used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I'm sure I don't know what it's good for,” and went back to her seat and sat down again, with a slight toss of the head.
anew
From this reading I'm sure I don't know what it's good for,” and went back to her seat and sat down again, with a slight toss of the head.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I'm sure I don't know what it's good for,” and went back to her seat and sat down again, with a slight toss of the head.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was a weird, unearthly groaning, as of a monster in pain, mingled with the beating of tin-pans.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I'm sure I don't know what it's good for,” and went back to her seat and sat down again, with a slight toss of the head.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading There was a weird, unearthly groaning, as of a monster in pain, mingled with the beating of tin-pans.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Presently a medley of discordant sounds began to float up from the village on the gentle southerly breeze.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Presently a medley of discordant sounds began to float up from the village on the gentle southerly breeze.
discordantadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɔːrdənt/
not in agreement or harmony
From this reading Presently a medley of discordant sounds began to float up from the village on the gentle southerly breeze.
Don't
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From this reading “Don't you want this, Mrs. Hamlin?
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I'm sure I don't know what it's good for,” and went back to her seat and sat down again, with a slight toss of the head.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Perez finally went to see what it was.
floatverbUS /floʊt/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Presently a medley of discordant sounds began to float up from the village on the gentle southerly breeze.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I'm sure I don't know what it's good for,” and went back to her seat and sat down again, with a slight toss of the head.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Presently a medley of discordant sounds began to float up from the village on the gentle southerly breeze.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading Presently a medley of discordant sounds began to float up from the village on the gentle southerly breeze.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I'm sure I don't know what it's good for,” and went back to her seat and sat down again, with a slight toss of the head.
groaningverbUS /ˈɡroʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading There was a weird, unearthly groaning, as of a monster in pain, mingled with the beating of tin-pans.
Hamlin
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From this reading “Don't you want this, Mrs. Hamlin?
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading I'm sure I don't know what it's good for,” and went back to her seat and sat down again, with a slight toss of the head.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I'm sure I don't know what it's good for,” and went back to her seat and sat down again, with a slight toss of the head.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I'm sure I don't know what it's good for,” and went back to her seat and sat down again, with a slight toss of the head.
I'm
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From this reading I'm sure I don't know what it's good for,” and went back to her seat and sat down again, with a slight toss of the head.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a weird, unearthly groaning, as of a monster in pain, mingled with the beating of tin-pans.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perez finally went to see what it was.
it's
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From this reading I'm sure I don't know what it's good for,” and went back to her seat and sat down again, with a slight toss of the head.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I'm sure I don't know what it's good for,” and went back to her seat and sat down again, with a slight toss of the head.
medleynounUS /ˈmedli/
a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources
From this reading Presently a medley of discordant sounds began to float up from the village on the gentle southerly breeze.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading There was a weird, unearthly groaning, as of a monster in pain, mingled with the beating of tin-pans.
monsternounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading There was a weird, unearthly groaning, as of a monster in pain, mingled with the beating of tin-pans.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “Don't you want this, Mrs. Hamlin?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I'm sure I don't know what it's good for,” and went back to her seat and sat down again, with a slight toss of the head.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Presently a medley of discordant sounds began to float up from the village on the gentle southerly breeze.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading There was a weird, unearthly groaning, as of a monster in pain, mingled with the beating of tin-pans.
Perez
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From this reading Perez finally went to see what it was.
in the near future
From this reading Presently a medley of discordant sounds began to float up from the village on the gentle southerly breeze.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading I'm sure I don't know what it's good for,” and went back to her seat and sat down again, with a slight toss of the head.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading I'm sure I don't know what it's good for,” and went back to her seat and sat down again, with a slight toss of the head.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Perez finally went to see what it was.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading I'm sure I don't know what it's good for,” and went back to her seat and sat down again, with a slight toss of the head.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Presently a medley of discordant sounds began to float up from the village on the gentle southerly breeze.
southerlyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌðərli/
situated in or oriented toward the south
From this reading Presently a medley of discordant sounds began to float up from the village on the gentle southerly breeze.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I'm sure I don't know what it's good for,” and went back to her seat and sat down again, with a slight toss of the head.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I'm sure I don't know what it's good for,” and went back to her seat and sat down again, with a slight toss of the head.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a weird, unearthly groaning, as of a monster in pain, mingled with the beating of tin-pans.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Don't you want this, Mrs. Hamlin?
tin-pans
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From this reading There was a weird, unearthly groaning, as of a monster in pain, mingled with the beating of tin-pans.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I'm sure I don't know what it's good for,” and went back to her seat and sat down again, with a slight toss of the head.
tossverbUS /tɔːs/
throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading I'm sure I don't know what it's good for,” and went back to her seat and sat down again, with a slight toss of the head.
unearthlyadjectiveUS /əˈnɜːrθli/
concerned with or affecting the spirit or soul
From this reading There was a weird, unearthly groaning, as of a monster in pain, mingled with the beating of tin-pans.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Presently a medley of discordant sounds began to float up from the village on the gentle southerly breeze.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Presently a medley of discordant sounds began to float up from the village on the gentle southerly breeze.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “Don't you want this, Mrs. Hamlin?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a weird, unearthly groaning, as of a monster in pain, mingled with the beating of tin-pans.
weirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading There was a weird, unearthly groaning, as of a monster in pain, mingled with the beating of tin-pans.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I'm sure I don't know what it's good for,” and went back to her seat and sat down again, with a slight toss of the head.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I'm sure I don't know what it's good for,” and went back to her seat and sat down again, with a slight toss of the head.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I'm sure I don't know what it's good for,” and went back to her seat and sat down again, with a slight toss of the head.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Don't you want this, Mrs. Hamlin?
