used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the fields men and women were cutting corn, their blue jeans suits the color of the river which reflected in a darker tone the clear sky.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Here and there showed a red or yellow branch and there were masses of weeds which were already brown.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the fields men and women were cutting corn, their blue jeans suits the color of the river which reflected in a darker tone the clear sky.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading During her journey, which seemed like the day of Matthew's wedding, both long and short, Ellen made futile efforts to assemble and arrange her thoughts.
assembleverbUS /əˈsembəl/
create by putting components or members together
From this reading During her journey, which seemed like the day of Matthew's wedding, both long and short, Ellen made futile efforts to assemble and arrange her thoughts.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Her gaze, directed to the back of the next seat, did not lift to the hat of its occupant, but remained fixed upon the dusty red plush.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading In the fields men and women were cutting corn, their blue jeans suits the color of the river which reflected in a darker tone the clear sky.
the two together, not just one
From this reading During her journey, which seemed like the day of Matthew's wedding, both long and short, Ellen made futile efforts to assemble and arrange her thoughts.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Here and there showed a red or yellow branch and there were masses of weeds which were already brown.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Here and there showed a red or yellow branch and there were masses of weeds which were already brown.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her gaze, directed to the back of the next seat, did not lift to the hat of its occupant, but remained fixed upon the dusty red plush.
rid of obstructions
From this reading In the fields men and women were cutting corn, their blue jeans suits the color of the river which reflected in a darker tone the clear sky.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading In the fields men and women were cutting corn, their blue jeans suits the color of the river which reflected in a darker tone the clear sky.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading In the fields men and women were cutting corn, their blue jeans suits the color of the river which reflected in a darker tone the clear sky.
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading In the fields men and women were cutting corn, their blue jeans suits the color of the river which reflected in a darker tone the clear sky.
darkeradjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkər/
comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading In the fields men and women were cutting corn, their blue jeans suits the color of the river which reflected in a darker tone the clear sky.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading During her journey, which seemed like the day of Matthew's wedding, both long and short, Ellen made futile efforts to assemble and arrange her thoughts.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Her gaze, directed to the back of the next seat, did not lift to the hat of its occupant, but remained fixed upon the dusty red plush.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Her gaze, directed to the back of the next seat, did not lift to the hat of its occupant, but remained fixed upon the dusty red plush.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During her journey, which seemed like the day of Matthew's wedding, both long and short, Ellen made futile efforts to assemble and arrange her thoughts.
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading Her gaze, directed to the back of the next seat, did not lift to the hat of its occupant, but remained fixed upon the dusty red plush.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading During her journey, which seemed like the day of Matthew's wedding, both long and short, Ellen made futile efforts to assemble and arrange her thoughts.
Ellen
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From this reading GOLDSTEIN'S JEWELRY STORE There was this time for Ellen no interested inspection of the landscape.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading In the fields men and women were cutting corn, their blue jeans suits the color of the river which reflected in a darker tone the clear sky.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Her gaze, directed to the back of the next seat, did not lift to the hat of its occupant, but remained fixed upon the dusty red plush.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GOLDSTEIN'S JEWELRY STORE There was this time for Ellen no interested inspection of the landscape.
futileadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtəl/
producing no result or effect
From this reading During her journey, which seemed like the day of Matthew's wedding, both long and short, Ellen made futile efforts to assemble and arrange her thoughts.
a long fixed look
From this reading Her gaze, directed to the back of the next seat, did not lift to the hat of its occupant, but remained fixed upon the dusty red plush.
GOLDSTEIN'S
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headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Her gaze, directed to the back of the next seat, did not lift to the hat of its occupant, but remained fixed upon the dusty red plush.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her gaze, directed to the back of the next seat, did not lift to the hat of its occupant, but remained fixed upon the dusty red plush.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here and there showed a red or yellow branch and there were masses of weeds which were already brown.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the fields men and women were cutting corn, their blue jeans suits the color of the river which reflected in a darker tone the clear sky.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading GOLDSTEIN'S JEWELRY STORE There was this time for Ellen no interested inspection of the landscape.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading GOLDSTEIN'S JEWELRY STORE There was this time for Ellen no interested inspection of the landscape.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Her gaze, directed to the back of the next seat, did not lift to the hat of its occupant, but remained fixed upon the dusty red plush.
jeansnounUS /dʒiːnz/
(used in the plural) close-fitting trousers of heavy denim for manual work or casual wear
From this reading In the fields men and women were cutting corn, their blue jeans suits the color of the river which reflected in a darker tone the clear sky.
JEWELRYnounUS /ˈdʒuːəlri/
an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
From this reading GOLDSTEIN'S JEWELRY STORE There was this time for Ellen no interested inspection of the landscape.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading During her journey, which seemed like the day of Matthew's wedding, both long and short, Ellen made futile efforts to assemble and arrange her thoughts.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading GOLDSTEIN'S JEWELRY STORE There was this time for Ellen no interested inspection of the landscape.
raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading Her gaze, directed to the back of the next seat, did not lift to the hat of its occupant, but remained fixed upon the dusty red plush.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading During her journey, which seemed like the day of Matthew's wedding, both long and short, Ellen made futile efforts to assemble and arrange her thoughts.
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 During her journey, which seemed like the day of Matthew's wedding, both long and short, Ellen made futile efforts to assemble and arrange her thoughts.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading During her journey, which seemed like the day of Matthew's wedding, both long and short, Ellen made futile efforts to assemble and arrange her thoughts.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading Here and there showed a red or yellow branch and there were masses of weeds which were already brown.
Matthew'snounUS /ˈmæθjuːz/
possessive form of “matthew” — (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading During her journey, which seemed like the day of Matthew's wedding, both long and short, Ellen made futile efforts to assemble and arrange her thoughts.
the force of workers available
From this reading In the fields men and women were cutting corn, their blue jeans suits the color of the river which reflected in a darker tone the clear sky.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Her gaze, directed to the back of the next seat, did not lift to the hat of its occupant, but remained fixed upon the dusty red plush.
not any; not one
From this reading GOLDSTEIN'S JEWELRY STORE There was this time for Ellen no interested inspection of the landscape.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her gaze, directed to the back of the next seat, did not lift to the hat of its occupant, but remained fixed upon the dusty red plush.
occupantnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənt/
someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading Her gaze, directed to the back of the next seat, did not lift to the hat of its occupant, but remained fixed upon the dusty red plush.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GOLDSTEIN'S JEWELRY STORE There was this time for Ellen no interested inspection of the landscape.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Here and there showed a red or yellow branch and there were masses of weeds which were already brown.
plushadjectiveUS /plʌʃ/
characterized by extravagance and profusion
From this reading Her gaze, directed to the back of the next seat, did not lift to the hat of its occupant, but remained fixed upon the dusty red plush.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Her gaze, directed to the back of the next seat, did not lift to the hat of its occupant, but remained fixed upon the dusty red plush.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading In the fields men and women were cutting corn, their blue jeans suits the color of the river which reflected in a darker tone the clear sky.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Her gaze, directed to the back of the next seat, did not lift to the hat of its occupant, but remained fixed upon the dusty red plush.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading In the fields men and women were cutting corn, their blue jeans suits the color of the river which reflected in a darker tone the clear sky.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Her gaze, directed to the back of the next seat, did not lift to the hat of its occupant, but remained fixed upon the dusty red plush.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading During her journey, which seemed like the day of Matthew's wedding, both long and short, Ellen made futile efforts to assemble and arrange her thoughts.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading During her journey, which seemed like the day of Matthew's wedding, both long and short, Ellen made futile efforts to assemble and arrange her thoughts.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Here and there showed a red or yellow branch and there were masses of weeds which were already brown.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading In the fields men and women were cutting corn, their blue jeans suits the color of the river which reflected in a darker tone the clear sky.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading GOLDSTEIN'S JEWELRY STORE There was this time for Ellen no interested inspection of the landscape.
suitsnounUS /suːts/
plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color
From this reading In the fields men and women were cutting corn, their blue jeans suits the color of the river which reflected in a darker tone the clear sky.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GOLDSTEIN'S JEWELRY STORE There was this time for Ellen no interested inspection of the landscape.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In the fields men and women were cutting corn, their blue jeans suits the color of the river which reflected in a darker tone the clear sky.
in or at that place or location
From this reading GOLDSTEIN'S JEWELRY STORE There was this time for Ellen no interested inspection of the landscape.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading GOLDSTEIN'S JEWELRY STORE There was this time for Ellen no interested inspection of the landscape.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading During her journey, which seemed like the day of Matthew's wedding, both long and short, Ellen made futile efforts to assemble and arrange her thoughts.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading GOLDSTEIN'S JEWELRY STORE There was this time for Ellen no interested inspection of the landscape.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her gaze, directed to the back of the next seat, did not lift to the hat of its occupant, but remained fixed upon the dusty red plush.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading In the fields men and women were cutting corn, their blue jeans suits the color of the river which reflected in a darker tone the clear sky.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Her gaze, directed to the back of the next seat, did not lift to the hat of its occupant, but remained fixed upon the dusty red plush.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GOLDSTEIN'S JEWELRY STORE There was this time for Ellen no interested inspection of the landscape.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading During her journey, which seemed like the day of Matthew's wedding, both long and short, Ellen made futile efforts to assemble and arrange her thoughts.
weedsnounUS /wiːdz/
a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning
From this reading Here and there showed a red or yellow branch and there were masses of weeds which were already brown.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the fields men and women were cutting corn, their blue jeans suits the color of the river which reflected in a darker tone the clear sky.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the fields men and women were cutting corn, their blue jeans suits the color of the river which reflected in a darker tone the clear sky.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading In the fields men and women were cutting corn, their blue jeans suits the color of the river which reflected in a darker tone the clear sky.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Here and there showed a red or yellow branch and there were masses of weeds which were already brown.
