used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Quita Lenox lay back in a long low chair, lost in thought, her hands clasped behind her head, the folds of her dull-blue tea-gown trailing on the carpet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A cushion of darker blue threw into stronger relief the brighter tints of her hair; and at her throat three rough lumps of Tibetan turquoise--recently sent by Lenox--hung on a fine gold chain.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A cushion of darker blue threw into stronger relief the brighter tints of her hair; and at her throat three rough lumps of Tibetan turquoise--recently sent by Lenox--hung on a fine gold chain.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Quita Lenox lay back in a long low chair, lost in thought, her hands clasped behind her head, the folds of her dull-blue tea-gown trailing on the carpet.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Why rushed the discords in, but that harmony should be prized!"
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Quita Lenox lay back in a long low chair, lost in thought, her hands clasped behind her head, the folds of her dull-blue tea-gown trailing on the carpet.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading A cushion of darker blue threw into stronger relief the brighter tints of her hair; and at her throat three rough lumps of Tibetan turquoise--recently sent by Lenox--hung on a fine gold chain.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading A cushion of darker blue threw into stronger relief the brighter tints of her hair; and at her throat three rough lumps of Tibetan turquoise--recently sent by Lenox--hung on a fine gold chain.
BrowningnounUS /ˈbraʊnɪŋ/
United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)
From this reading --Browning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Why was the pause prolonged, but that singing should issue thence?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A cushion of darker blue threw into stronger relief the brighter tints of her hair; and at her throat three rough lumps of Tibetan turquoise--recently sent by Lenox--hung on a fine gold chain.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading Quita Lenox lay back in a long low chair, lost in thought, her hands clasped behind her head, the folds of her dull-blue tea-gown trailing on the carpet.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading A cushion of darker blue threw into stronger relief the brighter tints of her hair; and at her throat three rough lumps of Tibetan turquoise--recently sent by Lenox--hung on a fine gold chain.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Quita Lenox lay back in a long low chair, lost in thought, her hands clasped behind her head, the folds of her dull-blue tea-gown trailing on the carpet.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading Quita Lenox lay back in a long low chair, lost in thought, her hands clasped behind her head, the folds of her dull-blue tea-gown trailing on the carpet.
cushionnounUS /ˈkʊʃən/
a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading A cushion of darker blue threw into stronger relief the brighter tints of her hair; and at her throat three rough lumps of Tibetan turquoise--recently sent by Lenox--hung on a fine gold chain.
darkeradjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkər/
comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading A cushion of darker blue threw into stronger relief the brighter tints of her hair; and at her throat three rough lumps of Tibetan turquoise--recently sent by Lenox--hung on a fine gold chain.
discords
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From this reading Why rushed the discords in, but that harmony should be prized!"
dull-blue
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From this reading Quita Lenox lay back in a long low chair, lost in thought, her hands clasped behind her head, the folds of her dull-blue tea-gown trailing on the carpet.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading A cushion of darker blue threw into stronger relief the brighter tints of her hair; and at her throat three rough lumps of Tibetan turquoise--recently sent by Lenox--hung on a fine gold chain.
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading Quita Lenox lay back in a long low chair, lost in thought, her hands clasped behind her head, the folds of her dull-blue tea-gown trailing on the carpet.
coins made of gold
From this reading A cushion of darker blue threw into stronger relief the brighter tints of her hair; and at her throat three rough lumps of Tibetan turquoise--recently sent by Lenox--hung on a fine gold chain.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading A cushion of darker blue threw into stronger relief the brighter tints of her hair; and at her throat three rough lumps of Tibetan turquoise--recently sent by Lenox--hung on a fine gold chain.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Quita Lenox lay back in a long low chair, lost in thought, her hands clasped behind her head, the folds of her dull-blue tea-gown trailing on the carpet.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading Why rushed the discords in, but that harmony should be prized!"
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Quita Lenox lay back in a long low chair, lost in thought, her hands clasped behind her head, the folds of her dull-blue tea-gown trailing on the carpet.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Quita Lenox lay back in a long low chair, lost in thought, her hands clasped behind her head, the folds of her dull-blue tea-gown trailing on the carpet.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading A cushion of darker blue threw into stronger relief the brighter tints of her hair; and at her throat three rough lumps of Tibetan turquoise--recently sent by Lenox--hung on a fine gold chain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Why rushed the discords in, but that harmony should be prized!"
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A cushion of darker blue threw into stronger relief the brighter tints of her hair; and at her throat three rough lumps of Tibetan turquoise--recently sent by Lenox--hung on a fine gold chain.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading "Why was the pause prolonged, but that singing should issue thence?
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Quita Lenox lay back in a long low chair, lost in thought, her hands clasped behind her head, the folds of her dull-blue tea-gown trailing on the carpet.
Lenox
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From this reading Quita Lenox lay back in a long low chair, lost in thought, her hands clasped behind her head, the folds of her dull-blue tea-gown trailing on the carpet.
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 Quita Lenox lay back in a long low chair, lost in thought, her hands clasped behind her head, the folds of her dull-blue tea-gown trailing on the carpet.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Quita Lenox lay back in a long low chair, lost in thought, her hands clasped behind her head, the folds of her dull-blue tea-gown trailing on the carpet.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Quita Lenox lay back in a long low chair, lost in thought, her hands clasped behind her head, the folds of her dull-blue tea-gown trailing on the carpet.
lumpsnounUS /lʌmps/
plural of “lump” — a compact mass
From this reading A cushion of darker blue threw into stronger relief the brighter tints of her hair; and at her throat three rough lumps of Tibetan turquoise--recently sent by Lenox--hung on a fine gold chain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Quita Lenox lay back in a long low chair, lost in thought, her hands clasped behind her head, the folds of her dull-blue tea-gown trailing on the carpet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Quita Lenox lay back in a long low chair, lost in thought, her hands clasped behind her head, the folds of her dull-blue tea-gown trailing on the carpet.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading "Why was the pause prolonged, but that singing should issue thence?
prizedverbUS /praɪzd/
past form of “prize” — hold dear
From this reading Why rushed the discords in, but that harmony should be prized!"
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading "Why was the pause prolonged, but that singing should issue thence?
Quita
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From this reading Quita Lenox lay back in a long low chair, lost in thought, her hands clasped behind her head, the folds of her dull-blue tea-gown trailing on the carpet.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading A cushion of darker blue threw into stronger relief the brighter tints of her hair; and at her throat three rough lumps of Tibetan turquoise--recently sent by Lenox--hung on a fine gold chain.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading A cushion of darker blue threw into stronger relief the brighter tints of her hair; and at her throat three rough lumps of Tibetan turquoise--recently sent by Lenox--hung on a fine gold chain.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading A cushion of darker blue threw into stronger relief the brighter tints of her hair; and at her throat three rough lumps of Tibetan turquoise--recently sent by Lenox--hung on a fine gold chain.
done under pressure
From this reading Why rushed the discords in, but that harmony should be prized!"
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading A cushion of darker blue threw into stronger relief the brighter tints of her hair; and at her throat three rough lumps of Tibetan turquoise--recently sent by Lenox--hung on a fine gold chain.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Why was the pause prolonged, but that singing should issue thence?
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading "Why was the pause prolonged, but that singing should issue thence?
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading A cushion of darker blue threw into stronger relief the brighter tints of her hair; and at her throat three rough lumps of Tibetan turquoise--recently sent by Lenox--hung on a fine gold chain.
tea-gown
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From this reading Quita Lenox lay back in a long low chair, lost in thought, her hands clasped behind her head, the folds of her dull-blue tea-gown trailing on the carpet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Why was the pause prolonged, but that singing should issue thence?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Why was the pause prolonged, but that singing should issue thence?
from that place or that time
From this reading "Why was the pause prolonged, but that singing should issue thence?
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Quita Lenox lay back in a long low chair, lost in thought, her hands clasped behind her head, the folds of her dull-blue tea-gown trailing on the carpet.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A cushion of darker blue threw into stronger relief the brighter tints of her hair; and at her throat three rough lumps of Tibetan turquoise--recently sent by Lenox--hung on a fine gold chain.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading A cushion of darker blue threw into stronger relief the brighter tints of her hair; and at her throat three rough lumps of Tibetan turquoise--recently sent by Lenox--hung on a fine gold chain.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading A cushion of darker blue threw into stronger relief the brighter tints of her hair; and at her throat three rough lumps of Tibetan turquoise--recently sent by Lenox--hung on a fine gold chain.
TibetannounUS /tɪˈbetən/
Himalayish language spoken in Tibet
From this reading A cushion of darker blue threw into stronger relief the brighter tints of her hair; and at her throat three rough lumps of Tibetan turquoise--recently sent by Lenox--hung on a fine gold chain.
tintsnounUS /tɪnts/
plural of “tint” — a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading A cushion of darker blue threw into stronger relief the brighter tints of her hair; and at her throat three rough lumps of Tibetan turquoise--recently sent by Lenox--hung on a fine gold chain.
trailingnounUS /ˈtreɪlɪŋ/
the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind
From this reading Quita Lenox lay back in a long low chair, lost in thought, her hands clasped behind her head, the folds of her dull-blue tea-gown trailing on the carpet.
turquoisenounUS /ˈtɜːrkwɔɪz/
a blue to grey green mineral consisting of copper aluminum phosphate
From this reading A cushion of darker blue threw into stronger relief the brighter tints of her hair; and at her throat three rough lumps of Tibetan turquoise--recently sent by Lenox--hung on a fine gold chain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Why was the pause prolonged, but that singing should issue thence?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why was the pause prolonged, but that singing should issue thence?
