used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The low exclamation, fraught with delight and ill-suppressed impatience--genuine and artless as a child's--drew Mr. Wyllys to join Jessie's lookout at the window.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A white-haired man, of dignified and benign presence, bowed somewhat under the weight of his threescore years and ten, walked with his arm about the shoulders of one youthful and erect, who retarded his gait to suit the measured tread of his companion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The low exclamation, fraught with delight and ill-suppressed impatience--genuine and artless as a child's--drew Mr. Wyllys to join Jessie's lookout at the window.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Here they are!"
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading A white-haired man, of dignified and benign presence, bowed somewhat under the weight of his threescore years and ten, walked with his arm about the shoulders of one youthful and erect, who retarded his gait to suit the measured tread of his companion.
artlessadjective
characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious
From this reading The low exclamation, fraught with delight and ill-suppressed impatience--genuine and artless as a child's--drew Mr. Wyllys to join Jessie's lookout at the window.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The low exclamation, fraught with delight and ill-suppressed impatience--genuine and artless as a child's--drew Mr. Wyllys to join Jessie's lookout at the window.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The low exclamation, fraught with delight and ill-suppressed impatience--genuine and artless as a child's--drew Mr. Wyllys to join Jessie's lookout at the window.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Stand back! don't let him see you until he comes in!" ordered Jessie; and Mr. Wyllys retreated without having made other observation of the lady at Mr. Kirke's side, save that she was of medium height and neatly dressed.
benignadjectiveUS /bɪˈnaɪn/
not dangerous to health; not recurrent or progressive (especially of a tumor)
From this reading A white-haired man, of dignified and benign presence, bowed somewhat under the weight of his threescore years and ten, walked with his arm about the shoulders of one youthful and erect, who retarded his gait to suit the measured tread of his companion.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading A white-haired man, of dignified and benign presence, bowed somewhat under the weight of his threescore years and ten, walked with his arm about the shoulders of one youthful and erect, who retarded his gait to suit the measured tread of his companion.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The low exclamation, fraught with delight and ill-suppressed impatience--genuine and artless as a child's--drew Mr. Wyllys to join Jessie's lookout at the window.
church-yard
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From this reading The road and church-yard were full of the retiring crowd, and a group of three persons was at the wicket-gate.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "Stand back! don't let him see you until he comes in!" ordered Jessie; and Mr. Wyllys retreated without having made other observation of the lady at Mr. Kirke's side, save that she was of medium height and neatly dressed.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading A white-haired man, of dignified and benign presence, bowed somewhat under the weight of his threescore years and ten, walked with his arm about the shoulders of one youthful and erect, who retarded his gait to suit the measured tread of his companion.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The road and church-yard were full of the retiring crowd, and a group of three persons was at the wicket-gate.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading The low exclamation, fraught with delight and ill-suppressed impatience--genuine and artless as a child's--drew Mr. Wyllys to join Jessie's lookout at the window.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading A white-haired man, of dignified and benign presence, bowed somewhat under the weight of his threescore years and ten, walked with his arm about the shoulders of one youthful and erect, who retarded his gait to suit the measured tread of his companion.
don't
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From this reading "Stand back! don't let him see you until he comes in!" ordered Jessie; and Mr. Wyllys retreated without having made other observation of the lady at Mr. Kirke's side, save that she was of medium height and neatly dressed.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading "Stand back! don't let him see you until he comes in!" ordered Jessie; and Mr. Wyllys retreated without having made other observation of the lady at Mr. Kirke's side, save that she was of medium height and neatly dressed.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The low exclamation, fraught with delight and ill-suppressed impatience--genuine and artless as a child's--drew Mr. Wyllys to join Jessie's lookout at the window.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading A white-haired man, of dignified and benign presence, bowed somewhat under the weight of his threescore years and ten, walked with his arm about the shoulders of one youthful and erect, who retarded his gait to suit the measured tread of his companion.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading The low exclamation, fraught with delight and ill-suppressed impatience--genuine and artless as a child's--drew Mr. Wyllys to join Jessie's lookout at the window.
fraughtadjectiveUS /frɔːt/
marked by distress
From this reading The low exclamation, fraught with delight and ill-suppressed impatience--genuine and artless as a child's--drew Mr. Wyllys to join Jessie's lookout at the window.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The road and church-yard were full of the retiring crowd, and a group of three persons was at the wicket-gate.
gaitnounUS /ɡeɪt/
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading A white-haired man, of dignified and benign presence, bowed somewhat under the weight of his threescore years and ten, walked with his arm about the shoulders of one youthful and erect, who retarded his gait to suit the measured tread of his companion.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading The low exclamation, fraught with delight and ill-suppressed impatience--genuine and artless as a child's--drew Mr. Wyllys to join Jessie's lookout at the window.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The road and church-yard were full of the retiring crowd, and a group of three persons was at the wicket-gate.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "Stand back! don't let him see you until he comes in!" ordered Jessie; and Mr. Wyllys retreated without having made other observation of the lady at Mr. Kirke's side, save that she was of medium height and neatly dressed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Stand back! don't let him see you until he comes in!" ordered Jessie; and Mr. Wyllys retreated without having made other observation of the lady at Mr. Kirke's side, save that she was of medium height and neatly dressed.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading "Stand back! don't let him see you until he comes in!" ordered Jessie; and Mr. Wyllys retreated without having made other observation of the lady at Mr. Kirke's side, save that she was of medium height and neatly dressed.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Here they are!"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Stand back! don't let him see you until he comes in!" ordered Jessie; and Mr. Wyllys retreated without having made other observation of the lady at Mr. Kirke's side, save that she was of medium height and neatly dressed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A white-haired man, of dignified and benign presence, bowed somewhat under the weight of his threescore years and ten, walked with his arm about the shoulders of one youthful and erect, who retarded his gait to suit the measured tread of his companion.
ill-suppressed
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From this reading The low exclamation, fraught with delight and ill-suppressed impatience--genuine and artless as a child's--drew Mr. Wyllys to join Jessie's lookout at the window.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading The low exclamation, fraught with delight and ill-suppressed impatience--genuine and artless as a child's--drew Mr. Wyllys to join Jessie's lookout at the window.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Stand back! don't let him see you until he comes in!" ordered Jessie; and Mr. Wyllys retreated without having made other observation of the lady at Mr. Kirke's side, save that she was of medium height and neatly dressed.
Jessie
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From this reading "Stand back! don't let him see you until he comes in!" ordered Jessie; and Mr. Wyllys retreated without having made other observation of the lady at Mr. Kirke's side, save that she was of medium height and neatly dressed.
Jessie's
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From this reading The low exclamation, fraught with delight and ill-suppressed impatience--genuine and artless as a child's--drew Mr. Wyllys to join Jessie's lookout at the window.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading The low exclamation, fraught with delight and ill-suppressed impatience--genuine and artless as a child's--drew Mr. Wyllys to join Jessie's lookout at the window.
Kirke's
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From this reading "Stand back! don't let him see you until he comes in!" ordered Jessie; and Mr. Wyllys retreated without having made other observation of the lady at Mr. Kirke's side, save that she was of medium height and neatly dressed.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "Stand back! don't let him see you until he comes in!" ordered Jessie; and Mr. Wyllys retreated without having made other observation of the lady at Mr. Kirke's side, save that she was of medium height and neatly dressed.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Stand back! don't let him see you until he comes in!" ordered Jessie; and Mr. Wyllys retreated without having made other observation of the lady at Mr. Kirke's side, save that she was of medium height and neatly dressed.
lookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The low exclamation, fraught with delight and ill-suppressed impatience--genuine and artless as a child's--drew Mr. Wyllys to join Jessie's lookout at the window.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The low exclamation, fraught with delight and ill-suppressed impatience--genuine and artless as a child's--drew Mr. Wyllys to join Jessie's lookout at the window.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "Stand back! don't let him see you until he comes in!" ordered Jessie; and Mr. Wyllys retreated without having made other observation of the lady at Mr. Kirke's side, save that she was of medium height and neatly dressed.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A white-haired man, of dignified and benign presence, bowed somewhat under the weight of his threescore years and ten, walked with his arm about the shoulders of one youthful and erect, who retarded his gait to suit the measured tread of his companion.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading A white-haired man, of dignified and benign presence, bowed somewhat under the weight of his threescore years and ten, walked with his arm about the shoulders of one youthful and erect, who retarded his gait to suit the measured tread of his companion.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading "Stand back! don't let him see you until he comes in!" ordered Jessie; and Mr. Wyllys retreated without having made other observation of the lady at Mr. Kirke's side, save that she was of medium height and neatly dressed.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The low exclamation, fraught with delight and ill-suppressed impatience--genuine and artless as a child's--drew Mr. Wyllys to join Jessie's lookout at the window.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading "Stand back! don't let him see you until he comes in!" ordered Jessie; and Mr. Wyllys retreated without having made other observation of the lady at Mr. Kirke's side, save that she was of medium height and neatly dressed.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading "Stand back! don't let him see you until he comes in!" ordered Jessie; and Mr. Wyllys retreated without having made other observation of the lady at Mr. Kirke's side, save that she was of medium height and neatly dressed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The road and church-yard were full of the retiring crowd, and a group of three persons was at the wicket-gate.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A white-haired man, of dignified and benign presence, bowed somewhat under the weight of his threescore years and ten, walked with his arm about the shoulders of one youthful and erect, who retarded his gait to suit the measured tread of his companion.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading "Stand back! don't let him see you until he comes in!" ordered Jessie; and Mr. Wyllys retreated without having made other observation of the lady at Mr. Kirke's side, save that she was of medium height and neatly dressed.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Stand back! don't let him see you until he comes in!" ordered Jessie; and Mr. Wyllys retreated without having made other observation of the lady at Mr. Kirke's side, save that she was of medium height and neatly dressed.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading The road and church-yard were full of the retiring crowd, and a group of three persons was at the wicket-gate.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading A white-haired man, of dignified and benign presence, bowed somewhat under the weight of his threescore years and ten, walked with his arm about the shoulders of one youthful and erect, who retarded his gait to suit the measured tread of his companion.
retardedadjectiveUS /rɪˈtɑːrdɪd/
relatively slow in mental or emotional or physical development
From this reading A white-haired man, of dignified and benign presence, bowed somewhat under the weight of his threescore years and ten, walked with his arm about the shoulders of one youthful and erect, who retarded his gait to suit the measured tread of his companion.
retiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading The road and church-yard were full of the retiring crowd, and a group of three persons was at the wicket-gate.
retreatednounUS /riˈtriːtəd/
people who have retreated
From this reading "Stand back! don't let him see you until he comes in!" ordered Jessie; and Mr. Wyllys retreated without having made other observation of the lady at Mr. Kirke's side, save that she was of medium height and neatly dressed.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The road and church-yard were full of the retiring crowd, and a group of three persons was at the wicket-gate.
except for; apart from
From this reading "Stand back! don't let him see you until he comes in!" ordered Jessie; and Mr. Wyllys retreated without having made other observation of the lady at Mr. Kirke's side, save that she was of medium height and neatly dressed.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Stand back! don't let him see you until he comes in!" ordered Jessie; and Mr. Wyllys retreated without having made other observation of the lady at Mr. Kirke's side, save that she was of medium height and neatly dressed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Stand back! don't let him see you until he comes in!" ordered Jessie; and Mr. Wyllys retreated without having made other observation of the lady at Mr. Kirke's side, save that she was of medium height and neatly dressed.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading A white-haired man, of dignified and benign presence, bowed somewhat under the weight of his threescore years and ten, walked with his arm about the shoulders of one youthful and erect, who retarded his gait to suit the measured tread of his companion.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "Stand back! don't let him see you until he comes in!" ordered Jessie; and Mr. Wyllys retreated without having made other observation of the lady at Mr. Kirke's side, save that she was of medium height and neatly dressed.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading A white-haired man, of dignified and benign presence, bowed somewhat under the weight of his threescore years and ten, walked with his arm about the shoulders of one youthful and erect, who retarded his gait to suit the measured tread of his companion.
be standing; be upright
From this reading "Stand back! don't let him see you until he comes in!" ordered Jessie; and Mr. Wyllys retreated without having made other observation of the lady at Mr. Kirke's side, save that she was of medium height and neatly dressed.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading A white-haired man, of dignified and benign presence, bowed somewhat under the weight of his threescore years and ten, walked with his arm about the shoulders of one youthful and erect, who retarded his gait to suit the measured tread of his companion.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading A white-haired man, of dignified and benign presence, bowed somewhat under the weight of his threescore years and ten, walked with his arm about the shoulders of one youthful and erect, who retarded his gait to suit the measured tread of his companion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Stand back! don't let him see you until he comes in!" ordered Jessie; and Mr. Wyllys retreated without having made other observation of the lady at Mr. Kirke's side, save that she was of medium height and neatly dressed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The low exclamation, fraught with delight and ill-suppressed impatience--genuine and artless as a child's--drew Mr. Wyllys to join Jessie's lookout at the window.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Here they are!"
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The road and church-yard were full of the retiring crowd, and a group of three persons was at the wicket-gate.
threescorenoun
a set with 3 times 20 members
From this reading A white-haired man, of dignified and benign presence, bowed somewhat under the weight of his threescore years and ten, walked with his arm about the shoulders of one youthful and erect, who retarded his gait to suit the measured tread of his companion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The low exclamation, fraught with delight and ill-suppressed impatience--genuine and artless as a child's--drew Mr. Wyllys to join Jessie's lookout at the window.
treadverbUS /tred/
put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading A white-haired man, of dignified and benign presence, bowed somewhat under the weight of his threescore years and ten, walked with his arm about the shoulders of one youthful and erect, who retarded his gait to suit the measured tread of his companion.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A white-haired man, of dignified and benign presence, bowed somewhat under the weight of his threescore years and ten, walked with his arm about the shoulders of one youthful and erect, who retarded his gait to suit the measured tread of his companion.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "Stand back! don't let him see you until he comes in!" ordered Jessie; and Mr. Wyllys retreated without having made other observation of the lady at Mr. Kirke's side, save that she was of medium height and neatly dressed.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading A white-haired man, of dignified and benign presence, bowed somewhat under the weight of his threescore years and ten, walked with his arm about the shoulders of one youthful and erect, who retarded his gait to suit the measured tread of his companion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The road and church-yard were full of the retiring crowd, and a group of three persons was at the wicket-gate.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading A white-haired man, of dignified and benign presence, bowed somewhat under the weight of his threescore years and ten, walked with his arm about the shoulders of one youthful and erect, who retarded his gait to suit the measured tread of his companion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The road and church-yard were full of the retiring crowd, and a group of three persons was at the wicket-gate.
white-hairedadjective
showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
From this reading A white-haired man, of dignified and benign presence, bowed somewhat under the weight of his threescore years and ten, walked with his arm about the shoulders of one youthful and erect, who retarded his gait to suit the measured tread of his companion.
which person or people
From this reading A white-haired man, of dignified and benign presence, bowed somewhat under the weight of his threescore years and ten, walked with his arm about the shoulders of one youthful and erect, who retarded his gait to suit the measured tread of his companion.
wicket-gate
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From this reading The road and church-yard were full of the retiring crowd, and a group of three persons was at the wicket-gate.
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 The low exclamation, fraught with delight and ill-suppressed impatience--genuine and artless as a child's--drew Mr. Wyllys to join Jessie's lookout at the window.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The low exclamation, fraught with delight and ill-suppressed impatience--genuine and artless as a child's--drew Mr. Wyllys to join Jessie's lookout at the window.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Stand back! don't let him see you until he comes in!" ordered Jessie; and Mr. Wyllys retreated without having made other observation of the lady at Mr. Kirke's side, save that she was of medium height and neatly dressed.
Wyllys
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From this reading The low exclamation, fraught with delight and ill-suppressed impatience--genuine and artless as a child's--drew Mr. Wyllys to join Jessie's lookout at the window.
a late time of life
From this reading A white-haired man, of dignified and benign presence, bowed somewhat under the weight of his threescore years and ten, walked with his arm about the shoulders of one youthful and erect, who retarded his gait to suit the measured tread of his companion.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Stand back! don't let him see you until he comes in!" ordered Jessie; and Mr. Wyllys retreated without having made other observation of the lady at Mr. Kirke's side, save that she was of medium height and neatly dressed.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading A white-haired man, of dignified and benign presence, bowed somewhat under the weight of his threescore years and ten, walked with his arm about the shoulders of one youthful and erect, who retarded his gait to suit the measured tread of his companion.
