used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were seated on one of the benches disposed around the side of the stockade, and there was a great deal of noise all about them.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They were seated on one of the benches disposed around the side of the stockade, and there was a great deal of noise all about them.
(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 They were seated on one of the benches disposed around the side of the stockade, and there was a great deal of noise all about them.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Harboro became aware that some one was staring almost insolently at Sylvia.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were seated on one of the benches disposed around the side of the stockade, and there was a great deal of noise all about them.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading People who did not see one another for months at a time were meeting and expressing their pleasure in staccato showers of words.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading They were seated on one of the benches disposed around the side of the stockade, and there was a great deal of noise all about them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Harboro became aware that some one was staring almost insolently at Sylvia.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Harboro became aware that some one was staring almost insolently at Sylvia.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Harboro became aware that some one was staring almost insolently at Sylvia.
benchesnounUS /ˈbentʃɪz/
plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person
From this reading They were seated on one of the benches disposed around the side of the stockade, and there was a great deal of noise all about them.
cellos
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From this reading In the open space of the stockade a score or more of young men and women were dancing to the music of violins and flutes and 'cellos.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading In the open space of the stockade a score or more of young men and women were dancing to the music of violins and flutes and 'cellos.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading They were seated on one of the benches disposed around the side of the stockade, and there was a great deal of noise all about them.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading People who did not see one another for months at a time were meeting and expressing their pleasure in staccato showers of words.
having made preparations
From this reading They were seated on one of the benches disposed around the side of the stockade, and there was a great deal of noise all about them.
expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
From this reading People who did not see one another for months at a time were meeting and expressing their pleasure in staccato showers of words.
flutesnounUS /fluːts/
plural of “flute” — a high-pitched woodwind instrument; a slender tube closed at one end with finger holes on one end and an opening near the closed end across which the breath is blown
From this reading In the open space of the stockade a score or more of young men and women were dancing to the music of violins and flutes and 'cellos.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading People who did not see one another for months at a time were meeting and expressing their pleasure in staccato showers of words.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading They were seated on one of the benches disposed around the side of the stockade, and there was a great deal of noise all about them.
Harboro
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Harboro became aware that some one was staring almost insolently at Sylvia.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the open space of the stockade a score or more of young men and women were dancing to the music of violins and flutes and 'cellos.
insolentlyadverb
in an insolent manner
From this reading Harboro became aware that some one was staring almost insolently at Sylvia.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading Nearly all who were not dancing were talking or laughing.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading People who did not see one another for months at a time were meeting and expressing their pleasure in staccato showers of words.
the force of workers available
From this reading In the open space of the stockade a score or more of young men and women were dancing to the music of violins and flutes and 'cellos.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading People who did not see one another for months at a time were meeting and expressing their pleasure in staccato showers of words.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In the open space of the stockade a score or more of young men and women were dancing to the music of violins and flutes and 'cellos.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading In the open space of the stockade a score or more of young men and women were dancing to the music of violins and flutes and 'cellos.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Nearly all who were not dancing were talking or laughing.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading They were seated on one of the benches disposed around the side of the stockade, and there was a great deal of noise all about them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nearly all who were not dancing were talking or laughing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were seated on one of the benches disposed around the side of the stockade, and there was a great deal of noise all about them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They were seated on one of the benches disposed around the side of the stockade, and there was a great deal of noise all about them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Harboro became aware that some one was staring almost insolently at Sylvia.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading In the open space of the stockade a score or more of young men and women were dancing to the music of violins and flutes and 'cellos.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the open space of the stockade a score or more of young men and women were dancing to the music of violins and flutes and 'cellos.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People who did not see one another for months at a time were meeting and expressing their pleasure in staccato showers of words.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading People who did not see one another for months at a time were meeting and expressing their pleasure in staccato showers of words.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading In the open space of the stockade a score or more of young men and women were dancing to the music of violins and flutes and 'cellos.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading They were seated on one of the benches disposed around the side of the stockade, and there was a great deal of noise all about them.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading People who did not see one another for months at a time were meeting and expressing their pleasure in staccato showers of words.
showersnounUS /ˈʃaʊərz/
plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading People who did not see one another for months at a time were meeting and expressing their pleasure in staccato showers of words.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading They were seated on one of the benches disposed around the side of the stockade, and there was a great deal of noise all about them.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Harboro became aware that some one was staring almost insolently at Sylvia.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading In the open space of the stockade a score or more of young men and women were dancing to the music of violins and flutes and 'cellos.
staccatoadjectiveUS /stəˈkɑːtoʊ/
(music) marked by or composed of disconnected parts or sounds; cut short crisply
From this reading People who did not see one another for months at a time were meeting and expressing their pleasure in staccato showers of words.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Harboro became aware that some one was staring almost insolently at Sylvia.
stockadenounUS /ˈstɑːkeɪd/
fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense
From this reading They were seated on one of the benches disposed around the side of the stockade, and there was a great deal of noise all about them.
Sylvia
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From this reading Harboro became aware that some one was staring almost insolently at Sylvia.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Nearly all who were not dancing were talking or laughing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Harboro became aware that some one was staring almost insolently at Sylvia.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They were seated on one of the benches disposed around the side of the stockade, and there was a great deal of noise all about them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading People who did not see one another for months at a time were meeting and expressing their pleasure in staccato showers of words.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were seated on one of the benches disposed around the side of the stockade, and there was a great deal of noise all about them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They were seated on one of the benches disposed around the side of the stockade, and there was a great deal of noise all about them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were seated on one of the benches disposed around the side of the stockade, and there was a great deal of noise all about them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading People who did not see one another for months at a time were meeting and expressing their pleasure in staccato showers of words.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the open space of the stockade a score or more of young men and women were dancing to the music of violins and flutes and 'cellos.
violinsnounUS /vaɪəˈlɪnz/
plural of “violin” — bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow
From this reading In the open space of the stockade a score or more of young men and women were dancing to the music of violins and flutes and 'cellos.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Harboro became aware that some one was staring almost insolently at Sylvia.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were seated on one of the benches disposed around the side of the stockade, and there was a great deal of noise all about them.
which person or people
From this reading Nearly all who were not dancing were talking or laughing.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading In the open space of the stockade a score or more of young men and women were dancing to the music of violins and flutes and 'cellos.
the words that are spoken
From this reading People who did not see one another for months at a time were meeting and expressing their pleasure in staccato showers of words.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In the open space of the stockade a score or more of young men and women were dancing to the music of violins and flutes and 'cellos.
