used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And Prudence, with her darning basket, was earnestly trying to solve a domestic problem,--how to get three pairs of wearable stockings out of eleven hosiery remnants.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And Prudence, with her darning basket, was earnestly trying to solve a domestic problem,--how to get three pairs of wearable stockings out of eleven hosiery remnants.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So Fairy found them as she came in, radiant and glowing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Glorious day," she said, glancing impartially at her sisters.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading LESSONS IN ETIQUETTE Connie was lying flat on her back near the register.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading And Prudence, with her darning basket, was earnestly trying to solve a domestic problem,--how to get three pairs of wearable stockings out of eleven hosiery remnants.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading So Fairy found them as she came in, radiant and glowing.
conjugateverbUS /ˌkɑːndʒəˈɡeɪt/
unite chemically so that the product is easily broken down into the original compounds
From this reading The twins were sitting on the floor near her, hearing each other conjugate Latin verbs.
Connie
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From this reading LESSONS IN ETIQUETTE Connie was lying flat on her back near the register.
darningnoun
the act of mending a hole in a garment with crossing threads
From this reading And Prudence, with her darning basket, was earnestly trying to solve a domestic problem,--how to get three pairs of wearable stockings out of eleven hosiery remnants.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Glorious day," she said, glancing impartially at her sisters.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading And Prudence, with her darning basket, was earnestly trying to solve a domestic problem,--how to get three pairs of wearable stockings out of eleven hosiery remnants.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The twins were sitting on the floor near her, hearing each other conjugate Latin verbs.
in a serious manner
From this reading And Prudence, with her darning basket, was earnestly trying to solve a domestic problem,--how to get three pairs of wearable stockings out of eleven hosiery remnants.
being one more than ten
From this reading And Prudence, with her darning basket, was earnestly trying to solve a domestic problem,--how to get three pairs of wearable stockings out of eleven hosiery remnants.
ETIQUETTEnounUS /ˈetəkət/
rules governing socially acceptable behavior
From this reading LESSONS IN ETIQUETTE Connie was lying flat on her back near the register.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading So Fairy found them as she came in, radiant and glowing.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading LESSONS IN ETIQUETTE Connie was lying flat on her back near the register.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The twins were sitting on the floor near her, hearing each other conjugate Latin verbs.
set up or found
From this reading So Fairy found them as she came in, radiant and glowing.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading And Prudence, with her darning basket, was earnestly trying to solve a domestic problem,--how to get three pairs of wearable stockings out of eleven hosiery remnants.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading "Glorious day," she said, glancing impartially at her sisters.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading "Glorious day," she said, glancing impartially at her sisters.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading So Fairy found them as she came in, radiant and glowing.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading The twins were sitting on the floor near her, hearing each other conjugate Latin verbs.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading LESSONS IN ETIQUETTE Connie was lying flat on her back near the register.
hosierynounUS /ˈhoʊʒəri/
socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)
From this reading And Prudence, with her darning basket, was earnestly trying to solve a domestic problem,--how to get three pairs of wearable stockings out of eleven hosiery remnants.
how
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From this reading And Prudence, with her darning basket, was earnestly trying to solve a domestic problem,--how to get three pairs of wearable stockings out of eleven hosiery remnants.
impartiallyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrʃəli/
in an impartial manner
From this reading "Glorious day," she said, glancing impartially at her sisters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LESSONS IN ETIQUETTE Connie was lying flat on her back near the register.
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading The twins were sitting on the floor near her, hearing each other conjugate Latin verbs.
LESSONSnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading LESSONS IN ETIQUETTE Connie was lying flat on her back near the register.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading LESSONS IN ETIQUETTE Connie was lying flat on her back near the register.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading LESSONS IN ETIQUETTE Connie was lying flat on her back near the register.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And Prudence, with her darning basket, was earnestly trying to solve a domestic problem,--how to get three pairs of wearable stockings out of eleven hosiery remnants.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LESSONS IN ETIQUETTE Connie was lying flat on her back near the register.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The twins were sitting on the floor near her, hearing each other conjugate Latin verbs.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And Prudence, with her darning basket, was earnestly trying to solve a domestic problem,--how to get three pairs of wearable stockings out of eleven hosiery remnants.
pairsnounUS /perz/
plural of “pair” — a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading And Prudence, with her darning basket, was earnestly trying to solve a domestic problem,--how to get three pairs of wearable stockings out of eleven hosiery remnants.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading And Prudence, with her darning basket, was earnestly trying to solve a domestic problem,--how to get three pairs of wearable stockings out of eleven hosiery remnants.
PrudencenounUS /ˈpruːdəns/
discretion in practical affairs
From this reading And Prudence, with her darning basket, was earnestly trying to solve a domestic problem,--how to get three pairs of wearable stockings out of eleven hosiery remnants.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading So Fairy found them as she came in, radiant and glowing.
registerverbUS /ˈredʒɪstər/
record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions
From this reading LESSONS IN ETIQUETTE Connie was lying flat on her back near the register.
remnantsnounUS /ˈremnənts/
plural of “remnant” — a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
From this reading And Prudence, with her darning basket, was earnestly trying to solve a domestic problem,--how to get three pairs of wearable stockings out of eleven hosiery remnants.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Glorious day," she said, glancing impartially at her sisters.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So Fairy found them as she came in, radiant and glowing.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading "Glorious day," she said, glancing impartially at her sisters.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading The twins were sitting on the floor near her, hearing each other conjugate Latin verbs.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So Fairy found them as she came in, radiant and glowing.
solveverbUS /sɑːlv/
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading And Prudence, with her darning basket, was earnestly trying to solve a domestic problem,--how to get three pairs of wearable stockings out of eleven hosiery remnants.
stockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading And Prudence, with her darning basket, was earnestly trying to solve a domestic problem,--how to get three pairs of wearable stockings out of eleven hosiery remnants.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LESSONS IN ETIQUETTE Connie was lying flat on her back near the register.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading So Fairy found them as she came in, radiant and glowing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading And Prudence, with her darning basket, was earnestly trying to solve a domestic problem,--how to get three pairs of wearable stockings out of eleven hosiery remnants.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And Prudence, with her darning basket, was earnestly trying to solve a domestic problem,--how to get three pairs of wearable stockings out of eleven hosiery remnants.
hard to endure
From this reading And Prudence, with her darning basket, was earnestly trying to solve a domestic problem,--how to get three pairs of wearable stockings out of eleven hosiery remnants.
twinsnounUS /twɪnz/
(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other
From this reading The twins were sitting on the floor near her, hearing each other conjugate Latin verbs.
verbsnounUS /vɜːrbz/
plural of “verb” — the word class that serves as the predicate of a sentence
From this reading The twins were sitting on the floor near her, hearing each other conjugate Latin verbs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LESSONS IN ETIQUETTE Connie was lying flat on her back near the register.
wearablenounUS /ˈwerəbəl/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading And Prudence, with her darning basket, was earnestly trying to solve a domestic problem,--how to get three pairs of wearable stockings out of eleven hosiery remnants.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The twins were sitting on the floor near her, hearing each other conjugate Latin verbs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And Prudence, with her darning basket, was earnestly trying to solve a domestic problem,--how to get three pairs of wearable stockings out of eleven hosiery remnants.
