used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He might be away--the possibility brought a painful moment of mixed misery and relief.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MATTHEW AND ELLEN Ellen sent to Harrisburg no notification of her coming.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He might be away--the possibility brought a painful moment of mixed misery and relief.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Shifting her heavy bag from hand to hand, she walked up the sunny street, past the jewelry shop of Mr. Goldstein, past small hotels in whose windows idle men sat drowsily, to Front Street.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He might be away--the possibility brought a painful moment of mixed misery and relief.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He might be away--the possibility brought a painful moment of mixed misery and relief.
burnishedadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrnɪʃt/
made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow
From this reading The river seemed to have no current, but lay a burnished sheet under the low and glaring sun.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The river seemed to have no current, but lay a burnished sheet under the low and glaring sun.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading MATTHEW AND ELLEN Ellen sent to Harrisburg no notification of her coming.
power to direct or determine
From this reading She was now convinced that she had thorough control of herself, and that she could meet Stephen safely.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading She was now convinced that she had thorough control of herself, and that she could meet Stephen safely.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was now convinced that she had thorough control of herself, and that she could meet Stephen safely.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading The river seemed to have no current, but lay a burnished sheet under the low and glaring sun.
drowsilyadverb
in a drowsy manner
From this reading Shifting her heavy bag from hand to hand, she walked up the sunny street, past the jewelry shop of Mr. Goldstein, past small hotels in whose windows idle men sat drowsily, to Front Street.
ELLEN
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From this reading MATTHEW AND ELLEN Ellen sent to Harrisburg no notification of her coming.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Shifting her heavy bag from hand to hand, she walked up the sunny street, past the jewelry shop of Mr. Goldstein, past small hotels in whose windows idle men sat drowsily, to Front Street.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Shifting her heavy bag from hand to hand, she walked up the sunny street, past the jewelry shop of Mr. Goldstein, past small hotels in whose windows idle men sat drowsily, to Front Street.
glaringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlerɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading The river seemed to have no current, but lay a burnished sheet under the low and glaring sun.
Goldstein
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From this reading Shifting her heavy bag from hand to hand, she walked up the sunny street, past the jewelry shop of Mr. Goldstein, past small hotels in whose windows idle men sat drowsily, to Front Street.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was now convinced that she had thorough control of herself, and that she could meet Stephen safely.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Shifting her heavy bag from hand to hand, she walked up the sunny street, past the jewelry shop of Mr. Goldstein, past small hotels in whose windows idle men sat drowsily, to Front Street.
HarrisburgnounUS /ˈhærɪsbərɡ/
capital of Pennsylvania; located in southern part of state
From this reading MATTHEW AND ELLEN Ellen sent to Harrisburg no notification of her coming.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The river seemed to have no current, but lay a burnished sheet under the low and glaring sun.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He might be away--the possibility brought a painful moment of mixed misery and relief.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Shifting her heavy bag from hand to hand, she walked up the sunny street, past the jewelry shop of Mr. Goldstein, past small hotels in whose windows idle men sat drowsily, to Front Street.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MATTHEW AND ELLEN Ellen sent to Harrisburg no notification of her coming.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She was now convinced that she had thorough control of herself, and that she could meet Stephen safely.
hotelsnounUS /hoʊˈtelz/
plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Shifting her heavy bag from hand to hand, she walked up the sunny street, past the jewelry shop of Mr. Goldstein, past small hotels in whose windows idle men sat drowsily, to Front Street.
not in action or at work
From this reading Shifting her heavy bag from hand to hand, she walked up the sunny street, past the jewelry shop of Mr. Goldstein, past small hotels in whose windows idle men sat drowsily, to Front Street.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Shifting her heavy bag from hand to hand, she walked up the sunny street, past the jewelry shop of Mr. Goldstein, past small hotels in whose windows idle men sat drowsily, to Front Street.
jewelrynounUS /ˈdʒuːəlri/
an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
From this reading Shifting her heavy bag from hand to hand, she walked up the sunny street, past the jewelry shop of Mr. Goldstein, past small hotels in whose windows idle men sat drowsily, to Front Street.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The river seemed to have no current, but lay a burnished sheet under the low and glaring sun.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The river seemed to have no current, but lay a burnished sheet under the low and glaring sun.
MATTHEWnounUS /ˈmæθjuː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading MATTHEW AND ELLEN Ellen sent to Harrisburg no notification of her coming.
come together
From this reading She was now convinced that she had thorough control of herself, and that she could meet Stephen safely.
the force of workers available
From this reading Shifting her heavy bag from hand to hand, she walked up the sunny street, past the jewelry shop of Mr. Goldstein, past small hotels in whose windows idle men sat drowsily, to Front Street.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He might be away--the possibility brought a painful moment of mixed misery and relief.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading He might be away--the possibility brought a painful moment of mixed misery and relief.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading He might be away--the possibility brought a painful moment of mixed misery and relief.
a particular point in time
From this reading He might be away--the possibility brought a painful moment of mixed misery and relief.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Shifting her heavy bag from hand to hand, she walked up the sunny street, past the jewelry shop of Mr. Goldstein, past small hotels in whose windows idle men sat drowsily, to Front Street.
not any; not one
From this reading MATTHEW AND ELLEN Ellen sent to Harrisburg no notification of her coming.
notificationnounUS /ˌnoʊtəfəˈkeɪʃən/
an accusation of crime made by a grand jury on its own initiative
From this reading MATTHEW AND ELLEN Ellen sent to Harrisburg no notification of her coming.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She was now convinced that she had thorough control of herself, and that she could meet Stephen safely.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MATTHEW AND ELLEN Ellen sent to Harrisburg no notification of her coming.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading He might be away--the possibility brought a painful moment of mixed misery and relief.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Shifting her heavy bag from hand to hand, she walked up the sunny street, past the jewelry shop of Mr. Goldstein, past small hotels in whose windows idle men sat drowsily, to Front Street.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading He might be away--the possibility brought a painful moment of mixed misery and relief.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading He might be away--the possibility brought a painful moment of mixed misery and relief.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The river seemed to have no current, but lay a burnished sheet under the low and glaring sun.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading She was now convinced that she had thorough control of herself, and that she could meet Stephen safely.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Shifting her heavy bag from hand to hand, she walked up the sunny street, past the jewelry shop of Mr. Goldstein, past small hotels in whose windows idle men sat drowsily, to Front Street.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The river seemed to have no current, but lay a burnished sheet under the low and glaring sun.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading MATTHEW AND ELLEN Ellen sent to Harrisburg no notification of her coming.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was now convinced that she had thorough control of herself, and that she could meet Stephen safely.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading The river seemed to have no current, but lay a burnished sheet under the low and glaring sun.
ShiftingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪftɪŋ/
continuously varying
From this reading Shifting her heavy bag from hand to hand, she walked up the sunny street, past the jewelry shop of Mr. Goldstein, past small hotels in whose windows idle men sat drowsily, to Front Street.
do one's shopping
From this reading Shifting her heavy bag from hand to hand, she walked up the sunny street, past the jewelry shop of Mr. Goldstein, past small hotels in whose windows idle men sat drowsily, to Front Street.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Shifting her heavy bag from hand to hand, she walked up the sunny street, past the jewelry shop of Mr. Goldstein, past small hotels in whose windows idle men sat drowsily, to Front Street.
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading She was now convinced that she had thorough control of herself, and that she could meet Stephen safely.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Shifting her heavy bag from hand to hand, she walked up the sunny street, past the jewelry shop of Mr. Goldstein, past small hotels in whose windows idle men sat drowsily, to Front Street.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The river seemed to have no current, but lay a burnished sheet under the low and glaring sun.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Shifting her heavy bag from hand to hand, she walked up the sunny street, past the jewelry shop of Mr. Goldstein, past small hotels in whose windows idle men sat drowsily, to Front Street.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was now convinced that she had thorough control of herself, and that she could meet Stephen safely.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He might be away--the possibility brought a painful moment of mixed misery and relief.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading She was now convinced that she had thorough control of herself, and that she could meet Stephen safely.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MATTHEW AND ELLEN Ellen sent to Harrisburg no notification of her coming.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The river seemed to have no current, but lay a burnished sheet under the low and glaring sun.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Shifting her heavy bag from hand to hand, she walked up the sunny street, past the jewelry shop of Mr. Goldstein, past small hotels in whose windows idle men sat drowsily, to Front Street.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Shifting her heavy bag from hand to hand, she walked up the sunny street, past the jewelry shop of Mr. Goldstein, past small hotels in whose windows idle men sat drowsily, to Front Street.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was now convinced that she had thorough control of herself, and that she could meet Stephen safely.
belonging to which person
From this reading Shifting her heavy bag from hand to hand, she walked up the sunny street, past the jewelry shop of Mr. Goldstein, past small hotels in whose windows idle men sat drowsily, to Front Street.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Shifting her heavy bag from hand to hand, she walked up the sunny street, past the jewelry shop of Mr. Goldstein, past small hotels in whose windows idle men sat drowsily, to Front Street.
