used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The transfer had disturbed him so little that, after his first screams of surprise, he had renewed his insatiable demands for pennies, and having one clasped tightly in either fist he sat in the middle of the floor viewing the world in general, and Aunt Charity in particular, with the suspicion of a financier.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The transfer had disturbed him so little that, after his first screams of surprise, he had renewed his insatiable demands for pennies, and having one clasped tightly in either fist he sat in the middle of the floor viewing the world in general, and Aunt Charity in particular, with the suspicion of a financier.
anew
From this reading “Fo’ de Lawd!” she said again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The transfer had disturbed him so little that, after his first screams of surprise, he had renewed his insatiable demands for pennies, and having one clasped tightly in either fist he sat in the middle of the floor viewing the world in general, and Aunt Charity in particular, with the suspicion of a financier.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “Fo’ de Lawd!” she said, and swept another half yard, then stopped and viewed the intruder.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading On her side, suspicion was equally apparent.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading The transfer had disturbed him so little that, after his first screams of surprise, he had renewed his insatiable demands for pennies, and having one clasped tightly in either fist he sat in the middle of the floor viewing the world in general, and Aunt Charity in particular, with the suspicion of a financier.
CharitynounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading The transfer had disturbed him so little that, after his first screams of surprise, he had renewed his insatiable demands for pennies, and having one clasped tightly in either fist he sat in the middle of the floor viewing the world in general, and Aunt Charity in particular, with the suspicion of a financier.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading The transfer had disturbed him so little that, after his first screams of surprise, he had renewed his insatiable demands for pennies, and having one clasped tightly in either fist he sat in the middle of the floor viewing the world in general, and Aunt Charity in particular, with the suspicion of a financier.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading “Fo’ de Lawd!” she said, and swept another half yard, then stopped and viewed the intruder.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading The transfer had disturbed him so little that, after his first screams of surprise, he had renewed his insatiable demands for pennies, and having one clasped tightly in either fist he sat in the middle of the floor viewing the world in general, and Aunt Charity in particular, with the suspicion of a financier.
having the place or position changed
From this reading The transfer had disturbed him so little that, after his first screams of surprise, he had renewed his insatiable demands for pennies, and having one clasped tightly in either fist he sat in the middle of the floor viewing the world in general, and Aunt Charity in particular, with the suspicion of a financier.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading Sammy heard her and clasped his pennies tighter; he read enmity in her eye and doubted.
one or the other of two
From this reading The transfer had disturbed him so little that, after his first screams of surprise, he had renewed his insatiable demands for pennies, and having one clasped tightly in either fist he sat in the middle of the floor viewing the world in general, and Aunt Charity in particular, with the suspicion of a financier.
enmitynounUS /ˈenməti/
a state of deep-seated ill-will
From this reading Sammy heard her and clasped his pennies tighter; he read enmity in her eye and doubted.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading On her side, suspicion was equally apparent.
the organ of sight
From this reading Sammy heard her and clasped his pennies tighter; he read enmity in her eye and doubted.
financiernounUS /ˌfɪnənˈsɪr/
a person skilled in large scale financial transactions
From this reading The transfer had disturbed him so little that, after his first screams of surprise, he had renewed his insatiable demands for pennies, and having one clasped tightly in either fist he sat in the middle of the floor viewing the world in general, and Aunt Charity in particular, with the suspicion of a financier.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The transfer had disturbed him so little that, after his first screams of surprise, he had renewed his insatiable demands for pennies, and having one clasped tightly in either fist he sat in the middle of the floor viewing the world in general, and Aunt Charity in particular, with the suspicion of a financier.
fistnounUS /fɪst/
a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading The transfer had disturbed him so little that, after his first screams of surprise, he had renewed his insatiable demands for pennies, and having one clasped tightly in either fist he sat in the middle of the floor viewing the world in general, and Aunt Charity in particular, with the suspicion of a financier.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The transfer had disturbed him so little that, after his first screams of surprise, he had renewed his insatiable demands for pennies, and having one clasped tightly in either fist he sat in the middle of the floor viewing the world in general, and Aunt Charity in particular, with the suspicion of a financier.
Fonoun
an officer holding the rank of major or lieutenant colonel or colonel
From this reading “Fo’ de Lawd!” she said, and swept another half yard, then stopped and viewed the intruder.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The transfer had disturbed him so little that, after his first screams of surprise, he had renewed his insatiable demands for pennies, and having one clasped tightly in either fist he sat in the middle of the floor viewing the world in general, and Aunt Charity in particular, with the suspicion of a financier.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The transfer had disturbed him so little that, after his first screams of surprise, he had renewed his insatiable demands for pennies, and having one clasped tightly in either fist he sat in the middle of the floor viewing the world in general, and Aunt Charity in particular, with the suspicion of a financier.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The transfer had disturbed him so little that, after his first screams of surprise, he had renewed his insatiable demands for pennies, and having one clasped tightly in either fist he sat in the middle of the floor viewing the world in general, and Aunt Charity in particular, with the suspicion of a financier.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading “Fo’ de Lawd!” she said, and swept another half yard, then stopped and viewed the intruder.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The transfer had disturbed him so little that, after his first screams of surprise, he had renewed his insatiable demands for pennies, and having one clasped tightly in either fist he sat in the middle of the floor viewing the world in general, and Aunt Charity in particular, with the suspicion of a financier.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The transfer had disturbed him so little that, after his first screams of surprise, he had renewed his insatiable demands for pennies, and having one clasped tightly in either fist he sat in the middle of the floor viewing the world in general, and Aunt Charity in particular, with the suspicion of a financier.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Sammy heard her and clasped his pennies tighter; he read enmity in her eye and doubted.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On her side, suspicion was equally apparent.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The transfer had disturbed him so little that, after his first screams of surprise, he had renewed his insatiable demands for pennies, and having one clasped tightly in either fist he sat in the middle of the floor viewing the world in general, and Aunt Charity in particular, with the suspicion of a financier.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The transfer had disturbed him so little that, after his first screams of surprise, he had renewed his insatiable demands for pennies, and having one clasped tightly in either fist he sat in the middle of the floor viewing the world in general, and Aunt Charity in particular, with the suspicion of a financier.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The transfer had disturbed him so little that, after his first screams of surprise, he had renewed his insatiable demands for pennies, and having one clasped tightly in either fist he sat in the middle of the floor viewing the world in general, and Aunt Charity in particular, with the suspicion of a financier.
insatiableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈseɪʃəbəl/
impossible to satisfy
From this reading The transfer had disturbed him so little that, after his first screams of surprise, he had renewed his insatiable demands for pennies, and having one clasped tightly in either fist he sat in the middle of the floor viewing the world in general, and Aunt Charity in particular, with the suspicion of a financier.
intrudernounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdər/
someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
From this reading “Fo’ de Lawd!” she said, and swept another half yard, then stopped and viewed the intruder.
Lawd
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From this reading “Fo’ de Lawd!” she said, and swept another half yard, then stopped and viewed the intruder.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The transfer had disturbed him so little that, after his first screams of surprise, he had renewed his insatiable demands for pennies, and having one clasped tightly in either fist he sat in the middle of the floor viewing the world in general, and Aunt Charity in particular, with the suspicion of a financier.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading The transfer had disturbed him so little that, after his first screams of surprise, he had renewed his insatiable demands for pennies, and having one clasped tightly in either fist he sat in the middle of the floor viewing the world in general, and Aunt Charity in particular, with the suspicion of a financier.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The transfer had disturbed him so little that, after his first screams of surprise, he had renewed his insatiable demands for pennies, and having one clasped tightly in either fist he sat in the middle of the floor viewing the world in general, and Aunt Charity in particular, with the suspicion of a financier.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On her side, suspicion was equally apparent.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The transfer had disturbed him so little that, after his first screams of surprise, he had renewed his insatiable demands for pennies, and having one clasped tightly in either fist he sat in the middle of the floor viewing the world in general, and Aunt Charity in particular, with the suspicion of a financier.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The transfer had disturbed him so little that, after his first screams of surprise, he had renewed his insatiable demands for pennies, and having one clasped tightly in either fist he sat in the middle of the floor viewing the world in general, and Aunt Charity in particular, with the suspicion of a financier.
penniesnounUS /ˈpeniz/
plural of “penny” — a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading The transfer had disturbed him so little that, after his first screams of surprise, he had renewed his insatiable demands for pennies, and having one clasped tightly in either fist he sat in the middle of the floor viewing the world in general, and Aunt Charity in particular, with the suspicion of a financier.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Sammy heard her and clasped his pennies tighter; he read enmity in her eye and doubted.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading The transfer had disturbed him so little that, after his first screams of surprise, he had renewed his insatiable demands for pennies, and having one clasped tightly in either fist he sat in the middle of the floor viewing the world in general, and Aunt Charity in particular, with the suspicion of a financier.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Fo’ de Lawd!” she said, and swept another half yard, then stopped and viewed the intruder.
Sammy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sammy heard her and clasped his pennies tighter; he read enmity in her eye and doubted.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The transfer had disturbed him so little that, after his first screams of surprise, he had renewed his insatiable demands for pennies, and having one clasped tightly in either fist he sat in the middle of the floor viewing the world in general, and Aunt Charity in particular, with the suspicion of a financier.
screamsnounUS /skriːmz/
plural of “scream” — sharp piercing cry
From this reading The transfer had disturbed him so little that, after his first screams of surprise, he had renewed his insatiable demands for pennies, and having one clasped tightly in either fist he sat in the middle of the floor viewing the world in general, and Aunt Charity in particular, with the suspicion of a financier.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Fo’ de Lawd!” she said, and swept another half yard, then stopped and viewed the intruder.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On her side, suspicion was equally apparent.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The transfer had disturbed him so little that, after his first screams of surprise, he had renewed his insatiable demands for pennies, and having one clasped tightly in either fist he sat in the middle of the floor viewing the world in general, and Aunt Charity in particular, with the suspicion of a financier.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading “Fo’ de Lawd!” she said, and swept another half yard, then stopped and viewed the intruder.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The transfer had disturbed him so little that, after his first screams of surprise, he had renewed his insatiable demands for pennies, and having one clasped tightly in either fist he sat in the middle of the floor viewing the world in general, and Aunt Charity in particular, with the suspicion of a financier.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading The transfer had disturbed him so little that, after his first screams of surprise, he had renewed his insatiable demands for pennies, and having one clasped tightly in either fist he sat in the middle of the floor viewing the world in general, and Aunt Charity in particular, with the suspicion of a financier.
possessing sweep
From this reading “Fo’ de Lawd!” she said, and swept another half yard, then stopped and viewed the intruder.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The transfer had disturbed him so little that, after his first screams of surprise, he had renewed his insatiable demands for pennies, and having one clasped tightly in either fist he sat in the middle of the floor viewing the world in general, and Aunt Charity in particular, with the suspicion of a financier.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The transfer had disturbed him so little that, after his first screams of surprise, he had renewed his insatiable demands for pennies, and having one clasped tightly in either fist he sat in the middle of the floor viewing the world in general, and Aunt Charity in particular, with the suspicion of a financier.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Fo’ de Lawd!” she said, and swept another half yard, then stopped and viewed the intruder.
tighteradjectiveUS /ˈtaɪtər/
comparative of “tight” — closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading Sammy heard her and clasped his pennies tighter; he read enmity in her eye and doubted.
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading The transfer had disturbed him so little that, after his first screams of surprise, he had renewed his insatiable demands for pennies, and having one clasped tightly in either fist he sat in the middle of the floor viewing the world in general, and Aunt Charity in particular, with the suspicion of a financier.
transferverbUS /trænˈsfɜːr/
transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading The transfer had disturbed him so little that, after his first screams of surprise, he had renewed his insatiable demands for pennies, and having one clasped tightly in either fist he sat in the middle of the floor viewing the world in general, and Aunt Charity in particular, with the suspicion of a financier.
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading “Fo’ de Lawd!” she said, and swept another half yard, then stopped and viewed the intruder.
viewingnounUS /ˈvjuːɪŋ/
the display of a motion picture
From this reading The transfer had disturbed him so little that, after his first screams of surprise, he had renewed his insatiable demands for pennies, and having one clasped tightly in either fist he sat in the middle of the floor viewing the world in general, and Aunt Charity in particular, with the suspicion of a financier.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On her side, suspicion was equally apparent.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The transfer had disturbed him so little that, after his first screams of surprise, he had renewed his insatiable demands for pennies, and having one clasped tightly in either fist he sat in the middle of the floor viewing the world in general, and Aunt Charity in particular, with the suspicion of a financier.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The transfer had disturbed him so little that, after his first screams of surprise, he had renewed his insatiable demands for pennies, and having one clasped tightly in either fist he sat in the middle of the floor viewing the world in general, and Aunt Charity in particular, with the suspicion of a financier.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading “Fo’ de Lawd!” she said, and swept another half yard, then stopped and viewed the intruder.
