used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The bewildered master of the _Foam_ spent the remainder of the time at Seabridge in a species of waking nightmare.
anew
From this reading Up to the time of sailing for London again the allusion to Mrs. Church’s departure, desired by Captain Barber, had not been made by the younger man.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A colour of unwonted softness glowed in the cheek of Elizabeth and an air of engaging timidity tempered her intercourse with Flower, who had to run the gauntlet of much friendly criticism on the part of his fair neighbours.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading As a great concession Flower was allowed to feel the material, and even to rub it between his finger and thumb in imitation of Captain Barber, who was so prone to the exercise that a small piece was cut for his especial delectation.
allusionnounUS /əˈluːʒən/
passing reference or indirect mention
From this reading Up to the time of sailing for London again the allusion to Mrs. Church’s departure, desired by Captain Barber, had not been made by the younger man.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A colour of unwonted softness glowed in the cheek of Elizabeth and an air of engaging timidity tempered her intercourse with Flower, who had to run the gauntlet of much friendly criticism on the part of his fair neighbours.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A grey-haired dressmaker and a small apprentice sat in the Banks’ best parlour, and from a chaos of brown paper patterns stuck over with pins a silk dress of surpassing beauty began slowly to emerge.
apprenticenounUS /əˈprentəs/
works for an expert to learn a trade
From this reading A grey-haired dressmaker and a small apprentice sat in the Banks’ best parlour, and from a chaos of brown paper patterns stuck over with pins a silk dress of surpassing beauty began slowly to emerge.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a great concession Flower was allowed to feel the material, and even to rub it between his finger and thumb in imitation of Captain Barber, who was so prone to the exercise that a small piece was cut for his especial delectation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The bewildered master of the _Foam_ spent the remainder of the time at Seabridge in a species of waking nightmare.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading A grey-haired dressmaker and a small apprentice sat in the Banks’ best parlour, and from a chaos of brown paper patterns stuck over with pins a silk dress of surpassing beauty began slowly to emerge.
BarbernounUS /ˈbɑːrbər/
United States composer (1910-1981)
From this reading As a great concession Flower was allowed to feel the material, and even to rub it between his finger and thumb in imitation of Captain Barber, who was so prone to the exercise that a small piece was cut for his especial delectation.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading A grey-haired dressmaker and a small apprentice sat in the Banks’ best parlour, and from a chaos of brown paper patterns stuck over with pins a silk dress of surpassing beauty began slowly to emerge.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Up to the time of sailing for London again the allusion to Mrs. Church’s departure, desired by Captain Barber, had not been made by the younger man.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A grey-haired dressmaker and a small apprentice sat in the Banks’ best parlour, and from a chaos of brown paper patterns stuck over with pins a silk dress of surpassing beauty began slowly to emerge.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading A grey-haired dressmaker and a small apprentice sat in the Banks’ best parlour, and from a chaos of brown paper patterns stuck over with pins a silk dress of surpassing beauty began slowly to emerge.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading As a great concession Flower was allowed to feel the material, and even to rub it between his finger and thumb in imitation of Captain Barber, who was so prone to the exercise that a small piece was cut for his especial delectation.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading The bewildered master of the _Foam_ spent the remainder of the time at Seabridge in a species of waking nightmare.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading A grey-haired dressmaker and a small apprentice sat in the Banks’ best parlour, and from a chaos of brown paper patterns stuck over with pins a silk dress of surpassing beauty began slowly to emerge.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Up to the time of sailing for London again the allusion to Mrs. Church’s departure, desired by Captain Barber, had not been made by the younger man.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading As a great concession Flower was allowed to feel the material, and even to rub it between his finger and thumb in imitation of Captain Barber, who was so prone to the exercise that a small piece was cut for his especial delectation.
chaosnounUS /ˈkeɪɑːs/
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
From this reading A grey-haired dressmaker and a small apprentice sat in the Banks’ best parlour, and from a chaos of brown paper patterns stuck over with pins a silk dress of surpassing beauty began slowly to emerge.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading A colour of unwonted softness glowed in the cheek of Elizabeth and an air of engaging timidity tempered her intercourse with Flower, who had to run the gauntlet of much friendly criticism on the part of his fair neighbours.
Church'snounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃəz/
possessive form of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Up to the time of sailing for London again the allusion to Mrs. Church’s departure, desired by Captain Barber, had not been made by the younger man.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading A colour of unwonted softness glowed in the cheek of Elizabeth and an air of engaging timidity tempered her intercourse with Flower, who had to run the gauntlet of much friendly criticism on the part of his fair neighbours.
concessionnounUS /kənˈseʃən/
a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business
From this reading As a great concession Flower was allowed to feel the material, and even to rub it between his finger and thumb in imitation of Captain Barber, who was so prone to the exercise that a small piece was cut for his especial delectation.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading A colour of unwonted softness glowed in the cheek of Elizabeth and an air of engaging timidity tempered her intercourse with Flower, who had to run the gauntlet of much friendly criticism on the part of his fair neighbours.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading As a great concession Flower was allowed to feel the material, and even to rub it between his finger and thumb in imitation of Captain Barber, who was so prone to the exercise that a small piece was cut for his especial delectation.
delectationnoun
a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading As a great concession Flower was allowed to feel the material, and even to rub it between his finger and thumb in imitation of Captain Barber, who was so prone to the exercise that a small piece was cut for his especial delectation.
the act of departing
From this reading Up to the time of sailing for London again the allusion to Mrs. Church’s departure, desired by Captain Barber, had not been made by the younger man.
wanted intensely
From this reading Up to the time of sailing for London again the allusion to Mrs. Church’s departure, desired by Captain Barber, had not been made by the younger man.
put on clothes
From this reading A grey-haired dressmaker and a small apprentice sat in the Banks’ best parlour, and from a chaos of brown paper patterns stuck over with pins a silk dress of surpassing beauty began slowly to emerge.
dressmakernounUS /ˈdresmeɪkər/
someone who makes or mends dresses
From this reading A grey-haired dressmaker and a small apprentice sat in the Banks’ best parlour, and from a chaos of brown paper patterns stuck over with pins a silk dress of surpassing beauty began slowly to emerge.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading A colour of unwonted softness glowed in the cheek of Elizabeth and an air of engaging timidity tempered her intercourse with Flower, who had to run the gauntlet of much friendly criticism on the part of his fair neighbours.
emergeverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒ/
come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading A grey-haired dressmaker and a small apprentice sat in the Banks’ best parlour, and from a chaos of brown paper patterns stuck over with pins a silk dress of surpassing beauty began slowly to emerge.
engagingadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/
attracting or delighting
From this reading A colour of unwonted softness glowed in the cheek of Elizabeth and an air of engaging timidity tempered her intercourse with Flower, who had to run the gauntlet of much friendly criticism on the part of his fair neighbours.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading As a great concession Flower was allowed to feel the material, and even to rub it between his finger and thumb in imitation of Captain Barber, who was so prone to the exercise that a small piece was cut for his especial delectation.
divisible by two
From this reading As a great concession Flower was allowed to feel the material, and even to rub it between his finger and thumb in imitation of Captain Barber, who was so prone to the exercise that a small piece was cut for his especial delectation.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading As a great concession Flower was allowed to feel the material, and even to rub it between his finger and thumb in imitation of Captain Barber, who was so prone to the exercise that a small piece was cut for his especial delectation.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading A colour of unwonted softness glowed in the cheek of Elizabeth and an air of engaging timidity tempered her intercourse with Flower, who had to run the gauntlet of much friendly criticism on the part of his fair neighbours.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading As a great concession Flower was allowed to feel the material, and even to rub it between his finger and thumb in imitation of Captain Barber, who was so prone to the exercise that a small piece was cut for his especial delectation.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading As a great concession Flower was allowed to feel the material, and even to rub it between his finger and thumb in imitation of Captain Barber, who was so prone to the exercise that a small piece was cut for his especial delectation.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading As a great concession Flower was allowed to feel the material, and even to rub it between his finger and thumb in imitation of Captain Barber, who was so prone to the exercise that a small piece was cut for his especial delectation.
FoamnounUS /foʊm/
a mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid
From this reading The bewildered master of the _Foam_ spent the remainder of the time at Seabridge in a species of waking nightmare.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As a great concession Flower was allowed to feel the material, and even to rub it between his finger and thumb in imitation of Captain Barber, who was so prone to the exercise that a small piece was cut for his especial delectation.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading A colour of unwonted softness glowed in the cheek of Elizabeth and an air of engaging timidity tempered her intercourse with Flower, who had to run the gauntlet of much friendly criticism on the part of his fair neighbours.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A grey-haired dressmaker and a small apprentice sat in the Banks’ best parlour, and from a chaos of brown paper patterns stuck over with pins a silk dress of surpassing beauty began slowly to emerge.
gauntletnounUS /ˈɡɔːntlət/
to offer or accept a challenge
From this reading A colour of unwonted softness glowed in the cheek of Elizabeth and an air of engaging timidity tempered her intercourse with Flower, who had to run the gauntlet of much friendly criticism on the part of his fair neighbours.
glowedverbUS /ɡloʊd/
past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames
From this reading A colour of unwonted softness glowed in the cheek of Elizabeth and an air of engaging timidity tempered her intercourse with Flower, who had to run the gauntlet of much friendly criticism on the part of his fair neighbours.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading As a great concession Flower was allowed to feel the material, and even to rub it between his finger and thumb in imitation of Captain Barber, who was so prone to the exercise that a small piece was cut for his especial delectation.
grey-hairedadjective
showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
From this reading A grey-haired dressmaker and a small apprentice sat in the Banks’ best parlour, and from a chaos of brown paper patterns stuck over with pins a silk dress of surpassing beauty began slowly to emerge.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A colour of unwonted softness glowed in the cheek of Elizabeth and an air of engaging timidity tempered her intercourse with Flower, who had to run the gauntlet of much friendly criticism on the part of his fair neighbours.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A colour of unwonted softness glowed in the cheek of Elizabeth and an air of engaging timidity tempered her intercourse with Flower, who had to run the gauntlet of much friendly criticism on the part of his fair neighbours.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As a great concession Flower was allowed to feel the material, and even to rub it between his finger and thumb in imitation of Captain Barber, who was so prone to the exercise that a small piece was cut for his especial delectation.
imitationnounUS /ˌɪməˈteɪʃən/
the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
From this reading As a great concession Flower was allowed to feel the material, and even to rub it between his finger and thumb in imitation of Captain Barber, who was so prone to the exercise that a small piece was cut for his especial delectation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The bewildered master of the _Foam_ spent the remainder of the time at Seabridge in a species of waking nightmare.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading A colour of unwonted softness glowed in the cheek of Elizabeth and an air of engaging timidity tempered her intercourse with Flower, who had to run the gauntlet of much friendly criticism on the part of his fair neighbours.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As a great concession Flower was allowed to feel the material, and even to rub it between his finger and thumb in imitation of Captain Barber, who was so prone to the exercise that a small piece was cut for his especial delectation.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Up to the time of sailing for London again the allusion to Mrs. Church’s departure, desired by Captain Barber, had not been made by the younger man.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Up to the time of sailing for London again the allusion to Mrs. Church’s departure, desired by Captain Barber, had not been made by the younger man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Up to the time of sailing for London again the allusion to Mrs. Church’s departure, desired by Captain Barber, had not been made by the younger man.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The bewildered master of the _Foam_ spent the remainder of the time at Seabridge in a species of waking nightmare.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading As a great concession Flower was allowed to feel the material, and even to rub it between his finger and thumb in imitation of Captain Barber, who was so prone to the exercise that a small piece was cut for his especial delectation.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Up to the time of sailing for London again the allusion to Mrs. Church’s departure, desired by Captain Barber, had not been made by the younger man.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A colour of unwonted softness glowed in the cheek of Elizabeth and an air of engaging timidity tempered her intercourse with Flower, who had to run the gauntlet of much friendly criticism on the part of his fair neighbours.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading A colour of unwonted softness glowed in the cheek of Elizabeth and an air of engaging timidity tempered her intercourse with Flower, who had to run the gauntlet of much friendly criticism on the part of his fair neighbours.
nightmarenounUS /ˈnaɪt.mɛr/
A terrifying or distressing dream.
From this reading The bewildered master of the _Foam_ spent the remainder of the time at Seabridge in a species of waking nightmare.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Up to the time of sailing for London again the allusion to Mrs. Church’s departure, desired by Captain Barber, had not been made by the younger man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The bewildered master of the _Foam_ spent the remainder of the time at Seabridge in a species of waking nightmare.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A colour of unwonted softness glowed in the cheek of Elizabeth and an air of engaging timidity tempered her intercourse with Flower, who had to run the gauntlet of much friendly criticism on the part of his fair neighbours.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A grey-haired dressmaker and a small apprentice sat in the Banks’ best parlour, and from a chaos of brown paper patterns stuck over with pins a silk dress of surpassing beauty began slowly to emerge.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading A grey-haired dressmaker and a small apprentice sat in the Banks’ best parlour, and from a chaos of brown paper patterns stuck over with pins a silk dress of surpassing beauty began slowly to emerge.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading A grey-haired dressmaker and a small apprentice sat in the Banks’ best parlour, and from a chaos of brown paper patterns stuck over with pins a silk dress of surpassing beauty began slowly to emerge.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A colour of unwonted softness glowed in the cheek of Elizabeth and an air of engaging timidity tempered her intercourse with Flower, who had to run the gauntlet of much friendly criticism on the part of his fair neighbours.
patternsnounUS /ˈpætərnz/
plural of “pattern” — a perceptual structure
From this reading A grey-haired dressmaker and a small apprentice sat in the Banks’ best parlour, and from a chaos of brown paper patterns stuck over with pins a silk dress of surpassing beauty began slowly to emerge.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading As a great concession Flower was allowed to feel the material, and even to rub it between his finger and thumb in imitation of Captain Barber, who was so prone to the exercise that a small piece was cut for his especial delectation.
pinsnounUS /pɪnz/
plural of “pin” — a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment
From this reading A grey-haired dressmaker and a small apprentice sat in the Banks’ best parlour, and from a chaos of brown paper patterns stuck over with pins a silk dress of surpassing beauty began slowly to emerge.
proneadjectiveUS /proʊn/
having a tendency (to); often used in combination
From this reading As a great concession Flower was allowed to feel the material, and even to rub it between his finger and thumb in imitation of Captain Barber, who was so prone to the exercise that a small piece was cut for his especial delectation.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading The bewildered master of the _Foam_ spent the remainder of the time at Seabridge in a species of waking nightmare.
rubverbUS /rʌb/
move over something with pressure
From this reading As a great concession Flower was allowed to feel the material, and even to rub it between his finger and thumb in imitation of Captain Barber, who was so prone to the exercise that a small piece was cut for his especial delectation.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A colour of unwonted softness glowed in the cheek of Elizabeth and an air of engaging timidity tempered her intercourse with Flower, who had to run the gauntlet of much friendly criticism on the part of his fair neighbours.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading Up to the time of sailing for London again the allusion to Mrs. Church’s departure, desired by Captain Barber, had not been made by the younger man.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A grey-haired dressmaker and a small apprentice sat in the Banks’ best parlour, and from a chaos of brown paper patterns stuck over with pins a silk dress of surpassing beauty began slowly to emerge.
Seabridge
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From this reading The bewildered master of the _Foam_ spent the remainder of the time at Seabridge in a species of waking nightmare.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading A grey-haired dressmaker and a small apprentice sat in the Banks’ best parlour, and from a chaos of brown paper patterns stuck over with pins a silk dress of surpassing beauty began slowly to emerge.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading A grey-haired dressmaker and a small apprentice sat in the Banks’ best parlour, and from a chaos of brown paper patterns stuck over with pins a silk dress of surpassing beauty began slowly to emerge.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A grey-haired dressmaker and a small apprentice sat in the Banks’ best parlour, and from a chaos of brown paper patterns stuck over with pins a silk dress of surpassing beauty began slowly to emerge.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As a great concession Flower was allowed to feel the material, and even to rub it between his finger and thumb in imitation of Captain Barber, who was so prone to the exercise that a small piece was cut for his especial delectation.
softnessnounUS /ˈsɔːftnəs/
the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded
From this reading A colour of unwonted softness glowed in the cheek of Elizabeth and an air of engaging timidity tempered her intercourse with Flower, who had to run the gauntlet of much friendly criticism on the part of his fair neighbours.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading The bewildered master of the _Foam_ spent the remainder of the time at Seabridge in a species of waking nightmare.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The bewildered master of the _Foam_ spent the remainder of the time at Seabridge in a species of waking nightmare.
caught or fixed
From this reading A grey-haired dressmaker and a small apprentice sat in the Banks’ best parlour, and from a chaos of brown paper patterns stuck over with pins a silk dress of surpassing beauty began slowly to emerge.
surpassingadjectiveUS /sərˈpæsɪŋ/
exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence
From this reading A grey-haired dressmaker and a small apprentice sat in the Banks’ best parlour, and from a chaos of brown paper patterns stuck over with pins a silk dress of surpassing beauty began slowly to emerge.
temperedadjectiveUS /ˈtempərd/
made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment
From this reading A colour of unwonted softness glowed in the cheek of Elizabeth and an air of engaging timidity tempered her intercourse with Flower, who had to run the gauntlet of much friendly criticism on the part of his fair neighbours.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As a great concession Flower was allowed to feel the material, and even to rub it between his finger and thumb in imitation of Captain Barber, who was so prone to the exercise that a small piece was cut for his especial delectation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The bewildered master of the _Foam_ spent the remainder of the time at Seabridge in a species of waking nightmare.
thumbnounUS /θʌm/
the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
From this reading As a great concession Flower was allowed to feel the material, and even to rub it between his finger and thumb in imitation of Captain Barber, who was so prone to the exercise that a small piece was cut for his especial delectation.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The bewildered master of the _Foam_ spent the remainder of the time at Seabridge in a species of waking nightmare.
timiditynounUS /təˈmɪdəti/
fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions
From this reading A colour of unwonted softness glowed in the cheek of Elizabeth and an air of engaging timidity tempered her intercourse with Flower, who had to run the gauntlet of much friendly criticism on the part of his fair neighbours.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A grey-haired dressmaker and a small apprentice sat in the Banks’ best parlour, and from a chaos of brown paper patterns stuck over with pins a silk dress of surpassing beauty began slowly to emerge.
unwontedadjective
unaccustomed or unusual
From this reading A colour of unwonted softness glowed in the cheek of Elizabeth and an air of engaging timidity tempered her intercourse with Flower, who had to run the gauntlet of much friendly criticism on the part of his fair neighbours.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Up to the time of sailing for London again the allusion to Mrs. Church’s departure, desired by Captain Barber, had not been made by the younger man.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading The bewildered master of the _Foam_ spent the remainder of the time at Seabridge in a species of waking nightmare.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As a great concession Flower was allowed to feel the material, and even to rub it between his finger and thumb in imitation of Captain Barber, who was so prone to the exercise that a small piece was cut for his especial delectation.
which person or people
From this reading As a great concession Flower was allowed to feel the material, and even to rub it between his finger and thumb in imitation of Captain Barber, who was so prone to the exercise that a small piece was cut for his especial delectation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A grey-haired dressmaker and a small apprentice sat in the Banks’ best parlour, and from a chaos of brown paper patterns stuck over with pins a silk dress of surpassing beauty began slowly to emerge.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Up to the time of sailing for London again the allusion to Mrs. Church’s departure, desired by Captain Barber, had not been made by the younger man.
