used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "What a fool I made of myself yesterday! but to-day Richard is himself again," said Phillis, as she gathered up another muslin curtain in her arms ready to hand to Nan, who was mounted on some steps.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was only Monday afternoon, but the girls had done wonders: the work-room, as they called it, was nearly finished.
anew
From this reading "What a fool I made of myself yesterday! but to-day Richard is himself again," said Phillis, as she gathered up another muslin curtain in her arms ready to hand to Nan, who was mounted on some steps.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The great carved wardrobe and mahogany table had been polished by Dorothy's strong hands.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "What a fool I made of myself yesterday! but to-day Richard is himself again," said Phillis, as she gathered up another muslin curtain in her arms ready to hand to Nan, who was mounted on some steps.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading "What a fool I made of myself yesterday! but to-day Richard is himself again," said Phillis, as she gathered up another muslin curtain in her arms ready to hand to Nan, who was mounted on some steps.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "What a fool I made of myself yesterday! but to-day Richard is himself again," said Phillis, as she gathered up another muslin curtain in her arms ready to hand to Nan, who was mounted on some steps.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Challoner's easy-chair and little work-table at one window looked quite inviting; the sewing-machine and Nan's rosewood davenport were in their places.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The great carved wardrobe and mahogany table had been polished by Dorothy's strong hands.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading DOROTHY BRINGS IN THE BEST CHINA.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading DOROTHY BRINGS IN THE BEST CHINA.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "What a fool I made of myself yesterday! but to-day Richard is himself again," said Phillis, as she gathered up another muslin curtain in her arms ready to hand to Nan, who was mounted on some steps.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The great carved wardrobe and mahogany table had been polished by Dorothy's strong hands.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was only Monday afternoon, but the girls had done wonders: the work-room, as they called it, was nearly finished.
carvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading The great carved wardrobe and mahogany table had been polished by Dorothy's strong hands.
Challoner's
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From this reading Mrs. Challoner's easy-chair and little work-table at one window looked quite inviting; the sewing-machine and Nan's rosewood davenport were in their places.
CHINAnounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading DOROTHY BRINGS IN THE BEST CHINA.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading "What a fool I made of myself yesterday! but to-day Richard is himself again," said Phillis, as she gathered up another muslin curtain in her arms ready to hand to Nan, who was mounted on some steps.
davenportnounUS /ˈdævənpɔːrt/
a city in eastern Iowa on the Mississippi River across from Moline and Rock Island
From this reading Mrs. Challoner's easy-chair and little work-table at one window looked quite inviting; the sewing-machine and Nan's rosewood davenport were in their places.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading It was only Monday afternoon, but the girls had done wonders: the work-room, as they called it, was nearly finished.
DOROTHY
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From this reading DOROTHY BRINGS IN THE BEST CHINA.
Dorothy's
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From this reading The great carved wardrobe and mahogany table had been polished by Dorothy's strong hands.
easy-chair
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From this reading Mrs. Challoner's easy-chair and little work-table at one window looked quite inviting; the sewing-machine and Nan's rosewood davenport were in their places.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading It was only Monday afternoon, but the girls had done wonders: the work-room, as they called it, was nearly finished.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading "What a fool I made of myself yesterday! but to-day Richard is himself again," said Phillis, as she gathered up another muslin curtain in her arms ready to hand to Nan, who was mounted on some steps.
brought together in one place
From this reading "What a fool I made of myself yesterday! but to-day Richard is himself again," said Phillis, as she gathered up another muslin curtain in her arms ready to hand to Nan, who was mounted on some steps.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading It was only Monday afternoon, but the girls had done wonders: the work-room, as they called it, was nearly finished.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The great carved wardrobe and mahogany table had been polished by Dorothy's strong hands.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was only Monday afternoon, but the girls had done wonders: the work-room, as they called it, was nearly finished.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "What a fool I made of myself yesterday! but to-day Richard is himself again," said Phillis, as she gathered up another muslin curtain in her arms ready to hand to Nan, who was mounted on some steps.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The great carved wardrobe and mahogany table had been polished by Dorothy's strong hands.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "What a fool I made of myself yesterday! but to-day Richard is himself again," said Phillis, as she gathered up another muslin curtain in her arms ready to hand to Nan, who was mounted on some steps.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "What a fool I made of myself yesterday! but to-day Richard is himself again," said Phillis, as she gathered up another muslin curtain in her arms ready to hand to Nan, who was mounted on some steps.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "What a fool I made of myself yesterday! but to-day Richard is himself again," said Phillis, as she gathered up another muslin curtain in her arms ready to hand to Nan, who was mounted on some steps.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DOROTHY BRINGS IN THE BEST CHINA.
invitingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
attractive and tempting
From this reading Mrs. Challoner's easy-chair and little work-table at one window looked quite inviting; the sewing-machine and Nan's rosewood davenport were in their places.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What a fool I made of myself yesterday! but to-day Richard is himself again," said Phillis, as she gathered up another muslin curtain in her arms ready to hand to Nan, who was mounted on some steps.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was only Monday afternoon, but the girls had done wonders: the work-room, as they called it, was nearly finished.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mrs. Challoner's easy-chair and little work-table at one window looked quite inviting; the sewing-machine and Nan's rosewood davenport were in their places.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mrs. Challoner's easy-chair and little work-table at one window looked quite inviting; the sewing-machine and Nan's rosewood davenport were in their places.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "What a fool I made of myself yesterday! but to-day Richard is himself again," said Phillis, as she gathered up another muslin curtain in her arms ready to hand to Nan, who was mounted on some steps.
mahoganynounUS /məˈhɑːɡəni/
wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture
From this reading The great carved wardrobe and mahogany table had been polished by Dorothy's strong hands.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading It was only Monday afternoon, but the girls had done wonders: the work-room, as they called it, was nearly finished.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading "What a fool I made of myself yesterday! but to-day Richard is himself again," said Phillis, as she gathered up another muslin curtain in her arms ready to hand to Nan, who was mounted on some steps.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Challoner's easy-chair and little work-table at one window looked quite inviting; the sewing-machine and Nan's rosewood davenport were in their places.
muslinnounUS /ˈmʌzlən/
plain-woven cotton fabric
From this reading "What a fool I made of myself yesterday! but to-day Richard is himself again," said Phillis, as she gathered up another muslin curtain in her arms ready to hand to Nan, who was mounted on some steps.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "What a fool I made of myself yesterday! but to-day Richard is himself again," said Phillis, as she gathered up another muslin curtain in her arms ready to hand to Nan, who was mounted on some steps.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading "What a fool I made of myself yesterday! but to-day Richard is himself again," said Phillis, as she gathered up another muslin curtain in her arms ready to hand to Nan, who was mounted on some steps.
Nan'snounUS /nænz/
possessive form of “nan” — your grandmother
From this reading Mrs. Challoner's easy-chair and little work-table at one window looked quite inviting; the sewing-machine and Nan's rosewood davenport were in their places.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was only Monday afternoon, but the girls had done wonders: the work-room, as they called it, was nearly finished.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "What a fool I made of myself yesterday! but to-day Richard is himself again," said Phillis, as she gathered up another muslin curtain in her arms ready to hand to Nan, who was mounted on some steps.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "What a fool I made of myself yesterday! but to-day Richard is himself again," said Phillis, as she gathered up another muslin curtain in her arms ready to hand to Nan, who was mounted on some steps.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mrs. Challoner's easy-chair and little work-table at one window looked quite inviting; the sewing-machine and Nan's rosewood davenport were in their places.
and nothing more
From this reading It was only Monday afternoon, but the girls had done wonders: the work-room, as they called it, was nearly finished.
Phillis
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From this reading "What a fool I made of myself yesterday! but to-day Richard is himself again," said Phillis, as she gathered up another muslin curtain in her arms ready to hand to Nan, who was mounted on some steps.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Mrs. Challoner's easy-chair and little work-table at one window looked quite inviting; the sewing-machine and Nan's rosewood davenport were in their places.
polishedadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/
perfected or made shiny and smooth
From this reading The great carved wardrobe and mahogany table had been polished by Dorothy's strong hands.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Mrs. Challoner's easy-chair and little work-table at one window looked quite inviting; the sewing-machine and Nan's rosewood davenport were in their places.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "What a fool I made of myself yesterday! but to-day Richard is himself again," said Phillis, as she gathered up another muslin curtain in her arms ready to hand to Nan, who was mounted on some steps.
Richard
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From this reading "What a fool I made of myself yesterday! but to-day Richard is himself again," said Phillis, as she gathered up another muslin curtain in her arms ready to hand to Nan, who was mounted on some steps.
rosewoodnounUS /ˈroʊzwʊd/
hard dark reddish wood of a rosewood tree having a strongly marked grain; used in cabinetwork
From this reading Mrs. Challoner's easy-chair and little work-table at one window looked quite inviting; the sewing-machine and Nan's rosewood davenport were in their places.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "What a fool I made of myself yesterday! but to-day Richard is himself again," said Phillis, as she gathered up another muslin curtain in her arms ready to hand to Nan, who was mounted on some steps.
sewing-machine
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From this reading Mrs. Challoner's easy-chair and little work-table at one window looked quite inviting; the sewing-machine and Nan's rosewood davenport were in their places.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What a fool I made of myself yesterday! but to-day Richard is himself again," said Phillis, as she gathered up another muslin curtain in her arms ready to hand to Nan, who was mounted on some steps.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "What a fool I made of myself yesterday! but to-day Richard is himself again," said Phillis, as she gathered up another muslin curtain in her arms ready to hand to Nan, who was mounted on some steps.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading "What a fool I made of myself yesterday! but to-day Richard is himself again," said Phillis, as she gathered up another muslin curtain in her arms ready to hand to Nan, who was mounted on some steps.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The great carved wardrobe and mahogany table had been polished by Dorothy's strong hands.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The great carved wardrobe and mahogany table had been polished by Dorothy's strong hands.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DOROTHY BRINGS IN THE BEST CHINA.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Challoner's easy-chair and little work-table at one window looked quite inviting; the sewing-machine and Nan's rosewood davenport were in their places.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was only Monday afternoon, but the girls had done wonders: the work-room, as they called it, was nearly finished.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "What a fool I made of myself yesterday! but to-day Richard is himself again," said Phillis, as she gathered up another muslin curtain in her arms ready to hand to Nan, who was mounted on some steps.
to-day
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From this reading "What a fool I made of myself yesterday! but to-day Richard is himself again," said Phillis, as she gathered up another muslin curtain in her arms ready to hand to Nan, who was mounted on some steps.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "What a fool I made of myself yesterday! but to-day Richard is himself again," said Phillis, as she gathered up another muslin curtain in her arms ready to hand to Nan, who was mounted on some steps.
wardrobenounUS /ˈwɔːrdroʊb/
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
From this reading The great carved wardrobe and mahogany table had been polished by Dorothy's strong hands.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What a fool I made of myself yesterday! but to-day Richard is himself again," said Phillis, as she gathered up another muslin curtain in her arms ready to hand to Nan, who was mounted on some steps.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mrs. Challoner's easy-chair and little work-table at one window looked quite inviting; the sewing-machine and Nan's rosewood davenport were in their places.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What a fool I made of myself yesterday! but to-day Richard is himself again," said Phillis, as she gathered up another muslin curtain in her arms ready to hand to Nan, who was mounted on some steps.
which person or people
From this reading "What a fool I made of myself yesterday! but to-day Richard is himself again," said Phillis, as she gathered up another muslin curtain in her arms ready to hand to Nan, who was mounted on some steps.
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 Mrs. Challoner's easy-chair and little work-table at one window looked quite inviting; the sewing-machine and Nan's rosewood davenport were in their places.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading It was only Monday afternoon, but the girls had done wonders: the work-room, as they called it, was nearly finished.
work-room
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From this reading It was only Monday afternoon, but the girls had done wonders: the work-room, as they called it, was nearly finished.
work-table
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From this reading Mrs. Challoner's easy-chair and little work-table at one window looked quite inviting; the sewing-machine and Nan's rosewood davenport were in their places.
the day immediately before today
From this reading "What a fool I made of myself yesterday! but to-day Richard is himself again," said Phillis, as she gathered up another muslin curtain in her arms ready to hand to Nan, who was mounted on some steps.
