adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a large, handsome room, overlooking a shining river, now ablaze with sunshine, sat a beautiful woman, wearing on her face unmistakable signs of sadness.
ablazeadjectiveUS /əˈbleɪz/
keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement
From this reading In a large, handsome room, overlooking a shining river, now ablaze with sunshine, sat a beautiful woman, wearing on her face unmistakable signs of sadness.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Then her face changed, and a sweet, tender smile chased away all gloom; the idle hands were busy now stroking the curly heads pressed so close against her.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Then her face changed, and a sweet, tender smile chased away all gloom; the idle hands were busy now stroking the curly heads pressed so close against her.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "I would have brought them to you before, but their father wished to keep them; he is always so happy when they are near," a little, dark-eyed woman, clad in picturesque robes of brilliant crimson and gold, said rapidly, as she threw herself down on a pile of soft cushions opposite the sweet, pale mother.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She scarcely heeded the opening door, until two pretty children came bounding to her side, clambering onto her chair and lap.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I would have brought them to you before, but their father wished to keep them; he is always so happy when they are near," a little, dark-eyed woman, clad in picturesque robes of brilliant crimson and gold, said rapidly, as she threw herself down on a pile of soft cushions opposite the sweet, pale mother.
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Lianor sighed, but she could not look sad long with those loved children clasped in her arms.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I would have brought them to you before, but their father wished to keep them; he is always so happy when they are near," a little, dark-eyed woman, clad in picturesque robes of brilliant crimson and gold, said rapidly, as she threw herself down on a pile of soft cushions opposite the sweet, pale mother.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then her face changed, and a sweet, tender smile chased away all gloom; the idle hands were busy now stroking the curly heads pressed so close against her.
beautifuladjectiveUS /ˈbjuːtəfəl/
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading In a large, handsome room, overlooking a shining river, now ablaze with sunshine, sat a beautiful woman, wearing on her face unmistakable signs of sadness.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "I would have brought them to you before, but their father wished to keep them; he is always so happy when they are near," a little, dark-eyed woman, clad in picturesque robes of brilliant crimson and gold, said rapidly, as she threw herself down on a pile of soft cushions opposite the sweet, pale mother.
boundingverbUS /ˈbaʊndɪŋ/
-ing form of “bound” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading She scarcely heeded the opening door, until two pretty children came bounding to her side, clambering onto her chair and lap.
brilliantadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪljənt/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading "I would have brought them to you before, but their father wished to keep them; he is always so happy when they are near," a little, dark-eyed woman, clad in picturesque robes of brilliant crimson and gold, said rapidly, as she threw herself down on a pile of soft cushions opposite the sweet, pale mother.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "I would have brought them to you before, but their father wished to keep them; he is always so happy when they are near," a little, dark-eyed woman, clad in picturesque robes of brilliant crimson and gold, said rapidly, as she threw herself down on a pile of soft cushions opposite the sweet, pale mother.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Then her face changed, and a sweet, tender smile chased away all gloom; the idle hands were busy now stroking the curly heads pressed so close against her.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I would have brought them to you before, but their father wished to keep them; he is always so happy when they are near," a little, dark-eyed woman, clad in picturesque robes of brilliant crimson and gold, said rapidly, as she threw herself down on a pile of soft cushions opposite the sweet, pale mother.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She scarcely heeded the opening door, until two pretty children came bounding to her side, clambering onto her chair and lap.
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading She scarcely heeded the opening door, until two pretty children came bounding to her side, clambering onto her chair and lap.
changedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪndʒd/
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Then her face changed, and a sweet, tender smile chased away all gloom; the idle hands were busy now stroking the curly heads pressed so close against her.
chasednounUS /tʃeɪst/
a person who is being chased
From this reading Then her face changed, and a sweet, tender smile chased away all gloom; the idle hands were busy now stroking the curly heads pressed so close against her.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading She scarcely heeded the opening door, until two pretty children came bounding to her side, clambering onto her chair and lap.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading "I would have brought them to you before, but their father wished to keep them; he is always so happy when they are near," a little, dark-eyed woman, clad in picturesque robes of brilliant crimson and gold, said rapidly, as she threw herself down on a pile of soft cushions opposite the sweet, pale mother.
clambering
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From this reading She scarcely heeded the opening door, until two pretty children came bounding to her side, clambering onto her chair and lap.
claspedverbUS /klæspt/
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading Lianor sighed, but she could not look sad long with those loved children clasped in her arms.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Then her face changed, and a sweet, tender smile chased away all gloom; the idle hands were busy now stroking the curly heads pressed so close against her.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Lianor sighed, but she could not look sad long with those loved children clasped in her arms.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading "I would have brought them to you before, but their father wished to keep them; he is always so happy when they are near," a little, dark-eyed woman, clad in picturesque robes of brilliant crimson and gold, said rapidly, as she threw herself down on a pile of soft cushions opposite the sweet, pale mother.
curlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrli/
(of hair) having curls or waves
From this reading Then her face changed, and a sweet, tender smile chased away all gloom; the idle hands were busy now stroking the curly heads pressed so close against her.
cushionsnounUS /ˈkʊʃənz/
plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading "I would have brought them to you before, but their father wished to keep them; he is always so happy when they are near," a little, dark-eyed woman, clad in picturesque robes of brilliant crimson and gold, said rapidly, as she threw herself down on a pile of soft cushions opposite the sweet, pale mother.
dark-eyed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I would have brought them to you before, but their father wished to keep them; he is always so happy when they are near," a little, dark-eyed woman, clad in picturesque robes of brilliant crimson and gold, said rapidly, as she threw herself down on a pile of soft cushions opposite the sweet, pale mother.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She scarcely heeded the opening door, until two pretty children came bounding to her side, clambering onto her chair and lap.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "I would have brought them to you before, but their father wished to keep them; he is always so happy when they are near," a little, dark-eyed woman, clad in picturesque robes of brilliant crimson and gold, said rapidly, as she threw herself down on a pile of soft cushions opposite the sweet, pale mother.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading In a large, handsome room, overlooking a shining river, now ablaze with sunshine, sat a beautiful woman, wearing on her face unmistakable signs of sadness.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "I would have brought them to you before, but their father wished to keep them; he is always so happy when they are near," a little, dark-eyed woman, clad in picturesque robes of brilliant crimson and gold, said rapidly, as she threw herself down on a pile of soft cushions opposite the sweet, pale mother.
gloomnounUS /ɡluːm/
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading Then her face changed, and a sweet, tender smile chased away all gloom; the idle hands were busy now stroking the curly heads pressed so close against her.
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading "I would have brought them to you before, but their father wished to keep them; he is always so happy when they are near," a little, dark-eyed woman, clad in picturesque robes of brilliant crimson and gold, said rapidly, as she threw herself down on a pile of soft cushions opposite the sweet, pale mother.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Then her face changed, and a sweet, tender smile chased away all gloom; the idle hands were busy now stroking the curly heads pressed so close against her.
handsomeadjectiveUS /ˈhænsəm/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading In a large, handsome room, overlooking a shining river, now ablaze with sunshine, sat a beautiful woman, wearing on her face unmistakable signs of sadness.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "I would have brought them to you before, but their father wished to keep them; he is always so happy when they are near," a little, dark-eyed woman, clad in picturesque robes of brilliant crimson and gold, said rapidly, as she threw herself down on a pile of soft cushions opposite the sweet, pale mother.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I would have brought them to you before, but their father wished to keep them; he is always so happy when they are near," a little, dark-eyed woman, clad in picturesque robes of brilliant crimson and gold, said rapidly, as she threw herself down on a pile of soft cushions opposite the sweet, pale mother.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I would have brought them to you before, but their father wished to keep them; he is always so happy when they are near," a little, dark-eyed woman, clad in picturesque robes of brilliant crimson and gold, said rapidly, as she threw herself down on a pile of soft cushions opposite the sweet, pale mother.
headsnounUS /hedz/
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Then her face changed, and a sweet, tender smile chased away all gloom; the idle hands were busy now stroking the curly heads pressed so close against her.
heededverbUS /ˈhiːdəd/
past form of “heed” — pay close attention to; give heed to
From this reading She scarcely heeded the opening door, until two pretty children came bounding to her side, clambering onto her chair and lap.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In a large, handsome room, overlooking a shining river, now ablaze with sunshine, sat a beautiful woman, wearing on her face unmistakable signs of sadness.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "I would have brought them to you before, but their father wished to keep them; he is always so happy when they are near," a little, dark-eyed woman, clad in picturesque robes of brilliant crimson and gold, said rapidly, as she threw herself down on a pile of soft cushions opposite the sweet, pale mother.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I would have brought them to you before, but their father wished to keep them; he is always so happy when they are near," a little, dark-eyed woman, clad in picturesque robes of brilliant crimson and gold, said rapidly, as she threw herself down on a pile of soft cushions opposite the sweet, pale mother.
idleadjectiveUS /ˈaɪdəl/
not in action or at work
From this reading Then her face changed, and a sweet, tender smile chased away all gloom; the idle hands were busy now stroking the curly heads pressed so close against her.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a large, handsome room, overlooking a shining river, now ablaze with sunshine, sat a beautiful woman, wearing on her face unmistakable signs of sadness.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I would have brought them to you before, but their father wished to keep them; he is always so happy when they are near," a little, dark-eyed woman, clad in picturesque robes of brilliant crimson and gold, said rapidly, as she threw herself down on a pile of soft cushions opposite the sweet, pale mother.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "I would have brought them to you before, but their father wished to keep them; he is always so happy when they are near," a little, dark-eyed woman, clad in picturesque robes of brilliant crimson and gold, said rapidly, as she threw herself down on a pile of soft cushions opposite the sweet, pale mother.
lapverbUS /læp/
lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
From this reading She scarcely heeded the opening door, until two pretty children came bounding to her side, clambering onto her chair and lap.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In a large, handsome room, overlooking a shining river, now ablaze with sunshine, sat a beautiful woman, wearing on her face unmistakable signs of sadness.
Lianor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lianor sighed, but she could not look sad long with those loved children clasped in her arms.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I would have brought them to you before, but their father wished to keep them; he is always so happy when they are near," a little, dark-eyed woman, clad in picturesque robes of brilliant crimson and gold, said rapidly, as she threw herself down on a pile of soft cushions opposite the sweet, pale mother.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Lianor sighed, but she could not look sad long with those loved children clasped in her arms.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Lianor sighed, but she could not look sad long with those loved children clasped in her arms.
lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/
held dear
From this reading Lianor sighed, but she could not look sad long with those loved children clasped in her arms.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "I would have brought them to you before, but their father wished to keep them; he is always so happy when they are near," a little, dark-eyed woman, clad in picturesque robes of brilliant crimson and gold, said rapidly, as she threw herself down on a pile of soft cushions opposite the sweet, pale mother.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "I would have brought them to you before, but their father wished to keep them; he is always so happy when they are near," a little, dark-eyed woman, clad in picturesque robes of brilliant crimson and gold, said rapidly, as she threw herself down on a pile of soft cushions opposite the sweet, pale mother.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lianor sighed, but she could not look sad long with those loved children clasped in her arms.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In a large, handsome room, overlooking a shining river, now ablaze with sunshine, sat a beautiful woman, wearing on her face unmistakable signs of sadness.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In a large, handsome room, overlooking a shining river, now ablaze with sunshine, sat a beautiful woman, wearing on her face unmistakable signs of sadness.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In a large, handsome room, overlooking a shining river, now ablaze with sunshine, sat a beautiful woman, wearing on her face unmistakable signs of sadness.
ontoprepositionUS /ˈɑːntuː/
moving to a position on a surface
From this reading She scarcely heeded the opening door, until two pretty children came bounding to her side, clambering onto her chair and lap.
openingnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading She scarcely heeded the opening door, until two pretty children came bounding to her side, clambering onto her chair and lap.
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading "I would have brought them to you before, but their father wished to keep them; he is always so happy when they are near," a little, dark-eyed woman, clad in picturesque robes of brilliant crimson and gold, said rapidly, as she threw herself down on a pile of soft cushions opposite the sweet, pale mother.
overlookingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading In a large, handsome room, overlooking a shining river, now ablaze with sunshine, sat a beautiful woman, wearing on her face unmistakable signs of sadness.
paleadjectiveUS /peɪl/
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading "I would have brought them to you before, but their father wished to keep them; he is always so happy when they are near," a little, dark-eyed woman, clad in picturesque robes of brilliant crimson and gold, said rapidly, as she threw herself down on a pile of soft cushions opposite the sweet, pale mother.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading "I would have brought them to you before, but their father wished to keep them; he is always so happy when they are near," a little, dark-eyed woman, clad in picturesque robes of brilliant crimson and gold, said rapidly, as she threw herself down on a pile of soft cushions opposite the sweet, pale mother.
pilenounUS /paɪl/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading "I would have brought them to you before, but their father wished to keep them; he is always so happy when they are near," a little, dark-eyed woman, clad in picturesque robes of brilliant crimson and gold, said rapidly, as she threw herself down on a pile of soft cushions opposite the sweet, pale mother.
pressedadjectiveUS /prest/
compacted by ironing
From this reading Then her face changed, and a sweet, tender smile chased away all gloom; the idle hands were busy now stroking the curly heads pressed so close against her.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading She scarcely heeded the opening door, until two pretty children came bounding to her side, clambering onto her chair and lap.
rapidlyadverbUS /ˈræpədli/
with speed
From this reading "I would have brought them to you before, but their father wished to keep them; he is always so happy when they are near," a little, dark-eyed woman, clad in picturesque robes of brilliant crimson and gold, said rapidly, as she threw herself down on a pile of soft cushions opposite the sweet, pale mother.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading In a large, handsome room, overlooking a shining river, now ablaze with sunshine, sat a beautiful woman, wearing on her face unmistakable signs of sadness.
robesnounUS /roʊbz/
plural of “robe” — any loose flowing garment
From this reading "I would have brought them to you before, but their father wished to keep them; he is always so happy when they are near," a little, dark-eyed woman, clad in picturesque robes of brilliant crimson and gold, said rapidly, as she threw herself down on a pile of soft cushions opposite the sweet, pale mother.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In a large, handsome room, overlooking a shining river, now ablaze with sunshine, sat a beautiful woman, wearing on her face unmistakable signs of sadness.
sadadjectiveUS /sæd/
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Lianor sighed, but she could not look sad long with those loved children clasped in her arms.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading In a large, handsome room, overlooking a shining river, now ablaze with sunshine, sat a beautiful woman, wearing on her face unmistakable signs of sadness.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I would have brought them to you before, but their father wished to keep them; he is always so happy when they are near," a little, dark-eyed woman, clad in picturesque robes of brilliant crimson and gold, said rapidly, as she threw herself down on a pile of soft cushions opposite the sweet, pale mother.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading In a large, handsome room, overlooking a shining river, now ablaze with sunshine, sat a beautiful woman, wearing on her face unmistakable signs of sadness.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading She scarcely heeded the opening door, until two pretty children came bounding to her side, clambering onto her chair and lap.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She scarcely heeded the opening door, until two pretty children came bounding to her side, clambering onto her chair and lap.
shiningadjectiveUS /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading In a large, handsome room, overlooking a shining river, now ablaze with sunshine, sat a beautiful woman, wearing on her face unmistakable signs of sadness.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading She scarcely heeded the opening door, until two pretty children came bounding to her side, clambering onto her chair and lap.
sighedverbUS /saɪd/
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Lianor sighed, but she could not look sad long with those loved children clasped in her arms.
signsnounUS /saɪnz/
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading In a large, handsome room, overlooking a shining river, now ablaze with sunshine, sat a beautiful woman, wearing on her face unmistakable signs of sadness.
smileverbUS /smaɪl/
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Then her face changed, and a sweet, tender smile chased away all gloom; the idle hands were busy now stroking the curly heads pressed so close against her.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Then her face changed, and a sweet, tender smile chased away all gloom; the idle hands were busy now stroking the curly heads pressed so close against her.
softadjectiveUS /sɑːft/
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading "I would have brought them to you before, but their father wished to keep them; he is always so happy when they are near," a little, dark-eyed woman, clad in picturesque robes of brilliant crimson and gold, said rapidly, as she threw herself down on a pile of soft cushions opposite the sweet, pale mother.
strokingnounUS /ˈstroʊkɪŋ/
a light touch with the hands
From this reading Then her face changed, and a sweet, tender smile chased away all gloom; the idle hands were busy now stroking the curly heads pressed so close against her.
sunshinenounUS /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/
the rays of the sun
From this reading In a large, handsome room, overlooking a shining river, now ablaze with sunshine, sat a beautiful woman, wearing on her face unmistakable signs of sadness.
sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Then her face changed, and a sweet, tender smile chased away all gloom; the idle hands were busy now stroking the curly heads pressed so close against her.
tenderadjectiveUS /ˈtendər/
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Then her face changed, and a sweet, tender smile chased away all gloom; the idle hands were busy now stroking the curly heads pressed so close against her.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She scarcely heeded the opening door, until two pretty children came bounding to her side, clambering onto her chair and lap.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "I would have brought them to you before, but their father wished to keep them; he is always so happy when they are near," a little, dark-eyed woman, clad in picturesque robes of brilliant crimson and gold, said rapidly, as she threw herself down on a pile of soft cushions opposite the sweet, pale mother.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I would have brought them to you before, but their father wished to keep them; he is always so happy when they are near," a little, dark-eyed woman, clad in picturesque robes of brilliant crimson and gold, said rapidly, as she threw herself down on a pile of soft cushions opposite the sweet, pale mother.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then her face changed, and a sweet, tender smile chased away all gloom; the idle hands were busy now stroking the curly heads pressed so close against her.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I would have brought them to you before, but their father wished to keep them; he is always so happy when they are near," a little, dark-eyed woman, clad in picturesque robes of brilliant crimson and gold, said rapidly, as she threw herself down on a pile of soft cushions opposite the sweet, pale mother.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Lianor sighed, but she could not look sad long with those loved children clasped in her arms.
threwverbUS /θruː/
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading "I would have brought them to you before, but their father wished to keep them; he is always so happy when they are near," a little, dark-eyed woman, clad in picturesque robes of brilliant crimson and gold, said rapidly, as she threw herself down on a pile of soft cushions opposite the sweet, pale mother.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She scarcely heeded the opening door, until two pretty children came bounding to her side, clambering onto her chair and lap.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She scarcely heeded the opening door, until two pretty children came bounding to her side, clambering onto her chair and lap.
unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading In a large, handsome room, overlooking a shining river, now ablaze with sunshine, sat a beautiful woman, wearing on her face unmistakable signs of sadness.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading She scarcely heeded the opening door, until two pretty children came bounding to her side, clambering onto her chair and lap.
wearingnounUS /ˈwerɪŋ/
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading In a large, handsome room, overlooking a shining river, now ablaze with sunshine, sat a beautiful woman, wearing on her face unmistakable signs of sadness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then her face changed, and a sweet, tender smile chased away all gloom; the idle hands were busy now stroking the curly heads pressed so close against her.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading "I would have brought them to you before, but their father wished to keep them; he is always so happy when they are near," a little, dark-eyed woman, clad in picturesque robes of brilliant crimson and gold, said rapidly, as she threw herself down on a pile of soft cushions opposite the sweet, pale mother.
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I would have brought them to you before, but their father wished to keep them; he is always so happy when they are near," a little, dark-eyed woman, clad in picturesque robes of brilliant crimson and gold, said rapidly, as she threw herself down on a pile of soft cushions opposite the sweet, pale mother.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In a large, handsome room, overlooking a shining river, now ablaze with sunshine, sat a beautiful woman, wearing on her face unmistakable signs of sadness.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading In a large, handsome room, overlooking a shining river, now ablaze with sunshine, sat a beautiful woman, wearing on her face unmistakable signs of sadness.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I would have brought them to you before, but their father wished to keep them; he is always so happy when they are near," a little, dark-eyed woman, clad in picturesque robes of brilliant crimson and gold, said rapidly, as she threw herself down on a pile of soft cushions opposite the sweet, pale mother.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I would have brought them to you before, but their father wished to keep them; he is always so happy when they are near," a little, dark-eyed woman, clad in picturesque robes of brilliant crimson and gold, said rapidly, as she threw herself down on a pile of soft cushions opposite the sweet, pale mother.
