used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “The young master leads a very gay life all at once,” said the servants; and as everything went as it pleased, they stole one bushel of corn after the other.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Paul was quite clear about what he was doing.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “The young master leads a very gay life all at once,” said the servants; and as everything went as it pleased, they stole one bushel of corn after the other.
(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 young master leads a very gay life all at once,” said the servants; and as everything went as it pleased, they stole one bushel of corn after the other.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “The young master leads a very gay life all at once,” said the servants; and as everything went as it pleased, they stole one bushel of corn after the other.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Any one who saw him appear in that merry crowd with his sombre brow and his scared, searching look, asked himself indeed, “What does he want here?”
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Any one who saw him appear in that merry crowd with his sombre brow and his scared, searching look, asked himself indeed, “What does he want here?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “The young master leads a very gay life all at once,” said the servants; and as everything went as it pleased, they stole one bushel of corn after the other.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Any one who saw him appear in that merry crowd with his sombre brow and his scared, searching look, asked himself indeed, “What does he want here?”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “The young master leads a very gay life all at once,” said the servants; and as everything went as it pleased, they stole one bushel of corn after the other.
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading And many gave him a wide berth, as if a shadow had fallen on their joy.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Any one who saw him appear in that merry crowd with his sombre brow and his scared, searching look, asked himself indeed, “What does he want here?”
bushelnounUS /ˈbʊʃəl/
a United States dry measure equal to 4 pecks or 2152.42 cubic inches
From this reading “The young master leads a very gay life all at once,” said the servants; and as everything went as it pleased, they stole one bushel of corn after the other.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Paul was quite clear about what he was doing.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading “The young master leads a very gay life all at once,” said the servants; and as everything went as it pleased, they stole one bushel of corn after the other.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Any one who saw him appear in that merry crowd with his sombre brow and his scared, searching look, asked himself indeed, “What does he want here?”
dancesnounUS /ˈdænsəz/
plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading Paul meanwhile visited all the festivities and dances in the neighborhood.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Any one who saw him appear in that merry crowd with his sombre brow and his scared, searching look, asked himself indeed, “What does he want here?”
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Paul was quite clear about what he was doing.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading “The young master leads a very gay life all at once,” said the servants; and as everything went as it pleased, they stole one bushel of corn after the other.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading And many gave him a wide berth, as if a shadow had fallen on their joy.
festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading Paul meanwhile visited all the festivities and dances in the neighborhood.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading And many gave him a wide berth, as if a shadow had fallen on their joy.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading “The young master leads a very gay life all at once,” said the servants; and as everything went as it pleased, they stole one bushel of corn after the other.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And many gave him a wide berth, as if a shadow had fallen on their joy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Any one who saw him appear in that merry crowd with his sombre brow and his scared, searching look, asked himself indeed, “What does he want here?”
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Any one who saw him appear in that merry crowd with his sombre brow and his scared, searching look, asked himself indeed, “What does he want here?”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Any one who saw him appear in that merry crowd with his sombre brow and his scared, searching look, asked himself indeed, “What does he want here?”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Any one who saw him appear in that merry crowd with his sombre brow and his scared, searching look, asked himself indeed, “What does he want here?”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Any one who saw him appear in that merry crowd with his sombre brow and his scared, searching look, asked himself indeed, “What does he want here?”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And many gave him a wide berth, as if a shadow had fallen on their joy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Paul meanwhile visited all the festivities and dances in the neighborhood.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Any one who saw him appear in that merry crowd with his sombre brow and his scared, searching look, asked himself indeed, “What does he want here?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “The young master leads a very gay life all at once,” said the servants; and as everything went as it pleased, they stole one bushel of corn after the other.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading And many gave him a wide berth, as if a shadow had fallen on their joy.
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading “The young master leads a very gay life all at once,” said the servants; and as everything went as it pleased, they stole one bushel of corn after the other.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “The young master leads a very gay life all at once,” said the servants; and as everything went as it pleased, they stole one bushel of corn after the other.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Any one who saw him appear in that merry crowd with his sombre brow and his scared, searching look, asked himself indeed, “What does he want here?”
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading And many gave him a wide berth, as if a shadow had fallen on their joy.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading “The young master leads a very gay life all at once,” said the servants; and as everything went as it pleased, they stole one bushel of corn after the other.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Paul meanwhile visited all the festivities and dances in the neighborhood.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Any one who saw him appear in that merry crowd with his sombre brow and his scared, searching look, asked himself indeed, “What does he want here?”
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Paul meanwhile visited all the festivities and dances in the neighborhood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “The young master leads a very gay life all at once,” said the servants; and as everything went as it pleased, they stole one bushel of corn after the other.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And many gave him a wide berth, as if a shadow had fallen on their joy.
on one occasion
From this reading “The young master leads a very gay life all at once,” said the servants; and as everything went as it pleased, they stole one bushel of corn after the other.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “The young master leads a very gay life all at once,” said the servants; and as everything went as it pleased, they stole one bushel of corn after the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “The young master leads a very gay life all at once,” said the servants; and as everything went as it pleased, they stole one bushel of corn after the other.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Paul meanwhile visited all the festivities and dances in the neighborhood.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading “The young master leads a very gay life all at once,” said the servants; and as everything went as it pleased, they stole one bushel of corn after the other.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Paul was quite clear about what he was doing.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “The young master leads a very gay life all at once,” said the servants; and as everything went as it pleased, they stole one bushel of corn after the other.
cut with a saw
From this reading Any one who saw him appear in that merry crowd with his sombre brow and his scared, searching look, asked himself indeed, “What does he want here?”
scaredadjectiveUS /skerd/
made afraid
From this reading Any one who saw him appear in that merry crowd with his sombre brow and his scared, searching look, asked himself indeed, “What does he want here?”
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading Any one who saw him appear in that merry crowd with his sombre brow and his scared, searching look, asked himself indeed, “What does he want here?”
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading “The young master leads a very gay life all at once,” said the servants; and as everything went as it pleased, they stole one bushel of corn after the other.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading And many gave him a wide berth, as if a shadow had fallen on their joy.
sombreadjective
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading Any one who saw him appear in that merry crowd with his sombre brow and his scared, searching look, asked himself indeed, “What does he want here?”
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading “The young master leads a very gay life all at once,” said the servants; and as everything went as it pleased, they stole one bushel of corn after the other.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Any one who saw him appear in that merry crowd with his sombre brow and his scared, searching look, asked himself indeed, “What does he want here?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “The young master leads a very gay life all at once,” said the servants; and as everything went as it pleased, they stole one bushel of corn after the other.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And many gave him a wide berth, as if a shadow had fallen on their joy.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “The young master leads a very gay life all at once,” said the servants; and as everything went as it pleased, they stole one bushel of corn after the other.
precisely as stated
From this reading “The young master leads a very gay life all at once,” said the servants; and as everything went as it pleased, they stole one bushel of corn after the other.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Paul meanwhile visited all the festivities and dances in the neighborhood.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Any one who saw him appear in that merry crowd with his sombre brow and his scared, searching look, asked himself indeed, “What does he want here?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Paul was quite clear about what he was doing.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “The young master leads a very gay life all at once,” said the servants; and as everything went as it pleased, they stole one bushel of corn after the other.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Any one who saw him appear in that merry crowd with his sombre brow and his scared, searching look, asked himself indeed, “What does he want here?”
which person or people
From this reading Any one who saw him appear in that merry crowd with his sombre brow and his scared, searching look, asked himself indeed, “What does he want here?”
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading And many gave him a wide berth, as if a shadow had fallen on their joy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Any one who saw him appear in that merry crowd with his sombre brow and his scared, searching look, asked himself indeed, “What does he want here?”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “The young master leads a very gay life all at once,” said the servants; and as everything went as it pleased, they stole one bushel of corn after the other.
