used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Peggy was sitting alone in her room that evening, studying, when there rose a hubbub outside her window; wheels, and the trampling of horses, and girls' voices.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Peggy was sitting alone in her room that evening, studying, when there rose a hubbub outside her window; wheels, and the trampling of horses, and girls' voices.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Peggy was sitting alone in her room that evening, studying, when there rose a hubbub outside her window; wheels, and the trampling of horses, and girls' voices.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was full moon, and their faces shone so clear and merry in the light, that Peggy could not help feeling a pang, not of envy, but of longing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She ran to the window and looked out; there was a great hay-rigging, drawn by four stout horses, and comfortably lined with straw.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Girls were climbing into it on every side, and more and more came pouring out of the house.
rid of obstructions
From this reading It was full moon, and their faces shone so clear and merry in the light, that Peggy could not help feeling a pang, not of envy, but of longing.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading Girls were climbing into it on every side, and more and more came pouring out of the house.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading She ran to the window and looked out; there was a great hay-rigging, drawn by four stout horses, and comfortably lined with straw.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was full moon, and their faces shone so clear and merry in the light, that Peggy could not help feeling a pang, not of envy, but of longing.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading She ran to the window and looked out; there was a great hay-rigging, drawn by four stout horses, and comfortably lined with straw.
to come or go into
From this reading ENTER THE SCAPEGOAT.
envynounUS /ˈenvi/
a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another
From this reading It was full moon, and their faces shone so clear and merry in the light, that Peggy could not help feeling a pang, not of envy, but of longing.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Peggy was sitting alone in her room that evening, studying, when there rose a hubbub outside her window; wheels, and the trampling of horses, and girls' voices.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Girls were climbing into it on every side, and more and more came pouring out of the house.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It was full moon, and their faces shone so clear and merry in the light, that Peggy could not help feeling a pang, not of envy, but of longing.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading It was full moon, and their faces shone so clear and merry in the light, that Peggy could not help feeling a pang, not of envy, but of longing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading She ran to the window and looked out; there was a great hay-rigging, drawn by four stout horses, and comfortably lined with straw.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It was full moon, and their faces shone so clear and merry in the light, that Peggy could not help feeling a pang, not of envy, but of longing.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Peggy was sitting alone in her room that evening, studying, when there rose a hubbub outside her window; wheels, and the trampling of horses, and girls' voices.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She ran to the window and looked out; there was a great hay-rigging, drawn by four stout horses, and comfortably lined with straw.
hay-rigging
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From this reading She ran to the window and looked out; there was a great hay-rigging, drawn by four stout horses, and comfortably lined with straw.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading It was full moon, and their faces shone so clear and merry in the light, that Peggy could not help feeling a pang, not of envy, but of longing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Peggy was sitting alone in her room that evening, studying, when there rose a hubbub outside her window; wheels, and the trampling of horses, and girls' voices.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Peggy was sitting alone in her room that evening, studying, when there rose a hubbub outside her window; wheels, and the trampling of horses, and girls' voices.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Girls were climbing into it on every side, and more and more came pouring out of the house.
hubbubnounUS /ˈhʌbəb/
loud confused noise from many sources
From this reading Peggy was sitting alone in her room that evening, studying, when there rose a hubbub outside her window; wheels, and the trampling of horses, and girls' voices.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Peggy was sitting alone in her room that evening, studying, when there rose a hubbub outside her window; wheels, and the trampling of horses, and girls' voices.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Girls were climbing into it on every side, and more and more came pouring out of the house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Girls were climbing into it on every side, and more and more came pouring out of the house.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It was full moon, and their faces shone so clear and merry in the light, that Peggy could not help feeling a pang, not of envy, but of longing.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading She ran to the window and looked out; there was a great hay-rigging, drawn by four stout horses, and comfortably lined with straw.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading It was full moon, and their faces shone so clear and merry in the light, that Peggy could not help feeling a pang, not of envy, but of longing.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She ran to the window and looked out; there was a great hay-rigging, drawn by four stout horses, and comfortably lined with straw.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading It was full moon, and their faces shone so clear and merry in the light, that Peggy could not help feeling a pang, not of envy, but of longing.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading It was full moon, and their faces shone so clear and merry in the light, that Peggy could not help feeling a pang, not of envy, but of longing.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Girls were climbing into it on every side, and more and more came pouring out of the house.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was full moon, and their faces shone so clear and merry in the light, that Peggy could not help feeling a pang, not of envy, but of longing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Peggy was sitting alone in her room that evening, studying, when there rose a hubbub outside her window; wheels, and the trampling of horses, and girls' voices.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Girls were climbing into it on every side, and more and more came pouring out of the house.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She ran to the window and looked out; there was a great hay-rigging, drawn by four stout horses, and comfortably lined with straw.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Peggy was sitting alone in her room that evening, studying, when there rose a hubbub outside her window; wheels, and the trampling of horses, and girls' voices.
pangnounUS /pæŋ/
a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading It was full moon, and their faces shone so clear and merry in the light, that Peggy could not help feeling a pang, not of envy, but of longing.
Peggy
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From this reading Peggy was sitting alone in her room that evening, studying, when there rose a hubbub outside her window; wheels, and the trampling of horses, and girls' voices.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading Girls were climbing into it on every side, and more and more came pouring out of the house.
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 to the window and looked out; there was a great hay-rigging, drawn by four stout horses, and comfortably lined with straw.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Peggy was sitting alone in her room that evening, studying, when there rose a hubbub outside her window; wheels, and the trampling of horses, and girls' voices.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Peggy was sitting alone in her room that evening, studying, when there rose a hubbub outside her window; wheels, and the trampling of horses, and girls' voices.
SCAPEGOATnounUS /ˈskeɪpɡoʊt/
someone who is punished for the errors of others
From this reading ENTER THE SCAPEGOAT.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She ran to the window and looked out; there was a great hay-rigging, drawn by four stout horses, and comfortably lined with straw.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading It was full moon, and their faces shone so clear and merry in the light, that Peggy could not help feeling a pang, not of envy, but of longing.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Girls were climbing into it on every side, and more and more came pouring out of the house.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Peggy was sitting alone in her room that evening, studying, when there rose a hubbub outside her window; wheels, and the trampling of horses, and girls' voices.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was full moon, and their faces shone so clear and merry in the light, that Peggy could not help feeling a pang, not of envy, but of longing.
dependable
From this reading She ran to the window and looked out; there was a great hay-rigging, drawn by four stout horses, and comfortably lined with straw.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading She ran to the window and looked out; there was a great hay-rigging, drawn by four stout horses, and comfortably lined with straw.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading Peggy was sitting alone in her room that evening, studying, when there rose a hubbub outside her window; wheels, and the trampling of horses, and girls' voices.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Peggy was sitting alone in her room that evening, studying, when there rose a hubbub outside her window; wheels, and the trampling of horses, and girls' voices.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ENTER THE SCAPEGOAT.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was full moon, and their faces shone so clear and merry in the light, that Peggy could not help feeling a pang, not of envy, but of longing.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Peggy was sitting alone in her room that evening, studying, when there rose a hubbub outside her window; wheels, and the trampling of horses, and girls' voices.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She ran to the window and looked out; there was a great hay-rigging, drawn by four stout horses, and comfortably lined with straw.
tramplingnounUS /ˈtræmplɪŋ/
the sound of heavy treading or stomping
From this reading Peggy was sitting alone in her room that evening, studying, when there rose a hubbub outside her window; wheels, and the trampling of horses, and girls' voices.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Peggy was sitting alone in her room that evening, studying, when there rose a hubbub outside her window; wheels, and the trampling of horses, and girls' voices.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Peggy was sitting alone in her room that evening, studying, when there rose a hubbub outside her window; wheels, and the trampling of horses, and girls' voices.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Girls were climbing into it on every side, and more and more came pouring out of the house.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading Peggy was sitting alone in her room that evening, studying, when there rose a hubbub outside her window; wheels, and the trampling of horses, and girls' voices.
at the time that
From this reading Peggy was sitting alone in her room that evening, studying, when there rose a hubbub outside her window; wheels, and the trampling of horses, and girls' voices.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Peggy was sitting alone in her room that evening, studying, when there rose a hubbub outside her window; wheels, and the trampling of horses, and girls' voices.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She ran to the window and looked out; there was a great hay-rigging, drawn by four stout horses, and comfortably lined with straw.
