used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Landolin knew they were tolling for a funeral.
(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 He tried to imagine all that was passing, but he could not.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Round Cushion-Kate's little house stood a crowd of people, mostly women, for their husbands did not think it worth while to lose a day's work for an insignificant person like Vetturi.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The prison at the county-town stands high up on the mountain; the sound of the bells in the village on the plateau reaches it from far away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The prison at the county-town stands high up on the mountain; the sound of the bells in the village on the plateau reaches it from far away.
bellsnounUS /belz/
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading The prison at the county-town stands high up on the mountain; the sound of the bells in the village on the plateau reaches it from far away.
buryingnounUS /ˈberiɪŋ/
concealing something under the ground
From this reading He thought of home, where they were burying Vetturi.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He tried to imagine all that was passing, but he could not.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He tried to imagine all that was passing, but he could not.
county-town
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From this reading The prison at the county-town stands high up on the mountain; the sound of the bells in the village on the plateau reaches it from far away.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Round Cushion-Kate's little house stood a crowd of people, mostly women, for their husbands did not think it worth while to lose a day's work for an insignificant person like Vetturi.
Cushion-Kate's
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From this reading Round Cushion-Kate's little house stood a crowd of people, mostly women, for their husbands did not think it worth while to lose a day's work for an insignificant person like Vetturi.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Round Cushion-Kate's little house stood a crowd of people, mostly women, for their husbands did not think it worth while to lose a day's work for an insignificant person like Vetturi.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Round Cushion-Kate's little house stood a crowd of people, mostly women, for their husbands did not think it worth while to lose a day's work for an insignificant person like Vetturi.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The prison at the county-town stands high up on the mountain; the sound of the bells in the village on the plateau reaches it from far away.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Landolin knew they were tolling for a funeral.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The prison at the county-town stands high up on the mountain; the sound of the bells in the village on the plateau reaches it from far away.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading Landolin knew they were tolling for a funeral.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He thought of home, where they were burying Vetturi.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The prison at the county-town stands high up on the mountain; the sound of the bells in the village on the plateau reaches it from far away.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He thought of home, where they were burying Vetturi.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Round Cushion-Kate's little house stood a crowd of people, mostly women, for their husbands did not think it worth while to lose a day's work for an insignificant person like Vetturi.
husbandsnounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
plural of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Round Cushion-Kate's little house stood a crowd of people, mostly women, for their husbands did not think it worth while to lose a day's work for an insignificant person like Vetturi.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading He tried to imagine all that was passing, but he could not.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The prison at the county-town stands high up on the mountain; the sound of the bells in the village on the plateau reaches it from far away.
insignificantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/
signifying nothing
From this reading Round Cushion-Kate's little house stood a crowd of people, mostly women, for their husbands did not think it worth while to lose a day's work for an insignificant person like Vetturi.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The prison at the county-town stands high up on the mountain; the sound of the bells in the village on the plateau reaches it from far away.
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 Landolin knew they were tolling for a funeral.
Landolin
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From this reading Landolin knew they were tolling for a funeral.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Round Cushion-Kate's little house stood a crowd of people, mostly women, for their husbands did not think it worth while to lose a day's work for an insignificant person like Vetturi.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Round Cushion-Kate's little house stood a crowd of people, mostly women, for their husbands did not think it worth while to lose a day's work for an insignificant person like Vetturi.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Round Cushion-Kate's little house stood a crowd of people, mostly women, for their husbands did not think it worth while to lose a day's work for an insignificant person like Vetturi.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Round Cushion-Kate's little house stood a crowd of people, mostly women, for their husbands did not think it worth while to lose a day's work for an insignificant person like Vetturi.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The prison at the county-town stands high up on the mountain; the sound of the bells in the village on the plateau reaches it from far away.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He tried to imagine all that was passing, but he could not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The prison at the county-town stands high up on the mountain; the sound of the bells in the village on the plateau reaches it from far away.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The prison at the county-town stands high up on the mountain; the sound of the bells in the village on the plateau reaches it from far away.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading He tried to imagine all that was passing, but he could not.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Round Cushion-Kate's little house stood a crowd of people, mostly women, for their husbands did not think it worth while to lose a day's work for an insignificant person like Vetturi.
a human being
From this reading Round Cushion-Kate's little house stood a crowd of people, mostly women, for their husbands did not think it worth while to lose a day's work for an insignificant person like Vetturi.
plateaunounUS /plæˈtoʊ/
a relatively flat highland
From this reading The prison at the county-town stands high up on the mountain; the sound of the bells in the village on the plateau reaches it from far away.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading The prison at the county-town stands high up on the mountain; the sound of the bells in the village on the plateau reaches it from far away.
reachesnounUS /ˈriːtʃəz/
plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective
From this reading The prison at the county-town stands high up on the mountain; the sound of the bells in the village on the plateau reaches it from far away.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Round Cushion-Kate's little house stood a crowd of people, mostly women, for their husbands did not think it worth while to lose a day's work for an insignificant person like Vetturi.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The prison at the county-town stands high up on the mountain; the sound of the bells in the village on the plateau reaches it from far away.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading The prison at the county-town stands high up on the mountain; the sound of the bells in the village on the plateau reaches it from far away.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Round Cushion-Kate's little house stood a crowd of people, mostly women, for their husbands did not think it worth while to lose a day's work for an insignificant person like Vetturi.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He tried to imagine all that was passing, but he could not.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The prison at the county-town stands high up on the mountain; the sound of the bells in the village on the plateau reaches it from far away.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Round Cushion-Kate's little house stood a crowd of people, mostly women, for their husbands did not think it worth while to lose a day's work for an insignificant person like Vetturi.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Landolin knew they were tolling for a funeral.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Round Cushion-Kate's little house stood a crowd of people, mostly women, for their husbands did not think it worth while to lose a day's work for an insignificant person like Vetturi.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought of home, where they were burying Vetturi.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He tried to imagine all that was passing, but he could not.
tollingverbUS /ˈtoʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “toll” — ring slowly
From this reading Landolin knew they were tolling for a funeral.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading He tried to imagine all that was passing, but he could not.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The prison at the county-town stands high up on the mountain; the sound of the bells in the village on the plateau reaches it from far away.
Vetturi
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He thought of home, where they were burying Vetturi.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The prison at the county-town stands high up on the mountain; the sound of the bells in the village on the plateau reaches it from far away.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He tried to imagine all that was passing, but he could not.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Landolin knew they were tolling for a funeral.
in or at the place that
From this reading He thought of home, where they were burying Vetturi.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Round Cushion-Kate's little house stood a crowd of people, mostly women, for their husbands did not think it worth while to lose a day's work for an insignificant person like Vetturi.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Round Cushion-Kate's little house stood a crowd of people, mostly women, for their husbands did not think it worth while to lose a day's work for an insignificant person like Vetturi.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Round Cushion-Kate's little house stood a crowd of people, mostly women, for their husbands did not think it worth while to lose a day's work for an insignificant person like Vetturi.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Round Cushion-Kate's little house stood a crowd of people, mostly women, for their husbands did not think it worth while to lose a day's work for an insignificant person like Vetturi.
