used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE OLD PEDDLER--BITTER WORDS--THE MEEK REPLY--THE EFFECT--ACTING A PART--SOFTER FEELINGS--THE DEATH-SCENE--THE DAY OF SMALL THINGS--SIMPLE CHRISTIAN COURTESY.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading THE OLD PEDDLER--BITTER WORDS--THE MEEK REPLY--THE EFFECT--ACTING A PART--SOFTER FEELINGS--THE DEATH-SCENE--THE DAY OF SMALL THINGS--SIMPLE CHRISTIAN COURTESY.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Peddlers are always liars.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This ring is nothing but brass, and would turn black with a week's wearing."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Peddlers are always liars.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I bought it for gold," meekly replied the old man, as he placed his heavy box upon the ground, and wiped the large drops of sweat from his wrinkled face.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading THE OLD PEDDLER--BITTER WORDS--THE MEEK REPLY--THE EFFECT--ACTING A PART--SOFTER FEELINGS--THE DEATH-SCENE--THE DAY OF SMALL THINGS--SIMPLE CHRISTIAN COURTESY.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading This ring is nothing but brass, and would turn black with a week's wearing."
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading "I bought it for gold," meekly replied the old man, as he placed his heavy box upon the ground, and wiped the large drops of sweat from his wrinkled face.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading "I bought it for gold," meekly replied the old man, as he placed his heavy box upon the ground, and wiped the large drops of sweat from his wrinkled face.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading This ring is nothing but brass, and would turn black with a week's wearing."
BrightonnounUS /ˈbraɪtən/
a city in East Sussex in southern England that is a popular resort; site of the University of Sussex
From this reading "I know," said Fanny Brighton, "that there is not a word of truth in what you say.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This ring is nothing but brass, and would turn black with a week's wearing."
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading THE OLD PEDDLER--BITTER WORDS--THE MEEK REPLY--THE EFFECT--ACTING A PART--SOFTER FEELINGS--THE DEATH-SCENE--THE DAY OF SMALL THINGS--SIMPLE CHRISTIAN COURTESY.
COURTESYnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading THE OLD PEDDLER--BITTER WORDS--THE MEEK REPLY--THE EFFECT--ACTING A PART--SOFTER FEELINGS--THE DEATH-SCENE--THE DAY OF SMALL THINGS--SIMPLE CHRISTIAN COURTESY.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE OLD PEDDLER--BITTER WORDS--THE MEEK REPLY--THE EFFECT--ACTING A PART--SOFTER FEELINGS--THE DEATH-SCENE--THE DAY OF SMALL THINGS--SIMPLE CHRISTIAN COURTESY.
DEATH-SCENE
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From this reading THE OLD PEDDLER--BITTER WORDS--THE MEEK REPLY--THE EFFECT--ACTING A PART--SOFTER FEELINGS--THE DEATH-SCENE--THE DAY OF SMALL THINGS--SIMPLE CHRISTIAN COURTESY.
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading "I bought it for gold," meekly replied the old man, as he placed his heavy box upon the ground, and wiped the large drops of sweat from his wrinkled face.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading THE OLD PEDDLER--BITTER WORDS--THE MEEK REPLY--THE EFFECT--ACTING A PART--SOFTER FEELINGS--THE DEATH-SCENE--THE DAY OF SMALL THINGS--SIMPLE CHRISTIAN COURTESY.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "I bought it for gold," meekly replied the old man, as he placed his heavy box upon the ground, and wiped the large drops of sweat from his wrinkled face.
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading "I know," said Fanny Brighton, "that there is not a word of truth in what you say.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading THE OLD PEDDLER--BITTER WORDS--THE MEEK REPLY--THE EFFECT--ACTING A PART--SOFTER FEELINGS--THE DEATH-SCENE--THE DAY OF SMALL THINGS--SIMPLE CHRISTIAN COURTESY.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I bought it for gold," meekly replied the old man, as he placed his heavy box upon the ground, and wiped the large drops of sweat from his wrinkled face.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I bought it for gold," meekly replied the old man, as he placed his heavy box upon the ground, and wiped the large drops of sweat from his wrinkled face.
coins made of gold
From this reading "I bought it for gold," meekly replied the old man, as he placed his heavy box upon the ground, and wiped the large drops of sweat from his wrinkled face.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading "I bought it for gold," meekly replied the old man, as he placed his heavy box upon the ground, and wiped the large drops of sweat from his wrinkled face.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I bought it for gold," meekly replied the old man, as he placed his heavy box upon the ground, and wiped the large drops of sweat from his wrinkled face.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading "I bought it for gold," meekly replied the old man, as he placed his heavy box upon the ground, and wiped the large drops of sweat from his wrinkled face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I bought it for gold," meekly replied the old man, as he placed his heavy box upon the ground, and wiped the large drops of sweat from his wrinkled face.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know," said Fanny Brighton, "that there is not a word of truth in what you say.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I know," said Fanny Brighton, "that there is not a word of truth in what you say.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I know," said Fanny Brighton, "that there is not a word of truth in what you say.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I bought it for gold," meekly replied the old man, as he placed his heavy box upon the ground, and wiped the large drops of sweat from his wrinkled face.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know," said Fanny Brighton, "that there is not a word of truth in what you say.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I bought it for gold," meekly replied the old man, as he placed his heavy box upon the ground, and wiped the large drops of sweat from his wrinkled face.
liarsnounUS /ˈlaɪərz/
plural of “liar” — a person who has lied or who lies repeatedly
From this reading Peddlers are always liars.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I bought it for gold," meekly replied the old man, as he placed his heavy box upon the ground, and wiped the large drops of sweat from his wrinkled face.
MEEKadjectiveUS /miːk/
humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
From this reading THE OLD PEDDLER--BITTER WORDS--THE MEEK REPLY--THE EFFECT--ACTING A PART--SOFTER FEELINGS--THE DEATH-SCENE--THE DAY OF SMALL THINGS--SIMPLE CHRISTIAN COURTESY.
meeklyadverbUS /ˈmiːkli/
in a submissive or spiritless manner
From this reading "I bought it for gold," meekly replied the old man, as he placed his heavy box upon the ground, and wiped the large drops of sweat from his wrinkled face.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I know," said Fanny Brighton, "that there is not a word of truth in what you say.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading This ring is nothing but brass, and would turn black with a week's wearing."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE OLD PEDDLER--BITTER WORDS--THE MEEK REPLY--THE EFFECT--ACTING A PART--SOFTER FEELINGS--THE DEATH-SCENE--THE DAY OF SMALL THINGS--SIMPLE CHRISTIAN COURTESY.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE OLD PEDDLER--BITTER WORDS--THE MEEK REPLY--THE EFFECT--ACTING A PART--SOFTER FEELINGS--THE DEATH-SCENE--THE DAY OF SMALL THINGS--SIMPLE CHRISTIAN COURTESY.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE OLD PEDDLER--BITTER WORDS--THE MEEK REPLY--THE EFFECT--ACTING A PART--SOFTER FEELINGS--THE DEATH-SCENE--THE DAY OF SMALL THINGS--SIMPLE CHRISTIAN COURTESY.
PEDDLERnounUS /ˈpedlər/
someone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets or at carnivals)
From this reading THE OLD PEDDLER--BITTER WORDS--THE MEEK REPLY--THE EFFECT--ACTING A PART--SOFTER FEELINGS--THE DEATH-SCENE--THE DAY OF SMALL THINGS--SIMPLE CHRISTIAN COURTESY.
PeddlersnounUS /ˈpedlərz/
plural of “peddler” — someone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets or at carnivals)
From this reading Peddlers are always liars.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading "I bought it for gold," meekly replied the old man, as he placed his heavy box upon the ground, and wiped the large drops of sweat from his wrinkled face.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I bought it for gold," meekly replied the old man, as he placed his heavy box upon the ground, and wiped the large drops of sweat from his wrinkled face.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading THE OLD PEDDLER--BITTER WORDS--THE MEEK REPLY--THE EFFECT--ACTING A PART--SOFTER FEELINGS--THE DEATH-SCENE--THE DAY OF SMALL THINGS--SIMPLE CHRISTIAN COURTESY.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading This ring is nothing but brass, and would turn black with a week's wearing."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I know," said Fanny Brighton, "that there is not a word of truth in what you say.
express in words
From this reading "I know," said Fanny Brighton, "that there is not a word of truth in what you say.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading THE OLD PEDDLER--BITTER WORDS--THE MEEK REPLY--THE EFFECT--ACTING A PART--SOFTER FEELINGS--THE DEATH-SCENE--THE DAY OF SMALL THINGS--SIMPLE CHRISTIAN COURTESY.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE OLD PEDDLER--BITTER WORDS--THE MEEK REPLY--THE EFFECT--ACTING A PART--SOFTER FEELINGS--THE DEATH-SCENE--THE DAY OF SMALL THINGS--SIMPLE CHRISTIAN COURTESY.
SOFTERadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːftər/
comparative of “soft” — yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading THE OLD PEDDLER--BITTER WORDS--THE MEEK REPLY--THE EFFECT--ACTING A PART--SOFTER FEELINGS--THE DEATH-SCENE--THE DAY OF SMALL THINGS--SIMPLE CHRISTIAN COURTESY.
sweatnounUS /swet/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading "I bought it for gold," meekly replied the old man, as he placed his heavy box upon the ground, and wiped the large drops of sweat from his wrinkled face.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I know," said Fanny Brighton, "that there is not a word of truth in what you say.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OLD PEDDLER--BITTER WORDS--THE MEEK REPLY--THE EFFECT--ACTING A PART--SOFTER FEELINGS--THE DEATH-SCENE--THE DAY OF SMALL THINGS--SIMPLE CHRISTIAN COURTESY.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I know," said Fanny Brighton, "that there is not a word of truth in what you say.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE OLD PEDDLER--BITTER WORDS--THE MEEK REPLY--THE EFFECT--ACTING A PART--SOFTER FEELINGS--THE DEATH-SCENE--THE DAY OF SMALL THINGS--SIMPLE CHRISTIAN COURTESY.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This ring is nothing but brass, and would turn black with a week's wearing."
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "I know," said Fanny Brighton, "that there is not a word of truth in what you say.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading This ring is nothing but brass, and would turn black with a week's wearing."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "I bought it for gold," meekly replied the old man, as he placed his heavy box upon the ground, and wiped the large drops of sweat from his wrinkled face.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading This ring is nothing but brass, and would turn black with a week's wearing."
week'snounUS /wiːks/
possessive form of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading This ring is nothing but brass, and would turn black with a week's wearing."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I know," said Fanny Brighton, "that there is not a word of truth in what you say.
wipedverbUS /waɪpt/
past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading "I bought it for gold," meekly replied the old man, as he placed his heavy box upon the ground, and wiped the large drops of sweat from his wrinkled face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This ring is nothing but brass, and would turn black with a week's wearing."
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "I know," said Fanny Brighton, "that there is not a word of truth in what you say.
the words that are spoken
From this reading THE OLD PEDDLER--BITTER WORDS--THE MEEK REPLY--THE EFFECT--ACTING A PART--SOFTER FEELINGS--THE DEATH-SCENE--THE DAY OF SMALL THINGS--SIMPLE CHRISTIAN COURTESY.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This ring is nothing but brass, and would turn black with a week's wearing."
wrinkledadjectiveUS /ˈrɪŋkəld/
marked by wrinkles
From this reading "I bought it for gold," meekly replied the old man, as he placed his heavy box upon the ground, and wiped the large drops of sweat from his wrinkled face.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I know," said Fanny Brighton, "that there is not a word of truth in what you say.
