used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is more often just the human need for love and shelter ... the lack of a friendly handclasp that shall lighten tomorrow's labor ... the sympathy and understanding that breeds hope" They came up suddenly over a bit of rising ground, the mill-owner and his friend the writer and student of modern industries, and stood in full view of the factory.
aggressiveadjectiveUS /əˈɡresɪv/
having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends
From this reading "What do you think of our factory?" asked the man of business and of success, turning his keen, aggressive face towards his companion.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The air was sweet with scent of apple-blossoms.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "It isn't always the costume of women of fashion ... or the blazing resplendent show-window that tempts Little Lost Sisters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is more often just the human need for love and shelter ... the lack of a friendly handclasp that shall lighten tomorrow's labor ... the sympathy and understanding that breeds hope" They came up suddenly over a bit of rising ground, the mill-owner and his friend the writer and student of modern industries, and stood in full view of the factory.
apple-blossoms
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From this reading The air was sweet with scent of apple-blossoms.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What do you think of our factory?" asked the man of business and of success, turning his keen, aggressive face towards his companion.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading It is more often just the human need for love and shelter ... the lack of a friendly handclasp that shall lighten tomorrow's labor ... the sympathy and understanding that breeds hope" They came up suddenly over a bit of rising ground, the mill-owner and his friend the writer and student of modern industries, and stood in full view of the factory.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading "It isn't always the costume of women of fashion ... or the blazing resplendent show-window that tempts Little Lost Sisters.
breedsnounUS /briːdz/
plural of “breed” — a special variety of domesticated animals within a species
From this reading It is more often just the human need for love and shelter ... the lack of a friendly handclasp that shall lighten tomorrow's labor ... the sympathy and understanding that breeds hope" They came up suddenly over a bit of rising ground, the mill-owner and his friend the writer and student of modern industries, and stood in full view of the factory.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "What do you think of our factory?" asked the man of business and of success, turning his keen, aggressive face towards his companion.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It is more often just the human need for love and shelter ... the lack of a friendly handclasp that shall lighten tomorrow's labor ... the sympathy and understanding that breeds hope" They came up suddenly over a bit of rising ground, the mill-owner and his friend the writer and student of modern industries, and stood in full view of the factory.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "What do you think of our factory?" asked the man of business and of success, turning his keen, aggressive face towards his companion.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading "It isn't always the costume of women of fashion ... or the blazing resplendent show-window that tempts Little Lost Sisters.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do you think of our factory?" asked the man of business and of success, turning his keen, aggressive face towards his companion.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "What do you think of our factory?" asked the man of business and of success, turning his keen, aggressive face towards his companion.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading It is more often just the human need for love and shelter ... the lack of a friendly handclasp that shall lighten tomorrow's labor ... the sympathy and understanding that breeds hope" They came up suddenly over a bit of rising ground, the mill-owner and his friend the writer and student of modern industries, and stood in full view of the factory.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "It isn't always the costume of women of fashion ... or the blazing resplendent show-window that tempts Little Lost Sisters.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is more often just the human need for love and shelter ... the lack of a friendly handclasp that shall lighten tomorrow's labor ... the sympathy and understanding that breeds hope" They came up suddenly over a bit of rising ground, the mill-owner and his friend the writer and student of modern industries, and stood in full view of the factory.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It is more often just the human need for love and shelter ... the lack of a friendly handclasp that shall lighten tomorrow's labor ... the sympathy and understanding that breeds hope" They came up suddenly over a bit of rising ground, the mill-owner and his friend the writer and student of modern industries, and stood in full view of the factory.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading It is more often just the human need for love and shelter ... the lack of a friendly handclasp that shall lighten tomorrow's labor ... the sympathy and understanding that breeds hope" They came up suddenly over a bit of rising ground, the mill-owner and his friend the writer and student of modern industries, and stood in full view of the factory.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It is more often just the human need for love and shelter ... the lack of a friendly handclasp that shall lighten tomorrow's labor ... the sympathy and understanding that breeds hope" They came up suddenly over a bit of rising ground, the mill-owner and his friend the writer and student of modern industries, and stood in full view of the factory.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading It is more often just the human need for love and shelter ... the lack of a friendly handclasp that shall lighten tomorrow's labor ... the sympathy and understanding that breeds hope" They came up suddenly over a bit of rising ground, the mill-owner and his friend the writer and student of modern industries, and stood in full view of the factory.
handclaspnounUS /ˈhændklæsp/
grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)
From this reading It is more often just the human need for love and shelter ... the lack of a friendly handclasp that shall lighten tomorrow's labor ... the sympathy and understanding that breeds hope" They came up suddenly over a bit of rising ground, the mill-owner and his friend the writer and student of modern industries, and stood in full view of the factory.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is more often just the human need for love and shelter ... the lack of a friendly handclasp that shall lighten tomorrow's labor ... the sympathy and understanding that breeds hope" They came up suddenly over a bit of rising ground, the mill-owner and his friend the writer and student of modern industries, and stood in full view of the factory.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading It is more often just the human need for love and shelter ... the lack of a friendly handclasp that shall lighten tomorrow's labor ... the sympathy and understanding that breeds hope" They came up suddenly over a bit of rising ground, the mill-owner and his friend the writer and student of modern industries, and stood in full view of the factory.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading It is more often just the human need for love and shelter ... the lack of a friendly handclasp that shall lighten tomorrow's labor ... the sympathy and understanding that breeds hope" They came up suddenly over a bit of rising ground, the mill-owner and his friend the writer and student of modern industries, and stood in full view of the factory.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is more often just the human need for love and shelter ... the lack of a friendly handclasp that shall lighten tomorrow's labor ... the sympathy and understanding that breeds hope" They came up suddenly over a bit of rising ground, the mill-owner and his friend the writer and student of modern industries, and stood in full view of the factory.
industriesnounUS /ˈɪndəstriz/
plural of “industry” — the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading It is more often just the human need for love and shelter ... the lack of a friendly handclasp that shall lighten tomorrow's labor ... the sympathy and understanding that breeds hope" They came up suddenly over a bit of rising ground, the mill-owner and his friend the writer and student of modern industries, and stood in full view of the factory.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is more often just the human need for love and shelter ... the lack of a friendly handclasp that shall lighten tomorrow's labor ... the sympathy and understanding that breeds hope" They came up suddenly over a bit of rising ground, the mill-owner and his friend the writer and student of modern industries, and stood in full view of the factory.
isn't
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From this reading "It isn't always the costume of women of fashion ... or the blazing resplendent show-window that tempts Little Lost Sisters.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It isn't always the costume of women of fashion ... or the blazing resplendent show-window that tempts Little Lost Sisters.
and nothing more
From this reading It is more often just the human need for love and shelter ... the lack of a friendly handclasp that shall lighten tomorrow's labor ... the sympathy and understanding that breeds hope" They came up suddenly over a bit of rising ground, the mill-owner and his friend the writer and student of modern industries, and stood in full view of the factory.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading "What do you think of our factory?" asked the man of business and of success, turning his keen, aggressive face towards his companion.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading It is more often just the human need for love and shelter ... the lack of a friendly handclasp that shall lighten tomorrow's labor ... the sympathy and understanding that breeds hope" They came up suddenly over a bit of rising ground, the mill-owner and his friend the writer and student of modern industries, and stood in full view of the factory.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading It is more often just the human need for love and shelter ... the lack of a friendly handclasp that shall lighten tomorrow's labor ... the sympathy and understanding that breeds hope" They came up suddenly over a bit of rising ground, the mill-owner and his friend the writer and student of modern industries, and stood in full view of the factory.
lightenverbUS /ˈlaɪtən/
make more cheerful
From this reading It is more often just the human need for love and shelter ... the lack of a friendly handclasp that shall lighten tomorrow's labor ... the sympathy and understanding that breeds hope" They came up suddenly over a bit of rising ground, the mill-owner and his friend the writer and student of modern industries, and stood in full view of the factory.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "It isn't always the costume of women of fashion ... or the blazing resplendent show-window that tempts Little Lost Sisters.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "It isn't always the costume of women of fashion ... or the blazing resplendent show-window that tempts Little Lost Sisters.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It is more often just the human need for love and shelter ... the lack of a friendly handclasp that shall lighten tomorrow's labor ... the sympathy and understanding that breeds hope" They came up suddenly over a bit of rising ground, the mill-owner and his friend the writer and student of modern industries, and stood in full view of the factory.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "What do you think of our factory?" asked the man of business and of success, turning his keen, aggressive face towards his companion.
mill-owner
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From this reading It is more often just the human need for love and shelter ... the lack of a friendly handclasp that shall lighten tomorrow's labor ... the sympathy and understanding that breeds hope" They came up suddenly over a bit of rising ground, the mill-owner and his friend the writer and student of modern industries, and stood in full view of the factory.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading It is more often just the human need for love and shelter ... the lack of a friendly handclasp that shall lighten tomorrow's labor ... the sympathy and understanding that breeds hope" They came up suddenly over a bit of rising ground, the mill-owner and his friend the writer and student of modern industries, and stood in full view of the factory.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is more often just the human need for love and shelter ... the lack of a friendly handclasp that shall lighten tomorrow's labor ... the sympathy and understanding that breeds hope" They came up suddenly over a bit of rising ground, the mill-owner and his friend the writer and student of modern industries, and stood in full view of the factory.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading It is more often just the human need for love and shelter ... the lack of a friendly handclasp that shall lighten tomorrow's labor ... the sympathy and understanding that breeds hope" They came up suddenly over a bit of rising ground, the mill-owner and his friend the writer and student of modern industries, and stood in full view of the factory.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It isn't always the costume of women of fashion ... or the blazing resplendent show-window that tempts Little Lost Sisters.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It is more often just the human need for love and shelter ... the lack of a friendly handclasp that shall lighten tomorrow's labor ... the sympathy and understanding that breeds hope" They came up suddenly over a bit of rising ground, the mill-owner and his friend the writer and student of modern industries, and stood in full view of the factory.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "It isn't always the costume of women of fashion ... or the blazing resplendent show-window that tempts Little Lost Sisters.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "What do you think of our factory?" asked the man of business and of success, turning his keen, aggressive face towards his companion.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It is more often just the human need for love and shelter ... the lack of a friendly handclasp that shall lighten tomorrow's labor ... the sympathy and understanding that breeds hope" They came up suddenly over a bit of rising ground, the mill-owner and his friend the writer and student of modern industries, and stood in full view of the factory.
poplarnounUS /ˈpɑːplər/
soft light-colored non-durable wood of the poplar
From this reading A song sparrow trilled in the poplar tree.
resplendentadjectiveUS /riˈsplendənt/
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading "It isn't always the costume of women of fashion ... or the blazing resplendent show-window that tempts Little Lost Sisters.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading It is more often just the human need for love and shelter ... the lack of a friendly handclasp that shall lighten tomorrow's labor ... the sympathy and understanding that breeds hope" They came up suddenly over a bit of rising ground, the mill-owner and his friend the writer and student of modern industries, and stood in full view of the factory.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading The air was sweet with scent of apple-blossoms.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading It is more often just the human need for love and shelter ... the lack of a friendly handclasp that shall lighten tomorrow's labor ... the sympathy and understanding that breeds hope" They came up suddenly over a bit of rising ground, the mill-owner and his friend the writer and student of modern industries, and stood in full view of the factory.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading It is more often just the human need for love and shelter ... the lack of a friendly handclasp that shall lighten tomorrow's labor ... the sympathy and understanding that breeds hope" They came up suddenly over a bit of rising ground, the mill-owner and his friend the writer and student of modern industries, and stood in full view of the factory.
show-window
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It isn't always the costume of women of fashion ... or the blazing resplendent show-window that tempts Little Lost Sisters.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading "It isn't always the costume of women of fashion ... or the blazing resplendent show-window that tempts Little Lost Sisters.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading A song sparrow trilled in the poplar tree.
sparrownounUS /ˈsperoʊ/
any of several small dull-colored singing birds feeding on seeds or insects
From this reading A song sparrow trilled in the poplar tree.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It is more often just the human need for love and shelter ... the lack of a friendly handclasp that shall lighten tomorrow's labor ... the sympathy and understanding that breeds hope" They came up suddenly over a bit of rising ground, the mill-owner and his friend the writer and student of modern industries, and stood in full view of the factory.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading It is more often just the human need for love and shelter ... the lack of a friendly handclasp that shall lighten tomorrow's labor ... the sympathy and understanding that breeds hope" They came up suddenly over a bit of rising ground, the mill-owner and his friend the writer and student of modern industries, and stood in full view of the factory.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading "What do you think of our factory?" asked the man of business and of success, turning his keen, aggressive face towards his companion.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading It is more often just the human need for love and shelter ... the lack of a friendly handclasp that shall lighten tomorrow's labor ... the sympathy and understanding that breeds hope" They came up suddenly over a bit of rising ground, the mill-owner and his friend the writer and student of modern industries, and stood in full view of the factory.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading The air was sweet with scent of apple-blossoms.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading It is more often just the human need for love and shelter ... the lack of a friendly handclasp that shall lighten tomorrow's labor ... the sympathy and understanding that breeds hope" They came up suddenly over a bit of rising ground, the mill-owner and his friend the writer and student of modern industries, and stood in full view of the factory.
temptsverbUS /tempts/
third-person singular of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading "It isn't always the costume of women of fashion ... or the blazing resplendent show-window that tempts Little Lost Sisters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It isn't always the costume of women of fashion ... or the blazing resplendent show-window that tempts Little Lost Sisters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "It isn't always the costume of women of fashion ... or the blazing resplendent show-window that tempts Little Lost Sisters.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is more often just the human need for love and shelter ... the lack of a friendly handclasp that shall lighten tomorrow's labor ... the sympathy and understanding that breeds hope" They came up suddenly over a bit of rising ground, the mill-owner and his friend the writer and student of modern industries, and stood in full view of the factory.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "What do you think of our factory?" asked the man of business and of success, turning his keen, aggressive face towards his companion.
tomorrow'snounUS /təˈmɑːroʊz/
possessive form of “tomorrow” — the day after today
From this reading It is more often just the human need for love and shelter ... the lack of a friendly handclasp that shall lighten tomorrow's labor ... the sympathy and understanding that breeds hope" They came up suddenly over a bit of rising ground, the mill-owner and his friend the writer and student of modern industries, and stood in full view of the factory.
in the direction of
From this reading "What do you think of our factory?" asked the man of business and of success, turning his keen, aggressive face towards his companion.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading A song sparrow trilled in the poplar tree.
trilledadjective
uttered with a trill
From this reading A song sparrow trilled in the poplar tree.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading "What do you think of our factory?" asked the man of business and of success, turning his keen, aggressive face towards his companion.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading It is more often just the human need for love and shelter ... the lack of a friendly handclasp that shall lighten tomorrow's labor ... the sympathy and understanding that breeds hope" They came up suddenly over a bit of rising ground, the mill-owner and his friend the writer and student of modern industries, and stood in full view of the factory.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It is more often just the human need for love and shelter ... the lack of a friendly handclasp that shall lighten tomorrow's labor ... the sympathy and understanding that breeds hope" They came up suddenly over a bit of rising ground, the mill-owner and his friend the writer and student of modern industries, and stood in full view of the factory.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It is more often just the human need for love and shelter ... the lack of a friendly handclasp that shall lighten tomorrow's labor ... the sympathy and understanding that breeds hope" They came up suddenly over a bit of rising ground, the mill-owner and his friend the writer and student of modern industries, and stood in full view of the factory.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The air was sweet with scent of apple-blossoms.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What do you think of our factory?" asked the man of business and of success, turning his keen, aggressive face towards his companion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The air was sweet with scent of apple-blossoms.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "It isn't always the costume of women of fashion ... or the blazing resplendent show-window that tempts Little Lost Sisters.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading It is more often just the human need for love and shelter ... the lack of a friendly handclasp that shall lighten tomorrow's labor ... the sympathy and understanding that breeds hope" They came up suddenly over a bit of rising ground, the mill-owner and his friend the writer and student of modern industries, and stood in full view of the factory.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What do you think of our factory?" asked the man of business and of success, turning his keen, aggressive face towards his companion.
