used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LEST I FORGET Mrs. Newbolt was cutting splints for her new sun-bonnet out of a pasteboard box.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was past the turn of the afternoon; a soft wind was moving with indolence among the tender leaves, sleepy from the scents of lilac and apple bloom which it had drunk on its way.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It was past the turn of the afternoon; a soft wind was moving with indolence among the tender leaves, sleepy from the scents of lilac and apple bloom which it had drunk on its way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was past the turn of the afternoon; a soft wind was moving with indolence among the tender leaves, sleepy from the scents of lilac and apple bloom which it had drunk on its way.
applenounUS /ˈæpəl/
fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading It was past the turn of the afternoon; a soft wind was moving with indolence among the tender leaves, sleepy from the scents of lilac and apple bloom which it had drunk on its way.
Araby
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From this reading And now it loitered under the eaves of the porch to mix honeysuckle with its stream of drowsy sweets, like a chemist of Araby the Blest preparing a perfume for the harem's pride.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She hitched her chair back a little farther into the shadow of the porch, for the impertinent sun was winking on her bright scissors, dazzling her eyes.
BlestadjectiveUS /blest/
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading And now it loitered under the eaves of the porch to mix honeysuckle with its stream of drowsy sweets, like a chemist of Araby the Blest preparing a perfume for the harem's pride.
bloomnounUS /bluːm/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading It was past the turn of the afternoon; a soft wind was moving with indolence among the tender leaves, sleepy from the scents of lilac and apple bloom which it had drunk on its way.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading LEST I FORGET Mrs. Newbolt was cutting splints for her new sun-bonnet out of a pasteboard box.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading She hitched her chair back a little farther into the shadow of the porch, for the impertinent sun was winking on her bright scissors, dazzling her eyes.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading She hitched her chair back a little farther into the shadow of the porch, for the impertinent sun was winking on her bright scissors, dazzling her eyes.
chemistnounUS /ˈkemɪst/
a scientist who specializes in chemistry
From this reading And now it loitered under the eaves of the porch to mix honeysuckle with its stream of drowsy sweets, like a chemist of Araby the Blest preparing a perfume for the harem's pride.
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading LEST I FORGET Mrs. Newbolt was cutting splints for her new sun-bonnet out of a pasteboard box.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading She hitched her chair back a little farther into the shadow of the porch, for the impertinent sun was winking on her bright scissors, dazzling her eyes.
drowsyadjectiveUS /ˈdraʊzi/
half asleep
From this reading And now it loitered under the eaves of the porch to mix honeysuckle with its stream of drowsy sweets, like a chemist of Araby the Blest preparing a perfume for the harem's pride.
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading It was past the turn of the afternoon; a soft wind was moving with indolence among the tender leaves, sleepy from the scents of lilac and apple bloom which it had drunk on its way.
eavesnounUS /iːvz/
the overhang at the lower edge of a roof
From this reading And now it loitered under the eaves of the porch to mix honeysuckle with its stream of drowsy sweets, like a chemist of Araby the Blest preparing a perfume for the harem's pride.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She hitched her chair back a little farther into the shadow of the porch, for the impertinent sun was winking on her bright scissors, dazzling her eyes.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading She hitched her chair back a little farther into the shadow of the porch, for the impertinent sun was winking on her bright scissors, dazzling her eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LEST I FORGET Mrs. Newbolt was cutting splints for her new sun-bonnet out of a pasteboard box.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading LEST I FORGET Mrs. Newbolt was cutting splints for her new sun-bonnet out of a pasteboard box.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading There was the gleam of fresh paint on the walls of the old house.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was past the turn of the afternoon; a soft wind was moving with indolence among the tender leaves, sleepy from the scents of lilac and apple bloom which it had drunk on its way.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading There was the gleam of fresh paint on the walls of the old house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was past the turn of the afternoon; a soft wind was moving with indolence among the tender leaves, sleepy from the scents of lilac and apple bloom which it had drunk on its way.
harem's
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From this reading And now it loitered under the eaves of the porch to mix honeysuckle with its stream of drowsy sweets, like a chemist of Araby the Blest preparing a perfume for the harem's pride.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading LEST I FORGET Mrs. Newbolt was cutting splints for her new sun-bonnet out of a pasteboard box.
hitchedverbUS /hɪtʃt/
past form of “hitch” — to hook or entangle
From this reading She hitched her chair back a little farther into the shadow of the porch, for the impertinent sun was winking on her bright scissors, dazzling her eyes.
honeysucklenounUS /ˈhʌnisʌkəl/
shrub or vine of the genus Lonicera
From this reading And now it loitered under the eaves of the porch to mix honeysuckle with its stream of drowsy sweets, like a chemist of Araby the Blest preparing a perfume for the harem's pride.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading There was the gleam of fresh paint on the walls of the old house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading LEST I FORGET Mrs. Newbolt was cutting splints for her new sun-bonnet out of a pasteboard box.
impertinentadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrtənənt/
characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
From this reading She hitched her chair back a little farther into the shadow of the porch, for the impertinent sun was winking on her bright scissors, dazzling her eyes.
indolencenoun
inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
From this reading It was past the turn of the afternoon; a soft wind was moving with indolence among the tender leaves, sleepy from the scents of lilac and apple bloom which it had drunk on its way.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She hitched her chair back a little farther into the shadow of the porch, for the impertinent sun was winking on her bright scissors, dazzling her eyes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was past the turn of the afternoon; a soft wind was moving with indolence among the tender leaves, sleepy from the scents of lilac and apple bloom which it had drunk on its way.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was past the turn of the afternoon; a soft wind was moving with indolence among the tender leaves, sleepy from the scents of lilac and apple bloom which it had drunk on its way.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading It was past the turn of the afternoon; a soft wind was moving with indolence among the tender leaves, sleepy from the scents of lilac and apple bloom which it had drunk on its way.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading LEST I FORGET Mrs. Newbolt was cutting splints for her new sun-bonnet out of a pasteboard box.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading And now it loitered under the eaves of the porch to mix honeysuckle with its stream of drowsy sweets, like a chemist of Araby the Blest preparing a perfume for the harem's pride.
lilacnounUS /ˈlaɪlæk/
any of various plants of the genus Syringa having large panicles of usually fragrant flowers
From this reading It was past the turn of the afternoon; a soft wind was moving with indolence among the tender leaves, sleepy from the scents of lilac and apple bloom which it had drunk on its way.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She hitched her chair back a little farther into the shadow of the porch, for the impertinent sun was winking on her bright scissors, dazzling her eyes.
loitered
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From this reading And now it loitered under the eaves of the porch to mix honeysuckle with its stream of drowsy sweets, like a chemist of Araby the Blest preparing a perfume for the harem's pride.
mixverbUS /mɪks/
mix together different elements
From this reading And now it loitered under the eaves of the porch to mix honeysuckle with its stream of drowsy sweets, like a chemist of Araby the Blest preparing a perfume for the harem's pride.
in motion
From this reading It was past the turn of the afternoon; a soft wind was moving with indolence among the tender leaves, sleepy from the scents of lilac and apple bloom which it had drunk on its way.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading LEST I FORGET Mrs. Newbolt was cutting splints for her new sun-bonnet out of a pasteboard box.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading LEST I FORGET Mrs. Newbolt was cutting splints for her new sun-bonnet out of a pasteboard box.
Newbolt
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From this reading LEST I FORGET Mrs. Newbolt was cutting splints for her new sun-bonnet out of a pasteboard box.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And now it loitered under the eaves of the porch to mix honeysuckle with its stream of drowsy sweets, like a chemist of Araby the Blest preparing a perfume for the harem's pride.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LEST I FORGET Mrs. Newbolt was cutting splints for her new sun-bonnet out of a pasteboard box.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There was the gleam of fresh paint on the walls of the old house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She hitched her chair back a little farther into the shadow of the porch, for the impertinent sun was winking on her bright scissors, dazzling her eyes.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading LEST I FORGET Mrs. Newbolt was cutting splints for her new sun-bonnet out of a pasteboard box.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading There was the gleam of fresh paint on the walls of the old house.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading It was past the turn of the afternoon; a soft wind was moving with indolence among the tender leaves, sleepy from the scents of lilac and apple bloom which it had drunk on its way.
pasteboardnoun
stiff cardboard made by pasting together layers of paper
From this reading LEST I FORGET Mrs. Newbolt was cutting splints for her new sun-bonnet out of a pasteboard box.
perfumenounUS /pərˈfjuːm/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading And now it loitered under the eaves of the porch to mix honeysuckle with its stream of drowsy sweets, like a chemist of Araby the Blest preparing a perfume for the harem's pride.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading She hitched her chair back a little farther into the shadow of the porch, for the impertinent sun was winking on her bright scissors, dazzling her eyes.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading And now it loitered under the eaves of the porch to mix honeysuckle with its stream of drowsy sweets, like a chemist of Araby the Blest preparing a perfume for the harem's pride.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading And now it loitered under the eaves of the porch to mix honeysuckle with its stream of drowsy sweets, like a chemist of Araby the Blest preparing a perfume for the harem's pride.
scentsnounUS /sents/
plural of “scent” — a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading It was past the turn of the afternoon; a soft wind was moving with indolence among the tender leaves, sleepy from the scents of lilac and apple bloom which it had drunk on its way.
scissorsnounUS /ˈsɪzərz/
an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades
From this reading She hitched her chair back a little farther into the shadow of the porch, for the impertinent sun was winking on her bright scissors, dazzling her eyes.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading She hitched her chair back a little farther into the shadow of the porch, for the impertinent sun was winking on her bright scissors, dazzling her eyes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She hitched her chair back a little farther into the shadow of the porch, for the impertinent sun was winking on her bright scissors, dazzling her eyes.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading It was past the turn of the afternoon; a soft wind was moving with indolence among the tender leaves, sleepy from the scents of lilac and apple bloom which it had drunk on its way.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading It was past the turn of the afternoon; a soft wind was moving with indolence among the tender leaves, sleepy from the scents of lilac and apple bloom which it had drunk on its way.
splintsnounUS /splɪnts/
plural of “splint” — a thin sliver of wood
From this reading LEST I FORGET Mrs. Newbolt was cutting splints for her new sun-bonnet out of a pasteboard box.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading And now it loitered under the eaves of the porch to mix honeysuckle with its stream of drowsy sweets, like a chemist of Araby the Blest preparing a perfume for the harem's pride.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading She hitched her chair back a little farther into the shadow of the porch, for the impertinent sun was winking on her bright scissors, dazzling her eyes.
sun-bonnet
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From this reading LEST I FORGET Mrs. Newbolt was cutting splints for her new sun-bonnet out of a pasteboard box.
sweetsnounUS /swiːts/
plural of “sweet” — English phonetician; one of the founders of modern phonetics (1845-1912)
From this reading And now it loitered under the eaves of the porch to mix honeysuckle with its stream of drowsy sweets, like a chemist of Araby the Blest preparing a perfume for the harem's pride.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading It was past the turn of the afternoon; a soft wind was moving with indolence among the tender leaves, sleepy from the scents of lilac and apple bloom which it had drunk on its way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She hitched her chair back a little farther into the shadow of the porch, for the impertinent sun was winking on her bright scissors, dazzling her eyes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was the gleam of fresh paint on the walls of the old house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And now it loitered under the eaves of the porch to mix honeysuckle with its stream of drowsy sweets, like a chemist of Araby the Blest preparing a perfume for the harem's pride.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading It was past the turn of the afternoon; a soft wind was moving with indolence among the tender leaves, sleepy from the scents of lilac and apple bloom which it had drunk on its way.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading And now it loitered under the eaves of the porch to mix honeysuckle with its stream of drowsy sweets, like a chemist of Araby the Blest preparing a perfume for the harem's pride.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading There was the gleam of fresh paint on the walls of the old house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LEST I FORGET Mrs. Newbolt was cutting splints for her new sun-bonnet out of a pasteboard box.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was past the turn of the afternoon; a soft wind was moving with indolence among the tender leaves, sleepy from the scents of lilac and apple bloom which it had drunk on its way.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was past the turn of the afternoon; a soft wind was moving with indolence among the tender leaves, sleepy from the scents of lilac and apple bloom which it had drunk on its way.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading It was past the turn of the afternoon; a soft wind was moving with indolence among the tender leaves, sleepy from the scents of lilac and apple bloom which it had drunk on its way.
winkingnounUS /ˈwɪŋkɪŋ/
a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
From this reading She hitched her chair back a little farther into the shadow of the porch, for the impertinent sun was winking on her bright scissors, dazzling her eyes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was past the turn of the afternoon; a soft wind was moving with indolence among the tender leaves, sleepy from the scents of lilac and apple bloom which it had drunk on its way.
