used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading These she placed in a brass enameled box and tucked it under her arm.
ambernounUS /ˈæmbər/
a deep yellow color
From this reading THE WHITE GODDESS The painted dancing girl in the house where Umballa had taken temporary refuge began to gather her trinkets, her amber and turquoise necklaces, bracelets and anklets.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WHITE GODDESS The painted dancing girl in the house where Umballa had taken temporary refuge began to gather her trinkets, her amber and turquoise necklaces, bracelets and anklets.
ankletsnounUS /ˈæŋkləts/
a sock that reaches just above the ankle
From this reading THE WHITE GODDESS The painted dancing girl in the house where Umballa had taken temporary refuge began to gather her trinkets, her amber and turquoise necklaces, bracelets and anklets.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading These she placed in a brass enameled box and tucked it under her arm.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE WHITE GODDESS The painted dancing girl in the house where Umballa had taken temporary refuge began to gather her trinkets, her amber and turquoise necklaces, bracelets and anklets.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading These she placed in a brass enameled box and tucked it under her arm.
braceletsnounUS /ˈbreɪslɪts/
plural of “bracelet” — a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist
From this reading THE WHITE GODDESS The painted dancing girl in the house where Umballa had taken temporary refuge began to gather her trinkets, her amber and turquoise necklaces, bracelets and anklets.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading These she placed in a brass enameled box and tucked it under her arm.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Next she shook the sodden Umballa by the sleeve.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come!" she cried.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Come!" she cried.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading THE WHITE GODDESS The painted dancing girl in the house where Umballa had taken temporary refuge began to gather her trinkets, her amber and turquoise necklaces, bracelets and anklets.
enameledverbUS /ɪˈnæməld/
past form of “enamel” — coat, inlay, or surface with enamel
From this reading These she placed in a brass enameled box and tucked it under her arm.
assemble or get together
From this reading THE WHITE GODDESS The painted dancing girl in the house where Umballa had taken temporary refuge began to gather her trinkets, her amber and turquoise necklaces, bracelets and anklets.
a young female
From this reading THE WHITE GODDESS The painted dancing girl in the house where Umballa had taken temporary refuge began to gather her trinkets, her amber and turquoise necklaces, bracelets and anklets.
GODDESSnounUS /ˈɡɑːdəs/
a female deity
From this reading THE WHITE GODDESS The painted dancing girl in the house where Umballa had taken temporary refuge began to gather her trinkets, her amber and turquoise necklaces, bracelets and anklets.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE WHITE GODDESS The painted dancing girl in the house where Umballa had taken temporary refuge began to gather her trinkets, her amber and turquoise necklaces, bracelets and anklets.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I would sleep," he muttered.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE WHITE GODDESS The painted dancing girl in the house where Umballa had taken temporary refuge began to gather her trinkets, her amber and turquoise necklaces, bracelets and anklets.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE WHITE GODDESS The painted dancing girl in the house where Umballa had taken temporary refuge began to gather her trinkets, her amber and turquoise necklaces, bracelets and anklets.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I would sleep," he muttered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WHITE GODDESS The painted dancing girl in the house where Umballa had taken temporary refuge began to gather her trinkets, her amber and turquoise necklaces, bracelets and anklets.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading These she placed in a brass enameled box and tucked it under her arm.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "I would sleep," he muttered.
necklacesnounUS /ˈnekləsɪz/
plural of “necklace” — jewelry consisting of a cord or chain (often bearing gems) worn about the neck as an ornament (especially by women)
From this reading THE WHITE GODDESS The painted dancing girl in the house where Umballa had taken temporary refuge began to gather her trinkets, her amber and turquoise necklaces, bracelets and anklets.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next she shook the sodden Umballa by the sleeve.
coated with paint
From this reading THE WHITE GODDESS The painted dancing girl in the house where Umballa had taken temporary refuge began to gather her trinkets, her amber and turquoise necklaces, bracelets and anklets.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading These she placed in a brass enameled box and tucked it under her arm.
a safe place
From this reading THE WHITE GODDESS The painted dancing girl in the house where Umballa had taken temporary refuge began to gather her trinkets, her amber and turquoise necklaces, bracelets and anklets.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These she placed in a brass enameled box and tucked it under her arm.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Next she shook the sodden Umballa by the sleeve.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading "I would sleep," he muttered.
sleevenounUS /sliːv/
the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
From this reading Next she shook the sodden Umballa by the sleeve.
soddenadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːdən/
wet through and through; thoroughly wet
From this reading Next she shook the sodden Umballa by the sleeve.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading THE WHITE GODDESS The painted dancing girl in the house where Umballa had taken temporary refuge began to gather her trinkets, her amber and turquoise necklaces, bracelets and anklets.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading THE WHITE GODDESS The painted dancing girl in the house where Umballa had taken temporary refuge began to gather her trinkets, her amber and turquoise necklaces, bracelets and anklets.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WHITE GODDESS The painted dancing girl in the house where Umballa had taken temporary refuge began to gather her trinkets, her amber and turquoise necklaces, bracelets and anklets.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These she placed in a brass enameled box and tucked it under her arm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WHITE GODDESS The painted dancing girl in the house where Umballa had taken temporary refuge began to gather her trinkets, her amber and turquoise necklaces, bracelets and anklets.
trinketsnounUS /ˈtrɪŋkəts/
plural of “trinket” — cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing
From this reading THE WHITE GODDESS The painted dancing girl in the house where Umballa had taken temporary refuge began to gather her trinkets, her amber and turquoise necklaces, bracelets and anklets.
tuckedadjectiveUS /tʌkt/
having tucked or being tucked
From this reading These she placed in a brass enameled box and tucked it under her arm.
turquoisenounUS /ˈtɜːrkwɔɪz/
a blue to grey green mineral consisting of copper aluminum phosphate
From this reading THE WHITE GODDESS The painted dancing girl in the house where Umballa had taken temporary refuge began to gather her trinkets, her amber and turquoise necklaces, bracelets and anklets.
Umballa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE WHITE GODDESS The painted dancing girl in the house where Umballa had taken temporary refuge began to gather her trinkets, her amber and turquoise necklaces, bracelets and anklets.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading These she placed in a brass enameled box and tucked it under her arm.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE WHITE GODDESS The painted dancing girl in the house where Umballa had taken temporary refuge began to gather her trinkets, her amber and turquoise necklaces, bracelets and anklets.
a Caucasian
From this reading THE WHITE GODDESS The painted dancing girl in the house where Umballa had taken temporary refuge began to gather her trinkets, her amber and turquoise necklaces, bracelets and anklets.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I would sleep," he muttered.
