient and start on his five-mile drive to his farm, without waiting to escort her home, as was his custom when she happened to be unaccompanied by any of the "town fellows."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading These days have seemed long to me, but short to Neva, for protracted meeting has been in progress--and she has had a beau swarm.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading From her point of vantage in the choir she could see that Hiram was restlessly moving his hands and feet about, although he was seated on the back bench and there was the church full of perspiring humanity between her and the gawky object of her secret love.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading From her point of vantage in the choir she could see that Hiram was restlessly moving his hands and feet about, although he was seated on the back bench and there was the church full of perspiring humanity between her and the gawky object of her secret love.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
BRUMMEL
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From this reading NEVA'S BEAU BRUMMEL Many days have passed since Neva and her mother made their dramatic return from Bayville.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading These days have seemed long to me, but short to Neva, for protracted meeting has been in progress--and she has had a beau swarm.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I know that she cares for him, else she would never have counterfeited a swoon one hot night in church when the service held on an unconscionable time and she feared that Hiram would become impatient and start on his five-mile drive to his farm, without waiting to escort her home, as was his custom when she happened to be unaccompanied by any of the "town fellows."
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
choirnounUS /ˈkwaɪər/
a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony
From this reading From her point of vantage in the choir she could see that Hiram was restlessly moving his hands and feet about, although he was seated on the back bench and there was the church full of perspiring humanity between her and the gawky object of her secret love.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading I know that she cares for him, else she would never have counterfeited a swoon one hot night in church when the service held on an unconscionable time and she feared that Hiram would become impatient and start on his five-mile drive to his farm, without waiting to escort her home, as was his custom when she happened to be unaccompanied by any of the "town fellows."
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From her point of vantage in the choir she could see that Hiram was restlessly moving his hands and feet about, although he was seated on the back bench and there was the church full of perspiring humanity between her and the gawky object of her secret love.
counterfeitedverbUS /ˈkaʊntərfɪtɪd/
past form of “counterfeit” — make a copy of with the intent to deceive
From this reading I know that she cares for him, else she would never have counterfeited a swoon one hot night in church when the service held on an unconscionable time and she feared that Hiram would become impatient and start on his five-mile drive to his farm, without waiting to escort her home, as was his custom when she happened to be unaccompanied by any of the "town fellows."
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading I know that she cares for him, else she would never have counterfeited a swoon one hot night in church when the service held on an unconscionable time and she feared that Hiram would become impatient and start on his five-mile drive to his farm, without waiting to escort her home, as was his custom when she happened to be unaccompanied by any of the "town fellows."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading NEVA'S BEAU BRUMMEL Many days have passed since Neva and her mother made their dramatic return from Bayville.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading NEVA'S BEAU BRUMMEL Many days have passed since Neva and her mother made their dramatic return from Bayville.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading I know that she cares for him, else she would never have counterfeited a swoon one hot night in church when the service held on an unconscionable time and she feared that Hiram would become impatient and start on his five-mile drive to his farm, without waiting to escort her home, as was his custom when she happened to be unaccompanied by any of the "town fellows."
drivesnounUS /draɪvz/
plural of “drive” — the act of applying force to propel something
From this reading The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
drummernounUS /ˈdrʌmər/
someone who plays a drum
From this reading The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
EllisnounUS /ˈelɪs/
plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match
From this reading The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
else
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From this reading I know that she cares for him, else she would never have counterfeited a swoon one hot night in church when the service held on an unconscionable time and she feared that Hiram would become impatient and start on his five-mile drive to his farm, without waiting to escort her home, as was his custom when she happened to be unaccompanied by any of the "town fellows."
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading I know that she cares for him, else she would never have counterfeited a swoon one hot night in church when the service held on an unconscionable time and she feared that Hiram would become impatient and start on his five-mile drive to his farm, without waiting to escort her home, as was his custom when she happened to be unaccompanied by any of the "town fellows."
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading I know that she cares for him, else she would never have counterfeited a swoon one hot night in church when the service held on an unconscionable time and she feared that Hiram would become impatient and start on his five-mile drive to his farm, without waiting to escort her home, as was his custom when she happened to be unaccompanied by any of the "town fellows."
a person who operates a farm
From this reading The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I know that she cares for him, else she would never have counterfeited a swoon one hot night in church when the service held on an unconscionable time and she feared that Hiram would become impatient and start on his five-mile drive to his farm, without waiting to escort her home, as was his custom when she happened to be unaccompanied by any of the "town fellows."
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading From her point of vantage in the choir she could see that Hiram was restlessly moving his hands and feet about, although he was seated on the back bench and there was the church full of perspiring humanity between her and the gawky object of her secret love.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading I know that she cares for him, else she would never have counterfeited a swoon one hot night in church when the service held on an unconscionable time and she feared that Hiram would become impatient and start on his five-mile drive to his farm, without waiting to escort her home, as was his custom when she happened to be unaccompanied by any of the "town fellows."
five-mile
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From this reading I know that she cares for him, else she would never have counterfeited a swoon one hot night in church when the service held on an unconscionable time and she feared that Hiram would become impatient and start on his five-mile drive to his farm, without waiting to escort her home, as was his custom when she happened to be unaccompanied by any of the "town fellows."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading These days have seemed long to me, but short to Neva, for protracted meeting has been in progress--and she has had a beau swarm.
Frenchily
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From this reading The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading NEVA'S BEAU BRUMMEL Many days have passed since Neva and her mother made their dramatic return from Bayville.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading From her point of vantage in the choir she could see that Hiram was restlessly moving his hands and feet about, although he was seated on the back bench and there was the church full of perspiring humanity between her and the gawky object of her secret love.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
gawkyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːki/
lacking grace in movement or posture
From this reading From her point of vantage in the choir she could see that Hiram was restlessly moving his hands and feet about, although he was seated on the back bench and there was the church full of perspiring humanity between her and the gawky object of her secret love.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading These days have seemed long to me, but short to Neva, for protracted meeting has been in progress--and she has had a beau swarm.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading From her point of vantage in the choir she could see that Hiram was restlessly moving his hands and feet about, although he was seated on the back bench and there was the church full of perspiring humanity between her and the gawky object of her secret love.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading I know that she cares for him, else she would never have counterfeited a swoon one hot night in church when the service held on an unconscionable time and she feared that Hiram would become impatient and start on his five-mile drive to his farm, without waiting to escort her home, as was his custom when she happened to be unaccompanied by any of the "town fellows."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These days have seemed long to me, but short to Neva, for protracted meeting has been in progress--and she has had a beau swarm.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading NEVA'S BEAU BRUMMEL Many days have passed since Neva and her mother made their dramatic return from Bayville.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From her point of vantage in the choir she could see that Hiram was restlessly moving his hands and feet about, although he was seated on the back bench and there was the church full of perspiring humanity between her and the gawky object of her secret love.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading I know that she cares for him, else she would never have counterfeited a swoon one hot night in church when the service held on an unconscionable time and she feared that Hiram would become impatient and start on his five-mile drive to his farm, without waiting to escort her home, as was his custom when she happened to be unaccompanied by any of the "town fellows."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading NEVA'S BEAU BRUMMEL Many days have passed since Neva and her mother made their dramatic return from Bayville.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I know that she cares for him, else she would never have counterfeited a swoon one hot night in church when the service held on an unconscionable time and she feared that Hiram would become impatient and start on his five-mile drive to his farm, without waiting to escort her home, as was his custom when she happened to be unaccompanied by any of the "town fellows."
Hiram
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From this reading The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I know that she cares for him, else she would never have counterfeited a swoon one hot night in church when the service held on an unconscionable time and she feared that Hiram would become impatient and start on his five-mile drive to his farm, without waiting to escort her home, as was his custom when she happened to be unaccompanied by any of the "town fellows."
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading I know that she cares for him, else she would never have counterfeited a swoon one hot night in church when the service held on an unconscionable time and she feared that Hiram would become impatient and start on his five-mile drive to his farm, without waiting to escort her home, as was his custom when she happened to be unaccompanied by any of the "town fellows."
the quality of being humane
From this reading From her point of vantage in the choir she could see that Hiram was restlessly moving his hands and feet about, although he was seated on the back bench and there was the church full of perspiring humanity between her and the gawky object of her secret love.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I know that she cares for him, else she would never have counterfeited a swoon one hot night in church when the service held on an unconscionable time and she feared that Hiram would become impatient and start on his five-mile drive to his farm, without waiting to escort her home, as was his custom when she happened to be unaccompanied by any of the "town fellows."
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading I know that she cares for him, else she would never have counterfeited a swoon one hot night in church when the service held on an unconscionable time and she feared that Hiram would become impatient and start on his five-mile drive to his farm, without waiting to escort her home, as was his custom when she happened to be unaccompanied by any of the "town fellows."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These days have seemed long to me, but short to Neva, for protracted meeting has been in progress--and she has had a beau swarm.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know that she cares for him, else she would never have counterfeited a swoon one hot night in church when the service held on an unconscionable time and she feared that Hiram would become impatient and start on his five-mile drive to his farm, without waiting to escort her home, as was his custom when she happened to be unaccompanied by any of the "town fellows."
lardverbUS /lɑːrd/
prepare or cook with lard
From this reading The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading These days have seemed long to me, but short to Neva, for protracted meeting has been in progress--and she has had a beau swarm.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading From her point of vantage in the choir she could see that Hiram was restlessly moving his hands and feet about, although he was seated on the back bench and there was the church full of perspiring humanity between her and the gawky object of her secret love.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading NEVA'S BEAU BRUMMEL Many days have passed since Neva and her mother made their dramatic return from Bayville.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
manicures
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From this reading The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading NEVA'S BEAU BRUMMEL Many days have passed since Neva and her mother made their dramatic return from Bayville.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading These days have seemed long to me, but short to Neva, for protracted meeting has been in progress--and she has had a beau swarm.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading These days have seemed long to me, but short to Neva, for protracted meeting has been in progress--and she has had a beau swarm.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading NEVA'S BEAU BRUMMEL Many days have passed since Neva and her mother made their dramatic return from Bayville.
in motion
From this reading From her point of vantage in the choir she could see that Hiram was restlessly moving his hands and feet about, although he was seated on the back bench and there was the church full of perspiring humanity between her and the gawky object of her secret love.
nailsnounUS /neɪlz/
plural of “nail” — horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
From this reading The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
NevanounUS /ˈneɪvə/
a river in northwestern Russia flowing generally west into the Gulf of Finland
From this reading NEVA'S BEAU BRUMMEL Many days have passed since Neva and her mother made their dramatic return from Bayville.
NEVA'S
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From this reading NEVA'S BEAU BRUMMEL Many days have passed since Neva and her mother made their dramatic return from Bayville.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I know that she cares for him, else she would never have counterfeited a swoon one hot night in church when the service held on an unconscionable time and she feared that Hiram would become impatient and start on his five-mile drive to his farm, without waiting to escort her home, as was his custom when she happened to be unaccompanied by any of the "town fellows."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I know that she cares for him, else she would never have counterfeited a swoon one hot night in church when the service held on an unconscionable time and she feared that Hiram would become impatient and start on his five-mile drive to his farm, without waiting to escort her home, as was his custom when she happened to be unaccompanied by any of the "town fellows."
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading From her point of vantage in the choir she could see that Hiram was restlessly moving his hands and feet about, although he was seated on the back bench and there was the church full of perspiring humanity between her and the gawky object of her secret love.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I know that she cares for him, else she would never have counterfeited a swoon one hot night in church when the service held on an unconscionable time and she feared that Hiram would become impatient and start on his five-mile drive to his farm, without waiting to escort her home, as was his custom when she happened to be unaccompanied by any of the "town fellows."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I know that she cares for him, else she would never have counterfeited a swoon one hot night in church when the service held on an unconscionable time and she feared that Hiram would become impatient and start on his five-mile drive to his farm, without waiting to escort her home, as was his custom when she happened to be unaccompanied by any of the "town fellows."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading NEVA'S BEAU BRUMMEL Many days have passed since Neva and her mother made their dramatic return from Bayville.
passé
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
perspiringverbUS /pərˈspaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “perspire” — excrete perspiration through the pores in the skin
From this reading From her point of vantage in the choir she could see that Hiram was restlessly moving his hands and feet about, although he was seated on the back bench and there was the church full of perspiring humanity between her and the gawky object of her secret love.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading From her point of vantage in the choir she could see that Hiram was restlessly moving his hands and feet about, although he was seated on the back bench and there was the church full of perspiring humanity between her and the gawky object of her secret love.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading These days have seemed long to me, but short to Neva, for protracted meeting has been in progress--and she has had a beau swarm.
protractedadjectiveUS /proʊˈtræktɪd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading These days have seemed long to me, but short to Neva, for protracted meeting has been in progress--and she has had a beau swarm.
RacketnounUS /ˈrækɪt/
a loud and disturbing noise
From this reading The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
restlesslyadverbUS /ˈrestləsli/
in a restless manner
From this reading From her point of vantage in the choir she could see that Hiram was restlessly moving his hands and feet about, although he was seated on the back bench and there was the church full of perspiring humanity between her and the gawky object of her secret love.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading NEVA'S BEAU BRUMMEL Many days have passed since Neva and her mother made their dramatic return from Bayville.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading From her point of vantage in the choir she could see that Hiram was restlessly moving his hands and feet about, although he was seated on the back bench and there was the church full of perspiring humanity between her and the gawky object of her secret love.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading From her point of vantage in the choir she could see that Hiram was restlessly moving his hands and feet about, although he was seated on the back bench and there was the church full of perspiring humanity between her and the gawky object of her secret love.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading From her point of vantage in the choir she could see that Hiram was restlessly moving his hands and feet about, although he was seated on the back bench and there was the church full of perspiring humanity between her and the gawky object of her secret love.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading These days have seemed long to me, but short to Neva, for protracted meeting has been in progress--and she has had a beau swarm.
sellsnounUS /selz/
plural of “sell” — the activity of persuading someone to buy
From this reading The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading I know that she cares for him, else she would never have counterfeited a swoon one hot night in church when the service held on an unconscionable time and she feared that Hiram would become impatient and start on his five-mile drive to his farm, without waiting to escort her home, as was his custom when she happened to be unaccompanied by any of the "town fellows."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These days have seemed long to me, but short to Neva, for protracted meeting has been in progress--and she has had a beau swarm.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading These days have seemed long to me, but short to Neva, for protracted meeting has been in progress--and she has had a beau swarm.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading NEVA'S BEAU BRUMMEL Many days have passed since Neva and her mother made their dramatic return from Bayville.
singsverbUS /sɪŋz/
third-person singular of “sing” — deliver by singing
From this reading The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I know that she cares for him, else she would never have counterfeited a swoon one hot night in church when the service held on an unconscionable time and she feared that Hiram would become impatient and start on his five-mile drive to his farm, without waiting to escort her home, as was his custom when she happened to be unaccompanied by any of the "town fellows."
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
swarmnounUS /swɔːrm/
a moving crowd
From this reading These days have seemed long to me, but short to Neva, for protracted meeting has been in progress--and she has had a beau swarm.
swellverbUS /swel/
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
From this reading The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
swoonverbUS /swuːn/
pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading I know that she cares for him, else she would never have counterfeited a swoon one hot night in church when the service held on an unconscionable time and she feared that Hiram would become impatient and start on his five-mile drive to his farm, without waiting to escort her home, as was his custom when she happened to be unaccompanied by any of the "town fellows."
carry out
From this reading The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I know that she cares for him, else she would never have counterfeited a swoon one hot night in church when the service held on an unconscionable time and she feared that Hiram would become impatient and start on his five-mile drive to his farm, without waiting to escort her home, as was his custom when she happened to be unaccompanied by any of the "town fellows."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading NEVA'S BEAU BRUMMEL Many days have passed since Neva and her mother made their dramatic return from Bayville.
in or at that place or location
From this reading From her point of vantage in the choir she could see that Hiram was restlessly moving his hands and feet about, although he was seated on the back bench and there was the church full of perspiring humanity between her and the gawky object of her secret love.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These days have seemed long to me, but short to Neva, for protracted meeting has been in progress--and she has had a beau swarm.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I know that she cares for him, else she would never have counterfeited a swoon one hot night in church when the service held on an unconscionable time and she feared that Hiram would become impatient and start on his five-mile drive to his farm, without waiting to escort her home, as was his custom when she happened to be unaccompanied by any of the "town fellows."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These days have seemed long to me, but short to Neva, for protracted meeting has been in progress--and she has had a beau swarm.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading I know that she cares for him, else she would never have counterfeited a swoon one hot night in church when the service held on an unconscionable time and she feared that Hiram would become impatient and start on his five-mile drive to his farm, without waiting to escort her home, as was his custom when she happened to be unaccompanied by any of the "town fellows."
unaccompaniedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkʌmpənid/
being without an escort
From this reading I know that she cares for him, else she would never have counterfeited a swoon one hot night in church when the service held on an unconscionable time and she feared that Hiram would become impatient and start on his five-mile drive to his farm, without waiting to escort her home, as was his custom when she happened to be unaccompanied by any of the "town fellows."
unconscionableadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːnʃənəbəl/
lacking a conscience
From this reading I know that she cares for him, else she would never have counterfeited a swoon one hot night in church when the service held on an unconscionable time and she feared that Hiram would become impatient and start on his five-mile drive to his farm, without waiting to escort her home, as was his custom when she happened to be unaccompanied by any of the "town fellows."
vantagenounUS /ˈvæntədʒ/
place or situation affording some advantage (especially a comprehensive view or commanding perspective)
From this reading From her point of vantage in the choir she could see that Hiram was restlessly moving his hands and feet about, although he was seated on the back bench and there was the church full of perspiring humanity between her and the gawky object of her secret love.
villagersnounUS /ˈvɪlɪdʒərz/
plural of “villager” — one who has lived in a village most of their life
From this reading The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading I know that she cares for him, else she would never have counterfeited a swoon one hot night in church when the service held on an unconscionable time and she feared that Hiram would become impatient and start on his five-mile drive to his farm, without waiting to escort her home, as was his custom when she happened to be unaccompanied by any of the "town fellows."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I know that she cares for him, else she would never have counterfeited a swoon one hot night in church when the service held on an unconscionable time and she feared that Hiram would become impatient and start on his five-mile drive to his farm, without waiting to escort her home, as was his custom when she happened to be unaccompanied by any of the "town fellows."
at the time that
From this reading I know that she cares for him, else she would never have counterfeited a swoon one hot night in church when the service held on an unconscionable time and she feared that Hiram would become impatient and start on his five-mile drive to his farm, without waiting to escort her home, as was his custom when she happened to be unaccompanied by any of the "town fellows."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
whispersnounUS /ˈwɪspərz/
plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
which person or people
From this reading The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I know that she cares for him, else she would never have counterfeited a swoon one hot night in church when the service held on an unconscionable time and she feared that Hiram would become impatient and start on his five-mile drive to his farm, without waiting to escort her home, as was his custom when she happened to be unaccompanied by any of the "town fellows."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I know that she cares for him, else she would never have counterfeited a swoon one hot night in church when the service held on an unconscionable time and she feared that Hiram would become impatient and start on his five-mile drive to his farm, without waiting to escort her home, as was his custom when she happened to be unaccompanied by any of the "town fellows."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The swell young clerk at the Racket Store, who says "_passé_," most Frenchily, and manicures his nails; a fat drummer who sells lard and sings bass; a "wild" young man who drives a fast horse, which the villagers all discuss above their breath, and who also does some other things which they take care to discuss--but in whispers; all these have been Neva's, besides Hiram Ellis, a young farmer whom she cares for most, but makes the most fun of behind his back.
