used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But Cora was determined to carry out the plans as agreed on, so when her friends showed a disposition to delay, and dwell in conversation on the recent happenings, she "brought them up with a round turn," as Jack expressed it.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But the thunder-shower, the fire, the finding of the strange woman, and listening to her still more strange story all combined to make the affair of getting ready for the trip in the morning no easy one.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading ON THE ROAD There was more "finishing" to be done than even Cora had thought, and, with her usual habit of looking after matters, she had counted on much.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading But Cora was determined to carry out the plans as agreed on, so when her friends showed a disposition to delay, and dwell in conversation on the recent happenings, she "brought them up with a round turn," as Jack expressed it.
(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 But the thunder-shower, the fire, the finding of the strange woman, and listening to her still more strange story all combined to make the affair of getting ready for the trip in the morning no easy one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON THE ROAD There was more "finishing" to be done than even Cora had thought, and, with her usual habit of looking after matters, she had counted on much.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But Cora was determined to carry out the plans as agreed on, so when her friends showed a disposition to delay, and dwell in conversation on the recent happenings, she "brought them up with a round turn," as Jack expressed it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ON THE ROAD There was more "finishing" to be done than even Cora had thought, and, with her usual habit of looking after matters, she had counted on much.
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading "I just can't get over that queer woman," observed Belle, during a lull in the talk, while Cora was jotting down in a pretty red leather notebook some matters she did not want to forget.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But Cora was determined to carry out the plans as agreed on, so when her friends showed a disposition to delay, and dwell in conversation on the recent happenings, she "brought them up with a round turn," as Jack expressed it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the thunder-shower, the fire, the finding of the strange woman, and listening to her still more strange story all combined to make the affair of getting ready for the trip in the morning no easy one.
can't
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From this reading "I just can't get over that queer woman," observed Belle, during a lull in the talk, while Cora was jotting down in a pretty red leather notebook some matters she did not want to forget.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading But Cora was determined to carry out the plans as agreed on, so when her friends showed a disposition to delay, and dwell in conversation on the recent happenings, she "brought them up with a round turn," as Jack expressed it.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading But the thunder-shower, the fire, the finding of the strange woman, and listening to her still more strange story all combined to make the affair of getting ready for the trip in the morning no easy one.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading But Cora was determined to carry out the plans as agreed on, so when her friends showed a disposition to delay, and dwell in conversation on the recent happenings, she "brought them up with a round turn," as Jack expressed it.
CoranounUS /ˈkɔːrə/
(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
From this reading ON THE ROAD There was more "finishing" to be done than even Cora had thought, and, with her usual habit of looking after matters, she had counted on much.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading ON THE ROAD There was more "finishing" to be done than even Cora had thought, and, with her usual habit of looking after matters, she had counted on much.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading But Cora was determined to carry out the plans as agreed on, so when her friends showed a disposition to delay, and dwell in conversation on the recent happenings, she "brought them up with a round turn," as Jack expressed it.
characterized by great determination
From this reading But Cora was determined to carry out the plans as agreed on, so when her friends showed a disposition to delay, and dwell in conversation on the recent happenings, she "brought them up with a round turn," as Jack expressed it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I just can't get over that queer woman," observed Belle, during a lull in the talk, while Cora was jotting down in a pretty red leather notebook some matters she did not want to forget.
your usual mood
From this reading But Cora was determined to carry out the plans as agreed on, so when her friends showed a disposition to delay, and dwell in conversation on the recent happenings, she "brought them up with a round turn," as Jack expressed it.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading ON THE ROAD There was more "finishing" to be done than even Cora had thought, and, with her usual habit of looking after matters, she had counted on much.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "I just can't get over that queer woman," observed Belle, during a lull in the talk, while Cora was jotting down in a pretty red leather notebook some matters she did not want to forget.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "I just can't get over that queer woman," observed Belle, during a lull in the talk, while Cora was jotting down in a pretty red leather notebook some matters she did not want to forget.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading But Cora was determined to carry out the plans as agreed on, so when her friends showed a disposition to delay, and dwell in conversation on the recent happenings, she "brought them up with a round turn," as Jack expressed it.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading But the thunder-shower, the fire, the finding of the strange woman, and listening to her still more strange story all combined to make the affair of getting ready for the trip in the morning no easy one.
divisible by two
From this reading ON THE ROAD There was more "finishing" to be done than even Cora had thought, and, with her usual habit of looking after matters, she had counted on much.
communicated in words
From this reading But Cora was determined to carry out the plans as agreed on, so when her friends showed a disposition to delay, and dwell in conversation on the recent happenings, she "brought them up with a round turn," as Jack expressed it.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "She had such--such a patient face."
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading But the thunder-shower, the fire, the finding of the strange woman, and listening to her still more strange story all combined to make the affair of getting ready for the trip in the morning no easy one.
finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading ON THE ROAD There was more "finishing" to be done than even Cora had thought, and, with her usual habit of looking after matters, she had counted on much.
start firing a weapon
From this reading But the thunder-shower, the fire, the finding of the strange woman, and listening to her still more strange story all combined to make the affair of getting ready for the trip in the morning no easy one.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But the thunder-shower, the fire, the finding of the strange woman, and listening to her still more strange story all combined to make the affair of getting ready for the trip in the morning no easy one.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading "I just can't get over that queer woman," observed Belle, during a lull in the talk, while Cora was jotting down in a pretty red leather notebook some matters she did not want to forget.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But Cora was determined to carry out the plans as agreed on, so when her friends showed a disposition to delay, and dwell in conversation on the recent happenings, she "brought them up with a round turn," as Jack expressed it.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I just can't get over that queer woman," observed Belle, during a lull in the talk, while Cora was jotting down in a pretty red leather notebook some matters she did not want to forget.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading But the thunder-shower, the fire, the finding of the strange woman, and listening to her still more strange story all combined to make the affair of getting ready for the trip in the morning no easy one.
an established custom
From this reading ON THE ROAD There was more "finishing" to be done than even Cora had thought, and, with her usual habit of looking after matters, she had counted on much.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ON THE ROAD There was more "finishing" to be done than even Cora had thought, and, with her usual habit of looking after matters, she had counted on much.
happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading But Cora was determined to carry out the plans as agreed on, so when her friends showed a disposition to delay, and dwell in conversation on the recent happenings, she "brought them up with a round turn," as Jack expressed it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ON THE ROAD There was more "finishing" to be done than even Cora had thought, and, with her usual habit of looking after matters, she had counted on much.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I just can't get over that queer woman," observed Belle, during a lull in the talk, while Cora was jotting down in a pretty red leather notebook some matters she did not want to forget.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But the thunder-shower, the fire, the finding of the strange woman, and listening to her still more strange story all combined to make the affair of getting ready for the trip in the morning no easy one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But Cora was determined to carry out the plans as agreed on, so when her friends showed a disposition to delay, and dwell in conversation on the recent happenings, she "brought them up with a round turn," as Jack expressed it.
a small worthless amount
From this reading But Cora was determined to carry out the plans as agreed on, so when her friends showed a disposition to delay, and dwell in conversation on the recent happenings, she "brought them up with a round turn," as Jack expressed it.
jottingnoun
a brief (and hurriedly handwritten) note
From this reading "I just can't get over that queer woman," observed Belle, during a lull in the talk, while Cora was jotting down in a pretty red leather notebook some matters she did not want to forget.
and nothing more
From this reading "I just can't get over that queer woman," observed Belle, during a lull in the talk, while Cora was jotting down in a pretty red leather notebook some matters she did not want to forget.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading "I just can't get over that queer woman," observed Belle, during a lull in the talk, while Cora was jotting down in a pretty red leather notebook some matters she did not want to forget.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading But the thunder-shower, the fire, the finding of the strange woman, and listening to her still more strange story all combined to make the affair of getting ready for the trip in the morning no easy one.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading ON THE ROAD There was more "finishing" to be done than even Cora had thought, and, with her usual habit of looking after matters, she had counted on much.
lullverbUS /lʌl/
calm by deception
From this reading "I just can't get over that queer woman," observed Belle, during a lull in the talk, while Cora was jotting down in a pretty red leather notebook some matters she did not want to forget.
engage in
From this reading But the thunder-shower, the fire, the finding of the strange woman, and listening to her still more strange story all combined to make the affair of getting ready for the trip in the morning no easy one.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading ON THE ROAD There was more "finishing" to be done than even Cora had thought, and, with her usual habit of looking after matters, she had counted on much.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading ON THE ROAD There was more "finishing" to be done than even Cora had thought, and, with her usual habit of looking after matters, she had counted on much.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But the thunder-shower, the fire, the finding of the strange woman, and listening to her still more strange story all combined to make the affair of getting ready for the trip in the morning no easy one.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading ON THE ROAD There was more "finishing" to be done than even Cora had thought, and, with her usual habit of looking after matters, she had counted on much.
not any; not one
From this reading But the thunder-shower, the fire, the finding of the strange woman, and listening to her still more strange story all combined to make the affair of getting ready for the trip in the morning no easy one.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I just can't get over that queer woman," observed Belle, during a lull in the talk, while Cora was jotting down in a pretty red leather notebook some matters she did not want to forget.
notebooknounUS /ˈnoʊtbʊk/
a book with blank pages for recording notes or memoranda
From this reading "I just can't get over that queer woman," observed Belle, during a lull in the talk, while Cora was jotting down in a pretty red leather notebook some matters she did not want to forget.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "I just can't get over that queer woman," observed Belle, during a lull in the talk, while Cora was jotting down in a pretty red leather notebook some matters she did not want to forget.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE ROAD There was more "finishing" to be done than even Cora had thought, and, with her usual habit of looking after matters, she had counted on much.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE ROAD There was more "finishing" to be done than even Cora had thought, and, with her usual habit of looking after matters, she had counted on much.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But the thunder-shower, the fire, the finding of the strange woman, and listening to her still more strange story all combined to make the affair of getting ready for the trip in the morning no easy one.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But Cora was determined to carry out the plans as agreed on, so when her friends showed a disposition to delay, and dwell in conversation on the recent happenings, she "brought them up with a round turn," as Jack expressed it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "I just can't get over that queer woman," observed Belle, during a lull in the talk, while Cora was jotting down in a pretty red leather notebook some matters she did not want to forget.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading "She had such--such a patient face."
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading But Cora was determined to carry out the plans as agreed on, so when her friends showed a disposition to delay, and dwell in conversation on the recent happenings, she "brought them up with a round turn," as Jack expressed it.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "I just can't get over that queer woman," observed Belle, during a lull in the talk, while Cora was jotting down in a pretty red leather notebook some matters she did not want to forget.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "I just can't get over that queer woman," observed Belle, during a lull in the talk, while Cora was jotting down in a pretty red leather notebook some matters she did not want to forget.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading But the thunder-shower, the fire, the finding of the strange woman, and listening to her still more strange story all combined to make the affair of getting ready for the trip in the morning no easy one.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading But Cora was determined to carry out the plans as agreed on, so when her friends showed a disposition to delay, and dwell in conversation on the recent happenings, she "brought them up with a round turn," as Jack expressed it.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading "I just can't get over that queer woman," observed Belle, during a lull in the talk, while Cora was jotting down in a pretty red leather notebook some matters she did not want to forget.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading ON THE ROAD There was more "finishing" to be done than even Cora had thought, and, with her usual habit of looking after matters, she had counted on much.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading But Cora was determined to carry out the plans as agreed on, so when her friends showed a disposition to delay, and dwell in conversation on the recent happenings, she "brought them up with a round turn," as Jack expressed it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ON THE ROAD There was more "finishing" to be done than even Cora had thought, and, with her usual habit of looking after matters, she had counted on much.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But Cora was determined to carry out the plans as agreed on, so when her friends showed a disposition to delay, and dwell in conversation on the recent happenings, she "brought them up with a round turn," as Jack expressed it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But Cora was determined to carry out the plans as agreed on, so when her friends showed a disposition to delay, and dwell in conversation on the recent happenings, she "brought them up with a round turn," as Jack expressed it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "I just can't get over that queer woman," observed Belle, during a lull in the talk, while Cora was jotting down in a pretty red leather notebook some matters she did not want to forget.
not in physical motion
From this reading But the thunder-shower, the fire, the finding of the strange woman, and listening to her still more strange story all combined to make the affair of getting ready for the trip in the morning no easy one.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading But the thunder-shower, the fire, the finding of the strange woman, and listening to her still more strange story all combined to make the affair of getting ready for the trip in the morning no easy one.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading But the thunder-shower, the fire, the finding of the strange woman, and listening to her still more strange story all combined to make the affair of getting ready for the trip in the morning no easy one.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "She had such--such a patient face."
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "I just can't get over that queer woman," observed Belle, during a lull in the talk, while Cora was jotting down in a pretty red leather notebook some matters she did not want to forget.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading ON THE ROAD There was more "finishing" to be done than even Cora had thought, and, with her usual habit of looking after matters, she had counted on much.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I just can't get over that queer woman," observed Belle, during a lull in the talk, while Cora was jotting down in a pretty red leather notebook some matters she did not want to forget.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE ROAD There was more "finishing" to be done than even Cora had thought, and, with her usual habit of looking after matters, she had counted on much.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But Cora was determined to carry out the plans as agreed on, so when her friends showed a disposition to delay, and dwell in conversation on the recent happenings, she "brought them up with a round turn," as Jack expressed it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading ON THE ROAD There was more "finishing" to be done than even Cora had thought, and, with her usual habit of looking after matters, she had counted on much.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading ON THE ROAD There was more "finishing" to be done than even Cora had thought, and, with her usual habit of looking after matters, she had counted on much.
thunder-shower
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But the thunder-shower, the fire, the finding of the strange woman, and listening to her still more strange story all combined to make the affair of getting ready for the trip in the morning no easy one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON THE ROAD There was more "finishing" to be done than even Cora had thought, and, with her usual habit of looking after matters, she had counted on much.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading But the thunder-shower, the fire, the finding of the strange woman, and listening to her still more strange story all combined to make the affair of getting ready for the trip in the morning no easy one.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading But Cora was determined to carry out the plans as agreed on, so when her friends showed a disposition to delay, and dwell in conversation on the recent happenings, she "brought them up with a round turn," as Jack expressed it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But Cora was determined to carry out the plans as agreed on, so when her friends showed a disposition to delay, and dwell in conversation on the recent happenings, she "brought them up with a round turn," as Jack expressed it.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading ON THE ROAD There was more "finishing" to be done than even Cora had thought, and, with her usual habit of looking after matters, she had counted on much.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I just can't get over that queer woman," observed Belle, during a lull in the talk, while Cora was jotting down in a pretty red leather notebook some matters she did not want to forget.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON THE ROAD There was more "finishing" to be done than even Cora had thought, and, with her usual habit of looking after matters, she had counted on much.
at the time that
From this reading But Cora was determined to carry out the plans as agreed on, so when her friends showed a disposition to delay, and dwell in conversation on the recent happenings, she "brought them up with a round turn," as Jack expressed it.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "I just can't get over that queer woman," observed Belle, during a lull in the talk, while Cora was jotting down in a pretty red leather notebook some matters she did not want to forget.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ON THE ROAD There was more "finishing" to be done than even Cora had thought, and, with her usual habit of looking after matters, she had counted on much.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading But the thunder-shower, the fire, the finding of the strange woman, and listening to her still more strange story all combined to make the affair of getting ready for the trip in the morning no easy one.
