used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She examined the pieces of linen and woollen stuff attentively, turning them over and over and feeling them with a preoccupied air, as though not altogether satisfied with the selection; then, folding them carefully, she wrapped them in newspaper and laid them away in her bag.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading She examined the pieces of linen and woollen stuff attentively, turning them over and over and feeling them with a preoccupied air, as though not altogether satisfied with the selection; then, folding them carefully, she wrapped them in newspaper and laid them away in her bag.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She examined the pieces of linen and woollen stuff attentively, turning them over and over and feeling them with a preoccupied air, as though not altogether satisfied with the selection; then, folding them carefully, she wrapped them in newspaper and laid them away in her bag.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nineteen Hundred and Ten.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She examined the pieces of linen and woollen stuff attentively, turning them over and over and feeling them with a preoccupied air, as though not altogether satisfied with the selection; then, folding them carefully, she wrapped them in newspaper and laid them away in her bag.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading These things were the materials for her wedding outfit, for, having at last obtained her divorce, she was shortly to marry Dejas.
attentivelyadverbUS /əˈtentɪvli/
with attention; in an attentive manner
From this reading She examined the pieces of linen and woollen stuff attentively, turning them over and over and feeling them with a preoccupied air, as though not altogether satisfied with the selection; then, folding them carefully, she wrapped them in newspaper and laid them away in her bag.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She examined the pieces of linen and woollen stuff attentively, turning them over and over and feeling them with a preoccupied air, as though not altogether satisfied with the selection; then, folding them carefully, she wrapped them in newspaper and laid them away in her bag.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading She examined the pieces of linen and woollen stuff attentively, turning them over and over and feeling them with a preoccupied air, as though not altogether satisfied with the selection; then, folding them carefully, she wrapped them in newspaper and laid them away in her bag.
the two together, not just one
From this reading She was stouter than ever, and had lost something of her girlish look, but, nevertheless, she was both fresh and handsome still.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was stouter than ever, and had lost something of her girlish look, but, nevertheless, she was both fresh and handsome still.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading She examined the pieces of linen and woollen stuff attentively, turning them over and over and feeling them with a preoccupied air, as though not altogether satisfied with the selection; then, folding them carefully, she wrapped them in newspaper and laid them away in her bag.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In the "strangers' room" of the Porru house, Giovanna was looking over some purchases made that day in Nuoro.
Dejas
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From this reading These things were the materials for her wedding outfit, for, having at last obtained her divorce, she was shortly to marry Dejas.
divorceverbUS /dɪˈvɔːrs/
part; cease or break association with
From this reading These things were the materials for her wedding outfit, for, having at last obtained her divorce, she was shortly to marry Dejas.
at any time
From this reading She was stouter than ever, and had lost something of her girlish look, but, nevertheless, she was both fresh and handsome still.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading She examined the pieces of linen and woollen stuff attentively, turning them over and over and feeling them with a preoccupied air, as though not altogether satisfied with the selection; then, folding them carefully, she wrapped them in newspaper and laid them away in her bag.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading She examined the pieces of linen and woollen stuff attentively, turning them over and over and feeling them with a preoccupied air, as though not altogether satisfied with the selection; then, folding them carefully, she wrapped them in newspaper and laid them away in her bag.
foldingnounUS /ˈfoʊldɪŋ/
the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
From this reading She examined the pieces of linen and woollen stuff attentively, turning them over and over and feeling them with a preoccupied air, as though not altogether satisfied with the selection; then, folding them carefully, she wrapped them in newspaper and laid them away in her bag.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading These things were the materials for her wedding outfit, for, having at last obtained her divorce, she was shortly to marry Dejas.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading She was stouter than ever, and had lost something of her girlish look, but, nevertheless, she was both fresh and handsome still.
Giovanna
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From this reading In the "strangers' room" of the Porru house, Giovanna was looking over some purchases made that day in Nuoro.
girlishadjectiveUS /ˈɡɜːrlɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young girl
From this reading She was stouter than ever, and had lost something of her girlish look, but, nevertheless, she was both fresh and handsome still.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was stouter than ever, and had lost something of her girlish look, but, nevertheless, she was both fresh and handsome still.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading She was stouter than ever, and had lost something of her girlish look, but, nevertheless, she was both fresh and handsome still.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading These things were the materials for her wedding outfit, for, having at last obtained her divorce, she was shortly to marry Dejas.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was stouter than ever, and had lost something of her girlish look, but, nevertheless, she was both fresh and handsome still.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In the "strangers' room" of the Porru house, Giovanna was looking over some purchases made that day in Nuoro.
ten 10s
From this reading Nineteen Hundred and Ten.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the "strangers' room" of the Porru house, Giovanna was looking over some purchases made that day in Nuoro.
set down according to a plan
From this reading She examined the pieces of linen and woollen stuff attentively, turning them over and over and feeling them with a preoccupied air, as though not altogether satisfied with the selection; then, folding them carefully, she wrapped them in newspaper and laid them away in her bag.
immediately past
From this reading These things were the materials for her wedding outfit, for, having at last obtained her divorce, she was shortly to marry Dejas.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading She examined the pieces of linen and woollen stuff attentively, turning them over and over and feeling them with a preoccupied air, as though not altogether satisfied with the selection; then, folding them carefully, she wrapped them in newspaper and laid them away in her bag.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She was stouter than ever, and had lost something of her girlish look, but, nevertheless, she was both fresh and handsome still.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading In the "strangers' room" of the Porru house, Giovanna was looking over some purchases made that day in Nuoro.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading She was stouter than ever, and had lost something of her girlish look, but, nevertheless, she was both fresh and handsome still.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In the "strangers' room" of the Porru house, Giovanna was looking over some purchases made that day in Nuoro.
take in marriage
From this reading These things were the materials for her wedding outfit, for, having at last obtained her divorce, she was shortly to marry Dejas.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading These things were the materials for her wedding outfit, for, having at last obtained her divorce, she was shortly to marry Dejas.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading She was stouter than ever, and had lost something of her girlish look, but, nevertheless, she was both fresh and handsome still.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading She examined the pieces of linen and woollen stuff attentively, turning them over and over and feeling them with a preoccupied air, as though not altogether satisfied with the selection; then, folding them carefully, she wrapped them in newspaper and laid them away in her bag.
NineteennounUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one
From this reading Nineteen Hundred and Ten.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She examined the pieces of linen and woollen stuff attentively, turning them over and over and feeling them with a preoccupied air, as though not altogether satisfied with the selection; then, folding them carefully, she wrapped them in newspaper and laid them away in her bag.
Nuoro
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From this reading In the "strangers' room" of the Porru house, Giovanna was looking over some purchases made that day in Nuoro.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading These things were the materials for her wedding outfit, for, having at last obtained her divorce, she was shortly to marry Dejas.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the "strangers' room" of the Porru house, Giovanna was looking over some purchases made that day in Nuoro.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading These things were the materials for her wedding outfit, for, having at last obtained her divorce, she was shortly to marry Dejas.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In the "strangers' room" of the Porru house, Giovanna was looking over some purchases made that day in Nuoro.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading She examined the pieces of linen and woollen stuff attentively, turning them over and over and feeling them with a preoccupied air, as though not altogether satisfied with the selection; then, folding them carefully, she wrapped them in newspaper and laid them away in her bag.
Porru
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From this reading In the "strangers' room" of the Porru house, Giovanna was looking over some purchases made that day in Nuoro.
preoccupiedadjectiveUS /priˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
deeply absorbed in thought
From this reading She examined the pieces of linen and woollen stuff attentively, turning them over and over and feeling them with a preoccupied air, as though not altogether satisfied with the selection; then, folding them carefully, she wrapped them in newspaper and laid them away in her bag.
purchasesnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsəz/
plural of “purchase” — the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading In the "strangers' room" of the Porru house, Giovanna was looking over some purchases made that day in Nuoro.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In the "strangers' room" of the Porru house, Giovanna was looking over some purchases made that day in Nuoro.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading She examined the pieces of linen and woollen stuff attentively, turning them over and over and feeling them with a preoccupied air, as though not altogether satisfied with the selection; then, folding them carefully, she wrapped them in newspaper and laid them away in her bag.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading She examined the pieces of linen and woollen stuff attentively, turning them over and over and feeling them with a preoccupied air, as though not altogether satisfied with the selection; then, folding them carefully, she wrapped them in newspaper and laid them away in her bag.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was stouter than ever, and had lost something of her girlish look, but, nevertheless, she was both fresh and handsome still.
for a short time
From this reading These things were the materials for her wedding outfit, for, having at last obtained her divorce, she was shortly to marry Dejas.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In the "strangers' room" of the Porru house, Giovanna was looking over some purchases made that day in Nuoro.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading She was stouter than ever, and had lost something of her girlish look, but, nevertheless, she was both fresh and handsome still.
not in physical motion
From this reading She was stouter than ever, and had lost something of her girlish look, but, nevertheless, she was both fresh and handsome still.
stouter
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From this reading She was stouter than ever, and had lost something of her girlish look, but, nevertheless, she was both fresh and handsome still.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading In the "strangers' room" of the Porru house, Giovanna was looking over some purchases made that day in Nuoro.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading She examined the pieces of linen and woollen stuff attentively, turning them over and over and feeling them with a preoccupied air, as though not altogether satisfied with the selection; then, folding them carefully, she wrapped them in newspaper and laid them away in her bag.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Nineteen Hundred and Ten.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She was stouter than ever, and had lost something of her girlish look, but, nevertheless, she was both fresh and handsome still.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the "strangers' room" of the Porru house, Giovanna was looking over some purchases made that day in Nuoro.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the "strangers' room" of the Porru house, Giovanna was looking over some purchases made that day in Nuoro.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She examined the pieces of linen and woollen stuff attentively, turning them over and over and feeling them with a preoccupied air, as though not altogether satisfied with the selection; then, folding them carefully, she wrapped them in newspaper and laid them away in her bag.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She examined the pieces of linen and woollen stuff attentively, turning them over and over and feeling them with a preoccupied air, as though not altogether satisfied with the selection; then, folding them carefully, she wrapped them in newspaper and laid them away in her bag.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These things were the materials for her wedding outfit, for, having at last obtained her divorce, she was shortly to marry Dejas.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading These things were the materials for her wedding outfit, for, having at last obtained her divorce, she was shortly to marry Dejas.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She examined the pieces of linen and woollen stuff attentively, turning them over and over and feeling them with a preoccupied air, as though not altogether satisfied with the selection; then, folding them carefully, she wrapped them in newspaper and laid them away in her bag.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These things were the materials for her wedding outfit, for, having at last obtained her divorce, she was shortly to marry Dejas.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading She examined the pieces of linen and woollen stuff attentively, turning them over and over and feeling them with a preoccupied air, as though not altogether satisfied with the selection; then, folding them carefully, she wrapped them in newspaper and laid them away in her bag.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the "strangers' room" of the Porru house, Giovanna was looking over some purchases made that day in Nuoro.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading These things were the materials for her wedding outfit, for, having at last obtained her divorce, she was shortly to marry Dejas.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These things were the materials for her wedding outfit, for, having at last obtained her divorce, she was shortly to marry Dejas.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She examined the pieces of linen and woollen stuff attentively, turning them over and over and feeling them with a preoccupied air, as though not altogether satisfied with the selection; then, folding them carefully, she wrapped them in newspaper and laid them away in her bag.
woollennounUS /ˈwʊlən/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading She examined the pieces of linen and woollen stuff attentively, turning them over and over and feeling them with a preoccupied air, as though not altogether satisfied with the selection; then, folding them carefully, she wrapped them in newspaper and laid them away in her bag.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading She examined the pieces of linen and woollen stuff attentively, turning them over and over and feeling them with a preoccupied air, as though not altogether satisfied with the selection; then, folding them carefully, she wrapped them in newspaper and laid them away in her bag.
