used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Poppy's muslin gown was of a colour that made her look like a freshly-plucked spray of lilac, and she wore a wide white hat, trimmed with convolvulus.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading She had seen Clem looking at it with wondering eyes, but as yet she had not been able to explain, for Clem that day was rather more especially busy than usual.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Every ornament she possessed had been burnt except a jewelled pendant she always wore round her neck, and her big malachite brooch; but now on the third finger of her left hand she wore a ring--a great, gleaming emerald, which had arrived in a little box that morning from Johannesburg.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Poppy and Cinthie were sitting in the garden together under an orange-tree, which was set in the midst of the thick fence of Barbadoes-thorn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Poppy and Cinthie were sitting in the garden together under an orange-tree, which was set in the midst of the thick fence of Barbadoes-thorn.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Every ornament she possessed had been burnt except a jewelled pendant she always wore round her neck, and her big malachite brooch; but now on the third finger of her left hand she wore a ring--a great, gleaming emerald, which had arrived in a little box that morning from Johannesburg.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had seen Clem looking at it with wondering eyes, but as yet she had not been able to explain, for Clem that day was rather more especially busy than usual.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had seen Clem looking at it with wondering eyes, but as yet she had not been able to explain, for Clem that day was rather more especially busy than usual.
Barbadoes-thorn
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From this reading Poppy and Cinthie were sitting in the garden together under an orange-tree, which was set in the midst of the thick fence of Barbadoes-thorn.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading During breakfast she had been flitting in and out constantly to her husband's bedroom.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Every ornament she possessed had been burnt except a jewelled pendant she always wore round her neck, and her big malachite brooch; but now on the third finger of her left hand she wore a ring--a great, gleaming emerald, which had arrived in a little box that morning from Johannesburg.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Every ornament she possessed had been burnt except a jewelled pendant she always wore round her neck, and her big malachite brooch; but now on the third finger of her left hand she wore a ring--a great, gleaming emerald, which had arrived in a little box that morning from Johannesburg.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Every ornament she possessed had been burnt except a jewelled pendant she always wore round her neck, and her big malachite brooch; but now on the third finger of her left hand she wore a ring--a great, gleaming emerald, which had arrived in a little box that morning from Johannesburg.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading During breakfast she had been flitting in and out constantly to her husband's bedroom.
broochnounUS /bruːtʃ/
a decorative pin worn by women
From this reading Every ornament she possessed had been burnt except a jewelled pendant she always wore round her neck, and her big malachite brooch; but now on the third finger of her left hand she wore a ring--a great, gleaming emerald, which had arrived in a little box that morning from Johannesburg.
burntadjectiveUS /bɜːrnt/
ruined by overcooking
From this reading Every ornament she possessed had been burnt except a jewelled pendant she always wore round her neck, and her big malachite brooch; but now on the third finger of her left hand she wore a ring--a great, gleaming emerald, which had arrived in a little box that morning from Johannesburg.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading She had seen Clem looking at it with wondering eyes, but as yet she had not been able to explain, for Clem that day was rather more especially busy than usual.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Every ornament she possessed had been burnt except a jewelled pendant she always wore round her neck, and her big malachite brooch; but now on the third finger of her left hand she wore a ring--a great, gleaming emerald, which had arrived in a little box that morning from Johannesburg.
Cinthie
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From this reading Poppy and Cinthie were sitting in the garden together under an orange-tree, which was set in the midst of the thick fence of Barbadoes-thorn.
Clem
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From this reading She had seen Clem looking at it with wondering eyes, but as yet she had not been able to explain, for Clem that day was rather more especially busy than usual.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading Poppy's muslin gown was of a colour that made her look like a freshly-plucked spray of lilac, and she wore a wide white hat, trimmed with convolvulus.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading During breakfast she had been flitting in and out constantly to her husband's bedroom.
convolvulusnoun
any of numerous plants of the genus Convolvulus
From this reading Poppy's muslin gown was of a colour that made her look like a freshly-plucked spray of lilac, and she wore a wide white hat, trimmed with convolvulus.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She had seen Clem looking at it with wondering eyes, but as yet she had not been able to explain, for Clem that day was rather more especially busy than usual.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During breakfast she had been flitting in and out constantly to her husband's bedroom.
emeraldnounUS /ˈemrəld/
a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
From this reading Every ornament she possessed had been burnt except a jewelled pendant she always wore round her neck, and her big malachite brooch; but now on the third finger of her left hand she wore a ring--a great, gleaming emerald, which had arrived in a little box that morning from Johannesburg.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading She had seen Clem looking at it with wondering eyes, but as yet she had not been able to explain, for Clem that day was rather more especially busy than usual.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every ornament she possessed had been burnt except a jewelled pendant she always wore round her neck, and her big malachite brooch; but now on the third finger of her left hand she wore a ring--a great, gleaming emerald, which had arrived in a little box that morning from Johannesburg.
apart from; not including
From this reading Every ornament she possessed had been burnt except a jewelled pendant she always wore round her neck, and her big malachite brooch; but now on the third finger of her left hand she wore a ring--a great, gleaming emerald, which had arrived in a little box that morning from Johannesburg.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading She had seen Clem looking at it with wondering eyes, but as yet she had not been able to explain, for Clem that day was rather more especially busy than usual.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She had seen Clem looking at it with wondering eyes, but as yet she had not been able to explain, for Clem that day was rather more especially busy than usual.
enclose with a fence
From this reading Poppy and Cinthie were sitting in the garden together under an orange-tree, which was set in the midst of the thick fence of Barbadoes-thorn.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading Every ornament she possessed had been burnt except a jewelled pendant she always wore round her neck, and her big malachite brooch; but now on the third finger of her left hand she wore a ring--a great, gleaming emerald, which had arrived in a little box that morning from Johannesburg.
flittingverbUS /ˈflɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “flit” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading During breakfast she had been flitting in and out constantly to her husband's bedroom.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had seen Clem looking at it with wondering eyes, but as yet she had not been able to explain, for Clem that day was rather more especially busy than usual.
freshly-plucked
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From this reading Poppy's muslin gown was of a colour that made her look like a freshly-plucked spray of lilac, and she wore a wide white hat, trimmed with convolvulus.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Every ornament she possessed had been burnt except a jewelled pendant she always wore round her neck, and her big malachite brooch; but now on the third finger of her left hand she wore a ring--a great, gleaming emerald, which had arrived in a little box that morning from Johannesburg.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Poppy and Cinthie were sitting in the garden together under an orange-tree, which was set in the midst of the thick fence of Barbadoes-thorn.
gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading Every ornament she possessed had been burnt except a jewelled pendant she always wore round her neck, and her big malachite brooch; but now on the third finger of her left hand she wore a ring--a great, gleaming emerald, which had arrived in a little box that morning from Johannesburg.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading Poppy's muslin gown was of a colour that made her look like a freshly-plucked spray of lilac, and she wore a wide white hat, trimmed with convolvulus.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Every ornament she possessed had been burnt except a jewelled pendant she always wore round her neck, and her big malachite brooch; but now on the third finger of her left hand she wore a ring--a great, gleaming emerald, which had arrived in a little box that morning from Johannesburg.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Every ornament she possessed had been burnt except a jewelled pendant she always wore round her neck, and her big malachite brooch; but now on the third finger of her left hand she wore a ring--a great, gleaming emerald, which had arrived in a little box that morning from Johannesburg.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Every ornament she possessed had been burnt except a jewelled pendant she always wore round her neck, and her big malachite brooch; but now on the third finger of her left hand she wore a ring--a great, gleaming emerald, which had arrived in a little box that morning from Johannesburg.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Poppy's muslin gown was of a colour that made her look like a freshly-plucked spray of lilac, and she wore a wide white hat, trimmed with convolvulus.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Poppy's muslin gown was of a colour that made her look like a freshly-plucked spray of lilac, and she wore a wide white hat, trimmed with convolvulus.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading During breakfast she had been flitting in and out constantly to her husband's bedroom.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Poppy and Cinthie were sitting in the garden together under an orange-tree, which was set in the midst of the thick fence of Barbadoes-thorn.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She had seen Clem looking at it with wondering eyes, but as yet she had not been able to explain, for Clem that day was rather more especially busy than usual.
jewelledadjective
covered with beads or jewels or sequins
From this reading Every ornament she possessed had been burnt except a jewelled pendant she always wore round her neck, and her big malachite brooch; but now on the third finger of her left hand she wore a ring--a great, gleaming emerald, which had arrived in a little box that morning from Johannesburg.
JohannesburgnounUS /ˌdʒoʊˈhænɪsbərɡ/
city in the northeastern part of South Africa near Pretoria; commercial center for diamond and gold industries
From this reading Every ornament she possessed had been burnt except a jewelled pendant she always wore round her neck, and her big malachite brooch; but now on the third finger of her left hand she wore a ring--a great, gleaming emerald, which had arrived in a little box that morning from Johannesburg.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Every ornament she possessed had been burnt except a jewelled pendant she always wore round her neck, and her big malachite brooch; but now on the third finger of her left hand she wore a ring--a great, gleaming emerald, which had arrived in a little box that morning from Johannesburg.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Poppy's muslin gown was of a colour that made her look like a freshly-plucked spray of lilac, and she wore a wide white hat, trimmed with convolvulus.
lilacnounUS /ˈlaɪlæk/
any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers
From this reading Poppy's muslin gown was of a colour that made her look like a freshly-plucked spray of lilac, and she wore a wide white hat, trimmed with convolvulus.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Every ornament she possessed had been burnt except a jewelled pendant she always wore round her neck, and her big malachite brooch; but now on the third finger of her left hand she wore a ring--a great, gleaming emerald, which had arrived in a little box that morning from Johannesburg.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Poppy's muslin gown was of a colour that made her look like a freshly-plucked spray of lilac, and she wore a wide white hat, trimmed with convolvulus.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading She had seen Clem looking at it with wondering eyes, but as yet she had not been able to explain, for Clem that day was rather more especially busy than usual.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Poppy's muslin gown was of a colour that made her look like a freshly-plucked spray of lilac, and she wore a wide white hat, trimmed with convolvulus.
malachitenoun
a green or blue mineral used as an ore of copper and for making ornamental objects
From this reading Every ornament she possessed had been burnt except a jewelled pendant she always wore round her neck, and her big malachite brooch; but now on the third finger of her left hand she wore a ring--a great, gleaming emerald, which had arrived in a little box that morning from Johannesburg.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading Poppy and Cinthie were sitting in the garden together under an orange-tree, which was set in the midst of the thick fence of Barbadoes-thorn.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She had seen Clem looking at it with wondering eyes, but as yet she had not been able to explain, for Clem that day was rather more especially busy than usual.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Every ornament she possessed had been burnt except a jewelled pendant she always wore round her neck, and her big malachite brooch; but now on the third finger of her left hand she wore a ring--a great, gleaming emerald, which had arrived in a little box that morning from Johannesburg.
muslinnounUS /ˈmʌzlən/
plain-woven cotton fabric
From this reading Poppy's muslin gown was of a colour that made her look like a freshly-plucked spray of lilac, and she wore a wide white hat, trimmed with convolvulus.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading Every ornament she possessed had been burnt except a jewelled pendant she always wore round her neck, and her big malachite brooch; but now on the third finger of her left hand she wore a ring--a great, gleaming emerald, which had arrived in a little box that morning from Johannesburg.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had seen Clem looking at it with wondering eyes, but as yet she had not been able to explain, for Clem that day was rather more especially busy than usual.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Every ornament she possessed had been burnt except a jewelled pendant she always wore round her neck, and her big malachite brooch; but now on the third finger of her left hand she wore a ring--a great, gleaming emerald, which had arrived in a little box that morning from Johannesburg.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Poppy and Cinthie were sitting in the garden together under an orange-tree, which was set in the midst of the thick fence of Barbadoes-thorn.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Every ornament she possessed had been burnt except a jewelled pendant she always wore round her neck, and her big malachite brooch; but now on the third finger of her left hand she wore a ring--a great, gleaming emerald, which had arrived in a little box that morning from Johannesburg.
orange-tree
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From this reading Poppy and Cinthie were sitting in the garden together under an orange-tree, which was set in the midst of the thick fence of Barbadoes-thorn.
ornamentverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmənt/
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading Every ornament she possessed had been burnt except a jewelled pendant she always wore round her neck, and her big malachite brooch; but now on the third finger of her left hand she wore a ring--a great, gleaming emerald, which had arrived in a little box that morning from Johannesburg.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading During breakfast she had been flitting in and out constantly to her husband's bedroom.
pendantnounUS /ˈpendənt/
an adornment that hangs from a piece of jewelry (necklace or earring)
From this reading Every ornament she possessed had been burnt except a jewelled pendant she always wore round her neck, and her big malachite brooch; but now on the third finger of her left hand she wore a ring--a great, gleaming emerald, which had arrived in a little box that morning from Johannesburg.
PoppynounUS /ˈpɑːpi/
annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers
From this reading Poppy and Cinthie were sitting in the garden together under an orange-tree, which was set in the midst of the thick fence of Barbadoes-thorn.
Poppy'snounUS /ˈpɑːpiz/
possessive form of “poppy” — annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers
From this reading Poppy's muslin gown was of a colour that made her look like a freshly-plucked spray of lilac, and she wore a wide white hat, trimmed with convolvulus.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Every ornament she possessed had been burnt except a jewelled pendant she always wore round her neck, and her big malachite brooch; but now on the third finger of her left hand she wore a ring--a great, gleaming emerald, which had arrived in a little box that morning from Johannesburg.
on the contrary
From this reading She had seen Clem looking at it with wondering eyes, but as yet she had not been able to explain, for Clem that day was rather more especially busy than usual.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Every ornament she possessed had been burnt except a jewelled pendant she always wore round her neck, and her big malachite brooch; but now on the third finger of her left hand she wore a ring--a great, gleaming emerald, which had arrived in a little box that morning from Johannesburg.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Every ornament she possessed had been burnt except a jewelled pendant she always wore round her neck, and her big malachite brooch; but now on the third finger of her left hand she wore a ring--a great, gleaming emerald, which had arrived in a little box that morning from Johannesburg.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She had seen Clem looking at it with wondering eyes, but as yet she had not been able to explain, for Clem that day was rather more especially busy than usual.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Poppy and Cinthie were sitting in the garden together under an orange-tree, which was set in the midst of the thick fence of Barbadoes-thorn.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Poppy's muslin gown was of a colour that made her look like a freshly-plucked spray of lilac, and she wore a wide white hat, trimmed with convolvulus.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Poppy and Cinthie were sitting in the garden together under an orange-tree, which was set in the midst of the thick fence of Barbadoes-thorn.
spraynounUS /spreɪ/
a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
From this reading Poppy's muslin gown was of a colour that made her look like a freshly-plucked spray of lilac, and she wore a wide white hat, trimmed with convolvulus.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She had seen Clem looking at it with wondering eyes, but as yet she had not been able to explain, for Clem that day was rather more especially busy than usual.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Poppy's muslin gown was of a colour that made her look like a freshly-plucked spray of lilac, and she wore a wide white hat, trimmed with convolvulus.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Poppy and Cinthie were sitting in the garden together under an orange-tree, which was set in the midst of the thick fence of Barbadoes-thorn.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Poppy and Cinthie were sitting in the garden together under an orange-tree, which was set in the midst of the thick fence of Barbadoes-thorn.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Every ornament she possessed had been burnt except a jewelled pendant she always wore round her neck, and her big malachite brooch; but now on the third finger of her left hand she wore a ring--a great, gleaming emerald, which had arrived in a little box that morning from Johannesburg.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had seen Clem looking at it with wondering eyes, but as yet she had not been able to explain, for Clem that day was rather more especially busy than usual.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Poppy and Cinthie were sitting in the garden together under an orange-tree, which was set in the midst of the thick fence of Barbadoes-thorn.
trimmedadjectiveUS /trɪmd/
made neat and tidy by trimming
From this reading Poppy's muslin gown was of a colour that made her look like a freshly-plucked spray of lilac, and she wore a wide white hat, trimmed with convolvulus.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Poppy and Cinthie were sitting in the garden together under an orange-tree, which was set in the midst of the thick fence of Barbadoes-thorn.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading She had seen Clem looking at it with wondering eyes, but as yet she had not been able to explain, for Clem that day was rather more especially busy than usual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Poppy and Cinthie were sitting in the garden together under an orange-tree, which was set in the midst of the thick fence of Barbadoes-thorn.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Poppy and Cinthie were sitting in the garden together under an orange-tree, which was set in the midst of the thick fence of Barbadoes-thorn.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Poppy and Cinthie were sitting in the garden together under an orange-tree, which was set in the midst of the thick fence of Barbadoes-thorn.
a Caucasian
From this reading Poppy's muslin gown was of a colour that made her look like a freshly-plucked spray of lilac, and she wore a wide white hat, trimmed with convolvulus.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Poppy's muslin gown was of a colour that made her look like a freshly-plucked spray of lilac, and she wore a wide white hat, trimmed with convolvulus.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Poppy's muslin gown was of a colour that made her look like a freshly-plucked spray of lilac, and she wore a wide white hat, trimmed with convolvulus.
showing curiosity
From this reading She had seen Clem looking at it with wondering eyes, but as yet she had not been able to explain, for Clem that day was rather more especially busy than usual.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Poppy's muslin gown was of a colour that made her look like a freshly-plucked spray of lilac, and she wore a wide white hat, trimmed with convolvulus.
but in spite of that
From this reading She had seen Clem looking at it with wondering eyes, but as yet she had not been able to explain, for Clem that day was rather more especially busy than usual.
