used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I don't know the writing, but it smells like flowers," said Mark, as a smiling maid brought in a package on Christmas morning.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Only an osier basket, graceful in design and shape, lined with moss, and filled with holly sprays, the scarlet berries glowing beautifully among the polished green.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Only an osier basket, graceful in design and shape, lined with moss, and filled with holly sprays, the scarlet berries glowing beautifully among the polished green.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sylvia tore off the wrapper, lifted a cover, and exclaimed with pleasure, though it was the simplest present she had received that day.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Another gift for you, Sylvia.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I don't know the writing, but it smells like flowers," said Mark, as a smiling maid brought in a package on Christmas morning.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading Only an osier basket, graceful in design and shape, lined with moss, and filled with holly sprays, the scarlet berries glowing beautifully among the polished green.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading Only an osier basket, graceful in design and shape, lined with moss, and filled with holly sprays, the scarlet berries glowing beautifully among the polished green.
berriesnounUS /ˈberiz/
plural of “berry” — any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading Only an osier basket, graceful in design and shape, lined with moss, and filled with holly sprays, the scarlet berries glowing beautifully among the polished green.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I don't know the writing, but it smells like flowers," said Mark, as a smiling maid brought in a package on Christmas morning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I don't know the writing, but it smells like flowers," said Mark, as a smiling maid brought in a package on Christmas morning.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading I don't know the writing, but it smells like flowers," said Mark, as a smiling maid brought in a package on Christmas morning.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Sylvia tore off the wrapper, lifted a cover, and exclaimed with pleasure, though it was the simplest present she had received that day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Sylvia tore off the wrapper, lifted a cover, and exclaimed with pleasure, though it was the simplest present she had received that day.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading Only an osier basket, graceful in design and shape, lined with moss, and filled with holly sprays, the scarlet berries glowing beautifully among the polished green.
don't
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From this reading I don't know the writing, but it smells like flowers," said Mark, as a smiling maid brought in a package on Christmas morning.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Sylvia tore off the wrapper, lifted a cover, and exclaimed with pleasure, though it was the simplest present she had received that day.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Only an osier basket, graceful in design and shape, lined with moss, and filled with holly sprays, the scarlet berries glowing beautifully among the polished green.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading I don't know the writing, but it smells like flowers," said Mark, as a smiling maid brought in a package on Christmas morning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Another gift for you, Sylvia.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading "Another gift for you, Sylvia.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading Only an osier basket, graceful in design and shape, lined with moss, and filled with holly sprays, the scarlet berries glowing beautifully among the polished green.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading Only an osier basket, graceful in design and shape, lined with moss, and filled with holly sprays, the scarlet berries glowing beautifully among the polished green.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Only an osier basket, graceful in design and shape, lined with moss, and filled with holly sprays, the scarlet berries glowing beautifully among the polished green.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sylvia tore off the wrapper, lifted a cover, and exclaimed with pleasure, though it was the simplest present she had received that day.
HOLLYnounUS /ˈhɑːli/
any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex having red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges
From this reading HOLLY.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I don't know the writing, but it smells like flowers," said Mark, as a smiling maid brought in a package on Christmas morning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I don't know the writing, but it smells like flowers," said Mark, as a smiling maid brought in a package on Christmas morning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I don't know the writing, but it smells like flowers," said Mark, as a smiling maid brought in a package on Christmas morning.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I don't know the writing, but it smells like flowers," said Mark, as a smiling maid brought in a package on Christmas morning.
held up in the air
From this reading Sylvia tore off the wrapper, lifted a cover, and exclaimed with pleasure, though it was the simplest present she had received that day.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I don't know the writing, but it smells like flowers," said Mark, as a smiling maid brought in a package on Christmas morning.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading Only an osier basket, graceful in design and shape, lined with moss, and filled with holly sprays, the scarlet berries glowing beautifully among the polished green.
a female domestic
From this reading I don't know the writing, but it smells like flowers," said Mark, as a smiling maid brought in a package on Christmas morning.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading I don't know the writing, but it smells like flowers," said Mark, as a smiling maid brought in a package on Christmas morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading I don't know the writing, but it smells like flowers," said Mark, as a smiling maid brought in a package on Christmas morning.
mossnounUS /mɔːs/
tiny leafy-stemmed flowerless plants
From this reading Only an osier basket, graceful in design and shape, lined with moss, and filled with holly sprays, the scarlet berries glowing beautifully among the polished green.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Sylvia tore off the wrapper, lifted a cover, and exclaimed with pleasure, though it was the simplest present she had received that day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I don't know the writing, but it smells like flowers," said Mark, as a smiling maid brought in a package on Christmas morning.
and nothing more
From this reading Only an osier basket, graceful in design and shape, lined with moss, and filled with holly sprays, the scarlet berries glowing beautifully among the polished green.
osiernoun
flexible twig of a willow tree
From this reading Only an osier basket, graceful in design and shape, lined with moss, and filled with holly sprays, the scarlet berries glowing beautifully among the polished green.
packagenounUS /ˈpækədʒ/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading I don't know the writing, but it smells like flowers," said Mark, as a smiling maid brought in a package on Christmas morning.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Sylvia tore off the wrapper, lifted a cover, and exclaimed with pleasure, though it was the simplest present she had received that day.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading Only an osier basket, graceful in design and shape, lined with moss, and filled with holly sprays, the scarlet berries glowing beautifully among the polished green.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Sylvia tore off the wrapper, lifted a cover, and exclaimed with pleasure, though it was the simplest present she had received that day.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Sylvia tore off the wrapper, lifted a cover, and exclaimed with pleasure, though it was the simplest present she had received that day.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I don't know the writing, but it smells like flowers," said Mark, as a smiling maid brought in a package on Christmas morning.
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading Only an osier basket, graceful in design and shape, lined with moss, and filled with holly sprays, the scarlet berries glowing beautifully among the polished green.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Only an osier basket, graceful in design and shape, lined with moss, and filled with holly sprays, the scarlet berries glowing beautifully among the polished green.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sylvia tore off the wrapper, lifted a cover, and exclaimed with pleasure, though it was the simplest present she had received that day.
simplestadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpləst/
superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Sylvia tore off the wrapper, lifted a cover, and exclaimed with pleasure, though it was the simplest present she had received that day.
smellsnounUS /smelz/
plural of “smell” — the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading I don't know the writing, but it smells like flowers," said Mark, as a smiling maid brought in a package on Christmas morning.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading I don't know the writing, but it smells like flowers," said Mark, as a smiling maid brought in a package on Christmas morning.
spraysnounUS /spreɪz/
plural of “spray” — a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
From this reading Only an osier basket, graceful in design and shape, lined with moss, and filled with holly sprays, the scarlet berries glowing beautifully among the polished green.
Sylvia
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From this reading "Another gift for you, Sylvia.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sylvia tore off the wrapper, lifted a cover, and exclaimed with pleasure, though it was the simplest present she had received that day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I don't know the writing, but it smells like flowers," said Mark, as a smiling maid brought in a package on Christmas morning.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Sylvia tore off the wrapper, lifted a cover, and exclaimed with pleasure, though it was the simplest present she had received that day.
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading Sylvia tore off the wrapper, lifted a cover, and exclaimed with pleasure, though it was the simplest present she had received that day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sylvia tore off the wrapper, lifted a cover, and exclaimed with pleasure, though it was the simplest present she had received that day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sylvia tore off the wrapper, lifted a cover, and exclaimed with pleasure, though it was the simplest present she had received that day.
wrappernounUS /ˈræpər/
a loose dressing gown for women
From this reading Sylvia tore off the wrapper, lifted a cover, and exclaimed with pleasure, though it was the simplest present she had received that day.
the act of creating written works
From this reading I don't know the writing, but it smells like flowers," said Mark, as a smiling maid brought in a package on Christmas morning.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Another gift for you, Sylvia.
