used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Miss Wealthy was sitting on the back piazza, crocheting a tidy.
(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 The wagon is all ready.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The stitch was a new one, and quite complicated, and her whole mind was bent upon it.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Miss Wealthy was sitting on the back piazza, crocheting a tidy.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading The stitch was a new one, and quite complicated, and her whole mind was bent upon it.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading BROKEN FLOWERS.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading "One, two, purl, chain, slip; one, two, purl"--when suddenly descended upon her a whirlwind, a vision of sparkling eyes and "tempestuous petticoat," crying, "_Please_, Cousin Wealthy, may I go with Jeremiah?
complicatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpləkeɪtəd/
difficult to analyze or understand
From this reading The stitch was a new one, and quite complicated, and her whole mind was bent upon it.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading "One, two, purl, chain, slip; one, two, purl"--when suddenly descended upon her a whirlwind, a vision of sparkling eyes and "tempestuous petticoat," crying, "_Please_, Cousin Wealthy, may I go with Jeremiah?
crochetingnounUS /kroʊˈʃeɪɪŋ/
needlework done by interlocking looped stitches with a hooked needle
From this reading Miss Wealthy was sitting on the back piazza, crocheting a tidy.
demanding attention
From this reading "One, two, purl, chain, slip; one, two, purl"--when suddenly descended upon her a whirlwind, a vision of sparkling eyes and "tempestuous petticoat," crying, "_Please_, Cousin Wealthy, may I go with Jeremiah?
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading "One, two, purl, chain, slip; one, two, purl"--when suddenly descended upon her a whirlwind, a vision of sparkling eyes and "tempestuous petticoat," crying, "_Please_, Cousin Wealthy, may I go with Jeremiah?
opinion or judgment
From this reading "One, two, purl, chain, slip; one, two, purl"--when suddenly descended upon her a whirlwind, a vision of sparkling eyes and "tempestuous petticoat," crying, "_Please_, Cousin Wealthy, may I go with Jeremiah?
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading BROKEN FLOWERS.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "One, two, purl, chain, slip; one, two, purl"--when suddenly descended upon her a whirlwind, a vision of sparkling eyes and "tempestuous petticoat," crying, "_Please_, Cousin Wealthy, may I go with Jeremiah?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The stitch was a new one, and quite complicated, and her whole mind was bent upon it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "One, two, purl, chain, slip; one, two, purl"--when suddenly descended upon her a whirlwind, a vision of sparkling eyes and "tempestuous petticoat," crying, "_Please_, Cousin Wealthy, may I go with Jeremiah?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The wagon is all ready.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The stitch was a new one, and quite complicated, and her whole mind was bent upon it.
JeremiahnounUS /ˌdʒerəˈmaɪə/
(Old Testament) an Israelite prophet who is remembered for his angry lamentations (jeremiads) about the wickedness of his people (circa 626-587 BC)
From this reading "One, two, purl, chain, slip; one, two, purl"--when suddenly descended upon her a whirlwind, a vision of sparkling eyes and "tempestuous petticoat," crying, "_Please_, Cousin Wealthy, may I go with Jeremiah?
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "One, two, purl, chain, slip; one, two, purl"--when suddenly descended upon her a whirlwind, a vision of sparkling eyes and "tempestuous petticoat," crying, "_Please_, Cousin Wealthy, may I go with Jeremiah?
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The stitch was a new one, and quite complicated, and her whole mind was bent upon it.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Wealthy was sitting on the back piazza, crocheting a tidy.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The stitch was a new one, and quite complicated, and her whole mind was bent upon it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "One, two, purl, chain, slip; one, two, purl"--when suddenly descended upon her a whirlwind, a vision of sparkling eyes and "tempestuous petticoat," crying, "_Please_, Cousin Wealthy, may I go with Jeremiah?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Miss Wealthy was sitting on the back piazza, crocheting a tidy.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The stitch was a new one, and quite complicated, and her whole mind was bent upon it.
petticoatnounUS /ˈpetikoʊt/
undergarment worn under a skirt
From this reading "One, two, purl, chain, slip; one, two, purl"--when suddenly descended upon her a whirlwind, a vision of sparkling eyes and "tempestuous petticoat," crying, "_Please_, Cousin Wealthy, may I go with Jeremiah?
piazzanounUS /piˈæzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading Miss Wealthy was sitting on the back piazza, crocheting a tidy.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "One, two, purl, chain, slip; one, two, purl"--when suddenly descended upon her a whirlwind, a vision of sparkling eyes and "tempestuous petticoat," crying, "_Please_, Cousin Wealthy, may I go with Jeremiah?
purlverb
flow in a circular current, of liquids
From this reading "One, two, purl, chain, slip; one, two, purl"--when suddenly descended upon her a whirlwind, a vision of sparkling eyes and "tempestuous petticoat," crying, "_Please_, Cousin Wealthy, may I go with Jeremiah?
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The stitch was a new one, and quite complicated, and her whole mind was bent upon it.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The wagon is all ready.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Miss Wealthy was sitting on the back piazza, crocheting a tidy.
move stealthily
From this reading "One, two, purl, chain, slip; one, two, purl"--when suddenly descended upon her a whirlwind, a vision of sparkling eyes and "tempestuous petticoat," crying, "_Please_, Cousin Wealthy, may I go with Jeremiah?
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading "One, two, purl, chain, slip; one, two, purl"--when suddenly descended upon her a whirlwind, a vision of sparkling eyes and "tempestuous petticoat," crying, "_Please_, Cousin Wealthy, may I go with Jeremiah?
stitchnounUS /stɪtʃ/
a link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewing
From this reading The stitch was a new one, and quite complicated, and her whole mind was bent upon it.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading "One, two, purl, chain, slip; one, two, purl"--when suddenly descended upon her a whirlwind, a vision of sparkling eyes and "tempestuous petticoat," crying, "_Please_, Cousin Wealthy, may I go with Jeremiah?
tempestuousadjectiveUS /ˌtemˈpestʃuːəs/
characterized by violent emotions or behavior
From this reading "One, two, purl, chain, slip; one, two, purl"--when suddenly descended upon her a whirlwind, a vision of sparkling eyes and "tempestuous petticoat," crying, "_Please_, Cousin Wealthy, may I go with Jeremiah?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Miss Wealthy was sitting on the back piazza, crocheting a tidy.
tidyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪdi/
marked by order and cleanliness in appearance or habits
From this reading Miss Wealthy was sitting on the back piazza, crocheting a tidy.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "One, two, purl, chain, slip; one, two, purl"--when suddenly descended upon her a whirlwind, a vision of sparkling eyes and "tempestuous petticoat," crying, "_Please_, Cousin Wealthy, may I go with Jeremiah?
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The stitch was a new one, and quite complicated, and her whole mind was bent upon it.
a vivid mental image
From this reading "One, two, purl, chain, slip; one, two, purl"--when suddenly descended upon her a whirlwind, a vision of sparkling eyes and "tempestuous petticoat," crying, "_Please_, Cousin Wealthy, may I go with Jeremiah?
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading The wagon is all ready.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Wealthy was sitting on the back piazza, crocheting a tidy.
WealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading Miss Wealthy was sitting on the back piazza, crocheting a tidy.
at the time that
From this reading "One, two, purl, chain, slip; one, two, purl"--when suddenly descended upon her a whirlwind, a vision of sparkling eyes and "tempestuous petticoat," crying, "_Please_, Cousin Wealthy, may I go with Jeremiah?
whirlwindnounUS /ˈwɜːrlwɪnd/
a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth
From this reading "One, two, purl, chain, slip; one, two, purl"--when suddenly descended upon her a whirlwind, a vision of sparkling eyes and "tempestuous petticoat," crying, "_Please_, Cousin Wealthy, may I go with Jeremiah?
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The stitch was a new one, and quite complicated, and her whole mind was bent upon it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "One, two, purl, chain, slip; one, two, purl"--when suddenly descended upon her a whirlwind, a vision of sparkling eyes and "tempestuous petticoat," crying, "_Please_, Cousin Wealthy, may I go with Jeremiah?
