used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VERY SMALL BOY COVERS HIMSELF WITH GLORY.
anew
From this reading She ran toward him; she pressed him in her arms; she kissed him again and again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She ran toward him; she pressed him in her arms; she kissed him again and again.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A pale, self-possessed woman, upon whose face, to the ordinary observer, was never seen a sign of joy or sorrow, in whose eyes never shone that light of sympathy which draws heart to heart, she became transformed the moment her son appeared.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading She ran toward him; she pressed him in her arms; she kissed him again and again.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jeremiah Pamflett presented himself at Parksides at noon.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A pale, self-possessed woman, upon whose face, to the ordinary observer, was never seen a sign of joy or sorrow, in whose eyes never shone that light of sympathy which draws heart to heart, she became transformed the moment her son appeared.
a youthful male person
From this reading A VERY SMALL BOY COVERS HIMSELF WITH GLORY.
COVERSnounUS /ˈkʌvərz/
plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
From this reading A VERY SMALL BOY COVERS HIMSELF WITH GLORY.
drawsnounUS /drɔːz/
plural of “draw” — a gully that is shallower than a ravine
From this reading A pale, self-possessed woman, upon whose face, to the ordinary observer, was never seen a sign of joy or sorrow, in whose eyes never shone that light of sympathy which draws heart to heart, she became transformed the moment her son appeared.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A pale, self-possessed woman, upon whose face, to the ordinary observer, was never seen a sign of joy or sorrow, in whose eyes never shone that light of sympathy which draws heart to heart, she became transformed the moment her son appeared.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A pale, self-possessed woman, upon whose face, to the ordinary observer, was never seen a sign of joy or sorrow, in whose eyes never shone that light of sympathy which draws heart to heart, she became transformed the moment her son appeared.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His mother was waiting for him at the gates.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading His mother was waiting for him at the gates.
a state of high honor
From this reading A VERY SMALL BOY COVERS HIMSELF WITH GLORY.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading A pale, self-possessed woman, upon whose face, to the ordinary observer, was never seen a sign of joy or sorrow, in whose eyes never shone that light of sympathy which draws heart to heart, she became transformed the moment her son appeared.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A pale, self-possessed woman, upon whose face, to the ordinary observer, was never seen a sign of joy or sorrow, in whose eyes never shone that light of sympathy which draws heart to heart, she became transformed the moment her son appeared.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His mother was waiting for him at the gates.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A VERY SMALL BOY COVERS HIMSELF WITH GLORY.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His mother was waiting for him at the gates.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A pale, self-possessed woman, upon whose face, to the ordinary observer, was never seen a sign of joy or sorrow, in whose eyes never shone that light of sympathy which draws heart to heart, she became transformed the moment her son appeared.
JeremiahnounUS /ˌdʒerəˈmaɪə/
(Old Testament) an Israelite prophet who is remembered for his angry lamentations (jeremiads) about the wickedness of his people (circa 626-587 BC)
From this reading Jeremiah Pamflett presented himself at Parksides at noon.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading A pale, self-possessed woman, upon whose face, to the ordinary observer, was never seen a sign of joy or sorrow, in whose eyes never shone that light of sympathy which draws heart to heart, she became transformed the moment her son appeared.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading She ran toward him; she pressed him in her arms; she kissed him again and again.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A pale, self-possessed woman, upon whose face, to the ordinary observer, was never seen a sign of joy or sorrow, in whose eyes never shone that light of sympathy which draws heart to heart, she became transformed the moment her son appeared.
a particular point in time
From this reading A pale, self-possessed woman, upon whose face, to the ordinary observer, was never seen a sign of joy or sorrow, in whose eyes never shone that light of sympathy which draws heart to heart, she became transformed the moment her son appeared.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading His mother was waiting for him at the gates.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading A pale, self-possessed woman, upon whose face, to the ordinary observer, was never seen a sign of joy or sorrow, in whose eyes never shone that light of sympathy which draws heart to heart, she became transformed the moment her son appeared.
the middle of the day
From this reading Jeremiah Pamflett presented himself at Parksides at noon.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading A pale, self-possessed woman, upon whose face, to the ordinary observer, was never seen a sign of joy or sorrow, in whose eyes never shone that light of sympathy which draws heart to heart, she became transformed the moment her son appeared.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A pale, self-possessed woman, upon whose face, to the ordinary observer, was never seen a sign of joy or sorrow, in whose eyes never shone that light of sympathy which draws heart to heart, she became transformed the moment her son appeared.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A pale, self-possessed woman, upon whose face, to the ordinary observer, was never seen a sign of joy or sorrow, in whose eyes never shone that light of sympathy which draws heart to heart, she became transformed the moment her son appeared.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading A pale, self-possessed woman, upon whose face, to the ordinary observer, was never seen a sign of joy or sorrow, in whose eyes never shone that light of sympathy which draws heart to heart, she became transformed the moment her son appeared.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading A pale, self-possessed woman, upon whose face, to the ordinary observer, was never seen a sign of joy or sorrow, in whose eyes never shone that light of sympathy which draws heart to heart, she became transformed the moment her son appeared.
Pamflett
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From this reading Jeremiah Pamflett presented himself at Parksides at noon.
Parksides
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From this reading Jeremiah Pamflett presented himself at Parksides at noon.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Jeremiah Pamflett presented himself at Parksides at noon.
compacted by ironing
From this reading She ran toward him; she pressed him in her arms; she kissed him again and again.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading She ran toward him; she pressed him in her arms; she kissed him again and again.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A pale, self-possessed woman, upon whose face, to the ordinary observer, was never seen a sign of joy or sorrow, in whose eyes never shone that light of sympathy which draws heart to heart, she became transformed the moment her son appeared.
self-possessedadjective
in full control of your faculties
From this reading A pale, self-possessed woman, upon whose face, to the ordinary observer, was never seen a sign of joy or sorrow, in whose eyes never shone that light of sympathy which draws heart to heart, she became transformed the moment her son appeared.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A pale, self-possessed woman, upon whose face, to the ordinary observer, was never seen a sign of joy or sorrow, in whose eyes never shone that light of sympathy which draws heart to heart, she became transformed the moment her son appeared.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading A pale, self-possessed woman, upon whose face, to the ordinary observer, was never seen a sign of joy or sorrow, in whose eyes never shone that light of sympathy which draws heart to heart, she became transformed the moment her son appeared.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading A pale, self-possessed woman, upon whose face, to the ordinary observer, was never seen a sign of joy or sorrow, in whose eyes never shone that light of sympathy which draws heart to heart, she became transformed the moment her son appeared.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A VERY SMALL BOY COVERS HIMSELF WITH GLORY.
a male human offspring
From this reading A pale, self-possessed woman, upon whose face, to the ordinary observer, was never seen a sign of joy or sorrow, in whose eyes never shone that light of sympathy which draws heart to heart, she became transformed the moment her son appeared.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading A pale, self-possessed woman, upon whose face, to the ordinary observer, was never seen a sign of joy or sorrow, in whose eyes never shone that light of sympathy which draws heart to heart, she became transformed the moment her son appeared.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading A pale, self-possessed woman, upon whose face, to the ordinary observer, was never seen a sign of joy or sorrow, in whose eyes never shone that light of sympathy which draws heart to heart, she became transformed the moment her son appeared.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A pale, self-possessed woman, upon whose face, to the ordinary observer, was never seen a sign of joy or sorrow, in whose eyes never shone that light of sympathy which draws heart to heart, she became transformed the moment her son appeared.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His mother was waiting for him at the gates.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A pale, self-possessed woman, upon whose face, to the ordinary observer, was never seen a sign of joy or sorrow, in whose eyes never shone that light of sympathy which draws heart to heart, she became transformed the moment her son appeared.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading She ran toward him; she pressed him in her arms; she kissed him again and again.
transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/
given a completely different form or appearance
From this reading A pale, self-possessed woman, upon whose face, to the ordinary observer, was never seen a sign of joy or sorrow, in whose eyes never shone that light of sympathy which draws heart to heart, she became transformed the moment her son appeared.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A pale, self-possessed woman, upon whose face, to the ordinary observer, was never seen a sign of joy or sorrow, in whose eyes never shone that light of sympathy which draws heart to heart, she became transformed the moment her son appeared.
precisely as stated
From this reading A VERY SMALL BOY COVERS HIMSELF WITH GLORY.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading His mother was waiting for him at the gates.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His mother was waiting for him at the gates.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A pale, self-possessed woman, upon whose face, to the ordinary observer, was never seen a sign of joy or sorrow, in whose eyes never shone that light of sympathy which draws heart to heart, she became transformed the moment her son appeared.
belonging to which person
From this reading A pale, self-possessed woman, upon whose face, to the ordinary observer, was never seen a sign of joy or sorrow, in whose eyes never shone that light of sympathy which draws heart to heart, she became transformed the moment her son appeared.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A VERY SMALL BOY COVERS HIMSELF WITH GLORY.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A pale, self-possessed woman, upon whose face, to the ordinary observer, was never seen a sign of joy or sorrow, in whose eyes never shone that light of sympathy which draws heart to heart, she became transformed the moment her son appeared.
