used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mrs. Leroy was dressed in a simple gown of white crêpe, which clung and wrinkled about her slight figure, leaving her neck and arms bare.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
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at all times; all the time and on every occasion
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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weapons considered collectively
From this reading Mrs. Leroy was dressed in a simple gown of white crêpe, which clung and wrinkled about her slight figure, leaving her neck and arms bare.
in or near a particular place or position
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completely unclothed
From this reading Mrs. Leroy was dressed in a simple gown of white crêpe, which clung and wrinkled about her slight figure, leaving her neck and arms bare.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
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next to; at the side of
From this reading On a low table beside her rested a silver tray with a slender-shaped coffee-pot and tiny egg-shell cups and saucers.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading During the day the sunshine filtered its way between the thickly matted vines, lying in patterns on the floor, or was held in check by thin Venetian blinds.
blindsnounUS /blaɪndz/
plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading During the day the sunshine filtered its way between the thickly matted vines, lying in patterns on the floor, or was held in check by thin Venetian blinds.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A NARROW PATH When Sanford, after dining, rang her bell, Mrs. Leroy was seated on the veranda that overlooked the garden,—a wide and inviting veranda, always carpeted in summer with mats and rugs, and made comfortable with cane chairs and straw divans that were softened into luxurious delights by silk cushions.
canenounUS /keɪn/
a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
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carpetedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːrpətɪd/
covered with or as if with carpeting or with carpeting as specified; often used in combination
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plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
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examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading During the day the sunshine filtered its way between the thickly matted vines, lying in patterns on the floor, or was held in check by thin Venetian blinds.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
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coffee-pot
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From this reading On a low table beside her rested a silver tray with a slender-shaped coffee-pot and tiny egg-shell cups and saucers.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
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providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
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crêpe
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cupsnounUS /kʌps/
plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading On a low table beside her rested a silver tray with a slender-shaped coffee-pot and tiny egg-shell cups and saucers.
cushionsnounUS /ˈkʊʃənz/
plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
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time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading During the day the sunshine filtered its way between the thickly matted vines, lying in patterns on the floor, or was held in check by thin Venetian blinds.
delightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
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diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
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divans
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dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Mrs. Leroy was dressed in a simple gown of white crêpe, which clung and wrinkled about her slight figure, leaving her neck and arms bare.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the day the sunshine filtered its way between the thickly matted vines, lying in patterns on the floor, or was held in check by thin Venetian blinds.
egg-shell
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eight-sidedadjective
having eight sides
From this reading At night the light of a huge eight-sided lantern festooned with tassels shed its glow through screens of colored gauze.
festoonedverbUS /ˌfeˈstuːnd/
past form of “festoon” — decorate with strings of flowers
From this reading At night the light of a huge eight-sided lantern festooned with tassels shed its glow through screens of colored gauze.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Mrs. Leroy was dressed in a simple gown of white crêpe, which clung and wrinkled about her slight figure, leaving her neck and arms bare.
filteredverbUS /ˈfɪltərd/
past form of “filter” — remove by passing through a filter
From this reading During the day the sunshine filtered its way between the thickly matted vines, lying in patterns on the floor, or was held in check by thin Venetian blinds.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading During the day the sunshine filtered its way between the thickly matted vines, lying in patterns on the floor, or was held in check by thin Venetian blinds.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
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gauzenounUS /ɡɔːz/
(medicine) bleached cotton cloth of plain weave used for bandages and dressings
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an alert and refreshed state
From this reading At night the light of a huge eight-sided lantern festooned with tassels shed its glow through screens of colored gauze.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading Mrs. Leroy was dressed in a simple gown of white crêpe, which clung and wrinkled about her slight figure, leaving her neck and arms bare.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading During the day the sunshine filtered its way between the thickly matted vines, lying in patterns on the floor, or was held in check by thin Venetian blinds.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
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unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading At night the light of a huge eight-sided lantern festooned with tassels shed its glow through screens of colored gauze.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
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invitingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
attractive and tempting
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belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading During the day the sunshine filtered its way between the thickly matted vines, lying in patterns on the floor, or was held in check by thin Venetian blinds.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
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the act of departing
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Leroy
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of comparatively little physical weight or density
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less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading On a low table beside her rested a silver tray with a slender-shaped coffee-pot and tiny egg-shell cups and saucers.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
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the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading During the day the sunshine filtered its way between the thickly matted vines, lying in patterns on the floor, or was held in check by thin Venetian blinds.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A NARROW PATH When Sanford, after dining, rang her bell, Mrs. Leroy was seated on the veranda that overlooked the garden,—a wide and inviting veranda, always carpeted in summer with mats and rugs, and made comfortable with cane chairs and straw divans that were softened into luxurious delights by silk cushions.
matsnounUS /mæts/
plural of “mat” — a thick flat pad used as a floor covering
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mattedadjective
tangled in a dense mass
From this reading During the day the sunshine filtered its way between the thickly matted vines, lying in patterns on the floor, or was held in check by thin Venetian blinds.
a form of address for a married woman
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make or become more narrow or restricted
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the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading Mrs. Leroy was dressed in a simple gown of white crêpe, which clung and wrinkled about her slight figure, leaving her neck and arms bare.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading At night the light of a huge eight-sided lantern festooned with tassels shed its glow through screens of colored gauze.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At night the light of a huge eight-sided lantern festooned with tassels shed its glow through screens of colored gauze.
touching and supported by a surface
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading During the day the sunshine filtered its way between the thickly matted vines, lying in patterns on the floor, or was held in check by thin Venetian blinds.
overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
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a course of conduct
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patternsnounUS /ˈpætərnz/
plural of “pattern” — a perceptual structure
From this reading During the day the sunshine filtered its way between the thickly matted vines, lying in patterns on the floor, or was held in check by thin Venetian blinds.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
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not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading On a low table beside her rested a silver tray with a slender-shaped coffee-pot and tiny egg-shell cups and saucers.
rugsnounUS /rʌɡz/
plural of “rug” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
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Sanford
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saucersnounUS /ˈsɔːsərz/
plural of “saucer” — something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate
From this reading On a low table beside her rested a silver tray with a slender-shaped coffee-pot and tiny egg-shell cups and saucers.
screensnounUS /skriːnz/
plural of “screen” — a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing
From this reading At night the light of a huge eight-sided lantern festooned with tassels shed its glow through screens of colored gauze.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
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get rid of
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a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
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a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading On a low table beside her rested a silver tray with a slender-shaped coffee-pot and tiny egg-shell cups and saucers.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
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slender-shaped
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a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Mrs. Leroy was dressed in a simple gown of white crêpe, which clung and wrinkled about her slight figure, leaving her neck and arms bare.
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
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plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
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the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
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the rays of the sun
From this reading During the day the sunshine filtered its way between the thickly matted vines, lying in patterns on the floor, or was held in check by thin Venetian blinds.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading On a low table beside her rested a silver tray with a slender-shaped coffee-pot and tiny egg-shell cups and saucers.
tassels
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NARROW PATH When Sanford, after dining, rang her bell, Mrs. Leroy was seated on the veranda that overlooked the garden,—a wide and inviting veranda, always carpeted in summer with mats and rugs, and made comfortable with cane chairs and straw divans that were softened into luxurious delights by silk cushions.
thicklyadverbUS /ˈθɪkli/
spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue
From this reading During the day the sunshine filtered its way between the thickly matted vines, lying in patterns on the floor, or was held in check by thin Venetian blinds.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading During the day the sunshine filtered its way between the thickly matted vines, lying in patterns on the floor, or was held in check by thin Venetian blinds.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading At night the light of a huge eight-sided lantern festooned with tassels shed its glow through screens of colored gauze.
very small
From this reading On a low table beside her rested a silver tray with a slender-shaped coffee-pot and tiny egg-shell cups and saucers.
traynounUS /treɪ/
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading On a low table beside her rested a silver tray with a slender-shaped coffee-pot and tiny egg-shell cups and saucers.
VenetiannounUS /vəˈniːʃən/
a resident of Venice
From this reading During the day the sunshine filtered its way between the thickly matted vines, lying in patterns on the floor, or was held in check by thin Venetian blinds.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
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vinesnounUS /vaɪnz/
plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading During the day the sunshine filtered its way between the thickly matted vines, lying in patterns on the floor, or was held in check by thin Venetian blinds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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how something is done or how it happens
From this reading During the day the sunshine filtered its way between the thickly matted vines, lying in patterns on the floor, or was held in check by thin Venetian blinds.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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at the time that
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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Leroy was dressed in a simple gown of white crêpe, which clung and wrinkled about her slight figure, leaving her neck and arms bare.
a Caucasian
From this reading Mrs. Leroy was dressed in a simple gown of white crêpe, which clung and wrinkled about her slight figure, leaving her neck and arms bare.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
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in the company of; together with
From this reading A NARROW PATH When Sanford, after dining, rang her bell, Mrs. Leroy was seated on the veranda that overlooked the garden,—a wide and inviting veranda, always carpeted in summer with mats and rugs, and made comfortable with cane chairs and straw divans that were softened into luxurious delights by silk cushions.
wrinkledadjectiveUS /ˈrɪŋkəld/
marked by wrinkles
From this reading Mrs. Leroy was dressed in a simple gown of white crêpe, which clung and wrinkled about her slight figure, leaving her neck and arms bare.
