Chapter XXXII · Chapter 32

later than; following

From this reading After the first day of cutting out patterns from the models and finely sewing tiny pieces of lawn together, Dowie saw that, before going to her bedroom for the night, Robin began to gather together all she had done and used in doing her work.

(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 After the first day of cutting out patterns from the models and finely sewing tiny pieces of lawn together, Dowie saw that, before going to her bedroom for the night, Robin began to gather together all she had done and used in doing her work.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading After the first day of cutting out patterns from the models and finely sewing tiny pieces of lawn together, Dowie saw that, before going to her bedroom for the night, Robin began to gather together all she had done and used in doing her work.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading She had ordered from London one of the pretty silk-lined lace-frilled baskets women are familiar with, and she neatly folded and laid her sewing in it.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Her down-dropped white lids quivered with joy as she did it.

plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading She had ordered from London one of the pretty silk-lined lace-frilled baskets women are familiar with, and she neatly folded and laid her sewing in it.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading After the first day of cutting out patterns from the models and finely sewing tiny pieces of lawn together, Dowie saw that, before going to her bedroom for the night, Robin began to gather together all she had done and used in doing her work.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading After the first day of cutting out patterns from the models and finely sewing tiny pieces of lawn together, Dowie saw that, before going to her bedroom for the night, Robin began to gather together all she had done and used in doing her work.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading After the first day of cutting out patterns from the models and finely sewing tiny pieces of lawn together, Dowie saw that, before going to her bedroom for the night, Robin began to gather together all she had done and used in doing her work.

the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading After the first day of cutting out patterns from the models and finely sewing tiny pieces of lawn together, Dowie saw that, before going to her bedroom for the night, Robin began to gather together all she had done and used in doing her work.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading After the first day of cutting out patterns from the models and finely sewing tiny pieces of lawn together, Dowie saw that, before going to her bedroom for the night, Robin began to gather together all she had done and used in doing her work.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Her down-dropped white lids quivered with joy as she did it.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading After the first day of cutting out patterns from the models and finely sewing tiny pieces of lawn together, Dowie saw that, before going to her bedroom for the night, Robin began to gather together all she had done and used in doing her work.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading After the first day of cutting out patterns from the models and finely sewing tiny pieces of lawn together, Dowie saw that, before going to her bedroom for the night, Robin began to gather together all she had done and used in doing her work.

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From this reading After the first day of cutting out patterns from the models and finely sewing tiny pieces of lawn together, Dowie saw that, before going to her bedroom for the night, Robin began to gather together all she had done and used in doing her work.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Her down-dropped white lids quivered with joy as she did it.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading She touched each thing with fingers that lingered; she smoothed and once or twice patted something.

in a delicate manner

From this reading She made exquisitely orderly little piles.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading She had ordered from London one of the pretty silk-lined lace-frilled baskets women are familiar with, and she neatly folded and laid her sewing in it.

in tiny pieces

From this reading After the first day of cutting out patterns from the models and finely sewing tiny pieces of lawn together, Dowie saw that, before going to her bedroom for the night, Robin began to gather together all she had done and used in doing her work.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading She touched each thing with fingers that lingered; she smoothed and once or twice patted something.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading After the first day of cutting out patterns from the models and finely sewing tiny pieces of lawn together, Dowie saw that, before going to her bedroom for the night, Robin began to gather together all she had done and used in doing her work.

past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other

From this reading She had ordered from London one of the pretty silk-lined lace-frilled baskets women are familiar with, and she neatly folded and laid her sewing in it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After the first day of cutting out patterns from the models and finely sewing tiny pieces of lawn together, Dowie saw that, before going to her bedroom for the night, Robin began to gather together all she had done and used in doing her work.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading After the first day of cutting out patterns from the models and finely sewing tiny pieces of lawn together, Dowie saw that, before going to her bedroom for the night, Robin began to gather together all she had done and used in doing her work.

assemble or get together

From this reading After the first day of cutting out patterns from the models and finely sewing tiny pieces of lawn together, Dowie saw that, before going to her bedroom for the night, Robin began to gather together all she had done and used in doing her work.

the act of departing

From this reading After the first day of cutting out patterns from the models and finely sewing tiny pieces of lawn together, Dowie saw that, before going to her bedroom for the night, Robin began to gather together all she had done and used in doing her work.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading After the first day of cutting out patterns from the models and finely sewing tiny pieces of lawn together, Dowie saw that, before going to her bedroom for the night, Robin began to gather together all she had done and used in doing her work.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading After the first day of cutting out patterns from the models and finely sewing tiny pieces of lawn together, Dowie saw that, before going to her bedroom for the night, Robin began to gather together all she had done and used in doing her work.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading After the first day of cutting out patterns from the models and finely sewing tiny pieces of lawn together, Dowie saw that, before going to her bedroom for the night, Robin began to gather together all she had done and used in doing her work.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She had ordered from London one of the pretty silk-lined lace-frilled baskets women are familiar with, and she neatly folded and laid her sewing in it.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Her down-dropped white lids quivered with joy as she did it.

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From this reading She had ordered from London one of the pretty silk-lined lace-frilled baskets women are familiar with, and she neatly folded and laid her sewing in it.

set down according to a plan

From this reading She had ordered from London one of the pretty silk-lined lace-frilled baskets women are familiar with, and she neatly folded and laid her sewing in it.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading After the first day of cutting out patterns from the models and finely sewing tiny pieces of lawn together, Dowie saw that, before going to her bedroom for the night, Robin began to gather together all she had done and used in doing her work.

plural of “lid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye

From this reading Her down-dropped white lids quivered with joy as she did it.

past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading She touched each thing with fingers that lingered; she smoothed and once or twice patted something.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading She made exquisitely orderly little piles.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading She had ordered from London one of the pretty silk-lined lace-frilled baskets women are familiar with, and she neatly folded and laid her sewing in it.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading She made exquisitely orderly little piles.

plural of “model” — a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

From this reading After the first day of cutting out patterns from the models and finely sewing tiny pieces of lawn together, Dowie saw that, before going to her bedroom for the night, Robin began to gather together all she had done and used in doing her work.

with neatness

From this reading She had ordered from London one of the pretty silk-lined lace-frilled baskets women are familiar with, and she neatly folded and laid her sewing in it.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading After the first day of cutting out patterns from the models and finely sewing tiny pieces of lawn together, Dowie saw that, before going to her bedroom for the night, Robin began to gather together all she had done and used in doing her work.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After the first day of cutting out patterns from the models and finely sewing tiny pieces of lawn together, Dowie saw that, before going to her bedroom for the night, Robin began to gather together all she had done and used in doing her work.

on one occasion

From this reading She touched each thing with fingers that lingered; she smoothed and once or twice patted something.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She had ordered from London one of the pretty silk-lined lace-frilled baskets women are familiar with, and she neatly folded and laid her sewing in it.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She touched each thing with fingers that lingered; she smoothed and once or twice patted something.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading She had ordered from London one of the pretty silk-lined lace-frilled baskets women are familiar with, and she neatly folded and laid her sewing in it.

a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer

From this reading She made exquisitely orderly little piles.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading After the first day of cutting out patterns from the models and finely sewing tiny pieces of lawn together, Dowie saw that, before going to her bedroom for the night, Robin began to gather together all she had done and used in doing her work.

inflected form of “pat” — pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

From this reading She touched each thing with fingers that lingered; she smoothed and once or twice patted something.

plural of “pattern” — a perceptual structure

From this reading After the first day of cutting out patterns from the models and finely sewing tiny pieces of lawn together, Dowie saw that, before going to her bedroom for the night, Robin began to gather together all she had done and used in doing her work.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading After the first day of cutting out patterns from the models and finely sewing tiny pieces of lawn together, Dowie saw that, before going to her bedroom for the night, Robin began to gather together all she had done and used in doing her work.

venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter

From this reading She made exquisitely orderly little piles.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading She had ordered from London one of the pretty silk-lined lace-frilled baskets women are familiar with, and she neatly folded and laid her sewing in it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Her down-dropped white lids quivered with joy as she did it.

small Old World songbird with a reddish breast

From this reading After the first day of cutting out patterns from the models and finely sewing tiny pieces of lawn together, Dowie saw that, before going to her bedroom for the night, Robin began to gather together all she had done and used in doing her work.

cut with a saw

From this reading After the first day of cutting out patterns from the models and finely sewing tiny pieces of lawn together, Dowie saw that, before going to her bedroom for the night, Robin began to gather together all she had done and used in doing her work.

joining or attaching by stitches

From this reading After the first day of cutting out patterns from the models and finely sewing tiny pieces of lawn together, Dowie saw that, before going to her bedroom for the night, Robin began to gather together all she had done and used in doing her work.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading After the first day of cutting out patterns from the models and finely sewing tiny pieces of lawn together, Dowie saw that, before going to her bedroom for the night, Robin began to gather together all she had done and used in doing her work.

having a silk lining

From this reading She had ordered from London one of the pretty silk-lined lace-frilled baskets women are familiar with, and she neatly folded and laid her sewing in it.

made smooth by ironing

From this reading She touched each thing with fingers that lingered; she smoothed and once or twice patted something.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading She touched each thing with fingers that lingered; she smoothed and once or twice patted something.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After the first day of cutting out patterns from the models and finely sewing tiny pieces of lawn together, Dowie saw that, before going to her bedroom for the night, Robin began to gather together all she had done and used in doing her work.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading After the first day of cutting out patterns from the models and finely sewing tiny pieces of lawn together, Dowie saw that, before going to her bedroom for the night, Robin began to gather together all she had done and used in doing her work.

a special situation

From this reading She touched each thing with fingers that lingered; she smoothed and once or twice patted something.

very small

From this reading After the first day of cutting out patterns from the models and finely sewing tiny pieces of lawn together, Dowie saw that, before going to her bedroom for the night, Robin began to gather together all she had done and used in doing her work.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading After the first day of cutting out patterns from the models and finely sewing tiny pieces of lawn together, Dowie saw that, before going to her bedroom for the night, Robin began to gather together all she had done and used in doing her work.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading After the first day of cutting out patterns from the models and finely sewing tiny pieces of lawn together, Dowie saw that, before going to her bedroom for the night, Robin began to gather together all she had done and used in doing her work.

having come into contact

From this reading She touched each thing with fingers that lingered; she smoothed and once or twice patted something.

two times

From this reading She touched each thing with fingers that lingered; she smoothed and once or twice patted something.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading After the first day of cutting out patterns from the models and finely sewing tiny pieces of lawn together, Dowie saw that, before going to her bedroom for the night, Robin began to gather together all she had done and used in doing her work.

a Caucasian

From this reading Her down-dropped white lids quivered with joy as she did it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She had ordered from London one of the pretty silk-lined lace-frilled baskets women are familiar with, and she neatly folded and laid her sewing in it.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading She had ordered from London one of the pretty silk-lined lace-frilled baskets women are familiar with, and she neatly folded and laid her sewing in it.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading After the first day of cutting out patterns from the models and finely sewing tiny pieces of lawn together, Dowie saw that, before going to her bedroom for the night, Robin began to gather together all she had done and used in doing her work.