used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Mrs Rogers entered she snoodled into the folds of a knitted shawl, and lay back placidly while the kind creature took off her wet shoes and stockings and replaced them by a long pair of fleecy woollen bed-socks, reaching knee high.
anew
From this reading She was smiling again, enjoying the warmth of the fire, the ease of the cushioned chair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Mrs Rogers entered she snoodled into the folds of a knitted shawl, and lay back placidly while the kind creature took off her wet shoes and stockings and replaced them by a long pair of fleecy woollen bed-socks, reaching knee high.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When Mrs Rogers entered she snoodled into the folds of a knitted shawl, and lay back placidly while the kind creature took off her wet shoes and stockings and replaced them by a long pair of fleecy woollen bed-socks, reaching knee high.
bed-socks
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From this reading When Mrs Rogers entered she snoodled into the folds of a knitted shawl, and lay back placidly while the kind creature took off her wet shoes and stockings and replaced them by a long pair of fleecy woollen bed-socks, reaching knee high.
uttered without voice
From this reading One of the truest ladies that ever breathed..."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "How you do talk!" said the landlady, but her eyes shone.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When Mrs Rogers entered she snoodled into the folds of a knitted shawl, and lay back placidly while the kind creature took off her wet shoes and stockings and replaced them by a long pair of fleecy woollen bed-socks, reaching knee high.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading She was smiling again, enjoying the warmth of the fire, the ease of the cushioned chair.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading When Mrs Rogers entered she snoodled into the folds of a knitted shawl, and lay back placidly while the kind creature took off her wet shoes and stockings and replaced them by a long pair of fleecy woollen bed-socks, reaching knee high.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The landlady knelt to her task, and Sophie laid a hand on the top of starched lace and magenta velvet, and cried, "Rise, Lady Susan Rogers!
cushionedadjectiveUS /ˈkʊʃənd/
softened by the addition of cushions or padding
From this reading She was smiling again, enjoying the warmth of the fire, the ease of the cushioned chair.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "How you do talk!" said the landlady, but her eyes shone.
move gently or carefully
From this reading She was smiling again, enjoying the warmth of the fire, the ease of the cushioned chair.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading She was smiling again, enjoying the warmth of the fire, the ease of the cushioned chair.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When Mrs Rogers entered she snoodled into the folds of a knitted shawl, and lay back placidly while the kind creature took off her wet shoes and stockings and replaced them by a long pair of fleecy woollen bed-socks, reaching knee high.
at any time
From this reading One of the truest ladies that ever breathed..."
opinion or judgment
From this reading "How you do talk!" said the landlady, but her eyes shone.
start firing a weapon
From this reading She was smiling again, enjoying the warmth of the fire, the ease of the cushioned chair.
fleecyadjectiveUS /ˈfliːsi/
(of fabrics) having soft nap produced by brushing
From this reading When Mrs Rogers entered she snoodled into the folds of a knitted shawl, and lay back placidly while the kind creature took off her wet shoes and stockings and replaced them by a long pair of fleecy woollen bed-socks, reaching knee high.
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading When Mrs Rogers entered she snoodled into the folds of a knitted shawl, and lay back placidly while the kind creature took off her wet shoes and stockings and replaced them by a long pair of fleecy woollen bed-socks, reaching knee high.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The landlady knelt to her task, and Sophie laid a hand on the top of starched lace and magenta velvet, and cried, "Rise, Lady Susan Rogers!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Mrs Rogers entered she snoodled into the folds of a knitted shawl, and lay back placidly while the kind creature took off her wet shoes and stockings and replaced them by a long pair of fleecy woollen bed-socks, reaching knee high.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading When Mrs Rogers entered she snoodled into the folds of a knitted shawl, and lay back placidly while the kind creature took off her wet shoes and stockings and replaced them by a long pair of fleecy woollen bed-socks, reaching knee high.
How
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From this reading "How you do talk!" said the landlady, but her eyes shone.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When Mrs Rogers entered she snoodled into the folds of a knitted shawl, and lay back placidly while the kind creature took off her wet shoes and stockings and replaced them by a long pair of fleecy woollen bed-socks, reaching knee high.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading When Mrs Rogers entered she snoodled into the folds of a knitted shawl, and lay back placidly while the kind creature took off her wet shoes and stockings and replaced them by a long pair of fleecy woollen bed-socks, reaching knee high.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading When Mrs Rogers entered she snoodled into the folds of a knitted shawl, and lay back placidly while the kind creature took off her wet shoes and stockings and replaced them by a long pair of fleecy woollen bed-socks, reaching knee high.
kneltverbUS /nelt/
inflected form of “kneel” — rest one's weight on one's knees
From this reading The landlady knelt to her task, and Sophie laid a hand on the top of starched lace and magenta velvet, and cried, "Rise, Lady Susan Rogers!
knittedadjectiveUS /ˈnɪtəd/
made by intertwining threads in a series of connected loops rather than by weaving
From this reading When Mrs Rogers entered she snoodled into the folds of a knitted shawl, and lay back placidly while the kind creature took off her wet shoes and stockings and replaced them by a long pair of fleecy woollen bed-socks, reaching knee high.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading The landlady knelt to her task, and Sophie laid a hand on the top of starched lace and magenta velvet, and cried, "Rise, Lady Susan Rogers!
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading One of the truest ladies that ever breathed..."
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The landlady knelt to her task, and Sophie laid a hand on the top of starched lace and magenta velvet, and cried, "Rise, Lady Susan Rogers!
set down according to a plan
From this reading The landlady knelt to her task, and Sophie laid a hand on the top of starched lace and magenta velvet, and cried, "Rise, Lady Susan Rogers!
landladynounUS /ˈlændleɪdi/
a landlord who is a woman
From this reading The landlady knelt to her task, and Sophie laid a hand on the top of starched lace and magenta velvet, and cried, "Rise, Lady Susan Rogers!
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When Mrs Rogers entered she snoodled into the folds of a knitted shawl, and lay back placidly while the kind creature took off her wet shoes and stockings and replaced them by a long pair of fleecy woollen bed-socks, reaching knee high.
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 When Mrs Rogers entered she snoodled into the folds of a knitted shawl, and lay back placidly while the kind creature took off her wet shoes and stockings and replaced them by a long pair of fleecy woollen bed-socks, reaching knee high.
magentanounUS /məˈdʒentə/
a primary subtractive color for light; a dark purple-red color; the dye for magenta was discovered in 1859, the year of the battle of Magenta
From this reading The landlady knelt to her task, and Sophie laid a hand on the top of starched lace and magenta velvet, and cried, "Rise, Lady Susan Rogers!
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading When Mrs Rogers entered she snoodled into the folds of a knitted shawl, and lay back placidly while the kind creature took off her wet shoes and stockings and replaced them by a long pair of fleecy woollen bed-socks, reaching knee high.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was smiling again, enjoying the warmth of the fire, the ease of the cushioned chair.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When Mrs Rogers entered she snoodled into the folds of a knitted shawl, and lay back placidly while the kind creature took off her wet shoes and stockings and replaced them by a long pair of fleecy woollen bed-socks, reaching knee high.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The landlady knelt to her task, and Sophie laid a hand on the top of starched lace and magenta velvet, and cried, "Rise, Lady Susan Rogers!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the truest ladies that ever breathed..."
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading When Mrs Rogers entered she snoodled into the folds of a knitted shawl, and lay back placidly while the kind creature took off her wet shoes and stockings and replaced them by a long pair of fleecy woollen bed-socks, reaching knee high.
placidlyadverbUS /ˈplæsɪdli/
in a quiet and tranquil manner
From this reading When Mrs Rogers entered she snoodled into the folds of a knitted shawl, and lay back placidly while the kind creature took off her wet shoes and stockings and replaced them by a long pair of fleecy woollen bed-socks, reaching knee high.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading When Mrs Rogers entered she snoodled into the folds of a knitted shawl, and lay back placidly while the kind creature took off her wet shoes and stockings and replaced them by a long pair of fleecy woollen bed-socks, reaching knee high.
replacedverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪst/
past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading When Mrs Rogers entered she snoodled into the folds of a knitted shawl, and lay back placidly while the kind creature took off her wet shoes and stockings and replaced them by a long pair of fleecy woollen bed-socks, reaching knee high.
move upward
From this reading The landlady knelt to her task, and Sophie laid a hand on the top of starched lace and magenta velvet, and cried, "Rise, Lady Susan Rogers!
RogersnounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading When Mrs Rogers entered she snoodled into the folds of a knitted shawl, and lay back placidly while the kind creature took off her wet shoes and stockings and replaced them by a long pair of fleecy woollen bed-socks, reaching knee high.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "How you do talk!" said the landlady, but her eyes shone.
shawlnounUS /ʃɔːl/
cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders
From this reading When Mrs Rogers entered she snoodled into the folds of a knitted shawl, and lay back placidly while the kind creature took off her wet shoes and stockings and replaced them by a long pair of fleecy woollen bed-socks, reaching knee high.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was smiling again, enjoying the warmth of the fire, the ease of the cushioned chair.
a particular situation
From this reading When Mrs Rogers entered she snoodled into the folds of a knitted shawl, and lay back placidly while the kind creature took off her wet shoes and stockings and replaced them by a long pair of fleecy woollen bed-socks, reaching knee high.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading "How you do talk!" said the landlady, but her eyes shone.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading She was smiling again, enjoying the warmth of the fire, the ease of the cushioned chair.
snoodled
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From this reading When Mrs Rogers entered she snoodled into the folds of a knitted shawl, and lay back placidly while the kind creature took off her wet shoes and stockings and replaced them by a long pair of fleecy woollen bed-socks, reaching knee high.
Sophie
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From this reading The landlady knelt to her task, and Sophie laid a hand on the top of starched lace and magenta velvet, and cried, "Rise, Lady Susan Rogers!
starchedverbUS /stɑːrtʃt/
past form of “starch” — stiffen with starch
From this reading The landlady knelt to her task, and Sophie laid a hand on the top of starched lace and magenta velvet, and cried, "Rise, Lady Susan Rogers!
stockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading When Mrs Rogers entered she snoodled into the folds of a knitted shawl, and lay back placidly while the kind creature took off her wet shoes and stockings and replaced them by a long pair of fleecy woollen bed-socks, reaching knee high.
Susan
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From this reading The landlady knelt to her task, and Sophie laid a hand on the top of starched lace and magenta velvet, and cried, "Rise, Lady Susan Rogers!
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "How you do talk!" said the landlady, but her eyes shone.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The landlady knelt to her task, and Sophie laid a hand on the top of starched lace and magenta velvet, and cried, "Rise, Lady Susan Rogers!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One of the truest ladies that ever breathed..."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was smiling again, enjoying the warmth of the fire, the ease of the cushioned chair.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When Mrs Rogers entered she snoodled into the folds of a knitted shawl, and lay back placidly while the kind creature took off her wet shoes and stockings and replaced them by a long pair of fleecy woollen bed-socks, reaching knee high.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The landlady knelt to her task, and Sophie laid a hand on the top of starched lace and magenta velvet, and cried, "Rise, Lady Susan Rogers!
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading When Mrs Rogers entered she snoodled into the folds of a knitted shawl, and lay back placidly while the kind creature took off her wet shoes and stockings and replaced them by a long pair of fleecy woollen bed-socks, reaching knee high.
the upper part of anything
From this reading The landlady knelt to her task, and Sophie laid a hand on the top of starched lace and magenta velvet, and cried, "Rise, Lady Susan Rogers!
truestadjectiveUS /ˈtruːɪst/
superlative of “true” — consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading One of the truest ladies that ever breathed..."
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading The landlady knelt to her task, and Sophie laid a hand on the top of starched lace and magenta velvet, and cried, "Rise, Lady Susan Rogers!
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading She was smiling again, enjoying the warmth of the fire, the ease of the cushioned chair.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was smiling again, enjoying the warmth of the fire, the ease of the cushioned chair.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading When Mrs Rogers entered she snoodled into the folds of a knitted shawl, and lay back placidly while the kind creature took off her wet shoes and stockings and replaced them by a long pair of fleecy woollen bed-socks, reaching knee high.
at the time that
From this reading When Mrs Rogers entered she snoodled into the folds of a knitted shawl, and lay back placidly while the kind creature took off her wet shoes and stockings and replaced them by a long pair of fleecy woollen bed-socks, reaching knee high.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading When Mrs Rogers entered she snoodled into the folds of a knitted shawl, and lay back placidly while the kind creature took off her wet shoes and stockings and replaced them by a long pair of fleecy woollen bed-socks, reaching knee high.
woollennounUS /ˈwʊlən/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading When Mrs Rogers entered she snoodled into the folds of a knitted shawl, and lay back placidly while the kind creature took off her wet shoes and stockings and replaced them by a long pair of fleecy woollen bed-socks, reaching knee high.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How you do talk!" said the landlady, but her eyes shone.
