used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My darling was peculiar among women in this: her church-going dress was sober-suited; like a little gray nun, almost, she came down to me that morning.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading My darling was peculiar among women in this: her church-going dress was sober-suited; like a little gray nun, almost, she came down to me that morning.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading I had praised the Italian women for the simplicity of their church-attire: their black dresses and lace veils make a picturesque contrast with the gorgeous ceremonials of the high altar.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading But there was something in this quiet toilet, so fresh and simple and girl-like, that struck me as the one touch of grace that the American woman can give to the best even of foreign taste.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading My darling was peculiar among women in this: her church-going dress was sober-suited; like a little gray nun, almost, she came down to me that morning.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and I was on duty at an early hour, prepared to walk with Bessie to church.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and I was on duty at an early hour, prepared to walk with Bessie to church.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Her dress, of some soft gray stuff, fell around her in the simplest folds, a knot of brown ribbon at her throat, and in her hat a gray gull's wing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But there was something in this quiet toilet, so fresh and simple and girl-like, that struck me as the one touch of grace that the American woman can give to the best even of foreign taste.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and I was on duty at an early hour, prepared to walk with Bessie to church.
Bessie
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From this reading The next day was Sunday, and I was on duty at an early hour, prepared to walk with Bessie to church.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading But there was something in this quiet toilet, so fresh and simple and girl-like, that struck me as the one touch of grace that the American woman can give to the best even of foreign taste.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading I had praised the Italian women for the simplicity of their church-attire: their black dresses and lace veils make a picturesque contrast with the gorgeous ceremonials of the high altar.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Her dress, of some soft gray stuff, fell around her in the simplest folds, a knot of brown ribbon at her throat, and in her hat a gray gull's wing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there was something in this quiet toilet, so fresh and simple and girl-like, that struck me as the one touch of grace that the American woman can give to the best even of foreign taste.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading My darling was peculiar among women in this: her church-going dress was sober-suited; like a little gray nun, almost, she came down to me that morning.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But there was something in this quiet toilet, so fresh and simple and girl-like, that struck me as the one touch of grace that the American woman can give to the best even of foreign taste.
ceremonials
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From this reading I had praised the Italian women for the simplicity of their church-attire: their black dresses and lace veils make a picturesque contrast with the gorgeous ceremonials of the high altar.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and I was on duty at an early hour, prepared to walk with Bessie to church.
church-attire
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From this reading I had praised the Italian women for the simplicity of their church-attire: their black dresses and lace veils make a picturesque contrast with the gorgeous ceremonials of the high altar.
church-going
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From this reading My darling was peculiar among women in this: her church-going dress was sober-suited; like a little gray nun, almost, she came down to me that morning.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading I had praised the Italian women for the simplicity of their church-attire: their black dresses and lace veils make a picturesque contrast with the gorgeous ceremonials of the high altar.
a special loved one
From this reading My darling was peculiar among women in this: her church-going dress was sober-suited; like a little gray nun, almost, she came down to me that morning.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and I was on duty at an early hour, prepared to walk with Bessie to church.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading My darling was peculiar among women in this: her church-going dress was sober-suited; like a little gray nun, almost, she came down to me that morning.
put on clothes
From this reading My darling was peculiar among women in this: her church-going dress was sober-suited; like a little gray nun, almost, she came down to me that morning.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading I had praised the Italian women for the simplicity of their church-attire: their black dresses and lace veils make a picturesque contrast with the gorgeous ceremonials of the high altar.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and I was on duty at an early hour, prepared to walk with Bessie to church.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and I was on duty at an early hour, prepared to walk with Bessie to church.
divisible by two
From this reading But there was something in this quiet toilet, so fresh and simple and girl-like, that struck me as the one touch of grace that the American woman can give to the best even of foreign taste.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Her dress, of some soft gray stuff, fell around her in the simplest folds, a knot of brown ribbon at her throat, and in her hat a gray gull's wing.
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading Her dress, of some soft gray stuff, fell around her in the simplest folds, a knot of brown ribbon at her throat, and in her hat a gray gull's wing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I had praised the Italian women for the simplicity of their church-attire: their black dresses and lace veils make a picturesque contrast with the gorgeous ceremonials of the high altar.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading But there was something in this quiet toilet, so fresh and simple and girl-like, that struck me as the one touch of grace that the American woman can give to the best even of foreign taste.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading But there was something in this quiet toilet, so fresh and simple and girl-like, that struck me as the one touch of grace that the American woman can give to the best even of foreign taste.
girl-like
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From this reading But there was something in this quiet toilet, so fresh and simple and girl-like, that struck me as the one touch of grace that the American woman can give to the best even of foreign taste.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But there was something in this quiet toilet, so fresh and simple and girl-like, that struck me as the one touch of grace that the American woman can give to the best even of foreign taste.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading I had praised the Italian women for the simplicity of their church-attire: their black dresses and lace veils make a picturesque contrast with the gorgeous ceremonials of the high altar.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading But there was something in this quiet toilet, so fresh and simple and girl-like, that struck me as the one touch of grace that the American woman can give to the best even of foreign taste.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading My darling was peculiar among women in this: her church-going dress was sober-suited; like a little gray nun, almost, she came down to me that morning.
gull'snounUS /ɡʌlz/
possessive form of “gull” — a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading Her dress, of some soft gray stuff, fell around her in the simplest folds, a knot of brown ribbon at her throat, and in her hat a gray gull's wing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had praised the Italian women for the simplicity of their church-attire: their black dresses and lace veils make a picturesque contrast with the gorgeous ceremonials of the high altar.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Her dress, of some soft gray stuff, fell around her in the simplest folds, a knot of brown ribbon at her throat, and in her hat a gray gull's wing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading My darling was peculiar among women in this: her church-going dress was sober-suited; like a little gray nun, almost, she came down to me that morning.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading I had praised the Italian women for the simplicity of their church-attire: their black dresses and lace veils make a picturesque contrast with the gorgeous ceremonials of the high altar.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and I was on duty at an early hour, prepared to walk with Bessie to church.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and I was on duty at an early hour, prepared to walk with Bessie to church.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My darling was peculiar among women in this: her church-going dress was sober-suited; like a little gray nun, almost, she came down to me that morning.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading I had praised the Italian women for the simplicity of their church-attire: their black dresses and lace veils make a picturesque contrast with the gorgeous ceremonials of the high altar.
knotnounUS /nɑːt/
a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading Her dress, of some soft gray stuff, fell around her in the simplest folds, a knot of brown ribbon at her throat, and in her hat a gray gull's wing.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading I had praised the Italian women for the simplicity of their church-attire: their black dresses and lace veils make a picturesque contrast with the gorgeous ceremonials of the high altar.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading My darling was peculiar among women in this: her church-going dress was sober-suited; like a little gray nun, almost, she came down to me that morning.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading My darling was peculiar among women in this: her church-going dress was sober-suited; like a little gray nun, almost, she came down to me that morning.
engage in
From this reading I had praised the Italian women for the simplicity of their church-attire: their black dresses and lace veils make a picturesque contrast with the gorgeous ceremonials of the high altar.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My darling was peculiar among women in this: her church-going dress was sober-suited; like a little gray nun, almost, she came down to me that morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading My darling was peculiar among women in this: her church-going dress was sober-suited; like a little gray nun, almost, she came down to me that morning.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My darling was peculiar among women in this: her church-going dress was sober-suited; like a little gray nun, almost, she came down to me that morning.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and I was on duty at an early hour, prepared to walk with Bessie to church.
nunnounUS /nʌn/
a woman religious
From this reading My darling was peculiar among women in this: her church-going dress was sober-suited; like a little gray nun, almost, she came down to me that morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her dress, of some soft gray stuff, fell around her in the simplest folds, a knot of brown ribbon at her throat, and in her hat a gray gull's wing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and I was on duty at an early hour, prepared to walk with Bessie to church.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But there was something in this quiet toilet, so fresh and simple and girl-like, that struck me as the one touch of grace that the American woman can give to the best even of foreign taste.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading My darling was peculiar among women in this: her church-going dress was sober-suited; like a little gray nun, almost, she came down to me that morning.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading I had praised the Italian women for the simplicity of their church-attire: their black dresses and lace veils make a picturesque contrast with the gorgeous ceremonials of the high altar.
praisedverbUS /preɪzd/
past form of “praise” — express approval of
From this reading I had praised the Italian women for the simplicity of their church-attire: their black dresses and lace veils make a picturesque contrast with the gorgeous ceremonials of the high altar.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and I was on duty at an early hour, prepared to walk with Bessie to church.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading But there was something in this quiet toilet, so fresh and simple and girl-like, that struck me as the one touch of grace that the American woman can give to the best even of foreign taste.
ribbonnounUS /ˈrɪbən/
any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading Her dress, of some soft gray stuff, fell around her in the simplest folds, a knot of brown ribbon at her throat, and in her hat a gray gull's wing.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading My darling was peculiar among women in this: her church-going dress was sober-suited; like a little gray nun, almost, she came down to me that morning.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading But there was something in this quiet toilet, so fresh and simple and girl-like, that struck me as the one touch of grace that the American woman can give to the best even of foreign taste.
simplestadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpləst/
superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Her dress, of some soft gray stuff, fell around her in the simplest folds, a knot of brown ribbon at her throat, and in her hat a gray gull's wing.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading I had praised the Italian women for the simplicity of their church-attire: their black dresses and lace veils make a picturesque contrast with the gorgeous ceremonials of the high altar.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But there was something in this quiet toilet, so fresh and simple and girl-like, that struck me as the one touch of grace that the American woman can give to the best even of foreign taste.
sober-suited
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From this reading My darling was peculiar among women in this: her church-going dress was sober-suited; like a little gray nun, almost, she came down to me that morning.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Her dress, of some soft gray stuff, fell around her in the simplest folds, a knot of brown ribbon at her throat, and in her hat a gray gull's wing.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Her dress, of some soft gray stuff, fell around her in the simplest folds, a knot of brown ribbon at her throat, and in her hat a gray gull's wing.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But there was something in this quiet toilet, so fresh and simple and girl-like, that struck me as the one touch of grace that the American woman can give to the best even of foreign taste.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading But there was something in this quiet toilet, so fresh and simple and girl-like, that struck me as the one touch of grace that the American woman can give to the best even of foreign taste.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Her dress, of some soft gray stuff, fell around her in the simplest folds, a knot of brown ribbon at her throat, and in her hat a gray gull's wing.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and I was on duty at an early hour, prepared to walk with Bessie to church.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading But there was something in this quiet toilet, so fresh and simple and girl-like, that struck me as the one touch of grace that the American woman can give to the best even of foreign taste.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My darling was peculiar among women in this: her church-going dress was sober-suited; like a little gray nun, almost, she came down to me that morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and I was on duty at an early hour, prepared to walk with Bessie to church.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I had praised the Italian women for the simplicity of their church-attire: their black dresses and lace veils make a picturesque contrast with the gorgeous ceremonials of the high altar.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there was something in this quiet toilet, so fresh and simple and girl-like, that struck me as the one touch of grace that the American woman can give to the best even of foreign taste.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading My darling was peculiar among women in this: her church-going dress was sober-suited; like a little gray nun, almost, she came down to me that morning.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading Her dress, of some soft gray stuff, fell around her in the simplest folds, a knot of brown ribbon at her throat, and in her hat a gray gull's wing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and I was on duty at an early hour, prepared to walk with Bessie to church.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading But there was something in this quiet toilet, so fresh and simple and girl-like, that struck me as the one touch of grace that the American woman can give to the best even of foreign taste.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading But there was something in this quiet toilet, so fresh and simple and girl-like, that struck me as the one touch of grace that the American woman can give to the best even of foreign taste.
veilsnounUS /veɪlz/
plural of “veil” — a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading I had praised the Italian women for the simplicity of their church-attire: their black dresses and lace veils make a picturesque contrast with the gorgeous ceremonials of the high altar.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and I was on duty at an early hour, prepared to walk with Bessie to church.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and I was on duty at an early hour, prepared to walk with Bessie to church.
wingnounUS /wɪŋ/
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading Her dress, of some soft gray stuff, fell around her in the simplest folds, a knot of brown ribbon at her throat, and in her hat a gray gull's wing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and I was on duty at an early hour, prepared to walk with Bessie to church.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading But there was something in this quiet toilet, so fresh and simple and girl-like, that struck me as the one touch of grace that the American woman can give to the best even of foreign taste.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading My darling was peculiar among women in this: her church-going dress was sober-suited; like a little gray nun, almost, she came down to me that morning.
