used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The chamber was lighted by a large window with broad casements between the mullions, and with flowing tracery above of arch and quatrefoil.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The chamber was lighted by a large window with broad casements between the mullions, and with flowing tracery above of arch and quatrefoil.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PAGE'S DRESS The bower chamber of the Lady Penelope Stafford was both large and lofty yet there was nothing there of ponderous grandeur.
anonadverbUS /ˌæˈnɔːn/
at another time
From this reading On a low couch sat Lady Stafford swinging gently to and fro a delicate gold handled fan of flamingo feathers which ever and anon she laid aside to direct Francis who sat on a low stool at her feet plying some embroidery work.
archnounUS /ɑːrtʃ/
a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
From this reading The chamber was lighted by a large window with broad casements between the mullions, and with flowing tracery above of arch and quatrefoil.
arrasnoun
a wall hanging of heavy handwoven fabric often with pictorial designs
From this reading The walls were covered with soft arras embroidered in bright coloring skilfully blended.
on or to one side
From this reading On a low couch sat Lady Stafford swinging gently to and fro a delicate gold handled fan of flamingo feathers which ever and anon she laid aside to direct Francis who sat on a low stool at her feet plying some embroidery work.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On a low couch sat Lady Stafford swinging gently to and fro a delicate gold handled fan of flamingo feathers which ever and anon she laid aside to direct Francis who sat on a low stool at her feet plying some embroidery work.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The chamber was lighted by a large window with broad casements between the mullions, and with flowing tracery above of arch and quatrefoil.
blendedadjectiveUS /ˈblendɪd/
combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable
From this reading The walls were covered with soft arras embroidered in bright coloring skilfully blended.
the two together, not just one
From this reading THE PAGE'S DRESS The bower chamber of the Lady Penelope Stafford was both large and lofty yet there was nothing there of ponderous grandeur.
bowernounUS /ˈbaʊər/
a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading THE PAGE'S DRESS The bower chamber of the Lady Penelope Stafford was both large and lofty yet there was nothing there of ponderous grandeur.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The walls were covered with soft arras embroidered in bright coloring skilfully blended.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The chamber was lighted by a large window with broad casements between the mullions, and with flowing tracery above of arch and quatrefoil.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The chamber was lighted by a large window with broad casements between the mullions, and with flowing tracery above of arch and quatrefoil.
casements
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From this reading The chamber was lighted by a large window with broad casements between the mullions, and with flowing tracery above of arch and quatrefoil.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading THE PAGE'S DRESS The bower chamber of the Lady Penelope Stafford was both large and lofty yet there was nothing there of ponderous grandeur.
coloringnounUS /ˈkʌlərɪŋ/
a digestible substance used to give color to food
From this reading The walls were covered with soft arras embroidered in bright coloring skilfully blended.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading The rich furniture was designed for ease and comfort rather than pomp and parade.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading On a low couch sat Lady Stafford swinging gently to and fro a delicate gold handled fan of flamingo feathers which ever and anon she laid aside to direct Francis who sat on a low stool at her feet plying some embroidery work.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The walls were covered with soft arras embroidered in bright coloring skilfully blended.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading On a low couch sat Lady Stafford swinging gently to and fro a delicate gold handled fan of flamingo feathers which ever and anon she laid aside to direct Francis who sat on a low stool at her feet plying some embroidery work.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading The rich furniture was designed for ease and comfort rather than pomp and parade.
command with authority
From this reading On a low couch sat Lady Stafford swinging gently to and fro a delicate gold handled fan of flamingo feathers which ever and anon she laid aside to direct Francis who sat on a low stool at her feet plying some embroidery work.
put on clothes
From this reading THE PAGE'S DRESS The bower chamber of the Lady Penelope Stafford was both large and lofty yet there was nothing there of ponderous grandeur.
move gently or carefully
From this reading The rich furniture was designed for ease and comfort rather than pomp and parade.
embroideredverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərd/
past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading The walls were covered with soft arras embroidered in bright coloring skilfully blended.
embroiderynounUS /emˈbrɔɪdəri/
elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
From this reading On a low couch sat Lady Stafford swinging gently to and fro a delicate gold handled fan of flamingo feathers which ever and anon she laid aside to direct Francis who sat on a low stool at her feet plying some embroidery work.
at any time
From this reading On a low couch sat Lady Stafford swinging gently to and fro a delicate gold handled fan of flamingo feathers which ever and anon she laid aside to direct Francis who sat on a low stool at her feet plying some embroidery work.
fanverbUS /fæn/
strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading On a low couch sat Lady Stafford swinging gently to and fro a delicate gold handled fan of flamingo feathers which ever and anon she laid aside to direct Francis who sat on a low stool at her feet plying some embroidery work.
feathersnounUS /ˈfeðərz/
plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
From this reading On a low couch sat Lady Stafford swinging gently to and fro a delicate gold handled fan of flamingo feathers which ever and anon she laid aside to direct Francis who sat on a low stool at her feet plying some embroidery work.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading On a low couch sat Lady Stafford swinging gently to and fro a delicate gold handled fan of flamingo feathers which ever and anon she laid aside to direct Francis who sat on a low stool at her feet plying some embroidery work.
flamingonounUS /fləˈmɪŋɡoʊ/
large pink to scarlet web-footed wading bird with down-bent bill; inhabits brackish lakes
From this reading On a low couch sat Lady Stafford swinging gently to and fro a delicate gold handled fan of flamingo feathers which ever and anon she laid aside to direct Francis who sat on a low stool at her feet plying some embroidery work.
flowingnounUS /ˈfloʊɪŋ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading The chamber was lighted by a large window with broad casements between the mullions, and with flowing tracery above of arch and quatrefoil.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The rich furniture was designed for ease and comfort rather than pomp and parade.
Francis
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From this reading On a low couch sat Lady Stafford swinging gently to and fro a delicate gold handled fan of flamingo feathers which ever and anon she laid aside to direct Francis who sat on a low stool at her feet plying some embroidery work.
fro
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From this reading On a low couch sat Lady Stafford swinging gently to and fro a delicate gold handled fan of flamingo feathers which ever and anon she laid aside to direct Francis who sat on a low stool at her feet plying some embroidery work.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading The rich furniture was designed for ease and comfort rather than pomp and parade.
in a gradual manner
From this reading On a low couch sat Lady Stafford swinging gently to and fro a delicate gold handled fan of flamingo feathers which ever and anon she laid aside to direct Francis who sat on a low stool at her feet plying some embroidery work.
coins made of gold
From this reading On a low couch sat Lady Stafford swinging gently to and fro a delicate gold handled fan of flamingo feathers which ever and anon she laid aside to direct Francis who sat on a low stool at her feet plying some embroidery work.
grandeurnounUS /ɡrænˈduːr/
the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
From this reading THE PAGE'S DRESS The bower chamber of the Lady Penelope Stafford was both large and lofty yet there was nothing there of ponderous grandeur.
handledadjectiveUS /ˈhændəld/
having a usually specified type of handle
From this reading On a low couch sat Lady Stafford swinging gently to and fro a delicate gold handled fan of flamingo feathers which ever and anon she laid aside to direct Francis who sat on a low stool at her feet plying some embroidery work.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On a low couch sat Lady Stafford swinging gently to and fro a delicate gold handled fan of flamingo feathers which ever and anon she laid aside to direct Francis who sat on a low stool at her feet plying some embroidery work.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The walls were covered with soft arras embroidered in bright coloring skilfully blended.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE PAGE'S DRESS The bower chamber of the Lady Penelope Stafford was both large and lofty yet there was nothing there of ponderous grandeur.
set down according to a plan
From this reading On a low couch sat Lady Stafford swinging gently to and fro a delicate gold handled fan of flamingo feathers which ever and anon she laid aside to direct Francis who sat on a low stool at her feet plying some embroidery work.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE PAGE'S DRESS The bower chamber of the Lady Penelope Stafford was both large and lofty yet there was nothing there of ponderous grandeur.
set afire or burning
From this reading The chamber was lighted by a large window with broad casements between the mullions, and with flowing tracery above of arch and quatrefoil.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading THE PAGE'S DRESS The bower chamber of the Lady Penelope Stafford was both large and lofty yet there was nothing there of ponderous grandeur.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading On a low couch sat Lady Stafford swinging gently to and fro a delicate gold handled fan of flamingo feathers which ever and anon she laid aside to direct Francis who sat on a low stool at her feet plying some embroidery work.
mullions
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From this reading The chamber was lighted by a large window with broad casements between the mullions, and with flowing tracery above of arch and quatrefoil.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading THE PAGE'S DRESS The bower chamber of the Lady Penelope Stafford was both large and lofty yet there was nothing there of ponderous grandeur.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PAGE'S DRESS The bower chamber of the Lady Penelope Stafford was both large and lofty yet there was nothing there of ponderous grandeur.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On a low couch sat Lady Stafford swinging gently to and fro a delicate gold handled fan of flamingo feathers which ever and anon she laid aside to direct Francis who sat on a low stool at her feet plying some embroidery work.
PAGE'SnounUS /ˈpeɪdʒɪz/
possessive form of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading THE PAGE'S DRESS The bower chamber of the Lady Penelope Stafford was both large and lofty yet there was nothing there of ponderous grandeur.
paradenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading The rich furniture was designed for ease and comfort rather than pomp and parade.
PenelopenounUS /pəˈneləpi/
(Greek mythology) the wife of Odysseus and a symbol of devotion and fidelity; for 10 years while Odysseus fought the Trojan War she resisted numerous suitors until Odysseus returned and killed them
From this reading THE PAGE'S DRESS The bower chamber of the Lady Penelope Stafford was both large and lofty yet there was nothing there of ponderous grandeur.
plyingverbUS /ˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “ply” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
From this reading On a low couch sat Lady Stafford swinging gently to and fro a delicate gold handled fan of flamingo feathers which ever and anon she laid aside to direct Francis who sat on a low stool at her feet plying some embroidery work.
pompnounUS /pɑːmp/
cheap or pretentious or vain display
From this reading The rich furniture was designed for ease and comfort rather than pomp and parade.
ponderousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərəs/
slow and laborious because of weight
From this reading THE PAGE'S DRESS The bower chamber of the Lady Penelope Stafford was both large and lofty yet there was nothing there of ponderous grandeur.
quatrefoil
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From this reading The chamber was lighted by a large window with broad casements between the mullions, and with flowing tracery above of arch and quatrefoil.
on the contrary
From this reading The rich furniture was designed for ease and comfort rather than pomp and parade.
possessing material wealth
From this reading The rich furniture was designed for ease and comfort rather than pomp and parade.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading On a low couch sat Lady Stafford swinging gently to and fro a delicate gold handled fan of flamingo feathers which ever and anon she laid aside to direct Francis who sat on a low stool at her feet plying some embroidery work.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On a low couch sat Lady Stafford swinging gently to and fro a delicate gold handled fan of flamingo feathers which ever and anon she laid aside to direct Francis who sat on a low stool at her feet plying some embroidery work.
skilfullyadverb
with skill
From this reading The walls were covered with soft arras embroidered in bright coloring skilfully blended.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The walls were covered with soft arras embroidered in bright coloring skilfully blended.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading On a low couch sat Lady Stafford swinging gently to and fro a delicate gold handled fan of flamingo feathers which ever and anon she laid aside to direct Francis who sat on a low stool at her feet plying some embroidery work.
Stafford
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From this reading THE PAGE'S DRESS The bower chamber of the Lady Penelope Stafford was both large and lofty yet there was nothing there of ponderous grandeur.
stoolnounUS /stuːl/
a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading On a low couch sat Lady Stafford swinging gently to and fro a delicate gold handled fan of flamingo feathers which ever and anon she laid aside to direct Francis who sat on a low stool at her feet plying some embroidery work.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading On a low couch sat Lady Stafford swinging gently to and fro a delicate gold handled fan of flamingo feathers which ever and anon she laid aside to direct Francis who sat on a low stool at her feet plying some embroidery work.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The rich furniture was designed for ease and comfort rather than pomp and parade.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PAGE'S DRESS The bower chamber of the Lady Penelope Stafford was both large and lofty yet there was nothing there of ponderous grandeur.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE PAGE'S DRESS The bower chamber of the Lady Penelope Stafford was both large and lofty yet there was nothing there of ponderous grandeur.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On a low couch sat Lady Stafford swinging gently to and fro a delicate gold handled fan of flamingo feathers which ever and anon she laid aside to direct Francis who sat on a low stool at her feet plying some embroidery work.
tracerynoun
decoration consisting of an open pattern of interlacing ribs
From this reading The chamber was lighted by a large window with broad casements between the mullions, and with flowing tracery above of arch and quatrefoil.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The walls were covered with soft arras embroidered in bright coloring skilfully blended.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PAGE'S DRESS The bower chamber of the Lady Penelope Stafford was both large and lofty yet there was nothing there of ponderous grandeur.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The walls were covered with soft arras embroidered in bright coloring skilfully blended.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On a low couch sat Lady Stafford swinging gently to and fro a delicate gold handled fan of flamingo feathers which ever and anon she laid aside to direct Francis who sat on a low stool at her feet plying some embroidery work.
which person or people
From this reading On a low couch sat Lady Stafford swinging gently to and fro a delicate gold handled fan of flamingo feathers which ever and anon she laid aside to direct Francis who sat on a low stool at her feet plying some embroidery work.
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 The chamber was lighted by a large window with broad casements between the mullions, and with flowing tracery above of arch and quatrefoil.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The walls were covered with soft arras embroidered in bright coloring skilfully blended.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading On a low couch sat Lady Stafford swinging gently to and fro a delicate gold handled fan of flamingo feathers which ever and anon she laid aside to direct Francis who sat on a low stool at her feet plying some embroidery work.
but in spite of that
From this reading THE PAGE'S DRESS The bower chamber of the Lady Penelope Stafford was both large and lofty yet there was nothing there of ponderous grandeur.
