used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a while it almost seemed as though the Pastor’s wife had forgotten that Little-Maid was in the house.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading For a while it almost seemed as though the Pastor’s wife had forgotten that Little-Maid was in the house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DAILY ROUND Yes, the daily work was now in full swing at Lövdala, and every morning and evening the nine spinning-wheels in the kitchen whirred and hummed as loud as any windmill.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE DAILY ROUND Yes, the daily work was now in full swing at Lövdala, and every morning and evening the nine spinning-wheels in the kitchen whirred and hummed as loud as any windmill.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE DAILY ROUND Yes, the daily work was now in full swing at Lövdala, and every morning and evening the nine spinning-wheels in the kitchen whirred and hummed as loud as any windmill.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE DAILY ROUND Yes, the daily work was now in full swing at Lövdala, and every morning and evening the nine spinning-wheels in the kitchen whirred and hummed as loud as any windmill.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And in full daylight there was no dawdling either, for the time had to be used for sewing and weaving.
beckonedverbUS /ˈbekənd/
past form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading But on the very day that the Ensign went, Fru Raklitz came to the kitchen door and beckoned to her to come into the best room.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading But on the very day that the Ensign went, Fru Raklitz came to the kitchen door and beckoned to her to come into the best room.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But on the very day that the Ensign went, Fru Raklitz came to the kitchen door and beckoned to her to come into the best room.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But on the very day that the Ensign went, Fru Raklitz came to the kitchen door and beckoned to her to come into the best room.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But on the very day that the Ensign went, Fru Raklitz came to the kitchen door and beckoned to her to come into the best room.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading THE DAILY ROUND Yes, the daily work was now in full swing at Lövdala, and every morning and evening the nine spinning-wheels in the kitchen whirred and hummed as loud as any windmill.
dawdlingnounUS /ˈdɔːdlɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading And in full daylight there was no dawdling either, for the time had to be used for sewing and weaving.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But on the very day that the Ensign went, Fru Raklitz came to the kitchen door and beckoned to her to come into the best room.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading And in full daylight there was no dawdling either, for the time had to be used for sewing and weaving.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading But on the very day that the Ensign went, Fru Raklitz came to the kitchen door and beckoned to her to come into the best room.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading She had not set her to work nor given her any duties except to sweep the kitchen parlour and to keep the fire mended.
one or the other of two
From this reading And in full daylight there was no dawdling either, for the time had to be used for sewing and weaving.
EnsignnounUS /ˈensən/
a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade
From this reading But on the very day that the Ensign went, Fru Raklitz came to the kitchen door and beckoned to her to come into the best room.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE DAILY ROUND Yes, the daily work was now in full swing at Lövdala, and every morning and evening the nine spinning-wheels in the kitchen whirred and hummed as loud as any windmill.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THE DAILY ROUND Yes, the daily work was now in full swing at Lövdala, and every morning and evening the nine spinning-wheels in the kitchen whirred and hummed as loud as any windmill.
apart from; not including
From this reading She had not set her to work nor given her any duties except to sweep the kitchen parlour and to keep the fire mended.
start firing a weapon
From this reading She had not set her to work nor given her any duties except to sweep the kitchen parlour and to keep the fire mended.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And in full daylight there was no dawdling either, for the time had to be used for sewing and weaving.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading For a while it almost seemed as though the Pastor’s wife had forgotten that Little-Maid was in the house.
Fru
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From this reading But on the very day that the Ensign went, Fru Raklitz came to the kitchen door and beckoned to her to come into the best room.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading THE DAILY ROUND Yes, the daily work was now in full swing at Lövdala, and every morning and evening the nine spinning-wheels in the kitchen whirred and hummed as loud as any windmill.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading She had not set her to work nor given her any duties except to sweep the kitchen parlour and to keep the fire mended.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And in full daylight there was no dawdling either, for the time had to be used for sewing and weaving.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had not set her to work nor given her any duties except to sweep the kitchen parlour and to keep the fire mended.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading For a while it almost seemed as though the Pastor’s wife had forgotten that Little-Maid was in the house.
hummed
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From this reading THE DAILY ROUND Yes, the daily work was now in full swing at Lövdala, and every morning and evening the nine spinning-wheels in the kitchen whirred and hummed as loud as any windmill.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DAILY ROUND Yes, the daily work was now in full swing at Lövdala, and every morning and evening the nine spinning-wheels in the kitchen whirred and hummed as loud as any windmill.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But on the very day that the Ensign went, Fru Raklitz came to the kitchen door and beckoned to her to come into the best room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For a while it almost seemed as though the Pastor’s wife had forgotten that Little-Maid was in the house.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading She had not set her to work nor given her any duties except to sweep the kitchen parlour and to keep the fire mended.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading THE DAILY ROUND Yes, the daily work was now in full swing at Lövdala, and every morning and evening the nine spinning-wheels in the kitchen whirred and hummed as loud as any windmill.
Little-Maid
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From this reading For a while it almost seemed as though the Pastor’s wife had forgotten that Little-Maid was in the house.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading THE DAILY ROUND Yes, the daily work was now in full swing at Lövdala, and every morning and evening the nine spinning-wheels in the kitchen whirred and hummed as loud as any windmill.
Lövdala
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From this reading THE DAILY ROUND Yes, the daily work was now in full swing at Lövdala, and every morning and evening the nine spinning-wheels in the kitchen whirred and hummed as loud as any windmill.
mendedverbUS /ˈmendɪd/
past form of “mend” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading She had not set her to work nor given her any duties except to sweep the kitchen parlour and to keep the fire mended.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE DAILY ROUND Yes, the daily work was now in full swing at Lövdala, and every morning and evening the nine spinning-wheels in the kitchen whirred and hummed as loud as any windmill.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading THE DAILY ROUND Yes, the daily work was now in full swing at Lövdala, and every morning and evening the nine spinning-wheels in the kitchen whirred and hummed as loud as any windmill.
not any; not one
From this reading And in full daylight there was no dawdling either, for the time had to be used for sewing and weaving.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading She had not set her to work nor given her any duties except to sweep the kitchen parlour and to keep the fire mended.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had not set her to work nor given her any duties except to sweep the kitchen parlour and to keep the fire mended.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE DAILY ROUND Yes, the daily work was now in full swing at Lövdala, and every morning and evening the nine spinning-wheels in the kitchen whirred and hummed as loud as any windmill.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But on the very day that the Ensign went, Fru Raklitz came to the kitchen door and beckoned to her to come into the best room.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading She had not set her to work nor given her any duties except to sweep the kitchen parlour and to keep the fire mended.
Pastor'snounUS /ˈpæstərz/
possessive form of “pastor” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading For a while it almost seemed as though the Pastor’s wife had forgotten that Little-Maid was in the house.
Raklitz
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But on the very day that the Ensign went, Fru Raklitz came to the kitchen door and beckoned to her to come into the best room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading But on the very day that the Ensign went, Fru Raklitz came to the kitchen door and beckoned to her to come into the best room.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading THE DAILY ROUND Yes, the daily work was now in full swing at Lövdala, and every morning and evening the nine spinning-wheels in the kitchen whirred and hummed as loud as any windmill.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For a while it almost seemed as though the Pastor’s wife had forgotten that Little-Maid was in the house.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She had not set her to work nor given her any duties except to sweep the kitchen parlour and to keep the fire mended.
sewingnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading And in full daylight there was no dawdling either, for the time had to be used for sewing and weaving.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had not set her to work nor given her any duties except to sweep the kitchen parlour and to keep the fire mended.
spinning-wheels
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE DAILY ROUND Yes, the daily work was now in full swing at Lövdala, and every morning and evening the nine spinning-wheels in the kitchen whirred and hummed as loud as any windmill.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading She had not set her to work nor given her any duties except to sweep the kitchen parlour and to keep the fire mended.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading THE DAILY ROUND Yes, the daily work was now in full swing at Lövdala, and every morning and evening the nine spinning-wheels in the kitchen whirred and hummed as loud as any windmill.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For a while it almost seemed as though the Pastor’s wife had forgotten that Little-Maid was in the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DAILY ROUND Yes, the daily work was now in full swing at Lövdala, and every morning and evening the nine spinning-wheels in the kitchen whirred and hummed as loud as any windmill.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And in full daylight there was no dawdling either, for the time had to be used for sewing and weaving.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For a while it almost seemed as though the Pastor’s wife had forgotten that Little-Maid was in the house.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And in full daylight there was no dawdling either, for the time had to be used for sewing and weaving.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And in full daylight there was no dawdling either, for the time had to be used for sewing and weaving.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading And in full daylight there was no dawdling either, for the time had to be used for sewing and weaving.
precisely as stated
From this reading But on the very day that the Ensign went, Fru Raklitz came to the kitchen door and beckoned to her to come into the best room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DAILY ROUND Yes, the daily work was now in full swing at Lövdala, and every morning and evening the nine spinning-wheels in the kitchen whirred and hummed as loud as any windmill.
weavingnounUS /ˈwiːvɪŋ/
creating fabric
From this reading And in full daylight there was no dawdling either, for the time had to be used for sewing and weaving.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But on the very day that the Ensign went, Fru Raklitz came to the kitchen door and beckoned to her to come into the best room.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading For a while it almost seemed as though the Pastor’s wife had forgotten that Little-Maid was in the house.
whirred
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From this reading THE DAILY ROUND Yes, the daily work was now in full swing at Lövdala, and every morning and evening the nine spinning-wheels in the kitchen whirred and hummed as loud as any windmill.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading For a while it almost seemed as though the Pastor’s wife had forgotten that Little-Maid was in the house.
windmillnounUS /ˈwɪndmɪl/
a mill that is powered by the wind
From this reading THE DAILY ROUND Yes, the daily work was now in full swing at Lövdala, and every morning and evening the nine spinning-wheels in the kitchen whirred and hummed as loud as any windmill.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE DAILY ROUND Yes, the daily work was now in full swing at Lövdala, and every morning and evening the nine spinning-wheels in the kitchen whirred and hummed as loud as any windmill.
an affirmative
From this reading THE DAILY ROUND Yes, the daily work was now in full swing at Lövdala, and every morning and evening the nine spinning-wheels in the kitchen whirred and hummed as loud as any windmill.
