used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A feeling of Sabbath peace stole over little Pollie as she issued forth from her humble home on her way to Sunday-school.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading None of its uproarious inhabitants were about, only poor crippled Jimmy was sitting on the door-step warming himself in the feeble sunlight that flickered down from among the crowded chimneys.
(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 All was still, so quiet; the very court, usually noisy, seemed hushed.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading None of its uproarious inhabitants were about, only poor crippled Jimmy was sitting on the door-step warming himself in the feeble sunlight that flickered down from among the crowded chimneys.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A feeling of Sabbath peace stole over little Pollie as she issued forth from her humble home on her way to Sunday-school.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SALLY'S FIRST SUNDAY AT CHURCH.
chimneysnounUS /ˈtʃɪmniz/
plural of “chimney” — a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading None of its uproarious inhabitants were about, only poor crippled Jimmy was sitting on the door-step warming himself in the feeble sunlight that flickered down from among the crowded chimneys.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading SALLY'S FIRST SUNDAY AT CHURCH.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading All was still, so quiet; the very court, usually noisy, seemed hushed.
crippledadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪpəld/
disabled in the feet or legs
From this reading None of its uproarious inhabitants were about, only poor crippled Jimmy was sitting on the door-step warming himself in the feeble sunlight that flickered down from among the crowded chimneys.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading None of its uproarious inhabitants were about, only poor crippled Jimmy was sitting on the door-step warming himself in the feeble sunlight that flickered down from among the crowded chimneys.
door-step
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From this reading None of its uproarious inhabitants were about, only poor crippled Jimmy was sitting on the door-step warming himself in the feeble sunlight that flickered down from among the crowded chimneys.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading None of its uproarious inhabitants were about, only poor crippled Jimmy was sitting on the door-step warming himself in the feeble sunlight that flickered down from among the crowded chimneys.
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading None of its uproarious inhabitants were about, only poor crippled Jimmy was sitting on the door-step warming himself in the feeble sunlight that flickered down from among the crowded chimneys.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading A feeling of Sabbath peace stole over little Pollie as she issued forth from her humble home on her way to Sunday-school.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The little girl paused to speak a few kind words to him.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading SALLY'S FIRST SUNDAY AT CHURCH.
flickeredverbUS /ˈflɪkərd/
past form of “flicker” — move back and forth very rapidly
From this reading None of its uproarious inhabitants were about, only poor crippled Jimmy was sitting on the door-step warming himself in the feeble sunlight that flickered down from among the crowded chimneys.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A feeling of Sabbath peace stole over little Pollie as she issued forth from her humble home on her way to Sunday-school.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A feeling of Sabbath peace stole over little Pollie as she issued forth from her humble home on her way to Sunday-school.
a young female
From this reading The little girl paused to speak a few kind words to him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A feeling of Sabbath peace stole over little Pollie as she issued forth from her humble home on her way to Sunday-school.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The little girl paused to speak a few kind words to him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading None of its uproarious inhabitants were about, only poor crippled Jimmy was sitting on the door-step warming himself in the feeble sunlight that flickered down from among the crowded chimneys.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A feeling of Sabbath peace stole over little Pollie as she issued forth from her humble home on her way to Sunday-school.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading A feeling of Sabbath peace stole over little Pollie as she issued forth from her humble home on her way to Sunday-school.
hushedadjectiveUS /hʌʃt/
in a softened tone
From this reading All was still, so quiet; the very court, usually noisy, seemed hushed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading None of its uproarious inhabitants were about, only poor crippled Jimmy was sitting on the door-step warming himself in the feeble sunlight that flickered down from among the crowded chimneys.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading None of its uproarious inhabitants were about, only poor crippled Jimmy was sitting on the door-step warming himself in the feeble sunlight that flickered down from among the crowded chimneys.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading A feeling of Sabbath peace stole over little Pollie as she issued forth from her humble home on her way to Sunday-school.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading None of its uproarious inhabitants were about, only poor crippled Jimmy was sitting on the door-step warming himself in the feeble sunlight that flickered down from among the crowded chimneys.
JimmyverbUS /ˈdʒɪmi/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading None of its uproarious inhabitants were about, only poor crippled Jimmy was sitting on the door-step warming himself in the feeble sunlight that flickered down from among the crowded chimneys.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The little girl paused to speak a few kind words to him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A feeling of Sabbath peace stole over little Pollie as she issued forth from her humble home on her way to Sunday-school.
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading All was still, so quiet; the very court, usually noisy, seemed hushed.
not one, and not any
From this reading None of its uproarious inhabitants were about, only poor crippled Jimmy was sitting on the door-step warming himself in the feeble sunlight that flickered down from among the crowded chimneys.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A feeling of Sabbath peace stole over little Pollie as she issued forth from her humble home on her way to Sunday-school.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A feeling of Sabbath peace stole over little Pollie as she issued forth from her humble home on her way to Sunday-school.
and nothing more
From this reading None of its uproarious inhabitants were about, only poor crippled Jimmy was sitting on the door-step warming himself in the feeble sunlight that flickered down from among the crowded chimneys.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A feeling of Sabbath peace stole over little Pollie as she issued forth from her humble home on her way to Sunday-school.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading The little girl paused to speak a few kind words to him.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading A feeling of Sabbath peace stole over little Pollie as she issued forth from her humble home on her way to Sunday-school.
Pollie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A feeling of Sabbath peace stole over little Pollie as she issued forth from her humble home on her way to Sunday-school.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading None of its uproarious inhabitants were about, only poor crippled Jimmy was sitting on the door-step warming himself in the feeble sunlight that flickered down from among the crowded chimneys.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading All was still, so quiet; the very court, usually noisy, seemed hushed.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading A feeling of Sabbath peace stole over little Pollie as she issued forth from her humble home on her way to Sunday-school.
SALLY'SnounUS /ˈsæliz/
possessive form of “sally” — witty remark
From this reading SALLY'S FIRST SUNDAY AT CHURCH.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading All was still, so quiet; the very court, usually noisy, seemed hushed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A feeling of Sabbath peace stole over little Pollie as she issued forth from her humble home on her way to Sunday-school.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading None of its uproarious inhabitants were about, only poor crippled Jimmy was sitting on the door-step warming himself in the feeble sunlight that flickered down from among the crowded chimneys.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading All was still, so quiet; the very court, usually noisy, seemed hushed.
express in speech
From this reading The little girl paused to speak a few kind words to him.
not in physical motion
From this reading All was still, so quiet; the very court, usually noisy, seemed hushed.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading A feeling of Sabbath peace stole over little Pollie as she issued forth from her humble home on her way to Sunday-school.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading SALLY'S FIRST SUNDAY AT CHURCH.
Sunday-school
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A feeling of Sabbath peace stole over little Pollie as she issued forth from her humble home on her way to Sunday-school.
the rays of the sun
From this reading None of its uproarious inhabitants were about, only poor crippled Jimmy was sitting on the door-step warming himself in the feeble sunlight that flickered down from among the crowded chimneys.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading None of its uproarious inhabitants were about, only poor crippled Jimmy was sitting on the door-step warming himself in the feeble sunlight that flickered down from among the crowded chimneys.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All was still, so quiet; the very court, usually noisy, seemed hushed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A feeling of Sabbath peace stole over little Pollie as she issued forth from her humble home on her way to Sunday-school.
uproariousadjective
uncontrollably noisy
From this reading None of its uproarious inhabitants were about, only poor crippled Jimmy was sitting on the door-step warming himself in the feeble sunlight that flickered down from among the crowded chimneys.
under normal conditions
From this reading All was still, so quiet; the very court, usually noisy, seemed hushed.
precisely as stated
From this reading All was still, so quiet; the very court, usually noisy, seemed hushed.
warmingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrmɪŋ/
imparting heat
From this reading None of its uproarious inhabitants were about, only poor crippled Jimmy was sitting on the door-step warming himself in the feeble sunlight that flickered down from among the crowded chimneys.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All was still, so quiet; the very court, usually noisy, seemed hushed.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A feeling of Sabbath peace stole over little Pollie as she issued forth from her humble home on her way to Sunday-school.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading None of its uproarious inhabitants were about, only poor crippled Jimmy was sitting on the door-step warming himself in the feeble sunlight that flickered down from among the crowded chimneys.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The little girl paused to speak a few kind words to him.
