used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SCHOOLMA’AM AND WIFE, BUT NEVER A MOTHER.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Mr. Israel Danvers was master of this house, owner of the principal store in the village across the meadows, and husband of the woman with the large, cool, comfortable face, who sat opposite him pouring his coffee.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading One of them was a fat, testy man, with large and prominent watery gray eyes, who was irritably chipping the top from an egg, and varying this occupation by casting frequent and semi-displeased glances through the open window.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SCHOOLMA’AM AND WIFE, BUT NEVER A MOTHER.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading While the sailor and the young girl were having their conversation in the garden, two people who were intensely interested in their movements were taking their breakfast in one of the back rooms of the plain, old-fashioned house.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading While the sailor and the young girl were having their conversation in the garden, two people who were intensely interested in their movements were taking their breakfast in one of the back rooms of the plain, old-fashioned house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading SCHOOLMA’AM AND WIFE, BUT NEVER A MOTHER.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One of them was a fat, testy man, with large and prominent watery gray eyes, who was irritably chipping the top from an egg, and varying this occupation by casting frequent and semi-displeased glances through the open window.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading One of them was a fat, testy man, with large and prominent watery gray eyes, who was irritably chipping the top from an egg, and varying this occupation by casting frequent and semi-displeased glances through the open window.
chippingnounUS /ˈtʃɪpɪŋ/
the act of chipping something
From this reading One of them was a fat, testy man, with large and prominent watery gray eyes, who was irritably chipping the top from an egg, and varying this occupation by casting frequent and semi-displeased glances through the open window.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Mr. Israel Danvers was master of this house, owner of the principal store in the village across the meadows, and husband of the woman with the large, cool, comfortable face, who sat opposite him pouring his coffee.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Mr. Israel Danvers was master of this house, owner of the principal store in the village across the meadows, and husband of the woman with the large, cool, comfortable face, who sat opposite him pouring his coffee.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading While the sailor and the young girl were having their conversation in the garden, two people who were intensely interested in their movements were taking their breakfast in one of the back rooms of the plain, old-fashioned house.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Mr. Israel Danvers was master of this house, owner of the principal store in the village across the meadows, and husband of the woman with the large, cool, comfortable face, who sat opposite him pouring his coffee.
Danvers
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From this reading Mr. Israel Danvers was master of this house, owner of the principal store in the village across the meadows, and husband of the woman with the large, cool, comfortable face, who sat opposite him pouring his coffee.
eggnounUS /eɡ/
animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds
From this reading One of them was a fat, testy man, with large and prominent watery gray eyes, who was irritably chipping the top from an egg, and varying this occupation by casting frequent and semi-displeased glances through the open window.
opinion or judgment
From this reading One of them was a fat, testy man, with large and prominent watery gray eyes, who was irritably chipping the top from an egg, and varying this occupation by casting frequent and semi-displeased glances through the open window.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Mr. Israel Danvers was master of this house, owner of the principal store in the village across the meadows, and husband of the woman with the large, cool, comfortable face, who sat opposite him pouring his coffee.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading One of them was a fat, testy man, with large and prominent watery gray eyes, who was irritably chipping the top from an egg, and varying this occupation by casting frequent and semi-displeased glances through the open window.
Fordyce
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From this reading “I wonder what that Fordyce is up to now?” he muttered, with a whole volley of glances outside.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading One of them was a fat, testy man, with large and prominent watery gray eyes, who was irritably chipping the top from an egg, and varying this occupation by casting frequent and semi-displeased glances through the open window.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One of them was a fat, testy man, with large and prominent watery gray eyes, who was irritably chipping the top from an egg, and varying this occupation by casting frequent and semi-displeased glances through the open window.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading While the sailor and the young girl were having their conversation in the garden, two people who were intensely interested in their movements were taking their breakfast in one of the back rooms of the plain, old-fashioned house.
a young female
From this reading While the sailor and the young girl were having their conversation in the garden, two people who were intensely interested in their movements were taking their breakfast in one of the back rooms of the plain, old-fashioned house.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading One of them was a fat, testy man, with large and prominent watery gray eyes, who was irritably chipping the top from an egg, and varying this occupation by casting frequent and semi-displeased glances through the open window.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading One of them was a fat, testy man, with large and prominent watery gray eyes, who was irritably chipping the top from an egg, and varying this occupation by casting frequent and semi-displeased glances through the open window.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading While the sailor and the young girl were having their conversation in the garden, two people who were intensely interested in their movements were taking their breakfast in one of the back rooms of the plain, old-fashioned house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I wonder what that Fordyce is up to now?” he muttered, with a whole volley of glances outside.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Israel Danvers was master of this house, owner of the principal store in the village across the meadows, and husband of the woman with the large, cool, comfortable face, who sat opposite him pouring his coffee.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Israel Danvers was master of this house, owner of the principal store in the village across the meadows, and husband of the woman with the large, cool, comfortable face, who sat opposite him pouring his coffee.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading While the sailor and the young girl were having their conversation in the garden, two people who were intensely interested in their movements were taking their breakfast in one of the back rooms of the plain, old-fashioned house.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Mr. Israel Danvers was master of this house, owner of the principal store in the village across the meadows, and husband of the woman with the large, cool, comfortable face, who sat opposite him pouring his coffee.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I wonder what that Fordyce is up to now?” he muttered, with a whole volley of glances outside.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While the sailor and the young girl were having their conversation in the garden, two people who were intensely interested in their movements were taking their breakfast in one of the back rooms of the plain, old-fashioned house.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading While the sailor and the young girl were having their conversation in the garden, two people who were intensely interested in their movements were taking their breakfast in one of the back rooms of the plain, old-fashioned house.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading While the sailor and the young girl were having their conversation in the garden, two people who were intensely interested in their movements were taking their breakfast in one of the back rooms of the plain, old-fashioned house.
irritablyadverb
in a petulant manner
From this reading One of them was a fat, testy man, with large and prominent watery gray eyes, who was irritably chipping the top from an egg, and varying this occupation by casting frequent and semi-displeased glances through the open window.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I wonder what that Fordyce is up to now?” he muttered, with a whole volley of glances outside.
IsraelnounUS /ˈɪzriəl/
Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
From this reading Mr. Israel Danvers was master of this house, owner of the principal store in the village across the meadows, and husband of the woman with the large, cool, comfortable face, who sat opposite him pouring his coffee.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One of them was a fat, testy man, with large and prominent watery gray eyes, who was irritably chipping the top from an egg, and varying this occupation by casting frequent and semi-displeased glances through the open window.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading One of them was a fat, testy man, with large and prominent watery gray eyes, who was irritably chipping the top from an egg, and varying this occupation by casting frequent and semi-displeased glances through the open window.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Mr. Israel Danvers was master of this house, owner of the principal store in the village across the meadows, and husband of the woman with the large, cool, comfortable face, who sat opposite him pouring his coffee.
meadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading Mr. Israel Danvers was master of this house, owner of the principal store in the village across the meadows, and husband of the woman with the large, cool, comfortable face, who sat opposite him pouring his coffee.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading SCHOOLMA’AM AND WIFE, BUT NEVER A MOTHER.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading While the sailor and the young girl were having their conversation in the garden, two people who were intensely interested in their movements were taking their breakfast in one of the back rooms of the plain, old-fashioned house.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Israel Danvers was master of this house, owner of the principal store in the village across the meadows, and husband of the woman with the large, cool, comfortable face, who sat opposite him pouring his coffee.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading “I wonder what that Fordyce is up to now?” he muttered, with a whole volley of glances outside.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading SCHOOLMA’AM AND WIFE, BUT NEVER A MOTHER.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “I wonder what that Fordyce is up to now?” he muttered, with a whole volley of glances outside.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading One of them was a fat, testy man, with large and prominent watery gray eyes, who was irritably chipping the top from an egg, and varying this occupation by casting frequent and semi-displeased glances through the open window.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While the sailor and the young girl were having their conversation in the garden, two people who were intensely interested in their movements were taking their breakfast in one of the back rooms of the plain, old-fashioned house.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading While the sailor and the young girl were having their conversation in the garden, two people who were intensely interested in their movements were taking their breakfast in one of the back rooms of the plain, old-fashioned house.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading While the sailor and the young girl were having their conversation in the garden, two people who were intensely interested in their movements were taking their breakfast in one of the back rooms of the plain, old-fashioned house.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading One of them was a fat, testy man, with large and prominent watery gray eyes, who was irritably chipping the top from an egg, and varying this occupation by casting frequent and semi-displeased glances through the open window.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Mr. Israel Danvers was master of this house, owner of the principal store in the village across the meadows, and husband of the woman with the large, cool, comfortable face, who sat opposite him pouring his coffee.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading “I wonder what that Fordyce is up to now?” he muttered, with a whole volley of glances outside.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Mr. Israel Danvers was master of this house, owner of the principal store in the village across the meadows, and husband of the woman with the large, cool, comfortable face, who sat opposite him pouring his coffee.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading While the sailor and the young girl were having their conversation in the garden, two people who were intensely interested in their movements were taking their breakfast in one of the back rooms of the plain, old-fashioned house.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading While the sailor and the young girl were having their conversation in the garden, two people who were intensely interested in their movements were taking their breakfast in one of the back rooms of the plain, old-fashioned house.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading Mr. Israel Danvers was master of this house, owner of the principal store in the village across the meadows, and husband of the woman with the large, cool, comfortable face, who sat opposite him pouring his coffee.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Mr. Israel Danvers was master of this house, owner of the principal store in the village across the meadows, and husband of the woman with the large, cool, comfortable face, who sat opposite him pouring his coffee.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading One of them was a fat, testy man, with large and prominent watery gray eyes, who was irritably chipping the top from an egg, and varying this occupation by casting frequent and semi-displeased glances through the open window.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading While the sailor and the young girl were having their conversation in the garden, two people who were intensely interested in their movements were taking their breakfast in one of the back rooms of the plain, old-fashioned house.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading While the sailor and the young girl were having their conversation in the garden, two people who were intensely interested in their movements were taking their breakfast in one of the back rooms of the plain, old-fashioned house.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Mr. Israel Danvers was master of this house, owner of the principal store in the village across the meadows, and husband of the woman with the large, cool, comfortable face, who sat opposite him pouring his coffee.
SCHOOLMA'AMnoun
a woman schoolteacher (especially one regarded as strict)
From this reading SCHOOLMA’AM AND WIFE, BUT NEVER A MOTHER.
semi-displeased
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One of them was a fat, testy man, with large and prominent watery gray eyes, who was irritably chipping the top from an egg, and varying this occupation by casting frequent and semi-displeased glances through the open window.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Mr. Israel Danvers was master of this house, owner of the principal store in the village across the meadows, and husband of the woman with the large, cool, comfortable face, who sat opposite him pouring his coffee.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading While the sailor and the young girl were having their conversation in the garden, two people who were intensely interested in their movements were taking their breakfast in one of the back rooms of the plain, old-fashioned house.
testyadjectiveUS /ˈtesti/
easily irritated or annoyed
From this reading One of them was a fat, testy man, with large and prominent watery gray eyes, who was irritably chipping the top from an egg, and varying this occupation by casting frequent and semi-displeased glances through the open window.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I wonder what that Fordyce is up to now?” he muttered, with a whole volley of glances outside.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While the sailor and the young girl were having their conversation in the garden, two people who were intensely interested in their movements were taking their breakfast in one of the back rooms of the plain, old-fashioned house.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading While the sailor and the young girl were having their conversation in the garden, two people who were intensely interested in their movements were taking their breakfast in one of the back rooms of the plain, old-fashioned house.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading One of them was a fat, testy man, with large and prominent watery gray eyes, who was irritably chipping the top from an egg, and varying this occupation by casting frequent and semi-displeased glances through the open window.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading One of them was a fat, testy man, with large and prominent watery gray eyes, who was irritably chipping the top from an egg, and varying this occupation by casting frequent and semi-displeased glances through the open window.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading One of them was a fat, testy man, with large and prominent watery gray eyes, who was irritably chipping the top from an egg, and varying this occupation by casting frequent and semi-displeased glances through the open window.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I wonder what that Fordyce is up to now?” he muttered, with a whole volley of glances outside.
the upper part of anything
From this reading One of them was a fat, testy man, with large and prominent watery gray eyes, who was irritably chipping the top from an egg, and varying this occupation by casting frequent and semi-displeased glances through the open window.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading While the sailor and the young girl were having their conversation in the garden, two people who were intensely interested in their movements were taking their breakfast in one of the back rooms of the plain, old-fashioned house.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “I wonder what that Fordyce is up to now?” he muttered, with a whole volley of glances outside.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading One of them was a fat, testy man, with large and prominent watery gray eyes, who was irritably chipping the top from an egg, and varying this occupation by casting frequent and semi-displeased glances through the open window.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Mr. Israel Danvers was master of this house, owner of the principal store in the village across the meadows, and husband of the woman with the large, cool, comfortable face, who sat opposite him pouring his coffee.
volleynounUS /ˈvɑːli/
rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
From this reading “I wonder what that Fordyce is up to now?” he muttered, with a whole volley of glances outside.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of them was a fat, testy man, with large and prominent watery gray eyes, who was irritably chipping the top from an egg, and varying this occupation by casting frequent and semi-displeased glances through the open window.
wateryadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːtəri/
filled with water
From this reading One of them was a fat, testy man, with large and prominent watery gray eyes, who was irritably chipping the top from an egg, and varying this occupation by casting frequent and semi-displeased glances through the open window.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While the sailor and the young girl were having their conversation in the garden, two people who were intensely interested in their movements were taking their breakfast in one of the back rooms of the plain, old-fashioned house.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “I wonder what that Fordyce is up to now?” he muttered, with a whole volley of glances outside.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the sailor and the young girl were having their conversation in the garden, two people who were intensely interested in their movements were taking their breakfast in one of the back rooms of the plain, old-fashioned house.
which person or people
From this reading While the sailor and the young girl were having their conversation in the garden, two people who were intensely interested in their movements were taking their breakfast in one of the back rooms of the plain, old-fashioned house.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading “I wonder what that Fordyce is up to now?” he muttered, with a whole volley of glances outside.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading SCHOOLMA’AM AND WIFE, BUT NEVER A MOTHER.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading One of them was a fat, testy man, with large and prominent watery gray eyes, who was irritably chipping the top from an egg, and varying this occupation by casting frequent and semi-displeased glances through the open window.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One of them was a fat, testy man, with large and prominent watery gray eyes, who was irritably chipping the top from an egg, and varying this occupation by casting frequent and semi-displeased glances through the open window.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Mr. Israel Danvers was master of this house, owner of the principal store in the village across the meadows, and husband of the woman with the large, cool, comfortable face, who sat opposite him pouring his coffee.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading “I wonder what that Fordyce is up to now?” he muttered, with a whole volley of glances outside.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading While the sailor and the young girl were having their conversation in the garden, two people who were intensely interested in their movements were taking their breakfast in one of the back rooms of the plain, old-fashioned house.
