used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A week passed before Faith went to the store again.
anew
From this reading A week passed before Faith went to the store again.
(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 Mr. Watkins called on her every night to bring her news of the store, and by this means she kept track of all Mr. Denton's changes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading One night Mr. Watkins had mentioned a number of things which had benefited the clerks as well as the customers, and in concluding his recital he sighed very heavily, an indication to Faith that there was something more behind it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Watkins called on her every night to bring her news of the store, and by this means she kept track of all Mr. Denton's changes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One night Mr. Watkins had mentioned a number of things which had benefited the clerks as well as the customers, and in concluding his recital he sighed very heavily, an indication to Faith that there was something more behind it.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A week passed before Faith went to the store again.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading One night Mr. Watkins had mentioned a number of things which had benefited the clerks as well as the customers, and in concluding his recital he sighed very heavily, an indication to Faith that there was something more behind it.
benefitedverbUS /ˈbenəfɪtɪd/
past form of “benefit” — derive a benefit from
From this reading One night Mr. Watkins had mentioned a number of things which had benefited the clerks as well as the customers, and in concluding his recital he sighed very heavily, an indication to Faith that there was something more behind it.
the formal act of approving
From this reading THE BLESSING OF REPENTANCE.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Mr. Watkins called on her every night to bring her news of the store, and by this means she kept track of all Mr. Denton's changes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Watkins called on her every night to bring her news of the store, and by this means she kept track of all Mr. Denton's changes.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Mr. Watkins called on her every night to bring her news of the store, and by this means she kept track of all Mr. Denton's changes.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Mr. Watkins called on her every night to bring her news of the store, and by this means she kept track of all Mr. Denton's changes.
clerksnounUS /klɜːrks/
plural of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading One night Mr. Watkins had mentioned a number of things which had benefited the clerks as well as the customers, and in concluding his recital he sighed very heavily, an indication to Faith that there was something more behind it.
concludingadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdɪŋ/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading One night Mr. Watkins had mentioned a number of things which had benefited the clerks as well as the customers, and in concluding his recital he sighed very heavily, an indication to Faith that there was something more behind it.
customersnounUS /ˈkʌstəmərz/
plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading One night Mr. Watkins had mentioned a number of things which had benefited the clerks as well as the customers, and in concluding his recital he sighed very heavily, an indication to Faith that there was something more behind it.
Denton's
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From this reading Mr. Watkins called on her every night to bring her news of the store, and by this means she kept track of all Mr. Denton's changes.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading She was too utterly miserable to think of resuming her duties.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Mr. Watkins called on her every night to bring her news of the store, and by this means she kept track of all Mr. Denton's changes.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading A week passed before Faith went to the store again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One night Mr. Watkins had mentioned a number of things which had benefited the clerks as well as the customers, and in concluding his recital he sighed very heavily, an indication to Faith that there was something more behind it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One night Mr. Watkins had mentioned a number of things which had benefited the clerks as well as the customers, and in concluding his recital he sighed very heavily, an indication to Faith that there was something more behind it.
to a considerable degree
From this reading One night Mr. Watkins had mentioned a number of things which had benefited the clerks as well as the customers, and in concluding his recital he sighed very heavily, an indication to Faith that there was something more behind it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was too utterly miserable to think of resuming her duties.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One night Mr. Watkins had mentioned a number of things which had benefited the clerks as well as the customers, and in concluding his recital he sighed very heavily, an indication to Faith that there was something more behind it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One night Mr. Watkins had mentioned a number of things which had benefited the clerks as well as the customers, and in concluding his recital he sighed very heavily, an indication to Faith that there was something more behind it.
indicationnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading One night Mr. Watkins had mentioned a number of things which had benefited the clerks as well as the customers, and in concluding his recital he sighed very heavily, an indication to Faith that there was something more behind it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading One night Mr. Watkins had mentioned a number of things which had benefited the clerks as well as the customers, and in concluding his recital he sighed very heavily, an indication to Faith that there was something more behind it.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Mr. Watkins called on her every night to bring her news of the store, and by this means she kept track of all Mr. Denton's changes.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Mr. Watkins called on her every night to bring her news of the store, and by this means she kept track of all Mr. Denton's changes.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading One night Mr. Watkins had mentioned a number of things which had benefited the clerks as well as the customers, and in concluding his recital he sighed very heavily, an indication to Faith that there was something more behind it.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading She was too utterly miserable to think of resuming her duties.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading One night Mr. Watkins had mentioned a number of things which had benefited the clerks as well as the customers, and in concluding his recital he sighed very heavily, an indication to Faith that there was something more behind it.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Watkins called on her every night to bring her news of the store, and by this means she kept track of all Mr. Denton's changes.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Mr. Watkins called on her every night to bring her news of the store, and by this means she kept track of all Mr. Denton's changes.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Mr. Watkins called on her every night to bring her news of the store, and by this means she kept track of all Mr. Denton's changes.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading One night Mr. Watkins had mentioned a number of things which had benefited the clerks as well as the customers, and in concluding his recital he sighed very heavily, an indication to Faith that there was something more behind it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BLESSING OF REPENTANCE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Watkins called on her every night to bring her news of the store, and by this means she kept track of all Mr. Denton's changes.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One night Mr. Watkins had mentioned a number of things which had benefited the clerks as well as the customers, and in concluding his recital he sighed very heavily, an indication to Faith that there was something more behind it.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A week passed before Faith went to the store again.
recitalnounUS /rəˈsaɪtəl/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading One night Mr. Watkins had mentioned a number of things which had benefited the clerks as well as the customers, and in concluding his recital he sighed very heavily, an indication to Faith that there was something more behind it.
REPENTANCEnounUS /rɪˈpentəns/
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading THE BLESSING OF REPENTANCE.
resumingverbUS /rɪˈzuːmɪŋ/
-ing form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading She was too utterly miserable to think of resuming her duties.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was too utterly miserable to think of resuming her duties.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading One night Mr. Watkins had mentioned a number of things which had benefited the clerks as well as the customers, and in concluding his recital he sighed very heavily, an indication to Faith that there was something more behind it.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading One night Mr. Watkins had mentioned a number of things which had benefited the clerks as well as the customers, and in concluding his recital he sighed very heavily, an indication to Faith that there was something more behind it.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading A week passed before Faith went to the store again.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One night Mr. Watkins had mentioned a number of things which had benefited the clerks as well as the customers, and in concluding his recital he sighed very heavily, an indication to Faith that there was something more behind it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BLESSING OF REPENTANCE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading One night Mr. Watkins had mentioned a number of things which had benefited the clerks as well as the customers, and in concluding his recital he sighed very heavily, an indication to Faith that there was something more behind it.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading One night Mr. Watkins had mentioned a number of things which had benefited the clerks as well as the customers, and in concluding his recital he sighed very heavily, an indication to Faith that there was something more behind it.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading She was too utterly miserable to think of resuming her duties.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Mr. Watkins called on her every night to bring her news of the store, and by this means she kept track of all Mr. Denton's changes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A week passed before Faith went to the store again.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She was too utterly miserable to think of resuming her duties.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Mr. Watkins called on her every night to bring her news of the store, and by this means she kept track of all Mr. Denton's changes.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading She was too utterly miserable to think of resuming her duties.
precisely as stated
From this reading One night Mr. Watkins had mentioned a number of things which had benefited the clerks as well as the customers, and in concluding his recital he sighed very heavily, an indication to Faith that there was something more behind it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was too utterly miserable to think of resuming her duties.
Watkins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Watkins called on her every night to bring her news of the store, and by this means she kept track of all Mr. Denton's changes.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A week passed before Faith went to the store again.
(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 One night Mr. Watkins had mentioned a number of things which had benefited the clerks as well as the customers, and in concluding his recital he sighed very heavily, an indication to Faith that there was something more behind it.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A week passed before Faith went to the store again.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One night Mr. Watkins had mentioned a number of things which had benefited the clerks as well as the customers, and in concluding his recital he sighed very heavily, an indication to Faith that there was something more behind it.
