used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Hale rubbed his face after the fashion of a show man getting ready for a pleasantry.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading * * * The women stood motionless and silent, listening to the footsteps, first upon the stairs, then in the room above them.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mr. Hale rubbed his face after the fashion of a show man getting ready for a pleasantry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "But would the women know a clue if they did come upon it?" he said; and, having delivered himself of this, he followed the others through the stair door.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading Then, as if releasing herself from something strange, Mrs. Hale began to arrange the dirty pans under the sink, which the county attorney's disdainful push of the foot had deranged.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then, as if releasing herself from something strange, Mrs. Hale began to arrange the dirty pans under the sink, which the county attorney's disdainful push of the foot had deranged.
attorney'snounUS /əˈtɜːrniz/
possessive form of “attorney” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Then, as if releasing herself from something strange, Mrs. Hale began to arrange the dirty pans under the sink, which the county attorney's disdainful push of the foot had deranged.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then, as if releasing herself from something strange, Mrs. Hale began to arrange the dirty pans under the sink, which the county attorney's disdainful push of the foot had deranged.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But would the women know a clue if they did come upon it?" he said; and, having delivered himself of this, he followed the others through the stair door.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading "But would the women know a clue if they did come upon it?" he said; and, having delivered himself of this, he followed the others through the stair door.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "But would the women know a clue if they did come upon it?" he said; and, having delivered himself of this, he followed the others through the stair door.
comin
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From this reading "I'd hate to have men comin' into my kitchen," she said testily--"snoopin' round and criticizin'."
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Then, as if releasing herself from something strange, Mrs. Hale began to arrange the dirty pans under the sink, which the county attorney's disdainful push of the foot had deranged.
criticizin
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From this reading "I'd hate to have men comin' into my kitchen," she said testily--"snoopin' round and criticizin'."
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading "But would the women know a clue if they did come upon it?" he said; and, having delivered himself of this, he followed the others through the stair door.
derangedadjectiveUS /dɪˈreɪndʒd/
driven insane
From this reading Then, as if releasing herself from something strange, Mrs. Hale began to arrange the dirty pans under the sink, which the county attorney's disdainful push of the foot had deranged.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "But would the women know a clue if they did come upon it?" he said; and, having delivered himself of this, he followed the others through the stair door.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading Then, as if releasing herself from something strange, Mrs. Hale began to arrange the dirty pans under the sink, which the county attorney's disdainful push of the foot had deranged.
disdainfuladjectiveUS /dɪsˈdeɪnfəl/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading Then, as if releasing herself from something strange, Mrs. Hale began to arrange the dirty pans under the sink, which the county attorney's disdainful push of the foot had deranged.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "But would the women know a clue if they did come upon it?" he said; and, having delivered himself of this, he followed the others through the stair door.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Mr. Hale rubbed his face after the fashion of a show man getting ready for a pleasantry.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mr. Hale rubbed his face after the fashion of a show man getting ready for a pleasantry.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading * * * The women stood motionless and silent, listening to the footsteps, first upon the stairs, then in the room above them.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "But would the women know a clue if they did come upon it?" he said; and, having delivered himself of this, he followed the others through the stair door.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Then, as if releasing herself from something strange, Mrs. Hale began to arrange the dirty pans under the sink, which the county attorney's disdainful push of the foot had deranged.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading * * * The women stood motionless and silent, listening to the footsteps, first upon the stairs, then in the room above them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Hale rubbed his face after the fashion of a show man getting ready for a pleasantry.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then, as if releasing herself from something strange, Mrs. Hale began to arrange the dirty pans under the sink, which the county attorney's disdainful push of the foot had deranged.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Mr. Hale rubbed his face after the fashion of a show man getting ready for a pleasantry.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then, as if releasing herself from something strange, Mrs. Hale began to arrange the dirty pans under the sink, which the county attorney's disdainful push of the foot had deranged.
HalenounUS /heɪl/
a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)
From this reading Mr. Hale rubbed his face after the fashion of a show man getting ready for a pleasantry.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading "I'd hate to have men comin' into my kitchen," she said testily--"snoopin' round and criticizin'."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I'd hate to have men comin' into my kitchen," she said testily--"snoopin' round and criticizin'."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "But would the women know a clue if they did come upon it?" he said; and, having delivered himself of this, he followed the others through the stair door.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But would the women know a clue if they did come upon it?" he said; and, having delivered himself of this, he followed the others through the stair door.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Then, as if releasing herself from something strange, Mrs. Hale began to arrange the dirty pans under the sink, which the county attorney's disdainful push of the foot had deranged.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "But would the women know a clue if they did come upon it?" he said; and, having delivered himself of this, he followed the others through the stair door.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Hale rubbed his face after the fashion of a show man getting ready for a pleasantry.
I'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'd hate to have men comin' into my kitchen," she said testily--"snoopin' round and criticizin'."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "But would the women know a clue if they did come upon it?" he said; and, having delivered himself of this, he followed the others through the stair door.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading * * * The women stood motionless and silent, listening to the footsteps, first upon the stairs, then in the room above them.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "I'd hate to have men comin' into my kitchen," she said testily--"snoopin' round and criticizin'."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "But would the women know a clue if they did come upon it?" he said; and, having delivered himself of this, he followed the others through the stair door.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading "I'd hate to have men comin' into my kitchen," she said testily--"snoopin' round and criticizin'."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "But would the women know a clue if they did come upon it?" he said; and, having delivered himself of this, he followed the others through the stair door.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading * * * The women stood motionless and silent, listening to the footsteps, first upon the stairs, then in the room above them.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mr. Hale rubbed his face after the fashion of a show man getting ready for a pleasantry.
the force of workers available
From this reading "I'd hate to have men comin' into my kitchen," she said testily--"snoopin' round and criticizin'."
not in physical motion
From this reading * * * The women stood motionless and silent, listening to the footsteps, first upon the stairs, then in the room above them.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Hale rubbed his face after the fashion of a show man getting ready for a pleasantry.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Then, as if releasing herself from something strange, Mrs. Hale began to arrange the dirty pans under the sink, which the county attorney's disdainful push of the foot had deranged.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I'd hate to have men comin' into my kitchen," she said testily--"snoopin' round and criticizin'."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Hale rubbed his face after the fashion of a show man getting ready for a pleasantry.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But would the women know a clue if they did come upon it?" he said; and, having delivered himself of this, he followed the others through the stair door.
pansnounUS /pænz/
plural of “pan” — cooking utensil consisting of a wide metal vessel
From this reading Then, as if releasing herself from something strange, Mrs. Hale began to arrange the dirty pans under the sink, which the county attorney's disdainful push of the foot had deranged.
pleasantrynounUS /ˈplezəntri/
an agreeable or amusing remark
From this reading Mr. Hale rubbed his face after the fashion of a show man getting ready for a pleasantry.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading Then, as if releasing herself from something strange, Mrs. Hale began to arrange the dirty pans under the sink, which the county attorney's disdainful push of the foot had deranged.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Mr. Hale rubbed his face after the fashion of a show man getting ready for a pleasantry.
releasingadjectiveUS /riˈliːsɪŋ/
emotionally purging (of e.g. art)
From this reading Then, as if releasing herself from something strange, Mrs. Hale began to arrange the dirty pans under the sink, which the county attorney's disdainful push of the foot had deranged.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading * * * The women stood motionless and silent, listening to the footsteps, first upon the stairs, then in the room above them.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "I'd hate to have men comin' into my kitchen," she said testily--"snoopin' round and criticizin'."
rubbedverbUS /rʌbd/
inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure
From this reading Mr. Hale rubbed his face after the fashion of a show man getting ready for a pleasantry.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "But would the women know a clue if they did come upon it?" he said; and, having delivered himself of this, he followed the others through the stair door.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I'd hate to have men comin' into my kitchen," she said testily--"snoopin' round and criticizin'."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Mr. Hale rubbed his face after the fashion of a show man getting ready for a pleasantry.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading * * * The women stood motionless and silent, listening to the footsteps, first upon the stairs, then in the room above them.
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading Then, as if releasing herself from something strange, Mrs. Hale began to arrange the dirty pans under the sink, which the county attorney's disdainful push of the foot had deranged.
snoopin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'd hate to have men comin' into my kitchen," she said testily--"snoopin' round and criticizin'."
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Then, as if releasing herself from something strange, Mrs. Hale began to arrange the dirty pans under the sink, which the county attorney's disdainful push of the foot had deranged.
stairnounUS /ster/
support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway
From this reading "But would the women know a clue if they did come upon it?" he said; and, having delivered himself of this, he followed the others through the stair door.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading * * * The women stood motionless and silent, listening to the footsteps, first upon the stairs, then in the room above them.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading * * * The women stood motionless and silent, listening to the footsteps, first upon the stairs, then in the room above them.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Then, as if releasing herself from something strange, Mrs. Hale began to arrange the dirty pans under the sink, which the county attorney's disdainful push of the foot had deranged.
testilyadverbUS /ˈtestəli/
in a petulant manner
From this reading "I'd hate to have men comin' into my kitchen," she said testily--"snoopin' round and criticizin'."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Hale rubbed his face after the fashion of a show man getting ready for a pleasantry.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading * * * The women stood motionless and silent, listening to the footsteps, first upon the stairs, then in the room above them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading * * * The women stood motionless and silent, listening to the footsteps, first upon the stairs, then in the room above them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But would the women know a clue if they did come upon it?" he said; and, having delivered himself of this, he followed the others through the stair door.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "But would the women know a clue if they did come upon it?" he said; and, having delivered himself of this, he followed the others through the stair door.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "But would the women know a clue if they did come upon it?" he said; and, having delivered himself of this, he followed the others through the stair door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading * * * The women stood motionless and silent, listening to the footsteps, first upon the stairs, then in the room above them.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Then, as if releasing herself from something strange, Mrs. Hale began to arrange the dirty pans under the sink, which the county attorney's disdainful push of the foot had deranged.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "But would the women know a clue if they did come upon it?" he said; and, having delivered himself of this, he followed the others through the stair door.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then, as if releasing herself from something strange, Mrs. Hale began to arrange the dirty pans under the sink, which the county attorney's disdainful push of the foot had deranged.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "But would the women know a clue if they did come upon it?" he said; and, having delivered himself of this, he followed the others through the stair door.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "But would the women know a clue if they did come upon it?" he said; and, having delivered himself of this, he followed the others through the stair door.
