used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "And the candlesticks with the glass hanging all round them like a fringe, that jingles when you touch them."
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Yes," added Larry.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "And the candlesticks with the glass hanging all round them like a fringe, that jingles when you touch them."
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading She knew perfectly well that she was never allowed to tamper with the costly ornaments in the parlor; but she excused herself by the plea: "I'm doing it for the Blessed Virgin."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And the candlesticks with the glass hanging all round them like a fringe, that jingles when you touch them."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then she carried in the candelabra, the crystal pendants ringing as she walked in a way that delighted Larry.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading She knew perfectly well that she was never allowed to tamper with the costly ornaments in the parlor; but she excused herself by the plea: "I'm doing it for the Blessed Virgin."
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The little girl brought the vases.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She knew perfectly well that she was never allowed to tamper with the costly ornaments in the parlor; but she excused herself by the plea: "I'm doing it for the Blessed Virgin."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She knew perfectly well that she was never allowed to tamper with the costly ornaments in the parlor; but she excused herself by the plea: "I'm doing it for the Blessed Virgin."
candelabranounUS /ˌkændəˈlɑːbrə/
branched candlestick; ornamental; has several lights
From this reading Then she carried in the candelabra, the crystal pendants ringing as she walked in a way that delighted Larry.
candlesticksnounUS /ˈkændəlstɪks/
plural of “candlestick” — a holder with sockets for candles
From this reading "And the candlesticks with the glass hanging all round them like a fringe, that jingles when you touch them."
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Then she carried in the candelabra, the crystal pendants ringing as she walked in a way that delighted Larry.
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading She knew perfectly well that she was never allowed to tamper with the costly ornaments in the parlor; but she excused herself by the plea: "I'm doing it for the Blessed Virgin."
crystalnounUS /ˈkrɪstəl/
a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
From this reading Then she carried in the candelabra, the crystal pendants ringing as she walked in a way that delighted Larry.
greatly pleased
From this reading Then she carried in the candelabra, the crystal pendants ringing as she walked in a way that delighted Larry.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading She knew perfectly well that she was never allowed to tamper with the costly ornaments in the parlor; but she excused herself by the plea: "I'm doing it for the Blessed Virgin."
excusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading She knew perfectly well that she was never allowed to tamper with the costly ornaments in the parlor; but she excused herself by the plea: "I'm doing it for the Blessed Virgin."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She knew perfectly well that she was never allowed to tamper with the costly ornaments in the parlor; but she excused herself by the plea: "I'm doing it for the Blessed Virgin."
fringenounUS /frɪndʒ/
the outside boundary or surface of something
From this reading "And the candlesticks with the glass hanging all round them like a fringe, that jingles when you touch them."
a young female
From this reading The little girl brought the vases.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading "And the candlesticks with the glass hanging all round them like a fringe, that jingles when you touch them."
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading "And the candlesticks with the glass hanging all round them like a fringe, that jingles when you touch them."
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She knew perfectly well that she was never allowed to tamper with the costly ornaments in the parlor; but she excused herself by the plea: "I'm doing it for the Blessed Virgin."
I'm
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From this reading She knew perfectly well that she was never allowed to tamper with the costly ornaments in the parlor; but she excused herself by the plea: "I'm doing it for the Blessed Virgin."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then she carried in the candelabra, the crystal pendants ringing as she walked in a way that delighted Larry.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She knew perfectly well that she was never allowed to tamper with the costly ornaments in the parlor; but she excused herself by the plea: "I'm doing it for the Blessed Virgin."
jinglesnounUS /ˈdʒɪŋɡəlz/
plural of “jingle” — a metallic sound
From this reading "And the candlesticks with the glass hanging all round them like a fringe, that jingles when you touch them."
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew perfectly well that she was never allowed to tamper with the costly ornaments in the parlor; but she excused herself by the plea: "I'm doing it for the Blessed Virgin."
Larry
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From this reading "Yes," added Larry.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "And the candlesticks with the glass hanging all round them like a fringe, that jingles when you touch them."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little girl brought the vases.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She knew perfectly well that she was never allowed to tamper with the costly ornaments in the parlor; but she excused herself by the plea: "I'm doing it for the Blessed Virgin."
ornamentsnounUS /ˈɔːrnəmənts/
plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify
From this reading She knew perfectly well that she was never allowed to tamper with the costly ornaments in the parlor; but she excused herself by the plea: "I'm doing it for the Blessed Virgin."
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading She knew perfectly well that she was never allowed to tamper with the costly ornaments in the parlor; but she excused herself by the plea: "I'm doing it for the Blessed Virgin."
pendants
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From this reading Then she carried in the candelabra, the crystal pendants ringing as she walked in a way that delighted Larry.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading She knew perfectly well that she was never allowed to tamper with the costly ornaments in the parlor; but she excused herself by the plea: "I'm doing it for the Blessed Virgin."
pleanounUS /pliː/
a humble request for help from someone in authority
From this reading She knew perfectly well that she was never allowed to tamper with the costly ornaments in the parlor; but she excused herself by the plea: "I'm doing it for the Blessed Virgin."
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading Then she carried in the candelabra, the crystal pendants ringing as she walked in a way that delighted Larry.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "And the candlesticks with the glass hanging all round them like a fringe, that jingles when you touch them."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then she carried in the candelabra, the crystal pendants ringing as she walked in a way that delighted Larry.
tamperverbUS /ˈtæmpər/
play around with or alter or falsify, usually secretively or dishonestly
From this reading She knew perfectly well that she was never allowed to tamper with the costly ornaments in the parlor; but she excused herself by the plea: "I'm doing it for the Blessed Virgin."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "And the candlesticks with the glass hanging all round them like a fringe, that jingles when you touch them."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "And the candlesticks with the glass hanging all round them like a fringe, that jingles when you touch them."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "And the candlesticks with the glass hanging all round them like a fringe, that jingles when you touch them."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then she carried in the candelabra, the crystal pendants ringing as she walked in a way that delighted Larry.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She knew perfectly well that she was never allowed to tamper with the costly ornaments in the parlor; but she excused herself by the plea: "I'm doing it for the Blessed Virgin."
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading "And the candlesticks with the glass hanging all round them like a fringe, that jingles when you touch them."
vasesnounUS /ˈveɪsəz/
plural of “vas” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The little girl brought the vases.
VirginnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪn/
a person who has never had sex
From this reading She knew perfectly well that she was never allowed to tamper with the costly ornaments in the parlor; but she excused herself by the plea: "I'm doing it for the Blessed Virgin."
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Then she carried in the candelabra, the crystal pendants ringing as she walked in a way that delighted Larry.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She knew perfectly well that she was never allowed to tamper with the costly ornaments in the parlor; but she excused herself by the plea: "I'm doing it for the Blessed Virgin."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Then she carried in the candelabra, the crystal pendants ringing as she walked in a way that delighted Larry.
(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 She knew perfectly well that she was never allowed to tamper with the costly ornaments in the parlor; but she excused herself by the plea: "I'm doing it for the Blessed Virgin."
at the time that
From this reading "And the candlesticks with the glass hanging all round them like a fringe, that jingles when you touch them."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "And the candlesticks with the glass hanging all round them like a fringe, that jingles when you touch them."
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," added Larry.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And the candlesticks with the glass hanging all round them like a fringe, that jingles when you touch them."
