alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading By this time most of the congregation were already in the yard and, as Cabot and his companion emerged into the dripping blackness of out-of-doors, from various parts of that blackness came the clatter of tongues and the sound of fervent ejaculations and expressions of amazement.
amazementnounUS /əˈmeɪzmənt/
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading By this time most of the congregation were already in the yard and, as Cabot and his companion emerged into the dripping blackness of out-of-doors, from various parts of that blackness came the clatter of tongues and the sound of fervent ejaculations and expressions of amazement.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He regarded his relative vacantly, opened his mouth, closed it, sighed and turned toward the dining room.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading Galusha did not answer.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading By this time most of the congregation were already in the yard and, as Cabot and his companion emerged into the dripping blackness of out-of-doors, from various parts of that blackness came the clatter of tongues and the sound of fervent ejaculations and expressions of amazement.
blacknessnounUS /ˈblæknəs/
the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading By this time most of the congregation were already in the yard and, as Cabot and his companion emerged into the dripping blackness of out-of-doors, from various parts of that blackness came the clatter of tongues and the sound of fervent ejaculations and expressions of amazement.
ByprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By this time most of the congregation were already in the yard and, as Cabot and his companion emerged into the dripping blackness of out-of-doors, from various parts of that blackness came the clatter of tongues and the sound of fervent ejaculations and expressions of amazement.
CabotnounUS /ˈkæbət/
son of John Cabot who was born in Italy and who led an English expedition in search of the Northwest Passage and a Spanish expedition that explored the La Plata region of Brazil; in 1544 he published a map of the world (1476-1557)
From this reading By this time most of the congregation were already in the yard and, as Cabot and his companion emerged into the dripping blackness of out-of-doors, from various parts of that blackness came the clatter of tongues and the sound of fervent ejaculations and expressions of amazement.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading By this time most of the congregation were already in the yard and, as Cabot and his companion emerged into the dripping blackness of out-of-doors, from various parts of that blackness came the clatter of tongues and the sound of fervent ejaculations and expressions of amazement.
clatternounUS /ˈklætər/
a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)
From this reading By this time most of the congregation were already in the yard and, as Cabot and his companion emerged into the dripping blackness of out-of-doors, from various parts of that blackness came the clatter of tongues and the sound of fervent ejaculations and expressions of amazement.
closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading He regarded his relative vacantly, opened his mouth, closed it, sighed and turned toward the dining room.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading By this time most of the congregation were already in the yard and, as Cabot and his companion emerged into the dripping blackness of out-of-doors, from various parts of that blackness came the clatter of tongues and the sound of fervent ejaculations and expressions of amazement.
congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading By this time most of the congregation were already in the yard and, as Cabot and his companion emerged into the dripping blackness of out-of-doors, from various parts of that blackness came the clatter of tongues and the sound of fervent ejaculations and expressions of amazement.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Galusha did not answer.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading He regarded his relative vacantly, opened his mouth, closed it, sighed and turned toward the dining room.
drippingnounUS /ˈdrɪpɪŋ/
a liquid (as water) that flows in drops (as from the eaves of house)
From this reading By this time most of the congregation were already in the yard and, as Cabot and his companion emerged into the dripping blackness of out-of-doors, from various parts of that blackness came the clatter of tongues and the sound of fervent ejaculations and expressions of amazement.
ejaculations
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By this time most of the congregation were already in the yard and, as Cabot and his companion emerged into the dripping blackness of out-of-doors, from various parts of that blackness came the clatter of tongues and the sound of fervent ejaculations and expressions of amazement.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading By this time most of the congregation were already in the yard and, as Cabot and his companion emerged into the dripping blackness of out-of-doors, from various parts of that blackness came the clatter of tongues and the sound of fervent ejaculations and expressions of amazement.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading By this time most of the congregation were already in the yard and, as Cabot and his companion emerged into the dripping blackness of out-of-doors, from various parts of that blackness came the clatter of tongues and the sound of fervent ejaculations and expressions of amazement.
ferventadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrvənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading By this time most of the congregation were already in the yard and, as Cabot and his companion emerged into the dripping blackness of out-of-doors, from various parts of that blackness came the clatter of tongues and the sound of fervent ejaculations and expressions of amazement.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading By this time most of the congregation were already in the yard and, as Cabot and his companion emerged into the dripping blackness of out-of-doors, from various parts of that blackness came the clatter of tongues and the sound of fervent ejaculations and expressions of amazement.
Galusha
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Galusha did not answer.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He regarded his relative vacantly, opened his mouth, closed it, sighed and turned toward the dining room.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He regarded his relative vacantly, opened his mouth, closed it, sighed and turned toward the dining room.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By this time most of the congregation were already in the yard and, as Cabot and his companion emerged into the dripping blackness of out-of-doors, from various parts of that blackness came the clatter of tongues and the sound of fervent ejaculations and expressions of amazement.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading By this time most of the congregation were already in the yard and, as Cabot and his companion emerged into the dripping blackness of out-of-doors, from various parts of that blackness came the clatter of tongues and the sound of fervent ejaculations and expressions of amazement.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He regarded his relative vacantly, opened his mouth, closed it, sighed and turned toward the dining room.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading By this time most of the congregation were already in the yard and, as Cabot and his companion emerged into the dripping blackness of out-of-doors, from various parts of that blackness came the clatter of tongues and the sound of fervent ejaculations and expressions of amazement.
mouthnounUS /maʊθ/
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading He regarded his relative vacantly, opened his mouth, closed it, sighed and turned toward the dining room.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Galusha did not answer.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By this time most of the congregation were already in the yard and, as Cabot and his companion emerged into the dripping blackness of out-of-doors, from various parts of that blackness came the clatter of tongues and the sound of fervent ejaculations and expressions of amazement.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He regarded his relative vacantly, opened his mouth, closed it, sighed and turned toward the dining room.
out-of-doorsnoun
where the air is unconfined
From this reading By this time most of the congregation were already in the yard and, as Cabot and his companion emerged into the dripping blackness of out-of-doors, from various parts of that blackness came the clatter of tongues and the sound of fervent ejaculations and expressions of amazement.
partsnounUS /pɑːrts/
the local environment
From this reading By this time most of the congregation were already in the yard and, as Cabot and his companion emerged into the dripping blackness of out-of-doors, from various parts of that blackness came the clatter of tongues and the sound of fervent ejaculations and expressions of amazement.
regardedverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading He regarded his relative vacantly, opened his mouth, closed it, sighed and turned toward the dining room.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading He regarded his relative vacantly, opened his mouth, closed it, sighed and turned toward the dining room.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He regarded his relative vacantly, opened his mouth, closed it, sighed and turned toward the dining room.
sighedverbUS /saɪd/
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading He regarded his relative vacantly, opened his mouth, closed it, sighed and turned toward the dining room.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading By this time most of the congregation were already in the yard and, as Cabot and his companion emerged into the dripping blackness of out-of-doors, from various parts of that blackness came the clatter of tongues and the sound of fervent ejaculations and expressions of amazement.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By this time most of the congregation were already in the yard and, as Cabot and his companion emerged into the dripping blackness of out-of-doors, from various parts of that blackness came the clatter of tongues and the sound of fervent ejaculations and expressions of amazement.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He regarded his relative vacantly, opened his mouth, closed it, sighed and turned toward the dining room.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By this time most of the congregation were already in the yard and, as Cabot and his companion emerged into the dripping blackness of out-of-doors, from various parts of that blackness came the clatter of tongues and the sound of fervent ejaculations and expressions of amazement.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By this time most of the congregation were already in the yard and, as Cabot and his companion emerged into the dripping blackness of out-of-doors, from various parts of that blackness came the clatter of tongues and the sound of fervent ejaculations and expressions of amazement.
tonguesnounUS /tʌŋz/
plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading By this time most of the congregation were already in the yard and, as Cabot and his companion emerged into the dripping blackness of out-of-doors, from various parts of that blackness came the clatter of tongues and the sound of fervent ejaculations and expressions of amazement.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He regarded his relative vacantly, opened his mouth, closed it, sighed and turned toward the dining room.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He regarded his relative vacantly, opened his mouth, closed it, sighed and turned toward the dining room.
vacantlyadverb
in a vacant manner
From this reading He regarded his relative vacantly, opened his mouth, closed it, sighed and turned toward the dining room.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading By this time most of the congregation were already in the yard and, as Cabot and his companion emerged into the dripping blackness of out-of-doors, from various parts of that blackness came the clatter of tongues and the sound of fervent ejaculations and expressions of amazement.
WelladverbUS /wel/
(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 “Well!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By this time most of the congregation were already in the yard and, as Cabot and his companion emerged into the dripping blackness of out-of-doors, from various parts of that blackness came the clatter of tongues and the sound of fervent ejaculations and expressions of amazement.
yardnounUS /jɑːrd/
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading By this time most of the congregation were already in the yard and, as Cabot and his companion emerged into the dripping blackness of out-of-doors, from various parts of that blackness came the clatter of tongues and the sound of fervent ejaculations and expressions of amazement.
