used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Edmund Spenser._ In the best chamber of the house of Pierre Toussaint in Franklin Street, looking out on blossoming grape-vines and a nectarine-tree in the area, sat Mrs. Charlton in an arm-chair, and propped by pillows.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading “So every spirit, as it is more pure, And hath in it the more of heavenly light, So it the fairer body doth procure, To habit in, and it more fairly dight With cheerful grace and amiable sight.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Edmund Spenser._ In the best chamber of the house of Pierre Toussaint in Franklin Street, looking out on blossoming grape-vines and a nectarine-tree in the area, sat Mrs. Charlton in an arm-chair, and propped by pillows.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “So every spirit, as it is more pure, And hath in it the more of heavenly light, So it the fairer body doth procure, To habit in, and it more fairly dight With cheerful grace and amiable sight.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading _Edmund Spenser._ In the best chamber of the house of Pierre Toussaint in Franklin Street, looking out on blossoming grape-vines and a nectarine-tree in the area, sat Mrs. Charlton in an arm-chair, and propped by pillows.
arm-chair
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From this reading _Edmund Spenser._ In the best chamber of the house of Pierre Toussaint in Franklin Street, looking out on blossoming grape-vines and a nectarine-tree in the area, sat Mrs. Charlton in an arm-chair, and propped by pillows.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “So every spirit, as it is more pure, And hath in it the more of heavenly light, So it the fairer body doth procure, To habit in, and it more fairly dight With cheerful grace and amiable sight.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A knock at the door was followed by the entrance of Toussaint.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading _Edmund Spenser._ In the best chamber of the house of Pierre Toussaint in Franklin Street, looking out on blossoming grape-vines and a nectarine-tree in the area, sat Mrs. Charlton in an arm-chair, and propped by pillows.
blossomingnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmɪŋ/
the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
From this reading _Edmund Spenser._ In the best chamber of the house of Pierre Toussaint in Franklin Street, looking out on blossoming grape-vines and a nectarine-tree in the area, sat Mrs. Charlton in an arm-chair, and propped by pillows.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading “So every spirit, as it is more pure, And hath in it the more of heavenly light, So it the fairer body doth procure, To habit in, and it more fairly dight With cheerful grace and amiable sight.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Edmund Spenser._ In the best chamber of the house of Pierre Toussaint in Franklin Street, looking out on blossoming grape-vines and a nectarine-tree in the area, sat Mrs. Charlton in an arm-chair, and propped by pillows.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading _Edmund Spenser._ In the best chamber of the house of Pierre Toussaint in Franklin Street, looking out on blossoming grape-vines and a nectarine-tree in the area, sat Mrs. Charlton in an arm-chair, and propped by pillows.
Charlton
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From this reading _Edmund Spenser._ In the best chamber of the house of Pierre Toussaint in Franklin Street, looking out on blossoming grape-vines and a nectarine-tree in the area, sat Mrs. Charlton in an arm-chair, and propped by pillows.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading “So every spirit, as it is more pure, And hath in it the more of heavenly light, So it the fairer body doth procure, To habit in, and it more fairly dight With cheerful grace and amiable sight.
dight
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From this reading “So every spirit, as it is more pure, And hath in it the more of heavenly light, So it the fairer body doth procure, To habit in, and it more fairly dight With cheerful grace and amiable sight.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading Her wasted features showed that disease had made rapid progress since the glance we had of her in the mirror.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A knock at the door was followed by the entrance of Toussaint.
dothauxiliary verbUS /dɔːθ/
an old form of “does”
From this reading “So every spirit, as it is more pure, And hath in it the more of heavenly light, So it the fairer body doth procure, To habit in, and it more fairly dight With cheerful grace and amiable sight.
Edmund
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From this reading _Edmund Spenser._ In the best chamber of the house of Pierre Toussaint in Franklin Street, looking out on blossoming grape-vines and a nectarine-tree in the area, sat Mrs. Charlton in an arm-chair, and propped by pillows.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading A knock at the door was followed by the entrance of Toussaint.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “So every spirit, as it is more pure, And hath in it the more of heavenly light, So it the fairer body doth procure, To habit in, and it more fairly dight With cheerful grace and amiable sight.
faireradjectiveUS /ˈferər/
comparative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading “So every spirit, as it is more pure, And hath in it the more of heavenly light, So it the fairer body doth procure, To habit in, and it more fairly dight With cheerful grace and amiable sight.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading “So every spirit, as it is more pure, And hath in it the more of heavenly light, So it the fairer body doth procure, To habit in, and it more fairly dight With cheerful grace and amiable sight.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Her wasted features showed that disease had made rapid progress since the glance we had of her in the mirror.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A knock at the door was followed by the entrance of Toussaint.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For of the soul the body form doth take, For soul is form, and doth the body make.”
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading For of the soul the body form doth take, For soul is form, and doth the body make.”
FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading _Edmund Spenser._ In the best chamber of the house of Pierre Toussaint in Franklin Street, looking out on blossoming grape-vines and a nectarine-tree in the area, sat Mrs. Charlton in an arm-chair, and propped by pillows.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Her wasted features showed that disease had made rapid progress since the glance we had of her in the mirror.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading “So every spirit, as it is more pure, And hath in it the more of heavenly light, So it the fairer body doth procure, To habit in, and it more fairly dight With cheerful grace and amiable sight.
grape-vines
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From this reading _Edmund Spenser._ In the best chamber of the house of Pierre Toussaint in Franklin Street, looking out on blossoming grape-vines and a nectarine-tree in the area, sat Mrs. Charlton in an arm-chair, and propped by pillows.
an established custom
From this reading “So every spirit, as it is more pure, And hath in it the more of heavenly light, So it the fairer body doth procure, To habit in, and it more fairly dight With cheerful grace and amiable sight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her wasted features showed that disease had made rapid progress since the glance we had of her in the mirror.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading “So every spirit, as it is more pure, And hath in it the more of heavenly light, So it the fairer body doth procure, To habit in, and it more fairly dight With cheerful grace and amiable sight.
heavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading “So every spirit, as it is more pure, And hath in it the more of heavenly light, So it the fairer body doth procure, To habit in, and it more fairly dight With cheerful grace and amiable sight.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her wasted features showed that disease had made rapid progress since the glance we had of her in the mirror.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _Edmund Spenser._ In the best chamber of the house of Pierre Toussaint in Franklin Street, looking out on blossoming grape-vines and a nectarine-tree in the area, sat Mrs. Charlton in an arm-chair, and propped by pillows.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “So every spirit, as it is more pure, And hath in it the more of heavenly light, So it the fairer body doth procure, To habit in, and it more fairly dight With cheerful grace and amiable sight.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “So every spirit, as it is more pure, And hath in it the more of heavenly light, So it the fairer body doth procure, To habit in, and it more fairly dight With cheerful grace and amiable sight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “So every spirit, as it is more pure, And hath in it the more of heavenly light, So it the fairer body doth procure, To habit in, and it more fairly dight With cheerful grace and amiable sight.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading A knock at the door was followed by the entrance of Toussaint.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading “So every spirit, as it is more pure, And hath in it the more of heavenly light, So it the fairer body doth procure, To habit in, and it more fairly dight With cheerful grace and amiable sight.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading _Edmund Spenser._ In the best chamber of the house of Pierre Toussaint in Franklin Street, looking out on blossoming grape-vines and a nectarine-tree in the area, sat Mrs. Charlton in an arm-chair, and propped by pillows.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Her wasted features showed that disease had made rapid progress since the glance we had of her in the mirror.
engage in
From this reading For of the soul the body form doth take, For soul is form, and doth the body make.”
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading Her wasted features showed that disease had made rapid progress since the glance we had of her in the mirror.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “So every spirit, as it is more pure, And hath in it the more of heavenly light, So it the fairer body doth procure, To habit in, and it more fairly dight With cheerful grace and amiable sight.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading _Edmund Spenser._ In the best chamber of the house of Pierre Toussaint in Franklin Street, looking out on blossoming grape-vines and a nectarine-tree in the area, sat Mrs. Charlton in an arm-chair, and propped by pillows.
nectarine-tree
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From this reading _Edmund Spenser._ In the best chamber of the house of Pierre Toussaint in Franklin Street, looking out on blossoming grape-vines and a nectarine-tree in the area, sat Mrs. Charlton in an arm-chair, and propped by pillows.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “So every spirit, as it is more pure, And hath in it the more of heavenly light, So it the fairer body doth procure, To habit in, and it more fairly dight With cheerful grace and amiable sight.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Edmund Spenser._ In the best chamber of the house of Pierre Toussaint in Franklin Street, looking out on blossoming grape-vines and a nectarine-tree in the area, sat Mrs. Charlton in an arm-chair, and propped by pillows.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _Edmund Spenser._ In the best chamber of the house of Pierre Toussaint in Franklin Street, looking out on blossoming grape-vines and a nectarine-tree in the area, sat Mrs. Charlton in an arm-chair, and propped by pillows.
PierrenounUS /piˈer/
capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river
From this reading _Edmund Spenser._ In the best chamber of the house of Pierre Toussaint in Franklin Street, looking out on blossoming grape-vines and a nectarine-tree in the area, sat Mrs. Charlton in an arm-chair, and propped by pillows.
pillowsnounUS /ˈpɪloʊz/
plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading _Edmund Spenser._ In the best chamber of the house of Pierre Toussaint in Franklin Street, looking out on blossoming grape-vines and a nectarine-tree in the area, sat Mrs. Charlton in an arm-chair, and propped by pillows.
procureverbUS /proʊˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading “So every spirit, as it is more pure, And hath in it the more of heavenly light, So it the fairer body doth procure, To habit in, and it more fairly dight With cheerful grace and amiable sight.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Her wasted features showed that disease had made rapid progress since the glance we had of her in the mirror.
proppedverbUS /prɑːpt/
inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid
From this reading _Edmund Spenser._ In the best chamber of the house of Pierre Toussaint in Franklin Street, looking out on blossoming grape-vines and a nectarine-tree in the area, sat Mrs. Charlton in an arm-chair, and propped by pillows.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading “So every spirit, as it is more pure, And hath in it the more of heavenly light, So it the fairer body doth procure, To habit in, and it more fairly dight With cheerful grace and amiable sight.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading Her wasted features showed that disease had made rapid progress since the glance we had of her in the mirror.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading _Edmund Spenser._ In the best chamber of the house of Pierre Toussaint in Franklin Street, looking out on blossoming grape-vines and a nectarine-tree in the area, sat Mrs. Charlton in an arm-chair, and propped by pillows.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Her wasted features showed that disease had made rapid progress since the glance we had of her in the mirror.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading “So every spirit, as it is more pure, And hath in it the more of heavenly light, So it the fairer body doth procure, To habit in, and it more fairly dight With cheerful grace and amiable sight.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Her wasted features showed that disease had made rapid progress since the glance we had of her in the mirror.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “So every spirit, as it is more pure, And hath in it the more of heavenly light, So it the fairer body doth procure, To habit in, and it more fairly dight With cheerful grace and amiable sight.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading For of the soul the body form doth take, For soul is form, and doth the body make.”
SpensernounUS /ˈspensər/
English poet who wrote an allegorical romance celebrating Elizabeth I in the Spenserian stanza (1552-1599)
From this reading _Edmund Spenser._ In the best chamber of the house of Pierre Toussaint in Franklin Street, looking out on blossoming grape-vines and a nectarine-tree in the area, sat Mrs. Charlton in an arm-chair, and propped by pillows.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading “So every spirit, as it is more pure, And hath in it the more of heavenly light, So it the fairer body doth procure, To habit in, and it more fairly dight With cheerful grace and amiable sight.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading _Edmund Spenser._ In the best chamber of the house of Pierre Toussaint in Franklin Street, looking out on blossoming grape-vines and a nectarine-tree in the area, sat Mrs. Charlton in an arm-chair, and propped by pillows.
carry out
From this reading For of the soul the body form doth take, For soul is form, and doth the body make.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her wasted features showed that disease had made rapid progress since the glance we had of her in the mirror.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “So every spirit, as it is more pure, And hath in it the more of heavenly light, So it the fairer body doth procure, To habit in, and it more fairly dight With cheerful grace and amiable sight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “So every spirit, as it is more pure, And hath in it the more of heavenly light, So it the fairer body doth procure, To habit in, and it more fairly dight With cheerful grace and amiable sight.
Toussaint
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From this reading _Edmund Spenser._ In the best chamber of the house of Pierre Toussaint in Franklin Street, looking out on blossoming grape-vines and a nectarine-tree in the area, sat Mrs. Charlton in an arm-chair, and propped by pillows.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A knock at the door was followed by the entrance of Toussaint.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading Her wasted features showed that disease had made rapid progress since the glance we had of her in the mirror.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Her wasted features showed that disease had made rapid progress since the glance we had of her in the mirror.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “So every spirit, as it is more pure, And hath in it the more of heavenly light, So it the fairer body doth procure, To habit in, and it more fairly dight With cheerful grace and amiable sight.
