used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LETTER OF APOLOGY.
accompanimentnounUS /əˈkʌmpnɪmənt/
an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
From this reading She was hard at work constructing a sonnet, to the accompaniment of the great organ in the cathedral, where her father was taking the service.
afternoon'snounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
possessive form of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The afternoon's summer sun shone in on the chestnut head of a girl, bent sedulously over a book.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The words of the psalms and anthem were almost audible, as well as their music, through the open windows, stimulating the girl's reluctant fancy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The words of the psalms and anthem were almost audible, as well as their music, through the open windows, stimulating the girl's reluctant fancy.
anthemnounUS /ˈænθəm/
a song of devotion or loyalty (as to a nation or school)
From this reading The words of the psalms and anthem were almost audible, as well as their music, through the open windows, stimulating the girl's reluctant fancy.
APOLOGYnounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading A LETTER OF APOLOGY.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The words of the psalms and anthem were almost audible, as well as their music, through the open windows, stimulating the girl's reluctant fancy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was hard at work constructing a sonnet, to the accompaniment of the great organ in the cathedral, where her father was taking the service.
audibleadjectiveUS /ˈɑːdəbəl/
heard or perceptible by the ear
From this reading The words of the psalms and anthem were almost audible, as well as their music, through the open windows, stimulating the girl's reluctant fancy.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading The afternoon's summer sun shone in on the chestnut head of a girl, bent sedulously over a book.
BethunenounUS /bəˈθjuːn/
United States educator who worked to improve race relations and educational opportunities for Black Americans (1875-1955)
From this reading She was Marjorie Bethune, only daughter of one of the minor canons of Norham.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The afternoon's summer sun shone in on the chestnut head of a girl, bent sedulously over a book.
canonsnounUS /ˈkænənz/
plural of “canon” — a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy
From this reading She was Marjorie Bethune, only daughter of one of the minor canons of Norham.
cathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading She was hard at work constructing a sonnet, to the accompaniment of the great organ in the cathedral, where her father was taking the service.
chestnutadjectiveUS /ˈtʃesnʌt/
(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color
From this reading The afternoon's summer sun shone in on the chestnut head of a girl, bent sedulously over a book.
constructingverbUS /kənˈstrʌktɪŋ/
-ing form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading She was hard at work constructing a sonnet, to the accompaniment of the great organ in the cathedral, where her father was taking the service.
a female human offspring
From this reading She was Marjorie Bethune, only daughter of one of the minor canons of Norham.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading The words of the psalms and anthem were almost audible, as well as their music, through the open windows, stimulating the girl's reluctant fancy.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She was hard at work constructing a sonnet, to the accompaniment of the great organ in the cathedral, where her father was taking the service.
a young female
From this reading The afternoon's summer sun shone in on the chestnut head of a girl, bent sedulously over a book.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The words of the psalms and anthem were almost audible, as well as their music, through the open windows, stimulating the girl's reluctant fancy.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She was hard at work constructing a sonnet, to the accompaniment of the great organ in the cathedral, where her father was taking the service.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading She was hard at work constructing a sonnet, to the accompaniment of the great organ in the cathedral, where her father was taking the service.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The afternoon's summer sun shone in on the chestnut head of a girl, bent sedulously over a book.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was hard at work constructing a sonnet, to the accompaniment of the great organ in the cathedral, where her father was taking the service.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The afternoon's summer sun shone in on the chestnut head of a girl, bent sedulously over a book.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A LETTER OF APOLOGY.
Marjorie
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From this reading She was Marjorie Bethune, only daughter of one of the minor canons of Norham.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading She was Marjorie Bethune, only daughter of one of the minor canons of Norham.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading The words of the psalms and anthem were almost audible, as well as their music, through the open windows, stimulating the girl's reluctant fancy.
Norham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was Marjorie Bethune, only daughter of one of the minor canons of Norham.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A LETTER OF APOLOGY.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The afternoon's summer sun shone in on the chestnut head of a girl, bent sedulously over a book.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She was Marjorie Bethune, only daughter of one of the minor canons of Norham.
and nothing more
From this reading She was Marjorie Bethune, only daughter of one of the minor canons of Norham.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The words of the psalms and anthem were almost audible, as well as their music, through the open windows, stimulating the girl's reluctant fancy.
organnounUS /ˈɔːrɡən/
a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function
From this reading She was hard at work constructing a sonnet, to the accompaniment of the great organ in the cathedral, where her father was taking the service.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The afternoon's summer sun shone in on the chestnut head of a girl, bent sedulously over a book.
psalmsnounUS /sɑːlmz/
an Old Testament book consisting of a collection of 150 Psalms
From this reading The words of the psalms and anthem were almost audible, as well as their music, through the open windows, stimulating the girl's reluctant fancy.
reluctantadjectiveUS /rɪˈlʌktənt/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading The words of the psalms and anthem were almost audible, as well as their music, through the open windows, stimulating the girl's reluctant fancy.
sedulouslyadverb
in a sedulous manner
From this reading The afternoon's summer sun shone in on the chestnut head of a girl, bent sedulously over a book.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading She was hard at work constructing a sonnet, to the accompaniment of the great organ in the cathedral, where her father was taking the service.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was Marjorie Bethune, only daughter of one of the minor canons of Norham.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The afternoon's summer sun shone in on the chestnut head of a girl, bent sedulously over a book.
sonnetnounUS /ˈsɑːnɪt/
a verse form consisting of 14 lines with a fixed rhyme scheme
From this reading She was hard at work constructing a sonnet, to the accompaniment of the great organ in the cathedral, where her father was taking the service.
stimulatingadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪŋ/
rousing or quickening activity or the senses
From this reading The words of the psalms and anthem were almost audible, as well as their music, through the open windows, stimulating the girl's reluctant fancy.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The afternoon's summer sun shone in on the chestnut head of a girl, bent sedulously over a book.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The afternoon's summer sun shone in on the chestnut head of a girl, bent sedulously over a book.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading She was hard at work constructing a sonnet, to the accompaniment of the great organ in the cathedral, where her father was taking the service.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The afternoon's summer sun shone in on the chestnut head of a girl, bent sedulously over a book.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The words of the psalms and anthem were almost audible, as well as their music, through the open windows, stimulating the girl's reluctant fancy.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The words of the psalms and anthem were almost audible, as well as their music, through the open windows, stimulating the girl's reluctant fancy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was hard at work constructing a sonnet, to the accompaniment of the great organ in the cathedral, where her father was taking the service.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was Marjorie Bethune, only daughter of one of the minor canons of Norham.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The words of the psalms and anthem were almost audible, as well as their music, through the open windows, stimulating the girl's reluctant fancy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The words of the psalms and anthem were almost audible, as well as their music, through the open windows, stimulating the girl's reluctant fancy.
in or at the place that
From this reading She was hard at work constructing a sonnet, to the accompaniment of the great organ in the cathedral, where her father was taking the service.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The words of the psalms and anthem were almost audible, as well as their music, through the open windows, stimulating the girl's reluctant fancy.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The words of the psalms and anthem were almost audible, as well as their music, through the open windows, stimulating the girl's reluctant fancy.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She was hard at work constructing a sonnet, to the accompaniment of the great organ in the cathedral, where her father was taking the service.
