used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The bride-elect was the last to put in an appearance, and when she came, there was a certain reluctance in her aspect.
admonishedverbUS /ədˈmɑːnɪʃt/
past form of “admonish” — advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
From this reading "Hurry up, there!" admonished Just, already busy with chisel and hammer at the slender, flat box which lay upon the hall floor, in the centre of an interested group.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading "Hurry up, there!" admonished Just, already busy with chisel and hammer at the slender, flat box which lay upon the hall floor, in the centre of an interested group.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The bride-elect was the last to put in an appearance, and when she came, there was a certain reluctance in her aspect.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The bride-elect was the last to put in an appearance, and when she came, there was a certain reluctance in her aspect.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Here's another, Charlotte!"
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The bride-elect was the last to put in an appearance, and when she came, there was a certain reluctance in her aspect.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In response people appeared from everywhere.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Young Justin Birch's lusty shout rang through the house from hall to kitchen, vibrating even as far as the second-story room in the rear, where Charlotte herself happened at that moment to be.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading The bride-elect was the last to put in an appearance, and when she came, there was a certain reluctance in her aspect.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Young Justin Birch's lusty shout rang through the house from hall to kitchen, vibrating even as far as the second-story room in the rear, where Charlotte herself happened at that moment to be.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Young Justin Birch's lusty shout rang through the house from hall to kitchen, vibrating even as far as the second-story room in the rear, where Charlotte herself happened at that moment to be.
Birch'snounUS /ˈbɜːrtʃɪz/
possessive form of “birch” — hard close-grained wood of any of various birch trees; used especially in furniture and interior finishes and plywood
From this reading Young Justin Birch's lusty shout rang through the house from hall to kitchen, vibrating even as far as the second-story room in the rear, where Charlotte herself happened at that moment to be.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading "Hurry up, there!" admonished Just, already busy with chisel and hammer at the slender, flat box which lay upon the hall floor, in the centre of an interested group.
bride-elect
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The bride-elect was the last to put in an appearance, and when she came, there was a certain reluctance in her aspect.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading "Hurry up, there!" admonished Just, already busy with chisel and hammer at the slender, flat box which lay upon the hall floor, in the centre of an interested group.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The bride-elect was the last to put in an appearance, and when she came, there was a certain reluctance in her aspect.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading "Hurry up, there!" admonished Just, already busy with chisel and hammer at the slender, flat box which lay upon the hall floor, in the centre of an interested group.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The bride-elect was the last to put in an appearance, and when she came, there was a certain reluctance in her aspect.
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading "Here's another, Charlotte!"
chiselnounUS /ˈtʃɪzəl/
an edge tool with a flat steel blade with a cutting edge
From this reading "Hurry up, there!" admonished Just, already busy with chisel and hammer at the slender, flat box which lay upon the hall floor, in the centre of an interested group.
divisible by two
From this reading Young Justin Birch's lusty shout rang through the house from hall to kitchen, vibrating even as far as the second-story room in the rear, where Charlotte herself happened at that moment to be.
to or in any or all places
From this reading In response people appeared from everywhere.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Young Justin Birch's lusty shout rang through the house from hall to kitchen, vibrating even as far as the second-story room in the rear, where Charlotte herself happened at that moment to be.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading "Hurry up, there!" admonished Just, already busy with chisel and hammer at the slender, flat box which lay upon the hall floor, in the centre of an interested group.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading "Hurry up, there!" admonished Just, already busy with chisel and hammer at the slender, flat box which lay upon the hall floor, in the centre of an interested group.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Young Justin Birch's lusty shout rang through the house from hall to kitchen, vibrating even as far as the second-story room in the rear, where Charlotte herself happened at that moment to be.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading "Hurry up, there!" admonished Just, already busy with chisel and hammer at the slender, flat box which lay upon the hall floor, in the centre of an interested group.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Young Justin Birch's lusty shout rang through the house from hall to kitchen, vibrating even as far as the second-story room in the rear, where Charlotte herself happened at that moment to be.
hammernounUS /ˈhæmər/
the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
From this reading "Hurry up, there!" admonished Just, already busy with chisel and hammer at the slender, flat box which lay upon the hall floor, in the centre of an interested group.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Young Justin Birch's lusty shout rang through the house from hall to kitchen, vibrating even as far as the second-story room in the rear, where Charlotte herself happened at that moment to be.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The bride-elect was the last to put in an appearance, and when she came, there was a certain reluctance in her aspect.
Here's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Here's another, Charlotte!"
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Young Justin Birch's lusty shout rang through the house from hall to kitchen, vibrating even as far as the second-story room in the rear, where Charlotte herself happened at that moment to be.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Young Justin Birch's lusty shout rang through the house from hall to kitchen, vibrating even as far as the second-story room in the rear, where Charlotte herself happened at that moment to be.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading "Hurry up, there!" admonished Just, already busy with chisel and hammer at the slender, flat box which lay upon the hall floor, in the centre of an interested group.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Young Justin Birch's lusty shout rang through the house from hall to kitchen, vibrating even as far as the second-story room in the rear, where Charlotte herself happened at that moment to be.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading "Hurry up, there!" admonished Just, already busy with chisel and hammer at the slender, flat box which lay upon the hall floor, in the centre of an interested group.
and nothing more
From this reading "Hurry up, there!" admonished Just, already busy with chisel and hammer at the slender, flat box which lay upon the hall floor, in the centre of an interested group.
Justin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Young Justin Birch's lusty shout rang through the house from hall to kitchen, vibrating even as far as the second-story room in the rear, where Charlotte herself happened at that moment to be.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Young Justin Birch's lusty shout rang through the house from hall to kitchen, vibrating even as far as the second-story room in the rear, where Charlotte herself happened at that moment to be.
immediately past
From this reading The bride-elect was the last to put in an appearance, and when she came, there was a certain reluctance in her aspect.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Hurry up, there!" admonished Just, already busy with chisel and hammer at the slender, flat box which lay upon the hall floor, in the centre of an interested group.
lustyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌsti/
vigorously passionate
From this reading Young Justin Birch's lusty shout rang through the house from hall to kitchen, vibrating even as far as the second-story room in the rear, where Charlotte herself happened at that moment to be.
a particular point in time
From this reading Young Justin Birch's lusty shout rang through the house from hall to kitchen, vibrating even as far as the second-story room in the rear, where Charlotte herself happened at that moment to be.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Hurry up, there!" admonished Just, already busy with chisel and hammer at the slender, flat box which lay upon the hall floor, in the centre of an interested group.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading In response people appeared from everywhere.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The bride-elect was the last to put in an appearance, and when she came, there was a certain reluctance in her aspect.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Young Justin Birch's lusty shout rang through the house from hall to kitchen, vibrating even as far as the second-story room in the rear, where Charlotte herself happened at that moment to be.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Young Justin Birch's lusty shout rang through the house from hall to kitchen, vibrating even as far as the second-story room in the rear, where Charlotte herself happened at that moment to be.
reluctancenounUS /rɪˈlʌktəns/
(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)
From this reading The bride-elect was the last to put in an appearance, and when she came, there was a certain reluctance in her aspect.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading In response people appeared from everywhere.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Young Justin Birch's lusty shout rang through the house from hall to kitchen, vibrating even as far as the second-story room in the rear, where Charlotte herself happened at that moment to be.
second-story
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Young Justin Birch's lusty shout rang through the house from hall to kitchen, vibrating even as far as the second-story room in the rear, where Charlotte herself happened at that moment to be.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The bride-elect was the last to put in an appearance, and when she came, there was a certain reluctance in her aspect.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading Young Justin Birch's lusty shout rang through the house from hall to kitchen, vibrating even as far as the second-story room in the rear, where Charlotte herself happened at that moment to be.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading "Hurry up, there!" admonished Just, already busy with chisel and hammer at the slender, flat box which lay upon the hall floor, in the centre of an interested group.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Young Justin Birch's lusty shout rang through the house from hall to kitchen, vibrating even as far as the second-story room in the rear, where Charlotte herself happened at that moment to be.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Young Justin Birch's lusty shout rang through the house from hall to kitchen, vibrating even as far as the second-story room in the rear, where Charlotte herself happened at that moment to be.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The bride-elect was the last to put in an appearance, and when she came, there was a certain reluctance in her aspect.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Young Justin Birch's lusty shout rang through the house from hall to kitchen, vibrating even as far as the second-story room in the rear, where Charlotte herself happened at that moment to be.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Young Justin Birch's lusty shout rang through the house from hall to kitchen, vibrating even as far as the second-story room in the rear, where Charlotte herself happened at that moment to be.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Hurry up, there!" admonished Just, already busy with chisel and hammer at the slender, flat box which lay upon the hall floor, in the centre of an interested group.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Hurry up, there!" admonished Just, already busy with chisel and hammer at the slender, flat box which lay upon the hall floor, in the centre of an interested group.
vibratingverbUS /ˈvaɪbreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “vibrate” — shake, quiver, or throb; move back and forth rapidly, usually in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading Young Justin Birch's lusty shout rang through the house from hall to kitchen, vibrating even as far as the second-story room in the rear, where Charlotte herself happened at that moment to be.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The bride-elect was the last to put in an appearance, and when she came, there was a certain reluctance in her aspect.
at the time that
From this reading The bride-elect was the last to put in an appearance, and when she came, there was a certain reluctance in her aspect.
in or at the place that
From this reading Young Justin Birch's lusty shout rang through the house from hall to kitchen, vibrating even as far as the second-story room in the rear, where Charlotte herself happened at that moment to be.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Hurry up, there!" admonished Just, already busy with chisel and hammer at the slender, flat box which lay upon the hall floor, in the centre of an interested group.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Hurry up, there!" admonished Just, already busy with chisel and hammer at the slender, flat box which lay upon the hall floor, in the centre of an interested group.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Young Justin Birch's lusty shout rang through the house from hall to kitchen, vibrating even as far as the second-story room in the rear, where Charlotte herself happened at that moment to be.
