used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the meeting was dismissed, all in a moment the earnest truth-seekers were transformed into a social assemblage.
aboundedverbUS /əˈbaʊndɪd/
past form of “abound” — be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities
From this reading Hearty handshaking abounded and equally hearty laughter was heard upon all sides.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading For several minutes it seemed to Imelda that she had been forgotten by her friend who had been joined by the chairman of the afternoon, but she had more than enough to occupy her mind in observing the scene before her, and reviewing the two hours she had just passed through.
anew
From this reading Every word, almost, that had been spoken had sunk deep into her heart and she again experienced all the sensations of surprise and indignation she had felt, the mere memory of which almost caused her heart to stand still and chill the blood in her veins.
(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 As the meeting was dismissed, all in a moment the earnest truth-seekers were transformed into a social assemblage.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Every word, almost, that had been spoken had sunk deep into her heart and she again experienced all the sensations of surprise and indignation she had felt, the mere memory of which almost caused her heart to stand still and chill the blood in her veins.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hearty handshaking abounded and equally hearty laughter was heard upon all sides.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the meeting was dismissed, all in a moment the earnest truth-seekers were transformed into a social assemblage.
assemblagenounUS /əˈsemblədʒ/
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading As the meeting was dismissed, all in a moment the earnest truth-seekers were transformed into a social assemblage.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For several minutes it seemed to Imelda that she had been forgotten by her friend who had been joined by the chairman of the afternoon, but she had more than enough to occupy her mind in observing the scene before her, and reviewing the two hours she had just passed through.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading For several minutes it seemed to Imelda that she had been forgotten by her friend who had been joined by the chairman of the afternoon, but she had more than enough to occupy her mind in observing the scene before her, and reviewing the two hours she had just passed through.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Every word, almost, that had been spoken had sunk deep into her heart and she again experienced all the sensations of surprise and indignation she had felt, the mere memory of which almost caused her heart to stand still and chill the blood in her veins.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For several minutes it seemed to Imelda that she had been forgotten by her friend who had been joined by the chairman of the afternoon, but she had more than enough to occupy her mind in observing the scene before her, and reviewing the two hours she had just passed through.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For several minutes it seemed to Imelda that she had been forgotten by her friend who had been joined by the chairman of the afternoon, but she had more than enough to occupy her mind in observing the scene before her, and reviewing the two hours she had just passed through.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Every word, almost, that had been spoken had sunk deep into her heart and she again experienced all the sensations of surprise and indignation she had felt, the mere memory of which almost caused her heart to stand still and chill the blood in her veins.
chairmannounUS /ˈtʃermən/
the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization
From this reading For several minutes it seemed to Imelda that she had been forgotten by her friend who had been joined by the chairman of the afternoon, but she had more than enough to occupy her mind in observing the scene before her, and reviewing the two hours she had just passed through.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading Every word, almost, that had been spoken had sunk deep into her heart and she again experienced all the sensations of surprise and indignation she had felt, the mere memory of which almost caused her heart to stand still and chill the blood in her veins.
conflictingadjectiveUS /kənˈflɪktɪŋ/
in disagreement
From this reading Many and conflicting were her emotions.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Every word, almost, that had been spoken had sunk deep into her heart and she again experienced all the sensations of surprise and indignation she had felt, the mere memory of which almost caused her heart to stand still and chill the blood in her veins.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading As the meeting was dismissed, all in a moment the earnest truth-seekers were transformed into a social assemblage.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading As the meeting was dismissed, all in a moment the earnest truth-seekers were transformed into a social assemblage.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading Many and conflicting were her emotions.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading For several minutes it seemed to Imelda that she had been forgotten by her friend who had been joined by the chairman of the afternoon, but she had more than enough to occupy her mind in observing the scene before her, and reviewing the two hours she had just passed through.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Hearty handshaking abounded and equally hearty laughter was heard upon all sides.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every word, almost, that had been spoken had sunk deep into her heart and she again experienced all the sensations of surprise and indignation she had felt, the mere memory of which almost caused her heart to stand still and chill the blood in her veins.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Every word, almost, that had been spoken had sunk deep into her heart and she again experienced all the sensations of surprise and indignation she had felt, the mere memory of which almost caused her heart to stand still and chill the blood in her veins.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Every word, almost, that had been spoken had sunk deep into her heart and she again experienced all the sensations of surprise and indignation she had felt, the mere memory of which almost caused her heart to stand still and chill the blood in her veins.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For several minutes it seemed to Imelda that she had been forgotten by her friend who had been joined by the chairman of the afternoon, but she had more than enough to occupy her mind in observing the scene before her, and reviewing the two hours she had just passed through.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading For several minutes it seemed to Imelda that she had been forgotten by her friend who had been joined by the chairman of the afternoon, but she had more than enough to occupy her mind in observing the scene before her, and reviewing the two hours she had just passed through.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading For several minutes it seemed to Imelda that she had been forgotten by her friend who had been joined by the chairman of the afternoon, but she had more than enough to occupy her mind in observing the scene before her, and reviewing the two hours she had just passed through.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For several minutes it seemed to Imelda that she had been forgotten by her friend who had been joined by the chairman of the afternoon, but she had more than enough to occupy her mind in observing the scene before her, and reviewing the two hours she had just passed through.
handshakingnounUS /ˈhændʃeɪkɪŋ/
grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)
From this reading Hearty handshaking abounded and equally hearty laughter was heard upon all sides.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Hearty handshaking abounded and equally hearty laughter was heard upon all sides.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Every word, almost, that had been spoken had sunk deep into her heart and she again experienced all the sensations of surprise and indignation she had felt, the mere memory of which almost caused her heart to stand still and chill the blood in her veins.
HeartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading Hearty handshaking abounded and equally hearty laughter was heard upon all sides.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For several minutes it seemed to Imelda that she had been forgotten by her friend who had been joined by the chairman of the afternoon, but she had more than enough to occupy her mind in observing the scene before her, and reviewing the two hours she had just passed through.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading For several minutes it seemed to Imelda that she had been forgotten by her friend who had been joined by the chairman of the afternoon, but she had more than enough to occupy her mind in observing the scene before her, and reviewing the two hours she had just passed through.
Imelda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For several minutes it seemed to Imelda that she had been forgotten by her friend who had been joined by the chairman of the afternoon, but she had more than enough to occupy her mind in observing the scene before her, and reviewing the two hours she had just passed through.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the meeting was dismissed, all in a moment the earnest truth-seekers were transformed into a social assemblage.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading Every word, almost, that had been spoken had sunk deep into her heart and she again experienced all the sensations of surprise and indignation she had felt, the mere memory of which almost caused her heart to stand still and chill the blood in her veins.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As the meeting was dismissed, all in a moment the earnest truth-seekers were transformed into a social assemblage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For several minutes it seemed to Imelda that she had been forgotten by her friend who had been joined by the chairman of the afternoon, but she had more than enough to occupy her mind in observing the scene before her, and reviewing the two hours she had just passed through.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading For several minutes it seemed to Imelda that she had been forgotten by her friend who had been joined by the chairman of the afternoon, but she had more than enough to occupy her mind in observing the scene before her, and reviewing the two hours she had just passed through.
and nothing more
From this reading For several minutes it seemed to Imelda that she had been forgotten by her friend who had been joined by the chairman of the afternoon, but she had more than enough to occupy her mind in observing the scene before her, and reviewing the two hours she had just passed through.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Hearty handshaking abounded and equally hearty laughter was heard upon all sides.
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 Many and conflicting were her emotions.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading As the meeting was dismissed, all in a moment the earnest truth-seekers were transformed into a social assemblage.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Every word, almost, that had been spoken had sunk deep into her heart and she again experienced all the sensations of surprise and indignation she had felt, the mere memory of which almost caused her heart to stand still and chill the blood in her veins.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Every word, almost, that had been spoken had sunk deep into her heart and she again experienced all the sensations of surprise and indignation she had felt, the mere memory of which almost caused her heart to stand still and chill the blood in her veins.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading For several minutes it seemed to Imelda that she had been forgotten by her friend who had been joined by the chairman of the afternoon, but she had more than enough to occupy her mind in observing the scene before her, and reviewing the two hours she had just passed through.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading For several minutes it seemed to Imelda that she had been forgotten by her friend who had been joined by the chairman of the afternoon, but she had more than enough to occupy her mind in observing the scene before her, and reviewing the two hours she had just passed through.
a particular point in time
From this reading As the meeting was dismissed, all in a moment the earnest truth-seekers were transformed into a social assemblage.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For several minutes it seemed to Imelda that she had been forgotten by her friend who had been joined by the chairman of the afternoon, but she had more than enough to occupy her mind in observing the scene before her, and reviewing the two hours she had just passed through.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading For several minutes it seemed to Imelda that she had been forgotten by her friend who had been joined by the chairman of the afternoon, but she had more than enough to occupy her mind in observing the scene before her, and reviewing the two hours she had just passed through.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading For several minutes it seemed to Imelda that she had been forgotten by her friend who had been joined by the chairman of the afternoon, but she had more than enough to occupy her mind in observing the scene before her, and reviewing the two hours she had just passed through.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For several minutes it seemed to Imelda that she had been forgotten by her friend who had been joined by the chairman of the afternoon, but she had more than enough to occupy her mind in observing the scene before her, and reviewing the two hours she had just passed through.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading For several minutes it seemed to Imelda that she had been forgotten by her friend who had been joined by the chairman of the afternoon, but she had more than enough to occupy her mind in observing the scene before her, and reviewing the two hours she had just passed through.
reviewingverbUS /riˈvjuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “review” — look at again; examine again
From this reading For several minutes it seemed to Imelda that she had been forgotten by her friend who had been joined by the chairman of the afternoon, but she had more than enough to occupy her mind in observing the scene before her, and reviewing the two hours she had just passed through.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading For several minutes it seemed to Imelda that she had been forgotten by her friend who had been joined by the chairman of the afternoon, but she had more than enough to occupy her mind in observing the scene before her, and reviewing the two hours she had just passed through.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For several minutes it seemed to Imelda that she had been forgotten by her friend who had been joined by the chairman of the afternoon, but she had more than enough to occupy her mind in observing the scene before her, and reviewing the two hours she had just passed through.
sensationsnounUS /senˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading Every word, almost, that had been spoken had sunk deep into her heart and she again experienced all the sensations of surprise and indignation she had felt, the mere memory of which almost caused her heart to stand still and chill the blood in her veins.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading For several minutes it seemed to Imelda that she had been forgotten by her friend who had been joined by the chairman of the afternoon, but she had more than enough to occupy her mind in observing the scene before her, and reviewing the two hours she had just passed through.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For several minutes it seemed to Imelda that she had been forgotten by her friend who had been joined by the chairman of the afternoon, but she had more than enough to occupy her mind in observing the scene before her, and reviewing the two hours she had just passed through.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Hearty handshaking abounded and equally hearty laughter was heard upon all sides.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading As the meeting was dismissed, all in a moment the earnest truth-seekers were transformed into a social assemblage.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Every word, almost, that had been spoken had sunk deep into her heart and she again experienced all the sensations of surprise and indignation she had felt, the mere memory of which almost caused her heart to stand still and chill the blood in her veins.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Every word, almost, that had been spoken had sunk deep into her heart and she again experienced all the sensations of surprise and indignation she had felt, the mere memory of which almost caused her heart to stand still and chill the blood in her veins.
not in physical motion
From this reading Every word, almost, that had been spoken had sunk deep into her heart and she again experienced all the sensations of surprise and indignation she had felt, the mere memory of which almost caused her heart to stand still and chill the blood in her veins.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading Every word, almost, that had been spoken had sunk deep into her heart and she again experienced all the sensations of surprise and indignation she had felt, the mere memory of which almost caused her heart to stand still and chill the blood in her veins.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Every word, almost, that had been spoken had sunk deep into her heart and she again experienced all the sensations of surprise and indignation she had felt, the mere memory of which almost caused her heart to stand still and chill the blood in her veins.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading For several minutes it seemed to Imelda that she had been forgotten by her friend who had been joined by the chairman of the afternoon, but she had more than enough to occupy her mind in observing the scene before her, and reviewing the two hours she had just passed through.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For several minutes it seemed to Imelda that she had been forgotten by her friend who had been joined by the chairman of the afternoon, but she had more than enough to occupy her mind in observing the scene before her, and reviewing the two hours she had just passed through.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the meeting was dismissed, all in a moment the earnest truth-seekers were transformed into a social assemblage.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading For several minutes it seemed to Imelda that she had been forgotten by her friend who had been joined by the chairman of the afternoon, but she had more than enough to occupy her mind in observing the scene before her, and reviewing the two hours she had just passed through.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For several minutes it seemed to Imelda that she had been forgotten by her friend who had been joined by the chairman of the afternoon, but she had more than enough to occupy her mind in observing the scene before her, and reviewing the two hours she had just passed through.
transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/
given a completely different form or appearance
From this reading As the meeting was dismissed, all in a moment the earnest truth-seekers were transformed into a social assemblage.
truth-seekers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the meeting was dismissed, all in a moment the earnest truth-seekers were transformed into a social assemblage.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For several minutes it seemed to Imelda that she had been forgotten by her friend who had been joined by the chairman of the afternoon, but she had more than enough to occupy her mind in observing the scene before her, and reviewing the two hours she had just passed through.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Hearty handshaking abounded and equally hearty laughter was heard upon all sides.
veinsnounUS /veɪnz/
plural of “vein” — a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading Every word, almost, that had been spoken had sunk deep into her heart and she again experienced all the sensations of surprise and indignation she had felt, the mere memory of which almost caused her heart to stand still and chill the blood in her veins.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the meeting was dismissed, all in a moment the earnest truth-seekers were transformed into a social assemblage.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As the meeting was dismissed, all in a moment the earnest truth-seekers were transformed into a social assemblage.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Every word, almost, that had been spoken had sunk deep into her heart and she again experienced all the sensations of surprise and indignation she had felt, the mere memory of which almost caused her heart to stand still and chill the blood in her veins.
which person or people
From this reading For several minutes it seemed to Imelda that she had been forgotten by her friend who had been joined by the chairman of the afternoon, but she had more than enough to occupy her mind in observing the scene before her, and reviewing the two hours she had just passed through.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Every word, almost, that had been spoken had sunk deep into her heart and she again experienced all the sensations of surprise and indignation she had felt, the mere memory of which almost caused her heart to stand still and chill the blood in her veins.
