used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW CAROL SPOILED THE WEDDING A day in June,--the kind of day that poets have rhymed and lovers have craved since time began.
a-dream
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From this reading Prudence, although her face was all a-dream, bent conscientiously over the bit of linen in her hands.
aggravatingadjectiveUS /ˈæɡrəveɪtɪŋ/
making worse
From this reading "I do think men are the most aggravating things that ever lived," she declared, with annoyance in her voice.
(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 Prudence, although her face was all a-dream, bent conscientiously over the bit of linen in her hands.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Prudence, although her face was all a-dream, bent conscientiously over the bit of linen in her hands.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And Fairy, her piquantly bright features clouded with an unwonted frown, crumpled a letter in her hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW CAROL SPOILED THE WEDDING A day in June,--the kind of day that poets have rhymed and lovers have craved since time began.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading "I do think men are the most aggravating things that ever lived," she declared, with annoyance in her voice.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I do think men are the most aggravating things that ever lived," she declared, with annoyance in her voice.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the side porch of the parsonage, in a wide hammock, lay Aunt Grace, looking languidly through half-closed lids at the girls beneath her on the step.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading On the side porch of the parsonage, in a wide hammock, lay Aunt Grace, looking languidly through half-closed lids at the girls beneath her on the step.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading HOW CAROL SPOILED THE WEDDING A day in June,--the kind of day that poets have rhymed and lovers have craved since time began.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading On the side porch of the parsonage, in a wide hammock, lay Aunt Grace, looking languidly through half-closed lids at the girls beneath her on the step.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Prudence, although her face was all a-dream, bent conscientiously over the bit of linen in her hands.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Prudence, although her face was all a-dream, bent conscientiously over the bit of linen in her hands.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading And Fairy, her piquantly bright features clouded with an unwonted frown, crumpled a letter in her hand.
CAROLnounUS /ˈkærəl/
joyful religious song celebrating the birth of Christ
From this reading HOW CAROL SPOILED THE WEDDING A day in June,--the kind of day that poets have rhymed and lovers have craved since time began.
cloudedadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdɪd/
made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance
From this reading And Fairy, her piquantly bright features clouded with an unwonted frown, crumpled a letter in her hand.
conscientiouslyadverbUS /ˌkɑːntʃiˈentʃəsli/
with extreme conscientiousness
From this reading Prudence, although her face was all a-dream, bent conscientiously over the bit of linen in her hands.
cravedadjectiveUS /kreɪvd/
wanted intensely
From this reading HOW CAROL SPOILED THE WEDDING A day in June,--the kind of day that poets have rhymed and lovers have craved since time began.
crumpledadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌmpəld/
of metal e.g.
From this reading And Fairy, her piquantly bright features clouded with an unwonted frown, crumpled a letter in her hand.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading HOW CAROL SPOILED THE WEDDING A day in June,--the kind of day that poets have rhymed and lovers have craved since time began.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "I do think men are the most aggravating things that ever lived," she declared, with annoyance in her voice.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I do think men are the most aggravating things that ever lived," she declared, with annoyance in her voice.
at any time
From this reading "I do think men are the most aggravating things that ever lived," she declared, with annoyance in her voice.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Prudence, although her face was all a-dream, bent conscientiously over the bit of linen in her hands.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading And Fairy, her piquantly bright features clouded with an unwonted frown, crumpled a letter in her hand.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading And Fairy, her piquantly bright features clouded with an unwonted frown, crumpled a letter in her hand.
frownverbUS /fraʊn/
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading And Fairy, her piquantly bright features clouded with an unwonted frown, crumpled a letter in her hand.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading On the side porch of the parsonage, in a wide hammock, lay Aunt Grace, looking languidly through half-closed lids at the girls beneath her on the step.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading On the side porch of the parsonage, in a wide hammock, lay Aunt Grace, looking languidly through half-closed lids at the girls beneath her on the step.
half-closed
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From this reading On the side porch of the parsonage, in a wide hammock, lay Aunt Grace, looking languidly through half-closed lids at the girls beneath her on the step.
hammocknounUS /ˈhæmək/
a small natural hill
From this reading On the side porch of the parsonage, in a wide hammock, lay Aunt Grace, looking languidly through half-closed lids at the girls beneath her on the step.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading And Fairy, her piquantly bright features clouded with an unwonted frown, crumpled a letter in her hand.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Prudence, although her face was all a-dream, bent conscientiously over the bit of linen in her hands.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading HOW CAROL SPOILED THE WEDDING A day in June,--the kind of day that poets have rhymed and lovers have craved since time began.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On the side porch of the parsonage, in a wide hammock, lay Aunt Grace, looking languidly through half-closed lids at the girls beneath her on the step.
HOW
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From this reading HOW CAROL SPOILED THE WEDDING A day in June,--the kind of day that poets have rhymed and lovers have craved since time began.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I do think men are the most aggravating things that ever lived," she declared, with annoyance in her voice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOW CAROL SPOILED THE WEDDING A day in June,--the kind of day that poets have rhymed and lovers have craved since time began.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading HOW CAROL SPOILED THE WEDDING A day in June,--the kind of day that poets have rhymed and lovers have craved since time began.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading HOW CAROL SPOILED THE WEDDING A day in June,--the kind of day that poets have rhymed and lovers have craved since time began.
languidlyadverb
in a languid and lethargic manner
From this reading On the side porch of the parsonage, in a wide hammock, lay Aunt Grace, looking languidly through half-closed lids at the girls beneath her on the step.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading On the side porch of the parsonage, in a wide hammock, lay Aunt Grace, looking languidly through half-closed lids at the girls beneath her on the step.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading And Fairy, her piquantly bright features clouded with an unwonted frown, crumpled a letter in her hand.
lidsnounUS /lɪdz/
plural of “lid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading On the side porch of the parsonage, in a wide hammock, lay Aunt Grace, looking languidly through half-closed lids at the girls beneath her on the step.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading Prudence, although her face was all a-dream, bent conscientiously over the bit of linen in her hands.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "I do think men are the most aggravating things that ever lived," she declared, with annoyance in her voice.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading On the side porch of the parsonage, in a wide hammock, lay Aunt Grace, looking languidly through half-closed lids at the girls beneath her on the step.
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading HOW CAROL SPOILED THE WEDDING A day in June,--the kind of day that poets have rhymed and lovers have craved since time began.
the force of workers available
From this reading "I do think men are the most aggravating things that ever lived," she declared, with annoyance in her voice.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "I do think men are the most aggravating things that ever lived," she declared, with annoyance in her voice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW CAROL SPOILED THE WEDDING A day in June,--the kind of day that poets have rhymed and lovers have craved since time began.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the side porch of the parsonage, in a wide hammock, lay Aunt Grace, looking languidly through half-closed lids at the girls beneath her on the step.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Prudence, although her face was all a-dream, bent conscientiously over the bit of linen in her hands.
parsonagenounUS /ˈpɑːrsənɪdʒ/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading On the side porch of the parsonage, in a wide hammock, lay Aunt Grace, looking languidly through half-closed lids at the girls beneath her on the step.
piquantlyadverb
with strong spices; in a spicy manner
From this reading And Fairy, her piquantly bright features clouded with an unwonted frown, crumpled a letter in her hand.
poetsnounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading HOW CAROL SPOILED THE WEDDING A day in June,--the kind of day that poets have rhymed and lovers have craved since time began.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading On the side porch of the parsonage, in a wide hammock, lay Aunt Grace, looking languidly through half-closed lids at the girls beneath her on the step.
PrudencenounUS /ˈpruːdəns/
discretion in practical affairs
From this reading Prudence, although her face was all a-dream, bent conscientiously over the bit of linen in her hands.
rhymedadjectiveUS /raɪmd/
having corresponding sounds especially terminal sounds
From this reading HOW CAROL SPOILED THE WEDDING A day in June,--the kind of day that poets have rhymed and lovers have craved since time began.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I do think men are the most aggravating things that ever lived," she declared, with annoyance in her voice.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading On the side porch of the parsonage, in a wide hammock, lay Aunt Grace, looking languidly through half-closed lids at the girls beneath her on the step.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading HOW CAROL SPOILED THE WEDDING A day in June,--the kind of day that poets have rhymed and lovers have craved since time began.
SPOILEDadjectiveUS /spɔɪld/
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading HOW CAROL SPOILED THE WEDDING A day in June,--the kind of day that poets have rhymed and lovers have craved since time began.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading On the side porch of the parsonage, in a wide hammock, lay Aunt Grace, looking languidly through half-closed lids at the girls beneath her on the step.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HOW CAROL SPOILED THE WEDDING A day in June,--the kind of day that poets have rhymed and lovers have craved since time began.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW CAROL SPOILED THE WEDDING A day in June,--the kind of day that poets have rhymed and lovers have craved since time began.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "I do think men are the most aggravating things that ever lived," she declared, with annoyance in her voice.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I do think men are the most aggravating things that ever lived," she declared, with annoyance in her voice.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading On the side porch of the parsonage, in a wide hammock, lay Aunt Grace, looking languidly through half-closed lids at the girls beneath her on the step.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading HOW CAROL SPOILED THE WEDDING A day in June,--the kind of day that poets have rhymed and lovers have craved since time began.
unwontedadjective
unaccustomed or unusual
From this reading And Fairy, her piquantly bright features clouded with an unwonted frown, crumpled a letter in her hand.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "I do think men are the most aggravating things that ever lived," she declared, with annoyance in her voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Prudence, although her face was all a-dream, bent conscientiously over the bit of linen in her hands.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading HOW CAROL SPOILED THE WEDDING A day in June,--the kind of day that poets have rhymed and lovers have craved since time began.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading On the side porch of the parsonage, in a wide hammock, lay Aunt Grace, looking languidly through half-closed lids at the girls beneath her on the step.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And Fairy, her piquantly bright features clouded with an unwonted frown, crumpled a letter in her hand.
