used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A sweet voice penetrated the dim recesses of the little thatched cottage which, with its weather-stained front, was the centre one of the half-circle of homely dwelling-places that huddled together looking out on the world of waters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sitting by the smoky fire, watching, as she knitted busily, the iron pot of potatoes boiling for her supper and that of her grandson Ned, was Goody Dempster.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sitting by the smoky fire, watching, as she knitted busily, the iron pot of potatoes boiling for her supper and that of her grandson Ned, was Goody Dempster.
boilingnounUS /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
From this reading Sitting by the smoky fire, watching, as she knitted busily, the iron pot of potatoes boiling for her supper and that of her grandson Ned, was Goody Dempster.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Her face, as she lifted it, was brown and wrinkled--indeed, it was not unlike in hue the kippered herrings hanging on a stick outside.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading Sitting by the smoky fire, watching, as she knitted busily, the iron pot of potatoes boiling for her supper and that of her grandson Ned, was Goody Dempster.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But a pleased surprise sprang into her eyes as she recognised her visitor's voice.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sitting by the smoky fire, watching, as she knitted busily, the iron pot of potatoes boiling for her supper and that of her grandson Ned, was Goody Dempster.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading A sweet voice penetrated the dim recesses of the little thatched cottage which, with its weather-stained front, was the centre one of the half-circle of homely dwelling-places that huddled together looking out on the world of waters.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading COMING EVENTS 'May I come in, Goody?'
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading COMING EVENTS 'May I come in, Goody?'
a small house with a single story
From this reading A sweet voice penetrated the dim recesses of the little thatched cottage which, with its weather-stained front, was the centre one of the half-circle of homely dwelling-places that huddled together looking out on the world of waters.
Dempster
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From this reading Sitting by the smoky fire, watching, as she knitted busily, the iron pot of potatoes boiling for her supper and that of her grandson Ned, was Goody Dempster.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading A sweet voice penetrated the dim recesses of the little thatched cottage which, with its weather-stained front, was the centre one of the half-circle of homely dwelling-places that huddled together looking out on the world of waters.
dwelling-places
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From this reading A sweet voice penetrated the dim recesses of the little thatched cottage which, with its weather-stained front, was the centre one of the half-circle of homely dwelling-places that huddled together looking out on the world of waters.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading COMING EVENTS 'May I come in, Goody?'
opinion or judgment
From this reading But a pleased surprise sprang into her eyes as she recognised her visitor's voice.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her face, as she lifted it, was brown and wrinkled--indeed, it was not unlike in hue the kippered herrings hanging on a stick outside.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Sitting by the smoky fire, watching, as she knitted busily, the iron pot of potatoes boiling for her supper and that of her grandson Ned, was Goody Dempster.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sitting by the smoky fire, watching, as she knitted busily, the iron pot of potatoes boiling for her supper and that of her grandson Ned, was Goody Dempster.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A sweet voice penetrated the dim recesses of the little thatched cottage which, with its weather-stained front, was the centre one of the half-circle of homely dwelling-places that huddled together looking out on the world of waters.
GoodynounUS /ˈɡʊdi/
something considered choice to eat
From this reading COMING EVENTS 'May I come in, Goody?'
grandsonnounUS /ˈɡrændsʌn/
a male grandchild
From this reading Sitting by the smoky fire, watching, as she knitted busily, the iron pot of potatoes boiling for her supper and that of her grandson Ned, was Goody Dempster.
half-circle
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From this reading A sweet voice penetrated the dim recesses of the little thatched cottage which, with its weather-stained front, was the centre one of the half-circle of homely dwelling-places that huddled together looking out on the world of waters.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading Her face, as she lifted it, was brown and wrinkled--indeed, it was not unlike in hue the kippered herrings hanging on a stick outside.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sitting by the smoky fire, watching, as she knitted busily, the iron pot of potatoes boiling for her supper and that of her grandson Ned, was Goody Dempster.
herringsnounUS /ˈherɪŋz/
plural of “herring” — valuable flesh of fatty fish from shallow waters of northern Atlantic or Pacific; usually salted or pickled
From this reading Her face, as she lifted it, was brown and wrinkled--indeed, it was not unlike in hue the kippered herrings hanging on a stick outside.
homelyadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmli/
lacking in physical beauty or proportion
From this reading A sweet voice penetrated the dim recesses of the little thatched cottage which, with its weather-stained front, was the centre one of the half-circle of homely dwelling-places that huddled together looking out on the world of waters.
huddledadjectiveUS /ˈhʌdəld/
crowded or massed together
From this reading A sweet voice penetrated the dim recesses of the little thatched cottage which, with its weather-stained front, was the centre one of the half-circle of homely dwelling-places that huddled together looking out on the world of waters.
huenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading Her face, as she lifted it, was brown and wrinkled--indeed, it was not unlike in hue the kippered herrings hanging on a stick outside.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading COMING EVENTS 'May I come in, Goody?'
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading COMING EVENTS 'May I come in, Goody?'
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Her face, as she lifted it, was brown and wrinkled--indeed, it was not unlike in hue the kippered herrings hanging on a stick outside.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But a pleased surprise sprang into her eyes as she recognised her visitor's voice.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Sitting by the smoky fire, watching, as she knitted busily, the iron pot of potatoes boiling for her supper and that of her grandson Ned, was Goody Dempster.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her face, as she lifted it, was brown and wrinkled--indeed, it was not unlike in hue the kippered herrings hanging on a stick outside.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A sweet voice penetrated the dim recesses of the little thatched cottage which, with its weather-stained front, was the centre one of the half-circle of homely dwelling-places that huddled together looking out on the world of waters.
kippered
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From this reading Her face, as she lifted it, was brown and wrinkled--indeed, it was not unlike in hue the kippered herrings hanging on a stick outside.
knittedadjectiveUS /ˈnɪtəd/
made by intertwining threads in a series of connected loops rather than by weaving
From this reading Sitting by the smoky fire, watching, as she knitted busily, the iron pot of potatoes boiling for her supper and that of her grandson Ned, was Goody Dempster.
held up in the air
From this reading Her face, as she lifted it, was brown and wrinkled--indeed, it was not unlike in hue the kippered herrings hanging on a stick outside.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A sweet voice penetrated the dim recesses of the little thatched cottage which, with its weather-stained front, was the centre one of the half-circle of homely dwelling-places that huddled together looking out on the world of waters.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading A sweet voice penetrated the dim recesses of the little thatched cottage which, with its weather-stained front, was the centre one of the half-circle of homely dwelling-places that huddled together looking out on the world of waters.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading COMING EVENTS 'May I come in, Goody?'
Ned
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From this reading Sitting by the smoky fire, watching, as she knitted busily, the iron pot of potatoes boiling for her supper and that of her grandson Ned, was Goody Dempster.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her face, as she lifted it, was brown and wrinkled--indeed, it was not unlike in hue the kippered herrings hanging on a stick outside.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A sweet voice penetrated the dim recesses of the little thatched cottage which, with its weather-stained front, was the centre one of the half-circle of homely dwelling-places that huddled together looking out on the world of waters.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A sweet voice penetrated the dim recesses of the little thatched cottage which, with its weather-stained front, was the centre one of the half-circle of homely dwelling-places that huddled together looking out on the world of waters.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A sweet voice penetrated the dim recesses of the little thatched cottage which, with its weather-stained front, was the centre one of the half-circle of homely dwelling-places that huddled together looking out on the world of waters.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A sweet voice penetrated the dim recesses of the little thatched cottage which, with its weather-stained front, was the centre one of the half-circle of homely dwelling-places that huddled together looking out on the world of waters.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Her face, as she lifted it, was brown and wrinkled--indeed, it was not unlike in hue the kippered herrings hanging on a stick outside.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading A sweet voice penetrated the dim recesses of the little thatched cottage which, with its weather-stained front, was the centre one of the half-circle of homely dwelling-places that huddled together looking out on the world of waters.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading But a pleased surprise sprang into her eyes as she recognised her visitor's voice.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading Sitting by the smoky fire, watching, as she knitted busily, the iron pot of potatoes boiling for her supper and that of her grandson Ned, was Goody Dempster.
potatoesnounUS /pəˈteɪtoʊz/
plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
From this reading Sitting by the smoky fire, watching, as she knitted busily, the iron pot of potatoes boiling for her supper and that of her grandson Ned, was Goody Dempster.
recessesnounUS /ˈriːsesəz/
plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business
From this reading A sweet voice penetrated the dim recesses of the little thatched cottage which, with its weather-stained front, was the centre one of the half-circle of homely dwelling-places that huddled together looking out on the world of waters.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading But a pleased surprise sprang into her eyes as she recognised her visitor's voice.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sitting by the smoky fire, watching, as she knitted busily, the iron pot of potatoes boiling for her supper and that of her grandson Ned, was Goody Dempster.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Sitting by the smoky fire, watching, as she knitted busily, the iron pot of potatoes boiling for her supper and that of her grandson Ned, was Goody Dempster.
smokyadjectiveUS /ˈsmoʊki/
marked by or emitting or filled with smoke
From this reading Sitting by the smoky fire, watching, as she knitted busily, the iron pot of potatoes boiling for her supper and that of her grandson Ned, was Goody Dempster.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading But a pleased surprise sprang into her eyes as she recognised her visitor's voice.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading Her face, as she lifted it, was brown and wrinkled--indeed, it was not unlike in hue the kippered herrings hanging on a stick outside.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Sitting by the smoky fire, watching, as she knitted busily, the iron pot of potatoes boiling for her supper and that of her grandson Ned, was Goody Dempster.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading But a pleased surprise sprang into her eyes as she recognised her visitor's voice.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading A sweet voice penetrated the dim recesses of the little thatched cottage which, with its weather-stained front, was the centre one of the half-circle of homely dwelling-places that huddled together looking out on the world of waters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A sweet voice penetrated the dim recesses of the little thatched cottage which, with its weather-stained front, was the centre one of the half-circle of homely dwelling-places that huddled together looking out on the world of waters.
thatchedverbUS /θætʃt/
past form of “thatch” — cover with thatch
From this reading A sweet voice penetrated the dim recesses of the little thatched cottage which, with its weather-stained front, was the centre one of the half-circle of homely dwelling-places that huddled together looking out on the world of waters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A sweet voice penetrated the dim recesses of the little thatched cottage which, with its weather-stained front, was the centre one of the half-circle of homely dwelling-places that huddled together looking out on the world of waters.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading A sweet voice penetrated the dim recesses of the little thatched cottage which, with its weather-stained front, was the centre one of the half-circle of homely dwelling-places that huddled together looking out on the world of waters.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading Her face, as she lifted it, was brown and wrinkled--indeed, it was not unlike in hue the kippered herrings hanging on a stick outside.
visitor'snounUS /ˈvɪzɪtərz/
possessive form of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading But a pleased surprise sprang into her eyes as she recognised her visitor's voice.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading A sweet voice penetrated the dim recesses of the little thatched cottage which, with its weather-stained front, was the centre one of the half-circle of homely dwelling-places that huddled together looking out on the world of waters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A sweet voice penetrated the dim recesses of the little thatched cottage which, with its weather-stained front, was the centre one of the half-circle of homely dwelling-places that huddled together looking out on the world of waters.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Sitting by the smoky fire, watching, as she knitted busily, the iron pot of potatoes boiling for her supper and that of her grandson Ned, was Goody Dempster.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading A sweet voice penetrated the dim recesses of the little thatched cottage which, with its weather-stained front, was the centre one of the half-circle of homely dwelling-places that huddled together looking out on the world of waters.
weather-stained
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From this reading A sweet voice penetrated the dim recesses of the little thatched cottage which, with its weather-stained front, was the centre one of the half-circle of homely dwelling-places that huddled together looking out on the world of waters.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A sweet voice penetrated the dim recesses of the little thatched cottage which, with its weather-stained front, was the centre one of the half-circle of homely dwelling-places that huddled together looking out on the world of waters.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A sweet voice penetrated the dim recesses of the little thatched cottage which, with its weather-stained front, was the centre one of the half-circle of homely dwelling-places that huddled together looking out on the world of waters.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading A sweet voice penetrated the dim recesses of the little thatched cottage which, with its weather-stained front, was the centre one of the half-circle of homely dwelling-places that huddled together looking out on the world of waters.
wrinkledadjectiveUS /ˈrɪŋkəld/
marked by wrinkles
From this reading Her face, as she lifted it, was brown and wrinkled--indeed, it was not unlike in hue the kippered herrings hanging on a stick outside.
