used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jacinta had a smile for all; to some she talked in a low voice and with some she joked.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading THE BULLET All the basket chairs on Mrs. Austin's veranda were occupied and two or three young men leaned against the posts.
(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 THE BULLET All the basket chairs on Mrs. Austin's veranda were occupied and two or three young men leaned against the posts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BULLET All the basket chairs on Mrs. Austin's veranda were occupied and two or three young men leaned against the posts.
AustinnounUS /ˈɔːstən/
state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading Mrs. Austin used no formality.
Austin'snounUS /ˈɔːstənz/
possessive form of “austin” — state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading THE BULLET All the basket chairs on Mrs. Austin's veranda were occupied and two or three young men leaned against the posts.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading THE BULLET All the basket chairs on Mrs. Austin's veranda were occupied and two or three young men leaned against the posts.
BULLETnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading THE BULLET All the basket chairs on Mrs. Austin's veranda were occupied and two or three young men leaned against the posts.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading People came and went when they liked.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading THE BULLET All the basket chairs on Mrs. Austin's veranda were occupied and two or three young men leaned against the posts.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading She knew things her guests hid from everybody else, and held a clue to numerous intrigues.
else
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From this reading She knew things her guests hid from everybody else, and held a clue to numerous intrigues.
every person
From this reading She knew things her guests hid from everybody else, and held a clue to numerous intrigues.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jacinta had a smile for all; to some she talked in a low voice and with some she joked.
formalitynounUS /fɔːrˈmæləti/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading Mrs. Austin used no formality.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She knew things her guests hid from everybody else, and held a clue to numerous intrigues.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading She knew things her guests hid from everybody else, and held a clue to numerous intrigues.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jacinta had a smile for all; to some she talked in a low voice and with some she joked.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading She knew things her guests hid from everybody else, and held a clue to numerous intrigues.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She knew things her guests hid from everybody else, and held a clue to numerous intrigues.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading She knew things her guests hid from everybody else, and held a clue to numerous intrigues.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jacinta had a smile for all; to some she talked in a low voice and with some she joked.
intriguesnounUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡz/
plural of “intrigue” — a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading She knew things her guests hid from everybody else, and held a clue to numerous intrigues.
Jacinta
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jacinta had a smile for all; to some she talked in a low voice and with some she joked.
jokedverbUS /dʒoʊkt/
past form of “joke” — tell a joke; speak humorously
From this reading Jacinta had a smile for all; to some she talked in a low voice and with some she joked.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew things her guests hid from everybody else, and held a clue to numerous intrigues.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading THE BULLET All the basket chairs on Mrs. Austin's veranda were occupied and two or three young men leaned against the posts.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading People came and went when they liked.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Jacinta had a smile for all; to some she talked in a low voice and with some she joked.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE BULLET All the basket chairs on Mrs. Austin's veranda were occupied and two or three young men leaned against the posts.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE BULLET All the basket chairs on Mrs. Austin's veranda were occupied and two or three young men leaned against the posts.
not any; not one
From this reading Mrs. Austin used no formality.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading She knew things her guests hid from everybody else, and held a clue to numerous intrigues.
held or filled or in use
From this reading THE BULLET All the basket chairs on Mrs. Austin's veranda were occupied and two or three young men leaned against the posts.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE BULLET All the basket chairs on Mrs. Austin's veranda were occupied and two or three young men leaned against the posts.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE BULLET All the basket chairs on Mrs. Austin's veranda were occupied and two or three young men leaned against the posts.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People came and went when they liked.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading THE BULLET All the basket chairs on Mrs. Austin's veranda were occupied and two or three young men leaned against the posts.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jacinta had a smile for all; to some she talked in a low voice and with some she joked.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Jacinta had a smile for all; to some she talked in a low voice and with some she joked.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Jacinta had a smile for all; to some she talked in a low voice and with some she joked.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Jacinta had a smile for all; to some she talked in a low voice and with some she joked.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BULLET All the basket chairs on Mrs. Austin's veranda were occupied and two or three young men leaned against the posts.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading People came and went when they liked.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She knew things her guests hid from everybody else, and held a clue to numerous intrigues.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE BULLET All the basket chairs on Mrs. Austin's veranda were occupied and two or three young men leaned against the posts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jacinta had a smile for all; to some she talked in a low voice and with some she joked.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE BULLET All the basket chairs on Mrs. Austin's veranda were occupied and two or three young men leaned against the posts.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Mrs. Austin used no formality.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading THE BULLET All the basket chairs on Mrs. Austin's veranda were occupied and two or three young men leaned against the posts.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Jacinta had a smile for all; to some she talked in a low voice and with some she joked.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading People came and went when they liked.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE BULLET All the basket chairs on Mrs. Austin's veranda were occupied and two or three young men leaned against the posts.
at the time that
From this reading People came and went when they liked.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jacinta had a smile for all; to some she talked in a low voice and with some she joked.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE BULLET All the basket chairs on Mrs. Austin's veranda were occupied and two or three young men leaned against the posts.
