used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I thought that toil was the great agent of redemption, and that the calm joy at the accomplishment of a task would make her forget the past.
accomplishmentnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading I thought that toil was the great agent of redemption, and that the calm joy at the accomplishment of a task would make her forget the past.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading While the needle flies nimbly the heart awakes; the activity of the fingers gives to reverie a gayer and purer vivacity.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading I thought that toil was the great agent of redemption, and that the calm joy at the accomplishment of a task would make her forget the past.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE EMBROIDERY STRIP I suffered to see Laurence weighed down and languishing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I thought that toil was the great agent of redemption, and that the calm joy at the accomplishment of a task would make her forget the past.
awakes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While the needle flies nimbly the heart awakes; the activity of the fingers gives to reverie a gayer and purer vivacity.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading A woman bent over her work has I know not what perfume of honesty.
make calm or still
From this reading I thought that toil was the great agent of redemption, and that the calm joy at the accomplishment of a task would make her forget the past.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE EMBROIDERY STRIP I suffered to see Laurence weighed down and languishing.
EMBROIDERYnounUS /emˈbrɔɪdəri/
elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
From this reading THE EMBROIDERY STRIP I suffered to see Laurence weighed down and languishing.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading While the needle flies nimbly the heart awakes; the activity of the fingers gives to reverie a gayer and purer vivacity.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading While the needle flies nimbly the heart awakes; the activity of the fingers gives to reverie a gayer and purer vivacity.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading I thought that toil was the great agent of redemption, and that the calm joy at the accomplishment of a task would make her forget the past.
gayeradjectiveUS /ˈɡeɪər/
comparative of “gay” — bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading While the needle flies nimbly the heart awakes; the activity of the fingers gives to reverie a gayer and purer vivacity.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading While the needle flies nimbly the heart awakes; the activity of the fingers gives to reverie a gayer and purer vivacity.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I thought that toil was the great agent of redemption, and that the calm joy at the accomplishment of a task would make her forget the past.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A woman bent over her work has I know not what perfume of honesty.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading She is at peace and makes haste.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading While the needle flies nimbly the heart awakes; the activity of the fingers gives to reverie a gayer and purer vivacity.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I thought that toil was the great agent of redemption, and that the calm joy at the accomplishment of a task would make her forget the past.
honestynounUS /ˈɑːnəsti/
the quality of being honest
From this reading A woman bent over her work has I know not what perfume of honesty.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE EMBROIDERY STRIP I suffered to see Laurence weighed down and languishing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She is at peace and makes haste.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading I thought that toil was the great agent of redemption, and that the calm joy at the accomplishment of a task would make her forget the past.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading A woman bent over her work has I know not what perfume of honesty.
languishingverbUS /ˈlæŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “languish” — lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief
From this reading THE EMBROIDERY STRIP I suffered to see Laurence weighed down and languishing.
Laurence
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From this reading THE EMBROIDERY STRIP I suffered to see Laurence weighed down and languishing.
engage in
From this reading I thought that toil was the great agent of redemption, and that the calm joy at the accomplishment of a task would make her forget the past.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading She is at peace and makes haste.
needlenounUS /ˈniːdəl/
the leaf of a conifer
From this reading While the needle flies nimbly the heart awakes; the activity of the fingers gives to reverie a gayer and purer vivacity.
nimblyadverbUS /ˈnɪmbli/
in a nimble or agile manner; with quickness and lightness and ease
From this reading While the needle flies nimbly the heart awakes; the activity of the fingers gives to reverie a gayer and purer vivacity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A woman bent over her work has I know not what perfume of honesty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I thought that toil was the great agent of redemption, and that the calm joy at the accomplishment of a task would make her forget the past.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A woman bent over her work has I know not what perfume of honesty.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading I thought that toil was the great agent of redemption, and that the calm joy at the accomplishment of a task would make her forget the past.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading She is at peace and makes haste.
perfumenounUS /pərˈfjuːm/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading A woman bent over her work has I know not what perfume of honesty.
pureradjectiveUS /ˈpjʊrər/
comparative of “pure” — free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading While the needle flies nimbly the heart awakes; the activity of the fingers gives to reverie a gayer and purer vivacity.
redemptionnounUS /rɪˈdempʃən/
(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
From this reading I thought that toil was the great agent of redemption, and that the calm joy at the accomplishment of a task would make her forget the past.
reverienounUS /ˈrevəri/
absentminded dreaming while awake
From this reading While the needle flies nimbly the heart awakes; the activity of the fingers gives to reverie a gayer and purer vivacity.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE EMBROIDERY STRIP I suffered to see Laurence weighed down and languishing.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She is at peace and makes haste.
STRIPverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading THE EMBROIDERY STRIP I suffered to see Laurence weighed down and languishing.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading THE EMBROIDERY STRIP I suffered to see Laurence weighed down and languishing.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading I thought that toil was the great agent of redemption, and that the calm joy at the accomplishment of a task would make her forget the past.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I thought that toil was the great agent of redemption, and that the calm joy at the accomplishment of a task would make her forget the past.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EMBROIDERY STRIP I suffered to see Laurence weighed down and languishing.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I thought that toil was the great agent of redemption, and that the calm joy at the accomplishment of a task would make her forget the past.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE EMBROIDERY STRIP I suffered to see Laurence weighed down and languishing.
toilverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading I thought that toil was the great agent of redemption, and that the calm joy at the accomplishment of a task would make her forget the past.
vivacitynoun
characterized by high spirits and animation
From this reading While the needle flies nimbly the heart awakes; the activity of the fingers gives to reverie a gayer and purer vivacity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I thought that toil was the great agent of redemption, and that the calm joy at the accomplishment of a task would make her forget the past.
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading THE EMBROIDERY STRIP I suffered to see Laurence weighed down and languishing.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A woman bent over her work has I know not what perfume of honesty.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the needle flies nimbly the heart awakes; the activity of the fingers gives to reverie a gayer and purer vivacity.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A woman bent over her work has I know not what perfume of honesty.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading A woman bent over her work has I know not what perfume of honesty.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I thought that toil was the great agent of redemption, and that the calm joy at the accomplishment of a task would make her forget the past.
