7.45
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From this reading HELENS HAPPY DAY The sun was streaming in at Helen's little window, when she opened her eyes at 7.45 the following morning.
9
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From this reading Here she was interupted by a loud knocking at the door and Alice thrust her head in saying "If you please miss, Mr. Sheene says he dont know what train you're a-going to Richmond by because its going on for 9 and the breakfast is almost cold."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jumping out of bed with a happy feeling about her Helen lifted the lower sash of her window and lent out as far as possible.
a-going
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From this reading Here she was interupted by a loud knocking at the door and Alice thrust her head in saying "If you please miss, Mr. Sheene says he dont know what train you're a-going to Richmond by because its going on for 9 and the breakfast is almost cold."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Jumping out of bed with a happy feeling about her Helen lifted the lower sash of her window and lent out as far as possible.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The October morning air blew chill against her lightly clad figure but the sun was high in the Heavens and with a sigh of relief she closed her casement and began to get dressed.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The October morning air blew chill against her lightly clad figure but the sun was high in the Heavens and with a sigh of relief she closed her casement and began to get dressed.
Alice
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From this reading Here she was interupted by a loud knocking at the door and Alice thrust her head in saying "If you please miss, Mr. Sheene says he dont know what train you're a-going to Richmond by because its going on for 9 and the breakfast is almost cold."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Here she was interupted by a loud knocking at the door and Alice thrust her head in saying "If you please miss, Mr. Sheene says he dont know what train you're a-going to Richmond by because its going on for 9 and the breakfast is almost cold."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jumping out of bed with a happy feeling about her Helen lifted the lower sash of her window and lent out as far as possible.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jumping out of bed with a happy feeling about her Helen lifted the lower sash of her window and lent out as far as possible.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HELENS HAPPY DAY The sun was streaming in at Helen's little window, when she opened her eyes at 7.45 the following morning.
for the reason that
From this reading Here she was interupted by a loud knocking at the door and Alice thrust her head in saying "If you please miss, Mr. Sheene says he dont know what train you're a-going to Richmond by because its going on for 9 and the breakfast is almost cold."
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Jumping out of bed with a happy feeling about her Helen lifted the lower sash of her window and lent out as far as possible.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The October morning air blew chill against her lightly clad figure but the sun was high in the Heavens and with a sigh of relief she closed her casement and began to get dressed.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "Let's see" she said opening her ward-robe and taking a view of the costumes therein "I'll put on my best dress if Marshland has mended the skirt" and so saying Helen shook out a pretty tweed dress trimmed with a deep pointed collar of scarlet velvit and cuffs to match and proceeded to button it on herself.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading The October morning air blew chill against her lightly clad figure but the sun was high in the Heavens and with a sigh of relief she closed her casement and began to get dressed.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Here she was interupted by a loud knocking at the door and Alice thrust her head in saying "If you please miss, Mr. Sheene says he dont know what train you're a-going to Richmond by because its going on for 9 and the breakfast is almost cold."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The October morning air blew chill against her lightly clad figure but the sun was high in the Heavens and with a sigh of relief she closed her casement and began to get dressed.
buttonnounUS /ˈbʌtən/
a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading "Let's see" she said opening her ward-robe and taking a view of the costumes therein "I'll put on my best dress if Marshland has mended the skirt" and so saying Helen shook out a pretty tweed dress trimmed with a deep pointed collar of scarlet velvit and cuffs to match and proceeded to button it on herself.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Here she was interupted by a loud knocking at the door and Alice thrust her head in saying "If you please miss, Mr. Sheene says he dont know what train you're a-going to Richmond by because its going on for 9 and the breakfast is almost cold."
casementnoun
a window sash that is hinged (usually on one side)
From this reading The October morning air blew chill against her lightly clad figure but the sun was high in the Heavens and with a sigh of relief she closed her casement and began to get dressed.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading The October morning air blew chill against her lightly clad figure but the sun was high in the Heavens and with a sigh of relief she closed her casement and began to get dressed.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The October morning air blew chill against her lightly clad figure but the sun was high in the Heavens and with a sigh of relief she closed her casement and began to get dressed.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The October morning air blew chill against her lightly clad figure but the sun was high in the Heavens and with a sigh of relief she closed her casement and began to get dressed.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Here she was interupted by a loud knocking at the door and Alice thrust her head in saying "If you please miss, Mr. Sheene says he dont know what train you're a-going to Richmond by because its going on for 9 and the breakfast is almost cold."
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading "Let's see" she said opening her ward-robe and taking a view of the costumes therein "I'll put on my best dress if Marshland has mended the skirt" and so saying Helen shook out a pretty tweed dress trimmed with a deep pointed collar of scarlet velvit and cuffs to match and proceeded to button it on herself.
costumesnounUS /kɑːˈstuːmz/
plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading "Let's see" she said opening her ward-robe and taking a view of the costumes therein "I'll put on my best dress if Marshland has mended the skirt" and so saying Helen shook out a pretty tweed dress trimmed with a deep pointed collar of scarlet velvit and cuffs to match and proceeded to button it on herself.
cuffsnounUS /kʌfs/
plural of “cuff” — the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg
From this reading "Let's see" she said opening her ward-robe and taking a view of the costumes therein "I'll put on my best dress if Marshland has mended the skirt" and so saying Helen shook out a pretty tweed dress trimmed with a deep pointed collar of scarlet velvit and cuffs to match and proceeded to button it on herself.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading HELENS HAPPY DAY The sun was streaming in at Helen's little window, when she opened her eyes at 7.45 the following morning.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "Let's see" she said opening her ward-robe and taking a view of the costumes therein "I'll put on my best dress if Marshland has mended the skirt" and so saying Helen shook out a pretty tweed dress trimmed with a deep pointed collar of scarlet velvit and cuffs to match and proceeded to button it on herself.
dont
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From this reading Here she was interupted by a loud knocking at the door and Alice thrust her head in saying "If you please miss, Mr. Sheene says he dont know what train you're a-going to Richmond by because its going on for 9 and the breakfast is almost cold."
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Here she was interupted by a loud knocking at the door and Alice thrust her head in saying "If you please miss, Mr. Sheene says he dont know what train you're a-going to Richmond by because its going on for 9 and the breakfast is almost cold."
put on clothes
From this reading "Let's see" she said opening her ward-robe and taking a view of the costumes therein "I'll put on my best dress if Marshland has mended the skirt" and so saying Helen shook out a pretty tweed dress trimmed with a deep pointed collar of scarlet velvit and cuffs to match and proceeded to button it on herself.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading The October morning air blew chill against her lightly clad figure but the sun was high in the Heavens and with a sigh of relief she closed her casement and began to get dressed.
opinion or judgment
From this reading HELENS HAPPY DAY The sun was streaming in at Helen's little window, when she opened her eyes at 7.45 the following morning.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Jumping out of bed with a happy feeling about her Helen lifted the lower sash of her window and lent out as far as possible.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Jumping out of bed with a happy feeling about her Helen lifted the lower sash of her window and lent out as far as possible.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The October morning air blew chill against her lightly clad figure but the sun was high in the Heavens and with a sigh of relief she closed her casement and began to get dressed.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading HELENS HAPPY DAY The sun was streaming in at Helen's little window, when she opened her eyes at 7.45 the following morning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here she was interupted by a loud knocking at the door and Alice thrust her head in saying "If you please miss, Mr. Sheene says he dont know what train you're a-going to Richmond by because its going on for 9 and the breakfast is almost cold."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The October morning air blew chill against her lightly clad figure but the sun was high in the Heavens and with a sigh of relief she closed her casement and began to get dressed.
the act of departing
From this reading Here she was interupted by a loud knocking at the door and Alice thrust her head in saying "If you please miss, Mr. Sheene says he dont know what train you're a-going to Richmond by because its going on for 9 and the breakfast is almost cold."
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading HELENS HAPPY DAY The sun was streaming in at Helen's little window, when she opened her eyes at 7.45 the following morning.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Let's see" she said opening her ward-robe and taking a view of the costumes therein "I'll put on my best dress if Marshland has mended the skirt" and so saying Helen shook out a pretty tweed dress trimmed with a deep pointed collar of scarlet velvit and cuffs to match and proceeded to button it on herself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here she was interupted by a loud knocking at the door and Alice thrust her head in saying "If you please miss, Mr. Sheene says he dont know what train you're a-going to Richmond by because its going on for 9 and the breakfast is almost cold."
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Here she was interupted by a loud knocking at the door and Alice thrust her head in saying "If you please miss, Mr. Sheene says he dont know what train you're a-going to Richmond by because its going on for 9 and the breakfast is almost cold."
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading The October morning air blew chill against her lightly clad figure but the sun was high in the Heavens and with a sigh of relief she closed her casement and began to get dressed.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Jumping out of bed with a happy feeling about her Helen lifted the lower sash of her window and lent out as far as possible.
Helen'snounUS /ˈhelɪnz/
possessive form of “helen” — (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading HELENS HAPPY DAY The sun was streaming in at Helen's little window, when she opened her eyes at 7.45 the following morning.
HELENSnounUS /ˈhelənz/
plural of “helen” — (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading HELENS HAPPY DAY The sun was streaming in at Helen's little window, when she opened her eyes at 7.45 the following morning.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HELENS HAPPY DAY The sun was streaming in at Helen's little window, when she opened her eyes at 7.45 the following morning.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here she was interupted by a loud knocking at the door and Alice thrust her head in saying "If you please miss, Mr. Sheene says he dont know what train you're a-going to Richmond by because its going on for 9 and the breakfast is almost cold."
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Let's see" she said opening her ward-robe and taking a view of the costumes therein "I'll put on my best dress if Marshland has mended the skirt" and so saying Helen shook out a pretty tweed dress trimmed with a deep pointed collar of scarlet velvit and cuffs to match and proceeded to button it on herself.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The October morning air blew chill against her lightly clad figure but the sun was high in the Heavens and with a sigh of relief she closed her casement and began to get dressed.
I'll
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From this reading "Let's see" she said opening her ward-robe and taking a view of the costumes therein "I'll put on my best dress if Marshland has mended the skirt" and so saying Helen shook out a pretty tweed dress trimmed with a deep pointed collar of scarlet velvit and cuffs to match and proceeded to button it on herself.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Let's see" she said opening her ward-robe and taking a view of the costumes therein "I'll put on my best dress if Marshland has mended the skirt" and so saying Helen shook out a pretty tweed dress trimmed with a deep pointed collar of scarlet velvit and cuffs to match and proceeded to button it on herself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HELENS HAPPY DAY The sun was streaming in at Helen's little window, when she opened her eyes at 7.45 the following morning.
interupted
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From this reading Here she was interupted by a loud knocking at the door and Alice thrust her head in saying "If you please miss, Mr. Sheene says he dont know what train you're a-going to Richmond by because its going on for 9 and the breakfast is almost cold."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here she was interupted by a loud knocking at the door and Alice thrust her head in saying "If you please miss, Mr. Sheene says he dont know what train you're a-going to Richmond by because its going on for 9 and the breakfast is almost cold."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Let's see" she said opening her ward-robe and taking a view of the costumes therein "I'll put on my best dress if Marshland has mended the skirt" and so saying Helen shook out a pretty tweed dress trimmed with a deep pointed collar of scarlet velvit and cuffs to match and proceeded to button it on herself.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Here she was interupted by a loud knocking at the door and Alice thrust her head in saying "If you please miss, Mr. Sheene says he dont know what train you're a-going to Richmond by because its going on for 9 and the breakfast is almost cold."
JumpingnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
From this reading Jumping out of bed with a happy feeling about her Helen lifted the lower sash of her window and lent out as far as possible.
knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading Here she was interupted by a loud knocking at the door and Alice thrust her head in saying "If you please miss, Mr. Sheene says he dont know what train you're a-going to Richmond by because its going on for 9 and the breakfast is almost cold."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Here she was interupted by a loud knocking at the door and Alice thrust her head in saying "If you please miss, Mr. Sheene says he dont know what train you're a-going to Richmond by because its going on for 9 and the breakfast is almost cold."
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading Jumping out of bed with a happy feeling about her Helen lifted the lower sash of her window and lent out as far as possible.
Let's
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From this reading "Let's see" she said opening her ward-robe and taking a view of the costumes therein "I'll put on my best dress if Marshland has mended the skirt" and so saying Helen shook out a pretty tweed dress trimmed with a deep pointed collar of scarlet velvit and cuffs to match and proceeded to button it on herself.
held up in the air
From this reading Jumping out of bed with a happy feeling about her Helen lifted the lower sash of her window and lent out as far as possible.
without good reason
From this reading The October morning air blew chill against her lightly clad figure but the sun was high in the Heavens and with a sigh of relief she closed her casement and began to get dressed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading HELENS HAPPY DAY The sun was streaming in at Helen's little window, when she opened her eyes at 7.45 the following morning.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Here she was interupted by a loud knocking at the door and Alice thrust her head in saying "If you please miss, Mr. Sheene says he dont know what train you're a-going to Richmond by because its going on for 9 and the breakfast is almost cold."
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Jumping out of bed with a happy feeling about her Helen lifted the lower sash of her window and lent out as far as possible.
MarshlandnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃlænd/
low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading "Let's see" she said opening her ward-robe and taking a view of the costumes therein "I'll put on my best dress if Marshland has mended the skirt" and so saying Helen shook out a pretty tweed dress trimmed with a deep pointed collar of scarlet velvit and cuffs to match and proceeded to button it on herself.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading "Let's see" she said opening her ward-robe and taking a view of the costumes therein "I'll put on my best dress if Marshland has mended the skirt" and so saying Helen shook out a pretty tweed dress trimmed with a deep pointed collar of scarlet velvit and cuffs to match and proceeded to button it on herself.
mendedverbUS /ˈmendɪd/
past form of “mend” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading "Let's see" she said opening her ward-robe and taking a view of the costumes therein "I'll put on my best dress if Marshland has mended the skirt" and so saying Helen shook out a pretty tweed dress trimmed with a deep pointed collar of scarlet velvit and cuffs to match and proceeded to button it on herself.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Here she was interupted by a loud knocking at the door and Alice thrust her head in saying "If you please miss, Mr. Sheene says he dont know what train you're a-going to Richmond by because its going on for 9 and the breakfast is almost cold."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading HELENS HAPPY DAY The sun was streaming in at Helen's little window, when she opened her eyes at 7.45 the following morning.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Here she was interupted by a loud knocking at the door and Alice thrust her head in saying "If you please miss, Mr. Sheene says he dont know what train you're a-going to Richmond by because its going on for 9 and the breakfast is almost cold."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Let's see" she said opening her ward-robe and taking a view of the costumes therein "I'll put on my best dress if Marshland has mended the skirt" and so saying Helen shook out a pretty tweed dress trimmed with a deep pointed collar of scarlet velvit and cuffs to match and proceeded to button it on herself.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading The October morning air blew chill against her lightly clad figure but the sun was high in the Heavens and with a sigh of relief she closed her casement and began to get dressed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jumping out of bed with a happy feeling about her Helen lifted the lower sash of her window and lent out as far as possible.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Let's see" she said opening her ward-robe and taking a view of the costumes therein "I'll put on my best dress if Marshland has mended the skirt" and so saying Helen shook out a pretty tweed dress trimmed with a deep pointed collar of scarlet velvit and cuffs to match and proceeded to button it on herself.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading HELENS HAPPY DAY The sun was streaming in at Helen's little window, when she opened her eyes at 7.45 the following morning.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading "Let's see" she said opening her ward-robe and taking a view of the costumes therein "I'll put on my best dress if Marshland has mended the skirt" and so saying Helen shook out a pretty tweed dress trimmed with a deep pointed collar of scarlet velvit and cuffs to match and proceeded to button it on herself.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Jumping out of bed with a happy feeling about her Helen lifted the lower sash of her window and lent out as far as possible.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Here she was interupted by a loud knocking at the door and Alice thrust her head in saying "If you please miss, Mr. Sheene says he dont know what train you're a-going to Richmond by because its going on for 9 and the breakfast is almost cold."
having a point
From this reading "Let's see" she said opening her ward-robe and taking a view of the costumes therein "I'll put on my best dress if Marshland has mended the skirt" and so saying Helen shook out a pretty tweed dress trimmed with a deep pointed collar of scarlet velvit and cuffs to match and proceeded to button it on herself.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Jumping out of bed with a happy feeling about her Helen lifted the lower sash of her window and lent out as far as possible.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "Let's see" she said opening her ward-robe and taking a view of the costumes therein "I'll put on my best dress if Marshland has mended the skirt" and so saying Helen shook out a pretty tweed dress trimmed with a deep pointed collar of scarlet velvit and cuffs to match and proceeded to button it on herself.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading "Let's see" she said opening her ward-robe and taking a view of the costumes therein "I'll put on my best dress if Marshland has mended the skirt" and so saying Helen shook out a pretty tweed dress trimmed with a deep pointed collar of scarlet velvit and cuffs to match and proceeded to button it on herself.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Let's see" she said opening her ward-robe and taking a view of the costumes therein "I'll put on my best dress if Marshland has mended the skirt" and so saying Helen shook out a pretty tweed dress trimmed with a deep pointed collar of scarlet velvit and cuffs to match and proceeded to button it on herself.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading The October morning air blew chill against her lightly clad figure but the sun was high in the Heavens and with a sigh of relief she closed her casement and began to get dressed.
RichmondnounUS /ˈrɪtʃmənd/
capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War
From this reading Here she was interupted by a loud knocking at the door and Alice thrust her head in saying "If you please miss, Mr. Sheene says he dont know what train you're a-going to Richmond by because its going on for 9 and the breakfast is almost cold."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Let's see" she said opening her ward-robe and taking a view of the costumes therein "I'll put on my best dress if Marshland has mended the skirt" and so saying Helen shook out a pretty tweed dress trimmed with a deep pointed collar of scarlet velvit and cuffs to match and proceeded to button it on herself.
sashnounUS /sæʃ/
a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame
From this reading Jumping out of bed with a happy feeling about her Helen lifted the lower sash of her window and lent out as far as possible.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "Let's see" she said opening her ward-robe and taking a view of the costumes therein "I'll put on my best dress if Marshland has mended the skirt" and so saying Helen shook out a pretty tweed dress trimmed with a deep pointed collar of scarlet velvit and cuffs to match and proceeded to button it on herself.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Here she was interupted by a loud knocking at the door and Alice thrust her head in saying "If you please miss, Mr. Sheene says he dont know what train you're a-going to Richmond by because its going on for 9 and the breakfast is almost cold."
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading "Let's see" she said opening her ward-robe and taking a view of the costumes therein "I'll put on my best dress if Marshland has mended the skirt" and so saying Helen shook out a pretty tweed dress trimmed with a deep pointed collar of scarlet velvit and cuffs to match and proceeded to button it on herself.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Let's see" she said opening her ward-robe and taking a view of the costumes therein "I'll put on my best dress if Marshland has mended the skirt" and so saying Helen shook out a pretty tweed dress trimmed with a deep pointed collar of scarlet velvit and cuffs to match and proceeded to button it on herself.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HELENS HAPPY DAY The sun was streaming in at Helen's little window, when she opened her eyes at 7.45 the following morning.
Sheene
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From this reading Here she was interupted by a loud knocking at the door and Alice thrust her head in saying "If you please miss, Mr. Sheene says he dont know what train you're a-going to Richmond by because its going on for 9 and the breakfast is almost cold."
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading "Let's see" she said opening her ward-robe and taking a view of the costumes therein "I'll put on my best dress if Marshland has mended the skirt" and so saying Helen shook out a pretty tweed dress trimmed with a deep pointed collar of scarlet velvit and cuffs to match and proceeded to button it on herself.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading The October morning air blew chill against her lightly clad figure but the sun was high in the Heavens and with a sigh of relief she closed her casement and began to get dressed.
skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading "Let's see" she said opening her ward-robe and taking a view of the costumes therein "I'll put on my best dress if Marshland has mended the skirt" and so saying Helen shook out a pretty tweed dress trimmed with a deep pointed collar of scarlet velvit and cuffs to match and proceeded to button it on herself.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Let's see" she said opening her ward-robe and taking a view of the costumes therein "I'll put on my best dress if Marshland has mended the skirt" and so saying Helen shook out a pretty tweed dress trimmed with a deep pointed collar of scarlet velvit and cuffs to match and proceeded to button it on herself.
streamingadjectiveUS /ˈstriːmɪŋ/
exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts
From this reading HELENS HAPPY DAY The sun was streaming in at Helen's little window, when she opened her eyes at 7.45 the following morning.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading HELENS HAPPY DAY The sun was streaming in at Helen's little window, when she opened her eyes at 7.45 the following morning.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "Let's see" she said opening her ward-robe and taking a view of the costumes therein "I'll put on my best dress if Marshland has mended the skirt" and so saying Helen shook out a pretty tweed dress trimmed with a deep pointed collar of scarlet velvit and cuffs to match and proceeded to button it on herself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HELENS HAPPY DAY The sun was streaming in at Helen's little window, when she opened her eyes at 7.45 the following morning.
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading "Let's see" she said opening her ward-robe and taking a view of the costumes therein "I'll put on my best dress if Marshland has mended the skirt" and so saying Helen shook out a pretty tweed dress trimmed with a deep pointed collar of scarlet velvit and cuffs to match and proceeded to button it on herself.
push forcefully
From this reading Here she was interupted by a loud knocking at the door and Alice thrust her head in saying "If you please miss, Mr. Sheene says he dont know what train you're a-going to Richmond by because its going on for 9 and the breakfast is almost cold."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The October morning air blew chill against her lightly clad figure but the sun was high in the Heavens and with a sigh of relief she closed her casement and began to get dressed.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Here she was interupted by a loud knocking at the door and Alice thrust her head in saying "If you please miss, Mr. Sheene says he dont know what train you're a-going to Richmond by because its going on for 9 and the breakfast is almost cold."
trimmedadjectiveUS /trɪmd/
made neat and tidy by trimming
From this reading "Let's see" she said opening her ward-robe and taking a view of the costumes therein "I'll put on my best dress if Marshland has mended the skirt" and so saying Helen shook out a pretty tweed dress trimmed with a deep pointed collar of scarlet velvit and cuffs to match and proceeded to button it on herself.
tweednounUS /twiːd/
thick woolen fabric used for clothing; originated in Scotland
From this reading "Let's see" she said opening her ward-robe and taking a view of the costumes therein "I'll put on my best dress if Marshland has mended the skirt" and so saying Helen shook out a pretty tweed dress trimmed with a deep pointed collar of scarlet velvit and cuffs to match and proceeded to button it on herself.
velvit
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From this reading "Let's see" she said opening her ward-robe and taking a view of the costumes therein "I'll put on my best dress if Marshland has mended the skirt" and so saying Helen shook out a pretty tweed dress trimmed with a deep pointed collar of scarlet velvit and cuffs to match and proceeded to button it on herself.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading "Let's see" she said opening her ward-robe and taking a view of the costumes therein "I'll put on my best dress if Marshland has mended the skirt" and so saying Helen shook out a pretty tweed dress trimmed with a deep pointed collar of scarlet velvit and cuffs to match and proceeded to button it on herself.
ward-robe
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From this reading "Let's see" she said opening her ward-robe and taking a view of the costumes therein "I'll put on my best dress if Marshland has mended the skirt" and so saying Helen shook out a pretty tweed dress trimmed with a deep pointed collar of scarlet velvit and cuffs to match and proceeded to button it on herself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HELENS HAPPY DAY The sun was streaming in at Helen's little window, when she opened her eyes at 7.45 the following morning.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Here she was interupted by a loud knocking at the door and Alice thrust her head in saying "If you please miss, Mr. Sheene says he dont know what train you're a-going to Richmond by because its going on for 9 and the breakfast is almost cold."
at the time that
From this reading HELENS HAPPY DAY The sun was streaming in at Helen's little window, when she opened her eyes at 7.45 the following morning.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading HELENS HAPPY DAY The sun was streaming in at Helen's little window, when she opened her eyes at 7.45 the following morning.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jumping out of bed with a happy feeling about her Helen lifted the lower sash of her window and lent out as far as possible.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Here she was interupted by a loud knocking at the door and Alice thrust her head in saying "If you please miss, Mr. Sheene says he dont know what train you're a-going to Richmond by because its going on for 9 and the breakfast is almost cold."
you're
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From this reading Here she was interupted by a loud knocking at the door and Alice thrust her head in saying "If you please miss, Mr. Sheene says he dont know what train you're a-going to Richmond by because its going on for 9 and the breakfast is almost cold."
