used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She skipped into the house, and Daisy, humming to herself, walked to her own gate, went in, and sat in a wicker rocking-chair under the walnut tree.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She skipped into the house, and Daisy, humming to herself, walked to her own gate, went in, and sat in a wicker rocking-chair under the walnut tree.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Master Coy was staring over the gate at her; and she had never known that he had such large eyes.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading She rocked herself and sang a wordless song, but becoming aware of a presence that lingered upon the sidewalk near the gate, she checked both her song and the motion of the chair and looked that way.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading She rocked herself and sang a wordless song, but becoming aware of a presence that lingered upon the sidewalk near the gate, she checked both her song and the motion of the chair and looked that way.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He was full of formless questions, but he had no vocabulary; in truth, his whole being was one intensified interrogation.
the two together, not just one
From this reading She rocked herself and sang a wordless song, but becoming aware of a presence that lingered upon the sidewalk near the gate, she checked both her song and the motion of the chair and looked that way.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She rocked herself and sang a wordless song, but becoming aware of a presence that lingered upon the sidewalk near the gate, she checked both her song and the motion of the chair and looked that way.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading She rocked herself and sang a wordless song, but becoming aware of a presence that lingered upon the sidewalk near the gate, she checked both her song and the motion of the chair and looked that way.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading She rocked herself and sang a wordless song, but becoming aware of a presence that lingered upon the sidewalk near the gate, she checked both her song and the motion of the chair and looked that way.
CoyadjectiveUS /kɔɪ/
affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way
From this reading Master Coy was staring over the gate at her; and she had never known that he had such large eyes.
DaisynounUS /ˈdeɪzi/
any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
From this reading She skipped into the house, and Daisy, humming to herself, walked to her own gate, went in, and sat in a wicker rocking-chair under the walnut tree.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Master Coy was staring over the gate at her; and she had never known that he had such large eyes.
formlessadjective
having no definite form or distinct shape
From this reading He was full of formless questions, but he had no vocabulary; in truth, his whole being was one intensified interrogation.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He was full of formless questions, but he had no vocabulary; in truth, his whole being was one intensified interrogation.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading She skipped into the house, and Daisy, humming to herself, walked to her own gate, went in, and sat in a wicker rocking-chair under the walnut tree.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Master Coy was staring over the gate at her; and she had never known that he had such large eyes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Master Coy was staring over the gate at her; and she had never known that he had such large eyes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She skipped into the house, and Daisy, humming to herself, walked to her own gate, went in, and sat in a wicker rocking-chair under the walnut tree.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She skipped into the house, and Daisy, humming to herself, walked to her own gate, went in, and sat in a wicker rocking-chair under the walnut tree.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was full of formless questions, but he had no vocabulary; in truth, his whole being was one intensified interrogation.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She skipped into the house, and Daisy, humming to herself, walked to her own gate, went in, and sat in a wicker rocking-chair under the walnut tree.
hummingnounUS /ˈhʌmɪŋ/
a humming noise
From this reading She skipped into the house, and Daisy, humming to herself, walked to her own gate, went in, and sat in a wicker rocking-chair under the walnut tree.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She skipped into the house, and Daisy, humming to herself, walked to her own gate, went in, and sat in a wicker rocking-chair under the walnut tree.
intensifiedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtensəfaɪd/
made more intense
From this reading He was full of formless questions, but he had no vocabulary; in truth, his whole being was one intensified interrogation.
interrogationnounUS /ɪnˌter.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
The formal questioning of a suspect by police detectives or magistrates.
From this reading He was full of formless questions, but he had no vocabulary; in truth, his whole being was one intensified interrogation.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She skipped into the house, and Daisy, humming to herself, walked to her own gate, went in, and sat in a wicker rocking-chair under the walnut tree.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Master Coy was staring over the gate at her; and she had never known that he had such large eyes.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Master Coy was staring over the gate at her; and she had never known that he had such large eyes.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading She rocked herself and sang a wordless song, but becoming aware of a presence that lingered upon the sidewalk near the gate, she checked both her song and the motion of the chair and looked that way.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She rocked herself and sang a wordless song, but becoming aware of a presence that lingered upon the sidewalk near the gate, she checked both her song and the motion of the chair and looked that way.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Master Coy was staring over the gate at her; and she had never known that he had such large eyes.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading She rocked herself and sang a wordless song, but becoming aware of a presence that lingered upon the sidewalk near the gate, she checked both her song and the motion of the chair and looked that way.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading She rocked herself and sang a wordless song, but becoming aware of a presence that lingered upon the sidewalk near the gate, she checked both her song and the motion of the chair and looked that way.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Master Coy was staring over the gate at her; and she had never known that he had such large eyes.
not any; not one
From this reading He was full of formless questions, but he had no vocabulary; in truth, his whole being was one intensified interrogation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She rocked herself and sang a wordless song, but becoming aware of a presence that lingered upon the sidewalk near the gate, she checked both her song and the motion of the chair and looked that way.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was full of formless questions, but he had no vocabulary; in truth, his whole being was one intensified interrogation.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Master Coy was staring over the gate at her; and she had never known that he had such large eyes.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She skipped into the house, and Daisy, humming to herself, walked to her own gate, went in, and sat in a wicker rocking-chair under the walnut tree.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading She rocked herself and sang a wordless song, but becoming aware of a presence that lingered upon the sidewalk near the gate, she checked both her song and the motion of the chair and looked that way.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading He was full of formless questions, but he had no vocabulary; in truth, his whole being was one intensified interrogation.
rockedverbUS /rɑːkt/
past form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading She rocked herself and sang a wordless song, but becoming aware of a presence that lingered upon the sidewalk near the gate, she checked both her song and the motion of the chair and looked that way.
rocking-chair
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From this reading She skipped into the house, and Daisy, humming to herself, walked to her own gate, went in, and sat in a wicker rocking-chair under the walnut tree.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading She rocked herself and sang a wordless song, but becoming aware of a presence that lingered upon the sidewalk near the gate, she checked both her song and the motion of the chair and looked that way.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading She skipped into the house, and Daisy, humming to herself, walked to her own gate, went in, and sat in a wicker rocking-chair under the walnut tree.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She skipped into the house, and Daisy, humming to herself, walked to her own gate, went in, and sat in a wicker rocking-chair under the walnut tree.
sidewalknounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading She rocked herself and sang a wordless song, but becoming aware of a presence that lingered upon the sidewalk near the gate, she checked both her song and the motion of the chair and looked that way.
skippedverbUS /skɪpt/
inflected form of “skip” — bypass
From this reading She skipped into the house, and Daisy, humming to herself, walked to her own gate, went in, and sat in a wicker rocking-chair under the walnut tree.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading She rocked herself and sang a wordless song, but becoming aware of a presence that lingered upon the sidewalk near the gate, she checked both her song and the motion of the chair and looked that way.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Master Coy was staring over the gate at her; and she had never known that he had such large eyes.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Master Coy was staring over the gate at her; and she had never known that he had such large eyes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She rocked herself and sang a wordless song, but becoming aware of a presence that lingered upon the sidewalk near the gate, she checked both her song and the motion of the chair and looked that way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She skipped into the house, and Daisy, humming to herself, walked to her own gate, went in, and sat in a wicker rocking-chair under the walnut tree.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She skipped into the house, and Daisy, humming to herself, walked to her own gate, went in, and sat in a wicker rocking-chair under the walnut tree.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading She skipped into the house, and Daisy, humming to herself, walked to her own gate, went in, and sat in a wicker rocking-chair under the walnut tree.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading He was full of formless questions, but he had no vocabulary; in truth, his whole being was one intensified interrogation.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading She skipped into the house, and Daisy, humming to herself, walked to her own gate, went in, and sat in a wicker rocking-chair under the walnut tree.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She rocked herself and sang a wordless song, but becoming aware of a presence that lingered upon the sidewalk near the gate, she checked both her song and the motion of the chair and looked that way.
vocabularynounUS /voʊˈkæbjəleri/
a listing of the words used in some enterprise
From this reading He was full of formless questions, but he had no vocabulary; in truth, his whole being was one intensified interrogation.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading She skipped into the house, and Daisy, humming to herself, walked to her own gate, went in, and sat in a wicker rocking-chair under the walnut tree.
walnutnounUS /ˈwɔːlnʌt/
nut of any of various walnut trees having a wrinkled two-lobed seed with a hard shell
From this reading She skipped into the house, and Daisy, humming to herself, walked to her own gate, went in, and sat in a wicker rocking-chair under the walnut tree.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “What you want?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Master Coy was staring over the gate at her; and she had never known that he had such large eyes.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She rocked herself and sang a wordless song, but becoming aware of a presence that lingered upon the sidewalk near the gate, she checked both her song and the motion of the chair and looked that way.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She skipped into the house, and Daisy, humming to herself, walked to her own gate, went in, and sat in a wicker rocking-chair under the walnut tree.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What you want?”
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He was full of formless questions, but he had no vocabulary; in truth, his whole being was one intensified interrogation.
wickernounUS /ˈwɪkər/
slender flexible branches or twigs (especially of willow or some canes); used for wickerwork
From this reading She skipped into the house, and Daisy, humming to herself, walked to her own gate, went in, and sat in a wicker rocking-chair under the walnut tree.
wordlessadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrdləs/
expressed without speech
From this reading She rocked herself and sang a wordless song, but becoming aware of a presence that lingered upon the sidewalk near the gate, she checked both her song and the motion of the chair and looked that way.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What you want?”
