used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MUSIC THE FAIRIES PUT IN HER FINGERS On the shaded corner of the wide veranda Mrs. Lee sat making buttonholes in a blouse for Billy, humming as she worked.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About her quiet reigned; broken now and then by Peggy's bird in its cage and the far-off sound of the gasoline mower on the golf course.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading About her quiet reigned; broken now and then by Peggy's bird in its cage and the far-off sound of the gasoline mower on the golf course.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Suddenly Barbara came around the corner of the house, like a rose, in her fresh pink gingham.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE MUSIC THE FAIRIES PUT IN HER FINGERS On the shaded corner of the wide veranda Mrs. Lee sat making buttonholes in a blouse for Billy, humming as she worked.
Barbara
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Suddenly Barbara came around the corner of the house, like a rose, in her fresh pink gingham.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading THE MUSIC THE FAIRIES PUT IN HER FINGERS On the shaded corner of the wide veranda Mrs. Lee sat making buttonholes in a blouse for Billy, humming as she worked.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading About her quiet reigned; broken now and then by Peggy's bird in its cage and the far-off sound of the gasoline mower on the golf course.
blousenounUS /blaʊs/
a top worn by women
From this reading THE MUSIC THE FAIRIES PUT IN HER FINGERS On the shaded corner of the wide veranda Mrs. Lee sat making buttonholes in a blouse for Billy, humming as she worked.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading About her quiet reigned; broken now and then by Peggy's bird in its cage and the far-off sound of the gasoline mower on the golf course.
buttonholesnounUS /ˈbʌtənhoʊlz/
plural of “buttonhole” — a hole through which buttons are pushed
From this reading THE MUSIC THE FAIRIES PUT IN HER FINGERS On the shaded corner of the wide veranda Mrs. Lee sat making buttonholes in a blouse for Billy, humming as she worked.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading About her quiet reigned; broken now and then by Peggy's bird in its cage and the far-off sound of the gasoline mower on the golf course.
cagenounUS /keɪdʒ/
an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading About her quiet reigned; broken now and then by Peggy's bird in its cage and the far-off sound of the gasoline mower on the golf course.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Suddenly Barbara came around the corner of the house, like a rose, in her fresh pink gingham.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading Occasionally she patted the crisp cloth in her hand as though she loved this task of stitching for her youngsters.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading THE MUSIC THE FAIRIES PUT IN HER FINGERS On the shaded corner of the wide veranda Mrs. Lee sat making buttonholes in a blouse for Billy, humming as she worked.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading About her quiet reigned; broken now and then by Peggy's bird in its cage and the far-off sound of the gasoline mower on the golf course.
crispadjectiveUS /krɪsp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Occasionally she patted the crisp cloth in her hand as though she loved this task of stitching for her youngsters.
FAIRIESnounUS /ˈferiz/
plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading THE MUSIC THE FAIRIES PUT IN HER FINGERS On the shaded corner of the wide veranda Mrs. Lee sat making buttonholes in a blouse for Billy, humming as she worked.
far-offadjective
very far away in space or time
From this reading About her quiet reigned; broken now and then by Peggy's bird in its cage and the far-off sound of the gasoline mower on the golf course.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading THE MUSIC THE FAIRIES PUT IN HER FINGERS On the shaded corner of the wide veranda Mrs. Lee sat making buttonholes in a blouse for Billy, humming as she worked.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE MUSIC THE FAIRIES PUT IN HER FINGERS On the shaded corner of the wide veranda Mrs. Lee sat making buttonholes in a blouse for Billy, humming as she worked.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Suddenly Barbara came around the corner of the house, like a rose, in her fresh pink gingham.
gasolinenounUS /ˈɡæsəliːn/
a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
From this reading About her quiet reigned; broken now and then by Peggy's bird in its cage and the far-off sound of the gasoline mower on the golf course.
ginghamnounUS /ˈɡɪŋəm/
a clothing fabric in a plaid weave
From this reading Suddenly Barbara came around the corner of the house, like a rose, in her fresh pink gingham.
golfnounUS /ɡɑːlf/
a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes; the object is use as few strokes as possible in playing all the holes
From this reading About her quiet reigned; broken now and then by Peggy's bird in its cage and the far-off sound of the gasoline mower on the golf course.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Occasionally she patted the crisp cloth in her hand as though she loved this task of stitching for her youngsters.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MUSIC THE FAIRIES PUT IN HER FINGERS On the shaded corner of the wide veranda Mrs. Lee sat making buttonholes in a blouse for Billy, humming as she worked.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Suddenly Barbara came around the corner of the house, like a rose, in her fresh pink gingham.
hummingnounUS /ˈhʌmɪŋ/
a humming noise
From this reading THE MUSIC THE FAIRIES PUT IN HER FINGERS On the shaded corner of the wide veranda Mrs. Lee sat making buttonholes in a blouse for Billy, humming as she worked.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MUSIC THE FAIRIES PUT IN HER FINGERS On the shaded corner of the wide veranda Mrs. Lee sat making buttonholes in a blouse for Billy, humming as she worked.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading About her quiet reigned; broken now and then by Peggy's bird in its cage and the far-off sound of the gasoline mower on the golf course.
LeenounUS /liː/
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading THE MUSIC THE FAIRIES PUT IN HER FINGERS On the shaded corner of the wide veranda Mrs. Lee sat making buttonholes in a blouse for Billy, humming as she worked.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Suddenly Barbara came around the corner of the house, like a rose, in her fresh pink gingham.
held dear
From this reading Occasionally she patted the crisp cloth in her hand as though she loved this task of stitching for her youngsters.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading THE MUSIC THE FAIRIES PUT IN HER FINGERS On the shaded corner of the wide veranda Mrs. Lee sat making buttonholes in a blouse for Billy, humming as she worked.
mowernounUS /ˈmoʊər/
garden tool for mowing grass on lawns
From this reading About her quiet reigned; broken now and then by Peggy's bird in its cage and the far-off sound of the gasoline mower on the golf course.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE MUSIC THE FAIRIES PUT IN HER FINGERS On the shaded corner of the wide veranda Mrs. Lee sat making buttonholes in a blouse for Billy, humming as she worked.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading THE MUSIC THE FAIRIES PUT IN HER FINGERS On the shaded corner of the wide veranda Mrs. Lee sat making buttonholes in a blouse for Billy, humming as she worked.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading About her quiet reigned; broken now and then by Peggy's bird in its cage and the far-off sound of the gasoline mower on the golf course.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Occasionally she patted the crisp cloth in her hand as though she loved this task of stitching for her youngsters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MUSIC THE FAIRIES PUT IN HER FINGERS On the shaded corner of the wide veranda Mrs. Lee sat making buttonholes in a blouse for Billy, humming as she worked.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MUSIC THE FAIRIES PUT IN HER FINGERS On the shaded corner of the wide veranda Mrs. Lee sat making buttonholes in a blouse for Billy, humming as she worked.
pattedverbUS /ˈpætɪd/
inflected form of “pat” — pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading Occasionally she patted the crisp cloth in her hand as though she loved this task of stitching for her youngsters.
Peggy's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading About her quiet reigned; broken now and then by Peggy's bird in its cage and the far-off sound of the gasoline mower on the golf course.
a light shade of red
From this reading Suddenly Barbara came around the corner of the house, like a rose, in her fresh pink gingham.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE MUSIC THE FAIRIES PUT IN HER FINGERS On the shaded corner of the wide veranda Mrs. Lee sat making buttonholes in a blouse for Billy, humming as she worked.
putterverbUS /ˈpʌtər/
work lightly
From this reading In her hand she swung a putter.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading About her quiet reigned; broken now and then by Peggy's bird in its cage and the far-off sound of the gasoline mower on the golf course.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading About her quiet reigned; broken now and then by Peggy's bird in its cage and the far-off sound of the gasoline mower on the golf course.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Suddenly Barbara came around the corner of the house, like a rose, in her fresh pink gingham.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE MUSIC THE FAIRIES PUT IN HER FINGERS On the shaded corner of the wide veranda Mrs. Lee sat making buttonholes in a blouse for Billy, humming as she worked.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading THE MUSIC THE FAIRIES PUT IN HER FINGERS On the shaded corner of the wide veranda Mrs. Lee sat making buttonholes in a blouse for Billy, humming as she worked.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE MUSIC THE FAIRIES PUT IN HER FINGERS On the shaded corner of the wide veranda Mrs. Lee sat making buttonholes in a blouse for Billy, humming as she worked.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading About her quiet reigned; broken now and then by Peggy's bird in its cage and the far-off sound of the gasoline mower on the golf course.
stitchingnounUS /ˈstɪtʃɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading Occasionally she patted the crisp cloth in her hand as though she loved this task of stitching for her youngsters.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly Barbara came around the corner of the house, like a rose, in her fresh pink gingham.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading In her hand she swung a putter.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Occasionally she patted the crisp cloth in her hand as though she loved this task of stitching for her youngsters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MUSIC THE FAIRIES PUT IN HER FINGERS On the shaded corner of the wide veranda Mrs. Lee sat making buttonholes in a blouse for Billy, humming as she worked.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading About her quiet reigned; broken now and then by Peggy's bird in its cage and the far-off sound of the gasoline mower on the golf course.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Occasionally she patted the crisp cloth in her hand as though she loved this task of stitching for her youngsters.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Occasionally she patted the crisp cloth in her hand as though she loved this task of stitching for her youngsters.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading THE MUSIC THE FAIRIES PUT IN HER FINGERS On the shaded corner of the wide veranda Mrs. Lee sat making buttonholes in a blouse for Billy, humming as she worked.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading THE MUSIC THE FAIRIES PUT IN HER FINGERS On the shaded corner of the wide veranda Mrs. Lee sat making buttonholes in a blouse for Billy, humming as she worked.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE MUSIC THE FAIRIES PUT IN HER FINGERS On the shaded corner of the wide veranda Mrs. Lee sat making buttonholes in a blouse for Billy, humming as she worked.
youngstersnounUS /ˈjʌŋstərz/
plural of “youngster” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Occasionally she patted the crisp cloth in her hand as though she loved this task of stitching for her youngsters.
