used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As if answering the blast of her horn a female appeared on the opposite shore, signalizing for a boat with great vigor.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading But old Mother Derwent was not altogether disappointed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mary could only see that the woman wore a short scarlet cloak, and that the brilliant cotton handkerchief flaunting so impatiently was large enough for a sail to any craft on the river.
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading As if answering the blast of her horn a female appeared on the opposite shore, signalizing for a boat with great vigor.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Mary could only see that the woman wore a short scarlet cloak, and that the brilliant cotton handkerchief flaunting so impatiently was large enough for a sail to any craft on the river.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As if answering the blast of her horn a female appeared on the opposite shore, signalizing for a boat with great vigor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As if answering the blast of her horn a female appeared on the opposite shore, signalizing for a boat with great vigor.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She was by no means pleased with the efforts her grandmother was making to bring the missionary back; in her heart she was beginning to detest the good man.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading Jane had withdrawn sulkily into the bedroom.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading She was by no means pleased with the efforts her grandmother was making to bring the missionary back; in her heart she was beginning to detest the good man.
blastverbUS /blæst/
make a strident sound
From this reading As if answering the blast of her horn a female appeared on the opposite shore, signalizing for a boat with great vigor.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading As if answering the blast of her horn a female appeared on the opposite shore, signalizing for a boat with great vigor.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Mary could only see that the woman wore a short scarlet cloak, and that the brilliant cotton handkerchief flaunting so impatiently was large enough for a sail to any craft on the river.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She was by no means pleased with the efforts her grandmother was making to bring the missionary back; in her heart she was beginning to detest the good man.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But old Mother Derwent was not altogether disappointed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was by no means pleased with the efforts her grandmother was making to bring the missionary back; in her heart she was beginning to detest the good man.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading Mary could only see that the woman wore a short scarlet cloak, and that the brilliant cotton handkerchief flaunting so impatiently was large enough for a sail to any craft on the river.
cottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading Mary could only see that the woman wore a short scarlet cloak, and that the brilliant cotton handkerchief flaunting so impatiently was large enough for a sail to any craft on the river.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mary could only see that the woman wore a short scarlet cloak, and that the brilliant cotton handkerchief flaunting so impatiently was large enough for a sail to any craft on the river.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Mary could only see that the woman wore a short scarlet cloak, and that the brilliant cotton handkerchief flaunting so impatiently was large enough for a sail to any craft on the river.
Derwent
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But old Mother Derwent was not altogether disappointed.
detestverbUS /dɪˈtest/
dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards
From this reading She was by no means pleased with the efforts her grandmother was making to bring the missionary back; in her heart she was beginning to detest the good man.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading But old Mother Derwent was not altogether disappointed.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading She was by no means pleased with the efforts her grandmother was making to bring the missionary back; in her heart she was beginning to detest the good man.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Mary could only see that the woman wore a short scarlet cloak, and that the brilliant cotton handkerchief flaunting so impatiently was large enough for a sail to any craft on the river.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading As if answering the blast of her horn a female appeared on the opposite shore, signalizing for a boat with great vigor.
flauntingverbUS /ˈflɔːntɪŋ/
-ing form of “flaunt” — display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously
From this reading Mary could only see that the woman wore a short scarlet cloak, and that the brilliant cotton handkerchief flaunting so impatiently was large enough for a sail to any craft on the river.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As if answering the blast of her horn a female appeared on the opposite shore, signalizing for a boat with great vigor.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She was by no means pleased with the efforts her grandmother was making to bring the missionary back; in her heart she was beginning to detest the good man.
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading She was by no means pleased with the efforts her grandmother was making to bring the missionary back; in her heart she was beginning to detest the good man.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading As if answering the blast of her horn a female appeared on the opposite shore, signalizing for a boat with great vigor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jane had withdrawn sulkily into the bedroom.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading Mary could only see that the woman wore a short scarlet cloak, and that the brilliant cotton handkerchief flaunting so impatiently was large enough for a sail to any craft on the river.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She was by no means pleased with the efforts her grandmother was making to bring the missionary back; in her heart she was beginning to detest the good man.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As if answering the blast of her horn a female appeared on the opposite shore, signalizing for a boat with great vigor.
hornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading As if answering the blast of her horn a female appeared on the opposite shore, signalizing for a boat with great vigor.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As if answering the blast of her horn a female appeared on the opposite shore, signalizing for a boat with great vigor.
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading Mary could only see that the woman wore a short scarlet cloak, and that the brilliant cotton handkerchief flaunting so impatiently was large enough for a sail to any craft on the river.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was by no means pleased with the efforts her grandmother was making to bring the missionary back; in her heart she was beginning to detest the good man.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Jane had withdrawn sulkily into the bedroom.
Jane
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From this reading Jane had withdrawn sulkily into the bedroom.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mary could only see that the woman wore a short scarlet cloak, and that the brilliant cotton handkerchief flaunting so impatiently was large enough for a sail to any craft on the river.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading She was by no means pleased with the efforts her grandmother was making to bring the missionary back; in her heart she was beginning to detest the good man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She was by no means pleased with the efforts her grandmother was making to bring the missionary back; in her heart she was beginning to detest the good man.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary could only see that the woman wore a short scarlet cloak, and that the brilliant cotton handkerchief flaunting so impatiently was large enough for a sail to any craft on the river.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading She was by no means pleased with the efforts her grandmother was making to bring the missionary back; in her heart she was beginning to detest the good man.
missionarynounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading She was by no means pleased with the efforts her grandmother was making to bring the missionary back; in her heart she was beginning to detest the good man.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading But old Mother Derwent was not altogether disappointed.
not any; not one
From this reading She was by no means pleased with the efforts her grandmother was making to bring the missionary back; in her heart she was beginning to detest the good man.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But old Mother Derwent was not altogether disappointed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As if answering the blast of her horn a female appeared on the opposite shore, signalizing for a boat with great vigor.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But old Mother Derwent was not altogether disappointed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As if answering the blast of her horn a female appeared on the opposite shore, signalizing for a boat with great vigor.
and nothing more
From this reading Mary could only see that the woman wore a short scarlet cloak, and that the brilliant cotton handkerchief flaunting so impatiently was large enough for a sail to any craft on the river.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading As if answering the blast of her horn a female appeared on the opposite shore, signalizing for a boat with great vigor.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading She was by no means pleased with the efforts her grandmother was making to bring the missionary back; in her heart she was beginning to detest the good man.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Mary could only see that the woman wore a short scarlet cloak, and that the brilliant cotton handkerchief flaunting so impatiently was large enough for a sail to any craft on the river.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Mary could only see that the woman wore a short scarlet cloak, and that the brilliant cotton handkerchief flaunting so impatiently was large enough for a sail to any craft on the river.
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading Mary could only see that the woman wore a short scarlet cloak, and that the brilliant cotton handkerchief flaunting so impatiently was large enough for a sail to any craft on the river.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mary could only see that the woman wore a short scarlet cloak, and that the brilliant cotton handkerchief flaunting so impatiently was large enough for a sail to any craft on the river.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was by no means pleased with the efforts her grandmother was making to bring the missionary back; in her heart she was beginning to detest the good man.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading As if answering the blast of her horn a female appeared on the opposite shore, signalizing for a boat with great vigor.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Mary could only see that the woman wore a short scarlet cloak, and that the brilliant cotton handkerchief flaunting so impatiently was large enough for a sail to any craft on the river.
signalizing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As if answering the blast of her horn a female appeared on the opposite shore, signalizing for a boat with great vigor.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mary could only see that the woman wore a short scarlet cloak, and that the brilliant cotton handkerchief flaunting so impatiently was large enough for a sail to any craft on the river.
sulkilyadverb
in a sulky manner
From this reading Jane had withdrawn sulkily into the bedroom.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mary could only see that the woman wore a short scarlet cloak, and that the brilliant cotton handkerchief flaunting so impatiently was large enough for a sail to any craft on the river.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As if answering the blast of her horn a female appeared on the opposite shore, signalizing for a boat with great vigor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mary could only see that the woman wore a short scarlet cloak, and that the brilliant cotton handkerchief flaunting so impatiently was large enough for a sail to any craft on the river.
vigornounUS /ˈvɪɡər/
forceful exertion
From this reading As if answering the blast of her horn a female appeared on the opposite shore, signalizing for a boat with great vigor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But old Mother Derwent was not altogether disappointed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As if answering the blast of her horn a female appeared on the opposite shore, signalizing for a boat with great vigor.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading Jane had withdrawn sulkily into the bedroom.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Mary could only see that the woman wore a short scarlet cloak, and that the brilliant cotton handkerchief flaunting so impatiently was large enough for a sail to any craft on the river.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Mary could only see that the woman wore a short scarlet cloak, and that the brilliant cotton handkerchief flaunting so impatiently was large enough for a sail to any craft on the river.
