used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She looped her lines on the hames, rubbed each sweated bay head a moment, carefully cleaned her share with a small wooden paddle which she took from a pocket in her calico skirt, and tipped the implement over, share-face down.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She looped her lines on the hames, rubbed each sweated bay head a moment, carefully cleaned her share with a small wooden paddle which she took from a pocket in her calico skirt, and tipped the implement over, share-face down.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then she untied the slatted bonnet and took it off, carrying it in her hand as she swung away with her team at her heels, and the change was marvelous.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then she untied the slatted bonnet and took it off, carrying it in her hand as she swung away with her team at her heels, and the change was marvelous.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then she untied the slatted bonnet and took it off, carrying it in her hand as she swung away with her team at her heels, and the change was marvelous.
bathedverbUS /beɪðd/
past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body
From this reading The rose glow of coming twilight in the mountains bathed the stern slants with magic, fell on her bronze head like ethereal dust of gems.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading She looped her lines on the hames, rubbed each sweated bay head a moment, carefully cleaned her share with a small wooden paddle which she took from a pocket in her calico skirt, and tipped the implement over, share-face down.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Where had been a somewhat masculine figure, plodding at man’s work a few moments before, was now a young goddess striding the virgin earth.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Where had been a somewhat masculine figure, plodding at man’s work a few moments before, was now a young goddess striding the virgin earth.
bonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading Then she untied the slatted bonnet and took it off, carrying it in her hand as she swung away with her team at her heels, and the change was marvelous.
bronzenounUS /brɑːnz/
an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin
From this reading The rose glow of coming twilight in the mountains bathed the stern slants with magic, fell on her bronze head like ethereal dust of gems.
calicoadjectiveUS /ˈkæləkoʊ/
made of calico or resembling calico in being patterned
From this reading She looped her lines on the hames, rubbed each sweated bay head a moment, carefully cleaned her share with a small wooden paddle which she took from a pocket in her calico skirt, and tipped the implement over, share-face down.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading She looped her lines on the hames, rubbed each sweated bay head a moment, carefully cleaned her share with a small wooden paddle which she took from a pocket in her calico skirt, and tipped the implement over, share-face down.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Then she untied the slatted bonnet and took it off, carrying it in her hand as she swung away with her team at her heels, and the change was marvelous.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Then she untied the slatted bonnet and took it off, carrying it in her hand as she swung away with her team at her heels, and the change was marvelous.
cleanedverbUS /kliːnd/
past form of “clean” — make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
From this reading She looped her lines on the hames, rubbed each sweated bay head a moment, carefully cleaned her share with a small wooden paddle which she took from a pocket in her calico skirt, and tipped the implement over, share-face down.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The rose glow of coming twilight in the mountains bathed the stern slants with magic, fell on her bronze head like ethereal dust of gems.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading THE HOMESTEAD ON NAMELESS When the sun dropped over the western ridge, the girl in the deep sunbonnet unhitched her horses from the plow.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She looped her lines on the hames, rubbed each sweated bay head a moment, carefully cleaned her share with a small wooden paddle which she took from a pocket in her calico skirt, and tipped the implement over, share-face down.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading THE HOMESTEAD ON NAMELESS When the sun dropped over the western ridge, the girl in the deep sunbonnet unhitched her horses from the plow.
remove the dust from
From this reading The rose glow of coming twilight in the mountains bathed the stern slants with magic, fell on her bronze head like ethereal dust of gems.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading She looped her lines on the hames, rubbed each sweated bay head a moment, carefully cleaned her share with a small wooden paddle which she took from a pocket in her calico skirt, and tipped the implement over, share-face down.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Where had been a somewhat masculine figure, plodding at man’s work a few moments before, was now a young goddess striding the virgin earth.
etherealadjectiveUS /ɪˈθɪriəl/
characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air
From this reading The rose glow of coming twilight in the mountains bathed the stern slants with magic, fell on her bronze head like ethereal dust of gems.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The rose glow of coming twilight in the mountains bathed the stern slants with magic, fell on her bronze head like ethereal dust of gems.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Where had been a somewhat masculine figure, plodding at man’s work a few moments before, was now a young goddess striding the virgin earth.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Where had been a somewhat masculine figure, plodding at man’s work a few moments before, was now a young goddess striding the virgin earth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE HOMESTEAD ON NAMELESS When the sun dropped over the western ridge, the girl in the deep sunbonnet unhitched her horses from the plow.
gemsnounUS /dʒemz/
plural of “gem” — art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading The rose glow of coming twilight in the mountains bathed the stern slants with magic, fell on her bronze head like ethereal dust of gems.
a young female
From this reading THE HOMESTEAD ON NAMELESS When the sun dropped over the western ridge, the girl in the deep sunbonnet unhitched her horses from the plow.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading The rose glow of coming twilight in the mountains bathed the stern slants with magic, fell on her bronze head like ethereal dust of gems.
goddessnounUS /ˈɡɑːdəs/
a female deity
From this reading Where had been a somewhat masculine figure, plodding at man’s work a few moments before, was now a young goddess striding the virgin earth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Where had been a somewhat masculine figure, plodding at man’s work a few moments before, was now a young goddess striding the virgin earth.
hamesnounUS /heɪmz/
plural of “hame” — stable gear consisting of either of two curved supports that are attached to the collar of a draft horse and that hold the traces
From this reading She looped her lines on the hames, rubbed each sweated bay head a moment, carefully cleaned her share with a small wooden paddle which she took from a pocket in her calico skirt, and tipped the implement over, share-face down.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Then she untied the slatted bonnet and took it off, carrying it in her hand as she swung away with her team at her heels, and the change was marvelous.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading She looped her lines on the hames, rubbed each sweated bay head a moment, carefully cleaned her share with a small wooden paddle which she took from a pocket in her calico skirt, and tipped the implement over, share-face down.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading Then she untied the slatted bonnet and took it off, carrying it in her hand as she swung away with her team at her heels, and the change was marvelous.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE HOMESTEAD ON NAMELESS When the sun dropped over the western ridge, the girl in the deep sunbonnet unhitched her horses from the plow.
HOMESTEADnounUS /ˈhoʊmsted/
the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family
From this reading THE HOMESTEAD ON NAMELESS When the sun dropped over the western ridge, the girl in the deep sunbonnet unhitched her horses from the plow.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading THE HOMESTEAD ON NAMELESS When the sun dropped over the western ridge, the girl in the deep sunbonnet unhitched her horses from the plow.
implementverbUS /ˈɪmpləmənt/
apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design
From this reading She looped her lines on the hames, rubbed each sweated bay head a moment, carefully cleaned her share with a small wooden paddle which she took from a pocket in her calico skirt, and tipped the implement over, share-face down.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HOMESTEAD ON NAMELESS When the sun dropped over the western ridge, the girl in the deep sunbonnet unhitched her horses from the plow.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then she untied the slatted bonnet and took it off, carrying it in her hand as she swung away with her team at her heels, and the change was marvelous.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The rose glow of coming twilight in the mountains bathed the stern slants with magic, fell on her bronze head like ethereal dust of gems.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading She looped her lines on the hames, rubbed each sweated bay head a moment, carefully cleaned her share with a small wooden paddle which she took from a pocket in her calico skirt, and tipped the implement over, share-face down.
loopedverbUS /luːpt/
past form of “loop” — move in loops
From this reading She looped her lines on the hames, rubbed each sweated bay head a moment, carefully cleaned her share with a small wooden paddle which she took from a pocket in her calico skirt, and tipped the implement over, share-face down.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading The rose glow of coming twilight in the mountains bathed the stern slants with magic, fell on her bronze head like ethereal dust of gems.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Where had been a somewhat masculine figure, plodding at man’s work a few moments before, was now a young goddess striding the virgin earth.
marvelousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Then she untied the slatted bonnet and took it off, carrying it in her hand as she swung away with her team at her heels, and the change was marvelous.
masculineadjectiveUS /ˈmæskjələn/
of grammatical gender
From this reading Where had been a somewhat masculine figure, plodding at man’s work a few moments before, was now a young goddess striding the virgin earth.
a particular point in time
From this reading She looped her lines on the hames, rubbed each sweated bay head a moment, carefully cleaned her share with a small wooden paddle which she took from a pocket in her calico skirt, and tipped the implement over, share-face down.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Where had been a somewhat masculine figure, plodding at man’s work a few moments before, was now a young goddess striding the virgin earth.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The rose glow of coming twilight in the mountains bathed the stern slants with magic, fell on her bronze head like ethereal dust of gems.
NAMELESSadjectiveUS /ˈneɪm.ləs/
Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.
From this reading THE HOMESTEAD ON NAMELESS When the sun dropped over the western ridge, the girl in the deep sunbonnet unhitched her horses from the plow.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Where had been a somewhat masculine figure, plodding at man’s work a few moments before, was now a young goddess striding the virgin earth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The rose glow of coming twilight in the mountains bathed the stern slants with magic, fell on her bronze head like ethereal dust of gems.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then she untied the slatted bonnet and took it off, carrying it in her hand as she swung away with her team at her heels, and the change was marvelous.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE HOMESTEAD ON NAMELESS When the sun dropped over the western ridge, the girl in the deep sunbonnet unhitched her horses from the plow.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE HOMESTEAD ON NAMELESS When the sun dropped over the western ridge, the girl in the deep sunbonnet unhitched her horses from the plow.
paddleverbUS /ˈpædəl/
propel with a paddle
From this reading She looped her lines on the hames, rubbed each sweated bay head a moment, carefully cleaned her share with a small wooden paddle which she took from a pocket in her calico skirt, and tipped the implement over, share-face down.
ploddingnounUS /ˈplɑːdɪŋ/
hard monotonous routine work
From this reading Where had been a somewhat masculine figure, plodding at man’s work a few moments before, was now a young goddess striding the virgin earth.
plowverbUS /plaʊ/
to break and turn over earth especially with a plow
From this reading THE HOMESTEAD ON NAMELESS When the sun dropped over the western ridge, the girl in the deep sunbonnet unhitched her horses from the plow.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading She looped her lines on the hames, rubbed each sweated bay head a moment, carefully cleaned her share with a small wooden paddle which she took from a pocket in her calico skirt, and tipped the implement over, share-face down.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading THE HOMESTEAD ON NAMELESS When the sun dropped over the western ridge, the girl in the deep sunbonnet unhitched her horses from the plow.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The rose glow of coming twilight in the mountains bathed the stern slants with magic, fell on her bronze head like ethereal dust of gems.
rubbedverbUS /rʌbd/
inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure
From this reading She looped her lines on the hames, rubbed each sweated bay head a moment, carefully cleaned her share with a small wooden paddle which she took from a pocket in her calico skirt, and tipped the implement over, share-face down.
have in common
From this reading She looped her lines on the hames, rubbed each sweated bay head a moment, carefully cleaned her share with a small wooden paddle which she took from a pocket in her calico skirt, and tipped the implement over, share-face down.
share-face
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From this reading She looped her lines on the hames, rubbed each sweated bay head a moment, carefully cleaned her share with a small wooden paddle which she took from a pocket in her calico skirt, and tipped the implement over, share-face down.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She looped her lines on the hames, rubbed each sweated bay head a moment, carefully cleaned her share with a small wooden paddle which she took from a pocket in her calico skirt, and tipped the implement over, share-face down.
skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading She looped her lines on the hames, rubbed each sweated bay head a moment, carefully cleaned her share with a small wooden paddle which she took from a pocket in her calico skirt, and tipped the implement over, share-face down.
slants
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The rose glow of coming twilight in the mountains bathed the stern slants with magic, fell on her bronze head like ethereal dust of gems.
slatted
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From this reading Then she untied the slatted bonnet and took it off, carrying it in her hand as she swung away with her team at her heels, and the change was marvelous.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She looped her lines on the hames, rubbed each sweated bay head a moment, carefully cleaned her share with a small wooden paddle which she took from a pocket in her calico skirt, and tipped the implement over, share-face down.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Where had been a somewhat masculine figure, plodding at man’s work a few moments before, was now a young goddess striding the virgin earth.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading The rose glow of coming twilight in the mountains bathed the stern slants with magic, fell on her bronze head like ethereal dust of gems.
stridingverbUS /ˈstraɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading Where had been a somewhat masculine figure, plodding at man’s work a few moments before, was now a young goddess striding the virgin earth.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading THE HOMESTEAD ON NAMELESS When the sun dropped over the western ridge, the girl in the deep sunbonnet unhitched her horses from the plow.
sunbonnetnoun
a large bonnet that shades the face; worn by girls and women
From this reading THE HOMESTEAD ON NAMELESS When the sun dropped over the western ridge, the girl in the deep sunbonnet unhitched her horses from the plow.
sweatedverbUS /ˈswetɪd/
past form of “sweat” — excrete perspiration through the pores in the skin
From this reading She looped her lines on the hames, rubbed each sweated bay head a moment, carefully cleaned her share with a small wooden paddle which she took from a pocket in her calico skirt, and tipped the implement over, share-face down.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Then she untied the slatted bonnet and took it off, carrying it in her hand as she swung away with her team at her heels, and the change was marvelous.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Then she untied the slatted bonnet and took it off, carrying it in her hand as she swung away with her team at her heels, and the change was marvelous.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOMESTEAD ON NAMELESS When the sun dropped over the western ridge, the girl in the deep sunbonnet unhitched her horses from the plow.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then she untied the slatted bonnet and took it off, carrying it in her hand as she swung away with her team at her heels, and the change was marvelous.
tippedadjectiveUS /tɪpt/
having a tip; or having a tip as specified (used in combination)
From this reading She looped her lines on the hames, rubbed each sweated bay head a moment, carefully cleaned her share with a small wooden paddle which she took from a pocket in her calico skirt, and tipped the implement over, share-face down.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She looped her lines on the hames, rubbed each sweated bay head a moment, carefully cleaned her share with a small wooden paddle which she took from a pocket in her calico skirt, and tipped the implement over, share-face down.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading The rose glow of coming twilight in the mountains bathed the stern slants with magic, fell on her bronze head like ethereal dust of gems.
unhitched
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From this reading THE HOMESTEAD ON NAMELESS When the sun dropped over the western ridge, the girl in the deep sunbonnet unhitched her horses from the plow.
untiedadjectiveUS /ənˈtaɪd/
not tied
From this reading Then she untied the slatted bonnet and took it off, carrying it in her hand as she swung away with her team at her heels, and the change was marvelous.
virginnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪn/
a person who has never had sex
From this reading Where had been a somewhat masculine figure, plodding at man’s work a few moments before, was now a young goddess striding the virgin earth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then she untied the slatted bonnet and took it off, carrying it in her hand as she swung away with her team at her heels, and the change was marvelous.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading THE HOMESTEAD ON NAMELESS When the sun dropped over the western ridge, the girl in the deep sunbonnet unhitched her horses from the plow.
at the time that
From this reading THE HOMESTEAD ON NAMELESS When the sun dropped over the western ridge, the girl in the deep sunbonnet unhitched her horses from the plow.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where had been a somewhat masculine figure, plodding at man’s work a few moments before, was now a young goddess striding the virgin earth.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She looped her lines on the hames, rubbed each sweated bay head a moment, carefully cleaned her share with a small wooden paddle which she took from a pocket in her calico skirt, and tipped the implement over, share-face down.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She looped her lines on the hames, rubbed each sweated bay head a moment, carefully cleaned her share with a small wooden paddle which she took from a pocket in her calico skirt, and tipped the implement over, share-face down.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading She looped her lines on the hames, rubbed each sweated bay head a moment, carefully cleaned her share with a small wooden paddle which she took from a pocket in her calico skirt, and tipped the implement over, share-face down.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Where had been a somewhat masculine figure, plodding at man’s work a few moments before, was now a young goddess striding the virgin earth.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Where had been a somewhat masculine figure, plodding at man’s work a few moments before, was now a young goddess striding the virgin earth.
