used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MISS LUDOLPH MAKES A DISCOVERY Several hours were measured off by the clock of a neighboring steeple before Dennis's excited mind was sufficiently calm to permit sleep, and even then he often started up from some fantastic dream in which the Bruders and Mr. and Miss Ludolph acted strange parts.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading MISS LUDOLPH MAKES A DISCOVERY Several hours were measured off by the clock of a neighboring steeple before Dennis's excited mind was sufficiently calm to permit sleep, and even then he often started up from some fantastic dream in which the Bruders and Mr. and Miss Ludolph acted strange parts.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The sun was shining brightly into the room, and all the air seemed vibrating with sweet sounds.
(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 sun was shining brightly into the room, and all the air seemed vibrating with sweet sounds.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MISS LUDOLPH MAKES A DISCOVERY Several hours were measured off by the clock of a neighboring steeple before Dennis's excited mind was sufficiently calm to permit sleep, and even then he often started up from some fantastic dream in which the Bruders and Mr. and Miss Ludolph acted strange parts.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Suddenly it appeared to break into a thousand pieces, and fall scattering on the ground, like a broken string of pearls, and this musical trash, as it were, awoke him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the song rose and fell, it thrilled him with delight.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last he seemed to hear exquisite music.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading Suddenly it appeared to break into a thousand pieces, and fall scattering on the ground, like a broken string of pearls, and this musical trash, as it were, awoke him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading MISS LUDOLPH MAKES A DISCOVERY Several hours were measured off by the clock of a neighboring steeple before Dennis's excited mind was sufficiently calm to permit sleep, and even then he often started up from some fantastic dream in which the Bruders and Mr. and Miss Ludolph acted strange parts.
terminate
From this reading Suddenly it appeared to break into a thousand pieces, and fall scattering on the ground, like a broken string of pearls, and this musical trash, as it were, awoke him.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading The sun was shining brightly into the room, and all the air seemed vibrating with sweet sounds.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Suddenly it appeared to break into a thousand pieces, and fall scattering on the ground, like a broken string of pearls, and this musical trash, as it were, awoke him.
Bruders
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From this reading MISS LUDOLPH MAKES A DISCOVERY Several hours were measured off by the clock of a neighboring steeple before Dennis's excited mind was sufficiently calm to permit sleep, and even then he often started up from some fantastic dream in which the Bruders and Mr. and Miss Ludolph acted strange parts.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading MISS LUDOLPH MAKES A DISCOVERY Several hours were measured off by the clock of a neighboring steeple before Dennis's excited mind was sufficiently calm to permit sleep, and even then he often started up from some fantastic dream in which the Bruders and Mr. and Miss Ludolph acted strange parts.
make calm or still
From this reading MISS LUDOLPH MAKES A DISCOVERY Several hours were measured off by the clock of a neighboring steeple before Dennis's excited mind was sufficiently calm to permit sleep, and even then he often started up from some fantastic dream in which the Bruders and Mr. and Miss Ludolph acted strange parts.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading MISS LUDOLPH MAKES A DISCOVERY Several hours were measured off by the clock of a neighboring steeple before Dennis's excited mind was sufficiently calm to permit sleep, and even then he often started up from some fantastic dream in which the Bruders and Mr. and Miss Ludolph acted strange parts.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading As the song rose and fell, it thrilled him with delight.
Dennis's
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From this reading MISS LUDOLPH MAKES A DISCOVERY Several hours were measured off by the clock of a neighboring steeple before Dennis's excited mind was sufficiently calm to permit sleep, and even then he often started up from some fantastic dream in which the Bruders and Mr. and Miss Ludolph acted strange parts.
the act of discovering something
From this reading MISS LUDOLPH MAKES A DISCOVERY Several hours were measured off by the clock of a neighboring steeple before Dennis's excited mind was sufficiently calm to permit sleep, and even then he often started up from some fantastic dream in which the Bruders and Mr. and Miss Ludolph acted strange parts.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading MISS LUDOLPH MAKES A DISCOVERY Several hours were measured off by the clock of a neighboring steeple before Dennis's excited mind was sufficiently calm to permit sleep, and even then he often started up from some fantastic dream in which the Bruders and Mr. and Miss Ludolph acted strange parts.
divisible by two
From this reading MISS LUDOLPH MAKES A DISCOVERY Several hours were measured off by the clock of a neighboring steeple before Dennis's excited mind was sufficiently calm to permit sleep, and even then he often started up from some fantastic dream in which the Bruders and Mr. and Miss Ludolph acted strange parts.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading MISS LUDOLPH MAKES A DISCOVERY Several hours were measured off by the clock of a neighboring steeple before Dennis's excited mind was sufficiently calm to permit sleep, and even then he often started up from some fantastic dream in which the Bruders and Mr. and Miss Ludolph acted strange parts.
intense or sharp
From this reading At last he seemed to hear exquisite music.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Suddenly it appeared to break into a thousand pieces, and fall scattering on the ground, like a broken string of pearls, and this musical trash, as it were, awoke him.
fantasticadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/
ludicrously odd
From this reading MISS LUDOLPH MAKES A DISCOVERY Several hours were measured off by the clock of a neighboring steeple before Dennis's excited mind was sufficiently calm to permit sleep, and even then he often started up from some fantastic dream in which the Bruders and Mr. and Miss Ludolph acted strange parts.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading As the song rose and fell, it thrilled him with delight.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MISS LUDOLPH MAKES A DISCOVERY Several hours were measured off by the clock of a neighboring steeple before Dennis's excited mind was sufficiently calm to permit sleep, and even then he often started up from some fantastic dream in which the Bruders and Mr. and Miss Ludolph acted strange parts.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Suddenly it appeared to break into a thousand pieces, and fall scattering on the ground, like a broken string of pearls, and this musical trash, as it were, awoke him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MISS LUDOLPH MAKES A DISCOVERY Several hours were measured off by the clock of a neighboring steeple before Dennis's excited mind was sufficiently calm to permit sleep, and even then he often started up from some fantastic dream in which the Bruders and Mr. and Miss Ludolph acted strange parts.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading At last he seemed to hear exquisite music.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As the song rose and fell, it thrilled him with delight.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading MISS LUDOLPH MAKES A DISCOVERY Several hours were measured off by the clock of a neighboring steeple before Dennis's excited mind was sufficiently calm to permit sleep, and even then he often started up from some fantastic dream in which the Bruders and Mr. and Miss Ludolph acted strange parts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MISS LUDOLPH MAKES A DISCOVERY Several hours were measured off by the clock of a neighboring steeple before Dennis's excited mind was sufficiently calm to permit sleep, and even then he often started up from some fantastic dream in which the Bruders and Mr. and Miss Ludolph acted strange parts.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Suddenly it appeared to break into a thousand pieces, and fall scattering on the ground, like a broken string of pearls, and this musical trash, as it were, awoke him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As the song rose and fell, it thrilled him with delight.
immediately past
From this reading At last he seemed to hear exquisite music.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Suddenly it appeared to break into a thousand pieces, and fall scattering on the ground, like a broken string of pearls, and this musical trash, as it were, awoke him.
LUDOLPH
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From this reading MISS LUDOLPH MAKES A DISCOVERY Several hours were measured off by the clock of a neighboring steeple before Dennis's excited mind was sufficiently calm to permit sleep, and even then he often started up from some fantastic dream in which the Bruders and Mr. and Miss Ludolph acted strange parts.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading MISS LUDOLPH MAKES A DISCOVERY Several hours were measured off by the clock of a neighboring steeple before Dennis's excited mind was sufficiently calm to permit sleep, and even then he often started up from some fantastic dream in which the Bruders and Mr. and Miss Ludolph acted strange parts.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading MISS LUDOLPH MAKES A DISCOVERY Several hours were measured off by the clock of a neighboring steeple before Dennis's excited mind was sufficiently calm to permit sleep, and even then he often started up from some fantastic dream in which the Bruders and Mr. and Miss Ludolph acted strange parts.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading MISS LUDOLPH MAKES A DISCOVERY Several hours were measured off by the clock of a neighboring steeple before Dennis's excited mind was sufficiently calm to permit sleep, and even then he often started up from some fantastic dream in which the Bruders and Mr. and Miss Ludolph acted strange parts.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS LUDOLPH MAKES A DISCOVERY Several hours were measured off by the clock of a neighboring steeple before Dennis's excited mind was sufficiently calm to permit sleep, and even then he often started up from some fantastic dream in which the Bruders and Mr. and Miss Ludolph acted strange parts.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MISS LUDOLPH MAKES A DISCOVERY Several hours were measured off by the clock of a neighboring steeple before Dennis's excited mind was sufficiently calm to permit sleep, and even then he often started up from some fantastic dream in which the Bruders and Mr. and Miss Ludolph acted strange parts.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading At last he seemed to hear exquisite music.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading Suddenly it appeared to break into a thousand pieces, and fall scattering on the ground, like a broken string of pearls, and this musical trash, as it were, awoke him.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading MISS LUDOLPH MAKES A DISCOVERY Several hours were measured off by the clock of a neighboring steeple before Dennis's excited mind was sufficiently calm to permit sleep, and even then he often started up from some fantastic dream in which the Bruders and Mr. and Miss Ludolph acted strange parts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MISS LUDOLPH MAKES A DISCOVERY Several hours were measured off by the clock of a neighboring steeple before Dennis's excited mind was sufficiently calm to permit sleep, and even then he often started up from some fantastic dream in which the Bruders and Mr. and Miss Ludolph acted strange parts.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading MISS LUDOLPH MAKES A DISCOVERY Several hours were measured off by the clock of a neighboring steeple before Dennis's excited mind was sufficiently calm to permit sleep, and even then he often started up from some fantastic dream in which the Bruders and Mr. and Miss Ludolph acted strange parts.
many times at short intervals
From this reading MISS LUDOLPH MAKES A DISCOVERY Several hours were measured off by the clock of a neighboring steeple before Dennis's excited mind was sufficiently calm to permit sleep, and even then he often started up from some fantastic dream in which the Bruders and Mr. and Miss Ludolph acted strange parts.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Suddenly it appeared to break into a thousand pieces, and fall scattering on the ground, like a broken string of pearls, and this musical trash, as it were, awoke him.
the local environment
From this reading MISS LUDOLPH MAKES A DISCOVERY Several hours were measured off by the clock of a neighboring steeple before Dennis's excited mind was sufficiently calm to permit sleep, and even then he often started up from some fantastic dream in which the Bruders and Mr. and Miss Ludolph acted strange parts.
pearlsnounUS /pɜːrlz/
plural of “pearl” — a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading Suddenly it appeared to break into a thousand pieces, and fall scattering on the ground, like a broken string of pearls, and this musical trash, as it were, awoke him.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading MISS LUDOLPH MAKES A DISCOVERY Several hours were measured off by the clock of a neighboring steeple before Dennis's excited mind was sufficiently calm to permit sleep, and even then he often started up from some fantastic dream in which the Bruders and Mr. and Miss Ludolph acted strange parts.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading Suddenly it appeared to break into a thousand pieces, and fall scattering on the ground, like a broken string of pearls, and this musical trash, as it were, awoke him.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The sun was shining brightly into the room, and all the air seemed vibrating with sweet sounds.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading As the song rose and fell, it thrilled him with delight.
scatteringnounUS /ˈskætərɪŋ/
a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
From this reading Suddenly it appeared to break into a thousand pieces, and fall scattering on the ground, like a broken string of pearls, and this musical trash, as it were, awoke him.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At last he seemed to hear exquisite music.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading MISS LUDOLPH MAKES A DISCOVERY Several hours were measured off by the clock of a neighboring steeple before Dennis's excited mind was sufficiently calm to permit sleep, and even then he often started up from some fantastic dream in which the Bruders and Mr. and Miss Ludolph acted strange parts.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading The sun was shining brightly into the room, and all the air seemed vibrating with sweet sounds.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading MISS LUDOLPH MAKES A DISCOVERY Several hours were measured off by the clock of a neighboring steeple before Dennis's excited mind was sufficiently calm to permit sleep, and even then he often started up from some fantastic dream in which the Bruders and Mr. and Miss Ludolph acted strange parts.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading MISS LUDOLPH MAKES A DISCOVERY Several hours were measured off by the clock of a neighboring steeple before Dennis's excited mind was sufficiently calm to permit sleep, and even then he often started up from some fantastic dream in which the Bruders and Mr. and Miss Ludolph acted strange parts.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading As the song rose and fell, it thrilled him with delight.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The sun was shining brightly into the room, and all the air seemed vibrating with sweet sounds.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading MISS LUDOLPH MAKES A DISCOVERY Several hours were measured off by the clock of a neighboring steeple before Dennis's excited mind was sufficiently calm to permit sleep, and even then he often started up from some fantastic dream in which the Bruders and Mr. and Miss Ludolph acted strange parts.
steeplenounUS /ˈstiːpəl/
a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top
From this reading MISS LUDOLPH MAKES A DISCOVERY Several hours were measured off by the clock of a neighboring steeple before Dennis's excited mind was sufficiently calm to permit sleep, and even then he often started up from some fantastic dream in which the Bruders and Mr. and Miss Ludolph acted strange parts.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading MISS LUDOLPH MAKES A DISCOVERY Several hours were measured off by the clock of a neighboring steeple before Dennis's excited mind was sufficiently calm to permit sleep, and even then he often started up from some fantastic dream in which the Bruders and Mr. and Miss Ludolph acted strange parts.
stringnounUS /strɪŋ/
a lightweight cord
From this reading Suddenly it appeared to break into a thousand pieces, and fall scattering on the ground, like a broken string of pearls, and this musical trash, as it were, awoke him.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly it appeared to break into a thousand pieces, and fall scattering on the ground, like a broken string of pearls, and this musical trash, as it were, awoke him.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading MISS LUDOLPH MAKES A DISCOVERY Several hours were measured off by the clock of a neighboring steeple before Dennis's excited mind was sufficiently calm to permit sleep, and even then he often started up from some fantastic dream in which the Bruders and Mr. and Miss Ludolph acted strange parts.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun was shining brightly into the room, and all the air seemed vibrating with sweet sounds.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading The sun was shining brightly into the room, and all the air seemed vibrating with sweet sounds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MISS LUDOLPH MAKES A DISCOVERY Several hours were measured off by the clock of a neighboring steeple before Dennis's excited mind was sufficiently calm to permit sleep, and even then he often started up from some fantastic dream in which the Bruders and Mr. and Miss Ludolph acted strange parts.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading MISS LUDOLPH MAKES A DISCOVERY Several hours were measured off by the clock of a neighboring steeple before Dennis's excited mind was sufficiently calm to permit sleep, and even then he often started up from some fantastic dream in which the Bruders and Mr. and Miss Ludolph acted strange parts.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Suddenly it appeared to break into a thousand pieces, and fall scattering on the ground, like a broken string of pearls, and this musical trash, as it were, awoke him.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Suddenly it appeared to break into a thousand pieces, and fall scattering on the ground, like a broken string of pearls, and this musical trash, as it were, awoke him.
thrilledadjectiveUS /θrɪld/
feeling intense pleasurable excitement
From this reading As the song rose and fell, it thrilled him with delight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MISS LUDOLPH MAKES A DISCOVERY Several hours were measured off by the clock of a neighboring steeple before Dennis's excited mind was sufficiently calm to permit sleep, and even then he often started up from some fantastic dream in which the Bruders and Mr. and Miss Ludolph acted strange parts.
trashnounUS /træʃ/
worthless material that is to be disposed of
From this reading Suddenly it appeared to break into a thousand pieces, and fall scattering on the ground, like a broken string of pearls, and this musical trash, as it were, awoke him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading MISS LUDOLPH MAKES A DISCOVERY Several hours were measured off by the clock of a neighboring steeple before Dennis's excited mind was sufficiently calm to permit sleep, and even then he often started up from some fantastic dream in which the Bruders and Mr. and Miss Ludolph acted strange parts.
vibratingverbUS /ˈvaɪbreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “vibrate” — shake, quiver, or throb; move back and forth rapidly, usually in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading The sun was shining brightly into the room, and all the air seemed vibrating with sweet sounds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MISS LUDOLPH MAKES A DISCOVERY Several hours were measured off by the clock of a neighboring steeple before Dennis's excited mind was sufficiently calm to permit sleep, and even then he often started up from some fantastic dream in which the Bruders and Mr. and Miss Ludolph acted strange parts.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MISS LUDOLPH MAKES A DISCOVERY Several hours were measured off by the clock of a neighboring steeple before Dennis's excited mind was sufficiently calm to permit sleep, and even then he often started up from some fantastic dream in which the Bruders and Mr. and Miss Ludolph acted strange parts.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading MISS LUDOLPH MAKES A DISCOVERY Several hours were measured off by the clock of a neighboring steeple before Dennis's excited mind was sufficiently calm to permit sleep, and even then he often started up from some fantastic dream in which the Bruders and Mr. and Miss Ludolph acted strange parts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As the song rose and fell, it thrilled him with delight.
