used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Turning the handle and opening the door, a happy domestic scene was revealed, of which the strange girl was the centre.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CAPITULATION When Sylvia finally drew near the kitchen she heard talking and laughing within.
apronnounUS /ˈeɪprən/
a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
From this reading Her hat and jacket were lying on a calico-covered couch, a large apron enveloped her cloth gown, and she was wiping the dishes as Mrs. Lem washed them at the sink.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her hat and jacket were lying on a calico-covered couch, a large apron enveloped her cloth gown, and she was wiping the dishes as Mrs. Lem washed them at the sink.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her hat and jacket were lying on a calico-covered couch, a large apron enveloped her cloth gown, and she was wiping the dishes as Mrs. Lem washed them at the sink.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Minty was running back and forth putting them away.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Minty was running back and forth putting them away.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Thinkright and Cap'n Lem were seated near the stove, and as the door opened a burst of laughter escaped from them at some remark of the visitor.
calico-covered
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From this reading Her hat and jacket were lying on a calico-covered couch, a large apron enveloped her cloth gown, and she was wiping the dishes as Mrs. Lem washed them at the sink.
Cap'n
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From this reading Thinkright and Cap'n Lem were seated near the stove, and as the door opened a burst of laughter escaped from them at some remark of the visitor.
CAPITULATIONnounUS /kəˌpɪtʃəˈleɪʃən/
a document containing the terms of surrender
From this reading CAPITULATION When Sylvia finally drew near the kitchen she heard talking and laughing within.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading Turning the handle and opening the door, a happy domestic scene was revealed, of which the strange girl was the centre.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading Her hat and jacket were lying on a calico-covered couch, a large apron enveloped her cloth gown, and she was wiping the dishes as Mrs. Lem washed them at the sink.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Her hat and jacket were lying on a calico-covered couch, a large apron enveloped her cloth gown, and she was wiping the dishes as Mrs. Lem washed them at the sink.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading Her hat and jacket were lying on a calico-covered couch, a large apron enveloped her cloth gown, and she was wiping the dishes as Mrs. Lem washed them at the sink.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading Turning the handle and opening the door, a happy domestic scene was revealed, of which the strange girl was the centre.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Turning the handle and opening the door, a happy domestic scene was revealed, of which the strange girl was the centre.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading CAPITULATION When Sylvia finally drew near the kitchen she heard talking and laughing within.
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading Her hat and jacket were lying on a calico-covered couch, a large apron enveloped her cloth gown, and she was wiping the dishes as Mrs. Lem washed them at the sink.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Thinkright and Cap'n Lem were seated near the stove, and as the door opened a burst of laughter escaped from them at some remark of the visitor.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading CAPITULATION When Sylvia finally drew near the kitchen she heard talking and laughing within.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Minty was running back and forth putting them away.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Thinkright and Cap'n Lem were seated near the stove, and as the door opened a burst of laughter escaped from them at some remark of the visitor.
a young female
From this reading Turning the handle and opening the door, a happy domestic scene was revealed, of which the strange girl was the centre.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading Her hat and jacket were lying on a calico-covered couch, a large apron enveloped her cloth gown, and she was wiping the dishes as Mrs. Lem washed them at the sink.
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading Turning the handle and opening the door, a happy domestic scene was revealed, of which the strange girl was the centre.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Turning the handle and opening the door, a happy domestic scene was revealed, of which the strange girl was the centre.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Her hat and jacket were lying on a calico-covered couch, a large apron enveloped her cloth gown, and she was wiping the dishes as Mrs. Lem washed them at the sink.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading CAPITULATION When Sylvia finally drew near the kitchen she heard talking and laughing within.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her hat and jacket were lying on a calico-covered couch, a large apron enveloped her cloth gown, and she was wiping the dishes as Mrs. Lem washed them at the sink.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading Her hat and jacket were lying on a calico-covered couch, a large apron enveloped her cloth gown, and she was wiping the dishes as Mrs. Lem washed them at the sink.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading CAPITULATION When Sylvia finally drew near the kitchen she heard talking and laughing within.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her hat and jacket were lying on a calico-covered couch, a large apron enveloped her cloth gown, and she was wiping the dishes as Mrs. Lem washed them at the sink.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading CAPITULATION When Sylvia finally drew near the kitchen she heard talking and laughing within.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Thinkright and Cap'n Lem were seated near the stove, and as the door opened a burst of laughter escaped from them at some remark of the visitor.
LemnounUS /lem/
a spacecraft that carries astronauts from the command module to the surface of the moon and back
From this reading Her hat and jacket were lying on a calico-covered couch, a large apron enveloped her cloth gown, and she was wiping the dishes as Mrs. Lem washed them at the sink.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Her hat and jacket were lying on a calico-covered couch, a large apron enveloped her cloth gown, and she was wiping the dishes as Mrs. Lem washed them at the sink.
Mintyadjective
relating to or suggestive of mint
From this reading Minty was running back and forth putting them away.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Her hat and jacket were lying on a calico-covered couch, a large apron enveloped her cloth gown, and she was wiping the dishes as Mrs. Lem washed them at the sink.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading CAPITULATION When Sylvia finally drew near the kitchen she heard talking and laughing within.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Turning the handle and opening the door, a happy domestic scene was revealed, of which the strange girl was the centre.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her hat and jacket were lying on a calico-covered couch, a large apron enveloped her cloth gown, and she was wiping the dishes as Mrs. Lem washed them at the sink.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Thinkright and Cap'n Lem were seated near the stove, and as the door opened a burst of laughter escaped from them at some remark of the visitor.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Turning the handle and opening the door, a happy domestic scene was revealed, of which the strange girl was the centre.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Minty was running back and forth putting them away.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Thinkright and Cap'n Lem were seated near the stove, and as the door opened a burst of laughter escaped from them at some remark of the visitor.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading Turning the handle and opening the door, a happy domestic scene was revealed, of which the strange girl was the centre.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Minty was running back and forth putting them away.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Turning the handle and opening the door, a happy domestic scene was revealed, of which the strange girl was the centre.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Thinkright and Cap'n Lem were seated near the stove, and as the door opened a burst of laughter escaped from them at some remark of the visitor.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CAPITULATION When Sylvia finally drew near the kitchen she heard talking and laughing within.
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading Her hat and jacket were lying on a calico-covered couch, a large apron enveloped her cloth gown, and she was wiping the dishes as Mrs. Lem washed them at the sink.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Thinkright and Cap'n Lem were seated near the stove, and as the door opened a burst of laughter escaped from them at some remark of the visitor.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading Thinkright and Cap'n Lem were seated near the stove, and as the door opened a burst of laughter escaped from them at some remark of the visitor.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Turning the handle and opening the door, a happy domestic scene was revealed, of which the strange girl was the centre.
Sylvia
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From this reading CAPITULATION When Sylvia finally drew near the kitchen she heard talking and laughing within.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading CAPITULATION When Sylvia finally drew near the kitchen she heard talking and laughing within.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAPITULATION When Sylvia finally drew near the kitchen she heard talking and laughing within.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Her hat and jacket were lying on a calico-covered couch, a large apron enveloped her cloth gown, and she was wiping the dishes as Mrs. Lem washed them at the sink.
Thinkright
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From this reading Thinkright and Cap'n Lem were seated near the stove, and as the door opened a burst of laughter escaped from them at some remark of the visitor.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Turning the handle and opening the door, a happy domestic scene was revealed, of which the strange girl was the centre.
someone who visits
From this reading Thinkright and Cap'n Lem were seated near the stove, and as the door opened a burst of laughter escaped from them at some remark of the visitor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Turning the handle and opening the door, a happy domestic scene was revealed, of which the strange girl was the centre.
washedadjectiveUS /wɑːʃt/
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading Her hat and jacket were lying on a calico-covered couch, a large apron enveloped her cloth gown, and she was wiping the dishes as Mrs. Lem washed them at the sink.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her hat and jacket were lying on a calico-covered couch, a large apron enveloped her cloth gown, and she was wiping the dishes as Mrs. Lem washed them at the sink.
at the time that
From this reading CAPITULATION When Sylvia finally drew near the kitchen she heard talking and laughing within.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Turning the handle and opening the door, a happy domestic scene was revealed, of which the strange girl was the centre.
wipingverbUS /ˈwaɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading Her hat and jacket were lying on a calico-covered couch, a large apron enveloped her cloth gown, and she was wiping the dishes as Mrs. Lem washed them at the sink.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading CAPITULATION When Sylvia finally drew near the kitchen she heard talking and laughing within.
