adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Speculating upon the departed cat's superior charms, that made substitution seem like sacrilege to Miss Hathaway, Ruth sat down for a time in the old-fashioned parlour, where the shabby haircloth furniture was ornamented with “tidies” to the last degree.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading A hair wreath, also sheltered by glass, hung on the wall near another collection of wax flowers suitably framed.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was a marble-topped centre table in the room, and a basket of wax flowers under a glass case, Mrs. Hemans's poems, another book, called The Lady's Garland, and the family Bible were carefully arranged upon it.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading There was a marble-topped centre table in the room, and a basket of wax flowers under a glass case, Mrs. Hemans's poems, another book, called The Lady's Garland, and the family Bible were carefully arranged upon it.
arrangedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪndʒd/
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading There was a marble-topped centre table in the room, and a basket of wax flowers under a glass case, Mrs. Hemans's poems, another book, called The Lady's Garland, and the family Bible were carefully arranged upon it.
basketnounUS /ˈbæskət/
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading There was a marble-topped centre table in the room, and a basket of wax flowers under a glass case, Mrs. Hemans's poems, another book, called The Lady's Garland, and the family Bible were carefully arranged upon it.
BiblenounUS /ˈbaɪbəl/
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading There was a marble-topped centre table in the room, and a basket of wax flowers under a glass case, Mrs. Hemans's poems, another book, called The Lady's Garland, and the family Bible were carefully arranged upon it.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading There was a marble-topped centre table in the room, and a basket of wax flowers under a glass case, Mrs. Hemans's poems, another book, called The Lady's Garland, and the family Bible were carefully arranged upon it.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A hair wreath, also sheltered by glass, hung on the wall near another collection of wax flowers suitably framed.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading There was a marble-topped centre table in the room, and a basket of wax flowers under a glass case, Mrs. Hemans's poems, another book, called The Lady's Garland, and the family Bible were carefully arranged upon it.
carefullyadverbUS /ˈkerfəli/
taking care or paying attention
From this reading There was a marble-topped centre table in the room, and a basket of wax flowers under a glass case, Mrs. Hemans's poems, another book, called The Lady's Garland, and the family Bible were carefully arranged upon it.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading The carpet, which was once of the speaking variety, had faded to the listening point.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading There was a marble-topped centre table in the room, and a basket of wax flowers under a glass case, Mrs. Hemans's poems, another book, called The Lady's Garland, and the family Bible were carefully arranged upon it.
cat'snounUS /kæts/
possessive form of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading Speculating upon the departed cat's superior charms, that made substitution seem like sacrilege to Miss Hathaway, Ruth sat down for a time in the old-fashioned parlour, where the shabby haircloth furniture was ornamented with “tidies” to the last degree.
centrenounUS /ˈsentər/
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading There was a marble-topped centre table in the room, and a basket of wax flowers under a glass case, Mrs. Hemans's poems, another book, called The Lady's Garland, and the family Bible were carefully arranged upon it.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Speculating upon the departed cat's superior charms, that made substitution seem like sacrilege to Miss Hathaway, Ruth sat down for a time in the old-fashioned parlour, where the shabby haircloth furniture was ornamented with “tidies” to the last degree.
chinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading There were various portraits of people whom Miss Thorne did not know, though she was a near relative of their owner, and two tall, white china vases, decorated with gilt, flanked the mantel-shelf.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading A hair wreath, also sheltered by glass, hung on the wall near another collection of wax flowers suitably framed.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading There were various portraits of people whom Miss Thorne did not know, though she was a near relative of their owner, and two tall, white china vases, decorated with gilt, flanked the mantel-shelf.
degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Speculating upon the departed cat's superior charms, that made substitution seem like sacrilege to Miss Hathaway, Ruth sat down for a time in the old-fashioned parlour, where the shabby haircloth furniture was ornamented with “tidies” to the last degree.
departedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪd/
well in the past; former
From this reading Speculating upon the departed cat's superior charms, that made substitution seem like sacrilege to Miss Hathaway, Ruth sat down for a time in the old-fashioned parlour, where the shabby haircloth furniture was ornamented with “tidies” to the last degree.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading There were various portraits of people whom Miss Thorne did not know, though she was a near relative of their owner, and two tall, white china vases, decorated with gilt, flanked the mantel-shelf.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Speculating upon the departed cat's superior charms, that made substitution seem like sacrilege to Miss Hathaway, Ruth sat down for a time in the old-fashioned parlour, where the shabby haircloth furniture was ornamented with “tidies” to the last degree.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading The carpet, which was once of the speaking variety, had faded to the listening point.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading There was a marble-topped centre table in the room, and a basket of wax flowers under a glass case, Mrs. Hemans's poems, another book, called The Lady's Garland, and the family Bible were carefully arranged upon it.
flankedverbUS /flæŋkt/
past form of “flank” — be located at the sides of something or somebody
From this reading There were various portraits of people whom Miss Thorne did not know, though she was a near relative of their owner, and two tall, white china vases, decorated with gilt, flanked the mantel-shelf.
flowersnounUS /ˈflaʊərz/
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading There was a marble-topped centre table in the room, and a basket of wax flowers under a glass case, Mrs. Hemans's poems, another book, called The Lady's Garland, and the family Bible were carefully arranged upon it.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Speculating upon the departed cat's superior charms, that made substitution seem like sacrilege to Miss Hathaway, Ruth sat down for a time in the old-fashioned parlour, where the shabby haircloth furniture was ornamented with “tidies” to the last degree.
framedadjectiveUS /freɪmd/
provided with a frame
From this reading A hair wreath, also sheltered by glass, hung on the wall near another collection of wax flowers suitably framed.
furniturenounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading Speculating upon the departed cat's superior charms, that made substitution seem like sacrilege to Miss Hathaway, Ruth sat down for a time in the old-fashioned parlour, where the shabby haircloth furniture was ornamented with “tidies” to the last degree.
GarlandverbUS /ˈɡɑːrlənd/
adorn with bands of flowers or leaves
From this reading There was a marble-topped centre table in the room, and a basket of wax flowers under a glass case, Mrs. Hemans's poems, another book, called The Lady's Garland, and the family Bible were carefully arranged upon it.
giltadjectiveUS /ɡɪlt/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading There were various portraits of people whom Miss Thorne did not know, though she was a near relative of their owner, and two tall, white china vases, decorated with gilt, flanked the mantel-shelf.
glassnounUS /ɡlæs/
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading There was a marble-topped centre table in the room, and a basket of wax flowers under a glass case, Mrs. Hemans's poems, another book, called The Lady's Garland, and the family Bible were carefully arranged upon it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The carpet, which was once of the speaking variety, had faded to the listening point.
hairnounUS /her/
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 A hair wreath, also sheltered by glass, hung on the wall near another collection of wax flowers suitably framed.
hairclothnoun
cloth woven from horsehair or camelhair; used for upholstery or stiffening in garments
From this reading Speculating upon the departed cat's superior charms, that made substitution seem like sacrilege to Miss Hathaway, Ruth sat down for a time in the old-fashioned parlour, where the shabby haircloth furniture was ornamented with “tidies” to the last degree.
HathawaynounUS /ˈhæθəweɪ/
wife of William Shakespeare (1556-1623)
From this reading Speculating upon the departed cat's superior charms, that made substitution seem like sacrilege to Miss Hathaway, Ruth sat down for a time in the old-fashioned parlour, where the shabby haircloth furniture was ornamented with “tidies” to the last degree.
Hemans's
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From this reading There was a marble-topped centre table in the room, and a basket of wax flowers under a glass case, Mrs. Hemans's poems, another book, called The Lady's Garland, and the family Bible were carefully arranged upon it.
hungverbUS /hʌŋ/
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading A hair wreath, also sheltered by glass, hung on the wall near another collection of wax flowers suitably framed.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Speculating upon the departed cat's superior charms, that made substitution seem like sacrilege to Miss Hathaway, Ruth sat down for a time in the old-fashioned parlour, where the shabby haircloth furniture was ornamented with “tidies” to the last degree.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was a marble-topped centre table in the room, and a basket of wax flowers under a glass case, Mrs. Hemans's poems, another book, called The Lady's Garland, and the family Bible were carefully arranged upon it.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading There were various portraits of people whom Miss Thorne did not know, though she was a near relative of their owner, and two tall, white china vases, decorated with gilt, flanked the mantel-shelf.
Lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading There was a marble-topped centre table in the room, and a basket of wax flowers under a glass case, Mrs. Hemans's poems, another book, called The Lady's Garland, and the family Bible were carefully arranged upon it.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Speculating upon the departed cat's superior charms, that made substitution seem like sacrilege to Miss Hathaway, Ruth sat down for a time in the old-fashioned parlour, where the shabby haircloth furniture was ornamented with “tidies” to the last degree.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Speculating upon the departed cat's superior charms, that made substitution seem like sacrilege to Miss Hathaway, Ruth sat down for a time in the old-fashioned parlour, where the shabby haircloth furniture was ornamented with “tidies” to the last degree.
listeningnounUS /ˈlɪsənɪŋ/
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading The carpet, which was once of the speaking variety, had faded to the listening point.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Speculating upon the departed cat's superior charms, that made substitution seem like sacrilege to Miss Hathaway, Ruth sat down for a time in the old-fashioned parlour, where the shabby haircloth furniture was ornamented with “tidies” to the last degree.
mantel-shelf
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were various portraits of people whom Miss Thorne did not know, though she was a near relative of their owner, and two tall, white china vases, decorated with gilt, flanked the mantel-shelf.
marble-topped
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From this reading There was a marble-topped centre table in the room, and a basket of wax flowers under a glass case, Mrs. Hemans's poems, another book, called The Lady's Garland, and the family Bible were carefully arranged upon it.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Speculating upon the departed cat's superior charms, that made substitution seem like sacrilege to Miss Hathaway, Ruth sat down for a time in the old-fashioned parlour, where the shabby haircloth furniture was ornamented with “tidies” to the last degree.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading There was a marble-topped centre table in the room, and a basket of wax flowers under a glass case, Mrs. Hemans's poems, another book, called The Lady's Garland, and the family Bible were carefully arranged upon it.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A hair wreath, also sheltered by glass, hung on the wall near another collection of wax flowers suitably framed.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There were various portraits of people whom Miss Thorne did not know, though she was a near relative of their owner, and two tall, white china vases, decorated with gilt, flanked the mantel-shelf.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was a marble-topped centre table in the room, and a basket of wax flowers under a glass case, Mrs. Hemans's poems, another book, called The Lady's Garland, and the family Bible were carefully arranged upon it.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading Speculating upon the departed cat's superior charms, that made substitution seem like sacrilege to Miss Hathaway, Ruth sat down for a time in the old-fashioned parlour, where the shabby haircloth furniture was ornamented with “tidies” to the last degree.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A hair wreath, also sheltered by glass, hung on the wall near another collection of wax flowers suitably framed.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading The carpet, which was once of the speaking variety, had faded to the listening point.
ornamentedverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmentɪd/
past form of “ornament” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading Speculating upon the departed cat's superior charms, that made substitution seem like sacrilege to Miss Hathaway, Ruth sat down for a time in the old-fashioned parlour, where the shabby haircloth furniture was ornamented with “tidies” to the last degree.
ownernounUS /ˈoʊnər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading There were various portraits of people whom Miss Thorne did not know, though she was a near relative of their owner, and two tall, white china vases, decorated with gilt, flanked the mantel-shelf.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Speculating upon the departed cat's superior charms, that made substitution seem like sacrilege to Miss Hathaway, Ruth sat down for a time in the old-fashioned parlour, where the shabby haircloth furniture was ornamented with “tidies” to the last degree.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading There were various portraits of people whom Miss Thorne did not know, though she was a near relative of their owner, and two tall, white china vases, decorated with gilt, flanked the mantel-shelf.
poemsnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading There was a marble-topped centre table in the room, and a basket of wax flowers under a glass case, Mrs. Hemans's poems, another book, called The Lady's Garland, and the family Bible were carefully arranged upon it.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The carpet, which was once of the speaking variety, had faded to the listening point.
portraitsnounUS /ˈpɔːrtrəts/
plural of “portrait” — a word picture of a person's appearance and character
From this reading There were various portraits of people whom Miss Thorne did not know, though she was a near relative of their owner, and two tall, white china vases, decorated with gilt, flanked the mantel-shelf.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading There were various portraits of people whom Miss Thorne did not know, though she was a near relative of their owner, and two tall, white china vases, decorated with gilt, flanked the mantel-shelf.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading There was a marble-topped centre table in the room, and a basket of wax flowers under a glass case, Mrs. Hemans's poems, another book, called The Lady's Garland, and the family Bible were carefully arranged upon it.
RuthnounUS /ruːθ/
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Speculating upon the departed cat's superior charms, that made substitution seem like sacrilege to Miss Hathaway, Ruth sat down for a time in the old-fashioned parlour, where the shabby haircloth furniture was ornamented with “tidies” to the last degree.
sacrilegenounUS /ˈsækrələdʒ/
blasphemous behavior; the act of depriving something of its sacred character
From this reading Speculating upon the departed cat's superior charms, that made substitution seem like sacrilege to Miss Hathaway, Ruth sat down for a time in the old-fashioned parlour, where the shabby haircloth furniture was ornamented with “tidies” to the last degree.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Speculating upon the departed cat's superior charms, that made substitution seem like sacrilege to Miss Hathaway, Ruth sat down for a time in the old-fashioned parlour, where the shabby haircloth furniture was ornamented with “tidies” to the last degree.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Speculating upon the departed cat's superior charms, that made substitution seem like sacrilege to Miss Hathaway, Ruth sat down for a time in the old-fashioned parlour, where the shabby haircloth furniture was ornamented with “tidies” to the last degree.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading Speculating upon the departed cat's superior charms, that made substitution seem like sacrilege to Miss Hathaway, Ruth sat down for a time in the old-fashioned parlour, where the shabby haircloth furniture was ornamented with “tidies” to the last degree.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were various portraits of people whom Miss Thorne did not know, though she was a near relative of their owner, and two tall, white china vases, decorated with gilt, flanked the mantel-shelf.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading A hair wreath, also sheltered by glass, hung on the wall near another collection of wax flowers suitably framed.
speakingnounUS /ˈspiːkɪŋ/
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading The carpet, which was once of the speaking variety, had faded to the listening point.
SpeculatingverbUS /ˈspekjəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “speculate” — to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading Speculating upon the departed cat's superior charms, that made substitution seem like sacrilege to Miss Hathaway, Ruth sat down for a time in the old-fashioned parlour, where the shabby haircloth furniture was ornamented with “tidies” to the last degree.
substitutionnounUS /ˌsʌbstɪˈtuːʃən/
an event in which one thing is substituted for another
From this reading Speculating upon the departed cat's superior charms, that made substitution seem like sacrilege to Miss Hathaway, Ruth sat down for a time in the old-fashioned parlour, where the shabby haircloth furniture was ornamented with “tidies” to the last degree.
suitablyadverbUS /ˈsuːtəbli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading A hair wreath, also sheltered by glass, hung on the wall near another collection of wax flowers suitably framed.
superioradjectiveUS /suːˈpɪriər/
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading Speculating upon the departed cat's superior charms, that made substitution seem like sacrilege to Miss Hathaway, Ruth sat down for a time in the old-fashioned parlour, where the shabby haircloth furniture was ornamented with “tidies” to the last degree.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading There was a marble-topped centre table in the room, and a basket of wax flowers under a glass case, Mrs. Hemans's poems, another book, called The Lady's Garland, and the family Bible were carefully arranged upon it.
talladjectiveUS /tɔːl/
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading There were various portraits of people whom Miss Thorne did not know, though she was a near relative of their owner, and two tall, white china vases, decorated with gilt, flanked the mantel-shelf.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Speculating upon the departed cat's superior charms, that made substitution seem like sacrilege to Miss Hathaway, Ruth sat down for a time in the old-fashioned parlour, where the shabby haircloth furniture was ornamented with “tidies” to the last degree.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Speculating upon the departed cat's superior charms, that made substitution seem like sacrilege to Miss Hathaway, Ruth sat down for a time in the old-fashioned parlour, where the shabby haircloth furniture was ornamented with “tidies” to the last degree.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There were various portraits of people whom Miss Thorne did not know, though she was a near relative of their owner, and two tall, white china vases, decorated with gilt, flanked the mantel-shelf.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a marble-topped centre table in the room, and a basket of wax flowers under a glass case, Mrs. Hemans's poems, another book, called The Lady's Garland, and the family Bible were carefully arranged upon it.
Thorne
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From this reading There were various portraits of people whom Miss Thorne did not know, though she was a near relative of their owner, and two tall, white china vases, decorated with gilt, flanked the mantel-shelf.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading There were various portraits of people whom Miss Thorne did not know, though she was a near relative of their owner, and two tall, white china vases, decorated with gilt, flanked the mantel-shelf.
tidies
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From this reading Speculating upon the departed cat's superior charms, that made substitution seem like sacrilege to Miss Hathaway, Ruth sat down for a time in the old-fashioned parlour, where the shabby haircloth furniture was ornamented with “tidies” to the last degree.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Speculating upon the departed cat's superior charms, that made substitution seem like sacrilege to Miss Hathaway, Ruth sat down for a time in the old-fashioned parlour, where the shabby haircloth furniture was ornamented with “tidies” to the last degree.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Speculating upon the departed cat's superior charms, that made substitution seem like sacrilege to Miss Hathaway, Ruth sat down for a time in the old-fashioned parlour, where the shabby haircloth furniture was ornamented with “tidies” to the last degree.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There were various portraits of people whom Miss Thorne did not know, though she was a near relative of their owner, and two tall, white china vases, decorated with gilt, flanked the mantel-shelf.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading There was a marble-topped centre table in the room, and a basket of wax flowers under a glass case, Mrs. Hemans's poems, another book, called The Lady's Garland, and the family Bible were carefully arranged upon it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Speculating upon the departed cat's superior charms, that made substitution seem like sacrilege to Miss Hathaway, Ruth sat down for a time in the old-fashioned parlour, where the shabby haircloth furniture was ornamented with “tidies” to the last degree.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading The carpet, which was once of the speaking variety, had faded to the listening point.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading There were various portraits of people whom Miss Thorne did not know, though she was a near relative of their owner, and two tall, white china vases, decorated with gilt, flanked the mantel-shelf.
vasesnounUS /ˈveɪsəz/
plural of “vas” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading There were various portraits of people whom Miss Thorne did not know, though she was a near relative of their owner, and two tall, white china vases, decorated with gilt, flanked the mantel-shelf.
wallnounUS /wɔːl/
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading A hair wreath, also sheltered by glass, hung on the wall near another collection of wax flowers suitably framed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Speculating upon the departed cat's superior charms, that made substitution seem like sacrilege to Miss Hathaway, Ruth sat down for a time in the old-fashioned parlour, where the shabby haircloth furniture was ornamented with “tidies” to the last degree.
waxverbUS /wæks/
cover with wax
From this reading There was a marble-topped centre table in the room, and a basket of wax flowers under a glass case, Mrs. Hemans's poems, another book, called The Lady's Garland, and the family Bible were carefully arranged upon it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was a marble-topped centre table in the room, and a basket of wax flowers under a glass case, Mrs. Hemans's poems, another book, called The Lady's Garland, and the family Bible were carefully arranged upon it.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Speculating upon the departed cat's superior charms, that made substitution seem like sacrilege to Miss Hathaway, Ruth sat down for a time in the old-fashioned parlour, where the shabby haircloth furniture was ornamented with “tidies” to the last degree.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The carpet, which was once of the speaking variety, had faded to the listening point.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading There were various portraits of people whom Miss Thorne did not know, though she was a near relative of their owner, and two tall, white china vases, decorated with gilt, flanked the mantel-shelf.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There were various portraits of people whom Miss Thorne did not know, though she was a near relative of their owner, and two tall, white china vases, decorated with gilt, flanked the mantel-shelf.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Speculating upon the departed cat's superior charms, that made substitution seem like sacrilege to Miss Hathaway, Ruth sat down for a time in the old-fashioned parlour, where the shabby haircloth furniture was ornamented with “tidies” to the last degree.
wreathnounUS /riːθ/
flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
From this reading A hair wreath, also sheltered by glass, hung on the wall near another collection of wax flowers suitably framed.
