used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a moment Penny stood stock still on the threshold of the old storage room.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading She was too thrilled to move, but she was very glad that she was wearing her most becoming afternoon frock.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Peter said that pale yellow brought out the golden lights in her hair and turned her eyes to violets.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading PETER IS WORRIED Peter had arrived several days earlier than he had planned!
according with custom or propriety
From this reading She was too thrilled to move, but she was very glad that she was wearing her most becoming afternoon frock.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Peter said that pale yellow brought out the golden lights in her hair and turned her eyes to violets.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was too thrilled to move, but she was very glad that she was wearing her most becoming afternoon frock.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading PETER IS WORRIED Peter had arrived several days earlier than he had planned!
earlier in time; previously
From this reading PETER IS WORRIED Peter had arrived several days earlier than he had planned!
opinion or judgment
From this reading Peter said that pale yellow brought out the golden lights in her hair and turned her eyes to violets.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment Penny stood stock still on the threshold of the old storage room.
forget-me-nots
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From this reading Or was it forget-me-nots?
frocknounUS /frɑːk/
a long, loose outer garment
From this reading She was too thrilled to move, but she was very glad that she was wearing her most becoming afternoon frock.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading She was too thrilled to move, but she was very glad that she was wearing her most becoming afternoon frock.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Peter said that pale yellow brought out the golden lights in her hair and turned her eyes to violets.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PETER IS WORRIED Peter had arrived several days earlier than he had planned!
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Peter said that pale yellow brought out the golden lights in her hair and turned her eyes to violets.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PETER IS WORRIED Peter had arrived several days earlier than he had planned!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was too thrilled to move, but she was very glad that she was wearing her most becoming afternoon frock.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Peter said that pale yellow brought out the golden lights in her hair and turned her eyes to violets.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PETER IS WORRIED Peter had arrived several days earlier than he had planned!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Or was it forget-me-nots?
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading Peter said that pale yellow brought out the golden lights in her hair and turned her eyes to violets.
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment Penny stood stock still on the threshold of the old storage room.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She was too thrilled to move, but she was very glad that she was wearing her most becoming afternoon frock.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She was too thrilled to move, but she was very glad that she was wearing her most becoming afternoon frock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For a moment Penny stood stock still on the threshold of the old storage room.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading For a moment Penny stood stock still on the threshold of the old storage room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For a moment Penny stood stock still on the threshold of the old storage room.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Or was it forget-me-nots?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Peter said that pale yellow brought out the golden lights in her hair and turned her eyes to violets.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Peter said that pale yellow brought out the golden lights in her hair and turned her eyes to violets.
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading For a moment Penny stood stock still on the threshold of the old storage room.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading PETER IS WORRIED Peter had arrived several days earlier than he had planned!
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading PETER IS WORRIED Peter had arrived several days earlier than he had planned!
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading For a moment Penny stood stock still on the threshold of the old storage room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Peter said that pale yellow brought out the golden lights in her hair and turned her eyes to violets.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading PETER IS WORRIED Peter had arrived several days earlier than he had planned!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was too thrilled to move, but she was very glad that she was wearing her most becoming afternoon frock.
not in physical motion
From this reading For a moment Penny stood stock still on the threshold of the old storage room.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading For a moment Penny stood stock still on the threshold of the old storage room.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading For a moment Penny stood stock still on the threshold of the old storage room.
storagenounUS /ˈstɔːrədʒ/
the act of storing something
From this reading For a moment Penny stood stock still on the threshold of the old storage room.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading PETER IS WORRIED Peter had arrived several days earlier than he had planned!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was too thrilled to move, but she was very glad that she was wearing her most becoming afternoon frock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For a moment Penny stood stock still on the threshold of the old storage room.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading For a moment Penny stood stock still on the threshold of the old storage room.
thrilledadjectiveUS /θrɪld/
feeling intense pleasurable excitement
From this reading She was too thrilled to move, but she was very glad that she was wearing her most becoming afternoon frock.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was too thrilled to move, but she was very glad that she was wearing her most becoming afternoon frock.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She was too thrilled to move, but she was very glad that she was wearing her most becoming afternoon frock.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Peter said that pale yellow brought out the golden lights in her hair and turned her eyes to violets.
precisely as stated
From this reading She was too thrilled to move, but she was very glad that she was wearing her most becoming afternoon frock.
violetsnounUS /ˈvaɪələts/
plural of “violet” — any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading Peter said that pale yellow brought out the golden lights in her hair and turned her eyes to violets.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was too thrilled to move, but she was very glad that she was wearing her most becoming afternoon frock.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading She was too thrilled to move, but she was very glad that she was wearing her most becoming afternoon frock.
WORRIEDadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading PETER IS WORRIED Peter had arrived several days earlier than he had planned!
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Peter said that pale yellow brought out the golden lights in her hair and turned her eyes to violets.
