used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TROUBLED SUNDAY.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "I always heard it was better to dry the hair by the sun than by a fire; hot air dries up the natural oils," she observed to Nance in a muffled voice.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "I always heard it was better to dry the hair by the sun than by a fire; hot air dries up the natural oils," she observed to Nance in a muffled voice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was Sunday morning and Molly had been washing her head.
auburnadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbərn/
(of hair) colored a moderate reddish-brown
From this reading She had spread a towel on the window-sill and now hung her hair out of the window that sun and wind might play upon her auburn locks.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was Sunday morning and Molly had been washing her head.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "I always heard it was better to dry the hair by the sun than by a fire; hot air dries up the natural oils," she observed to Nance in a muffled voice.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I always heard it was better to dry the hair by the sun than by a fire; hot air dries up the natural oils," she observed to Nance in a muffled voice.
driesnounUS /draɪz/
plural of “dry” — a reformer who opposes the use of intoxicating beverages
From this reading "I always heard it was better to dry the hair by the sun than by a fire; hot air dries up the natural oils," she observed to Nance in a muffled voice.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading "I always heard it was better to dry the hair by the sun than by a fire; hot air dries up the natural oils," she observed to Nance in a muffled voice.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Nance was engaged in the meditative occupation of manicuring her nails.
start firing a weapon
From this reading "I always heard it was better to dry the hair by the sun than by a fire; hot air dries up the natural oils," she observed to Nance in a muffled voice.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was Sunday morning and Molly had been washing her head.
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 She had spread a towel on the window-sill and now hung her hair out of the window that sun and wind might play upon her auburn locks.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading It was Sunday morning and Molly had been washing her head.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "I always heard it was better to dry the hair by the sun than by a fire; hot air dries up the natural oils," she observed to Nance in a muffled voice.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was Sunday morning and Molly had been washing her head.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading "I always heard it was better to dry the hair by the sun than by a fire; hot air dries up the natural oils," she observed to Nance in a muffled voice.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading She had spread a towel on the window-sill and now hung her hair out of the window that sun and wind might play upon her auburn locks.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I always heard it was better to dry the hair by the sun than by a fire; hot air dries up the natural oils," she observed to Nance in a muffled voice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I always heard it was better to dry the hair by the sun than by a fire; hot air dries up the natural oils," she observed to Nance in a muffled voice.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Sunday morning and Molly had been washing her head.
locksnounUS /lɑːks/
plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed
From this reading She had spread a towel on the window-sill and now hung her hair out of the window that sun and wind might play upon her auburn locks.
manicuring
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From this reading Nance was engaged in the meditative occupation of manicuring her nails.
meditativeadjectiveUS /ˈmedəteɪtɪv/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading Nance was engaged in the meditative occupation of manicuring her nails.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She had spread a towel on the window-sill and now hung her hair out of the window that sun and wind might play upon her auburn locks.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading It was Sunday morning and Molly had been washing her head.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was Sunday morning and Molly had been washing her head.
muffledadjectiveUS /ˈmʌfəld/
being or made softer or less loud or clear
From this reading "I always heard it was better to dry the hair by the sun than by a fire; hot air dries up the natural oils," she observed to Nance in a muffled voice.
nailsnounUS /neɪlz/
plural of “nail” — horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
From this reading Nance was engaged in the meditative occupation of manicuring her nails.
NancenounUS /næns/
offensive term for a homosexual man
From this reading "I always heard it was better to dry the hair by the sun than by a fire; hot air dries up the natural oils," she observed to Nance in a muffled voice.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading "I always heard it was better to dry the hair by the sun than by a fire; hot air dries up the natural oils," she observed to Nance in a muffled voice.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She had spread a towel on the window-sill and now hung her hair out of the window that sun and wind might play upon her auburn locks.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "I always heard it was better to dry the hair by the sun than by a fire; hot air dries up the natural oils," she observed to Nance in a muffled voice.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Nance was engaged in the meditative occupation of manicuring her nails.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had spread a towel on the window-sill and now hung her hair out of the window that sun and wind might play upon her auburn locks.
oilsnounUS /ɔɪlz/
plural of “oil” — a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water
From this reading "I always heard it was better to dry the hair by the sun than by a fire; hot air dries up the natural oils," she observed to Nance in a muffled voice.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had spread a towel on the window-sill and now hung her hair out of the window that sun and wind might play upon her auburn locks.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She had spread a towel on the window-sill and now hung her hair out of the window that sun and wind might play upon her auburn locks.
participate in games or sport
From this reading She had spread a towel on the window-sill and now hung her hair out of the window that sun and wind might play upon her auburn locks.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had spread a towel on the window-sill and now hung her hair out of the window that sun and wind might play upon her auburn locks.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading She had spread a towel on the window-sill and now hung her hair out of the window that sun and wind might play upon her auburn locks.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading She had spread a towel on the window-sill and now hung her hair out of the window that sun and wind might play upon her auburn locks.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading A TROUBLED SUNDAY.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "I always heard it was better to dry the hair by the sun than by a fire; hot air dries up the natural oils," she observed to Nance in a muffled voice.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had spread a towel on the window-sill and now hung her hair out of the window that sun and wind might play upon her auburn locks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She had spread a towel on the window-sill and now hung her hair out of the window that sun and wind might play upon her auburn locks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I always heard it was better to dry the hair by the sun than by a fire; hot air dries up the natural oils," she observed to Nance in a muffled voice.
towelnounUS /ˈtaʊəl/
a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping
From this reading She had spread a towel on the window-sill and now hung her hair out of the window that sun and wind might play upon her auburn locks.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading A TROUBLED SUNDAY.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I always heard it was better to dry the hair by the sun than by a fire; hot air dries up the natural oils," she observed to Nance in a muffled voice.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She had spread a towel on the window-sill and now hung her hair out of the window that sun and wind might play upon her auburn locks.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "I always heard it was better to dry the hair by the sun than by a fire; hot air dries up the natural oils," she observed to Nance in a muffled voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Sunday morning and Molly had been washing her head.
washingnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/
the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
From this reading It was Sunday morning and Molly had been washing her head.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading She had spread a towel on the window-sill and now hung her hair out of the window that sun and wind might play upon her auburn locks.
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 She had spread a towel on the window-sill and now hung her hair out of the window that sun and wind might play upon her auburn locks.
window-sill
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had spread a towel on the window-sill and now hung her hair out of the window that sun and wind might play upon her auburn locks.
