used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the wicker table at her side lay a piece of needlework half-covering three fresh novels.
AmaryllisnounUS /ˌæmərˈɪləs/
bulbous plant having showy white to reddish flowers
From this reading Under the cedar tree on the south lawn of Bellamy's garden sat Amaryllis Caldegard.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But when the stable-clock on the other side of the house struck noon, it reminded her that she had sat in that pleasant shadow for more than an hour without threading her needle or reading a line.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the wicker table at her side lay a piece of needlework half-covering three fresh novels.
Bellamy's
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From this reading Under the cedar tree on the south lawn of Bellamy's garden sat Amaryllis Caldegard.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when the stable-clock on the other side of the house struck noon, it reminded her that she had sat in that pleasant shadow for more than an hour without threading her needle or reading a line.
Caldegard
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From this reading Under the cedar tree on the south lawn of Bellamy's garden sat Amaryllis Caldegard.
cedarnounUS /ˈsiːdər/
any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading Under the cedar tree on the south lawn of Bellamy's garden sat Amaryllis Caldegard.
CHICKnounUS /tʃɪk/
young bird especially of domestic fowl
From this reading THE HEN WITH ONE CHICK.
colouredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Her reflections were coloured with a tinge of disappointment.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Her reflections were coloured with a tinge of disappointment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But when the stable-clock on the other side of the house struck noon, it reminded her that she had sat in that pleasant shadow for more than an hour without threading her needle or reading a line.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading On the wicker table at her side lay a piece of needlework half-covering three fresh novels.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Under the cedar tree on the south lawn of Bellamy's garden sat Amaryllis Caldegard.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But when the stable-clock on the other side of the house struck noon, it reminded her that she had sat in that pleasant shadow for more than an hour without threading her needle or reading a line.
half-covering
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From this reading On the wicker table at her side lay a piece of needlework half-covering three fresh novels.
HENnounUS /hen/
adult female chicken
From this reading THE HEN WITH ONE CHICK.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On the wicker table at her side lay a piece of needlework half-covering three fresh novels.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading But when the stable-clock on the other side of the house struck noon, it reminded her that she had sat in that pleasant shadow for more than an hour without threading her needle or reading a line.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading But when the stable-clock on the other side of the house struck noon, it reminded her that she had sat in that pleasant shadow for more than an hour without threading her needle or reading a line.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But when the stable-clock on the other side of the house struck noon, it reminded her that she had sat in that pleasant shadow for more than an hour without threading her needle or reading a line.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But when the stable-clock on the other side of the house struck noon, it reminded her that she had sat in that pleasant shadow for more than an hour without threading her needle or reading a line.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading Under the cedar tree on the south lawn of Bellamy's garden sat Amaryllis Caldegard.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading On the wicker table at her side lay a piece of needlework half-covering three fresh novels.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading But when the stable-clock on the other side of the house struck noon, it reminded her that she had sat in that pleasant shadow for more than an hour without threading her needle or reading a line.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But when the stable-clock on the other side of the house struck noon, it reminded her that she had sat in that pleasant shadow for more than an hour without threading her needle or reading a line.
needlenounUS /ˈniːdəl/
the leaf of a conifer
From this reading But when the stable-clock on the other side of the house struck noon, it reminded her that she had sat in that pleasant shadow for more than an hour without threading her needle or reading a line.
needleworknounUS /ˈniːdəlwɜːrk/
a creation created or assembled by needle and thread
From this reading On the wicker table at her side lay a piece of needlework half-covering three fresh novels.
the middle of the day
From this reading But when the stable-clock on the other side of the house struck noon, it reminded her that she had sat in that pleasant shadow for more than an hour without threading her needle or reading a line.
novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading On the wicker table at her side lay a piece of needlework half-covering three fresh novels.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Under the cedar tree on the south lawn of Bellamy's garden sat Amaryllis Caldegard.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Under the cedar tree on the south lawn of Bellamy's garden sat Amaryllis Caldegard.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE HEN WITH ONE CHICK.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But when the stable-clock on the other side of the house struck noon, it reminded her that she had sat in that pleasant shadow for more than an hour without threading her needle or reading a line.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But when the stable-clock on the other side of the house struck noon, it reminded her that she had sat in that pleasant shadow for more than an hour without threading her needle or reading a line.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading On the wicker table at her side lay a piece of needlework half-covering three fresh novels.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading But when the stable-clock on the other side of the house struck noon, it reminded her that she had sat in that pleasant shadow for more than an hour without threading her needle or reading a line.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading But when the stable-clock on the other side of the house struck noon, it reminded her that she had sat in that pleasant shadow for more than an hour without threading her needle or reading a line.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Her reflections were coloured with a tinge of disappointment.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading But when the stable-clock on the other side of the house struck noon, it reminded her that she had sat in that pleasant shadow for more than an hour without threading her needle or reading a line.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Under the cedar tree on the south lawn of Bellamy's garden sat Amaryllis Caldegard.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading But when the stable-clock on the other side of the house struck noon, it reminded her that she had sat in that pleasant shadow for more than an hour without threading her needle or reading a line.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But when the stable-clock on the other side of the house struck noon, it reminded her that she had sat in that pleasant shadow for more than an hour without threading her needle or reading a line.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On the wicker table at her side lay a piece of needlework half-covering three fresh novels.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Under the cedar tree on the south lawn of Bellamy's garden sat Amaryllis Caldegard.
stable-clock
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From this reading But when the stable-clock on the other side of the house struck noon, it reminded her that she had sat in that pleasant shadow for more than an hour without threading her needle or reading a line.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading But when the stable-clock on the other side of the house struck noon, it reminded her that she had sat in that pleasant shadow for more than an hour without threading her needle or reading a line.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading On the wicker table at her side lay a piece of needlework half-covering three fresh novels.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But when the stable-clock on the other side of the house struck noon, it reminded her that she had sat in that pleasant shadow for more than an hour without threading her needle or reading a line.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But when the stable-clock on the other side of the house struck noon, it reminded her that she had sat in that pleasant shadow for more than an hour without threading her needle or reading a line.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HEN WITH ONE CHICK.
threadingverbUS /ˈθredɪŋ/
-ing form of “thread” — to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading But when the stable-clock on the other side of the house struck noon, it reminded her that she had sat in that pleasant shadow for more than an hour without threading her needle or reading a line.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading On the wicker table at her side lay a piece of needlework half-covering three fresh novels.
tingenounUS /tɪndʒ/
a slight but appreciable amount
From this reading Her reflections were coloured with a tinge of disappointment.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Under the cedar tree on the south lawn of Bellamy's garden sat Amaryllis Caldegard.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the cedar tree on the south lawn of Bellamy's garden sat Amaryllis Caldegard.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her reflections were coloured with a tinge of disappointment.
at the time that
From this reading But when the stable-clock on the other side of the house struck noon, it reminded her that she had sat in that pleasant shadow for more than an hour without threading her needle or reading a line.
wickernounUS /ˈwɪkər/
slender flexible branches or twigs (especially of willow or some canes); used for wickerwork
From this reading On the wicker table at her side lay a piece of needlework half-covering three fresh novels.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE HEN WITH ONE CHICK.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But when the stable-clock on the other side of the house struck noon, it reminded her that she had sat in that pleasant shadow for more than an hour without threading her needle or reading a line.
