used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS 'DOLPHUS For a few days after the fire at the summit house some of the mountain folk from far and near took occasion to ride up to the scene of the excitement, "to visit with" the ladies, and hear that the bruit of the matter had greatly magnified it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS 'DOLPHUS For a few days after the fire at the summit house some of the mountain folk from far and near took occasion to ride up to the scene of the excitement, "to visit with" the ladies, and hear that the bruit of the matter had greatly magnified it.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading His features were small and regular; his long side-whiskers had an air of fashion which did not conceal the symptoms of some chronic disease.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They were an idle, peaceful people; a little thing diverted them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS 'DOLPHUS For a few days after the fire at the summit house some of the mountain folk from far and near took occasion to ride up to the scene of the excitement, "to visit with" the ladies, and hear that the bruit of the matter had greatly magnified it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS 'DOLPHUS For a few days after the fire at the summit house some of the mountain folk from far and near took occasion to ride up to the scene of the excitement, "to visit with" the ladies, and hear that the bruit of the matter had greatly magnified it.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The road by the mine was thus unusually gay; yet Durgan kept a more or less jealous watch, and at last caught sight of the yellow negro who a month before had visited Eve.
bruitverb
tell or spread rumors
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS 'DOLPHUS For a few days after the fire at the summit house some of the mountain folk from far and near took occasion to ride up to the scene of the excitement, "to visit with" the ladies, and hear that the bruit of the matter had greatly magnified it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The road by the mine was thus unusually gay; yet Durgan kept a more or less jealous watch, and at last caught sight of the yellow negro who a month before had visited Eve.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The road by the mine was thus unusually gay; yet Durgan kept a more or less jealous watch, and at last caught sight of the yellow negro who a month before had visited Eve.
chronicadjectiveUS /ˈkrɑːnɪk/
being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering
From this reading His features were small and regular; his long side-whiskers had an air of fashion which did not conceal the symptoms of some chronic disease.
clothing in general
From this reading He was dressed like a valet, in an odd mixture of clothes from the wardrobes of a gentleman and a groom.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading His features were small and regular; his long side-whiskers had an air of fashion which did not conceal the symptoms of some chronic disease.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS 'DOLPHUS For a few days after the fire at the summit house some of the mountain folk from far and near took occasion to ride up to the scene of the excitement, "to visit with" the ladies, and hear that the bruit of the matter had greatly magnified it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading His features were small and regular; his long side-whiskers had an air of fashion which did not conceal the symptoms of some chronic disease.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading His features were small and regular; his long side-whiskers had an air of fashion which did not conceal the symptoms of some chronic disease.
divertedadjectiveUS /daɪˈvɜːrtɪd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading They were an idle, peaceful people; a little thing diverted them.
DOLPHUS
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From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS 'DOLPHUS For a few days after the fire at the summit house some of the mountain folk from far and near took occasion to ride up to the scene of the excitement, "to visit with" the ladies, and hear that the bruit of the matter had greatly magnified it.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He was dressed like a valet, in an odd mixture of clothes from the wardrobes of a gentleman and a groom.
Durgan
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From this reading The road by the mine was thus unusually gay; yet Durgan kept a more or less jealous watch, and at last caught sight of the yellow negro who a month before had visited Eve.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading The road by the mine was thus unusually gay; yet Durgan kept a more or less jealous watch, and at last caught sight of the yellow negro who a month before had visited Eve.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS 'DOLPHUS For a few days after the fire at the summit house some of the mountain folk from far and near took occasion to ride up to the scene of the excitement, "to visit with" the ladies, and hear that the bruit of the matter had greatly magnified it.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS 'DOLPHUS For a few days after the fire at the summit house some of the mountain folk from far and near took occasion to ride up to the scene of the excitement, "to visit with" the ladies, and hear that the bruit of the matter had greatly magnified it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His features were small and regular; his long side-whiskers had an air of fashion which did not conceal the symptoms of some chronic disease.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading His features were small and regular; his long side-whiskers had an air of fashion which did not conceal the symptoms of some chronic disease.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS 'DOLPHUS For a few days after the fire at the summit house some of the mountain folk from far and near took occasion to ride up to the scene of the excitement, "to visit with" the ladies, and hear that the bruit of the matter had greatly magnified it.
start firing a weapon
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS 'DOLPHUS For a few days after the fire at the summit house some of the mountain folk from far and near took occasion to ride up to the scene of the excitement, "to visit with" the ladies, and hear that the bruit of the matter had greatly magnified it.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS 'DOLPHUS For a few days after the fire at the summit house some of the mountain folk from far and near took occasion to ride up to the scene of the excitement, "to visit with" the ladies, and hear that the bruit of the matter had greatly magnified it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS 'DOLPHUS For a few days after the fire at the summit house some of the mountain folk from far and near took occasion to ride up to the scene of the excitement, "to visit with" the ladies, and hear that the bruit of the matter had greatly magnified it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS 'DOLPHUS For a few days after the fire at the summit house some of the mountain folk from far and near took occasion to ride up to the scene of the excitement, "to visit with" the ladies, and hear that the bruit of the matter had greatly magnified it.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The road by the mine was thus unusually gay; yet Durgan kept a more or less jealous watch, and at last caught sight of the yellow negro who a month before had visited Eve.
a man of refinement
From this reading He was dressed like a valet, in an odd mixture of clothes from the wardrobes of a gentleman and a groom.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS 'DOLPHUS For a few days after the fire at the summit house some of the mountain folk from far and near took occasion to ride up to the scene of the excitement, "to visit with" the ladies, and hear that the bruit of the matter had greatly magnified it.
groomverbUS /ɡruːm/
educate for a future role or function
From this reading He was dressed like a valet, in an odd mixture of clothes from the wardrobes of a gentleman and a groom.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS 'DOLPHUS For a few days after the fire at the summit house some of the mountain folk from far and near took occasion to ride up to the scene of the excitement, "to visit with" the ladies, and hear that the bruit of the matter had greatly magnified it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was dressed like a valet, in an odd mixture of clothes from the wardrobes of a gentleman and a groom.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS 'DOLPHUS For a few days after the fire at the summit house some of the mountain folk from far and near took occasion to ride up to the scene of the excitement, "to visit with" the ladies, and hear that the bruit of the matter had greatly magnified it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His features were small and regular; his long side-whiskers had an air of fashion which did not conceal the symptoms of some chronic disease.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS 'DOLPHUS For a few days after the fire at the summit house some of the mountain folk from far and near took occasion to ride up to the scene of the excitement, "to visit with" the ladies, and hear that the bruit of the matter had greatly magnified it.
not in action or at work
From this reading They were an idle, peaceful people; a little thing diverted them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was dressed like a valet, in an odd mixture of clothes from the wardrobes of a gentleman and a groom.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS 'DOLPHUS For a few days after the fire at the summit house some of the mountain folk from far and near took occasion to ride up to the scene of the excitement, "to visit with" the ladies, and hear that the bruit of the matter had greatly magnified it.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading The road by the mine was thus unusually gay; yet Durgan kept a more or less jealous watch, and at last caught sight of the yellow negro who a month before had visited Eve.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The road by the mine was thus unusually gay; yet Durgan kept a more or less jealous watch, and at last caught sight of the yellow negro who a month before had visited Eve.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS 'DOLPHUS For a few days after the fire at the summit house some of the mountain folk from far and near took occasion to ride up to the scene of the excitement, "to visit with" the ladies, and hear that the bruit of the matter had greatly magnified it.
immediately past
From this reading The road by the mine was thus unusually gay; yet Durgan kept a more or less jealous watch, and at last caught sight of the yellow negro who a month before had visited Eve.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The road by the mine was thus unusually gay; yet Durgan kept a more or less jealous watch, and at last caught sight of the yellow negro who a month before had visited Eve.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He was dressed like a valet, in an odd mixture of clothes from the wardrobes of a gentleman and a groom.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They were an idle, peaceful people; a little thing diverted them.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading His features were small and regular; his long side-whiskers had an air of fashion which did not conceal the symptoms of some chronic disease.
magnifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmæɡnəfaɪd/
enlarged to an abnormal degree
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS 'DOLPHUS For a few days after the fire at the summit house some of the mountain folk from far and near took occasion to ride up to the scene of the excitement, "to visit with" the ladies, and hear that the bruit of the matter had greatly magnified it.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS 'DOLPHUS For a few days after the fire at the summit house some of the mountain folk from far and near took occasion to ride up to the scene of the excitement, "to visit with" the ladies, and hear that the bruit of the matter had greatly magnified it.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The road by the mine was thus unusually gay; yet Durgan kept a more or less jealous watch, and at last caught sight of the yellow negro who a month before had visited Eve.
mixturenounUS /ˈmɪkstʃər/
(chemistry) a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together (not in fixed proportions and not with chemical bonding)
From this reading He was dressed like a valet, in an odd mixture of clothes from the wardrobes of a gentleman and a groom.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The road by the mine was thus unusually gay; yet Durgan kept a more or less jealous watch, and at last caught sight of the yellow negro who a month before had visited Eve.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The road by the mine was thus unusually gay; yet Durgan kept a more or less jealous watch, and at last caught sight of the yellow negro who a month before had visited Eve.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS 'DOLPHUS For a few days after the fire at the summit house some of the mountain folk from far and near took occasion to ride up to the scene of the excitement, "to visit with" the ladies, and hear that the bruit of the matter had greatly magnified it.
of an obscure nature
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS 'DOLPHUS For a few days after the fire at the summit house some of the mountain folk from far and near took occasion to ride up to the scene of the excitement, "to visit with" the ladies, and hear that the bruit of the matter had greatly magnified it.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS 'DOLPHUS For a few days after the fire at the summit house some of the mountain folk from far and near took occasion to ride up to the scene of the excitement, "to visit with" the ladies, and hear that the bruit of the matter had greatly magnified it.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading The road by the mine was thus unusually gay; yet Durgan kept a more or less jealous watch, and at last caught sight of the yellow negro who a month before had visited Eve.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His features were small and regular; his long side-whiskers had an air of fashion which did not conceal the symptoms of some chronic disease.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS 'DOLPHUS For a few days after the fire at the summit house some of the mountain folk from far and near took occasion to ride up to the scene of the excitement, "to visit with" the ladies, and hear that the bruit of the matter had greatly magnified it.
not divisible by two
From this reading He was dressed like a valet, in an odd mixture of clothes from the wardrobes of a gentleman and a groom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS 'DOLPHUS For a few days after the fire at the summit house some of the mountain folk from far and near took occasion to ride up to the scene of the excitement, "to visit with" the ladies, and hear that the bruit of the matter had greatly magnified it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The road by the mine was thus unusually gay; yet Durgan kept a more or less jealous watch, and at last caught sight of the yellow negro who a month before had visited Eve.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading They were an idle, peaceful people; a little thing diverted them.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading They were an idle, peaceful people; a little thing diverted them.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading His features were small and regular; his long side-whiskers had an air of fashion which did not conceal the symptoms of some chronic disease.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS 'DOLPHUS For a few days after the fire at the summit house some of the mountain folk from far and near took occasion to ride up to the scene of the excitement, "to visit with" the ladies, and hear that the bruit of the matter had greatly magnified it.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The road by the mine was thus unusually gay; yet Durgan kept a more or less jealous watch, and at last caught sight of the yellow negro who a month before had visited Eve.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS 'DOLPHUS For a few days after the fire at the summit house some of the mountain folk from far and near took occasion to ride up to the scene of the excitement, "to visit with" the ladies, and hear that the bruit of the matter had greatly magnified it.
side-whiskersnoun
facial hair that has grown down the side of a man's face in front of the ears (especially when the rest of the beard is shaved off)
From this reading His features were small and regular; his long side-whiskers had an air of fashion which did not conceal the symptoms of some chronic disease.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The road by the mine was thus unusually gay; yet Durgan kept a more or less jealous watch, and at last caught sight of the yellow negro who a month before had visited Eve.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His features were small and regular; his long side-whiskers had an air of fashion which did not conceal the symptoms of some chronic disease.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS 'DOLPHUS For a few days after the fire at the summit house some of the mountain folk from far and near took occasion to ride up to the scene of the excitement, "to visit with" the ladies, and hear that the bruit of the matter had greatly magnified it.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS 'DOLPHUS For a few days after the fire at the summit house some of the mountain folk from far and near took occasion to ride up to the scene of the excitement, "to visit with" the ladies, and hear that the bruit of the matter had greatly magnified it.
symptomsnounUS /ˈsɪmptəmz/
plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading His features were small and regular; his long side-whiskers had an air of fashion which did not conceal the symptoms of some chronic disease.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS 'DOLPHUS For a few days after the fire at the summit house some of the mountain folk from far and near took occasion to ride up to the scene of the excitement, "to visit with" the ladies, and hear that the bruit of the matter had greatly magnified it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS 'DOLPHUS For a few days after the fire at the summit house some of the mountain folk from far and near took occasion to ride up to the scene of the excitement, "to visit with" the ladies, and hear that the bruit of the matter had greatly magnified it.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were an idle, peaceful people; a little thing diverted them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were an idle, peaceful people; a little thing diverted them.
a special situation
From this reading They were an idle, peaceful people; a little thing diverted them.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The road by the mine was thus unusually gay; yet Durgan kept a more or less jealous watch, and at last caught sight of the yellow negro who a month before had visited Eve.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS 'DOLPHUS For a few days after the fire at the summit house some of the mountain folk from far and near took occasion to ride up to the scene of the excitement, "to visit with" the ladies, and hear that the bruit of the matter had greatly magnified it.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS 'DOLPHUS For a few days after the fire at the summit house some of the mountain folk from far and near took occasion to ride up to the scene of the excitement, "to visit with" the ladies, and hear that the bruit of the matter had greatly magnified it.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading The road by the mine was thus unusually gay; yet Durgan kept a more or less jealous watch, and at last caught sight of the yellow negro who a month before had visited Eve.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS 'DOLPHUS For a few days after the fire at the summit house some of the mountain folk from far and near took occasion to ride up to the scene of the excitement, "to visit with" the ladies, and hear that the bruit of the matter had greatly magnified it.
valetnounUS /væˈleɪ/
a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
From this reading He was dressed like a valet, in an odd mixture of clothes from the wardrobes of a gentleman and a groom.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS 'DOLPHUS For a few days after the fire at the summit house some of the mountain folk from far and near took occasion to ride up to the scene of the excitement, "to visit with" the ladies, and hear that the bruit of the matter had greatly magnified it.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The road by the mine was thus unusually gay; yet Durgan kept a more or less jealous watch, and at last caught sight of the yellow negro who a month before had visited Eve.
wardrobesnounUS /ˈwɔːrdroʊbz/
plural of “wardrobe” — a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
From this reading He was dressed like a valet, in an odd mixture of clothes from the wardrobes of a gentleman and a groom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The road by the mine was thus unusually gay; yet Durgan kept a more or less jealous watch, and at last caught sight of the yellow negro who a month before had visited Eve.
look attentively
From this reading The road by the mine was thus unusually gay; yet Durgan kept a more or less jealous watch, and at last caught sight of the yellow negro who a month before had visited Eve.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were an idle, peaceful people; a little thing diverted them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His features were small and regular; his long side-whiskers had an air of fashion which did not conceal the symptoms of some chronic disease.
which person or people
From this reading The road by the mine was thus unusually gay; yet Durgan kept a more or less jealous watch, and at last caught sight of the yellow negro who a month before had visited Eve.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE MYSTERIOUS 'DOLPHUS For a few days after the fire at the summit house some of the mountain folk from far and near took occasion to ride up to the scene of the excitement, "to visit with" the ladies, and hear that the bruit of the matter had greatly magnified it.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading The road by the mine was thus unusually gay; yet Durgan kept a more or less jealous watch, and at last caught sight of the yellow negro who a month before had visited Eve.
but in spite of that
From this reading The road by the mine was thus unusually gay; yet Durgan kept a more or less jealous watch, and at last caught sight of the yellow negro who a month before had visited Eve.
