past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “It would be,” she said cheerfully, “her last, best piece of work; and besides, no one ever leaves,” she added, “an order only half-completed.”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She had wished after the first week of her convalescence to go down to the workroom, persisting in her determination to finish the panel of embroidery in bas-relief which was to be used for the Bishop’s chair.
anew
From this reading Then exhausted by the effort, she was again forced to keep her chamber.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “It would be,” she said cheerfully, “her last, best piece of work; and besides, no one ever leaves,” she added, “an order only half-completed.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “It would be,” she said cheerfully, “her last, best piece of work; and besides, no one ever leaves,” she added, “an order only half-completed.”
AngeliquenounUS /ˌændʒeˈliːk/
any of various tall and stout herbs of the genus Angelica having pinnately compound leaves and small white or greenish flowers in compound umbels
From this reading But Angelique remained very feeble, notwithstanding the joy which radiated from her whole person.
bas-relief
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had wished after the first week of her convalescence to go down to the workroom, persisting in her determination to finish the panel of embroidery in bas-relief which was to be used for the Bishop’s chair.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had wished after the first week of her convalescence to go down to the workroom, persisting in her determination to finish the panel of embroidery in bas-relief which was to be used for the Bishop’s chair.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading “It would be,” she said cheerfully, “her last, best piece of work; and besides, no one ever leaves,” she added, “an order only half-completed.”
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading “It would be,” she said cheerfully, “her last, best piece of work; and besides, no one ever leaves,” she added, “an order only half-completed.”
Bishop'snounUS /ˈbɪʃəps/
possessive form of “bishop” — a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading She had wished after the first week of her convalescence to go down to the workroom, persisting in her determination to finish the panel of embroidery in bas-relief which was to be used for the Bishop’s chair.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Angelique remained very feeble, notwithstanding the joy which radiated from her whole person.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then exhausted by the effort, she was again forced to keep her chamber.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading She had wished after the first week of her convalescence to go down to the workroom, persisting in her determination to finish the panel of embroidery in bas-relief which was to be used for the Bishop’s chair.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Then exhausted by the effort, she was again forced to keep her chamber.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading “It would be,” she said cheerfully, “her last, best piece of work; and besides, no one ever leaves,” she added, “an order only half-completed.”
convalescencenounUS /ˌkɑːnvəˈlesəns/
gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
From this reading She had wished after the first week of her convalescence to go down to the workroom, persisting in her determination to finish the panel of embroidery in bas-relief which was to be used for the Bishop’s chair.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading She had wished after the first week of her convalescence to go down to the workroom, persisting in her determination to finish the panel of embroidery in bas-relief which was to be used for the Bishop’s chair.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She had wished after the first week of her convalescence to go down to the workroom, persisting in her determination to finish the panel of embroidery in bas-relief which was to be used for the Bishop’s chair.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The marriage was fixed for the early part of March.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Then exhausted by the effort, she was again forced to keep her chamber.
embroiderynounUS /emˈbrɔɪdəri/
elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
From this reading She had wished after the first week of her convalescence to go down to the workroom, persisting in her determination to finish the panel of embroidery in bas-relief which was to be used for the Bishop’s chair.
at any time
From this reading “It would be,” she said cheerfully, “her last, best piece of work; and besides, no one ever leaves,” she added, “an order only half-completed.”
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Then exhausted by the effort, she was again forced to keep her chamber.
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading But Angelique remained very feeble, notwithstanding the joy which radiated from her whole person.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading She had wished after the first week of her convalescence to go down to the workroom, persisting in her determination to finish the panel of embroidery in bas-relief which was to be used for the Bishop’s chair.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She had wished after the first week of her convalescence to go down to the workroom, persisting in her determination to finish the panel of embroidery in bas-relief which was to be used for the Bishop’s chair.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading The marriage was fixed for the early part of March.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The marriage was fixed for the early part of March.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Then exhausted by the effort, she was again forced to keep her chamber.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But Angelique remained very feeble, notwithstanding the joy which radiated from her whole person.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She had wished after the first week of her convalescence to go down to the workroom, persisting in her determination to finish the panel of embroidery in bas-relief which was to be used for the Bishop’s chair.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had wished after the first week of her convalescence to go down to the workroom, persisting in her determination to finish the panel of embroidery in bas-relief which was to be used for the Bishop’s chair.
half-completed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It would be,” she said cheerfully, “her last, best piece of work; and besides, no one ever leaves,” she added, “an order only half-completed.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But Angelique remained very feeble, notwithstanding the joy which radiated from her whole person.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had wished after the first week of her convalescence to go down to the workroom, persisting in her determination to finish the panel of embroidery in bas-relief which was to be used for the Bishop’s chair.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It would be,” she said cheerfully, “her last, best piece of work; and besides, no one ever leaves,” she added, “an order only half-completed.”
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading But Angelique remained very feeble, notwithstanding the joy which radiated from her whole person.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Then exhausted by the effort, she was again forced to keep her chamber.
immediately past
From this reading “It would be,” she said cheerfully, “her last, best piece of work; and besides, no one ever leaves,” she added, “an order only half-completed.”
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading “It would be,” she said cheerfully, “her last, best piece of work; and besides, no one ever leaves,” she added, “an order only half-completed.”
march in a procession
From this reading The marriage was fixed for the early part of March.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading The marriage was fixed for the early part of March.
not any; not one
From this reading “It would be,” she said cheerfully, “her last, best piece of work; and besides, no one ever leaves,” she added, “an order only half-completed.”
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading But Angelique remained very feeble, notwithstanding the joy which radiated from her whole person.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The marriage was fixed for the early part of March.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “It would be,” she said cheerfully, “her last, best piece of work; and besides, no one ever leaves,” she added, “an order only half-completed.”
and nothing more
From this reading “It would be,” she said cheerfully, “her last, best piece of work; and besides, no one ever leaves,” she added, “an order only half-completed.”
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading “It would be,” she said cheerfully, “her last, best piece of work; and besides, no one ever leaves,” she added, “an order only half-completed.”
panelnounUS /ˈpænəl/
sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something
From this reading She had wished after the first week of her convalescence to go down to the workroom, persisting in her determination to finish the panel of embroidery in bas-relief which was to be used for the Bishop’s chair.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The marriage was fixed for the early part of March.
persistingadjectiveUS /pərˈsɪstɪŋ/
relentless and indefatigable in pursuit or as if in pursuit
From this reading She had wished after the first week of her convalescence to go down to the workroom, persisting in her determination to finish the panel of embroidery in bas-relief which was to be used for the Bishop’s chair.
a human being
From this reading But Angelique remained very feeble, notwithstanding the joy which radiated from her whole person.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading “It would be,” she said cheerfully, “her last, best piece of work; and besides, no one ever leaves,” she added, “an order only half-completed.”
radiatedverbUS /ˈreɪdieɪtɪd/
past form of “radiate” — send out rays or waves
From this reading But Angelique remained very feeble, notwithstanding the joy which radiated from her whole person.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But Angelique remained very feeble, notwithstanding the joy which radiated from her whole person.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It would be,” she said cheerfully, “her last, best piece of work; and besides, no one ever leaves,” she added, “an order only half-completed.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had wished after the first week of her convalescence to go down to the workroom, persisting in her determination to finish the panel of embroidery in bas-relief which was to be used for the Bishop’s chair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The marriage was fixed for the early part of March.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then exhausted by the effort, she was again forced to keep her chamber.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had wished after the first week of her convalescence to go down to the workroom, persisting in her determination to finish the panel of embroidery in bas-relief which was to be used for the Bishop’s chair.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading She had wished after the first week of her convalescence to go down to the workroom, persisting in her determination to finish the panel of embroidery in bas-relief which was to be used for the Bishop’s chair.
precisely as stated
From this reading But Angelique remained very feeble, notwithstanding the joy which radiated from her whole person.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The marriage was fixed for the early part of March.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading She had wished after the first week of her convalescence to go down to the workroom, persisting in her determination to finish the panel of embroidery in bas-relief which was to be used for the Bishop’s chair.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But Angelique remained very feeble, notwithstanding the joy which radiated from her whole person.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading But Angelique remained very feeble, notwithstanding the joy which radiated from her whole person.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading She had wished after the first week of her convalescence to go down to the workroom, persisting in her determination to finish the panel of embroidery in bas-relief which was to be used for the Bishop’s chair.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading “It would be,” she said cheerfully, “her last, best piece of work; and besides, no one ever leaves,” she added, “an order only half-completed.”
workroomnounUS /ˈwɜːrkruːm/
room where work is done
From this reading She had wished after the first week of her convalescence to go down to the workroom, persisting in her determination to finish the panel of embroidery in bas-relief which was to be used for the Bishop’s chair.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “It would be,” she said cheerfully, “her last, best piece of work; and besides, no one ever leaves,” she added, “an order only half-completed.”
