used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And as she knelt there, strong in her faith and brave in her grief, a messenger came down from the western cloud-throne--a messenger of peace from the God of the little girl.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading XVIII THE LITTLE TEACHER WITH one of the biggest brother's checked jumpers pinned across her breast, and with suds spattered up her bare arms to her shoulders, the little girl was valiantly attacking the weekly wash.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And as she knelt there, strong in her faith and brave in her grief, a messenger came down from the western cloud-throne--a messenger of peace from the God of the little girl.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading XVIII THE LITTLE TEACHER WITH one of the biggest brother's checked jumpers pinned across her breast, and with suds spattered up her bare arms to her shoulders, the little girl was valiantly attacking the weekly wash.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And as she knelt there, strong in her faith and brave in her grief, a messenger came down from the western cloud-throne--a messenger of peace from the God of the little girl.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A clothes-basket at her feet was piled with white garments awaiting the bluing.
attackingadjectiveUS /əˈtækɪŋ/
disposed to attack
From this reading XVIII THE LITTLE TEACHER WITH one of the biggest brother's checked jumpers pinned across her breast, and with suds spattered up her bare arms to her shoulders, the little girl was valiantly attacking the weekly wash.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading A clothes-basket at her feet was piled with white garments awaiting the bluing.
completely unclothed
From this reading XVIII THE LITTLE TEACHER WITH one of the biggest brother's checked jumpers pinned across her breast, and with suds spattered up her bare arms to her shoulders, the little girl was valiantly attacking the weekly wash.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Out of doors, on a line stretched between the corner of the kitchen and the high seat of the big farm wagon, flapped the drying sheets and pillow-cases.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Out of doors, on a line stretched between the corner of the kitchen and the high seat of the big farm wagon, flapped the drying sheets and pillow-cases.
biggestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡəst/
superlative of “big” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading XVIII THE LITTLE TEACHER WITH one of the biggest brother's checked jumpers pinned across her breast, and with suds spattered up her bare arms to her shoulders, the little girl was valiantly attacking the weekly wash.
bluingnounUS /ˈbluːɪŋ/
used to whiten laundry or hair or give it a bluish tinge
From this reading A clothes-basket at her feet was piled with white garments awaiting the bluing.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading And as she knelt there, strong in her faith and brave in her grief, a messenger came down from the western cloud-throne--a messenger of peace from the God of the little girl.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading XVIII THE LITTLE TEACHER WITH one of the biggest brother's checked jumpers pinned across her breast, and with suds spattered up her bare arms to her shoulders, the little girl was valiantly attacking the weekly wash.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading XVIII THE LITTLE TEACHER WITH one of the biggest brother's checked jumpers pinned across her breast, and with suds spattered up her bare arms to her shoulders, the little girl was valiantly attacking the weekly wash.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And as she knelt there, strong in her faith and brave in her grief, a messenger came down from the western cloud-throne--a messenger of peace from the God of the little girl.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading XVIII THE LITTLE TEACHER WITH one of the biggest brother's checked jumpers pinned across her breast, and with suds spattered up her bare arms to her shoulders, the little girl was valiantly attacking the weekly wash.
clothes-basket
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From this reading A clothes-basket at her feet was piled with white garments awaiting the bluing.
cloud-throne
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From this reading And as she knelt there, strong in her faith and brave in her grief, a messenger came down from the western cloud-throne--a messenger of peace from the God of the little girl.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The tub was full of colored things that were receiving a second rub.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Out of doors, on a line stretched between the corner of the kitchen and the high seat of the big farm wagon, flapped the drying sheets and pillow-cases.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Out of doors, on a line stretched between the corner of the kitchen and the high seat of the big farm wagon, flapped the drying sheets and pillow-cases.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading And as she knelt there, strong in her faith and brave in her grief, a messenger came down from the western cloud-throne--a messenger of peace from the God of the little girl.
dryingverbUS /ˈdraɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “dry” — remove the moisture from and make dry
From this reading Out of doors, on a line stretched between the corner of the kitchen and the high seat of the big farm wagon, flapped the drying sheets and pillow-cases.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading And as she knelt there, strong in her faith and brave in her grief, a messenger came down from the western cloud-throne--a messenger of peace from the God of the little girl.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Out of doors, on a line stretched between the corner of the kitchen and the high seat of the big farm wagon, flapped the drying sheets and pillow-cases.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading A clothes-basket at her feet was piled with white garments awaiting the bluing.
flappedverbUS /flæpt/
inflected form of “flap” — move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion
From this reading Out of doors, on a line stretched between the corner of the kitchen and the high seat of the big farm wagon, flapped the drying sheets and pillow-cases.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And as she knelt there, strong in her faith and brave in her grief, a messenger came down from the western cloud-throne--a messenger of peace from the God of the little girl.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The tub was full of colored things that were receiving a second rub.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading A clothes-basket at her feet was piled with white garments awaiting the bluing.
a young female
From this reading And as she knelt there, strong in her faith and brave in her grief, a messenger came down from the western cloud-throne--a messenger of peace from the God of the little girl.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading And as she knelt there, strong in her faith and brave in her grief, a messenger came down from the western cloud-throne--a messenger of peace from the God of the little girl.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading And as she knelt there, strong in her faith and brave in her grief, a messenger came down from the western cloud-throne--a messenger of peace from the God of the little girl.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And as she knelt there, strong in her faith and brave in her grief, a messenger came down from the western cloud-throne--a messenger of peace from the God of the little girl.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Out of doors, on a line stretched between the corner of the kitchen and the high seat of the big farm wagon, flapped the drying sheets and pillow-cases.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And as she knelt there, strong in her faith and brave in her grief, a messenger came down from the western cloud-throne--a messenger of peace from the God of the little girl.
jumpersnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpərz/
plural of “jumper” — a person who jumps
From this reading XVIII THE LITTLE TEACHER WITH one of the biggest brother's checked jumpers pinned across her breast, and with suds spattered up her bare arms to her shoulders, the little girl was valiantly attacking the weekly wash.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Out of doors, on a line stretched between the corner of the kitchen and the high seat of the big farm wagon, flapped the drying sheets and pillow-cases.
kneltverbUS /nelt/
inflected form of “kneel” — rest one's weight on one's knees
From this reading And as she knelt there, strong in her faith and brave in her grief, a messenger came down from the western cloud-throne--a messenger of peace from the God of the little girl.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Out of doors, on a line stretched between the corner of the kitchen and the high seat of the big farm wagon, flapped the drying sheets and pillow-cases.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And as she knelt there, strong in her faith and brave in her grief, a messenger came down from the western cloud-throne--a messenger of peace from the God of the little girl.
a person who carries a message
From this reading And as she knelt there, strong in her faith and brave in her grief, a messenger came down from the western cloud-throne--a messenger of peace from the God of the little girl.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And as she knelt there, strong in her faith and brave in her grief, a messenger came down from the western cloud-throne--a messenger of peace from the God of the little girl.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Out of doors, on a line stretched between the corner of the kitchen and the high seat of the big farm wagon, flapped the drying sheets and pillow-cases.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading XVIII THE LITTLE TEACHER WITH one of the biggest brother's checked jumpers pinned across her breast, and with suds spattered up her bare arms to her shoulders, the little girl was valiantly attacking the weekly wash.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Out of doors, on a line stretched between the corner of the kitchen and the high seat of the big farm wagon, flapped the drying sheets and pillow-cases.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading And as she knelt there, strong in her faith and brave in her grief, a messenger came down from the western cloud-throne--a messenger of peace from the God of the little girl.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading A clothes-basket at her feet was piled with white garments awaiting the bluing.
pillow-cases
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Out of doors, on a line stretched between the corner of the kitchen and the high seat of the big farm wagon, flapped the drying sheets and pillow-cases.
pinnedverbUS /pɪnd/
inflected form of “pin” — to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading XVIII THE LITTLE TEACHER WITH one of the biggest brother's checked jumpers pinned across her breast, and with suds spattered up her bare arms to her shoulders, the little girl was valiantly attacking the weekly wash.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading The tub was full of colored things that were receiving a second rub.
rubverbUS /rʌb/
move over something with pressure
From this reading The tub was full of colored things that were receiving a second rub.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Out of doors, on a line stretched between the corner of the kitchen and the high seat of the big farm wagon, flapped the drying sheets and pillow-cases.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The tub was full of colored things that were receiving a second rub.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And as she knelt there, strong in her faith and brave in her grief, a messenger came down from the western cloud-throne--a messenger of peace from the God of the little girl.
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading Out of doors, on a line stretched between the corner of the kitchen and the high seat of the big farm wagon, flapped the drying sheets and pillow-cases.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading XVIII THE LITTLE TEACHER WITH one of the biggest brother's checked jumpers pinned across her breast, and with suds spattered up her bare arms to her shoulders, the little girl was valiantly attacking the weekly wash.
spatteredadjectiveUS /ˈspætərd/
covered with bright patches (often used in combination)
From this reading XVIII THE LITTLE TEACHER WITH one of the biggest brother's checked jumpers pinned across her breast, and with suds spattered up her bare arms to her shoulders, the little girl was valiantly attacking the weekly wash.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Out of doors, on a line stretched between the corner of the kitchen and the high seat of the big farm wagon, flapped the drying sheets and pillow-cases.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading And as she knelt there, strong in her faith and brave in her grief, a messenger came down from the western cloud-throne--a messenger of peace from the God of the little girl.
sudsnounUS /sʌdz/
the froth produced by soaps or detergents
From this reading XVIII THE LITTLE TEACHER WITH one of the biggest brother's checked jumpers pinned across her breast, and with suds spattered up her bare arms to her shoulders, the little girl was valiantly attacking the weekly wash.
TEACHERnounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading XVIII THE LITTLE TEACHER WITH one of the biggest brother's checked jumpers pinned across her breast, and with suds spattered up her bare arms to her shoulders, the little girl was valiantly attacking the weekly wash.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The tub was full of colored things that were receiving a second rub.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And as she knelt there, strong in her faith and brave in her grief, a messenger came down from the western cloud-throne--a messenger of peace from the God of the little girl.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And as she knelt there, strong in her faith and brave in her grief, a messenger came down from the western cloud-throne--a messenger of peace from the God of the little girl.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The tub was full of colored things that were receiving a second rub.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading XVIII THE LITTLE TEACHER WITH one of the biggest brother's checked jumpers pinned across her breast, and with suds spattered up her bare arms to her shoulders, the little girl was valiantly attacking the weekly wash.
tubnounUS /tʌb/
a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body
From this reading The tub was full of colored things that were receiving a second rub.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading XVIII THE LITTLE TEACHER WITH one of the biggest brother's checked jumpers pinned across her breast, and with suds spattered up her bare arms to her shoulders, the little girl was valiantly attacking the weekly wash.
valiantlyadverbUS /ˈvæljəntli/
with valor; in a valiant manner
From this reading XVIII THE LITTLE TEACHER WITH one of the biggest brother's checked jumpers pinned across her breast, and with suds spattered up her bare arms to her shoulders, the little girl was valiantly attacking the weekly wash.
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Out of doors, on a line stretched between the corner of the kitchen and the high seat of the big farm wagon, flapped the drying sheets and pillow-cases.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading XVIII THE LITTLE TEACHER WITH one of the biggest brother's checked jumpers pinned across her breast, and with suds spattered up her bare arms to her shoulders, the little girl was valiantly attacking the weekly wash.
washverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading XVIII THE LITTLE TEACHER WITH one of the biggest brother's checked jumpers pinned across her breast, and with suds spattered up her bare arms to her shoulders, the little girl was valiantly attacking the weekly wash.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading XVIII THE LITTLE TEACHER WITH one of the biggest brother's checked jumpers pinned across her breast, and with suds spattered up her bare arms to her shoulders, the little girl was valiantly attacking the weekly wash.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The tub was full of colored things that were receiving a second rub.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading And as she knelt there, strong in her faith and brave in her grief, a messenger came down from the western cloud-throne--a messenger of peace from the God of the little girl.
a Caucasian
From this reading A clothes-basket at her feet was piled with white garments awaiting the bluing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading XVIII THE LITTLE TEACHER WITH one of the biggest brother's checked jumpers pinned across her breast, and with suds spattered up her bare arms to her shoulders, the little girl was valiantly attacking the weekly wash.
XVIIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of seventeen and one
From this reading XVIII THE LITTLE TEACHER WITH one of the biggest brother's checked jumpers pinned across her breast, and with suds spattered up her bare arms to her shoulders, the little girl was valiantly attacking the weekly wash.
