used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She bent over the open pack and picked up a chain of filigree work.
anew
From this reading Issa, as in duty bound, listened; then her attention seemed to flag again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Meta, the Lady Rayne's bedwoman, speedily appeared, and mistress and maid fell into earnest converse.
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading "It is gold," said the chapman, answering the question in her eyes.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Meta, the Lady Rayne's bedwoman, speedily appeared, and mistress and maid fell into earnest converse.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Issa, as in duty bound, listened; then her attention seemed to flag again.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Issa, as in duty bound, listened; then her attention seemed to flag again.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading It was beautifully fashioned and looked like gold.
bedwoman
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From this reading Meta, the Lady Rayne's bedwoman, speedily appeared, and mistress and maid fell into earnest converse.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading She bent over the open pack and picked up a chain of filigree work.
confined by bonds
From this reading Issa, as in duty bound, listened; then her attention seemed to flag again.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading She bent over the open pack and picked up a chain of filigree work.
chapmannounUS /ˈtʃæpmən/
United States pioneer who planted apple trees as he traveled (1774-1845)
From this reading "It is gold," said the chapman, answering the question in her eyes.
converseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading Meta, the Lady Rayne's bedwoman, speedily appeared, and mistress and maid fell into earnest converse.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Issa, as in duty bound, listened; then her attention seemed to flag again.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading Meta, the Lady Rayne's bedwoman, speedily appeared, and mistress and maid fell into earnest converse.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "It is gold," said the chapman, answering the question in her eyes.
fashionedadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənd/
planned and made or fashioned artistically
From this reading It was beautifully fashioned and looked like gold.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Meta, the Lady Rayne's bedwoman, speedily appeared, and mistress and maid fell into earnest converse.
filigreenounUS /ˈfɪləɡriː/
delicate and intricate ornamentation (usually in gold or silver or other fine twisted wire)
From this reading She bent over the open pack and picked up a chain of filigree work.
flagnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading Issa, as in duty bound, listened; then her attention seemed to flag again.
coins made of gold
From this reading It was beautifully fashioned and looked like gold.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Issa, as in duty bound, listened; then her attention seemed to flag again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Issa, as in duty bound, listened; then her attention seemed to flag again.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Meta, the Lady Rayne's bedwoman, speedily appeared, and mistress and maid fell into earnest converse.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is gold," said the chapman, answering the question in her eyes.
Issa
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From this reading Issa, as in duty bound, listened; then her attention seemed to flag again.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was beautifully fashioned and looked like gold.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Meta, the Lady Rayne's bedwoman, speedily appeared, and mistress and maid fell into earnest converse.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was beautifully fashioned and looked like gold.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Issa, as in duty bound, listened; then her attention seemed to flag again.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was beautifully fashioned and looked like gold.
a female domestic
From this reading Meta, the Lady Rayne's bedwoman, speedily appeared, and mistress and maid fell into earnest converse.
Meta
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From this reading Meta, the Lady Rayne's bedwoman, speedily appeared, and mistress and maid fell into earnest converse.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Meta, the Lady Rayne's bedwoman, speedily appeared, and mistress and maid fell into earnest converse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She bent over the open pack and picked up a chain of filigree work.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading She bent over the open pack and picked up a chain of filigree work.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She bent over the open pack and picked up a chain of filigree work.
arrange in a container
From this reading She bent over the open pack and picked up a chain of filigree work.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading She bent over the open pack and picked up a chain of filigree work.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "It is gold," said the chapman, answering the question in her eyes.
Rayne's
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From this reading Meta, the Lady Rayne's bedwoman, speedily appeared, and mistress and maid fell into earnest converse.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It is gold," said the chapman, answering the question in her eyes.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Issa, as in duty bound, listened; then her attention seemed to flag again.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She bent over the open pack and picked up a chain of filigree work.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading Meta, the Lady Rayne's bedwoman, speedily appeared, and mistress and maid fell into earnest converse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Meta, the Lady Rayne's bedwoman, speedily appeared, and mistress and maid fell into earnest converse.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Issa, as in duty bound, listened; then her attention seemed to flag again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Issa, as in duty bound, listened; then her attention seemed to flag again.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She bent over the open pack and picked up a chain of filigree work.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was beautifully fashioned and looked like gold.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She bent over the open pack and picked up a chain of filigree work.
