used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She put on her cap, thinking that a day or two more only would she have to wear the odious thing, and then she fell to contemplating the grandeur that awaited her.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading LIZZIE fastened the back gate securely after her visitor had departed, and returned to her little kitchen well pleased with her evening's work.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LIZZIE fastened the back gate securely after her visitor had departed, and returned to her little kitchen well pleased with her evening's work.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading She put on her cap, thinking that a day or two more only would she have to wear the odious thing, and then she fell to contemplating the grandeur that awaited her.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading LIZZIE fastened the back gate securely after her visitor had departed, and returned to her little kitchen well pleased with her evening's work.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading She forgot her supper, forgot the ordinary duties of turning down the beds and making things tidy for the night—forgot everything but the visions conjured up by Mrs. Stanley's ready tongue.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Mrs. Spencer returned earlier than she was expected, and that brought Lizzie back to her present surroundings.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She forgot her supper, forgot the ordinary duties of turning down the beds and making things tidy for the night—forgot everything but the visions conjured up by Mrs. Stanley's ready tongue.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She forgot her supper, forgot the ordinary duties of turning down the beds and making things tidy for the night—forgot everything but the visions conjured up by Mrs. Stanley's ready tongue.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading She put on her cap, thinking that a day or two more only would she have to wear the odious thing, and then she fell to contemplating the grandeur that awaited her.
conjuredverbUS /ˈkɑːndʒərd/
past form of “conjure” — summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
From this reading She forgot her supper, forgot the ordinary duties of turning down the beds and making things tidy for the night—forgot everything but the visions conjured up by Mrs. Stanley's ready tongue.
contemplatingverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading She put on her cap, thinking that a day or two more only would she have to wear the odious thing, and then she fell to contemplating the grandeur that awaited her.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She put on her cap, thinking that a day or two more only would she have to wear the odious thing, and then she fell to contemplating the grandeur that awaited her.
well in the past; former
From this reading LIZZIE fastened the back gate securely after her visitor had departed, and returned to her little kitchen well pleased with her evening's work.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She forgot her supper, forgot the ordinary duties of turning down the beds and making things tidy for the night—forgot everything but the visions conjured up by Mrs. Stanley's ready tongue.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading She forgot her supper, forgot the ordinary duties of turning down the beds and making things tidy for the night—forgot everything but the visions conjured up by Mrs. Stanley's ready tongue.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Mrs. Spencer returned earlier than she was expected, and that brought Lizzie back to her present surroundings.
evening'snounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
possessive form of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading LIZZIE fastened the back gate securely after her visitor had departed, and returned to her little kitchen well pleased with her evening's work.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading She forgot her supper, forgot the ordinary duties of turning down the beds and making things tidy for the night—forgot everything but the visions conjured up by Mrs. Stanley's ready tongue.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Mrs. Spencer returned earlier than she was expected, and that brought Lizzie back to her present surroundings.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading LIZZIE fastened the back gate securely after her visitor had departed, and returned to her little kitchen well pleased with her evening's work.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading She put on her cap, thinking that a day or two more only would she have to wear the odious thing, and then she fell to contemplating the grandeur that awaited her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She forgot her supper, forgot the ordinary duties of turning down the beds and making things tidy for the night—forgot everything but the visions conjured up by Mrs. Stanley's ready tongue.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading She forgot her supper, forgot the ordinary duties of turning down the beds and making things tidy for the night—forgot everything but the visions conjured up by Mrs. Stanley's ready tongue.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading LIZZIE fastened the back gate securely after her visitor had departed, and returned to her little kitchen well pleased with her evening's work.
grandeurnounUS /ɡrænˈduːr/
the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
From this reading She put on her cap, thinking that a day or two more only would she have to wear the odious thing, and then she fell to contemplating the grandeur that awaited her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LIZZIE fastened the back gate securely after her visitor had departed, and returned to her little kitchen well pleased with her evening's work.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She put on her cap, thinking that a day or two more only would she have to wear the odious thing, and then she fell to contemplating the grandeur that awaited her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading LIZZIE fastened the back gate securely after her visitor had departed, and returned to her little kitchen well pleased with her evening's work.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading LIZZIE fastened the back gate securely after her visitor had departed, and returned to her little kitchen well pleased with her evening's work.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading LIZZIE fastened the back gate securely after her visitor had departed, and returned to her little kitchen well pleased with her evening's work.
LIZZIE
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From this reading LIZZIE fastened the back gate securely after her visitor had departed, and returned to her little kitchen well pleased with her evening's work.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading She forgot her supper, forgot the ordinary duties of turning down the beds and making things tidy for the night—forgot everything but the visions conjured up by Mrs. Stanley's ready tongue.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She put on her cap, thinking that a day or two more only would she have to wear the odious thing, and then she fell to contemplating the grandeur that awaited her.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading ONE SUMMER SUNDAY MORNING.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading She forgot her supper, forgot the ordinary duties of turning down the beds and making things tidy for the night—forgot everything but the visions conjured up by Mrs. Stanley's ready tongue.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading She forgot her supper, forgot the ordinary duties of turning down the beds and making things tidy for the night—forgot everything but the visions conjured up by Mrs. Stanley's ready tongue.
odiousadjectiveUS /ˈoʊdiəs/
unequivocally detestable
From this reading She put on her cap, thinking that a day or two more only would she have to wear the odious thing, and then she fell to contemplating the grandeur that awaited her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She forgot her supper, forgot the ordinary duties of turning down the beds and making things tidy for the night—forgot everything but the visions conjured up by Mrs. Stanley's ready tongue.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She put on her cap, thinking that a day or two more only would she have to wear the odious thing, and then she fell to contemplating the grandeur that awaited her.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ONE SUMMER SUNDAY MORNING.
and nothing more
From this reading She put on her cap, thinking that a day or two more only would she have to wear the odious thing, and then she fell to contemplating the grandeur that awaited her.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She put on her cap, thinking that a day or two more only would she have to wear the odious thing, and then she fell to contemplating the grandeur that awaited her.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading She forgot her supper, forgot the ordinary duties of turning down the beds and making things tidy for the night—forgot everything but the visions conjured up by Mrs. Stanley's ready tongue.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading LIZZIE fastened the back gate securely after her visitor had departed, and returned to her little kitchen well pleased with her evening's work.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Mrs. Spencer returned earlier than she was expected, and that brought Lizzie back to her present surroundings.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She put on her cap, thinking that a day or two more only would she have to wear the odious thing, and then she fell to contemplating the grandeur that awaited her.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading She forgot her supper, forgot the ordinary duties of turning down the beds and making things tidy for the night—forgot everything but the visions conjured up by Mrs. Stanley's ready tongue.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading LIZZIE fastened the back gate securely after her visitor had departed, and returned to her little kitchen well pleased with her evening's work.
securelyadverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrli/
in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
From this reading LIZZIE fastened the back gate securely after her visitor had departed, and returned to her little kitchen well pleased with her evening's work.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She put on her cap, thinking that a day or two more only would she have to wear the odious thing, and then she fell to contemplating the grandeur that awaited her.
SpencernounUS /ˈspensər/
English philosopher and sociologist who applied the theory of natural selection to human societies (1820-1903)
From this reading Mrs. Spencer returned earlier than she was expected, and that brought Lizzie back to her present surroundings.
Stanley'snounUS /ˈstænliz/
possessive form of “stanley” — United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading She forgot her supper, forgot the ordinary duties of turning down the beds and making things tidy for the night—forgot everything but the visions conjured up by Mrs. Stanley's ready tongue.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading ONE SUMMER SUNDAY MORNING.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading ONE SUMMER SUNDAY MORNING.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading She forgot her supper, forgot the ordinary duties of turning down the beds and making things tidy for the night—forgot everything but the visions conjured up by Mrs. Stanley's ready tongue.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading Mrs. Spencer returned earlier than she was expected, and that brought Lizzie back to her present surroundings.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mrs. Spencer returned earlier than she was expected, and that brought Lizzie back to her present surroundings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She put on her cap, thinking that a day or two more only would she have to wear the odious thing, and then she fell to contemplating the grandeur that awaited her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LIZZIE fastened the back gate securely after her visitor had departed, and returned to her little kitchen well pleased with her evening's work.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She put on her cap, thinking that a day or two more only would she have to wear the odious thing, and then she fell to contemplating the grandeur that awaited her.
a special situation
From this reading She put on her cap, thinking that a day or two more only would she have to wear the odious thing, and then she fell to contemplating the grandeur that awaited her.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She forgot her supper, forgot the ordinary duties of turning down the beds and making things tidy for the night—forgot everything but the visions conjured up by Mrs. Stanley's ready tongue.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading She put on her cap, thinking that a day or two more only would she have to wear the odious thing, and then she fell to contemplating the grandeur that awaited her.
tidyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪdi/
marked by order and cleanliness in appearance or habits
From this reading She forgot her supper, forgot the ordinary duties of turning down the beds and making things tidy for the night—forgot everything but the visions conjured up by Mrs. Stanley's ready tongue.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LIZZIE fastened the back gate securely after her visitor had departed, and returned to her little kitchen well pleased with her evening's work.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading She forgot her supper, forgot the ordinary duties of turning down the beds and making things tidy for the night—forgot everything but the visions conjured up by Mrs. Stanley's ready tongue.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading She forgot her supper, forgot the ordinary duties of turning down the beds and making things tidy for the night—forgot everything but the visions conjured up by Mrs. Stanley's ready tongue.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She put on her cap, thinking that a day or two more only would she have to wear the odious thing, and then she fell to contemplating the grandeur that awaited her.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She forgot her supper, forgot the ordinary duties of turning down the beds and making things tidy for the night—forgot everything but the visions conjured up by Mrs. Stanley's ready tongue.
visionsnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading She forgot her supper, forgot the ordinary duties of turning down the beds and making things tidy for the night—forgot everything but the visions conjured up by Mrs. Stanley's ready tongue.
someone who visits
From this reading LIZZIE fastened the back gate securely after her visitor had departed, and returned to her little kitchen well pleased with her evening's work.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Spencer returned earlier than she was expected, and that brought Lizzie back to her present surroundings.
be dressed in
From this reading She put on her cap, thinking that a day or two more only would she have to wear the odious thing, and then she fell to contemplating the grandeur that awaited her.
(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 LIZZIE fastened the back gate securely after her visitor had departed, and returned to her little kitchen well pleased with her evening's work.
in the company of; together with
From this reading LIZZIE fastened the back gate securely after her visitor had departed, and returned to her little kitchen well pleased with her evening's work.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading LIZZIE fastened the back gate securely after her visitor had departed, and returned to her little kitchen well pleased with her evening's work.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She put on her cap, thinking that a day or two more only would she have to wear the odious thing, and then she fell to contemplating the grandeur that awaited her.
