used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dr. Ross used to say that the room was an apple-tree bower, and Madam Flynt the apple; indeed, she did look like one, a Bellefleur, say, or a rosy Porter.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Dr. Ross used to say that the room was an apple-tree bower, and Madam Flynt the apple; indeed, she did look like one, a Bellefleur, say, or a rosy Porter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was ready dressed and in the drawing-room: the large, bright room with its hangings of apple green and gold brocade, its gilded cornices and fire screen.
applenounUS /ˈæpəl/
fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading She was ready dressed and in the drawing-room: the large, bright room with its hangings of apple green and gold brocade, its gilded cornices and fire screen.
apple-tree
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From this reading Dr. Ross used to say that the room was an apple-tree bower, and Madam Flynt the apple; indeed, she did look like one, a Bellefleur, say, or a rosy Porter.
Bellefleur
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From this reading Dr. Ross used to say that the room was an apple-tree bower, and Madam Flynt the apple; indeed, she did look like one, a Bellefleur, say, or a rosy Porter.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Her hair was faded from the bright gold of her girlhood, but was still yellow; her eyes were China blue, her cheeks apple red.
bowernounUS /ˈbaʊər/
a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading Dr. Ross used to say that the room was an apple-tree bower, and Madam Flynt the apple; indeed, she did look like one, a Bellefleur, say, or a rosy Porter.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading She was ready dressed and in the drawing-room: the large, bright room with its hangings of apple green and gold brocade, its gilded cornices and fire screen.
brocadenounUS /broʊˈkeɪd/
thick heavy expensive material with a raised pattern
From this reading She was ready dressed and in the drawing-room: the large, bright room with its hangings of apple green and gold brocade, its gilded cornices and fire screen.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her hair was faded from the bright gold of her girlhood, but was still yellow; her eyes were China blue, her cheeks apple red.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Her hair was faded from the bright gold of her girlhood, but was still yellow; her eyes were China blue, her cheeks apple red.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading Her hair was faded from the bright gold of her girlhood, but was still yellow; her eyes were China blue, her cheeks apple red.
cornices
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From this reading She was ready dressed and in the drawing-room: the large, bright room with its hangings of apple green and gold brocade, its gilded cornices and fire screen.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Dr. Ross used to say that the room was an apple-tree bower, and Madam Flynt the apple; indeed, she did look like one, a Bellefleur, say, or a rosy Porter.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Ross used to say that the room was an apple-tree bower, and Madam Flynt the apple; indeed, she did look like one, a Bellefleur, say, or a rosy Porter.
drawing-room
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From this reading She was ready dressed and in the drawing-room: the large, bright room with its hangings of apple green and gold brocade, its gilded cornices and fire screen.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading She was ready dressed and in the drawing-room: the large, bright room with its hangings of apple green and gold brocade, its gilded cornices and fire screen.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading THE NEIGHBORS Madam Flynt was evidently expecting Kitty.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading THE NEIGHBORS Madam Flynt was evidently expecting Kitty.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her hair was faded from the bright gold of her girlhood, but was still yellow; her eyes were China blue, her cheeks apple red.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading Her hair was faded from the bright gold of her girlhood, but was still yellow; her eyes were China blue, her cheeks apple red.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading A woman of sixty, large, massive, fair.
start firing a weapon
From this reading She was ready dressed and in the drawing-room: the large, bright room with its hangings of apple green and gold brocade, its gilded cornices and fire screen.
Flynt
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From this reading THE NEIGHBORS Madam Flynt was evidently expecting Kitty.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her hair was faded from the bright gold of her girlhood, but was still yellow; her eyes were China blue, her cheeks apple red.
gildedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪldɪd/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading She was ready dressed and in the drawing-room: the large, bright room with its hangings of apple green and gold brocade, its gilded cornices and fire screen.
girlhoodnounUS /ˈɡɜːrlhʊd/
the childhood of a girl
From this reading Her hair was faded from the bright gold of her girlhood, but was still yellow; her eyes were China blue, her cheeks apple red.
coins made of gold
From this reading She was ready dressed and in the drawing-room: the large, bright room with its hangings of apple green and gold brocade, its gilded cornices and fire screen.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading She was ready dressed and in the drawing-room: the large, bright room with its hangings of apple green and gold brocade, its gilded cornices and fire screen.
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 Her hair was faded from the bright gold of her girlhood, but was still yellow; her eyes were China blue, her cheeks apple red.
hangingsnounUS /ˈhæŋɡɪŋz/
plural of “hanging” — decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading She was ready dressed and in the drawing-room: the large, bright room with its hangings of apple green and gold brocade, its gilded cornices and fire screen.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her hair was faded from the bright gold of her girlhood, but was still yellow; her eyes were China blue, her cheeks apple red.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was ready dressed and in the drawing-room: the large, bright room with its hangings of apple green and gold brocade, its gilded cornices and fire screen.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Dr. Ross used to say that the room was an apple-tree bower, and Madam Flynt the apple; indeed, she did look like one, a Bellefleur, say, or a rosy Porter.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She was ready dressed and in the drawing-room: the large, bright room with its hangings of apple green and gold brocade, its gilded cornices and fire screen.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading THE NEIGHBORS Madam Flynt was evidently expecting Kitty.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was ready dressed and in the drawing-room: the large, bright room with its hangings of apple green and gold brocade, its gilded cornices and fire screen.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Dr. Ross used to say that the room was an apple-tree bower, and Madam Flynt the apple; indeed, she did look like one, a Bellefleur, say, or a rosy Porter.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Dr. Ross used to say that the room was an apple-tree bower, and Madam Flynt the apple; indeed, she did look like one, a Bellefleur, say, or a rosy Porter.
a woman of refinement
From this reading THE NEIGHBORS Madam Flynt was evidently expecting Kitty.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading A woman of sixty, large, massive, fair.
NEIGHBORSnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading THE NEIGHBORS Madam Flynt was evidently expecting Kitty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was ready dressed and in the drawing-room: the large, bright room with its hangings of apple green and gold brocade, its gilded cornices and fire screen.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Dr. Ross used to say that the room was an apple-tree bower, and Madam Flynt the apple; indeed, she did look like one, a Bellefleur, say, or a rosy Porter.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Dr. Ross used to say that the room was an apple-tree bower, and Madam Flynt the apple; indeed, she did look like one, a Bellefleur, say, or a rosy Porter.
PorternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading Dr. Ross used to say that the room was an apple-tree bower, and Madam Flynt the apple; indeed, she did look like one, a Bellefleur, say, or a rosy Porter.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading She was ready dressed and in the drawing-room: the large, bright room with its hangings of apple green and gold brocade, its gilded cornices and fire screen.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Her hair was faded from the bright gold of her girlhood, but was still yellow; her eyes were China blue, her cheeks apple red.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She was ready dressed and in the drawing-room: the large, bright room with its hangings of apple green and gold brocade, its gilded cornices and fire screen.
RossnounUS /rɑːs/
Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading Dr. Ross used to say that the room was an apple-tree bower, and Madam Flynt the apple; indeed, she did look like one, a Bellefleur, say, or a rosy Porter.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading Dr. Ross used to say that the room was an apple-tree bower, and Madam Flynt the apple; indeed, she did look like one, a Bellefleur, say, or a rosy Porter.
express in words
From this reading Dr. Ross used to say that the room was an apple-tree bower, and Madam Flynt the apple; indeed, she did look like one, a Bellefleur, say, or a rosy Porter.
screennounUS /skriːn/
a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading She was ready dressed and in the drawing-room: the large, bright room with its hangings of apple green and gold brocade, its gilded cornices and fire screen.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was ready dressed and in the drawing-room: the large, bright room with its hangings of apple green and gold brocade, its gilded cornices and fire screen.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading A woman of sixty, large, massive, fair.
not in physical motion
From this reading Her hair was faded from the bright gold of her girlhood, but was still yellow; her eyes were China blue, her cheeks apple red.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dr. Ross used to say that the room was an apple-tree bower, and Madam Flynt the apple; indeed, she did look like one, a Bellefleur, say, or a rosy Porter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEIGHBORS Madam Flynt was evidently expecting Kitty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dr. Ross used to say that the room was an apple-tree bower, and Madam Flynt the apple; indeed, she did look like one, a Bellefleur, say, or a rosy Porter.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Dr. Ross used to say that the room was an apple-tree bower, and Madam Flynt the apple; indeed, she did look like one, a Bellefleur, say, or a rosy Porter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE NEIGHBORS Madam Flynt was evidently expecting Kitty.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her hair was faded from the bright gold of her girlhood, but was still yellow; her eyes were China blue, her cheeks apple red.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was ready dressed and in the drawing-room: the large, bright room with its hangings of apple green and gold brocade, its gilded cornices and fire screen.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A woman of sixty, large, massive, fair.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Her hair was faded from the bright gold of her girlhood, but was still yellow; her eyes were China blue, her cheeks apple red.
