used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena, visiting his mill for the first time, receives the right hand of fellowship and the cold shoulder in the space of an hour._ IT was something less than a fortnight later that there was trouble with the power at the Altonia on a hectic day of high pressured rush.
in actual fact
From this reading The machinery jerked itself to a standstill, like a faulty mechanical toy, and Gloriana-Virginia, waiting only to be certain that her frame was actually still, squatted thankfully in a corner and bent over her book, a sallow forefinger tracing the words laboriously, her lips moving in a blissful murmur.
Altonia
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From this reading _Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena, visiting his mill for the first time, receives the right hand of fellowship and the cold shoulder in the space of an hour._ IT was something less than a fortnight later that there was trouble with the power at the Altonia on a hectic day of high pressured rush.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Glen, hurrying through the spinning room with a message from Manders, stopped as always for a word.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena, visiting his mill for the first time, receives the right hand of fellowship and the cold shoulder in the space of an hour._ IT was something less than a fortnight later that there was trouble with the power at the Altonia on a hectic day of high pressured rush.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena, visiting his mill for the first time, receives the right hand of fellowship and the cold shoulder in the space of an hour._ IT was something less than a fortnight later that there was trouble with the power at the Altonia on a hectic day of high pressured rush.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading “Well, Glory--you’re in luck, anyway!”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Glen, hurrying through the spinning room with a message from Manders, stopped as always for a word.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena, visiting his mill for the first time, receives the right hand of fellowship and the cold shoulder in the space of an hour._ IT was something less than a fortnight later that there was trouble with the power at the Altonia on a hectic day of high pressured rush.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The machinery jerked itself to a standstill, like a faulty mechanical toy, and Gloriana-Virginia, waiting only to be certain that her frame was actually still, squatted thankfully in a corner and bent over her book, a sallow forefinger tracing the words laboriously, her lips moving in a blissful murmur.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading The machinery jerked itself to a standstill, like a faulty mechanical toy, and Gloriana-Virginia, waiting only to be certain that her frame was actually still, squatted thankfully in a corner and bent over her book, a sallow forefinger tracing the words laboriously, her lips moving in a blissful murmur.
blissfuladjectiveUS /ˈblɪsfəl/
completely happy and contented
From this reading The machinery jerked itself to a standstill, like a faulty mechanical toy, and Gloriana-Virginia, waiting only to be certain that her frame was actually still, squatted thankfully in a corner and bent over her book, a sallow forefinger tracing the words laboriously, her lips moving in a blissful murmur.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The machinery jerked itself to a standstill, like a faulty mechanical toy, and Gloriana-Virginia, waiting only to be certain that her frame was actually still, squatted thankfully in a corner and bent over her book, a sallow forefinger tracing the words laboriously, her lips moving in a blissful murmur.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The machinery jerked itself to a standstill, like a faulty mechanical toy, and Gloriana-Virginia, waiting only to be certain that her frame was actually still, squatted thankfully in a corner and bent over her book, a sallow forefinger tracing the words laboriously, her lips moving in a blissful murmur.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading _Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena, visiting his mill for the first time, receives the right hand of fellowship and the cold shoulder in the space of an hour._ IT was something less than a fortnight later that there was trouble with the power at the Altonia on a hectic day of high pressured rush.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The machinery jerked itself to a standstill, like a faulty mechanical toy, and Gloriana-Virginia, waiting only to be certain that her frame was actually still, squatted thankfully in a corner and bent over her book, a sallow forefinger tracing the words laboriously, her lips moving in a blissful murmur.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena, visiting his mill for the first time, receives the right hand of fellowship and the cold shoulder in the space of an hour._ IT was something less than a fortnight later that there was trouble with the power at the Altonia on a hectic day of high pressured rush.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She leaned down to whisper.
faultyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːlti/
having a defect
From this reading The machinery jerked itself to a standstill, like a faulty mechanical toy, and Gloriana-Virginia, waiting only to be certain that her frame was actually still, squatted thankfully in a corner and bent over her book, a sallow forefinger tracing the words laboriously, her lips moving in a blissful murmur.
fellowshipnounUS /ˈfeloʊʃɪp/
an association of people who share common beliefs or activities
From this reading _Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena, visiting his mill for the first time, receives the right hand of fellowship and the cold shoulder in the space of an hour._ IT was something less than a fortnight later that there was trouble with the power at the Altonia on a hectic day of high pressured rush.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena, visiting his mill for the first time, receives the right hand of fellowship and the cold shoulder in the space of an hour._ IT was something less than a fortnight later that there was trouble with the power at the Altonia on a hectic day of high pressured rush.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena, visiting his mill for the first time, receives the right hand of fellowship and the cold shoulder in the space of an hour._ IT was something less than a fortnight later that there was trouble with the power at the Altonia on a hectic day of high pressured rush.
forefingernounUS /ˈfɔːrfɪŋɡər/
the finger next to the thumb
From this reading The machinery jerked itself to a standstill, like a faulty mechanical toy, and Gloriana-Virginia, waiting only to be certain that her frame was actually still, squatted thankfully in a corner and bent over her book, a sallow forefinger tracing the words laboriously, her lips moving in a blissful murmur.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading _Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena, visiting his mill for the first time, receives the right hand of fellowship and the cold shoulder in the space of an hour._ IT was something less than a fortnight later that there was trouble with the power at the Altonia on a hectic day of high pressured rush.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading The machinery jerked itself to a standstill, like a faulty mechanical toy, and Gloriana-Virginia, waiting only to be certain that her frame was actually still, squatted thankfully in a corner and bent over her book, a sallow forefinger tracing the words laboriously, her lips moving in a blissful murmur.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Glen, hurrying through the spinning room with a message from Manders, stopped as always for a word.
GlennounUS /ɡlen/
a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
From this reading Glen, hurrying through the spinning room with a message from Manders, stopped as always for a word.
Gloriana-Virginia
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From this reading The machinery jerked itself to a standstill, like a faulty mechanical toy, and Gloriana-Virginia, waiting only to be certain that her frame was actually still, squatted thankfully in a corner and bent over her book, a sallow forefinger tracing the words laboriously, her lips moving in a blissful murmur.
a state of high honor
From this reading “Well, Glory--you’re in luck, anyway!”
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading _Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena, visiting his mill for the first time, receives the right hand of fellowship and the cold shoulder in the space of an hour._ IT was something less than a fortnight later that there was trouble with the power at the Altonia on a hectic day of high pressured rush.
hecticadjectiveUS /ˈhektɪk/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading _Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena, visiting his mill for the first time, receives the right hand of fellowship and the cold shoulder in the space of an hour._ IT was something less than a fortnight later that there was trouble with the power at the Altonia on a hectic day of high pressured rush.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The machinery jerked itself to a standstill, like a faulty mechanical toy, and Gloriana-Virginia, waiting only to be certain that her frame was actually still, squatted thankfully in a corner and bent over her book, a sallow forefinger tracing the words laboriously, her lips moving in a blissful murmur.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading _Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena, visiting his mill for the first time, receives the right hand of fellowship and the cold shoulder in the space of an hour._ IT was something less than a fortnight later that there was trouble with the power at the Altonia on a hectic day of high pressured rush.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena, visiting his mill for the first time, receives the right hand of fellowship and the cold shoulder in the space of an hour._ IT was something less than a fortnight later that there was trouble with the power at the Altonia on a hectic day of high pressured rush.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading _Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena, visiting his mill for the first time, receives the right hand of fellowship and the cold shoulder in the space of an hour._ IT was something less than a fortnight later that there was trouble with the power at the Altonia on a hectic day of high pressured rush.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading Glen, hurrying through the spinning room with a message from Manders, stopped as always for a word.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena, visiting his mill for the first time, receives the right hand of fellowship and the cold shoulder in the space of an hour._ IT was something less than a fortnight later that there was trouble with the power at the Altonia on a hectic day of high pressured rush.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena, visiting his mill for the first time, receives the right hand of fellowship and the cold shoulder in the space of an hour._ IT was something less than a fortnight later that there was trouble with the power at the Altonia on a hectic day of high pressured rush.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The machinery jerked itself to a standstill, like a faulty mechanical toy, and Gloriana-Virginia, waiting only to be certain that her frame was actually still, squatted thankfully in a corner and bent over her book, a sallow forefinger tracing the words laboriously, her lips moving in a blissful murmur.
jerkedverbUS /dʒɜːrkt/
past form of “jerk” — pull, or move with a sudden movement
From this reading The machinery jerked itself to a standstill, like a faulty mechanical toy, and Gloriana-Virginia, waiting only to be certain that her frame was actually still, squatted thankfully in a corner and bent over her book, a sallow forefinger tracing the words laboriously, her lips moving in a blissful murmur.
laboriouslyadverbUS /ləˈbɔːriəsli/
in a laborious manner
From this reading The machinery jerked itself to a standstill, like a faulty mechanical toy, and Gloriana-Virginia, waiting only to be certain that her frame was actually still, squatted thankfully in a corner and bent over her book, a sallow forefinger tracing the words laboriously, her lips moving in a blissful murmur.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading _Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena, visiting his mill for the first time, receives the right hand of fellowship and the cold shoulder in the space of an hour._ IT was something less than a fortnight later that there was trouble with the power at the Altonia on a hectic day of high pressured rush.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading She leaned down to whisper.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading _Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena, visiting his mill for the first time, receives the right hand of fellowship and the cold shoulder in the space of an hour._ IT was something less than a fortnight later that there was trouble with the power at the Altonia on a hectic day of high pressured rush.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The machinery jerked itself to a standstill, like a faulty mechanical toy, and Gloriana-Virginia, waiting only to be certain that her frame was actually still, squatted thankfully in a corner and bent over her book, a sallow forefinger tracing the words laboriously, her lips moving in a blissful murmur.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading The machinery jerked itself to a standstill, like a faulty mechanical toy, and Gloriana-Virginia, waiting only to be certain that her frame was actually still, squatted thankfully in a corner and bent over her book, a sallow forefinger tracing the words laboriously, her lips moving in a blissful murmur.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading “Well, Glory--you’re in luck, anyway!”
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading The machinery jerked itself to a standstill, like a faulty mechanical toy, and Gloriana-Virginia, waiting only to be certain that her frame was actually still, squatted thankfully in a corner and bent over her book, a sallow forefinger tracing the words laboriously, her lips moving in a blissful murmur.
Manders
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From this reading Glen, hurrying through the spinning room with a message from Manders, stopped as always for a word.
mechanicaladjectiveUS /məˈkænɪkəl/
using (or as if using) mechanisms or tools or devices
From this reading The machinery jerked itself to a standstill, like a faulty mechanical toy, and Gloriana-Virginia, waiting only to be certain that her frame was actually still, squatted thankfully in a corner and bent over her book, a sallow forefinger tracing the words laboriously, her lips moving in a blissful murmur.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Glen, hurrying through the spinning room with a message from Manders, stopped as always for a word.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading _Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena, visiting his mill for the first time, receives the right hand of fellowship and the cold shoulder in the space of an hour._ IT was something less than a fortnight later that there was trouble with the power at the Altonia on a hectic day of high pressured rush.
in motion
From this reading The machinery jerked itself to a standstill, like a faulty mechanical toy, and Gloriana-Virginia, waiting only to be certain that her frame was actually still, squatted thankfully in a corner and bent over her book, a sallow forefinger tracing the words laboriously, her lips moving in a blissful murmur.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena, visiting his mill for the first time, receives the right hand of fellowship and the cold shoulder in the space of an hour._ IT was something less than a fortnight later that there was trouble with the power at the Altonia on a hectic day of high pressured rush.
murmurnounUS /ˈmɜːrmər/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading The machinery jerked itself to a standstill, like a faulty mechanical toy, and Gloriana-Virginia, waiting only to be certain that her frame was actually still, squatted thankfully in a corner and bent over her book, a sallow forefinger tracing the words laboriously, her lips moving in a blissful murmur.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena, visiting his mill for the first time, receives the right hand of fellowship and the cold shoulder in the space of an hour._ IT was something less than a fortnight later that there was trouble with the power at the Altonia on a hectic day of high pressured rush.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena, visiting his mill for the first time, receives the right hand of fellowship and the cold shoulder in the space of an hour._ IT was something less than a fortnight later that there was trouble with the power at the Altonia on a hectic day of high pressured rush.
and nothing more
From this reading The machinery jerked itself to a standstill, like a faulty mechanical toy, and Gloriana-Virginia, waiting only to be certain that her frame was actually still, squatted thankfully in a corner and bent over her book, a sallow forefinger tracing the words laboriously, her lips moving in a blissful murmur.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The machinery jerked itself to a standstill, like a faulty mechanical toy, and Gloriana-Virginia, waiting only to be certain that her frame was actually still, squatted thankfully in a corner and bent over her book, a sallow forefinger tracing the words laboriously, her lips moving in a blissful murmur.
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading _Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena, visiting his mill for the first time, receives the right hand of fellowship and the cold shoulder in the space of an hour._ IT was something less than a fortnight later that there was trouble with the power at the Altonia on a hectic day of high pressured rush.
PasadenanounUS /ˌpæsəˈdiːnər/
a city in southwestern California to the east of Los Angeles
From this reading _Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena, visiting his mill for the first time, receives the right hand of fellowship and the cold shoulder in the space of an hour._ IT was something less than a fortnight later that there was trouble with the power at the Altonia on a hectic day of high pressured rush.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading _Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena, visiting his mill for the first time, receives the right hand of fellowship and the cold shoulder in the space of an hour._ IT was something less than a fortnight later that there was trouble with the power at the Altonia on a hectic day of high pressured rush.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading _Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena, visiting his mill for the first time, receives the right hand of fellowship and the cold shoulder in the space of an hour._ IT was something less than a fortnight later that there was trouble with the power at the Altonia on a hectic day of high pressured rush.
pressuredverbUS /ˈpreʃərd/
past form of “pressure” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
From this reading _Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena, visiting his mill for the first time, receives the right hand of fellowship and the cold shoulder in the space of an hour._ IT was something less than a fortnight later that there was trouble with the power at the Altonia on a hectic day of high pressured rush.
receivesverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading _Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena, visiting his mill for the first time, receives the right hand of fellowship and the cold shoulder in the space of an hour._ IT was something less than a fortnight later that there was trouble with the power at the Altonia on a hectic day of high pressured rush.
precisely, exactly
From this reading _Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena, visiting his mill for the first time, receives the right hand of fellowship and the cold shoulder in the space of an hour._ IT was something less than a fortnight later that there was trouble with the power at the Altonia on a hectic day of high pressured rush.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Glen, hurrying through the spinning room with a message from Manders, stopped as always for a word.
move hurridly
From this reading _Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena, visiting his mill for the first time, receives the right hand of fellowship and the cold shoulder in the space of an hour._ IT was something less than a fortnight later that there was trouble with the power at the Altonia on a hectic day of high pressured rush.
sallowadjective
unhealthy looking
From this reading The machinery jerked itself to a standstill, like a faulty mechanical toy, and Gloriana-Virginia, waiting only to be certain that her frame was actually still, squatted thankfully in a corner and bent over her book, a sallow forefinger tracing the words laboriously, her lips moving in a blissful murmur.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She leaned down to whisper.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading _Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena, visiting his mill for the first time, receives the right hand of fellowship and the cold shoulder in the space of an hour._ IT was something less than a fortnight later that there was trouble with the power at the Altonia on a hectic day of high pressured rush.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading _Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena, visiting his mill for the first time, receives the right hand of fellowship and the cold shoulder in the space of an hour._ IT was something less than a fortnight later that there was trouble with the power at the Altonia on a hectic day of high pressured rush.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading _Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena, visiting his mill for the first time, receives the right hand of fellowship and the cold shoulder in the space of an hour._ IT was something less than a fortnight later that there was trouble with the power at the Altonia on a hectic day of high pressured rush.
spinningnounUS /ˈspɪnɪŋ/
creating thread
From this reading Glen, hurrying through the spinning room with a message from Manders, stopped as always for a word.
squatted
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From this reading The machinery jerked itself to a standstill, like a faulty mechanical toy, and Gloriana-Virginia, waiting only to be certain that her frame was actually still, squatted thankfully in a corner and bent over her book, a sallow forefinger tracing the words laboriously, her lips moving in a blissful murmur.
standstillnounUS /ˈstændstɪl/
a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
From this reading The machinery jerked itself to a standstill, like a faulty mechanical toy, and Gloriana-Virginia, waiting only to be certain that her frame was actually still, squatted thankfully in a corner and bent over her book, a sallow forefinger tracing the words laboriously, her lips moving in a blissful murmur.
not in physical motion
From this reading The machinery jerked itself to a standstill, like a faulty mechanical toy, and Gloriana-Virginia, waiting only to be certain that her frame was actually still, squatted thankfully in a corner and bent over her book, a sallow forefinger tracing the words laboriously, her lips moving in a blissful murmur.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Glen, hurrying through the spinning room with a message from Manders, stopped as always for a word.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena, visiting his mill for the first time, receives the right hand of fellowship and the cold shoulder in the space of an hour._ IT was something less than a fortnight later that there was trouble with the power at the Altonia on a hectic day of high pressured rush.
thankfullyadverbUS /ˈθæŋkfəli/
in a thankful manner; with thanks
From this reading The machinery jerked itself to a standstill, like a faulty mechanical toy, and Gloriana-Virginia, waiting only to be certain that her frame was actually still, squatted thankfully in a corner and bent over her book, a sallow forefinger tracing the words laboriously, her lips moving in a blissful murmur.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena, visiting his mill for the first time, receives the right hand of fellowship and the cold shoulder in the space of an hour._ IT was something less than a fortnight later that there was trouble with the power at the Altonia on a hectic day of high pressured rush.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena, visiting his mill for the first time, receives the right hand of fellowship and the cold shoulder in the space of an hour._ IT was something less than a fortnight later that there was trouble with the power at the Altonia on a hectic day of high pressured rush.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena, visiting his mill for the first time, receives the right hand of fellowship and the cold shoulder in the space of an hour._ IT was something less than a fortnight later that there was trouble with the power at the Altonia on a hectic day of high pressured rush.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Glen, hurrying through the spinning room with a message from Manders, stopped as always for a word.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena, visiting his mill for the first time, receives the right hand of fellowship and the cold shoulder in the space of an hour._ IT was something less than a fortnight later that there was trouble with the power at the Altonia on a hectic day of high pressured rush.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The machinery jerked itself to a standstill, like a faulty mechanical toy, and Gloriana-Virginia, waiting only to be certain that her frame was actually still, squatted thankfully in a corner and bent over her book, a sallow forefinger tracing the words laboriously, her lips moving in a blissful murmur.
toynounUS /tɔɪ/
an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading The machinery jerked itself to a standstill, like a faulty mechanical toy, and Gloriana-Virginia, waiting only to be certain that her frame was actually still, squatted thankfully in a corner and bent over her book, a sallow forefinger tracing the words laboriously, her lips moving in a blissful murmur.
tracingnounUS /ˈtreɪsɪŋ/
the act of drawing a plan or diagram or outline
From this reading The machinery jerked itself to a standstill, like a faulty mechanical toy, and Gloriana-Virginia, waiting only to be certain that her frame was actually still, squatted thankfully in a corner and bent over her book, a sallow forefinger tracing the words laboriously, her lips moving in a blissful murmur.
a source of difficulty
From this reading _Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena, visiting his mill for the first time, receives the right hand of fellowship and the cold shoulder in the space of an hour._ IT was something less than a fortnight later that there was trouble with the power at the Altonia on a hectic day of high pressured rush.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading _Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena, visiting his mill for the first time, receives the right hand of fellowship and the cold shoulder in the space of an hour._ IT was something less than a fortnight later that there was trouble with the power at the Altonia on a hectic day of high pressured rush.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The machinery jerked itself to a standstill, like a faulty mechanical toy, and Gloriana-Virginia, waiting only to be certain that her frame was actually still, squatted thankfully in a corner and bent over her book, a sallow forefinger tracing the words laboriously, her lips moving in a blissful murmur.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena, visiting his mill for the first time, receives the right hand of fellowship and the cold shoulder in the space of an hour._ IT was something less than a fortnight later that there was trouble with the power at the Altonia on a hectic day of high pressured rush.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well, Glory--you’re in luck, anyway!”
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading She leaned down to whisper.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena, visiting his mill for the first time, receives the right hand of fellowship and the cold shoulder in the space of an hour._ IT was something less than a fortnight later that there was trouble with the power at the Altonia on a hectic day of high pressured rush.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Glen, hurrying through the spinning room with a message from Manders, stopped as always for a word.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The machinery jerked itself to a standstill, like a faulty mechanical toy, and Gloriana-Virginia, waiting only to be certain that her frame was actually still, squatted thankfully in a corner and bent over her book, a sallow forefinger tracing the words laboriously, her lips moving in a blissful murmur.
you're
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From this reading “Well, Glory--you’re in luck, anyway!”
