used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sister St. Frances-in-the-Tomb, as Hena Lebrenn was christened in religion, occupied in the cottage a chamber contiguous to that of her father.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Pain and resignation were traced on her features, that emaciation rendered almost transparent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FOR BETTER AND FOR WORSE.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sister St. Frances-in-the-Tomb, as Hena Lebrenn was christened in religion, occupied in the cottage a chamber contiguous to that of her father.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading FOR BETTER AND FOR WORSE.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Sister St. Frances-in-the-Tomb, as Hena Lebrenn was christened in religion, occupied in the cottage a chamber contiguous to that of her father.
christenedverbUS /ˈkrɪsənd/
past form of “christen” — administer baptism to
From this reading Sister St. Frances-in-the-Tomb, as Hena Lebrenn was christened in religion, occupied in the cottage a chamber contiguous to that of her father.
coifnounUS /kwɑːf/
the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair)
From this reading The pallor of her visage, framed in the folds of her coif and her long white veil, was hardly distinguishable from the dull whiteness of the linen.
contiguousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪɡjuːəs/
very close or connected in space or time
From this reading Sister St. Frances-in-the-Tomb, as Hena Lebrenn was christened in religion, occupied in the cottage a chamber contiguous to that of her father.
a small house with a single story
From this reading Sister St. Frances-in-the-Tomb, as Hena Lebrenn was christened in religion, occupied in the cottage a chamber contiguous to that of her father.
distinguishableadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃəbəl/
capable of being perceived as different or distinct
From this reading The pallor of her visage, framed in the folds of her coif and her long white veil, was hardly distinguishable from the dull whiteness of the linen.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading The pallor of her visage, framed in the folds of her coif and her long white veil, was hardly distinguishable from the dull whiteness of the linen.
emaciationnoun
extreme leanness (usually caused by starvation or disease)
From this reading Pain and resignation were traced on her features, that emaciation rendered almost transparent.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Sister St. Frances-in-the-Tomb, as Hena Lebrenn was christened in religion, occupied in the cottage a chamber contiguous to that of her father.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Pain and resignation were traced on her features, that emaciation rendered almost transparent.
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading The pallor of her visage, framed in the folds of her coif and her long white veil, was hardly distinguishable from the dull whiteness of the linen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR BETTER AND FOR WORSE.
framedadjectiveUS /freɪmd/
provided with a frame
From this reading The pallor of her visage, framed in the folds of her coif and her long white veil, was hardly distinguishable from the dull whiteness of the linen.
Frances-in-the-Tomb
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From this reading Sister St. Frances-in-the-Tomb, as Hena Lebrenn was christened in religion, occupied in the cottage a chamber contiguous to that of her father.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The pallor of her visage, framed in the folds of her coif and her long white veil, was hardly distinguishable from the dull whiteness of the linen.
garbnounUS /ɡɑːrb/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading The young girl still wore the nun's garb.
a young female
From this reading The young girl still wore the nun's garb.
only a very short time before
From this reading The pallor of her visage, framed in the folds of her coif and her long white veil, was hardly distinguishable from the dull whiteness of the linen.
Hena
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From this reading Sister St. Frances-in-the-Tomb, as Hena Lebrenn was christened in religion, occupied in the cottage a chamber contiguous to that of her father.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sister St. Frances-in-the-Tomb, as Hena Lebrenn was christened in religion, occupied in the cottage a chamber contiguous to that of her father.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sister St. Frances-in-the-Tomb, as Hena Lebrenn was christened in religion, occupied in the cottage a chamber contiguous to that of her father.
Lebrenn
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From this reading Sister St. Frances-in-the-Tomb, as Hena Lebrenn was christened in religion, occupied in the cottage a chamber contiguous to that of her father.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading The pallor of her visage, framed in the folds of her coif and her long white veil, was hardly distinguishable from the dull whiteness of the linen.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The pallor of her visage, framed in the folds of her coif and her long white veil, was hardly distinguishable from the dull whiteness of the linen.
nun'snounUS /nʌnz/
possessive form of “nun” — a woman religious
From this reading The young girl still wore the nun's garb.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Sister St. Frances-in-the-Tomb, as Hena Lebrenn was christened in religion, occupied in the cottage a chamber contiguous to that of her father.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sister St. Frances-in-the-Tomb, as Hena Lebrenn was christened in religion, occupied in the cottage a chamber contiguous to that of her father.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Pain and resignation were traced on her features, that emaciation rendered almost transparent.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Pain and resignation were traced on her features, that emaciation rendered almost transparent.
pallornoun
unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)
From this reading The pallor of her visage, framed in the folds of her coif and her long white veil, was hardly distinguishable from the dull whiteness of the linen.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Sister St. Frances-in-the-Tomb, as Hena Lebrenn was christened in religion, occupied in the cottage a chamber contiguous to that of her father.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading Pain and resignation were traced on her features, that emaciation rendered almost transparent.
resignationnounUS /ˌrezəɡˈneɪʃən/
acceptance of despair
From this reading Pain and resignation were traced on her features, that emaciation rendered almost transparent.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Sister St. Frances-in-the-Tomb, as Hena Lebrenn was christened in religion, occupied in the cottage a chamber contiguous to that of her father.
St
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From this reading Sister St. Frances-in-the-Tomb, as Hena Lebrenn was christened in religion, occupied in the cottage a chamber contiguous to that of her father.
not in physical motion
From this reading The young girl still wore the nun's garb.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sister St. Frances-in-the-Tomb, as Hena Lebrenn was christened in religion, occupied in the cottage a chamber contiguous to that of her father.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sister St. Frances-in-the-Tomb, as Hena Lebrenn was christened in religion, occupied in the cottage a chamber contiguous to that of her father.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sister St. Frances-in-the-Tomb, as Hena Lebrenn was christened in religion, occupied in the cottage a chamber contiguous to that of her father.
tracedverbUS /treɪst/
past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
From this reading Pain and resignation were traced on her features, that emaciation rendered almost transparent.
transparentadjectiveUS /trænˈsperənt/
transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
From this reading Pain and resignation were traced on her features, that emaciation rendered almost transparent.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading The pallor of her visage, framed in the folds of her coif and her long white veil, was hardly distinguishable from the dull whiteness of the linen.
visagenounUS /ˈvɪzədʒ/
the human face (“kisser” and “smiler” and “mug” are informal terms for “face” and “phiz” is British)
From this reading The pallor of her visage, framed in the folds of her coif and her long white veil, was hardly distinguishable from the dull whiteness of the linen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sister St. Frances-in-the-Tomb, as Hena Lebrenn was christened in religion, occupied in the cottage a chamber contiguous to that of her father.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Pain and resignation were traced on her features, that emaciation rendered almost transparent.
a Caucasian
From this reading The pallor of her visage, framed in the folds of her coif and her long white veil, was hardly distinguishable from the dull whiteness of the linen.
whitenessnounUS /ˈwaɪtnəs/
the quality or state of the achromatic color of greatest lightness (bearing the least resemblance to black)
From this reading The pallor of her visage, framed in the folds of her coif and her long white veil, was hardly distinguishable from the dull whiteness of the linen.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading The young girl still wore the nun's garb.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading FOR BETTER AND FOR WORSE.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young girl still wore the nun's garb.
