used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I told you that her needlework had been a marvel when she lived down at the village.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Her most frequent employer was a flat-footed Jew with a large, fleshy face; and because she had a name for honesty, she was not seldom entrusted with costly pieces of stuff, and allowed to carry them home to turn into ball-dresses under the roof through the gaps of which, as she stitched, she could see the night pass from purple to black, and from black to the lilac of daybreak.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Curiously enough, this was the one gift of the fairies that stayed by her, and it remained as wonderful as ever.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Curiously enough, this was the one gift of the fairies that stayed by her, and it remained as wonderful as ever.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I told you that her needlework had been a marvel when she lived down at the village.
ball-dresses
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From this reading Her most frequent employer was a flat-footed Jew with a large, fleshy face; and because she had a name for honesty, she was not seldom entrusted with costly pieces of stuff, and allowed to carry them home to turn into ball-dresses under the roof through the gaps of which, as she stitched, she could see the night pass from purple to black, and from black to the lilac of daybreak.
for the reason that
From this reading Her most frequent employer was a flat-footed Jew with a large, fleshy face; and because she had a name for honesty, she was not seldom entrusted with costly pieces of stuff, and allowed to carry them home to turn into ball-dresses under the roof through the gaps of which, as she stitched, she could see the night pass from purple to black, and from black to the lilac of daybreak.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I told you that her needlework had been a marvel when she lived down at the village.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Her most frequent employer was a flat-footed Jew with a large, fleshy face; and because she had a name for honesty, she was not seldom entrusted with costly pieces of stuff, and allowed to carry them home to turn into ball-dresses under the roof through the gaps of which, as she stitched, she could see the night pass from purple to black, and from black to the lilac of daybreak.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading With fingers weary and--But you know Hood's song, and no doubt have taken it to heart a dozen times.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Curiously enough, this was the one gift of the fairies that stayed by her, and it remained as wonderful as ever.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Her most frequent employer was a flat-footed Jew with a large, fleshy face; and because she had a name for honesty, she was not seldom entrusted with costly pieces of stuff, and allowed to carry them home to turn into ball-dresses under the roof through the gaps of which, as she stitched, she could see the night pass from purple to black, and from black to the lilac of daybreak.
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading Her most frequent employer was a flat-footed Jew with a large, fleshy face; and because she had a name for honesty, she was not seldom entrusted with costly pieces of stuff, and allowed to carry them home to turn into ball-dresses under the roof through the gaps of which, as she stitched, she could see the night pass from purple to black, and from black to the lilac of daybreak.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Her most frequent employer was a flat-footed Jew with a large, fleshy face; and because she had a name for honesty, she was not seldom entrusted with costly pieces of stuff, and allowed to carry them home to turn into ball-dresses under the roof through the gaps of which, as she stitched, she could see the night pass from purple to black, and from black to the lilac of daybreak.
CuriouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading Curiously enough, this was the one gift of the fairies that stayed by her, and it remained as wonderful as ever.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading Her most frequent employer was a flat-footed Jew with a large, fleshy face; and because she had a name for honesty, she was not seldom entrusted with costly pieces of stuff, and allowed to carry them home to turn into ball-dresses under the roof through the gaps of which, as she stitched, she could see the night pass from purple to black, and from black to the lilac of daybreak.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading With fingers weary and--But you know Hood's song, and no doubt have taken it to heart a dozen times.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I told you that her needlework had been a marvel when she lived down at the village.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading There, with a hundred pounds' worth of silk and lace on her knee, she would sit and work a dozen hours to earn as many pence.
earnverbUS /ɜːrn/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading There, with a hundred pounds' worth of silk and lace on her knee, she would sit and work a dozen hours to earn as many pence.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading Her most frequent employer was a flat-footed Jew with a large, fleshy face; and because she had a name for honesty, she was not seldom entrusted with costly pieces of stuff, and allowed to carry them home to turn into ball-dresses under the roof through the gaps of which, as she stitched, she could see the night pass from purple to black, and from black to the lilac of daybreak.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Curiously enough, this was the one gift of the fairies that stayed by her, and it remained as wonderful as ever.
entrustedverbUS /enˈtrʌstɪd/
past form of “entrust” — confer a trust upon
From this reading Her most frequent employer was a flat-footed Jew with a large, fleshy face; and because she had a name for honesty, she was not seldom entrusted with costly pieces of stuff, and allowed to carry them home to turn into ball-dresses under the roof through the gaps of which, as she stitched, she could see the night pass from purple to black, and from black to the lilac of daybreak.
at any time
From this reading Curiously enough, this was the one gift of the fairies that stayed by her, and it remained as wonderful as ever.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her most frequent employer was a flat-footed Jew with a large, fleshy face; and because she had a name for honesty, she was not seldom entrusted with costly pieces of stuff, and allowed to carry them home to turn into ball-dresses under the roof through the gaps of which, as she stitched, she could see the night pass from purple to black, and from black to the lilac of daybreak.
fairiesnounUS /ˈferiz/
plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading Curiously enough, this was the one gift of the fairies that stayed by her, and it remained as wonderful as ever.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading With fingers weary and--But you know Hood's song, and no doubt have taken it to heart a dozen times.
flat-footedadjective
with feet flat on the ground; not tiptoe
From this reading Her most frequent employer was a flat-footed Jew with a large, fleshy face; and because she had a name for honesty, she was not seldom entrusted with costly pieces of stuff, and allowed to carry them home to turn into ball-dresses under the roof through the gaps of which, as she stitched, she could see the night pass from purple to black, and from black to the lilac of daybreak.
fleshyadjectiveUS /ˈfleʃi/
usually describes a large person who is fat but has a large frame to carry it
From this reading Her most frequent employer was a flat-footed Jew with a large, fleshy face; and because she had a name for honesty, she was not seldom entrusted with costly pieces of stuff, and allowed to carry them home to turn into ball-dresses under the roof through the gaps of which, as she stitched, she could see the night pass from purple to black, and from black to the lilac of daybreak.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her most frequent employer was a flat-footed Jew with a large, fleshy face; and because she had a name for honesty, she was not seldom entrusted with costly pieces of stuff, and allowed to carry them home to turn into ball-dresses under the roof through the gaps of which, as she stitched, she could see the night pass from purple to black, and from black to the lilac of daybreak.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Her most frequent employer was a flat-footed Jew with a large, fleshy face; and because she had a name for honesty, she was not seldom entrusted with costly pieces of stuff, and allowed to carry them home to turn into ball-dresses under the roof through the gaps of which, as she stitched, she could see the night pass from purple to black, and from black to the lilac of daybreak.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her most frequent employer was a flat-footed Jew with a large, fleshy face; and because she had a name for honesty, she was not seldom entrusted with costly pieces of stuff, and allowed to carry them home to turn into ball-dresses under the roof through the gaps of which, as she stitched, she could see the night pass from purple to black, and from black to the lilac of daybreak.
gapsnounUS /ɡæps/
plural of “gap” — a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading Her most frequent employer was a flat-footed Jew with a large, fleshy face; and because she had a name for honesty, she was not seldom entrusted with costly pieces of stuff, and allowed to carry them home to turn into ball-dresses under the roof through the gaps of which, as she stitched, she could see the night pass from purple to black, and from black to the lilac of daybreak.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading Curiously enough, this was the one gift of the fairies that stayed by her, and it remained as wonderful as ever.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I told you that her needlework had been a marvel when she lived down at the village.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading With fingers weary and--But you know Hood's song, and no doubt have taken it to heart a dozen times.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading With fingers weary and--But you know Hood's song, and no doubt have taken it to heart a dozen times.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I told you that her needlework had been a marvel when she lived down at the village.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Her most frequent employer was a flat-footed Jew with a large, fleshy face; and because she had a name for honesty, she was not seldom entrusted with costly pieces of stuff, and allowed to carry them home to turn into ball-dresses under the roof through the gaps of which, as she stitched, she could see the night pass from purple to black, and from black to the lilac of daybreak.
honestynounUS /ˈɑːnəsti/
the quality of being honest
From this reading Her most frequent employer was a flat-footed Jew with a large, fleshy face; and because she had a name for honesty, she was not seldom entrusted with costly pieces of stuff, and allowed to carry them home to turn into ball-dresses under the roof through the gaps of which, as she stitched, she could see the night pass from purple to black, and from black to the lilac of daybreak.
Hood's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With fingers weary and--But you know Hood's song, and no doubt have taken it to heart a dozen times.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading There, with a hundred pounds' worth of silk and lace on her knee, she would sit and work a dozen hours to earn as many pence.
ten 10s
From this reading There, with a hundred pounds' worth of silk and lace on her knee, she would sit and work a dozen hours to earn as many pence.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I told you that her needlework had been a marvel when she lived down at the village.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Her most frequent employer was a flat-footed Jew with a large, fleshy face; and because she had a name for honesty, she was not seldom entrusted with costly pieces of stuff, and allowed to carry them home to turn into ball-dresses under the roof through the gaps of which, as she stitched, she could see the night pass from purple to black, and from black to the lilac of daybreak.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Curiously enough, this was the one gift of the fairies that stayed by her, and it remained as wonderful as ever.
JewnounUS /dʒuː/
a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading Her most frequent employer was a flat-footed Jew with a large, fleshy face; and because she had a name for honesty, she was not seldom entrusted with costly pieces of stuff, and allowed to carry them home to turn into ball-dresses under the roof through the gaps of which, as she stitched, she could see the night pass from purple to black, and from black to the lilac of daybreak.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading There, with a hundred pounds' worth of silk and lace on her knee, she would sit and work a dozen hours to earn as many pence.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading With fingers weary and--But you know Hood's song, and no doubt have taken it to heart a dozen times.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading There, with a hundred pounds' worth of silk and lace on her knee, she would sit and work a dozen hours to earn as many pence.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her most frequent employer was a flat-footed Jew with a large, fleshy face; and because she had a name for honesty, she was not seldom entrusted with costly pieces of stuff, and allowed to carry them home to turn into ball-dresses under the roof through the gaps of which, as she stitched, she could see the night pass from purple to black, and from black to the lilac of daybreak.
lilacnounUS /ˈlaɪlæk/
any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers
From this reading Her most frequent employer was a flat-footed Jew with a large, fleshy face; and because she had a name for honesty, she was not seldom entrusted with costly pieces of stuff, and allowed to carry them home to turn into ball-dresses under the roof through the gaps of which, as she stitched, she could see the night pass from purple to black, and from black to the lilac of daybreak.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading I told you that her needlework had been a marvel when she lived down at the village.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There, with a hundred pounds' worth of silk and lace on her knee, she would sit and work a dozen hours to earn as many pence.
marvelverbUS /ˈmɑːrvəl/
be amazed at
From this reading I told you that her needlework had been a marvel when she lived down at the village.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Her most frequent employer was a flat-footed Jew with a large, fleshy face; and because she had a name for honesty, she was not seldom entrusted with costly pieces of stuff, and allowed to carry them home to turn into ball-dresses under the roof through the gaps of which, as she stitched, she could see the night pass from purple to black, and from black to the lilac of daybreak.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Her most frequent employer was a flat-footed Jew with a large, fleshy face; and because she had a name for honesty, she was not seldom entrusted with costly pieces of stuff, and allowed to carry them home to turn into ball-dresses under the roof through the gaps of which, as she stitched, she could see the night pass from purple to black, and from black to the lilac of daybreak.
needleworknounUS /ˈniːdəlwɜːrk/
a creation created or assembled by needle and thread
From this reading I told you that her needlework had been a marvel when she lived down at the village.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Her most frequent employer was a flat-footed Jew with a large, fleshy face; and because she had a name for honesty, she was not seldom entrusted with costly pieces of stuff, and allowed to carry them home to turn into ball-dresses under the roof through the gaps of which, as she stitched, she could see the night pass from purple to black, and from black to the lilac of daybreak.
not any; not one
From this reading With fingers weary and--But you know Hood's song, and no doubt have taken it to heart a dozen times.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her most frequent employer was a flat-footed Jew with a large, fleshy face; and because she had a name for honesty, she was not seldom entrusted with costly pieces of stuff, and allowed to carry them home to turn into ball-dresses under the roof through the gaps of which, as she stitched, she could see the night pass from purple to black, and from black to the lilac of daybreak.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Curiously enough, this was the one gift of the fairies that stayed by her, and it remained as wonderful as ever.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There, with a hundred pounds' worth of silk and lace on her knee, she would sit and work a dozen hours to earn as many pence.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Curiously enough, this was the one gift of the fairies that stayed by her, and it remained as wonderful as ever.
go across or through
From this reading Her most frequent employer was a flat-footed Jew with a large, fleshy face; and because she had a name for honesty, she was not seldom entrusted with costly pieces of stuff, and allowed to carry them home to turn into ball-dresses under the roof through the gaps of which, as she stitched, she could see the night pass from purple to black, and from black to the lilac of daybreak.
pencenounUS /pens/
plural of “penny” — a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading There, with a hundred pounds' worth of silk and lace on her knee, she would sit and work a dozen hours to earn as many pence.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading Her most frequent employer was a flat-footed Jew with a large, fleshy face; and because she had a name for honesty, she was not seldom entrusted with costly pieces of stuff, and allowed to carry them home to turn into ball-dresses under the roof through the gaps of which, as she stitched, she could see the night pass from purple to black, and from black to the lilac of daybreak.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading There, with a hundred pounds' worth of silk and lace on her knee, she would sit and work a dozen hours to earn as many pence.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading Her most frequent employer was a flat-footed Jew with a large, fleshy face; and because she had a name for honesty, she was not seldom entrusted with costly pieces of stuff, and allowed to carry them home to turn into ball-dresses under the roof through the gaps of which, as she stitched, she could see the night pass from purple to black, and from black to the lilac of daybreak.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Curiously enough, this was the one gift of the fairies that stayed by her, and it remained as wonderful as ever.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading Her most frequent employer was a flat-footed Jew with a large, fleshy face; and because she had a name for honesty, she was not seldom entrusted with costly pieces of stuff, and allowed to carry them home to turn into ball-dresses under the roof through the gaps of which, as she stitched, she could see the night pass from purple to black, and from black to the lilac of daybreak.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Her most frequent employer was a flat-footed Jew with a large, fleshy face; and because she had a name for honesty, she was not seldom entrusted with costly pieces of stuff, and allowed to carry them home to turn into ball-dresses under the roof through the gaps of which, as she stitched, she could see the night pass from purple to black, and from black to the lilac of daybreak.
not often
From this reading Her most frequent employer was a flat-footed Jew with a large, fleshy face; and because she had a name for honesty, she was not seldom entrusted with costly pieces of stuff, and allowed to carry them home to turn into ball-dresses under the roof through the gaps of which, as she stitched, she could see the night pass from purple to black, and from black to the lilac of daybreak.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I told you that her needlework had been a marvel when she lived down at the village.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading There, with a hundred pounds' worth of silk and lace on her knee, she would sit and work a dozen hours to earn as many pence.
be seated
From this reading There, with a hundred pounds' worth of silk and lace on her knee, she would sit and work a dozen hours to earn as many pence.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading With fingers weary and--But you know Hood's song, and no doubt have taken it to heart a dozen times.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Curiously enough, this was the one gift of the fairies that stayed by her, and it remained as wonderful as ever.
stitchedadjectiveUS /stɪtʃt/
fastened with stitches
From this reading Her most frequent employer was a flat-footed Jew with a large, fleshy face; and because she had a name for honesty, she was not seldom entrusted with costly pieces of stuff, and allowed to carry them home to turn into ball-dresses under the roof through the gaps of which, as she stitched, she could see the night pass from purple to black, and from black to the lilac of daybreak.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Her most frequent employer was a flat-footed Jew with a large, fleshy face; and because she had a name for honesty, she was not seldom entrusted with costly pieces of stuff, and allowed to carry them home to turn into ball-dresses under the roof through the gaps of which, as she stitched, she could see the night pass from purple to black, and from black to the lilac of daybreak.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading With fingers weary and--But you know Hood's song, and no doubt have taken it to heart a dozen times.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I told you that her needlework had been a marvel when she lived down at the village.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I told you that her needlework had been a marvel when she lived down at the village.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Her most frequent employer was a flat-footed Jew with a large, fleshy face; and because she had a name for honesty, she was not seldom entrusted with costly pieces of stuff, and allowed to carry them home to turn into ball-dresses under the roof through the gaps of which, as she stitched, she could see the night pass from purple to black, and from black to the lilac of daybreak.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There, with a hundred pounds' worth of silk and lace on her knee, she would sit and work a dozen hours to earn as many pence.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Curiously enough, this was the one gift of the fairies that stayed by her, and it remained as wonderful as ever.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Her most frequent employer was a flat-footed Jew with a large, fleshy face; and because she had a name for honesty, she was not seldom entrusted with costly pieces of stuff, and allowed to carry them home to turn into ball-dresses under the roof through the gaps of which, as she stitched, she could see the night pass from purple to black, and from black to the lilac of daybreak.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading With fingers weary and--But you know Hood's song, and no doubt have taken it to heart a dozen times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her most frequent employer was a flat-footed Jew with a large, fleshy face; and because she had a name for honesty, she was not seldom entrusted with costly pieces of stuff, and allowed to carry them home to turn into ball-dresses under the roof through the gaps of which, as she stitched, she could see the night pass from purple to black, and from black to the lilac of daybreak.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I told you that her needlework had been a marvel when she lived down at the village.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Her most frequent employer was a flat-footed Jew with a large, fleshy face; and because she had a name for honesty, she was not seldom entrusted with costly pieces of stuff, and allowed to carry them home to turn into ball-dresses under the roof through the gaps of which, as she stitched, she could see the night pass from purple to black, and from black to the lilac of daybreak.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Her most frequent employer was a flat-footed Jew with a large, fleshy face; and because she had a name for honesty, she was not seldom entrusted with costly pieces of stuff, and allowed to carry them home to turn into ball-dresses under the roof through the gaps of which, as she stitched, she could see the night pass from purple to black, and from black to the lilac of daybreak.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading I told you that her needlework had been a marvel when she lived down at the village.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Curiously enough, this was the one gift of the fairies that stayed by her, and it remained as wonderful as ever.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading With fingers weary and--But you know Hood's song, and no doubt have taken it to heart a dozen times.
at the time that
From this reading I told you that her needlework had been a marvel when she lived down at the village.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her most frequent employer was a flat-footed Jew with a large, fleshy face; and because she had a name for honesty, she was not seldom entrusted with costly pieces of stuff, and allowed to carry them home to turn into ball-dresses under the roof through the gaps of which, as she stitched, she could see the night pass from purple to black, and from black to the lilac of daybreak.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her most frequent employer was a flat-footed Jew with a large, fleshy face; and because she had a name for honesty, she was not seldom entrusted with costly pieces of stuff, and allowed to carry them home to turn into ball-dresses under the roof through the gaps of which, as she stitched, she could see the night pass from purple to black, and from black to the lilac of daybreak.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Curiously enough, this was the one gift of the fairies that stayed by her, and it remained as wonderful as ever.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading There, with a hundred pounds' worth of silk and lace on her knee, she would sit and work a dozen hours to earn as many pence.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading There, with a hundred pounds' worth of silk and lace on her knee, she would sit and work a dozen hours to earn as many pence.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There, with a hundred pounds' worth of silk and lace on her knee, she would sit and work a dozen hours to earn as many pence.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I told you that her needlework had been a marvel when she lived down at the village.
