used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Light Dawns for Uncle Darcy For some time the faint jangle of a bell had been sounding at intervals far down the street.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Here was an opportunity to find out all about the Brewster trip.
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Ordinarily it would have caught Georgina's attention long before this, but absorbed in the letter to which she had returned after putting the eggs down cellar, she did not hear the ringing until it was near enough for the Towncrier's message to be audible also.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Ordinarily it would have caught Georgina's attention long before this, but absorbed in the letter to which she had returned after putting the eggs down cellar, she did not hear the ringing until it was near enough for the Towncrier's message to be audible also.
(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 Here was an opportunity to find out all about the Brewster trip.
in addition
From this reading Ordinarily it would have caught Georgina's attention long before this, but absorbed in the letter to which she had returned after putting the eggs down cellar, she did not hear the ringing until it was near enough for the Towncrier's message to be audible also.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Here was an opportunity to find out all about the Brewster trip.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was announcing the extra day of the Bazaar, and calling attention to the many new attractions it would have to offer on the morrow.
announcingverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading He was announcing the extra day of the Bazaar, and calling attention to the many new attractions it would have to offer on the morrow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Light Dawns for Uncle Darcy For some time the faint jangle of a bell had been sounding at intervals far down the street.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Ordinarily it would have caught Georgina's attention long before this, but absorbed in the letter to which she had returned after putting the eggs down cellar, she did not hear the ringing until it was near enough for the Towncrier's message to be audible also.
attractionsnounUS /əˈtrækʃənz/
plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading He was announcing the extra day of the Bazaar, and calling attention to the many new attractions it would have to offer on the morrow.
audibleadjectiveUS /ˈɑːdəbəl/
heard or perceptible by the ear
From this reading Ordinarily it would have caught Georgina's attention long before this, but absorbed in the letter to which she had returned after putting the eggs down cellar, she did not hear the ringing until it was near enough for the Towncrier's message to be audible also.
BazaarnounUS /bəˈzɑːr/
a shop where a variety of goods are sold
From this reading He was announcing the extra day of the Bazaar, and calling attention to the many new attractions it would have to offer on the morrow.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Ordinarily it would have caught Georgina's attention long before this, but absorbed in the letter to which she had returned after putting the eggs down cellar, she did not hear the ringing until it was near enough for the Towncrier's message to be audible also.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Light Dawns for Uncle Darcy For some time the faint jangle of a bell had been sounding at intervals far down the street.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Ordinarily it would have caught Georgina's attention long before this, but absorbed in the letter to which she had returned after putting the eggs down cellar, she did not hear the ringing until it was near enough for the Towncrier's message to be audible also.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Light Dawns for Uncle Darcy For some time the faint jangle of a bell had been sounding at intervals far down the street.
Brewster
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From this reading Here was an opportunity to find out all about the Brewster trip.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ordinarily it would have caught Georgina's attention long before this, but absorbed in the letter to which she had returned after putting the eggs down cellar, she did not hear the ringing until it was near enough for the Towncrier's message to be audible also.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading He was announcing the extra day of the Bazaar, and calling attention to the many new attractions it would have to offer on the morrow.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Ordinarily it would have caught Georgina's attention long before this, but absorbed in the letter to which she had returned after putting the eggs down cellar, she did not hear the ringing until it was near enough for the Towncrier's message to be audible also.
cellarnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading Ordinarily it would have caught Georgina's attention long before this, but absorbed in the letter to which she had returned after putting the eggs down cellar, she did not hear the ringing until it was near enough for the Towncrier's message to be audible also.
Darcy
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From this reading Light Dawns for Uncle Darcy For some time the faint jangle of a bell had been sounding at intervals far down the street.
DawnsnounUS /dɔːnz/
plural of “dawn” — the first light of day
From this reading Light Dawns for Uncle Darcy For some time the faint jangle of a bell had been sounding at intervals far down the street.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He was announcing the extra day of the Bazaar, and calling attention to the many new attractions it would have to offer on the morrow.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Ordinarily it would have caught Georgina's attention long before this, but absorbed in the letter to which she had returned after putting the eggs down cellar, she did not hear the ringing until it was near enough for the Towncrier's message to be audible also.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Light Dawns for Uncle Darcy For some time the faint jangle of a bell had been sounding at intervals far down the street.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Instantly, Georgina dropped her pencil and flew out to meet him.
eggsnounUS /eɡz/
oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
From this reading Ordinarily it would have caught Georgina's attention long before this, but absorbed in the letter to which she had returned after putting the eggs down cellar, she did not hear the ringing until it was near enough for the Towncrier's message to be audible also.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Ordinarily it would have caught Georgina's attention long before this, but absorbed in the letter to which she had returned after putting the eggs down cellar, she did not hear the ringing until it was near enough for the Towncrier's message to be audible also.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading He was announcing the extra day of the Bazaar, and calling attention to the many new attractions it would have to offer on the morrow.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Light Dawns for Uncle Darcy For some time the faint jangle of a bell had been sounding at intervals far down the street.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Light Dawns for Uncle Darcy For some time the faint jangle of a bell had been sounding at intervals far down the street.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Here was an opportunity to find out all about the Brewster trip.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Instantly, Georgina dropped her pencil and flew out to meet him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Light Dawns for Uncle Darcy For some time the faint jangle of a bell had been sounding at intervals far down the street.
Georgina
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From this reading Instantly, Georgina dropped her pencil and flew out to meet him.
Georgina's
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From this reading Ordinarily it would have caught Georgina's attention long before this, but absorbed in the letter to which she had returned after putting the eggs down cellar, she did not hear the ringing until it was near enough for the Towncrier's message to be audible also.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Light Dawns for Uncle Darcy For some time the faint jangle of a bell had been sounding at intervals far down the street.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Ordinarily it would have caught Georgina's attention long before this, but absorbed in the letter to which she had returned after putting the eggs down cellar, she did not hear the ringing until it was near enough for the Towncrier's message to be audible also.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was announcing the extra day of the Bazaar, and calling attention to the many new attractions it would have to offer on the morrow.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Ordinarily it would have caught Georgina's attention long before this, but absorbed in the letter to which she had returned after putting the eggs down cellar, she did not hear the ringing until it was near enough for the Towncrier's message to be audible also.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Instantly, Georgina dropped her pencil and flew out to meet him.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here was an opportunity to find out all about the Brewster trip.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Instantly, Georgina dropped her pencil and flew out to meet him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ordinarily it would have caught Georgina's attention long before this, but absorbed in the letter to which she had returned after putting the eggs down cellar, she did not hear the ringing until it was near enough for the Towncrier's message to be audible also.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Instantly, Georgina dropped her pencil and flew out to meet him.
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Light Dawns for Uncle Darcy For some time the faint jangle of a bell had been sounding at intervals far down the street.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ordinarily it would have caught Georgina's attention long before this, but absorbed in the letter to which she had returned after putting the eggs down cellar, she did not hear the ringing until it was near enough for the Towncrier's message to be audible also.
jangleverbUS /ˈdʒæŋɡəl/
make a sound typical of metallic objects
From this reading Light Dawns for Uncle Darcy For some time the faint jangle of a bell had been sounding at intervals far down the street.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Ordinarily it would have caught Georgina's attention long before this, but absorbed in the letter to which she had returned after putting the eggs down cellar, she did not hear the ringing until it was near enough for the Towncrier's message to be audible also.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Light Dawns for Uncle Darcy For some time the faint jangle of a bell had been sounding at intervals far down the street.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Ordinarily it would have caught Georgina's attention long before this, but absorbed in the letter to which she had returned after putting the eggs down cellar, she did not hear the ringing until it was near enough for the Towncrier's message to be audible also.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He was announcing the extra day of the Bazaar, and calling attention to the many new attractions it would have to offer on the morrow.
come together
From this reading Instantly, Georgina dropped her pencil and flew out to meet him.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Ordinarily it would have caught Georgina's attention long before this, but absorbed in the letter to which she had returned after putting the eggs down cellar, she did not hear the ringing until it was near enough for the Towncrier's message to be audible also.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading He was announcing the extra day of the Bazaar, and calling attention to the many new attractions it would have to offer on the morrow.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Ordinarily it would have caught Georgina's attention long before this, but absorbed in the letter to which she had returned after putting the eggs down cellar, she did not hear the ringing until it was near enough for the Towncrier's message to be audible also.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He was announcing the extra day of the Bazaar, and calling attention to the many new attractions it would have to offer on the morrow.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ordinarily it would have caught Georgina's attention long before this, but absorbed in the letter to which she had returned after putting the eggs down cellar, she did not hear the ringing until it was near enough for the Towncrier's message to be audible also.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Light Dawns for Uncle Darcy For some time the faint jangle of a bell had been sounding at intervals far down the street.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading He was announcing the extra day of the Bazaar, and calling attention to the many new attractions it would have to offer on the morrow.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was announcing the extra day of the Bazaar, and calling attention to the many new attractions it would have to offer on the morrow.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Here was an opportunity to find out all about the Brewster trip.
OrdinarilyadverbUS /ˌɔːrdəˈnerəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading Ordinarily it would have caught Georgina's attention long before this, but absorbed in the letter to which she had returned after putting the eggs down cellar, she did not hear the ringing until it was near enough for the Towncrier's message to be audible also.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Instantly, Georgina dropped her pencil and flew out to meet him.
pencilnounUS /ˈpensəl/
a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading Instantly, Georgina dropped her pencil and flew out to meet him.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Ordinarily it would have caught Georgina's attention long before this, but absorbed in the letter to which she had returned after putting the eggs down cellar, she did not hear the ringing until it was near enough for the Towncrier's message to be audible also.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Ordinarily it would have caught Georgina's attention long before this, but absorbed in the letter to which she had returned after putting the eggs down cellar, she did not hear the ringing until it was near enough for the Towncrier's message to be audible also.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading Ordinarily it would have caught Georgina's attention long before this, but absorbed in the letter to which she had returned after putting the eggs down cellar, she did not hear the ringing until it was near enough for the Towncrier's message to be audible also.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ordinarily it would have caught Georgina's attention long before this, but absorbed in the letter to which she had returned after putting the eggs down cellar, she did not hear the ringing until it was near enough for the Towncrier's message to be audible also.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Light Dawns for Uncle Darcy For some time the faint jangle of a bell had been sounding at intervals far down the street.
soundingadjectiveUS /ˈsaʊndɪŋ/
appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms
From this reading Light Dawns for Uncle Darcy For some time the faint jangle of a bell had been sounding at intervals far down the street.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Light Dawns for Uncle Darcy For some time the faint jangle of a bell had been sounding at intervals far down the street.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Light Dawns for Uncle Darcy For some time the faint jangle of a bell had been sounding at intervals far down the street.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Ordinarily it would have caught Georgina's attention long before this, but absorbed in the letter to which she had returned after putting the eggs down cellar, she did not hear the ringing until it was near enough for the Towncrier's message to be audible also.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Light Dawns for Uncle Darcy For some time the faint jangle of a bell had been sounding at intervals far down the street.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ordinarily it would have caught Georgina's attention long before this, but absorbed in the letter to which she had returned after putting the eggs down cellar, she did not hear the ringing until it was near enough for the Towncrier's message to be audible also.
Towncrier's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ordinarily it would have caught Georgina's attention long before this, but absorbed in the letter to which she had returned after putting the eggs down cellar, she did not hear the ringing until it was near enough for the Towncrier's message to be audible also.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Here was an opportunity to find out all about the Brewster trip.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Light Dawns for Uncle Darcy For some time the faint jangle of a bell had been sounding at intervals far down the street.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Ordinarily it would have caught Georgina's attention long before this, but absorbed in the letter to which she had returned after putting the eggs down cellar, she did not hear the ringing until it was near enough for the Towncrier's message to be audible also.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ordinarily it would have caught Georgina's attention long before this, but absorbed in the letter to which she had returned after putting the eggs down cellar, she did not hear the ringing until it was near enough for the Towncrier's message to be audible also.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ordinarily it would have caught Georgina's attention long before this, but absorbed in the letter to which she had returned after putting the eggs down cellar, she did not hear the ringing until it was near enough for the Towncrier's message to be audible also.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Ordinarily it would have caught Georgina's attention long before this, but absorbed in the letter to which she had returned after putting the eggs down cellar, she did not hear the ringing until it was near enough for the Towncrier's message to be audible also.
