aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When Jake Vodell reached the landing at the top of the stairway, he stopped to look about the place with curious, alert interest, noting with quick glances every object in the immediate vicinity of the hut, as if fixing them in his mind.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading When Jake Vodell reached the landing at the top of the stairway, he stopped to look about the place with curious, alert interest, noting with quick glances every object in the immediate vicinity of the hut, as if fixing them in his mind.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Frequently he paused to look up from his work and, with his eyes fixed on the Mill, the Flats and the homes on the hillside, apparently considered the life that lay before him and of which he had been for so many years an interested observer and student.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Frequently he paused to look up from his work and, with his eyes fixed on the Mill, the Flats and the homes on the hillside, apparently considered the life that lay before him and of which he had been for so many years an interested observer and student.
from appearances alone
From this reading Frequently he paused to look up from his work and, with his eyes fixed on the Mill, the Flats and the homes on the hillside, apparently considered the life that lay before him and of which he had been for so many years an interested observer and student.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When Jake Vodell reached the landing at the top of the stairway, he stopped to look about the place with curious, alert interest, noting with quick glances every object in the immediate vicinity of the hut, as if fixing them in his mind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Jake Vodell reached the landing at the top of the stairway, he stopped to look about the place with curious, alert interest, noting with quick glances every object in the immediate vicinity of the hut, as if fixing them in his mind.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading WHILE THE PEOPLE SLEEP The Interpreter's hands were busy with his basket weaving; his mind seemingly was occupied more with other things.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Frequently he paused to look up from his work and, with his eyes fixed on the Mill, the Flats and the homes on the hillside, apparently considered the life that lay before him and of which he had been for so many years an interested observer and student.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Frequently he paused to look up from his work and, with his eyes fixed on the Mill, the Flats and the homes on the hillside, apparently considered the life that lay before him and of which he had been for so many years an interested observer and student.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading On the opposite side of the table, silent Billy was engaged with something that had to do with the manufacturing interests of their strange partnership.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Satisfied at last by the thoroughness of his inspection, he went toward the house, but his step on the board walk made no sound.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading WHILE THE PEOPLE SLEEP The Interpreter's hands were busy with his basket weaving; his mind seemingly was occupied more with other things.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Satisfied at last by the thoroughness of his inspection, he went toward the house, but his step on the board walk made no sound.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Satisfied at last by the thoroughness of his inspection, he went toward the house, but his step on the board walk made no sound.
carefully weighed
From this reading Frequently he paused to look up from his work and, with his eyes fixed on the Mill, the Flats and the homes on the hillside, apparently considered the life that lay before him and of which he had been for so many years an interested observer and student.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading When Jake Vodell reached the landing at the top of the stairway, he stopped to look about the place with curious, alert interest, noting with quick glances every object in the immediate vicinity of the hut, as if fixing them in his mind.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading On the opposite side of the table, silent Billy was engaged with something that had to do with the manufacturing interests of their strange partnership.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading On the opposite side of the table, silent Billy was engaged with something that had to do with the manufacturing interests of their strange partnership.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading When Jake Vodell reached the landing at the top of the stairway, he stopped to look about the place with curious, alert interest, noting with quick glances every object in the immediate vicinity of the hut, as if fixing them in his mind.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Frequently he paused to look up from his work and, with his eyes fixed on the Mill, the Flats and the homes on the hillside, apparently considered the life that lay before him and of which he had been for so many years an interested observer and student.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Frequently he paused to look up from his work and, with his eyes fixed on the Mill, the Flats and the homes on the hillside, apparently considered the life that lay before him and of which he had been for so many years an interested observer and student.
fixingnounUS /ˈfɪksɪŋ/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading When Jake Vodell reached the landing at the top of the stairway, he stopped to look about the place with curious, alert interest, noting with quick glances every object in the immediate vicinity of the hut, as if fixing them in his mind.
FlatsnounUS /flæts/
footwear (shoes or slippers) with no heel (or a very low heel)
From this reading Frequently he paused to look up from his work and, with his eyes fixed on the Mill, the Flats and the homes on the hillside, apparently considered the life that lay before him and of which he had been for so many years an interested observer and student.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Frequently he paused to look up from his work and, with his eyes fixed on the Mill, the Flats and the homes on the hillside, apparently considered the life that lay before him and of which he had been for so many years an interested observer and student.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Frequently he paused to look up from his work and, with his eyes fixed on the Mill, the Flats and the homes on the hillside, apparently considered the life that lay before him and of which he had been for so many years an interested observer and student.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Frequently he paused to look up from his work and, with his eyes fixed on the Mill, the Flats and the homes on the hillside, apparently considered the life that lay before him and of which he had been for so many years an interested observer and student.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading When Jake Vodell reached the landing at the top of the stairway, he stopped to look about the place with curious, alert interest, noting with quick glances every object in the immediate vicinity of the hut, as if fixing them in his mind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Frequently he paused to look up from his work and, with his eyes fixed on the Mill, the Flats and the homes on the hillside, apparently considered the life that lay before him and of which he had been for so many years an interested observer and student.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading WHILE THE PEOPLE SLEEP The Interpreter's hands were busy with his basket weaving; his mind seemingly was occupied more with other things.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Frequently he paused to look up from his work and, with his eyes fixed on the Mill, the Flats and the homes on the hillside, apparently considered the life that lay before him and of which he had been for so many years an interested observer and student.
hillsidenounUS /ˈhɪlsaɪd/
the side or slope of a hill
From this reading Frequently he paused to look up from his work and, with his eyes fixed on the Mill, the Flats and the homes on the hillside, apparently considered the life that lay before him and of which he had been for so many years an interested observer and student.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Frequently he paused to look up from his work and, with his eyes fixed on the Mill, the Flats and the homes on the hillside, apparently considered the life that lay before him and of which he had been for so many years an interested observer and student.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WHILE THE PEOPLE SLEEP The Interpreter's hands were busy with his basket weaving; his mind seemingly was occupied more with other things.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading Frequently he paused to look up from his work and, with his eyes fixed on the Mill, the Flats and the homes on the hillside, apparently considered the life that lay before him and of which he had been for so many years an interested observer and student.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Satisfied at last by the thoroughness of his inspection, he went toward the house, but his step on the board walk made no sound.
temporary military shelter
From this reading When Jake Vodell reached the landing at the top of the stairway, he stopped to look about the place with curious, alert interest, noting with quick glances every object in the immediate vicinity of the hut, as if fixing them in his mind.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When Jake Vodell reached the landing at the top of the stairway, he stopped to look about the place with curious, alert interest, noting with quick glances every object in the immediate vicinity of the hut, as if fixing them in his mind.
of the present time and place
From this reading When Jake Vodell reached the landing at the top of the stairway, he stopped to look about the place with curious, alert interest, noting with quick glances every object in the immediate vicinity of the hut, as if fixing them in his mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Jake Vodell reached the landing at the top of the stairway, he stopped to look about the place with curious, alert interest, noting with quick glances every object in the immediate vicinity of the hut, as if fixing them in his mind.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading Satisfied at last by the thoroughness of his inspection, he went toward the house, but his step on the board walk made no sound.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading When Jake Vodell reached the landing at the top of the stairway, he stopped to look about the place with curious, alert interest, noting with quick glances every object in the immediate vicinity of the hut, as if fixing them in his mind.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Frequently he paused to look up from his work and, with his eyes fixed on the Mill, the Flats and the homes on the hillside, apparently considered the life that lay before him and of which he had been for so many years an interested observer and student.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading On the opposite side of the table, silent Billy was engaged with something that had to do with the manufacturing interests of their strange partnership.
Interpreter's
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From this reading WHILE THE PEOPLE SLEEP The Interpreter's hands were busy with his basket weaving; his mind seemingly was occupied more with other things.
Jake
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Jake Vodell reached the landing at the top of the stairway, he stopped to look about the place with curious, alert interest, noting with quick glances every object in the immediate vicinity of the hut, as if fixing them in his mind.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading When Jake Vodell reached the landing at the top of the stairway, he stopped to look about the place with curious, alert interest, noting with quick glances every object in the immediate vicinity of the hut, as if fixing them in his mind.
immediately past
From this reading Satisfied at last by the thoroughness of his inspection, he went toward the house, but his step on the board walk made no sound.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Frequently he paused to look up from his work and, with his eyes fixed on the Mill, the Flats and the homes on the hillside, apparently considered the life that lay before him and of which he had been for so many years an interested observer and student.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Frequently he paused to look up from his work and, with his eyes fixed on the Mill, the Flats and the homes on the hillside, apparently considered the life that lay before him and of which he had been for so many years an interested observer and student.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Frequently he paused to look up from his work and, with his eyes fixed on the Mill, the Flats and the homes on the hillside, apparently considered the life that lay before him and of which he had been for so many years an interested observer and student.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Satisfied at last by the thoroughness of his inspection, he went toward the house, but his step on the board walk made no sound.
manufacturingnounUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/
the act of making something (a product) from raw materials
From this reading On the opposite side of the table, silent Billy was engaged with something that had to do with the manufacturing interests of their strange partnership.
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 Frequently he paused to look up from his work and, with his eyes fixed on the Mill, the Flats and the homes on the hillside, apparently considered the life that lay before him and of which he had been for so many years an interested observer and student.
MillverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading Frequently he paused to look up from his work and, with his eyes fixed on the Mill, the Flats and the homes on the hillside, apparently considered the life that lay before him and of which he had been for so many years an interested observer and student.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading WHILE THE PEOPLE SLEEP The Interpreter's hands were busy with his basket weaving; his mind seemingly was occupied more with other things.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading WHILE THE PEOPLE SLEEP The Interpreter's hands were busy with his basket weaving; his mind seemingly was occupied more with other things.
not any; not one
From this reading Satisfied at last by the thoroughness of his inspection, he went toward the house, but his step on the board walk made no sound.
notingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “note” — make mention of
From this reading When Jake Vodell reached the landing at the top of the stairway, he stopped to look about the place with curious, alert interest, noting with quick glances every object in the immediate vicinity of the hut, as if fixing them in his mind.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading When Jake Vodell reached the landing at the top of the stairway, he stopped to look about the place with curious, alert interest, noting with quick glances every object in the immediate vicinity of the hut, as if fixing them in his mind.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading Frequently he paused to look up from his work and, with his eyes fixed on the Mill, the Flats and the homes on the hillside, apparently considered the life that lay before him and of which he had been for so many years an interested observer and student.
held or filled or in use
From this reading WHILE THE PEOPLE SLEEP The Interpreter's hands were busy with his basket weaving; his mind seemingly was occupied more with other things.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Frequently he paused to look up from his work and, with his eyes fixed on the Mill, the Flats and the homes on the hillside, apparently considered the life that lay before him and of which he had been for so many years an interested observer and student.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Frequently he paused to look up from his work and, with his eyes fixed on the Mill, the Flats and the homes on the hillside, apparently considered the life that lay before him and of which he had been for so many years an interested observer and student.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading On the opposite side of the table, silent Billy was engaged with something that had to do with the manufacturing interests of their strange partnership.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading WHILE THE PEOPLE SLEEP The Interpreter's hands were busy with his basket weaving; his mind seemingly was occupied more with other things.
partnershipnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərʃɪp/
the members of a business venture created by contract
From this reading On the opposite side of the table, silent Billy was engaged with something that had to do with the manufacturing interests of their strange partnership.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Frequently he paused to look up from his work and, with his eyes fixed on the Mill, the Flats and the homes on the hillside, apparently considered the life that lay before him and of which he had been for so many years an interested observer and student.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading WHILE THE PEOPLE SLEEP The Interpreter's hands were busy with his basket weaving; his mind seemingly was occupied more with other things.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading When Jake Vodell reached the landing at the top of the stairway, he stopped to look about the place with curious, alert interest, noting with quick glances every object in the immediate vicinity of the hut, as if fixing them in his mind.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading When Jake Vodell reached the landing at the top of the stairway, he stopped to look about the place with curious, alert interest, noting with quick glances every object in the immediate vicinity of the hut, as if fixing them in his mind.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When Jake Vodell reached the landing at the top of the stairway, he stopped to look about the place with curious, alert interest, noting with quick glances every object in the immediate vicinity of the hut, as if fixing them in his mind.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Satisfied at last by the thoroughness of his inspection, he went toward the house, but his step on the board walk made no sound.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading WHILE THE PEOPLE SLEEP The Interpreter's hands were busy with his basket weaving; his mind seemingly was occupied more with other things.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On the opposite side of the table, silent Billy was engaged with something that had to do with the manufacturing interests of their strange partnership.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading On the opposite side of the table, silent Billy was engaged with something that had to do with the manufacturing interests of their strange partnership.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading WHILE THE PEOPLE SLEEP The Interpreter's hands were busy with his basket weaving; his mind seemingly was occupied more with other things.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Frequently he paused to look up from his work and, with his eyes fixed on the Mill, the Flats and the homes on the hillside, apparently considered the life that lay before him and of which he had been for so many years an interested observer and student.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading On the opposite side of the table, silent Billy was engaged with something that had to do with the manufacturing interests of their strange partnership.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Satisfied at last by the thoroughness of his inspection, he went toward the house, but his step on the board walk made no sound.
stairwaynounUS /ˈsterweɪ/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading When Jake Vodell reached the landing at the top of the stairway, he stopped to look about the place with curious, alert interest, noting with quick glances every object in the immediate vicinity of the hut, as if fixing them in his mind.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Satisfied at last by the thoroughness of his inspection, he went toward the house, but his step on the board walk made no sound.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading When Jake Vodell reached the landing at the top of the stairway, he stopped to look about the place with curious, alert interest, noting with quick glances every object in the immediate vicinity of the hut, as if fixing them in his mind.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading On the opposite side of the table, silent Billy was engaged with something that had to do with the manufacturing interests of their strange partnership.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Frequently he paused to look up from his work and, with his eyes fixed on the Mill, the Flats and the homes on the hillside, apparently considered the life that lay before him and of which he had been for so many years an interested observer and student.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading On the opposite side of the table, silent Billy was engaged with something that had to do with the manufacturing interests of their strange partnership.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Frequently he paused to look up from his work and, with his eyes fixed on the Mill, the Flats and the homes on the hillside, apparently considered the life that lay before him and of which he had been for so many years an interested observer and student.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHILE THE PEOPLE SLEEP The Interpreter's hands were busy with his basket weaving; his mind seemingly was occupied more with other things.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On the opposite side of the table, silent Billy was engaged with something that had to do with the manufacturing interests of their strange partnership.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When Jake Vodell reached the landing at the top of the stairway, he stopped to look about the place with curious, alert interest, noting with quick glances every object in the immediate vicinity of the hut, as if fixing them in his mind.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading WHILE THE PEOPLE SLEEP The Interpreter's hands were busy with his basket weaving; his mind seemingly was occupied more with other things.
thoroughnessnounUS /ˈθɜːroʊnəs/
conscientiousness in performing all aspects of a task
From this reading Satisfied at last by the thoroughness of his inspection, he went toward the house, but his step on the board walk made no sound.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Frequently he paused to look up from his work and, with his eyes fixed on the Mill, the Flats and the homes on the hillside, apparently considered the life that lay before him and of which he had been for so many years an interested observer and student.
the upper part of anything
From this reading When Jake Vodell reached the landing at the top of the stairway, he stopped to look about the place with curious, alert interest, noting with quick glances every object in the immediate vicinity of the hut, as if fixing them in his mind.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Satisfied at last by the thoroughness of his inspection, he went toward the house, but his step on the board walk made no sound.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Frequently he paused to look up from his work and, with his eyes fixed on the Mill, the Flats and the homes on the hillside, apparently considered the life that lay before him and of which he had been for so many years an interested observer and student.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading When Jake Vodell reached the landing at the top of the stairway, he stopped to look about the place with curious, alert interest, noting with quick glances every object in the immediate vicinity of the hut, as if fixing them in his mind.
Vodell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Jake Vodell reached the landing at the top of the stairway, he stopped to look about the place with curious, alert interest, noting with quick glances every object in the immediate vicinity of the hut, as if fixing them in his mind.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Satisfied at last by the thoroughness of his inspection, he went toward the house, but his step on the board walk made no sound.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHILE THE PEOPLE SLEEP The Interpreter's hands were busy with his basket weaving; his mind seemingly was occupied more with other things.
weavingnounUS /ˈwiːvɪŋ/
creating fabric
From this reading WHILE THE PEOPLE SLEEP The Interpreter's hands were busy with his basket weaving; his mind seemingly was occupied more with other things.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Satisfied at last by the thoroughness of his inspection, he went toward the house, but his step on the board walk made no sound.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WHILE THE PEOPLE SLEEP The Interpreter's hands were busy with his basket weaving; his mind seemingly was occupied more with other things.
at the time that
From this reading When Jake Vodell reached the landing at the top of the stairway, he stopped to look about the place with curious, alert interest, noting with quick glances every object in the immediate vicinity of the hut, as if fixing them in his mind.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Frequently he paused to look up from his work and, with his eyes fixed on the Mill, the Flats and the homes on the hillside, apparently considered the life that lay before him and of which he had been for so many years an interested observer and student.
WHILEconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading WHILE THE PEOPLE SLEEP The Interpreter's hands were busy with his basket weaving; his mind seemingly was occupied more with other things.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WHILE THE PEOPLE SLEEP The Interpreter's hands were busy with his basket weaving; his mind seemingly was occupied more with other things.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Frequently he paused to look up from his work and, with his eyes fixed on the Mill, the Flats and the homes on the hillside, apparently considered the life that lay before him and of which he had been for so many years an interested observer and student.
a late time of life
From this reading Frequently he paused to look up from his work and, with his eyes fixed on the Mill, the Flats and the homes on the hillside, apparently considered the life that lay before him and of which he had been for so many years an interested observer and student.
