used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE OWNER OF THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Snieder, the notary's wife, sat by her window at work on a long strip of red crochet lace.
(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 her place she could see all who came up the street, and, there being a piece of looking-glass set outside, at right angles to the pane, also most who came down it.
in addition
From this reading From her place she could see all who came up the street, and, there being a piece of looking-glass set outside, at right angles to the pane, also most who came down it.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading This, though doubtless very informing, did not help the progress of the lace; but that was of no consequence, Mevrouw always had some red lace in making, and it might as well be one piece as another.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From her place she could see all who came up the street, and, there being a piece of looking-glass set outside, at right angles to the pane, also most who came down it.
anglesnounUS /ˈæŋɡəlz/
plural of “angle” — the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading From her place she could see all who came up the street, and, there being a piece of looking-glass set outside, at right angles to the pane, also most who came down it.
AnnanounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading With her, were her two daughters, Denah and Anna, though Anna had no business there, being supposed just then to be preparing vegetables for dinner.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading This, though doubtless very informing, did not help the progress of the lace; but that was of no consequence, Mevrouw always had some red lace in making, and it might as well be one piece as another.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This, though doubtless very informing, did not help the progress of the lace; but that was of no consequence, Mevrouw always had some red lace in making, and it might as well be one piece as another.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE OWNER OF THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Snieder, the notary's wife, sat by her window at work on a long strip of red crochet lace.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This, though doubtless very informing, did not help the progress of the lace; but that was of no consequence, Mevrouw always had some red lace in making, and it might as well be one piece as another.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading From her place she could see all who came up the street, and, there being a piece of looking-glass set outside, at right angles to the pane, also most who came down it.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading THE OWNER OF THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Snieder, the notary's wife, sat by her window at work on a long strip of red crochet lace.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She had only come into the room to fetch keys, but a remark from her mother brought her to the window.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading With her, were her two daughters, Denah and Anna, though Anna had no business there, being supposed just then to be preparing vegetables for dinner.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This, though doubtless very informing, did not help the progress of the lace; but that was of no consequence, Mevrouw always had some red lace in making, and it might as well be one piece as another.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE OWNER OF THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Snieder, the notary's wife, sat by her window at work on a long strip of red crochet lace.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading From her place she could see all who came up the street, and, there being a piece of looking-glass set outside, at right angles to the pane, also most who came down it.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She had only come into the room to fetch keys, but a remark from her mother brought her to the window.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading This, though doubtless very informing, did not help the progress of the lace; but that was of no consequence, Mevrouw always had some red lace in making, and it might as well be one piece as another.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From her place she could see all who came up the street, and, there being a piece of looking-glass set outside, at right angles to the pane, also most who came down it.
crochetverbUS /kroʊˈʃeɪ/
create by looping or crocheting
From this reading THE OWNER OF THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Snieder, the notary's wife, sat by her window at work on a long strip of red crochet lace.
DAFFODILnounUS /ˈdæfədɪl/
any of numerous varieties of Narcissus plants having showy often yellow flowers with a trumpet-shaped central crown
From this reading THE OWNER OF THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Snieder, the notary's wife, sat by her window at work on a long strip of red crochet lace.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading With her, were her two daughters, Denah and Anna, though Anna had no business there, being supposed just then to be preparing vegetables for dinner.
Denah
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From this reading With her, were her two daughters, Denah and Anna, though Anna had no business there, being supposed just then to be preparing vegetables for dinner.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This, though doubtless very informing, did not help the progress of the lace; but that was of no consequence, Mevrouw always had some red lace in making, and it might as well be one piece as another.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading With her, were her two daughters, Denah and Anna, though Anna had no business there, being supposed just then to be preparing vegetables for dinner.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading This, though doubtless very informing, did not help the progress of the lace; but that was of no consequence, Mevrouw always had some red lace in making, and it might as well be one piece as another.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading From her place she could see all who came up the street, and, there being a piece of looking-glass set outside, at right angles to the pane, also most who came down it.
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading She had only come into the room to fetch keys, but a remark from her mother brought her to the window.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With her, were her two daughters, Denah and Anna, though Anna had no business there, being supposed just then to be preparing vegetables for dinner.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From her place she could see all who came up the street, and, there being a piece of looking-glass set outside, at right angles to the pane, also most who came down it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This, though doubtless very informing, did not help the progress of the lace; but that was of no consequence, Mevrouw always had some red lace in making, and it might as well be one piece as another.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading This, though doubtless very informing, did not help the progress of the lace; but that was of no consequence, Mevrouw always had some red lace in making, and it might as well be one piece as another.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE OWNER OF THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Snieder, the notary's wife, sat by her window at work on a long strip of red crochet lace.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This, though doubtless very informing, did not help the progress of the lace; but that was of no consequence, Mevrouw always had some red lace in making, and it might as well be one piece as another.
informingnounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)
From this reading This, though doubtless very informing, did not help the progress of the lace; but that was of no consequence, Mevrouw always had some red lace in making, and it might as well be one piece as another.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She had only come into the room to fetch keys, but a remark from her mother brought her to the window.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From her place she could see all who came up the street, and, there being a piece of looking-glass set outside, at right angles to the pane, also most who came down it.
and nothing more
From this reading With her, were her two daughters, Denah and Anna, though Anna had no business there, being supposed just then to be preparing vegetables for dinner.
keysnounUS /kiːz/
plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading She had only come into the room to fetch keys, but a remark from her mother brought her to the window.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading THE OWNER OF THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Snieder, the notary's wife, sat by her window at work on a long strip of red crochet lace.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE OWNER OF THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Snieder, the notary's wife, sat by her window at work on a long strip of red crochet lace.
looking-glass
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From this reading From her place she could see all who came up the street, and, there being a piece of looking-glass set outside, at right angles to the pane, also most who came down it.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading This, though doubtless very informing, did not help the progress of the lace; but that was of no consequence, Mevrouw always had some red lace in making, and it might as well be one piece as another.
Mevrouw
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From this reading This, though doubtless very informing, did not help the progress of the lace; but that was of no consequence, Mevrouw always had some red lace in making, and it might as well be one piece as another.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading This, though doubtless very informing, did not help the progress of the lace; but that was of no consequence, Mevrouw always had some red lace in making, and it might as well be one piece as another.
used to form the superlative
From this reading From her place she could see all who came up the street, and, there being a piece of looking-glass set outside, at right angles to the pane, also most who came down it.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She had only come into the room to fetch keys, but a remark from her mother brought her to the window.
not any; not one
From this reading This, though doubtless very informing, did not help the progress of the lace; but that was of no consequence, Mevrouw always had some red lace in making, and it might as well be one piece as another.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This, though doubtless very informing, did not help the progress of the lace; but that was of no consequence, Mevrouw always had some red lace in making, and it might as well be one piece as another.
notary's
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From this reading THE OWNER OF THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Snieder, the notary's wife, sat by her window at work on a long strip of red crochet lace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE OWNER OF THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Snieder, the notary's wife, sat by her window at work on a long strip of red crochet lace.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE OWNER OF THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Snieder, the notary's wife, sat by her window at work on a long strip of red crochet lace.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This, though doubtless very informing, did not help the progress of the lace; but that was of no consequence, Mevrouw always had some red lace in making, and it might as well be one piece as another.
and nothing more
From this reading She had only come into the room to fetch keys, but a remark from her mother brought her to the window.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading From her place she could see all who came up the street, and, there being a piece of looking-glass set outside, at right angles to the pane, also most who came down it.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading THE OWNER OF THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Snieder, the notary's wife, sat by her window at work on a long strip of red crochet lace.
panenounUS /peɪn/
sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors
From this reading From her place she could see all who came up the street, and, there being a piece of looking-glass set outside, at right angles to the pane, also most who came down it.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading From her place she could see all who came up the street, and, there being a piece of looking-glass set outside, at right angles to the pane, also most who came down it.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading From her place she could see all who came up the street, and, there being a piece of looking-glass set outside, at right angles to the pane, also most who came down it.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading With her, were her two daughters, Denah and Anna, though Anna had no business there, being supposed just then to be preparing vegetables for dinner.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading This, though doubtless very informing, did not help the progress of the lace; but that was of no consequence, Mevrouw always had some red lace in making, and it might as well be one piece as another.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading THE OWNER OF THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Snieder, the notary's wife, sat by her window at work on a long strip of red crochet lace.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading She had only come into the room to fetch keys, but a remark from her mother brought her to the window.
precisely, exactly
From this reading From her place she could see all who came up the street, and, there being a piece of looking-glass set outside, at right angles to the pane, also most who came down it.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She had only come into the room to fetch keys, but a remark from her mother brought her to the window.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE OWNER OF THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Snieder, the notary's wife, sat by her window at work on a long strip of red crochet lace.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading From her place she could see all who came up the street, and, there being a piece of looking-glass set outside, at right angles to the pane, also most who came down it.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading From her place she could see all who came up the street, and, there being a piece of looking-glass set outside, at right angles to the pane, also most who came down it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From her place she could see all who came up the street, and, there being a piece of looking-glass set outside, at right angles to the pane, also most who came down it.
Snieder
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From this reading THE OWNER OF THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Snieder, the notary's wife, sat by her window at work on a long strip of red crochet lace.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This, though doubtless very informing, did not help the progress of the lace; but that was of no consequence, Mevrouw always had some red lace in making, and it might as well be one piece as another.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading From her place she could see all who came up the street, and, there being a piece of looking-glass set outside, at right angles to the pane, also most who came down it.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading THE OWNER OF THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Snieder, the notary's wife, sat by her window at work on a long strip of red crochet lace.
required or under orders
From this reading With her, were her two daughters, Denah and Anna, though Anna had no business there, being supposed just then to be preparing vegetables for dinner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This, though doubtless very informing, did not help the progress of the lace; but that was of no consequence, Mevrouw always had some red lace in making, and it might as well be one piece as another.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OWNER OF THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Snieder, the notary's wife, sat by her window at work on a long strip of red crochet lace.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading With her, were her two daughters, Denah and Anna, though Anna had no business there, being supposed just then to be preparing vegetables for dinner.
in or at that place or location
From this reading From her place she could see all who came up the street, and, there being a piece of looking-glass set outside, at right angles to the pane, also most who came down it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This, though doubtless very informing, did not help the progress of the lace; but that was of no consequence, Mevrouw always had some red lace in making, and it might as well be one piece as another.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading This, though doubtless very informing, did not help the progress of the lace; but that was of no consequence, Mevrouw always had some red lace in making, and it might as well be one piece as another.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From her place she could see all who came up the street, and, there being a piece of looking-glass set outside, at right angles to the pane, also most who came down it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading With her, were her two daughters, Denah and Anna, though Anna had no business there, being supposed just then to be preparing vegetables for dinner.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading From her place she could see all who came up the street, and, there being a piece of looking-glass set outside, at right angles to the pane, also most who came down it.
vegetablesnounUS /ˈvedʒtəbəlz/
plural of “vegetable” — edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant
From this reading With her, were her two daughters, Denah and Anna, though Anna had no business there, being supposed just then to be preparing vegetables for dinner.
precisely as stated
From this reading This, though doubtless very informing, did not help the progress of the lace; but that was of no consequence, Mevrouw always had some red lace in making, and it might as well be one piece as another.
Vrouw
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From this reading THE OWNER OF THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Snieder, the notary's wife, sat by her window at work on a long strip of red crochet lace.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This, though doubtless very informing, did not help the progress of the lace; but that was of no consequence, Mevrouw always had some red lace in making, and it might as well be one piece as another.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading This, though doubtless very informing, did not help the progress of the lace; but that was of no consequence, Mevrouw always had some red lace in making, and it might as well be one piece as another.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With her, were her two daughters, Denah and Anna, though Anna had no business there, being supposed just then to be preparing vegetables for dinner.
which person or people
From this reading From her place she could see all who came up the street, and, there being a piece of looking-glass set outside, at right angles to the pane, also most who came down it.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading THE OWNER OF THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Snieder, the notary's wife, sat by her window at work on a long strip of red crochet lace.
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 THE OWNER OF THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Snieder, the notary's wife, sat by her window at work on a long strip of red crochet lace.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With her, were her two daughters, Denah and Anna, though Anna had no business there, being supposed just then to be preparing vegetables for dinner.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE OWNER OF THE BLUE DAFFODIL Vrouw Snieder, the notary's wife, sat by her window at work on a long strip of red crochet lace.
