used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FAIR DUELLIST The great hand of time which turns the kaleidoscope of human affairs appeared to move slowly for a few weeks, as far as the characters of my story are concerned.
aboundingadjectiveUS /əˈbaʊndɪŋ/
existing in abundance
From this reading The two little bakers worked together daily, one abounding in mirth and drollery, and the other cheered, or rather beguiled from melancholy in spite of herself.
matters of personal concern
From this reading A FAIR DUELLIST The great hand of time which turns the kaleidoscope of human affairs appeared to move slowly for a few weeks, as far as the characters of my story are concerned.
in addition
From this reading Business grew apace, not only because two girls who evoked general sympathy were the principals of the firm, but also for the reason that they put something of their own dainty natures into their wares.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The two little bakers worked together daily, one abounding in mirth and drollery, and the other cheered, or rather beguiled from melancholy in spite of herself.
apaceadverbUS /əˈpeɪs/
(poetic, literary) quickly
From this reading Business grew apace, not only because two girls who evoked general sympathy were the principals of the firm, but also for the reason that they put something of their own dainty natures into their wares.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A FAIR DUELLIST The great hand of time which turns the kaleidoscope of human affairs appeared to move slowly for a few weeks, as far as the characters of my story are concerned.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A FAIR DUELLIST The great hand of time which turns the kaleidoscope of human affairs appeared to move slowly for a few weeks, as far as the characters of my story are concerned.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A FAIR DUELLIST The great hand of time which turns the kaleidoscope of human affairs appeared to move slowly for a few weeks, as far as the characters of my story are concerned.
Aun
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From this reading Aun' Sheba trudged and perspired in moderation, for the fleet-footed Vilet seemed to outrun Mercury.
bakersnounUS /ˈbeɪkərz/
plural of “baker” — someone who bakes commercially
From this reading The two little bakers worked together daily, one abounding in mirth and drollery, and the other cheered, or rather beguiled from melancholy in spite of herself.
for the reason that
From this reading Business grew apace, not only because two girls who evoked general sympathy were the principals of the firm, but also for the reason that they put something of their own dainty natures into their wares.
beguiledadjectiveUS /bɪˈɡaɪld/
filled with wonder and delight
From this reading The two little bakers worked together daily, one abounding in mirth and drollery, and the other cheered, or rather beguiled from melancholy in spite of herself.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Business grew apace, not only because two girls who evoked general sympathy were the principals of the firm, but also for the reason that they put something of their own dainty natures into their wares.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Business grew apace, not only because two girls who evoked general sympathy were the principals of the firm, but also for the reason that they put something of their own dainty natures into their wares.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Moreover, the "head-pahners," as Aun' Sheba called them, insisted that their commercial travellers should take the street-cars when long distances were involved.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading A FAIR DUELLIST The great hand of time which turns the kaleidoscope of human affairs appeared to move slowly for a few weeks, as far as the characters of my story are concerned.
cheeredverbUS /tʃɪrd/
past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to
From this reading The two little bakers worked together daily, one abounding in mirth and drollery, and the other cheered, or rather beguiled from melancholy in spite of herself.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading Moreover, the "head-pahners," as Aun' Sheba called them, insisted that their commercial travellers should take the street-cars when long distances were involved.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading A FAIR DUELLIST The great hand of time which turns the kaleidoscope of human affairs appeared to move slowly for a few weeks, as far as the characters of my story are concerned.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The two little bakers worked together daily, one abounding in mirth and drollery, and the other cheered, or rather beguiled from melancholy in spite of herself.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading Business grew apace, not only because two girls who evoked general sympathy were the principals of the firm, but also for the reason that they put something of their own dainty natures into their wares.
distancesnounUS /ˈdɪstənsəz/
plural of “distance” — the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Moreover, the "head-pahners," as Aun' Sheba called them, insisted that their commercial travellers should take the street-cars when long distances were involved.
drollerynoun
a comic incident or series of incidents
From this reading The two little bakers worked together daily, one abounding in mirth and drollery, and the other cheered, or rather beguiled from melancholy in spite of herself.
DUELLISTnoun
a person who fights duels
From this reading A FAIR DUELLIST The great hand of time which turns the kaleidoscope of human affairs appeared to move slowly for a few weeks, as far as the characters of my story are concerned.
evokedadjectiveUS /ɪˈvoʊkt/
called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation
From this reading Business grew apace, not only because two girls who evoked general sympathy were the principals of the firm, but also for the reason that they put something of their own dainty natures into their wares.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading A FAIR DUELLIST The great hand of time which turns the kaleidoscope of human affairs appeared to move slowly for a few weeks, as far as the characters of my story are concerned.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A FAIR DUELLIST The great hand of time which turns the kaleidoscope of human affairs appeared to move slowly for a few weeks, as far as the characters of my story are concerned.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A FAIR DUELLIST The great hand of time which turns the kaleidoscope of human affairs appeared to move slowly for a few weeks, as far as the characters of my story are concerned.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Business grew apace, not only because two girls who evoked general sympathy were the principals of the firm, but also for the reason that they put something of their own dainty natures into their wares.
fleet-footed
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From this reading Aun' Sheba trudged and perspired in moderation, for the fleet-footed Vilet seemed to outrun Mercury.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A FAIR DUELLIST The great hand of time which turns the kaleidoscope of human affairs appeared to move slowly for a few weeks, as far as the characters of my story are concerned.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The two little bakers worked together daily, one abounding in mirth and drollery, and the other cheered, or rather beguiled from melancholy in spite of herself.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Business grew apace, not only because two girls who evoked general sympathy were the principals of the firm, but also for the reason that they put something of their own dainty natures into their wares.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Business grew apace, not only because two girls who evoked general sympathy were the principals of the firm, but also for the reason that they put something of their own dainty natures into their wares.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A FAIR DUELLIST The great hand of time which turns the kaleidoscope of human affairs appeared to move slowly for a few weeks, as far as the characters of my story are concerned.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Business grew apace, not only because two girls who evoked general sympathy were the principals of the firm, but also for the reason that they put something of their own dainty natures into their wares.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A FAIR DUELLIST The great hand of time which turns the kaleidoscope of human affairs appeared to move slowly for a few weeks, as far as the characters of my story are concerned.
head-pahners
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From this reading Moreover, the "head-pahners," as Aun' Sheba called them, insisted that their commercial travellers should take the street-cars when long distances were involved.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The two little bakers worked together daily, one abounding in mirth and drollery, and the other cheered, or rather beguiled from melancholy in spite of herself.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading A FAIR DUELLIST The great hand of time which turns the kaleidoscope of human affairs appeared to move slowly for a few weeks, as far as the characters of my story are concerned.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The two little bakers worked together daily, one abounding in mirth and drollery, and the other cheered, or rather beguiled from melancholy in spite of herself.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Moreover, the "head-pahners," as Aun' Sheba called them, insisted that their commercial travellers should take the street-cars when long distances were involved.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Business grew apace, not only because two girls who evoked general sympathy were the principals of the firm, but also for the reason that they put something of their own dainty natures into their wares.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading Moreover, the "head-pahners," as Aun' Sheba called them, insisted that their commercial travellers should take the street-cars when long distances were involved.
kaleidoscopenounUS /kəˈlaɪdəskoʊp/
a complex pattern of constantly changing colors and shapes
From this reading A FAIR DUELLIST The great hand of time which turns the kaleidoscope of human affairs appeared to move slowly for a few weeks, as far as the characters of my story are concerned.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The two little bakers worked together daily, one abounding in mirth and drollery, and the other cheered, or rather beguiled from melancholy in spite of herself.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Moreover, the "head-pahners," as Aun' Sheba called them, insisted that their commercial travellers should take the street-cars when long distances were involved.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading The two little bakers worked together daily, one abounding in mirth and drollery, and the other cheered, or rather beguiled from melancholy in spite of herself.
MercurynounUS /ˈmɜːrkjəri/
a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures
From this reading Aun' Sheba trudged and perspired in moderation, for the fleet-footed Vilet seemed to outrun Mercury.
mirthnounUS /mɜːrθ/
great merriment
From this reading The two little bakers worked together daily, one abounding in mirth and drollery, and the other cheered, or rather beguiled from melancholy in spite of herself.
moderationnounUS /ˌmɑːdərˈeɪʃən/
quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes
From this reading Aun' Sheba trudged and perspired in moderation, for the fleet-footed Vilet seemed to outrun Mercury.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, the "head-pahners," as Aun' Sheba called them, insisted that their commercial travellers should take the street-cars when long distances were involved.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A FAIR DUELLIST The great hand of time which turns the kaleidoscope of human affairs appeared to move slowly for a few weeks, as far as the characters of my story are concerned.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A FAIR DUELLIST The great hand of time which turns the kaleidoscope of human affairs appeared to move slowly for a few weeks, as far as the characters of my story are concerned.
naturesnounUS /ˈneɪtʃərz/
plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Business grew apace, not only because two girls who evoked general sympathy were the principals of the firm, but also for the reason that they put something of their own dainty natures into their wares.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Business grew apace, not only because two girls who evoked general sympathy were the principals of the firm, but also for the reason that they put something of their own dainty natures into their wares.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FAIR DUELLIST The great hand of time which turns the kaleidoscope of human affairs appeared to move slowly for a few weeks, as far as the characters of my story are concerned.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The two little bakers worked together daily, one abounding in mirth and drollery, and the other cheered, or rather beguiled from melancholy in spite of herself.
and nothing more
From this reading Business grew apace, not only because two girls who evoked general sympathy were the principals of the firm, but also for the reason that they put something of their own dainty natures into their wares.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The two little bakers worked together daily, one abounding in mirth and drollery, and the other cheered, or rather beguiled from melancholy in spite of herself.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The two little bakers worked together daily, one abounding in mirth and drollery, and the other cheered, or rather beguiled from melancholy in spite of herself.
outrunverbUS /aʊˈtrʌn/
run faster than
From this reading Aun' Sheba trudged and perspired in moderation, for the fleet-footed Vilet seemed to outrun Mercury.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Business grew apace, not only because two girls who evoked general sympathy were the principals of the firm, but also for the reason that they put something of their own dainty natures into their wares.
perspired
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From this reading Aun' Sheba trudged and perspired in moderation, for the fleet-footed Vilet seemed to outrun Mercury.
principalsnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principal” — the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Business grew apace, not only because two girls who evoked general sympathy were the principals of the firm, but also for the reason that they put something of their own dainty natures into their wares.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Business grew apace, not only because two girls who evoked general sympathy were the principals of the firm, but also for the reason that they put something of their own dainty natures into their wares.
on the contrary
From this reading The two little bakers worked together daily, one abounding in mirth and drollery, and the other cheered, or rather beguiled from melancholy in spite of herself.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Business grew apace, not only because two girls who evoked general sympathy were the principals of the firm, but also for the reason that they put something of their own dainty natures into their wares.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Aun' Sheba trudged and perspired in moderation, for the fleet-footed Vilet seemed to outrun Mercury.
Sheba
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From this reading Aun' Sheba trudged and perspired in moderation, for the fleet-footed Vilet seemed to outrun Mercury.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Moreover, the "head-pahners," as Aun' Sheba called them, insisted that their commercial travellers should take the street-cars when long distances were involved.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading A FAIR DUELLIST The great hand of time which turns the kaleidoscope of human affairs appeared to move slowly for a few weeks, as far as the characters of my story are concerned.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Business grew apace, not only because two girls who evoked general sympathy were the principals of the firm, but also for the reason that they put something of their own dainty natures into their wares.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading The two little bakers worked together daily, one abounding in mirth and drollery, and the other cheered, or rather beguiled from melancholy in spite of herself.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A FAIR DUELLIST The great hand of time which turns the kaleidoscope of human affairs appeared to move slowly for a few weeks, as far as the characters of my story are concerned.
street-cars
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From this reading Moreover, the "head-pahners," as Aun' Sheba called them, insisted that their commercial travellers should take the street-cars when long distances were involved.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Business grew apace, not only because two girls who evoked general sympathy were the principals of the firm, but also for the reason that they put something of their own dainty natures into their wares.
carry out
From this reading Moreover, the "head-pahners," as Aun' Sheba called them, insisted that their commercial travellers should take the street-cars when long distances were involved.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Business grew apace, not only because two girls who evoked general sympathy were the principals of the firm, but also for the reason that they put something of their own dainty natures into their wares.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FAIR DUELLIST The great hand of time which turns the kaleidoscope of human affairs appeared to move slowly for a few weeks, as far as the characters of my story are concerned.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Business grew apace, not only because two girls who evoked general sympathy were the principals of the firm, but also for the reason that they put something of their own dainty natures into their wares.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Moreover, the "head-pahners," as Aun' Sheba called them, insisted that their commercial travellers should take the street-cars when long distances were involved.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Business grew apace, not only because two girls who evoked general sympathy were the principals of the firm, but also for the reason that they put something of their own dainty natures into their wares.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A FAIR DUELLIST The great hand of time which turns the kaleidoscope of human affairs appeared to move slowly for a few weeks, as far as the characters of my story are concerned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A FAIR DUELLIST The great hand of time which turns the kaleidoscope of human affairs appeared to move slowly for a few weeks, as far as the characters of my story are concerned.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The two little bakers worked together daily, one abounding in mirth and drollery, and the other cheered, or rather beguiled from melancholy in spite of herself.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading Moreover, the "head-pahners," as Aun' Sheba called them, insisted that their commercial travellers should take the street-cars when long distances were involved.
trudgedverbUS /trʌdʒd/
past form of “trudge” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
From this reading Aun' Sheba trudged and perspired in moderation, for the fleet-footed Vilet seemed to outrun Mercury.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading A FAIR DUELLIST The great hand of time which turns the kaleidoscope of human affairs appeared to move slowly for a few weeks, as far as the characters of my story are concerned.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two little bakers worked together daily, one abounding in mirth and drollery, and the other cheered, or rather beguiled from melancholy in spite of herself.
Vilet
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From this reading Aun' Sheba trudged and perspired in moderation, for the fleet-footed Vilet seemed to outrun Mercury.
waresnounUS /werz/
plural of “ware” — articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”
From this reading Business grew apace, not only because two girls who evoked general sympathy were the principals of the firm, but also for the reason that they put something of their own dainty natures into their wares.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A FAIR DUELLIST The great hand of time which turns the kaleidoscope of human affairs appeared to move slowly for a few weeks, as far as the characters of my story are concerned.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Business grew apace, not only because two girls who evoked general sympathy were the principals of the firm, but also for the reason that they put something of their own dainty natures into their wares.
at the time that
From this reading Moreover, the "head-pahners," as Aun' Sheba called them, insisted that their commercial travellers should take the street-cars when long distances were involved.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A FAIR DUELLIST The great hand of time which turns the kaleidoscope of human affairs appeared to move slowly for a few weeks, as far as the characters of my story are concerned.
which person or people
From this reading Business grew apace, not only because two girls who evoked general sympathy were the principals of the firm, but also for the reason that they put something of their own dainty natures into their wares.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The two little bakers worked together daily, one abounding in mirth and drollery, and the other cheered, or rather beguiled from melancholy in spite of herself.
