used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “If they’re not, then I never saw a hand-made article in my life,” she said, positively.
Amy
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From this reading “I wonder if they are really hand-made,” said Amy, and Mollie sniffed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD LADY Lured by the lovely, hand-embroidered centerpieces and doilies in the window, the girls entered the Woman’s Exchange.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I wonder if they are really hand-made,” said Amy, and Mollie sniffed.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading “If they’re not, then I never saw a hand-made article in my life,” she said, positively.
Betty
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From this reading “I’m going to see those stunning things close to,” declared Betty.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But that drawn-work!” marveled Grace.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD LADY Lured by the lovely, hand-embroidered centerpieces and doilies in the window, the girls entered the Woman’s Exchange.
centerpieces
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From this reading THE LITTLE OLD LADY Lured by the lovely, hand-embroidered centerpieces and doilies in the window, the girls entered the Woman’s Exchange.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading “I’m going to see those stunning things close to,” declared Betty.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading “I’m going to see those stunning things close to,” declared Betty.
doiliesnounUS /ˈdɔɪliz/
plural of “doily” — a small round piece of linen placed under a dish or bowl
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD LADY Lured by the lovely, hand-embroidered centerpieces and doilies in the window, the girls entered the Woman’s Exchange.
drawn-work
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From this reading “But that drawn-work!” marveled Grace.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD LADY Lured by the lovely, hand-embroidered centerpieces and doilies in the window, the girls entered the Woman’s Exchange.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD LADY Lured by the lovely, hand-embroidered centerpieces and doilies in the window, the girls entered the Woman’s Exchange.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD LADY Lured by the lovely, hand-embroidered centerpieces and doilies in the window, the girls entered the Woman’s Exchange.
the act of departing
From this reading “I’m going to see those stunning things close to,” declared Betty.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading “But that drawn-work!” marveled Grace.
hand-embroidered
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From this reading THE LITTLE OLD LADY Lured by the lovely, hand-embroidered centerpieces and doilies in the window, the girls entered the Woman’s Exchange.
hand-made
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From this reading “I wonder if they are really hand-made,” said Amy, and Mollie sniffed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I wonder if they are really hand-made,” said Amy, and Mollie sniffed.
I'm
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From this reading “I’m going to see those stunning things close to,” declared Betty.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I wonder if they are really hand-made,” said Amy, and Mollie sniffed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD LADY Lured by the lovely, hand-embroidered centerpieces and doilies in the window, the girls entered the Woman’s Exchange.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD LADY Lured by the lovely, hand-embroidered centerpieces and doilies in the window, the girls entered the Woman’s Exchange.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “If they’re not, then I never saw a hand-made article in my life,” she said, positively.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD LADY Lured by the lovely, hand-embroidered centerpieces and doilies in the window, the girls entered the Woman’s Exchange.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD LADY Lured by the lovely, hand-embroidered centerpieces and doilies in the window, the girls entered the Woman’s Exchange.
LuredverbUS /lʊrd/
past form of “lure” — provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD LADY Lured by the lovely, hand-embroidered centerpieces and doilies in the window, the girls entered the Woman’s Exchange.
marveledverbUS /ˈmɑːrveld/
past form of “marvel” — be amazed at
From this reading “But that drawn-work!” marveled Grace.
MollienounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading “I wonder if they are really hand-made,” said Amy, and Mollie sniffed.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “If they’re not, then I never saw a hand-made article in my life,” she said, positively.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “If they’re not, then I never saw a hand-made article in my life,” she said, positively.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “If they’re not, then I never saw a hand-made article in my life,” she said, positively.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD LADY Lured by the lovely, hand-embroidered centerpieces and doilies in the window, the girls entered the Woman’s Exchange.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading “If they’re not, then I never saw a hand-made article in my life,” she said, positively.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “I wonder if they are really hand-made,” said Amy, and Mollie sniffed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I wonder if they are really hand-made,” said Amy, and Mollie sniffed.
cut with a saw
From this reading “If they’re not, then I never saw a hand-made article in my life,” she said, positively.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I’m going to see those stunning things close to,” declared Betty.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “If they’re not, then I never saw a hand-made article in my life,” she said, positively.
sniffedverbUS /snɪft/
past form of “sniff” — perceive by inhaling through the nose
From this reading “I wonder if they are really hand-made,” said Amy, and Mollie sniffed.
stunningadjectiveUS /ˈstʌnɪŋ/
commanding attention
From this reading “I’m going to see those stunning things close to,” declared Betty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “But that drawn-work!” marveled Grace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD LADY Lured by the lovely, hand-embroidered centerpieces and doilies in the window, the girls entered the Woman’s Exchange.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “If they’re not, then I never saw a hand-made article in my life,” she said, positively.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I wonder if they are really hand-made,” said Amy, and Mollie sniffed.
they're
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From this reading “If they’re not, then I never saw a hand-made article in my life,” she said, positively.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “I’m going to see those stunning things close to,” declared Betty.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “I’m going to see those stunning things close to,” declared Betty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I’m going to see those stunning things close to,” declared Betty.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD LADY Lured by the lovely, hand-embroidered centerpieces and doilies in the window, the girls entered the Woman’s Exchange.
Woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD LADY Lured by the lovely, hand-embroidered centerpieces and doilies in the window, the girls entered the Woman’s Exchange.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading “I wonder if they are really hand-made,” said Amy, and Mollie sniffed.
