used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FISHING FOR A DAUGHTER.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading He too was trying to cobble--things in general, in that active head of his beneath its covering of heathery hair.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He had missed his little Mattie much, and his child-like spirit was longing greatly after some child-like companionship.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had missed his little Mattie much, and his child-like spirit was longing greatly after some child-like companionship.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading He too was trying to cobble--things in general, in that active head of his beneath its covering of heathery hair.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he did not confine his efforts to things in general--one very particular thing had its share in the motions of his spirit--how to prove that Poppie was indeed his own child.
a young person of either sex
From this reading But he did not confine his efforts to things in general--one very particular thing had its share in the motions of his spirit--how to prove that Poppie was indeed his own child.
child-like
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From this reading He had missed his little Mattie much, and his child-like spirit was longing greatly after some child-like companionship.
cobbleverbUS /ˈkɑːbəl/
pave with cobblestones
From this reading He too was trying to cobble--things in general, in that active head of his beneath its covering of heathery hair.
cobblingnoun
the shoemaker's trade
From this reading Mr. Spelt sat in his watch-tower, over the head of patiently cobbling Mr. Dolman, reflecting.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading He had missed his little Mattie much, and his child-like spirit was longing greatly after some child-like companionship.
confineverbUS /kənˈfaɪn/
place limits on (extent or amount or access)
From this reading But he did not confine his efforts to things in general--one very particular thing had its share in the motions of his spirit--how to prove that Poppie was indeed his own child.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading He too was trying to cobble--things in general, in that active head of his beneath its covering of heathery hair.
a female human offspring
From this reading FISHING FOR A DAUGHTER.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But he did not confine his efforts to things in general--one very particular thing had its share in the motions of his spirit--how to prove that Poppie was indeed his own child.
DolmannounUS /ˈdɑːlmən/
a hussar's jacket worn over the shoulders
From this reading Mr. Spelt sat in his watch-tower, over the head of patiently cobbling Mr. Dolman, reflecting.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading But he did not confine his efforts to things in general--one very particular thing had its share in the motions of his spirit--how to prove that Poppie was indeed his own child.
FISHINGnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading FISHING FOR A DAUGHTER.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FISHING FOR A DAUGHTER.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading He too was trying to cobble--things in general, in that active head of his beneath its covering of heathery hair.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading He had missed his little Mattie much, and his child-like spirit was longing greatly after some child-like companionship.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But he did not confine his efforts to things in general--one very particular thing had its share in the motions of his spirit--how to prove that Poppie was indeed his own child.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading He too was trying to cobble--things in general, in that active head of his beneath its covering of heathery hair.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He too was trying to cobble--things in general, in that active head of his beneath its covering of heathery hair.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Mr. Spelt sat in his watch-tower, over the head of patiently cobbling Mr. Dolman, reflecting.
heathery
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From this reading He too was trying to cobble--things in general, in that active head of his beneath its covering of heathery hair.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Spelt sat in his watch-tower, over the head of patiently cobbling Mr. Dolman, reflecting.
how
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From this reading But he did not confine his efforts to things in general--one very particular thing had its share in the motions of his spirit--how to prove that Poppie was indeed his own child.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Spelt sat in his watch-tower, over the head of patiently cobbling Mr. Dolman, reflecting.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading But he did not confine his efforts to things in general--one very particular thing had its share in the motions of his spirit--how to prove that Poppie was indeed his own child.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He too was trying to cobble--things in general, in that active head of his beneath its covering of heathery hair.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had missed his little Mattie much, and his child-like spirit was longing greatly after some child-like companionship.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading He had missed his little Mattie much, and his child-like spirit was longing greatly after some child-like companionship.
Mattie
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From this reading He had missed his little Mattie much, and his child-like spirit was longing greatly after some child-like companionship.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading He had missed his little Mattie much, and his child-like spirit was longing greatly after some child-like companionship.
motionsnounUS /ˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “motion” — the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading But he did not confine his efforts to things in general--one very particular thing had its share in the motions of his spirit--how to prove that Poppie was indeed his own child.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Spelt sat in his watch-tower, over the head of patiently cobbling Mr. Dolman, reflecting.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He had missed his little Mattie much, and his child-like spirit was longing greatly after some child-like companionship.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he did not confine his efforts to things in general--one very particular thing had its share in the motions of his spirit--how to prove that Poppie was indeed his own child.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Spelt sat in his watch-tower, over the head of patiently cobbling Mr. Dolman, reflecting.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But he did not confine his efforts to things in general--one very particular thing had its share in the motions of his spirit--how to prove that Poppie was indeed his own child.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mr. Spelt sat in his watch-tower, over the head of patiently cobbling Mr. Dolman, reflecting.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But he did not confine his efforts to things in general--one very particular thing had its share in the motions of his spirit--how to prove that Poppie was indeed his own child.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading But he did not confine his efforts to things in general--one very particular thing had its share in the motions of his spirit--how to prove that Poppie was indeed his own child.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading Mr. Spelt sat in his watch-tower, over the head of patiently cobbling Mr. Dolman, reflecting.
Poppie
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From this reading But he did not confine his efforts to things in general--one very particular thing had its share in the motions of his spirit--how to prove that Poppie was indeed his own child.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading But he did not confine his efforts to things in general--one very particular thing had its share in the motions of his spirit--how to prove that Poppie was indeed his own child.
reflectingadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪŋ/
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
From this reading Mr. Spelt sat in his watch-tower, over the head of patiently cobbling Mr. Dolman, reflecting.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Mr. Spelt sat in his watch-tower, over the head of patiently cobbling Mr. Dolman, reflecting.
have in common
From this reading But he did not confine his efforts to things in general--one very particular thing had its share in the motions of his spirit--how to prove that Poppie was indeed his own child.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He had missed his little Mattie much, and his child-like spirit was longing greatly after some child-like companionship.
Speltnoun
hardy wheat grown mostly in Europe for livestock feed
From this reading Mr. Spelt sat in his watch-tower, over the head of patiently cobbling Mr. Dolman, reflecting.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading But he did not confine his efforts to things in general--one very particular thing had its share in the motions of his spirit--how to prove that Poppie was indeed his own child.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He too was trying to cobble--things in general, in that active head of his beneath its covering of heathery hair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Spelt sat in his watch-tower, over the head of patiently cobbling Mr. Dolman, reflecting.
a special situation
From this reading But he did not confine his efforts to things in general--one very particular thing had its share in the motions of his spirit--how to prove that Poppie was indeed his own child.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He too was trying to cobble--things in general, in that active head of his beneath its covering of heathery hair.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He too was trying to cobble--things in general, in that active head of his beneath its covering of heathery hair.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He too was trying to cobble--things in general, in that active head of his beneath its covering of heathery hair.
hard to endure
From this reading He too was trying to cobble--things in general, in that active head of his beneath its covering of heathery hair.
precisely as stated
From this reading But he did not confine his efforts to things in general--one very particular thing had its share in the motions of his spirit--how to prove that Poppie was indeed his own child.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He too was trying to cobble--things in general, in that active head of his beneath its covering of heathery hair.
watch-tower
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Spelt sat in his watch-tower, over the head of patiently cobbling Mr. Dolman, reflecting.
