used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Anne Ross was seated near Mrs. Catherine's piano when Alice Aytoun took her place at it timidly, and placing a sheet of manuscript music before her, began her song.
Alice
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From this reading Anne Ross was seated near Mrs. Catherine's piano when Alice Aytoun took her place at it timidly, and placing a sheet of manuscript music before her, began her song.
(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 Most strange to hear these words repeated by a living voice at all--stranger still that they should fall from Alice Aytoun's.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Anne Ross was seated near Mrs. Catherine's piano when Alice Aytoun took her place at it timidly, and placing a sheet of manuscript music before her, began her song.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading Anne Ross was seated near Mrs. Catherine's piano when Alice Aytoun took her place at it timidly, and placing a sheet of manuscript music before her, began her song.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Anne started in tremulous wonder as it commenced.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Anne Ross was seated near Mrs. Catherine's piano when Alice Aytoun took her place at it timidly, and placing a sheet of manuscript music before her, began her song.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The wayfaring man in toil, and danger, and sorrow, hearing in the ripple of the great sea, far away in some strange country, the kindly call of the Oran to home and kindred.
Aytoun
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From this reading Anne Ross was seated near Mrs. Catherine's piano when Alice Aytoun took her place at it timidly, and placing a sheet of manuscript music before her, began her song.
Aytoun's
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From this reading Most strange to hear these words repeated by a living voice at all--stranger still that they should fall from Alice Aytoun's.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Anne Ross was seated near Mrs. Catherine's piano when Alice Aytoun took her place at it timidly, and placing a sheet of manuscript music before her, began her song.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Anne Ross was seated near Mrs. Catherine's piano when Alice Aytoun took her place at it timidly, and placing a sheet of manuscript music before her, began her song.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading With breathless interest she listened as the lines flowed on.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Most strange to hear these words repeated by a living voice at all--stranger still that they should fall from Alice Aytoun's.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The wayfaring man in toil, and danger, and sorrow, hearing in the ripple of the great sea, far away in some strange country, the kindly call of the Oran to home and kindred.
Catherine'snounUS /ˈkæθrɪnz/
possessive form of “catherine” — first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)
From this reading Anne Ross was seated near Mrs. Catherine's piano when Alice Aytoun took her place at it timidly, and placing a sheet of manuscript music before her, began her song.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Anne started in tremulous wonder as it commenced.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The wayfaring man in toil, and danger, and sorrow, hearing in the ripple of the great sea, far away in some strange country, the kindly call of the Oran to home and kindred.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The wayfaring man in toil, and danger, and sorrow, hearing in the ripple of the great sea, far away in some strange country, the kindly call of the Oran to home and kindred.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Most strange to hear these words repeated by a living voice at all--stranger still that they should fall from Alice Aytoun's.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The wayfaring man in toil, and danger, and sorrow, hearing in the ripple of the great sea, far away in some strange country, the kindly call of the Oran to home and kindred.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading With breathless interest she listened as the lines flowed on.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Most strange to hear these words repeated by a living voice at all--stranger still that they should fall from Alice Aytoun's.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The wayfaring man in toil, and danger, and sorrow, hearing in the ripple of the great sea, far away in some strange country, the kindly call of the Oran to home and kindred.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Most strange to hear these words repeated by a living voice at all--stranger still that they should fall from Alice Aytoun's.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading The wayfaring man in toil, and danger, and sorrow, hearing in the ripple of the great sea, far away in some strange country, the kindly call of the Oran to home and kindred.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Anne Ross was seated near Mrs. Catherine's piano when Alice Aytoun took her place at it timidly, and placing a sheet of manuscript music before her, began her song.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The wayfaring man in toil, and danger, and sorrow, hearing in the ripple of the great sea, far away in some strange country, the kindly call of the Oran to home and kindred.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Anne started in tremulous wonder as it commenced.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading With breathless interest she listened as the lines flowed on.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Anne Ross was seated near Mrs. Catherine's piano when Alice Aytoun took her place at it timidly, and placing a sheet of manuscript music before her, began her song.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading The wayfaring man in toil, and danger, and sorrow, hearing in the ripple of the great sea, far away in some strange country, the kindly call of the Oran to home and kindred.
kindredadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndrɪd/
similar in quality or character
From this reading The wayfaring man in toil, and danger, and sorrow, hearing in the ripple of the great sea, far away in some strange country, the kindly call of the Oran to home and kindred.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading With breathless interest she listened as the lines flowed on.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading With breathless interest she listened as the lines flowed on.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Most strange to hear these words repeated by a living voice at all--stranger still that they should fall from Alice Aytoun's.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The wayfaring man in toil, and danger, and sorrow, hearing in the ripple of the great sea, far away in some strange country, the kindly call of the Oran to home and kindred.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading Anne Ross was seated near Mrs. Catherine's piano when Alice Aytoun took her place at it timidly, and placing a sheet of manuscript music before her, began her song.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most strange to hear these words repeated by a living voice at all--stranger still that they should fall from Alice Aytoun's.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Anne Ross was seated near Mrs. Catherine's piano when Alice Aytoun took her place at it timidly, and placing a sheet of manuscript music before her, began her song.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Anne Ross was seated near Mrs. Catherine's piano when Alice Aytoun took her place at it timidly, and placing a sheet of manuscript music before her, began her song.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Anne Ross was seated near Mrs. Catherine's piano when Alice Aytoun took her place at it timidly, and placing a sheet of manuscript music before her, began her song.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Anne Ross was seated near Mrs. Catherine's piano when Alice Aytoun took her place at it timidly, and placing a sheet of manuscript music before her, began her song.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With breathless interest she listened as the lines flowed on.
OrannounUS /ɔːˈrɑːn/
a port city in northwestern Algeria and the country's 2nd largest city
From this reading The wayfaring man in toil, and danger, and sorrow, hearing in the ripple of the great sea, far away in some strange country, the kindly call of the Oran to home and kindred.
pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading Anne Ross was seated near Mrs. Catherine's piano when Alice Aytoun took her place at it timidly, and placing a sheet of manuscript music before her, began her song.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Anne Ross was seated near Mrs. Catherine's piano when Alice Aytoun took her place at it timidly, and placing a sheet of manuscript music before her, began her song.
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Anne Ross was seated near Mrs. Catherine's piano when Alice Aytoun took her place at it timidly, and placing a sheet of manuscript music before her, began her song.
recurring again and again
From this reading Most strange to hear these words repeated by a living voice at all--stranger still that they should fall from Alice Aytoun's.
ripplenounUS /ˈrɪpəl/
a small wave on the surface of a liquid
From this reading The wayfaring man in toil, and danger, and sorrow, hearing in the ripple of the great sea, far away in some strange country, the kindly call of the Oran to home and kindred.
RossnounUS /rɑːs/
Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading Anne Ross was seated near Mrs. Catherine's piano when Alice Aytoun took her place at it timidly, and placing a sheet of manuscript music before her, began her song.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The wayfaring man in toil, and danger, and sorrow, hearing in the ripple of the great sea, far away in some strange country, the kindly call of the Oran to home and kindred.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Anne Ross was seated near Mrs. Catherine's piano when Alice Aytoun took her place at it timidly, and placing a sheet of manuscript music before her, began her song.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With breathless interest she listened as the lines flowed on.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading Anne Ross was seated near Mrs. Catherine's piano when Alice Aytoun took her place at it timidly, and placing a sheet of manuscript music before her, began her song.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Most strange to hear these words repeated by a living voice at all--stranger still that they should fall from Alice Aytoun's.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The wayfaring man in toil, and danger, and sorrow, hearing in the ripple of the great sea, far away in some strange country, the kindly call of the Oran to home and kindred.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Anne Ross was seated near Mrs. Catherine's piano when Alice Aytoun took her place at it timidly, and placing a sheet of manuscript music before her, began her song.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading The wayfaring man in toil, and danger, and sorrow, hearing in the ripple of the great sea, far away in some strange country, the kindly call of the Oran to home and kindred.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Anne started in tremulous wonder as it commenced.
not in physical motion
From this reading Most strange to hear these words repeated by a living voice at all--stranger still that they should fall from Alice Aytoun's.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Most strange to hear these words repeated by a living voice at all--stranger still that they should fall from Alice Aytoun's.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Most strange to hear these words repeated by a living voice at all--stranger still that they should fall from Alice Aytoun's.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Most strange to hear these words repeated by a living voice at all--stranger still that they should fall from Alice Aytoun's.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With breathless interest she listened as the lines flowed on.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Most strange to hear these words repeated by a living voice at all--stranger still that they should fall from Alice Aytoun's.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Most strange to hear these words repeated by a living voice at all--stranger still that they should fall from Alice Aytoun's.
timidlyadverbUS /ˈtɪmədli/
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading Anne Ross was seated near Mrs. Catherine's piano when Alice Aytoun took her place at it timidly, and placing a sheet of manuscript music before her, began her song.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Most strange to hear these words repeated by a living voice at all--stranger still that they should fall from Alice Aytoun's.
toilverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading The wayfaring man in toil, and danger, and sorrow, hearing in the ripple of the great sea, far away in some strange country, the kindly call of the Oran to home and kindred.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Anne Ross was seated near Mrs. Catherine's piano when Alice Aytoun took her place at it timidly, and placing a sheet of manuscript music before her, began her song.
tremulousadjectiveUS /ˈtremjələs/
(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
From this reading Anne started in tremulous wonder as it commenced.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Most strange to hear these words repeated by a living voice at all--stranger still that they should fall from Alice Aytoun's.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Anne Ross was seated near Mrs. Catherine's piano when Alice Aytoun took her place at it timidly, and placing a sheet of manuscript music before her, began her song.
wayfaringnoun
traveling (especially on foot)
From this reading The wayfaring man in toil, and danger, and sorrow, hearing in the ripple of the great sea, far away in some strange country, the kindly call of the Oran to home and kindred.
at the time that
From this reading Anne Ross was seated near Mrs. Catherine's piano when Alice Aytoun took her place at it timidly, and placing a sheet of manuscript music before her, began her song.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With breathless interest she listened as the lines flowed on.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Anne started in tremulous wonder as it commenced.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Most strange to hear these words repeated by a living voice at all--stranger still that they should fall from Alice Aytoun's.
