used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had had a hard and trying night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DAWNING Night had given place to red dawn, and red dawn to white day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In his ears were still ringing the sobs of old Marta, hastily awakened to learn of her only grandson's death;--Kathrien's quiet grief;--Mrs. Batholommey's excited, high-pitched questionings that jangled on the death hush as horribly as breaks the Venus music through the Pilgrims' Chorus.
aroused or activated
From this reading In his ears were still ringing the sobs of old Marta, hastily awakened to learn of her only grandson's death;--Kathrien's quiet grief;--Mrs. Batholommey's excited, high-pitched questionings that jangled on the death hush as horribly as breaks the Venus music through the Pilgrims' Chorus.
Batholommey's
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From this reading In his ears were still ringing the sobs of old Marta, hastily awakened to learn of her only grandson's death;--Kathrien's quiet grief;--Mrs. Batholommey's excited, high-pitched questionings that jangled on the death hush as horribly as breaks the Venus music through the Pilgrims' Chorus.
breaksnounUS /breɪks/
plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
From this reading In his ears were still ringing the sobs of old Marta, hastily awakened to learn of her only grandson's death;--Kathrien's quiet grief;--Mrs. Batholommey's excited, high-pitched questionings that jangled on the death hush as horribly as breaks the Venus music through the Pilgrims' Chorus.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Dr. McPherson came out of the Grimm house and sat down on the edge of the vine-bordered stoop.
ChorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading In his ears were still ringing the sobs of old Marta, hastily awakened to learn of her only grandson's death;--Kathrien's quiet grief;--Mrs. Batholommey's excited, high-pitched questionings that jangled on the death hush as horribly as breaks the Venus music through the Pilgrims' Chorus.
the first light of day
From this reading THE DAWNING Night had given place to red dawn, and red dawn to white day.
DAWNINGnounUS /ˈdɔːnɪŋ/
the first light of day
From this reading THE DAWNING Night had given place to red dawn, and red dawn to white day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE DAWNING Night had given place to red dawn, and red dawn to white day.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading In his ears were still ringing the sobs of old Marta, hastily awakened to learn of her only grandson's death;--Kathrien's quiet grief;--Mrs. Batholommey's excited, high-pitched questionings that jangled on the death hush as horribly as breaks the Venus music through the Pilgrims' Chorus.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Dr. McPherson came out of the Grimm house and sat down on the edge of the vine-bordered stoop.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. McPherson came out of the Grimm house and sat down on the edge of the vine-bordered stoop.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading In his ears were still ringing the sobs of old Marta, hastily awakened to learn of her only grandson's death;--Kathrien's quiet grief;--Mrs. Batholommey's excited, high-pitched questionings that jangled on the death hush as horribly as breaks the Venus music through the Pilgrims' Chorus.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Dr. McPherson came out of the Grimm house and sat down on the edge of the vine-bordered stoop.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading In his ears were still ringing the sobs of old Marta, hastily awakened to learn of her only grandson's death;--Kathrien's quiet grief;--Mrs. Batholommey's excited, high-pitched questionings that jangled on the death hush as horribly as breaks the Venus music through the Pilgrims' Chorus.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading THE DAWNING Night had given place to red dawn, and red dawn to white day.
grandson'snounUS /ˈɡrændsʌnz/
possessive form of “grandson” — a male grandchild
From this reading In his ears were still ringing the sobs of old Marta, hastily awakened to learn of her only grandson's death;--Kathrien's quiet grief;--Mrs. Batholommey's excited, high-pitched questionings that jangled on the death hush as horribly as breaks the Venus music through the Pilgrims' Chorus.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading In his ears were still ringing the sobs of old Marta, hastily awakened to learn of her only grandson's death;--Kathrien's quiet grief;--Mrs. Batholommey's excited, high-pitched questionings that jangled on the death hush as horribly as breaks the Venus music through the Pilgrims' Chorus.
GrimmnounUS /ɡrɪm/
the younger of the two Grimm brothers remembered best for their fairy stories (1786-1859)
From this reading Dr. McPherson came out of the Grimm house and sat down on the edge of the vine-bordered stoop.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE DAWNING Night had given place to red dawn, and red dawn to white day.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He had had a hard and trying night.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading In his ears were still ringing the sobs of old Marta, hastily awakened to learn of her only grandson's death;--Kathrien's quiet grief;--Mrs. Batholommey's excited, high-pitched questionings that jangled on the death hush as horribly as breaks the Venus music through the Pilgrims' Chorus.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was very tired.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In his ears were still ringing the sobs of old Marta, hastily awakened to learn of her only grandson's death;--Kathrien's quiet grief;--Mrs. Batholommey's excited, high-pitched questionings that jangled on the death hush as horribly as breaks the Venus music through the Pilgrims' Chorus.
high-pitchedadjective
used of sounds and voices; high in pitch or frequency
From this reading In his ears were still ringing the sobs of old Marta, hastily awakened to learn of her only grandson's death;--Kathrien's quiet grief;--Mrs. Batholommey's excited, high-pitched questionings that jangled on the death hush as horribly as breaks the Venus music through the Pilgrims' Chorus.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his ears were still ringing the sobs of old Marta, hastily awakened to learn of her only grandson's death;--Kathrien's quiet grief;--Mrs. Batholommey's excited, high-pitched questionings that jangled on the death hush as horribly as breaks the Venus music through the Pilgrims' Chorus.
horriblyadverbUS /ˈhɔːrəbli/
of a dreadful kind
From this reading In his ears were still ringing the sobs of old Marta, hastily awakened to learn of her only grandson's death;--Kathrien's quiet grief;--Mrs. Batholommey's excited, high-pitched questionings that jangled on the death hush as horribly as breaks the Venus music through the Pilgrims' Chorus.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Dr. McPherson came out of the Grimm house and sat down on the edge of the vine-bordered stoop.
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading In his ears were still ringing the sobs of old Marta, hastily awakened to learn of her only grandson's death;--Kathrien's quiet grief;--Mrs. Batholommey's excited, high-pitched questionings that jangled on the death hush as horribly as breaks the Venus music through the Pilgrims' Chorus.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In his ears were still ringing the sobs of old Marta, hastily awakened to learn of her only grandson's death;--Kathrien's quiet grief;--Mrs. Batholommey's excited, high-pitched questionings that jangled on the death hush as horribly as breaks the Venus music through the Pilgrims' Chorus.
jangledverbUS /ˈdʒæŋɡəld/
past form of “jangle” — make a sound typical of metallic objects
From this reading In his ears were still ringing the sobs of old Marta, hastily awakened to learn of her only grandson's death;--Kathrien's quiet grief;--Mrs. Batholommey's excited, high-pitched questionings that jangled on the death hush as horribly as breaks the Venus music through the Pilgrims' Chorus.
Kathrien's
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From this reading In his ears were still ringing the sobs of old Marta, hastily awakened to learn of her only grandson's death;--Kathrien's quiet grief;--Mrs. Batholommey's excited, high-pitched questionings that jangled on the death hush as horribly as breaks the Venus music through the Pilgrims' Chorus.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading In his ears were still ringing the sobs of old Marta, hastily awakened to learn of her only grandson's death;--Kathrien's quiet grief;--Mrs. Batholommey's excited, high-pitched questionings that jangled on the death hush as horribly as breaks the Venus music through the Pilgrims' Chorus.
Marta
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From this reading In his ears were still ringing the sobs of old Marta, hastily awakened to learn of her only grandson's death;--Kathrien's quiet grief;--Mrs. Batholommey's excited, high-pitched questionings that jangled on the death hush as horribly as breaks the Venus music through the Pilgrims' Chorus.
McPhersonnounUS /məkˈfɜːrsən/
United States evangelist (born in Canada) noted for her extravagant religious services (1890-1944)
From this reading Dr. McPherson came out of the Grimm house and sat down on the edge of the vine-bordered stoop.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In his ears were still ringing the sobs of old Marta, hastily awakened to learn of her only grandson's death;--Kathrien's quiet grief;--Mrs. Batholommey's excited, high-pitched questionings that jangled on the death hush as horribly as breaks the Venus music through the Pilgrims' Chorus.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading In his ears were still ringing the sobs of old Marta, hastily awakened to learn of her only grandson's death;--Kathrien's quiet grief;--Mrs. Batholommey's excited, high-pitched questionings that jangled on the death hush as horribly as breaks the Venus music through the Pilgrims' Chorus.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE DAWNING Night had given place to red dawn, and red dawn to white day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dr. McPherson came out of the Grimm house and sat down on the edge of the vine-bordered stoop.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In his ears were still ringing the sobs of old Marta, hastily awakened to learn of her only grandson's death;--Kathrien's quiet grief;--Mrs. Batholommey's excited, high-pitched questionings that jangled on the death hush as horribly as breaks the Venus music through the Pilgrims' Chorus.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dr. McPherson came out of the Grimm house and sat down on the edge of the vine-bordered stoop.
and nothing more
From this reading In his ears were still ringing the sobs of old Marta, hastily awakened to learn of her only grandson's death;--Kathrien's quiet grief;--Mrs. Batholommey's excited, high-pitched questionings that jangled on the death hush as horribly as breaks the Venus music through the Pilgrims' Chorus.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Dr. McPherson came out of the Grimm house and sat down on the edge of the vine-bordered stoop.
PilgrimsnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmz/
plural of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading In his ears were still ringing the sobs of old Marta, hastily awakened to learn of her only grandson's death;--Kathrien's quiet grief;--Mrs. Batholommey's excited, high-pitched questionings that jangled on the death hush as horribly as breaks the Venus music through the Pilgrims' Chorus.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE DAWNING Night had given place to red dawn, and red dawn to white day.
questioningsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋz/
plural of “questioning” — a request for information
From this reading In his ears were still ringing the sobs of old Marta, hastily awakened to learn of her only grandson's death;--Kathrien's quiet grief;--Mrs. Batholommey's excited, high-pitched questionings that jangled on the death hush as horribly as breaks the Venus music through the Pilgrims' Chorus.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading In his ears were still ringing the sobs of old Marta, hastily awakened to learn of her only grandson's death;--Kathrien's quiet grief;--Mrs. Batholommey's excited, high-pitched questionings that jangled on the death hush as horribly as breaks the Venus music through the Pilgrims' Chorus.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading THE DAWNING Night had given place to red dawn, and red dawn to white day.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading In his ears were still ringing the sobs of old Marta, hastily awakened to learn of her only grandson's death;--Kathrien's quiet grief;--Mrs. Batholommey's excited, high-pitched questionings that jangled on the death hush as horribly as breaks the Venus music through the Pilgrims' Chorus.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Dr. McPherson came out of the Grimm house and sat down on the edge of the vine-bordered stoop.
sobsnounUS /sɑːbz/
plural of “sob” — a dyspneic condition
From this reading In his ears were still ringing the sobs of old Marta, hastily awakened to learn of her only grandson's death;--Kathrien's quiet grief;--Mrs. Batholommey's excited, high-pitched questionings that jangled on the death hush as horribly as breaks the Venus music through the Pilgrims' Chorus.
not in physical motion
From this reading In his ears were still ringing the sobs of old Marta, hastily awakened to learn of her only grandson's death;--Kathrien's quiet grief;--Mrs. Batholommey's excited, high-pitched questionings that jangled on the death hush as horribly as breaks the Venus music through the Pilgrims' Chorus.
stoopverbUS /stuːp/
bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading Dr. McPherson came out of the Grimm house and sat down on the edge of the vine-bordered stoop.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In his ears were still ringing the sobs of old Marta, hastily awakened to learn of her only grandson's death;--Kathrien's quiet grief;--Mrs. Batholommey's excited, high-pitched questionings that jangled on the death hush as horribly as breaks the Venus music through the Pilgrims' Chorus.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DAWNING Night had given place to red dawn, and red dawn to white day.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In his ears were still ringing the sobs of old Marta, hastily awakened to learn of her only grandson's death;--Kathrien's quiet grief;--Mrs. Batholommey's excited, high-pitched questionings that jangled on the death hush as horribly as breaks the Venus music through the Pilgrims' Chorus.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading He was very tired.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DAWNING Night had given place to red dawn, and red dawn to white day.
hard to endure
From this reading He had had a hard and trying night.
VenusnounUS /ˈviːnəs/
the second nearest planet to the sun
From this reading In his ears were still ringing the sobs of old Marta, hastily awakened to learn of her only grandson's death;--Kathrien's quiet grief;--Mrs. Batholommey's excited, high-pitched questionings that jangled on the death hush as horribly as breaks the Venus music through the Pilgrims' Chorus.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was very tired.
vine-bordered
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From this reading Dr. McPherson came out of the Grimm house and sat down on the edge of the vine-bordered stoop.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was very tired.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In his ears were still ringing the sobs of old Marta, hastily awakened to learn of her only grandson's death;--Kathrien's quiet grief;--Mrs. Batholommey's excited, high-pitched questionings that jangled on the death hush as horribly as breaks the Venus music through the Pilgrims' Chorus.
a Caucasian
From this reading THE DAWNING Night had given place to red dawn, and red dawn to white day.
