used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was not reading, but stitching; and as her fingers moved nimbly, something played about her parted lips like a ray.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She was not reading, but stitching; and as her fingers moved nimbly, something played about her parted lips like a ray.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading One April day, when the sun shone on the lingering raindrops, Lyddy was gone out, and Esther chose to sit in the kitchen, in the wicker-chair against the white table, between the fire and the window.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One April day, when the sun shone on the lingering raindrops, Lyddy was gone out, and Esther chose to sit in the kitchen, in the wicker-chair against the white table, between the fire and the window.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading One April day, when the sun shone on the lingering raindrops, Lyddy was gone out, and Esther chose to sit in the kitchen, in the wicker-chair against the white table, between the fire and the window.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was not reading, but stitching; and as her fingers moved nimbly, something played about her parted lips like a ray.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Suddenly she laid down her work, pressed her hands together on her knees, and bent forward a little.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading One April day, when the sun shone on the lingering raindrops, Lyddy was gone out, and Esther chose to sit in the kitchen, in the wicker-chair against the white table, between the fire and the window.
bonde
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From this reading The maiden said, I wis the londe Is very fair to see, But my true-love that is in bonde Is fairer still to me.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The maiden said, I wis the londe Is very fair to see, But my true-love that is in bonde Is fairer still to me.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading One April day, when the sun shone on the lingering raindrops, Lyddy was gone out, and Esther chose to sit in the kitchen, in the wicker-chair against the white table, between the fire and the window.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading The kettle was singing, and the clock was ticking steadily toward four o'clock.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One April day, when the sun shone on the lingering raindrops, Lyddy was gone out, and Esther chose to sit in the kitchen, in the wicker-chair against the white table, between the fire and the window.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Suddenly she laid down her work, pressed her hands together on her knees, and bent forward a little.
EsthernounUS /ˈestər/
(Old Testament) a beautiful Jewess chosen by the king of Persia to be his queen; she stopped a plot to massacre all the Jews in Persia (an event celebrated by Jews as the feast of Purim)
From this reading One April day, when the sun shone on the lingering raindrops, Lyddy was gone out, and Esther chose to sit in the kitchen, in the wicker-chair against the white table, between the fire and the window.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The maiden said, I wis the londe Is very fair to see, But my true-love that is in bonde Is fairer still to me.
faireradjectiveUS /ˈferər/
comparative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The maiden said, I wis the londe Is very fair to see, But my true-love that is in bonde Is fairer still to me.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading She was not reading, but stitching; and as her fingers moved nimbly, something played about her parted lips like a ray.
start firing a weapon
From this reading One April day, when the sun shone on the lingering raindrops, Lyddy was gone out, and Esther chose to sit in the kitchen, in the wicker-chair against the white table, between the fire and the window.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Suddenly she laid down her work, pressed her hands together on her knees, and bent forward a little.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The kettle was singing, and the clock was ticking steadily toward four o'clock.
destroyed or killed
From this reading One April day, when the sun shone on the lingering raindrops, Lyddy was gone out, and Esther chose to sit in the kitchen, in the wicker-chair against the white table, between the fire and the window.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Suddenly she laid down her work, pressed her hands together on her knees, and bent forward a little.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was not reading, but stitching; and as her fingers moved nimbly, something played about her parted lips like a ray.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The maiden said, I wis the londe Is very fair to see, But my true-love that is in bonde Is fairer still to me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The maiden said, I wis the londe Is very fair to see, But my true-love that is in bonde Is fairer still to me.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The maiden said, I wis the londe Is very fair to see, But my true-love that is in bonde Is fairer still to me.
kettlenounUS /ˈketəl/
a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid
From this reading The kettle was singing, and the clock was ticking steadily toward four o'clock.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading One April day, when the sun shone on the lingering raindrops, Lyddy was gone out, and Esther chose to sit in the kitchen, in the wicker-chair against the white table, between the fire and the window.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Suddenly she laid down her work, pressed her hands together on her knees, and bent forward a little.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Suddenly she laid down her work, pressed her hands together on her knees, and bent forward a little.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She was not reading, but stitching; and as her fingers moved nimbly, something played about her parted lips like a ray.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading One April day, when the sun shone on the lingering raindrops, Lyddy was gone out, and Esther chose to sit in the kitchen, in the wicker-chair against the white table, between the fire and the window.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading She was not reading, but stitching; and as her fingers moved nimbly, something played about her parted lips like a ray.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Suddenly she laid down her work, pressed her hands together on her knees, and bent forward a little.
londe
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From this reading The maiden said, I wis the londe Is very fair to see, But my true-love that is in bonde Is fairer still to me.
Lyddy
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From this reading One April day, when the sun shone on the lingering raindrops, Lyddy was gone out, and Esther chose to sit in the kitchen, in the wicker-chair against the white table, between the fire and the window.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading The maiden said, I wis the londe Is very fair to see, But my true-love that is in bonde Is fairer still to me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The maiden said, I wis the londe Is very fair to see, But my true-love that is in bonde Is fairer still to me.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading She was not reading, but stitching; and as her fingers moved nimbly, something played about her parted lips like a ray.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The maiden said, I wis the londe Is very fair to see, But my true-love that is in bonde Is fairer still to me.
nimblyadverbUS /ˈnɪmbli/
in a nimble or agile manner; with quickness and lightness and ease
From this reading She was not reading, but stitching; and as her fingers moved nimbly, something played about her parted lips like a ray.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was not reading, but stitching; and as her fingers moved nimbly, something played about her parted lips like a ray.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The kettle was singing, and the clock was ticking steadily toward four o'clock.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One April day, when the sun shone on the lingering raindrops, Lyddy was gone out, and Esther chose to sit in the kitchen, in the wicker-chair against the white table, between the fire and the window.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One April day, when the sun shone on the lingering raindrops, Lyddy was gone out, and Esther chose to sit in the kitchen, in the wicker-chair against the white table, between the fire and the window.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading One April day, when the sun shone on the lingering raindrops, Lyddy was gone out, and Esther chose to sit in the kitchen, in the wicker-chair against the white table, between the fire and the window.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading She was not reading, but stitching; and as her fingers moved nimbly, something played about her parted lips like a ray.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading She was not reading, but stitching; and as her fingers moved nimbly, something played about her parted lips like a ray.
compacted by ironing
From this reading Suddenly she laid down her work, pressed her hands together on her knees, and bent forward a little.
raindropsnounUS /ˈreɪndrɑːps/
plural of “raindrop” — a drop of rain
From this reading One April day, when the sun shone on the lingering raindrops, Lyddy was gone out, and Esther chose to sit in the kitchen, in the wicker-chair against the white table, between the fire and the window.
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading She was not reading, but stitching; and as her fingers moved nimbly, something played about her parted lips like a ray.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading She was not reading, but stitching; and as her fingers moved nimbly, something played about her parted lips like a ray.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The maiden said, I wis the londe Is very fair to see, But my true-love that is in bonde Is fairer still to me.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The maiden said, I wis the londe Is very fair to see, But my true-love that is in bonde Is fairer still to me.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was not reading, but stitching; and as her fingers moved nimbly, something played about her parted lips like a ray.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading One April day, when the sun shone on the lingering raindrops, Lyddy was gone out, and Esther chose to sit in the kitchen, in the wicker-chair against the white table, between the fire and the window.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading The kettle was singing, and the clock was ticking steadily toward four o'clock.
be seated
From this reading One April day, when the sun shone on the lingering raindrops, Lyddy was gone out, and Esther chose to sit in the kitchen, in the wicker-chair against the white table, between the fire and the window.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading She was not reading, but stitching; and as her fingers moved nimbly, something played about her parted lips like a ray.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading The kettle was singing, and the clock was ticking steadily toward four o'clock.
not in physical motion
From this reading The maiden said, I wis the londe Is very fair to see, But my true-love that is in bonde Is fairer still to me.
stitchingnounUS /ˈstɪtʃɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading She was not reading, but stitching; and as her fingers moved nimbly, something played about her parted lips like a ray.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly she laid down her work, pressed her hands together on her knees, and bent forward a little.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading One April day, when the sun shone on the lingering raindrops, Lyddy was gone out, and Esther chose to sit in the kitchen, in the wicker-chair against the white table, between the fire and the window.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading One April day, when the sun shone on the lingering raindrops, Lyddy was gone out, and Esther chose to sit in the kitchen, in the wicker-chair against the white table, between the fire and the window.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The maiden said, I wis the londe Is very fair to see, But my true-love that is in bonde Is fairer still to me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The maiden said, I wis the londe Is very fair to see, But my true-love that is in bonde Is fairer still to me.
tickingnounUS /ˈtɪkɪŋ/
a metallic tapping sound
From this reading The kettle was singing, and the clock was ticking steadily toward four o'clock.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The maiden said, I wis the londe Is very fair to see, But my true-love that is in bonde Is fairer still to me.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Suddenly she laid down her work, pressed her hands together on her knees, and bent forward a little.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The kettle was singing, and the clock was ticking steadily toward four o'clock.
true-love
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From this reading The maiden said, I wis the londe Is very fair to see, But my true-love that is in bonde Is fairer still to me.
precisely as stated
From this reading The maiden said, I wis the londe Is very fair to see, But my true-love that is in bonde Is fairer still to me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One April day, when the sun shone on the lingering raindrops, Lyddy was gone out, and Esther chose to sit in the kitchen, in the wicker-chair against the white table, between the fire and the window.
at the time that
From this reading One April day, when the sun shone on the lingering raindrops, Lyddy was gone out, and Esther chose to sit in the kitchen, in the wicker-chair against the white table, between the fire and the window.
a Caucasian
From this reading One April day, when the sun shone on the lingering raindrops, Lyddy was gone out, and Esther chose to sit in the kitchen, in the wicker-chair against the white table, between the fire and the window.
wicker-chair
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From this reading One April day, when the sun shone on the lingering raindrops, Lyddy was gone out, and Esther chose to sit in the kitchen, in the wicker-chair against the white table, between the fire and the window.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading One April day, when the sun shone on the lingering raindrops, Lyddy was gone out, and Esther chose to sit in the kitchen, in the wicker-chair against the white table, between the fire and the window.
wisnounUS /wɪs/
plural of “wi” — a midwestern state in north central United States
From this reading The maiden said, I wis the londe Is very fair to see, But my true-love that is in bonde Is fairer still to me.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Suddenly she laid down her work, pressed her hands together on her knees, and bent forward a little.
