used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dr. Starkey walked up and down his office several times, raised and lowered the flame of the lamp, poked the fire, looked out into the starlit night, and, with a fervent "Bless my soul! how extraordinary!" settled himself for his customary nap over the Boston paper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lilly bowed--she could not trust herself to speak--and went away.
(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 She studied Lilly's face with watchful anxiety, as she joined in her labors.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She studied Lilly's face with watchful anxiety, as she joined in her labors.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Lilly bowed--she could not trust herself to speak--and went away.
give a benediction to
From this reading Dr. Starkey walked up and down his office several times, raised and lowered the flame of the lamp, poked the fire, looked out into the starlit night, and, with a fervent "Bless my soul! how extraordinary!" settled himself for his customary nap over the Boston paper.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading Dr. Starkey walked up and down his office several times, raised and lowered the flame of the lamp, poked the fire, looked out into the starlit night, and, with a fervent "Bless my soul! how extraordinary!" settled himself for his customary nap over the Boston paper.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading Lilly bowed--she could not trust herself to speak--and went away.
bristlingverbUS /ˈbrɪsəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “bristle” — be in a state of movement or action
From this reading Miss Bullins's shop was empty of customers, and she herself, her hair bristling with crimping-pins and curl-papers, was putting things in order for the night.
Bullins's
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From this reading Miss Bullins's shop was empty of customers, and she herself, her hair bristling with crimping-pins and curl-papers, was putting things in order for the night.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Lilly bowed--she could not trust herself to speak--and went away.
crimping-pins
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From this reading Miss Bullins's shop was empty of customers, and she herself, her hair bristling with crimping-pins and curl-papers, was putting things in order for the night.
curl-papers
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From this reading Miss Bullins's shop was empty of customers, and she herself, her hair bristling with crimping-pins and curl-papers, was putting things in order for the night.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading Dr. Starkey walked up and down his office several times, raised and lowered the flame of the lamp, poked the fire, looked out into the starlit night, and, with a fervent "Bless my soul! how extraordinary!" settled himself for his customary nap over the Boston paper.
customersnounUS /ˈkʌstəmərz/
plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading Miss Bullins's shop was empty of customers, and she herself, her hair bristling with crimping-pins and curl-papers, was putting things in order for the night.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Dr. Starkey walked up and down his office several times, raised and lowered the flame of the lamp, poked the fire, looked out into the starlit night, and, with a fervent "Bless my soul! how extraordinary!" settled himself for his customary nap over the Boston paper.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Starkey walked up and down his office several times, raised and lowered the flame of the lamp, poked the fire, looked out into the starlit night, and, with a fervent "Bless my soul! how extraordinary!" settled himself for his customary nap over the Boston paper.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Miss Bullins's shop was empty of customers, and she herself, her hair bristling with crimping-pins and curl-papers, was putting things in order for the night.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Dr. Starkey walked up and down his office several times, raised and lowered the flame of the lamp, poked the fire, looked out into the starlit night, and, with a fervent "Bless my soul! how extraordinary!" settled himself for his customary nap over the Boston paper.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She studied Lilly's face with watchful anxiety, as she joined in her labors.
ferventadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrvənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Dr. Starkey walked up and down his office several times, raised and lowered the flame of the lamp, poked the fire, looked out into the starlit night, and, with a fervent "Bless my soul! how extraordinary!" settled himself for his customary nap over the Boston paper.
start firing a weapon
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A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading Dr. Starkey walked up and down his office several times, raised and lowered the flame of the lamp, poked the fire, looked out into the starlit night, and, with a fervent "Bless my soul! how extraordinary!" settled himself for his customary nap over the Boston paper.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dr. Starkey walked up and down his office several times, raised and lowered the flame of the lamp, poked the fire, looked out into the starlit night, and, with a fervent "Bless my soul! how extraordinary!" settled himself for his customary nap over the Boston paper.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Miss Bullins's shop was empty of customers, and she herself, her hair bristling with crimping-pins and curl-papers, was putting things in order for the night.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Bullins's shop was empty of customers, and she herself, her hair bristling with crimping-pins and curl-papers, was putting things in order for the night.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Lilly bowed--she could not trust herself to speak--and went away.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Dr. Starkey walked up and down his office several times, raised and lowered the flame of the lamp, poked the fire, looked out into the starlit night, and, with a fervent "Bless my soul! how extraordinary!" settled himself for his customary nap over the Boston paper.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dr. Starkey walked up and down his office several times, raised and lowered the flame of the lamp, poked the fire, looked out into the starlit night, and, with a fervent "Bless my soul! how extraordinary!" settled himself for his customary nap over the Boston paper.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Lilly hurried home through the silent streets.
how
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From this reading Dr. Starkey walked up and down his office several times, raised and lowered the flame of the lamp, poked the fire, looked out into the starlit night, and, with a fervent "Bless my soul! how extraordinary!" settled himself for his customary nap over the Boston paper.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Lilly hurried home through the silent streets.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Miss Bullins's shop was empty of customers, and she herself, her hair bristling with crimping-pins and curl-papers, was putting things in order for the night.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Dr. Starkey walked up and down his office several times, raised and lowered the flame of the lamp, poked the fire, looked out into the starlit night, and, with a fervent "Bless my soul! how extraordinary!" settled himself for his customary nap over the Boston paper.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading She studied Lilly's face with watchful anxiety, as she joined in her labors.
laborsnounUS /ˈleɪbərz/
plural of “labor” — a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading She studied Lilly's face with watchful anxiety, as she joined in her labors.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Dr. Starkey walked up and down his office several times, raised and lowered the flame of the lamp, poked the fire, looked out into the starlit night, and, with a fervent "Bless my soul! how extraordinary!" settled himself for his customary nap over the Boston paper.
Lilly
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From this reading Lilly bowed--she could not trust herself to speak--and went away.
Lilly's
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past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Dr. Starkey walked up and down his office several times, raised and lowered the flame of the lamp, poked the fire, looked out into the starlit night, and, with a fervent "Bless my soul! how extraordinary!" settled himself for his customary nap over the Boston paper.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading Dr. Starkey walked up and down his office several times, raised and lowered the flame of the lamp, poked the fire, looked out into the starlit night, and, with a fervent "Bless my soul! how extraordinary!" settled himself for his customary nap over the Boston paper.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Bullins's shop was empty of customers, and she herself, her hair bristling with crimping-pins and curl-papers, was putting things in order for the night.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Dr. Starkey walked up and down his office several times, raised and lowered the flame of the lamp, poked the fire, looked out into the starlit night, and, with a fervent "Bless my soul! how extraordinary!" settled himself for his customary nap over the Boston paper.
napnounUS /næp/
a period of time spent sleeping
From this reading Dr. Starkey walked up and down his office several times, raised and lowered the flame of the lamp, poked the fire, looked out into the starlit night, and, with a fervent "Bless my soul! how extraordinary!" settled himself for his customary nap over the Boston paper.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Dr. Starkey walked up and down his office several times, raised and lowered the flame of the lamp, poked the fire, looked out into the starlit night, and, with a fervent "Bless my soul! how extraordinary!" settled himself for his customary nap over the Boston paper.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lilly bowed--she could not trust herself to speak--and went away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dr. Starkey walked up and down his office several times, raised and lowered the flame of the lamp, poked the fire, looked out into the starlit night, and, with a fervent "Bless my soul! how extraordinary!" settled himself for his customary nap over the Boston paper.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Dr. Starkey walked up and down his office several times, raised and lowered the flame of the lamp, poked the fire, looked out into the starlit night, and, with a fervent "Bless my soul! how extraordinary!" settled himself for his customary nap over the Boston paper.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Miss Bullins's shop was empty of customers, and she herself, her hair bristling with crimping-pins and curl-papers, was putting things in order for the night.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Dr. Starkey walked up and down his office several times, raised and lowered the flame of the lamp, poked the fire, looked out into the starlit night, and, with a fervent "Bless my soul! how extraordinary!" settled himself for his customary nap over the Boston paper.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Dr. Starkey walked up and down his office several times, raised and lowered the flame of the lamp, poked the fire, looked out into the starlit night, and, with a fervent "Bless my soul! how extraordinary!" settled himself for his customary nap over the Boston paper.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Dr. Starkey walked up and down his office several times, raised and lowered the flame of the lamp, poked the fire, looked out into the starlit night, and, with a fervent "Bless my soul! how extraordinary!" settled himself for his customary nap over the Boston paper.
pokedverbUS /poʊkt/
past form of “poke” — poke or thrust abruptly
From this reading Dr. Starkey walked up and down his office several times, raised and lowered the flame of the lamp, poked the fire, looked out into the starlit night, and, with a fervent "Bless my soul! how extraordinary!" settled himself for his customary nap over the Boston paper.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Miss Bullins's shop was empty of customers, and she herself, her hair bristling with crimping-pins and curl-papers, was putting things in order for the night.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Dr. Starkey walked up and down his office several times, raised and lowered the flame of the lamp, poked the fire, looked out into the starlit night, and, with a fervent "Bless my soul! how extraordinary!" settled himself for his customary nap over the Boston paper.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Dr. Starkey walked up and down his office several times, raised and lowered the flame of the lamp, poked the fire, looked out into the starlit night, and, with a fervent "Bless my soul! how extraordinary!" settled himself for his customary nap over the Boston paper.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Dr. Starkey walked up and down his office several times, raised and lowered the flame of the lamp, poked the fire, looked out into the starlit night, and, with a fervent "Bless my soul! how extraordinary!" settled himself for his customary nap over the Boston paper.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lilly bowed--she could not trust herself to speak--and went away.
do one's shopping
From this reading Miss Bullins's shop was empty of customers, and she herself, her hair bristling with crimping-pins and curl-papers, was putting things in order for the night.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Lilly hurried home through the silent streets.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Dr. Starkey walked up and down his office several times, raised and lowered the flame of the lamp, poked the fire, looked out into the starlit night, and, with a fervent "Bless my soul! how extraordinary!" settled himself for his customary nap over the Boston paper.
express in speech
From this reading Lilly bowed--she could not trust herself to speak--and went away.
StarkeynounUS /ˈstɑːrkiː/
rock star and drummer for the Beatles (born in 1940)
From this reading Dr. Starkey walked up and down his office several times, raised and lowered the flame of the lamp, poked the fire, looked out into the starlit night, and, with a fervent "Bless my soul! how extraordinary!" settled himself for his customary nap over the Boston paper.
starlitadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrlɪt/
lighted only by stars
From this reading Dr. Starkey walked up and down his office several times, raised and lowered the flame of the lamp, poked the fire, looked out into the starlit night, and, with a fervent "Bless my soul! how extraordinary!" settled himself for his customary nap over the Boston paper.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Lilly hurried home through the silent streets.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading She studied Lilly's face with watchful anxiety, as she joined in her labors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dr. Starkey walked up and down his office several times, raised and lowered the flame of the lamp, poked the fire, looked out into the starlit night, and, with a fervent "Bless my soul! how extraordinary!" settled himself for his customary nap over the Boston paper.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Miss Bullins's shop was empty of customers, and she herself, her hair bristling with crimping-pins and curl-papers, was putting things in order for the night.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Lilly hurried home through the silent streets.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Dr. Starkey walked up and down his office several times, raised and lowered the flame of the lamp, poked the fire, looked out into the starlit night, and, with a fervent "Bless my soul! how extraordinary!" settled himself for his customary nap over the Boston paper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lilly bowed--she could not trust herself to speak--and went away.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Lilly bowed--she could not trust herself to speak--and went away.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Dr. Starkey walked up and down his office several times, raised and lowered the flame of the lamp, poked the fire, looked out into the starlit night, and, with a fervent "Bless my soul! how extraordinary!" settled himself for his customary nap over the Boston paper.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Dr. Starkey walked up and down his office several times, raised and lowered the flame of the lamp, poked the fire, looked out into the starlit night, and, with a fervent "Bless my soul! how extraordinary!" settled himself for his customary nap over the Boston paper.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Bullins's shop was empty of customers, and she herself, her hair bristling with crimping-pins and curl-papers, was putting things in order for the night.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading She studied Lilly's face with watchful anxiety, as she joined in her labors.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Lilly bowed--she could not trust herself to speak--and went away.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dr. Starkey walked up and down his office several times, raised and lowered the flame of the lamp, poked the fire, looked out into the starlit night, and, with a fervent "Bless my soul! how extraordinary!" settled himself for his customary nap over the Boston paper.
