used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the young girl gave utterance to these words of prophecy her beautiful eyes were luminous with the fire of a noble purpose.
(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 She drew her graceful form to its full height and her voice rang out like the peal of a bell, carrying the message of hope to all that heard it.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading When the saleswomen and cash girls saw them they almost stopped breathing, for the two men were the two senior members of the firm, who, for some reason or others, were going over the store together.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She drew her graceful form to its full height and her voice rang out like the peal of a bell, carrying the message of hope to all that heard it.
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading Before any one could think of answering, two gentlemen suddenly appeared in the doorway of the poorly lighted room.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Before any one could think of answering, two gentlemen suddenly appeared in the doorway of the poorly lighted room.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Before any one could think of answering, two gentlemen suddenly appeared in the doorway of the poorly lighted room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the young girl gave utterance to these words of prophecy her beautiful eyes were luminous with the fire of a noble purpose.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading As the young girl gave utterance to these words of prophecy her beautiful eyes were luminous with the fire of a noble purpose.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before any one could think of answering, two gentlemen suddenly appeared in the doorway of the poorly lighted room.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading She drew her graceful form to its full height and her voice rang out like the peal of a bell, carrying the message of hope to all that heard it.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading When the saleswomen and cash girls saw them they almost stopped breathing, for the two men were the two senior members of the firm, who, for some reason or others, were going over the store together.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading She drew her graceful form to its full height and her voice rang out like the peal of a bell, carrying the message of hope to all that heard it.
cashnounUS /kæʃ/
money in the form of bills or coins
From this reading When the saleswomen and cash girls saw them they almost stopped breathing, for the two men were the two senior members of the firm, who, for some reason or others, were going over the store together.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Before any one could think of answering, two gentlemen suddenly appeared in the doorway of the poorly lighted room.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading Before any one could think of answering, two gentlemen suddenly appeared in the doorway of the poorly lighted room.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading She drew her graceful form to its full height and her voice rang out like the peal of a bell, carrying the message of hope to all that heard it.
opinion or judgment
From this reading As the young girl gave utterance to these words of prophecy her beautiful eyes were luminous with the fire of a noble purpose.
start firing a weapon
From this reading As the young girl gave utterance to these words of prophecy her beautiful eyes were luminous with the fire of a noble purpose.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading When the saleswomen and cash girls saw them they almost stopped breathing, for the two men were the two senior members of the firm, who, for some reason or others, were going over the store together.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST INSULT.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the saleswomen and cash girls saw them they almost stopped breathing, for the two men were the two senior members of the firm, who, for some reason or others, were going over the store together.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading She drew her graceful form to its full height and her voice rang out like the peal of a bell, carrying the message of hope to all that heard it.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading She drew her graceful form to its full height and her voice rang out like the peal of a bell, carrying the message of hope to all that heard it.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading As the young girl gave utterance to these words of prophecy her beautiful eyes were luminous with the fire of a noble purpose.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Before any one could think of answering, two gentlemen suddenly appeared in the doorway of the poorly lighted room.
a young female
From this reading As the young girl gave utterance to these words of prophecy her beautiful eyes were luminous with the fire of a noble purpose.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading When the saleswomen and cash girls saw them they almost stopped breathing, for the two men were the two senior members of the firm, who, for some reason or others, were going over the store together.
the act of departing
From this reading When the saleswomen and cash girls saw them they almost stopped breathing, for the two men were the two senior members of the firm, who, for some reason or others, were going over the store together.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading She drew her graceful form to its full height and her voice rang out like the peal of a bell, carrying the message of hope to all that heard it.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She drew her graceful form to its full height and her voice rang out like the peal of a bell, carrying the message of hope to all that heard it.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading She drew her graceful form to its full height and her voice rang out like the peal of a bell, carrying the message of hope to all that heard it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As the young girl gave utterance to these words of prophecy her beautiful eyes were luminous with the fire of a noble purpose.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading She drew her graceful form to its full height and her voice rang out like the peal of a bell, carrying the message of hope to all that heard it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Before any one could think of answering, two gentlemen suddenly appeared in the doorway of the poorly lighted room.
INSULTnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading THE FIRST INSULT.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She drew her graceful form to its full height and her voice rang out like the peal of a bell, carrying the message of hope to all that heard it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She drew her graceful form to its full height and her voice rang out like the peal of a bell, carrying the message of hope to all that heard it.
set afire or burning
From this reading Before any one could think of answering, two gentlemen suddenly appeared in the doorway of the poorly lighted room.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She drew her graceful form to its full height and her voice rang out like the peal of a bell, carrying the message of hope to all that heard it.
luminousadjectiveUS /ˈluːmənəs/
softly bright or radiant
From this reading As the young girl gave utterance to these words of prophecy her beautiful eyes were luminous with the fire of a noble purpose.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading When the saleswomen and cash girls saw them they almost stopped breathing, for the two men were the two senior members of the firm, who, for some reason or others, were going over the store together.
the force of workers available
From this reading When the saleswomen and cash girls saw them they almost stopped breathing, for the two men were the two senior members of the firm, who, for some reason or others, were going over the store together.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading She drew her graceful form to its full height and her voice rang out like the peal of a bell, carrying the message of hope to all that heard it.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading As the young girl gave utterance to these words of prophecy her beautiful eyes were luminous with the fire of a noble purpose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the young girl gave utterance to these words of prophecy her beautiful eyes were luminous with the fire of a noble purpose.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Before any one could think of answering, two gentlemen suddenly appeared in the doorway of the poorly lighted room.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When the saleswomen and cash girls saw them they almost stopped breathing, for the two men were the two senior members of the firm, who, for some reason or others, were going over the store together.
others
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From this reading When the saleswomen and cash girls saw them they almost stopped breathing, for the two men were the two senior members of the firm, who, for some reason or others, were going over the store together.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She drew her graceful form to its full height and her voice rang out like the peal of a bell, carrying the message of hope to all that heard it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When the saleswomen and cash girls saw them they almost stopped breathing, for the two men were the two senior members of the firm, who, for some reason or others, were going over the store together.
pealnounUS /piːl/
a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)
From this reading She drew her graceful form to its full height and her voice rang out like the peal of a bell, carrying the message of hope to all that heard it.
poorlyadverbUS /ˈpuːrli/
(“ill” is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well
From this reading Before any one could think of answering, two gentlemen suddenly appeared in the doorway of the poorly lighted room.
prophecynounUS /ˈprɒf.ə.si/
A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.
From this reading As the young girl gave utterance to these words of prophecy her beautiful eyes were luminous with the fire of a noble purpose.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading As the young girl gave utterance to these words of prophecy her beautiful eyes were luminous with the fire of a noble purpose.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading She drew her graceful form to its full height and her voice rang out like the peal of a bell, carrying the message of hope to all that heard it.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading When the saleswomen and cash girls saw them they almost stopped breathing, for the two men were the two senior members of the firm, who, for some reason or others, were going over the store together.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Before any one could think of answering, two gentlemen suddenly appeared in the doorway of the poorly lighted room.
saleswomennounUS /ˈseɪlzwɪmən/
plural of “saleswoman” — a woman salesperson
From this reading When the saleswomen and cash girls saw them they almost stopped breathing, for the two men were the two senior members of the firm, who, for some reason or others, were going over the store together.
cut with a saw
From this reading When the saleswomen and cash girls saw them they almost stopped breathing, for the two men were the two senior members of the firm, who, for some reason or others, were going over the store together.
senioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading When the saleswomen and cash girls saw them they almost stopped breathing, for the two men were the two senior members of the firm, who, for some reason or others, were going over the store together.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She drew her graceful form to its full height and her voice rang out like the peal of a bell, carrying the message of hope to all that heard it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading When the saleswomen and cash girls saw them they almost stopped breathing, for the two men were the two senior members of the firm, who, for some reason or others, were going over the store together.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading When the saleswomen and cash girls saw them they almost stopped breathing, for the two men were the two senior members of the firm, who, for some reason or others, were going over the store together.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading When the saleswomen and cash girls saw them they almost stopped breathing, for the two men were the two senior members of the firm, who, for some reason or others, were going over the store together.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Before any one could think of answering, two gentlemen suddenly appeared in the doorway of the poorly lighted room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She drew her graceful form to its full height and her voice rang out like the peal of a bell, carrying the message of hope to all that heard it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST INSULT.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When the saleswomen and cash girls saw them they almost stopped breathing, for the two men were the two senior members of the firm, who, for some reason or others, were going over the store together.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading As the young girl gave utterance to these words of prophecy her beautiful eyes were luminous with the fire of a noble purpose.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the saleswomen and cash girls saw them they almost stopped breathing, for the two men were the two senior members of the firm, who, for some reason or others, were going over the store together.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Before any one could think of answering, two gentlemen suddenly appeared in the doorway of the poorly lighted room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the young girl gave utterance to these words of prophecy her beautiful eyes were luminous with the fire of a noble purpose.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading When the saleswomen and cash girls saw them they almost stopped breathing, for the two men were the two senior members of the firm, who, for some reason or others, were going over the store together.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Before any one could think of answering, two gentlemen suddenly appeared in the doorway of the poorly lighted room.
utterancenounUS /ˈʌtərəns/
the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
From this reading As the young girl gave utterance to these words of prophecy her beautiful eyes were luminous with the fire of a noble purpose.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading She drew her graceful form to its full height and her voice rang out like the peal of a bell, carrying the message of hope to all that heard it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As the young girl gave utterance to these words of prophecy her beautiful eyes were luminous with the fire of a noble purpose.
at the time that
From this reading When the saleswomen and cash girls saw them they almost stopped breathing, for the two men were the two senior members of the firm, who, for some reason or others, were going over the store together.
which person or people
From this reading When the saleswomen and cash girls saw them they almost stopped breathing, for the two men were the two senior members of the firm, who, for some reason or others, were going over the store together.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As the young girl gave utterance to these words of prophecy her beautiful eyes were luminous with the fire of a noble purpose.
the words that are spoken
From this reading As the young girl gave utterance to these words of prophecy her beautiful eyes were luminous with the fire of a noble purpose.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading As the young girl gave utterance to these words of prophecy her beautiful eyes were luminous with the fire of a noble purpose.
