used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CLOAK WITH BEADS On weekdays the women who passed the window were meagrely dressed; mothers in draggled winsey gowns, carrying infants that were armfuls of grandeur.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Sabbath clothed every one in her best, and then the women went by with their hands spread out.
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading Kyowowy means finicky, and applied to the draper by general consent.
armfuls
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From this reading A CLOAK WITH BEADS On weekdays the women who passed the window were meagrely dressed; mothers in draggled winsey gowns, carrying infants that were armfuls of grandeur.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When I was with Hendry cloaks with beads were the fashion, and Jess sighed as she looked at them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When I was with Hendry cloaks with beads were the fashion, and Jess sighed as she looked at them.
BEADSnounUS /biːdz/
several beads threaded together on a string
From this reading A CLOAK WITH BEADS On weekdays the women who passed the window were meagrely dressed; mothers in draggled winsey gowns, carrying infants that were armfuls of grandeur.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading They were known in Thrums as the Eleven and a Bits (threepenny bits), that being their price at Kyowowy's in the square.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The Sabbath clothed every one in her best, and then the women went by with their hands spread out.
BitsnounUS /bɪts/
plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading They were known in Thrums as the Eleven and a Bits (threepenny bits), that being their price at Kyowowy's in the square.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Sabbath clothed every one in her best, and then the women went by with their hands spread out.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading A CLOAK WITH BEADS On weekdays the women who passed the window were meagrely dressed; mothers in draggled winsey gowns, carrying infants that were armfuls of grandeur.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading A CLOAK WITH BEADS On weekdays the women who passed the window were meagrely dressed; mothers in draggled winsey gowns, carrying infants that were armfuls of grandeur.
cloaks
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From this reading When I was with Hendry cloaks with beads were the fashion, and Jess sighed as she looked at them.
clothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The Sabbath clothed every one in her best, and then the women went by with their hands spread out.
permission to do something
From this reading Kyowowy means finicky, and applied to the draper by general consent.
draggledadjective
limp and soiled as if dragged in the mud
From this reading A CLOAK WITH BEADS On weekdays the women who passed the window were meagrely dressed; mothers in draggled winsey gowns, carrying infants that were armfuls of grandeur.
drapernounUS /ˈdreɪpər/
a dealer in fabrics and sewing materials (and sometimes in clothing and drygoods)
From this reading Kyowowy means finicky, and applied to the draper by general consent.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading A CLOAK WITH BEADS On weekdays the women who passed the window were meagrely dressed; mothers in draggled winsey gowns, carrying infants that were armfuls of grandeur.
being one more than ten
From this reading They were known in Thrums as the Eleven and a Bits (threepenny bits), that being their price at Kyowowy's in the square.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The Sabbath clothed every one in her best, and then the women went by with their hands spread out.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When I was with Hendry cloaks with beads were the fashion, and Jess sighed as she looked at them.
finickyadjectiveUS /ˈfɪnəki/
exacting especially about details
From this reading Kyowowy means finicky, and applied to the draper by general consent.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Kyowowy means finicky, and applied to the draper by general consent.
gownsnounUS /ɡaʊnz/
plural of “gown” — a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading A CLOAK WITH BEADS On weekdays the women who passed the window were meagrely dressed; mothers in draggled winsey gowns, carrying infants that were armfuls of grandeur.
grandeurnounUS /ɡrænˈduːr/
the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
From this reading A CLOAK WITH BEADS On weekdays the women who passed the window were meagrely dressed; mothers in draggled winsey gowns, carrying infants that were armfuls of grandeur.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The Sabbath clothed every one in her best, and then the women went by with their hands spread out.
Hendry
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From this reading When I was with Hendry cloaks with beads were the fashion, and Jess sighed as she looked at them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Sabbath clothed every one in her best, and then the women went by with their hands spread out.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When I was with Hendry cloaks with beads were the fashion, and Jess sighed as she looked at them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CLOAK WITH BEADS On weekdays the women who passed the window were meagrely dressed; mothers in draggled winsey gowns, carrying infants that were armfuls of grandeur.
infantsnounUS /ˈɪnfənts/
plural of “infant” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading A CLOAK WITH BEADS On weekdays the women who passed the window were meagrely dressed; mothers in draggled winsey gowns, carrying infants that were armfuls of grandeur.
Jess
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From this reading When I was with Hendry cloaks with beads were the fashion, and Jess sighed as she looked at them.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading They were known in Thrums as the Eleven and a Bits (threepenny bits), that being their price at Kyowowy's in the square.
Kyowowy
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From this reading Kyowowy means finicky, and applied to the draper by general consent.
Kyowowy's
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From this reading They were known in Thrums as the Eleven and a Bits (threepenny bits), that being their price at Kyowowy's in the square.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When I was with Hendry cloaks with beads were the fashion, and Jess sighed as she looked at them.
meagrelyadverb
to a meager degree or in a meager manner
From this reading A CLOAK WITH BEADS On weekdays the women who passed the window were meagrely dressed; mothers in draggled winsey gowns, carrying infants that were armfuls of grandeur.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Kyowowy means finicky, and applied to the draper by general consent.
mothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading A CLOAK WITH BEADS On weekdays the women who passed the window were meagrely dressed; mothers in draggled winsey gowns, carrying infants that were armfuls of grandeur.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CLOAK WITH BEADS On weekdays the women who passed the window were meagrely dressed; mothers in draggled winsey gowns, carrying infants that were armfuls of grandeur.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A CLOAK WITH BEADS On weekdays the women who passed the window were meagrely dressed; mothers in draggled winsey gowns, carrying infants that were armfuls of grandeur.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Sabbath clothed every one in her best, and then the women went by with their hands spread out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Sabbath clothed every one in her best, and then the women went by with their hands spread out.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A CLOAK WITH BEADS On weekdays the women who passed the window were meagrely dressed; mothers in draggled winsey gowns, carrying infants that were armfuls of grandeur.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading They were known in Thrums as the Eleven and a Bits (threepenny bits), that being their price at Kyowowy's in the square.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading The Sabbath clothed every one in her best, and then the women went by with their hands spread out.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When I was with Hendry cloaks with beads were the fashion, and Jess sighed as she looked at them.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading When I was with Hendry cloaks with beads were the fashion, and Jess sighed as she looked at them.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading The Sabbath clothed every one in her best, and then the women went by with their hands spread out.
make square
From this reading They were known in Thrums as the Eleven and a Bits (threepenny bits), that being their price at Kyowowy's in the square.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A CLOAK WITH BEADS On weekdays the women who passed the window were meagrely dressed; mothers in draggled winsey gowns, carrying infants that were armfuls of grandeur.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CLOAK WITH BEADS On weekdays the women who passed the window were meagrely dressed; mothers in draggled winsey gowns, carrying infants that were armfuls of grandeur.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Sabbath clothed every one in her best, and then the women went by with their hands spread out.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When I was with Hendry cloaks with beads were the fashion, and Jess sighed as she looked at them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The Sabbath clothed every one in her best, and then the women went by with their hands spread out.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were known in Thrums as the Eleven and a Bits (threepenny bits), that being their price at Kyowowy's in the square.
threepennyadjective
used of nail size; 1 1/8 in long
From this reading They were known in Thrums as the Eleven and a Bits (threepenny bits), that being their price at Kyowowy's in the square.
Thrums
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From this reading They were known in Thrums as the Eleven and a Bits (threepenny bits), that being their price at Kyowowy's in the square.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Kyowowy means finicky, and applied to the draper by general consent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When I was with Hendry cloaks with beads were the fashion, and Jess sighed as she looked at them.
weekdaysnounUS /ˈwiːkdeɪz/
plural of “weekday” — any day except Sunday (and sometimes except Saturday)
From this reading A CLOAK WITH BEADS On weekdays the women who passed the window were meagrely dressed; mothers in draggled winsey gowns, carrying infants that were armfuls of grandeur.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Sabbath clothed every one in her best, and then the women went by with their hands spread out.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A CLOAK WITH BEADS On weekdays the women who passed the window were meagrely dressed; mothers in draggled winsey gowns, carrying infants that were armfuls of grandeur.
at the time that
From this reading When I was with Hendry cloaks with beads were the fashion, and Jess sighed as she looked at them.
which person or people
From this reading A CLOAK WITH BEADS On weekdays the women who passed the window were meagrely dressed; mothers in draggled winsey gowns, carrying infants that were armfuls of grandeur.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading A CLOAK WITH BEADS On weekdays the women who passed the window were meagrely dressed; mothers in draggled winsey gowns, carrying infants that were armfuls of grandeur.
winsey
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From this reading A CLOAK WITH BEADS On weekdays the women who passed the window were meagrely dressed; mothers in draggled winsey gowns, carrying infants that were armfuls of grandeur.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A CLOAK WITH BEADS On weekdays the women who passed the window were meagrely dressed; mothers in draggled winsey gowns, carrying infants that were armfuls of grandeur.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A CLOAK WITH BEADS On weekdays the women who passed the window were meagrely dressed; mothers in draggled winsey gowns, carrying infants that were armfuls of grandeur.
