alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading She was laughing and chatting, turning first to one man and then to the other, as she stepped gaily along between them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was laughing and chatting, turning first to one man and then to the other, as she stepped gaily along between them.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Nor were Harvey Scoffold and Bardolph Just lacking in apparent good humour; Harvey Scoffold, in particular, was laughing boisterously.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was laughing and chatting, turning first to one man and then to the other, as she stepped gaily along between them.
assuringadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrɪŋ/
giving confidence
From this reading Every now and then the two men would exchange glances behind the unconscious girl, as though assuring each other that they were ready for some signal to pass from one to the other.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading My feeling of horror at what I instinctively knew was soon to happen was perhaps increased by the fact that this morning the girl seemed to be in the brightest possible humour.
Bardolph
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From this reading Nor were Harvey Scoffold and Bardolph Just lacking in apparent good humour; Harvey Scoffold, in particular, was laughing boisterously.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading My feeling of horror at what I instinctively knew was soon to happen was perhaps increased by the fact that this morning the girl seemed to be in the brightest possible humour.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Every now and then the two men would exchange glances behind the unconscious girl, as though assuring each other that they were ready for some signal to pass from one to the other.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading She was laughing and chatting, turning first to one man and then to the other, as she stepped gaily along between them.
boisterouslyadverb
in a carefree manner
From this reading Nor were Harvey Scoffold and Bardolph Just lacking in apparent good humour; Harvey Scoffold, in particular, was laughing boisterously.
brightestadjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtəst/
superlative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading My feeling of horror at what I instinctively knew was soon to happen was perhaps increased by the fact that this morning the girl seemed to be in the brightest possible humour.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading My feeling of horror at what I instinctively knew was soon to happen was perhaps increased by the fact that this morning the girl seemed to be in the brightest possible humour.
chattingverbUS /ˈtʃætɪŋ/
inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading She was laughing and chatting, turning first to one man and then to the other, as she stepped gaily along between them.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Every now and then the two men would exchange glances behind the unconscious girl, as though assuring each other that they were ready for some signal to pass from one to the other.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every now and then the two men would exchange glances behind the unconscious girl, as though assuring each other that they were ready for some signal to pass from one to the other.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading Every now and then the two men would exchange glances behind the unconscious girl, as though assuring each other that they were ready for some signal to pass from one to the other.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading My feeling of horror at what I instinctively knew was soon to happen was perhaps increased by the fact that this morning the girl seemed to be in the brightest possible humour.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading My feeling of horror at what I instinctively knew was soon to happen was perhaps increased by the fact that this morning the girl seemed to be in the brightest possible humour.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She was laughing and chatting, turning first to one man and then to the other, as she stepped gaily along between them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Every now and then the two men would exchange glances behind the unconscious girl, as though assuring each other that they were ready for some signal to pass from one to the other.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Every now and then the two men would exchange glances behind the unconscious girl, as though assuring each other that they were ready for some signal to pass from one to the other.
gailyadverbUS /ˈɡeɪli/
in a gay manner
From this reading She was laughing and chatting, turning first to one man and then to the other, as she stepped gaily along between them.
a young female
From this reading My feeling of horror at what I instinctively knew was soon to happen was perhaps increased by the fact that this morning the girl seemed to be in the brightest possible humour.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading Every now and then the two men would exchange glances behind the unconscious girl, as though assuring each other that they were ready for some signal to pass from one to the other.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Nor were Harvey Scoffold and Bardolph Just lacking in apparent good humour; Harvey Scoffold, in particular, was laughing boisterously.
come to pass
From this reading My feeling of horror at what I instinctively knew was soon to happen was perhaps increased by the fact that this morning the girl seemed to be in the brightest possible humour.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading I TOUCH THE SKIRTS OF HAPPINESS.
HarveynounUS /ˈhɑːrvi/
English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)
From this reading Nor were Harvey Scoffold and Bardolph Just lacking in apparent good humour; Harvey Scoffold, in particular, was laughing boisterously.
intense and profound fear
From this reading My feeling of horror at what I instinctively knew was soon to happen was perhaps increased by the fact that this morning the girl seemed to be in the brightest possible humour.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading My feeling of horror at what I instinctively knew was soon to happen was perhaps increased by the fact that this morning the girl seemed to be in the brightest possible humour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I TOUCH THE SKIRTS OF HAPPINESS.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My feeling of horror at what I instinctively knew was soon to happen was perhaps increased by the fact that this morning the girl seemed to be in the brightest possible humour.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading My feeling of horror at what I instinctively knew was soon to happen was perhaps increased by the fact that this morning the girl seemed to be in the brightest possible humour.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading My feeling of horror at what I instinctively knew was soon to happen was perhaps increased by the fact that this morning the girl seemed to be in the brightest possible humour.
and nothing more
From this reading Nor were Harvey Scoffold and Bardolph Just lacking in apparent good humour; Harvey Scoffold, in particular, was laughing boisterously.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading My feeling of horror at what I instinctively knew was soon to happen was perhaps increased by the fact that this morning the girl seemed to be in the brightest possible humour.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading Nor were Harvey Scoffold and Bardolph Just lacking in apparent good humour; Harvey Scoffold, in particular, was laughing boisterously.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading She was laughing and chatting, turning first to one man and then to the other, as she stepped gaily along between them.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She was laughing and chatting, turning first to one man and then to the other, as she stepped gaily along between them.
the force of workers available
From this reading Every now and then the two men would exchange glances behind the unconscious girl, as though assuring each other that they were ready for some signal to pass from one to the other.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading My feeling of horror at what I instinctively knew was soon to happen was perhaps increased by the fact that this morning the girl seemed to be in the brightest possible humour.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My feeling of horror at what I instinctively knew was soon to happen was perhaps increased by the fact that this morning the girl seemed to be in the brightest possible humour.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor were Harvey Scoffold and Bardolph Just lacking in apparent good humour; Harvey Scoffold, in particular, was laughing boisterously.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Every now and then the two men would exchange glances behind the unconscious girl, as though assuring each other that they were ready for some signal to pass from one to the other.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I TOUCH THE SKIRTS OF HAPPINESS.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She was laughing and chatting, turning first to one man and then to the other, as she stepped gaily along between them.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She was laughing and chatting, turning first to one man and then to the other, as she stepped gaily along between them.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Nor were Harvey Scoffold and Bardolph Just lacking in apparent good humour; Harvey Scoffold, in particular, was laughing boisterously.
go across or through
From this reading Every now and then the two men would exchange glances behind the unconscious girl, as though assuring each other that they were ready for some signal to pass from one to the other.
by chance
From this reading My feeling of horror at what I instinctively knew was soon to happen was perhaps increased by the fact that this morning the girl seemed to be in the brightest possible humour.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading My feeling of horror at what I instinctively knew was soon to happen was perhaps increased by the fact that this morning the girl seemed to be in the brightest possible humour.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Every now and then the two men would exchange glances behind the unconscious girl, as though assuring each other that they were ready for some signal to pass from one to the other.
Scoffold
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nor were Harvey Scoffold and Bardolph Just lacking in apparent good humour; Harvey Scoffold, in particular, was laughing boisterously.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading My feeling of horror at what I instinctively knew was soon to happen was perhaps increased by the fact that this morning the girl seemed to be in the brightest possible humour.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was laughing and chatting, turning first to one man and then to the other, as she stepped gaily along between them.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading Every now and then the two men would exchange glances behind the unconscious girl, as though assuring each other that they were ready for some signal to pass from one to the other.
SKIRTSnounUS /skɜːrts/
plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading I TOUCH THE SKIRTS OF HAPPINESS.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Every now and then the two men would exchange glances behind the unconscious girl, as though assuring each other that they were ready for some signal to pass from one to the other.
in the near future
From this reading My feeling of horror at what I instinctively knew was soon to happen was perhaps increased by the fact that this morning the girl seemed to be in the brightest possible humour.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading She was laughing and chatting, turning first to one man and then to the other, as she stepped gaily along between them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My feeling of horror at what I instinctively knew was soon to happen was perhaps increased by the fact that this morning the girl seemed to be in the brightest possible humour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I TOUCH THE SKIRTS OF HAPPINESS.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She was laughing and chatting, turning first to one man and then to the other, as she stepped gaily along between them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She was laughing and chatting, turning first to one man and then to the other, as she stepped gaily along between them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Every now and then the two men would exchange glances behind the unconscious girl, as though assuring each other that they were ready for some signal to pass from one to the other.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading My feeling of horror at what I instinctively knew was soon to happen was perhaps increased by the fact that this morning the girl seemed to be in the brightest possible humour.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Every now and then the two men would exchange glances behind the unconscious girl, as though assuring each other that they were ready for some signal to pass from one to the other.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My feeling of horror at what I instinctively knew was soon to happen was perhaps increased by the fact that this morning the girl seemed to be in the brightest possible humour.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading I TOUCH THE SKIRTS OF HAPPINESS.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading She was laughing and chatting, turning first to one man and then to the other, as she stepped gaily along between them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Every now and then the two men would exchange glances behind the unconscious girl, as though assuring each other that they were ready for some signal to pass from one to the other.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading Every now and then the two men would exchange glances behind the unconscious girl, as though assuring each other that they were ready for some signal to pass from one to the other.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My feeling of horror at what I instinctively knew was soon to happen was perhaps increased by the fact that this morning the girl seemed to be in the brightest possible humour.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nor were Harvey Scoffold and Bardolph Just lacking in apparent good humour; Harvey Scoffold, in particular, was laughing boisterously.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading My feeling of horror at what I instinctively knew was soon to happen was perhaps increased by the fact that this morning the girl seemed to be in the brightest possible humour.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Every now and then the two men would exchange glances behind the unconscious girl, as though assuring each other that they were ready for some signal to pass from one to the other.
