used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had already done a big morning's work.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But Christina's work was all done and she was neatly dressed; her heavy golden brown braids were placed in a shining crown about her head, and her freshly ironed white dress and her white canvas shoes were immaculate.
(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 But Christina's work was all done and she was neatly dressed; her heavy golden brown braids were placed in a shining crown about her head, and her freshly ironed white dress and her white canvas shoes were immaculate.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading She had already done a big morning's work.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For, though the Sabbath was rigidly kept in the Lindsay home, and made a day of rest as much as possible, the usual multitude of barnyard duties had to be attended to, for the chickens and the pigs and the calves clamoured just as loudly for their breakfast on Sabbath morning as any week day.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading For, though the Sabbath was rigidly kept in the Lindsay home, and made a day of rest as much as possible, the usual multitude of barnyard duties had to be attended to, for the chickens and the pigs and the calves clamoured just as loudly for their breakfast on Sabbath morning as any week day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For, though the Sabbath was rigidly kept in the Lindsay home, and made a day of rest as much as possible, the usual multitude of barnyard duties had to be attended to, for the chickens and the pigs and the calves clamoured just as loudly for their breakfast on Sabbath morning as any week day.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading For, though the Sabbath was rigidly kept in the Lindsay home, and made a day of rest as much as possible, the usual multitude of barnyard duties had to be attended to, for the chickens and the pigs and the calves clamoured just as loudly for their breakfast on Sabbath morning as any week day.
barnyardnounUS /ˈbɑːrnjɑːrd/
a yard adjoining a barn
From this reading For, though the Sabbath was rigidly kept in the Lindsay home, and made a day of rest as much as possible, the usual multitude of barnyard duties had to be attended to, for the chickens and the pigs and the calves clamoured just as loudly for their breakfast on Sabbath morning as any week day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For, though the Sabbath was rigidly kept in the Lindsay home, and made a day of rest as much as possible, the usual multitude of barnyard duties had to be attended to, for the chickens and the pigs and the calves clamoured just as loudly for their breakfast on Sabbath morning as any week day.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading For her keen sense of a lack of beauty had taught her the value of scrupulous neatness.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She had already done a big morning's work.
braidsnounUS /breɪdz/
plural of “braid” — a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
From this reading But Christina's work was all done and she was neatly dressed; her heavy golden brown braids were placed in a shining crown about her head, and her freshly ironed white dress and her white canvas shoes were immaculate.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading For, though the Sabbath was rigidly kept in the Lindsay home, and made a day of rest as much as possible, the usual multitude of barnyard duties had to be attended to, for the chickens and the pigs and the calves clamoured just as loudly for their breakfast on Sabbath morning as any week day.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading But Christina's work was all done and she was neatly dressed; her heavy golden brown braids were placed in a shining crown about her head, and her freshly ironed white dress and her white canvas shoes were immaculate.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Christina's work was all done and she was neatly dressed; her heavy golden brown braids were placed in a shining crown about her head, and her freshly ironed white dress and her white canvas shoes were immaculate.
calvesnounUS /kævz/
plural of “calf” — young of domestic cattle
From this reading For, though the Sabbath was rigidly kept in the Lindsay home, and made a day of rest as much as possible, the usual multitude of barnyard duties had to be attended to, for the chickens and the pigs and the calves clamoured just as loudly for their breakfast on Sabbath morning as any week day.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading But Christina's work was all done and she was neatly dressed; her heavy golden brown braids were placed in a shining crown about her head, and her freshly ironed white dress and her white canvas shoes were immaculate.
chickensnounUS /ˈtʃɪkənz/
plural of “chicken” — the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading For, though the Sabbath was rigidly kept in the Lindsay home, and made a day of rest as much as possible, the usual multitude of barnyard duties had to be attended to, for the chickens and the pigs and the calves clamoured just as loudly for their breakfast on Sabbath morning as any week day.
Christina
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From this reading "WHOSOEVER WILL LOSE HIS LIFE" Christina was sitting in the old hammock on the veranda, ready for church.
Christina's
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From this reading But Christina's work was all done and she was neatly dressed; her heavy golden brown braids were placed in a shining crown about her head, and her freshly ironed white dress and her white canvas shoes were immaculate.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading "WHOSOEVER WILL LOSE HIS LIFE" Christina was sitting in the old hammock on the veranda, ready for church.
clamoured
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From this reading For, though the Sabbath was rigidly kept in the Lindsay home, and made a day of rest as much as possible, the usual multitude of barnyard duties had to be attended to, for the chickens and the pigs and the calves clamoured just as loudly for their breakfast on Sabbath morning as any week day.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading But Christina's work was all done and she was neatly dressed; her heavy golden brown braids were placed in a shining crown about her head, and her freshly ironed white dress and her white canvas shoes were immaculate.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading For, though the Sabbath was rigidly kept in the Lindsay home, and made a day of rest as much as possible, the usual multitude of barnyard duties had to be attended to, for the chickens and the pigs and the calves clamoured just as loudly for their breakfast on Sabbath morning as any week day.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading She had already done a big morning's work.
put on clothes
From this reading But Christina's work was all done and she was neatly dressed; her heavy golden brown braids were placed in a shining crown about her head, and her freshly ironed white dress and her white canvas shoes were immaculate.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading But Christina's work was all done and she was neatly dressed; her heavy golden brown braids were placed in a shining crown about her head, and her freshly ironed white dress and her white canvas shoes were immaculate.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading For, though the Sabbath was rigidly kept in the Lindsay home, and made a day of rest as much as possible, the usual multitude of barnyard duties had to be attended to, for the chickens and the pigs and the calves clamoured just as loudly for their breakfast on Sabbath morning as any week day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "WHOSOEVER WILL LOSE HIS LIFE" Christina was sitting in the old hammock on the veranda, ready for church.
freshlyadverbUS /ˈfreʃli/
very recently
From this reading But Christina's work was all done and she was neatly dressed; her heavy golden brown braids were placed in a shining crown about her head, and her freshly ironed white dress and her white canvas shoes were immaculate.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading But Christina's work was all done and she was neatly dressed; her heavy golden brown braids were placed in a shining crown about her head, and her freshly ironed white dress and her white canvas shoes were immaculate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had already done a big morning's work.
hammocknounUS /ˈhæmək/
a small natural hill
From this reading "WHOSOEVER WILL LOSE HIS LIFE" Christina was sitting in the old hammock on the veranda, ready for church.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading But Christina's work was all done and she was neatly dressed; her heavy golden brown braids were placed in a shining crown about her head, and her freshly ironed white dress and her white canvas shoes were immaculate.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading But Christina's work was all done and she was neatly dressed; her heavy golden brown braids were placed in a shining crown about her head, and her freshly ironed white dress and her white canvas shoes were immaculate.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But Christina's work was all done and she was neatly dressed; her heavy golden brown braids were placed in a shining crown about her head, and her freshly ironed white dress and her white canvas shoes were immaculate.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "WHOSOEVER WILL LOSE HIS LIFE" Christina was sitting in the old hammock on the veranda, ready for church.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading For, though the Sabbath was rigidly kept in the Lindsay home, and made a day of rest as much as possible, the usual multitude of barnyard duties had to be attended to, for the chickens and the pigs and the calves clamoured just as loudly for their breakfast on Sabbath morning as any week day.
immaculateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmækjuːlɪt/
completely neat and clean
From this reading But Christina's work was all done and she was neatly dressed; her heavy golden brown braids were placed in a shining crown about her head, and her freshly ironed white dress and her white canvas shoes were immaculate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "WHOSOEVER WILL LOSE HIS LIFE" Christina was sitting in the old hammock on the veranda, ready for church.
ironedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪərnd/
(of linens or clothes) smoothed with a hot iron
From this reading But Christina's work was all done and she was neatly dressed; her heavy golden brown braids were placed in a shining crown about her head, and her freshly ironed white dress and her white canvas shoes were immaculate.
and nothing more
From this reading For, though the Sabbath was rigidly kept in the Lindsay home, and made a day of rest as much as possible, the usual multitude of barnyard duties had to be attended to, for the chickens and the pigs and the calves clamoured just as loudly for their breakfast on Sabbath morning as any week day.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading For her keen sense of a lack of beauty had taught her the value of scrupulous neatness.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading For, though the Sabbath was rigidly kept in the Lindsay home, and made a day of rest as much as possible, the usual multitude of barnyard duties had to be attended to, for the chickens and the pigs and the calves clamoured just as loudly for their breakfast on Sabbath morning as any week day.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading For her keen sense of a lack of beauty had taught her the value of scrupulous neatness.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "WHOSOEVER WILL LOSE HIS LIFE" Christina was sitting in the old hammock on the veranda, ready for church.
LindsaynounUS /ˈlɪndzi/
United States playwright who collaborated with Russel Crouse on several musicals (1889-1931)
From this reading For, though the Sabbath was rigidly kept in the Lindsay home, and made a day of rest as much as possible, the usual multitude of barnyard duties had to be attended to, for the chickens and the pigs and the calves clamoured just as loudly for their breakfast on Sabbath morning as any week day.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading "WHOSOEVER WILL LOSE HIS LIFE" Christina was sitting in the old hammock on the veranda, ready for church.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading For, though the Sabbath was rigidly kept in the Lindsay home, and made a day of rest as much as possible, the usual multitude of barnyard duties had to be attended to, for the chickens and the pigs and the calves clamoured just as loudly for their breakfast on Sabbath morning as any week day.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading For, though the Sabbath was rigidly kept in the Lindsay home, and made a day of rest as much as possible, the usual multitude of barnyard duties had to be attended to, for the chickens and the pigs and the calves clamoured just as loudly for their breakfast on Sabbath morning as any week day.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading For, though the Sabbath was rigidly kept in the Lindsay home, and made a day of rest as much as possible, the usual multitude of barnyard duties had to be attended to, for the chickens and the pigs and the calves clamoured just as loudly for their breakfast on Sabbath morning as any week day.
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading She had already done a big morning's work.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading For, though the Sabbath was rigidly kept in the Lindsay home, and made a day of rest as much as possible, the usual multitude of barnyard duties had to be attended to, for the chickens and the pigs and the calves clamoured just as loudly for their breakfast on Sabbath morning as any week day.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading For, though the Sabbath was rigidly kept in the Lindsay home, and made a day of rest as much as possible, the usual multitude of barnyard duties had to be attended to, for the chickens and the pigs and the calves clamoured just as loudly for their breakfast on Sabbath morning as any week day.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading But Christina's work was all done and she was neatly dressed; her heavy golden brown braids were placed in a shining crown about her head, and her freshly ironed white dress and her white canvas shoes were immaculate.
neatnessnounUS /ˈniːtnəs/
the state of being neat and smart and trim
From this reading For her keen sense of a lack of beauty had taught her the value of scrupulous neatness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For, though the Sabbath was rigidly kept in the Lindsay home, and made a day of rest as much as possible, the usual multitude of barnyard duties had to be attended to, for the chickens and the pigs and the calves clamoured just as loudly for their breakfast on Sabbath morning as any week day.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "WHOSOEVER WILL LOSE HIS LIFE" Christina was sitting in the old hammock on the veranda, ready for church.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "WHOSOEVER WILL LOSE HIS LIFE" Christina was sitting in the old hammock on the veranda, ready for church.
pigsnounUS /pɪɡz/
plural of “pig” — domestic swine
From this reading For, though the Sabbath was rigidly kept in the Lindsay home, and made a day of rest as much as possible, the usual multitude of barnyard duties had to be attended to, for the chickens and the pigs and the calves clamoured just as loudly for their breakfast on Sabbath morning as any week day.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading But Christina's work was all done and she was neatly dressed; her heavy golden brown braids were placed in a shining crown about her head, and her freshly ironed white dress and her white canvas shoes were immaculate.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading For, though the Sabbath was rigidly kept in the Lindsay home, and made a day of rest as much as possible, the usual multitude of barnyard duties had to be attended to, for the chickens and the pigs and the calves clamoured just as loudly for their breakfast on Sabbath morning as any week day.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "WHOSOEVER WILL LOSE HIS LIFE" Christina was sitting in the old hammock on the veranda, ready for church.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading For, though the Sabbath was rigidly kept in the Lindsay home, and made a day of rest as much as possible, the usual multitude of barnyard duties had to be attended to, for the chickens and the pigs and the calves clamoured just as loudly for their breakfast on Sabbath morning as any week day.
rigidlyadverbUS /ˈrɪdʒɪdli/
in a rigid manner
From this reading For, though the Sabbath was rigidly kept in the Lindsay home, and made a day of rest as much as possible, the usual multitude of barnyard duties had to be attended to, for the chickens and the pigs and the calves clamoured just as loudly for their breakfast on Sabbath morning as any week day.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading For, though the Sabbath was rigidly kept in the Lindsay home, and made a day of rest as much as possible, the usual multitude of barnyard duties had to be attended to, for the chickens and the pigs and the calves clamoured just as loudly for their breakfast on Sabbath morning as any week day.
scrupulousadjectiveUS /ˈskruːpjələs/
having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled
From this reading For her keen sense of a lack of beauty had taught her the value of scrupulous neatness.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading For her keen sense of a lack of beauty had taught her the value of scrupulous neatness.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had already done a big morning's work.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading But Christina's work was all done and she was neatly dressed; her heavy golden brown braids were placed in a shining crown about her head, and her freshly ironed white dress and her white canvas shoes were immaculate.
a particular situation
From this reading But Christina's work was all done and she was neatly dressed; her heavy golden brown braids were placed in a shining crown about her head, and her freshly ironed white dress and her white canvas shoes were immaculate.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading "WHOSOEVER WILL LOSE HIS LIFE" Christina was sitting in the old hammock on the veranda, ready for church.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading For her keen sense of a lack of beauty had taught her the value of scrupulous neatness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "WHOSOEVER WILL LOSE HIS LIFE" Christina was sitting in the old hammock on the veranda, ready for church.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For, though the Sabbath was rigidly kept in the Lindsay home, and made a day of rest as much as possible, the usual multitude of barnyard duties had to be attended to, for the chickens and the pigs and the calves clamoured just as loudly for their breakfast on Sabbath morning as any week day.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For, though the Sabbath was rigidly kept in the Lindsay home, and made a day of rest as much as possible, the usual multitude of barnyard duties had to be attended to, for the chickens and the pigs and the calves clamoured just as loudly for their breakfast on Sabbath morning as any week day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For, though the Sabbath was rigidly kept in the Lindsay home, and made a day of rest as much as possible, the usual multitude of barnyard duties had to be attended to, for the chickens and the pigs and the calves clamoured just as loudly for their breakfast on Sabbath morning as any week day.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading For, though the Sabbath was rigidly kept in the Lindsay home, and made a day of rest as much as possible, the usual multitude of barnyard duties had to be attended to, for the chickens and the pigs and the calves clamoured just as loudly for their breakfast on Sabbath morning as any week day.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading For her keen sense of a lack of beauty had taught her the value of scrupulous neatness.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading "WHOSOEVER WILL LOSE HIS LIFE" Christina was sitting in the old hammock on the veranda, ready for church.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "WHOSOEVER WILL LOSE HIS LIFE" Christina was sitting in the old hammock on the veranda, ready for church.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For, though the Sabbath was rigidly kept in the Lindsay home, and made a day of rest as much as possible, the usual multitude of barnyard duties had to be attended to, for the chickens and the pigs and the calves clamoured just as loudly for their breakfast on Sabbath morning as any week day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But Christina's work was all done and she was neatly dressed; her heavy golden brown braids were placed in a shining crown about her head, and her freshly ironed white dress and her white canvas shoes were immaculate.
a Caucasian
From this reading But Christina's work was all done and she was neatly dressed; her heavy golden brown braids were placed in a shining crown about her head, and her freshly ironed white dress and her white canvas shoes were immaculate.
WHOSOEVER
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From this reading "WHOSOEVER WILL LOSE HIS LIFE" Christina was sitting in the old hammock on the veranda, ready for church.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "WHOSOEVER WILL LOSE HIS LIFE" Christina was sitting in the old hammock on the veranda, ready for church.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She had already done a big morning's work.
