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The pride o' the morning
The pride o' the morning

Chapter XIV

Chapter 14 of The pride o' the morning is here in full — 181 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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SCULPTOR AND SITTER FOR two hours daily did Colin lay claim upon Phyllys, and she granted what he asked, albeit not easily.
Mrs. Keith had ceased from protestation, but many obstacles were put in the way, though in a fashion hardly to be defined.
Phyllys found her first morning in the studio enchanting.
Colin was at his best, ready for talk and quietly gay.
She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

The pride o' the morning

Chapter XIV

Chapter 14 of The pride o' the morning is here in full — 181 sentences across 37 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/36 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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SCULPTOR AND SITTER FOR two hours daily did Colin lay claim upon Phyllys, and she granted what he asked, albeit not easily.
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Mrs. Keith had ceased from protestation, but many obstacles were put in the way, though in a fashion hardly to be defined.
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Phyllys found her first morning in the studio enchanting.
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Colin was at his best, ready for talk and quietly gay.
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She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

deft adjective US /deft/

skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands

From this reading “She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.”

enchanting adjective US /enˈtʃæntɪŋ/

capturing interest as if by a spell

From this reading “Phyllys found her first morning in the studio enchanting.”

framework noun US /ˈfreɪmwɜːrk/

a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

From this reading “She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.”

lumps noun US /lʌmps/

plural of “lump” — a compact mass

From this reading “She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.”

piping noun US /ˈpaɪpɪŋ/

a thin strip of covered cord used to edge hems

From this reading “She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.”

protestation noun US /ˌproʊteˈsteɪʃən/

a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading “Mrs. Keith had ceased from protestation, but many obstacles were put in the way, though in a fashion hardly to be defined.”

sculptor noun US /ˈskʌlptər/

an artist who creates sculptures

From this reading “SCULPTOR AND SITTER FOR two hours daily did Colin lay claim upon Phyllys, and she granted what he asked, albeit not easily.”

sitter noun US /ˈsɪtər/

Dutch astronomer who calculated the size of the universe and suggested that it is expanding (1872-1934)

From this reading “SCULPTOR AND SITTER FOR two hours daily did Colin lay claim upon Phyllys, and she granted what he asked, albeit not easily.”

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two hours noun + noun

In this reading “SCULPTOR AND SITTER FOR two hours daily did Colin lay claim upon Phyllys, and she granted what he asked, albeit not easily.”

lay claim verb + noun

demand as being one's due or property; assert one's right or title to

In this reading “SCULPTOR AND SITTER FOR two hours daily did Colin lay claim upon Phyllys, and she granted what he asked, albeit not easily.”

many obstacles adjective + noun counted as “many obstacle”

In this reading “Mrs. Keith had ceased from protestation, but many obstacles were put in the way, though in a fashion hardly to be defined.”

from the beginning preposition + article + noun counted as “from … beginning”

In this reading “She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.”

delight at verb + particle

In this reading “She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Mrs. Keith had ceased from protestation, but many obstacles were put in the way, though in a fashion hardly to be defined.

addedverbUS /ˈædəd/

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.

albeitconjunctionUS /ɔːlˈbiːɪt/

although

From this reading SCULPTOR AND SITTER FOR two hours daily did Colin lay claim upon Phyllys, and she granted what he asked, albeit not easily.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading SCULPTOR AND SITTER FOR two hours daily did Colin lay claim upon Phyllys, and she granted what he asked, albeit not easily.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.

askedverbUS /æskt/

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading SCULPTOR AND SITTER FOR two hours daily did Colin lay claim upon Phyllys, and she granted what he asked, albeit not easily.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Colin was at his best, ready for talk and quietly gay.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Mrs. Keith had ceased from protestation, but many obstacles were put in the way, though in a fashion hardly to be defined.

beggedverbUS /beɡd/

inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.

beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.

bestnounUS /best/

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Colin was at his best, ready for talk and quietly gay.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mrs. Keith had ceased from protestation, but many obstacles were put in the way, though in a fashion hardly to be defined.

ceasedverbUS /siːst/

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Mrs. Keith had ceased from protestation, but many obstacles were put in the way, though in a fashion hardly to be defined.

chinnounUS /tʃɪn/

the protruding part of the lower jaw

From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.

claimnounUS /kleɪm/

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading SCULPTOR AND SITTER FOR two hours daily did Colin lay claim upon Phyllys, and she granted what he asked, albeit not easily.

claynounUS /kleɪ/

a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired

From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.

Colin

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From this reading SCULPTOR AND SITTER FOR two hours daily did Colin lay claim upon Phyllys, and she granted what he asked, albeit not easily.

coveredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvərd/

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.

cross-pieces

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.

dailyadverbUS /ˈdeɪli/

every day; without missing a day

From this reading SCULPTOR AND SITTER FOR two hours daily did Colin lay claim upon Phyllys, and she granted what he asked, albeit not easily.

definedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪnd/

clearly characterized or delimited

From this reading Mrs. Keith had ceased from protestation, but many obstacles were put in the way, though in a fashion hardly to be defined.

deftadjectiveUS /deft/

skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands

From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.

delightverbUS /dɪˈlaɪt/

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.

designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/

done or made or performed with purpose and intent

From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading SCULPTOR AND SITTER FOR two hours daily did Colin lay claim upon Phyllys, and she granted what he asked, albeit not easily.

eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.

earsnounUS /ɪrz/

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.

easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading SCULPTOR AND SITTER FOR two hours daily did Colin lay claim upon Phyllys, and she granted what he asked, albeit not easily.

enchantingadjectiveUS /enˈtʃæntɪŋ/

capturing interest as if by a spell

From this reading Phyllys found her first morning in the studio enchanting.

fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Mrs. Keith had ceased from protestation, but many obstacles were put in the way, though in a fashion hardly to be defined.

filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.

firmadjectiveUS /fɜːrm/

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Phyllys found her first morning in the studio enchanting.

FORprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading SCULPTOR AND SITTER FOR two hours daily did Colin lay claim upon Phyllys, and she granted what he asked, albeit not easily.

formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/

having or given a form or shape

From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.

foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading Phyllys found her first morning in the studio enchanting.

frameworknounUS /ˈfreɪmwɜːrk/

a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Mrs. Keith had ceased from protestation, but many obstacles were put in the way, though in a fashion hardly to be defined.

gayadjectiveUS /ɡeɪ/

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading Colin was at his best, ready for talk and quietly gay.

gazedverbUS /ɡeɪzd/

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.

generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.

givingnounUS /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/

the act of giving

From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.

grantedadjectiveUS /ˈɡræntəd/

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading SCULPTOR AND SITTER FOR two hours daily did Colin lay claim upon Phyllys, and she granted what he asked, albeit not easily.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Mrs. Keith had ceased from protestation, but many obstacles were put in the way, though in a fashion hardly to be defined.

handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/

manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something

From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.

hardlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdli/

only a very short time before

From this reading Mrs. Keith had ceased from protestation, but many obstacles were put in the way, though in a fashion hardly to be defined.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading SCULPTOR AND SITTER FOR two hours daily did Colin lay claim upon Phyllys, and she granted what he asked, albeit not easily.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Phyllys found her first morning in the studio enchanting.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Colin was at his best, ready for talk and quietly gay.

hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading SCULPTOR AND SITTER FOR two hours daily did Colin lay claim upon Phyllys, and she granted what he asked, albeit not easily.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Mrs. Keith had ceased from protestation, but many obstacles were put in the way, though in a fashion hardly to be defined.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.

Keith

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mrs. Keith had ceased from protestation, but many obstacles were put in the way, though in a fashion hardly to be defined.

layverbUS /leɪ/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading SCULPTOR AND SITTER FOR two hours daily did Colin lay claim upon Phyllys, and she granted what he asked, albeit not easily.

leadverbUS /led/

take somebody somewhere

From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.

lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.

lumpsnounUS /lʌmps/

plural of “lump” — a compact mass

From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Mrs. Keith had ceased from protestation, but many obstacles were put in the way, though in a fashion hardly to be defined.

morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Phyllys found her first morning in the studio enchanting.

MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Keith had ceased from protestation, but many obstacles were put in the way, though in a fashion hardly to be defined.

nosenounUS /noʊz/

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading SCULPTOR AND SITTER FOR two hours daily did Colin lay claim upon Phyllys, and she granted what he asked, albeit not easily.

obstaclesnounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəlz/

plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

From this reading Mrs. Keith had ceased from protestation, but many obstacles were put in the way, though in a fashion hardly to be defined.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.

ownverbUS /oʊn/

have ownership or possession of

From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.

Phyllys

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SCULPTOR AND SITTER FOR two hours daily did Colin lay claim upon Phyllys, and she granted what he asked, albeit not easily.

pipingnounUS /ˈpaɪpɪŋ/

a thin strip of covered cord used to edge hems

From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.

processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.

protestationnounUS /ˌproʊteˈsteɪʃən/

a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading Mrs. Keith had ceased from protestation, but many obstacles were put in the way, though in a fashion hardly to be defined.

putverbUS /pʊt/

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Mrs. Keith had ceased from protestation, but many obstacles were put in the way, though in a fashion hardly to be defined.

quietlyadverbUS /ˈkwaɪətli/

with low volume

From this reading Colin was at his best, ready for talk and quietly gay.

readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Colin was at his best, ready for talk and quietly gay.

resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/

similarity in appearance or external or superficial details

From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.

roughlyadverbUS /ˈrʌfli/

(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct

From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.

SCULPTORnounUS /ˈskʌlptər/

an artist who creates sculptures

From this reading SCULPTOR AND SITTER FOR two hours daily did Colin lay claim upon Phyllys, and she granted what he asked, albeit not easily.

shapedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪpt/

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading SCULPTOR AND SITTER FOR two hours daily did Colin lay claim upon Phyllys, and she granted what he asked, albeit not easily.

shouldersnounUS /ˈʃoʊldərz/

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.

SITTERnounUS /ˈsɪtər/

Dutch astronomer who calculated the size of the universe and suggested that it is expanding (1872-1934)

From this reading SCULPTOR AND SITTER FOR two hours daily did Colin lay claim upon Phyllys, and she granted what he asked, albeit not easily.

studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/

workplace for the teaching or practice of an art

From this reading Phyllys found her first morning in the studio enchanting.

supportnounUS /səˈpɔːrt/

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.

talkverbUS /tɔːk/

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Colin was at his best, ready for talk and quietly gay.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Mrs. Keith had ceased from protestation, but many obstacles were put in the way, though in a fashion hardly to be defined.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.

thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Mrs. Keith had ceased from protestation, but many obstacles were put in the way, though in a fashion hardly to be defined.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Mrs. Keith had ceased from protestation, but many obstacles were put in the way, though in a fashion hardly to be defined.

touchesnounUS /ˈtʌtʃəz/

plural of “touch” — the event of something coming in contact with the body

From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.

turnverbUS /tɜːrn/

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.

twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading SCULPTOR AND SITTER FOR two hours daily did Colin lay claim upon Phyllys, and she granted what he asked, albeit not easily.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading SCULPTOR AND SITTER FOR two hours daily did Colin lay claim upon Phyllys, and she granted what he asked, albeit not easily.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Colin was at his best, ready for talk and quietly gay.

watchverbUS /wɑːtʃ/

look attentively

From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Mrs. Keith had ceased from protestation, but many obstacles were put in the way, though in a fashion hardly to be defined.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Mrs. Keith had ceased from protestation, but many obstacles were put in the way, though in a fashion hardly to be defined.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading SCULPTOR AND SITTER FOR two hours daily did Colin lay claim upon Phyllys, and she granted what he asked, albeit not easily.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.

woodnounUS /wʊd/

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading She had begged to watch the process from the beginning; and she gazed with delight at his deft handling of the clay, as he filled in and covered over the light framework of lead piping, shaped roughly the shoulders over cross-pieces of wood designed for their support, and added lumps which with firm touches he formed into nose, chin, ears, giving each in turn a general resemblance to her own.

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