used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Afterward, he remained there, his head resting against the wall, and, without speaking, he made a sign with his hand.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Afterward, he remained there, his head resting against the wall, and, without speaking, he made a sign with his hand.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Afterward, he remained there, his head resting against the wall, and, without speaking, he made a sign with his hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Afterward, he remained there, his head resting against the wall, and, without speaking, he made a sign with his hand.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You are dismissed."
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading TIMOTHY'S SHOES The godmother arrived for the christening, dressed in plum-colored satin and carrying a small brown parcel.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading TIMOTHY'S SHOES The godmother arrived for the christening, dressed in plum-colored satin and carrying a small brown parcel.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading TIMOTHY'S SHOES The godmother arrived for the christening, dressed in plum-colored satin and carrying a small brown parcel.
christeningnounUS /ˈkrɪsənɪŋ/
giving a Christian name at baptism
From this reading TIMOTHY'S SHOES The godmother arrived for the christening, dressed in plum-colored satin and carrying a small brown parcel.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading You are dismissed."
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading TIMOTHY'S SHOES The godmother arrived for the christening, dressed in plum-colored satin and carrying a small brown parcel.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading "It is finished.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TIMOTHY'S SHOES The godmother arrived for the christening, dressed in plum-colored satin and carrying a small brown parcel.
Fortunatus
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From this reading "Fortunatus' purse!" whispered one of the guests, nudging his neighbor.
godmothernounUS /ˈɡɑːdmʌðər/
any woman who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism
From this reading TIMOTHY'S SHOES The godmother arrived for the christening, dressed in plum-colored satin and carrying a small brown parcel.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading "Fortunatus' purse!" whispered one of the guests, nudging his neighbor.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Afterward, he remained there, his head resting against the wall, and, without speaking, he made a sign with his hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Afterward, he remained there, his head resting against the wall, and, without speaking, he made a sign with his hand.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Afterward, he remained there, his head resting against the wall, and, without speaking, he made a sign with his hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Afterward, he remained there, his head resting against the wall, and, without speaking, he made a sign with his hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TIMOTHY'S SHOES The godmother arrived for the christening, dressed in plum-colored satin and carrying a small brown parcel.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is finished.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is finished.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Afterward, he remained there, his head resting against the wall, and, without speaking, he made a sign with his hand.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading "Fortunatus' purse!" whispered one of the guests, nudging his neighbor.
nudgingverbUS /ˈnʌdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “nudge” — to push against gently
From this reading "Fortunatus' purse!" whispered one of the guests, nudging his neighbor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Fortunatus' purse!" whispered one of the guests, nudging his neighbor.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Fortunatus' purse!" whispered one of the guests, nudging his neighbor.
parcelnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəl/
a wrapped container
From this reading TIMOTHY'S SHOES The godmother arrived for the christening, dressed in plum-colored satin and carrying a small brown parcel.
plum-colored
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From this reading TIMOTHY'S SHOES The godmother arrived for the christening, dressed in plum-colored satin and carrying a small brown parcel.
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading "Fortunatus' purse!" whispered one of the guests, nudging his neighbor.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Afterward, he remained there, his head resting against the wall, and, without speaking, he made a sign with his hand.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Afterward, he remained there, his head resting against the wall, and, without speaking, he made a sign with his hand.
satinnounUS /ˈsætən/
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading TIMOTHY'S SHOES The godmother arrived for the christening, dressed in plum-colored satin and carrying a small brown parcel.
a particular situation
From this reading TIMOTHY'S SHOES The godmother arrived for the christening, dressed in plum-colored satin and carrying a small brown parcel.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Afterward, he remained there, his head resting against the wall, and, without speaking, he made a sign with his hand.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading TIMOTHY'S SHOES The godmother arrived for the christening, dressed in plum-colored satin and carrying a small brown parcel.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Afterward, he remained there, his head resting against the wall, and, without speaking, he made a sign with his hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Afterward, he remained there, his head resting against the wall, and, without speaking, he made a sign with his hand.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Afterward, he remained there, his head resting against the wall, and, without speaking, he made a sign with his hand.
TIMOTHY'S
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From this reading TIMOTHY'S SHOES The godmother arrived for the christening, dressed in plum-colored satin and carrying a small brown parcel.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Afterward, he remained there, his head resting against the wall, and, without speaking, he made a sign with his hand.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "Fortunatus' purse!" whispered one of the guests, nudging his neighbor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Afterward, he remained there, his head resting against the wall, and, without speaking, he made a sign with his hand.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Afterward, he remained there, his head resting against the wall, and, without speaking, he made a sign with his hand.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You are dismissed."
