used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Why, you see, when any one dies," said the sexton, very respectful and friendly, "then the parson and my littleness get a citron, and so does the corpse too; but if any one is married, then the clergy get the same, and so also the bride.
Albano
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From this reading Albano went out into the garden back of the house, into which the exposed mill-wheels threw their silver sparks, and which was as if swallowed up in the splendor and uproar of the open water.
in addition
From this reading "Why, you see, when any one dies," said the sexton, very respectful and friendly, "then the parson and my littleness get a citron, and so does the corpse too; but if any one is married, then the clergy get the same, and so also the bride.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Why, you see, when any one dies," said the sexton, very respectful and friendly, "then the parson and my littleness get a citron, and so does the corpse too; but if any one is married, then the clergy get the same, and so also the bride.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Why, you see, when any one dies," said the sexton, very respectful and friendly, "then the parson and my littleness get a citron, and so does the corpse too; but if any one is married, then the clergy get the same, and so also the bride.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Albano went out into the garden back of the house, into which the exposed mill-wheels threw their silver sparks, and which was as if swallowed up in the splendor and uproar of the open water.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Albano went out into the garden back of the house, into which the exposed mill-wheels threw their silver sparks, and which was as if swallowed up in the splendor and uproar of the open water.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading While he looked into the glimmering, flying whirlpools, the citrons which the corpse as well as the bride got hovered before his excited mind.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading "Why, you see, when any one dies," said the sexton, very respectful and friendly, "then the parson and my littleness get a citron, and so does the corpse too; but if any one is married, then the clergy get the same, and so also the bride.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Why, you see, when any one dies," said the sexton, very respectful and friendly, "then the parson and my littleness get a citron, and so does the corpse too; but if any one is married, then the clergy get the same, and so also the bride.
citronnounUS /ˈsɪtrən/
large lemonlike fruit with thick aromatic rind; usually preserved
From this reading "Why, you see, when any one dies," said the sexton, very respectful and friendly, "then the parson and my littleness get a citron, and so does the corpse too; but if any one is married, then the clergy get the same, and so also the bride.
citrons
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From this reading While he looked into the glimmering, flying whirlpools, the citrons which the corpse as well as the bride got hovered before his excited mind.
clergynounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒi/
in Christianity, clergymen collectively (as distinguished from the laity)
From this reading "Why, you see, when any one dies," said the sexton, very respectful and friendly, "then the parson and my littleness get a citron, and so does the corpse too; but if any one is married, then the clergy get the same, and so also the bride.
corpsenounUS /kɔːrps/
the dead body of a human being
From this reading "Why, you see, when any one dies," said the sexton, very respectful and friendly, "then the parson and my littleness get a citron, and so does the corpse too; but if any one is married, then the clergy get the same, and so also the bride.
diesnounUS /daɪz/
plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
From this reading "Why, you see, when any one dies," said the sexton, very respectful and friendly, "then the parson and my littleness get a citron, and so does the corpse too; but if any one is married, then the clergy get the same, and so also the bride.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Why, you see, when any one dies," said the sexton, very respectful and friendly, "then the parson and my littleness get a citron, and so does the corpse too; but if any one is married, then the clergy get the same, and so also the bride.
any strong feeling
From this reading Emotion is full of similes.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading While he looked into the glimmering, flying whirlpools, the citrons which the corpse as well as the bride got hovered before his excited mind.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading Albano went out into the garden back of the house, into which the exposed mill-wheels threw their silver sparks, and which was as if swallowed up in the splendor and uproar of the open water.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This is the fashion with us, my most gracious master."
moving swiftly
From this reading While he looked into the glimmering, flying whirlpools, the citrons which the corpse as well as the bride got hovered before his excited mind.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading "Why, you see, when any one dies," said the sexton, very respectful and friendly, "then the parson and my littleness get a citron, and so does the corpse too; but if any one is married, then the clergy get the same, and so also the bride.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Emotion is full of similes.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Albano went out into the garden back of the house, into which the exposed mill-wheels threw their silver sparks, and which was as if swallowed up in the splendor and uproar of the open water.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Why, you see, when any one dies," said the sexton, very respectful and friendly, "then the parson and my littleness get a citron, and so does the corpse too; but if any one is married, then the clergy get the same, and so also the bride.
glimmeringnounUS /ˈɡlɪmərɪŋ/
a slight suggestion or vague understanding
From this reading While he looked into the glimmering, flying whirlpools, the citrons which the corpse as well as the bride got hovered before his excited mind.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading While he looked into the glimmering, flying whirlpools, the citrons which the corpse as well as the bride got hovered before his excited mind.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading This is the fashion with us, my most gracious master."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While he looked into the glimmering, flying whirlpools, the citrons which the corpse as well as the bride got hovered before his excited mind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While he looked into the glimmering, flying whirlpools, the citrons which the corpse as well as the bride got hovered before his excited mind.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Albano went out into the garden back of the house, into which the exposed mill-wheels threw their silver sparks, and which was as if swallowed up in the splendor and uproar of the open water.
hoveredverbUS /ˈhʌvərd/
past form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading While he looked into the glimmering, flying whirlpools, the citrons which the corpse as well as the bride got hovered before his excited mind.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Why, you see, when any one dies," said the sexton, very respectful and friendly, "then the parson and my littleness get a citron, and so does the corpse too; but if any one is married, then the clergy get the same, and so also the bride.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Albano went out into the garden back of the house, into which the exposed mill-wheels threw their silver sparks, and which was as if swallowed up in the splendor and uproar of the open water.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Albano went out into the garden back of the house, into which the exposed mill-wheels threw their silver sparks, and which was as if swallowed up in the splendor and uproar of the open water.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Why, you see, when any one dies," said the sexton, very respectful and friendly, "then the parson and my littleness get a citron, and so does the corpse too; but if any one is married, then the clergy get the same, and so also the bride.
littlenessnoun
the property of having a relatively small size
From this reading "Why, you see, when any one dies," said the sexton, very respectful and friendly, "then the parson and my littleness get a citron, and so does the corpse too; but if any one is married, then the clergy get the same, and so also the bride.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading While he looked into the glimmering, flying whirlpools, the citrons which the corpse as well as the bride got hovered before his excited mind.
joined in matrimony
From this reading "Why, you see, when any one dies," said the sexton, very respectful and friendly, "then the parson and my littleness get a citron, and so does the corpse too; but if any one is married, then the clergy get the same, and so also the bride.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading This is the fashion with us, my most gracious master."
mill-wheels
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From this reading Albano went out into the garden back of the house, into which the exposed mill-wheels threw their silver sparks, and which was as if swallowed up in the splendor and uproar of the open water.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading While he looked into the glimmering, flying whirlpools, the citrons which the corpse as well as the bride got hovered before his excited mind.
used to form the superlative
From this reading This is the fashion with us, my most gracious master."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Why, you see, when any one dies," said the sexton, very respectful and friendly, "then the parson and my littleness get a citron, and so does the corpse too; but if any one is married, then the clergy get the same, and so also the bride.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Albano went out into the garden back of the house, into which the exposed mill-wheels threw their silver sparks, and which was as if swallowed up in the splendor and uproar of the open water.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Why, you see, when any one dies," said the sexton, very respectful and friendly, "then the parson and my littleness get a citron, and so does the corpse too; but if any one is married, then the clergy get the same, and so also the bride.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Albano went out into the garden back of the house, into which the exposed mill-wheels threw their silver sparks, and which was as if swallowed up in the splendor and uproar of the open water.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Albano went out into the garden back of the house, into which the exposed mill-wheels threw their silver sparks, and which was as if swallowed up in the splendor and uproar of the open water.
parsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading "Why, you see, when any one dies," said the sexton, very respectful and friendly, "then the parson and my littleness get a citron, and so does the corpse too; but if any one is married, then the clergy get the same, and so also the bride.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading "Why, you see, when any one dies," said the sexton, very respectful and friendly, "then the parson and my littleness get a citron, and so does the corpse too; but if any one is married, then the clergy get the same, and so also the bride.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Why, you see, when any one dies," said the sexton, very respectful and friendly, "then the parson and my littleness get a citron, and so does the corpse too; but if any one is married, then the clergy get the same, and so also the bride.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "Why, you see, when any one dies," said the sexton, very respectful and friendly, "then the parson and my littleness get a citron, and so does the corpse too; but if any one is married, then the clergy get the same, and so also the bride.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Why, you see, when any one dies," said the sexton, very respectful and friendly, "then the parson and my littleness get a citron, and so does the corpse too; but if any one is married, then the clergy get the same, and so also the bride.
sextonnounUS /ˈsekstən/
United States poet (1928-1974)
From this reading "Why, you see, when any one dies," said the sexton, very respectful and friendly, "then the parson and my littleness get a citron, and so does the corpse too; but if any one is married, then the clergy get the same, and so also the bride.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Albano went out into the garden back of the house, into which the exposed mill-wheels threw their silver sparks, and which was as if swallowed up in the splendor and uproar of the open water.
similes
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From this reading Emotion is full of similes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Why, you see, when any one dies," said the sexton, very respectful and friendly, "then the parson and my littleness get a citron, and so does the corpse too; but if any one is married, then the clergy get the same, and so also the bride.
sparksnounUS /spɑːrks/
plural of “spark” — a momentary flash of light
From this reading Albano went out into the garden back of the house, into which the exposed mill-wheels threw their silver sparks, and which was as if swallowed up in the splendor and uproar of the open water.
splendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading Albano went out into the garden back of the house, into which the exposed mill-wheels threw their silver sparks, and which was as if swallowed up in the splendor and uproar of the open water.
swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading Albano went out into the garden back of the house, into which the exposed mill-wheels threw their silver sparks, and which was as if swallowed up in the splendor and uproar of the open water.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Why, you see, when any one dies," said the sexton, very respectful and friendly, "then the parson and my littleness get a citron, and so does the corpse too; but if any one is married, then the clergy get the same, and so also the bride.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Albano went out into the garden back of the house, into which the exposed mill-wheels threw their silver sparks, and which was as if swallowed up in the splendor and uproar of the open water.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Why, you see, when any one dies," said the sexton, very respectful and friendly, "then the parson and my littleness get a citron, and so does the corpse too; but if any one is married, then the clergy get the same, and so also the bride.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is the fashion with us, my most gracious master."
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Albano went out into the garden back of the house, into which the exposed mill-wheels threw their silver sparks, and which was as if swallowed up in the splendor and uproar of the open water.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Why, you see, when any one dies," said the sexton, very respectful and friendly, "then the parson and my littleness get a citron, and so does the corpse too; but if any one is married, then the clergy get the same, and so also the bride.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Albano went out into the garden back of the house, into which the exposed mill-wheels threw their silver sparks, and which was as if swallowed up in the splendor and uproar of the open water.
uproarnounUS /ˈʌprɔːr/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading Albano went out into the garden back of the house, into which the exposed mill-wheels threw their silver sparks, and which was as if swallowed up in the splendor and uproar of the open water.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This is the fashion with us, my most gracious master."
precisely as stated
From this reading "Why, you see, when any one dies," said the sexton, very respectful and friendly, "then the parson and my littleness get a citron, and so does the corpse too; but if any one is married, then the clergy get the same, and so also the bride.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Albano went out into the garden back of the house, into which the exposed mill-wheels threw their silver sparks, and which was as if swallowed up in the splendor and uproar of the open water.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Albano went out into the garden back of the house, into which the exposed mill-wheels threw their silver sparks, and which was as if swallowed up in the splendor and uproar of the open water.
(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 While he looked into the glimmering, flying whirlpools, the citrons which the corpse as well as the bride got hovered before his excited mind.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Albano went out into the garden back of the house, into which the exposed mill-wheels threw their silver sparks, and which was as if swallowed up in the splendor and uproar of the open water.
at the time that
From this reading "Why, you see, when any one dies," said the sexton, very respectful and friendly, "then the parson and my littleness get a citron, and so does the corpse too; but if any one is married, then the clergy get the same, and so also the bride.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Albano went out into the garden back of the house, into which the exposed mill-wheels threw their silver sparks, and which was as if swallowed up in the splendor and uproar of the open water.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While he looked into the glimmering, flying whirlpools, the citrons which the corpse as well as the bride got hovered before his excited mind.
whirlpoolsnounUS /ˈwɜːrlpuːlz/
plural of “whirlpool” — a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)
From this reading While he looked into the glimmering, flying whirlpools, the citrons which the corpse as well as the bride got hovered before his excited mind.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, you see, when any one dies," said the sexton, very respectful and friendly, "then the parson and my littleness get a citron, and so does the corpse too; but if any one is married, then the clergy get the same, and so also the bride.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This is the fashion with us, my most gracious master."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why, you see, when any one dies," said the sexton, very respectful and friendly, "then the parson and my littleness get a citron, and so does the corpse too; but if any one is married, then the clergy get the same, and so also the bride.
