used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A generous friendship no cold medium knows."--POPE.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading When she isn't darning stockings, she is always scolding the cook, and as her voice, when raised, is not mellifluous, her family, in a body, regard the work-basket with reverential affection, and present it to her notice when there comes the crash of broken china from the lower regions, or when the cold meat has been unfairly dealt with.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading When she isn't darning stockings, she is always scolding the cook, and as her voice, when raised, is not mellifluous, her family, in a body, regard the work-basket with reverential affection, and present it to her notice when there comes the crash of broken china from the lower regions, or when the cold meat has been unfairly dealt with.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This is her favorite pastime, and never fails her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When she isn't darning stockings, she is always scolding the cook, and as her voice, when raised, is not mellifluous, her family, in a body, regard the work-basket with reverential affection, and present it to her notice when there comes the crash of broken china from the lower regions, or when the cold meat has been unfairly dealt with.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When she isn't darning stockings, she is always scolding the cook, and as her voice, when raised, is not mellifluous, her family, in a body, regard the work-basket with reverential affection, and present it to her notice when there comes the crash of broken china from the lower regions, or when the cold meat has been unfairly dealt with.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading When she isn't darning stockings, she is always scolding the cook, and as her voice, when raised, is not mellifluous, her family, in a body, regard the work-basket with reverential affection, and present it to her notice when there comes the crash of broken china from the lower regions, or when the cold meat has been unfairly dealt with.
bonyadjectiveUS /ˈboʊni/
being very thin
From this reading She is of the lean cadaverous order of womankind, and is bony to the last degree.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading When she isn't darning stockings, she is always scolding the cook, and as her voice, when raised, is not mellifluous, her family, in a body, regard the work-basket with reverential affection, and present it to her notice when there comes the crash of broken china from the lower regions, or when the cold meat has been unfairly dealt with.
cadaverousadjective
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading She is of the lean cadaverous order of womankind, and is bony to the last degree.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading Mrs. Redmond is sitting on a centre ottoman, darning stockings.
chinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading When she isn't darning stockings, she is always scolding the cook, and as her voice, when raised, is not mellifluous, her family, in a body, regard the work-basket with reverential affection, and present it to her notice when there comes the crash of broken china from the lower regions, or when the cold meat has been unfairly dealt with.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading "A generous friendship no cold medium knows."--POPE.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading When she isn't darning stockings, she is always scolding the cook, and as her voice, when raised, is not mellifluous, her family, in a body, regard the work-basket with reverential affection, and present it to her notice when there comes the crash of broken china from the lower regions, or when the cold meat has been unfairly dealt with.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading When she isn't darning stockings, she is always scolding the cook, and as her voice, when raised, is not mellifluous, her family, in a body, regard the work-basket with reverential affection, and present it to her notice when there comes the crash of broken china from the lower regions, or when the cold meat has been unfairly dealt with.
crashverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading When she isn't darning stockings, she is always scolding the cook, and as her voice, when raised, is not mellifluous, her family, in a body, regard the work-basket with reverential affection, and present it to her notice when there comes the crash of broken china from the lower regions, or when the cold meat has been unfairly dealt with.
darningnoun
the act of mending a hole in a garment with crossing threads
From this reading Mrs. Redmond is sitting on a centre ottoman, darning stockings.
dealtverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading When she isn't darning stockings, she is always scolding the cook, and as her voice, when raised, is not mellifluous, her family, in a body, regard the work-basket with reverential affection, and present it to her notice when there comes the crash of broken china from the lower regions, or when the cold meat has been unfairly dealt with.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading She is of the lean cadaverous order of womankind, and is bony to the last degree.
failsverbUS /feɪlz/
third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading This is her favorite pastime, and never fails her.
a social unit living together
From this reading When she isn't darning stockings, she is always scolding the cook, and as her voice, when raised, is not mellifluous, her family, in a body, regard the work-basket with reverential affection, and present it to her notice when there comes the crash of broken china from the lower regions, or when the cold meat has been unfairly dealt with.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading This is her favorite pastime, and never fails her.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading "A generous friendship no cold medium knows."--POPE.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When she isn't darning stockings, she is always scolding the cook, and as her voice, when raised, is not mellifluous, her family, in a body, regard the work-basket with reverential affection, and present it to her notice when there comes the crash of broken china from the lower regions, or when the cold meat has been unfairly dealt with.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading "A generous friendship no cold medium knows."--POPE.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When she isn't darning stockings, she is always scolding the cook, and as her voice, when raised, is not mellifluous, her family, in a body, regard the work-basket with reverential affection, and present it to her notice when there comes the crash of broken china from the lower regions, or when the cold meat has been unfairly dealt with.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This is her favorite pastime, and never fails her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When she isn't darning stockings, she is always scolding the cook, and as her voice, when raised, is not mellifluous, her family, in a body, regard the work-basket with reverential affection, and present it to her notice when there comes the crash of broken china from the lower regions, or when the cold meat has been unfairly dealt with.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Redmond is sitting on a centre ottoman, darning stockings.
isn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When she isn't darning stockings, she is always scolding the cook, and as her voice, when raised, is not mellifluous, her family, in a body, regard the work-basket with reverential affection, and present it to her notice when there comes the crash of broken china from the lower regions, or when the cold meat has been unfairly dealt with.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When she isn't darning stockings, she is always scolding the cook, and as her voice, when raised, is not mellifluous, her family, in a body, regard the work-basket with reverential affection, and present it to her notice when there comes the crash of broken china from the lower regions, or when the cold meat has been unfairly dealt with.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading "A generous friendship no cold medium knows."--POPE.
immediately past
From this reading She is of the lean cadaverous order of womankind, and is bony to the last degree.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading She is of the lean cadaverous order of womankind, and is bony to the last degree.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading When she isn't darning stockings, she is always scolding the cook, and as her voice, when raised, is not mellifluous, her family, in a body, regard the work-basket with reverential affection, and present it to her notice when there comes the crash of broken china from the lower regions, or when the cold meat has been unfairly dealt with.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading When she isn't darning stockings, she is always scolding the cook, and as her voice, when raised, is not mellifluous, her family, in a body, regard the work-basket with reverential affection, and present it to her notice when there comes the crash of broken china from the lower regions, or when the cold meat has been unfairly dealt with.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading "A generous friendship no cold medium knows."--POPE.
mellifluousadjective
pleasing to the ear
From this reading When she isn't darning stockings, she is always scolding the cook, and as her voice, when raised, is not mellifluous, her family, in a body, regard the work-basket with reverential affection, and present it to her notice when there comes the crash of broken china from the lower regions, or when the cold meat has been unfairly dealt with.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Redmond is sitting on a centre ottoman, darning stockings.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading This is her favorite pastime, and never fails her.
not any; not one
From this reading "A generous friendship no cold medium knows."--POPE.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When she isn't darning stockings, she is always scolding the cook, and as her voice, when raised, is not mellifluous, her family, in a body, regard the work-basket with reverential affection, and present it to her notice when there comes the crash of broken china from the lower regions, or when the cold meat has been unfairly dealt with.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading When she isn't darning stockings, she is always scolding the cook, and as her voice, when raised, is not mellifluous, her family, in a body, regard the work-basket with reverential affection, and present it to her notice when there comes the crash of broken china from the lower regions, or when the cold meat has been unfairly dealt with.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When she isn't darning stockings, she is always scolding the cook, and as her voice, when raised, is not mellifluous, her family, in a body, regard the work-basket with reverential affection, and present it to her notice when there comes the crash of broken china from the lower regions, or when the cold meat has been unfairly dealt with.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs. Redmond is sitting on a centre ottoman, darning stockings.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When she isn't darning stockings, she is always scolding the cook, and as her voice, when raised, is not mellifluous, her family, in a body, regard the work-basket with reverential affection, and present it to her notice when there comes the crash of broken china from the lower regions, or when the cold meat has been unfairly dealt with.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading She is of the lean cadaverous order of womankind, and is bony to the last degree.
ottomannounUS /ˈɑːtəmən/
a Turk (especially a Turk who is a member of the tribe of Osman I)
From this reading Mrs. Redmond is sitting on a centre ottoman, darning stockings.
pastimenounUS /ˈpæstaɪm/
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
From this reading This is her favorite pastime, and never fails her.
POPEnounUS /poʊp/
the head of the Roman Catholic Church
From this reading "A generous friendship no cold medium knows."--POPE.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading When she isn't darning stockings, she is always scolding the cook, and as her voice, when raised, is not mellifluous, her family, in a body, regard the work-basket with reverential affection, and present it to her notice when there comes the crash of broken china from the lower regions, or when the cold meat has been unfairly dealt with.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading When she isn't darning stockings, she is always scolding the cook, and as her voice, when raised, is not mellifluous, her family, in a body, regard the work-basket with reverential affection, and present it to her notice when there comes the crash of broken china from the lower regions, or when the cold meat has been unfairly dealt with.
Redmond
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Redmond is sitting on a centre ottoman, darning stockings.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading When she isn't darning stockings, she is always scolding the cook, and as her voice, when raised, is not mellifluous, her family, in a body, regard the work-basket with reverential affection, and present it to her notice when there comes the crash of broken china from the lower regions, or when the cold meat has been unfairly dealt with.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading When she isn't darning stockings, she is always scolding the cook, and as her voice, when raised, is not mellifluous, her family, in a body, regard the work-basket with reverential affection, and present it to her notice when there comes the crash of broken china from the lower regions, or when the cold meat has been unfairly dealt with.
reverentialadjectiveUS /ˌrevərˈenʃəl/
feeling or manifesting veneration
From this reading When she isn't darning stockings, she is always scolding the cook, and as her voice, when raised, is not mellifluous, her family, in a body, regard the work-basket with reverential affection, and present it to her notice when there comes the crash of broken china from the lower regions, or when the cold meat has been unfairly dealt with.
scoldingnounUS /ˈskoʊldɪŋ/
rebuking a person harshly
From this reading When she isn't darning stockings, she is always scolding the cook, and as her voice, when raised, is not mellifluous, her family, in a body, regard the work-basket with reverential affection, and present it to her notice when there comes the crash of broken china from the lower regions, or when the cold meat has been unfairly dealt with.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she isn't darning stockings, she is always scolding the cook, and as her voice, when raised, is not mellifluous, her family, in a body, regard the work-basket with reverential affection, and present it to her notice when there comes the crash of broken china from the lower regions, or when the cold meat has been unfairly dealt with.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Mrs. Redmond is sitting on a centre ottoman, darning stockings.
stockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading Mrs. Redmond is sitting on a centre ottoman, darning stockings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When she isn't darning stockings, she is always scolding the cook, and as her voice, when raised, is not mellifluous, her family, in a body, regard the work-basket with reverential affection, and present it to her notice when there comes the crash of broken china from the lower regions, or when the cold meat has been unfairly dealt with.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When she isn't darning stockings, she is always scolding the cook, and as her voice, when raised, is not mellifluous, her family, in a body, regard the work-basket with reverential affection, and present it to her notice when there comes the crash of broken china from the lower regions, or when the cold meat has been unfairly dealt with.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is her favorite pastime, and never fails her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When she isn't darning stockings, she is always scolding the cook, and as her voice, when raised, is not mellifluous, her family, in a body, regard the work-basket with reverential affection, and present it to her notice when there comes the crash of broken china from the lower regions, or when the cold meat has been unfairly dealt with.
unfairlyadverbUS /ənˈferli/
in an unfair manner
From this reading When she isn't darning stockings, she is always scolding the cook, and as her voice, when raised, is not mellifluous, her family, in a body, regard the work-basket with reverential affection, and present it to her notice when there comes the crash of broken china from the lower regions, or when the cold meat has been unfairly dealt with.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading When she isn't darning stockings, she is always scolding the cook, and as her voice, when raised, is not mellifluous, her family, in a body, regard the work-basket with reverential affection, and present it to her notice when there comes the crash of broken china from the lower regions, or when the cold meat has been unfairly dealt with.
at the time that
From this reading When she isn't darning stockings, she is always scolding the cook, and as her voice, when raised, is not mellifluous, her family, in a body, regard the work-basket with reverential affection, and present it to her notice when there comes the crash of broken china from the lower regions, or when the cold meat has been unfairly dealt with.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When she isn't darning stockings, she is always scolding the cook, and as her voice, when raised, is not mellifluous, her family, in a body, regard the work-basket with reverential affection, and present it to her notice when there comes the crash of broken china from the lower regions, or when the cold meat has been unfairly dealt with.
womankindnoun
women as distinguished from men
From this reading She is of the lean cadaverous order of womankind, and is bony to the last degree.
work-basket
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When she isn't darning stockings, she is always scolding the cook, and as her voice, when raised, is not mellifluous, her family, in a body, regard the work-basket with reverential affection, and present it to her notice when there comes the crash of broken china from the lower regions, or when the cold meat has been unfairly dealt with.
