used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One morning as Magnhild, after making her toilet, went into the sitting-room, humming softly to herself and in joyous mood, to open the window facing the street, she saw a lady standing at the open window of the house opposite.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Vines were trained about the windows of the house partially covering them, and the lady was engaged in arranging one of the sprays that was in the way.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading One morning as Magnhild, after making her toilet, went into the sitting-room, humming softly to herself and in joyous mood, to open the window facing the street, she saw a lady standing at the open window of the house opposite.
in addition
From this reading Her eyes sparkled, her brow was low but broad, her eyebrows were straight, her nose was also straight but quite large and round, her lips were full, her head was so beautifully poised on her shoulders that Magnhild could not help noticing it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One morning as Magnhild, after making her toilet, went into the sitting-room, humming softly to herself and in joyous mood, to open the window facing the street, she saw a lady standing at the open window of the house opposite.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading Vines were trained about the windows of the house partially covering them, and the lady was engaged in arranging one of the sprays that was in the way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One morning as Magnhild, after making her toilet, went into the sitting-room, humming softly to herself and in joyous mood, to open the window facing the street, she saw a lady standing at the open window of the house opposite.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One morning as Magnhild, after making her toilet, went into the sitting-room, humming softly to herself and in joyous mood, to open the window facing the street, she saw a lady standing at the open window of the house opposite.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was a low cottage, surrounded by a garden, and belonged to a government officer who had moved away.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading Her eyes sparkled, her brow was low but broad, her eyebrows were straight, her nose was also straight but quite large and round, her lips were full, her head was so beautifully poised on her shoulders that Magnhild could not help noticing it.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading It was a low cottage, surrounded by a garden, and belonged to a government officer who had moved away.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Her head was encircled with ringlets, which were rather black than brown.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Her eyes sparkled, her brow was low but broad, her eyebrows were straight, her nose was also straight but quite large and round, her lips were full, her head was so beautifully poised on her shoulders that Magnhild could not help noticing it.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Her eyes sparkled, her brow was low but broad, her eyebrows were straight, her nose was also straight but quite large and round, her lips were full, her head was so beautifully poised on her shoulders that Magnhild could not help noticing it.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Her head was encircled with ringlets, which were rather black than brown.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her eyes sparkled, her brow was low but broad, her eyebrows were straight, her nose was also straight but quite large and round, her lips were full, her head was so beautifully poised on her shoulders that Magnhild could not help noticing it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was a low cottage, surrounded by a garden, and belonged to a government officer who had moved away.
a small house with a single story
From this reading It was a low cottage, surrounded by a garden, and belonged to a government officer who had moved away.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Her eyes sparkled, her brow was low but broad, her eyebrows were straight, her nose was also straight but quite large and round, her lips were full, her head was so beautifully poised on her shoulders that Magnhild could not help noticing it.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading Vines were trained about the windows of the house partially covering them, and the lady was engaged in arranging one of the sprays that was in the way.
encircledadjectiveUS /ɪnˈsɜːrkəld/
confined on all sides
From this reading Her head was encircled with ringlets, which were rather black than brown.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Vines were trained about the windows of the house partially covering them, and the lady was engaged in arranging one of the sprays that was in the way.
eyebrowsnounUS /ˈaɪbraʊz/
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading Her eyes sparkled, her brow was low but broad, her eyebrows were straight, her nose was also straight but quite large and round, her lips were full, her head was so beautifully poised on her shoulders that Magnhild could not help noticing it.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her eyes sparkled, her brow was low but broad, her eyebrows were straight, her nose was also straight but quite large and round, her lips were full, her head was so beautifully poised on her shoulders that Magnhild could not help noticing it.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading One morning as Magnhild, after making her toilet, went into the sitting-room, humming softly to herself and in joyous mood, to open the window facing the street, she saw a lady standing at the open window of the house opposite.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Her eyes sparkled, her brow was low but broad, her eyebrows were straight, her nose was also straight but quite large and round, her lips were full, her head was so beautifully poised on her shoulders that Magnhild could not help noticing it.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading It was a low cottage, surrounded by a garden, and belonged to a government officer who had moved away.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading It was a low cottage, surrounded by a garden, and belonged to a government officer who had moved away.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a low cottage, surrounded by a garden, and belonged to a government officer who had moved away.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Her head was encircled with ringlets, which were rather black than brown.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Her eyes sparkled, her brow was low but broad, her eyebrows were straight, her nose was also straight but quite large and round, her lips were full, her head was so beautifully poised on her shoulders that Magnhild could not help noticing it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One morning as Magnhild, after making her toilet, went into the sitting-room, humming softly to herself and in joyous mood, to open the window facing the street, she saw a lady standing at the open window of the house opposite.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading One morning as Magnhild, after making her toilet, went into the sitting-room, humming softly to herself and in joyous mood, to open the window facing the street, she saw a lady standing at the open window of the house opposite.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading One morning as Magnhild, after making her toilet, went into the sitting-room, humming softly to herself and in joyous mood, to open the window facing the street, she saw a lady standing at the open window of the house opposite.
hummingnounUS /ˈhʌmɪŋ/
a humming noise
From this reading One morning as Magnhild, after making her toilet, went into the sitting-room, humming softly to herself and in joyous mood, to open the window facing the street, she saw a lady standing at the open window of the house opposite.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One morning as Magnhild, after making her toilet, went into the sitting-room, humming softly to herself and in joyous mood, to open the window facing the street, she saw a lady standing at the open window of the house opposite.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading One morning as Magnhild, after making her toilet, went into the sitting-room, humming softly to herself and in joyous mood, to open the window facing the street, she saw a lady standing at the open window of the house opposite.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a low cottage, surrounded by a garden, and belonged to a government officer who had moved away.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading One morning as Magnhild, after making her toilet, went into the sitting-room, humming softly to herself and in joyous mood, to open the window facing the street, she saw a lady standing at the open window of the house opposite.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading One morning as Magnhild, after making her toilet, went into the sitting-room, humming softly to herself and in joyous mood, to open the window facing the street, she saw a lady standing at the open window of the house opposite.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her eyes sparkled, her brow was low but broad, her eyebrows were straight, her nose was also straight but quite large and round, her lips were full, her head was so beautifully poised on her shoulders that Magnhild could not help noticing it.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Her eyes sparkled, her brow was low but broad, her eyebrows were straight, her nose was also straight but quite large and round, her lips were full, her head was so beautifully poised on her shoulders that Magnhild could not help noticing it.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It was a low cottage, surrounded by a garden, and belonged to a government officer who had moved away.
Magnhild
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From this reading One morning as Magnhild, after making her toilet, went into the sitting-room, humming softly to herself and in joyous mood, to open the window facing the street, she saw a lady standing at the open window of the house opposite.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading One morning as Magnhild, after making her toilet, went into the sitting-room, humming softly to herself and in joyous mood, to open the window facing the street, she saw a lady standing at the open window of the house opposite.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading One morning as Magnhild, after making her toilet, went into the sitting-room, humming softly to herself and in joyous mood, to open the window facing the street, she saw a lady standing at the open window of the house opposite.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning as Magnhild, after making her toilet, went into the sitting-room, humming softly to herself and in joyous mood, to open the window facing the street, she saw a lady standing at the open window of the house opposite.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading It was a low cottage, surrounded by a garden, and belonged to a government officer who had moved away.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading Her eyes sparkled, her brow was low but broad, her eyebrows were straight, her nose was also straight but quite large and round, her lips were full, her head was so beautifully poised on her shoulders that Magnhild could not help noticing it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her eyes sparkled, her brow was low but broad, her eyebrows were straight, her nose was also straight but quite large and round, her lips were full, her head was so beautifully poised on her shoulders that Magnhild could not help noticing it.
noticingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Her eyes sparkled, her brow was low but broad, her eyebrows were straight, her nose was also straight but quite large and round, her lips were full, her head was so beautifully poised on her shoulders that Magnhild could not help noticing it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One morning as Magnhild, after making her toilet, went into the sitting-room, humming softly to herself and in joyous mood, to open the window facing the street, she saw a lady standing at the open window of the house opposite.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading It was a low cottage, surrounded by a garden, and belonged to a government officer who had moved away.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her eyes sparkled, her brow was low but broad, her eyebrows were straight, her nose was also straight but quite large and round, her lips were full, her head was so beautifully poised on her shoulders that Magnhild could not help noticing it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One morning as Magnhild, after making her toilet, went into the sitting-room, humming softly to herself and in joyous mood, to open the window facing the street, she saw a lady standing at the open window of the house opposite.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading One morning as Magnhild, after making her toilet, went into the sitting-room, humming softly to herself and in joyous mood, to open the window facing the street, she saw a lady standing at the open window of the house opposite.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading One morning as Magnhild, after making her toilet, went into the sitting-room, humming softly to herself and in joyous mood, to open the window facing the street, she saw a lady standing at the open window of the house opposite.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Vines were trained about the windows of the house partially covering them, and the lady was engaged in arranging one of the sprays that was in the way.
poisedadjectiveUS /pɔɪzd/
marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action
From this reading Her eyes sparkled, her brow was low but broad, her eyebrows were straight, her nose was also straight but quite large and round, her lips were full, her head was so beautifully poised on her shoulders that Magnhild could not help noticing it.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Her eyes sparkled, her brow was low but broad, her eyebrows were straight, her nose was also straight but quite large and round, her lips were full, her head was so beautifully poised on her shoulders that Magnhild could not help noticing it.
on the contrary
From this reading Her head was encircled with ringlets, which were rather black than brown.
ringlets
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From this reading Her head was encircled with ringlets, which were rather black than brown.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Her eyes sparkled, her brow was low but broad, her eyebrows were straight, her nose was also straight but quite large and round, her lips were full, her head was so beautifully poised on her shoulders that Magnhild could not help noticing it.
cut with a saw
From this reading One morning as Magnhild, after making her toilet, went into the sitting-room, humming softly to herself and in joyous mood, to open the window facing the street, she saw a lady standing at the open window of the house opposite.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One morning as Magnhild, after making her toilet, went into the sitting-room, humming softly to herself and in joyous mood, to open the window facing the street, she saw a lady standing at the open window of the house opposite.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading Her eyes sparkled, her brow was low but broad, her eyebrows were straight, her nose was also straight but quite large and round, her lips were full, her head was so beautifully poised on her shoulders that Magnhild could not help noticing it.
sitting-room
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From this reading One morning as Magnhild, after making her toilet, went into the sitting-room, humming softly to herself and in joyous mood, to open the window facing the street, she saw a lady standing at the open window of the house opposite.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Her eyes sparkled, her brow was low but broad, her eyebrows were straight, her nose was also straight but quite large and round, her lips were full, her head was so beautifully poised on her shoulders that Magnhild could not help noticing it.
with low volume
From this reading One morning as Magnhild, after making her toilet, went into the sitting-room, humming softly to herself and in joyous mood, to open the window facing the street, she saw a lady standing at the open window of the house opposite.
sparkledverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəld/
past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly
From this reading Her eyes sparkled, her brow was low but broad, her eyebrows were straight, her nose was also straight but quite large and round, her lips were full, her head was so beautifully poised on her shoulders that Magnhild could not help noticing it.
spraysnounUS /spreɪz/
plural of “spray” — a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
From this reading Vines were trained about the windows of the house partially covering them, and the lady was engaged in arranging one of the sprays that was in the way.
having a supporting base
From this reading One morning as Magnhild, after making her toilet, went into the sitting-room, humming softly to herself and in joyous mood, to open the window facing the street, she saw a lady standing at the open window of the house opposite.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Her eyes sparkled, her brow was low but broad, her eyebrows were straight, her nose was also straight but quite large and round, her lips were full, her head was so beautifully poised on her shoulders that Magnhild could not help noticing it.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading One morning as Magnhild, after making her toilet, went into the sitting-room, humming softly to herself and in joyous mood, to open the window facing the street, she saw a lady standing at the open window of the house opposite.
confined on all sides
From this reading It was a low cottage, surrounded by a garden, and belonged to a government officer who had moved away.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Her head was encircled with ringlets, which were rather black than brown.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Vines were trained about the windows of the house partially covering them, and the lady was engaged in arranging one of the sprays that was in the way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One morning as Magnhild, after making her toilet, went into the sitting-room, humming softly to herself and in joyous mood, to open the window facing the street, she saw a lady standing at the open window of the house opposite.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Vines were trained about the windows of the house partially covering them, and the lady was engaged in arranging one of the sprays that was in the way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One morning as Magnhild, after making her toilet, went into the sitting-room, humming softly to herself and in joyous mood, to open the window facing the street, she saw a lady standing at the open window of the house opposite.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading One morning as Magnhild, after making her toilet, went into the sitting-room, humming softly to herself and in joyous mood, to open the window facing the street, she saw a lady standing at the open window of the house opposite.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading Vines were trained about the windows of the house partially covering them, and the lady was engaged in arranging one of the sprays that was in the way.
VinesnounUS /vaɪnz/
plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading Vines were trained about the windows of the house partially covering them, and the lady was engaged in arranging one of the sprays that was in the way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a low cottage, surrounded by a garden, and belonged to a government officer who had moved away.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Vines were trained about the windows of the house partially covering them, and the lady was engaged in arranging one of the sprays that was in the way.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading One morning as Magnhild, after making her toilet, went into the sitting-room, humming softly to herself and in joyous mood, to open the window facing the street, she saw a lady standing at the open window of the house opposite.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Vines were trained about the windows of the house partially covering them, and the lady was engaged in arranging one of the sprays that was in the way.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her head was encircled with ringlets, which were rather black than brown.
which person or people
From this reading It was a low cottage, surrounded by a garden, and belonged to a government officer who had moved away.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading One morning as Magnhild, after making her toilet, went into the sitting-room, humming softly to herself and in joyous mood, to open the window facing the street, she saw a lady standing at the open window of the house opposite.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Vines were trained about the windows of the house partially covering them, and the lady was engaged in arranging one of the sprays that was in the way.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her head was encircled with ringlets, which were rather black than brown.
