used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A pot of blooming, scarlet pinks stood in the center of the table, over which a neat, white cloth had been spread; and, as if to hide the dingy flower-pot from view, a garland of leaves had been twined around it.
anew
From this reading "You've been industrious," said Hansei, and Walpurga answered: "Yes, my thoughts wandered far away into the world, and have come back again.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading You see, the quality have all that one can wish for, but do you know what they haven't got?"
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading When Hansei awoke the next morning, the cows were already milked, and the house looked so bright and clean that it seemed as if one of the kind fairies that dwelt on the mountains had been putting things to rights.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Hansei awoke the next morning, the cows were already milked, and the house looked so bright and clean that it seemed as if one of the kind fairies that dwelt on the mountains had been putting things to rights.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "You've been industrious," said Hansei, and Walpurga answered: "Yes, my thoughts wandered far away into the world, and have come back again.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading A pot of blooming, scarlet pinks stood in the center of the table, over which a neat, white cloth had been spread; and, as if to hide the dingy flower-pot from view, a garland of leaves had been twined around it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When Hansei awoke the next morning, the cows were already milked, and the house looked so bright and clean that it seemed as if one of the kind fairies that dwelt on the mountains had been putting things to rights.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "You've been industrious," said Hansei, and Walpurga answered: "Yes, my thoughts wandered far away into the world, and have come back again.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading When Hansei awoke the next morning, the cows were already milked, and the house looked so bright and clean that it seemed as if one of the kind fairies that dwelt on the mountains had been putting things to rights.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "You've been industrious," said Hansei, and Walpurga answered: "Yes, my thoughts wandered far away into the world, and have come back again.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When Hansei awoke the next morning, the cows were already milked, and the house looked so bright and clean that it seemed as if one of the kind fairies that dwelt on the mountains had been putting things to rights.
bloomingnounUS /ˈbluːmɪŋ/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading A pot of blooming, scarlet pinks stood in the center of the table, over which a neat, white cloth had been spread; and, as if to hide the dingy flower-pot from view, a garland of leaves had been twined around it.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading When Hansei awoke the next morning, the cows were already milked, and the house looked so bright and clean that it seemed as if one of the kind fairies that dwelt on the mountains had been putting things to rights.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You see, the quality have all that one can wish for, but do you know what they haven't got?"
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading You see, the quality have all that one can wish for, but do you know what they haven't got?"
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading A pot of blooming, scarlet pinks stood in the center of the table, over which a neat, white cloth had been spread; and, as if to hide the dingy flower-pot from view, a garland of leaves had been twined around it.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading When Hansei awoke the next morning, the cows were already milked, and the house looked so bright and clean that it seemed as if one of the kind fairies that dwelt on the mountains had been putting things to rights.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading A pot of blooming, scarlet pinks stood in the center of the table, over which a neat, white cloth had been spread; and, as if to hide the dingy flower-pot from view, a garland of leaves had been twined around it.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "You've been industrious," said Hansei, and Walpurga answered: "Yes, my thoughts wandered far away into the world, and have come back again.
cowsnounUS /kaʊz/
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading When Hansei awoke the next morning, the cows were already milked, and the house looked so bright and clean that it seemed as if one of the kind fairies that dwelt on the mountains had been putting things to rights.
dingyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪndʒi/
thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot
From this reading A pot of blooming, scarlet pinks stood in the center of the table, over which a neat, white cloth had been spread; and, as if to hide the dingy flower-pot from view, a garland of leaves had been twined around it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading You see, the quality have all that one can wish for, but do you know what they haven't got?"
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading When Hansei awoke the next morning, the cows were already milked, and the house looked so bright and clean that it seemed as if one of the kind fairies that dwelt on the mountains had been putting things to rights.
fairiesnounUS /ˈferiz/
plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading When Hansei awoke the next morning, the cows were already milked, and the house looked so bright and clean that it seemed as if one of the kind fairies that dwelt on the mountains had been putting things to rights.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "You've been industrious," said Hansei, and Walpurga answered: "Yes, my thoughts wandered far away into the world, and have come back again.
flower-pot
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From this reading A pot of blooming, scarlet pinks stood in the center of the table, over which a neat, white cloth had been spread; and, as if to hide the dingy flower-pot from view, a garland of leaves had been twined around it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You see, the quality have all that one can wish for, but do you know what they haven't got?"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A pot of blooming, scarlet pinks stood in the center of the table, over which a neat, white cloth had been spread; and, as if to hide the dingy flower-pot from view, a garland of leaves had been twined around it.
garlandverbUS /ˈɡɑːrlənd/
adorn with bands of flowers or leaves
From this reading A pot of blooming, scarlet pinks stood in the center of the table, over which a neat, white cloth had been spread; and, as if to hide the dingy flower-pot from view, a garland of leaves had been twined around it.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading You see, the quality have all that one can wish for, but do you know what they haven't got?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Hansei awoke the next morning, the cows were already milked, and the house looked so bright and clean that it seemed as if one of the kind fairies that dwelt on the mountains had been putting things to rights.
Hansei
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From this reading When Hansei awoke the next morning, the cows were already milked, and the house looked so bright and clean that it seemed as if one of the kind fairies that dwelt on the mountains had been putting things to rights.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You've been industrious," said Hansei, and Walpurga answered: "Yes, my thoughts wandered far away into the world, and have come back again.
haven't
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From this reading You see, the quality have all that one can wish for, but do you know what they haven't got?"
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading A pot of blooming, scarlet pinks stood in the center of the table, over which a neat, white cloth had been spread; and, as if to hide the dingy flower-pot from view, a garland of leaves had been twined around it.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When Hansei awoke the next morning, the cows were already milked, and the house looked so bright and clean that it seemed as if one of the kind fairies that dwelt on the mountains had been putting things to rights.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When Hansei awoke the next morning, the cows were already milked, and the house looked so bright and clean that it seemed as if one of the kind fairies that dwelt on the mountains had been putting things to rights.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A pot of blooming, scarlet pinks stood in the center of the table, over which a neat, white cloth had been spread; and, as if to hide the dingy flower-pot from view, a garland of leaves had been twined around it.
industriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəs/
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading "You've been industrious," said Hansei, and Walpurga answered: "Yes, my thoughts wandered far away into the world, and have come back again.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "You've been industrious," said Hansei, and Walpurga answered: "Yes, my thoughts wandered far away into the world, and have come back again.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Hansei awoke the next morning, the cows were already milked, and the house looked so bright and clean that it seemed as if one of the kind fairies that dwelt on the mountains had been putting things to rights.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading When Hansei awoke the next morning, the cows were already milked, and the house looked so bright and clean that it seemed as if one of the kind fairies that dwelt on the mountains had been putting things to rights.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You see, the quality have all that one can wish for, but do you know what they haven't got?"
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading A pot of blooming, scarlet pinks stood in the center of the table, over which a neat, white cloth had been spread; and, as if to hide the dingy flower-pot from view, a garland of leaves had been twined around it.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When Hansei awoke the next morning, the cows were already milked, and the house looked so bright and clean that it seemed as if one of the kind fairies that dwelt on the mountains had been putting things to rights.
milkedverbUS /mɪlkt/
past form of “milk” — take milk from female mammals
From this reading When Hansei awoke the next morning, the cows were already milked, and the house looked so bright and clean that it seemed as if one of the kind fairies that dwelt on the mountains had been putting things to rights.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When Hansei awoke the next morning, the cows were already milked, and the house looked so bright and clean that it seemed as if one of the kind fairies that dwelt on the mountains had been putting things to rights.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading When Hansei awoke the next morning, the cows were already milked, and the house looked so bright and clean that it seemed as if one of the kind fairies that dwelt on the mountains had been putting things to rights.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "You've been industrious," said Hansei, and Walpurga answered: "Yes, my thoughts wandered far away into the world, and have come back again.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading A pot of blooming, scarlet pinks stood in the center of the table, over which a neat, white cloth had been spread; and, as if to hide the dingy flower-pot from view, a garland of leaves had been twined around it.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When Hansei awoke the next morning, the cows were already milked, and the house looked so bright and clean that it seemed as if one of the kind fairies that dwelt on the mountains had been putting things to rights.
not any; not one
From this reading "No."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Hansei awoke the next morning, the cows were already milked, and the house looked so bright and clean that it seemed as if one of the kind fairies that dwelt on the mountains had been putting things to rights.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Hansei awoke the next morning, the cows were already milked, and the house looked so bright and clean that it seemed as if one of the kind fairies that dwelt on the mountains had been putting things to rights.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When Hansei awoke the next morning, the cows were already milked, and the house looked so bright and clean that it seemed as if one of the kind fairies that dwelt on the mountains had been putting things to rights.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A pot of blooming, scarlet pinks stood in the center of the table, over which a neat, white cloth had been spread; and, as if to hide the dingy flower-pot from view, a garland of leaves had been twined around it.
pinksnounUS /pɪŋks/
plural of “pink” — a light shade of red
From this reading A pot of blooming, scarlet pinks stood in the center of the table, over which a neat, white cloth had been spread; and, as if to hide the dingy flower-pot from view, a garland of leaves had been twined around it.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading A pot of blooming, scarlet pinks stood in the center of the table, over which a neat, white cloth had been spread; and, as if to hide the dingy flower-pot from view, a garland of leaves had been twined around it.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading When Hansei awoke the next morning, the cows were already milked, and the house looked so bright and clean that it seemed as if one of the kind fairies that dwelt on the mountains had been putting things to rights.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading You see, the quality have all that one can wish for, but do you know what they haven't got?"
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading When Hansei awoke the next morning, the cows were already milked, and the house looked so bright and clean that it seemed as if one of the kind fairies that dwelt on the mountains had been putting things to rights.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You've been industrious," said Hansei, and Walpurga answered: "Yes, my thoughts wandered far away into the world, and have come back again.
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading A pot of blooming, scarlet pinks stood in the center of the table, over which a neat, white cloth had been spread; and, as if to hide the dingy flower-pot from view, a garland of leaves had been twined around it.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You see, the quality have all that one can wish for, but do you know what they haven't got?"
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When Hansei awoke the next morning, the cows were already milked, and the house looked so bright and clean that it seemed as if one of the kind fairies that dwelt on the mountains had been putting things to rights.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When Hansei awoke the next morning, the cows were already milked, and the house looked so bright and clean that it seemed as if one of the kind fairies that dwelt on the mountains had been putting things to rights.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading A pot of blooming, scarlet pinks stood in the center of the table, over which a neat, white cloth had been spread; and, as if to hide the dingy flower-pot from view, a garland of leaves had been twined around it.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A pot of blooming, scarlet pinks stood in the center of the table, over which a neat, white cloth had been spread; and, as if to hide the dingy flower-pot from view, a garland of leaves had been twined around it.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A pot of blooming, scarlet pinks stood in the center of the table, over which a neat, white cloth had been spread; and, as if to hide the dingy flower-pot from view, a garland of leaves had been twined around it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Hansei awoke the next morning, the cows were already milked, and the house looked so bright and clean that it seemed as if one of the kind fairies that dwelt on the mountains had been putting things to rights.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Hansei awoke the next morning, the cows were already milked, and the house looked so bright and clean that it seemed as if one of the kind fairies that dwelt on the mountains had been putting things to rights.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You see, the quality have all that one can wish for, but do you know what they haven't got?"
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading When Hansei awoke the next morning, the cows were already milked, and the house looked so bright and clean that it seemed as if one of the kind fairies that dwelt on the mountains had been putting things to rights.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "You've been industrious," said Hansei, and Walpurga answered: "Yes, my thoughts wandered far away into the world, and have come back again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Hansei awoke the next morning, the cows were already milked, and the house looked so bright and clean that it seemed as if one of the kind fairies that dwelt on the mountains had been putting things to rights.
twinedverbUS /twaɪnd/
past form of “twine” — spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading A pot of blooming, scarlet pinks stood in the center of the table, over which a neat, white cloth had been spread; and, as if to hide the dingy flower-pot from view, a garland of leaves had been twined around it.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading A pot of blooming, scarlet pinks stood in the center of the table, over which a neat, white cloth had been spread; and, as if to hide the dingy flower-pot from view, a garland of leaves had been twined around it.
Walpurga
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From this reading "You've been industrious," said Hansei, and Walpurga answered: "Yes, my thoughts wandered far away into the world, and have come back again.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading "You've been industrious," said Hansei, and Walpurga answered: "Yes, my thoughts wandered far away into the world, and have come back again.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When Hansei awoke the next morning, the cows were already milked, and the house looked so bright and clean that it seemed as if one of the kind fairies that dwelt on the mountains had been putting things to rights.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading You see, the quality have all that one can wish for, but do you know what they haven't got?"
at the time that
From this reading When Hansei awoke the next morning, the cows were already milked, and the house looked so bright and clean that it seemed as if one of the kind fairies that dwelt on the mountains had been putting things to rights.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A pot of blooming, scarlet pinks stood in the center of the table, over which a neat, white cloth had been spread; and, as if to hide the dingy flower-pot from view, a garland of leaves had been twined around it.
a Caucasian
From this reading A pot of blooming, scarlet pinks stood in the center of the table, over which a neat, white cloth had been spread; and, as if to hide the dingy flower-pot from view, a garland of leaves had been twined around it.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading You see, the quality have all that one can wish for, but do you know what they haven't got?"
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "You've been industrious," said Hansei, and Walpurga answered: "Yes, my thoughts wandered far away into the world, and have come back again.
an affirmative
From this reading "You've been industrious," said Hansei, and Walpurga answered: "Yes, my thoughts wandered far away into the world, and have come back again.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You see, the quality have all that one can wish for, but do you know what they haven't got?"
You've
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From this reading "You've been industrious," said Hansei, and Walpurga answered: "Yes, my thoughts wandered far away into the world, and have come back again.
