used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE REVIVAL SERVICE AMBROSE was raking the dead leaves in his front yard two weeks after the oyster supper when Susan Barrows summoned him across to her with a wave of her ear trumpet.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "They're sayin' ugly things about you," she whispered.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading THE REVIVAL SERVICE AMBROSE was raking the dead leaves in his front yard two weeks after the oyster supper when Susan Barrows summoned him across to her with a wave of her ear trumpet.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE REVIVAL SERVICE AMBROSE was raking the dead leaves in his front yard two weeks after the oyster supper when Susan Barrows summoned him across to her with a wave of her ear trumpet.
(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 day she sat outdoors in her wheeled chair, huddled in rugs, until the snow came, with her eager old eyes fastened on the street, her curiosity hungry after eighty years.
AMBROSEnounUS /ˈæmbroʊz/
(Roman Catholic Church) Roman priest who became bishop of Milan
From this reading THE REVIVAL SERVICE AMBROSE was raking the dead leaves in his front yard two weeks after the oyster supper when Susan Barrows summoned him across to her with a wave of her ear trumpet.
BarrowsnounUS /ˈbæroʊz/
plural of “barrow” — the quantity that a barrow will hold
From this reading THE REVIVAL SERVICE AMBROSE was raking the dead leaves in his front yard two weeks after the oyster supper when Susan Barrows summoned him across to her with a wave of her ear trumpet.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Ambrose knelt beside her with his lips to her trumpet.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading All day she sat outdoors in her wheeled chair, huddled in rugs, until the snow came, with her eager old eyes fastened on the street, her curiosity hungry after eighty years.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading All day she sat outdoors in her wheeled chair, huddled in rugs, until the snow came, with her eager old eyes fastened on the street, her curiosity hungry after eighty years.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading All day she sat outdoors in her wheeled chair, huddled in rugs, until the snow came, with her eager old eyes fastened on the street, her curiosity hungry after eighty years.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading All day she sat outdoors in her wheeled chair, huddled in rugs, until the snow came, with her eager old eyes fastened on the street, her curiosity hungry after eighty years.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading THE REVIVAL SERVICE AMBROSE was raking the dead leaves in his front yard two weeks after the oyster supper when Susan Barrows summoned him across to her with a wave of her ear trumpet.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading All day she sat outdoors in her wheeled chair, huddled in rugs, until the snow came, with her eager old eyes fastened on the street, her curiosity hungry after eighty years.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading THE REVIVAL SERVICE AMBROSE was raking the dead leaves in his front yard two weeks after the oyster supper when Susan Barrows summoned him across to her with a wave of her ear trumpet.
eightyadjectiveUS /ˈeɪti/
being ten more than seventy
From this reading All day she sat outdoors in her wheeled chair, huddled in rugs, until the snow came, with her eager old eyes fastened on the street, her curiosity hungry after eighty years.
divisible by two
From this reading Then seeing the hurt in the man's face that even Miner had not fully understood, she rested her trembling hand on his gray head.
opinion or judgment
From this reading All day she sat outdoors in her wheeled chair, huddled in rugs, until the snow came, with her eager old eyes fastened on the street, her curiosity hungry after eighty years.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Then seeing the hurt in the man's face that even Miner had not fully understood, she rested her trembling hand on his gray head.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading All day she sat outdoors in her wheeled chair, huddled in rugs, until the snow came, with her eager old eyes fastened on the street, her curiosity hungry after eighty years.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading THE REVIVAL SERVICE AMBROSE was raking the dead leaves in his front yard two weeks after the oyster supper when Susan Barrows summoned him across to her with a wave of her ear trumpet.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Then seeing the hurt in the man's face that even Miner had not fully understood, she rested her trembling hand on his gray head.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Then seeing the hurt in the man's face that even Miner had not fully understood, she rested her trembling hand on his gray head.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then seeing the hurt in the man's face that even Miner had not fully understood, she rested her trembling hand on his gray head.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Then seeing the hurt in the man's face that even Miner had not fully understood, she rested her trembling hand on his gray head.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Then seeing the hurt in the man's face that even Miner had not fully understood, she rested her trembling hand on his gray head.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE REVIVAL SERVICE AMBROSE was raking the dead leaves in his front yard two weeks after the oyster supper when Susan Barrows summoned him across to her with a wave of her ear trumpet.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE REVIVAL SERVICE AMBROSE was raking the dead leaves in his front yard two weeks after the oyster supper when Susan Barrows summoned him across to her with a wave of her ear trumpet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE REVIVAL SERVICE AMBROSE was raking the dead leaves in his front yard two weeks after the oyster supper when Susan Barrows summoned him across to her with a wave of her ear trumpet.
huddledadjectiveUS /ˈhʌdəld/
crowded or massed together
From this reading All day she sat outdoors in her wheeled chair, huddled in rugs, until the snow came, with her eager old eyes fastened on the street, her curiosity hungry after eighty years.
feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food
From this reading All day she sat outdoors in her wheeled chair, huddled in rugs, until the snow came, with her eager old eyes fastened on the street, her curiosity hungry after eighty years.
be the source of pain
From this reading Then seeing the hurt in the man's face that even Miner had not fully understood, she rested her trembling hand on his gray head.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE REVIVAL SERVICE AMBROSE was raking the dead leaves in his front yard two weeks after the oyster supper when Susan Barrows summoned him across to her with a wave of her ear trumpet.
kneltverbUS /nelt/
inflected form of “kneel” — rest one's weight on one's knees
From this reading Ambrose knelt beside her with his lips to her trumpet.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading THE REVIVAL SERVICE AMBROSE was raking the dead leaves in his front yard two weeks after the oyster supper when Susan Barrows summoned him across to her with a wave of her ear trumpet.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Ambrose knelt beside her with his lips to her trumpet.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Then seeing the hurt in the man's face that even Miner had not fully understood, she rested her trembling hand on his gray head.
MinernounUS /ˈmaɪnər/
laborer who works in a mine
From this reading Then seeing the hurt in the man's face that even Miner had not fully understood, she rested her trembling hand on his gray head.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then seeing the hurt in the man's face that even Miner had not fully understood, she rested her trembling hand on his gray head.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE REVIVAL SERVICE AMBROSE was raking the dead leaves in his front yard two weeks after the oyster supper when Susan Barrows summoned him across to her with a wave of her ear trumpet.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading All day she sat outdoors in her wheeled chair, huddled in rugs, until the snow came, with her eager old eyes fastened on the street, her curiosity hungry after eighty years.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All day she sat outdoors in her wheeled chair, huddled in rugs, until the snow came, with her eager old eyes fastened on the street, her curiosity hungry after eighty years.
outdoorsadverbUS /ˈaʊtˈdɔːrz/
outside a building
From this reading All day she sat outdoors in her wheeled chair, huddled in rugs, until the snow came, with her eager old eyes fastened on the street, her curiosity hungry after eighty years.
oysternounUS /ˈɔɪstər/
marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal waters
From this reading THE REVIVAL SERVICE AMBROSE was raking the dead leaves in his front yard two weeks after the oyster supper when Susan Barrows summoned him across to her with a wave of her ear trumpet.
rakingverbUS /ˈreɪkɪŋ/
-ing form of “rake” — move through with or as if with a rake
From this reading THE REVIVAL SERVICE AMBROSE was raking the dead leaves in his front yard two weeks after the oyster supper when Susan Barrows summoned him across to her with a wave of her ear trumpet.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Then seeing the hurt in the man's face that even Miner had not fully understood, she rested her trembling hand on his gray head.
REVIVALnounUS /rɪˈvaɪvəl/
bringing again into activity and prominence
From this reading THE REVIVAL SERVICE AMBROSE was raking the dead leaves in his front yard two weeks after the oyster supper when Susan Barrows summoned him across to her with a wave of her ear trumpet.
rugsnounUS /rʌɡz/
plural of “rug” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading All day she sat outdoors in her wheeled chair, huddled in rugs, until the snow came, with her eager old eyes fastened on the street, her curiosity hungry after eighty years.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading All day she sat outdoors in her wheeled chair, huddled in rugs, until the snow came, with her eager old eyes fastened on the street, her curiosity hungry after eighty years.
sayin
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From this reading "They're sayin' ugly things about you," she whispered.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Then seeing the hurt in the man's face that even Miner had not fully understood, she rested her trembling hand on his gray head.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading THE REVIVAL SERVICE AMBROSE was raking the dead leaves in his front yard two weeks after the oyster supper when Susan Barrows summoned him across to her with a wave of her ear trumpet.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All day she sat outdoors in her wheeled chair, huddled in rugs, until the snow came, with her eager old eyes fastened on the street, her curiosity hungry after eighty years.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading All day she sat outdoors in her wheeled chair, huddled in rugs, until the snow came, with her eager old eyes fastened on the street, her curiosity hungry after eighty years.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading All day she sat outdoors in her wheeled chair, huddled in rugs, until the snow came, with her eager old eyes fastened on the street, her curiosity hungry after eighty years.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading THE REVIVAL SERVICE AMBROSE was raking the dead leaves in his front yard two weeks after the oyster supper when Susan Barrows summoned him across to her with a wave of her ear trumpet.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading THE REVIVAL SERVICE AMBROSE was raking the dead leaves in his front yard two weeks after the oyster supper when Susan Barrows summoned him across to her with a wave of her ear trumpet.
Susan
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From this reading THE REVIVAL SERVICE AMBROSE was raking the dead leaves in his front yard two weeks after the oyster supper when Susan Barrows summoned him across to her with a wave of her ear trumpet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then seeing the hurt in the man's face that even Miner had not fully understood, she rested her trembling hand on his gray head.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REVIVAL SERVICE AMBROSE was raking the dead leaves in his front yard two weeks after the oyster supper when Susan Barrows summoned him across to her with a wave of her ear trumpet.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then seeing the hurt in the man's face that even Miner had not fully understood, she rested her trembling hand on his gray head.
They're
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From this reading "They're sayin' ugly things about you," she whispered.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "They're sayin' ugly things about you," she whispered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE REVIVAL SERVICE AMBROSE was raking the dead leaves in his front yard two weeks after the oyster supper when Susan Barrows summoned him across to her with a wave of her ear trumpet.
a shaky motion
From this reading Then seeing the hurt in the man's face that even Miner had not fully understood, she rested her trembling hand on his gray head.
trumpetverbUS /ˈtrʌmpət/
proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet
From this reading THE REVIVAL SERVICE AMBROSE was raking the dead leaves in his front yard two weeks after the oyster supper when Susan Barrows summoned him across to her with a wave of her ear trumpet.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE REVIVAL SERVICE AMBROSE was raking the dead leaves in his front yard two weeks after the oyster supper when Susan Barrows summoned him across to her with a wave of her ear trumpet.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading "They're sayin' ugly things about you," she whispered.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Then seeing the hurt in the man's face that even Miner had not fully understood, she rested her trembling hand on his gray head.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading All day she sat outdoors in her wheeled chair, huddled in rugs, until the snow came, with her eager old eyes fastened on the street, her curiosity hungry after eighty years.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE REVIVAL SERVICE AMBROSE was raking the dead leaves in his front yard two weeks after the oyster supper when Susan Barrows summoned him across to her with a wave of her ear trumpet.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading THE REVIVAL SERVICE AMBROSE was raking the dead leaves in his front yard two weeks after the oyster supper when Susan Barrows summoned him across to her with a wave of her ear trumpet.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE REVIVAL SERVICE AMBROSE was raking the dead leaves in his front yard two weeks after the oyster supper when Susan Barrows summoned him across to her with a wave of her ear trumpet.
wheeledadjectiveUS /wiːld/
having wheels; often used in combination
From this reading All day she sat outdoors in her wheeled chair, huddled in rugs, until the snow came, with her eager old eyes fastened on the street, her curiosity hungry after eighty years.
at the time that
From this reading THE REVIVAL SERVICE AMBROSE was raking the dead leaves in his front yard two weeks after the oyster supper when Susan Barrows summoned him across to her with a wave of her ear trumpet.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "They're sayin' ugly things about you," she whispered.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE REVIVAL SERVICE AMBROSE was raking the dead leaves in his front yard two weeks after the oyster supper when Susan Barrows summoned him across to her with a wave of her ear trumpet.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading THE REVIVAL SERVICE AMBROSE was raking the dead leaves in his front yard two weeks after the oyster supper when Susan Barrows summoned him across to her with a wave of her ear trumpet.
a late time of life
From this reading All day she sat outdoors in her wheeled chair, huddled in rugs, until the snow came, with her eager old eyes fastened on the street, her curiosity hungry after eighty years.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "They're sayin' ugly things about you," she whispered.
