used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FAITH DISCOVERS A FRESH HORROR.
achingadjectiveUS /ˈeɪkɪŋ/
causing a dull and steady pain
From this reading Her arms as well as her back were aching.
afternoonsnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading She was glad when a great crowd of shoppers came surging in at the big doors, for the afternoons were always far busier than the mornings at this establishment.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She was glad when a great crowd of shoppers came surging in at the big doors, for the afternoons were always far busier than the mornings at this establishment.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Her arms as well as her back were aching.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her arms as well as her back were aching.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was glad when a great crowd of shoppers came surging in at the big doors, for the afternoons were always far busier than the mornings at this establishment.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Her arms as well as her back were aching.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Faith soon began to wonder if the goods could possibly come up to be wrapped very much faster.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Faith soon began to wonder if the goods could possibly come up to be wrapped very much faster.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Faith dropped her eyes to her desk so that she would not see the fellow, but she could still feel the insulting gaze that was bent upon her.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was glad when a great crowd of shoppers came surging in at the big doors, for the afternoons were always far busier than the mornings at this establishment.
busieradjectiveUS /ˈbɪziər/
comparative of “busy” — actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading She was glad when a great crowd of shoppers came surging in at the big doors, for the afternoons were always far busier than the mornings at this establishment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Faith dropped her eyes to her desk so that she would not see the fellow, but she could still feel the insulting gaze that was bent upon her.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She was glad when a great crowd of shoppers came surging in at the big doors, for the afternoons were always far busier than the mornings at this establishment.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Faith soon began to wonder if the goods could possibly come up to be wrapped very much faster.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Faith dropped her eyes to her desk so that she would not see the fellow, but she could still feel the insulting gaze that was bent upon her.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading She was glad when a great crowd of shoppers came surging in at the big doors, for the afternoons were always far busier than the mornings at this establishment.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Faith dropped her eyes to her desk so that she would not see the fellow, but she could still feel the insulting gaze that was bent upon her.
DISCOVERSverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərz/
third-person singular of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading FAITH DISCOVERS A FRESH HORROR.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She was glad when a great crowd of shoppers came surging in at the big doors, for the afternoons were always far busier than the mornings at this establishment.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Faith dropped her eyes to her desk so that she would not see the fellow, but she could still feel the insulting gaze that was bent upon her.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading She was glad when a great crowd of shoppers came surging in at the big doors, for the afternoons were always far busier than the mornings at this establishment.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Faith dropped her eyes to her desk so that she would not see the fellow, but she could still feel the insulting gaze that was bent upon her.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading FAITH DISCOVERS A FRESH HORROR.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading She was glad when a great crowd of shoppers came surging in at the big doors, for the afternoons were always far busier than the mornings at this establishment.
fasteradverbUS /ˈfæstər/
more quickly
From this reading Faith soon began to wonder if the goods could possibly come up to be wrapped very much faster.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Faith dropped her eyes to her desk so that she would not see the fellow, but she could still feel the insulting gaze that was bent upon her.
a boy or man
From this reading Faith dropped her eyes to her desk so that she would not see the fellow, but she could still feel the insulting gaze that was bent upon her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was glad when a great crowd of shoppers came surging in at the big doors, for the afternoons were always far busier than the mornings at this establishment.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading FAITH DISCOVERS A FRESH HORROR.
a long fixed look
From this reading Faith dropped her eyes to her desk so that she would not see the fellow, but she could still feel the insulting gaze that was bent upon her.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading She was glad when a great crowd of shoppers came surging in at the big doors, for the afternoons were always far busier than the mornings at this establishment.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading Faith soon began to wonder if the goods could possibly come up to be wrapped very much faster.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She was glad when a great crowd of shoppers came surging in at the big doors, for the afternoons were always far busier than the mornings at this establishment.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Faith dropped her eyes to her desk so that she would not see the fellow, but she could still feel the insulting gaze that was bent upon her.
intense and profound fear
From this reading FAITH DISCOVERS A FRESH HORROR.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Faith soon began to wonder if the goods could possibly come up to be wrapped very much faster.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was glad when a great crowd of shoppers came surging in at the big doors, for the afternoons were always far busier than the mornings at this establishment.
insultingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading Faith dropped her eyes to her desk so that she would not see the fellow, but she could still feel the insulting gaze that was bent upon her.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading She was glad when a great crowd of shoppers came surging in at the big doors, for the afternoons were always far busier than the mornings at this establishment.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Faith soon began to wonder if the goods could possibly come up to be wrapped very much faster.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Faith dropped her eyes to her desk so that she would not see the fellow, but she could still feel the insulting gaze that was bent upon her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was glad when a great crowd of shoppers came surging in at the big doors, for the afternoons were always far busier than the mornings at this establishment.
by chance
From this reading Faith soon began to wonder if the goods could possibly come up to be wrapped very much faster.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Faith dropped her eyes to her desk so that she would not see the fellow, but she could still feel the insulting gaze that was bent upon her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Faith dropped her eyes to her desk so that she would not see the fellow, but she could still feel the insulting gaze that was bent upon her.
shoppersnounUS /ˈʃɑːpərz/
plural of “shopper” — someone who visits stores in search of articles to buy
From this reading She was glad when a great crowd of shoppers came surging in at the big doors, for the afternoons were always far busier than the mornings at this establishment.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Faith dropped her eyes to her desk so that she would not see the fellow, but she could still feel the insulting gaze that was bent upon her.
in the near future
From this reading Faith soon began to wonder if the goods could possibly come up to be wrapped very much faster.
not in physical motion
From this reading Faith dropped her eyes to her desk so that she would not see the fellow, but she could still feel the insulting gaze that was bent upon her.
surgingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrdʒɪŋ/
characterized by great swelling waves or surges
From this reading She was glad when a great crowd of shoppers came surging in at the big doors, for the afternoons were always far busier than the mornings at this establishment.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She was glad when a great crowd of shoppers came surging in at the big doors, for the afternoons were always far busier than the mornings at this establishment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Faith dropped her eyes to her desk so that she would not see the fellow, but she could still feel the insulting gaze that was bent upon her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Faith dropped her eyes to her desk so that she would not see the fellow, but she could still feel the insulting gaze that was bent upon her.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She was glad when a great crowd of shoppers came surging in at the big doors, for the afternoons were always far busier than the mornings at this establishment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Faith dropped her eyes to her desk so that she would not see the fellow, but she could still feel the insulting gaze that was bent upon her.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Faith soon began to wonder if the goods could possibly come up to be wrapped very much faster.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Faith dropped her eyes to her desk so that she would not see the fellow, but she could still feel the insulting gaze that was bent upon her.
precisely as stated
From this reading Faith soon began to wonder if the goods could possibly come up to be wrapped very much faster.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Faith dropped her eyes to her desk so that she would not see the fellow, but she could still feel the insulting gaze that was bent upon her.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Her arms as well as her back were aching.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She was glad when a great crowd of shoppers came surging in at the big doors, for the afternoons were always far busier than the mornings at this establishment.
at the time that
From this reading She was glad when a great crowd of shoppers came surging in at the big doors, for the afternoons were always far busier than the mornings at this establishment.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Faith soon began to wonder if the goods could possibly come up to be wrapped very much faster.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Faith dropped her eyes to her desk so that she would not see the fellow, but she could still feel the insulting gaze that was bent upon her.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading Faith soon began to wonder if the goods could possibly come up to be wrapped very much faster.
