used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading XVII There were a number of axes in the little work-room that comprised one end of the long cabin, and Doomsdorf flung three of them over his shoulder.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An instant later Doomsdorf was holding the door open for her as she went to her toil.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading XVII There were a number of axes in the little work-room that comprised one end of the long cabin, and Doomsdorf flung three of them over his shoulder.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading An instant later Doomsdorf was holding the door open for her as she went to her toil.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bess dared not look at him, but she felt the insult of his searching gaze.
axesnounUS /ˈæksɪz/
plural of “ax” — an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
From this reading XVII There were a number of axes in the little work-room that comprised one end of the long cabin, and Doomsdorf flung three of them over his shoulder.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading “Right up through here,” he urged, pointing to the little hillside behind the cabin.
Bess
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From this reading Bess dared not look at him, but she felt the insult of his searching gaze.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Bess dared not look at him, but she felt the insult of his searching gaze.
buttonedadjectiveUS /ˈbʌtənd/
furnished or closed with buttons or something buttonlike
From this reading She buttoned her coat tight, then stood waiting.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading XVII There were a number of axes in the little work-room that comprised one end of the long cabin, and Doomsdorf flung three of them over his shoulder.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading She buttoned her coat tight, then stood waiting.
comprisedverbUS /kəmˈpraɪzd/
past form of “comprise” — be composed of
From this reading XVII There were a number of axes in the little work-room that comprised one end of the long cabin, and Doomsdorf flung three of them over his shoulder.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Bess dared not look at him, but she felt the insult of his searching gaze.
Doomsdorf
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An instant later Doomsdorf was holding the door open for her as she went to her toil.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading An instant later Doomsdorf was holding the door open for her as she went to her toil.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading XVII There were a number of axes in the little work-room that comprised one end of the long cabin, and Doomsdorf flung three of them over his shoulder.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Bess dared not look at him, but she felt the insult of his searching gaze.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading XVII There were a number of axes in the little work-room that comprised one end of the long cabin, and Doomsdorf flung three of them over his shoulder.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading An instant later Doomsdorf was holding the door open for her as she went to her toil.
a long fixed look
From this reading Bess dared not look at him, but she felt the insult of his searching gaze.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Right up through here,” he urged, pointing to the little hillside behind the cabin.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She buttoned her coat tight, then stood waiting.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Right up through here,” he urged, pointing to the little hillside behind the cabin.
hillsidenounUS /ˈhɪlsaɪd/
the side or slope of a hill
From this reading “Right up through here,” he urged, pointing to the little hillside behind the cabin.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bess dared not look at him, but she felt the insult of his searching gaze.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bess dared not look at him, but she felt the insult of his searching gaze.
the act of retaining something
From this reading An instant later Doomsdorf was holding the door open for her as she went to her toil.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading XVII There were a number of axes in the little work-room that comprised one end of the long cabin, and Doomsdorf flung three of them over his shoulder.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading An instant later Doomsdorf was holding the door open for her as she went to her toil.
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading Bess dared not look at him, but she felt the insult of his searching gaze.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading An instant later Doomsdorf was holding the door open for her as she went to her toil.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading XVII There were a number of axes in the little work-room that comprised one end of the long cabin, and Doomsdorf flung three of them over his shoulder.
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 XVII There were a number of axes in the little work-room that comprised one end of the long cabin, and Doomsdorf flung three of them over his shoulder.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Bess dared not look at him, but she felt the insult of his searching gaze.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Bess dared not look at him, but she felt the insult of his searching gaze.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading XVII There were a number of axes in the little work-room that comprised one end of the long cabin, and Doomsdorf flung three of them over his shoulder.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bess dared not look at him, but she felt the insult of his searching gaze.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading XVII There were a number of axes in the little work-room that comprised one end of the long cabin, and Doomsdorf flung three of them over his shoulder.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading An instant later Doomsdorf was holding the door open for her as she went to her toil.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading XVII There were a number of axes in the little work-room that comprised one end of the long cabin, and Doomsdorf flung three of them over his shoulder.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading “Right up through here,” he urged, pointing to the little hillside behind the cabin.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “Right up through here,” he urged, pointing to the little hillside behind the cabin.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading Bess dared not look at him, but she felt the insult of his searching gaze.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bess dared not look at him, but she felt the insult of his searching gaze.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading XVII There were a number of axes in the little work-room that comprised one end of the long cabin, and Doomsdorf flung three of them over his shoulder.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading She buttoned her coat tight, then stood waiting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading XVII There were a number of axes in the little work-room that comprised one end of the long cabin, and Doomsdorf flung three of them over his shoulder.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bess dared not look at him, but she felt the insult of his searching gaze.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading XVII There were a number of axes in the little work-room that comprised one end of the long cabin, and Doomsdorf flung three of them over his shoulder.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She buttoned her coat tight, then stood waiting.
in or at that place or location
From this reading XVII There were a number of axes in the little work-room that comprised one end of the long cabin, and Doomsdorf flung three of them over his shoulder.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading XVII There were a number of axes in the little work-room that comprised one end of the long cabin, and Doomsdorf flung three of them over his shoulder.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “Right up through here,” he urged, pointing to the little hillside behind the cabin.
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading She buttoned her coat tight, then stood waiting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An instant later Doomsdorf was holding the door open for her as she went to her toil.
toilverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading An instant later Doomsdorf was holding the door open for her as she went to her toil.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Right up through here,” he urged, pointing to the little hillside behind the cabin.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading “Right up through here,” he urged, pointing to the little hillside behind the cabin.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading She buttoned her coat tight, then stood waiting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An instant later Doomsdorf was holding the door open for her as she went to her toil.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading An instant later Doomsdorf was holding the door open for her as she went to her toil.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading XVII There were a number of axes in the little work-room that comprised one end of the long cabin, and Doomsdorf flung three of them over his shoulder.
work-room
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From this reading XVII There were a number of axes in the little work-room that comprised one end of the long cabin, and Doomsdorf flung three of them over his shoulder.
XVIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of sixteen and one
From this reading XVII There were a number of axes in the little work-room that comprised one end of the long cabin, and Doomsdorf flung three of them over his shoulder.
