used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Under a canopied platform stood a young girl, modeling in clay.
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Above the girl's head--yellow like the stalk of wheat--there hovered a kind of aureola, as if there had risen above it a haze of impalpable gold dust.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Straight she stood at this moment, lovely of face, rounded of form, with an indescribable suggestion of latent physical power or magnetism.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The glare of the California sunshine, filtering through the canvas, became mellowed, warm and golden.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Above the girl's head--yellow like the stalk of wheat--there hovered a kind of aureola, as if there had risen above it a haze of impalpable gold dust.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Straight she stood at this moment, lovely of face, rounded of form, with an indescribable suggestion of latent physical power or magnetism.
aureola
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From this reading Above the girl's head--yellow like the stalk of wheat--there hovered a kind of aureola, as if there had risen above it a haze of impalpable gold dust.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The glare of the California sunshine, filtering through the canvas, became mellowed, warm and golden.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading The glare of the California sunshine, filtering through the canvas, became mellowed, warm and golden.
canopiedadjective
covered with or as with a canopy
From this reading Under a canopied platform stood a young girl, modeling in clay.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading The glare of the California sunshine, filtering through the canvas, became mellowed, warm and golden.
claynounUS /kleɪ/
a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired
From this reading Under a canopied platform stood a young girl, modeling in clay.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading A poet I know might have cried out that here ended his quest of the Golden Girl.
remove the dust from
From this reading Above the girl's head--yellow like the stalk of wheat--there hovered a kind of aureola, as if there had risen above it a haze of impalpable gold dust.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading A poet I know might have cried out that here ended his quest of the Golden Girl.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Straight she stood at this moment, lovely of face, rounded of form, with an indescribable suggestion of latent physical power or magnetism.
filteringverbUS /ˈfɪltərɪŋ/
-ing form of “filter” — remove by passing through a filter
From this reading The glare of the California sunshine, filtering through the canvas, became mellowed, warm and golden.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Straight she stood at this moment, lovely of face, rounded of form, with an indescribable suggestion of latent physical power or magnetism.
a young female
From this reading Under a canopied platform stood a young girl, modeling in clay.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Above the girl's head--yellow like the stalk of wheat--there hovered a kind of aureola, as if there had risen above it a haze of impalpable gold dust.
glarenounUS /ɡler/
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
From this reading The glare of the California sunshine, filtering through the canvas, became mellowed, warm and golden.
coins made of gold
From this reading Above the girl's head--yellow like the stalk of wheat--there hovered a kind of aureola, as if there had risen above it a haze of impalpable gold dust.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The glare of the California sunshine, filtering through the canvas, became mellowed, warm and golden.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Above the girl's head--yellow like the stalk of wheat--there hovered a kind of aureola, as if there had risen above it a haze of impalpable gold dust.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A poet I know might have cried out that here ended his quest of the Golden Girl.
hazenounUS /heɪz/
atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility
From this reading Above the girl's head--yellow like the stalk of wheat--there hovered a kind of aureola, as if there had risen above it a haze of impalpable gold dust.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Above the girl's head--yellow like the stalk of wheat--there hovered a kind of aureola, as if there had risen above it a haze of impalpable gold dust.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading A poet I know might have cried out that here ended his quest of the Golden Girl.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A poet I know might have cried out that here ended his quest of the Golden Girl.
hoveredverbUS /ˈhʌvərd/
past form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading Above the girl's head--yellow like the stalk of wheat--there hovered a kind of aureola, as if there had risen above it a haze of impalpable gold dust.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A poet I know might have cried out that here ended his quest of the Golden Girl.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Above the girl's head--yellow like the stalk of wheat--there hovered a kind of aureola, as if there had risen above it a haze of impalpable gold dust.
impalpableadjective
incapable of being perceived by the senses especially the sense of touch
From this reading Above the girl's head--yellow like the stalk of wheat--there hovered a kind of aureola, as if there had risen above it a haze of impalpable gold dust.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Under a canopied platform stood a young girl, modeling in clay.
indescribableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading Straight she stood at this moment, lovely of face, rounded of form, with an indescribable suggestion of latent physical power or magnetism.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Above the girl's head--yellow like the stalk of wheat--there hovered a kind of aureola, as if there had risen above it a haze of impalpable gold dust.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Above the girl's head--yellow like the stalk of wheat--there hovered a kind of aureola, as if there had risen above it a haze of impalpable gold dust.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading A poet I know might have cried out that here ended his quest of the Golden Girl.
latentadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtənt/
potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
From this reading Straight she stood at this moment, lovely of face, rounded of form, with an indescribable suggestion of latent physical power or magnetism.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Above the girl's head--yellow like the stalk of wheat--there hovered a kind of aureola, as if there had risen above it a haze of impalpable gold dust.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Straight she stood at this moment, lovely of face, rounded of form, with an indescribable suggestion of latent physical power or magnetism.
magnetismnounUS /ˈmæɡnətɪzəm/
attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets; characterized by fields of force
From this reading Straight she stood at this moment, lovely of face, rounded of form, with an indescribable suggestion of latent physical power or magnetism.
mellowedadjectiveUS /ˈmeloʊd/
having a full and pleasing flavor through proper aging
From this reading The glare of the California sunshine, filtering through the canvas, became mellowed, warm and golden.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A poet I know might have cried out that here ended his quest of the Golden Girl.
modelingnounUS /ˈmɑːdəlɪŋ/
sculpture produced by molding
From this reading Under a canopied platform stood a young girl, modeling in clay.
a particular point in time
From this reading Straight she stood at this moment, lovely of face, rounded of form, with an indescribable suggestion of latent physical power or magnetism.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The glare of the California sunshine, filtering through the canvas, became mellowed, warm and golden.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Straight she stood at this moment, lovely of face, rounded of form, with an indescribable suggestion of latent physical power or magnetism.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A poet I know might have cried out that here ended his quest of the Golden Girl.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Straight she stood at this moment, lovely of face, rounded of form, with an indescribable suggestion of latent physical power or magnetism.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading Under a canopied platform stood a young girl, modeling in clay.
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading A poet I know might have cried out that here ended his quest of the Golden Girl.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Straight she stood at this moment, lovely of face, rounded of form, with an indescribable suggestion of latent physical power or magnetism.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading A poet I know might have cried out that here ended his quest of the Golden Girl.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading Above the girl's head--yellow like the stalk of wheat--there hovered a kind of aureola, as if there had risen above it a haze of impalpable gold dust.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading Straight she stood at this moment, lovely of face, rounded of form, with an indescribable suggestion of latent physical power or magnetism.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Straight she stood at this moment, lovely of face, rounded of form, with an indescribable suggestion of latent physical power or magnetism.
stalkverbUS /stɔːk/
walk stiffly
From this reading Above the girl's head--yellow like the stalk of wheat--there hovered a kind of aureola, as if there had risen above it a haze of impalpable gold dust.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Under a canopied platform stood a young girl, modeling in clay.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Straight she stood at this moment, lovely of face, rounded of form, with an indescribable suggestion of latent physical power or magnetism.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Straight she stood at this moment, lovely of face, rounded of form, with an indescribable suggestion of latent physical power or magnetism.
the rays of the sun
From this reading The glare of the California sunshine, filtering through the canvas, became mellowed, warm and golden.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A poet I know might have cried out that here ended his quest of the Golden Girl.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The glare of the California sunshine, filtering through the canvas, became mellowed, warm and golden.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Above the girl's head--yellow like the stalk of wheat--there hovered a kind of aureola, as if there had risen above it a haze of impalpable gold dust.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Straight she stood at this moment, lovely of face, rounded of form, with an indescribable suggestion of latent physical power or magnetism.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The glare of the California sunshine, filtering through the canvas, became mellowed, warm and golden.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under a canopied platform stood a young girl, modeling in clay.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The glare of the California sunshine, filtering through the canvas, became mellowed, warm and golden.
wheatnounUS /wiːt/
annual or biennial grass having erect flower spikes and light brown grains
From this reading Above the girl's head--yellow like the stalk of wheat--there hovered a kind of aureola, as if there had risen above it a haze of impalpable gold dust.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Straight she stood at this moment, lovely of face, rounded of form, with an indescribable suggestion of latent physical power or magnetism.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Above the girl's head--yellow like the stalk of wheat--there hovered a kind of aureola, as if there had risen above it a haze of impalpable gold dust.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Under a canopied platform stood a young girl, modeling in clay.
