in spite of the fact that
From this reading She was handier with the needle than Tavia, although the latter had greatly improved in domestic science since those early days when she first began to take pattern of Dorothy, back in Dalton.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER REASON FOR FINDING TOM MORAN Dorothy had freshened up little Celia’s garments as well as she could while the child slept.
aren't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Those shoes aren’t fit for the child to wear,” grumbled Tavia, who was helping to dress Celia when the warning bell for supper rang.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ANOTHER REASON FOR FINDING TOM MORAN Dorothy had freshened up little Celia’s garments as well as she could while the child slept.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She was handier with the needle than Tavia, although the latter had greatly improved in domestic science since those early days when she first began to take pattern of Dorothy, back in Dalton.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She was handier with the needle than Tavia, although the latter had greatly improved in domestic science since those early days when she first began to take pattern of Dorothy, back in Dalton.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading “Those shoes aren’t fit for the child to wear,” grumbled Tavia, who was helping to dress Celia when the warning bell for supper rang.
Celia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Those shoes aren’t fit for the child to wear,” grumbled Tavia, who was helping to dress Celia when the warning bell for supper rang.
Celia's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ANOTHER REASON FOR FINDING TOM MORAN Dorothy had freshened up little Celia’s garments as well as she could while the child slept.
a young person of either sex
From this reading ANOTHER REASON FOR FINDING TOM MORAN Dorothy had freshened up little Celia’s garments as well as she could while the child slept.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Come on!
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading Hurry up!” commanded Dorothy.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading ANOTHER REASON FOR FINDING TOM MORAN Dorothy had freshened up little Celia’s garments as well as she could while the child slept.
DaltonnounUS /ˈdɔːltən/
English chemist and physicist who formulated atomic theory and the law of partial pressures; gave the first description of red-green color blindness (1766-1844)
From this reading She was handier with the needle than Tavia, although the latter had greatly improved in domestic science since those early days when she first began to take pattern of Dorothy, back in Dalton.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading She was handier with the needle than Tavia, although the latter had greatly improved in domestic science since those early days when she first began to take pattern of Dorothy, back in Dalton.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading She was handier with the needle than Tavia, although the latter had greatly improved in domestic science since those early days when she first began to take pattern of Dorothy, back in Dalton.
Dorothy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ANOTHER REASON FOR FINDING TOM MORAN Dorothy had freshened up little Celia’s garments as well as she could while the child slept.
put on clothes
From this reading “Those shoes aren’t fit for the child to wear,” grumbled Tavia, who was helping to dress Celia when the warning bell for supper rang.
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 She was handier with the needle than Tavia, although the latter had greatly improved in domestic science since those early days when she first began to take pattern of Dorothy, back in Dalton.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading ANOTHER REASON FOR FINDING TOM MORAN Dorothy had freshened up little Celia’s garments as well as she could while the child slept.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She was handier with the needle than Tavia, although the latter had greatly improved in domestic science since those early days when she first began to take pattern of Dorothy, back in Dalton.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading “Those shoes aren’t fit for the child to wear,” grumbled Tavia, who was helping to dress Celia when the warning bell for supper rang.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ANOTHER REASON FOR FINDING TOM MORAN Dorothy had freshened up little Celia’s garments as well as she could while the child slept.
freshenedverbUS /ˈfreʃənd/
past form of “freshen” — make (to feel) fresh
From this reading ANOTHER REASON FOR FINDING TOM MORAN Dorothy had freshened up little Celia’s garments as well as she could while the child slept.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading ANOTHER REASON FOR FINDING TOM MORAN Dorothy had freshened up little Celia’s garments as well as she could while the child slept.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading She was handier with the needle than Tavia, although the latter had greatly improved in domestic science since those early days when she first began to take pattern of Dorothy, back in Dalton.
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading “Those shoes aren’t fit for the child to wear,” grumbled Tavia, who was helping to dress Celia when the warning bell for supper rang.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ANOTHER REASON FOR FINDING TOM MORAN Dorothy had freshened up little Celia’s garments as well as she could while the child slept.
handieradjectiveUS /ˈhændiər/
comparative of “handy” — easy to reach
From this reading She was handier with the needle than Tavia, although the latter had greatly improved in domestic science since those early days when she first began to take pattern of Dorothy, back in Dalton.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading “Those shoes aren’t fit for the child to wear,” grumbled Tavia, who was helping to dress Celia when the warning bell for supper rang.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading Hurry up!” commanded Dorothy.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading She was handier with the needle than Tavia, although the latter had greatly improved in domestic science since those early days when she first began to take pattern of Dorothy, back in Dalton.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was handier with the needle than Tavia, although the latter had greatly improved in domestic science since those early days when she first began to take pattern of Dorothy, back in Dalton.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading She was handier with the needle than Tavia, although the latter had greatly improved in domestic science since those early days when she first began to take pattern of Dorothy, back in Dalton.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ANOTHER REASON FOR FINDING TOM MORAN Dorothy had freshened up little Celia’s garments as well as she could while the child slept.
MORAN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ANOTHER REASON FOR FINDING TOM MORAN Dorothy had freshened up little Celia’s garments as well as she could while the child slept.
needlenounUS /ˈniːdəl/
the leaf of a conifer
From this reading She was handier with the needle than Tavia, although the latter had greatly improved in domestic science since those early days when she first began to take pattern of Dorothy, back in Dalton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was handier with the needle than Tavia, although the latter had greatly improved in domestic science since those early days when she first began to take pattern of Dorothy, back in Dalton.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Come on!
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading She was handier with the needle than Tavia, although the latter had greatly improved in domestic science since those early days when she first began to take pattern of Dorothy, back in Dalton.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading “Those shoes aren’t fit for the child to wear,” grumbled Tavia, who was helping to dress Celia when the warning bell for supper rang.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading ANOTHER REASON FOR FINDING TOM MORAN Dorothy had freshened up little Celia’s garments as well as she could while the child slept.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading She was handier with the needle than Tavia, although the latter had greatly improved in domestic science since those early days when she first began to take pattern of Dorothy, back in Dalton.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ANOTHER REASON FOR FINDING TOM MORAN Dorothy had freshened up little Celia’s garments as well as she could while the child slept.
a particular situation
From this reading “Those shoes aren’t fit for the child to wear,” grumbled Tavia, who was helping to dress Celia when the warning bell for supper rang.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading She was handier with the needle than Tavia, although the latter had greatly improved in domestic science since those early days when she first began to take pattern of Dorothy, back in Dalton.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading ANOTHER REASON FOR FINDING TOM MORAN Dorothy had freshened up little Celia’s garments as well as she could while the child slept.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading “Those shoes aren’t fit for the child to wear,” grumbled Tavia, who was helping to dress Celia when the warning bell for supper rang.
carry out
From this reading She was handier with the needle than Tavia, although the latter had greatly improved in domestic science since those early days when she first began to take pattern of Dorothy, back in Dalton.
Tavia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was handier with the needle than Tavia, although the latter had greatly improved in domestic science since those early days when she first began to take pattern of Dorothy, back in Dalton.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She was handier with the needle than Tavia, although the latter had greatly improved in domestic science since those early days when she first began to take pattern of Dorothy, back in Dalton.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANOTHER REASON FOR FINDING TOM MORAN Dorothy had freshened up little Celia’s garments as well as she could while the child slept.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading She was handier with the needle than Tavia, although the latter had greatly improved in domestic science since those early days when she first began to take pattern of Dorothy, back in Dalton.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was handier with the needle than Tavia, although the latter had greatly improved in domestic science since those early days when she first began to take pattern of Dorothy, back in Dalton.
male cat
From this reading ANOTHER REASON FOR FINDING TOM MORAN Dorothy had freshened up little Celia’s garments as well as she could while the child slept.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading ANOTHER REASON FOR FINDING TOM MORAN Dorothy had freshened up little Celia’s garments as well as she could while the child slept.
a message informing of danger
From this reading “Those shoes aren’t fit for the child to wear,” grumbled Tavia, who was helping to dress Celia when the warning bell for supper rang.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was handier with the needle than Tavia, although the latter had greatly improved in domestic science since those early days when she first began to take pattern of Dorothy, back in Dalton.
be dressed in
From this reading “Those shoes aren’t fit for the child to wear,” grumbled Tavia, who was helping to dress Celia when the warning bell for supper rang.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading ANOTHER REASON FOR FINDING TOM MORAN Dorothy had freshened up little Celia’s garments as well as she could while the child slept.
at the time that
From this reading She was handier with the needle than Tavia, although the latter had greatly improved in domestic science since those early days when she first began to take pattern of Dorothy, back in Dalton.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading ANOTHER REASON FOR FINDING TOM MORAN Dorothy had freshened up little Celia’s garments as well as she could while the child slept.
which person or people
From this reading “Those shoes aren’t fit for the child to wear,” grumbled Tavia, who was helping to dress Celia when the warning bell for supper rang.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was handier with the needle than Tavia, although the latter had greatly improved in domestic science since those early days when she first began to take pattern of Dorothy, back in Dalton.
