used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The services over, the little congregation slowly dispersed; some lingering a few minutes for a shake of the hand and a few kind words from their loved mistress Mrs. Travilla, her father, her son, and Captain Raymond; then as the last one turned to depart, the captain and the doctor walked down to the quarter for a short call upon old Aunt Silvy, still lying in her bed.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading And in the afternoon the house and plantation servants collected on the lawn and were addressed by Captain Raymond and Dr. Harold Travilla.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading And in the afternoon the house and plantation servants collected on the lawn and were addressed by Captain Raymond and Dr. Harold Travilla.
(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 Sabbath morning dawned bright and clear and as in former days all the family, old and young, attended church and the pastor's Bible class.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sabbath morning dawned bright and clear and as in former days all the family, old and young, attended church and the pastor's Bible class.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sabbath morning dawned bright and clear and as in former days all the family, old and young, attended church and the pastor's Bible class.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Sabbath morning dawned bright and clear and as in former days all the family, old and young, attended church and the pastor's Bible class.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading The services over, the little congregation slowly dispersed; some lingering a few minutes for a shake of the hand and a few kind words from their loved mistress Mrs. Travilla, her father, her son, and Captain Raymond; then as the last one turned to depart, the captain and the doctor walked down to the quarter for a short call upon old Aunt Silvy, still lying in her bed.
bayounounUS /ˈbaɪuː/
a swampy arm or slow-moving outlet of a lake (term used mainly in Mississippi and Louisiana)
From this reading Mrs. Travilla had seated herself in the veranda and seemed to be doing nothing but gaze out upon the lovely landscape--the velvety, flower-bespangled lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mrs. Travilla had seated herself in the veranda and seemed to be doing nothing but gaze out upon the lovely landscape--the velvety, flower-bespangled lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The services over, the little congregation slowly dispersed; some lingering a few minutes for a shake of the hand and a few kind words from their loved mistress Mrs. Travilla, her father, her son, and Captain Raymond; then as the last one turned to depart, the captain and the doctor walked down to the quarter for a short call upon old Aunt Silvy, still lying in her bed.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Mrs. Travilla had seated herself in the veranda and seemed to be doing nothing but gaze out upon the lovely landscape--the velvety, flower-bespangled lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading Sabbath morning dawned bright and clear and as in former days all the family, old and young, attended church and the pastor's Bible class.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Sabbath morning dawned bright and clear and as in former days all the family, old and young, attended church and the pastor's Bible class.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. Travilla had seated herself in the veranda and seemed to be doing nothing but gaze out upon the lovely landscape--the velvety, flower-bespangled lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And in the afternoon the house and plantation servants collected on the lawn and were addressed by Captain Raymond and Dr. Harold Travilla.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The services over, the little congregation slowly dispersed; some lingering a few minutes for a shake of the hand and a few kind words from their loved mistress Mrs. Travilla, her father, her son, and Captain Raymond; then as the last one turned to depart, the captain and the doctor walked down to the quarter for a short call upon old Aunt Silvy, still lying in her bed.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading And in the afternoon the house and plantation servants collected on the lawn and were addressed by Captain Raymond and Dr. Harold Travilla.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Sabbath morning dawned bright and clear and as in former days all the family, old and young, attended church and the pastor's Bible class.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Sabbath morning dawned bright and clear and as in former days all the family, old and young, attended church and the pastor's Bible class.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Sabbath morning dawned bright and clear and as in former days all the family, old and young, attended church and the pastor's Bible class.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading And in the afternoon the house and plantation servants collected on the lawn and were addressed by Captain Raymond and Dr. Harold Travilla.
congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading The services over, the little congregation slowly dispersed; some lingering a few minutes for a shake of the hand and a few kind words from their loved mistress Mrs. Travilla, her father, her son, and Captain Raymond; then as the last one turned to depart, the captain and the doctor walked down to the quarter for a short call upon old Aunt Silvy, still lying in her bed.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading Sabbath morning dawned bright and clear and as in former days all the family, old and young, attended church and the pastor's Bible class.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Sabbath morning dawned bright and clear and as in former days all the family, old and young, attended church and the pastor's Bible class.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading The services over, the little congregation slowly dispersed; some lingering a few minutes for a shake of the hand and a few kind words from their loved mistress Mrs. Travilla, her father, her son, and Captain Raymond; then as the last one turned to depart, the captain and the doctor walked down to the quarter for a short call upon old Aunt Silvy, still lying in her bed.
dispersedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɜːrst/
distributed or spread over a considerable extent
From this reading The services over, the little congregation slowly dispersed; some lingering a few minutes for a shake of the hand and a few kind words from their loved mistress Mrs. Travilla, her father, her son, and Captain Raymond; then as the last one turned to depart, the captain and the doctor walked down to the quarter for a short call upon old Aunt Silvy, still lying in her bed.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The services over, the little congregation slowly dispersed; some lingering a few minutes for a shake of the hand and a few kind words from their loved mistress Mrs. Travilla, her father, her son, and Captain Raymond; then as the last one turned to depart, the captain and the doctor walked down to the quarter for a short call upon old Aunt Silvy, still lying in her bed.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Mrs. Travilla had seated herself in the veranda and seemed to be doing nothing but gaze out upon the lovely landscape--the velvety, flower-bespangled lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The services over, the little congregation slowly dispersed; some lingering a few minutes for a shake of the hand and a few kind words from their loved mistress Mrs. Travilla, her father, her son, and Captain Raymond; then as the last one turned to depart, the captain and the doctor walked down to the quarter for a short call upon old Aunt Silvy, still lying in her bed.
Dr
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From this reading And in the afternoon the house and plantation servants collected on the lawn and were addressed by Captain Raymond and Dr. Harold Travilla.
a social unit living together
From this reading Sabbath morning dawned bright and clear and as in former days all the family, old and young, attended church and the pastor's Bible class.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The services over, the little congregation slowly dispersed; some lingering a few minutes for a shake of the hand and a few kind words from their loved mistress Mrs. Travilla, her father, her son, and Captain Raymond; then as the last one turned to depart, the captain and the doctor walked down to the quarter for a short call upon old Aunt Silvy, still lying in her bed.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The services over, the little congregation slowly dispersed; some lingering a few minutes for a shake of the hand and a few kind words from their loved mistress Mrs. Travilla, her father, her son, and Captain Raymond; then as the last one turned to depart, the captain and the doctor walked down to the quarter for a short call upon old Aunt Silvy, still lying in her bed.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Mrs. Travilla had seated herself in the veranda and seemed to be doing nothing but gaze out upon the lovely landscape--the velvety, flower-bespangled lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
flower-bespangled
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From this reading Mrs. Travilla had seated herself in the veranda and seemed to be doing nothing but gaze out upon the lovely landscape--the velvety, flower-bespangled lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The services over, the little congregation slowly dispersed; some lingering a few minutes for a shake of the hand and a few kind words from their loved mistress Mrs. Travilla, her father, her son, and Captain Raymond; then as the last one turned to depart, the captain and the doctor walked down to the quarter for a short call upon old Aunt Silvy, still lying in her bed.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Sabbath morning dawned bright and clear and as in former days all the family, old and young, attended church and the pastor's Bible class.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The services over, the little congregation slowly dispersed; some lingering a few minutes for a shake of the hand and a few kind words from their loved mistress Mrs. Travilla, her father, her son, and Captain Raymond; then as the last one turned to depart, the captain and the doctor walked down to the quarter for a short call upon old Aunt Silvy, still lying in her bed.
a long fixed look
From this reading Mrs. Travilla had seated herself in the veranda and seemed to be doing nothing but gaze out upon the lovely landscape--the velvety, flower-bespangled lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Travilla had seated herself in the veranda and seemed to be doing nothing but gaze out upon the lovely landscape--the velvety, flower-bespangled lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The services over, the little congregation slowly dispersed; some lingering a few minutes for a shake of the hand and a few kind words from their loved mistress Mrs. Travilla, her father, her son, and Captain Raymond; then as the last one turned to depart, the captain and the doctor walked down to the quarter for a short call upon old Aunt Silvy, still lying in her bed.
Harold
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From this reading And in the afternoon the house and plantation servants collected on the lawn and were addressed by Captain Raymond and Dr. Harold Travilla.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The services over, the little congregation slowly dispersed; some lingering a few minutes for a shake of the hand and a few kind words from their loved mistress Mrs. Travilla, her father, her son, and Captain Raymond; then as the last one turned to depart, the captain and the doctor walked down to the quarter for a short call upon old Aunt Silvy, still lying in her bed.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mrs. Travilla had seated herself in the veranda and seemed to be doing nothing but gaze out upon the lovely landscape--the velvety, flower-bespangled lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading And in the afternoon the house and plantation servants collected on the lawn and were addressed by Captain Raymond and Dr. Harold Travilla.
HymnsnounUS /hɪmz/
plural of “hymn” — a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
From this reading Hymns were sung too, and prayers offered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sabbath morning dawned bright and clear and as in former days all the family, old and young, attended church and the pastor's Bible class.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The services over, the little congregation slowly dispersed; some lingering a few minutes for a shake of the hand and a few kind words from their loved mistress Mrs. Travilla, her father, her son, and Captain Raymond; then as the last one turned to depart, the captain and the doctor walked down to the quarter for a short call upon old Aunt Silvy, still lying in her bed.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading Mrs. Travilla had seated herself in the veranda and seemed to be doing nothing but gaze out upon the lovely landscape--the velvety, flower-bespangled lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
immediately past
From this reading The services over, the little congregation slowly dispersed; some lingering a few minutes for a shake of the hand and a few kind words from their loved mistress Mrs. Travilla, her father, her son, and Captain Raymond; then as the last one turned to depart, the captain and the doctor walked down to the quarter for a short call upon old Aunt Silvy, still lying in her bed.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading And in the afternoon the house and plantation servants collected on the lawn and were addressed by Captain Raymond and Dr. Harold Travilla.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading The services over, the little congregation slowly dispersed; some lingering a few minutes for a shake of the hand and a few kind words from their loved mistress Mrs. Travilla, her father, her son, and Captain Raymond; then as the last one turned to depart, the captain and the doctor walked down to the quarter for a short call upon old Aunt Silvy, still lying in her bed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The services over, the little congregation slowly dispersed; some lingering a few minutes for a shake of the hand and a few kind words from their loved mistress Mrs. Travilla, her father, her son, and Captain Raymond; then as the last one turned to depart, the captain and the doctor walked down to the quarter for a short call upon old Aunt Silvy, still lying in her bed.
held dear
From this reading The services over, the little congregation slowly dispersed; some lingering a few minutes for a shake of the hand and a few kind words from their loved mistress Mrs. Travilla, her father, her son, and Captain Raymond; then as the last one turned to depart, the captain and the doctor walked down to the quarter for a short call upon old Aunt Silvy, still lying in her bed.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Mrs. Travilla had seated herself in the veranda and seemed to be doing nothing but gaze out upon the lovely landscape--the velvety, flower-bespangled lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading The services over, the little congregation slowly dispersed; some lingering a few minutes for a shake of the hand and a few kind words from their loved mistress Mrs. Travilla, her father, her son, and Captain Raymond; then as the last one turned to depart, the captain and the doctor walked down to the quarter for a short call upon old Aunt Silvy, still lying in her bed.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The services over, the little congregation slowly dispersed; some lingering a few minutes for a shake of the hand and a few kind words from their loved mistress Mrs. Travilla, her father, her son, and Captain Raymond; then as the last one turned to depart, the captain and the doctor walked down to the quarter for a short call upon old Aunt Silvy, still lying in her bed.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading The services over, the little congregation slowly dispersed; some lingering a few minutes for a shake of the hand and a few kind words from their loved mistress Mrs. Travilla, her father, her son, and Captain Raymond; then as the last one turned to depart, the captain and the doctor walked down to the quarter for a short call upon old Aunt Silvy, still lying in her bed.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Sabbath morning dawned bright and clear and as in former days all the family, old and young, attended church and the pastor's Bible class.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The services over, the little congregation slowly dispersed; some lingering a few minutes for a shake of the hand and a few kind words from their loved mistress Mrs. Travilla, her father, her son, and Captain Raymond; then as the last one turned to depart, the captain and the doctor walked down to the quarter for a short call upon old Aunt Silvy, still lying in her bed.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Mrs. Travilla had seated herself in the veranda and seemed to be doing nothing but gaze out upon the lovely landscape--the velvety, flower-bespangled lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The services over, the little congregation slowly dispersed; some lingering a few minutes for a shake of the hand and a few kind words from their loved mistress Mrs. Travilla, her father, her son, and Captain Raymond; then as the last one turned to depart, the captain and the doctor walked down to the quarter for a short call upon old Aunt Silvy, still lying in her bed.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Hymns were sung too, and prayers offered.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Sabbath morning dawned bright and clear and as in former days all the family, old and young, attended church and the pastor's Bible class.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And in the afternoon the house and plantation servants collected on the lawn and were addressed by Captain Raymond and Dr. Harold Travilla.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The services over, the little congregation slowly dispersed; some lingering a few minutes for a shake of the hand and a few kind words from their loved mistress Mrs. Travilla, her father, her son, and Captain Raymond; then as the last one turned to depart, the captain and the doctor walked down to the quarter for a short call upon old Aunt Silvy, still lying in her bed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mrs. Travilla had seated herself in the veranda and seemed to be doing nothing but gaze out upon the lovely landscape--the velvety, flower-bespangled lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The services over, the little congregation slowly dispersed; some lingering a few minutes for a shake of the hand and a few kind words from their loved mistress Mrs. Travilla, her father, her son, and Captain Raymond; then as the last one turned to depart, the captain and the doctor walked down to the quarter for a short call upon old Aunt Silvy, still lying in her bed.
pastor'snounUS /ˈpæstərz/
possessive form of “pastor” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Sabbath morning dawned bright and clear and as in former days all the family, old and young, attended church and the pastor's Bible class.
plantationnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃən/
an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading And in the afternoon the house and plantation servants collected on the lawn and were addressed by Captain Raymond and Dr. Harold Travilla.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Hymns were sung too, and prayers offered.
one of four equal parts
From this reading The services over, the little congregation slowly dispersed; some lingering a few minutes for a shake of the hand and a few kind words from their loved mistress Mrs. Travilla, her father, her son, and Captain Raymond; then as the last one turned to depart, the captain and the doctor walked down to the quarter for a short call upon old Aunt Silvy, still lying in her bed.
Raymond
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From this reading And in the afternoon the house and plantation servants collected on the lawn and were addressed by Captain Raymond and Dr. Harold Travilla.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading Sabbath morning dawned bright and clear and as in former days all the family, old and young, attended church and the pastor's Bible class.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Mrs. Travilla had seated herself in the veranda and seemed to be doing nothing but gaze out upon the lovely landscape--the velvety, flower-bespangled lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mrs. Travilla had seated herself in the veranda and seemed to be doing nothing but gaze out upon the lovely landscape--the velvety, flower-bespangled lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading And in the afternoon the house and plantation servants collected on the lawn and were addressed by Captain Raymond and Dr. Harold Travilla.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading The services over, the little congregation slowly dispersed; some lingering a few minutes for a shake of the hand and a few kind words from their loved mistress Mrs. Travilla, her father, her son, and Captain Raymond; then as the last one turned to depart, the captain and the doctor walked down to the quarter for a short call upon old Aunt Silvy, still lying in her bed.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading The services over, the little congregation slowly dispersed; some lingering a few minutes for a shake of the hand and a few kind words from their loved mistress Mrs. Travilla, her father, her son, and Captain Raymond; then as the last one turned to depart, the captain and the doctor walked down to the quarter for a short call upon old Aunt Silvy, still lying in her bed.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The services over, the little congregation slowly dispersed; some lingering a few minutes for a shake of the hand and a few kind words from their loved mistress Mrs. Travilla, her father, her son, and Captain Raymond; then as the last one turned to depart, the captain and the doctor walked down to the quarter for a short call upon old Aunt Silvy, still lying in her bed.
Silvy
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From this reading The services over, the little congregation slowly dispersed; some lingering a few minutes for a shake of the hand and a few kind words from their loved mistress Mrs. Travilla, her father, her son, and Captain Raymond; then as the last one turned to depart, the captain and the doctor walked down to the quarter for a short call upon old Aunt Silvy, still lying in her bed.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The services over, the little congregation slowly dispersed; some lingering a few minutes for a shake of the hand and a few kind words from their loved mistress Mrs. Travilla, her father, her son, and Captain Raymond; then as the last one turned to depart, the captain and the doctor walked down to the quarter for a short call upon old Aunt Silvy, still lying in her bed.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The services over, the little congregation slowly dispersed; some lingering a few minutes for a shake of the hand and a few kind words from their loved mistress Mrs. Travilla, her father, her son, and Captain Raymond; then as the last one turned to depart, the captain and the doctor walked down to the quarter for a short call upon old Aunt Silvy, still lying in her bed.
a male human offspring
From this reading The services over, the little congregation slowly dispersed; some lingering a few minutes for a shake of the hand and a few kind words from their loved mistress Mrs. Travilla, her father, her son, and Captain Raymond; then as the last one turned to depart, the captain and the doctor walked down to the quarter for a short call upon old Aunt Silvy, still lying in her bed.
not in physical motion
From this reading The services over, the little congregation slowly dispersed; some lingering a few minutes for a shake of the hand and a few kind words from their loved mistress Mrs. Travilla, her father, her son, and Captain Raymond; then as the last one turned to depart, the captain and the doctor walked down to the quarter for a short call upon old Aunt Silvy, still lying in her bed.
sungnounUS /sʌŋ/
the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy
From this reading Hymns were sung too, and prayers offered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sabbath morning dawned bright and clear and as in former days all the family, old and young, attended church and the pastor's Bible class.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The services over, the little congregation slowly dispersed; some lingering a few minutes for a shake of the hand and a few kind words from their loved mistress Mrs. Travilla, her father, her son, and Captain Raymond; then as the last one turned to depart, the captain and the doctor walked down to the quarter for a short call upon old Aunt Silvy, still lying in her bed.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The services over, the little congregation slowly dispersed; some lingering a few minutes for a shake of the hand and a few kind words from their loved mistress Mrs. Travilla, her father, her son, and Captain Raymond; then as the last one turned to depart, the captain and the doctor walked down to the quarter for a short call upon old Aunt Silvy, still lying in her bed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The services over, the little congregation slowly dispersed; some lingering a few minutes for a shake of the hand and a few kind words from their loved mistress Mrs. Travilla, her father, her son, and Captain Raymond; then as the last one turned to depart, the captain and the doctor walked down to the quarter for a short call upon old Aunt Silvy, still lying in her bed.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Hymns were sung too, and prayers offered.
Travilla
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From this reading And in the afternoon the house and plantation servants collected on the lawn and were addressed by Captain Raymond and Dr. Harold Travilla.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The services over, the little congregation slowly dispersed; some lingering a few minutes for a shake of the hand and a few kind words from their loved mistress Mrs. Travilla, her father, her son, and Captain Raymond; then as the last one turned to depart, the captain and the doctor walked down to the quarter for a short call upon old Aunt Silvy, still lying in her bed.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The services over, the little congregation slowly dispersed; some lingering a few minutes for a shake of the hand and a few kind words from their loved mistress Mrs. Travilla, her father, her son, and Captain Raymond; then as the last one turned to depart, the captain and the doctor walked down to the quarter for a short call upon old Aunt Silvy, still lying in her bed.
velvetyadjectiveUS /ˈvelvəti/
smooth and soft to sight or hearing or touch or taste
From this reading Mrs. Travilla had seated herself in the veranda and seemed to be doing nothing but gaze out upon the lovely landscape--the velvety, flower-bespangled lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading Mrs. Travilla had seated herself in the veranda and seemed to be doing nothing but gaze out upon the lovely landscape--the velvety, flower-bespangled lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The services over, the little congregation slowly dispersed; some lingering a few minutes for a shake of the hand and a few kind words from their loved mistress Mrs. Travilla, her father, her son, and Captain Raymond; then as the last one turned to depart, the captain and the doctor walked down to the quarter for a short call upon old Aunt Silvy, still lying in her bed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And in the afternoon the house and plantation servants collected on the lawn and were addressed by Captain Raymond and Dr. Harold Travilla.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Mrs. Travilla had seated herself in the veranda and seemed to be doing nothing but gaze out upon the lovely landscape--the velvety, flower-bespangled lawn, the bayou, and the fields and woods beyond.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The services over, the little congregation slowly dispersed; some lingering a few minutes for a shake of the hand and a few kind words from their loved mistress Mrs. Travilla, her father, her son, and Captain Raymond; then as the last one turned to depart, the captain and the doctor walked down to the quarter for a short call upon old Aunt Silvy, still lying in her bed.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Sabbath morning dawned bright and clear and as in former days all the family, old and young, attended church and the pastor's Bible class.
