used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Julia scuttled from one to the other, in a frenzy of indecision as to which was worthy to receive her charge, while Tamea sat at the head of the staircase and waited.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Julia scuttled from one to the other, in a frenzy of indecision as to which was worthy to receive her charge, while Tamea sat at the head of the staircase and waited.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Julia scuttled from one to the other, in a frenzy of indecision as to which was worthy to receive her charge, while Tamea sat at the head of the staircase and waited.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Finally she decided on the former, and then sought Mrs. Pippy to ask if Miss Morrison had sent over a spare nightgown.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Julia scuttled from one to the other, in a frenzy of indecision as to which was worthy to receive her charge, while Tamea sat at the head of the staircase and waited.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Julia was several minutes making her decision as to whether Tamea would look best in the room with taupe carpet and the French gray single bed, or the one with the old-rose carpet and the old black walnut double bed.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Julia was several minutes making her decision as to whether Tamea would look best in the room with taupe carpet and the French gray single bed, or the one with the old-rose carpet and the old black walnut double bed.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Julia was several minutes making her decision as to whether Tamea would look best in the room with taupe carpet and the French gray single bed, or the one with the old-rose carpet and the old black walnut double bed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The guest chambers in Dan Pritchard’s home were two in number—richly furnished but solid looking rooms for men.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading Julia was several minutes making her decision as to whether Tamea would look best in the room with taupe carpet and the French gray single bed, or the one with the old-rose carpet and the old black walnut double bed.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading The guest chambers in Dan Pritchard’s home were two in number—richly furnished but solid looking rooms for men.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Julia scuttled from one to the other, in a frenzy of indecision as to which was worthy to receive her charge, while Tamea sat at the head of the staircase and waited.
Dan
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From this reading The guest chambers in Dan Pritchard’s home were two in number—richly furnished but solid looking rooms for men.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Finally she decided on the former, and then sought Mrs. Pippy to ask if Miss Morrison had sent over a spare nightgown.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Julia was several minutes making her decision as to whether Tamea would look best in the room with taupe carpet and the French gray single bed, or the one with the old-rose carpet and the old black walnut double bed.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading It developed that Miss Morrison had neglected this important detail, so Mrs. Pippy graciously donated one of her own and Julia returned with it.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading It developed that Miss Morrison had neglected this important detail, so Mrs. Pippy graciously donated one of her own and Julia returned with it.
donatedverbUS /ˈdoʊneɪtɪd/
past form of “donate” — give to a charity or good cause
From this reading It developed that Miss Morrison had neglected this important detail, so Mrs. Pippy graciously donated one of her own and Julia returned with it.
increase twofold
From this reading Julia was several minutes making her decision as to whether Tamea would look best in the room with taupe carpet and the French gray single bed, or the one with the old-rose carpet and the old black walnut double bed.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Finally she decided on the former, and then sought Mrs. Pippy to ask if Miss Morrison had sent over a spare nightgown.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The guest chambers in Dan Pritchard’s home were two in number—richly furnished but solid looking rooms for men.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Finally she decided on the former, and then sought Mrs. Pippy to ask if Miss Morrison had sent over a spare nightgown.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Julia was several minutes making her decision as to whether Tamea would look best in the room with taupe carpet and the French gray single bed, or the one with the old-rose carpet and the old black walnut double bed.
frenzynounUS /ˈfrenzi/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading Julia scuttled from one to the other, in a frenzy of indecision as to which was worthy to receive her charge, while Tamea sat at the head of the staircase and waited.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Julia scuttled from one to the other, in a frenzy of indecision as to which was worthy to receive her charge, while Tamea sat at the head of the staircase and waited.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading The guest chambers in Dan Pritchard’s home were two in number—richly furnished but solid looking rooms for men.
graciouslyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪʃəsli/
in a gracious or graceful manner
From this reading It developed that Miss Morrison had neglected this important detail, so Mrs. Pippy graciously donated one of her own and Julia returned with it.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Julia was several minutes making her decision as to whether Tamea would look best in the room with taupe carpet and the French gray single bed, or the one with the old-rose carpet and the old black walnut double bed.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The guest chambers in Dan Pritchard’s home were two in number—richly furnished but solid looking rooms for men.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Finally she decided on the former, and then sought Mrs. Pippy to ask if Miss Morrison had sent over a spare nightgown.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Julia scuttled from one to the other, in a frenzy of indecision as to which was worthy to receive her charge, while Tamea sat at the head of the staircase and waited.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Julia scuttled from one to the other, in a frenzy of indecision as to which was worthy to receive her charge, while Tamea sat at the head of the staircase and waited.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The guest chambers in Dan Pritchard’s home were two in number—richly furnished but solid looking rooms for men.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Finally she decided on the former, and then sought Mrs. Pippy to ask if Miss Morrison had sent over a spare nightgown.
of great significance or value
From this reading It developed that Miss Morrison had neglected this important detail, so Mrs. Pippy graciously donated one of her own and Julia returned with it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The guest chambers in Dan Pritchard’s home were two in number—richly furnished but solid looking rooms for men.
indecisionnounUS /ˌɪndɪˈsɪʒən/
doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
From this reading Julia scuttled from one to the other, in a frenzy of indecision as to which was worthy to receive her charge, while Tamea sat at the head of the staircase and waited.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It developed that Miss Morrison had neglected this important detail, so Mrs. Pippy graciously donated one of her own and Julia returned with it.
Julia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Julia scuttled from one to the other, in a frenzy of indecision as to which was worthy to receive her charge, while Tamea sat at the head of the staircase and waited.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Julia was several minutes making her decision as to whether Tamea would look best in the room with taupe carpet and the French gray single bed, or the one with the old-rose carpet and the old black walnut double bed.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The guest chambers in Dan Pritchard’s home were two in number—richly furnished but solid looking rooms for men.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Julia was several minutes making her decision as to whether Tamea would look best in the room with taupe carpet and the French gray single bed, or the one with the old-rose carpet and the old black walnut double bed.
the force of workers available
From this reading The guest chambers in Dan Pritchard’s home were two in number—richly furnished but solid looking rooms for men.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Julia was several minutes making her decision as to whether Tamea would look best in the room with taupe carpet and the French gray single bed, or the one with the old-rose carpet and the old black walnut double bed.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Finally she decided on the former, and then sought Mrs. Pippy to ask if Miss Morrison had sent over a spare nightgown.
MorrisonnounUS /ˈmɔːrɪsən/
United States rock singer (1943-1971)
From this reading Finally she decided on the former, and then sought Mrs. Pippy to ask if Miss Morrison had sent over a spare nightgown.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Finally she decided on the former, and then sought Mrs. Pippy to ask if Miss Morrison had sent over a spare nightgown.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading It developed that Miss Morrison had neglected this important detail, so Mrs. Pippy graciously donated one of her own and Julia returned with it.
nightgownnoun
lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women
From this reading Finally she decided on the former, and then sought Mrs. Pippy to ask if Miss Morrison had sent over a spare nightgown.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The guest chambers in Dan Pritchard’s home were two in number—richly furnished but solid looking rooms for men.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Julia scuttled from one to the other, in a frenzy of indecision as to which was worthy to receive her charge, while Tamea sat at the head of the staircase and waited.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Julia was several minutes making her decision as to whether Tamea would look best in the room with taupe carpet and the French gray single bed, or the one with the old-rose carpet and the old black walnut double bed.
old-rose
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Julia was several minutes making her decision as to whether Tamea would look best in the room with taupe carpet and the French gray single bed, or the one with the old-rose carpet and the old black walnut double bed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Finally she decided on the former, and then sought Mrs. Pippy to ask if Miss Morrison had sent over a spare nightgown.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Julia scuttled from one to the other, in a frenzy of indecision as to which was worthy to receive her charge, while Tamea sat at the head of the staircase and waited.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Julia was several minutes making her decision as to whether Tamea would look best in the room with taupe carpet and the French gray single bed, or the one with the old-rose carpet and the old black walnut double bed.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Julia scuttled from one to the other, in a frenzy of indecision as to which was worthy to receive her charge, while Tamea sat at the head of the staircase and waited.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Finally she decided on the former, and then sought Mrs. Pippy to ask if Miss Morrison had sent over a spare nightgown.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It developed that Miss Morrison had neglected this important detail, so Mrs. Pippy graciously donated one of her own and Julia returned with it.
Pippy
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From this reading Finally she decided on the former, and then sought Mrs. Pippy to ask if Miss Morrison had sent over a spare nightgown.
Pritchard's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The guest chambers in Dan Pritchard’s home were two in number—richly furnished but solid looking rooms for men.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Julia scuttled from one to the other, in a frenzy of indecision as to which was worthy to receive her charge, while Tamea sat at the head of the staircase and waited.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It developed that Miss Morrison had neglected this important detail, so Mrs. Pippy graciously donated one of her own and Julia returned with it.
richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading The guest chambers in Dan Pritchard’s home were two in number—richly furnished but solid looking rooms for men.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Julia was several minutes making her decision as to whether Tamea would look best in the room with taupe carpet and the French gray single bed, or the one with the old-rose carpet and the old black walnut double bed.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The guest chambers in Dan Pritchard’s home were two in number—richly furnished but solid looking rooms for men.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Julia scuttled from one to the other, in a frenzy of indecision as to which was worthy to receive her charge, while Tamea sat at the head of the staircase and waited.
scuttledverbUS /ˈskʌtəld/
past form of “scuttle” — to move about or proceed hurriedly
From this reading Julia scuttled from one to the other, in a frenzy of indecision as to which was worthy to receive her charge, while Tamea sat at the head of the staircase and waited.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Finally she decided on the former, and then sought Mrs. Pippy to ask if Miss Morrison had sent over a spare nightgown.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Julia was several minutes making her decision as to whether Tamea would look best in the room with taupe carpet and the French gray single bed, or the one with the old-rose carpet and the old black walnut double bed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Finally she decided on the former, and then sought Mrs. Pippy to ask if Miss Morrison had sent over a spare nightgown.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Julia was several minutes making her decision as to whether Tamea would look best in the room with taupe carpet and the French gray single bed, or the one with the old-rose carpet and the old black walnut double bed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It developed that Miss Morrison had neglected this important detail, so Mrs. Pippy graciously donated one of her own and Julia returned with it.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading The guest chambers in Dan Pritchard’s home were two in number—richly furnished but solid looking rooms for men.
that is looked for
From this reading Finally she decided on the former, and then sought Mrs. Pippy to ask if Miss Morrison had sent over a spare nightgown.
refrain from harming
From this reading Finally she decided on the former, and then sought Mrs. Pippy to ask if Miss Morrison had sent over a spare nightgown.
staircasenounUS /ˈsterkeɪs/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading Julia scuttled from one to the other, in a frenzy of indecision as to which was worthy to receive her charge, while Tamea sat at the head of the staircase and waited.
Tamea
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Julia scuttled from one to the other, in a frenzy of indecision as to which was worthy to receive her charge, while Tamea sat at the head of the staircase and waited.
taupenoun
a greyish brown
From this reading Julia was several minutes making her decision as to whether Tamea would look best in the room with taupe carpet and the French gray single bed, or the one with the old-rose carpet and the old black walnut double bed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It developed that Miss Morrison had neglected this important detail, so Mrs. Pippy graciously donated one of her own and Julia returned with it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The guest chambers in Dan Pritchard’s home were two in number—richly furnished but solid looking rooms for men.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Finally she decided on the former, and then sought Mrs. Pippy to ask if Miss Morrison had sent over a spare nightgown.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It developed that Miss Morrison had neglected this important detail, so Mrs. Pippy graciously donated one of her own and Julia returned with it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Julia scuttled from one to the other, in a frenzy of indecision as to which was worthy to receive her charge, while Tamea sat at the head of the staircase and waited.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The guest chambers in Dan Pritchard’s home were two in number—richly furnished but solid looking rooms for men.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Julia scuttled from one to the other, in a frenzy of indecision as to which was worthy to receive her charge, while Tamea sat at the head of the staircase and waited.
walnutnounUS /ˈwɔːlnʌt/
nut of any of various walnut trees having a wrinkled two-lobed seed with a hard shell
From this reading Julia was several minutes making her decision as to whether Tamea would look best in the room with taupe carpet and the French gray single bed, or the one with the old-rose carpet and the old black walnut double bed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Julia scuttled from one to the other, in a frenzy of indecision as to which was worthy to receive her charge, while Tamea sat at the head of the staircase and waited.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The guest chambers in Dan Pritchard’s home were two in number—richly furnished but solid looking rooms for men.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Julia was several minutes making her decision as to whether Tamea would look best in the room with taupe carpet and the French gray single bed, or the one with the old-rose carpet and the old black walnut double bed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Julia scuttled from one to the other, in a frenzy of indecision as to which was worthy to receive her charge, while Tamea sat at the head of the staircase and waited.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Julia scuttled from one to the other, in a frenzy of indecision as to which was worthy to receive her charge, while Tamea sat at the head of the staircase and waited.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Julia was several minutes making her decision as to whether Tamea would look best in the room with taupe carpet and the French gray single bed, or the one with the old-rose carpet and the old black walnut double bed.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Julia scuttled from one to the other, in a frenzy of indecision as to which was worthy to receive her charge, while Tamea sat at the head of the staircase and waited.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Julia was several minutes making her decision as to whether Tamea would look best in the room with taupe carpet and the French gray single bed, or the one with the old-rose carpet and the old black walnut double bed.
