used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Janet had conquered the art of crocheting in order that she might construct a Tam o' Shanter cap.
(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 Dropped stitches and uneven rows were in evidence all over the creation of dark red, with its bushy little knot on top.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But Janet had an eye for the impressionistic touch, and as she glanced in the mirror of Susan Jane's bureau, the general effect was gratifying.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It had been a difficult task, and the result was far from satisfying.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Janet had conquered the art of crocheting in order that she might construct a Tam o' Shanter cap.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But Janet had an eye for the impressionistic touch, and as she glanced in the mirror of Susan Jane's bureau, the general effect was gratifying.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been a difficult task, and the result was far from satisfying.
bureaunounUS /ˈbjʊroʊ/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading But Janet had an eye for the impressionistic touch, and as she glanced in the mirror of Susan Jane's bureau, the general effect was gratifying.
bushyadjectiveUS /ˈbʊʃi/
used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
From this reading Dropped stitches and uneven rows were in evidence all over the creation of dark red, with its bushy little knot on top.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Janet had an eye for the impressionistic touch, and as she glanced in the mirror of Susan Jane's bureau, the general effect was gratifying.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading Janet had conquered the art of crocheting in order that she might construct a Tam o' Shanter cap.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading Janet had conquered the art of crocheting in order that she might construct a Tam o' Shanter cap.
constructverbUS /kənˈstrʌkt/
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading Janet had conquered the art of crocheting in order that she might construct a Tam o' Shanter cap.
creationnounUS /kriˈeɪʃən/
the human act of creating
From this reading Dropped stitches and uneven rows were in evidence all over the creation of dark red, with its bushy little knot on top.
crochetingnounUS /kroʊˈʃeɪɪŋ/
needlework done by interlocking looped stitches with a hooked needle
From this reading Janet had conquered the art of crocheting in order that she might construct a Tam o' Shanter cap.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Dropped stitches and uneven rows were in evidence all over the creation of dark red, with its bushy little knot on top.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It had been a difficult task, and the result was far from satisfying.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Dropped stitches and uneven rows were in evidence all over the creation of dark red, with its bushy little knot on top.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Under the dull red the splendid, dusky gold of the girl's hair shone exquisitely.
duskyadjective
lighted by or as if by twilight
From this reading Under the dull red the splendid, dusky gold of the girl's hair shone exquisitely.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading But Janet had an eye for the impressionistic touch, and as she glanced in the mirror of Susan Jane's bureau, the general effect was gratifying.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Dropped stitches and uneven rows were in evidence all over the creation of dark red, with its bushy little knot on top.
exquisitelyadverbUS /ˌekˈskwɪzɪtli/
in a delicate manner
From this reading Under the dull red the splendid, dusky gold of the girl's hair shone exquisitely.
the organ of sight
From this reading But Janet had an eye for the impressionistic touch, and as she glanced in the mirror of Susan Jane's bureau, the general effect was gratifying.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It had been a difficult task, and the result was far from satisfying.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But Janet had an eye for the impressionistic touch, and as she glanced in the mirror of Susan Jane's bureau, the general effect was gratifying.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It had been a difficult task, and the result was far from satisfying.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading But Janet had an eye for the impressionistic touch, and as she glanced in the mirror of Susan Jane's bureau, the general effect was gratifying.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Under the dull red the splendid, dusky gold of the girl's hair shone exquisitely.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading But Janet had an eye for the impressionistic touch, and as she glanced in the mirror of Susan Jane's bureau, the general effect was gratifying.
coins made of gold
From this reading Under the dull red the splendid, dusky gold of the girl's hair shone exquisitely.
gratifyingadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪɪŋ/
pleasing to the mind or feeling
From this reading But Janet had an eye for the impressionistic touch, and as she glanced in the mirror of Susan Jane's bureau, the general effect was gratifying.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Janet had conquered the art of crocheting in order that she might construct a Tam o' Shanter cap.
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 Under the dull red the splendid, dusky gold of the girl's hair shone exquisitely.
impressionisticadjectiveUS /ˌɪmpreʃəˈnɪstɪk/
of or relating to or based on an impression rather than on facts or reasoning
From this reading But Janet had an eye for the impressionistic touch, and as she glanced in the mirror of Susan Jane's bureau, the general effect was gratifying.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Janet had conquered the art of crocheting in order that she might construct a Tam o' Shanter cap.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been a difficult task, and the result was far from satisfying.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Dropped stitches and uneven rows were in evidence all over the creation of dark red, with its bushy little knot on top.
Jane's
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From this reading But Janet had an eye for the impressionistic touch, and as she glanced in the mirror of Susan Jane's bureau, the general effect was gratifying.
Janet
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From this reading Janet had conquered the art of crocheting in order that she might construct a Tam o' Shanter cap.
knotnounUS /nɑːt/
a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading Dropped stitches and uneven rows were in evidence all over the creation of dark red, with its bushy little knot on top.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Dropped stitches and uneven rows were in evidence all over the creation of dark red, with its bushy little knot on top.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Janet had conquered the art of crocheting in order that she might construct a Tam o' Shanter cap.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading But Janet had an eye for the impressionistic touch, and as she glanced in the mirror of Susan Jane's bureau, the general effect was gratifying.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading Janet had conquered the art of crocheting in order that she might construct a Tam o' Shanter cap.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Janet had conquered the art of crocheting in order that she might construct a Tam o' Shanter cap.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dropped stitches and uneven rows were in evidence all over the creation of dark red, with its bushy little knot on top.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Janet had conquered the art of crocheting in order that she might construct a Tam o' Shanter cap.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Dropped stitches and uneven rows were in evidence all over the creation of dark red, with its bushy little knot on top.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Dropped stitches and uneven rows were in evidence all over the creation of dark red, with its bushy little knot on top.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It had been a difficult task, and the result was far from satisfying.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading Dropped stitches and uneven rows were in evidence all over the creation of dark red, with its bushy little knot on top.
satisfyingadjectiveUS /ˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ/
providing abundant nourishment
From this reading It had been a difficult task, and the result was far from satisfying.
Shanter
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From this reading Janet had conquered the art of crocheting in order that she might construct a Tam o' Shanter cap.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Janet had conquered the art of crocheting in order that she might construct a Tam o' Shanter cap.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Under the dull red the splendid, dusky gold of the girl's hair shone exquisitely.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Under the dull red the splendid, dusky gold of the girl's hair shone exquisitely.
stitchesnounUS /ˈstɪtʃɪz/
plural of “stitch” — a link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewing
From this reading Dropped stitches and uneven rows were in evidence all over the creation of dark red, with its bushy little knot on top.
Susan
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From this reading But Janet had an eye for the impressionistic touch, and as she glanced in the mirror of Susan Jane's bureau, the general effect was gratifying.
TamnounUS /tæm/
a woolen cap of Scottish origin
From this reading Janet had conquered the art of crocheting in order that she might construct a Tam o' Shanter cap.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading It had been a difficult task, and the result was far from satisfying.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Janet had conquered the art of crocheting in order that she might construct a Tam o' Shanter cap.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Janet had conquered the art of crocheting in order that she might construct a Tam o' Shanter cap.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Dropped stitches and uneven rows were in evidence all over the creation of dark red, with its bushy little knot on top.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading But Janet had an eye for the impressionistic touch, and as she glanced in the mirror of Susan Jane's bureau, the general effect was gratifying.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the dull red the splendid, dusky gold of the girl's hair shone exquisitely.
unevenadjectiveUS /əˈniːvən/
not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture
From this reading Dropped stitches and uneven rows were in evidence all over the creation of dark red, with its bushy little knot on top.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It had been a difficult task, and the result was far from satisfying.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Dropped stitches and uneven rows were in evidence all over the creation of dark red, with its bushy little knot on top.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dropped stitches and uneven rows were in evidence all over the creation of dark red, with its bushy little knot on top.
