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From this reading The first piece of needlework we know of is that of our first parents in the Garden of Eden, who, with a thorn, probably, for a needle, "sewed fig-leaves together to make themselves aprons."[1] Milton refers to it thus:-- "Those leaves They gathered, broad as Amazonian targe, And, with what skill they had, together sewed, To gird their waist."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _John Taylor._ Needlework has been a favourite method of employing time, both in courts and cottages, from very early days; and one is not surprised at this, seeing that it is not only necessary for the comfort of daily life, but a very attractive occupation, one capable of great variety and of being practised without fatigue.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading From all records of early ages we learn that the women used first a thorn and then a fish-bone sharpened at one end as a needle, to sew the skins of animals or other material together.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading From all records of early ages we learn that the women used first a thorn and then a fish-bone sharpened at one end as a needle, to sew the skins of animals or other material together.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The history of needlework was almost unknown until Miss Lambert and the Countess of Wilton devoted their time and talents to the collection and classification of facts concerning it.
Amazonian
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From this reading The first piece of needlework we know of is that of our first parents in the Garden of Eden, who, with a thorn, probably, for a needle, "sewed fig-leaves together to make themselves aprons."[1] Milton refers to it thus:-- "Those leaves They gathered, broad as Amazonian targe, And, with what skill they had, together sewed, To gird their waist."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _John Taylor._ Needlework has been a favourite method of employing time, both in courts and cottages, from very early days; and one is not surprised at this, seeing that it is not only necessary for the comfort of daily life, but a very attractive occupation, one capable of great variety and of being practised without fatigue.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading From all records of early ages we learn that the women used first a thorn and then a fish-bone sharpened at one end as a needle, to sew the skins of animals or other material together.
apronsnounUS /ˈeɪprənz/
plural of “apron” — a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
From this reading The first piece of needlework we know of is that of our first parents in the Garden of Eden, who, with a thorn, probably, for a needle, "sewed fig-leaves together to make themselves aprons."[1] Milton refers to it thus:-- "Those leaves They gathered, broad as Amazonian targe, And, with what skill they had, together sewed, To gird their waist."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "The use of sewing is exceedingly old, As in the sacred text it is enrolled; Our parents first in Paradise began."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _John Taylor._ Needlework has been a favourite method of employing time, both in courts and cottages, from very early days; and one is not surprised at this, seeing that it is not only necessary for the comfort of daily life, but a very attractive occupation, one capable of great variety and of being practised without fatigue.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading _John Taylor._ Needlework has been a favourite method of employing time, both in courts and cottages, from very early days; and one is not surprised at this, seeing that it is not only necessary for the comfort of daily life, but a very attractive occupation, one capable of great variety and of being practised without fatigue.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _John Taylor._ Needlework has been a favourite method of employing time, both in courts and cottages, from very early days; and one is not surprised at this, seeing that it is not only necessary for the comfort of daily life, but a very attractive occupation, one capable of great variety and of being practised without fatigue.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "The use of sewing is exceedingly old, As in the sacred text it is enrolled; Our parents first in Paradise began."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading _John Taylor._ Needlework has been a favourite method of employing time, both in courts and cottages, from very early days; and one is not surprised at this, seeing that it is not only necessary for the comfort of daily life, but a very attractive occupation, one capable of great variety and of being practised without fatigue.
the two together, not just one
From this reading _John Taylor._ Needlework has been a favourite method of employing time, both in courts and cottages, from very early days; and one is not surprised at this, seeing that it is not only necessary for the comfort of daily life, but a very attractive occupation, one capable of great variety and of being practised without fatigue.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The first piece of needlework we know of is that of our first parents in the Garden of Eden, who, with a thorn, probably, for a needle, "sewed fig-leaves together to make themselves aprons."[1] Milton refers to it thus:-- "Those leaves They gathered, broad as Amazonian targe, And, with what skill they had, together sewed, To gird their waist."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _John Taylor._ Needlework has been a favourite method of employing time, both in courts and cottages, from very early days; and one is not surprised at this, seeing that it is not only necessary for the comfort of daily life, but a very attractive occupation, one capable of great variety and of being practised without fatigue.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading _John Taylor._ Needlework has been a favourite method of employing time, both in courts and cottages, from very early days; and one is not surprised at this, seeing that it is not only necessary for the comfort of daily life, but a very attractive occupation, one capable of great variety and of being practised without fatigue.
classificationnounUS /ˌklæsəfəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of distributing things into classes or categories of the same type
From this reading The history of needlework was almost unknown until Miss Lambert and the Countess of Wilton devoted their time and talents to the collection and classification of facts concerning it.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading The history of needlework was almost unknown until Miss Lambert and the Countess of Wilton devoted their time and talents to the collection and classification of facts concerning it.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading _John Taylor._ Needlework has been a favourite method of employing time, both in courts and cottages, from very early days; and one is not surprised at this, seeing that it is not only necessary for the comfort of daily life, but a very attractive occupation, one capable of great variety and of being practised without fatigue.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading The history of needlework was almost unknown until Miss Lambert and the Countess of Wilton devoted their time and talents to the collection and classification of facts concerning it.
cottagesnounUS /ˈkɑːtɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story
From this reading _John Taylor._ Needlework has been a favourite method of employing time, both in courts and cottages, from very early days; and one is not surprised at this, seeing that it is not only necessary for the comfort of daily life, but a very attractive occupation, one capable of great variety and of being practised without fatigue.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading The history of needlework was almost unknown until Miss Lambert and the Countess of Wilton devoted their time and talents to the collection and classification of facts concerning it.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading _John Taylor._ Needlework has been a favourite method of employing time, both in courts and cottages, from very early days; and one is not surprised at this, seeing that it is not only necessary for the comfort of daily life, but a very attractive occupation, one capable of great variety and of being practised without fatigue.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading _John Taylor._ Needlework has been a favourite method of employing time, both in courts and cottages, from very early days; and one is not surprised at this, seeing that it is not only necessary for the comfort of daily life, but a very attractive occupation, one capable of great variety and of being practised without fatigue.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading _John Taylor._ Needlework has been a favourite method of employing time, both in courts and cottages, from very early days; and one is not surprised at this, seeing that it is not only necessary for the comfort of daily life, but a very attractive occupation, one capable of great variety and of being practised without fatigue.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading The history of needlework was almost unknown until Miss Lambert and the Countess of Wilton devoted their time and talents to the collection and classification of facts concerning it.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading _John Taylor._ Needlework has been a favourite method of employing time, both in courts and cottages, from very early days; and one is not surprised at this, seeing that it is not only necessary for the comfort of daily life, but a very attractive occupation, one capable of great variety and of being practised without fatigue.
EdennounUS /ˈiːdən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading The first piece of needlework we know of is that of our first parents in the Garden of Eden, who, with a thorn, probably, for a needle, "sewed fig-leaves together to make themselves aprons."[1] Milton refers to it thus:-- "Those leaves They gathered, broad as Amazonian targe, And, with what skill they had, together sewed, To gird their waist."
employingverbUS /emˈplɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “employ” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading _John Taylor._ Needlework has been a favourite method of employing time, both in courts and cottages, from very early days; and one is not surprised at this, seeing that it is not only necessary for the comfort of daily life, but a very attractive occupation, one capable of great variety and of being practised without fatigue.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading From all records of early ages we learn that the women used first a thorn and then a fish-bone sharpened at one end as a needle, to sew the skins of animals or other material together.
enrolledverbUS /enˈroʊld/
inflected form of “enrol” — register formally as a participant or member
From this reading "The use of sewing is exceedingly old, As in the sacred text it is enrolled; Our parents first in Paradise began."
to an extreme degree
From this reading "The use of sewing is exceedingly old, As in the sacred text it is enrolled; Our parents first in Paradise began."
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The history of needlework was almost unknown until Miss Lambert and the Countess of Wilton devoted their time and talents to the collection and classification of facts concerning it.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading _John Taylor._ Needlework has been a favourite method of employing time, both in courts and cottages, from very early days; and one is not surprised at this, seeing that it is not only necessary for the comfort of daily life, but a very attractive occupation, one capable of great variety and of being practised without fatigue.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading _John Taylor._ Needlework has been a favourite method of employing time, both in courts and cottages, from very early days; and one is not surprised at this, seeing that it is not only necessary for the comfort of daily life, but a very attractive occupation, one capable of great variety and of being practised without fatigue.
fig-leaves
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From this reading The first piece of needlework we know of is that of our first parents in the Garden of Eden, who, with a thorn, probably, for a needle, "sewed fig-leaves together to make themselves aprons."[1] Milton refers to it thus:-- "Those leaves They gathered, broad as Amazonian targe, And, with what skill they had, together sewed, To gird their waist."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "The use of sewing is exceedingly old, As in the sacred text it is enrolled; Our parents first in Paradise began."
fish-bone
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From this reading From all records of early ages we learn that the women used first a thorn and then a fish-bone sharpened at one end as a needle, to sew the skins of animals or other material together.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _John Taylor._ Needlework has been a favourite method of employing time, both in courts and cottages, from very early days; and one is not surprised at this, seeing that it is not only necessary for the comfort of daily life, but a very attractive occupation, one capable of great variety and of being practised without fatigue.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _John Taylor._ Needlework has been a favourite method of employing time, both in courts and cottages, from very early days; and one is not surprised at this, seeing that it is not only necessary for the comfort of daily life, but a very attractive occupation, one capable of great variety and of being practised without fatigue.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The first piece of needlework we know of is that of our first parents in the Garden of Eden, who, with a thorn, probably, for a needle, "sewed fig-leaves together to make themselves aprons."[1] Milton refers to it thus:-- "Those leaves They gathered, broad as Amazonian targe, And, with what skill they had, together sewed, To gird their waist."
brought together in one place
From this reading The first piece of needlework we know of is that of our first parents in the Garden of Eden, who, with a thorn, probably, for a needle, "sewed fig-leaves together to make themselves aprons."[1] Milton refers to it thus:-- "Those leaves They gathered, broad as Amazonian targe, And, with what skill they had, together sewed, To gird their waist."
girdverbUS /ɡɜːrd/
prepare oneself for a military confrontation
From this reading The first piece of needlework we know of is that of our first parents in the Garden of Eden, who, with a thorn, probably, for a needle, "sewed fig-leaves together to make themselves aprons."[1] Milton refers to it thus:-- "Those leaves They gathered, broad as Amazonian targe, And, with what skill they had, together sewed, To gird their waist."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading _John Taylor._ Needlework has been a favourite method of employing time, both in courts and cottages, from very early days; and one is not surprised at this, seeing that it is not only necessary for the comfort of daily life, but a very attractive occupation, one capable of great variety and of being practised without fatigue.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The first piece of needlework we know of is that of our first parents in the Garden of Eden, who, with a thorn, probably, for a needle, "sewed fig-leaves together to make themselves aprons."[1] Milton refers to it thus:-- "Those leaves They gathered, broad as Amazonian targe, And, with what skill they had, together sewed, To gird their waist."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _John Taylor._ Needlework has been a favourite method of employing time, both in courts and cottages, from very early days; and one is not surprised at this, seeing that it is not only necessary for the comfort of daily life, but a very attractive occupation, one capable of great variety and of being practised without fatigue.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The history of needlework was almost unknown until Miss Lambert and the Countess of Wilton devoted their time and talents to the collection and classification of facts concerning it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The use of sewing is exceedingly old, As in the sacred text it is enrolled; Our parents first in Paradise began."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The use of sewing is exceedingly old, As in the sacred text it is enrolled; Our parents first in Paradise began."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "The use of sewing is exceedingly old, As in the sacred text it is enrolled; Our parents first in Paradise began."
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading _John Taylor._ Needlework has been a favourite method of employing time, both in courts and cottages, from very early days; and one is not surprised at this, seeing that it is not only necessary for the comfort of daily life, but a very attractive occupation, one capable of great variety and of being practised without fatigue.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The first piece of needlework we know of is that of our first parents in the Garden of Eden, who, with a thorn, probably, for a needle, "sewed fig-leaves together to make themselves aprons."[1] Milton refers to it thus:-- "Those leaves They gathered, broad as Amazonian targe, And, with what skill they had, together sewed, To gird their waist."
LambertnounUS /ˈlæmbərt/
a cgs unit of illumination equal to the brightness of a perfectly diffusing surface that emits or reflects one lumen per square centimeter
From this reading The history of needlework was almost unknown until Miss Lambert and the Countess of Wilton devoted their time and talents to the collection and classification of facts concerning it.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading From all records of early ages we learn that the women used first a thorn and then a fish-bone sharpened at one end as a needle, to sew the skins of animals or other material together.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The first piece of needlework we know of is that of our first parents in the Garden of Eden, who, with a thorn, probably, for a needle, "sewed fig-leaves together to make themselves aprons."[1] Milton refers to it thus:-- "Those leaves They gathered, broad as Amazonian targe, And, with what skill they had, together sewed, To gird their waist."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _John Taylor._ Needlework has been a favourite method of employing time, both in courts and cottages, from very early days; and one is not surprised at this, seeing that it is not only necessary for the comfort of daily life, but a very attractive occupation, one capable of great variety and of being practised without fatigue.
engage in
From this reading The first piece of needlework we know of is that of our first parents in the Garden of Eden, who, with a thorn, probably, for a needle, "sewed fig-leaves together to make themselves aprons."[1] Milton refers to it thus:-- "Those leaves They gathered, broad as Amazonian targe, And, with what skill they had, together sewed, To gird their waist."
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading From all records of early ages we learn that the women used first a thorn and then a fish-bone sharpened at one end as a needle, to sew the skins of animals or other material together.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading _John Taylor._ Needlework has been a favourite method of employing time, both in courts and cottages, from very early days; and one is not surprised at this, seeing that it is not only necessary for the comfort of daily life, but a very attractive occupation, one capable of great variety and of being practised without fatigue.
MiltonnounUS /ˈmɪltən/
English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)
From this reading The first piece of needlework we know of is that of our first parents in the Garden of Eden, who, with a thorn, probably, for a needle, "sewed fig-leaves together to make themselves aprons."[1] Milton refers to it thus:-- "Those leaves They gathered, broad as Amazonian targe, And, with what skill they had, together sewed, To gird their waist."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The history of needlework was almost unknown until Miss Lambert and the Countess of Wilton devoted their time and talents to the collection and classification of facts concerning it.
absolutely essential
From this reading _John Taylor._ Needlework has been a favourite method of employing time, both in courts and cottages, from very early days; and one is not surprised at this, seeing that it is not only necessary for the comfort of daily life, but a very attractive occupation, one capable of great variety and of being practised without fatigue.
needlenounUS /ˈniːdəl/
the leaf of a conifer
From this reading The first piece of needlework we know of is that of our first parents in the Garden of Eden, who, with a thorn, probably, for a needle, "sewed fig-leaves together to make themselves aprons."[1] Milton refers to it thus:-- "Those leaves They gathered, broad as Amazonian targe, And, with what skill they had, together sewed, To gird their waist."
NeedleworknounUS /ˈniːdəlwɜːrk/
a creation created or assembled by needle and thread
From this reading _John Taylor._ Needlework has been a favourite method of employing time, both in courts and cottages, from very early days; and one is not surprised at this, seeing that it is not only necessary for the comfort of daily life, but a very attractive occupation, one capable of great variety and of being practised without fatigue.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _John Taylor._ Needlework has been a favourite method of employing time, both in courts and cottages, from very early days; and one is not surprised at this, seeing that it is not only necessary for the comfort of daily life, but a very attractive occupation, one capable of great variety and of being practised without fatigue.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading _John Taylor._ Needlework has been a favourite method of employing time, both in courts and cottages, from very early days; and one is not surprised at this, seeing that it is not only necessary for the comfort of daily life, but a very attractive occupation, one capable of great variety and of being practised without fatigue.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The use of sewing is exceedingly old, As in the sacred text it is enrolled; Our parents first in Paradise began."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "The use of sewing is exceedingly old, As in the sacred text it is enrolled; Our parents first in Paradise began."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _John Taylor._ Needlework has been a favourite method of employing time, both in courts and cottages, from very early days; and one is not surprised at this, seeing that it is not only necessary for the comfort of daily life, but a very attractive occupation, one capable of great variety and of being practised without fatigue.
and nothing more
From this reading _John Taylor._ Needlework has been a favourite method of employing time, both in courts and cottages, from very early days; and one is not surprised at this, seeing that it is not only necessary for the comfort of daily life, but a very attractive occupation, one capable of great variety and of being practised without fatigue.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading From all records of early ages we learn that the women used first a thorn and then a fish-bone sharpened at one end as a needle, to sew the skins of animals or other material together.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading From all records of early ages we learn that the women used first a thorn and then a fish-bone sharpened at one end as a needle, to sew the skins of animals or other material together.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "The use of sewing is exceedingly old, As in the sacred text it is enrolled; Our parents first in Paradise began."
ParadisenounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading "The use of sewing is exceedingly old, As in the sacred text it is enrolled; Our parents first in Paradise began."
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading "The use of sewing is exceedingly old, As in the sacred text it is enrolled; Our parents first in Paradise began."
a separate part of a whole
From this reading The first piece of needlework we know of is that of our first parents in the Garden of Eden, who, with a thorn, probably, for a needle, "sewed fig-leaves together to make themselves aprons."[1] Milton refers to it thus:-- "Those leaves They gathered, broad as Amazonian targe, And, with what skill they had, together sewed, To gird their waist."
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading _John Taylor._ Needlework has been a favourite method of employing time, both in courts and cottages, from very early days; and one is not surprised at this, seeing that it is not only necessary for the comfort of daily life, but a very attractive occupation, one capable of great variety and of being practised without fatigue.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The first piece of needlework we know of is that of our first parents in the Garden of Eden, who, with a thorn, probably, for a needle, "sewed fig-leaves together to make themselves aprons."[1] Milton refers to it thus:-- "Those leaves They gathered, broad as Amazonian targe, And, with what skill they had, together sewed, To gird their waist."
recordsnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/
plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading From all records of early ages we learn that the women used first a thorn and then a fish-bone sharpened at one end as a needle, to sew the skins of animals or other material together.
refersverbUS /rəˈfɜːrz/
third-person singular of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading The first piece of needlework we know of is that of our first parents in the Garden of Eden, who, with a thorn, probably, for a needle, "sewed fig-leaves together to make themselves aprons."[1] Milton refers to it thus:-- "Those leaves They gathered, broad as Amazonian targe, And, with what skill they had, together sewed, To gird their waist."
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading "The use of sewing is exceedingly old, As in the sacred text it is enrolled; Our parents first in Paradise began."
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading _John Taylor._ Needlework has been a favourite method of employing time, both in courts and cottages, from very early days; and one is not surprised at this, seeing that it is not only necessary for the comfort of daily life, but a very attractive occupation, one capable of great variety and of being practised without fatigue.
sewverbUS /soʊ/
fasten by sewing; do needlework
From this reading From all records of early ages we learn that the women used first a thorn and then a fish-bone sharpened at one end as a needle, to sew the skins of animals or other material together.
sewedadjectiveUS /soʊd/
fastened with stitches
From this reading The first piece of needlework we know of is that of our first parents in the Garden of Eden, who, with a thorn, probably, for a needle, "sewed fig-leaves together to make themselves aprons."[1] Milton refers to it thus:-- "Those leaves They gathered, broad as Amazonian targe, And, with what skill they had, together sewed, To gird their waist."
sewingnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading "The use of sewing is exceedingly old, As in the sacred text it is enrolled; Our parents first in Paradise began."
sharpenedadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːrpənd/
having the point made sharp
From this reading From all records of early ages we learn that the women used first a thorn and then a fish-bone sharpened at one end as a needle, to sew the skins of animals or other material together.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading The first piece of needlework we know of is that of our first parents in the Garden of Eden, who, with a thorn, probably, for a needle, "sewed fig-leaves together to make themselves aprons."[1] Milton refers to it thus:-- "Those leaves They gathered, broad as Amazonian targe, And, with what skill they had, together sewed, To gird their waist."
skinsnounUS /skɪnz/
plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading From all records of early ages we learn that the women used first a thorn and then a fish-bone sharpened at one end as a needle, to sew the skins of animals or other material together.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading _John Taylor._ Needlework has been a favourite method of employing time, both in courts and cottages, from very early days; and one is not surprised at this, seeing that it is not only necessary for the comfort of daily life, but a very attractive occupation, one capable of great variety and of being practised without fatigue.
talentsnounUS /ˈtælənts/
plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities
From this reading The history of needlework was almost unknown until Miss Lambert and the Countess of Wilton devoted their time and talents to the collection and classification of facts concerning it.
targe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The first piece of needlework we know of is that of our first parents in the Garden of Eden, who, with a thorn, probably, for a needle, "sewed fig-leaves together to make themselves aprons."[1] Milton refers to it thus:-- "Those leaves They gathered, broad as Amazonian targe, And, with what skill they had, together sewed, To gird their waist."
TaylornounUS /ˈteɪlər/
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading _John Taylor._ Needlework has been a favourite method of employing time, both in courts and cottages, from very early days; and one is not surprised at this, seeing that it is not only necessary for the comfort of daily life, but a very attractive occupation, one capable of great variety and of being practised without fatigue.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading "The use of sewing is exceedingly old, As in the sacred text it is enrolled; Our parents first in Paradise began."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _John Taylor._ Needlework has been a favourite method of employing time, both in courts and cottages, from very early days; and one is not surprised at this, seeing that it is not only necessary for the comfort of daily life, but a very attractive occupation, one capable of great variety and of being practised without fatigue.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The use of sewing is exceedingly old, As in the sacred text it is enrolled; Our parents first in Paradise began."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The history of needlework was almost unknown until Miss Lambert and the Countess of Wilton devoted their time and talents to the collection and classification of facts concerning it.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The first piece of needlework we know of is that of our first parents in the Garden of Eden, who, with a thorn, probably, for a needle, "sewed fig-leaves together to make themselves aprons."[1] Milton refers to it thus:-- "Those leaves They gathered, broad as Amazonian targe, And, with what skill they had, together sewed, To gird their waist."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading From all records of early ages we learn that the women used first a thorn and then a fish-bone sharpened at one end as a needle, to sew the skins of animals or other material together.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The first piece of needlework we know of is that of our first parents in the Garden of Eden, who, with a thorn, probably, for a needle, "sewed fig-leaves together to make themselves aprons."[1] Milton refers to it thus:-- "Those leaves They gathered, broad as Amazonian targe, And, with what skill they had, together sewed, To gird their waist."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _John Taylor._ Needlework has been a favourite method of employing time, both in courts and cottages, from very early days; and one is not surprised at this, seeing that it is not only necessary for the comfort of daily life, but a very attractive occupation, one capable of great variety and of being practised without fatigue.
thornnounUS /θɔːrn/
something that causes irritation and annoyance
From this reading The first piece of needlework we know of is that of our first parents in the Garden of Eden, who, with a thorn, probably, for a needle, "sewed fig-leaves together to make themselves aprons."[1] Milton refers to it thus:-- "Those leaves They gathered, broad as Amazonian targe, And, with what skill they had, together sewed, To gird their waist."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The first piece of needlework we know of is that of our first parents in the Garden of Eden, who, with a thorn, probably, for a needle, "sewed fig-leaves together to make themselves aprons."[1] Milton refers to it thus:-- "Those leaves They gathered, broad as Amazonian targe, And, with what skill they had, together sewed, To gird their waist."
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The first piece of needlework we know of is that of our first parents in the Garden of Eden, who, with a thorn, probably, for a needle, "sewed fig-leaves together to make themselves aprons."[1] Milton refers to it thus:-- "Those leaves They gathered, broad as Amazonian targe, And, with what skill they had, together sewed, To gird their waist."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _John Taylor._ Needlework has been a favourite method of employing time, both in courts and cottages, from very early days; and one is not surprised at this, seeing that it is not only necessary for the comfort of daily life, but a very attractive occupation, one capable of great variety and of being practised without fatigue.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The history of needlework was almost unknown until Miss Lambert and the Countess of Wilton devoted their time and talents to the collection and classification of facts concerning it.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The first piece of needlework we know of is that of our first parents in the Garden of Eden, who, with a thorn, probably, for a needle, "sewed fig-leaves together to make themselves aprons."[1] Milton refers to it thus:-- "Those leaves They gathered, broad as Amazonian targe, And, with what skill they had, together sewed, To gird their waist."
not known
From this reading The history of needlework was almost unknown until Miss Lambert and the Countess of Wilton devoted their time and talents to the collection and classification of facts concerning it.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The history of needlework was almost unknown until Miss Lambert and the Countess of Wilton devoted their time and talents to the collection and classification of facts concerning it.
the act of using
From this reading "The use of sewing is exceedingly old, As in the sacred text it is enrolled; Our parents first in Paradise began."
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading From all records of early ages we learn that the women used first a thorn and then a fish-bone sharpened at one end as a needle, to sew the skins of animals or other material together.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading _John Taylor._ Needlework has been a favourite method of employing time, both in courts and cottages, from very early days; and one is not surprised at this, seeing that it is not only necessary for the comfort of daily life, but a very attractive occupation, one capable of great variety and of being practised without fatigue.
precisely as stated
From this reading _John Taylor._ Needlework has been a favourite method of employing time, both in courts and cottages, from very early days; and one is not surprised at this, seeing that it is not only necessary for the comfort of daily life, but a very attractive occupation, one capable of great variety and of being practised without fatigue.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading The first piece of needlework we know of is that of our first parents in the Garden of Eden, who, with a thorn, probably, for a needle, "sewed fig-leaves together to make themselves aprons."[1] Milton refers to it thus:-- "Those leaves They gathered, broad as Amazonian targe, And, with what skill they had, together sewed, To gird their waist."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The history of needlework was almost unknown until Miss Lambert and the Countess of Wilton devoted their time and talents to the collection and classification of facts concerning it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The first piece of needlework we know of is that of our first parents in the Garden of Eden, who, with a thorn, probably, for a needle, "sewed fig-leaves together to make themselves aprons."[1] Milton refers to it thus:-- "Those leaves They gathered, broad as Amazonian targe, And, with what skill they had, together sewed, To gird their waist."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The first piece of needlework we know of is that of our first parents in the Garden of Eden, who, with a thorn, probably, for a needle, "sewed fig-leaves together to make themselves aprons."[1] Milton refers to it thus:-- "Those leaves They gathered, broad as Amazonian targe, And, with what skill they had, together sewed, To gird their waist."
which person or people
From this reading The first piece of needlework we know of is that of our first parents in the Garden of Eden, who, with a thorn, probably, for a needle, "sewed fig-leaves together to make themselves aprons."[1] Milton refers to it thus:-- "Those leaves They gathered, broad as Amazonian targe, And, with what skill they had, together sewed, To gird their waist."
WiltonnounUS /ˈwɪltən/
a carpet woven on a Jacquard loom with loops like a Brussels carpet but having the loops cut to form a close velvety pile
From this reading The history of needlework was almost unknown until Miss Lambert and the Countess of Wilton devoted their time and talents to the collection and classification of facts concerning it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The first piece of needlework we know of is that of our first parents in the Garden of Eden, who, with a thorn, probably, for a needle, "sewed fig-leaves together to make themselves aprons."[1] Milton refers to it thus:-- "Those leaves They gathered, broad as Amazonian targe, And, with what skill they had, together sewed, To gird their waist."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading _John Taylor._ Needlework has been a favourite method of employing time, both in courts and cottages, from very early days; and one is not surprised at this, seeing that it is not only necessary for the comfort of daily life, but a very attractive occupation, one capable of great variety and of being practised without fatigue.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading From all records of early ages we learn that the women used first a thorn and then a fish-bone sharpened at one end as a needle, to sew the skins of animals or other material together.
