aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The school teacher was her companion and, noticeably red about the ears, he handed her into the Beasely pew where he usually sat himself.
aislenounUS /aɪl/
a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading She did not come unattended, but it was not her brother who walked up the aisle with her just as the bell stopped tolling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The school teacher was her companion and, noticeably red about the ears, he handed her into the Beasely pew where he usually sat himself.
Annette
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From this reading “THEM TRIMMINSES” Annette appeared at morning service on Sunday in one of her most striking frocks.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “THEM TRIMMINSES” Annette appeared at morning service on Sunday in one of her most striking frocks.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She did not come unattended, but it was not her brother who walked up the aisle with her just as the bell stopped tolling.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “THEM TRIMMINSES” Annette appeared at morning service on Sunday in one of her most striking frocks.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The attention of good Mr. Middler’s parishioners was sadly distraught by the newcomer.
Beasely
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From this reading The school teacher was her companion and, noticeably red about the ears, he handed her into the Beasely pew where he usually sat himself.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading She did not come unattended, but it was not her brother who walked up the aisle with her just as the bell stopped tolling.
Bowman'snounUS /ˈboʊmənz/
possessive form of “bowman” — a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading It was quite impossible for feminine eyes to keep from turning in the direction of Miss Bowman’s seat during the sermon.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading She did not come unattended, but it was not her brother who walked up the aisle with her just as the bell stopped tolling.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She did not come unattended, but it was not her brother who walked up the aisle with her just as the bell stopped tolling.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The attention of good Mr. Middler’s parishioners was sadly distraught by the newcomer.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She did not come unattended, but it was not her brother who walked up the aisle with her just as the bell stopped tolling.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The school teacher was her companion and, noticeably red about the ears, he handed her into the Beasely pew where he usually sat himself.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not come unattended, but it was not her brother who walked up the aisle with her just as the bell stopped tolling.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading It was quite impossible for feminine eyes to keep from turning in the direction of Miss Bowman’s seat during the sermon.
distraughtadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɔːt/
deeply agitated especially from emotion
From this reading The attention of good Mr. Middler’s parishioners was sadly distraught by the newcomer.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It was quite impossible for feminine eyes to keep from turning in the direction of Miss Bowman’s seat during the sermon.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The school teacher was her companion and, noticeably red about the ears, he handed her into the Beasely pew where he usually sat himself.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It was quite impossible for feminine eyes to keep from turning in the direction of Miss Bowman’s seat during the sermon.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading It was quite impossible for feminine eyes to keep from turning in the direction of Miss Bowman’s seat during the sermon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was quite impossible for feminine eyes to keep from turning in the direction of Miss Bowman’s seat during the sermon.
frocksnounUS /frɑːks/
plural of “frock” — a long, loose outer garment
From this reading “THEM TRIMMINSES” Annette appeared at morning service on Sunday in one of her most striking frocks.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was quite impossible for feminine eyes to keep from turning in the direction of Miss Bowman’s seat during the sermon.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The attention of good Mr. Middler’s parishioners was sadly distraught by the newcomer.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading The school teacher was her companion and, noticeably red about the ears, he handed her into the Beasely pew where he usually sat himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The school teacher was her companion and, noticeably red about the ears, he handed her into the Beasely pew where he usually sat himself.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “THEM TRIMMINSES” Annette appeared at morning service on Sunday in one of her most striking frocks.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The school teacher was her companion and, noticeably red about the ears, he handed her into the Beasely pew where he usually sat himself.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It was quite impossible for feminine eyes to keep from turning in the direction of Miss Bowman’s seat during the sermon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “THEM TRIMMINSES” Annette appeared at morning service on Sunday in one of her most striking frocks.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The school teacher was her companion and, noticeably red about the ears, he handed her into the Beasely pew where he usually sat himself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was quite impossible for feminine eyes to keep from turning in the direction of Miss Bowman’s seat during the sermon.
and nothing more
From this reading She did not come unattended, but it was not her brother who walked up the aisle with her just as the bell stopped tolling.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It was quite impossible for feminine eyes to keep from turning in the direction of Miss Bowman’s seat during the sermon.
Middler's
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From this reading The attention of good Mr. Middler’s parishioners was sadly distraught by the newcomer.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading It was quite impossible for feminine eyes to keep from turning in the direction of Miss Bowman’s seat during the sermon.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “THEM TRIMMINSES” Annette appeared at morning service on Sunday in one of her most striking frocks.
used to form the superlative
From this reading “THEM TRIMMINSES” Annette appeared at morning service on Sunday in one of her most striking frocks.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The attention of good Mr. Middler’s parishioners was sadly distraught by the newcomer.
newcomernounUS /ˈnuːkʌmər/
any new participant in some activity
From this reading The attention of good Mr. Middler’s parishioners was sadly distraught by the newcomer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not come unattended, but it was not her brother who walked up the aisle with her just as the bell stopped tolling.
noticeablyadverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪsəbli/
in a noticeable manner
From this reading The school teacher was her companion and, noticeably red about the ears, he handed her into the Beasely pew where he usually sat himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “THEM TRIMMINSES” Annette appeared at morning service on Sunday in one of her most striking frocks.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “THEM TRIMMINSES” Annette appeared at morning service on Sunday in one of her most striking frocks.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “THEM TRIMMINSES” Annette appeared at morning service on Sunday in one of her most striking frocks.
parishionersnounUS /pərˈɪʃənərz/
plural of “parishioner” — a member of a parish
From this reading The attention of good Mr. Middler’s parishioners was sadly distraught by the newcomer.
pewnounUS /pjuː/
long bench with backs; used in church by the congregation
From this reading The school teacher was her companion and, noticeably red about the ears, he handed her into the Beasely pew where he usually sat himself.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was quite impossible for feminine eyes to keep from turning in the direction of Miss Bowman’s seat during the sermon.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The school teacher was her companion and, noticeably red about the ears, he handed her into the Beasely pew where he usually sat himself.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading The attention of good Mr. Middler’s parishioners was sadly distraught by the newcomer.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The school teacher was her companion and, noticeably red about the ears, he handed her into the Beasely pew where he usually sat himself.
an educational institution
From this reading The school teacher was her companion and, noticeably red about the ears, he handed her into the Beasely pew where he usually sat himself.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading It was quite impossible for feminine eyes to keep from turning in the direction of Miss Bowman’s seat during the sermon.
sermonnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading It was quite impossible for feminine eyes to keep from turning in the direction of Miss Bowman’s seat during the sermon.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading “THEM TRIMMINSES” Annette appeared at morning service on Sunday in one of her most striking frocks.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She did not come unattended, but it was not her brother who walked up the aisle with her just as the bell stopped tolling.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading She did not come unattended, but it was not her brother who walked up the aisle with her just as the bell stopped tolling.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading “THEM TRIMMINSES” Annette appeared at morning service on Sunday in one of her most striking frocks.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading “THEM TRIMMINSES” Annette appeared at morning service on Sunday in one of her most striking frocks.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading The school teacher was her companion and, noticeably red about the ears, he handed her into the Beasely pew where he usually sat himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The attention of good Mr. Middler’s parishioners was sadly distraught by the newcomer.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “THEM TRIMMINSES” Annette appeared at morning service on Sunday in one of her most striking frocks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was quite impossible for feminine eyes to keep from turning in the direction of Miss Bowman’s seat during the sermon.
tollingverbUS /ˈtoʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “toll” — ring slowly
From this reading She did not come unattended, but it was not her brother who walked up the aisle with her just as the bell stopped tolling.
TRIMMINSES
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From this reading “THEM TRIMMINSES” Annette appeared at morning service on Sunday in one of her most striking frocks.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading It was quite impossible for feminine eyes to keep from turning in the direction of Miss Bowman’s seat during the sermon.
unattendedadjectiveUS /ənəˈtendɪd/
not watched
From this reading She did not come unattended, but it was not her brother who walked up the aisle with her just as the bell stopped tolling.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She did not come unattended, but it was not her brother who walked up the aisle with her just as the bell stopped tolling.
under normal conditions
From this reading The school teacher was her companion and, noticeably red about the ears, he handed her into the Beasely pew where he usually sat himself.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading She did not come unattended, but it was not her brother who walked up the aisle with her just as the bell stopped tolling.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The attention of good Mr. Middler’s parishioners was sadly distraught by the newcomer.
in or at the place that
From this reading The school teacher was her companion and, noticeably red about the ears, he handed her into the Beasely pew where he usually sat himself.
which person or people
From this reading She did not come unattended, but it was not her brother who walked up the aisle with her just as the bell stopped tolling.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She did not come unattended, but it was not her brother who walked up the aisle with her just as the bell stopped tolling.
