used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The last notes vibrated like the others, intimating the same question,—a murmur of dissatisfaction; and as the mother looked at her son’s face she saw in it an expression which was familiar to her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The last notes vibrated like the others, intimating the same question,—a murmur of dissatisfaction; and as the mother looked at her son’s face she saw in it an expression which was familiar to her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The last notes vibrated like the others, intimating the same question,—a murmur of dissatisfaction; and as the mother looked at her son’s face she saw in it an expression which was familiar to her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The last notes vibrated like the others, intimating the same question,—a murmur of dissatisfaction; and as the mother looked at her son’s face she saw in it an expression which was familiar to her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The last notes vibrated like the others, intimating the same question,—a murmur of dissatisfaction; and as the mother looked at her son’s face she saw in it an expression which was familiar to her.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading But the face of the blind man showed none of the rapture that had taken possession of his audience.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading The sunny day of that far-away spring was revived in her memory, when her boy lay prostrated on the bank of the river, overcome by the too vivid emotions of the new and exciting world of spring.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading But the face of the blind man showed none of the rapture that had taken possession of his audience.
a youthful male person
From this reading The sunny day of that far-away spring was revived in her memory, when her boy lay prostrated on the bank of the river, overcome by the too vivid emotions of the new and exciting world of spring.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the face of the blind man showed none of the rapture that had taken possession of his audience.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The sunny day of that far-away spring was revived in her memory, when her boy lay prostrated on the bank of the river, overcome by the too vivid emotions of the new and exciting world of spring.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The sunny day of that far-away spring was revived in her memory, when her boy lay prostrated on the bank of the river, overcome by the too vivid emotions of the new and exciting world of spring.
dissatisfactionnounUS /ˌdɪsætɪˈsfækʃən/
the feeling of being displeased and discontent
From this reading The last notes vibrated like the others, intimating the same question,—a murmur of dissatisfaction; and as the mother looked at her son’s face she saw in it an expression which was familiar to her.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading The sunny day of that far-away spring was revived in her memory, when her boy lay prostrated on the bank of the river, overcome by the too vivid emotions of the new and exciting world of spring.
divisible by two
From this reading It was plain that even this piece had not given him the satisfaction he was looking for.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading The sunny day of that far-away spring was revived in her memory, when her boy lay prostrated on the bank of the river, overcome by the too vivid emotions of the new and exciting world of spring.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The last notes vibrated like the others, intimating the same question,—a murmur of dissatisfaction; and as the mother looked at her son’s face she saw in it an expression which was familiar to her.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But the face of the blind man showed none of the rapture that had taken possession of his audience.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading The last notes vibrated like the others, intimating the same question,—a murmur of dissatisfaction; and as the mother looked at her son’s face she saw in it an expression which was familiar to her.
far-away
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From this reading The sunny day of that far-away spring was revived in her memory, when her boy lay prostrated on the bank of the river, overcome by the too vivid emotions of the new and exciting world of spring.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was plain that even this piece had not given him the satisfaction he was looking for.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It was plain that even this piece had not given him the satisfaction he was looking for.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But the face of the blind man showed none of the rapture that had taken possession of his audience.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was plain that even this piece had not given him the satisfaction he was looking for.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The last notes vibrated like the others, intimating the same question,—a murmur of dissatisfaction; and as the mother looked at her son’s face she saw in it an expression which was familiar to her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was plain that even this piece had not given him the satisfaction he was looking for.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But the face of the blind man showed none of the rapture that had taken possession of his audience.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This expression however rested but for a moment on Peter’s face, then vanished.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The last notes vibrated like the others, intimating the same question,—a murmur of dissatisfaction; and as the mother looked at her son’s face she saw in it an expression which was familiar to her.
intimating
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From this reading The last notes vibrated like the others, intimating the same question,—a murmur of dissatisfaction; and as the mother looked at her son’s face she saw in it an expression which was familiar to her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was plain that even this piece had not given him the satisfaction he was looking for.
immediately past
From this reading The last notes vibrated like the others, intimating the same question,—a murmur of dissatisfaction; and as the mother looked at her son’s face she saw in it an expression which was familiar to her.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The sunny day of that far-away spring was revived in her memory, when her boy lay prostrated on the bank of the river, overcome by the too vivid emotions of the new and exciting world of spring.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The last notes vibrated like the others, intimating the same question,—a murmur of dissatisfaction; and as the mother looked at her son’s face she saw in it an expression which was familiar to her.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The last notes vibrated like the others, intimating the same question,—a murmur of dissatisfaction; and as the mother looked at her son’s face she saw in it an expression which was familiar to her.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading It was plain that even this piece had not given him the satisfaction he was looking for.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But the face of the blind man showed none of the rapture that had taken possession of his audience.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading The sunny day of that far-away spring was revived in her memory, when her boy lay prostrated on the bank of the river, overcome by the too vivid emotions of the new and exciting world of spring.
a particular point in time
From this reading This expression however rested but for a moment on Peter’s face, then vanished.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The last notes vibrated like the others, intimating the same question,—a murmur of dissatisfaction; and as the mother looked at her son’s face she saw in it an expression which was familiar to her.
murmurnounUS /ˈmɜːrmər/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading The last notes vibrated like the others, intimating the same question,—a murmur of dissatisfaction; and as the mother looked at her son’s face she saw in it an expression which was familiar to her.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The sunny day of that far-away spring was revived in her memory, when her boy lay prostrated on the bank of the river, overcome by the too vivid emotions of the new and exciting world of spring.
not one, and not any
From this reading But the face of the blind man showed none of the rapture that had taken possession of his audience.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was plain that even this piece had not given him the satisfaction he was looking for.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading The last notes vibrated like the others, intimating the same question,—a murmur of dissatisfaction; and as the mother looked at her son’s face she saw in it an expression which was familiar to her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But the face of the blind man showed none of the rapture that had taken possession of his audience.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The sunny day of that far-away spring was revived in her memory, when her boy lay prostrated on the bank of the river, overcome by the too vivid emotions of the new and exciting world of spring.
others
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From this reading The last notes vibrated like the others, intimating the same question,—a murmur of dissatisfaction; and as the mother looked at her son’s face she saw in it an expression which was familiar to her.
win a victory over
From this reading The sunny day of that far-away spring was revived in her memory, when her boy lay prostrated on the bank of the river, overcome by the too vivid emotions of the new and exciting world of spring.
Peter'snounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading This expression however rested but for a moment on Peter’s face, then vanished.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading It was plain that even this piece had not given him the satisfaction he was looking for.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was plain that even this piece had not given him the satisfaction he was looking for.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading But the face of the blind man showed none of the rapture that had taken possession of his audience.
prostrated
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From this reading The sunny day of that far-away spring was revived in her memory, when her boy lay prostrated on the bank of the river, overcome by the too vivid emotions of the new and exciting world of spring.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The last notes vibrated like the others, intimating the same question,—a murmur of dissatisfaction; and as the mother looked at her son’s face she saw in it an expression which was familiar to her.
rapturenounUS /ˈræptʃər/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading But the face of the blind man showed none of the rapture that had taken possession of his audience.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading This expression however rested but for a moment on Peter’s face, then vanished.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading The sunny day of that far-away spring was revived in her memory, when her boy lay prostrated on the bank of the river, overcome by the too vivid emotions of the new and exciting world of spring.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The sunny day of that far-away spring was revived in her memory, when her boy lay prostrated on the bank of the river, overcome by the too vivid emotions of the new and exciting world of spring.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The last notes vibrated like the others, intimating the same question,—a murmur of dissatisfaction; and as the mother looked at her son’s face she saw in it an expression which was familiar to her.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading It was plain that even this piece had not given him the satisfaction he was looking for.
cut with a saw
From this reading The last notes vibrated like the others, intimating the same question,—a murmur of dissatisfaction; and as the mother looked at her son’s face she saw in it an expression which was familiar to her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The last notes vibrated like the others, intimating the same question,—a murmur of dissatisfaction; and as the mother looked at her son’s face she saw in it an expression which was familiar to her.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But the face of the blind man showed none of the rapture that had taken possession of his audience.
son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading The last notes vibrated like the others, intimating the same question,—a murmur of dissatisfaction; and as the mother looked at her son’s face she saw in it an expression which was familiar to her.
the season of growth
From this reading The sunny day of that far-away spring was revived in her memory, when her boy lay prostrated on the bank of the river, overcome by the too vivid emotions of the new and exciting world of spring.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The sunny day of that far-away spring was revived in her memory, when her boy lay prostrated on the bank of the river, overcome by the too vivid emotions of the new and exciting world of spring.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading But the face of the blind man showed none of the rapture that had taken possession of his audience.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But the face of the blind man showed none of the rapture that had taken possession of his audience.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But the face of the blind man showed none of the rapture that had taken possession of his audience.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading This expression however rested but for a moment on Peter’s face, then vanished.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was plain that even this piece had not given him the satisfaction he was looking for.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The last notes vibrated like the others, intimating the same question,—a murmur of dissatisfaction; and as the mother looked at her son’s face she saw in it an expression which was familiar to her.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The sunny day of that far-away spring was revived in her memory, when her boy lay prostrated on the bank of the river, overcome by the too vivid emotions of the new and exciting world of spring.
having passed out of existence
From this reading This expression however rested but for a moment on Peter’s face, then vanished.
vibrated
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From this reading The last notes vibrated like the others, intimating the same question,—a murmur of dissatisfaction; and as the mother looked at her son’s face she saw in it an expression which was familiar to her.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading The sunny day of that far-away spring was revived in her memory, when her boy lay prostrated on the bank of the river, overcome by the too vivid emotions of the new and exciting world of spring.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was plain that even this piece had not given him the satisfaction he was looking for.
at the time that
From this reading The sunny day of that far-away spring was revived in her memory, when her boy lay prostrated on the bank of the river, overcome by the too vivid emotions of the new and exciting world of spring.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The last notes vibrated like the others, intimating the same question,—a murmur of dissatisfaction; and as the mother looked at her son’s face she saw in it an expression which was familiar to her.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The sunny day of that far-away spring was revived in her memory, when her boy lay prostrated on the bank of the river, overcome by the too vivid emotions of the new and exciting world of spring.
