used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SETTING A TRAP.
(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 Many were immediately interested in the subject of temperance; but whether all would go, was a question.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The bell of St. John's was busily swinging, flinging notes of gold and silver down upon the town, and in response, how many people came out into the streets as if to pick up the gold and silver shower.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The bell of St. John's was busily swinging, flinging notes of gold and silver down upon the town, and in response, how many people came out into the streets as if to pick up the gold and silver shower.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading The bell of St. John's was busily swinging, flinging notes of gold and silver down upon the town, and in response, how many people came out into the streets as if to pick up the gold and silver shower.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading The bell of St. John's was busily swinging, flinging notes of gold and silver down upon the town, and in response, how many people came out into the streets as if to pick up the gold and silver shower.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Many were immediately interested in the subject of temperance; but whether all would go, was a question.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The bell of St. John's was busily swinging, flinging notes of gold and silver down upon the town, and in response, how many people came out into the streets as if to pick up the gold and silver shower.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The bell of St. John's was busily swinging, flinging notes of gold and silver down upon the town, and in response, how many people came out into the streets as if to pick up the gold and silver shower.
flingingverbUS /ˈflɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading The bell of St. John's was busily swinging, flinging notes of gold and silver down upon the town, and in response, how many people came out into the streets as if to pick up the gold and silver shower.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The bell was ringing for a temperance meeting.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Many were immediately interested in the subject of temperance; but whether all would go, was a question.
coins made of gold
From this reading The bell of St. John's was busily swinging, flinging notes of gold and silver down upon the town, and in response, how many people came out into the streets as if to pick up the gold and silver shower.
how
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From this reading The bell of St. John's was busily swinging, flinging notes of gold and silver down upon the town, and in response, how many people came out into the streets as if to pick up the gold and silver shower.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The bell of St. John's was busily swinging, flinging notes of gold and silver down upon the town, and in response, how many people came out into the streets as if to pick up the gold and silver shower.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Many were immediately interested in the subject of temperance; but whether all would go, was a question.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The bell of St. John's was busily swinging, flinging notes of gold and silver down upon the town, and in response, how many people came out into the streets as if to pick up the gold and silver shower.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Many were immediately interested in the subject of temperance; but whether all would go, was a question.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The bell of St. John's was busily swinging, flinging notes of gold and silver down upon the town, and in response, how many people came out into the streets as if to pick up the gold and silver shower.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The bell of St. John's was busily swinging, flinging notes of gold and silver down upon the town, and in response, how many people came out into the streets as if to pick up the gold and silver shower.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The bell of St. John's was busily swinging, flinging notes of gold and silver down upon the town, and in response, how many people came out into the streets as if to pick up the gold and silver shower.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The bell was ringing for a temperance meeting.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading The bell of St. John's was busily swinging, flinging notes of gold and silver down upon the town, and in response, how many people came out into the streets as if to pick up the gold and silver shower.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The bell of St. John's was busily swinging, flinging notes of gold and silver down upon the town, and in response, how many people came out into the streets as if to pick up the gold and silver shower.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The bell of St. John's was busily swinging, flinging notes of gold and silver down upon the town, and in response, how many people came out into the streets as if to pick up the gold and silver shower.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The bell of St. John's was busily swinging, flinging notes of gold and silver down upon the town, and in response, how many people came out into the streets as if to pick up the gold and silver shower.
select carefully from a group
From this reading The bell of St. John's was busily swinging, flinging notes of gold and silver down upon the town, and in response, how many people came out into the streets as if to pick up the gold and silver shower.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Many were immediately interested in the subject of temperance; but whether all would go, was a question.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading The bell of St. John's was busily swinging, flinging notes of gold and silver down upon the town, and in response, how many people came out into the streets as if to pick up the gold and silver shower.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Ring, ring, ring!
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading The bell was ringing for a temperance meeting.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading SETTING A TRAP.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading The bell of St. John's was busily swinging, flinging notes of gold and silver down upon the town, and in response, how many people came out into the streets as if to pick up the gold and silver shower.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading The bell of St. John's was busily swinging, flinging notes of gold and silver down upon the town, and in response, how many people came out into the streets as if to pick up the gold and silver shower.
St
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From this reading The bell of St. John's was busily swinging, flinging notes of gold and silver down upon the town, and in response, how many people came out into the streets as if to pick up the gold and silver shower.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The bell of St. John's was busily swinging, flinging notes of gold and silver down upon the town, and in response, how many people came out into the streets as if to pick up the gold and silver shower.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Many were immediately interested in the subject of temperance; but whether all would go, was a question.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading The bell of St. John's was busily swinging, flinging notes of gold and silver down upon the town, and in response, how many people came out into the streets as if to pick up the gold and silver shower.
temperancenounUS /ˈtempərəns/
the trait of avoiding excesses
From this reading The bell was ringing for a temperance meeting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The bell of St. John's was busily swinging, flinging notes of gold and silver down upon the town, and in response, how many people came out into the streets as if to pick up the gold and silver shower.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The bell of St. John's was busily swinging, flinging notes of gold and silver down upon the town, and in response, how many people came out into the streets as if to pick up the gold and silver shower.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The bell of St. John's was busily swinging, flinging notes of gold and silver down upon the town, and in response, how many people came out into the streets as if to pick up the gold and silver shower.
TRAPnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading SETTING A TRAP.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The bell of St. John's was busily swinging, flinging notes of gold and silver down upon the town, and in response, how many people came out into the streets as if to pick up the gold and silver shower.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The bell of St. John's was busily swinging, flinging notes of gold and silver down upon the town, and in response, how many people came out into the streets as if to pick up the gold and silver shower.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The bell of St. John's was busily swinging, flinging notes of gold and silver down upon the town, and in response, how many people came out into the streets as if to pick up the gold and silver shower.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many were immediately interested in the subject of temperance; but whether all would go, was a question.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Many were immediately interested in the subject of temperance; but whether all would go, was a question.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Many were immediately interested in the subject of temperance; but whether all would go, was a question.
