used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Father, do you not hear a tumult in the streets?" said she.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading But his ears were duller than those of his daughter: he could hear nothing more terrible than the sound of a summer breeze sighing among the tops of the elm trees.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading But his ears were duller than those of his daughter: he could hear nothing more terrible than the sound of a summer breeze sighing among the tops of the elm trees.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But his ears were duller than those of his daughter: he could hear nothing more terrible than the sound of a summer breeze sighing among the tops of the elm trees.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading "No, foolish child!" he replied, playfully patting her cheek.
a young person of either sex
From this reading "No, foolish child!" he replied, playfully patting her cheek.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But his ears were duller than those of his daughter: he could hear nothing more terrible than the sound of a summer breeze sighing among the tops of the elm trees.
a female human offspring
From this reading But his ears were duller than those of his daughter: he could hear nothing more terrible than the sound of a summer breeze sighing among the tops of the elm trees.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Father, do you not hear a tumult in the streets?" said she.
dulleradjectiveUS /ˈdʌlər/
comparative of “dull” — lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading But his ears were duller than those of his daughter: he could hear nothing more terrible than the sound of a summer breeze sighing among the tops of the elm trees.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading But his ears were duller than those of his daughter: he could hear nothing more terrible than the sound of a summer breeze sighing among the tops of the elm trees.
elmnounUS /elm/
any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading But his ears were duller than those of his daughter: he could hear nothing more terrible than the sound of a summer breeze sighing among the tops of the elm trees.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Father, do you not hear a tumult in the streets?" said she.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading "No, foolish child!" he replied, playfully patting her cheek.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But his ears were duller than those of his daughter: he could hear nothing more terrible than the sound of a summer breeze sighing among the tops of the elm trees.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "Father, do you not hear a tumult in the streets?" said she.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "No, foolish child!" he replied, playfully patting her cheek.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But his ears were duller than those of his daughter: he could hear nothing more terrible than the sound of a summer breeze sighing among the tops of the elm trees.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Father, do you not hear a tumult in the streets?" said she.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There is no tumult.
lieutenant-governor
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From this reading The lieutenant-governor listened.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading The lieutenant-governor listened.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But his ears were duller than those of his daughter: he could hear nothing more terrible than the sound of a summer breeze sighing among the tops of the elm trees.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, foolish child!" he replied, playfully patting her cheek.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Father, do you not hear a tumult in the streets?" said she.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But his ears were duller than those of his daughter: he could hear nothing more terrible than the sound of a summer breeze sighing among the tops of the elm trees.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But his ears were duller than those of his daughter: he could hear nothing more terrible than the sound of a summer breeze sighing among the tops of the elm trees.
pattingverbUS /ˈpætɪŋ/
inflected form of “pat” — pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading "No, foolish child!" he replied, playfully patting her cheek.
playfullyadverbUS /ˈpleɪfəli/
in a playful manner
From this reading "No, foolish child!" he replied, playfully patting her cheek.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "No, foolish child!" he replied, playfully patting her cheek.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Father, do you not hear a tumult in the streets?" said she.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Father, do you not hear a tumult in the streets?" said she.
sighingverbUS /ˈsaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading But his ears were duller than those of his daughter: he could hear nothing more terrible than the sound of a summer breeze sighing among the tops of the elm trees.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading But his ears were duller than those of his daughter: he could hear nothing more terrible than the sound of a summer breeze sighing among the tops of the elm trees.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "Father, do you not hear a tumult in the streets?" said she.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading But his ears were duller than those of his daughter: he could hear nothing more terrible than the sound of a summer breeze sighing among the tops of the elm trees.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading But his ears were duller than those of his daughter: he could hear nothing more terrible than the sound of a summer breeze sighing among the tops of the elm trees.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But his ears were duller than those of his daughter: he could hear nothing more terrible than the sound of a summer breeze sighing among the tops of the elm trees.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Father, do you not hear a tumult in the streets?" said she.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There is no tumult.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But his ears were duller than those of his daughter: he could hear nothing more terrible than the sound of a summer breeze sighing among the tops of the elm trees.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading But his ears were duller than those of his daughter: he could hear nothing more terrible than the sound of a summer breeze sighing among the tops of the elm trees.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading But his ears were duller than those of his daughter: he could hear nothing more terrible than the sound of a summer breeze sighing among the tops of the elm trees.
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading "Father, do you not hear a tumult in the streets?" said she.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But his ears were duller than those of his daughter: he could hear nothing more terrible than the sound of a summer breeze sighing among the tops of the elm trees.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Father, do you not hear a tumult in the streets?" said she.
