used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The body lay motionless on the bench which they had fetched; a feather, held to the lips, scarcely moved, so feebly did the breath come and go.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The landlord had recognized the features; he whispered the news to the others, and so great was the love and reverence that attached to this name, that the rough, half-drunken fellows stood about in the bare inn-parlor, as orderly and reverent as if they were in Church.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Shortly after there was such vigorous knocking at the windows of the little river-side inn that the panes were broken.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The landlord and his customers rushed out into the street, cursing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The landlord had recognized the features; he whispered the news to the others, and so great was the love and reverence that attached to this name, that the rough, half-drunken fellows stood about in the bare inn-parlor, as orderly and reverent as if they were in Church.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Shortly after there was such vigorous knocking at the windows of the little river-side inn that the panes were broken.
being joined in close association
From this reading The landlord had recognized the features; he whispered the news to the others, and so great was the love and reverence that attached to this name, that the rough, half-drunken fellows stood about in the bare inn-parlor, as orderly and reverent as if they were in Church.
completely unclothed
From this reading The landlord had recognized the features; he whispered the news to the others, and so great was the love and reverence that attached to this name, that the rough, half-drunken fellows stood about in the bare inn-parlor, as orderly and reverent as if they were in Church.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading The body lay motionless on the bench which they had fetched; a feather, held to the lips, scarcely moved, so feebly did the breath come and go.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The body lay motionless on the bench which they had fetched; a feather, held to the lips, scarcely moved, so feebly did the breath come and go.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading The body lay motionless on the bench which they had fetched; a feather, held to the lips, scarcely moved, so feebly did the breath come and go.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But they ceased when they saw the scared looking figure with its singular burden; silently they helped to bring the prostrate form into the house.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Shortly after there was such vigorous knocking at the windows of the little river-side inn that the panes were broken.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading But they ceased when they saw the scared looking figure with its singular burden; silently they helped to bring the prostrate form into the house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they ceased when they saw the scared looking figure with its singular burden; silently they helped to bring the prostrate form into the house.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading But they ceased when they saw the scared looking figure with its singular burden; silently they helped to bring the prostrate form into the house.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The landlord had recognized the features; he whispered the news to the others, and so great was the love and reverence that attached to this name, that the rough, half-drunken fellows stood about in the bare inn-parlor, as orderly and reverent as if they were in Church.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The body lay motionless on the bench which they had fetched; a feather, held to the lips, scarcely moved, so feebly did the breath come and go.
cursingverbUS /ˈkɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “curse” — utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading The landlord and his customers rushed out into the street, cursing.
customersnounUS /ˈkʌstəmərz/
plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading The landlord and his customers rushed out into the street, cursing.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The body lay motionless on the bench which they had fetched; a feather, held to the lips, scarcely moved, so feebly did the breath come and go.
featherverbUS /ˈfeðər/
join tongue and groove, in carpentry
From this reading The body lay motionless on the bench which they had fetched; a feather, held to the lips, scarcely moved, so feebly did the breath come and go.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The landlord had recognized the features; he whispered the news to the others, and so great was the love and reverence that attached to this name, that the rough, half-drunken fellows stood about in the bare inn-parlor, as orderly and reverent as if they were in Church.
feeblyadverbUS /ˈfiːbli/
in a faint and feeble manner
From this reading The body lay motionless on the bench which they had fetched; a feather, held to the lips, scarcely moved, so feebly did the breath come and go.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading The landlord had recognized the features; he whispered the news to the others, and so great was the love and reverence that attached to this name, that the rough, half-drunken fellows stood about in the bare inn-parlor, as orderly and reverent as if they were in Church.
fetchedverbUS /fetʃt/
past form of “fetch” — go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading The body lay motionless on the bench which they had fetched; a feather, held to the lips, scarcely moved, so feebly did the breath come and go.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading But they ceased when they saw the scared looking figure with its singular burden; silently they helped to bring the prostrate form into the house.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading But they ceased when they saw the scared looking figure with its singular burden; silently they helped to bring the prostrate form into the house.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The body lay motionless on the bench which they had fetched; a feather, held to the lips, scarcely moved, so feebly did the breath come and go.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The landlord had recognized the features; he whispered the news to the others, and so great was the love and reverence that attached to this name, that the rough, half-drunken fellows stood about in the bare inn-parlor, as orderly and reverent as if they were in Church.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The landlord had recognized the features; he whispered the news to the others, and so great was the love and reverence that attached to this name, that the rough, half-drunken fellows stood about in the bare inn-parlor, as orderly and reverent as if they were in Church.
half-drunken
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From this reading The landlord had recognized the features; he whispered the news to the others, and so great was the love and reverence that attached to this name, that the rough, half-drunken fellows stood about in the bare inn-parlor, as orderly and reverent as if they were in Church.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The landlord had recognized the features; he whispered the news to the others, and so great was the love and reverence that attached to this name, that the rough, half-drunken fellows stood about in the bare inn-parlor, as orderly and reverent as if they were in Church.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The body lay motionless on the bench which they had fetched; a feather, held to the lips, scarcely moved, so feebly did the breath come and go.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading But they ceased when they saw the scared looking figure with its singular burden; silently they helped to bring the prostrate form into the house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The landlord and his customers rushed out into the street, cursing.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But they ceased when they saw the scared looking figure with its singular burden; silently they helped to bring the prostrate form into the house.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The landlord had recognized the features; he whispered the news to the others, and so great was the love and reverence that attached to this name, that the rough, half-drunken fellows stood about in the bare inn-parlor, as orderly and reverent as if they were in Church.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The landlord had recognized the features; he whispered the news to the others, and so great was the love and reverence that attached to this name, that the rough, half-drunken fellows stood about in the bare inn-parlor, as orderly and reverent as if they were in Church.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Shortly after there was such vigorous knocking at the windows of the little river-side inn that the panes were broken.
inn-parlor
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From this reading The landlord had recognized the features; he whispered the news to the others, and so great was the love and reverence that attached to this name, that the rough, half-drunken fellows stood about in the bare inn-parlor, as orderly and reverent as if they were in Church.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The landlord and his customers rushed out into the street, cursing.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But they ceased when they saw the scared looking figure with its singular burden; silently they helped to bring the prostrate form into the house.
knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading Shortly after there was such vigorous knocking at the windows of the little river-side inn that the panes were broken.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading The landlord and his customers rushed out into the street, cursing.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The body lay motionless on the bench which they had fetched; a feather, held to the lips, scarcely moved, so feebly did the breath come and go.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading The body lay motionless on the bench which they had fetched; a feather, held to the lips, scarcely moved, so feebly did the breath come and go.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Shortly after there was such vigorous knocking at the windows of the little river-side inn that the panes were broken.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading But they ceased when they saw the scared looking figure with its singular burden; silently they helped to bring the prostrate form into the house.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The landlord had recognized the features; he whispered the news to the others, and so great was the love and reverence that attached to this name, that the rough, half-drunken fellows stood about in the bare inn-parlor, as orderly and reverent as if they were in Church.
not in physical motion
From this reading The body lay motionless on the bench which they had fetched; a feather, held to the lips, scarcely moved, so feebly did the breath come and go.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The body lay motionless on the bench which they had fetched; a feather, held to the lips, scarcely moved, so feebly did the breath come and go.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The landlord had recognized the features; he whispered the news to the others, and so great was the love and reverence that attached to this name, that the rough, half-drunken fellows stood about in the bare inn-parlor, as orderly and reverent as if they were in Church.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The landlord had recognized the features; he whispered the news to the others, and so great was the love and reverence that attached to this name, that the rough, half-drunken fellows stood about in the bare inn-parlor, as orderly and reverent as if they were in Church.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Shortly after there was such vigorous knocking at the windows of the little river-side inn that the panes were broken.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The body lay motionless on the bench which they had fetched; a feather, held to the lips, scarcely moved, so feebly did the breath come and go.
orderlynounUS /ˈɔːrdərli/
a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
From this reading The landlord had recognized the features; he whispered the news to the others, and so great was the love and reverence that attached to this name, that the rough, half-drunken fellows stood about in the bare inn-parlor, as orderly and reverent as if they were in Church.
others
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From this reading The landlord had recognized the features; he whispered the news to the others, and so great was the love and reverence that attached to this name, that the rough, half-drunken fellows stood about in the bare inn-parlor, as orderly and reverent as if they were in Church.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The landlord and his customers rushed out into the street, cursing.
panesnounUS /peɪnz/
plural of “pane” — sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors
From this reading Shortly after there was such vigorous knocking at the windows of the little river-side inn that the panes were broken.
prostrateverbUS /ˈprɑːstreɪt/
get into a prostrate position, as in submission
From this reading But they ceased when they saw the scared looking figure with its singular burden; silently they helped to bring the prostrate form into the house.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The landlord had recognized the features; he whispered the news to the others, and so great was the love and reverence that attached to this name, that the rough, half-drunken fellows stood about in the bare inn-parlor, as orderly and reverent as if they were in Church.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading The landlord had recognized the features; he whispered the news to the others, and so great was the love and reverence that attached to this name, that the rough, half-drunken fellows stood about in the bare inn-parlor, as orderly and reverent as if they were in Church.
reverentadjectiveUS /ˈrevərənt/
feeling or showing profound respect or veneration
From this reading The landlord had recognized the features; he whispered the news to the others, and so great was the love and reverence that attached to this name, that the rough, half-drunken fellows stood about in the bare inn-parlor, as orderly and reverent as if they were in Church.
river-side
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From this reading Shortly after there was such vigorous knocking at the windows of the little river-side inn that the panes were broken.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading The landlord had recognized the features; he whispered the news to the others, and so great was the love and reverence that attached to this name, that the rough, half-drunken fellows stood about in the bare inn-parlor, as orderly and reverent as if they were in Church.
done under pressure
From this reading The landlord and his customers rushed out into the street, cursing.
cut with a saw
From this reading But they ceased when they saw the scared looking figure with its singular burden; silently they helped to bring the prostrate form into the house.
only a very short time before
From this reading The body lay motionless on the bench which they had fetched; a feather, held to the lips, scarcely moved, so feebly did the breath come and go.
scaredadjectiveUS /skerd/
made afraid
From this reading But they ceased when they saw the scared looking figure with its singular burden; silently they helped to bring the prostrate form into the house.
for a short time
From this reading Shortly after there was such vigorous knocking at the windows of the little river-side inn that the panes were broken.
without speaking
From this reading But they ceased when they saw the scared looking figure with its singular burden; silently they helped to bring the prostrate form into the house.
unusual or striking
From this reading But they ceased when they saw the scared looking figure with its singular burden; silently they helped to bring the prostrate form into the house.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The landlord had recognized the features; he whispered the news to the others, and so great was the love and reverence that attached to this name, that the rough, half-drunken fellows stood about in the bare inn-parlor, as orderly and reverent as if they were in Church.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The landlord had recognized the features; he whispered the news to the others, and so great was the love and reverence that attached to this name, that the rough, half-drunken fellows stood about in the bare inn-parlor, as orderly and reverent as if they were in Church.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The landlord and his customers rushed out into the street, cursing.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Shortly after there was such vigorous knocking at the windows of the little river-side inn that the panes were broken.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Shortly after there was such vigorous knocking at the windows of the little river-side inn that the panes were broken.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Shortly after there was such vigorous knocking at the windows of the little river-side inn that the panes were broken.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Shortly after there was such vigorous knocking at the windows of the little river-side inn that the panes were broken.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But they ceased when they saw the scared looking figure with its singular burden; silently they helped to bring the prostrate form into the house.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The landlord had recognized the features; he whispered the news to the others, and so great was the love and reverence that attached to this name, that the rough, half-drunken fellows stood about in the bare inn-parlor, as orderly and reverent as if they were in Church.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But they ceased when they saw the scared looking figure with its singular burden; silently they helped to bring the prostrate form into the house.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading Shortly after there was such vigorous knocking at the windows of the little river-side inn that the panes were broken.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Shortly after there was such vigorous knocking at the windows of the little river-side inn that the panes were broken.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Shortly after there was such vigorous knocking at the windows of the little river-side inn that the panes were broken.
at the time that
From this reading But they ceased when they saw the scared looking figure with its singular burden; silently they helped to bring the prostrate form into the house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The body lay motionless on the bench which they had fetched; a feather, held to the lips, scarcely moved, so feebly did the breath come and go.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading The landlord had recognized the features; he whispered the news to the others, and so great was the love and reverence that attached to this name, that the rough, half-drunken fellows stood about in the bare inn-parlor, as orderly and reverent as if they were in Church.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Shortly after there was such vigorous knocking at the windows of the little river-side inn that the panes were broken.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But they ceased when they saw the scared looking figure with its singular burden; silently they helped to bring the prostrate form into the house.
