used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His coat was off, and Minnie sat near at hand sewing a button on the garment for him, and she wore that dreamy glaze that comes over women's eyes when they sew for other people.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Judge Briscoe was sitting out under the afternoon sky with his chair tilted back and his feet propped against the steps.
anew
From this reading All the voices burst forth at once in ejaculations--almost shouts; but presently they were again subdued and still, except for the single soft one, which held forth more quietly, but with a deeper agitation, than any of the others.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Judge Briscoe was sitting out under the afternoon sky with his chair tilted back and his feet propped against the steps.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading All the voices burst forth at once in ejaculations--almost shouts; but presently they were again subdued and still, except for the single soft one, which held forth more quietly, but with a deeper agitation, than any of the others.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All the voices burst forth at once in ejaculations--almost shouts; but presently they were again subdued and still, except for the single soft one, which held forth more quietly, but with a deeper agitation, than any of the others.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading All the voices burst forth at once in ejaculations--almost shouts; but presently they were again subdued and still, except for the single soft one, which held forth more quietly, but with a deeper agitation, than any of the others.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Judge Briscoe was sitting out under the afternoon sky with his chair tilted back and his feet propped against the steps.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading All the voices burst forth at once in ejaculations--almost shouts; but presently they were again subdued and still, except for the single soft one, which held forth more quietly, but with a deeper agitation, than any of the others.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His coat was off, and Minnie sat near at hand sewing a button on the garment for him, and she wore that dreamy glaze that comes over women's eyes when they sew for other people.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Judge Briscoe was sitting out under the afternoon sky with his chair tilted back and his feet propped against the steps.
Briscoe
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From this reading Judge Briscoe was sitting out under the afternoon sky with his chair tilted back and his feet propped against the steps.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading All the voices burst forth at once in ejaculations--almost shouts; but presently they were again subdued and still, except for the single soft one, which held forth more quietly, but with a deeper agitation, than any of the others.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading From the interior of the house rose and fell the murmur of a number of voices engaged in a conversation, which, for a time, seemed to consist of dejected monosyllables; but presently the judge and Minnie heard Helen's voice, clear, soft, and trembling a little with excitement.
buttonnounUS /ˈbʌtən/
a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading His coat was off, and Minnie sat near at hand sewing a button on the garment for him, and she wore that dreamy glaze that comes over women's eyes when they sew for other people.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Judge Briscoe was sitting out under the afternoon sky with his chair tilted back and his feet propped against the steps.
rid of obstructions
From this reading From the interior of the house rose and fell the murmur of a number of voices engaged in a conversation, which, for a time, seemed to consist of dejected monosyllables; but presently the judge and Minnie heard Helen's voice, clear, soft, and trembling a little with excitement.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading His coat was off, and Minnie sat near at hand sewing a button on the garment for him, and she wore that dreamy glaze that comes over women's eyes when they sew for other people.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading His coat was off, and Minnie sat near at hand sewing a button on the garment for him, and she wore that dreamy glaze that comes over women's eyes when they sew for other people.
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading She talked only two or three minutes, but what she said stirred up a great commotion.
consistverbUS /kənˈsɪst/
originate
From this reading From the interior of the house rose and fell the murmur of a number of voices engaged in a conversation, which, for a time, seemed to consist of dejected monosyllables; but presently the judge and Minnie heard Helen's voice, clear, soft, and trembling a little with excitement.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading From the interior of the house rose and fell the murmur of a number of voices engaged in a conversation, which, for a time, seemed to consist of dejected monosyllables; but presently the judge and Minnie heard Helen's voice, clear, soft, and trembling a little with excitement.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading All the voices burst forth at once in ejaculations--almost shouts; but presently they were again subdued and still, except for the single soft one, which held forth more quietly, but with a deeper agitation, than any of the others.
dejectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈdʒektɪd/
affected or marked by low spirits
From this reading From the interior of the house rose and fell the murmur of a number of voices engaged in a conversation, which, for a time, seemed to consist of dejected monosyllables; but presently the judge and Minnie heard Helen's voice, clear, soft, and trembling a little with excitement.
dreamyadjectiveUS /ˈdriːmi/
dreamy in mood or nature
From this reading His coat was off, and Minnie sat near at hand sewing a button on the garment for him, and she wore that dreamy glaze that comes over women's eyes when they sew for other people.
ejaculations
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From this reading All the voices burst forth at once in ejaculations--almost shouts; but presently they were again subdued and still, except for the single soft one, which held forth more quietly, but with a deeper agitation, than any of the others.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading From the interior of the house rose and fell the murmur of a number of voices engaged in a conversation, which, for a time, seemed to consist of dejected monosyllables; but presently the judge and Minnie heard Helen's voice, clear, soft, and trembling a little with excitement.
apart from; not including
From this reading All the voices burst forth at once in ejaculations--almost shouts; but presently they were again subdued and still, except for the single soft one, which held forth more quietly, but with a deeper agitation, than any of the others.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading From the interior of the house rose and fell the murmur of a number of voices engaged in a conversation, which, for a time, seemed to consist of dejected monosyllables; but presently the judge and Minnie heard Helen's voice, clear, soft, and trembling a little with excitement.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His coat was off, and Minnie sat near at hand sewing a button on the garment for him, and she wore that dreamy glaze that comes over women's eyes when they sew for other people.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Judge Briscoe was sitting out under the afternoon sky with his chair tilted back and his feet propped against the steps.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading From the interior of the house rose and fell the murmur of a number of voices engaged in a conversation, which, for a time, seemed to consist of dejected monosyllables; but presently the judge and Minnie heard Helen's voice, clear, soft, and trembling a little with excitement.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His coat was off, and Minnie sat near at hand sewing a button on the garment for him, and she wore that dreamy glaze that comes over women's eyes when they sew for other people.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading All the voices burst forth at once in ejaculations--almost shouts; but presently they were again subdued and still, except for the single soft one, which held forth more quietly, but with a deeper agitation, than any of the others.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the interior of the house rose and fell the murmur of a number of voices engaged in a conversation, which, for a time, seemed to consist of dejected monosyllables; but presently the judge and Minnie heard Helen's voice, clear, soft, and trembling a little with excitement.
garmentnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənt/
an article of clothing
From this reading His coat was off, and Minnie sat near at hand sewing a button on the garment for him, and she wore that dreamy glaze that comes over women's eyes when they sew for other people.
glazeverbUS /ɡleɪz/
coat with a glaze
From this reading His coat was off, and Minnie sat near at hand sewing a button on the garment for him, and she wore that dreamy glaze that comes over women's eyes when they sew for other people.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She talked only two or three minutes, but what she said stirred up a great commotion.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading His coat was off, and Minnie sat near at hand sewing a button on the garment for him, and she wore that dreamy glaze that comes over women's eyes when they sew for other people.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading From the interior of the house rose and fell the murmur of a number of voices engaged in a conversation, which, for a time, seemed to consist of dejected monosyllables; but presently the judge and Minnie heard Helen's voice, clear, soft, and trembling a little with excitement.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading All the voices burst forth at once in ejaculations--almost shouts; but presently they were again subdued and still, except for the single soft one, which held forth more quietly, but with a deeper agitation, than any of the others.
Helen'snounUS /ˈhelɪnz/
possessive form of “helen” — (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading From the interior of the house rose and fell the murmur of a number of voices engaged in a conversation, which, for a time, seemed to consist of dejected monosyllables; but presently the judge and Minnie heard Helen's voice, clear, soft, and trembling a little with excitement.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His coat was off, and Minnie sat near at hand sewing a button on the garment for him, and she wore that dreamy glaze that comes over women's eyes when they sew for other people.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Judge Briscoe was sitting out under the afternoon sky with his chair tilted back and his feet propped against the steps.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading From the interior of the house rose and fell the murmur of a number of voices engaged in a conversation, which, for a time, seemed to consist of dejected monosyllables; but presently the judge and Minnie heard Helen's voice, clear, soft, and trembling a little with excitement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From the interior of the house rose and fell the murmur of a number of voices engaged in a conversation, which, for a time, seemed to consist of dejected monosyllables; but presently the judge and Minnie heard Helen's voice, clear, soft, and trembling a little with excitement.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading From the interior of the house rose and fell the murmur of a number of voices engaged in a conversation, which, for a time, seemed to consist of dejected monosyllables; but presently the judge and Minnie heard Helen's voice, clear, soft, and trembling a little with excitement.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Judge Briscoe was sitting out under the afternoon sky with his chair tilted back and his feet propped against the steps.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading From the interior of the house rose and fell the murmur of a number of voices engaged in a conversation, which, for a time, seemed to consist of dejected monosyllables; but presently the judge and Minnie heard Helen's voice, clear, soft, and trembling a little with excitement.
Minnie
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From this reading His coat was off, and Minnie sat near at hand sewing a button on the garment for him, and she wore that dreamy glaze that comes over women's eyes when they sew for other people.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading She talked only two or three minutes, but what she said stirred up a great commotion.
monosyllables
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From this reading From the interior of the house rose and fell the murmur of a number of voices engaged in a conversation, which, for a time, seemed to consist of dejected monosyllables; but presently the judge and Minnie heard Helen's voice, clear, soft, and trembling a little with excitement.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading All the voices burst forth at once in ejaculations--almost shouts; but presently they were again subdued and still, except for the single soft one, which held forth more quietly, but with a deeper agitation, than any of the others.
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading From the interior of the house rose and fell the murmur of a number of voices engaged in a conversation, which, for a time, seemed to consist of dejected monosyllables; but presently the judge and Minnie heard Helen's voice, clear, soft, and trembling a little with excitement.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading His coat was off, and Minnie sat near at hand sewing a button on the garment for him, and she wore that dreamy glaze that comes over women's eyes when they sew for other people.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading From the interior of the house rose and fell the murmur of a number of voices engaged in a conversation, which, for a time, seemed to consist of dejected monosyllables; but presently the judge and Minnie heard Helen's voice, clear, soft, and trembling a little with excitement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From the interior of the house rose and fell the murmur of a number of voices engaged in a conversation, which, for a time, seemed to consist of dejected monosyllables; but presently the judge and Minnie heard Helen's voice, clear, soft, and trembling a little with excitement.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading His coat was off, and Minnie sat near at hand sewing a button on the garment for him, and she wore that dreamy glaze that comes over women's eyes when they sew for other people.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His coat was off, and Minnie sat near at hand sewing a button on the garment for him, and she wore that dreamy glaze that comes over women's eyes when they sew for other people.
on one occasion
From this reading All the voices burst forth at once in ejaculations--almost shouts; but presently they were again subdued and still, except for the single soft one, which held forth more quietly, but with a deeper agitation, than any of the others.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading All the voices burst forth at once in ejaculations--almost shouts; but presently they were again subdued and still, except for the single soft one, which held forth more quietly, but with a deeper agitation, than any of the others.
and nothing more
From this reading She talked only two or three minutes, but what she said stirred up a great commotion.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She talked only two or three minutes, but what she said stirred up a great commotion.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His coat was off, and Minnie sat near at hand sewing a button on the garment for him, and she wore that dreamy glaze that comes over women's eyes when they sew for other people.
others
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From this reading All the voices burst forth at once in ejaculations--almost shouts; but presently they were again subdued and still, except for the single soft one, which held forth more quietly, but with a deeper agitation, than any of the others.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Judge Briscoe was sitting out under the afternoon sky with his chair tilted back and his feet propped against the steps.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading His coat was off, and Minnie sat near at hand sewing a button on the garment for him, and she wore that dreamy glaze that comes over women's eyes when they sew for other people.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading His coat was off, and Minnie sat near at hand sewing a button on the garment for him, and she wore that dreamy glaze that comes over women's eyes when they sew for other people.
in the near future
From this reading From the interior of the house rose and fell the murmur of a number of voices engaged in a conversation, which, for a time, seemed to consist of dejected monosyllables; but presently the judge and Minnie heard Helen's voice, clear, soft, and trembling a little with excitement.
proppedverbUS /prɑːpt/
inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid
From this reading Judge Briscoe was sitting out under the afternoon sky with his chair tilted back and his feet propped against the steps.
with low volume
From this reading All the voices burst forth at once in ejaculations--almost shouts; but presently they were again subdued and still, except for the single soft one, which held forth more quietly, but with a deeper agitation, than any of the others.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading From the interior of the house rose and fell the murmur of a number of voices engaged in a conversation, which, for a time, seemed to consist of dejected monosyllables; but presently the judge and Minnie heard Helen's voice, clear, soft, and trembling a little with excitement.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She talked only two or three minutes, but what she said stirred up a great commotion.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading His coat was off, and Minnie sat near at hand sewing a button on the garment for him, and she wore that dreamy glaze that comes over women's eyes when they sew for other people.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading From the interior of the house rose and fell the murmur of a number of voices engaged in a conversation, which, for a time, seemed to consist of dejected monosyllables; but presently the judge and Minnie heard Helen's voice, clear, soft, and trembling a little with excitement.
sewverbUS /soʊ/
fasten by sewing; do needlework
From this reading His coat was off, and Minnie sat near at hand sewing a button on the garment for him, and she wore that dreamy glaze that comes over women's eyes when they sew for other people.
sewingnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading His coat was off, and Minnie sat near at hand sewing a button on the garment for him, and she wore that dreamy glaze that comes over women's eyes when they sew for other people.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His coat was off, and Minnie sat near at hand sewing a button on the garment for him, and she wore that dreamy glaze that comes over women's eyes when they sew for other people.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading All the voices burst forth at once in ejaculations--almost shouts; but presently they were again subdued and still, except for the single soft one, which held forth more quietly, but with a deeper agitation, than any of the others.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading All the voices burst forth at once in ejaculations--almost shouts; but presently they were again subdued and still, except for the single soft one, which held forth more quietly, but with a deeper agitation, than any of the others.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Judge Briscoe was sitting out under the afternoon sky with his chair tilted back and his feet propped against the steps.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Judge Briscoe was sitting out under the afternoon sky with his chair tilted back and his feet propped against the steps.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading From the interior of the house rose and fell the murmur of a number of voices engaged in a conversation, which, for a time, seemed to consist of dejected monosyllables; but presently the judge and Minnie heard Helen's voice, clear, soft, and trembling a little with excitement.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Judge Briscoe was sitting out under the afternoon sky with his chair tilted back and his feet propped against the steps.
not in physical motion
From this reading All the voices burst forth at once in ejaculations--almost shouts; but presently they were again subdued and still, except for the single soft one, which held forth more quietly, but with a deeper agitation, than any of the others.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading She talked only two or three minutes, but what she said stirred up a great commotion.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading All the voices burst forth at once in ejaculations--almost shouts; but presently they were again subdued and still, except for the single soft one, which held forth more quietly, but with a deeper agitation, than any of the others.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading She talked only two or three minutes, but what she said stirred up a great commotion.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading All the voices burst forth at once in ejaculations--almost shouts; but presently they were again subdued and still, except for the single soft one, which held forth more quietly, but with a deeper agitation, than any of the others.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His coat was off, and Minnie sat near at hand sewing a button on the garment for him, and she wore that dreamy glaze that comes over women's eyes when they sew for other people.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Judge Briscoe was sitting out under the afternoon sky with his chair tilted back and his feet propped against the steps.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His coat was off, and Minnie sat near at hand sewing a button on the garment for him, and she wore that dreamy glaze that comes over women's eyes when they sew for other people.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading She talked only two or three minutes, but what she said stirred up a great commotion.
tiltedadjectiveUS /ˈtɪltɪd/
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Judge Briscoe was sitting out under the afternoon sky with his chair tilted back and his feet propped against the steps.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading From the interior of the house rose and fell the murmur of a number of voices engaged in a conversation, which, for a time, seemed to consist of dejected monosyllables; but presently the judge and Minnie heard Helen's voice, clear, soft, and trembling a little with excitement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From the interior of the house rose and fell the murmur of a number of voices engaged in a conversation, which, for a time, seemed to consist of dejected monosyllables; but presently the judge and Minnie heard Helen's voice, clear, soft, and trembling a little with excitement.
a shaky motion
From this reading From the interior of the house rose and fell the murmur of a number of voices engaged in a conversation, which, for a time, seemed to consist of dejected monosyllables; but presently the judge and Minnie heard Helen's voice, clear, soft, and trembling a little with excitement.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She talked only two or three minutes, but what she said stirred up a great commotion.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Judge Briscoe was sitting out under the afternoon sky with his chair tilted back and his feet propped against the steps.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She talked only two or three minutes, but what she said stirred up a great commotion.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading From the interior of the house rose and fell the murmur of a number of voices engaged in a conversation, which, for a time, seemed to consist of dejected monosyllables; but presently the judge and Minnie heard Helen's voice, clear, soft, and trembling a little with excitement.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading From the interior of the house rose and fell the murmur of a number of voices engaged in a conversation, which, for a time, seemed to consist of dejected monosyllables; but presently the judge and Minnie heard Helen's voice, clear, soft, and trembling a little with excitement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Judge Briscoe was sitting out under the afternoon sky with his chair tilted back and his feet propped against the steps.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the voices burst forth at once in ejaculations--almost shouts; but presently they were again subdued and still, except for the single soft one, which held forth more quietly, but with a deeper agitation, than any of the others.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She talked only two or three minutes, but what she said stirred up a great commotion.
at the time that
From this reading His coat was off, and Minnie sat near at hand sewing a button on the garment for him, and she wore that dreamy glaze that comes over women's eyes when they sew for other people.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From the interior of the house rose and fell the murmur of a number of voices engaged in a conversation, which, for a time, seemed to consist of dejected monosyllables; but presently the judge and Minnie heard Helen's voice, clear, soft, and trembling a little with excitement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Judge Briscoe was sitting out under the afternoon sky with his chair tilted back and his feet propped against the steps.
women's
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From this reading His coat was off, and Minnie sat near at hand sewing a button on the garment for him, and she wore that dreamy glaze that comes over women's eyes when they sew for other people.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading His coat was off, and Minnie sat near at hand sewing a button on the garment for him, and she wore that dreamy glaze that comes over women's eyes when they sew for other people.
