adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was a young nymph no longer, but with a daughter not so much younger than herself as to make the contrast of her sixteen years painful.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The nimblest of the nymphs sprang to her feet from the lounging and crouching circle about Westover.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading Westover recognized the officious, self-approving kind of the woman, but he admired the brisk efficiency with which she had taken possession of the affair from the beginning and inspired every one to help, in strict subordination to herself.
advancedadjectiveUS /ədˈvænst/
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading "Where do you want the things?" the young fellow asked of the company at large, as he advanced upon them from the green portals of the roadway, pulling off his soft wool hat, and wiping his wet forehead with his blue-bordered white handkerchief.
affairnounUS /əˈfer/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Westover recognized the officious, self-approving kind of the woman, but he admired the brisk efficiency with which she had taken possession of the affair from the beginning and inspired every one to help, in strict subordination to herself.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Where do you want the things?" the young fellow asked of the company at large, as he advanced upon them from the green portals of the roadway, pulling off his soft wool hat, and wiping his wet forehead with his blue-bordered white handkerchief.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Where do you want the things?" the young fellow asked of the company at large, as he advanced upon them from the green portals of the roadway, pulling off his soft wool hat, and wiping his wet forehead with his blue-bordered white handkerchief.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Where do you want the things?" the young fellow asked of the company at large, as he advanced upon them from the green portals of the roadway, pulling off his soft wool hat, and wiping his wet forehead with his blue-bordered white handkerchief.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Where do you want the things?" the young fellow asked of the company at large, as he advanced upon them from the green portals of the roadway, pulling off his soft wool hat, and wiping his wet forehead with his blue-bordered white handkerchief.
beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Westover recognized the officious, self-approving kind of the woman, but he admired the brisk efficiency with which she had taken possession of the affair from the beginning and inspired every one to help, in strict subordination to herself.
blue-bordered
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From this reading "Where do you want the things?" the young fellow asked of the company at large, as he advanced upon them from the green portals of the roadway, pulling off his soft wool hat, and wiping his wet forehead with his blue-bordered white handkerchief.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading Westover recognized the officious, self-approving kind of the woman, but he admired the brisk efficiency with which she had taken possession of the affair from the beginning and inspired every one to help, in strict subordination to herself.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was a young nymph no longer, but with a daughter not so much younger than herself as to make the contrast of her sixteen years painful.
circlenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəl/
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading The nimblest of the nymphs sprang to her feet from the lounging and crouching circle about Westover.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading "Where do you want the things?" the young fellow asked of the company at large, as he advanced upon them from the green portals of the roadway, pulling off his soft wool hat, and wiping his wet forehead with his blue-bordered white handkerchief.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading She was a young nymph no longer, but with a daughter not so much younger than herself as to make the contrast of her sixteen years painful.
crouchingverbUS /ˈkraʊtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading The nimblest of the nymphs sprang to her feet from the lounging and crouching circle about Westover.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading She was a young nymph no longer, but with a daughter not so much younger than herself as to make the contrast of her sixteen years painful.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Where do you want the things?" the young fellow asked of the company at large, as he advanced upon them from the green portals of the roadway, pulling off his soft wool hat, and wiping his wet forehead with his blue-bordered white handkerchief.
efficiencynounUS /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/
the ratio of the output to the input of any system
From this reading Westover recognized the officious, self-approving kind of the woman, but he admired the brisk efficiency with which she had taken possession of the affair from the beginning and inspired every one to help, in strict subordination to herself.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Westover recognized the officious, self-approving kind of the woman, but he admired the brisk efficiency with which she had taken possession of the affair from the beginning and inspired every one to help, in strict subordination to herself.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The nimblest of the nymphs sprang to her feet from the lounging and crouching circle about Westover.
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading "Where do you want the things?" the young fellow asked of the company at large, as he advanced upon them from the green portals of the roadway, pulling off his soft wool hat, and wiping his wet forehead with his blue-bordered white handkerchief.
foreheadnounUS /ˈfɔːrhed/
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading "Where do you want the things?" the young fellow asked of the company at large, as he advanced upon them from the green portals of the roadway, pulling off his soft wool hat, and wiping his wet forehead with his blue-bordered white handkerchief.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Where do you want the things?" the young fellow asked of the company at large, as he advanced upon them from the green portals of the roadway, pulling off his soft wool hat, and wiping his wet forehead with his blue-bordered white handkerchief.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading "Where do you want the things?" the young fellow asked of the company at large, as he advanced upon them from the green portals of the roadway, pulling off his soft wool hat, and wiping his wet forehead with his blue-bordered white handkerchief.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Westover recognized the officious, self-approving kind of the woman, but he admired the brisk efficiency with which she had taken possession of the affair from the beginning and inspired every one to help, in strict subordination to herself.
handkerchiefnounUS /ˈhæŋkərtʃɪf/
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading "Where do you want the things?" the young fellow asked of the company at large, as he advanced upon them from the green portals of the roadway, pulling off his soft wool hat, and wiping his wet forehead with his blue-bordered white handkerchief.
hatnounUS /hæt/
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading "Where do you want the things?" the young fellow asked of the company at large, as he advanced upon them from the green portals of the roadway, pulling off his soft wool hat, and wiping his wet forehead with his blue-bordered white handkerchief.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Where do you want the things?" the young fellow asked of the company at large, as he advanced upon them from the green portals of the roadway, pulling off his soft wool hat, and wiping his wet forehead with his blue-bordered white handkerchief.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Westover recognized the officious, self-approving kind of the woman, but he admired the brisk efficiency with which she had taken possession of the affair from the beginning and inspired every one to help, in strict subordination to herself.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The nimblest of the nymphs sprang to her feet from the lounging and crouching circle about Westover.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Oh, right here, Jeff!"
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She was a young nymph no longer, but with a daughter not so much younger than herself as to make the contrast of her sixteen years painful.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Where do you want the things?" the young fellow asked of the company at large, as he advanced upon them from the green portals of the roadway, pulling off his soft wool hat, and wiping his wet forehead with his blue-bordered white handkerchief.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Westover recognized the officious, self-approving kind of the woman, but he admired the brisk efficiency with which she had taken possession of the affair from the beginning and inspired every one to help, in strict subordination to herself.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading Westover recognized the officious, self-approving kind of the woman, but he admired the brisk efficiency with which she had taken possession of the affair from the beginning and inspired every one to help, in strict subordination to herself.
Jeff
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Oh, right here, Jeff!"
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Westover recognized the officious, self-approving kind of the woman, but he admired the brisk efficiency with which she had taken possession of the affair from the beginning and inspired every one to help, in strict subordination to herself.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Where do you want the things?" the young fellow asked of the company at large, as he advanced upon them from the green portals of the roadway, pulling off his soft wool hat, and wiping his wet forehead with his blue-bordered white handkerchief.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading She was a young nymph no longer, but with a daughter not so much younger than herself as to make the contrast of her sixteen years painful.
loungingverbUS /ˈlaʊndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably
From this reading The nimblest of the nymphs sprang to her feet from the lounging and crouching circle about Westover.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading She was a young nymph no longer, but with a daughter not so much younger than herself as to make the contrast of her sixteen years painful.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She was a young nymph no longer, but with a daughter not so much younger than herself as to make the contrast of her sixteen years painful.
nimblest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The nimblest of the nymphs sprang to her feet from the lounging and crouching circle about Westover.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading She was a young nymph no longer, but with a daughter not so much younger than herself as to make the contrast of her sixteen years painful.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was a young nymph no longer, but with a daughter not so much younger than herself as to make the contrast of her sixteen years painful.
nymphnounUS /nɪmf/
(classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden
From this reading She was a young nymph no longer, but with a daughter not so much younger than herself as to make the contrast of her sixteen years painful.
nymphsnounUS /nɪmfs/
plural of “nymph” — (classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden
From this reading The nimblest of the nymphs sprang to her feet from the lounging and crouching circle about Westover.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Where do you want the things?" the young fellow asked of the company at large, as he advanced upon them from the green portals of the roadway, pulling off his soft wool hat, and wiping his wet forehead with his blue-bordered white handkerchief.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Where do you want the things?" the young fellow asked of the company at large, as he advanced upon them from the green portals of the roadway, pulling off his soft wool hat, and wiping his wet forehead with his blue-bordered white handkerchief.
officiousadjective
intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
From this reading Westover recognized the officious, self-approving kind of the woman, but he admired the brisk efficiency with which she had taken possession of the affair from the beginning and inspired every one to help, in strict subordination to herself.
OhnounUS /oʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, right here, Jeff!"
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Westover recognized the officious, self-approving kind of the woman, but he admired the brisk efficiency with which she had taken possession of the affair from the beginning and inspired every one to help, in strict subordination to herself.
painfuladjectiveUS /ˈpeɪnfəl/
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading She was a young nymph no longer, but with a daughter not so much younger than herself as to make the contrast of her sixteen years painful.
portalsnounUS /ˈpɔːrtəlz/
plural of “portal” — a grand and imposing entrance (often extended metaphorically)
From this reading "Where do you want the things?" the young fellow asked of the company at large, as he advanced upon them from the green portals of the roadway, pulling off his soft wool hat, and wiping his wet forehead with his blue-bordered white handkerchief.
possessionnounUS /pəˈzeʃən/
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Westover recognized the officious, self-approving kind of the woman, but he admired the brisk efficiency with which she had taken possession of the affair from the beginning and inspired every one to help, in strict subordination to herself.
pullingnounUS /ˈpʊlɪŋ/
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading "Where do you want the things?" the young fellow asked of the company at large, as he advanced upon them from the green portals of the roadway, pulling off his soft wool hat, and wiping his wet forehead with his blue-bordered white handkerchief.
recognizedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Westover recognized the officious, self-approving kind of the woman, but he admired the brisk efficiency with which she had taken possession of the affair from the beginning and inspired every one to help, in strict subordination to herself.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Oh, right here, Jeff!"
roadwaynounUS /ˈroʊdweɪ/
a road (especially that part of a road) over which vehicles travel
From this reading "Where do you want the things?" the young fellow asked of the company at large, as he advanced upon them from the green portals of the roadway, pulling off his soft wool hat, and wiping his wet forehead with his blue-bordered white handkerchief.
self-approving
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Westover recognized the officious, self-approving kind of the woman, but he admired the brisk efficiency with which she had taken possession of the affair from the beginning and inspired every one to help, in strict subordination to herself.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was a young nymph no longer, but with a daughter not so much younger than herself as to make the contrast of her sixteen years painful.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading She was a young nymph no longer, but with a daughter not so much younger than herself as to make the contrast of her sixteen years painful.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was a young nymph no longer, but with a daughter not so much younger than herself as to make the contrast of her sixteen years painful.
softadjectiveUS /sɑːft/
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading "Where do you want the things?" the young fellow asked of the company at large, as he advanced upon them from the green portals of the roadway, pulling off his soft wool hat, and wiping his wet forehead with his blue-bordered white handkerchief.
sprangverbUS /spræŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The nimblest of the nymphs sprang to her feet from the lounging and crouching circle about Westover.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading Westover recognized the officious, self-approving kind of the woman, but he admired the brisk efficiency with which she had taken possession of the affair from the beginning and inspired every one to help, in strict subordination to herself.
subordinationnounUS /səˌbɔːrdəˈneɪʃən/
the state of being subordinate to something
From this reading Westover recognized the officious, self-approving kind of the woman, but he admired the brisk efficiency with which she had taken possession of the affair from the beginning and inspired every one to help, in strict subordination to herself.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Westover recognized the officious, self-approving kind of the woman, but he admired the brisk efficiency with which she had taken possession of the affair from the beginning and inspired every one to help, in strict subordination to herself.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She was a young nymph no longer, but with a daughter not so much younger than herself as to make the contrast of her sixteen years painful.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Where do you want the things?" the young fellow asked of the company at large, as he advanced upon them from the green portals of the roadway, pulling off his soft wool hat, and wiping his wet forehead with his blue-bordered white handkerchief.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Where do you want the things?" the young fellow asked of the company at large, as he advanced upon them from the green portals of the roadway, pulling off his soft wool hat, and wiping his wet forehead with his blue-bordered white handkerchief.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Where do you want the things?" the young fellow asked of the company at large, as he advanced upon them from the green portals of the roadway, pulling off his soft wool hat, and wiping his wet forehead with his blue-bordered white handkerchief.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The nimblest of the nymphs sprang to her feet from the lounging and crouching circle about Westover.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Where do you want the things?" the young fellow asked of the company at large, as he advanced upon them from the green portals of the roadway, pulling off his soft wool hat, and wiping his wet forehead with his blue-bordered white handkerchief.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Where do you want the things?" the young fellow asked of the company at large, as he advanced upon them from the green portals of the roadway, pulling off his soft wool hat, and wiping his wet forehead with his blue-bordered white handkerchief.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was a young nymph no longer, but with a daughter not so much younger than herself as to make the contrast of her sixteen years painful.
Westover
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The nimblest of the nymphs sprang to her feet from the lounging and crouching circle about Westover.
wetadjectiveUS /wet/
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading "Where do you want the things?" the young fellow asked of the company at large, as he advanced upon them from the green portals of the roadway, pulling off his soft wool hat, and wiping his wet forehead with his blue-bordered white handkerchief.
WhereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where do you want the things?" the young fellow asked of the company at large, as he advanced upon them from the green portals of the roadway, pulling off his soft wool hat, and wiping his wet forehead with his blue-bordered white handkerchief.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Westover recognized the officious, self-approving kind of the woman, but he admired the brisk efficiency with which she had taken possession of the affair from the beginning and inspired every one to help, in strict subordination to herself.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading "Where do you want the things?" the young fellow asked of the company at large, as he advanced upon them from the green portals of the roadway, pulling off his soft wool hat, and wiping his wet forehead with his blue-bordered white handkerchief.
wipingverbUS /ˈwaɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading "Where do you want the things?" the young fellow asked of the company at large, as he advanced upon them from the green portals of the roadway, pulling off his soft wool hat, and wiping his wet forehead with his blue-bordered white handkerchief.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Where do you want the things?" the young fellow asked of the company at large, as he advanced upon them from the green portals of the roadway, pulling off his soft wool hat, and wiping his wet forehead with his blue-bordered white handkerchief.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Westover recognized the officious, self-approving kind of the woman, but he admired the brisk efficiency with which she had taken possession of the affair from the beginning and inspired every one to help, in strict subordination to herself.
woolnounUS /wʊl/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading "Where do you want the things?" the young fellow asked of the company at large, as he advanced upon them from the green portals of the roadway, pulling off his soft wool hat, and wiping his wet forehead with his blue-bordered white handkerchief.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading She was a young nymph no longer, but with a daughter not so much younger than herself as to make the contrast of her sixteen years painful.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Where do you want the things?" the young fellow asked of the company at large, as he advanced upon them from the green portals of the roadway, pulling off his soft wool hat, and wiping his wet forehead with his blue-bordered white handkerchief.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Where do you want the things?" the young fellow asked of the company at large, as he advanced upon them from the green portals of the roadway, pulling off his soft wool hat, and wiping his wet forehead with his blue-bordered white handkerchief.
youngeradjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡər/
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading She was a young nymph no longer, but with a daughter not so much younger than herself as to make the contrast of her sixteen years painful.
