used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A DREAM OF LIFE._ It was late the next afternoon when Beth stood before the mirror fastening the moss roses in her belt.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Aunt Prudence gave her the customary warning about not staying late and Beth went off with a lighter heart than usual.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading _A DREAM OF LIFE._ It was late the next afternoon when Beth stood before the mirror fastening the moss roses in her belt.
(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 The homes all looked so cheery, and the children were playing at the gates as she went down the street.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Arthur had gone away with her father to see a friend, and would not return till well on in the evening.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Arthur had gone away with her father to see a friend, and would not return till well on in the evening.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The homes all looked so cheery, and the children were playing at the gates as she went down the street.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The homes all looked so cheery, and the children were playing at the gates as she went down the street.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Aunt Prudence gave her the customary warning about not staying late and Beth went off with a lighter heart than usual.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Arthur had gone away with her father to see a friend, and would not return till well on in the evening.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _A DREAM OF LIFE._ It was late the next afternoon when Beth stood before the mirror fastening the moss roses in her belt.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading _A DREAM OF LIFE._ It was late the next afternoon when Beth stood before the mirror fastening the moss roses in her belt.
BethnounUS /beθ/
the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet
From this reading _A DREAM OF LIFE._ It was late the next afternoon when Beth stood before the mirror fastening the moss roses in her belt.
cheeryadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪri/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The homes all looked so cheery, and the children were playing at the gates as she went down the street.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The homes all looked so cheery, and the children were playing at the gates as she went down the street.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading Aunt Prudence gave her the customary warning about not staying late and Beth went off with a lighter heart than usual.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was a delightful day.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading It was a delightful day.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The homes all looked so cheery, and the children were playing at the gates as she went down the street.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading _A DREAM OF LIFE._ It was late the next afternoon when Beth stood before the mirror fastening the moss roses in her belt.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Arthur had gone away with her father to see a friend, and would not return till well on in the evening.
fasteningnounUS /ˈfæsənɪŋ/
restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
From this reading _A DREAM OF LIFE._ It was late the next afternoon when Beth stood before the mirror fastening the moss roses in her belt.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Arthur had gone away with her father to see a friend, and would not return till well on in the evening.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Arthur had gone away with her father to see a friend, and would not return till well on in the evening.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading The homes all looked so cheery, and the children were playing at the gates as she went down the street.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Aunt Prudence gave her the customary warning about not staying late and Beth went off with a lighter heart than usual.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Arthur had gone away with her father to see a friend, and would not return till well on in the evening.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Arthur had gone away with her father to see a friend, and would not return till well on in the evening.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Aunt Prudence gave her the customary warning about not staying late and Beth went off with a lighter heart than usual.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _A DREAM OF LIFE._ It was late the next afternoon when Beth stood before the mirror fastening the moss roses in her belt.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading The homes all looked so cheery, and the children were playing at the gates as she went down the street.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _A DREAM OF LIFE._ It was late the next afternoon when Beth stood before the mirror fastening the moss roses in her belt.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _A DREAM OF LIFE._ It was late the next afternoon when Beth stood before the mirror fastening the moss roses in her belt.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading _A DREAM OF LIFE._ It was late the next afternoon when Beth stood before the mirror fastening the moss roses in her belt.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _A DREAM OF LIFE._ It was late the next afternoon when Beth stood before the mirror fastening the moss roses in her belt.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading Aunt Prudence gave her the customary warning about not staying late and Beth went off with a lighter heart than usual.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The homes all looked so cheery, and the children were playing at the gates as she went down the street.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading _A DREAM OF LIFE._ It was late the next afternoon when Beth stood before the mirror fastening the moss roses in her belt.
mossnounUS /mɔːs/
tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants
From this reading _A DREAM OF LIFE._ It was late the next afternoon when Beth stood before the mirror fastening the moss roses in her belt.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading _A DREAM OF LIFE._ It was late the next afternoon when Beth stood before the mirror fastening the moss roses in her belt.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Arthur had gone away with her father to see a friend, and would not return till well on in the evening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A DREAM OF LIFE._ It was late the next afternoon when Beth stood before the mirror fastening the moss roses in her belt.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Aunt Prudence gave her the customary warning about not staying late and Beth went off with a lighter heart than usual.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Arthur had gone away with her father to see a friend, and would not return till well on in the evening.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading The homes all looked so cheery, and the children were playing at the gates as she went down the street.
PrudencenounUS /ˈpruːdəns/
discretion in practical affairs
From this reading Aunt Prudence gave her the customary warning about not staying late and Beth went off with a lighter heart than usual.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Arthur had gone away with her father to see a friend, and would not return till well on in the evening.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading _A DREAM OF LIFE._ It was late the next afternoon when Beth stood before the mirror fastening the moss roses in her belt.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Arthur had gone away with her father to see a friend, and would not return till well on in the evening.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The homes all looked so cheery, and the children were playing at the gates as she went down the street.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The homes all looked so cheery, and the children were playing at the gates as she went down the street.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Aunt Prudence gave her the customary warning about not staying late and Beth went off with a lighter heart than usual.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading _A DREAM OF LIFE._ It was late the next afternoon when Beth stood before the mirror fastening the moss roses in her belt.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The homes all looked so cheery, and the children were playing at the gates as she went down the street.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Aunt Prudence gave her the customary warning about not staying late and Beth went off with a lighter heart than usual.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A DREAM OF LIFE._ It was late the next afternoon when Beth stood before the mirror fastening the moss roses in her belt.
up to a particular time
From this reading Arthur had gone away with her father to see a friend, and would not return till well on in the evening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Arthur had gone away with her father to see a friend, and would not return till well on in the evening.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Aunt Prudence gave her the customary warning about not staying late and Beth went off with a lighter heart than usual.
a message informing of danger
From this reading Aunt Prudence gave her the customary warning about not staying late and Beth went off with a lighter heart than usual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _A DREAM OF LIFE._ It was late the next afternoon when Beth stood before the mirror fastening the moss roses in her belt.
(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 Arthur had gone away with her father to see a friend, and would not return till well on in the evening.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Aunt Prudence gave her the customary warning about not staying late and Beth went off with a lighter heart than usual.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The homes all looked so cheery, and the children were playing at the gates as she went down the street.
at the time that
From this reading _A DREAM OF LIFE._ It was late the next afternoon when Beth stood before the mirror fastening the moss roses in her belt.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Arthur had gone away with her father to see a friend, and would not return till well on in the evening.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Arthur had gone away with her father to see a friend, and would not return till well on in the evening.
