used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At present she was using a coarse linen or tow thread, over which she lamented because of its harshness.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading "Rather fortunate, isn't it, considering--" an arch of the brows and a significant expression were allowed to finish her meaning.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Even the material for them was growing scarce, and she prided herself on always managing, someway, to keep her knitting needles busy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Rather fortunate, isn't it, considering--" an arch of the brows and a significant expression were allowed to finish her meaning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "How that child is petted on, Gideon," and Mrs. Nesbitt looked up from her work, the knitting of socks, to be worn by unknown boys in gray.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Miss Loring, who appeared very domestic, with a stack of household linen beside her, glanced up, with a smile.
archnounUS /ɑːrtʃ/
a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
From this reading "Rather fortunate, isn't it, considering--" an arch of the brows and a significant expression were allowed to finish her meaning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At present she was using a coarse linen or tow thread, over which she lamented because of its harshness.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "How that child is petted on, Gideon," and Mrs. Nesbitt looked up from her work, the knitting of socks, to be worn by unknown boys in gray.
for the reason that
From this reading At present she was using a coarse linen or tow thread, over which she lamented because of its harshness.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Miss Loring, who appeared very domestic, with a stack of household linen beside her, glanced up, with a smile.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "How that child is petted on, Gideon," and Mrs. Nesbitt looked up from her work, the knitting of socks, to be worn by unknown boys in gray.
browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading "Rather fortunate, isn't it, considering--" an arch of the brows and a significant expression were allowed to finish her meaning.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Even the material for them was growing scarce, and she prided herself on always managing, someway, to keep her knitting needles busy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "How that child is petted on, Gideon," and Mrs. Nesbitt looked up from her work, the knitting of socks, to be worn by unknown boys in gray.
a young person of either sex
From this reading "How that child is petted on, Gideon," and Mrs. Nesbitt looked up from her work, the knitting of socks, to be worn by unknown boys in gray.
coarseadjectiveUS /kɔːrs/
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading At present she was using a coarse linen or tow thread, over which she lamented because of its harshness.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading "Rather fortunate, isn't it, considering--" an arch of the brows and a significant expression were allowed to finish her meaning.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading Miss Loring, who appeared very domestic, with a stack of household linen beside her, glanced up, with a smile.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the material for them was growing scarce, and she prided herself on always managing, someway, to keep her knitting needles busy.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "Rather fortunate, isn't it, considering--" an arch of the brows and a significant expression were allowed to finish her meaning.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading "Rather fortunate, isn't it, considering--" an arch of the brows and a significant expression were allowed to finish her meaning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Even the material for them was growing scarce, and she prided herself on always managing, someway, to keep her knitting needles busy.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading "Rather fortunate, isn't it, considering--" an arch of the brows and a significant expression were allowed to finish her meaning.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "How that child is petted on, Gideon," and Mrs. Nesbitt looked up from her work, the knitting of socks, to be worn by unknown boys in gray.
Gideon
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From this reading "How that child is petted on, Gideon," and Mrs. Nesbitt looked up from her work, the knitting of socks, to be worn by unknown boys in gray.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Miss Loring, who appeared very domestic, with a stack of household linen beside her, glanced up, with a smile.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading "How that child is petted on, Gideon," and Mrs. Nesbitt looked up from her work, the knitting of socks, to be worn by unknown boys in gray.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading Even the material for them was growing scarce, and she prided herself on always managing, someway, to keep her knitting needles busy.
harshnessnounUS /ˈhɑːrʃnəs/
the roughness of a substance that causes abrasions
From this reading At present she was using a coarse linen or tow thread, over which she lamented because of its harshness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "How that child is petted on, Gideon," and Mrs. Nesbitt looked up from her work, the knitting of socks, to be worn by unknown boys in gray.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Even the material for them was growing scarce, and she prided herself on always managing, someway, to keep her knitting needles busy.
a social unit living together
From this reading Miss Loring, who appeared very domestic, with a stack of household linen beside her, glanced up, with a smile.
How
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From this reading "How that child is petted on, Gideon," and Mrs. Nesbitt looked up from her work, the knitting of socks, to be worn by unknown boys in gray.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "How that child is petted on, Gideon," and Mrs. Nesbitt looked up from her work, the knitting of socks, to be worn by unknown boys in gray.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "How that child is petted on, Gideon," and Mrs. Nesbitt looked up from her work, the knitting of socks, to be worn by unknown boys in gray.
isn't
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From this reading "Rather fortunate, isn't it, considering--" an arch of the brows and a significant expression were allowed to finish her meaning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Rather fortunate, isn't it, considering--" an arch of the brows and a significant expression were allowed to finish her meaning.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading At present she was using a coarse linen or tow thread, over which she lamented because of its harshness.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Even the material for them was growing scarce, and she prided herself on always managing, someway, to keep her knitting needles busy.
knittingnounUS /ˈnɪtɪŋ/
needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine
From this reading "How that child is petted on, Gideon," and Mrs. Nesbitt looked up from her work, the knitting of socks, to be worn by unknown boys in gray.
lamentedadjectiveUS /ləˈmentɪd/
mourned or grieved for
From this reading At present she was using a coarse linen or tow thread, over which she lamented because of its harshness.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading At present she was using a coarse linen or tow thread, over which she lamented because of its harshness.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "How that child is petted on, Gideon," and Mrs. Nesbitt looked up from her work, the knitting of socks, to be worn by unknown boys in gray.
Loring
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From this reading Miss Loring, who appeared very domestic, with a stack of household linen beside her, glanced up, with a smile.
managingverbUS /ˈmænədʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Even the material for them was growing scarce, and she prided herself on always managing, someway, to keep her knitting needles busy.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Even the material for them was growing scarce, and she prided herself on always managing, someway, to keep her knitting needles busy.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading "Rather fortunate, isn't it, considering--" an arch of the brows and a significant expression were allowed to finish her meaning.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Loring, who appeared very domestic, with a stack of household linen beside her, glanced up, with a smile.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "How that child is petted on, Gideon," and Mrs. Nesbitt looked up from her work, the knitting of socks, to be worn by unknown boys in gray.
needlesnounUS /ˈniːdəlz/
plural of “needle” — the leaf of a conifer
From this reading Even the material for them was growing scarce, and she prided herself on always managing, someway, to keep her knitting needles busy.
Nesbitt
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From this reading "How that child is petted on, Gideon," and Mrs. Nesbitt looked up from her work, the knitting of socks, to be worn by unknown boys in gray.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "How that child is petted on, Gideon," and Mrs. Nesbitt looked up from her work, the knitting of socks, to be worn by unknown boys in gray.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "How that child is petted on, Gideon," and Mrs. Nesbitt looked up from her work, the knitting of socks, to be worn by unknown boys in gray.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At present she was using a coarse linen or tow thread, over which she lamented because of its harshness.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading At present she was using a coarse linen or tow thread, over which she lamented because of its harshness.
pettedverbUS /ˈpetɪd/
inflected form of “pet” — stroke or caress gently
From this reading "How that child is petted on, Gideon," and Mrs. Nesbitt looked up from her work, the knitting of socks, to be worn by unknown boys in gray.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading At present she was using a coarse linen or tow thread, over which she lamented because of its harshness.
pridedverbUS /ˈpraɪdɪd/
past form of “pride” — be proud of
From this reading Even the material for them was growing scarce, and she prided herself on always managing, someway, to keep her knitting needles busy.
on the contrary
From this reading "Rather fortunate, isn't it, considering--" an arch of the brows and a significant expression were allowed to finish her meaning.
only a very short time before
From this reading Even the material for them was growing scarce, and she prided herself on always managing, someway, to keep her knitting needles busy.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even the material for them was growing scarce, and she prided herself on always managing, someway, to keep her knitting needles busy.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading "Rather fortunate, isn't it, considering--" an arch of the brows and a significant expression were allowed to finish her meaning.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Miss Loring, who appeared very domestic, with a stack of household linen beside her, glanced up, with a smile.
socksnounUS /sɑːks/
plural of “sock” — hosiery consisting of a cloth covering for the foot; worn inside the shoe; reaches to between the ankle and the knee
From this reading "How that child is petted on, Gideon," and Mrs. Nesbitt looked up from her work, the knitting of socks, to be worn by unknown boys in gray.
somewayadverb
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Even the material for them was growing scarce, and she prided herself on always managing, someway, to keep her knitting needles busy.
stacknounUS /stæk/
an orderly pile
From this reading Miss Loring, who appeared very domestic, with a stack of household linen beside her, glanced up, with a smile.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "How that child is petted on, Gideon," and Mrs. Nesbitt looked up from her work, the knitting of socks, to be worn by unknown boys in gray.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "How that child is petted on, Gideon," and Mrs. Nesbitt looked up from her work, the knitting of socks, to be worn by unknown boys in gray.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Even the material for them was growing scarce, and she prided herself on always managing, someway, to keep her knitting needles busy.
threadverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading At present she was using a coarse linen or tow thread, over which she lamented because of its harshness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "How that child is petted on, Gideon," and Mrs. Nesbitt looked up from her work, the knitting of socks, to be worn by unknown boys in gray.
townounUS /toʊ/
the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope
From this reading At present she was using a coarse linen or tow thread, over which she lamented because of its harshness.
not known
From this reading "How that child is petted on, Gideon," and Mrs. Nesbitt looked up from her work, the knitting of socks, to be worn by unknown boys in gray.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "How that child is petted on, Gideon," and Mrs. Nesbitt looked up from her work, the knitting of socks, to be worn by unknown boys in gray.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading At present she was using a coarse linen or tow thread, over which she lamented because of its harshness.
precisely as stated
From this reading Miss Loring, who appeared very domestic, with a stack of household linen beside her, glanced up, with a smile.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even the material for them was growing scarce, and she prided herself on always managing, someway, to keep her knitting needles busy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Rather fortunate, isn't it, considering--" an arch of the brows and a significant expression were allowed to finish her meaning.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At present she was using a coarse linen or tow thread, over which she lamented because of its harshness.
which person or people
From this reading Miss Loring, who appeared very domestic, with a stack of household linen beside her, glanced up, with a smile.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Miss Loring, who appeared very domestic, with a stack of household linen beside her, glanced up, with a smile.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "How that child is petted on, Gideon," and Mrs. Nesbitt looked up from her work, the knitting of socks, to be worn by unknown boys in gray.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading "How that child is petted on, Gideon," and Mrs. Nesbitt looked up from her work, the knitting of socks, to be worn by unknown boys in gray.
