used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CONSTERNATION In that portion of the veranda where stood Isaac and Miriam, eagerly discussing recent events, there was much passing to and fro of men servants and maid servants, picking up crumbs of talk like hungry birds at a feast.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With an imperious gesture, borrowed from his master, Isaac made known his displeasure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CONSTERNATION In that portion of the veranda where stood Isaac and Miriam, eagerly discussing recent events, there was much passing to and fro of men servants and maid servants, picking up crumbs of talk like hungry birds at a feast.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading “What a great man thou art becoming, Isaac!”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CONSTERNATION In that portion of the veranda where stood Isaac and Miriam, eagerly discussing recent events, there was much passing to and fro of men servants and maid servants, picking up crumbs of talk like hungry birds at a feast.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading “What a great man thou art becoming, Isaac!”
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading CONSTERNATION In that portion of the veranda where stood Isaac and Miriam, eagerly discussing recent events, there was much passing to and fro of men servants and maid servants, picking up crumbs of talk like hungry birds at a feast.
borrowedverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊd/
past form of “borrow” — get temporarily
From this reading With an imperious gesture, borrowed from his master, Isaac made known his displeasure.
CONSTERNATIONnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading CONSTERNATION In that portion of the veranda where stood Isaac and Miriam, eagerly discussing recent events, there was much passing to and fro of men servants and maid servants, picking up crumbs of talk like hungry birds at a feast.
crumbsnounUS /krʌmz/
plural of “crumb” — a very small quantity of something
From this reading CONSTERNATION In that portion of the veranda where stood Isaac and Miriam, eagerly discussing recent events, there was much passing to and fro of men servants and maid servants, picking up crumbs of talk like hungry birds at a feast.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading CONSTERNATION In that portion of the veranda where stood Isaac and Miriam, eagerly discussing recent events, there was much passing to and fro of men servants and maid servants, picking up crumbs of talk like hungry birds at a feast.
displeasurenounUS /dɪˈspleʒər/
the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
From this reading With an imperious gesture, borrowed from his master, Isaac made known his displeasure.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Instantly each individual had duties elsewhere.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Instantly each individual had duties elsewhere.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading CONSTERNATION In that portion of the veranda where stood Isaac and Miriam, eagerly discussing recent events, there was much passing to and fro of men servants and maid servants, picking up crumbs of talk like hungry birds at a feast.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading Instantly each individual had duties elsewhere.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading CONSTERNATION In that portion of the veranda where stood Isaac and Miriam, eagerly discussing recent events, there was much passing to and fro of men servants and maid servants, picking up crumbs of talk like hungry birds at a feast.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading CONSTERNATION In that portion of the veranda where stood Isaac and Miriam, eagerly discussing recent events, there was much passing to and fro of men servants and maid servants, picking up crumbs of talk like hungry birds at a feast.
fro
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From this reading CONSTERNATION In that portion of the veranda where stood Isaac and Miriam, eagerly discussing recent events, there was much passing to and fro of men servants and maid servants, picking up crumbs of talk like hungry birds at a feast.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With an imperious gesture, borrowed from his master, Isaac made known his displeasure.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading With an imperious gesture, borrowed from his master, Isaac made known his displeasure.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “What a great man thou art becoming, Isaac!”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Instantly each individual had duties elsewhere.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With an imperious gesture, borrowed from his master, Isaac made known his displeasure.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading CONSTERNATION In that portion of the veranda where stood Isaac and Miriam, eagerly discussing recent events, there was much passing to and fro of men servants and maid servants, picking up crumbs of talk like hungry birds at a feast.
imperiousadjUS /ɪmˈpɪr.i.əs/
Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. (Hách dịch, độc đoán, kiêu kỳ.)
From this reading With an imperious gesture, borrowed from his master, Isaac made known his displeasure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CONSTERNATION In that portion of the veranda where stood Isaac and Miriam, eagerly discussing recent events, there was much passing to and fro of men servants and maid servants, picking up crumbs of talk like hungry birds at a feast.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Instantly each individual had duties elsewhere.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Instantly each individual had duties elsewhere.
IsaacnounUS /ˈaɪzək/
(Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau
From this reading CONSTERNATION In that portion of the veranda where stood Isaac and Miriam, eagerly discussing recent events, there was much passing to and fro of men servants and maid servants, picking up crumbs of talk like hungry birds at a feast.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading With an imperious gesture, borrowed from his master, Isaac made known his displeasure.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Miriam laughed.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading CONSTERNATION In that portion of the veranda where stood Isaac and Miriam, eagerly discussing recent events, there was much passing to and fro of men servants and maid servants, picking up crumbs of talk like hungry birds at a feast.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading With an imperious gesture, borrowed from his master, Isaac made known his displeasure.
a female domestic
From this reading CONSTERNATION In that portion of the veranda where stood Isaac and Miriam, eagerly discussing recent events, there was much passing to and fro of men servants and maid servants, picking up crumbs of talk like hungry birds at a feast.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “What a great man thou art becoming, Isaac!”
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading With an imperious gesture, borrowed from his master, Isaac made known his displeasure.
the force of workers available
From this reading CONSTERNATION In that portion of the veranda where stood Isaac and Miriam, eagerly discussing recent events, there was much passing to and fro of men servants and maid servants, picking up crumbs of talk like hungry birds at a feast.
Miriam
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From this reading CONSTERNATION In that portion of the veranda where stood Isaac and Miriam, eagerly discussing recent events, there was much passing to and fro of men servants and maid servants, picking up crumbs of talk like hungry birds at a feast.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading CONSTERNATION In that portion of the veranda where stood Isaac and Miriam, eagerly discussing recent events, there was much passing to and fro of men servants and maid servants, picking up crumbs of talk like hungry birds at a feast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONSTERNATION In that portion of the veranda where stood Isaac and Miriam, eagerly discussing recent events, there was much passing to and fro of men servants and maid servants, picking up crumbs of talk like hungry birds at a feast.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading CONSTERNATION In that portion of the veranda where stood Isaac and Miriam, eagerly discussing recent events, there was much passing to and fro of men servants and maid servants, picking up crumbs of talk like hungry birds at a feast.
pickingnounUS /ˈpɪkɪŋ/
the quantity of a crop that is harvested
From this reading CONSTERNATION In that portion of the veranda where stood Isaac and Miriam, eagerly discussing recent events, there was much passing to and fro of men servants and maid servants, picking up crumbs of talk like hungry birds at a feast.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading CONSTERNATION In that portion of the veranda where stood Isaac and Miriam, eagerly discussing recent events, there was much passing to and fro of men servants and maid servants, picking up crumbs of talk like hungry birds at a feast.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading CONSTERNATION In that portion of the veranda where stood Isaac and Miriam, eagerly discussing recent events, there was much passing to and fro of men servants and maid servants, picking up crumbs of talk like hungry birds at a feast.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading CONSTERNATION In that portion of the veranda where stood Isaac and Miriam, eagerly discussing recent events, there was much passing to and fro of men servants and maid servants, picking up crumbs of talk like hungry birds at a feast.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading CONSTERNATION In that portion of the veranda where stood Isaac and Miriam, eagerly discussing recent events, there was much passing to and fro of men servants and maid servants, picking up crumbs of talk like hungry birds at a feast.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading CONSTERNATION In that portion of the veranda where stood Isaac and Miriam, eagerly discussing recent events, there was much passing to and fro of men servants and maid servants, picking up crumbs of talk like hungry birds at a feast.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CONSTERNATION In that portion of the veranda where stood Isaac and Miriam, eagerly discussing recent events, there was much passing to and fro of men servants and maid servants, picking up crumbs of talk like hungry birds at a feast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONSTERNATION In that portion of the veranda where stood Isaac and Miriam, eagerly discussing recent events, there was much passing to and fro of men servants and maid servants, picking up crumbs of talk like hungry birds at a feast.
in or at that place or location
From this reading CONSTERNATION In that portion of the veranda where stood Isaac and Miriam, eagerly discussing recent events, there was much passing to and fro of men servants and maid servants, picking up crumbs of talk like hungry birds at a feast.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading “What a great man thou art becoming, Isaac!”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CONSTERNATION In that portion of the veranda where stood Isaac and Miriam, eagerly discussing recent events, there was much passing to and fro of men servants and maid servants, picking up crumbs of talk like hungry birds at a feast.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading CONSTERNATION In that portion of the veranda where stood Isaac and Miriam, eagerly discussing recent events, there was much passing to and fro of men servants and maid servants, picking up crumbs of talk like hungry birds at a feast.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading CONSTERNATION In that portion of the veranda where stood Isaac and Miriam, eagerly discussing recent events, there was much passing to and fro of men servants and maid servants, picking up crumbs of talk like hungry birds at a feast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CONSTERNATION In that portion of the veranda where stood Isaac and Miriam, eagerly discussing recent events, there was much passing to and fro of men servants and maid servants, picking up crumbs of talk like hungry birds at a feast.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What a great man thou art becoming, Isaac!”
in or at the place that
From this reading CONSTERNATION In that portion of the veranda where stood Isaac and Miriam, eagerly discussing recent events, there was much passing to and fro of men servants and maid servants, picking up crumbs of talk like hungry birds at a feast.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With an imperious gesture, borrowed from his master, Isaac made known his displeasure.
