used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PARSON’S DAUGHTER Dyke expressed satisfaction, and the hazelnut sparkler in his blazing red tie reflected varicolored gleams from its many facets, as his cupped hands held a burning match to light a fresh cigarette.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PARSON’S DAUGHTER Dyke expressed satisfaction, and the hazelnut sparkler in his blazing red tie reflected varicolored gleams from its many facets, as his cupped hands held a burning match to light a fresh cigarette.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE PARSON’S DAUGHTER Dyke expressed satisfaction, and the hazelnut sparkler in his blazing red tie reflected varicolored gleams from its many facets, as his cupped hands held a burning match to light a fresh cigarette.
on or to one side
From this reading As he flung aside the match, and chanced to glance past the far end of the bleachers, his black eyes glinted on beholding a girl in a light dress, shading herself with a pale-blue parasol, and seated in a carriage that had just drawn up in line with others out there.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the girl’s side, wearing a light suit, straw hat, and tan driving gloves, sat a square-shouldered young man.
being joined in close association
From this reading A span of spirited and extremely restless bays were attached to the carriage.
baysnounUS /beɪz/
plural of “bay” — an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading A span of spirited and extremely restless bays were attached to the carriage.
beholdingnounUS /bɪˈhoʊldɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading As he flung aside the match, and chanced to glance past the far end of the bleachers, his black eyes glinted on beholding a girl in a light dress, shading herself with a pale-blue parasol, and seated in a carriage that had just drawn up in line with others out there.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading As he flung aside the match, and chanced to glance past the far end of the bleachers, his black eyes glinted on beholding a girl in a light dress, shading herself with a pale-blue parasol, and seated in a carriage that had just drawn up in line with others out there.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading THE PARSON’S DAUGHTER Dyke expressed satisfaction, and the hazelnut sparkler in his blazing red tie reflected varicolored gleams from its many facets, as his cupped hands held a burning match to light a fresh cigarette.
bleachersnounUS /ˈbliːtʃərz/
(used in the plural) an outdoor grandstand without a roof; patrons are exposed to the sun as linens are when they are bleached
From this reading As he flung aside the match, and chanced to glance past the far end of the bleachers, his black eyes glinted on beholding a girl in a light dress, shading herself with a pale-blue parasol, and seated in a carriage that had just drawn up in line with others out there.
uttered without voice
From this reading “Hel-lo!” breathed Fancy.
the act of burning something
From this reading THE PARSON’S DAUGHTER Dyke expressed satisfaction, and the hazelnut sparkler in his blazing red tie reflected varicolored gleams from its many facets, as his cupped hands held a burning match to light a fresh cigarette.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading As he flung aside the match, and chanced to glance past the far end of the bleachers, his black eyes glinted on beholding a girl in a light dress, shading herself with a pale-blue parasol, and seated in a carriage that had just drawn up in line with others out there.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading As he flung aside the match, and chanced to glance past the far end of the bleachers, his black eyes glinted on beholding a girl in a light dress, shading herself with a pale-blue parasol, and seated in a carriage that had just drawn up in line with others out there.
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading THE PARSON’S DAUGHTER Dyke expressed satisfaction, and the hazelnut sparkler in his blazing red tie reflected varicolored gleams from its many facets, as his cupped hands held a burning match to light a fresh cigarette.
cupped
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From this reading THE PARSON’S DAUGHTER Dyke expressed satisfaction, and the hazelnut sparkler in his blazing red tie reflected varicolored gleams from its many facets, as his cupped hands held a burning match to light a fresh cigarette.
a female human offspring
From this reading THE PARSON’S DAUGHTER Dyke expressed satisfaction, and the hazelnut sparkler in his blazing red tie reflected varicolored gleams from its many facets, as his cupped hands held a burning match to light a fresh cigarette.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading As he flung aside the match, and chanced to glance past the far end of the bleachers, his black eyes glinted on beholding a girl in a light dress, shading herself with a pale-blue parasol, and seated in a carriage that had just drawn up in line with others out there.
put on clothes
From this reading As he flung aside the match, and chanced to glance past the far end of the bleachers, his black eyes glinted on beholding a girl in a light dress, shading herself with a pale-blue parasol, and seated in a carriage that had just drawn up in line with others out there.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading At the girl’s side, wearing a light suit, straw hat, and tan driving gloves, sat a square-shouldered young man.
DykenounUS /daɪk/
(slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine
From this reading THE PARSON’S DAUGHTER Dyke expressed satisfaction, and the hazelnut sparkler in his blazing red tie reflected varicolored gleams from its many facets, as his cupped hands held a burning match to light a fresh cigarette.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading As he flung aside the match, and chanced to glance past the far end of the bleachers, his black eyes glinted on beholding a girl in a light dress, shading herself with a pale-blue parasol, and seated in a carriage that had just drawn up in line with others out there.
communicated in words
From this reading THE PARSON’S DAUGHTER Dyke expressed satisfaction, and the hazelnut sparkler in his blazing red tie reflected varicolored gleams from its many facets, as his cupped hands held a burning match to light a fresh cigarette.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading A span of spirited and extremely restless bays were attached to the carriage.
opinion or judgment
From this reading As he flung aside the match, and chanced to glance past the far end of the bleachers, his black eyes glinted on beholding a girl in a light dress, shading herself with a pale-blue parasol, and seated in a carriage that had just drawn up in line with others out there.
facetsnounUS /ˈfæsəts/
plural of “facet” — a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading THE PARSON’S DAUGHTER Dyke expressed satisfaction, and the hazelnut sparkler in his blazing red tie reflected varicolored gleams from its many facets, as his cupped hands held a burning match to light a fresh cigarette.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading “Hel-lo!” breathed Fancy.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading As he flung aside the match, and chanced to glance past the far end of the bleachers, his black eyes glinted on beholding a girl in a light dress, shading herself with a pale-blue parasol, and seated in a carriage that had just drawn up in line with others out there.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading As he flung aside the match, and chanced to glance past the far end of the bleachers, his black eyes glinted on beholding a girl in a light dress, shading herself with a pale-blue parasol, and seated in a carriage that had just drawn up in line with others out there.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading THE PARSON’S DAUGHTER Dyke expressed satisfaction, and the hazelnut sparkler in his blazing red tie reflected varicolored gleams from its many facets, as his cupped hands held a burning match to light a fresh cigarette.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE PARSON’S DAUGHTER Dyke expressed satisfaction, and the hazelnut sparkler in his blazing red tie reflected varicolored gleams from its many facets, as his cupped hands held a burning match to light a fresh cigarette.
a young female
From this reading As he flung aside the match, and chanced to glance past the far end of the bleachers, his black eyes glinted on beholding a girl in a light dress, shading herself with a pale-blue parasol, and seated in a carriage that had just drawn up in line with others out there.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading At the girl’s side, wearing a light suit, straw hat, and tan driving gloves, sat a square-shouldered young man.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading As he flung aside the match, and chanced to glance past the far end of the bleachers, his black eyes glinted on beholding a girl in a light dress, shading herself with a pale-blue parasol, and seated in a carriage that had just drawn up in line with others out there.
gleamsnounUS /ɡliːmz/
plural of “gleam” — an appearance of reflected light
From this reading THE PARSON’S DAUGHTER Dyke expressed satisfaction, and the hazelnut sparkler in his blazing red tie reflected varicolored gleams from its many facets, as his cupped hands held a burning match to light a fresh cigarette.
glinted
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From this reading As he flung aside the match, and chanced to glance past the far end of the bleachers, his black eyes glinted on beholding a girl in a light dress, shading herself with a pale-blue parasol, and seated in a carriage that had just drawn up in line with others out there.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading At the girl’s side, wearing a light suit, straw hat, and tan driving gloves, sat a square-shouldered young man.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As he flung aside the match, and chanced to glance past the far end of the bleachers, his black eyes glinted on beholding a girl in a light dress, shading herself with a pale-blue parasol, and seated in a carriage that had just drawn up in line with others out there.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading THE PARSON’S DAUGHTER Dyke expressed satisfaction, and the hazelnut sparkler in his blazing red tie reflected varicolored gleams from its many facets, as his cupped hands held a burning match to light a fresh cigarette.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading At the girl’s side, wearing a light suit, straw hat, and tan driving gloves, sat a square-shouldered young man.
hazelnutnounUS /ˈheɪzəlnʌt/
any of several shrubs or small trees of the genus Corylus bearing edible nuts enclosed in a leafy husk
From this reading THE PARSON’S DAUGHTER Dyke expressed satisfaction, and the hazelnut sparkler in his blazing red tie reflected varicolored gleams from its many facets, as his cupped hands held a burning match to light a fresh cigarette.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he flung aside the match, and chanced to glance past the far end of the bleachers, his black eyes glinted on beholding a girl in a light dress, shading herself with a pale-blue parasol, and seated in a carriage that had just drawn up in line with others out there.
Hel-lo
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From this reading “Hel-lo!” breathed Fancy.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading THE PARSON’S DAUGHTER Dyke expressed satisfaction, and the hazelnut sparkler in his blazing red tie reflected varicolored gleams from its many facets, as his cupped hands held a burning match to light a fresh cigarette.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading As he flung aside the match, and chanced to glance past the far end of the bleachers, his black eyes glinted on beholding a girl in a light dress, shading herself with a pale-blue parasol, and seated in a carriage that had just drawn up in line with others out there.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PARSON’S DAUGHTER Dyke expressed satisfaction, and the hazelnut sparkler in his blazing red tie reflected varicolored gleams from its many facets, as his cupped hands held a burning match to light a fresh cigarette.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PARSON’S DAUGHTER Dyke expressed satisfaction, and the hazelnut sparkler in his blazing red tie reflected varicolored gleams from its many facets, as his cupped hands held a burning match to light a fresh cigarette.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PARSON’S DAUGHTER Dyke expressed satisfaction, and the hazelnut sparkler in his blazing red tie reflected varicolored gleams from its many facets, as his cupped hands held a burning match to light a fresh cigarette.
and nothing more
From this reading As he flung aside the match, and chanced to glance past the far end of the bleachers, his black eyes glinted on beholding a girl in a light dress, shading herself with a pale-blue parasol, and seated in a carriage that had just drawn up in line with others out there.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading THE PARSON’S DAUGHTER Dyke expressed satisfaction, and the hazelnut sparkler in his blazing red tie reflected varicolored gleams from its many facets, as his cupped hands held a burning match to light a fresh cigarette.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading As he flung aside the match, and chanced to glance past the far end of the bleachers, his black eyes glinted on beholding a girl in a light dress, shading herself with a pale-blue parasol, and seated in a carriage that had just drawn up in line with others out there.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading At the girl’s side, wearing a light suit, straw hat, and tan driving gloves, sat a square-shouldered young man.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading THE PARSON’S DAUGHTER Dyke expressed satisfaction, and the hazelnut sparkler in his blazing red tie reflected varicolored gleams from its many facets, as his cupped hands held a burning match to light a fresh cigarette.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading THE PARSON’S DAUGHTER Dyke expressed satisfaction, and the hazelnut sparkler in his blazing red tie reflected varicolored gleams from its many facets, as his cupped hands held a burning match to light a fresh cigarette.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As he flung aside the match, and chanced to glance past the far end of the bleachers, his black eyes glinted on beholding a girl in a light dress, shading herself with a pale-blue parasol, and seated in a carriage that had just drawn up in line with others out there.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As he flung aside the match, and chanced to glance past the far end of the bleachers, his black eyes glinted on beholding a girl in a light dress, shading herself with a pale-blue parasol, and seated in a carriage that had just drawn up in line with others out there.
others
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From this reading As he flung aside the match, and chanced to glance past the far end of the bleachers, his black eyes glinted on beholding a girl in a light dress, shading herself with a pale-blue parasol, and seated in a carriage that had just drawn up in line with others out there.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As he flung aside the match, and chanced to glance past the far end of the bleachers, his black eyes glinted on beholding a girl in a light dress, shading herself with a pale-blue parasol, and seated in a carriage that had just drawn up in line with others out there.
pale-blue
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From this reading As he flung aside the match, and chanced to glance past the far end of the bleachers, his black eyes glinted on beholding a girl in a light dress, shading herself with a pale-blue parasol, and seated in a carriage that had just drawn up in line with others out there.
parasolnoun
a handheld collapsible source of shade
From this reading As he flung aside the match, and chanced to glance past the far end of the bleachers, his black eyes glinted on beholding a girl in a light dress, shading herself with a pale-blue parasol, and seated in a carriage that had just drawn up in line with others out there.
PARSON'S
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From this reading THE PARSON’S DAUGHTER Dyke expressed satisfaction, and the hazelnut sparkler in his blazing red tie reflected varicolored gleams from its many facets, as his cupped hands held a burning match to light a fresh cigarette.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading As he flung aside the match, and chanced to glance past the far end of the bleachers, his black eyes glinted on beholding a girl in a light dress, shading herself with a pale-blue parasol, and seated in a carriage that had just drawn up in line with others out there.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading THE PARSON’S DAUGHTER Dyke expressed satisfaction, and the hazelnut sparkler in his blazing red tie reflected varicolored gleams from its many facets, as his cupped hands held a burning match to light a fresh cigarette.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading THE PARSON’S DAUGHTER Dyke expressed satisfaction, and the hazelnut sparkler in his blazing red tie reflected varicolored gleams from its many facets, as his cupped hands held a burning match to light a fresh cigarette.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading A span of spirited and extremely restless bays were attached to the carriage.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading At the girl’s side, wearing a light suit, straw hat, and tan driving gloves, sat a square-shouldered young man.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading THE PARSON’S DAUGHTER Dyke expressed satisfaction, and the hazelnut sparkler in his blazing red tie reflected varicolored gleams from its many facets, as his cupped hands held a burning match to light a fresh cigarette.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading As he flung aside the match, and chanced to glance past the far end of the bleachers, his black eyes glinted on beholding a girl in a light dress, shading herself with a pale-blue parasol, and seated in a carriage that had just drawn up in line with others out there.
shadingnounUS /ˈʃeɪdɪŋ/
graded markings that indicate light or shaded areas in a drawing or painting
From this reading As he flung aside the match, and chanced to glance past the far end of the bleachers, his black eyes glinted on beholding a girl in a light dress, shading herself with a pale-blue parasol, and seated in a carriage that had just drawn up in line with others out there.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading At the girl’s side, wearing a light suit, straw hat, and tan driving gloves, sat a square-shouldered young man.
spannounUS /spæn/
the complete duration of something
From this reading A span of spirited and extremely restless bays were attached to the carriage.
sparklernoun
diamonds
From this reading THE PARSON’S DAUGHTER Dyke expressed satisfaction, and the hazelnut sparkler in his blazing red tie reflected varicolored gleams from its many facets, as his cupped hands held a burning match to light a fresh cigarette.
spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
From this reading A span of spirited and extremely restless bays were attached to the carriage.
square-shoulderedadjective
having broad shoulders
From this reading At the girl’s side, wearing a light suit, straw hat, and tan driving gloves, sat a square-shouldered young man.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading At the girl’s side, wearing a light suit, straw hat, and tan driving gloves, sat a square-shouldered young man.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading At the girl’s side, wearing a light suit, straw hat, and tan driving gloves, sat a square-shouldered young man.
tannounUS /tæn/
a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun
From this reading At the girl’s side, wearing a light suit, straw hat, and tan driving gloves, sat a square-shouldered young man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As he flung aside the match, and chanced to glance past the far end of the bleachers, his black eyes glinted on beholding a girl in a light dress, shading herself with a pale-blue parasol, and seated in a carriage that had just drawn up in line with others out there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PARSON’S DAUGHTER Dyke expressed satisfaction, and the hazelnut sparkler in his blazing red tie reflected varicolored gleams from its many facets, as his cupped hands held a burning match to light a fresh cigarette.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As he flung aside the match, and chanced to glance past the far end of the bleachers, his black eyes glinted on beholding a girl in a light dress, shading herself with a pale-blue parasol, and seated in a carriage that had just drawn up in line with others out there.
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 THE PARSON’S DAUGHTER Dyke expressed satisfaction, and the hazelnut sparkler in his blazing red tie reflected varicolored gleams from its many facets, as his cupped hands held a burning match to light a fresh cigarette.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PARSON’S DAUGHTER Dyke expressed satisfaction, and the hazelnut sparkler in his blazing red tie reflected varicolored gleams from its many facets, as his cupped hands held a burning match to light a fresh cigarette.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As he flung aside the match, and chanced to glance past the far end of the bleachers, his black eyes glinted on beholding a girl in a light dress, shading herself with a pale-blue parasol, and seated in a carriage that had just drawn up in line with others out there.
varicoloredadjective
having a variety of colors
From this reading THE PARSON’S DAUGHTER Dyke expressed satisfaction, and the hazelnut sparkler in his blazing red tie reflected varicolored gleams from its many facets, as his cupped hands held a burning match to light a fresh cigarette.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading At the girl’s side, wearing a light suit, straw hat, and tan driving gloves, sat a square-shouldered young man.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A span of spirited and extremely restless bays were attached to the carriage.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As he flung aside the match, and chanced to glance past the far end of the bleachers, his black eyes glinted on beholding a girl in a light dress, shading herself with a pale-blue parasol, and seated in a carriage that had just drawn up in line with others out there.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading At the girl’s side, wearing a light suit, straw hat, and tan driving gloves, sat a square-shouldered young man.
