used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Gently, reverently, the girls lifted the basket which was to have furnished their own repast, laid it on the carved-oak chair, and laid on its lid the painted card; then for a moment they stood side by side, gazing round the room, seeing in imagination the scene which would follow the return of the family from church .
amazeverbUS /əˈmeɪz/
affect with wonder
From this reading . the incredulity, the amaze, the blind mystification, the joy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She was an understanding Peg, and she rose at once to the poetry of the idea.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was an understanding Peg, and she rose at once to the poetry of the idea.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was an understanding Peg, and she rose at once to the poetry of the idea.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading Gently, reverently, the girls lifted the basket which was to have furnished their own repast, laid it on the carved-oak chair, and laid on its lid the painted card; then for a moment they stood side by side, gazing round the room, seeing in imagination the scene which would follow the return of the family from church .
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading . the incredulity, the amaze, the blind mystification, the joy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Gently, reverently, the girls lifted the basket which was to have furnished their own repast, laid it on the carved-oak chair, and laid on its lid the painted card; then for a moment they stood side by side, gazing round the room, seeing in imagination the scene which would follow the return of the family from church .
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading Gently, reverently, the girls lifted the basket which was to have furnished their own repast, laid it on the carved-oak chair, and laid on its lid the painted card; then for a moment they stood side by side, gazing round the room, seeing in imagination the scene which would follow the return of the family from church .
carved-oak
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From this reading Gently, reverently, the girls lifted the basket which was to have furnished their own repast, laid it on the carved-oak chair, and laid on its lid the painted card; then for a moment they stood side by side, gazing round the room, seeing in imagination the scene which would follow the return of the family from church .
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Gently, reverently, the girls lifted the basket which was to have furnished their own repast, laid it on the carved-oak chair, and laid on its lid the painted card; then for a moment they stood side by side, gazing round the room, seeing in imagination the scene which would follow the return of the family from church .
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Gently, reverently, the girls lifted the basket which was to have furnished their own repast, laid it on the carved-oak chair, and laid on its lid the painted card; then for a moment they stood side by side, gazing round the room, seeing in imagination the scene which would follow the return of the family from church .
a social unit living together
From this reading Gently, reverently, the girls lifted the basket which was to have furnished their own repast, laid it on the carved-oak chair, and laid on its lid the painted card; then for a moment they stood side by side, gazing round the room, seeing in imagination the scene which would follow the return of the family from church .
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Gently, reverently, the girls lifted the basket which was to have furnished their own repast, laid it on the carved-oak chair, and laid on its lid the painted card; then for a moment they stood side by side, gazing round the room, seeing in imagination the scene which would follow the return of the family from church .
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Gently, reverently, the girls lifted the basket which was to have furnished their own repast, laid it on the carved-oak chair, and laid on its lid the painted card; then for a moment they stood side by side, gazing round the room, seeing in imagination the scene which would follow the return of the family from church .
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Gently, reverently, the girls lifted the basket which was to have furnished their own repast, laid it on the carved-oak chair, and laid on its lid the painted card; then for a moment they stood side by side, gazing round the room, seeing in imagination the scene which would follow the return of the family from church .
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading Gently, reverently, the girls lifted the basket which was to have furnished their own repast, laid it on the carved-oak chair, and laid on its lid the painted card; then for a moment they stood side by side, gazing round the room, seeing in imagination the scene which would follow the return of the family from church .
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Gently, reverently, the girls lifted the basket which was to have furnished their own repast, laid it on the carved-oak chair, and laid on its lid the painted card; then for a moment they stood side by side, gazing round the room, seeing in imagination the scene which would follow the return of the family from church .
in a gradual manner
From this reading Gently, reverently, the girls lifted the basket which was to have furnished their own repast, laid it on the carved-oak chair, and laid on its lid the painted card; then for a moment they stood side by side, gazing round the room, seeing in imagination the scene which would follow the return of the family from church .
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Gently, reverently, the girls lifted the basket which was to have furnished their own repast, laid it on the carved-oak chair, and laid on its lid the painted card; then for a moment they stood side by side, gazing round the room, seeing in imagination the scene which would follow the return of the family from church .
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Gently, reverently, the girls lifted the basket which was to have furnished their own repast, laid it on the carved-oak chair, and laid on its lid the painted card; then for a moment they stood side by side, gazing round the room, seeing in imagination the scene which would follow the return of the family from church .
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She was an understanding Peg, and she rose at once to the poetry of the idea.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Gently, reverently, the girls lifted the basket which was to have furnished their own repast, laid it on the carved-oak chair, and laid on its lid the painted card; then for a moment they stood side by side, gazing round the room, seeing in imagination the scene which would follow the return of the family from church .
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gently, reverently, the girls lifted the basket which was to have furnished their own repast, laid it on the carved-oak chair, and laid on its lid the painted card; then for a moment they stood side by side, gazing round the room, seeing in imagination the scene which would follow the return of the family from church .
incredulitynounUS /ˌɪnkrəˈduːlɪti/
doubt about the truth of something
From this reading . the incredulity, the amaze, the blind mystification, the joy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Gently, reverently, the girls lifted the basket which was to have furnished their own repast, laid it on the carved-oak chair, and laid on its lid the painted card; then for a moment they stood side by side, gazing round the room, seeing in imagination the scene which would follow the return of the family from church .
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Gently, reverently, the girls lifted the basket which was to have furnished their own repast, laid it on the carved-oak chair, and laid on its lid the painted card; then for a moment they stood side by side, gazing round the room, seeing in imagination the scene which would follow the return of the family from church .
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading . the incredulity, the amaze, the blind mystification, the joy.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Gently, reverently, the girls lifted the basket which was to have furnished their own repast, laid it on the carved-oak chair, and laid on its lid the painted card; then for a moment they stood side by side, gazing round the room, seeing in imagination the scene which would follow the return of the family from church .
lidnounUS /lɪd/
either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading Gently, reverently, the girls lifted the basket which was to have furnished their own repast, laid it on the carved-oak chair, and laid on its lid the painted card; then for a moment they stood side by side, gazing round the room, seeing in imagination the scene which would follow the return of the family from church .
held up in the air
From this reading Gently, reverently, the girls lifted the basket which was to have furnished their own repast, laid it on the carved-oak chair, and laid on its lid the painted card; then for a moment they stood side by side, gazing round the room, seeing in imagination the scene which would follow the return of the family from church .
a particular point in time
From this reading Gently, reverently, the girls lifted the basket which was to have furnished their own repast, laid it on the carved-oak chair, and laid on its lid the painted card; then for a moment they stood side by side, gazing round the room, seeing in imagination the scene which would follow the return of the family from church .
mystificationnoun
confusion resulting from failure to understand
From this reading . the incredulity, the amaze, the blind mystification, the joy.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading Peg nodded.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was an understanding Peg, and she rose at once to the poetry of the idea.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Gently, reverently, the girls lifted the basket which was to have furnished their own repast, laid it on the carved-oak chair, and laid on its lid the painted card; then for a moment they stood side by side, gazing round the room, seeing in imagination the scene which would follow the return of the family from church .
on one occasion
From this reading She was an understanding Peg, and she rose at once to the poetry of the idea.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Gently, reverently, the girls lifted the basket which was to have furnished their own repast, laid it on the carved-oak chair, and laid on its lid the painted card; then for a moment they stood side by side, gazing round the room, seeing in imagination the scene which would follow the return of the family from church .
coated with paint
From this reading Gently, reverently, the girls lifted the basket which was to have furnished their own repast, laid it on the carved-oak chair, and laid on its lid the painted card; then for a moment they stood side by side, gazing round the room, seeing in imagination the scene which would follow the return of the family from church .
PegnounUS /peɡ/
a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface
From this reading Peg nodded.
literature in metrical form
From this reading She was an understanding Peg, and she rose at once to the poetry of the idea.
repastnoun
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Gently, reverently, the girls lifted the basket which was to have furnished their own repast, laid it on the carved-oak chair, and laid on its lid the painted card; then for a moment they stood side by side, gazing round the room, seeing in imagination the scene which would follow the return of the family from church .
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Gently, reverently, the girls lifted the basket which was to have furnished their own repast, laid it on the carved-oak chair, and laid on its lid the painted card; then for a moment they stood side by side, gazing round the room, seeing in imagination the scene which would follow the return of the family from church .
reverentlyadverbUS /ˈrevərəntli/
with reverence; in a reverent manner
From this reading Gently, reverently, the girls lifted the basket which was to have furnished their own repast, laid it on the carved-oak chair, and laid on its lid the painted card; then for a moment they stood side by side, gazing round the room, seeing in imagination the scene which would follow the return of the family from church .
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Gently, reverently, the girls lifted the basket which was to have furnished their own repast, laid it on the carved-oak chair, and laid on its lid the painted card; then for a moment they stood side by side, gazing round the room, seeing in imagination the scene which would follow the return of the family from church .
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading She was an understanding Peg, and she rose at once to the poetry of the idea.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Gently, reverently, the girls lifted the basket which was to have furnished their own repast, laid it on the carved-oak chair, and laid on its lid the painted card; then for a moment they stood side by side, gazing round the room, seeing in imagination the scene which would follow the return of the family from church .
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Gently, reverently, the girls lifted the basket which was to have furnished their own repast, laid it on the carved-oak chair, and laid on its lid the painted card; then for a moment they stood side by side, gazing round the room, seeing in imagination the scene which would follow the return of the family from church .
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Gently, reverently, the girls lifted the basket which was to have furnished their own repast, laid it on the carved-oak chair, and laid on its lid the painted card; then for a moment they stood side by side, gazing round the room, seeing in imagination the scene which would follow the return of the family from church .
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was an understanding Peg, and she rose at once to the poetry of the idea.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Gently, reverently, the girls lifted the basket which was to have furnished their own repast, laid it on the carved-oak chair, and laid on its lid the painted card; then for a moment they stood side by side, gazing round the room, seeing in imagination the scene which would follow the return of the family from church .
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Gently, reverently, the girls lifted the basket which was to have furnished their own repast, laid it on the carved-oak chair, and laid on its lid the painted card; then for a moment they stood side by side, gazing round the room, seeing in imagination the scene which would follow the return of the family from church .
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was an understanding Peg, and she rose at once to the poetry of the idea.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Gently, reverently, the girls lifted the basket which was to have furnished their own repast, laid it on the carved-oak chair, and laid on its lid the painted card; then for a moment they stood side by side, gazing round the room, seeing in imagination the scene which would follow the return of the family from church .
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Gently, reverently, the girls lifted the basket which was to have furnished their own repast, laid it on the carved-oak chair, and laid on its lid the painted card; then for a moment they stood side by side, gazing round the room, seeing in imagination the scene which would follow the return of the family from church .
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gently, reverently, the girls lifted the basket which was to have furnished their own repast, laid it on the carved-oak chair, and laid on its lid the painted card; then for a moment they stood side by side, gazing round the room, seeing in imagination the scene which would follow the return of the family from church .
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was an understanding Peg, and she rose at once to the poetry of the idea.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading She was an understanding Peg, and she rose at once to the poetry of the idea.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was an understanding Peg, and she rose at once to the poetry of the idea.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Gently, reverently, the girls lifted the basket which was to have furnished their own repast, laid it on the carved-oak chair, and laid on its lid the painted card; then for a moment they stood side by side, gazing round the room, seeing in imagination the scene which would follow the return of the family from church .
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Gently, reverently, the girls lifted the basket which was to have furnished their own repast, laid it on the carved-oak chair, and laid on its lid the painted card; then for a moment they stood side by side, gazing round the room, seeing in imagination the scene which would follow the return of the family from church .
