used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the highest point of Star Island stands the church,--a small, wooden structure; and, sitting in its shadow, I found a red-baize-skirted fisherman, who seemed quite willing to converse.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading His clerical air was quite distinguishable, and it was rather curious to see it, when everybody else wore red-baize shirts and fishing-boots, and looked of the scaly genus.
in addition
From this reading He said that there was a minister here, who was also the schoolmaster; but that he did not keep school just now, because his wife was very much out of health.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the highest point of Star Island stands the church,--a small, wooden structure; and, sitting in its shadow, I found a red-baize-skirted fisherman, who seemed quite willing to converse.
move towards
From this reading He did not approach me, and I saw him no nearer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The school-house stood but a little way from the meeting-house, and near it was the minister's dwelling; and by and by I had a glimpse of the good man himself, in his suit of black, which looked in very decent condition at the distance from which I viewed it.
for the reason that
From this reading He said that there was a minister here, who was also the schoolmaster; but that he did not keep school just now, because his wife was very much out of health.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The school-house stood but a little way from the meeting-house, and near it was the minister's dwelling; and by and by I had a glimpse of the good man himself, in his suit of black, which looked in very decent condition at the distance from which I viewed it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He said that there was a minister here, who was also the schoolmaster; but that he did not keep school just now, because his wife was very much out of health.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The school-house stood but a little way from the meeting-house, and near it was the minister's dwelling; and by and by I had a glimpse of the good man himself, in his suit of black, which looked in very decent condition at the distance from which I viewed it.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading On the highest point of Star Island stands the church,--a small, wooden structure; and, sitting in its shadow, I found a red-baize-skirted fisherman, who seemed quite willing to converse.
clericaladjectiveUS /ˈklerəkəl/
of or relating to clerks
From this reading His clerical air was quite distinguishable, and it was rather curious to see it, when everybody else wore red-baize shirts and fishing-boots, and looked of the scaly genus.
a state at a particular time
From this reading The school-house stood but a little way from the meeting-house, and near it was the minister's dwelling; and by and by I had a glimpse of the good man himself, in his suit of black, which looked in very decent condition at the distance from which I viewed it.
converseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading On the highest point of Star Island stands the church,--a small, wooden structure; and, sitting in its shadow, I found a red-baize-skirted fisherman, who seemed quite willing to converse.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading His clerical air was quite distinguishable, and it was rather curious to see it, when everybody else wore red-baize shirts and fishing-boots, and looked of the scaly genus.
decentadjectiveUS /ˈdiːsənt/
socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
From this reading The school-house stood but a little way from the meeting-house, and near it was the minister's dwelling; and by and by I had a glimpse of the good man himself, in his suit of black, which looked in very decent condition at the distance from which I viewed it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He said that there was a minister here, who was also the schoolmaster; but that he did not keep school just now, because his wife was very much out of health.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The school-house stood but a little way from the meeting-house, and near it was the minister's dwelling; and by and by I had a glimpse of the good man himself, in his suit of black, which looked in very decent condition at the distance from which I viewed it.
distinguishableadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃəbəl/
capable of being perceived as different or distinct
From this reading His clerical air was quite distinguishable, and it was rather curious to see it, when everybody else wore red-baize shirts and fishing-boots, and looked of the scaly genus.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading The school-house stood but a little way from the meeting-house, and near it was the minister's dwelling; and by and by I had a glimpse of the good man himself, in his suit of black, which looked in very decent condition at the distance from which I viewed it.
else
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From this reading His clerical air was quite distinguishable, and it was rather curious to see it, when everybody else wore red-baize shirts and fishing-boots, and looked of the scaly genus.
every person
From this reading His clerical air was quite distinguishable, and it was rather curious to see it, when everybody else wore red-baize shirts and fishing-boots, and looked of the scaly genus.
fishermannounUS /ˈfɪʃərmæn/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading On the highest point of Star Island stands the church,--a small, wooden structure; and, sitting in its shadow, I found a red-baize-skirted fisherman, who seemed quite willing to converse.
fishing-boots
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From this reading His clerical air was quite distinguishable, and it was rather curious to see it, when everybody else wore red-baize shirts and fishing-boots, and looked of the scaly genus.
set up or found
From this reading On the highest point of Star Island stands the church,--a small, wooden structure; and, sitting in its shadow, I found a red-baize-skirted fisherman, who seemed quite willing to converse.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The school-house stood but a little way from the meeting-house, and near it was the minister's dwelling; and by and by I had a glimpse of the good man himself, in his suit of black, which looked in very decent condition at the distance from which I viewed it.
genusnounUS /ˈdʒiːnəs/
a general kind of something
From this reading His clerical air was quite distinguishable, and it was rather curious to see it, when everybody else wore red-baize shirts and fishing-boots, and looked of the scaly genus.
a quick look
From this reading The school-house stood but a little way from the meeting-house, and near it was the minister's dwelling; and by and by I had a glimpse of the good man himself, in his suit of black, which looked in very decent condition at the distance from which I viewed it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The school-house stood but a little way from the meeting-house, and near it was the minister's dwelling; and by and by I had a glimpse of the good man himself, in his suit of black, which looked in very decent condition at the distance from which I viewed it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The school-house stood but a little way from the meeting-house, and near it was the minister's dwelling; and by and by I had a glimpse of the good man himself, in his suit of black, which looked in very decent condition at the distance from which I viewed it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He said that there was a minister here, who was also the schoolmaster; but that he did not keep school just now, because his wife was very much out of health.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading He said that there was a minister here, who was also the schoolmaster; but that he did not keep school just now, because his wife was very much out of health.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading He said that there was a minister here, who was also the schoolmaster; but that he did not keep school just now, because his wife was very much out of health.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading On the highest point of Star Island stands the church,--a small, wooden structure; and, sitting in its shadow, I found a red-baize-skirted fisherman, who seemed quite willing to converse.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He did not approach me, and I saw him no nearer.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The school-house stood but a little way from the meeting-house, and near it was the minister's dwelling; and by and by I had a glimpse of the good man himself, in his suit of black, which looked in very decent condition at the distance from which I viewed it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He said that there was a minister here, who was also the schoolmaster; but that he did not keep school just now, because his wife was very much out of health.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading On the highest point of Star Island stands the church,--a small, wooden structure; and, sitting in its shadow, I found a red-baize-skirted fisherman, who seemed quite willing to converse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the highest point of Star Island stands the church,--a small, wooden structure; and, sitting in its shadow, I found a red-baize-skirted fisherman, who seemed quite willing to converse.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading On the highest point of Star Island stands the church,--a small, wooden structure; and, sitting in its shadow, I found a red-baize-skirted fisherman, who seemed quite willing to converse.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The school-house stood but a little way from the meeting-house, and near it was the minister's dwelling; and by and by I had a glimpse of the good man himself, in his suit of black, which looked in very decent condition at the distance from which I viewed it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading On the highest point of Star Island stands the church,--a small, wooden structure; and, sitting in its shadow, I found a red-baize-skirted fisherman, who seemed quite willing to converse.
and nothing more
From this reading He said that there was a minister here, who was also the schoolmaster; but that he did not keep school just now, because his wife was very much out of health.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He said that there was a minister here, who was also the schoolmaster; but that he did not keep school just now, because his wife was very much out of health.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The school-house stood but a little way from the meeting-house, and near it was the minister's dwelling; and by and by I had a glimpse of the good man himself, in his suit of black, which looked in very decent condition at the distance from which I viewed it.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The school-house stood but a little way from the meeting-house, and near it was the minister's dwelling; and by and by I had a glimpse of the good man himself, in his suit of black, which looked in very decent condition at the distance from which I viewed it.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The school-house stood but a little way from the meeting-house, and near it was the minister's dwelling; and by and by I had a glimpse of the good man himself, in his suit of black, which looked in very decent condition at the distance from which I viewed it.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He did not approach me, and I saw him no nearer.
meeting-house
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From this reading The school-house stood but a little way from the meeting-house, and near it was the minister's dwelling; and by and by I had a glimpse of the good man himself, in his suit of black, which looked in very decent condition at the distance from which I viewed it.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading He said that there was a minister here, who was also the schoolmaster; but that he did not keep school just now, because his wife was very much out of health.
minister'snounUS /ˈmɪnɪstərz/
possessive form of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The school-house stood but a little way from the meeting-house, and near it was the minister's dwelling; and by and by I had a glimpse of the good man himself, in his suit of black, which looked in very decent condition at the distance from which I viewed it.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He said that there was a minister here, who was also the schoolmaster; but that he did not keep school just now, because his wife was very much out of health.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The school-house stood but a little way from the meeting-house, and near it was the minister's dwelling; and by and by I had a glimpse of the good man himself, in his suit of black, which looked in very decent condition at the distance from which I viewed it.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading He did not approach me, and I saw him no nearer.
not any; not one
From this reading He did not approach me, and I saw him no nearer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He said that there was a minister here, who was also the schoolmaster; but that he did not keep school just now, because his wife was very much out of health.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He said that there was a minister here, who was also the schoolmaster; but that he did not keep school just now, because his wife was very much out of health.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the highest point of Star Island stands the church,--a small, wooden structure; and, sitting in its shadow, I found a red-baize-skirted fisherman, who seemed quite willing to converse.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the highest point of Star Island stands the church,--a small, wooden structure; and, sitting in its shadow, I found a red-baize-skirted fisherman, who seemed quite willing to converse.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He said that there was a minister here, who was also the schoolmaster; but that he did not keep school just now, because his wife was very much out of health.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading On the highest point of Star Island stands the church,--a small, wooden structure; and, sitting in its shadow, I found a red-baize-skirted fisherman, who seemed quite willing to converse.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading On the highest point of Star Island stands the church,--a small, wooden structure; and, sitting in its shadow, I found a red-baize-skirted fisherman, who seemed quite willing to converse.
on the contrary
From this reading His clerical air was quite distinguishable, and it was rather curious to see it, when everybody else wore red-baize shirts and fishing-boots, and looked of the scaly genus.
red-baize
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From this reading His clerical air was quite distinguishable, and it was rather curious to see it, when everybody else wore red-baize shirts and fishing-boots, and looked of the scaly genus.
red-baize-skirted
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From this reading On the highest point of Star Island stands the church,--a small, wooden structure; and, sitting in its shadow, I found a red-baize-skirted fisherman, who seemed quite willing to converse.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said that there was a minister here, who was also the schoolmaster; but that he did not keep school just now, because his wife was very much out of health.
cut with a saw
From this reading He did not approach me, and I saw him no nearer.
scalyadjective
rough to the touch; covered with scales or scurf
From this reading His clerical air was quite distinguishable, and it was rather curious to see it, when everybody else wore red-baize shirts and fishing-boots, and looked of the scaly genus.
an educational institution
From this reading He said that there was a minister here, who was also the schoolmaster; but that he did not keep school just now, because his wife was very much out of health.
school-house
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From this reading The school-house stood but a little way from the meeting-house, and near it was the minister's dwelling; and by and by I had a glimpse of the good man himself, in his suit of black, which looked in very decent condition at the distance from which I viewed it.
schoolmasternounUS /ˈskuːlmæstər/
presiding officer of a school
From this reading He said that there was a minister here, who was also the schoolmaster; but that he did not keep school just now, because his wife was very much out of health.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading His clerical air was quite distinguishable, and it was rather curious to see it, when everybody else wore red-baize shirts and fishing-boots, and looked of the scaly genus.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading On the highest point of Star Island stands the church,--a small, wooden structure; and, sitting in its shadow, I found a red-baize-skirted fisherman, who seemed quite willing to converse.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading On the highest point of Star Island stands the church,--a small, wooden structure; and, sitting in its shadow, I found a red-baize-skirted fisherman, who seemed quite willing to converse.
shirtsnounUS /ʃɜːrts/
plural of “shirt” — a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading His clerical air was quite distinguishable, and it was rather curious to see it, when everybody else wore red-baize shirts and fishing-boots, and looked of the scaly genus.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading On the highest point of Star Island stands the church,--a small, wooden structure; and, sitting in its shadow, I found a red-baize-skirted fisherman, who seemed quite willing to converse.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On the highest point of Star Island stands the church,--a small, wooden structure; and, sitting in its shadow, I found a red-baize-skirted fisherman, who seemed quite willing to converse.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading On the highest point of Star Island stands the church,--a small, wooden structure; and, sitting in its shadow, I found a red-baize-skirted fisherman, who seemed quite willing to converse.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading On the highest point of Star Island stands the church,--a small, wooden structure; and, sitting in its shadow, I found a red-baize-skirted fisherman, who seemed quite willing to converse.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The school-house stood but a little way from the meeting-house, and near it was the minister's dwelling; and by and by I had a glimpse of the good man himself, in his suit of black, which looked in very decent condition at the distance from which I viewed it.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading On the highest point of Star Island stands the church,--a small, wooden structure; and, sitting in its shadow, I found a red-baize-skirted fisherman, who seemed quite willing to converse.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading The school-house stood but a little way from the meeting-house, and near it was the minister's dwelling; and by and by I had a glimpse of the good man himself, in his suit of black, which looked in very decent condition at the distance from which I viewed it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He said that there was a minister here, who was also the schoolmaster; but that he did not keep school just now, because his wife was very much out of health.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the highest point of Star Island stands the church,--a small, wooden structure; and, sitting in its shadow, I found a red-baize-skirted fisherman, who seemed quite willing to converse.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He said that there was a minister here, who was also the schoolmaster; but that he did not keep school just now, because his wife was very much out of health.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the highest point of Star Island stands the church,--a small, wooden structure; and, sitting in its shadow, I found a red-baize-skirted fisherman, who seemed quite willing to converse.
precisely as stated
From this reading He said that there was a minister here, who was also the schoolmaster; but that he did not keep school just now, because his wife was very much out of health.
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading The school-house stood but a little way from the meeting-house, and near it was the minister's dwelling; and by and by I had a glimpse of the good man himself, in his suit of black, which looked in very decent condition at the distance from which I viewed it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He said that there was a minister here, who was also the schoolmaster; but that he did not keep school just now, because his wife was very much out of health.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The school-house stood but a little way from the meeting-house, and near it was the minister's dwelling; and by and by I had a glimpse of the good man himself, in his suit of black, which looked in very decent condition at the distance from which I viewed it.
at the time that
From this reading His clerical air was quite distinguishable, and it was rather curious to see it, when everybody else wore red-baize shirts and fishing-boots, and looked of the scaly genus.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The school-house stood but a little way from the meeting-house, and near it was the minister's dwelling; and by and by I had a glimpse of the good man himself, in his suit of black, which looked in very decent condition at the distance from which I viewed it.
which person or people
From this reading On the highest point of Star Island stands the church,--a small, wooden structure; and, sitting in its shadow, I found a red-baize-skirted fisherman, who seemed quite willing to converse.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He said that there was a minister here, who was also the schoolmaster; but that he did not keep school just now, because his wife was very much out of health.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading On the highest point of Star Island stands the church,--a small, wooden structure; and, sitting in its shadow, I found a red-baize-skirted fisherman, who seemed quite willing to converse.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading On the highest point of Star Island stands the church,--a small, wooden structure; and, sitting in its shadow, I found a red-baize-skirted fisherman, who seemed quite willing to converse.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading His clerical air was quite distinguishable, and it was rather curious to see it, when everybody else wore red-baize shirts and fishing-boots, and looked of the scaly genus.
