used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The main street was also fluttering with girls, a variety of household errands having brought them forth at this hour; on their arms fresh sunbonnets trembled, in their eyes wonderful things danced, and indeed almost all of them were fair.
(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 The main street was also fluttering with girls, a variety of household errands having brought them forth at this hour; on their arms fresh sunbonnets trembled, in their eyes wonderful things danced, and indeed almost all of them were fair.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The main street was also fluttering with girls, a variety of household errands having brought them forth at this hour; on their arms fresh sunbonnets trembled, in their eyes wonderful things danced, and indeed almost all of them were fair.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The hour was just before noon, so the men had already left the court-house and were standing around in groups talking politics, while the younger ones paraded, walking shoulder to shoulder for mutual support and encouragement.
in addition
From this reading The main street was also fluttering with girls, a variety of household errands having brought them forth at this hour; on their arms fresh sunbonnets trembled, in their eyes wonderful things danced, and indeed almost all of them were fair.
Ambrose's
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From this reading THE RETURN IT WAS the fourth morning since Ambrose's departure, and county court day in Pennyroyal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RETURN IT WAS the fourth morning since Ambrose's departure, and county court day in Pennyroyal.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The main street was also fluttering with girls, a variety of household errands having brought them forth at this hour; on their arms fresh sunbonnets trembled, in their eyes wonderful things danced, and indeed almost all of them were fair.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The hour was just before noon, so the men had already left the court-house and were standing around in groups talking politics, while the younger ones paraded, walking shoulder to shoulder for mutual support and encouragement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The main street was also fluttering with girls, a variety of household errands having brought them forth at this hour; on their arms fresh sunbonnets trembled, in their eyes wonderful things danced, and indeed almost all of them were fair.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The hour was just before noon, so the men had already left the court-house and were standing around in groups talking politics, while the younger ones paraded, walking shoulder to shoulder for mutual support and encouragement.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading More than eighty-six hours had passed bringing no word from his partner.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The main street was also fluttering with girls, a variety of household errands having brought them forth at this hour; on their arms fresh sunbonnets trembled, in their eyes wonderful things danced, and indeed almost all of them were fair.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading THE RETURN IT WAS the fourth morning since Ambrose's departure, and county court day in Pennyroyal.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading THE RETURN IT WAS the fourth morning since Ambrose's departure, and county court day in Pennyroyal.
court-house
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From this reading The hour was just before noon, so the men had already left the court-house and were standing around in groups talking politics, while the younger ones paraded, walking shoulder to shoulder for mutual support and encouragement.
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading The main street was also fluttering with girls, a variety of household errands having brought them forth at this hour; on their arms fresh sunbonnets trembled, in their eyes wonderful things danced, and indeed almost all of them were fair.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE RETURN IT WAS the fourth morning since Ambrose's departure, and county court day in Pennyroyal.
the act of departing
From this reading THE RETURN IT WAS the fourth morning since Ambrose's departure, and county court day in Pennyroyal.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading Yet in the doorway of the drygoods firm of Hobbs & Thompson Miner Hobbs stood wrapped in gloom; the girls had giggled for him and at him vainly.
drygoodsnoun
textiles or clothing and related merchandise
From this reading Yet in the doorway of the drygoods firm of Hobbs & Thompson Miner Hobbs stood wrapped in gloom; the girls had giggled for him and at him vainly.
eighty-sixadjective
being six more than eighty
From this reading More than eighty-six hours had passed bringing no word from his partner.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading The hour was just before noon, so the men had already left the court-house and were standing around in groups talking politics, while the younger ones paraded, walking shoulder to shoulder for mutual support and encouragement.
errandsnounUS /ˈerəndz/
plural of “errand” — a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading The main street was also fluttering with girls, a variety of household errands having brought them forth at this hour; on their arms fresh sunbonnets trembled, in their eyes wonderful things danced, and indeed almost all of them were fair.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The main street was also fluttering with girls, a variety of household errands having brought them forth at this hour; on their arms fresh sunbonnets trembled, in their eyes wonderful things danced, and indeed almost all of them were fair.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The main street was also fluttering with girls, a variety of household errands having brought them forth at this hour; on their arms fresh sunbonnets trembled, in their eyes wonderful things danced, and indeed almost all of them were fair.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Yet in the doorway of the drygoods firm of Hobbs & Thompson Miner Hobbs stood wrapped in gloom; the girls had giggled for him and at him vainly.
flutteringnounUS /ˈflʌtərɪŋ/
the motion made by flapping up and down
From this reading The main street was also fluttering with girls, a variety of household errands having brought them forth at this hour; on their arms fresh sunbonnets trembled, in their eyes wonderful things danced, and indeed almost all of them were fair.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The hour was just before noon, so the men had already left the court-house and were standing around in groups talking politics, while the younger ones paraded, walking shoulder to shoulder for mutual support and encouragement.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The main street was also fluttering with girls, a variety of household errands having brought them forth at this hour; on their arms fresh sunbonnets trembled, in their eyes wonderful things danced, and indeed almost all of them were fair.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading THE RETURN IT WAS the fourth morning since Ambrose's departure, and county court day in Pennyroyal.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The main street was also fluttering with girls, a variety of household errands having brought them forth at this hour; on their arms fresh sunbonnets trembled, in their eyes wonderful things danced, and indeed almost all of them were fair.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading More than eighty-six hours had passed bringing no word from his partner.
giggledverbUS /ˈɡɪɡəld/
past form of “giggle” — laugh nervously
From this reading Yet in the doorway of the drygoods firm of Hobbs & Thompson Miner Hobbs stood wrapped in gloom; the girls had giggled for him and at him vainly.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The main street was also fluttering with girls, a variety of household errands having brought them forth at this hour; on their arms fresh sunbonnets trembled, in their eyes wonderful things danced, and indeed almost all of them were fair.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading Yet in the doorway of the drygoods firm of Hobbs & Thompson Miner Hobbs stood wrapped in gloom; the girls had giggled for him and at him vainly.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The hour was just before noon, so the men had already left the court-house and were standing around in groups talking politics, while the younger ones paraded, walking shoulder to shoulder for mutual support and encouragement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The hour was just before noon, so the men had already left the court-house and were standing around in groups talking politics, while the younger ones paraded, walking shoulder to shoulder for mutual support and encouragement.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The main street was also fluttering with girls, a variety of household errands having brought them forth at this hour; on their arms fresh sunbonnets trembled, in their eyes wonderful things danced, and indeed almost all of them were fair.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Yet in the doorway of the drygoods firm of Hobbs & Thompson Miner Hobbs stood wrapped in gloom; the girls had giggled for him and at him vainly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading More than eighty-six hours had passed bringing no word from his partner.
HobbsnounUS /hɑːbz/
notable English cricketer (1882-1963)
From this reading Yet in the doorway of the drygoods firm of Hobbs & Thompson Miner Hobbs stood wrapped in gloom; the girls had giggled for him and at him vainly.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The hour was just before noon, so the men had already left the court-house and were standing around in groups talking politics, while the younger ones paraded, walking shoulder to shoulder for mutual support and encouragement.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading More than eighty-six hours had passed bringing no word from his partner.
a social unit living together
From this reading The main street was also fluttering with girls, a variety of household errands having brought them forth at this hour; on their arms fresh sunbonnets trembled, in their eyes wonderful things danced, and indeed almost all of them were fair.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE RETURN IT WAS the fourth morning since Ambrose's departure, and county court day in Pennyroyal.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The main street was also fluttering with girls, a variety of household errands having brought them forth at this hour; on their arms fresh sunbonnets trembled, in their eyes wonderful things danced, and indeed almost all of them were fair.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE RETURN IT WAS the fourth morning since Ambrose's departure, and county court day in Pennyroyal.
and nothing more
From this reading The hour was just before noon, so the men had already left the court-house and were standing around in groups talking politics, while the younger ones paraded, walking shoulder to shoulder for mutual support and encouragement.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The hour was just before noon, so the men had already left the court-house and were standing around in groups talking politics, while the younger ones paraded, walking shoulder to shoulder for mutual support and encouragement.
most important element
From this reading The main street was also fluttering with girls, a variety of household errands having brought them forth at this hour; on their arms fresh sunbonnets trembled, in their eyes wonderful things danced, and indeed almost all of them were fair.
the force of workers available
From this reading The hour was just before noon, so the men had already left the court-house and were standing around in groups talking politics, while the younger ones paraded, walking shoulder to shoulder for mutual support and encouragement.
MinernounUS /ˈmaɪnər/
laborer who works in a mine
From this reading Yet in the doorway of the drygoods firm of Hobbs & Thompson Miner Hobbs stood wrapped in gloom; the girls had giggled for him and at him vainly.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More than eighty-six hours had passed bringing no word from his partner.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE RETURN IT WAS the fourth morning since Ambrose's departure, and county court day in Pennyroyal.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading The hour was just before noon, so the men had already left the court-house and were standing around in groups talking politics, while the younger ones paraded, walking shoulder to shoulder for mutual support and encouragement.
not any; not one
From this reading More than eighty-six hours had passed bringing no word from his partner.
the middle of the day
From this reading The hour was just before noon, so the men had already left the court-house and were standing around in groups talking politics, while the younger ones paraded, walking shoulder to shoulder for mutual support and encouragement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The main street was also fluttering with girls, a variety of household errands having brought them forth at this hour; on their arms fresh sunbonnets trembled, in their eyes wonderful things danced, and indeed almost all of them were fair.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The main street was also fluttering with girls, a variety of household errands having brought them forth at this hour; on their arms fresh sunbonnets trembled, in their eyes wonderful things danced, and indeed almost all of them were fair.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The hour was just before noon, so the men had already left the court-house and were standing around in groups talking politics, while the younger ones paraded, walking shoulder to shoulder for mutual support and encouragement.
paradedverbUS /pərˈeɪdɪd/
past form of “parade” — walk ostentatiously
From this reading The hour was just before noon, so the men had already left the court-house and were standing around in groups talking politics, while the younger ones paraded, walking shoulder to shoulder for mutual support and encouragement.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading More than eighty-six hours had passed bringing no word from his partner.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading More than eighty-six hours had passed bringing no word from his partner.
Pennyroyalnoun
Eurasian perennial mint have small lilac-blue flowers and ovate leaves; yields an aromatic oil
From this reading THE RETURN IT WAS the fourth morning since Ambrose's departure, and county court day in Pennyroyal.
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading The hour was just before noon, so the men had already left the court-house and were standing around in groups talking politics, while the younger ones paraded, walking shoulder to shoulder for mutual support and encouragement.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE RETURN IT WAS the fourth morning since Ambrose's departure, and county court day in Pennyroyal.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading The hour was just before noon, so the men had already left the court-house and were standing around in groups talking politics, while the younger ones paraded, walking shoulder to shoulder for mutual support and encouragement.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading THE RETURN IT WAS the fourth morning since Ambrose's departure, and county court day in Pennyroyal.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The hour was just before noon, so the men had already left the court-house and were standing around in groups talking politics, while the younger ones paraded, walking shoulder to shoulder for mutual support and encouragement.
having a supporting base
From this reading The hour was just before noon, so the men had already left the court-house and were standing around in groups talking politics, while the younger ones paraded, walking shoulder to shoulder for mutual support and encouragement.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Yet in the doorway of the drygoods firm of Hobbs & Thompson Miner Hobbs stood wrapped in gloom; the girls had giggled for him and at him vainly.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The main street was also fluttering with girls, a variety of household errands having brought them forth at this hour; on their arms fresh sunbonnets trembled, in their eyes wonderful things danced, and indeed almost all of them were fair.
sunbonnets
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From this reading The main street was also fluttering with girls, a variety of household errands having brought them forth at this hour; on their arms fresh sunbonnets trembled, in their eyes wonderful things danced, and indeed almost all of them were fair.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading The hour was just before noon, so the men had already left the court-house and were standing around in groups talking politics, while the younger ones paraded, walking shoulder to shoulder for mutual support and encouragement.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading The hour was just before noon, so the men had already left the court-house and were standing around in groups talking politics, while the younger ones paraded, walking shoulder to shoulder for mutual support and encouragement.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More than eighty-six hours had passed bringing no word from his partner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RETURN IT WAS the fourth morning since Ambrose's departure, and county court day in Pennyroyal.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The main street was also fluttering with girls, a variety of household errands having brought them forth at this hour; on their arms fresh sunbonnets trembled, in their eyes wonderful things danced, and indeed almost all of them were fair.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The main street was also fluttering with girls, a variety of household errands having brought them forth at this hour; on their arms fresh sunbonnets trembled, in their eyes wonderful things danced, and indeed almost all of them were fair.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The main street was also fluttering with girls, a variety of household errands having brought them forth at this hour; on their arms fresh sunbonnets trembled, in their eyes wonderful things danced, and indeed almost all of them were fair.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The main street was also fluttering with girls, a variety of household errands having brought them forth at this hour; on their arms fresh sunbonnets trembled, in their eyes wonderful things danced, and indeed almost all of them were fair.
ThompsonnounUS /ˈtɑːmpsən/
United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading Yet in the doorway of the drygoods firm of Hobbs & Thompson Miner Hobbs stood wrapped in gloom; the girls had giggled for him and at him vainly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The hour was just before noon, so the men had already left the court-house and were standing around in groups talking politics, while the younger ones paraded, walking shoulder to shoulder for mutual support and encouragement.
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading The main street was also fluttering with girls, a variety of household errands having brought them forth at this hour; on their arms fresh sunbonnets trembled, in their eyes wonderful things danced, and indeed almost all of them were fair.
vainlyadverbUS /ˈveɪnli/
to no avail
From this reading Yet in the doorway of the drygoods firm of Hobbs & Thompson Miner Hobbs stood wrapped in gloom; the girls had giggled for him and at him vainly.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading The main street was also fluttering with girls, a variety of household errands having brought them forth at this hour; on their arms fresh sunbonnets trembled, in their eyes wonderful things danced, and indeed almost all of them were fair.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading The hour was just before noon, so the men had already left the court-house and were standing around in groups talking politics, while the younger ones paraded, walking shoulder to shoulder for mutual support and encouragement.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE RETURN IT WAS the fourth morning since Ambrose's departure, and county court day in Pennyroyal.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The hour was just before noon, so the men had already left the court-house and were standing around in groups talking politics, while the younger ones paraded, walking shoulder to shoulder for mutual support and encouragement.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The hour was just before noon, so the men had already left the court-house and were standing around in groups talking politics, while the younger ones paraded, walking shoulder to shoulder for mutual support and encouragement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The main street was also fluttering with girls, a variety of household errands having brought them forth at this hour; on their arms fresh sunbonnets trembled, in their eyes wonderful things danced, and indeed almost all of them were fair.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading The main street was also fluttering with girls, a variety of household errands having brought them forth at this hour; on their arms fresh sunbonnets trembled, in their eyes wonderful things danced, and indeed almost all of them were fair.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading More than eighty-six hours had passed bringing no word from his partner.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading Yet in the doorway of the drygoods firm of Hobbs & Thompson Miner Hobbs stood wrapped in gloom; the girls had giggled for him and at him vainly.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet in the doorway of the drygoods firm of Hobbs & Thompson Miner Hobbs stood wrapped in gloom; the girls had giggled for him and at him vainly.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading The hour was just before noon, so the men had already left the court-house and were standing around in groups talking politics, while the younger ones paraded, walking shoulder to shoulder for mutual support and encouragement.
