used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was not therefore surprising to the master to hear that Clytie was coming to school, obviously as a favor to the master and as an example for M’liss and others.
adorationnounUS /ˌædərˈeɪʃən/
a feeling of profound love and admiration
From this reading Following this fallacy she threw “Clytie” at the head of M’liss when she was “bad,” and set her up before the child for adoration in her penitential moments.
(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 UNDER THE GREENWOOD TREE It was an amiable weakness of Mrs. Morpher to imagine that, of all her classical progeny, Clytemnestra was particularly the model for M’liss.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading UNDER THE GREENWOOD TREE It was an amiable weakness of Mrs. Morpher to imagine that, of all her classical progeny, Clytemnestra was particularly the model for M’liss.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading UNDER THE GREENWOOD TREE It was an amiable weakness of Mrs. Morpher to imagine that, of all her classical progeny, Clytemnestra was particularly the model for M’liss.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Following this fallacy she threw “Clytie” at the head of M’liss when she was “bad,” and set her up before the child for adoration in her penitential moments.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was not therefore surprising to the master to hear that Clytie was coming to school, obviously as a favor to the master and as an example for M’liss and others.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Following this fallacy she threw “Clytie” at the head of M’liss when she was “bad,” and set her up before the child for adoration in her penitential moments.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Following this fallacy she threw “Clytie” at the head of M’liss when she was “bad,” and set her up before the child for adoration in her penitential moments.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Following this fallacy she threw “Clytie” at the head of M’liss when she was “bad,” and set her up before the child for adoration in her penitential moments.
bloomernounUS /ˈbluːmər/
a flower that blooms in a particular way
From this reading Inheriting her mother’s physical peculiarities, and in obedience to the climatic laws of the Red Mountain region, she was an early bloomer.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Following this fallacy she threw “Clytie” at the head of M’liss when she was “bad,” and set her up before the child for adoration in her penitential moments.
classicaladjectiveUS /ˈklæsɪkəl/
of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.
From this reading UNDER THE GREENWOOD TREE It was an amiable weakness of Mrs. Morpher to imagine that, of all her classical progeny, Clytemnestra was particularly the model for M’liss.
climaticadjectiveUS /klaɪˈmætɪk/
of or relating to a climate
From this reading Inheriting her mother’s physical peculiarities, and in obedience to the climatic laws of the Red Mountain region, she was an early bloomer.
Clytemnestranoun
(Greek mythology) wife of Agamemnon who had him murdered when he returned from the Trojan War
From this reading UNDER THE GREENWOOD TREE It was an amiable weakness of Mrs. Morpher to imagine that, of all her classical progeny, Clytemnestra was particularly the model for M’liss.
Clytie
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From this reading Following this fallacy she threw “Clytie” at the head of M’liss when she was “bad,” and set her up before the child for adoration in her penitential moments.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading It was not therefore surprising to the master to hear that Clytie was coming to school, obviously as a favor to the master and as an example for M’liss and others.
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 Inheriting her mother’s physical peculiarities, and in obedience to the climatic laws of the Red Mountain region, she was an early bloomer.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading It was not therefore surprising to the master to hear that Clytie was coming to school, obviously as a favor to the master and as an example for M’liss and others.
fallacynounUS /ˈfæləsi/
a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning
From this reading Following this fallacy she threw “Clytie” at the head of M’liss when she was “bad,” and set her up before the child for adoration in her penitential moments.
promote over another
From this reading It was not therefore surprising to the master to hear that Clytie was coming to school, obviously as a favor to the master and as an example for M’liss and others.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Following this fallacy she threw “Clytie” at the head of M’liss when she was “bad,” and set her up before the child for adoration in her penitential moments.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading UNDER THE GREENWOOD TREE It was an amiable weakness of Mrs. Morpher to imagine that, of all her classical progeny, Clytemnestra was particularly the model for M’liss.
GREENWOODnounUS /ˈɡriːnwʊd/
woodlands in full leaf
From this reading UNDER THE GREENWOOD TREE It was an amiable weakness of Mrs. Morpher to imagine that, of all her classical progeny, Clytemnestra was particularly the model for M’liss.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Following this fallacy she threw “Clytie” at the head of M’liss when she was “bad,” and set her up before the child for adoration in her penitential moments.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading It was not therefore surprising to the master to hear that Clytie was coming to school, obviously as a favor to the master and as an example for M’liss and others.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading UNDER THE GREENWOOD TREE It was an amiable weakness of Mrs. Morpher to imagine that, of all her classical progeny, Clytemnestra was particularly the model for M’liss.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading UNDER THE GREENWOOD TREE It was an amiable weakness of Mrs. Morpher to imagine that, of all her classical progeny, Clytemnestra was particularly the model for M’liss.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Following this fallacy she threw “Clytie” at the head of M’liss when she was “bad,” and set her up before the child for adoration in her penitential moments.
InheritingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈherətɪŋ/
having the legal right to inherit
From this reading Inheriting her mother’s physical peculiarities, and in obedience to the climatic laws of the Red Mountain region, she was an early bloomer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading UNDER THE GREENWOOD TREE It was an amiable weakness of Mrs. Morpher to imagine that, of all her classical progeny, Clytemnestra was particularly the model for M’liss.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading For Clytie was quite a young lady.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading Inheriting her mother’s physical peculiarities, and in obedience to the climatic laws of the Red Mountain region, she was an early bloomer.
M'liss
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From this reading UNDER THE GREENWOOD TREE It was an amiable weakness of Mrs. Morpher to imagine that, of all her classical progeny, Clytemnestra was particularly the model for M’liss.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading It was not therefore surprising to the master to hear that Clytie was coming to school, obviously as a favor to the master and as an example for M’liss and others.
modelnounUS /ˈmɑːdəl/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading UNDER THE GREENWOOD TREE It was an amiable weakness of Mrs. Morpher to imagine that, of all her classical progeny, Clytemnestra was particularly the model for M’liss.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Following this fallacy she threw “Clytie” at the head of M’liss when she was “bad,” and set her up before the child for adoration in her penitential moments.
Morpher
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From this reading UNDER THE GREENWOOD TREE It was an amiable weakness of Mrs. Morpher to imagine that, of all her classical progeny, Clytemnestra was particularly the model for M’liss.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Inheriting her mother’s physical peculiarities, and in obedience to the climatic laws of the Red Mountain region, she was an early bloomer.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Inheriting her mother’s physical peculiarities, and in obedience to the climatic laws of the Red Mountain region, she was an early bloomer.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading UNDER THE GREENWOOD TREE It was an amiable weakness of Mrs. Morpher to imagine that, of all her classical progeny, Clytemnestra was particularly the model for M’liss.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not therefore surprising to the master to hear that Clytie was coming to school, obviously as a favor to the master and as an example for M’liss and others.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading Inheriting her mother’s physical peculiarities, and in obedience to the climatic laws of the Red Mountain region, she was an early bloomer.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading It was not therefore surprising to the master to hear that Clytie was coming to school, obviously as a favor to the master and as an example for M’liss and others.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UNDER THE GREENWOOD TREE It was an amiable weakness of Mrs. Morpher to imagine that, of all her classical progeny, Clytemnestra was particularly the model for M’liss.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was not therefore surprising to the master to hear that Clytie was coming to school, obviously as a favor to the master and as an example for M’liss and others.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading UNDER THE GREENWOOD TREE It was an amiable weakness of Mrs. Morpher to imagine that, of all her classical progeny, Clytemnestra was particularly the model for M’liss.
peculiaritiesnounUS /pɪˌkjuːliˈerətiz/
plural of “peculiarity” — an odd or unusual characteristic
From this reading Inheriting her mother’s physical peculiarities, and in obedience to the climatic laws of the Red Mountain region, she was an early bloomer.
penitentialadjective
showing or constituting penance
From this reading Following this fallacy she threw “Clytie” at the head of M’liss when she was “bad,” and set her up before the child for adoration in her penitential moments.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Inheriting her mother’s physical peculiarities, and in obedience to the climatic laws of the Red Mountain region, she was an early bloomer.
progenynounUS /ˈprɑːdʒəni/
the immediate descendants of a person
From this reading UNDER THE GREENWOOD TREE It was an amiable weakness of Mrs. Morpher to imagine that, of all her classical progeny, Clytemnestra was particularly the model for M’liss.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading For Clytie was quite a young lady.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Inheriting her mother’s physical peculiarities, and in obedience to the climatic laws of the Red Mountain region, she was an early bloomer.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Inheriting her mother’s physical peculiarities, and in obedience to the climatic laws of the Red Mountain region, she was an early bloomer.
an educational institution
From this reading It was not therefore surprising to the master to hear that Clytie was coming to school, obviously as a favor to the master and as an example for M’liss and others.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Following this fallacy she threw “Clytie” at the head of M’liss when she was “bad,” and set her up before the child for adoration in her penitential moments.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Following this fallacy she threw “Clytie” at the head of M’liss when she was “bad,” and set her up before the child for adoration in her penitential moments.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading It was not therefore surprising to the master to hear that Clytie was coming to school, obviously as a favor to the master and as an example for M’liss and others.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading UNDER THE GREENWOOD TREE It was an amiable weakness of Mrs. Morpher to imagine that, of all her classical progeny, Clytemnestra was particularly the model for M’liss.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNDER THE GREENWOOD TREE It was an amiable weakness of Mrs. Morpher to imagine that, of all her classical progeny, Clytemnestra was particularly the model for M’liss.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It was not therefore surprising to the master to hear that Clytie was coming to school, obviously as a favor to the master and as an example for M’liss and others.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Following this fallacy she threw “Clytie” at the head of M’liss when she was “bad,” and set her up before the child for adoration in her penitential moments.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Following this fallacy she threw “Clytie” at the head of M’liss when she was “bad,” and set her up before the child for adoration in her penitential moments.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UNDER THE GREENWOOD TREE It was an amiable weakness of Mrs. Morpher to imagine that, of all her classical progeny, Clytemnestra was particularly the model for M’liss.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading UNDER THE GREENWOOD TREE It was an amiable weakness of Mrs. Morpher to imagine that, of all her classical progeny, Clytemnestra was particularly the model for M’liss.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading UNDER THE GREENWOOD TREE It was an amiable weakness of Mrs. Morpher to imagine that, of all her classical progeny, Clytemnestra was particularly the model for M’liss.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Following this fallacy she threw “Clytie” at the head of M’liss when she was “bad,” and set her up before the child for adoration in her penitential moments.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading UNDER THE GREENWOOD TREE It was an amiable weakness of Mrs. Morpher to imagine that, of all her classical progeny, Clytemnestra was particularly the model for M’liss.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading UNDER THE GREENWOOD TREE It was an amiable weakness of Mrs. Morpher to imagine that, of all her classical progeny, Clytemnestra was particularly the model for M’liss.
at the time that
From this reading Following this fallacy she threw “Clytie” at the head of M’liss when she was “bad,” and set her up before the child for adoration in her penitential moments.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading For Clytie was quite a young lady.
