used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HEAD OF THE HOUSE The lights in the great silver candlesticks at the dower house shed a soft radiance over the dinner-table where Lady Dashwood sat alone.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading THE HEAD OF THE HOUSE The lights in the great silver candlesticks at the dower house shed a soft radiance over the dinner-table where Lady Dashwood sat alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Most of the dishes had been removed, and little remained but the peaches and the nectarines and the great bloom tinted grapes in the silver baskets.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE HEAD OF THE HOUSE The lights in the great silver candlesticks at the dower house shed a soft radiance over the dinner-table where Lady Dashwood sat alone.
basketsnounUS /ˈbæskəts/
plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading Most of the dishes had been removed, and little remained but the peaches and the nectarines and the great bloom tinted grapes in the silver baskets.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Most of the dishes had been removed, and little remained but the peaches and the nectarines and the great bloom tinted grapes in the silver baskets.
bloomnounUS /bluːm/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading Most of the dishes had been removed, and little remained but the peaches and the nectarines and the great bloom tinted grapes in the silver baskets.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Most of the dishes had been removed, and little remained but the peaches and the nectarines and the great bloom tinted grapes in the silver baskets.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading It was not yet dark, the saffron glow of the setting sun still struggled with the candles.
candlesticksnounUS /ˈkændəlstɪks/
plural of “candlestick” — a holder with sockets for candles
From this reading THE HEAD OF THE HOUSE The lights in the great silver candlesticks at the dower house shed a soft radiance over the dinner-table where Lady Dashwood sat alone.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was not yet dark, the saffron glow of the setting sun still struggled with the candles.
Dashwood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE HEAD OF THE HOUSE The lights in the great silver candlesticks at the dower house shed a soft radiance over the dinner-table where Lady Dashwood sat alone.
dinner-table
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE HEAD OF THE HOUSE The lights in the great silver candlesticks at the dower house shed a soft radiance over the dinner-table where Lady Dashwood sat alone.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading Most of the dishes had been removed, and little remained but the peaches and the nectarines and the great bloom tinted grapes in the silver baskets.
dowernounUS /daʊr/
money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage
From this reading THE HEAD OF THE HOUSE The lights in the great silver candlesticks at the dower house shed a soft radiance over the dinner-table where Lady Dashwood sat alone.
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading She had peeled one of the russet and golden peaches, but the fragrant luscious fruit lay neglected on her plate.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading She had peeled one of the russet and golden peaches, but the fragrant luscious fruit lay neglected on her plate.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading It was not yet dark, the saffron glow of the setting sun still struggled with the candles.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading She had peeled one of the russet and golden peaches, but the fragrant luscious fruit lay neglected on her plate.
grapesnounUS /ɡreɪps/
plural of “grape” — any of various juicy fruit of the genus Vitis with green or purple skins; grow in clusters
From this reading Most of the dishes had been removed, and little remained but the peaches and the nectarines and the great bloom tinted grapes in the silver baskets.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE HEAD OF THE HOUSE The lights in the great silver candlesticks at the dower house shed a soft radiance over the dinner-table where Lady Dashwood sat alone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Most of the dishes had been removed, and little remained but the peaches and the nectarines and the great bloom tinted grapes in the silver baskets.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading THE HEAD OF THE HOUSE The lights in the great silver candlesticks at the dower house shed a soft radiance over the dinner-table where Lady Dashwood sat alone.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had peeled one of the russet and golden peaches, but the fragrant luscious fruit lay neglected on her plate.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE HEAD OF THE HOUSE The lights in the great silver candlesticks at the dower house shed a soft radiance over the dinner-table where Lady Dashwood sat alone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HEAD OF THE HOUSE The lights in the great silver candlesticks at the dower house shed a soft radiance over the dinner-table where Lady Dashwood sat alone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not yet dark, the saffron glow of the setting sun still struggled with the candles.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE HEAD OF THE HOUSE The lights in the great silver candlesticks at the dower house shed a soft radiance over the dinner-table where Lady Dashwood sat alone.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She had peeled one of the russet and golden peaches, but the fragrant luscious fruit lay neglected on her plate.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading THE HEAD OF THE HOUSE The lights in the great silver candlesticks at the dower house shed a soft radiance over the dinner-table where Lady Dashwood sat alone.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Most of the dishes had been removed, and little remained but the peaches and the nectarines and the great bloom tinted grapes in the silver baskets.
lusciousadjectiveUS /ˈlʌʃɪs/
having strong sexual appeal
From this reading She had peeled one of the russet and golden peaches, but the fragrant luscious fruit lay neglected on her plate.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of the dishes had been removed, and little remained but the peaches and the nectarines and the great bloom tinted grapes in the silver baskets.
nectarines
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Most of the dishes had been removed, and little remained but the peaches and the nectarines and the great bloom tinted grapes in the silver baskets.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading She had peeled one of the russet and golden peaches, but the fragrant luscious fruit lay neglected on her plate.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not yet dark, the saffron glow of the setting sun still struggled with the candles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HEAD OF THE HOUSE The lights in the great silver candlesticks at the dower house shed a soft radiance over the dinner-table where Lady Dashwood sat alone.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had peeled one of the russet and golden peaches, but the fragrant luscious fruit lay neglected on her plate.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She had peeled one of the russet and golden peaches, but the fragrant luscious fruit lay neglected on her plate.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE HEAD OF THE HOUSE The lights in the great silver candlesticks at the dower house shed a soft radiance over the dinner-table where Lady Dashwood sat alone.
peachesnounUS /ˈpiːtʃəz/
plural of “peach” — cultivated in temperate regions
From this reading Most of the dishes had been removed, and little remained but the peaches and the nectarines and the great bloom tinted grapes in the silver baskets.
peeledadjectiveUS /piːld/
(used informally) completely unclothed
From this reading She had peeled one of the russet and golden peaches, but the fragrant luscious fruit lay neglected on her plate.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading She had peeled one of the russet and golden peaches, but the fragrant luscious fruit lay neglected on her plate.
radiancenounUS /ˈreɪdiːəns/
the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface
From this reading THE HEAD OF THE HOUSE The lights in the great silver candlesticks at the dower house shed a soft radiance over the dinner-table where Lady Dashwood sat alone.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Most of the dishes had been removed, and little remained but the peaches and the nectarines and the great bloom tinted grapes in the silver baskets.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Most of the dishes had been removed, and little remained but the peaches and the nectarines and the great bloom tinted grapes in the silver baskets.
russetnounUS /ˈrʌsɪt/
a reddish brown homespun fabric
From this reading She had peeled one of the russet and golden peaches, but the fragrant luscious fruit lay neglected on her plate.
saffronnounUS /ˈsæfrən/
Old World crocus having purple or white flowers with aromatic pungent orange stigmas used in flavoring food
From this reading It was not yet dark, the saffron glow of the setting sun still struggled with the candles.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE HEAD OF THE HOUSE The lights in the great silver candlesticks at the dower house shed a soft radiance over the dinner-table where Lady Dashwood sat alone.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading It was not yet dark, the saffron glow of the setting sun still struggled with the candles.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had peeled one of the russet and golden peaches, but the fragrant luscious fruit lay neglected on her plate.
get rid of
From this reading THE HEAD OF THE HOUSE The lights in the great silver candlesticks at the dower house shed a soft radiance over the dinner-table where Lady Dashwood sat alone.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading THE HEAD OF THE HOUSE The lights in the great silver candlesticks at the dower house shed a soft radiance over the dinner-table where Lady Dashwood sat alone.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading THE HEAD OF THE HOUSE The lights in the great silver candlesticks at the dower house shed a soft radiance over the dinner-table where Lady Dashwood sat alone.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was not yet dark, the saffron glow of the setting sun still struggled with the candles.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading It was not yet dark, the saffron glow of the setting sun still struggled with the candles.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It was not yet dark, the saffron glow of the setting sun still struggled with the candles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HEAD OF THE HOUSE The lights in the great silver candlesticks at the dower house shed a soft radiance over the dinner-table where Lady Dashwood sat alone.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Lady Dashwood sat there alone.
tintedverbUS /ˈtɪntɪd/
past form of “tint” — color lightly
From this reading Most of the dishes had been removed, and little remained but the peaches and the nectarines and the great bloom tinted grapes in the silver baskets.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not yet dark, the saffron glow of the setting sun still struggled with the candles.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE HEAD OF THE HOUSE The lights in the great silver candlesticks at the dower house shed a soft radiance over the dinner-table where Lady Dashwood sat alone.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was not yet dark, the saffron glow of the setting sun still struggled with the candles.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was not yet dark, the saffron glow of the setting sun still struggled with the candles.
