used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tessie Golden sat on the top step of the back porch now, a slim, inert heap in a cotton kimono whose colour and design were libels on the Nipponese.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Her head was propped wearily against the porch post.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tessie Golden sat on the top step of the back porch now, a slim, inert heap in a cotton kimono whose colour and design were libels on the Nipponese.
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading But no answering radiance in the girl's face met the glow in the Wisconsin sky.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her face was turned toward the west, where shone that mingling of orange and rose known as salmon pink.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Tessie Golden sat on the top step of the back porch now, a slim, inert heap in a cotton kimono whose colour and design were libels on the Nipponese.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But no answering radiance in the girl's face met the glow in the Wisconsin sky.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading Tessie Golden sat on the top step of the back porch now, a slim, inert heap in a cotton kimono whose colour and design were libels on the Nipponese.
cottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading Tessie Golden sat on the top step of the back porch now, a slim, inert heap in a cotton kimono whose colour and design were libels on the Nipponese.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading Tessie Golden sat on the top step of the back porch now, a slim, inert heap in a cotton kimono whose colour and design were libels on the Nipponese.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her face was turned toward the west, where shone that mingling of orange and rose known as salmon pink.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading But no answering radiance in the girl's face met the glow in the Wisconsin sky.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading But no answering radiance in the girl's face met the glow in the Wisconsin sky.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Tessie Golden sat on the top step of the back porch now, a slim, inert heap in a cotton kimono whose colour and design were libels on the Nipponese.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Her hands were limp in her lap.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Her head was propped wearily against the porch post.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Tessie Golden sat on the top step of the back porch now, a slim, inert heap in a cotton kimono whose colour and design were libels on the Nipponese.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her head was propped wearily against the porch post.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tessie Golden sat on the top step of the back porch now, a slim, inert heap in a cotton kimono whose colour and design were libels on the Nipponese.
inertadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnɜːrt/
unable to move or resist motion
From this reading Tessie Golden sat on the top step of the back porch now, a slim, inert heap in a cotton kimono whose colour and design were libels on the Nipponese.
kimononounUS /kəˈmoʊnə/
a loose robe; imitated from robes originally worn by Japanese
From this reading Tessie Golden sat on the top step of the back porch now, a slim, inert heap in a cotton kimono whose colour and design were libels on the Nipponese.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Her face was turned toward the west, where shone that mingling of orange and rose known as salmon pink.
lapverbUS /læp/
lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
From this reading Her hands were limp in her lap.
libels
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From this reading Tessie Golden sat on the top step of the back porch now, a slim, inert heap in a cotton kimono whose colour and design were libels on the Nipponese.
limpverbUS /lɪmp/
walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
From this reading Her hands were limp in her lap.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading But no answering radiance in the girl's face met the glow in the Wisconsin sky.
minglingnounUS /ˈmɪŋɡəlɪŋ/
the action of people mingling and coming into contact
From this reading Her face was turned toward the west, where shone that mingling of orange and rose known as salmon pink.
Nipponesenoun
a native or inhabitant of Japan
From this reading Tessie Golden sat on the top step of the back porch now, a slim, inert heap in a cotton kimono whose colour and design were libels on the Nipponese.
not any; not one
From this reading But no answering radiance in the girl's face met the glow in the Wisconsin sky.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Tessie Golden sat on the top step of the back porch now, a slim, inert heap in a cotton kimono whose colour and design were libels on the Nipponese.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tessie Golden sat on the top step of the back porch now, a slim, inert heap in a cotton kimono whose colour and design were libels on the Nipponese.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tessie Golden sat on the top step of the back porch now, a slim, inert heap in a cotton kimono whose colour and design were libels on the Nipponese.
orangenounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading Her face was turned toward the west, where shone that mingling of orange and rose known as salmon pink.
a light shade of red
From this reading Her face was turned toward the west, where shone that mingling of orange and rose known as salmon pink.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading Tessie Golden sat on the top step of the back porch now, a slim, inert heap in a cotton kimono whose colour and design were libels on the Nipponese.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Her head was propped wearily against the porch post.
proppedverbUS /prɑːpt/
inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid
From this reading Her head was propped wearily against the porch post.
radiancenounUS /ˈreɪdiːəns/
the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
From this reading But no answering radiance in the girl's face met the glow in the Wisconsin sky.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Her face was turned toward the west, where shone that mingling of orange and rose known as salmon pink.
salmonnounUS /ˈsæmən/
any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters; usually migrate from salt to fresh water to spawn
From this reading Her face was turned toward the west, where shone that mingling of orange and rose known as salmon pink.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Tessie Golden sat on the top step of the back porch now, a slim, inert heap in a cotton kimono whose colour and design were libels on the Nipponese.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Her face was turned toward the west, where shone that mingling of orange and rose known as salmon pink.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading But no answering radiance in the girl's face met the glow in the Wisconsin sky.
slimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Tessie Golden sat on the top step of the back porch now, a slim, inert heap in a cotton kimono whose colour and design were libels on the Nipponese.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Tessie Golden sat on the top step of the back porch now, a slim, inert heap in a cotton kimono whose colour and design were libels on the Nipponese.
Tessie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tessie Golden sat on the top step of the back porch now, a slim, inert heap in a cotton kimono whose colour and design were libels on the Nipponese.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her face was turned toward the west, where shone that mingling of orange and rose known as salmon pink.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tessie Golden sat on the top step of the back porch now, a slim, inert heap in a cotton kimono whose colour and design were libels on the Nipponese.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Tessie Golden sat on the top step of the back porch now, a slim, inert heap in a cotton kimono whose colour and design were libels on the Nipponese.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Her face was turned toward the west, where shone that mingling of orange and rose known as salmon pink.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Her face was turned toward the west, where shone that mingling of orange and rose known as salmon pink.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her head was propped wearily against the porch post.
wearilyadverbUS /ˈwerəli/
in a weary manner
From this reading Her head was propped wearily against the porch post.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Tessie Golden sat on the top step of the back porch now, a slim, inert heap in a cotton kimono whose colour and design were libels on the Nipponese.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Her face was turned toward the west, where shone that mingling of orange and rose known as salmon pink.
in or at the place that
From this reading Her face was turned toward the west, where shone that mingling of orange and rose known as salmon pink.
belonging to which person
From this reading Tessie Golden sat on the top step of the back porch now, a slim, inert heap in a cotton kimono whose colour and design were libels on the Nipponese.
WisconsinnounUS /wɪˈskɑːnsən/
a tributary of the Mississippi River in Wisconsin
From this reading But no answering radiance in the girl's face met the glow in the Wisconsin sky.
