used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Three days after Lanty’s interview with Hemans, Mabella paid a visit to Vashti.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Three days after Lanty’s interview with Hemans, Mabella paid a visit to Vashti.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sally, grown in stature if not in grace, promptly carried off Dorothy, and the two cousins sat down opposite each other in the dainty room which served as a sitting-room and drawing-room in the Dole parsonage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sally, grown in stature if not in grace, promptly carried off Dorothy, and the two cousins sat down opposite each other in the dainty room which served as a sitting-room and drawing-room in the Dole parsonage.
barrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading The seed sown in barren Mullein meadow had brought forth a harvest of bitter herbs—wormwood and rue, smartweed and nettles.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading There was a great contrast between the two women; despite the beauty and hauteur of Vashti’s face there was a shadow of ineffable sadness upon it.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There was a great contrast between the two women; despite the beauty and hauteur of Vashti’s face there was a shadow of ineffable sadness upon it.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading The seed sown in barren Mullein meadow had brought forth a harvest of bitter herbs—wormwood and rue, smartweed and nettles.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The seed sown in barren Mullein meadow had brought forth a harvest of bitter herbs—wormwood and rue, smartweed and nettles.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Sally, grown in stature if not in grace, promptly carried off Dorothy, and the two cousins sat down opposite each other in the dainty room which served as a sitting-room and drawing-room in the Dole parsonage.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading There was a great contrast between the two women; despite the beauty and hauteur of Vashti’s face there was a shadow of ineffable sadness upon it.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Sally, grown in stature if not in grace, promptly carried off Dorothy, and the two cousins sat down opposite each other in the dainty room which served as a sitting-room and drawing-room in the Dole parsonage.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading Sally, grown in stature if not in grace, promptly carried off Dorothy, and the two cousins sat down opposite each other in the dainty room which served as a sitting-room and drawing-room in the Dole parsonage.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Three days after Lanty’s interview with Hemans, Mabella paid a visit to Vashti.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading There was a great contrast between the two women; despite the beauty and hauteur of Vashti’s face there was a shadow of ineffable sadness upon it.
DolenounUS /doʊl/
a share of money or food or clothing that has been charitably given
From this reading Sally, grown in stature if not in grace, promptly carried off Dorothy, and the two cousins sat down opposite each other in the dainty room which served as a sitting-room and drawing-room in the Dole parsonage.
Dorothy
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From this reading Sally, grown in stature if not in grace, promptly carried off Dorothy, and the two cousins sat down opposite each other in the dainty room which served as a sitting-room and drawing-room in the Dole parsonage.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Sally, grown in stature if not in grace, promptly carried off Dorothy, and the two cousins sat down opposite each other in the dainty room which served as a sitting-room and drawing-room in the Dole parsonage.
drawing-room
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From this reading Sally, grown in stature if not in grace, promptly carried off Dorothy, and the two cousins sat down opposite each other in the dainty room which served as a sitting-room and drawing-room in the Dole parsonage.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Sally, grown in stature if not in grace, promptly carried off Dorothy, and the two cousins sat down opposite each other in the dainty room which served as a sitting-room and drawing-room in the Dole parsonage.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading There was a great contrast between the two women; despite the beauty and hauteur of Vashti’s face there was a shadow of ineffable sadness upon it.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The seed sown in barren Mullein meadow had brought forth a harvest of bitter herbs—wormwood and rue, smartweed and nettles.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Sally, grown in stature if not in grace, promptly carried off Dorothy, and the two cousins sat down opposite each other in the dainty room which served as a sitting-room and drawing-room in the Dole parsonage.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There was a great contrast between the two women; despite the beauty and hauteur of Vashti’s face there was a shadow of ineffable sadness upon it.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Sally, grown in stature if not in grace, promptly carried off Dorothy, and the two cousins sat down opposite each other in the dainty room which served as a sitting-room and drawing-room in the Dole parsonage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The seed sown in barren Mullein meadow had brought forth a harvest of bitter herbs—wormwood and rue, smartweed and nettles.
harvestnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəst/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading The seed sown in barren Mullein meadow had brought forth a harvest of bitter herbs—wormwood and rue, smartweed and nettles.
hauteurnoun
overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
From this reading There was a great contrast between the two women; despite the beauty and hauteur of Vashti’s face there was a shadow of ineffable sadness upon it.
Hemans
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From this reading Three days after Lanty’s interview with Hemans, Mabella paid a visit to Vashti.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Life was none too sweet upon her lips.
herbsnounUS /ɜːrbz/
plural of “herb” — a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
From this reading The seed sown in barren Mullein meadow had brought forth a harvest of bitter herbs—wormwood and rue, smartweed and nettles.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Sally, grown in stature if not in grace, promptly carried off Dorothy, and the two cousins sat down opposite each other in the dainty room which served as a sitting-room and drawing-room in the Dole parsonage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sally, grown in stature if not in grace, promptly carried off Dorothy, and the two cousins sat down opposite each other in the dainty room which served as a sitting-room and drawing-room in the Dole parsonage.
ineffableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnefəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading There was a great contrast between the two women; despite the beauty and hauteur of Vashti’s face there was a shadow of ineffable sadness upon it.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Three days after Lanty’s interview with Hemans, Mabella paid a visit to Vashti.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was a great contrast between the two women; despite the beauty and hauteur of Vashti’s face there was a shadow of ineffable sadness upon it.
Lanty's
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From this reading Three days after Lanty’s interview with Hemans, Mabella paid a visit to Vashti.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Life was none too sweet upon her lips.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Life was none too sweet upon her lips.
Mabella
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From this reading Three days after Lanty’s interview with Hemans, Mabella paid a visit to Vashti.
meadownounUS /ˈmedoʊ/
a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading The seed sown in barren Mullein meadow had brought forth a harvest of bitter herbs—wormwood and rue, smartweed and nettles.
Mulleinnoun
any of various plants of the genus Verbascum having large usually woolly leaves and terminal spikes of yellow or white or purplish flowers
From this reading The seed sown in barren Mullein meadow had brought forth a harvest of bitter herbs—wormwood and rue, smartweed and nettles.
nettlesnounUS /ˈnetəlz/
plural of “nettle” — any of numerous plants having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact (especially of the genus Urtica or family Urticaceae)
From this reading The seed sown in barren Mullein meadow had brought forth a harvest of bitter herbs—wormwood and rue, smartweed and nettles.
not one, and not any
From this reading Life was none too sweet upon her lips.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sally, grown in stature if not in grace, promptly carried off Dorothy, and the two cousins sat down opposite each other in the dainty room which served as a sitting-room and drawing-room in the Dole parsonage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was a great contrast between the two women; despite the beauty and hauteur of Vashti’s face there was a shadow of ineffable sadness upon it.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Sally, grown in stature if not in grace, promptly carried off Dorothy, and the two cousins sat down opposite each other in the dainty room which served as a sitting-room and drawing-room in the Dole parsonage.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Sally, grown in stature if not in grace, promptly carried off Dorothy, and the two cousins sat down opposite each other in the dainty room which served as a sitting-room and drawing-room in the Dole parsonage.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Sally, grown in stature if not in grace, promptly carried off Dorothy, and the two cousins sat down opposite each other in the dainty room which served as a sitting-room and drawing-room in the Dole parsonage.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Three days after Lanty’s interview with Hemans, Mabella paid a visit to Vashti.
parsonagenounUS /ˈpɑːrsənɪdʒ/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading Sally, grown in stature if not in grace, promptly carried off Dorothy, and the two cousins sat down opposite each other in the dainty room which served as a sitting-room and drawing-room in the Dole parsonage.
with little or no delay
From this reading Sally, grown in stature if not in grace, promptly carried off Dorothy, and the two cousins sat down opposite each other in the dainty room which served as a sitting-room and drawing-room in the Dole parsonage.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Sally, grown in stature if not in grace, promptly carried off Dorothy, and the two cousins sat down opposite each other in the dainty room which served as a sitting-room and drawing-room in the Dole parsonage.
ruenounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading The seed sown in barren Mullein meadow had brought forth a harvest of bitter herbs—wormwood and rue, smartweed and nettles.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading There was a great contrast between the two women; despite the beauty and hauteur of Vashti’s face there was a shadow of ineffable sadness upon it.
witty remark
From this reading Sally, grown in stature if not in grace, promptly carried off Dorothy, and the two cousins sat down opposite each other in the dainty room which served as a sitting-room and drawing-room in the Dole parsonage.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Sally, grown in stature if not in grace, promptly carried off Dorothy, and the two cousins sat down opposite each other in the dainty room which served as a sitting-room and drawing-room in the Dole parsonage.
seednounUS /siːd/
a small hard fruit
From this reading The seed sown in barren Mullein meadow had brought forth a harvest of bitter herbs—wormwood and rue, smartweed and nettles.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Sally, grown in stature if not in grace, promptly carried off Dorothy, and the two cousins sat down opposite each other in the dainty room which served as a sitting-room and drawing-room in the Dole parsonage.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading There was a great contrast between the two women; despite the beauty and hauteur of Vashti’s face there was a shadow of ineffable sadness upon it.
sitting-room
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From this reading Sally, grown in stature if not in grace, promptly carried off Dorothy, and the two cousins sat down opposite each other in the dainty room which served as a sitting-room and drawing-room in the Dole parsonage.
smartweed
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From this reading The seed sown in barren Mullein meadow had brought forth a harvest of bitter herbs—wormwood and rue, smartweed and nettles.
sownadjectiveUS /soʊn/
sprinkled with seed
From this reading The seed sown in barren Mullein meadow had brought forth a harvest of bitter herbs—wormwood and rue, smartweed and nettles.
staturenounUS /ˈstætʃər/
high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement
From this reading Sally, grown in stature if not in grace, promptly carried off Dorothy, and the two cousins sat down opposite each other in the dainty room which served as a sitting-room and drawing-room in the Dole parsonage.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Life was none too sweet upon her lips.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sally, grown in stature if not in grace, promptly carried off Dorothy, and the two cousins sat down opposite each other in the dainty room which served as a sitting-room and drawing-room in the Dole parsonage.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a great contrast between the two women; despite the beauty and hauteur of Vashti’s face there was a shadow of ineffable sadness upon it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three days after Lanty’s interview with Hemans, Mabella paid a visit to Vashti.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Three days after Lanty’s interview with Hemans, Mabella paid a visit to Vashti.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Life was none too sweet upon her lips.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Sally, grown in stature if not in grace, promptly carried off Dorothy, and the two cousins sat down opposite each other in the dainty room which served as a sitting-room and drawing-room in the Dole parsonage.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There was a great contrast between the two women; despite the beauty and hauteur of Vashti’s face there was a shadow of ineffable sadness upon it.
Vashti
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From this reading Three days after Lanty’s interview with Hemans, Mabella paid a visit to Vashti.
Vashti's
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From this reading There was a great contrast between the two women; despite the beauty and hauteur of Vashti’s face there was a shadow of ineffable sadness upon it.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Three days after Lanty’s interview with Hemans, Mabella paid a visit to Vashti.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a great contrast between the two women; despite the beauty and hauteur of Vashti’s face there was a shadow of ineffable sadness upon it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sally, grown in stature if not in grace, promptly carried off Dorothy, and the two cousins sat down opposite each other in the dainty room which served as a sitting-room and drawing-room in the Dole parsonage.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Three days after Lanty’s interview with Hemans, Mabella paid a visit to Vashti.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading There was a great contrast between the two women; despite the beauty and hauteur of Vashti’s face there was a shadow of ineffable sadness upon it.
wormwoodnounUS /ˈwɜːrmwʊd/
any of several low composite herbs of the genera Artemisia or Seriphidium
From this reading The seed sown in barren Mullein meadow had brought forth a harvest of bitter herbs—wormwood and rue, smartweed and nettles.
