used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thus she sat for some time in the suspended attitude of an amiable tiger-cat at pause on the edge of a spring.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading A rustle behind her caused her to turn her head, and she saw a strange procession advancing over the parched fields where--[Two pages of field-scenery omitted.--ED.] One by one they toiled along, a far-stretching line of women sharply defined against the sky.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading A rustle behind her caused her to turn her head, and she saw a strange procession advancing over the parched fields where--[Two pages of field-scenery omitted.--ED.] One by one they toiled along, a far-stretching line of women sharply defined against the sky.
(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 All were young, and most of them haughty and full of feminine waywardness.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading A rustle behind her caused her to turn her head, and she saw a strange procession advancing over the parched fields where--[Two pages of field-scenery omitted.--ED.] One by one they toiled along, a far-stretching line of women sharply defined against the sky.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading Thus she sat for some time in the suspended attitude of an amiable tiger-cat at pause on the edge of a spring.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Thus she sat for some time in the suspended attitude of an amiable tiger-cat at pause on the edge of a spring.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A rustle behind her caused her to turn her head, and she saw a strange procession advancing over the parched fields where--[Two pages of field-scenery omitted.--ED.] One by one they toiled along, a far-stretching line of women sharply defined against the sky.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading But what most distinguished these remarkable processionists in the clear noon of this winter day was that each one carried in her arms an infant.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Thus she sat for some time in the suspended attitude of an amiable tiger-cat at pause on the edge of a spring.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Thus she sat for some time in the suspended attitude of an amiable tiger-cat at pause on the edge of a spring.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading A rustle behind her caused her to turn her head, and she saw a strange procession advancing over the parched fields where--[Two pages of field-scenery omitted.--ED.] One by one they toiled along, a far-stretching line of women sharply defined against the sky.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Here and there a coronet sparkled on some noble brow where predestined suffering had set its stamp.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But what most distinguished these remarkable processionists in the clear noon of this winter day was that each one carried in her arms an infant.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A rustle behind her caused her to turn her head, and she saw a strange procession advancing over the parched fields where--[Two pages of field-scenery omitted.--ED.] One by one they toiled along, a far-stretching line of women sharply defined against the sky.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading But what most distinguished these remarkable processionists in the clear noon of this winter day was that each one carried in her arms an infant.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading A rustle behind her caused her to turn her head, and she saw a strange procession advancing over the parched fields where--[Two pages of field-scenery omitted.--ED.] One by one they toiled along, a far-stretching line of women sharply defined against the sky.
rid of obstructions
From this reading But what most distinguished these remarkable processionists in the clear noon of this winter day was that each one carried in her arms an infant.
coronetnounUS /ˈkɔːrəˈnet/
a small crown; usually indicates a high rank but below that of sovereign
From this reading Here and there a coronet sparkled on some noble brow where predestined suffering had set its stamp.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But what most distinguished these remarkable processionists in the clear noon of this winter day was that each one carried in her arms an infant.
definedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪnd/
clearly characterized or delimited
From this reading A rustle behind her caused her to turn her head, and she saw a strange procession advancing over the parched fields where--[Two pages of field-scenery omitted.--ED.] One by one they toiled along, a far-stretching line of women sharply defined against the sky.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading But what most distinguished these remarkable processionists in the clear noon of this winter day was that each one carried in her arms an infant.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading But what most distinguished these remarkable processionists in the clear noon of this winter day was that each one carried in her arms an infant.
EDnounUS /ed/
impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis
From this reading A rustle behind her caused her to turn her head, and she saw a strange procession advancing over the parched fields where--[Two pages of field-scenery omitted.--ED.] One by one they toiled along, a far-stretching line of women sharply defined against the sky.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Thus she sat for some time in the suspended attitude of an amiable tiger-cat at pause on the edge of a spring.
far-stretching
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From this reading A rustle behind her caused her to turn her head, and she saw a strange procession advancing over the parched fields where--[Two pages of field-scenery omitted.--ED.] One by one they toiled along, a far-stretching line of women sharply defined against the sky.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading All were young, and most of them haughty and full of feminine waywardness.
field-scenery
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From this reading A rustle behind her caused her to turn her head, and she saw a strange procession advancing over the parched fields where--[Two pages of field-scenery omitted.--ED.] One by one they toiled along, a far-stretching line of women sharply defined against the sky.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading A rustle behind her caused her to turn her head, and she saw a strange procession advancing over the parched fields where--[Two pages of field-scenery omitted.--ED.] One by one they toiled along, a far-stretching line of women sharply defined against the sky.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Thus she sat for some time in the suspended attitude of an amiable tiger-cat at pause on the edge of a spring.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading All were young, and most of them haughty and full of feminine waywardness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Here and there a coronet sparkled on some noble brow where predestined suffering had set its stamp.
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading All were young, and most of them haughty and full of feminine waywardness.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading A rustle behind her caused her to turn her head, and she saw a strange procession advancing over the parched fields where--[Two pages of field-scenery omitted.--ED.] One by one they toiled along, a far-stretching line of women sharply defined against the sky.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A rustle behind her caused her to turn her head, and she saw a strange procession advancing over the parched fields where--[Two pages of field-scenery omitted.--ED.] One by one they toiled along, a far-stretching line of women sharply defined against the sky.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here and there a coronet sparkled on some noble brow where predestined suffering had set its stamp.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thus she sat for some time in the suspended attitude of an amiable tiger-cat at pause on the edge of a spring.
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading But what most distinguished these remarkable processionists in the clear noon of this winter day was that each one carried in her arms an infant.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Here and there a coronet sparkled on some noble brow where predestined suffering had set its stamp.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading A rustle behind her caused her to turn her head, and she saw a strange procession advancing over the parched fields where--[Two pages of field-scenery omitted.--ED.] One by one they toiled along, a far-stretching line of women sharply defined against the sky.
used to form the superlative
From this reading All were young, and most of them haughty and full of feminine waywardness.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Here and there a coronet sparkled on some noble brow where predestined suffering had set its stamp.
the middle of the day
From this reading But what most distinguished these remarkable processionists in the clear noon of this winter day was that each one carried in her arms an infant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thus she sat for some time in the suspended attitude of an amiable tiger-cat at pause on the edge of a spring.
omittedverbUS /oʊˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading A rustle behind her caused her to turn her head, and she saw a strange procession advancing over the parched fields where--[Two pages of field-scenery omitted.--ED.] One by one they toiled along, a far-stretching line of women sharply defined against the sky.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Thus she sat for some time in the suspended attitude of an amiable tiger-cat at pause on the edge of a spring.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A rustle behind her caused her to turn her head, and she saw a strange procession advancing over the parched fields where--[Two pages of field-scenery omitted.--ED.] One by one they toiled along, a far-stretching line of women sharply defined against the sky.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A rustle behind her caused her to turn her head, and she saw a strange procession advancing over the parched fields where--[Two pages of field-scenery omitted.--ED.] One by one they toiled along, a far-stretching line of women sharply defined against the sky.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading A rustle behind her caused her to turn her head, and she saw a strange procession advancing over the parched fields where--[Two pages of field-scenery omitted.--ED.] One by one they toiled along, a far-stretching line of women sharply defined against the sky.
parchedadjectiveUS /pɑːrtʃt/
dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight
From this reading A rustle behind her caused her to turn her head, and she saw a strange procession advancing over the parched fields where--[Two pages of field-scenery omitted.--ED.] One by one they toiled along, a far-stretching line of women sharply defined against the sky.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading Thus she sat for some time in the suspended attitude of an amiable tiger-cat at pause on the edge of a spring.
predestinedadjectiveUS /ˌpriːˈdestənd/
established or prearranged unalterably
From this reading Here and there a coronet sparkled on some noble brow where predestined suffering had set its stamp.
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading A rustle behind her caused her to turn her head, and she saw a strange procession advancing over the parched fields where--[Two pages of field-scenery omitted.--ED.] One by one they toiled along, a far-stretching line of women sharply defined against the sky.
processionists
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From this reading But what most distinguished these remarkable processionists in the clear noon of this winter day was that each one carried in her arms an infant.
unusual or striking
From this reading But what most distinguished these remarkable processionists in the clear noon of this winter day was that each one carried in her arms an infant.
rustleverbUS /ˈrʌsəl/
make a dry crackling sound
From this reading A rustle behind her caused her to turn her head, and she saw a strange procession advancing over the parched fields where--[Two pages of field-scenery omitted.--ED.] One by one they toiled along, a far-stretching line of women sharply defined against the sky.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Thus she sat for some time in the suspended attitude of an amiable tiger-cat at pause on the edge of a spring.
cut with a saw
From this reading A rustle behind her caused her to turn her head, and she saw a strange procession advancing over the parched fields where--[Two pages of field-scenery omitted.--ED.] One by one they toiled along, a far-stretching line of women sharply defined against the sky.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Here and there a coronet sparkled on some noble brow where predestined suffering had set its stamp.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading A rustle behind her caused her to turn her head, and she saw a strange procession advancing over the parched fields where--[Two pages of field-scenery omitted.--ED.] One by one they toiled along, a far-stretching line of women sharply defined against the sky.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thus she sat for some time in the suspended attitude of an amiable tiger-cat at pause on the edge of a spring.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading A rustle behind her caused her to turn her head, and she saw a strange procession advancing over the parched fields where--[Two pages of field-scenery omitted.--ED.] One by one they toiled along, a far-stretching line of women sharply defined against the sky.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Thus she sat for some time in the suspended attitude of an amiable tiger-cat at pause on the edge of a spring.
sparkledverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəld/
past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly
From this reading Here and there a coronet sparkled on some noble brow where predestined suffering had set its stamp.
the season of growth
From this reading Thus she sat for some time in the suspended attitude of an amiable tiger-cat at pause on the edge of a spring.
stampverbUS /stæmp/
walk heavily
From this reading Here and there a coronet sparkled on some noble brow where predestined suffering had set its stamp.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A rustle behind her caused her to turn her head, and she saw a strange procession advancing over the parched fields where--[Two pages of field-scenery omitted.--ED.] One by one they toiled along, a far-stretching line of women sharply defined against the sky.
a state of acute pain
From this reading Here and there a coronet sparkled on some noble brow where predestined suffering had set its stamp.
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading Thus she sat for some time in the suspended attitude of an amiable tiger-cat at pause on the edge of a spring.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But what most distinguished these remarkable processionists in the clear noon of this winter day was that each one carried in her arms an infant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thus she sat for some time in the suspended attitude of an amiable tiger-cat at pause on the edge of a spring.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading All were young, and most of them haughty and full of feminine waywardness.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Here and there a coronet sparkled on some noble brow where predestined suffering had set its stamp.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading But what most distinguished these remarkable processionists in the clear noon of this winter day was that each one carried in her arms an infant.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A rustle behind her caused her to turn her head, and she saw a strange procession advancing over the parched fields where--[Two pages of field-scenery omitted.--ED.] One by one they toiled along, a far-stretching line of women sharply defined against the sky.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But what most distinguished these remarkable processionists in the clear noon of this winter day was that each one carried in her arms an infant.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus she sat for some time in the suspended attitude of an amiable tiger-cat at pause on the edge of a spring.
tiger-cat
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From this reading Thus she sat for some time in the suspended attitude of an amiable tiger-cat at pause on the edge of a spring.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Thus she sat for some time in the suspended attitude of an amiable tiger-cat at pause on the edge of a spring.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A rustle behind her caused her to turn her head, and she saw a strange procession advancing over the parched fields where--[Two pages of field-scenery omitted.--ED.] One by one they toiled along, a far-stretching line of women sharply defined against the sky.
toiledverbUS /tɔɪld/
past form of “toil” — work hard
From this reading A rustle behind her caused her to turn her head, and she saw a strange procession advancing over the parched fields where--[Two pages of field-scenery omitted.--ED.] One by one they toiled along, a far-stretching line of women sharply defined against the sky.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading A rustle behind her caused her to turn her head, and she saw a strange procession advancing over the parched fields where--[Two pages of field-scenery omitted.--ED.] One by one they toiled along, a far-stretching line of women sharply defined against the sky.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A rustle behind her caused her to turn her head, and she saw a strange procession advancing over the parched fields where--[Two pages of field-scenery omitted.--ED.] One by one they toiled along, a far-stretching line of women sharply defined against the sky.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But what most distinguished these remarkable processionists in the clear noon of this winter day was that each one carried in her arms an infant.
waywardness
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From this reading All were young, and most of them haughty and full of feminine waywardness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All were young, and most of them haughty and full of feminine waywardness.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But what most distinguished these remarkable processionists in the clear noon of this winter day was that each one carried in her arms an infant.
in or at the place that
From this reading A rustle behind her caused her to turn her head, and she saw a strange procession advancing over the parched fields where--[Two pages of field-scenery omitted.--ED.] One by one they toiled along, a far-stretching line of women sharply defined against the sky.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading But what most distinguished these remarkable processionists in the clear noon of this winter day was that each one carried in her arms an infant.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A rustle behind her caused her to turn her head, and she saw a strange procession advancing over the parched fields where--[Two pages of field-scenery omitted.--ED.] One by one they toiled along, a far-stretching line of women sharply defined against the sky.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading All were young, and most of them haughty and full of feminine waywardness.
