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From this reading (“_The things which belong unto thy peace_”) _Published 1925_ The author wishes to say that, in spite of the “local colour” in this book, the situation between the characters is purely imaginary.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had an extraordinary feeling that he would never use a pen again.
anew
From this reading He had an extraordinary feeling that he would never use a pen again.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had an extraordinary feeling that he would never use a pen again.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading More strictly speaking, it fell as if weighted from his fingers.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading (“_The things which belong unto thy peace_”) _Published 1925_ The author wishes to say that, in spite of the “local colour” in this book, the situation between the characters is purely imaginary.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading (“_The things which belong unto thy peace_”) _Published 1925_ The author wishes to say that, in spite of the “local colour” in this book, the situation between the characters is purely imaginary.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading (“_The things which belong unto thy peace_”) _Published 1925_ The author wishes to say that, in spite of the “local colour” in this book, the situation between the characters is purely imaginary.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading (“_The things which belong unto thy peace_”) _Published 1925_ The author wishes to say that, in spite of the “local colour” in this book, the situation between the characters is purely imaginary.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A flush came into Mattie’s face, but she said nothing.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A flush came into Mattie’s face, but she said nothing.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading (“_The things which belong unto thy peace_”) _Published 1925_ The author wishes to say that, in spite of the “local colour” in this book, the situation between the characters is purely imaginary.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading (“_The things which belong unto thy peace_”) _Published 1925_ The author wishes to say that, in spite of the “local colour” in this book, the situation between the characters is purely imaginary.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading He dropped the pen....
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading He had an extraordinary feeling that he would never use a pen again.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A flush came into Mattie’s face, but she said nothing.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He had an extraordinary feeling that he would never use a pen again.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading More strictly speaking, it fell as if weighted from his fingers.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading More strictly speaking, it fell as if weighted from his fingers.
flushnounUS /flʌʃ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading A flush came into Mattie’s face, but she said nothing.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading More strictly speaking, it fell as if weighted from his fingers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had an extraordinary feeling that he would never use a pen again.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He dropped the pen....
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading More strictly speaking, it fell as if weighted from his fingers.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading More strictly speaking, it fell as if weighted from his fingers.
imaginaryadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒəneri/
not based on fact; existing only in the imagination
From this reading (“_The things which belong unto thy peace_”) _Published 1925_ The author wishes to say that, in spite of the “local colour” in this book, the situation between the characters is purely imaginary.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading (“_The things which belong unto thy peace_”) _Published 1925_ The author wishes to say that, in spite of the “local colour” in this book, the situation between the characters is purely imaginary.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A flush came into Mattie’s face, but she said nothing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading (“_The things which belong unto thy peace_”) _Published 1925_ The author wishes to say that, in spite of the “local colour” in this book, the situation between the characters is purely imaginary.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading More strictly speaking, it fell as if weighted from his fingers.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading (“_The things which belong unto thy peace_”) _Published 1925_ The author wishes to say that, in spite of the “local colour” in this book, the situation between the characters is purely imaginary.
Mattie's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A flush came into Mattie’s face, but she said nothing.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More strictly speaking, it fell as if weighted from his fingers.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He had an extraordinary feeling that he would never use a pen again.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading A flush came into Mattie’s face, but she said nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading (“_The things which belong unto thy peace_”) _Published 1925_ The author wishes to say that, in spite of the “local colour” in this book, the situation between the characters is purely imaginary.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading (“_The things which belong unto thy peace_”) _Published 1925_ The author wishes to say that, in spite of the “local colour” in this book, the situation between the characters is purely imaginary.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading He dropped the pen....
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading (“_The things which belong unto thy peace_”) _Published 1925_ The author wishes to say that, in spite of the “local colour” in this book, the situation between the characters is purely imaginary.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading (“_The things which belong unto thy peace_”) _Published 1925_ The author wishes to say that, in spite of the “local colour” in this book, the situation between the characters is purely imaginary.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A flush came into Mattie’s face, but she said nothing.
express in words
From this reading (“_The things which belong unto thy peace_”) _Published 1925_ The author wishes to say that, in spite of the “local colour” in this book, the situation between the characters is purely imaginary.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A flush came into Mattie’s face, but she said nothing.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading (“_The things which belong unto thy peace_”) _Published 1925_ The author wishes to say that, in spite of the “local colour” in this book, the situation between the characters is purely imaginary.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading More strictly speaking, it fell as if weighted from his fingers.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading (“_The things which belong unto thy peace_”) _Published 1925_ The author wishes to say that, in spite of the “local colour” in this book, the situation between the characters is purely imaginary.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading More strictly speaking, it fell as if weighted from his fingers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading (“_The things which belong unto thy peace_”) _Published 1925_ The author wishes to say that, in spite of the “local colour” in this book, the situation between the characters is purely imaginary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading (“_The things which belong unto thy peace_”) _Published 1925_ The author wishes to say that, in spite of the “local colour” in this book, the situation between the characters is purely imaginary.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading (“_The things which belong unto thy peace_”) _Published 1925_ The author wishes to say that, in spite of the “local colour” in this book, the situation between the characters is purely imaginary.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading (“_The things which belong unto thy peace_”) _Published 1925_ The author wishes to say that, in spite of the “local colour” in this book, the situation between the characters is purely imaginary.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading (“_The things which belong unto thy peace_”) _Published 1925_ The author wishes to say that, in spite of the “local colour” in this book, the situation between the characters is purely imaginary.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading (“_The things which belong unto thy peace_”) _Published 1925_ The author wishes to say that, in spite of the “local colour” in this book, the situation between the characters is purely imaginary.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading (“_The things which belong unto thy peace_”) _Published 1925_ The author wishes to say that, in spite of the “local colour” in this book, the situation between the characters is purely imaginary.
the act of using
From this reading He had an extraordinary feeling that he would never use a pen again.
weightedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪtɪd/
made heavy or weighted down with weariness
From this reading More strictly speaking, it fell as if weighted from his fingers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading (“_The things which belong unto thy peace_”) _Published 1925_ The author wishes to say that, in spite of the “local colour” in this book, the situation between the characters is purely imaginary.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading (“_The things which belong unto thy peace_”) _Published 1925_ The author wishes to say that, in spite of the “local colour” in this book, the situation between the characters is purely imaginary.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had an extraordinary feeling that he would never use a pen again.
