Chapter XVIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading One bright summer day, when the sea was still and blue as the nemophyla, and twinkling as if strewn with diamond dust, Arminell was in her garden, with an apron on, gloves over her hands, a basket on her arm, and scissors for flowers.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Particles and splashes of plaster marked his face, especially about the nose, where he had rubbed with a white finger.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading One bright summer day, when the sea was still and blue as the nemophyla, and twinkling as if strewn with diamond dust, Arminell was in her garden, with an apron on, gloves over her hands, a basket on her arm, and scissors for flowers.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading One bright summer day, when the sea was still and blue as the nemophyla, and twinkling as if strewn with diamond dust, Arminell was in her garden, with an apron on, gloves over her hands, a basket on her arm, and scissors for flowers.

a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing

From this reading One bright summer day, when the sea was still and blue as the nemophyla, and twinkling as if strewn with diamond dust, Arminell was in her garden, with an apron on, gloves over her hands, a basket on her arm, and scissors for flowers.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading One bright summer day, when the sea was still and blue as the nemophyla, and twinkling as if strewn with diamond dust, Arminell was in her garden, with an apron on, gloves over her hands, a basket on her arm, and scissors for flowers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading One bright summer day, when the sea was still and blue as the nemophyla, and twinkling as if strewn with diamond dust, Arminell was in her garden, with an apron on, gloves over her hands, a basket on her arm, and scissors for flowers.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading One bright summer day, when the sea was still and blue as the nemophyla, and twinkling as if strewn with diamond dust, Arminell was in her garden, with an apron on, gloves over her hands, a basket on her arm, and scissors for flowers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the end of the garden, partly screened by rhododendrons, was a summer-house, and outside it some lumps of plaster of Paris, pots of oil-paint, and slabs of slate, smeared with mortar.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading One bright summer day, when the sea was still and blue as the nemophyla, and twinkling as if strewn with diamond dust, Arminell was in her garden, with an apron on, gloves over her hands, a basket on her arm, and scissors for flowers.

a top worn by women

From this reading Occasionally the door of the pavilion opened, and a man issued from it wearing a brown-holland blouse, and on his head a paper cap.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading One bright summer day, when the sea was still and blue as the nemophyla, and twinkling as if strewn with diamond dust, Arminell was in her garden, with an apron on, gloves over her hands, a basket on her arm, and scissors for flowers.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading One bright summer day, when the sea was still and blue as the nemophyla, and twinkling as if strewn with diamond dust, Arminell was in her garden, with an apron on, gloves over her hands, a basket on her arm, and scissors for flowers.

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From this reading Occasionally the door of the pavilion opened, and a man issued from it wearing a brown-holland blouse, and on his head a paper cap.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At the end of the garden, partly screened by rhododendrons, was a summer-house, and outside it some lumps of plaster of Paris, pots of oil-paint, and slabs of slate, smeared with mortar.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading Occasionally the door of the pavilion opened, and a man issued from it wearing a brown-holland blouse, and on his head a paper cap.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading One bright summer day, when the sea was still and blue as the nemophyla, and twinkling as if strewn with diamond dust, Arminell was in her garden, with an apron on, gloves over her hands, a basket on her arm, and scissors for flowers.

a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading One bright summer day, when the sea was still and blue as the nemophyla, and twinkling as if strewn with diamond dust, Arminell was in her garden, with an apron on, gloves over her hands, a basket on her arm, and scissors for flowers.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Occasionally the door of the pavilion opened, and a man issued from it wearing a brown-holland blouse, and on his head a paper cap.

remove the dust from

From this reading One bright summer day, when the sea was still and blue as the nemophyla, and twinkling as if strewn with diamond dust, Arminell was in her garden, with an apron on, gloves over her hands, a basket on her arm, and scissors for flowers.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading At the end of the garden, partly screened by rhododendrons, was a summer-house, and outside it some lumps of plaster of Paris, pots of oil-paint, and slabs of slate, smeared with mortar.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Particles and splashes of plaster marked his face, especially about the nose, where he had rubbed with a white finger.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Particles and splashes of plaster marked his face, especially about the nose, where he had rubbed with a white finger.

feel or handle with the fingers

From this reading Particles and splashes of plaster marked his face, especially about the nose, where he had rubbed with a white finger.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading One bright summer day, when the sea was still and blue as the nemophyla, and twinkling as if strewn with diamond dust, Arminell was in her garden, with an apron on, gloves over her hands, a basket on her arm, and scissors for flowers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading One bright summer day, when the sea was still and blue as the nemophyla, and twinkling as if strewn with diamond dust, Arminell was in her garden, with an apron on, gloves over her hands, a basket on her arm, and scissors for flowers.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Occasionally the door of the pavilion opened, and a man issued from it wearing a brown-holland blouse, and on his head a paper cap.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading One bright summer day, when the sea was still and blue as the nemophyla, and twinkling as if strewn with diamond dust, Arminell was in her garden, with an apron on, gloves over her hands, a basket on her arm, and scissors for flowers.

plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball

From this reading One bright summer day, when the sea was still and blue as the nemophyla, and twinkling as if strewn with diamond dust, Arminell was in her garden, with an apron on, gloves over her hands, a basket on her arm, and scissors for flowers.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Particles and splashes of plaster marked his face, especially about the nose, where he had rubbed with a white finger.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading One bright summer day, when the sea was still and blue as the nemophyla, and twinkling as if strewn with diamond dust, Arminell was in her garden, with an apron on, gloves over her hands, a basket on her arm, and scissors for flowers.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Particles and splashes of plaster marked his face, especially about the nose, where he had rubbed with a white finger.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Occasionally the door of the pavilion opened, and a man issued from it wearing a brown-holland blouse, and on his head a paper cap.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading One bright summer day, when the sea was still and blue as the nemophyla, and twinkling as if strewn with diamond dust, Arminell was in her garden, with an apron on, gloves over her hands, a basket on her arm, and scissors for flowers.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Occasionally the door of the pavilion opened, and a man issued from it wearing a brown-holland blouse, and on his head a paper cap.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading One bright summer day, when the sea was still and blue as the nemophyla, and twinkling as if strewn with diamond dust, Arminell was in her garden, with an apron on, gloves over her hands, a basket on her arm, and scissors for flowers.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading One bright summer day, when the sea was still and blue as the nemophyla, and twinkling as if strewn with diamond dust, Arminell was in her garden, with an apron on, gloves over her hands, a basket on her arm, and scissors for flowers.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading Occasionally the door of the pavilion opened, and a man issued from it wearing a brown-holland blouse, and on his head a paper cap.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At the end of the garden, partly screened by rhododendrons, was a summer-house, and outside it some lumps of plaster of Paris, pots of oil-paint, and slabs of slate, smeared with mortar.

plural of “lump” — a compact mass

From this reading At the end of the garden, partly screened by rhododendrons, was a summer-house, and outside it some lumps of plaster of Paris, pots of oil-paint, and slabs of slate, smeared with mortar.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Occasionally the door of the pavilion opened, and a man issued from it wearing a brown-holland blouse, and on his head a paper cap.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Particles and splashes of plaster marked his face, especially about the nose, where he had rubbed with a white finger.

of or relating to megaliths or the people who erected megaliths

From this reading MEGALITHIC.

a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range

From this reading At the end of the garden, partly screened by rhododendrons, was a summer-house, and outside it some lumps of plaster of Paris, pots of oil-paint, and slabs of slate, smeared with mortar.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading One bright summer day, when the sea was still and blue as the nemophyla, and twinkling as if strewn with diamond dust, Arminell was in her garden, with an apron on, gloves over her hands, a basket on her arm, and scissors for flowers.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading Particles and splashes of plaster marked his face, especially about the nose, where he had rubbed with a white finger.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading Occasionally the door of the pavilion opened, and a man issued from it wearing a brown-holland blouse, and on his head a paper cap.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At the end of the garden, partly screened by rhododendrons, was a summer-house, and outside it some lumps of plaster of Paris, pots of oil-paint, and slabs of slate, smeared with mortar.

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From this reading At the end of the garden, partly screened by rhododendrons, was a summer-house, and outside it some lumps of plaster of Paris, pots of oil-paint, and slabs of slate, smeared with mortar.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading One bright summer day, when the sea was still and blue as the nemophyla, and twinkling as if strewn with diamond dust, Arminell was in her garden, with an apron on, gloves over her hands, a basket on her arm, and scissors for flowers.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One bright summer day, when the sea was still and blue as the nemophyla, and twinkling as if strewn with diamond dust, Arminell was in her garden, with an apron on, gloves over her hands, a basket on her arm, and scissors for flowers.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Occasionally the door of the pavilion opened, and a man issued from it wearing a brown-holland blouse, and on his head a paper cap.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading At the end of the garden, partly screened by rhododendrons, was a summer-house, and outside it some lumps of plaster of Paris, pots of oil-paint, and slabs of slate, smeared with mortar.

above and across; more than

From this reading One bright summer day, when the sea was still and blue as the nemophyla, and twinkling as if strewn with diamond dust, Arminell was in her garden, with an apron on, gloves over her hands, a basket on her arm, and scissors for flowers.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Occasionally the door of the pavilion opened, and a man issued from it wearing a brown-holland blouse, and on his head a paper cap.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading At the end of the garden, partly screened by rhododendrons, was a summer-house, and outside it some lumps of plaster of Paris, pots of oil-paint, and slabs of slate, smeared with mortar.

plural of “particle” — (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything

From this reading Particles and splashes of plaster marked his face, especially about the nose, where he had rubbed with a white finger.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading At the end of the garden, partly screened by rhododendrons, was a summer-house, and outside it some lumps of plaster of Paris, pots of oil-paint, and slabs of slate, smeared with mortar.

large and often sumptuous tent

From this reading Occasionally the door of the pavilion opened, and a man issued from it wearing a brown-holland blouse, and on his head a paper cap.

apply a heavy coat to

From this reading At the end of the garden, partly screened by rhododendrons, was a summer-house, and outside it some lumps of plaster of Paris, pots of oil-paint, and slabs of slate, smeared with mortar.

plural of “pot” — metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid

From this reading At the end of the garden, partly screened by rhododendrons, was a summer-house, and outside it some lumps of plaster of Paris, pots of oil-paint, and slabs of slate, smeared with mortar.

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From this reading At the end of the garden, partly screened by rhododendrons, was a summer-house, and outside it some lumps of plaster of Paris, pots of oil-paint, and slabs of slate, smeared with mortar.

inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure

From this reading Particles and splashes of plaster marked his face, especially about the nose, where he had rubbed with a white finger.

an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades

From this reading One bright summer day, when the sea was still and blue as the nemophyla, and twinkling as if strewn with diamond dust, Arminell was in her garden, with an apron on, gloves over her hands, a basket on her arm, and scissors for flowers.

past form of “screen” — test or examine for the presence of disease or infection

From this reading At the end of the garden, partly screened by rhododendrons, was a summer-house, and outside it some lumps of plaster of Paris, pots of oil-paint, and slabs of slate, smeared with mortar.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading One bright summer day, when the sea was still and blue as the nemophyla, and twinkling as if strewn with diamond dust, Arminell was in her garden, with an apron on, gloves over her hands, a basket on her arm, and scissors for flowers.

plural of “slab” — block consisting of a thick piece of something

From this reading At the end of the garden, partly screened by rhododendrons, was a summer-house, and outside it some lumps of plaster of Paris, pots of oil-paint, and slabs of slate, smeared with mortar.

(formerly) a writing tablet made of slate

From this reading At the end of the garden, partly screened by rhododendrons, was a summer-house, and outside it some lumps of plaster of Paris, pots of oil-paint, and slabs of slate, smeared with mortar.

past form of “smear” — stain by smearing or daubing with a dirty substance

From this reading At the end of the garden, partly screened by rhododendrons, was a summer-house, and outside it some lumps of plaster of Paris, pots of oil-paint, and slabs of slate, smeared with mortar.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading At the end of the garden, partly screened by rhododendrons, was a summer-house, and outside it some lumps of plaster of Paris, pots of oil-paint, and slabs of slate, smeared with mortar.

plural of “splash” — the sound like water splashing

From this reading Particles and splashes of plaster marked his face, especially about the nose, where he had rubbed with a white finger.

not in physical motion

From this reading One bright summer day, when the sea was still and blue as the nemophyla, and twinkling as if strewn with diamond dust, Arminell was in her garden, with an apron on, gloves over her hands, a basket on her arm, and scissors for flowers.

inflected form of “strew” — spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)

From this reading One bright summer day, when the sea was still and blue as the nemophyla, and twinkling as if strewn with diamond dust, Arminell was in her garden, with an apron on, gloves over her hands, a basket on her arm, and scissors for flowers.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading One bright summer day, when the sea was still and blue as the nemophyla, and twinkling as if strewn with diamond dust, Arminell was in her garden, with an apron on, gloves over her hands, a basket on her arm, and scissors for flowers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading At the end of the garden, partly screened by rhododendrons, was a summer-house, and outside it some lumps of plaster of Paris, pots of oil-paint, and slabs of slate, smeared with mortar.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading One bright summer day, when the sea was still and blue as the nemophyla, and twinkling as if strewn with diamond dust, Arminell was in her garden, with an apron on, gloves over her hands, a basket on her arm, and scissors for flowers.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading One bright summer day, when the sea was still and blue as the nemophyla, and twinkling as if strewn with diamond dust, Arminell was in her garden, with an apron on, gloves over her hands, a basket on her arm, and scissors for flowers.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading One bright summer day, when the sea was still and blue as the nemophyla, and twinkling as if strewn with diamond dust, Arminell was in her garden, with an apron on, gloves over her hands, a basket on her arm, and scissors for flowers.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading Occasionally the door of the pavilion opened, and a man issued from it wearing a brown-holland blouse, and on his head a paper cap.

at the time that

From this reading One bright summer day, when the sea was still and blue as the nemophyla, and twinkling as if strewn with diamond dust, Arminell was in her garden, with an apron on, gloves over her hands, a basket on her arm, and scissors for flowers.

in or at the place that

From this reading Particles and splashes of plaster marked his face, especially about the nose, where he had rubbed with a white finger.

a Caucasian

From this reading Particles and splashes of plaster marked his face, especially about the nose, where he had rubbed with a white finger.

in the company of; together with

From this reading One bright summer day, when the sea was still and blue as the nemophyla, and twinkling as if strewn with diamond dust, Arminell was in her garden, with an apron on, gloves over her hands, a basket on her arm, and scissors for flowers.