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From this reading New York American Tract Society 150 Nassau Street "MARIGOLD, it is time for the boys to go to bed.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The speaker was Mrs. Holcroft, a pale-faced, dark-eyed woman of about thirty-five, with a slight figure, and a somewhat nervous manner.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The speaker was Mrs. Holcroft, a pale-faced, dark-eyed woman of about thirty-five, with a slight figure, and a somewhat nervous manner.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Marigold, her little daughter, aged eleven, was seated at a corner of the square table that stood in the middle of the sitting-room, so engrossed in the story-book she was reading that she failed to grasp the sense of her mother's request, and looked up inquiringly.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading New York American Tract Society 150 Nassau Street "MARIGOLD, it is time for the boys to go to bed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The speaker was Mrs. Holcroft, a pale-faced, dark-eyed woman of about thirty-five, with a slight figure, and a somewhat nervous manner.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading She had been six years a widow, and a snowy cap rested on her brown hair—hair that was streaked with white around her temples.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I wish you would give them their supper, as I want to get this embroidery finished to-night, if possible."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Marigold, her little daughter, aged eleven, was seated at a corner of the square table that stood in the middle of the sitting-room, so engrossed in the story-book she was reading that she failed to grasp the sense of her mother's request, and looked up inquiringly.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading New York American Tract Society 150 Nassau Street "MARIGOLD, it is time for the boys to go to bed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been six years a widow, and a snowy cap rested on her brown hair—hair that was streaked with white around her temples.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading New York American Tract Society 150 Nassau Street "MARIGOLD, it is time for the boys to go to bed.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading She had been six years a widow, and a snowy cap rested on her brown hair—hair that was streaked with white around her temples.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading She had been six years a widow, and a snowy cap rested on her brown hair—hair that was streaked with white around her temples.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Marigold, her little daughter, aged eleven, was seated at a corner of the square table that stood in the middle of the sitting-room, so engrossed in the story-book she was reading that she failed to grasp the sense of her mother's request, and looked up inquiringly.
dark-eyed
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From this reading The speaker was Mrs. Holcroft, a pale-faced, dark-eyed woman of about thirty-five, with a slight figure, and a somewhat nervous manner.
a female human offspring
From this reading Marigold, her little daughter, aged eleven, was seated at a corner of the square table that stood in the middle of the sitting-room, so engrossed in the story-book she was reading that she failed to grasp the sense of her mother's request, and looked up inquiringly.
being one more than ten
From this reading Marigold, her little daughter, aged eleven, was seated at a corner of the square table that stood in the middle of the sitting-room, so engrossed in the story-book she was reading that she failed to grasp the sense of her mother's request, and looked up inquiringly.
embroiderynounUS /emˈbrɔɪdəri/
elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
From this reading I wish you would give them their supper, as I want to get this embroidery finished to-night, if possible."
engrossedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡroʊst/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Marigold, her little daughter, aged eleven, was seated at a corner of the square table that stood in the middle of the sitting-room, so engrossed in the story-book she was reading that she failed to grasp the sense of her mother's request, and looked up inquiringly.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Marigold, her little daughter, aged eleven, was seated at a corner of the square table that stood in the middle of the sitting-room, so engrossed in the story-book she was reading that she failed to grasp the sense of her mother's request, and looked up inquiringly.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The speaker was Mrs. Holcroft, a pale-faced, dark-eyed woman of about thirty-five, with a slight figure, and a somewhat nervous manner.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading I wish you would give them their supper, as I want to get this embroidery finished to-night, if possible."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading New York American Tract Society 150 Nassau Street "MARIGOLD, it is time for the boys to go to bed.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I wish you would give them their supper, as I want to get this embroidery finished to-night, if possible."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I wish you would give them their supper, as I want to get this embroidery finished to-night, if possible."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading New York American Tract Society 150 Nassau Street "MARIGOLD, it is time for the boys to go to bed.
hold firmly
From this reading Marigold, her little daughter, aged eleven, was seated at a corner of the square table that stood in the middle of the sitting-room, so engrossed in the story-book she was reading that she failed to grasp the sense of her mother's request, and looked up inquiringly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had been six years a widow, and a snowy cap rested on her brown hair—hair that was streaked with white around her temples.
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 She had been six years a widow, and a snowy cap rested on her brown hair—hair that was streaked with white around her temples.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had been six years a widow, and a snowy cap rested on her brown hair—hair that was streaked with white around her temples.
Holcroft
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From this reading The speaker was Mrs. Holcroft, a pale-faced, dark-eyed woman of about thirty-five, with a slight figure, and a somewhat nervous manner.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I wish you would give them their supper, as I want to get this embroidery finished to-night, if possible."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I wish you would give them their supper, as I want to get this embroidery finished to-night, if possible."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Marigold, her little daughter, aged eleven, was seated at a corner of the square table that stood in the middle of the sitting-room, so engrossed in the story-book she was reading that she failed to grasp the sense of her mother's request, and looked up inquiringly.
inquiringlyadverb
in an inquiring manner
From this reading Marigold, her little daughter, aged eleven, was seated at a corner of the square table that stood in the middle of the sitting-room, so engrossed in the story-book she was reading that she failed to grasp the sense of her mother's request, and looked up inquiringly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading New York American Tract Society 150 Nassau Street "MARIGOLD, it is time for the boys to go to bed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading New York American Tract Society 150 Nassau Street "MARIGOLD, it is time for the boys to go to bed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Marigold, her little daughter, aged eleven, was seated at a corner of the square table that stood in the middle of the sitting-room, so engrossed in the story-book she was reading that she failed to grasp the sense of her mother's request, and looked up inquiringly.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Marigold, her little daughter, aged eleven, was seated at a corner of the square table that stood in the middle of the sitting-room, so engrossed in the story-book she was reading that she failed to grasp the sense of her mother's request, and looked up inquiringly.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The speaker was Mrs. Holcroft, a pale-faced, dark-eyed woman of about thirty-five, with a slight figure, and a somewhat nervous manner.
MARIGOLDnounUS /ˈmerəɡoʊld/
any of various tropical American plants of the genus Tagetes widely cultivated for their showy yellow or orange flowers
From this reading New York American Tract Society 150 Nassau Street "MARIGOLD, it is time for the boys to go to bed.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Marigold, her little daughter, aged eleven, was seated at a corner of the square table that stood in the middle of the sitting-room, so engrossed in the story-book she was reading that she failed to grasp the sense of her mother's request, and looked up inquiringly.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Marigold, her little daughter, aged eleven, was seated at a corner of the square table that stood in the middle of the sitting-room, so engrossed in the story-book she was reading that she failed to grasp the sense of her mother's request, and looked up inquiringly.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The speaker was Mrs. Holcroft, a pale-faced, dark-eyed woman of about thirty-five, with a slight figure, and a somewhat nervous manner.
NassaunounUS /ˈnæsɔː/
the capital of the Bahamas
From this reading New York American Tract Society 150 Nassau Street "MARIGOLD, it is time for the boys to go to bed.
easily agitated
From this reading The speaker was Mrs. Holcroft, a pale-faced, dark-eyed woman of about thirty-five, with a slight figure, and a somewhat nervous manner.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading New York American Tract Society 150 Nassau Street "MARIGOLD, it is time for the boys to go to bed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The speaker was Mrs. Holcroft, a pale-faced, dark-eyed woman of about thirty-five, with a slight figure, and a somewhat nervous manner.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had been six years a widow, and a snowy cap rested on her brown hair—hair that was streaked with white around her temples.
pale-facedadjective
having a pale face
From this reading The speaker was Mrs. Holcroft, a pale-faced, dark-eyed woman of about thirty-five, with a slight figure, and a somewhat nervous manner.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading I wish you would give them their supper, as I want to get this embroidery finished to-night, if possible."
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Marigold, her little daughter, aged eleven, was seated at a corner of the square table that stood in the middle of the sitting-room, so engrossed in the story-book she was reading that she failed to grasp the sense of her mother's request, and looked up inquiringly.
express the need or desire for
From this reading Marigold, her little daughter, aged eleven, was seated at a corner of the square table that stood in the middle of the sitting-room, so engrossed in the story-book she was reading that she failed to grasp the sense of her mother's request, and looked up inquiringly.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading She had been six years a widow, and a snowy cap rested on her brown hair—hair that was streaked with white around her temples.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Marigold, her little daughter, aged eleven, was seated at a corner of the square table that stood in the middle of the sitting-room, so engrossed in the story-book she was reading that she failed to grasp the sense of her mother's request, and looked up inquiringly.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Marigold, her little daughter, aged eleven, was seated at a corner of the square table that stood in the middle of the sitting-room, so engrossed in the story-book she was reading that she failed to grasp the sense of her mother's request, and looked up inquiringly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had been six years a widow, and a snowy cap rested on her brown hair—hair that was streaked with white around her temples.
sitting-room
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From this reading Marigold, her little daughter, aged eleven, was seated at a corner of the square table that stood in the middle of the sitting-room, so engrossed in the story-book she was reading that she failed to grasp the sense of her mother's request, and looked up inquiringly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading She had been six years a widow, and a snowy cap rested on her brown hair—hair that was streaked with white around her temples.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading The speaker was Mrs. Holcroft, a pale-faced, dark-eyed woman of about thirty-five, with a slight figure, and a somewhat nervous manner.
snowyadjectiveUS /ˈsnoʊi/
marked by the presence of snow
From this reading She had been six years a widow, and a snowy cap rested on her brown hair—hair that was streaked with white around her temples.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Marigold, her little daughter, aged eleven, was seated at a corner of the square table that stood in the middle of the sitting-room, so engrossed in the story-book she was reading that she failed to grasp the sense of her mother's request, and looked up inquiringly.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading New York American Tract Society 150 Nassau Street "MARIGOLD, it is time for the boys to go to bed.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The speaker was Mrs. Holcroft, a pale-faced, dark-eyed woman of about thirty-five, with a slight figure, and a somewhat nervous manner.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading The speaker was Mrs. Holcroft, a pale-faced, dark-eyed woman of about thirty-five, with a slight figure, and a somewhat nervous manner.
make square
From this reading Marigold, her little daughter, aged eleven, was seated at a corner of the square table that stood in the middle of the sitting-room, so engrossed in the story-book she was reading that she failed to grasp the sense of her mother's request, and looked up inquiringly.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Marigold, her little daughter, aged eleven, was seated at a corner of the square table that stood in the middle of the sitting-room, so engrossed in the story-book she was reading that she failed to grasp the sense of her mother's request, and looked up inquiringly.
story-book
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From this reading Marigold, her little daughter, aged eleven, was seated at a corner of the square table that stood in the middle of the sitting-room, so engrossed in the story-book she was reading that she failed to grasp the sense of her mother's request, and looked up inquiringly.
streakedadjectiveUS /striːkt/
marked with or as if with stripes or linear discolorations
From this reading She had been six years a widow, and a snowy cap rested on her brown hair—hair that was streaked with white around her temples.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading New York American Tract Society 150 Nassau Street "MARIGOLD, it is time for the boys to go to bed.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading I wish you would give them their supper, as I want to get this embroidery finished to-night, if possible."
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Marigold, her little daughter, aged eleven, was seated at a corner of the square table that stood in the middle of the sitting-room, so engrossed in the story-book she was reading that she failed to grasp the sense of her mother's request, and looked up inquiringly.
templesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading She had been six years a widow, and a snowy cap rested on her brown hair—hair that was streaked with white around her temples.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had been six years a widow, and a snowy cap rested on her brown hair—hair that was streaked with white around her temples.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading New York American Tract Society 150 Nassau Street "MARIGOLD, it is time for the boys to go to bed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I wish you would give them their supper, as I want to get this embroidery finished to-night, if possible."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I wish you would give them their supper, as I want to get this embroidery finished to-night, if possible."
thirty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrdifaɪv/
being five more than thirty
From this reading The speaker was Mrs. Holcroft, a pale-faced, dark-eyed woman of about thirty-five, with a slight figure, and a somewhat nervous manner.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I wish you would give them their supper, as I want to get this embroidery finished to-night, if possible."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading New York American Tract Society 150 Nassau Street "MARIGOLD, it is time for the boys to go to bed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading New York American Tract Society 150 Nassau Street "MARIGOLD, it is time for the boys to go to bed.
to-night
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From this reading I wish you would give them their supper, as I want to get this embroidery finished to-night, if possible."
TractnounUS /trækt/
an extended area of land
From this reading New York American Tract Society 150 Nassau Street "MARIGOLD, it is time for the boys to go to bed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Marigold, her little daughter, aged eleven, was seated at a corner of the square table that stood in the middle of the sitting-room, so engrossed in the story-book she was reading that she failed to grasp the sense of her mother's request, and looked up inquiringly.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I wish you would give them their supper, as I want to get this embroidery finished to-night, if possible."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The speaker was Mrs. Holcroft, a pale-faced, dark-eyed woman of about thirty-five, with a slight figure, and a somewhat nervous manner.
a Caucasian
From this reading She had been six years a widow, and a snowy cap rested on her brown hair—hair that was streaked with white around her temples.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading She had been six years a widow, and a snowy cap rested on her brown hair—hair that was streaked with white around her temples.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I wish you would give them their supper, as I want to get this embroidery finished to-night, if possible."
in the company of; together with
From this reading The speaker was Mrs. Holcroft, a pale-faced, dark-eyed woman of about thirty-five, with a slight figure, and a somewhat nervous manner.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The speaker was Mrs. Holcroft, a pale-faced, dark-eyed woman of about thirty-five, with a slight figure, and a somewhat nervous manner.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I wish you would give them their supper, as I want to get this embroidery finished to-night, if possible."
a late time of life
From this reading She had been six years a widow, and a snowy cap rested on her brown hair—hair that was streaked with white around her temples.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading New York American Tract Society 150 Nassau Street "MARIGOLD, it is time for the boys to go to bed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I wish you would give them their supper, as I want to get this embroidery finished to-night, if possible."
