used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Like sunset clouds or the colours in mother-o'-pearl, so, it is written, shall be the moods of men--interwoven as the threads of an embroidery, less certain than an April day, yet with a rhythm of their own that never fails, and no one can quite scan.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It seemed suddenly as if there had been a great ado about nothing!
ACUTEadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːt/
having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course
From this reading ACUTE ATTACK OF 'PENDYCITIS' Mrs. Pendyce felt very faint when she hurried away from Chelsea.
adonounUS /əˈduː/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading It seemed suddenly as if there had been a great ado about nothing!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Like sunset clouds or the colours in mother-o'-pearl, so, it is written, shall be the moods of men--interwoven as the threads of an embroidery, less certain than an April day, yet with a rhythm of their own that never fails, and no one can quite scan.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had passed through hours of great emotion, and eaten nothing.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading Like sunset clouds or the colours in mother-o'-pearl, so, it is written, shall be the moods of men--interwoven as the threads of an embroidery, less certain than an April day, yet with a rhythm of their own that never fails, and no one can quite scan.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Like sunset clouds or the colours in mother-o'-pearl, so, it is written, shall be the moods of men--interwoven as the threads of an embroidery, less certain than an April day, yet with a rhythm of their own that never fails, and no one can quite scan.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading ACUTE ATTACK OF 'PENDYCITIS' Mrs. Pendyce felt very faint when she hurried away from Chelsea.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading ACUTE ATTACK OF 'PENDYCITIS' Mrs. Pendyce felt very faint when she hurried away from Chelsea.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Like sunset clouds or the colours in mother-o'-pearl, so, it is written, shall be the moods of men--interwoven as the threads of an embroidery, less certain than an April day, yet with a rhythm of their own that never fails, and no one can quite scan.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It seemed suddenly as if there had been a great ado about nothing!
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Like sunset clouds or the colours in mother-o'-pearl, so, it is written, shall be the moods of men--interwoven as the threads of an embroidery, less certain than an April day, yet with a rhythm of their own that never fails, and no one can quite scan.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Like sunset clouds or the colours in mother-o'-pearl, so, it is written, shall be the moods of men--interwoven as the threads of an embroidery, less certain than an April day, yet with a rhythm of their own that never fails, and no one can quite scan.
Chelsea
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From this reading ACUTE ATTACK OF 'PENDYCITIS' Mrs. Pendyce felt very faint when she hurried away from Chelsea.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Like sunset clouds or the colours in mother-o'-pearl, so, it is written, shall be the moods of men--interwoven as the threads of an embroidery, less certain than an April day, yet with a rhythm of their own that never fails, and no one can quite scan.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading Like sunset clouds or the colours in mother-o'-pearl, so, it is written, shall be the moods of men--interwoven as the threads of an embroidery, less certain than an April day, yet with a rhythm of their own that never fails, and no one can quite scan.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading A single cup of tea on her way home, and her spirit revived.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Like sunset clouds or the colours in mother-o'-pearl, so, it is written, shall be the moods of men--interwoven as the threads of an embroidery, less certain than an April day, yet with a rhythm of their own that never fails, and no one can quite scan.
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading She had passed through hours of great emotion, and eaten nothing.
embroiderynounUS /emˈbrɔɪdəri/
elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
From this reading Like sunset clouds or the colours in mother-o'-pearl, so, it is written, shall be the moods of men--interwoven as the threads of an embroidery, less certain than an April day, yet with a rhythm of their own that never fails, and no one can quite scan.
any strong feeling
From this reading She had passed through hours of great emotion, and eaten nothing.
failsverbUS /feɪlz/
third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Like sunset clouds or the colours in mother-o'-pearl, so, it is written, shall be the moods of men--interwoven as the threads of an embroidery, less certain than an April day, yet with a rhythm of their own that never fails, and no one can quite scan.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading ACUTE ATTACK OF 'PENDYCITIS' Mrs. Pendyce felt very faint when she hurried away from Chelsea.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading ACUTE ATTACK OF 'PENDYCITIS' Mrs. Pendyce felt very faint when she hurried away from Chelsea.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ACUTE ATTACK OF 'PENDYCITIS' Mrs. Pendyce felt very faint when she hurried away from Chelsea.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She had passed through hours of great emotion, and eaten nothing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had passed through hours of great emotion, and eaten nothing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A single cup of tea on her way home, and her spirit revived.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A single cup of tea on her way home, and her spirit revived.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading She had passed through hours of great emotion, and eaten nothing.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading ACUTE ATTACK OF 'PENDYCITIS' Mrs. Pendyce felt very faint when she hurried away from Chelsea.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It seemed suddenly as if there had been a great ado about nothing!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Like sunset clouds or the colours in mother-o'-pearl, so, it is written, shall be the moods of men--interwoven as the threads of an embroidery, less certain than an April day, yet with a rhythm of their own that never fails, and no one can quite scan.
interwovenadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈwoʊvən/
linked or locked closely together as by dovetailing
From this reading Like sunset clouds or the colours in mother-o'-pearl, so, it is written, shall be the moods of men--interwoven as the threads of an embroidery, less certain than an April day, yet with a rhythm of their own that never fails, and no one can quite scan.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Like sunset clouds or the colours in mother-o'-pearl, so, it is written, shall be the moods of men--interwoven as the threads of an embroidery, less certain than an April day, yet with a rhythm of their own that never fails, and no one can quite scan.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Like sunset clouds or the colours in mother-o'-pearl, so, it is written, shall be the moods of men--interwoven as the threads of an embroidery, less certain than an April day, yet with a rhythm of their own that never fails, and no one can quite scan.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Like sunset clouds or the colours in mother-o'-pearl, so, it is written, shall be the moods of men--interwoven as the threads of an embroidery, less certain than an April day, yet with a rhythm of their own that never fails, and no one can quite scan.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like sunset clouds or the colours in mother-o'-pearl, so, it is written, shall be the moods of men--interwoven as the threads of an embroidery, less certain than an April day, yet with a rhythm of their own that never fails, and no one can quite scan.
the force of workers available
From this reading Like sunset clouds or the colours in mother-o'-pearl, so, it is written, shall be the moods of men--interwoven as the threads of an embroidery, less certain than an April day, yet with a rhythm of their own that never fails, and no one can quite scan.
moodsnounUS /muːdz/
plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Like sunset clouds or the colours in mother-o'-pearl, so, it is written, shall be the moods of men--interwoven as the threads of an embroidery, less certain than an April day, yet with a rhythm of their own that never fails, and no one can quite scan.
mother-o
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Like sunset clouds or the colours in mother-o'-pearl, so, it is written, shall be the moods of men--interwoven as the threads of an embroidery, less certain than an April day, yet with a rhythm of their own that never fails, and no one can quite scan.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading ACUTE ATTACK OF 'PENDYCITIS' Mrs. Pendyce felt very faint when she hurried away from Chelsea.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Like sunset clouds or the colours in mother-o'-pearl, so, it is written, shall be the moods of men--interwoven as the threads of an embroidery, less certain than an April day, yet with a rhythm of their own that never fails, and no one can quite scan.
not any; not one
From this reading Like sunset clouds or the colours in mother-o'-pearl, so, it is written, shall be the moods of men--interwoven as the threads of an embroidery, less certain than an April day, yet with a rhythm of their own that never fails, and no one can quite scan.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She had passed through hours of great emotion, and eaten nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ACUTE ATTACK OF 'PENDYCITIS' Mrs. Pendyce felt very faint when she hurried away from Chelsea.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A single cup of tea on her way home, and her spirit revived.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Like sunset clouds or the colours in mother-o'-pearl, so, it is written, shall be the moods of men--interwoven as the threads of an embroidery, less certain than an April day, yet with a rhythm of their own that never fails, and no one can quite scan.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Like sunset clouds or the colours in mother-o'-pearl, so, it is written, shall be the moods of men--interwoven as the threads of an embroidery, less certain than an April day, yet with a rhythm of their own that never fails, and no one can quite scan.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Like sunset clouds or the colours in mother-o'-pearl, so, it is written, shall be the moods of men--interwoven as the threads of an embroidery, less certain than an April day, yet with a rhythm of their own that never fails, and no one can quite scan.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading She had passed through hours of great emotion, and eaten nothing.
pearlnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading Like sunset clouds or the colours in mother-o'-pearl, so, it is written, shall be the moods of men--interwoven as the threads of an embroidery, less certain than an April day, yet with a rhythm of their own that never fails, and no one can quite scan.
Pendyce
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ACUTE ATTACK OF 'PENDYCITIS' Mrs. Pendyce felt very faint when she hurried away from Chelsea.
PENDYCITIS
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From this reading ACUTE ATTACK OF 'PENDYCITIS' Mrs. Pendyce felt very faint when she hurried away from Chelsea.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Like sunset clouds or the colours in mother-o'-pearl, so, it is written, shall be the moods of men--interwoven as the threads of an embroidery, less certain than an April day, yet with a rhythm of their own that never fails, and no one can quite scan.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading A single cup of tea on her way home, and her spirit revived.
rhythmnounUS /ˈrɪðəm/
the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music
From this reading Like sunset clouds or the colours in mother-o'-pearl, so, it is written, shall be the moods of men--interwoven as the threads of an embroidery, less certain than an April day, yet with a rhythm of their own that never fails, and no one can quite scan.
scanverbUS /skæn/
examine minutely or intensely
From this reading Like sunset clouds or the colours in mother-o'-pearl, so, it is written, shall be the moods of men--interwoven as the threads of an embroidery, less certain than an April day, yet with a rhythm of their own that never fails, and no one can quite scan.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed suddenly as if there had been a great ado about nothing!
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Like sunset clouds or the colours in mother-o'-pearl, so, it is written, shall be the moods of men--interwoven as the threads of an embroidery, less certain than an April day, yet with a rhythm of their own that never fails, and no one can quite scan.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ACUTE ATTACK OF 'PENDYCITIS' Mrs. Pendyce felt very faint when she hurried away from Chelsea.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading A single cup of tea on her way home, and her spirit revived.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Like sunset clouds or the colours in mother-o'-pearl, so, it is written, shall be the moods of men--interwoven as the threads of an embroidery, less certain than an April day, yet with a rhythm of their own that never fails, and no one can quite scan.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading A single cup of tea on her way home, and her spirit revived.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading It seemed suddenly as if there had been a great ado about nothing!
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading Like sunset clouds or the colours in mother-o'-pearl, so, it is written, shall be the moods of men--interwoven as the threads of an embroidery, less certain than an April day, yet with a rhythm of their own that never fails, and no one can quite scan.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading A single cup of tea on her way home, and her spirit revived.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Like sunset clouds or the colours in mother-o'-pearl, so, it is written, shall be the moods of men--interwoven as the threads of an embroidery, less certain than an April day, yet with a rhythm of their own that never fails, and no one can quite scan.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Like sunset clouds or the colours in mother-o'-pearl, so, it is written, shall be the moods of men--interwoven as the threads of an embroidery, less certain than an April day, yet with a rhythm of their own that never fails, and no one can quite scan.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Like sunset clouds or the colours in mother-o'-pearl, so, it is written, shall be the moods of men--interwoven as the threads of an embroidery, less certain than an April day, yet with a rhythm of their own that never fails, and no one can quite scan.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Like sunset clouds or the colours in mother-o'-pearl, so, it is written, shall be the moods of men--interwoven as the threads of an embroidery, less certain than an April day, yet with a rhythm of their own that never fails, and no one can quite scan.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It seemed suddenly as if there had been a great ado about nothing!
threadsnounUS /θredz/
informal terms for clothing
From this reading Like sunset clouds or the colours in mother-o'-pearl, so, it is written, shall be the moods of men--interwoven as the threads of an embroidery, less certain than an April day, yet with a rhythm of their own that never fails, and no one can quite scan.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading She had passed through hours of great emotion, and eaten nothing.
precisely as stated
From this reading ACUTE ATTACK OF 'PENDYCITIS' Mrs. Pendyce felt very faint when she hurried away from Chelsea.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A single cup of tea on her way home, and her spirit revived.
at the time that
From this reading ACUTE ATTACK OF 'PENDYCITIS' Mrs. Pendyce felt very faint when she hurried away from Chelsea.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Like sunset clouds or the colours in mother-o'-pearl, so, it is written, shall be the moods of men--interwoven as the threads of an embroidery, less certain than an April day, yet with a rhythm of their own that never fails, and no one can quite scan.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Like sunset clouds or the colours in mother-o'-pearl, so, it is written, shall be the moods of men--interwoven as the threads of an embroidery, less certain than an April day, yet with a rhythm of their own that never fails, and no one can quite scan.
but in spite of that
From this reading Like sunset clouds or the colours in mother-o'-pearl, so, it is written, shall be the moods of men--interwoven as the threads of an embroidery, less certain than an April day, yet with a rhythm of their own that never fails, and no one can quite scan.
