(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 Dr. Deems sat down amid the hush of hearts, and all the people seemed to feel that no more words were needed.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was almost over.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Dr. Deems sat down amid the hush of hearts, and all the people seemed to feel that no more words were needed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dr. Deems sat down amid the hush of hearts, and all the people seemed to feel that no more words were needed.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading Yet, the next moment, they greeted Frank Beard with joy, and prepared themselves with great satisfaction to listen to what he had to say.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading THE END OF THE BEGINNING.
Chautauqua's
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From this reading Frank Beard was one of Chautauqua's favorites.
DeemsverbUS /diːmz/
third-person singular of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading Dr. Deems sat down amid the hush of hearts, and all the people seemed to feel that no more words were needed.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Dr. Deems sat down amid the hush of hearts, and all the people seemed to feel that no more words were needed.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Deems sat down amid the hush of hearts, and all the people seemed to feel that no more words were needed.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE END OF THE BEGINNING.
favoritesnounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪts/
plural of “favorite” — something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Frank Beard was one of Chautauqua's favorites.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Dr. Deems sat down amid the hush of hearts, and all the people seemed to feel that no more words were needed.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Yet, the next moment, they greeted Frank Beard with joy, and prepared themselves with great satisfaction to listen to what he had to say.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Yet, the next moment, they greeted Frank Beard with joy, and prepared themselves with great satisfaction to listen to what he had to say.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Yet, the next moment, they greeted Frank Beard with joy, and prepared themselves with great satisfaction to listen to what he had to say.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Yet, the next moment, they greeted Frank Beard with joy, and prepared themselves with great satisfaction to listen to what he had to say.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet, the next moment, they greeted Frank Beard with joy, and prepared themselves with great satisfaction to listen to what he had to say.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Dr. Deems sat down amid the hush of hearts, and all the people seemed to feel that no more words were needed.
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading Dr. Deems sat down amid the hush of hearts, and all the people seemed to feel that no more words were needed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was almost over.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Yet, the next moment, they greeted Frank Beard with joy, and prepared themselves with great satisfaction to listen to what he had to say.
hear with intention
From this reading Yet, the next moment, they greeted Frank Beard with joy, and prepared themselves with great satisfaction to listen to what he had to say.
a particular point in time
From this reading Yet, the next moment, they greeted Frank Beard with joy, and prepared themselves with great satisfaction to listen to what he had to say.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Dr. Deems sat down amid the hush of hearts, and all the people seemed to feel that no more words were needed.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Dr. Deems sat down amid the hush of hearts, and all the people seemed to feel that no more words were needed.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Yet, the next moment, they greeted Frank Beard with joy, and prepared themselves with great satisfaction to listen to what he had to say.
not any; not one
From this reading Dr. Deems sat down amid the hush of hearts, and all the people seemed to feel that no more words were needed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE END OF THE BEGINNING.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Frank Beard was one of Chautauqua's favorites.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was almost over.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Dr. Deems sat down amid the hush of hearts, and all the people seemed to feel that no more words were needed.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Yet, the next moment, they greeted Frank Beard with joy, and prepared themselves with great satisfaction to listen to what he had to say.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Dr. Deems sat down amid the hush of hearts, and all the people seemed to feel that no more words were needed.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Yet, the next moment, they greeted Frank Beard with joy, and prepared themselves with great satisfaction to listen to what he had to say.
express in words
From this reading Yet, the next moment, they greeted Frank Beard with joy, and prepared themselves with great satisfaction to listen to what he had to say.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Dr. Deems sat down amid the hush of hearts, and all the people seemed to feel that no more words were needed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dr. Deems sat down amid the hush of hearts, and all the people seemed to feel that no more words were needed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE END OF THE BEGINNING.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Yet, the next moment, they greeted Frank Beard with joy, and prepared themselves with great satisfaction to listen to what he had to say.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet, the next moment, they greeted Frank Beard with joy, and prepared themselves with great satisfaction to listen to what he had to say.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dr. Deems sat down amid the hush of hearts, and all the people seemed to feel that no more words were needed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was almost over.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Dr. Deems sat down amid the hush of hearts, and all the people seemed to feel that no more words were needed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Yet, the next moment, they greeted Frank Beard with joy, and prepared themselves with great satisfaction to listen to what he had to say.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Yet, the next moment, they greeted Frank Beard with joy, and prepared themselves with great satisfaction to listen to what he had to say.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Dr. Deems sat down amid the hush of hearts, and all the people seemed to feel that no more words were needed.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, the next moment, they greeted Frank Beard with joy, and prepared themselves with great satisfaction to listen to what he had to say.
