used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ever since the first few days after her arrival in the city of Amersfort, she had been intrusted with this duty--both because she desired to do something to help her friend and gossip Maisie with her household cares, and also because, being a laird's daughter, she was more learned in the accomplishments of foreign tongues than the daughter of Anton Lennox of the Duchrae.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She was drawing on a pair of gloves which made a difficulty about the matter, and needed to be repeatedly coaxed with that adorable pout which Wat loved.
accomplishmentsnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənts/
plural of “accomplishment” — the action of accomplishing something
From this reading Ever since the first few days after her arrival in the city of Amersfort, she had been intrusted with this duty--both because she desired to do something to help her friend and gossip Maisie with her household cares, and also because, being a laird's daughter, she was more learned in the accomplishments of foreign tongues than the daughter of Anton Lennox of the Duchrae.
adorableadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrəbəl/
lovable especially in a childlike or naive way
From this reading She was drawing on a pair of gloves which made a difficulty about the matter, and needed to be repeatedly coaxed with that adorable pout which Wat loved.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Ever since the first few days after her arrival in the city of Amersfort, she had been intrusted with this duty--both because she desired to do something to help her friend and gossip Maisie with her household cares, and also because, being a laird's daughter, she was more learned in the accomplishments of foreign tongues than the daughter of Anton Lennox of the Duchrae.
in addition
From this reading Ever since the first few days after her arrival in the city of Amersfort, she had been intrusted with this duty--both because she desired to do something to help her friend and gossip Maisie with her household cares, and also because, being a laird's daughter, she was more learned in the accomplishments of foreign tongues than the daughter of Anton Lennox of the Duchrae.
Amersfort
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From this reading Ever since the first few days after her arrival in the city of Amersfort, she had been intrusted with this duty--both because she desired to do something to help her friend and gossip Maisie with her household cares, and also because, being a laird's daughter, she was more learned in the accomplishments of foreign tongues than the daughter of Anton Lennox of the Duchrae.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ever since the first few days after her arrival in the city of Amersfort, she had been intrusted with this duty--both because she desired to do something to help her friend and gossip Maisie with her household cares, and also because, being a laird's daughter, she was more learned in the accomplishments of foreign tongues than the daughter of Anton Lennox of the Duchrae.
Anton
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From this reading Ever since the first few days after her arrival in the city of Amersfort, she had been intrusted with this duty--both because she desired to do something to help her friend and gossip Maisie with her household cares, and also because, being a laird's daughter, she was more learned in the accomplishments of foreign tongues than the daughter of Anton Lennox of the Duchrae.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Ever since the first few days after her arrival in the city of Amersfort, she had been intrusted with this duty--both because she desired to do something to help her friend and gossip Maisie with her household cares, and also because, being a laird's daughter, she was more learned in the accomplishments of foreign tongues than the daughter of Anton Lennox of the Duchrae.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The sun shone on her face and touched lovingly the small straying curls of her hair, as Kate stood at the outer door of the lodgings in Zaandpoort Street.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The sun shone on her face and touched lovingly the small straying curls of her hair, as Kate stood at the outer door of the lodgings in Zaandpoort Street.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was drawing on a pair of gloves which made a difficulty about the matter, and needed to be repeatedly coaxed with that adorable pout which Wat loved.
for the reason that
From this reading Ever since the first few days after her arrival in the city of Amersfort, she had been intrusted with this duty--both because she desired to do something to help her friend and gossip Maisie with her household cares, and also because, being a laird's daughter, she was more learned in the accomplishments of foreign tongues than the daughter of Anton Lennox of the Duchrae.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ever since the first few days after her arrival in the city of Amersfort, she had been intrusted with this duty--both because she desired to do something to help her friend and gossip Maisie with her household cares, and also because, being a laird's daughter, she was more learned in the accomplishments of foreign tongues than the daughter of Anton Lennox of the Duchrae.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Ever since the first few days after her arrival in the city of Amersfort, she had been intrusted with this duty--both because she desired to do something to help her friend and gossip Maisie with her household cares, and also because, being a laird's daughter, she was more learned in the accomplishments of foreign tongues than the daughter of Anton Lennox of the Duchrae.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Ever since the first few days after her arrival in the city of Amersfort, she had been intrusted with this duty--both because she desired to do something to help her friend and gossip Maisie with her household cares, and also because, being a laird's daughter, she was more learned in the accomplishments of foreign tongues than the daughter of Anton Lennox of the Duchrae.
BUTCHERYnounUS /ˈbʊtʃəri/
a building where animals are butchered
From this reading THE STREET OF THE BUTCHERY It was still quite early one crisp morning when Kate McGhie set out to do her marketing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was clad from head to foot in doublet and pleated skirt of gray Scots cloth, woven both of them by that very worthy man and elder in the Kirk, William Edgar of Rhonehouse.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Ever since the first few days after her arrival in the city of Amersfort, she had been intrusted with this duty--both because she desired to do something to help her friend and gossip Maisie with her household cares, and also because, being a laird's daughter, she was more learned in the accomplishments of foreign tongues than the daughter of Anton Lennox of the Duchrae.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Ever since the first few days after her arrival in the city of Amersfort, she had been intrusted with this duty--both because she desired to do something to help her friend and gossip Maisie with her household cares, and also because, being a laird's daughter, she was more learned in the accomplishments of foreign tongues than the daughter of Anton Lennox of the Duchrae.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading She was clad from head to foot in doublet and pleated skirt of gray Scots cloth, woven both of them by that very worthy man and elder in the Kirk, William Edgar of Rhonehouse.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading She was clad from head to foot in doublet and pleated skirt of gray Scots cloth, woven both of them by that very worthy man and elder in the Kirk, William Edgar of Rhonehouse.
coaxedverbUS /koʊkst/
past form of “coax” — influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
From this reading She was drawing on a pair of gloves which made a difficulty about the matter, and needed to be repeatedly coaxed with that adorable pout which Wat loved.
crispadjectiveUS /krɪsp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading THE STREET OF THE BUTCHERY It was still quite early one crisp morning when Kate McGhie set out to do her marketing.
curlsnounUS /kɜːrlz/
plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
From this reading The sun shone on her face and touched lovingly the small straying curls of her hair, as Kate stood at the outer door of the lodgings in Zaandpoort Street.
a female human offspring
From this reading Ever since the first few days after her arrival in the city of Amersfort, she had been intrusted with this duty--both because she desired to do something to help her friend and gossip Maisie with her household cares, and also because, being a laird's daughter, she was more learned in the accomplishments of foreign tongues than the daughter of Anton Lennox of the Duchrae.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Ever since the first few days after her arrival in the city of Amersfort, she had been intrusted with this duty--both because she desired to do something to help her friend and gossip Maisie with her household cares, and also because, being a laird's daughter, she was more learned in the accomplishments of foreign tongues than the daughter of Anton Lennox of the Duchrae.
wanted intensely
From this reading Ever since the first few days after her arrival in the city of Amersfort, she had been intrusted with this duty--both because she desired to do something to help her friend and gossip Maisie with her household cares, and also because, being a laird's daughter, she was more learned in the accomplishments of foreign tongues than the daughter of Anton Lennox of the Duchrae.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading She was drawing on a pair of gloves which made a difficulty about the matter, and needed to be repeatedly coaxed with that adorable pout which Wat loved.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE STREET OF THE BUTCHERY It was still quite early one crisp morning when Kate McGhie set out to do her marketing.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The sun shone on her face and touched lovingly the small straying curls of her hair, as Kate stood at the outer door of the lodgings in Zaandpoort Street.
doubletnoun
a man's close-fitting jacket; worn during the Renaissance
From this reading She was clad from head to foot in doublet and pleated skirt of gray Scots cloth, woven both of them by that very worthy man and elder in the Kirk, William Edgar of Rhonehouse.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading She was drawing on a pair of gloves which made a difficulty about the matter, and needed to be repeatedly coaxed with that adorable pout which Wat loved.
Duchrae
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From this reading Ever since the first few days after her arrival in the city of Amersfort, she had been intrusted with this duty--both because she desired to do something to help her friend and gossip Maisie with her household cares, and also because, being a laird's daughter, she was more learned in the accomplishments of foreign tongues than the daughter of Anton Lennox of the Duchrae.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Ever since the first few days after her arrival in the city of Amersfort, she had been intrusted with this duty--both because she desired to do something to help her friend and gossip Maisie with her household cares, and also because, being a laird's daughter, she was more learned in the accomplishments of foreign tongues than the daughter of Anton Lennox of the Duchrae.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE STREET OF THE BUTCHERY It was still quite early one crisp morning when Kate McGhie set out to do her marketing.
EdgarnounUS /ˈedɡər/
the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
From this reading She was clad from head to foot in doublet and pleated skirt of gray Scots cloth, woven both of them by that very worthy man and elder in the Kirk, William Edgar of Rhonehouse.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading She was clad from head to foot in doublet and pleated skirt of gray Scots cloth, woven both of them by that very worthy man and elder in the Kirk, William Edgar of Rhonehouse.
at any time
From this reading Ever since the first few days after her arrival in the city of Amersfort, she had been intrusted with this duty--both because she desired to do something to help her friend and gossip Maisie with her household cares, and also because, being a laird's daughter, she was more learned in the accomplishments of foreign tongues than the daughter of Anton Lennox of the Duchrae.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The sun shone on her face and touched lovingly the small straying curls of her hair, as Kate stood at the outer door of the lodgings in Zaandpoort Street.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Ever since the first few days after her arrival in the city of Amersfort, she had been intrusted with this duty--both because she desired to do something to help her friend and gossip Maisie with her household cares, and also because, being a laird's daughter, she was more learned in the accomplishments of foreign tongues than the daughter of Anton Lennox of the Duchrae.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Ever since the first few days after her arrival in the city of Amersfort, she had been intrusted with this duty--both because she desired to do something to help her friend and gossip Maisie with her household cares, and also because, being a laird's daughter, she was more learned in the accomplishments of foreign tongues than the daughter of Anton Lennox of the Duchrae.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading She was clad from head to foot in doublet and pleated skirt of gray Scots cloth, woven both of them by that very worthy man and elder in the Kirk, William Edgar of Rhonehouse.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Ever since the first few days after her arrival in the city of Amersfort, she had been intrusted with this duty--both because she desired to do something to help her friend and gossip Maisie with her household cares, and also because, being a laird's daughter, she was more learned in the accomplishments of foreign tongues than the daughter of Anton Lennox of the Duchrae.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Ever since the first few days after her arrival in the city of Amersfort, she had been intrusted with this duty--both because she desired to do something to help her friend and gossip Maisie with her household cares, and also because, being a laird's daughter, she was more learned in the accomplishments of foreign tongues than the daughter of Anton Lennox of the Duchrae.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She was clad from head to foot in doublet and pleated skirt of gray Scots cloth, woven both of them by that very worthy man and elder in the Kirk, William Edgar of Rhonehouse.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading She was drawing on a pair of gloves which made a difficulty about the matter, and needed to be repeatedly coaxed with that adorable pout which Wat loved.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading Ever since the first few days after her arrival in the city of Amersfort, she had been intrusted with this duty--both because she desired to do something to help her friend and gossip Maisie with her household cares, and also because, being a laird's daughter, she was more learned in the accomplishments of foreign tongues than the daughter of Anton Lennox of the Duchrae.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading She was clad from head to foot in doublet and pleated skirt of gray Scots cloth, woven both of them by that very worthy man and elder in the Kirk, William Edgar of Rhonehouse.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ever since the first few days after her arrival in the city of Amersfort, she had been intrusted with this duty--both because she desired to do something to help her friend and gossip Maisie with her household cares, and also because, being a laird's daughter, she was more learned in the accomplishments of foreign tongues than the daughter of Anton Lennox of the Duchrae.
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 The sun shone on her face and touched lovingly the small straying curls of her hair, as Kate stood at the outer door of the lodgings in Zaandpoort Street.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading She was clad from head to foot in doublet and pleated skirt of gray Scots cloth, woven both of them by that very worthy man and elder in the Kirk, William Edgar of Rhonehouse.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Ever since the first few days after her arrival in the city of Amersfort, she had been intrusted with this duty--both because she desired to do something to help her friend and gossip Maisie with her household cares, and also because, being a laird's daughter, she was more learned in the accomplishments of foreign tongues than the daughter of Anton Lennox of the Duchrae.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE STREET OF THE BUTCHERY It was still quite early one crisp morning when Kate McGhie set out to do her marketing.
a social unit living together
From this reading Ever since the first few days after her arrival in the city of Amersfort, she had been intrusted with this duty--both because she desired to do something to help her friend and gossip Maisie with her household cares, and also because, being a laird's daughter, she was more learned in the accomplishments of foreign tongues than the daughter of Anton Lennox of the Duchrae.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ever since the first few days after her arrival in the city of Amersfort, she had been intrusted with this duty--both because she desired to do something to help her friend and gossip Maisie with her household cares, and also because, being a laird's daughter, she was more learned in the accomplishments of foreign tongues than the daughter of Anton Lennox of the Duchrae.
intrusted
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From this reading Ever since the first few days after her arrival in the city of Amersfort, she had been intrusted with this duty--both because she desired to do something to help her friend and gossip Maisie with her household cares, and also because, being a laird's daughter, she was more learned in the accomplishments of foreign tongues than the daughter of Anton Lennox of the Duchrae.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE STREET OF THE BUTCHERY It was still quite early one crisp morning when Kate McGhie set out to do her marketing.
Kate
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From this reading THE STREET OF THE BUTCHERY It was still quite early one crisp morning when Kate McGhie set out to do her marketing.
KirknounUS /kɜːrk/
a Scottish church
From this reading She was clad from head to foot in doublet and pleated skirt of gray Scots cloth, woven both of them by that very worthy man and elder in the Kirk, William Edgar of Rhonehouse.
laird's
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From this reading Ever since the first few days after her arrival in the city of Amersfort, she had been intrusted with this duty--both because she desired to do something to help her friend and gossip Maisie with her household cares, and also because, being a laird's daughter, she was more learned in the accomplishments of foreign tongues than the daughter of Anton Lennox of the Duchrae.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Ever since the first few days after her arrival in the city of Amersfort, she had been intrusted with this duty--both because she desired to do something to help her friend and gossip Maisie with her household cares, and also because, being a laird's daughter, she was more learned in the accomplishments of foreign tongues than the daughter of Anton Lennox of the Duchrae.
Lennox
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From this reading Ever since the first few days after her arrival in the city of Amersfort, she had been intrusted with this duty--both because she desired to do something to help her friend and gossip Maisie with her household cares, and also because, being a laird's daughter, she was more learned in the accomplishments of foreign tongues than the daughter of Anton Lennox of the Duchrae.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading The sun shone on her face and touched lovingly the small straying curls of her hair, as Kate stood at the outer door of the lodgings in Zaandpoort Street.
held dear
From this reading She was drawing on a pair of gloves which made a difficulty about the matter, and needed to be repeatedly coaxed with that adorable pout which Wat loved.
lovinglyadverbUS /ˈlʌvɪŋli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading The sun shone on her face and touched lovingly the small straying curls of her hair, as Kate stood at the outer door of the lodgings in Zaandpoort Street.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She was drawing on a pair of gloves which made a difficulty about the matter, and needed to be repeatedly coaxed with that adorable pout which Wat loved.
Maisie
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From this reading Ever since the first few days after her arrival in the city of Amersfort, she had been intrusted with this duty--both because she desired to do something to help her friend and gossip Maisie with her household cares, and also because, being a laird's daughter, she was more learned in the accomplishments of foreign tongues than the daughter of Anton Lennox of the Duchrae.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She was clad from head to foot in doublet and pleated skirt of gray Scots cloth, woven both of them by that very worthy man and elder in the Kirk, William Edgar of Rhonehouse.
marketingnounUS /ˈmɑːrkətɪŋ/
the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
From this reading THE STREET OF THE BUTCHERY It was still quite early one crisp morning when Kate McGhie set out to do her marketing.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She was drawing on a pair of gloves which made a difficulty about the matter, and needed to be repeatedly coaxed with that adorable pout which Wat loved.
McGhie
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From this reading THE STREET OF THE BUTCHERY It was still quite early one crisp morning when Kate McGhie set out to do her marketing.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Ever since the first few days after her arrival in the city of Amersfort, she had been intrusted with this duty--both because she desired to do something to help her friend and gossip Maisie with her household cares, and also because, being a laird's daughter, she was more learned in the accomplishments of foreign tongues than the daughter of Anton Lennox of the Duchrae.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE STREET OF THE BUTCHERY It was still quite early one crisp morning when Kate McGhie set out to do her marketing.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading She was drawing on a pair of gloves which made a difficulty about the matter, and needed to be repeatedly coaxed with that adorable pout which Wat loved.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STREET OF THE BUTCHERY It was still quite early one crisp morning when Kate McGhie set out to do her marketing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The sun shone on her face and touched lovingly the small straying curls of her hair, as Kate stood at the outer door of the lodgings in Zaandpoort Street.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE STREET OF THE BUTCHERY It was still quite early one crisp morning when Kate McGhie set out to do her marketing.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE STREET OF THE BUTCHERY It was still quite early one crisp morning when Kate McGhie set out to do her marketing.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading The sun shone on her face and touched lovingly the small straying curls of her hair, as Kate stood at the outer door of the lodgings in Zaandpoort Street.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading She was drawing on a pair of gloves which made a difficulty about the matter, and needed to be repeatedly coaxed with that adorable pout which Wat loved.
pleated
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From this reading She was clad from head to foot in doublet and pleated skirt of gray Scots cloth, woven both of them by that very worthy man and elder in the Kirk, William Edgar of Rhonehouse.
poutnounUS /paʊt/
a disdainful grimace
From this reading She was drawing on a pair of gloves which made a difficulty about the matter, and needed to be repeatedly coaxed with that adorable pout which Wat loved.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading THE STREET OF THE BUTCHERY It was still quite early one crisp morning when Kate McGhie set out to do her marketing.
repeatedlyadverbUS /rɪˈpiːtɪdli/
several time
From this reading She was drawing on a pair of gloves which made a difficulty about the matter, and needed to be repeatedly coaxed with that adorable pout which Wat loved.
Rhonehouse
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From this reading She was clad from head to foot in doublet and pleated skirt of gray Scots cloth, woven both of them by that very worthy man and elder in the Kirk, William Edgar of Rhonehouse.
ScotsnounUS /skɑːts/
the dialect of English used in Scotland
From this reading She was clad from head to foot in doublet and pleated skirt of gray Scots cloth, woven both of them by that very worthy man and elder in the Kirk, William Edgar of Rhonehouse.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE STREET OF THE BUTCHERY It was still quite early one crisp morning when Kate McGhie set out to do her marketing.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ever since the first few days after her arrival in the city of Amersfort, she had been intrusted with this duty--both because she desired to do something to help her friend and gossip Maisie with her household cares, and also because, being a laird's daughter, she was more learned in the accomplishments of foreign tongues than the daughter of Anton Lennox of the Duchrae.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The sun shone on her face and touched lovingly the small straying curls of her hair, as Kate stood at the outer door of the lodgings in Zaandpoort Street.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Ever since the first few days after her arrival in the city of Amersfort, she had been intrusted with this duty--both because she desired to do something to help her friend and gossip Maisie with her household cares, and also because, being a laird's daughter, she was more learned in the accomplishments of foreign tongues than the daughter of Anton Lennox of the Duchrae.
skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading She was clad from head to foot in doublet and pleated skirt of gray Scots cloth, woven both of them by that very worthy man and elder in the Kirk, William Edgar of Rhonehouse.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The sun shone on her face and touched lovingly the small straying curls of her hair, as Kate stood at the outer door of the lodgings in Zaandpoort Street.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Ever since the first few days after her arrival in the city of Amersfort, she had been intrusted with this duty--both because she desired to do something to help her friend and gossip Maisie with her household cares, and also because, being a laird's daughter, she was more learned in the accomplishments of foreign tongues than the daughter of Anton Lennox of the Duchrae.
not in physical motion
From this reading THE STREET OF THE BUTCHERY It was still quite early one crisp morning when Kate McGhie set out to do her marketing.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The sun shone on her face and touched lovingly the small straying curls of her hair, as Kate stood at the outer door of the lodgings in Zaandpoort Street.
strayingadjectiveUS /ˈstreɪɪŋ/
unable to find your way
From this reading The sun shone on her face and touched lovingly the small straying curls of her hair, as Kate stood at the outer door of the lodgings in Zaandpoort Street.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE STREET OF THE BUTCHERY It was still quite early one crisp morning when Kate McGhie set out to do her marketing.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun shone on her face and touched lovingly the small straying curls of her hair, as Kate stood at the outer door of the lodgings in Zaandpoort Street.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Ever since the first few days after her arrival in the city of Amersfort, she had been intrusted with this duty--both because she desired to do something to help her friend and gossip Maisie with her household cares, and also because, being a laird's daughter, she was more learned in the accomplishments of foreign tongues than the daughter of Anton Lennox of the Duchrae.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was drawing on a pair of gloves which made a difficulty about the matter, and needed to be repeatedly coaxed with that adorable pout which Wat loved.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STREET OF THE BUTCHERY It was still quite early one crisp morning when Kate McGhie set out to do her marketing.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She was clad from head to foot in doublet and pleated skirt of gray Scots cloth, woven both of them by that very worthy man and elder in the Kirk, William Edgar of Rhonehouse.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Ever since the first few days after her arrival in the city of Amersfort, she had been intrusted with this duty--both because she desired to do something to help her friend and gossip Maisie with her household cares, and also because, being a laird's daughter, she was more learned in the accomplishments of foreign tongues than the daughter of Anton Lennox of the Duchrae.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE STREET OF THE BUTCHERY It was still quite early one crisp morning when Kate McGhie set out to do her marketing.
tonguesnounUS /tʌŋz/
plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading Ever since the first few days after her arrival in the city of Amersfort, she had been intrusted with this duty--both because she desired to do something to help her friend and gossip Maisie with her household cares, and also because, being a laird's daughter, she was more learned in the accomplishments of foreign tongues than the daughter of Anton Lennox of the Duchrae.
having come into contact
From this reading The sun shone on her face and touched lovingly the small straying curls of her hair, as Kate stood at the outer door of the lodgings in Zaandpoort Street.
precisely as stated
From this reading She was clad from head to foot in doublet and pleated skirt of gray Scots cloth, woven both of them by that very worthy man and elder in the Kirk, William Edgar of Rhonehouse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE STREET OF THE BUTCHERY It was still quite early one crisp morning when Kate McGhie set out to do her marketing.
Wat
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From this reading She was drawing on a pair of gloves which made a difficulty about the matter, and needed to be repeatedly coaxed with that adorable pout which Wat loved.
at the time that
From this reading THE STREET OF THE BUTCHERY It was still quite early one crisp morning when Kate McGhie set out to do her marketing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was drawing on a pair of gloves which made a difficulty about the matter, and needed to be repeatedly coaxed with that adorable pout which Wat loved.
William
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From this reading She was clad from head to foot in doublet and pleated skirt of gray Scots cloth, woven both of them by that very worthy man and elder in the Kirk, William Edgar of Rhonehouse.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ever since the first few days after her arrival in the city of Amersfort, she had been intrusted with this duty--both because she desired to do something to help her friend and gossip Maisie with her household cares, and also because, being a laird's daughter, she was more learned in the accomplishments of foreign tongues than the daughter of Anton Lennox of the Duchrae.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading She was clad from head to foot in doublet and pleated skirt of gray Scots cloth, woven both of them by that very worthy man and elder in the Kirk, William Edgar of Rhonehouse.
wovenadjectiveUS /ˈwoʊvən/
made or constructed by interlacing threads or strips of material or other elements into a whole
From this reading She was clad from head to foot in doublet and pleated skirt of gray Scots cloth, woven both of them by that very worthy man and elder in the Kirk, William Edgar of Rhonehouse.
Zaandpoort
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From this reading The sun shone on her face and touched lovingly the small straying curls of her hair, as Kate stood at the outer door of the lodgings in Zaandpoort Street.
