used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her face and hands were clean; and one lock of hair next her face had been brushed smoothly, and tied back with a cherry ribbon, from Emily's drawer.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading An apron and collar had been added from the same place.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An apron and collar had been added from the same place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her face and hands were clean; and one lock of hair next her face had been brushed smoothly, and tied back with a cherry ribbon, from Emily's drawer.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading IT was evident that Emily had attempted to improve her cousin's appearance.
apronnounUS /ˈeɪprən/
a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
From this reading An apron and collar had been added from the same place.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading At the door of the dining-room, Milly snatched her hand from her cousin, and dashed up to her aunt, asking, in a loud voice, "Say, doesn't I look smart?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MILLY AT PRAYERS.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading IT was evident that Emily had attempted to improve her cousin's appearance.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading At the door of the dining-room, Milly snatched her hand from her cousin, and dashed up to her aunt, asking, in a loud voice, "Say, doesn't I look smart?
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Her face and hands were clean; and one lock of hair next her face had been brushed smoothly, and tied back with a cherry ribbon, from Emily's drawer.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her face and hands were clean; and one lock of hair next her face had been brushed smoothly, and tied back with a cherry ribbon, from Emily's drawer.
brushedadjectiveUS /brʌʃt/
touched lightly in passing; grazed against
From this reading Her face and hands were clean; and one lock of hair next her face had been brushed smoothly, and tied back with a cherry ribbon, from Emily's drawer.
cherrynounUS /ˈtʃeri/
wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry
From this reading Her face and hands were clean; and one lock of hair next her face had been brushed smoothly, and tied back with a cherry ribbon, from Emily's drawer.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Her face and hands were clean; and one lock of hair next her face had been brushed smoothly, and tied back with a cherry ribbon, from Emily's drawer.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading An apron and collar had been added from the same place.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading At the door of the dining-room, Milly snatched her hand from her cousin, and dashed up to her aunt, asking, in a loud voice, "Say, doesn't I look smart?
cousin'snounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading IT was evident that Emily had attempted to improve her cousin's appearance.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading At the door of the dining-room, Milly snatched her hand from her cousin, and dashed up to her aunt, asking, in a loud voice, "Say, doesn't I look smart?
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading At the door of the dining-room, Milly snatched her hand from her cousin, and dashed up to her aunt, asking, in a loud voice, "Say, doesn't I look smart?
doesn't
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From this reading At the door of the dining-room, Milly snatched her hand from her cousin, and dashed up to her aunt, asking, in a loud voice, "Say, doesn't I look smart?
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading At the door of the dining-room, Milly snatched her hand from her cousin, and dashed up to her aunt, asking, in a loud voice, "Say, doesn't I look smart?
drawernounUS /drɔːr/
a boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and out
From this reading Her face and hands were clean; and one lock of hair next her face had been brushed smoothly, and tied back with a cherry ribbon, from Emily's drawer.
Emily
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From this reading IT was evident that Emily had attempted to improve her cousin's appearance.
Emily's
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From this reading Her face and hands were clean; and one lock of hair next her face had been brushed smoothly, and tied back with a cherry ribbon, from Emily's drawer.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading IT was evident that Emily had attempted to improve her cousin's appearance.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her face and hands were clean; and one lock of hair next her face had been brushed smoothly, and tied back with a cherry ribbon, from Emily's drawer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her face and hands were clean; and one lock of hair next her face had been brushed smoothly, and tied back with a cherry ribbon, from Emily's drawer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IT was evident that Emily had attempted to improve her cousin's appearance.
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 Her face and hands were clean; and one lock of hair next her face had been brushed smoothly, and tied back with a cherry ribbon, from Emily's drawer.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading At the door of the dining-room, Milly snatched her hand from her cousin, and dashed up to her aunt, asking, in a loud voice, "Say, doesn't I look smart?
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Her face and hands were clean; and one lock of hair next her face had been brushed smoothly, and tied back with a cherry ribbon, from Emily's drawer.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IT was evident that Emily had attempted to improve her cousin's appearance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading At the door of the dining-room, Milly snatched her hand from her cousin, and dashed up to her aunt, asking, in a loud voice, "Say, doesn't I look smart?
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading IT was evident that Emily had attempted to improve her cousin's appearance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the door of the dining-room, Milly snatched her hand from her cousin, and dashed up to her aunt, asking, in a loud voice, "Say, doesn't I look smart?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was evident that Emily had attempted to improve her cousin's appearance.
fasten with a lock
From this reading Her face and hands were clean; and one lock of hair next her face had been brushed smoothly, and tied back with a cherry ribbon, from Emily's drawer.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading At the door of the dining-room, Milly snatched her hand from her cousin, and dashed up to her aunt, asking, in a loud voice, "Say, doesn't I look smart?
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading At the door of the dining-room, Milly snatched her hand from her cousin, and dashed up to her aunt, asking, in a loud voice, "Say, doesn't I look smart?
MILLY
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From this reading MILLY AT PRAYERS.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Her face and hands were clean; and one lock of hair next her face had been brushed smoothly, and tied back with a cherry ribbon, from Emily's drawer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her face and hands were clean; and one lock of hair next her face had been brushed smoothly, and tied back with a cherry ribbon, from Emily's drawer.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Her face and hands were clean; and one lock of hair next her face had been brushed smoothly, and tied back with a cherry ribbon, from Emily's drawer.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading An apron and collar had been added from the same place.
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading MILLY AT PRAYERS.
ribbonnounUS /ˈrɪbən/
any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading Her face and hands were clean; and one lock of hair next her face had been brushed smoothly, and tied back with a cherry ribbon, from Emily's drawer.
Identical; not different.
From this reading An apron and collar had been added from the same place.
express in words
From this reading At the door of the dining-room, Milly snatched her hand from her cousin, and dashed up to her aunt, asking, in a loud voice, "Say, doesn't I look smart?
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading At the door of the dining-room, Milly snatched her hand from her cousin, and dashed up to her aunt, asking, in a loud voice, "Say, doesn't I look smart?
smoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading Her face and hands were clean; and one lock of hair next her face had been brushed smoothly, and tied back with a cherry ribbon, from Emily's drawer.
snatchedverbUS /snætʃt/
past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading At the door of the dining-room, Milly snatched her hand from her cousin, and dashed up to her aunt, asking, in a loud voice, "Say, doesn't I look smart?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IT was evident that Emily had attempted to improve her cousin's appearance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An apron and collar had been added from the same place.
bound or secured closely
From this reading Her face and hands were clean; and one lock of hair next her face had been brushed smoothly, and tied back with a cherry ribbon, from Emily's drawer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IT was evident that Emily had attempted to improve her cousin's appearance.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At the door of the dining-room, Milly snatched her hand from her cousin, and dashed up to her aunt, asking, in a loud voice, "Say, doesn't I look smart?
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading At the door of the dining-room, Milly snatched her hand from her cousin, and dashed up to her aunt, asking, in a loud voice, "Say, doesn't I look smart?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was evident that Emily had attempted to improve her cousin's appearance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her face and hands were clean; and one lock of hair next her face had been brushed smoothly, and tied back with a cherry ribbon, from Emily's drawer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her face and hands were clean; and one lock of hair next her face had been brushed smoothly, and tied back with a cherry ribbon, from Emily's drawer.
