used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Both of them walked with a straight step, the figure erect, and a little self-reliant.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Father and daughter passed up between the stiff stalks of the gooseberry-bushes, among the sallow, swollen fruit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Father and daughter passed up between the stiff stalks of the gooseberry-bushes, among the sallow, swollen fruit.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The pastor fell back a few paces with meditative gaze.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Father and daughter passed up between the stiff stalks of the gooseberry-bushes, among the sallow, swollen fruit.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both of them walked with a straight step, the figure erect, and a little self-reliant.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading THE DOMINÉ “Let us go in to breakfast,” said the Dominé.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading He was wont to rejoice tremulously in Ursula’s physical health, in the easy carriage of the head, the light swing of the hips.
a female human offspring
From this reading Father and daughter passed up between the stiff stalks of the gooseberry-bushes, among the sallow, swollen fruit.
DOMINÉ
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From this reading THE DOMINÉ “Let us go in to breakfast,” said the Dominé.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading He was wont to rejoice tremulously in Ursula’s physical health, in the easy carriage of the head, the light swing of the hips.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading Both of them walked with a straight step, the figure erect, and a little self-reliant.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Father and daughter passed up between the stiff stalks of the gooseberry-bushes, among the sallow, swollen fruit.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The pastor fell back a few paces with meditative gaze.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The pastor fell back a few paces with meditative gaze.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Both of them walked with a straight step, the figure erect, and a little self-reliant.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading Father and daughter passed up between the stiff stalks of the gooseberry-bushes, among the sallow, swollen fruit.
a long fixed look
From this reading The pastor fell back a few paces with meditative gaze.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE DOMINÉ “Let us go in to breakfast,” said the Dominé.
gooseberry-bushes
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From this reading Father and daughter passed up between the stiff stalks of the gooseberry-bushes, among the sallow, swollen fruit.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was wont to rejoice tremulously in Ursula’s physical health, in the easy carriage of the head, the light swing of the hips.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He was wont to rejoice tremulously in Ursula’s physical health, in the easy carriage of the head, the light swing of the hips.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading He was wont to rejoice tremulously in Ursula’s physical health, in the easy carriage of the head, the light swing of the hips.
hipsnounUS /hɪps/
plural of “hip” — either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh
From this reading He was wont to rejoice tremulously in Ursula’s physical health, in the easy carriage of the head, the light swing of the hips.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DOMINÉ “Let us go in to breakfast,” said the Dominé.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading THE DOMINÉ “Let us go in to breakfast,” said the Dominé.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He was wont to rejoice tremulously in Ursula’s physical health, in the easy carriage of the head, the light swing of the hips.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Both of them walked with a straight step, the figure erect, and a little self-reliant.
meditativeadjectiveUS /ˈmedəteɪtɪv/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading The pastor fell back a few paces with meditative gaze.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Father and daughter passed up between the stiff stalks of the gooseberry-bushes, among the sallow, swollen fruit.
pacesnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪz/
plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading The pastor fell back a few paces with meditative gaze.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Father and daughter passed up between the stiff stalks of the gooseberry-bushes, among the sallow, swollen fruit.
pastornounUS /ˈpæstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The pastor fell back a few paces with meditative gaze.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading He was wont to rejoice tremulously in Ursula’s physical health, in the easy carriage of the head, the light swing of the hips.
rejoiceverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/
feel happiness or joy
From this reading He was wont to rejoice tremulously in Ursula’s physical health, in the easy carriage of the head, the light swing of the hips.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE DOMINÉ “Let us go in to breakfast,” said the Dominé.
sallowadjective
unhealthy looking
From this reading Father and daughter passed up between the stiff stalks of the gooseberry-bushes, among the sallow, swollen fruit.
self-reliantadjective
(of persons) free from external control and constraint in e.g. action and judgment
From this reading Both of them walked with a straight step, the figure erect, and a little self-reliant.
stalksnounUS /stɔːks/
plural of “stalk” — material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
From this reading Father and daughter passed up between the stiff stalks of the gooseberry-bushes, among the sallow, swollen fruit.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Both of them walked with a straight step, the figure erect, and a little self-reliant.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading Father and daughter passed up between the stiff stalks of the gooseberry-bushes, among the sallow, swollen fruit.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Both of them walked with a straight step, the figure erect, and a little self-reliant.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading He was wont to rejoice tremulously in Ursula’s physical health, in the easy carriage of the head, the light swing of the hips.
swollenadjectiveUS /ˈswoʊlən/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Father and daughter passed up between the stiff stalks of the gooseberry-bushes, among the sallow, swollen fruit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DOMINÉ “Let us go in to breakfast,” said the Dominé.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Both of them walked with a straight step, the figure erect, and a little self-reliant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DOMINÉ “Let us go in to breakfast,” said the Dominé.
tremulouslyadverbUS /ˈtremjələsli/
in a tremulous manner
From this reading He was wont to rejoice tremulously in Ursula’s physical health, in the easy carriage of the head, the light swing of the hips.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Father and daughter passed up between the stiff stalks of the gooseberry-bushes, among the sallow, swollen fruit.
Ursula's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was wont to rejoice tremulously in Ursula’s physical health, in the easy carriage of the head, the light swing of the hips.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE DOMINÉ “Let us go in to breakfast,” said the Dominé.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Both of them walked with a straight step, the figure erect, and a little self-reliant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was wont to rejoice tremulously in Ursula’s physical health, in the easy carriage of the head, the light swing of the hips.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Both of them walked with a straight step, the figure erect, and a little self-reliant.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading He was wont to rejoice tremulously in Ursula’s physical health, in the easy carriage of the head, the light swing of the hips.
