used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHANGE OF DYNASTY.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With the cold November sunlight flooding her room, Grace rose next morning, dressed and went down stairs.
astiradjective
out of bed
From this reading No one seemed to be astir in the house but herself, and her footsteps echoed weirdly in the dark passages.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading No one seemed to be astir in the house but herself, and her footsteps echoed weirdly in the dark passages.
braidedadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪdɪd/
woven by (or as if by) braiding
From this reading Very neat and lady-like she looked, in her spotted gingham wrapper, her snowy collar and cuffs, and her dark hair freshly braided.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No one seemed to be astir in the house but herself, and her footsteps echoed weirdly in the dark passages.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading A CHANGE OF DYNASTY.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading A loud-voiced clock in the entrance-hall struck seven.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading With the cold November sunlight flooding her room, Grace rose next morning, dressed and went down stairs.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading Very neat and lady-like she looked, in her spotted gingham wrapper, her snowy collar and cuffs, and her dark hair freshly braided.
cuffsnounUS /kʌfs/
plural of “cuff” — the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg
From this reading Very neat and lady-like she looked, in her spotted gingham wrapper, her snowy collar and cuffs, and her dark hair freshly braided.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Very neat and lady-like she looked, in her spotted gingham wrapper, her snowy collar and cuffs, and her dark hair freshly braided.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading With the cold November sunlight flooding her room, Grace rose next morning, dressed and went down stairs.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading With the cold November sunlight flooding her room, Grace rose next morning, dressed and went down stairs.
DYNASTYnounUS /ˈdaɪnəsti/
a sequence of powerful leaders in the same family
From this reading A CHANGE OF DYNASTY.
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading No one seemed to be astir in the house but herself, and her footsteps echoed weirdly in the dark passages.
entrance-hall
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From this reading A loud-voiced clock in the entrance-hall struck seven.
floodingnounUS /ˈflʌdɪŋ/
a technique used in behavior therapy; client is flooded with experiences of a particular kind until becoming either averse to them or numbed to them
From this reading With the cold November sunlight flooding her room, Grace rose next morning, dressed and went down stairs.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading No one seemed to be astir in the house but herself, and her footsteps echoed weirdly in the dark passages.
freshlyadverbUS /ˈfreʃli/
very recently
From this reading Very neat and lady-like she looked, in her spotted gingham wrapper, her snowy collar and cuffs, and her dark hair freshly braided.
ginghamnounUS /ˈɡɪŋəm/
a clothing fabric in a plaid weave
From this reading Very neat and lady-like she looked, in her spotted gingham wrapper, her snowy collar and cuffs, and her dark hair freshly braided.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading With the cold November sunlight flooding her room, Grace rose next morning, dressed and went down stairs.
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 Very neat and lady-like she looked, in her spotted gingham wrapper, her snowy collar and cuffs, and her dark hair freshly braided.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading With the cold November sunlight flooding her room, Grace rose next morning, dressed and went down stairs.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading No one seemed to be astir in the house but herself, and her footsteps echoed weirdly in the dark passages.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading No one seemed to be astir in the house but herself, and her footsteps echoed weirdly in the dark passages.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Very neat and lady-like she looked, in her spotted gingham wrapper, her snowy collar and cuffs, and her dark hair freshly braided.
lady-like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Very neat and lady-like she looked, in her spotted gingham wrapper, her snowy collar and cuffs, and her dark hair freshly braided.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Very neat and lady-like she looked, in her spotted gingham wrapper, her snowy collar and cuffs, and her dark hair freshly braided.
loud-voicedadjective
having an unusually loud voice
From this reading A loud-voiced clock in the entrance-hall struck seven.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading With the cold November sunlight flooding her room, Grace rose next morning, dressed and went down stairs.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading Very neat and lady-like she looked, in her spotted gingham wrapper, her snowy collar and cuffs, and her dark hair freshly braided.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading With the cold November sunlight flooding her room, Grace rose next morning, dressed and went down stairs.
not any; not one
From this reading No one seemed to be astir in the house but herself, and her footsteps echoed weirdly in the dark passages.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading With the cold November sunlight flooding her room, Grace rose next morning, dressed and went down stairs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CHANGE OF DYNASTY.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one seemed to be astir in the house but herself, and her footsteps echoed weirdly in the dark passages.
passagesnounUS /ˈpæsədʒəz/
plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading No one seemed to be astir in the house but herself, and her footsteps echoed weirdly in the dark passages.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading With the cold November sunlight flooding her room, Grace rose next morning, dressed and went down stairs.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading With the cold November sunlight flooding her room, Grace rose next morning, dressed and went down stairs.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading No one seemed to be astir in the house but herself, and her footsteps echoed weirdly in the dark passages.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading A loud-voiced clock in the entrance-hall struck seven.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Very neat and lady-like she looked, in her spotted gingham wrapper, her snowy collar and cuffs, and her dark hair freshly braided.
snowyadjectiveUS /ˈsnoʊi/
marked by the presence of snow
From this reading Very neat and lady-like she looked, in her spotted gingham wrapper, her snowy collar and cuffs, and her dark hair freshly braided.
spottedadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːtɪd/
having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)
From this reading Very neat and lady-like she looked, in her spotted gingham wrapper, her snowy collar and cuffs, and her dark hair freshly braided.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading With the cold November sunlight flooding her room, Grace rose next morning, dressed and went down stairs.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading A loud-voiced clock in the entrance-hall struck seven.
the rays of the sun
From this reading With the cold November sunlight flooding her room, Grace rose next morning, dressed and went down stairs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With the cold November sunlight flooding her room, Grace rose next morning, dressed and went down stairs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No one seemed to be astir in the house but herself, and her footsteps echoed weirdly in the dark passages.
precisely as stated
From this reading Very neat and lady-like she looked, in her spotted gingham wrapper, her snowy collar and cuffs, and her dark hair freshly braided.
weirdlyadverbUS /ˈwɪrdli/
in a weird manner
From this reading No one seemed to be astir in the house but herself, and her footsteps echoed weirdly in the dark passages.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading With the cold November sunlight flooding her room, Grace rose next morning, dressed and went down stairs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the cold November sunlight flooding her room, Grace rose next morning, dressed and went down stairs.
wrappernounUS /ˈræpər/
a loose dressing gown for women
From this reading Very neat and lady-like she looked, in her spotted gingham wrapper, her snowy collar and cuffs, and her dark hair freshly braided.
