adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was standing before a great bush of white roses, culling the most perfect for the bouquets which she meant to tie with the ribbon festooned over her arm, and lay on the toilette tables of the new cousins, as a delicate attention.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading A step startled her, and looking up she saw her brother coming down the path with folded arms, bent head, and the absent air of one absorbed in deep thought.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading A step startled her, and looking up she saw her brother coming down the path with folded arms, bent head, and the absent air of one absorbed in deep thought.
admirationnounUS /ˌædmərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading The sudden arrival of these interesting beings had quite enchanted the romantic girl, and her head was full of heroic rescues, tender admiration, dramatic situations, and feminine wonder as to whether the lovely creatures would wear their veils or not.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A step startled her, and looking up she saw her brother coming down the path with folded arms, bent head, and the absent air of one absorbed in deep thought.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While the travellers refreshed, and Mrs President struggled into her best gown, Josie ran into the garden to gather flowers for the brides.
armnounUS /ɑːrm/
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading She was standing before a great bush of white roses, culling the most perfect for the bouquets which she meant to tie with the ribbon festooned over her arm, and lay on the toilette tables of the new cousins, as a delicate attention.
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading A step startled her, and looking up she saw her brother coming down the path with folded arms, bent head, and the absent air of one absorbed in deep thought.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The sudden arrival of these interesting beings had quite enchanted the romantic girl, and her head was full of heroic rescues, tender admiration, dramatic situations, and feminine wonder as to whether the lovely creatures would wear their veils or not.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The sudden arrival of these interesting beings had quite enchanted the romantic girl, and her head was full of heroic rescues, tender admiration, dramatic situations, and feminine wonder as to whether the lovely creatures would wear their veils or not.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading 'Sophy Wackles,' said the sharp child, with a superior smile, as she sucked her thumb just pricked by a too eager pull at the thorny branches.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading She was standing before a great bush of white roses, culling the most perfect for the bouquets which she meant to tie with the ribbon festooned over her arm, and lay on the toilette tables of the new cousins, as a delicate attention.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She was standing before a great bush of white roses, culling the most perfect for the bouquets which she meant to tie with the ribbon festooned over her arm, and lay on the toilette tables of the new cousins, as a delicate attention.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading The sudden arrival of these interesting beings had quite enchanted the romantic girl, and her head was full of heroic rescues, tender admiration, dramatic situations, and feminine wonder as to whether the lovely creatures would wear their veils or not.
bentnounUS /bent/
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading A step startled her, and looking up she saw her brother coming down the path with folded arms, bent head, and the absent air of one absorbed in deep thought.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading While the travellers refreshed, and Mrs President struggled into her best gown, Josie ran into the garden to gather flowers for the brides.
bouquetsnounUS /boʊˈkeɪz/
plural of “bouquet” — an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
From this reading She was standing before a great bush of white roses, culling the most perfect for the bouquets which she meant to tie with the ribbon festooned over her arm, and lay on the toilette tables of the new cousins, as a delicate attention.
branchesnounUS /ˈbræntʃəz/
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading 'Sophy Wackles,' said the sharp child, with a superior smile, as she sucked her thumb just pricked by a too eager pull at the thorny branches.
bridesnounUS /braɪdz/
plural of “bride” — a woman who has recently been married
From this reading While the travellers refreshed, and Mrs President struggled into her best gown, Josie ran into the garden to gather flowers for the brides.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading A step startled her, and looking up she saw her brother coming down the path with folded arms, bent head, and the absent air of one absorbed in deep thought.
bushnounUS /bʊʃ/
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading She was standing before a great bush of white roses, culling the most perfect for the bouquets which she meant to tie with the ribbon festooned over her arm, and lay on the toilette tables of the new cousins, as a delicate attention.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading 'Sophy Wackles,' said the sharp child, with a superior smile, as she sucked her thumb just pricked by a too eager pull at the thorny branches.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading 'Sophy Wackles,' said the sharp child, with a superior smile, as she sucked her thumb just pricked by a too eager pull at the thorny branches.
comingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading A step startled her, and looking up she saw her brother coming down the path with folded arms, bent head, and the absent air of one absorbed in deep thought.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading She was standing before a great bush of white roses, culling the most perfect for the bouquets which she meant to tie with the ribbon festooned over her arm, and lay on the toilette tables of the new cousins, as a delicate attention.
creaturesnounUS /ˈkriːtʃərz/
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The sudden arrival of these interesting beings had quite enchanted the romantic girl, and her head was full of heroic rescues, tender admiration, dramatic situations, and feminine wonder as to whether the lovely creatures would wear their veils or not.
cullingverbUS /ˈkʌlɪŋ/
-ing form of “cull” — remove something that has been rejected
From this reading She was standing before a great bush of white roses, culling the most perfect for the bouquets which she meant to tie with the ribbon festooned over her arm, and lay on the toilette tables of the new cousins, as a delicate attention.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading A step startled her, and looking up she saw her brother coming down the path with folded arms, bent head, and the absent air of one absorbed in deep thought.
delicateadjectiveUS /ˈdeləkət/
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading She was standing before a great bush of white roses, culling the most perfect for the bouquets which she meant to tie with the ribbon festooned over her arm, and lay on the toilette tables of the new cousins, as a delicate attention.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A step startled her, and looking up she saw her brother coming down the path with folded arms, bent head, and the absent air of one absorbed in deep thought.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading The sudden arrival of these interesting beings had quite enchanted the romantic girl, and her head was full of heroic rescues, tender admiration, dramatic situations, and feminine wonder as to whether the lovely creatures would wear their veils or not.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading 'Sophy Wackles,' said the sharp child, with a superior smile, as she sucked her thumb just pricked by a too eager pull at the thorny branches.
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading The sudden arrival of these interesting beings had quite enchanted the romantic girl, and her head was full of heroic rescues, tender admiration, dramatic situations, and feminine wonder as to whether the lovely creatures would wear their veils or not.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading The sudden arrival of these interesting beings had quite enchanted the romantic girl, and her head was full of heroic rescues, tender admiration, dramatic situations, and feminine wonder as to whether the lovely creatures would wear their veils or not.
festoonedverbUS /ˌfeˈstuːnd/
past form of “festoon” — decorate with strings of flowers
From this reading She was standing before a great bush of white roses, culling the most perfect for the bouquets which she meant to tie with the ribbon festooned over her arm, and lay on the toilette tables of the new cousins, as a delicate attention.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading While the travellers refreshed, and Mrs President struggled into her best gown, Josie ran into the garden to gather flowers for the brides.
foldedverbUS /ˈfoʊldəd/
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading A step startled her, and looking up she saw her brother coming down the path with folded arms, bent head, and the absent air of one absorbed in deep thought.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While the travellers refreshed, and Mrs President struggled into her best gown, Josie ran into the garden to gather flowers for the brides.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The sudden arrival of these interesting beings had quite enchanted the romantic girl, and her head was full of heroic rescues, tender admiration, dramatic situations, and feminine wonder as to whether the lovely creatures would wear their veils or not.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading While the travellers refreshed, and Mrs President struggled into her best gown, Josie ran into the garden to gather flowers for the brides.
gatherverbUS /ˈɡæðər/
assemble or get together
From this reading While the travellers refreshed, and Mrs President struggled into her best gown, Josie ran into the garden to gather flowers for the brides.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading The sudden arrival of these interesting beings had quite enchanted the romantic girl, and her head was full of heroic rescues, tender admiration, dramatic situations, and feminine wonder as to whether the lovely creatures would wear their veils or not.
gownnounUS /ɡaʊn/
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading While the travellers refreshed, and Mrs President struggled into her best gown, Josie ran into the garden to gather flowers for the brides.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She was standing before a great bush of white roses, culling the most perfect for the bouquets which she meant to tie with the ribbon festooned over her arm, and lay on the toilette tables of the new cousins, as a delicate attention.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sudden arrival of these interesting beings had quite enchanted the romantic girl, and her head was full of heroic rescues, tender admiration, dramatic situations, and feminine wonder as to whether the lovely creatures would wear their veils or not.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The sudden arrival of these interesting beings had quite enchanted the romantic girl, and her head was full of heroic rescues, tender admiration, dramatic situations, and feminine wonder as to whether the lovely creatures would wear their veils or not.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading While the travellers refreshed, and Mrs President struggled into her best gown, Josie ran into the garden to gather flowers for the brides.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading The sudden arrival of these interesting beings had quite enchanted the romantic girl, and her head was full of heroic rescues, tender admiration, dramatic situations, and feminine wonder as to whether the lovely creatures would wear their veils or not.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A step startled her, and looking up she saw her brother coming down the path with folded arms, bent head, and the absent air of one absorbed in deep thought.
interestingadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading The sudden arrival of these interesting beings had quite enchanted the romantic girl, and her head was full of heroic rescues, tender admiration, dramatic situations, and feminine wonder as to whether the lovely creatures would wear their veils or not.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading While the travellers refreshed, and Mrs President struggled into her best gown, Josie ran into the garden to gather flowers for the brides.
Josie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While the travellers refreshed, and Mrs President struggled into her best gown, Josie ran into the garden to gather flowers for the brides.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading 'Sophy Wackles,' said the sharp child, with a superior smile, as she sucked her thumb just pricked by a too eager pull at the thorny branches.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She was standing before a great bush of white roses, culling the most perfect for the bouquets which she meant to tie with the ribbon festooned over her arm, and lay on the toilette tables of the new cousins, as a delicate attention.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading A step startled her, and looking up she saw her brother coming down the path with folded arms, bent head, and the absent air of one absorbed in deep thought.
lovelyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvli/
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading The sudden arrival of these interesting beings had quite enchanted the romantic girl, and her head was full of heroic rescues, tender admiration, dramatic situations, and feminine wonder as to whether the lovely creatures would wear their veils or not.
meantverbUS /ment/
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading She was standing before a great bush of white roses, culling the most perfect for the bouquets which she meant to tie with the ribbon festooned over her arm, and lay on the toilette tables of the new cousins, as a delicate attention.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading She was standing before a great bush of white roses, culling the most perfect for the bouquets which she meant to tie with the ribbon festooned over her arm, and lay on the toilette tables of the new cousins, as a delicate attention.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading While the travellers refreshed, and Mrs President struggled into her best gown, Josie ran into the garden to gather flowers for the brides.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading She was standing before a great bush of white roses, culling the most perfect for the bouquets which she meant to tie with the ribbon festooned over her arm, and lay on the toilette tables of the new cousins, as a delicate attention.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The sudden arrival of these interesting beings had quite enchanted the romantic girl, and her head was full of heroic rescues, tender admiration, dramatic situations, and feminine wonder as to whether the lovely creatures would wear their veils or not.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sudden arrival of these interesting beings had quite enchanted the romantic girl, and her head was full of heroic rescues, tender admiration, dramatic situations, and feminine wonder as to whether the lovely creatures would wear their veils or not.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was standing before a great bush of white roses, culling the most perfect for the bouquets which she meant to tie with the ribbon festooned over her arm, and lay on the toilette tables of the new cousins, as a delicate attention.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A step startled her, and looking up she saw her brother coming down the path with folded arms, bent head, and the absent air of one absorbed in deep thought.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The sudden arrival of these interesting beings had quite enchanted the romantic girl, and her head was full of heroic rescues, tender admiration, dramatic situations, and feminine wonder as to whether the lovely creatures would wear their veils or not.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She was standing before a great bush of white roses, culling the most perfect for the bouquets which she meant to tie with the ribbon festooned over her arm, and lay on the toilette tables of the new cousins, as a delicate attention.
pathnounUS /pæθ/
a course of conduct
From this reading A step startled her, and looking up she saw her brother coming down the path with folded arms, bent head, and the absent air of one absorbed in deep thought.
perfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading She was standing before a great bush of white roses, culling the most perfect for the bouquets which she meant to tie with the ribbon festooned over her arm, and lay on the toilette tables of the new cousins, as a delicate attention.
PresidentnounUS /ˈprezədent/
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading While the travellers refreshed, and Mrs President struggled into her best gown, Josie ran into the garden to gather flowers for the brides.
prickedverbUS /prɪkt/
past form of “prick” — make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
From this reading 'Sophy Wackles,' said the sharp child, with a superior smile, as she sucked her thumb just pricked by a too eager pull at the thorny branches.
pullverbUS /pʊl/
cause to move by pulling
From this reading 'Sophy Wackles,' said the sharp child, with a superior smile, as she sucked her thumb just pricked by a too eager pull at the thorny branches.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The sudden arrival of these interesting beings had quite enchanted the romantic girl, and her head was full of heroic rescues, tender admiration, dramatic situations, and feminine wonder as to whether the lovely creatures would wear their veils or not.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading While the travellers refreshed, and Mrs President struggled into her best gown, Josie ran into the garden to gather flowers for the brides.
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading While the travellers refreshed, and Mrs President struggled into her best gown, Josie ran into the garden to gather flowers for the brides.
rescuesnounUS /ˈreskjuːz/
plural of “rescue” — recovery or preservation from loss or danger
From this reading The sudden arrival of these interesting beings had quite enchanted the romantic girl, and her head was full of heroic rescues, tender admiration, dramatic situations, and feminine wonder as to whether the lovely creatures would wear their veils or not.
ribbonnounUS /ˈrɪbən/
any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading She was standing before a great bush of white roses, culling the most perfect for the bouquets which she meant to tie with the ribbon festooned over her arm, and lay on the toilette tables of the new cousins, as a delicate attention.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading The sudden arrival of these interesting beings had quite enchanted the romantic girl, and her head was full of heroic rescues, tender admiration, dramatic situations, and feminine wonder as to whether the lovely creatures would wear their veils or not.
rosesnounUS /ˈroʊzɪz/
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading She was standing before a great bush of white roses, culling the most perfect for the bouquets which she meant to tie with the ribbon festooned over her arm, and lay on the toilette tables of the new cousins, as a delicate attention.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'Sophy Wackles,' said the sharp child, with a superior smile, as she sucked her thumb just pricked by a too eager pull at the thorny branches.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading A step startled her, and looking up she saw her brother coming down the path with folded arms, bent head, and the absent air of one absorbed in deep thought.
sharpadjectiveUS /ʃɑːrp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading 'Sophy Wackles,' said the sharp child, with a superior smile, as she sucked her thumb just pricked by a too eager pull at the thorny branches.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was standing before a great bush of white roses, culling the most perfect for the bouquets which she meant to tie with the ribbon festooned over her arm, and lay on the toilette tables of the new cousins, as a delicate attention.
situationsnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “situation” — the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The sudden arrival of these interesting beings had quite enchanted the romantic girl, and her head was full of heroic rescues, tender admiration, dramatic situations, and feminine wonder as to whether the lovely creatures would wear their veils or not.
smileverbUS /smaɪl/
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading 'Sophy Wackles,' said the sharp child, with a superior smile, as she sucked her thumb just pricked by a too eager pull at the thorny branches.
Sophy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Sophy Wackles,' said the sharp child, with a superior smile, as she sucked her thumb just pricked by a too eager pull at the thorny branches.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading She was standing before a great bush of white roses, culling the most perfect for the bouquets which she meant to tie with the ribbon festooned over her arm, and lay on the toilette tables of the new cousins, as a delicate attention.
startledadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtəld/
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading A step startled her, and looking up she saw her brother coming down the path with folded arms, bent head, and the absent air of one absorbed in deep thought.
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading A step startled her, and looking up she saw her brother coming down the path with folded arms, bent head, and the absent air of one absorbed in deep thought.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading While the travellers refreshed, and Mrs President struggled into her best gown, Josie ran into the garden to gather flowers for the brides.
suckedverbUS /sʌkt/
past form of “suck” — draw into the mouth by creating a practical vacuum in the mouth
From this reading 'Sophy Wackles,' said the sharp child, with a superior smile, as she sucked her thumb just pricked by a too eager pull at the thorny branches.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The sudden arrival of these interesting beings had quite enchanted the romantic girl, and her head was full of heroic rescues, tender admiration, dramatic situations, and feminine wonder as to whether the lovely creatures would wear their veils or not.
superioradjectiveUS /suːˈpɪriər/
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading 'Sophy Wackles,' said the sharp child, with a superior smile, as she sucked her thumb just pricked by a too eager pull at the thorny branches.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading She was standing before a great bush of white roses, culling the most perfect for the bouquets which she meant to tie with the ribbon festooned over her arm, and lay on the toilette tables of the new cousins, as a delicate attention.
tenderadjectiveUS /ˈtendər/
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading The sudden arrival of these interesting beings had quite enchanted the romantic girl, and her head was full of heroic rescues, tender admiration, dramatic situations, and feminine wonder as to whether the lovely creatures would wear their veils or not.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While the travellers refreshed, and Mrs President struggled into her best gown, Josie ran into the garden to gather flowers for the brides.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The sudden arrival of these interesting beings had quite enchanted the romantic girl, and her head was full of heroic rescues, tender admiration, dramatic situations, and feminine wonder as to whether the lovely creatures would wear their veils or not.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The sudden arrival of these interesting beings had quite enchanted the romantic girl, and her head was full of heroic rescues, tender admiration, dramatic situations, and feminine wonder as to whether the lovely creatures would wear their veils or not.
thornyadjectiveUS /ˈθɔːrni/
bristling with perplexities
From this reading 'Sophy Wackles,' said the sharp child, with a superior smile, as she sucked her thumb just pricked by a too eager pull at the thorny branches.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A step startled her, and looking up she saw her brother coming down the path with folded arms, bent head, and the absent air of one absorbed in deep thought.
thumbnounUS /θʌm/
the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
From this reading 'Sophy Wackles,' said the sharp child, with a superior smile, as she sucked her thumb just pricked by a too eager pull at the thorny branches.
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading She was standing before a great bush of white roses, culling the most perfect for the bouquets which she meant to tie with the ribbon festooned over her arm, and lay on the toilette tables of the new cousins, as a delicate attention.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While the travellers refreshed, and Mrs President struggled into her best gown, Josie ran into the garden to gather flowers for the brides.
toilettenoun
the act of dressing and preparing yourself
From this reading She was standing before a great bush of white roses, culling the most perfect for the bouquets which she meant to tie with the ribbon festooned over her arm, and lay on the toilette tables of the new cousins, as a delicate attention.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading 'Sophy Wackles,' said the sharp child, with a superior smile, as she sucked her thumb just pricked by a too eager pull at the thorny branches.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading While the travellers refreshed, and Mrs President struggled into her best gown, Josie ran into the garden to gather flowers for the brides.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A step startled her, and looking up she saw her brother coming down the path with folded arms, bent head, and the absent air of one absorbed in deep thought.
veilsnounUS /veɪlz/
plural of “veil” — a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading The sudden arrival of these interesting beings had quite enchanted the romantic girl, and her head was full of heroic rescues, tender admiration, dramatic situations, and feminine wonder as to whether the lovely creatures would wear their veils or not.
Wackles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Sophy Wackles,' said the sharp child, with a superior smile, as she sucked her thumb just pricked by a too eager pull at the thorny branches.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sudden arrival of these interesting beings had quite enchanted the romantic girl, and her head was full of heroic rescues, tender admiration, dramatic situations, and feminine wonder as to whether the lovely creatures would wear their veils or not.
wearverbUS /wer/
be dressed in
From this reading The sudden arrival of these interesting beings had quite enchanted the romantic girl, and her head was full of heroic rescues, tender admiration, dramatic situations, and feminine wonder as to whether the lovely creatures would wear their veils or not.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The sudden arrival of these interesting beings had quite enchanted the romantic girl, and her head was full of heroic rescues, tender admiration, dramatic situations, and feminine wonder as to whether the lovely creatures would wear their veils or not.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was standing before a great bush of white roses, culling the most perfect for the bouquets which she meant to tie with the ribbon festooned over her arm, and lay on the toilette tables of the new cousins, as a delicate attention.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the travellers refreshed, and Mrs President struggled into her best gown, Josie ran into the garden to gather flowers for the brides.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading She was standing before a great bush of white roses, culling the most perfect for the bouquets which she meant to tie with the ribbon festooned over her arm, and lay on the toilette tables of the new cousins, as a delicate attention.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was standing before a great bush of white roses, culling the most perfect for the bouquets which she meant to tie with the ribbon festooned over her arm, and lay on the toilette tables of the new cousins, as a delicate attention.
wondernounUS /ˈwʌndər/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading The sudden arrival of these interesting beings had quite enchanted the romantic girl, and her head was full of heroic rescues, tender admiration, dramatic situations, and feminine wonder as to whether the lovely creatures would wear their veils or not.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The sudden arrival of these interesting beings had quite enchanted the romantic girl, and her head was full of heroic rescues, tender admiration, dramatic situations, and feminine wonder as to whether the lovely creatures would wear their veils or not.
