used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The usually free-and-easy dining-room of the Stovepipe House was hushed and uneasy when supper came around, before the unwonted presence of a strange female.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading Seated with his wife at another table was Hassayamp, and Tompkins observed that the proprietor addressed his better half in a tone of voice intended to reach other ears.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading She was a young woman; she was possessed of an indoor complexion; and if not exactly beautiful she had an air of character and firmness; when she smiled, indeed, as she did whenever Haywire came to her table with his tray, a dancing light came into her eyes, and Haywire was straightway confused and flustered.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She was a young woman; she was possessed of an indoor complexion; and if not exactly beautiful she had an air of character and firmness; when she smiled, indeed, as she did whenever Haywire came to her table with his tray, a dancing light came into her eyes, and Haywire was straightway confused and flustered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The usually free-and-easy dining-room of the Stovepipe House was hushed and uneasy when supper came around, before the unwonted presence of a strange female.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Seated with his wife at another table was Hassayamp, and Tompkins observed that the proprietor addressed his better half in a tone of voice intended to reach other ears.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The usually free-and-easy dining-room of the Stovepipe House was hushed and uneasy when supper came around, before the unwonted presence of a strange female.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was a young woman; she was possessed of an indoor complexion; and if not exactly beautiful she had an air of character and firmness; when she smiled, indeed, as she did whenever Haywire came to her table with his tray, a dancing light came into her eyes, and Haywire was straightway confused and flustered.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Tompkins had a table to himself, and at the next table was Miss Gilman; there were only two other occupied tables.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading She was a young woman; she was possessed of an indoor complexion; and if not exactly beautiful she had an air of character and firmness; when she smiled, indeed, as she did whenever Haywire came to her table with his tray, a dancing light came into her eyes, and Haywire was straightway confused and flustered.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The usually free-and-easy dining-room of the Stovepipe House was hushed and uneasy when supper came around, before the unwonted presence of a strange female.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Seated with his wife at another table was Hassayamp, and Tompkins observed that the proprietor addressed his better half in a tone of voice intended to reach other ears.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The usually free-and-easy dining-room of the Stovepipe House was hushed and uneasy when supper came around, before the unwonted presence of a strange female.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading She was a young woman; she was possessed of an indoor complexion; and if not exactly beautiful she had an air of character and firmness; when she smiled, indeed, as she did whenever Haywire came to her table with his tray, a dancing light came into her eyes, and Haywire was straightway confused and flustered.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading She was a young woman; she was possessed of an indoor complexion; and if not exactly beautiful she had an air of character and firmness; when she smiled, indeed, as she did whenever Haywire came to her table with his tray, a dancing light came into her eyes, and Haywire was straightway confused and flustered.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading She was a young woman; she was possessed of an indoor complexion; and if not exactly beautiful she had an air of character and firmness; when she smiled, indeed, as she did whenever Haywire came to her table with his tray, a dancing light came into her eyes, and Haywire was straightway confused and flustered.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading She was a young woman; she was possessed of an indoor complexion; and if not exactly beautiful she had an air of character and firmness; when she smiled, indeed, as she did whenever Haywire came to her table with his tray, a dancing light came into her eyes, and Haywire was straightway confused and flustered.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She was a young woman; she was possessed of an indoor complexion; and if not exactly beautiful she had an air of character and firmness; when she smiled, indeed, as she did whenever Haywire came to her table with his tray, a dancing light came into her eyes, and Haywire was straightway confused and flustered.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading The usually free-and-easy dining-room of the Stovepipe House was hushed and uneasy when supper came around, before the unwonted presence of a strange female.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Seated with his wife at another table was Hassayamp, and Tompkins observed that the proprietor addressed his better half in a tone of voice intended to reach other ears.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading She was a young woman; she was possessed of an indoor complexion; and if not exactly beautiful she had an air of character and firmness; when she smiled, indeed, as she did whenever Haywire came to her table with his tray, a dancing light came into her eyes, and Haywire was straightway confused and flustered.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She was a young woman; she was possessed of an indoor complexion; and if not exactly beautiful she had an air of character and firmness; when she smiled, indeed, as she did whenever Haywire came to her table with his tray, a dancing light came into her eyes, and Haywire was straightway confused and flustered.
fellow-p'lgrim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tompkins was interested in his fellow-p’lgrim.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading The usually free-and-easy dining-room of the Stovepipe House was hushed and uneasy when supper came around, before the unwonted presence of a strange female.
firmnessnounUS /ˈfɜːrmnəs/
the muscle tone of healthy tissue
From this reading She was a young woman; she was possessed of an indoor complexion; and if not exactly beautiful she had an air of character and firmness; when she smiled, indeed, as she did whenever Haywire came to her table with his tray, a dancing light came into her eyes, and Haywire was straightway confused and flustered.
flusteredadjectiveUS /ˈflʌstərd/
thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)
From this reading She was a young woman; she was possessed of an indoor complexion; and if not exactly beautiful she had an air of character and firmness; when she smiled, indeed, as she did whenever Haywire came to her table with his tray, a dancing light came into her eyes, and Haywire was straightway confused and flustered.
free-and-easyadjective
natural and unstudied
From this reading The usually free-and-easy dining-room of the Stovepipe House was hushed and uneasy when supper came around, before the unwonted presence of a strange female.
GilmannounUS /ˈɡɪlmən/
United States feminist (1860-1935)
From this reading Tompkins had a table to himself, and at the next table was Miss Gilman; there were only two other occupied tables.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tompkins had a table to himself, and at the next table was Miss Gilman; there were only two other occupied tables.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Seated with his wife at another table was Hassayamp, and Tompkins observed that the proprietor addressed his better half in a tone of voice intended to reach other ears.
Hassayamp
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Seated with his wife at another table was Hassayamp, and Tompkins observed that the proprietor addressed his better half in a tone of voice intended to reach other ears.
HaywireadjectiveUS /ˈheɪwaɪr/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading She was a young woman; she was possessed of an indoor complexion; and if not exactly beautiful she had an air of character and firmness; when she smiled, indeed, as she did whenever Haywire came to her table with his tray, a dancing light came into her eyes, and Haywire was straightway confused and flustered.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was a young woman; she was possessed of an indoor complexion; and if not exactly beautiful she had an air of character and firmness; when she smiled, indeed, as she did whenever Haywire came to her table with his tray, a dancing light came into her eyes, and Haywire was straightway confused and flustered.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Tompkins had a table to himself, and at the next table was Miss Gilman; there were only two other occupied tables.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tompkins was interested in his fellow-p’lgrim.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The usually free-and-easy dining-room of the Stovepipe House was hushed and uneasy when supper came around, before the unwonted presence of a strange female.
hushedadjectiveUS /hʌʃt/
in a softened tone
From this reading The usually free-and-easy dining-room of the Stovepipe House was hushed and uneasy when supper came around, before the unwonted presence of a strange female.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She was a young woman; she was possessed of an indoor complexion; and if not exactly beautiful she had an air of character and firmness; when she smiled, indeed, as she did whenever Haywire came to her table with his tray, a dancing light came into her eyes, and Haywire was straightway confused and flustered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tompkins was interested in his fellow-p’lgrim.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading She was a young woman; she was possessed of an indoor complexion; and if not exactly beautiful she had an air of character and firmness; when she smiled, indeed, as she did whenever Haywire came to her table with his tray, a dancing light came into her eyes, and Haywire was straightway confused and flustered.
indooradjectiveUS /ˈɪndɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place within a building
From this reading She was a young woman; she was possessed of an indoor complexion; and if not exactly beautiful she had an air of character and firmness; when she smiled, indeed, as she did whenever Haywire came to her table with his tray, a dancing light came into her eyes, and Haywire was straightway confused and flustered.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Seated with his wife at another table was Hassayamp, and Tompkins observed that the proprietor addressed his better half in a tone of voice intended to reach other ears.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Tompkins was interested in his fellow-p’lgrim.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She was a young woman; she was possessed of an indoor complexion; and if not exactly beautiful she had an air of character and firmness; when she smiled, indeed, as she did whenever Haywire came to her table with his tray, a dancing light came into her eyes, and Haywire was straightway confused and flustered.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading She was a young woman; she was possessed of an indoor complexion; and if not exactly beautiful she had an air of character and firmness; when she smiled, indeed, as she did whenever Haywire came to her table with his tray, a dancing light came into her eyes, and Haywire was straightway confused and flustered.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Tompkins had a table to himself, and at the next table was Miss Gilman; there were only two other occupied tables.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Tompkins had a table to himself, and at the next table was Miss Gilman; there were only two other occupied tables.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was a young woman; she was possessed of an indoor complexion; and if not exactly beautiful she had an air of character and firmness; when she smiled, indeed, as she did whenever Haywire came to her table with his tray, a dancing light came into her eyes, and Haywire was straightway confused and flustered.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Seated with his wife at another table was Hassayamp, and Tompkins observed that the proprietor addressed his better half in a tone of voice intended to reach other ears.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Tompkins had a table to himself, and at the next table was Miss Gilman; there were only two other occupied tables.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The usually free-and-easy dining-room of the Stovepipe House was hushed and uneasy when supper came around, before the unwonted presence of a strange female.
and nothing more
From this reading Tompkins had a table to himself, and at the next table was Miss Gilman; there were only two other occupied tables.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Tompkins had a table to himself, and at the next table was Miss Gilman; there were only two other occupied tables.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading She was a young woman; she was possessed of an indoor complexion; and if not exactly beautiful she had an air of character and firmness; when she smiled, indeed, as she did whenever Haywire came to her table with his tray, a dancing light came into her eyes, and Haywire was straightway confused and flustered.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The usually free-and-easy dining-room of the Stovepipe House was hushed and uneasy when supper came around, before the unwonted presence of a strange female.
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Seated with his wife at another table was Hassayamp, and Tompkins observed that the proprietor addressed his better half in a tone of voice intended to reach other ears.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Seated with his wife at another table was Hassayamp, and Tompkins observed that the proprietor addressed his better half in a tone of voice intended to reach other ears.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Seated with his wife at another table was Hassayamp, and Tompkins observed that the proprietor addressed his better half in a tone of voice intended to reach other ears.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was a young woman; she was possessed of an indoor complexion; and if not exactly beautiful she had an air of character and firmness; when she smiled, indeed, as she did whenever Haywire came to her table with his tray, a dancing light came into her eyes, and Haywire was straightway confused and flustered.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading She was a young woman; she was possessed of an indoor complexion; and if not exactly beautiful she had an air of character and firmness; when she smiled, indeed, as she did whenever Haywire came to her table with his tray, a dancing light came into her eyes, and Haywire was straightway confused and flustered.
Stovepipenoun
chimney consisting of a metal pipe of large diameter that is used to connect a stove to a flue
From this reading The usually free-and-easy dining-room of the Stovepipe House was hushed and uneasy when supper came around, before the unwonted presence of a strange female.
straightwayadverb
at once
From this reading She was a young woman; she was possessed of an indoor complexion; and if not exactly beautiful she had an air of character and firmness; when she smiled, indeed, as she did whenever Haywire came to her table with his tray, a dancing light came into her eyes, and Haywire was straightway confused and flustered.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The usually free-and-easy dining-room of the Stovepipe House was hushed and uneasy when supper came around, before the unwonted presence of a strange female.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading The usually free-and-easy dining-room of the Stovepipe House was hushed and uneasy when supper came around, before the unwonted presence of a strange female.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Tompkins had a table to himself, and at the next table was Miss Gilman; there were only two other occupied tables.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Tompkins had a table to himself, and at the next table was Miss Gilman; there were only two other occupied tables.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Seated with his wife at another table was Hassayamp, and Tompkins observed that the proprietor addressed his better half in a tone of voice intended to reach other ears.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The usually free-and-easy dining-room of the Stovepipe House was hushed and uneasy when supper came around, before the unwonted presence of a strange female.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Tompkins had a table to himself, and at the next table was Miss Gilman; there were only two other occupied tables.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tompkins had a table to himself, and at the next table was Miss Gilman; there were only two other occupied tables.
Tompkins
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From this reading Tompkins had a table to himself, and at the next table was Miss Gilman; there were only two other occupied tables.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Seated with his wife at another table was Hassayamp, and Tompkins observed that the proprietor addressed his better half in a tone of voice intended to reach other ears.
traynounUS /treɪ/
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading She was a young woman; she was possessed of an indoor complexion; and if not exactly beautiful she had an air of character and firmness; when she smiled, indeed, as she did whenever Haywire came to her table with his tray, a dancing light came into her eyes, and Haywire was straightway confused and flustered.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Tompkins had a table to himself, and at the next table was Miss Gilman; there were only two other occupied tables.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading The usually free-and-easy dining-room of the Stovepipe House was hushed and uneasy when supper came around, before the unwonted presence of a strange female.
unwontedadjective
unaccustomed or unusual
From this reading The usually free-and-easy dining-room of the Stovepipe House was hushed and uneasy when supper came around, before the unwonted presence of a strange female.
under normal conditions
From this reading The usually free-and-easy dining-room of the Stovepipe House was hushed and uneasy when supper came around, before the unwonted presence of a strange female.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Seated with his wife at another table was Hassayamp, and Tompkins observed that the proprietor addressed his better half in a tone of voice intended to reach other ears.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The usually free-and-easy dining-room of the Stovepipe House was hushed and uneasy when supper came around, before the unwonted presence of a strange female.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Tompkins had a table to himself, and at the next table was Miss Gilman; there were only two other occupied tables.
at the time that
From this reading The usually free-and-easy dining-room of the Stovepipe House was hushed and uneasy when supper came around, before the unwonted presence of a strange female.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading She was a young woman; she was possessed of an indoor complexion; and if not exactly beautiful she had an air of character and firmness; when she smiled, indeed, as she did whenever Haywire came to her table with his tray, a dancing light came into her eyes, and Haywire was straightway confused and flustered.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Seated with his wife at another table was Hassayamp, and Tompkins observed that the proprietor addressed his better half in a tone of voice intended to reach other ears.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was a young woman; she was possessed of an indoor complexion; and if not exactly beautiful she had an air of character and firmness; when she smiled, indeed, as she did whenever Haywire came to her table with his tray, a dancing light came into her eyes, and Haywire was straightway confused and flustered.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She was a young woman; she was possessed of an indoor complexion; and if not exactly beautiful she had an air of character and firmness; when she smiled, indeed, as she did whenever Haywire came to her table with his tray, a dancing light came into her eyes, and Haywire was straightway confused and flustered.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She was a young woman; she was possessed of an indoor complexion; and if not exactly beautiful she had an air of character and firmness; when she smiled, indeed, as she did whenever Haywire came to her table with his tray, a dancing light came into her eyes, and Haywire was straightway confused and flustered.
