advantagesnounUS /ædˈvæntɪdʒɪz/
plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading It surprised the tall, thin assistant in charge of the workroom that anyone who had had what she described as advantages could be so grossly ignorant of the art of sewing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here they themselves wove the rag rugs for the floors, made up the house linen and their own clothes--Joseph's too--not only their prison clothes, but the complete outfit with which each prisoner was dismissed.
any person at all
From this reading It surprised the tall, thin assistant in charge of the workroom that anyone who had had what she described as advantages could be so grossly ignorant of the art of sewing.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading It surprised the tall, thin assistant in charge of the workroom that anyone who had had what she described as advantages could be so grossly ignorant of the art of sewing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It surprised the tall, thin assistant in charge of the workroom that anyone who had had what she described as advantages could be so grossly ignorant of the art of sewing.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading It surprised the tall, thin assistant in charge of the workroom that anyone who had had what she described as advantages could be so grossly ignorant of the art of sewing.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading Lydia was incredibly awkward with the needle.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It surprised the tall, thin assistant in charge of the workroom that anyone who had had what she described as advantages could be so grossly ignorant of the art of sewing.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading Here the women prisoners hemmed the blankets woven in the men's prison.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading In the spring Lydia was transferred from the kitchen to the long, bright workroom.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Here they themselves wove the rag rugs for the floors, made up the house linen and their own clothes--Joseph's too--not only their prison clothes, but the complete outfit with which each prisoner was dismissed.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading It surprised the tall, thin assistant in charge of the workroom that anyone who had had what she described as advantages could be so grossly ignorant of the art of sewing.
clothing in general
From this reading Here they themselves wove the rag rugs for the floors, made up the house linen and their own clothes--Joseph's too--not only their prison clothes, but the complete outfit with which each prisoner was dismissed.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Here they themselves wove the rag rugs for the floors, made up the house linen and their own clothes--Joseph's too--not only their prison clothes, but the complete outfit with which each prisoner was dismissed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It surprised the tall, thin assistant in charge of the workroom that anyone who had had what she described as advantages could be so grossly ignorant of the art of sewing.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading It surprised the tall, thin assistant in charge of the workroom that anyone who had had what she described as advantages could be so grossly ignorant of the art of sewing.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading Here they themselves wove the rag rugs for the floors, made up the house linen and their own clothes--Joseph's too--not only their prison clothes, but the complete outfit with which each prisoner was dismissed.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Here they themselves wove the rag rugs for the floors, made up the house linen and their own clothes--Joseph's too--not only their prison clothes, but the complete outfit with which each prisoner was dismissed.
floorsnounUS /flɔːrz/
plural of “floor” — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Here they themselves wove the rag rugs for the floors, made up the house linen and their own clothes--Joseph's too--not only their prison clothes, but the complete outfit with which each prisoner was dismissed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here they themselves wove the rag rugs for the floors, made up the house linen and their own clothes--Joseph's too--not only their prison clothes, but the complete outfit with which each prisoner was dismissed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the spring Lydia was transferred from the kitchen to the long, bright workroom.
grosslyadverbUS /ˈɡroʊsli/
in a gross manner
From this reading It surprised the tall, thin assistant in charge of the workroom that anyone who had had what she described as advantages could be so grossly ignorant of the art of sewing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It surprised the tall, thin assistant in charge of the workroom that anyone who had had what she described as advantages could be so grossly ignorant of the art of sewing.
hemmedverbUS /hemd/
inflected form of “hem” — fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
From this reading Here the women prisoners hemmed the blankets woven in the men's prison.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here the women prisoners hemmed the blankets woven in the men's prison.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Here they themselves wove the rag rugs for the floors, made up the house linen and their own clothes--Joseph's too--not only their prison clothes, but the complete outfit with which each prisoner was dismissed.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading It surprised the tall, thin assistant in charge of the workroom that anyone who had had what she described as advantages could be so grossly ignorant of the art of sewing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the spring Lydia was transferred from the kitchen to the long, bright workroom.
incrediblyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbli/
not easy to believe
From this reading Lydia was incredibly awkward with the needle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It surprised the tall, thin assistant in charge of the workroom that anyone who had had what she described as advantages could be so grossly ignorant of the art of sewing.
Joseph'snounUS /ˈdʒoʊzəfs/
possessive form of “joseph” — leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading Here they themselves wove the rag rugs for the floors, made up the house linen and their own clothes--Joseph's too--not only their prison clothes, but the complete outfit with which each prisoner was dismissed.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading In the spring Lydia was transferred from the kitchen to the long, bright workroom.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading Here they themselves wove the rag rugs for the floors, made up the house linen and their own clothes--Joseph's too--not only their prison clothes, but the complete outfit with which each prisoner was dismissed.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading In the spring Lydia was transferred from the kitchen to the long, bright workroom.
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 In the spring Lydia was transferred from the kitchen to the long, bright workroom.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Here they themselves wove the rag rugs for the floors, made up the house linen and their own clothes--Joseph's too--not only their prison clothes, but the complete outfit with which each prisoner was dismissed.
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading Here the women prisoners hemmed the blankets woven in the men's prison.
needlenounUS /ˈniːdəl/
the leaf of a conifer
From this reading Lydia was incredibly awkward with the needle.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Here they themselves wove the rag rugs for the floors, made up the house linen and their own clothes--Joseph's too--not only their prison clothes, but the complete outfit with which each prisoner was dismissed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It surprised the tall, thin assistant in charge of the workroom that anyone who had had what she described as advantages could be so grossly ignorant of the art of sewing.
and nothing more
From this reading Here they themselves wove the rag rugs for the floors, made up the house linen and their own clothes--Joseph's too--not only their prison clothes, but the complete outfit with which each prisoner was dismissed.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading Here they themselves wove the rag rugs for the floors, made up the house linen and their own clothes--Joseph's too--not only their prison clothes, but the complete outfit with which each prisoner was dismissed.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Here they themselves wove the rag rugs for the floors, made up the house linen and their own clothes--Joseph's too--not only their prison clothes, but the complete outfit with which each prisoner was dismissed.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Here the women prisoners hemmed the blankets woven in the men's prison.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Here they themselves wove the rag rugs for the floors, made up the house linen and their own clothes--Joseph's too--not only their prison clothes, but the complete outfit with which each prisoner was dismissed.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Here the women prisoners hemmed the blankets woven in the men's prison.
ragnounUS /ræɡ/
a small piece of cloth or paper
From this reading Here they themselves wove the rag rugs for the floors, made up the house linen and their own clothes--Joseph's too--not only their prison clothes, but the complete outfit with which each prisoner was dismissed.
rugsnounUS /rʌɡz/
plural of “rug” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading Here they themselves wove the rag rugs for the floors, made up the house linen and their own clothes--Joseph's too--not only their prison clothes, but the complete outfit with which each prisoner was dismissed.
sewingnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading It surprised the tall, thin assistant in charge of the workroom that anyone who had had what she described as advantages could be so grossly ignorant of the art of sewing.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It surprised the tall, thin assistant in charge of the workroom that anyone who had had what she described as advantages could be so grossly ignorant of the art of sewing.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It surprised the tall, thin assistant in charge of the workroom that anyone who had had what she described as advantages could be so grossly ignorant of the art of sewing.
the season of growth
From this reading In the spring Lydia was transferred from the kitchen to the long, bright workroom.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading It surprised the tall, thin assistant in charge of the workroom that anyone who had had what she described as advantages could be so grossly ignorant of the art of sewing.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading It surprised the tall, thin assistant in charge of the workroom that anyone who had had what she described as advantages could be so grossly ignorant of the art of sewing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It surprised the tall, thin assistant in charge of the workroom that anyone who had had what she described as advantages could be so grossly ignorant of the art of sewing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the spring Lydia was transferred from the kitchen to the long, bright workroom.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Here they themselves wove the rag rugs for the floors, made up the house linen and their own clothes--Joseph's too--not only their prison clothes, but the complete outfit with which each prisoner was dismissed.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Here they themselves wove the rag rugs for the floors, made up the house linen and their own clothes--Joseph's too--not only their prison clothes, but the complete outfit with which each prisoner was dismissed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here they themselves wove the rag rugs for the floors, made up the house linen and their own clothes--Joseph's too--not only their prison clothes, but the complete outfit with which each prisoner was dismissed.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading It surprised the tall, thin assistant in charge of the workroom that anyone who had had what she described as advantages could be so grossly ignorant of the art of sewing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the spring Lydia was transferred from the kitchen to the long, bright workroom.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Here they themselves wove the rag rugs for the floors, made up the house linen and their own clothes--Joseph's too--not only their prison clothes, but the complete outfit with which each prisoner was dismissed.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading In the spring Lydia was transferred from the kitchen to the long, bright workroom.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Here they themselves wove the rag rugs for the floors, made up the house linen and their own clothes--Joseph's too--not only their prison clothes, but the complete outfit with which each prisoner was dismissed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the spring Lydia was transferred from the kitchen to the long, bright workroom.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It surprised the tall, thin assistant in charge of the workroom that anyone who had had what she described as advantages could be so grossly ignorant of the art of sewing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Here they themselves wove the rag rugs for the floors, made up the house linen and their own clothes--Joseph's too--not only their prison clothes, but the complete outfit with which each prisoner was dismissed.
which person or people
From this reading It surprised the tall, thin assistant in charge of the workroom that anyone who had had what she described as advantages could be so grossly ignorant of the art of sewing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Here they themselves wove the rag rugs for the floors, made up the house linen and their own clothes--Joseph's too--not only their prison clothes, but the complete outfit with which each prisoner was dismissed.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Here the women prisoners hemmed the blankets woven in the men's prison.
workroomnounUS /ˈwɜːrkruːm/
room where work is done
From this reading In the spring Lydia was transferred from the kitchen to the long, bright workroom.
woveverbUS /woʊv/
inflected form of “weave” — interlace by or as if by weaving
From this reading Here they themselves wove the rag rugs for the floors, made up the house linen and their own clothes--Joseph's too--not only their prison clothes, but the complete outfit with which each prisoner was dismissed.
wovenadjectiveUS /ˈwoʊvən/
made or constructed by interlacing threads or strips of material or other elements into a whole
From this reading Here the women prisoners hemmed the blankets woven in the men's prison.
