used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Fancy, like the finger of a clock, Runs the great circuit, and is still at home."
abashedadjectiveUS /əˈbæʃt/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading Opposite me, Phillida and Desire were clinging together, watching me with such looks of gladness and anxiety that I felt myself abashed before them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Fancy, like the finger of a clock, Runs the great circuit, and is still at home."
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Opposite me, Phillida and Desire were clinging together, watching me with such looks of gladness and anxiety that I felt myself abashed before them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Fancy, like the finger of a clock, Runs the great circuit, and is still at home."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But I was in my chair before the hearth in the living room of the farmhouse, and the noise was the din of a tempest outside.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I was in my chair before the hearth in the living room of the farmhouse, and the noise was the din of a tempest outside.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading But I was in my chair before the hearth in the living room of the farmhouse, and the noise was the din of a tempest outside.
circuitnounUS /ˈsɜːrkət/
an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
From this reading "Fancy, like the finger of a clock, Runs the great circuit, and is still at home."
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Opposite me, Phillida and Desire were clinging together, watching me with such looks of gladness and anxiety that I felt myself abashed before them.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading "Fancy, like the finger of a clock, Runs the great circuit, and is still at home."
COWPERnounUS /ˈkaʊpər/
English surgeon who discovered Cowper's gland (1666-1709)
From this reading --COWPER.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Opposite me, Phillida and Desire were clinging together, watching me with such looks of gladness and anxiety that I felt myself abashed before them.
dinnounUS /dɪn/
a loud harsh or strident noise
From this reading But I was in my chair before the hearth in the living room of the farmhouse, and the noise was the din of a tempest outside.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The uproar of rushing waters was still in my ears.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading "Fancy, like the finger of a clock, Runs the great circuit, and is still at home."
farmhousenounUS /ˈfɑːrmhaʊs/
house for a farmer and family
From this reading But I was in my chair before the hearth in the living room of the farmhouse, and the noise was the din of a tempest outside.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Opposite me, Phillida and Desire were clinging together, watching me with such looks of gladness and anxiety that I felt myself abashed before them.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading "Fancy, like the finger of a clock, Runs the great circuit, and is still at home."
gladnessnoun
experiencing joy and pleasure
From this reading Opposite me, Phillida and Desire were clinging together, watching me with such looks of gladness and anxiety that I felt myself abashed before them.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Fancy, like the finger of a clock, Runs the great circuit, and is still at home."
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading But I was in my chair before the hearth in the living room of the farmhouse, and the noise was the din of a tempest outside.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Fancy, like the finger of a clock, Runs the great circuit, and is still at home."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But I was in my chair before the hearth in the living room of the farmhouse, and the noise was the din of a tempest outside.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The uproar of rushing waters was still in my ears.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Fancy, like the finger of a clock, Runs the great circuit, and is still at home."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Fancy, like the finger of a clock, Runs the great circuit, and is still at home."
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading But I was in my chair before the hearth in the living room of the farmhouse, and the noise was the din of a tempest outside.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Opposite me, Phillida and Desire were clinging together, watching me with such looks of gladness and anxiety that I felt myself abashed before them.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Opposite me, Phillida and Desire were clinging together, watching me with such looks of gladness and anxiety that I felt myself abashed before them.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The uproar of rushing waters was still in my ears.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Opposite me, Phillida and Desire were clinging together, watching me with such looks of gladness and anxiety that I felt myself abashed before them.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading But I was in my chair before the hearth in the living room of the farmhouse, and the noise was the din of a tempest outside.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Fancy, like the finger of a clock, Runs the great circuit, and is still at home."
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Opposite me, Phillida and Desire were clinging together, watching me with such looks of gladness and anxiety that I felt myself abashed before them.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading But I was in my chair before the hearth in the living room of the farmhouse, and the noise was the din of a tempest outside.
Phillida
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Opposite me, Phillida and Desire were clinging together, watching me with such looks of gladness and anxiety that I felt myself abashed before them.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading But I was in my chair before the hearth in the living room of the farmhouse, and the noise was the din of a tempest outside.
RunsnounUS /rʌnz/
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading "Fancy, like the finger of a clock, Runs the great circuit, and is still at home."
rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading The uproar of rushing waters was still in my ears.
not in physical motion
From this reading "Fancy, like the finger of a clock, Runs the great circuit, and is still at home."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Opposite me, Phillida and Desire were clinging together, watching me with such looks of gladness and anxiety that I felt myself abashed before them.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading But I was in my chair before the hearth in the living room of the farmhouse, and the noise was the din of a tempest outside.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Opposite me, Phillida and Desire were clinging together, watching me with such looks of gladness and anxiety that I felt myself abashed before them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Fancy, like the finger of a clock, Runs the great circuit, and is still at home."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Opposite me, Phillida and Desire were clinging together, watching me with such looks of gladness and anxiety that I felt myself abashed before them.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Opposite me, Phillida and Desire were clinging together, watching me with such looks of gladness and anxiety that I felt myself abashed before them.
uproarnounUS /ˈʌprɔːr/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading The uproar of rushing waters was still in my ears.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The uproar of rushing waters was still in my ears.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Opposite me, Phillida and Desire were clinging together, watching me with such looks of gladness and anxiety that I felt myself abashed before them.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The uproar of rushing waters was still in my ears.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Opposite me, Phillida and Desire were clinging together, watching me with such looks of gladness and anxiety that I felt myself abashed before them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Opposite me, Phillida and Desire were clinging together, watching me with such looks of gladness and anxiety that I felt myself abashed before them.
