used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Up through the hallway floated a clear, mellow soprano and a rich, deep baritone, blended so perfectly that they seemed twin tones.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Gail, exceptionally pretty to-night in her simple little dove-coloured gown with its one pink rose, sat at the piano, while towering above her, with his chest expanded and a look of perfect peace on his face, stood the Reverend Smith Boyd.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Music resounded in the parlours of Jim Sargent’s house; music so sweet and compelling in its harmony that Aunt Grace slipped to the head of the stairs, to listen in mingled ecstasy and pride.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Gail, exceptionally pretty to-night in her simple little dove-coloured gown with its one pink rose, sat at the piano, while towering above her, with his chest expanded and a look of perfect peace on his face, stood the Reverend Smith Boyd.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Music resounded in the parlours of Jim Sargent’s house; music so sweet and compelling in its harmony that Aunt Grace slipped to the head of the stairs, to listen in mingled ecstasy and pride.
balladnounUS /ˈbæləd/
a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
From this reading Enraptured, Aunt Grace stood and listened until the close of the ballad.
baritonenounUS /ˈberətoʊn/
a male singer
From this reading Up through the hallway floated a clear, mellow soprano and a rich, deep baritone, blended so perfectly that they seemed twin tones.
blendedadjectiveUS /ˈblendɪd/
combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable
From this reading Up through the hallway floated a clear, mellow soprano and a rich, deep baritone, blended so perfectly that they seemed twin tones.
Boyd
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From this reading Gail, exceptionally pretty to-night in her simple little dove-coloured gown with its one pink rose, sat at the piano, while towering above her, with his chest expanded and a look of perfect peace on his face, stood the Reverend Smith Boyd.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Aunt Grace, drawn by a fascination she could not resist, crept down to where she could see the source of the melody.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading Gail, exceptionally pretty to-night in her simple little dove-coloured gown with its one pink rose, sat at the piano, while towering above her, with his chest expanded and a look of perfect peace on his face, stood the Reverend Smith Boyd.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Up through the hallway floated a clear, mellow soprano and a rich, deep baritone, blended so perfectly that they seemed twin tones.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Enraptured, Aunt Grace stood and listened until the close of the ballad.
compellingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpelɪŋ/
driving or forcing
From this reading Music resounded in the parlours of Jim Sargent’s house; music so sweet and compelling in its harmony that Aunt Grace slipped to the head of the stairs, to listen in mingled ecstasy and pride.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Aunt Grace, drawn by a fascination she could not resist, crept down to where she could see the source of the melody.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading Aunt Grace, drawn by a fascination she could not resist, crept down to where she could see the source of the melody.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Up through the hallway floated a clear, mellow soprano and a rich, deep baritone, blended so perfectly that they seemed twin tones.
dove-coloured
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From this reading Gail, exceptionally pretty to-night in her simple little dove-coloured gown with its one pink rose, sat at the piano, while towering above her, with his chest expanded and a look of perfect peace on his face, stood the Reverend Smith Boyd.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Aunt Grace, drawn by a fascination she could not resist, crept down to where she could see the source of the melody.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Aunt Grace, drawn by a fascination she could not resist, crept down to where she could see the source of the melody.
ecstasynounUS /ˈekstəsi/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading Music resounded in the parlours of Jim Sargent’s house; music so sweet and compelling in its harmony that Aunt Grace slipped to the head of the stairs, to listen in mingled ecstasy and pride.
EnrapturedadjectiveUS /enˈræptʃərd/
feeling great rapture or delight
From this reading Enraptured, Aunt Grace stood and listened until the close of the ballad.
exceptionallyadverbUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəli/
to an exceptional degree
From this reading Gail, exceptionally pretty to-night in her simple little dove-coloured gown with its one pink rose, sat at the piano, while towering above her, with his chest expanded and a look of perfect peace on his face, stood the Reverend Smith Boyd.
expandedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspændəd/
increased in extent or size or bulk or scope
From this reading Gail, exceptionally pretty to-night in her simple little dove-coloured gown with its one pink rose, sat at the piano, while towering above her, with his chest expanded and a look of perfect peace on his face, stood the Reverend Smith Boyd.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Gail, exceptionally pretty to-night in her simple little dove-coloured gown with its one pink rose, sat at the piano, while towering above her, with his chest expanded and a look of perfect peace on his face, stood the Reverend Smith Boyd.
fascinationnounUS /ˌfæsəˈneɪʃən/
the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
From this reading Aunt Grace, drawn by a fascination she could not resist, crept down to where she could see the source of the melody.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Up through the hallway floated a clear, mellow soprano and a rich, deep baritone, blended so perfectly that they seemed twin tones.
Gail
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From this reading Gail, exceptionally pretty to-night in her simple little dove-coloured gown with its one pink rose, sat at the piano, while towering above her, with his chest expanded and a look of perfect peace on his face, stood the Reverend Smith Boyd.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading Gail, exceptionally pretty to-night in her simple little dove-coloured gown with its one pink rose, sat at the piano, while towering above her, with his chest expanded and a look of perfect peace on his face, stood the Reverend Smith Boyd.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Music resounded in the parlours of Jim Sargent’s house; music so sweet and compelling in its harmony that Aunt Grace slipped to the head of the stairs, to listen in mingled ecstasy and pride.
hallwaynounUS /ˈhɔːlweɪ/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Up through the hallway floated a clear, mellow soprano and a rich, deep baritone, blended so perfectly that they seemed twin tones.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading Music resounded in the parlours of Jim Sargent’s house; music so sweet and compelling in its harmony that Aunt Grace slipped to the head of the stairs, to listen in mingled ecstasy and pride.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Music resounded in the parlours of Jim Sargent’s house; music so sweet and compelling in its harmony that Aunt Grace slipped to the head of the stairs, to listen in mingled ecstasy and pride.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Gail, exceptionally pretty to-night in her simple little dove-coloured gown with its one pink rose, sat at the piano, while towering above her, with his chest expanded and a look of perfect peace on his face, stood the Reverend Smith Boyd.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gail, exceptionally pretty to-night in her simple little dove-coloured gown with its one pink rose, sat at the piano, while towering above her, with his chest expanded and a look of perfect peace on his face, stood the Reverend Smith Boyd.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Music resounded in the parlours of Jim Sargent’s house; music so sweet and compelling in its harmony that Aunt Grace slipped to the head of the stairs, to listen in mingled ecstasy and pride.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Music resounded in the parlours of Jim Sargent’s house; music so sweet and compelling in its harmony that Aunt Grace slipped to the head of the stairs, to listen in mingled ecstasy and pride.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Music resounded in the parlours of Jim Sargent’s house; music so sweet and compelling in its harmony that Aunt Grace slipped to the head of the stairs, to listen in mingled ecstasy and pride.
Jim
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From this reading Music resounded in the parlours of Jim Sargent’s house; music so sweet and compelling in its harmony that Aunt Grace slipped to the head of the stairs, to listen in mingled ecstasy and pride.
hear with intention
From this reading Music resounded in the parlours of Jim Sargent’s house; music so sweet and compelling in its harmony that Aunt Grace slipped to the head of the stairs, to listen in mingled ecstasy and pride.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Enraptured, Aunt Grace stood and listened until the close of the ballad.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Gail, exceptionally pretty to-night in her simple little dove-coloured gown with its one pink rose, sat at the piano, while towering above her, with his chest expanded and a look of perfect peace on his face, stood the Reverend Smith Boyd.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Gail, exceptionally pretty to-night in her simple little dove-coloured gown with its one pink rose, sat at the piano, while towering above her, with his chest expanded and a look of perfect peace on his face, stood the Reverend Smith Boyd.
mellowadjectiveUS /ˈmeloʊ/
unhurried and relaxed
From this reading Up through the hallway floated a clear, mellow soprano and a rich, deep baritone, blended so perfectly that they seemed twin tones.
melodynounUS /ˈmelədi/
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading Aunt Grace, drawn by a fascination she could not resist, crept down to where she could see the source of the melody.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading Music resounded in the parlours of Jim Sargent’s house; music so sweet and compelling in its harmony that Aunt Grace slipped to the head of the stairs, to listen in mingled ecstasy and pride.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Music resounded in the parlours of Jim Sargent’s house; music so sweet and compelling in its harmony that Aunt Grace slipped to the head of the stairs, to listen in mingled ecstasy and pride.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Aunt Grace, drawn by a fascination she could not resist, crept down to where she could see the source of the melody.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Music resounded in the parlours of Jim Sargent’s house; music so sweet and compelling in its harmony that Aunt Grace slipped to the head of the stairs, to listen in mingled ecstasy and pride.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Gail, exceptionally pretty to-night in her simple little dove-coloured gown with its one pink rose, sat at the piano, while towering above her, with his chest expanded and a look of perfect peace on his face, stood the Reverend Smith Boyd.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Gail, exceptionally pretty to-night in her simple little dove-coloured gown with its one pink rose, sat at the piano, while towering above her, with his chest expanded and a look of perfect peace on his face, stood the Reverend Smith Boyd.
parlours
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From this reading Music resounded in the parlours of Jim Sargent’s house; music so sweet and compelling in its harmony that Aunt Grace slipped to the head of the stairs, to listen in mingled ecstasy and pride.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Gail, exceptionally pretty to-night in her simple little dove-coloured gown with its one pink rose, sat at the piano, while towering above her, with his chest expanded and a look of perfect peace on his face, stood the Reverend Smith Boyd.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Gail, exceptionally pretty to-night in her simple little dove-coloured gown with its one pink rose, sat at the piano, while towering above her, with his chest expanded and a look of perfect peace on his face, stood the Reverend Smith Boyd.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Up through the hallway floated a clear, mellow soprano and a rich, deep baritone, blended so perfectly that they seemed twin tones.
pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading Gail, exceptionally pretty to-night in her simple little dove-coloured gown with its one pink rose, sat at the piano, while towering above her, with his chest expanded and a look of perfect peace on his face, stood the Reverend Smith Boyd.
a light shade of red
From this reading Gail, exceptionally pretty to-night in her simple little dove-coloured gown with its one pink rose, sat at the piano, while towering above her, with his chest expanded and a look of perfect peace on his face, stood the Reverend Smith Boyd.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Gail, exceptionally pretty to-night in her simple little dove-coloured gown with its one pink rose, sat at the piano, while towering above her, with his chest expanded and a look of perfect peace on his face, stood the Reverend Smith Boyd.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Music resounded in the parlours of Jim Sargent’s house; music so sweet and compelling in its harmony that Aunt Grace slipped to the head of the stairs, to listen in mingled ecstasy and pride.
resistverbUS /rɪˈzɪst/
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading Aunt Grace, drawn by a fascination she could not resist, crept down to where she could see the source of the melody.
resounded
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From this reading Music resounded in the parlours of Jim Sargent’s house; music so sweet and compelling in its harmony that Aunt Grace slipped to the head of the stairs, to listen in mingled ecstasy and pride.
ReverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading Gail, exceptionally pretty to-night in her simple little dove-coloured gown with its one pink rose, sat at the piano, while towering above her, with his chest expanded and a look of perfect peace on his face, stood the Reverend Smith Boyd.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Up through the hallway floated a clear, mellow soprano and a rich, deep baritone, blended so perfectly that they seemed twin tones.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Gail, exceptionally pretty to-night in her simple little dove-coloured gown with its one pink rose, sat at the piano, while towering above her, with his chest expanded and a look of perfect peace on his face, stood the Reverend Smith Boyd.
Sargent's
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From this reading Music resounded in the parlours of Jim Sargent’s house; music so sweet and compelling in its harmony that Aunt Grace slipped to the head of the stairs, to listen in mingled ecstasy and pride.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Gail, exceptionally pretty to-night in her simple little dove-coloured gown with its one pink rose, sat at the piano, while towering above her, with his chest expanded and a look of perfect peace on his face, stood the Reverend Smith Boyd.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Aunt Grace, drawn by a fascination she could not resist, crept down to where she could see the source of the melody.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Up through the hallway floated a clear, mellow soprano and a rich, deep baritone, blended so perfectly that they seemed twin tones.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Aunt Grace, drawn by a fascination she could not resist, crept down to where she could see the source of the melody.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Gail, exceptionally pretty to-night in her simple little dove-coloured gown with its one pink rose, sat at the piano, while towering above her, with his chest expanded and a look of perfect peace on his face, stood the Reverend Smith Boyd.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Music resounded in the parlours of Jim Sargent’s house; music so sweet and compelling in its harmony that Aunt Grace slipped to the head of the stairs, to listen in mingled ecstasy and pride.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading Gail, exceptionally pretty to-night in her simple little dove-coloured gown with its one pink rose, sat at the piano, while towering above her, with his chest expanded and a look of perfect peace on his face, stood the Reverend Smith Boyd.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Music resounded in the parlours of Jim Sargent’s house; music so sweet and compelling in its harmony that Aunt Grace slipped to the head of the stairs, to listen in mingled ecstasy and pride.
sopranonounUS /səˈprɑːnoʊ/
a female singer
From this reading Up through the hallway floated a clear, mellow soprano and a rich, deep baritone, blended so perfectly that they seemed twin tones.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Aunt Grace, drawn by a fascination she could not resist, crept down to where she could see the source of the melody.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Music resounded in the parlours of Jim Sargent’s house; music so sweet and compelling in its harmony that Aunt Grace slipped to the head of the stairs, to listen in mingled ecstasy and pride.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Gail, exceptionally pretty to-night in her simple little dove-coloured gown with its one pink rose, sat at the piano, while towering above her, with his chest expanded and a look of perfect peace on his face, stood the Reverend Smith Boyd.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Music resounded in the parlours of Jim Sargent’s house; music so sweet and compelling in its harmony that Aunt Grace slipped to the head of the stairs, to listen in mingled ecstasy and pride.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Music resounded in the parlours of Jim Sargent’s house; music so sweet and compelling in its harmony that Aunt Grace slipped to the head of the stairs, to listen in mingled ecstasy and pride.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Music resounded in the parlours of Jim Sargent’s house; music so sweet and compelling in its harmony that Aunt Grace slipped to the head of the stairs, to listen in mingled ecstasy and pride.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Up through the hallway floated a clear, mellow soprano and a rich, deep baritone, blended so perfectly that they seemed twin tones.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Up through the hallway floated a clear, mellow soprano and a rich, deep baritone, blended so perfectly that they seemed twin tones.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Music resounded in the parlours of Jim Sargent’s house; music so sweet and compelling in its harmony that Aunt Grace slipped to the head of the stairs, to listen in mingled ecstasy and pride.
to-night
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From this reading Gail, exceptionally pretty to-night in her simple little dove-coloured gown with its one pink rose, sat at the piano, while towering above her, with his chest expanded and a look of perfect peace on his face, stood the Reverend Smith Boyd.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Up through the hallway floated a clear, mellow soprano and a rich, deep baritone, blended so perfectly that they seemed twin tones.
toweringadjectiveUS /ˈtaʊərɪŋ/
of imposing height; especially standing out above others
From this reading Gail, exceptionally pretty to-night in her simple little dove-coloured gown with its one pink rose, sat at the piano, while towering above her, with his chest expanded and a look of perfect peace on his face, stood the Reverend Smith Boyd.
twinnounUS /twɪn/
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading Up through the hallway floated a clear, mellow soprano and a rich, deep baritone, blended so perfectly that they seemed twin tones.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Enraptured, Aunt Grace stood and listened until the close of the ballad.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Up through the hallway floated a clear, mellow soprano and a rich, deep baritone, blended so perfectly that they seemed twin tones.
in or at the place that
From this reading Aunt Grace, drawn by a fascination she could not resist, crept down to where she could see the source of the melody.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Gail, exceptionally pretty to-night in her simple little dove-coloured gown with its one pink rose, sat at the piano, while towering above her, with his chest expanded and a look of perfect peace on his face, stood the Reverend Smith Boyd.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Gail, exceptionally pretty to-night in her simple little dove-coloured gown with its one pink rose, sat at the piano, while towering above her, with his chest expanded and a look of perfect peace on his face, stood the Reverend Smith Boyd.
