used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading |THE children had each a tin pail, which they filled with peas, and emptied into Gill’s large basket.
equally
From this reading Then she pressed the edge of a pod, and open sprung the doors, and showed the “seven little sisters, all dressed alike in pea-green,” and looking as happy and contented as could be in their narrow house.
(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 Then she pressed the edge of a pod, and open sprung the doors, and showed the “seven little sisters, all dressed alike in pea-green,” and looking as happy and contented as could be in their narrow house.
amidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading How busy and happy they were in the early morning, amid the vines!
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading “How pretty!” said Sally, picking a couple of flowers, and hanging them upon her ears, where they shone among her light-brown curls.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading |THE children had each a tin pail, which they filled with peas, and emptied into Gill’s large basket.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then she pressed the edge of a pod, and open sprung the doors, and showed the “seven little sisters, all dressed alike in pea-green,” and looking as happy and contented as could be in their narrow house.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading |THE children had each a tin pail, which they filled with peas, and emptied into Gill’s large basket.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then she pressed the edge of a pod, and open sprung the doors, and showed the “seven little sisters, all dressed alike in pea-green,” and looking as happy and contented as could be in their narrow house.
blossomverbUS /ˈblɑːsəm/
produce or yield flowers
From this reading The fresh green pods hung thick and full, and here and there was a delicate blossom of white, tinged with pink and purple.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading How busy and happy they were in the early morning, amid the vines!
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading |THE children had each a tin pail, which they filled with peas, and emptied into Gill’s large basket.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading Then she pressed the edge of a pod, and open sprung the doors, and showed the “seven little sisters, all dressed alike in pea-green,” and looking as happy and contented as could be in their narrow house.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Then she pressed the edge of a pod, and open sprung the doors, and showed the “seven little sisters, all dressed alike in pea-green,” and looking as happy and contented as could be in their narrow house.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading “How pretty!” said Sally, picking a couple of flowers, and hanging them upon her ears, where they shone among her light-brown curls.
curlsnounUS /kɜːrlz/
plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
From this reading “How pretty!” said Sally, picking a couple of flowers, and hanging them upon her ears, where they shone among her light-brown curls.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading The fresh green pods hung thick and full, and here and there was a delicate blossom of white, tinged with pink and purple.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Then she pressed the edge of a pod, and open sprung the doors, and showed the “seven little sisters, all dressed alike in pea-green,” and looking as happy and contented as could be in their narrow house.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Then she pressed the edge of a pod, and open sprung the doors, and showed the “seven little sisters, all dressed alike in pea-green,” and looking as happy and contented as could be in their narrow house.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading |THE children had each a tin pail, which they filled with peas, and emptied into Gill’s large basket.
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 How busy and happy they were in the early morning, amid the vines!
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading “How pretty!” said Sally, picking a couple of flowers, and hanging them upon her ears, where they shone among her light-brown curls.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Then she pressed the edge of a pod, and open sprung the doors, and showed the “seven little sisters, all dressed alike in pea-green,” and looking as happy and contented as could be in their narrow house.
emptiedverbUS /ˈemptid/
inflected form of “empty” — make void or empty of contents
From this reading |THE children had each a tin pail, which they filled with peas, and emptied into Gill’s large basket.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading |THE children had each a tin pail, which they filled with peas, and emptied into Gill’s large basket.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading “How pretty!” said Sally, picking a couple of flowers, and hanging them upon her ears, where they shone among her light-brown curls.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The fresh green pods hung thick and full, and here and there was a delicate blossom of white, tinged with pink and purple.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The fresh green pods hung thick and full, and here and there was a delicate blossom of white, tinged with pink and purple.
Gill'snounUS /ɡɪlz/
possessive form of “gill” — a British imperial capacity unit (liquid or dry) equal to 5 fluid ounces or 142.066 cubic centimeters
From this reading |THE children had each a tin pail, which they filled with peas, and emptied into Gill’s large basket.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The fresh green pods hung thick and full, and here and there was a delicate blossom of white, tinged with pink and purple.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading |THE children had each a tin pail, which they filled with peas, and emptied into Gill’s large basket.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading “How pretty!” said Sally, picking a couple of flowers, and hanging them upon her ears, where they shone among her light-brown curls.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading How busy and happy they were in the early morning, amid the vines!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “How pretty!” said Sally, picking a couple of flowers, and hanging them upon her ears, where they shone among her light-brown curls.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The fresh green pods hung thick and full, and here and there was a delicate blossom of white, tinged with pink and purple.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Then she pressed the edge of a pod, and open sprung the doors, and showed the “seven little sisters, all dressed alike in pea-green,” and looking as happy and contented as could be in their narrow house.
How
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From this reading How busy and happy they were in the early morning, amid the vines!
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The fresh green pods hung thick and full, and here and there was a delicate blossom of white, tinged with pink and purple.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading How busy and happy they were in the early morning, amid the vines!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading |THE children had each a tin pail, which they filled with peas, and emptied into Gill’s large basket.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading |THE children had each a tin pail, which they filled with peas, and emptied into Gill’s large basket.
light-brown
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From this reading “How pretty!” said Sally, picking a couple of flowers, and hanging them upon her ears, where they shone among her light-brown curls.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then she pressed the edge of a pod, and open sprung the doors, and showed the “seven little sisters, all dressed alike in pea-green,” and looking as happy and contented as could be in their narrow house.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Then she pressed the edge of a pod, and open sprung the doors, and showed the “seven little sisters, all dressed alike in pea-green,” and looking as happy and contented as could be in their narrow house.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading How busy and happy they were in the early morning, amid the vines!
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Then she pressed the edge of a pod, and open sprung the doors, and showed the “seven little sisters, all dressed alike in pea-green,” and looking as happy and contented as could be in their narrow house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fresh green pods hung thick and full, and here and there was a delicate blossom of white, tinged with pink and purple.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Then she pressed the edge of a pod, and open sprung the doors, and showed the “seven little sisters, all dressed alike in pea-green,” and looking as happy and contented as could be in their narrow house.
pailnounUS /peɪl/
a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top
From this reading |THE children had each a tin pail, which they filled with peas, and emptied into Gill’s large basket.
pea-greenadjective
of a moderate slightly yellowish-green color
From this reading Then she pressed the edge of a pod, and open sprung the doors, and showed the “seven little sisters, all dressed alike in pea-green,” and looking as happy and contented as could be in their narrow house.
peasnounUS /piːz/
plural of “pea” — seed of a pea plant used for food
From this reading |THE children had each a tin pail, which they filled with peas, and emptied into Gill’s large basket.
pickingnounUS /ˈpɪkɪŋ/
the quantity of a crop that is harvested
From this reading “How pretty!” said Sally, picking a couple of flowers, and hanging them upon her ears, where they shone among her light-brown curls.
a light shade of red
From this reading The fresh green pods hung thick and full, and here and there was a delicate blossom of white, tinged with pink and purple.
podnounUS /pɑːd/
the vessel that contains the seeds of a plant (not the seeds themselves)
From this reading Then she pressed the edge of a pod, and open sprung the doors, and showed the “seven little sisters, all dressed alike in pea-green,” and looking as happy and contented as could be in their narrow house.
podsnounUS /pɑːdz/
plural of “pod” — the vessel that contains the seeds of a plant (not the seeds themselves)
From this reading The fresh green pods hung thick and full, and here and there was a delicate blossom of white, tinged with pink and purple.
compacted by ironing
From this reading Then she pressed the edge of a pod, and open sprung the doors, and showed the “seven little sisters, all dressed alike in pea-green,” and looking as happy and contented as could be in their narrow house.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading “How pretty!” said Sally, picking a couple of flowers, and hanging them upon her ears, where they shone among her light-brown curls.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading The fresh green pods hung thick and full, and here and there was a delicate blossom of white, tinged with pink and purple.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “How pretty!” said Sally, picking a couple of flowers, and hanging them upon her ears, where they shone among her light-brown curls.
witty remark
From this reading “How pretty!” said Sally, picking a couple of flowers, and hanging them upon her ears, where they shone among her light-brown curls.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Then she pressed the edge of a pod, and open sprung the doors, and showed the “seven little sisters, all dressed alike in pea-green,” and looking as happy and contented as could be in their narrow house.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then she pressed the edge of a pod, and open sprung the doors, and showed the “seven little sisters, all dressed alike in pea-green,” and looking as happy and contented as could be in their narrow house.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading “How pretty!” said Sally, picking a couple of flowers, and hanging them upon her ears, where they shone among her light-brown curls.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Then she pressed the edge of a pod, and open sprung the doors, and showed the “seven little sisters, all dressed alike in pea-green,” and looking as happy and contented as could be in their narrow house.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Then she pressed the edge of a pod, and open sprung the doors, and showed the “seven little sisters, all dressed alike in pea-green,” and looking as happy and contented as could be in their narrow house.
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Then she pressed the edge of a pod, and open sprung the doors, and showed the “seven little sisters, all dressed alike in pea-green,” and looking as happy and contented as could be in their narrow house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading |THE children had each a tin pail, which they filled with peas, and emptied into Gill’s large basket.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then she pressed the edge of a pod, and open sprung the doors, and showed the “seven little sisters, all dressed alike in pea-green,” and looking as happy and contented as could be in their narrow house.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “How pretty!” said Sally, picking a couple of flowers, and hanging them upon her ears, where they shone among her light-brown curls.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then she pressed the edge of a pod, and open sprung the doors, and showed the “seven little sisters, all dressed alike in pea-green,” and looking as happy and contented as could be in their narrow house.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The fresh green pods hung thick and full, and here and there was a delicate blossom of white, tinged with pink and purple.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading |THE children had each a tin pail, which they filled with peas, and emptied into Gill’s large basket.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading The fresh green pods hung thick and full, and here and there was a delicate blossom of white, tinged with pink and purple.
tinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading |THE children had each a tin pail, which they filled with peas, and emptied into Gill’s large basket.
tingedverbUS /tɪŋd/
past form of “tinge” — affect as in thought or feeling
From this reading The fresh green pods hung thick and full, and here and there was a delicate blossom of white, tinged with pink and purple.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “How pretty!” said Sally, picking a couple of flowers, and hanging them upon her ears, where they shone among her light-brown curls.
vinesnounUS /vaɪnz/
plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading How busy and happy they were in the early morning, amid the vines!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fresh green pods hung thick and full, and here and there was a delicate blossom of white, tinged with pink and purple.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading How busy and happy they were in the early morning, amid the vines!
in or at the place that
From this reading “How pretty!” said Sally, picking a couple of flowers, and hanging them upon her ears, where they shone among her light-brown curls.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading |THE children had each a tin pail, which they filled with peas, and emptied into Gill’s large basket.
a Caucasian
From this reading The fresh green pods hung thick and full, and here and there was a delicate blossom of white, tinged with pink and purple.
in the company of; together with
From this reading |THE children had each a tin pail, which they filled with peas, and emptied into Gill’s large basket.
