used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rob had a great deal to say, but it was chiefly repetition of what he had said before.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was nobody about; the evening was not tempting enough to bring out walkers.
accidentaladjectiveUS /ˌæksəˈdentəl/
happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally
From this reading That last little accidental outbreak of sunshine was over, and all once more was grayness and monotones.
(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 That last little accidental outbreak of sunshine was over, and all once more was grayness and monotones.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He drew her arm within his, and they wandered down by the edge of the wood and into the fields.
applesnounUS /ˈæpəlz/
plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading In the kirktown people were out “about the doors,” sitting on the kirk steps, keeping up a confused little hum of conversation, quieter than usual as suited the Sabbath night; and the people who had gardens strolled about them in domestic stillness, and commented upon the coming apples; but it was not the fashion in Stratheden to take walks on Sunday evening.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading He drew her arm within his, and they wandered down by the edge of the wood and into the fields.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the kirktown people were out “about the doors,” sitting on the kirk steps, keeping up a confused little hum of conversation, quieter than usual as suited the Sabbath night; and the people who had gardens strolled about them in domestic stillness, and commented upon the coming apples; but it was not the fashion in Stratheden to take walks on Sunday evening.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Rob had a great deal to say, but it was chiefly repetition of what he had said before.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading There was nobody about; the evening was not tempting enough to bring out walkers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Rob had a great deal to say, but it was chiefly repetition of what he had said before.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He drew her arm within his, and they wandered down by the edge of the wood and into the fields.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading Rob had a great deal to say, but it was chiefly repetition of what he had said before.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading In the kirktown people were out “about the doors,” sitting on the kirk steps, keeping up a confused little hum of conversation, quieter than usual as suited the Sabbath night; and the people who had gardens strolled about them in domestic stillness, and commented upon the coming apples; but it was not the fashion in Stratheden to take walks on Sunday evening.
commentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmentəd/
past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading In the kirktown people were out “about the doors,” sitting on the kirk steps, keeping up a confused little hum of conversation, quieter than usual as suited the Sabbath night; and the people who had gardens strolled about them in domestic stillness, and commented upon the coming apples; but it was not the fashion in Stratheden to take walks on Sunday evening.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading In the kirktown people were out “about the doors,” sitting on the kirk steps, keeping up a confused little hum of conversation, quieter than usual as suited the Sabbath night; and the people who had gardens strolled about them in domestic stillness, and commented upon the coming apples; but it was not the fashion in Stratheden to take walks on Sunday evening.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading In the kirktown people were out “about the doors,” sitting on the kirk steps, keeping up a confused little hum of conversation, quieter than usual as suited the Sabbath night; and the people who had gardens strolled about them in domestic stillness, and commented upon the coming apples; but it was not the fashion in Stratheden to take walks on Sunday evening.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Rob had a great deal to say, but it was chiefly repetition of what he had said before.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading In the kirktown people were out “about the doors,” sitting on the kirk steps, keeping up a confused little hum of conversation, quieter than usual as suited the Sabbath night; and the people who had gardens strolled about them in domestic stillness, and commented upon the coming apples; but it was not the fashion in Stratheden to take walks on Sunday evening.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading In the kirktown people were out “about the doors,” sitting on the kirk steps, keeping up a confused little hum of conversation, quieter than usual as suited the Sabbath night; and the people who had gardens strolled about them in domestic stillness, and commented upon the coming apples; but it was not the fashion in Stratheden to take walks on Sunday evening.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He drew her arm within his, and they wandered down by the edge of the wood and into the fields.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading He drew her arm within his, and they wandered down by the edge of the wood and into the fields.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading He drew her arm within his, and they wandered down by the edge of the wood and into the fields.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading There was nobody about; the evening was not tempting enough to bring out walkers.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading There was nobody about; the evening was not tempting enough to bring out walkers.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In the kirktown people were out “about the doors,” sitting on the kirk steps, keeping up a confused little hum of conversation, quieter than usual as suited the Sabbath night; and the people who had gardens strolled about them in domestic stillness, and commented upon the coming apples; but it was not the fashion in Stratheden to take walks on Sunday evening.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading He drew her arm within his, and they wandered down by the edge of the wood and into the fields.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading In the kirktown people were out “about the doors,” sitting on the kirk steps, keeping up a confused little hum of conversation, quieter than usual as suited the Sabbath night; and the people who had gardens strolled about them in domestic stillness, and commented upon the coming apples; but it was not the fashion in Stratheden to take walks on Sunday evening.
graynessnoun
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading That last little accidental outbreak of sunshine was over, and all once more was grayness and monotones.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Rob had a great deal to say, but it was chiefly repetition of what he had said before.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Rob had a great deal to say, but it was chiefly repetition of what he had said before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rob had a great deal to say, but it was chiefly repetition of what he had said before.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He drew her arm within his, and they wandered down by the edge of the wood and into the fields.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He drew her arm within his, and they wandered down by the edge of the wood and into the fields.
humverbUS /hʌm/
sing with closed lips
From this reading In the kirktown people were out “about the doors,” sitting on the kirk steps, keeping up a confused little hum of conversation, quieter than usual as suited the Sabbath night; and the people who had gardens strolled about them in domestic stillness, and commented upon the coming apples; but it was not the fashion in Stratheden to take walks on Sunday evening.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the kirktown people were out “about the doors,” sitting on the kirk steps, keeping up a confused little hum of conversation, quieter than usual as suited the Sabbath night; and the people who had gardens strolled about them in domestic stillness, and commented upon the coming apples; but it was not the fashion in Stratheden to take walks on Sunday evening.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He drew her arm within his, and they wandered down by the edge of the wood and into the fields.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Rob had a great deal to say, but it was chiefly repetition of what he had said before.
conformity or harmony
From this reading In the kirktown people were out “about the doors,” sitting on the kirk steps, keeping up a confused little hum of conversation, quieter than usual as suited the Sabbath night; and the people who had gardens strolled about them in domestic stillness, and commented upon the coming apples; but it was not the fashion in Stratheden to take walks on Sunday evening.
kirknounUS /kɜːrk/
a Scottish church
From this reading In the kirktown people were out “about the doors,” sitting on the kirk steps, keeping up a confused little hum of conversation, quieter than usual as suited the Sabbath night; and the people who had gardens strolled about them in domestic stillness, and commented upon the coming apples; but it was not the fashion in Stratheden to take walks on Sunday evening.
kirktown
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the kirktown people were out “about the doors,” sitting on the kirk steps, keeping up a confused little hum of conversation, quieter than usual as suited the Sabbath night; and the people who had gardens strolled about them in domestic stillness, and commented upon the coming apples; but it was not the fashion in Stratheden to take walks on Sunday evening.
immediately past
From this reading That last little accidental outbreak of sunshine was over, and all once more was grayness and monotones.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading That last little accidental outbreak of sunshine was over, and all once more was grayness and monotones.
monotones
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From this reading That last little accidental outbreak of sunshine was over, and all once more was grayness and monotones.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading That last little accidental outbreak of sunshine was over, and all once more was grayness and monotones.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading In the kirktown people were out “about the doors,” sitting on the kirk steps, keeping up a confused little hum of conversation, quieter than usual as suited the Sabbath night; and the people who had gardens strolled about them in domestic stillness, and commented upon the coming apples; but it was not the fashion in Stratheden to take walks on Sunday evening.
no person; not anyone
From this reading There was nobody about; the evening was not tempting enough to bring out walkers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was nobody about; the evening was not tempting enough to bring out walkers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rob had a great deal to say, but it was chiefly repetition of what he had said before.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In the kirktown people were out “about the doors,” sitting on the kirk steps, keeping up a confused little hum of conversation, quieter than usual as suited the Sabbath night; and the people who had gardens strolled about them in domestic stillness, and commented upon the coming apples; but it was not the fashion in Stratheden to take walks on Sunday evening.
on one occasion
From this reading That last little accidental outbreak of sunshine was over, and all once more was grayness and monotones.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There was nobody about; the evening was not tempting enough to bring out walkers.
outbreaknounUS /ˈaʊtbreɪk/
a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
From this reading That last little accidental outbreak of sunshine was over, and all once more was grayness and monotones.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading That last little accidental outbreak of sunshine was over, and all once more was grayness and monotones.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading In the kirktown people were out “about the doors,” sitting on the kirk steps, keeping up a confused little hum of conversation, quieter than usual as suited the Sabbath night; and the people who had gardens strolled about them in domestic stillness, and commented upon the coming apples; but it was not the fashion in Stratheden to take walks on Sunday evening.
quieteradjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪətər/
comparative of “quiet” — characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading In the kirktown people were out “about the doors,” sitting on the kirk steps, keeping up a confused little hum of conversation, quieter than usual as suited the Sabbath night; and the people who had gardens strolled about them in domestic stillness, and commented upon the coming apples; but it was not the fashion in Stratheden to take walks on Sunday evening.
repetitionnounUS /ˌrepəˈtɪʃən/
an event that repeats
From this reading Rob had a great deal to say, but it was chiefly repetition of what he had said before.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading Rob had a great deal to say, but it was chiefly repetition of what he had said before.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading In the kirktown people were out “about the doors,” sitting on the kirk steps, keeping up a confused little hum of conversation, quieter than usual as suited the Sabbath night; and the people who had gardens strolled about them in domestic stillness, and commented upon the coming apples; but it was not the fashion in Stratheden to take walks on Sunday evening.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Rob had a great deal to say, but it was chiefly repetition of what he had said before.
express in words
From this reading Rob had a great deal to say, but it was chiefly repetition of what he had said before.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading In the kirktown people were out “about the doors,” sitting on the kirk steps, keeping up a confused little hum of conversation, quieter than usual as suited the Sabbath night; and the people who had gardens strolled about them in domestic stillness, and commented upon the coming apples; but it was not the fashion in Stratheden to take walks on Sunday evening.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading In the kirktown people were out “about the doors,” sitting on the kirk steps, keeping up a confused little hum of conversation, quieter than usual as suited the Sabbath night; and the people who had gardens strolled about them in domestic stillness, and commented upon the coming apples; but it was not the fashion in Stratheden to take walks on Sunday evening.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading In the kirktown people were out “about the doors,” sitting on the kirk steps, keeping up a confused little hum of conversation, quieter than usual as suited the Sabbath night; and the people who had gardens strolled about them in domestic stillness, and commented upon the coming apples; but it was not the fashion in Stratheden to take walks on Sunday evening.
Stratheden
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From this reading In the kirktown people were out “about the doors,” sitting on the kirk steps, keeping up a confused little hum of conversation, quieter than usual as suited the Sabbath night; and the people who had gardens strolled about them in domestic stillness, and commented upon the coming apples; but it was not the fashion in Stratheden to take walks on Sunday evening.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading In the kirktown people were out “about the doors,” sitting on the kirk steps, keeping up a confused little hum of conversation, quieter than usual as suited the Sabbath night; and the people who had gardens strolled about them in domestic stillness, and commented upon the coming apples; but it was not the fashion in Stratheden to take walks on Sunday evening.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading In the kirktown people were out “about the doors,” sitting on the kirk steps, keeping up a confused little hum of conversation, quieter than usual as suited the Sabbath night; and the people who had gardens strolled about them in domestic stillness, and commented upon the coming apples; but it was not the fashion in Stratheden to take walks on Sunday evening.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading In the kirktown people were out “about the doors,” sitting on the kirk steps, keeping up a confused little hum of conversation, quieter than usual as suited the Sabbath night; and the people who had gardens strolled about them in domestic stillness, and commented upon the coming apples; but it was not the fashion in Stratheden to take walks on Sunday evening.
the rays of the sun
From this reading That last little accidental outbreak of sunshine was over, and all once more was grayness and monotones.
carry out
From this reading In the kirktown people were out “about the doors,” sitting on the kirk steps, keeping up a confused little hum of conversation, quieter than usual as suited the Sabbath night; and the people who had gardens strolled about them in domestic stillness, and commented upon the coming apples; but it was not the fashion in Stratheden to take walks on Sunday evening.
temptingadjectiveUS /ˈtemptɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading There was nobody about; the evening was not tempting enough to bring out walkers.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In the kirktown people were out “about the doors,” sitting on the kirk steps, keeping up a confused little hum of conversation, quieter than usual as suited the Sabbath night; and the people who had gardens strolled about them in domestic stillness, and commented upon the coming apples; but it was not the fashion in Stratheden to take walks on Sunday evening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That last little accidental outbreak of sunshine was over, and all once more was grayness and monotones.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He drew her arm within his, and they wandered down by the edge of the wood and into the fields.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In the kirktown people were out “about the doors,” sitting on the kirk steps, keeping up a confused little hum of conversation, quieter than usual as suited the Sabbath night; and the people who had gardens strolled about them in domestic stillness, and commented upon the coming apples; but it was not the fashion in Stratheden to take walks on Sunday evening.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was nobody about; the evening was not tempting enough to bring out walkers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He drew her arm within his, and they wandered down by the edge of the wood and into the fields.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rob had a great deal to say, but it was chiefly repetition of what he had said before.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In the kirktown people were out “about the doors,” sitting on the kirk steps, keeping up a confused little hum of conversation, quieter than usual as suited the Sabbath night; and the people who had gardens strolled about them in domestic stillness, and commented upon the coming apples; but it was not the fashion in Stratheden to take walks on Sunday evening.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In the kirktown people were out “about the doors,” sitting on the kirk steps, keeping up a confused little hum of conversation, quieter than usual as suited the Sabbath night; and the people who had gardens strolled about them in domestic stillness, and commented upon the coming apples; but it was not the fashion in Stratheden to take walks on Sunday evening.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading In the kirktown people were out “about the doors,” sitting on the kirk steps, keeping up a confused little hum of conversation, quieter than usual as suited the Sabbath night; and the people who had gardens strolled about them in domestic stillness, and commented upon the coming apples; but it was not the fashion in Stratheden to take walks on Sunday evening.
walkersnounUS /ˈwɔːkərz/
plural of “walker” — New Zealand runner who in 1975 became the first person to run a mile in less that 3 minutes and 50 seconds (born in 1952)
From this reading There was nobody about; the evening was not tempting enough to bring out walkers.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading In the kirktown people were out “about the doors,” sitting on the kirk steps, keeping up a confused little hum of conversation, quieter than usual as suited the Sabbath night; and the people who had gardens strolled about them in domestic stillness, and commented upon the coming apples; but it was not the fashion in Stratheden to take walks on Sunday evening.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading He drew her arm within his, and they wandered down by the edge of the wood and into the fields.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rob had a great deal to say, but it was chiefly repetition of what he had said before.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the kirktown people were out “about the doors,” sitting on the kirk steps, keeping up a confused little hum of conversation, quieter than usual as suited the Sabbath night; and the people who had gardens strolled about them in domestic stillness, and commented upon the coming apples; but it was not the fashion in Stratheden to take walks on Sunday evening.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Rob had a great deal to say, but it was chiefly repetition of what he had said before.
which person or people
From this reading In the kirktown people were out “about the doors,” sitting on the kirk steps, keeping up a confused little hum of conversation, quieter than usual as suited the Sabbath night; and the people who had gardens strolled about them in domestic stillness, and commented upon the coming apples; but it was not the fashion in Stratheden to take walks on Sunday evening.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He drew her arm within his, and they wandered down by the edge of the wood and into the fields.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading He drew her arm within his, and they wandered down by the edge of the wood and into the fields.
