used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She wore a veil of thick cloth over her head, as all the Ostyak women do, and as she did not need light, she hid her head completely under it.
(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 In one of these snug corners, an old woman was seen, quite blind, yet sewing all day, and threading her needle by the help of her tongue.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In one of these snug corners, an old woman was seen, quite blind, yet sewing all day, and threading her needle by the help of her tongue.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In one of these snug corners, an old woman was seen, quite blind, yet sewing all day, and threading her needle by the help of her tongue.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But though the Ostyaks are poor, they possess a great treasure in their dogs, for these creatures are as useful as horses, and much more sensible.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She wore a veil of thick cloth over her head, as all the Ostyak women do, and as she did not need light, she hid her head completely under it.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading These dogs are white, spotted with black; the hair on their bodies is short, but long on their handsome curling tails.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading In one of these snug corners, an old woman was seen, quite blind, yet sewing all day, and threading her needle by the help of her tongue.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading These dogs are white, spotted with black; the hair on their bodies is short, but long on their handsome curling tails.
bridlenounUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading They need no whip to make them go, and no bridle to turn them the right way; it is enough to _tell_ them when to set out, and to stop, or to turn, to move faster, or more slowly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But though the Ostyaks are poor, they possess a great treasure in their dogs, for these creatures are as useful as horses, and much more sensible.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In one of these snug corners, an old woman was seen, quite blind, yet sewing all day, and threading her needle by the help of her tongue.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading She wore a veil of thick cloth over her head, as all the Ostyak women do, and as she did not need light, she hid her head completely under it.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She wore a veil of thick cloth over her head, as all the Ostyak women do, and as she did not need light, she hid her head completely under it.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading In one of these snug corners, an old woman was seen, quite blind, yet sewing all day, and threading her needle by the help of her tongue.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading But though the Ostyaks are poor, they possess a great treasure in their dogs, for these creatures are as useful as horses, and much more sensible.
curlingnounUS /ˈkɜːrlɪŋ/
a game played on ice in which heavy stones with handles are slid toward a target
From this reading These dogs are white, spotted with black; the hair on their bodies is short, but long on their handsome curling tails.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In one of these snug corners, an old woman was seen, quite blind, yet sewing all day, and threading her needle by the help of her tongue.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She wore a veil of thick cloth over her head, as all the Ostyak women do, and as she did not need light, she hid her head completely under it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She wore a veil of thick cloth over her head, as all the Ostyak women do, and as she did not need light, she hid her head completely under it.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading But though the Ostyaks are poor, they possess a great treasure in their dogs, for these creatures are as useful as horses, and much more sensible.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading They need no whip to make them go, and no bridle to turn them the right way; it is enough to _tell_ them when to set out, and to stop, or to turn, to move faster, or more slowly.
fasteradverbUS /ˈfæstər/
more quickly
From this reading They need no whip to make them go, and no bridle to turn them the right way; it is enough to _tell_ them when to set out, and to stop, or to turn, to move faster, or more slowly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But though the Ostyaks are poor, they possess a great treasure in their dogs, for these creatures are as useful as horses, and much more sensible.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They need no whip to make them go, and no bridle to turn them the right way; it is enough to _tell_ them when to set out, and to stop, or to turn, to move faster, or more slowly.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But though the Ostyaks are poor, they possess a great treasure in their dogs, for these creatures are as useful as horses, and much more sensible.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading These dogs are white, spotted with black; the hair on their bodies is short, but long on their handsome curling tails.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading These dogs are white, spotted with black; the hair on their bodies is short, but long on their handsome curling tails.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading She wore a veil of thick cloth over her head, as all the Ostyak women do, and as she did not need light, she hid her head completely under it.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading In one of these snug corners, an old woman was seen, quite blind, yet sewing all day, and threading her needle by the help of her tongue.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In one of these snug corners, an old woman was seen, quite blind, yet sewing all day, and threading her needle by the help of her tongue.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading She wore a veil of thick cloth over her head, as all the Ostyak women do, and as she did not need light, she hid her head completely under it.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading But though the Ostyaks are poor, they possess a great treasure in their dogs, for these creatures are as useful as horses, and much more sensible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In one of these snug corners, an old woman was seen, quite blind, yet sewing all day, and threading her needle by the help of her tongue.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They need no whip to make them go, and no bridle to turn them the right way; it is enough to _tell_ them when to set out, and to stop, or to turn, to move faster, or more slowly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She wore a veil of thick cloth over her head, as all the Ostyak women do, and as she did not need light, she hid her head completely under it.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading She wore a veil of thick cloth over her head, as all the Ostyak women do, and as she did not need light, she hid her head completely under it.
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 These dogs are white, spotted with black; the hair on their bodies is short, but long on their handsome curling tails.
engage in
From this reading They need no whip to make them go, and no bridle to turn them the right way; it is enough to _tell_ them when to set out, and to stop, or to turn, to move faster, or more slowly.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But though the Ostyaks are poor, they possess a great treasure in their dogs, for these creatures are as useful as horses, and much more sensible.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They need no whip to make them go, and no bridle to turn them the right way; it is enough to _tell_ them when to set out, and to stop, or to turn, to move faster, or more slowly.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But though the Ostyaks are poor, they possess a great treasure in their dogs, for these creatures are as useful as horses, and much more sensible.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading She wore a veil of thick cloth over her head, as all the Ostyak women do, and as she did not need light, she hid her head completely under it.
needlenounUS /ˈniːdəl/
the leaf of a conifer
From this reading In one of these snug corners, an old woman was seen, quite blind, yet sewing all day, and threading her needle by the help of her tongue.
not any; not one
From this reading They need no whip to make them go, and no bridle to turn them the right way; it is enough to _tell_ them when to set out, and to stop, or to turn, to move faster, or more slowly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She wore a veil of thick cloth over her head, as all the Ostyak women do, and as she did not need light, she hid her head completely under it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In one of these snug corners, an old woman was seen, quite blind, yet sewing all day, and threading her needle by the help of her tongue.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In one of these snug corners, an old woman was seen, quite blind, yet sewing all day, and threading her needle by the help of her tongue.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading These dogs are white, spotted with black; the hair on their bodies is short, but long on their handsome curling tails.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In one of these snug corners, an old woman was seen, quite blind, yet sewing all day, and threading her needle by the help of her tongue.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They need no whip to make them go, and no bridle to turn them the right way; it is enough to _tell_ them when to set out, and to stop, or to turn, to move faster, or more slowly.
Ostyaknoun
a member of the nomadic Ugrian people living in northwestern Siberia (east of the Urals)
From this reading She wore a veil of thick cloth over her head, as all the Ostyak women do, and as she did not need light, she hid her head completely under it.
Ostyaks
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From this reading But though the Ostyaks are poor, they possess a great treasure in their dogs, for these creatures are as useful as horses, and much more sensible.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They need no whip to make them go, and no bridle to turn them the right way; it is enough to _tell_ them when to set out, and to stop, or to turn, to move faster, or more slowly.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She wore a veil of thick cloth over her head, as all the Ostyak women do, and as she did not need light, she hid her head completely under it.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading But though the Ostyaks are poor, they possess a great treasure in their dogs, for these creatures are as useful as horses, and much more sensible.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading But though the Ostyaks are poor, they possess a great treasure in their dogs, for these creatures are as useful as horses, and much more sensible.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading In one of these snug corners, an old woman was seen, quite blind, yet sewing all day, and threading her needle by the help of her tongue.
precisely, exactly
From this reading They need no whip to make them go, and no bridle to turn them the right way; it is enough to _tell_ them when to set out, and to stop, or to turn, to move faster, or more slowly.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In one of these snug corners, an old woman was seen, quite blind, yet sewing all day, and threading her needle by the help of her tongue.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading But though the Ostyaks are poor, they possess a great treasure in their dogs, for these creatures are as useful as horses, and much more sensible.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading They need no whip to make them go, and no bridle to turn them the right way; it is enough to _tell_ them when to set out, and to stop, or to turn, to move faster, or more slowly.
sewingnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading In one of these snug corners, an old woman was seen, quite blind, yet sewing all day, and threading her needle by the help of her tongue.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She wore a veil of thick cloth over her head, as all the Ostyak women do, and as she did not need light, she hid her head completely under it.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading These dogs are white, spotted with black; the hair on their bodies is short, but long on their handsome curling tails.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading They need no whip to make them go, and no bridle to turn them the right way; it is enough to _tell_ them when to set out, and to stop, or to turn, to move faster, or more slowly.
snugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading In one of these snug corners, an old woman was seen, quite blind, yet sewing all day, and threading her needle by the help of her tongue.
spottedadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːtɪd/
having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)
From this reading These dogs are white, spotted with black; the hair on their bodies is short, but long on their handsome curling tails.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading They need no whip to make them go, and no bridle to turn them the right way; it is enough to _tell_ them when to set out, and to stop, or to turn, to move faster, or more slowly.
tailsnounUS /teɪlz/
formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men
From this reading These dogs are white, spotted with black; the hair on their bodies is short, but long on their handsome curling tails.
express in words
From this reading They need no whip to make them go, and no bridle to turn them the right way; it is enough to _tell_ them when to set out, and to stop, or to turn, to move faster, or more slowly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In one of these snug corners, an old woman was seen, quite blind, yet sewing all day, and threading her needle by the help of her tongue.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But though the Ostyaks are poor, they possess a great treasure in their dogs, for these creatures are as useful as horses, and much more sensible.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They need no whip to make them go, and no bridle to turn them the right way; it is enough to _tell_ them when to set out, and to stop, or to turn, to move faster, or more slowly.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In one of these snug corners, an old woman was seen, quite blind, yet sewing all day, and threading her needle by the help of her tongue.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But though the Ostyaks are poor, they possess a great treasure in their dogs, for these creatures are as useful as horses, and much more sensible.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading She wore a veil of thick cloth over her head, as all the Ostyak women do, and as she did not need light, she hid her head completely under it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But though the Ostyaks are poor, they possess a great treasure in their dogs, for these creatures are as useful as horses, and much more sensible.
threadingverbUS /ˈθredɪŋ/
-ing form of “thread” — to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading In one of these snug corners, an old woman was seen, quite blind, yet sewing all day, and threading her needle by the help of her tongue.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They need no whip to make them go, and no bridle to turn them the right way; it is enough to _tell_ them when to set out, and to stop, or to turn, to move faster, or more slowly.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading In one of these snug corners, an old woman was seen, quite blind, yet sewing all day, and threading her needle by the help of her tongue.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading But though the Ostyaks are poor, they possess a great treasure in their dogs, for these creatures are as useful as horses, and much more sensible.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading They need no whip to make them go, and no bridle to turn them the right way; it is enough to _tell_ them when to set out, and to stop, or to turn, to move faster, or more slowly.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading She wore a veil of thick cloth over her head, as all the Ostyak women do, and as she did not need light, she hid her head completely under it.
being of use or service
From this reading But though the Ostyaks are poor, they possess a great treasure in their dogs, for these creatures are as useful as horses, and much more sensible.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading She wore a veil of thick cloth over her head, as all the Ostyak women do, and as she did not need light, she hid her head completely under it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In one of these snug corners, an old woman was seen, quite blind, yet sewing all day, and threading her needle by the help of her tongue.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They need no whip to make them go, and no bridle to turn them the right way; it is enough to _tell_ them when to set out, and to stop, or to turn, to move faster, or more slowly.
at the time that
From this reading They need no whip to make them go, and no bridle to turn them the right way; it is enough to _tell_ them when to set out, and to stop, or to turn, to move faster, or more slowly.
whipverbUS /wɪp/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading They need no whip to make them go, and no bridle to turn them the right way; it is enough to _tell_ them when to set out, and to stop, or to turn, to move faster, or more slowly.
a Caucasian
From this reading These dogs are white, spotted with black; the hair on their bodies is short, but long on their handsome curling tails.
in the company of; together with
From this reading These dogs are white, spotted with black; the hair on their bodies is short, but long on their handsome curling tails.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading In one of these snug corners, an old woman was seen, quite blind, yet sewing all day, and threading her needle by the help of her tongue.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She wore a veil of thick cloth over her head, as all the Ostyak women do, and as she did not need light, she hid her head completely under it.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading She wore a veil of thick cloth over her head, as all the Ostyak women do, and as she did not need light, she hid her head completely under it.
but in spite of that
From this reading In one of these snug corners, an old woman was seen, quite blind, yet sewing all day, and threading her needle by the help of her tongue.
