used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WEDDING PRESENT In a room high in the palace a young girl was trying on a frock.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Through the open window, banded with three bars, she looked into the rustling tops of palms, from which the yellow date fruit hung, and beyond the palms the hot, bright, blue sky and the far towers of a minaret.
apatheticallyadverb
in an apathetic manner
From this reading "A bit more to the left, h'if you please, miss," the woman entreated through a mouthful of pins, and apathetically the young figure moved.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "A bit of h'all right, now, that drape," the woman chirped, sitting back on her heels to survey her work.
bandedadjectiveUS /ˈbændɪd/
identified with a band especially around a leg
From this reading Through the open window, banded with three bars, she looked into the rustling tops of palms, from which the yellow date fruit hung, and beyond the palms the hot, bright, blue sky and the far towers of a minaret.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading Through the open window, banded with three bars, she looked into the rustling tops of palms, from which the yellow date fruit hung, and beyond the palms the hot, bright, blue sky and the far towers of a minaret.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before a tall pier glass she stood indifferently, one hip sagging to the despair of the kneeling seamstress, her face turned listlessly from the image in the glass.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Through the open window, banded with three bars, she looked into the rustling tops of palms, from which the yellow date fruit hung, and beyond the palms the hot, bright, blue sky and the far towers of a minaret.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading "A bit more to the left, h'if you please, miss," the woman entreated through a mouthful of pins, and apathetically the young figure moved.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Through the open window, banded with three bars, she looked into the rustling tops of palms, from which the yellow date fruit hung, and beyond the palms the hot, bright, blue sky and the far towers of a minaret.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Through the open window, banded with three bars, she looked into the rustling tops of palms, from which the yellow date fruit hung, and beyond the palms the hot, bright, blue sky and the far towers of a minaret.
chirped
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From this reading "A bit of h'all right, now, that drape," the woman chirped, sitting back on her heels to survey her work.
the specified day of the month
From this reading Through the open window, banded with three bars, she looked into the rustling tops of palms, from which the yellow date fruit hung, and beyond the palms the hot, bright, blue sky and the far towers of a minaret.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Before a tall pier glass she stood indifferently, one hip sagging to the despair of the kneeling seamstress, her face turned listlessly from the image in the glass.
drapeverbUS /dreɪp/
arrange in a particular way
From this reading "A bit of h'all right, now, that drape," the woman chirped, sitting back on her heels to survey her work.
entreated
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From this reading "A bit more to the left, h'if you please, miss," the woman entreated through a mouthful of pins, and apathetically the young figure moved.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Before a tall pier glass she stood indifferently, one hip sagging to the despair of the kneeling seamstress, her face turned listlessly from the image in the glass.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Through the open window, banded with three bars, she looked into the rustling tops of palms, from which the yellow date fruit hung, and beyond the palms the hot, bright, blue sky and the far towers of a minaret.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading "A bit more to the left, h'if you please, miss," the woman entreated through a mouthful of pins, and apathetically the young figure moved.
frocknounUS /frɑːk/
a long, loose outer garment
From this reading A WEDDING PRESENT In a room high in the palace a young girl was trying on a frock.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Before a tall pier glass she stood indifferently, one hip sagging to the despair of the kneeling seamstress, her face turned listlessly from the image in the glass.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading Through the open window, banded with three bars, she looked into the rustling tops of palms, from which the yellow date fruit hung, and beyond the palms the hot, bright, blue sky and the far towers of a minaret.
a young female
From this reading A WEDDING PRESENT In a room high in the palace a young girl was trying on a frock.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Before a tall pier glass she stood indifferently, one hip sagging to the despair of the kneeling seamstress, her face turned listlessly from the image in the glass.
h'all
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From this reading "A bit of h'all right, now, that drape," the woman chirped, sitting back on her heels to survey her work.
h'if
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From this reading "A bit more to the left, h'if you please, miss," the woman entreated through a mouthful of pins, and apathetically the young figure moved.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading "A bit of h'all right, now, that drape," the woman chirped, sitting back on her heels to survey her work.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Before a tall pier glass she stood indifferently, one hip sagging to the despair of the kneeling seamstress, her face turned listlessly from the image in the glass.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A WEDDING PRESENT In a room high in the palace a young girl was trying on a frock.
hipnounUS /hɪp/
either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh
From this reading Before a tall pier glass she stood indifferently, one hip sagging to the despair of the kneeling seamstress, her face turned listlessly from the image in the glass.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Through the open window, banded with three bars, she looked into the rustling tops of palms, from which the yellow date fruit hung, and beyond the palms the hot, bright, blue sky and the far towers of a minaret.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Through the open window, banded with three bars, she looked into the rustling tops of palms, from which the yellow date fruit hung, and beyond the palms the hot, bright, blue sky and the far towers of a minaret.
an iconic mental representation
From this reading Before a tall pier glass she stood indifferently, one hip sagging to the despair of the kneeling seamstress, her face turned listlessly from the image in the glass.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A WEDDING PRESENT In a room high in the palace a young girl was trying on a frock.
indifferentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrəntli/
with indifference; in an indifferent manner
From this reading Before a tall pier glass she stood indifferently, one hip sagging to the despair of the kneeling seamstress, her face turned listlessly from the image in the glass.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Through the open window, banded with three bars, she looked into the rustling tops of palms, from which the yellow date fruit hung, and beyond the palms the hot, bright, blue sky and the far towers of a minaret.
kneelingnounUS /ˈniːlɪŋ/
supporting yourself on your knees
From this reading Before a tall pier glass she stood indifferently, one hip sagging to the despair of the kneeling seamstress, her face turned listlessly from the image in the glass.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "A bit more to the left, h'if you please, miss," the woman entreated through a mouthful of pins, and apathetically the young figure moved.
listlesslyadverbUS /ˈlɪstləsli/
in a listless manner
From this reading Before a tall pier glass she stood indifferently, one hip sagging to the despair of the kneeling seamstress, her face turned listlessly from the image in the glass.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Through the open window, banded with three bars, she looked into the rustling tops of palms, from which the yellow date fruit hung, and beyond the palms the hot, bright, blue sky and the far towers of a minaret.
minaretnounUS /ˌmɪnərˈet/
slender tower with balconies
From this reading Through the open window, banded with three bars, she looked into the rustling tops of palms, from which the yellow date fruit hung, and beyond the palms the hot, bright, blue sky and the far towers of a minaret.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "A bit more to the left, h'if you please, miss," the woman entreated through a mouthful of pins, and apathetically the young figure moved.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "A bit more to the left, h'if you please, miss," the woman entreated through a mouthful of pins, and apathetically the young figure moved.
mouthfulnounUS /ˈmaʊθfʊl/
the quantity that can be held in the mouth
From this reading "A bit more to the left, h'if you please, miss," the woman entreated through a mouthful of pins, and apathetically the young figure moved.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading "A bit more to the left, h'if you please, miss," the woman entreated through a mouthful of pins, and apathetically the young figure moved.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "A bit of h'all right, now, that drape," the woman chirped, sitting back on her heels to survey her work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before a tall pier glass she stood indifferently, one hip sagging to the despair of the kneeling seamstress, her face turned listlessly from the image in the glass.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A WEDDING PRESENT In a room high in the palace a young girl was trying on a frock.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Before a tall pier glass she stood indifferently, one hip sagging to the despair of the kneeling seamstress, her face turned listlessly from the image in the glass.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Through the open window, banded with three bars, she looked into the rustling tops of palms, from which the yellow date fruit hung, and beyond the palms the hot, bright, blue sky and the far towers of a minaret.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading A WEDDING PRESENT In a room high in the palace a young girl was trying on a frock.
palmsnounUS /pɑːmz/
plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading Through the open window, banded with three bars, she looked into the rustling tops of palms, from which the yellow date fruit hung, and beyond the palms the hot, bright, blue sky and the far towers of a minaret.
piernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading Before a tall pier glass she stood indifferently, one hip sagging to the despair of the kneeling seamstress, her face turned listlessly from the image in the glass.
pinsnounUS /pɪnz/
plural of “pin” — a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment
From this reading "A bit more to the left, h'if you please, miss," the woman entreated through a mouthful of pins, and apathetically the young figure moved.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "A bit more to the left, h'if you please, miss," the woman entreated through a mouthful of pins, and apathetically the young figure moved.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A WEDDING PRESENT In a room high in the palace a young girl was trying on a frock.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "A bit of h'all right, now, that drape," the woman chirped, sitting back on her heels to survey her work.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A WEDDING PRESENT In a room high in the palace a young girl was trying on a frock.
rustlingnounUS /ˈrʌslɪŋ/
the stealing of cattle
From this reading Through the open window, banded with three bars, she looked into the rustling tops of palms, from which the yellow date fruit hung, and beyond the palms the hot, bright, blue sky and the far towers of a minaret.
saggingadjectiveUS /ˈsæɡɪŋ/
hanging down (as from exhaustion or weakness)
From this reading Before a tall pier glass she stood indifferently, one hip sagging to the despair of the kneeling seamstress, her face turned listlessly from the image in the glass.
seamstressnounUS /ˈsiːmstrɪs/
someone who makes or mends dresses
From this reading Before a tall pier glass she stood indifferently, one hip sagging to the despair of the kneeling seamstress, her face turned listlessly from the image in the glass.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before a tall pier glass she stood indifferently, one hip sagging to the despair of the kneeling seamstress, her face turned listlessly from the image in the glass.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading "A bit of h'all right, now, that drape," the woman chirped, sitting back on her heels to survey her work.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Through the open window, banded with three bars, she looked into the rustling tops of palms, from which the yellow date fruit hung, and beyond the palms the hot, bright, blue sky and the far towers of a minaret.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Before a tall pier glass she stood indifferently, one hip sagging to the despair of the kneeling seamstress, her face turned listlessly from the image in the glass.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading "A bit of h'all right, now, that drape," the woman chirped, sitting back on her heels to survey her work.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Before a tall pier glass she stood indifferently, one hip sagging to the despair of the kneeling seamstress, her face turned listlessly from the image in the glass.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "A bit of h'all right, now, that drape," the woman chirped, sitting back on her heels to survey her work.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A WEDDING PRESENT In a room high in the palace a young girl was trying on a frock.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Through the open window, banded with three bars, she looked into the rustling tops of palms, from which the yellow date fruit hung, and beyond the palms the hot, bright, blue sky and the far towers of a minaret.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through the open window, banded with three bars, she looked into the rustling tops of palms, from which the yellow date fruit hung, and beyond the palms the hot, bright, blue sky and the far towers of a minaret.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before a tall pier glass she stood indifferently, one hip sagging to the despair of the kneeling seamstress, her face turned listlessly from the image in the glass.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading Through the open window, banded with three bars, she looked into the rustling tops of palms, from which the yellow date fruit hung, and beyond the palms the hot, bright, blue sky and the far towers of a minaret.
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Through the open window, banded with three bars, she looked into the rustling tops of palms, from which the yellow date fruit hung, and beyond the palms the hot, bright, blue sky and the far towers of a minaret.
hard to endure
From this reading A WEDDING PRESENT In a room high in the palace a young girl was trying on a frock.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Before a tall pier glass she stood indifferently, one hip sagging to the despair of the kneeling seamstress, her face turned listlessly from the image in the glass.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A WEDDING PRESENT In a room high in the palace a young girl was trying on a frock.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading A WEDDING PRESENT In a room high in the palace a young girl was trying on a frock.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Through the open window, banded with three bars, she looked into the rustling tops of palms, from which the yellow date fruit hung, and beyond the palms the hot, bright, blue sky and the far towers of a minaret.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Through the open window, banded with three bars, she looked into the rustling tops of palms, from which the yellow date fruit hung, and beyond the palms the hot, bright, blue sky and the far towers of a minaret.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Through the open window, banded with three bars, she looked into the rustling tops of palms, from which the yellow date fruit hung, and beyond the palms the hot, bright, blue sky and the far towers of a minaret.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "A bit more to the left, h'if you please, miss," the woman entreated through a mouthful of pins, and apathetically the young figure moved.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "A bit of h'all right, now, that drape," the woman chirped, sitting back on her heels to survey her work.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Through the open window, banded with three bars, she looked into the rustling tops of palms, from which the yellow date fruit hung, and beyond the palms the hot, bright, blue sky and the far towers of a minaret.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "A bit more to the left, h'if you please, miss," the woman entreated through a mouthful of pins, and apathetically the young figure moved.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A WEDDING PRESENT In a room high in the palace a young girl was trying on a frock.
