used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Lydia ran upstairs to dress everything was waiting for her--the lights lit, the fires crackling, her bath drawn, her underclothes and stockings folded on a chair, her green-and-gold dress spread out upon the bed, her narrow gold slippers standing exactly parallel on the floor beside it, and in the midst Evans, like a priestess waiting to serve the altar of a goddess, was standing with her eyes on the clock.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading When Lydia ran upstairs to dress everything was waiting for her--the lights lit, the fires crackling, her bath drawn, her underclothes and stockings folded on a chair, her green-and-gold dress spread out upon the bed, her narrow gold slippers standing exactly parallel on the floor beside it, and in the midst Evans, like a priestess waiting to serve the altar of a goddess, was standing with her eyes on the clock.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Lydia ran upstairs to dress everything was waiting for her--the lights lit, the fires crackling, her bath drawn, her underclothes and stockings folded on a chair, her green-and-gold dress spread out upon the bed, her narrow gold slippers standing exactly parallel on the floor beside it, and in the midst Evans, like a priestess waiting to serve the altar of a goddess, was standing with her eyes on the clock.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lydia snatched off her hat, rumpled her hair with both hands as Evans began to undo her blouse.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading When Lydia ran upstairs to dress everything was waiting for her--the lights lit, the fires crackling, her bath drawn, her underclothes and stockings folded on a chair, her green-and-gold dress spread out upon the bed, her narrow gold slippers standing exactly parallel on the floor beside it, and in the midst Evans, like a priestess waiting to serve the altar of a goddess, was standing with her eyes on the clock.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading When Lydia ran upstairs to dress everything was waiting for her--the lights lit, the fires crackling, her bath drawn, her underclothes and stockings folded on a chair, her green-and-gold dress spread out upon the bed, her narrow gold slippers standing exactly parallel on the floor beside it, and in the midst Evans, like a priestess waiting to serve the altar of a goddess, was standing with her eyes on the clock.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Lydia snatched off her hat, rumpled her hair with both hands as Evans began to undo her blouse.
next to; at the side of
From this reading When Lydia ran upstairs to dress everything was waiting for her--the lights lit, the fires crackling, her bath drawn, her underclothes and stockings folded on a chair, her green-and-gold dress spread out upon the bed, her narrow gold slippers standing exactly parallel on the floor beside it, and in the midst Evans, like a priestess waiting to serve the altar of a goddess, was standing with her eyes on the clock.
blousenounUS /blaʊs/
a top worn by women
From this reading Lydia snatched off her hat, rumpled her hair with both hands as Evans began to undo her blouse.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Lydia snatched off her hat, rumpled her hair with both hands as Evans began to undo her blouse.
braceletnounUS /ˈbreɪslət/
a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist
From this reading "Your bracelet, miss?"
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading When Lydia ran upstairs to dress everything was waiting for her--the lights lit, the fires crackling, her bath drawn, her underclothes and stockings folded on a chair, her green-and-gold dress spread out upon the bed, her narrow gold slippers standing exactly parallel on the floor beside it, and in the midst Evans, like a priestess waiting to serve the altar of a goddess, was standing with her eyes on the clock.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading When Lydia ran upstairs to dress everything was waiting for her--the lights lit, the fires crackling, her bath drawn, her underclothes and stockings folded on a chair, her green-and-gold dress spread out upon the bed, her narrow gold slippers standing exactly parallel on the floor beside it, and in the midst Evans, like a priestess waiting to serve the altar of a goddess, was standing with her eyes on the clock.
cracklingnounUS /ˈkræklɪŋ/
the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered
From this reading When Lydia ran upstairs to dress everything was waiting for her--the lights lit, the fires crackling, her bath drawn, her underclothes and stockings folded on a chair, her green-and-gold dress spread out upon the bed, her narrow gold slippers standing exactly parallel on the floor beside it, and in the midst Evans, like a priestess waiting to serve the altar of a goddess, was standing with her eyes on the clock.
cuffnounUS /kʌf/
the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg
From this reading She unfastened the cuff, and then looked up with pale startled eyes.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading When Lydia ran upstairs to dress everything was waiting for her--the lights lit, the fires crackling, her bath drawn, her underclothes and stockings folded on a chair, her green-and-gold dress spread out upon the bed, her narrow gold slippers standing exactly parallel on the floor beside it, and in the midst Evans, like a priestess waiting to serve the altar of a goddess, was standing with her eyes on the clock.
put on clothes
From this reading When Lydia ran upstairs to dress everything was waiting for her--the lights lit, the fires crackling, her bath drawn, her underclothes and stockings folded on a chair, her green-and-gold dress spread out upon the bed, her narrow gold slippers standing exactly parallel on the floor beside it, and in the midst Evans, like a priestess waiting to serve the altar of a goddess, was standing with her eyes on the clock.
EvansnounUS /ˈevənz/
United States anatomist who identified four pituitary hormones and discovered vitamin E (1882-1971)
From this reading When Lydia ran upstairs to dress everything was waiting for her--the lights lit, the fires crackling, her bath drawn, her underclothes and stockings folded on a chair, her green-and-gold dress spread out upon the bed, her narrow gold slippers standing exactly parallel on the floor beside it, and in the midst Evans, like a priestess waiting to serve the altar of a goddess, was standing with her eyes on the clock.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading When Lydia ran upstairs to dress everything was waiting for her--the lights lit, the fires crackling, her bath drawn, her underclothes and stockings folded on a chair, her green-and-gold dress spread out upon the bed, her narrow gold slippers standing exactly parallel on the floor beside it, and in the midst Evans, like a priestess waiting to serve the altar of a goddess, was standing with her eyes on the clock.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading When Lydia ran upstairs to dress everything was waiting for her--the lights lit, the fires crackling, her bath drawn, her underclothes and stockings folded on a chair, her green-and-gold dress spread out upon the bed, her narrow gold slippers standing exactly parallel on the floor beside it, and in the midst Evans, like a priestess waiting to serve the altar of a goddess, was standing with her eyes on the clock.
opinion or judgment
From this reading When Lydia ran upstairs to dress everything was waiting for her--the lights lit, the fires crackling, her bath drawn, her underclothes and stockings folded on a chair, her green-and-gold dress spread out upon the bed, her narrow gold slippers standing exactly parallel on the floor beside it, and in the midst Evans, like a priestess waiting to serve the altar of a goddess, was standing with her eyes on the clock.
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading When Lydia ran upstairs to dress everything was waiting for her--the lights lit, the fires crackling, her bath drawn, her underclothes and stockings folded on a chair, her green-and-gold dress spread out upon the bed, her narrow gold slippers standing exactly parallel on the floor beside it, and in the midst Evans, like a priestess waiting to serve the altar of a goddess, was standing with her eyes on the clock.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading When Lydia ran upstairs to dress everything was waiting for her--the lights lit, the fires crackling, her bath drawn, her underclothes and stockings folded on a chair, her green-and-gold dress spread out upon the bed, her narrow gold slippers standing exactly parallel on the floor beside it, and in the midst Evans, like a priestess waiting to serve the altar of a goddess, was standing with her eyes on the clock.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading When Lydia ran upstairs to dress everything was waiting for her--the lights lit, the fires crackling, her bath drawn, her underclothes and stockings folded on a chair, her green-and-gold dress spread out upon the bed, her narrow gold slippers standing exactly parallel on the floor beside it, and in the midst Evans, like a priestess waiting to serve the altar of a goddess, was standing with her eyes on the clock.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Lydia ran upstairs to dress everything was waiting for her--the lights lit, the fires crackling, her bath drawn, her underclothes and stockings folded on a chair, her green-and-gold dress spread out upon the bed, her narrow gold slippers standing exactly parallel on the floor beside it, and in the midst Evans, like a priestess waiting to serve the altar of a goddess, was standing with her eyes on the clock.
goddessnounUS /ˈɡɑːdəs/
a female deity
From this reading When Lydia ran upstairs to dress everything was waiting for her--the lights lit, the fires crackling, her bath drawn, her underclothes and stockings folded on a chair, her green-and-gold dress spread out upon the bed, her narrow gold slippers standing exactly parallel on the floor beside it, and in the midst Evans, like a priestess waiting to serve the altar of a goddess, was standing with her eyes on the clock.
coins made of gold
From this reading When Lydia ran upstairs to dress everything was waiting for her--the lights lit, the fires crackling, her bath drawn, her underclothes and stockings folded on a chair, her green-and-gold dress spread out upon the bed, her narrow gold slippers standing exactly parallel on the floor beside it, and in the midst Evans, like a priestess waiting to serve the altar of a goddess, was standing with her eyes on the clock.
green-and-gold
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From this reading When Lydia ran upstairs to dress everything was waiting for her--the lights lit, the fires crackling, her bath drawn, her underclothes and stockings folded on a chair, her green-and-gold dress spread out upon the bed, her narrow gold slippers standing exactly parallel on the floor beside it, and in the midst Evans, like a priestess waiting to serve the altar of a goddess, was standing with her eyes on the clock.
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 Lydia snatched off her hat, rumpled her hair with both hands as Evans began to undo her blouse.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Lydia snatched off her hat, rumpled her hair with both hands as Evans began to undo her blouse.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Lydia snatched off her hat, rumpled her hair with both hands as Evans began to undo her blouse.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Lydia ran upstairs to dress everything was waiting for her--the lights lit, the fires crackling, her bath drawn, her underclothes and stockings folded on a chair, her green-and-gold dress spread out upon the bed, her narrow gold slippers standing exactly parallel on the floor beside it, and in the midst Evans, like a priestess waiting to serve the altar of a goddess, was standing with her eyes on the clock.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Lydia ran upstairs to dress everything was waiting for her--the lights lit, the fires crackling, her bath drawn, her underclothes and stockings folded on a chair, her green-and-gold dress spread out upon the bed, her narrow gold slippers standing exactly parallel on the floor beside it, and in the midst Evans, like a priestess waiting to serve the altar of a goddess, was standing with her eyes on the clock.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Lydia ran upstairs to dress everything was waiting for her--the lights lit, the fires crackling, her bath drawn, her underclothes and stockings folded on a chair, her green-and-gold dress spread out upon the bed, her narrow gold slippers standing exactly parallel on the floor beside it, and in the midst Evans, like a priestess waiting to serve the altar of a goddess, was standing with her eyes on the clock.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading When Lydia ran upstairs to dress everything was waiting for her--the lights lit, the fires crackling, her bath drawn, her underclothes and stockings folded on a chair, her green-and-gold dress spread out upon the bed, her narrow gold slippers standing exactly parallel on the floor beside it, and in the midst Evans, like a priestess waiting to serve the altar of a goddess, was standing with her eyes on the clock.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading When Lydia ran upstairs to dress everything was waiting for her--the lights lit, the fires crackling, her bath drawn, her underclothes and stockings folded on a chair, her green-and-gold dress spread out upon the bed, her narrow gold slippers standing exactly parallel on the floor beside it, and in the midst Evans, like a priestess waiting to serve the altar of a goddess, was standing with her eyes on the clock.
provided with artificial light
From this reading When Lydia ran upstairs to dress everything was waiting for her--the lights lit, the fires crackling, her bath drawn, her underclothes and stockings folded on a chair, her green-and-gold dress spread out upon the bed, her narrow gold slippers standing exactly parallel on the floor beside it, and in the midst Evans, like a priestess waiting to serve the altar of a goddess, was standing with her eyes on the clock.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She unfastened the cuff, and then looked up with pale startled eyes.
LydianounUS /ˈlɪdiə/
an ancient region on the coast of western Asia Minor; a powerful kingdom until conquered by the Persians in 546 BC
From this reading When Lydia ran upstairs to dress everything was waiting for her--the lights lit, the fires crackling, her bath drawn, her underclothes and stockings folded on a chair, her green-and-gold dress spread out upon the bed, her narrow gold slippers standing exactly parallel on the floor beside it, and in the midst Evans, like a priestess waiting to serve the altar of a goddess, was standing with her eyes on the clock.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading When Lydia ran upstairs to dress everything was waiting for her--the lights lit, the fires crackling, her bath drawn, her underclothes and stockings folded on a chair, her green-and-gold dress spread out upon the bed, her narrow gold slippers standing exactly parallel on the floor beside it, and in the midst Evans, like a priestess waiting to serve the altar of a goddess, was standing with her eyes on the clock.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Your bracelet, miss?"
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading When Lydia ran upstairs to dress everything was waiting for her--the lights lit, the fires crackling, her bath drawn, her underclothes and stockings folded on a chair, her green-and-gold dress spread out upon the bed, her narrow gold slippers standing exactly parallel on the floor beside it, and in the midst Evans, like a priestess waiting to serve the altar of a goddess, was standing with her eyes on the clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Lydia ran upstairs to dress everything was waiting for her--the lights lit, the fires crackling, her bath drawn, her underclothes and stockings folded on a chair, her green-and-gold dress spread out upon the bed, her narrow gold slippers standing exactly parallel on the floor beside it, and in the midst Evans, like a priestess waiting to serve the altar of a goddess, was standing with her eyes on the clock.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Lydia snatched off her hat, rumpled her hair with both hands as Evans began to undo her blouse.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Lydia ran upstairs to dress everything was waiting for her--the lights lit, the fires crackling, her bath drawn, her underclothes and stockings folded on a chair, her green-and-gold dress spread out upon the bed, her narrow gold slippers standing exactly parallel on the floor beside it, and in the midst Evans, like a priestess waiting to serve the altar of a goddess, was standing with her eyes on the clock.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When Lydia ran upstairs to dress everything was waiting for her--the lights lit, the fires crackling, her bath drawn, her underclothes and stockings folded on a chair, her green-and-gold dress spread out upon the bed, her narrow gold slippers standing exactly parallel on the floor beside it, and in the midst Evans, like a priestess waiting to serve the altar of a goddess, was standing with her eyes on the clock.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading She unfastened the cuff, and then looked up with pale startled eyes.
parallelnounUS /ˈperəlel/
something having the property of being analogous to something else
From this reading When Lydia ran upstairs to dress everything was waiting for her--the lights lit, the fires crackling, her bath drawn, her underclothes and stockings folded on a chair, her green-and-gold dress spread out upon the bed, her narrow gold slippers standing exactly parallel on the floor beside it, and in the midst Evans, like a priestess waiting to serve the altar of a goddess, was standing with her eyes on the clock.
priestessnounUS /ˈpriːstəs/
a woman priest
From this reading When Lydia ran upstairs to dress everything was waiting for her--the lights lit, the fires crackling, her bath drawn, her underclothes and stockings folded on a chair, her green-and-gold dress spread out upon the bed, her narrow gold slippers standing exactly parallel on the floor beside it, and in the midst Evans, like a priestess waiting to serve the altar of a goddess, was standing with her eyes on the clock.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading When Lydia ran upstairs to dress everything was waiting for her--the lights lit, the fires crackling, her bath drawn, her underclothes and stockings folded on a chair, her green-and-gold dress spread out upon the bed, her narrow gold slippers standing exactly parallel on the floor beside it, and in the midst Evans, like a priestess waiting to serve the altar of a goddess, was standing with her eyes on the clock.
rumpledadjectiveUS /ˈrʌmpəld/
in disarray; extremely disorderly
From this reading Lydia snatched off her hat, rumpled her hair with both hands as Evans began to undo her blouse.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading When Lydia ran upstairs to dress everything was waiting for her--the lights lit, the fires crackling, her bath drawn, her underclothes and stockings folded on a chair, her green-and-gold dress spread out upon the bed, her narrow gold slippers standing exactly parallel on the floor beside it, and in the midst Evans, like a priestess waiting to serve the altar of a goddess, was standing with her eyes on the clock.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She unfastened the cuff, and then looked up with pale startled eyes.
slippersnounUS /ˈslɪpərz/
plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading When Lydia ran upstairs to dress everything was waiting for her--the lights lit, the fires crackling, her bath drawn, her underclothes and stockings folded on a chair, her green-and-gold dress spread out upon the bed, her narrow gold slippers standing exactly parallel on the floor beside it, and in the midst Evans, like a priestess waiting to serve the altar of a goddess, was standing with her eyes on the clock.
snatchedverbUS /snætʃt/
past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading Lydia snatched off her hat, rumpled her hair with both hands as Evans began to undo her blouse.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading When Lydia ran upstairs to dress everything was waiting for her--the lights lit, the fires crackling, her bath drawn, her underclothes and stockings folded on a chair, her green-and-gold dress spread out upon the bed, her narrow gold slippers standing exactly parallel on the floor beside it, and in the midst Evans, like a priestess waiting to serve the altar of a goddess, was standing with her eyes on the clock.
having a supporting base
From this reading When Lydia ran upstairs to dress everything was waiting for her--the lights lit, the fires crackling, her bath drawn, her underclothes and stockings folded on a chair, her green-and-gold dress spread out upon the bed, her narrow gold slippers standing exactly parallel on the floor beside it, and in the midst Evans, like a priestess waiting to serve the altar of a goddess, was standing with her eyes on the clock.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading She unfastened the cuff, and then looked up with pale startled eyes.
stockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading When Lydia ran upstairs to dress everything was waiting for her--the lights lit, the fires crackling, her bath drawn, her underclothes and stockings folded on a chair, her green-and-gold dress spread out upon the bed, her narrow gold slippers standing exactly parallel on the floor beside it, and in the midst Evans, like a priestess waiting to serve the altar of a goddess, was standing with her eyes on the clock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Lydia ran upstairs to dress everything was waiting for her--the lights lit, the fires crackling, her bath drawn, her underclothes and stockings folded on a chair, her green-and-gold dress spread out upon the bed, her narrow gold slippers standing exactly parallel on the floor beside it, and in the midst Evans, like a priestess waiting to serve the altar of a goddess, was standing with her eyes on the clock.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She unfastened the cuff, and then looked up with pale startled eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Lydia ran upstairs to dress everything was waiting for her--the lights lit, the fires crackling, her bath drawn, her underclothes and stockings folded on a chair, her green-and-gold dress spread out upon the bed, her narrow gold slippers standing exactly parallel on the floor beside it, and in the midst Evans, like a priestess waiting to serve the altar of a goddess, was standing with her eyes on the clock.
underclothesnoun
undergarment worn next to the skin and under the outer garments
From this reading When Lydia ran upstairs to dress everything was waiting for her--the lights lit, the fires crackling, her bath drawn, her underclothes and stockings folded on a chair, her green-and-gold dress spread out upon the bed, her narrow gold slippers standing exactly parallel on the floor beside it, and in the midst Evans, like a priestess waiting to serve the altar of a goddess, was standing with her eyes on the clock.
undoverbUS /ənˈduː/
cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect
From this reading Lydia snatched off her hat, rumpled her hair with both hands as Evans began to undo her blouse.
unfastenedadjective
not closed or secured
From this reading She unfastened the cuff, and then looked up with pale startled eyes.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She unfastened the cuff, and then looked up with pale startled eyes.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When Lydia ran upstairs to dress everything was waiting for her--the lights lit, the fires crackling, her bath drawn, her underclothes and stockings folded on a chair, her green-and-gold dress spread out upon the bed, her narrow gold slippers standing exactly parallel on the floor beside it, and in the midst Evans, like a priestess waiting to serve the altar of a goddess, was standing with her eyes on the clock.
on a floor above
From this reading When Lydia ran upstairs to dress everything was waiting for her--the lights lit, the fires crackling, her bath drawn, her underclothes and stockings folded on a chair, her green-and-gold dress spread out upon the bed, her narrow gold slippers standing exactly parallel on the floor beside it, and in the midst Evans, like a priestess waiting to serve the altar of a goddess, was standing with her eyes on the clock.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading When Lydia ran upstairs to dress everything was waiting for her--the lights lit, the fires crackling, her bath drawn, her underclothes and stockings folded on a chair, her green-and-gold dress spread out upon the bed, her narrow gold slippers standing exactly parallel on the floor beside it, and in the midst Evans, like a priestess waiting to serve the altar of a goddess, was standing with her eyes on the clock.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Lydia ran upstairs to dress everything was waiting for her--the lights lit, the fires crackling, her bath drawn, her underclothes and stockings folded on a chair, her green-and-gold dress spread out upon the bed, her narrow gold slippers standing exactly parallel on the floor beside it, and in the midst Evans, like a priestess waiting to serve the altar of a goddess, was standing with her eyes on the clock.
at the time that
From this reading When Lydia ran upstairs to dress everything was waiting for her--the lights lit, the fires crackling, her bath drawn, her underclothes and stockings folded on a chair, her green-and-gold dress spread out upon the bed, her narrow gold slippers standing exactly parallel on the floor beside it, and in the midst Evans, like a priestess waiting to serve the altar of a goddess, was standing with her eyes on the clock.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Lydia ran upstairs to dress everything was waiting for her--the lights lit, the fires crackling, her bath drawn, her underclothes and stockings folded on a chair, her green-and-gold dress spread out upon the bed, her narrow gold slippers standing exactly parallel on the floor beside it, and in the midst Evans, like a priestess waiting to serve the altar of a goddess, was standing with her eyes on the clock.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your bracelet, miss?"
