used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Diana's sleeves were rolled up above her elbows; her hands were disposing of their business with quick skill; yet now and then, even with a pan under her hand, she paused, leaned on the window sill, and looked out into the garden.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading According to her custom, Diana was up early the next morning, and down in her dairy while yet the sun was only just getting above the horizon.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading According to her custom, Diana was up early the next morning, and down in her dairy while yet the sun was only just getting above the horizon.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Diana was skimming pan after pan; the thick yellow cream wrinkled up in rich folds under her skimmer; the skimming-shelf was just before the window, and outside of the window were the roses and honeysuckles.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The dairy window stood open night and day; and the cool dewy freshness which was upon the roses and lilies outside was in there too among the pans of cream; the fragrance of those mingled with the different but very pure sweetness of these.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DAIRY AND PARISH WORK.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Diana was skimming pan after pan; the thick yellow cream wrinkled up in rich folds under her skimmer; the skimming-shelf was just before the window, and outside of the window were the roses and honeysuckles.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Diana's sleeves were rolled up above her elbows; her hands were disposing of their business with quick skill; yet now and then, even with a pan under her hand, she paused, leaned on the window sill, and looked out into the garden.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The dairy window stood open night and day; and the cool dewy freshness which was upon the roses and lilies outside was in there too among the pans of cream; the fragrance of those mingled with the different but very pure sweetness of these.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading The dairy window stood open night and day; and the cool dewy freshness which was upon the roses and lilies outside was in there too among the pans of cream; the fragrance of those mingled with the different but very pure sweetness of these.
creamnounUS /kriːm/
the best people or things in a group
From this reading The dairy window stood open night and day; and the cool dewy freshness which was upon the roses and lilies outside was in there too among the pans of cream; the fragrance of those mingled with the different but very pure sweetness of these.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading According to her custom, Diana was up early the next morning, and down in her dairy while yet the sun was only just getting above the horizon.
DAIRYnounUS /ˈderi/
a farm where dairy products are produced
From this reading DAIRY AND PARISH WORK.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The dairy window stood open night and day; and the cool dewy freshness which was upon the roses and lilies outside was in there too among the pans of cream; the fragrance of those mingled with the different but very pure sweetness of these.
dewyadjectiveUS /ˈduːi/
wet with dew
From this reading The dairy window stood open night and day; and the cool dewy freshness which was upon the roses and lilies outside was in there too among the pans of cream; the fragrance of those mingled with the different but very pure sweetness of these.
DiananounUS /daɪˈænə/
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading According to her custom, Diana was up early the next morning, and down in her dairy while yet the sun was only just getting above the horizon.
Diana'snounUS /daɪˈænəz/
possessive form of “diana” — English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading Diana's sleeves were rolled up above her elbows; her hands were disposing of their business with quick skill; yet now and then, even with a pan under her hand, she paused, leaned on the window sill, and looked out into the garden.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The dairy window stood open night and day; and the cool dewy freshness which was upon the roses and lilies outside was in there too among the pans of cream; the fragrance of those mingled with the different but very pure sweetness of these.
disposingverbUS /dɪˈspoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “dispose” — give, sell, or transfer to another
From this reading Diana's sleeves were rolled up above her elbows; her hands were disposing of their business with quick skill; yet now and then, even with a pan under her hand, she paused, leaned on the window sill, and looked out into the garden.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading According to her custom, Diana was up early the next morning, and down in her dairy while yet the sun was only just getting above the horizon.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading According to her custom, Diana was up early the next morning, and down in her dairy while yet the sun was only just getting above the horizon.
elbowsnounUS /ˈelboʊz/
plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading Diana's sleeves were rolled up above her elbows; her hands were disposing of their business with quick skill; yet now and then, even with a pan under her hand, she paused, leaned on the window sill, and looked out into the garden.
divisible by two
From this reading Diana's sleeves were rolled up above her elbows; her hands were disposing of their business with quick skill; yet now and then, even with a pan under her hand, she paused, leaned on the window sill, and looked out into the garden.
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading Diana was skimming pan after pan; the thick yellow cream wrinkled up in rich folds under her skimmer; the skimming-shelf was just before the window, and outside of the window were the roses and honeysuckles.
fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading The dairy window stood open night and day; and the cool dewy freshness which was upon the roses and lilies outside was in there too among the pans of cream; the fragrance of those mingled with the different but very pure sweetness of these.
freshnessnounUS /ˈfreʃnəs/
the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated
From this reading The dairy window stood open night and day; and the cool dewy freshness which was upon the roses and lilies outside was in there too among the pans of cream; the fragrance of those mingled with the different but very pure sweetness of these.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Diana's sleeves were rolled up above her elbows; her hands were disposing of their business with quick skill; yet now and then, even with a pan under her hand, she paused, leaned on the window sill, and looked out into the garden.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading According to her custom, Diana was up early the next morning, and down in her dairy while yet the sun was only just getting above the horizon.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Diana's sleeves were rolled up above her elbows; her hands were disposing of their business with quick skill; yet now and then, even with a pan under her hand, she paused, leaned on the window sill, and looked out into the garden.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Diana's sleeves were rolled up above her elbows; her hands were disposing of their business with quick skill; yet now and then, even with a pan under her hand, she paused, leaned on the window sill, and looked out into the garden.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading According to her custom, Diana was up early the next morning, and down in her dairy while yet the sun was only just getting above the horizon.
honeysucklesnounUS /ˈhʌnisʌkəlz/
plural of “honeysuckle” — shrub or vine of the genus Lonicera
From this reading Diana was skimming pan after pan; the thick yellow cream wrinkled up in rich folds under her skimmer; the skimming-shelf was just before the window, and outside of the window were the roses and honeysuckles.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading According to her custom, Diana was up early the next morning, and down in her dairy while yet the sun was only just getting above the horizon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading According to her custom, Diana was up early the next morning, and down in her dairy while yet the sun was only just getting above the horizon.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Diana's sleeves were rolled up above her elbows; her hands were disposing of their business with quick skill; yet now and then, even with a pan under her hand, she paused, leaned on the window sill, and looked out into the garden.
and nothing more
From this reading According to her custom, Diana was up early the next morning, and down in her dairy while yet the sun was only just getting above the horizon.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Diana's sleeves were rolled up above her elbows; her hands were disposing of their business with quick skill; yet now and then, even with a pan under her hand, she paused, leaned on the window sill, and looked out into the garden.
liliesnounUS /ˈlɪliz/
plural of “lily” — any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading The dairy window stood open night and day; and the cool dewy freshness which was upon the roses and lilies outside was in there too among the pans of cream; the fragrance of those mingled with the different but very pure sweetness of these.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Diana's sleeves were rolled up above her elbows; her hands were disposing of their business with quick skill; yet now and then, even with a pan under her hand, she paused, leaned on the window sill, and looked out into the garden.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading The dairy window stood open night and day; and the cool dewy freshness which was upon the roses and lilies outside was in there too among the pans of cream; the fragrance of those mingled with the different but very pure sweetness of these.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading According to her custom, Diana was up early the next morning, and down in her dairy while yet the sun was only just getting above the horizon.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading According to her custom, Diana was up early the next morning, and down in her dairy while yet the sun was only just getting above the horizon.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The dairy window stood open night and day; and the cool dewy freshness which was upon the roses and lilies outside was in there too among the pans of cream; the fragrance of those mingled with the different but very pure sweetness of these.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Diana's sleeves were rolled up above her elbows; her hands were disposing of their business with quick skill; yet now and then, even with a pan under her hand, she paused, leaned on the window sill, and looked out into the garden.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The dairy window stood open night and day; and the cool dewy freshness which was upon the roses and lilies outside was in there too among the pans of cream; the fragrance of those mingled with the different but very pure sweetness of these.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Diana's sleeves were rolled up above her elbows; her hands were disposing of their business with quick skill; yet now and then, even with a pan under her hand, she paused, leaned on the window sill, and looked out into the garden.
and nothing more
From this reading According to her custom, Diana was up early the next morning, and down in her dairy while yet the sun was only just getting above the horizon.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The dairy window stood open night and day; and the cool dewy freshness which was upon the roses and lilies outside was in there too among the pans of cream; the fragrance of those mingled with the different but very pure sweetness of these.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Diana's sleeves were rolled up above her elbows; her hands were disposing of their business with quick skill; yet now and then, even with a pan under her hand, she paused, leaned on the window sill, and looked out into the garden.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The dairy window stood open night and day; and the cool dewy freshness which was upon the roses and lilies outside was in there too among the pans of cream; the fragrance of those mingled with the different but very pure sweetness of these.
panverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading Diana was skimming pan after pan; the thick yellow cream wrinkled up in rich folds under her skimmer; the skimming-shelf was just before the window, and outside of the window were the roses and honeysuckles.
pansnounUS /pænz/
plural of “pan” — cooking utensil consisting of a wide metal vessel
From this reading The dairy window stood open night and day; and the cool dewy freshness which was upon the roses and lilies outside was in there too among the pans of cream; the fragrance of those mingled with the different but very pure sweetness of these.
PARISHnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading DAIRY AND PARISH WORK.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Diana's sleeves were rolled up above her elbows; her hands were disposing of their business with quick skill; yet now and then, even with a pan under her hand, she paused, leaned on the window sill, and looked out into the garden.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading The dairy window stood open night and day; and the cool dewy freshness which was upon the roses and lilies outside was in there too among the pans of cream; the fragrance of those mingled with the different but very pure sweetness of these.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Diana's sleeves were rolled up above her elbows; her hands were disposing of their business with quick skill; yet now and then, even with a pan under her hand, she paused, leaned on the window sill, and looked out into the garden.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Diana was skimming pan after pan; the thick yellow cream wrinkled up in rich folds under her skimmer; the skimming-shelf was just before the window, and outside of the window were the roses and honeysuckles.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading Diana's sleeves were rolled up above her elbows; her hands were disposing of their business with quick skill; yet now and then, even with a pan under her hand, she paused, leaned on the window sill, and looked out into the garden.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The dairy window stood open night and day; and the cool dewy freshness which was upon the roses and lilies outside was in there too among the pans of cream; the fragrance of those mingled with the different but very pure sweetness of these.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Diana's sleeves were rolled up above her elbows; her hands were disposing of their business with quick skill; yet now and then, even with a pan under her hand, she paused, leaned on the window sill, and looked out into the garden.
sillnounUS /sɪl/
structural member consisting of a continuous horizontal timber forming the lowest member of a framework or supporting structure
From this reading Diana's sleeves were rolled up above her elbows; her hands were disposing of their business with quick skill; yet now and then, even with a pan under her hand, she paused, leaned on the window sill, and looked out into the garden.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Diana's sleeves were rolled up above her elbows; her hands were disposing of their business with quick skill; yet now and then, even with a pan under her hand, she paused, leaned on the window sill, and looked out into the garden.
skimmernounUS /ˈskɪmər/
a rapid superficial reader
From this reading Diana was skimming pan after pan; the thick yellow cream wrinkled up in rich folds under her skimmer; the skimming-shelf was just before the window, and outside of the window were the roses and honeysuckles.
skimmingnounUS /ˈskɪmɪŋ/
the act of removing floating material from the surface of a liquid
From this reading Diana was skimming pan after pan; the thick yellow cream wrinkled up in rich folds under her skimmer; the skimming-shelf was just before the window, and outside of the window were the roses and honeysuckles.
skimming-shelf
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From this reading Diana was skimming pan after pan; the thick yellow cream wrinkled up in rich folds under her skimmer; the skimming-shelf was just before the window, and outside of the window were the roses and honeysuckles.
sleevesnounUS /sliːvz/
plural of “sleeve” — the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
From this reading Diana's sleeves were rolled up above her elbows; her hands were disposing of their business with quick skill; yet now and then, even with a pan under her hand, she paused, leaned on the window sill, and looked out into the garden.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The dairy window stood open night and day; and the cool dewy freshness which was upon the roses and lilies outside was in there too among the pans of cream; the fragrance of those mingled with the different but very pure sweetness of these.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading According to her custom, Diana was up early the next morning, and down in her dairy while yet the sun was only just getting above the horizon.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading The dairy window stood open night and day; and the cool dewy freshness which was upon the roses and lilies outside was in there too among the pans of cream; the fragrance of those mingled with the different but very pure sweetness of these.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading According to her custom, Diana was up early the next morning, and down in her dairy while yet the sun was only just getting above the horizon.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Diana's sleeves were rolled up above her elbows; her hands were disposing of their business with quick skill; yet now and then, even with a pan under her hand, she paused, leaned on the window sill, and looked out into the garden.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Diana's sleeves were rolled up above her elbows; her hands were disposing of their business with quick skill; yet now and then, even with a pan under her hand, she paused, leaned on the window sill, and looked out into the garden.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The dairy window stood open night and day; and the cool dewy freshness which was upon the roses and lilies outside was in there too among the pans of cream; the fragrance of those mingled with the different but very pure sweetness of these.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The dairy window stood open night and day; and the cool dewy freshness which was upon the roses and lilies outside was in there too among the pans of cream; the fragrance of those mingled with the different but very pure sweetness of these.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Diana was skimming pan after pan; the thick yellow cream wrinkled up in rich folds under her skimmer; the skimming-shelf was just before the window, and outside of the window were the roses and honeysuckles.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The dairy window stood open night and day; and the cool dewy freshness which was upon the roses and lilies outside was in there too among the pans of cream; the fragrance of those mingled with the different but very pure sweetness of these.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading According to her custom, Diana was up early the next morning, and down in her dairy while yet the sun was only just getting above the horizon.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The dairy window stood open night and day; and the cool dewy freshness which was upon the roses and lilies outside was in there too among the pans of cream; the fragrance of those mingled with the different but very pure sweetness of these.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Diana was skimming pan after pan; the thick yellow cream wrinkled up in rich folds under her skimmer; the skimming-shelf was just before the window, and outside of the window were the roses and honeysuckles.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading According to her custom, Diana was up early the next morning, and down in her dairy while yet the sun was only just getting above the horizon.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The dairy window stood open night and day; and the cool dewy freshness which was upon the roses and lilies outside was in there too among the pans of cream; the fragrance of those mingled with the different but very pure sweetness of these.
precisely as stated
From this reading The dairy window stood open night and day; and the cool dewy freshness which was upon the roses and lilies outside was in there too among the pans of cream; the fragrance of those mingled with the different but very pure sweetness of these.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading According to her custom, Diana was up early the next morning, and down in her dairy while yet the sun was only just getting above the horizon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Diana was skimming pan after pan; the thick yellow cream wrinkled up in rich folds under her skimmer; the skimming-shelf was just before the window, and outside of the window were the roses and honeysuckles.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The dairy window stood open night and day; and the cool dewy freshness which was upon the roses and lilies outside was in there too among the pans of cream; the fragrance of those mingled with the different but very pure sweetness of these.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading According to her custom, Diana was up early the next morning, and down in her dairy while yet the sun was only just getting above the horizon.
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 The dairy window stood open night and day; and the cool dewy freshness which was upon the roses and lilies outside was in there too among the pans of cream; the fragrance of those mingled with the different but very pure sweetness of these.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The dairy window stood open night and day; and the cool dewy freshness which was upon the roses and lilies outside was in there too among the pans of cream; the fragrance of those mingled with the different but very pure sweetness of these.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading DAIRY AND PARISH WORK.
wrinkledadjectiveUS /ˈrɪŋkəld/
marked by wrinkles
From this reading Diana was skimming pan after pan; the thick yellow cream wrinkled up in rich folds under her skimmer; the skimming-shelf was just before the window, and outside of the window were the roses and honeysuckles.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Diana was skimming pan after pan; the thick yellow cream wrinkled up in rich folds under her skimmer; the skimming-shelf was just before the window, and outside of the window were the roses and honeysuckles.
but in spite of that
From this reading According to her custom, Diana was up early the next morning, and down in her dairy while yet the sun was only just getting above the horizon.
