used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During the remaining days of that gladsome rose-red June, Philomène went about the house with a face as glad as any sunbeam and as rosy as any flower.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading During the remaining days of that gladsome rose-red June, Philomène went about the house with a face as glad as any sunbeam and as rosy as any flower.
accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
From this reading Nurse thought that the prospect of riding in a hay-cart and digging in the sand with a new spade sufficiently accounted for these radiant looks, but though the haystacks loomed large, they loomed only in the background—it was Godmother’s figure which occupied the foreground.
anew
From this reading Unhappily Nurse was present, so Philomène could only kiss the canary’s green head tenderly, and whisper, “It isn’t for so very long, dear,” before she again closed the cage-door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the remaining days of that gladsome rose-red June, Philomène went about the house with a face as glad as any sunbeam and as rosy as any flower.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading During the remaining days of that gladsome rose-red June, Philomène went about the house with a face as glad as any sunbeam and as rosy as any flower.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Philomène felt very sorry at having to leave Master Mustardseed and Sweet William, and when the day for packing arrived, she had tears in her eyes as she opened the cage-door, and put in her hand so that the canary might perch upon her wrist.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading During the remaining days of that gladsome rose-red June, Philomène went about the house with a face as glad as any sunbeam and as rosy as any flower.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Philomène felt very sorry at having to leave Master Mustardseed and Sweet William, and when the day for packing arrived, she had tears in her eyes as she opened the cage-door, and put in her hand so that the canary might perch upon her wrist.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading Nurse thought that the prospect of riding in a hay-cart and digging in the sand with a new spade sufficiently accounted for these radiant looks, but though the haystacks loomed large, they loomed only in the background—it was Godmother’s figure which occupied the foreground.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Unhappily Nurse was present, so Philomène could only kiss the canary’s green head tenderly, and whisper, “It isn’t for so very long, dear,” before she again closed the cage-door.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nurse thought that the prospect of riding in a hay-cart and digging in the sand with a new spade sufficiently accounted for these radiant looks, but though the haystacks loomed large, they loomed only in the background—it was Godmother’s figure which occupied the foreground.
cage-door
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From this reading Philomène felt very sorry at having to leave Master Mustardseed and Sweet William, and when the day for packing arrived, she had tears in her eyes as she opened the cage-door, and put in her hand so that the canary might perch upon her wrist.
canarynounUS /kəˈneri/
someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police
From this reading Philomène felt very sorry at having to leave Master Mustardseed and Sweet William, and when the day for packing arrived, she had tears in her eyes as she opened the cage-door, and put in her hand so that the canary might perch upon her wrist.
canary's
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From this reading Unhappily Nurse was present, so Philomène could only kiss the canary’s green head tenderly, and whisper, “It isn’t for so very long, dear,” before she again closed the cage-door.
put or send forth
From this reading The plan cast only one shadow.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Unhappily Nurse was present, so Philomène could only kiss the canary’s green head tenderly, and whisper, “It isn’t for so very long, dear,” before she again closed the cage-door.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Unhappily Nurse was present, so Philomène could only kiss the canary’s green head tenderly, and whisper, “It isn’t for so very long, dear,” before she again closed the cage-door.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Philomène felt very sorry at having to leave Master Mustardseed and Sweet William, and when the day for packing arrived, she had tears in her eyes as she opened the cage-door, and put in her hand so that the canary might perch upon her wrist.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading During the remaining days of that gladsome rose-red June, Philomène went about the house with a face as glad as any sunbeam and as rosy as any flower.
dearly loved
From this reading Unhappily Nurse was present, so Philomène could only kiss the canary’s green head tenderly, and whisper, “It isn’t for so very long, dear,” before she again closed the cage-door.
diggingnounUS /ˈdɪɡɪŋ/
the act of digging
From this reading Nurse thought that the prospect of riding in a hay-cart and digging in the sand with a new spade sufficiently accounted for these radiant looks, but though the haystacks loomed large, they loomed only in the background—it was Godmother’s figure which occupied the foreground.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the remaining days of that gladsome rose-red June, Philomène went about the house with a face as glad as any sunbeam and as rosy as any flower.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Philomène felt very sorry at having to leave Master Mustardseed and Sweet William, and when the day for packing arrived, she had tears in her eyes as she opened the cage-door, and put in her hand so that the canary might perch upon her wrist.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading During the remaining days of that gladsome rose-red June, Philomène went about the house with a face as glad as any sunbeam and as rosy as any flower.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Philomène felt very sorry at having to leave Master Mustardseed and Sweet William, and when the day for packing arrived, she had tears in her eyes as she opened the cage-door, and put in her hand so that the canary might perch upon her wrist.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Nurse thought that the prospect of riding in a hay-cart and digging in the sand with a new spade sufficiently accounted for these radiant looks, but though the haystacks loomed large, they loomed only in the background—it was Godmother’s figure which occupied the foreground.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading During the remaining days of that gladsome rose-red June, Philomène went about the house with a face as glad as any sunbeam and as rosy as any flower.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nurse thought that the prospect of riding in a hay-cart and digging in the sand with a new spade sufficiently accounted for these radiant looks, but though the haystacks loomed large, they loomed only in the background—it was Godmother’s figure which occupied the foreground.
foregroundnounUS /ˈfɔːrɡraʊnd/
the part of a scene that is near the viewer
From this reading Nurse thought that the prospect of riding in a hay-cart and digging in the sand with a new spade sufficiently accounted for these radiant looks, but though the haystacks loomed large, they loomed only in the background—it was Godmother’s figure which occupied the foreground.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading During the remaining days of that gladsome rose-red June, Philomène went about the house with a face as glad as any sunbeam and as rosy as any flower.
gladsomeadjective
experiencing or expressing gladness or joy
From this reading During the remaining days of that gladsome rose-red June, Philomène went about the house with a face as glad as any sunbeam and as rosy as any flower.
Godmother's
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From this reading Nurse thought that the prospect of riding in a hay-cart and digging in the sand with a new spade sufficiently accounted for these radiant looks, but though the haystacks loomed large, they loomed only in the background—it was Godmother’s figure which occupied the foreground.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Unhappily Nurse was present, so Philomène could only kiss the canary’s green head tenderly, and whisper, “It isn’t for so very long, dear,” before she again closed the cage-door.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Philomène felt very sorry at having to leave Master Mustardseed and Sweet William, and when the day for packing arrived, she had tears in her eyes as she opened the cage-door, and put in her hand so that the canary might perch upon her wrist.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Philomène felt very sorry at having to leave Master Mustardseed and Sweet William, and when the day for packing arrived, she had tears in her eyes as she opened the cage-door, and put in her hand so that the canary might perch upon her wrist.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Philomène felt very sorry at having to leave Master Mustardseed and Sweet William, and when the day for packing arrived, she had tears in her eyes as she opened the cage-door, and put in her hand so that the canary might perch upon her wrist.
hay-cart
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From this reading Nurse thought that the prospect of riding in a hay-cart and digging in the sand with a new spade sufficiently accounted for these radiant looks, but though the haystacks loomed large, they loomed only in the background—it was Godmother’s figure which occupied the foreground.
haystacksnounUS /ˈheɪstæks/
plural of “haystack” — a stack of hay
From this reading Nurse thought that the prospect of riding in a hay-cart and digging in the sand with a new spade sufficiently accounted for these radiant looks, but though the haystacks loomed large, they loomed only in the background—it was Godmother’s figure which occupied the foreground.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Unhappily Nurse was present, so Philomène could only kiss the canary’s green head tenderly, and whisper, “It isn’t for so very long, dear,” before she again closed the cage-door.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Philomène felt very sorry at having to leave Master Mustardseed and Sweet William, and when the day for packing arrived, she had tears in her eyes as she opened the cage-door, and put in her hand so that the canary might perch upon her wrist.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading During the remaining days of that gladsome rose-red June, Philomène went about the house with a face as glad as any sunbeam and as rosy as any flower.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nurse thought that the prospect of riding in a hay-cart and digging in the sand with a new spade sufficiently accounted for these radiant looks, but though the haystacks loomed large, they loomed only in the background—it was Godmother’s figure which occupied the foreground.
isn't
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From this reading Unhappily Nurse was present, so Philomène could only kiss the canary’s green head tenderly, and whisper, “It isn’t for so very long, dear,” before she again closed the cage-door.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nurse thought that the prospect of riding in a hay-cart and digging in the sand with a new spade sufficiently accounted for these radiant looks, but though the haystacks loomed large, they loomed only in the background—it was Godmother’s figure which occupied the foreground.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading During the remaining days of that gladsome rose-red June, Philomène went about the house with a face as glad as any sunbeam and as rosy as any flower.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading Unhappily Nurse was present, so Philomène could only kiss the canary’s green head tenderly, and whisper, “It isn’t for so very long, dear,” before she again closed the cage-door.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Nurse thought that the prospect of riding in a hay-cart and digging in the sand with a new spade sufficiently accounted for these radiant looks, but though the haystacks loomed large, they loomed only in the background—it was Godmother’s figure which occupied the foreground.
go away from a place
From this reading Philomène felt very sorry at having to leave Master Mustardseed and Sweet William, and when the day for packing arrived, she had tears in her eyes as she opened the cage-door, and put in her hand so that the canary might perch upon her wrist.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Unhappily Nurse was present, so Philomène could only kiss the canary’s green head tenderly, and whisper, “It isn’t for so very long, dear,” before she again closed the cage-door.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Nurse thought that the prospect of riding in a hay-cart and digging in the sand with a new spade sufficiently accounted for these radiant looks, but though the haystacks loomed large, they loomed only in the background—it was Godmother’s figure which occupied the foreground.
loomedverbUS /luːmd/
past form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading Nurse thought that the prospect of riding in a hay-cart and digging in the sand with a new spade sufficiently accounted for these radiant looks, but though the haystacks loomed large, they loomed only in the background—it was Godmother’s figure which occupied the foreground.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Philomène felt very sorry at having to leave Master Mustardseed and Sweet William, and when the day for packing arrived, she had tears in her eyes as she opened the cage-door, and put in her hand so that the canary might perch upon her wrist.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Philomène felt very sorry at having to leave Master Mustardseed and Sweet William, and when the day for packing arrived, she had tears in her eyes as she opened the cage-door, and put in her hand so that the canary might perch upon her wrist.
Mustardseed
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From this reading Philomène felt very sorry at having to leave Master Mustardseed and Sweet William, and when the day for packing arrived, she had tears in her eyes as she opened the cage-door, and put in her hand so that the canary might perch upon her wrist.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Nurse thought that the prospect of riding in a hay-cart and digging in the sand with a new spade sufficiently accounted for these radiant looks, but though the haystacks loomed large, they loomed only in the background—it was Godmother’s figure which occupied the foreground.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading Nurse thought that the prospect of riding in a hay-cart and digging in the sand with a new spade sufficiently accounted for these radiant looks, but though the haystacks loomed large, they loomed only in the background—it was Godmother’s figure which occupied the foreground.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Nurse thought that the prospect of riding in a hay-cart and digging in the sand with a new spade sufficiently accounted for these radiant looks, but though the haystacks loomed large, they loomed only in the background—it was Godmother’s figure which occupied the foreground.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the remaining days of that gladsome rose-red June, Philomène went about the house with a face as glad as any sunbeam and as rosy as any flower.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The plan cast only one shadow.
and nothing more
From this reading Nurse thought that the prospect of riding in a hay-cart and digging in the sand with a new spade sufficiently accounted for these radiant looks, but though the haystacks loomed large, they loomed only in the background—it was Godmother’s figure which occupied the foreground.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Philomène felt very sorry at having to leave Master Mustardseed and Sweet William, and when the day for packing arrived, she had tears in her eyes as she opened the cage-door, and put in her hand so that the canary might perch upon her wrist.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading Philomène felt very sorry at having to leave Master Mustardseed and Sweet William, and when the day for packing arrived, she had tears in her eyes as she opened the cage-door, and put in her hand so that the canary might perch upon her wrist.
perchnounUS /pɜːrtʃ/
support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
From this reading Philomène felt very sorry at having to leave Master Mustardseed and Sweet William, and when the day for packing arrived, she had tears in her eyes as she opened the cage-door, and put in her hand so that the canary might perch upon her wrist.
Philomène
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From this reading During the remaining days of that gladsome rose-red June, Philomène went about the house with a face as glad as any sunbeam and as rosy as any flower.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading The plan cast only one shadow.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Unhappily Nurse was present, so Philomène could only kiss the canary’s green head tenderly, and whisper, “It isn’t for so very long, dear,” before she again closed the cage-door.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Nurse thought that the prospect of riding in a hay-cart and digging in the sand with a new spade sufficiently accounted for these radiant looks, but though the haystacks loomed large, they loomed only in the background—it was Godmother’s figure which occupied the foreground.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Philomène felt very sorry at having to leave Master Mustardseed and Sweet William, and when the day for packing arrived, she had tears in her eyes as she opened the cage-door, and put in her hand so that the canary might perch upon her wrist.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading Nurse thought that the prospect of riding in a hay-cart and digging in the sand with a new spade sufficiently accounted for these radiant looks, but though the haystacks loomed large, they loomed only in the background—it was Godmother’s figure which occupied the foreground.
not used up
From this reading During the remaining days of that gladsome rose-red June, Philomène went about the house with a face as glad as any sunbeam and as rosy as any flower.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Nurse thought that the prospect of riding in a hay-cart and digging in the sand with a new spade sufficiently accounted for these radiant looks, but though the haystacks loomed large, they loomed only in the background—it was Godmother’s figure which occupied the foreground.
rose-redadjective
of a deep slightly bluish red color
From this reading During the remaining days of that gladsome rose-red June, Philomène went about the house with a face as glad as any sunbeam and as rosy as any flower.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading During the remaining days of that gladsome rose-red June, Philomène went about the house with a face as glad as any sunbeam and as rosy as any flower.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading Nurse thought that the prospect of riding in a hay-cart and digging in the sand with a new spade sufficiently accounted for these radiant looks, but though the haystacks loomed large, they loomed only in the background—it was Godmother’s figure which occupied the foreground.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading The plan cast only one shadow.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Philomène felt very sorry at having to leave Master Mustardseed and Sweet William, and when the day for packing arrived, she had tears in her eyes as she opened the cage-door, and put in her hand so that the canary might perch upon her wrist.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Philomène felt very sorry at having to leave Master Mustardseed and Sweet William, and when the day for packing arrived, she had tears in her eyes as she opened the cage-door, and put in her hand so that the canary might perch upon her wrist.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading Philomène felt very sorry at having to leave Master Mustardseed and Sweet William, and when the day for packing arrived, she had tears in her eyes as she opened the cage-door, and put in her hand so that the canary might perch upon her wrist.
spadenounUS /speɪd/
a playing card in the major suit that has one or more black figures on it
From this reading Nurse thought that the prospect of riding in a hay-cart and digging in the sand with a new spade sufficiently accounted for these radiant looks, but though the haystacks loomed large, they loomed only in the background—it was Godmother’s figure which occupied the foreground.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading Nurse thought that the prospect of riding in a hay-cart and digging in the sand with a new spade sufficiently accounted for these radiant looks, but though the haystacks loomed large, they loomed only in the background—it was Godmother’s figure which occupied the foreground.
sunbeamnounUS /ˈsʌnbiːm/
a ray of sunlight
From this reading During the remaining days of that gladsome rose-red June, Philomène went about the house with a face as glad as any sunbeam and as rosy as any flower.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Philomène felt very sorry at having to leave Master Mustardseed and Sweet William, and when the day for packing arrived, she had tears in her eyes as she opened the cage-door, and put in her hand so that the canary might perch upon her wrist.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Philomène felt very sorry at having to leave Master Mustardseed and Sweet William, and when the day for packing arrived, she had tears in her eyes as she opened the cage-door, and put in her hand so that the canary might perch upon her wrist.
tenderlyadverbUS /ˈtendərli/
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading Unhappily Nurse was present, so Philomène could only kiss the canary’s green head tenderly, and whisper, “It isn’t for so very long, dear,” before she again closed the cage-door.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the remaining days of that gladsome rose-red June, Philomène went about the house with a face as glad as any sunbeam and as rosy as any flower.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the remaining days of that gladsome rose-red June, Philomène went about the house with a face as glad as any sunbeam and as rosy as any flower.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Nurse thought that the prospect of riding in a hay-cart and digging in the sand with a new spade sufficiently accounted for these radiant looks, but though the haystacks loomed large, they loomed only in the background—it was Godmother’s figure which occupied the foreground.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nurse thought that the prospect of riding in a hay-cart and digging in the sand with a new spade sufficiently accounted for these radiant looks, but though the haystacks loomed large, they loomed only in the background—it was Godmother’s figure which occupied the foreground.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Nurse thought that the prospect of riding in a hay-cart and digging in the sand with a new spade sufficiently accounted for these radiant looks, but though the haystacks loomed large, they loomed only in the background—it was Godmother’s figure which occupied the foreground.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Nurse thought that the prospect of riding in a hay-cart and digging in the sand with a new spade sufficiently accounted for these radiant looks, but though the haystacks loomed large, they loomed only in the background—it was Godmother’s figure which occupied the foreground.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Philomène felt very sorry at having to leave Master Mustardseed and Sweet William, and when the day for packing arrived, she had tears in her eyes as she opened the cage-door, and put in her hand so that the canary might perch upon her wrist.
UnhappilyadverbUS /ənˈhæpəli/
in an unpleasant way
From this reading Unhappily Nurse was present, so Philomène could only kiss the canary’s green head tenderly, and whisper, “It isn’t for so very long, dear,” before she again closed the cage-door.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Philomène felt very sorry at having to leave Master Mustardseed and Sweet William, and when the day for packing arrived, she had tears in her eyes as she opened the cage-door, and put in her hand so that the canary might perch upon her wrist.
precisely as stated
From this reading Philomène felt very sorry at having to leave Master Mustardseed and Sweet William, and when the day for packing arrived, she had tears in her eyes as she opened the cage-door, and put in her hand so that the canary might perch upon her wrist.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nurse thought that the prospect of riding in a hay-cart and digging in the sand with a new spade sufficiently accounted for these radiant looks, but though the haystacks loomed large, they loomed only in the background—it was Godmother’s figure which occupied the foreground.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading During the remaining days of that gladsome rose-red June, Philomène went about the house with a face as glad as any sunbeam and as rosy as any flower.
at the time that
From this reading Philomène felt very sorry at having to leave Master Mustardseed and Sweet William, and when the day for packing arrived, she had tears in her eyes as she opened the cage-door, and put in her hand so that the canary might perch upon her wrist.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nurse thought that the prospect of riding in a hay-cart and digging in the sand with a new spade sufficiently accounted for these radiant looks, but though the haystacks loomed large, they loomed only in the background—it was Godmother’s figure which occupied the foreground.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading Unhappily Nurse was present, so Philomène could only kiss the canary’s green head tenderly, and whisper, “It isn’t for so very long, dear,” before she again closed the cage-door.
William
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From this reading Philomène felt very sorry at having to leave Master Mustardseed and Sweet William, and when the day for packing arrived, she had tears in her eyes as she opened the cage-door, and put in her hand so that the canary might perch upon her wrist.
in the company of; together with
From this reading During the remaining days of that gladsome rose-red June, Philomène went about the house with a face as glad as any sunbeam and as rosy as any flower.
wristnounUS /rɪst/
a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading Philomène felt very sorry at having to leave Master Mustardseed and Sweet William, and when the day for packing arrived, she had tears in her eyes as she opened the cage-door, and put in her hand so that the canary might perch upon her wrist.
