used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Miss Lydia leaned back with a happy sigh.
accidentsnounUS /ˈæksədənts/
plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading "Too bad!" she said; "but accidents will happen."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The fragrance of the wine soaking her gloves and the front of her faded dress, filled the stage (in which they were the only passengers), and Miss Lydia joyously licked the two bare finger-tips.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Miss Lydia leaned back with a happy sigh.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "Too bad!" she said; "but accidents will happen."
completely unclothed
From this reading The fragrance of the wine soaking her gloves and the front of her faded dress, filled the stage (in which they were the only passengers), and Miss Lydia joyously licked the two bare finger-tips.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dr. Lavendar helped her pile her bundles on the front seat, and then he unhooked the swinging strap so that certain parcels could be put on the middle bench.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading Dr. Lavendar helped her pile her bundles on the front seat, and then he unhooked the swinging strap so that certain parcels could be put on the middle bench.
bundlesnounUS /ˈbʌndəlz/
plural of “bundle” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Dr. Lavendar helped her pile her bundles on the front seat, and then he unhooked the swinging strap so that certain parcels could be put on the middle bench.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Too bad!" she said; "but accidents will happen."
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Dr. Lavendar helped her pile her bundles on the front seat, and then he unhooked the swinging strap so that certain parcels could be put on the middle bench.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "The rest will come down to-morrow," she said.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Dr. Lavendar helped her pile her bundles on the front seat, and then he unhooked the swinging strap so that certain parcels could be put on the middle bench.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "The rest will come down to-morrow," she said.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Lavendar helped her pile her bundles on the front seat, and then he unhooked the swinging strap so that certain parcels could be put on the middle bench.
put on clothes
From this reading The fragrance of the wine soaking her gloves and the front of her faded dress, filled the stage (in which they were the only passengers), and Miss Lydia joyously licked the two bare finger-tips.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading The fragrance of the wine soaking her gloves and the front of her faded dress, filled the stage (in which they were the only passengers), and Miss Lydia joyously licked the two bare finger-tips.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The fragrance of the wine soaking her gloves and the front of her faded dress, filled the stage (in which they were the only passengers), and Miss Lydia joyously licked the two bare finger-tips.
finger-tips
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From this reading The fragrance of the wine soaking her gloves and the front of her faded dress, filled the stage (in which they were the only passengers), and Miss Lydia joyously licked the two bare finger-tips.
fragrancenounUS /ˈfreɪɡrəns/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading The fragrance of the wine soaking her gloves and the front of her faded dress, filled the stage (in which they were the only passengers), and Miss Lydia joyously licked the two bare finger-tips.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The fragrance of the wine soaking her gloves and the front of her faded dress, filled the stage (in which they were the only passengers), and Miss Lydia joyously licked the two bare finger-tips.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading The fragrance of the wine soaking her gloves and the front of her faded dress, filled the stage (in which they were the only passengers), and Miss Lydia joyously licked the two bare finger-tips.
come to pass
From this reading "Too bad!" she said; "but accidents will happen."
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Miss Lydia leaned back with a happy sigh.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dr. Lavendar helped her pile her bundles on the front seat, and then he unhooked the swinging strap so that certain parcels could be put on the middle bench.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Dr. Lavendar helped her pile her bundles on the front seat, and then he unhooked the swinging strap so that certain parcels could be put on the middle bench.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The fragrance of the wine soaking her gloves and the front of her faded dress, filled the stage (in which they were the only passengers), and Miss Lydia joyously licked the two bare finger-tips.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The fragrance of the wine soaking her gloves and the front of her faded dress, filled the stage (in which they were the only passengers), and Miss Lydia joyously licked the two bare finger-tips.
joyouslyadverb
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading The fragrance of the wine soaking her gloves and the front of her faded dress, filled the stage (in which they were the only passengers), and Miss Lydia joyously licked the two bare finger-tips.
Lavendar
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From this reading Dr. Lavendar helped her pile her bundles on the front seat, and then he unhooked the swinging strap so that certain parcels could be put on the middle bench.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Miss Lydia leaned back with a happy sigh.
lickedadjectiveUS /lɪkt/
having been got the better of
From this reading The fragrance of the wine soaking her gloves and the front of her faded dress, filled the stage (in which they were the only passengers), and Miss Lydia joyously licked the two bare finger-tips.
LydianounUS /ˈlɪdiə/
an ancient region on the coast of western Asia Minor; a powerful kingdom until conquered by the Persians in 546 BC
From this reading The fragrance of the wine soaking her gloves and the front of her faded dress, filled the stage (in which they were the only passengers), and Miss Lydia joyously licked the two bare finger-tips.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Dr. Lavendar helped her pile her bundles on the front seat, and then he unhooked the swinging strap so that certain parcels could be put on the middle bench.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The fragrance of the wine soaking her gloves and the front of her faded dress, filled the stage (in which they were the only passengers), and Miss Lydia joyously licked the two bare finger-tips.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fragrance of the wine soaking her gloves and the front of her faded dress, filled the stage (in which they were the only passengers), and Miss Lydia joyously licked the two bare finger-tips.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dr. Lavendar helped her pile her bundles on the front seat, and then he unhooked the swinging strap so that certain parcels could be put on the middle bench.
and nothing more
From this reading The fragrance of the wine soaking her gloves and the front of her faded dress, filled the stage (in which they were the only passengers), and Miss Lydia joyously licked the two bare finger-tips.
parcelsnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəlz/
plural of “parcel” — a wrapped container
From this reading Dr. Lavendar helped her pile her bundles on the front seat, and then he unhooked the swinging strap so that certain parcels could be put on the middle bench.
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading The fragrance of the wine soaking her gloves and the front of her faded dress, filled the stage (in which they were the only passengers), and Miss Lydia joyously licked the two bare finger-tips.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Dr. Lavendar helped her pile her bundles on the front seat, and then he unhooked the swinging strap so that certain parcels could be put on the middle bench.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Dr. Lavendar helped her pile her bundles on the front seat, and then he unhooked the swinging strap so that certain parcels could be put on the middle bench.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "The rest will come down to-morrow," she said.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Too bad!" she said; "but accidents will happen."
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Dr. Lavendar helped her pile her bundles on the front seat, and then he unhooked the swinging strap so that certain parcels could be put on the middle bench.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Too bad!" she said; "but accidents will happen."
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Miss Lydia leaned back with a happy sigh.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Dr. Lavendar helped her pile her bundles on the front seat, and then he unhooked the swinging strap so that certain parcels could be put on the middle bench.
soakingnounUS /ˈsoʊkɪŋ/
the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid)
From this reading The fragrance of the wine soaking her gloves and the front of her faded dress, filled the stage (in which they were the only passengers), and Miss Lydia joyously licked the two bare finger-tips.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading The fragrance of the wine soaking her gloves and the front of her faded dress, filled the stage (in which they were the only passengers), and Miss Lydia joyously licked the two bare finger-tips.
strapnounUS /stræp/
an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
From this reading Dr. Lavendar helped her pile her bundles on the front seat, and then he unhooked the swinging strap so that certain parcels could be put on the middle bench.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading Dr. Lavendar helped her pile her bundles on the front seat, and then he unhooked the swinging strap so that certain parcels could be put on the middle bench.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dr. Lavendar helped her pile her bundles on the front seat, and then he unhooked the swinging strap so that certain parcels could be put on the middle bench.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The fragrance of the wine soaking her gloves and the front of her faded dress, filled the stage (in which they were the only passengers), and Miss Lydia joyously licked the two bare finger-tips.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Dr. Lavendar helped her pile her bundles on the front seat, and then he unhooked the swinging strap so that certain parcels could be put on the middle bench.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The fragrance of the wine soaking her gloves and the front of her faded dress, filled the stage (in which they were the only passengers), and Miss Lydia joyously licked the two bare finger-tips.
to-morrow
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From this reading "The rest will come down to-morrow," she said.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Too bad!" she said; "but accidents will happen."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The fragrance of the wine soaking her gloves and the front of her faded dress, filled the stage (in which they were the only passengers), and Miss Lydia joyously licked the two bare finger-tips.
unhooked
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From this reading Dr. Lavendar helped her pile her bundles on the front seat, and then he unhooked the swinging strap so that certain parcels could be put on the middle bench.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The fragrance of the wine soaking her gloves and the front of her faded dress, filled the stage (in which they were the only passengers), and Miss Lydia joyously licked the two bare finger-tips.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The fragrance of the wine soaking her gloves and the front of her faded dress, filled the stage (in which they were the only passengers), and Miss Lydia joyously licked the two bare finger-tips.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Too bad!" she said; "but accidents will happen."
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading The fragrance of the wine soaking her gloves and the front of her faded dress, filled the stage (in which they were the only passengers), and Miss Lydia joyously licked the two bare finger-tips.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Miss Lydia leaned back with a happy sigh.
