used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was dressed in white and her face looked fresh and cool under a large hat of Leghorn straw, with its black-velvet strings hanging loose upon her shoulders.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TWO WOMEN Suzanne Jorance pushed the swing-gate and entered the grounds of the Old Mill.
anklesnounUS /ˈæŋkəlz/
plural of “ankle” — a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading Her short skirt showed her dainty ankles.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She walked with a brisk step, using a tall, iron-shod stick, while her disengaged hand crumpled some flowers which she had gathered on the way and which she dropped heedlessly as she went.
black-velvet
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From this reading She was dressed in white and her face looked fresh and cool under a large hat of Leghorn straw, with its black-velvet strings hanging loose upon her shoulders.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading She walked with a brisk step, using a tall, iron-shod stick, while her disengaged hand crumpled some flowers which she had gathered on the way and which she dropped heedlessly as she went.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading She was dressed in white and her face looked fresh and cool under a large hat of Leghorn straw, with its black-velvet strings hanging loose upon her shoulders.
crumpledadjectiveUS /ˈkrʌmpəld/
of metal e.g.
From this reading She walked with a brisk step, using a tall, iron-shod stick, while her disengaged hand crumpled some flowers which she had gathered on the way and which she dropped heedlessly as she went.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading Her short skirt showed her dainty ankles.
disengagedverbUS /dɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/
past form of “disengage” — release from something that holds fast, connects, or entangles
From this reading She walked with a brisk step, using a tall, iron-shod stick, while her disengaged hand crumpled some flowers which she had gathered on the way and which she dropped heedlessly as she went.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading She was dressed in white and her face looked fresh and cool under a large hat of Leghorn straw, with its black-velvet strings hanging loose upon her shoulders.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading She walked with a brisk step, using a tall, iron-shod stick, while her disengaged hand crumpled some flowers which she had gathered on the way and which she dropped heedlessly as she went.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading THE TWO WOMEN Suzanne Jorance pushed the swing-gate and entered the grounds of the Old Mill.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She was dressed in white and her face looked fresh and cool under a large hat of Leghorn straw, with its black-velvet strings hanging loose upon her shoulders.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading She walked with a brisk step, using a tall, iron-shod stick, while her disengaged hand crumpled some flowers which she had gathered on the way and which she dropped heedlessly as she went.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading She was dressed in white and her face looked fresh and cool under a large hat of Leghorn straw, with its black-velvet strings hanging loose upon her shoulders.
brought together in one place
From this reading She walked with a brisk step, using a tall, iron-shod stick, while her disengaged hand crumpled some flowers which she had gathered on the way and which she dropped heedlessly as she went.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading THE TWO WOMEN Suzanne Jorance pushed the swing-gate and entered the grounds of the Old Mill.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She walked with a brisk step, using a tall, iron-shod stick, while her disengaged hand crumpled some flowers which she had gathered on the way and which she dropped heedlessly as she went.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She walked with a brisk step, using a tall, iron-shod stick, while her disengaged hand crumpled some flowers which she had gathered on the way and which she dropped heedlessly as she went.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading She was dressed in white and her face looked fresh and cool under a large hat of Leghorn straw, with its black-velvet strings hanging loose upon her shoulders.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading She was dressed in white and her face looked fresh and cool under a large hat of Leghorn straw, with its black-velvet strings hanging loose upon her shoulders.
heedlesslyadverb
without care or concern
From this reading She walked with a brisk step, using a tall, iron-shod stick, while her disengaged hand crumpled some flowers which she had gathered on the way and which she dropped heedlessly as she went.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was dressed in white and her face looked fresh and cool under a large hat of Leghorn straw, with its black-velvet strings hanging loose upon her shoulders.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Morestals' peaceful house was waking in the morning sun.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was dressed in white and her face looked fresh and cool under a large hat of Leghorn straw, with its black-velvet strings hanging loose upon her shoulders.
iron-shod
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From this reading She walked with a brisk step, using a tall, iron-shod stick, while her disengaged hand crumpled some flowers which she had gathered on the way and which she dropped heedlessly as she went.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She was dressed in white and her face looked fresh and cool under a large hat of Leghorn straw, with its black-velvet strings hanging loose upon her shoulders.
Jorance
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From this reading THE TWO WOMEN Suzanne Jorance pushed the swing-gate and entered the grounds of the Old Mill.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was dressed in white and her face looked fresh and cool under a large hat of Leghorn straw, with its black-velvet strings hanging loose upon her shoulders.
LeghornnounUS /ˈleɡhɔːrn/
a stiff hat made of straw with a flat crown
From this reading She was dressed in white and her face looked fresh and cool under a large hat of Leghorn straw, with its black-velvet strings hanging loose upon her shoulders.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She was dressed in white and her face looked fresh and cool under a large hat of Leghorn straw, with its black-velvet strings hanging loose upon her shoulders.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading She was dressed in white and her face looked fresh and cool under a large hat of Leghorn straw, with its black-velvet strings hanging loose upon her shoulders.
MillverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading THE TWO WOMEN Suzanne Jorance pushed the swing-gate and entered the grounds of the Old Mill.
Morestals
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From this reading The Morestals' peaceful house was waking in the morning sun.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The Morestals' peaceful house was waking in the morning sun.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TWO WOMEN Suzanne Jorance pushed the swing-gate and entered the grounds of the Old Mill.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE TWO WOMEN Suzanne Jorance pushed the swing-gate and entered the grounds of the Old Mill.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She walked with a brisk step, using a tall, iron-shod stick, while her disengaged hand crumpled some flowers which she had gathered on the way and which she dropped heedlessly as she went.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading The Morestals' peaceful house was waking in the morning sun.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading THE TWO WOMEN Suzanne Jorance pushed the swing-gate and entered the grounds of the Old Mill.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was dressed in white and her face looked fresh and cool under a large hat of Leghorn straw, with its black-velvet strings hanging loose upon her shoulders.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Her short skirt showed her dainty ankles.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading She was dressed in white and her face looked fresh and cool under a large hat of Leghorn straw, with its black-velvet strings hanging loose upon her shoulders.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Her short skirt showed her dainty ankles.
skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading Her short skirt showed her dainty ankles.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She walked with a brisk step, using a tall, iron-shod stick, while her disengaged hand crumpled some flowers which she had gathered on the way and which she dropped heedlessly as she went.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading She walked with a brisk step, using a tall, iron-shod stick, while her disengaged hand crumpled some flowers which she had gathered on the way and which she dropped heedlessly as she went.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading She walked with a brisk step, using a tall, iron-shod stick, while her disengaged hand crumpled some flowers which she had gathered on the way and which she dropped heedlessly as she went.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading She was dressed in white and her face looked fresh and cool under a large hat of Leghorn straw, with its black-velvet strings hanging loose upon her shoulders.
stringsnounUS /strɪŋz/
the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments
From this reading She was dressed in white and her face looked fresh and cool under a large hat of Leghorn straw, with its black-velvet strings hanging loose upon her shoulders.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The Morestals' peaceful house was waking in the morning sun.
Suzanne
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From this reading THE TWO WOMEN Suzanne Jorance pushed the swing-gate and entered the grounds of the Old Mill.
swing-gate
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From this reading THE TWO WOMEN Suzanne Jorance pushed the swing-gate and entered the grounds of the Old Mill.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading She walked with a brisk step, using a tall, iron-shod stick, while her disengaged hand crumpled some flowers which she had gathered on the way and which she dropped heedlessly as she went.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TWO WOMEN Suzanne Jorance pushed the swing-gate and entered the grounds of the Old Mill.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE TWO WOMEN Suzanne Jorance pushed the swing-gate and entered the grounds of the Old Mill.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading She was dressed in white and her face looked fresh and cool under a large hat of Leghorn straw, with its black-velvet strings hanging loose upon her shoulders.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She was dressed in white and her face looked fresh and cool under a large hat of Leghorn straw, with its black-velvet strings hanging loose upon her shoulders.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading She walked with a brisk step, using a tall, iron-shod stick, while her disengaged hand crumpled some flowers which she had gathered on the way and which she dropped heedlessly as she went.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading The Morestals' peaceful house was waking in the morning sun.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading She walked with a brisk step, using a tall, iron-shod stick, while her disengaged hand crumpled some flowers which she had gathered on the way and which she dropped heedlessly as she went.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was dressed in white and her face looked fresh and cool under a large hat of Leghorn straw, with its black-velvet strings hanging loose upon her shoulders.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She walked with a brisk step, using a tall, iron-shod stick, while her disengaged hand crumpled some flowers which she had gathered on the way and which she dropped heedlessly as she went.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She walked with a brisk step, using a tall, iron-shod stick, while her disengaged hand crumpled some flowers which she had gathered on the way and which she dropped heedlessly as she went.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She walked with a brisk step, using a tall, iron-shod stick, while her disengaged hand crumpled some flowers which she had gathered on the way and which she dropped heedlessly as she went.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She walked with a brisk step, using a tall, iron-shod stick, while her disengaged hand crumpled some flowers which she had gathered on the way and which she dropped heedlessly as she went.
a Caucasian
From this reading She was dressed in white and her face looked fresh and cool under a large hat of Leghorn straw, with its black-velvet strings hanging loose upon her shoulders.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was dressed in white and her face looked fresh and cool under a large hat of Leghorn straw, with its black-velvet strings hanging loose upon her shoulders.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading THE TWO WOMEN Suzanne Jorance pushed the swing-gate and entered the grounds of the Old Mill.
