used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She is not crazy, is she?" inquired a gentleman who stood leaning against the counter over the way, and looking across at Nattie.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Sometimes she will lean back in her chair and absolutely shake with laughter, and she smiles at vacancy continually.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading She is not crazy, is she?" inquired a gentleman who stood leaning against the counter over the way, and looking across at Nattie.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading "That young lady over there acts very strangely.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading "I don't know what to make of her," the previously mentioned clerk, to whom this question was addressed, answered, "I have been observing her for some weeks; she sits half the time as you see her now, laughing to herself and gesticulating.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading She is not crazy, is she?" inquired a gentleman who stood leaning against the counter over the way, and looking across at Nattie.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She is not crazy, is she?" inquired a gentleman who stood leaning against the counter over the way, and looking across at Nattie.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I don't know what to make of her," the previously mentioned clerk, to whom this question was addressed, answered, "I have been observing her for some weeks; she sits half the time as you see her now, laughing to herself and gesticulating.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I don't know what to make of her," the previously mentioned clerk, to whom this question was addressed, answered, "I have been observing her for some weeks; she sits half the time as you see her now, laughing to herself and gesticulating.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She is not crazy, is she?" inquired a gentleman who stood leaning against the counter over the way, and looking across at Nattie.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Sometimes she will lean back in her chair and absolutely shake with laughter, and she smiles at vacancy continually.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I don't know what to make of her," the previously mentioned clerk, to whom this question was addressed, answered, "I have been observing her for some weeks; she sits half the time as you see her now, laughing to herself and gesticulating.
BURSTSnounUS /bɜːrsts/
plural of “burst” — the act of exploding or bursting
From this reading QUIMBY BURSTS FORTH IN ELOQUENCE.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Sometimes she will lean back in her chair and absolutely shake with laughter, and she smiles at vacancy continually.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading "I don't know what to make of her," the previously mentioned clerk, to whom this question was addressed, answered, "I have been observing her for some weeks; she sits half the time as you see her now, laughing to herself and gesticulating.
seemingly without interruption
From this reading Sometimes she will lean back in her chair and absolutely shake with laughter, and she smiles at vacancy continually.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading She is not crazy, is she?" inquired a gentleman who stood leaning against the counter over the way, and looking across at Nattie.
crazyadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪzi/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading She is not crazy, is she?" inquired a gentleman who stood leaning against the counter over the way, and looking across at Nattie.
don't
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From this reading "I don't know what to make of her," the previously mentioned clerk, to whom this question was addressed, answered, "I have been observing her for some weeks; she sits half the time as you see her now, laughing to herself and gesticulating.
ELOQUENCEnounUS /ˈel.ə.kwəns/
Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)
From this reading QUIMBY BURSTS FORTH IN ELOQUENCE.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I don't know what to make of her," the previously mentioned clerk, to whom this question was addressed, answered, "I have been observing her for some weeks; she sits half the time as you see her now, laughing to herself and gesticulating.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading QUIMBY BURSTS FORTH IN ELOQUENCE.
a man of refinement
From this reading She is not crazy, is she?" inquired a gentleman who stood leaning against the counter over the way, and looking across at Nattie.
gesticulatingadjective
making gestures while speaking
From this reading "I don't know what to make of her," the previously mentioned clerk, to whom this question was addressed, answered, "I have been observing her for some weeks; she sits half the time as you see her now, laughing to herself and gesticulating.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "I don't know what to make of her," the previously mentioned clerk, to whom this question was addressed, answered, "I have been observing her for some weeks; she sits half the time as you see her now, laughing to herself and gesticulating.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I don't know what to make of her," the previously mentioned clerk, to whom this question was addressed, answered, "I have been observing her for some weeks; she sits half the time as you see her now, laughing to herself and gesticulating.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I don't know what to make of her," the previously mentioned clerk, to whom this question was addressed, answered, "I have been observing her for some weeks; she sits half the time as you see her now, laughing to herself and gesticulating.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "I don't know what to make of her," the previously mentioned clerk, to whom this question was addressed, answered, "I have been observing her for some weeks; she sits half the time as you see her now, laughing to herself and gesticulating.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't know what to make of her," the previously mentioned clerk, to whom this question was addressed, answered, "I have been observing her for some weeks; she sits half the time as you see her now, laughing to herself and gesticulating.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading QUIMBY BURSTS FORTH IN ELOQUENCE.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading She is not crazy, is she?" inquired a gentleman who stood leaning against the counter over the way, and looking across at Nattie.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She is not crazy, is she?" inquired a gentleman who stood leaning against the counter over the way, and looking across at Nattie.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I don't know what to make of her," the previously mentioned clerk, to whom this question was addressed, answered, "I have been observing her for some weeks; she sits half the time as you see her now, laughing to herself and gesticulating.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "That young lady over there acts very strangely.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading "I don't know what to make of her," the previously mentioned clerk, to whom this question was addressed, answered, "I have been observing her for some weeks; she sits half the time as you see her now, laughing to herself and gesticulating.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Sometimes she will lean back in her chair and absolutely shake with laughter, and she smiles at vacancy continually.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Sometimes she will lean back in her chair and absolutely shake with laughter, and she smiles at vacancy continually.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading She is not crazy, is she?" inquired a gentleman who stood leaning against the counter over the way, and looking across at Nattie.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading She is not crazy, is she?" inquired a gentleman who stood leaning against the counter over the way, and looking across at Nattie.
engage in
From this reading "I don't know what to make of her," the previously mentioned clerk, to whom this question was addressed, answered, "I have been observing her for some weeks; she sits half the time as you see her now, laughing to herself and gesticulating.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading "I don't know what to make of her," the previously mentioned clerk, to whom this question was addressed, answered, "I have been observing her for some weeks; she sits half the time as you see her now, laughing to herself and gesticulating.
Nattie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She is not crazy, is she?" inquired a gentleman who stood leaning against the counter over the way, and looking across at Nattie.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She is not crazy, is she?" inquired a gentleman who stood leaning against the counter over the way, and looking across at Nattie.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I don't know what to make of her," the previously mentioned clerk, to whom this question was addressed, answered, "I have been observing her for some weeks; she sits half the time as you see her now, laughing to herself and gesticulating.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading "I don't know what to make of her," the previously mentioned clerk, to whom this question was addressed, answered, "I have been observing her for some weeks; she sits half the time as you see her now, laughing to herself and gesticulating.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I don't know what to make of her," the previously mentioned clerk, to whom this question was addressed, answered, "I have been observing her for some weeks; she sits half the time as you see her now, laughing to herself and gesticulating.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "That young lady over there acts very strangely.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading "I don't know what to make of her," the previously mentioned clerk, to whom this question was addressed, answered, "I have been observing her for some weeks; she sits half the time as you see her now, laughing to herself and gesticulating.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "I don't know what to make of her," the previously mentioned clerk, to whom this question was addressed, answered, "I have been observing her for some weeks; she sits half the time as you see her now, laughing to herself and gesticulating.
QUIMBY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading QUIMBY BURSTS FORTH IN ELOQUENCE.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I don't know what to make of her," the previously mentioned clerk, to whom this question was addressed, answered, "I have been observing her for some weeks; she sits half the time as you see her now, laughing to herself and gesticulating.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading Sometimes she will lean back in her chair and absolutely shake with laughter, and she smiles at vacancy continually.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She is not crazy, is she?" inquired a gentleman who stood leaning against the counter over the way, and looking across at Nattie.
sitsverbUS /sɪts/
third-person singular of “sit” — be seated
From this reading "I don't know what to make of her," the previously mentioned clerk, to whom this question was addressed, answered, "I have been observing her for some weeks; she sits half the time as you see her now, laughing to herself and gesticulating.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Sometimes she will lean back in her chair and absolutely shake with laughter, and she smiles at vacancy continually.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "I don't know what to make of her," the previously mentioned clerk, to whom this question was addressed, answered, "I have been observing her for some weeks; she sits half the time as you see her now, laughing to herself and gesticulating.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes she will lean back in her chair and absolutely shake with laughter, and she smiles at vacancy continually.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading She is not crazy, is she?" inquired a gentleman who stood leaning against the counter over the way, and looking across at Nattie.
in a strange manner
From this reading "That young lady over there acts very strangely.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That young lady over there acts very strangely.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She is not crazy, is she?" inquired a gentleman who stood leaning against the counter over the way, and looking across at Nattie.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "That young lady over there acts very strangely.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I don't know what to make of her," the previously mentioned clerk, to whom this question was addressed, answered, "I have been observing her for some weeks; she sits half the time as you see her now, laughing to herself and gesticulating.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "I don't know what to make of her," the previously mentioned clerk, to whom this question was addressed, answered, "I have been observing her for some weeks; she sits half the time as you see her now, laughing to herself and gesticulating.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I don't know what to make of her," the previously mentioned clerk, to whom this question was addressed, answered, "I have been observing her for some weeks; she sits half the time as you see her now, laughing to herself and gesticulating.
vacancynounUS /ˈveɪkənsi/
being unoccupied
From this reading Sometimes she will lean back in her chair and absolutely shake with laughter, and she smiles at vacancy continually.
precisely as stated
From this reading "That young lady over there acts very strangely.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I don't know what to make of her," the previously mentioned clerk, to whom this question was addressed, answered, "I have been observing her for some weeks; she sits half the time as you see her now, laughing to herself and gesticulating.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She is not crazy, is she?" inquired a gentleman who stood leaning against the counter over the way, and looking across at Nattie.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "I don't know what to make of her," the previously mentioned clerk, to whom this question was addressed, answered, "I have been observing her for some weeks; she sits half the time as you see her now, laughing to herself and gesticulating.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I don't know what to make of her," the previously mentioned clerk, to whom this question was addressed, answered, "I have been observing her for some weeks; she sits half the time as you see her now, laughing to herself and gesticulating.
which person or people
From this reading She is not crazy, is she?" inquired a gentleman who stood leaning against the counter over the way, and looking across at Nattie.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I don't know what to make of her," the previously mentioned clerk, to whom this question was addressed, answered, "I have been observing her for some weeks; she sits half the time as you see her now, laughing to herself and gesticulating.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Sometimes she will lean back in her chair and absolutely shake with laughter, and she smiles at vacancy continually.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sometimes she will lean back in her chair and absolutely shake with laughter, and she smiles at vacancy continually.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I don't know what to make of her," the previously mentioned clerk, to whom this question was addressed, answered, "I have been observing her for some weeks; she sits half the time as you see her now, laughing to herself and gesticulating.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "That young lady over there acts very strangely.
