used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "THY PEOPLE SHALL BE MY PEOPLE--" The following morning, for the first time since his injury, Giovanni was brought into the princess's sitting-room, and propped up on a sofa.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "THY PEOPLE SHALL BE MY PEOPLE--" The following morning, for the first time since his injury, Giovanni was brought into the princess's sitting-room, and propped up on a sofa.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Sitting in the full light of the windows, and close by Giovanni's couch, Nina was making a necktie--a very smart one, of dull raspberry silk; but she was knitting rather because the occupation steadied her nerves than for any other reason, and the charmingly tranquil picture that she made was very far from representing her feelings.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading As occasionally happens in early spring, midsummer seemed to have arrived in one day, and the windows stood wide open to the morning breeze.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As occasionally happens in early spring, midsummer seemed to have arrived in one day, and the windows stood wide open to the morning breeze.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The princess, within easy earshot, was busily writing at her desk.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "THY PEOPLE SHALL BE MY PEOPLE--" The following morning, for the first time since his injury, Giovanni was brought into the princess's sitting-room, and propped up on a sofa.
for the reason that
From this reading Sitting in the full light of the windows, and close by Giovanni's couch, Nina was making a necktie--a very smart one, of dull raspberry silk; but she was knitting rather because the occupation steadied her nerves than for any other reason, and the charmingly tranquil picture that she made was very far from representing her feelings.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had never been less happy or peaceful in her life.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading As occasionally happens in early spring, midsummer seemed to have arrived in one day, and the windows stood wide open to the morning breeze.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "THY PEOPLE SHALL BE MY PEOPLE--" The following morning, for the first time since his injury, Giovanni was brought into the princess's sitting-room, and propped up on a sofa.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading The princess, within easy earshot, was busily writing at her desk.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Sitting in the full light of the windows, and close by Giovanni's couch, Nina was making a necktie--a very smart one, of dull raspberry silk; but she was knitting rather because the occupation steadied her nerves than for any other reason, and the charmingly tranquil picture that she made was very far from representing her feelings.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sitting in the full light of the windows, and close by Giovanni's couch, Nina was making a necktie--a very smart one, of dull raspberry silk; but she was knitting rather because the occupation steadied her nerves than for any other reason, and the charmingly tranquil picture that she made was very far from representing her feelings.
charminglyadverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋli/
in a charming manner
From this reading Sitting in the full light of the windows, and close by Giovanni's couch, Nina was making a necktie--a very smart one, of dull raspberry silk; but she was knitting rather because the occupation steadied her nerves than for any other reason, and the charmingly tranquil picture that she made was very far from representing her feelings.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Sitting in the full light of the windows, and close by Giovanni's couch, Nina was making a necktie--a very smart one, of dull raspberry silk; but she was knitting rather because the occupation steadied her nerves than for any other reason, and the charmingly tranquil picture that she made was very far from representing her feelings.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Sitting in the full light of the windows, and close by Giovanni's couch, Nina was making a necktie--a very smart one, of dull raspberry silk; but she was knitting rather because the occupation steadied her nerves than for any other reason, and the charmingly tranquil picture that she made was very far from representing her feelings.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As occasionally happens in early spring, midsummer seemed to have arrived in one day, and the windows stood wide open to the morning breeze.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading The princess, within easy earshot, was busily writing at her desk.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Sitting in the full light of the windows, and close by Giovanni's couch, Nina was making a necktie--a very smart one, of dull raspberry silk; but she was knitting rather because the occupation steadied her nerves than for any other reason, and the charmingly tranquil picture that she made was very far from representing her feelings.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading As occasionally happens in early spring, midsummer seemed to have arrived in one day, and the windows stood wide open to the morning breeze.
earshotnounUS /ˈɪrʃɑːt/
the range within which a voice can be heard
From this reading The princess, within easy earshot, was busily writing at her desk.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The princess, within easy earshot, was busily writing at her desk.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Sitting in the full light of the windows, and close by Giovanni's couch, Nina was making a necktie--a very smart one, of dull raspberry silk; but she was knitting rather because the occupation steadied her nerves than for any other reason, and the charmingly tranquil picture that she made was very far from representing her feelings.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Sitting in the full light of the windows, and close by Giovanni's couch, Nina was making a necktie--a very smart one, of dull raspberry silk; but she was knitting rather because the occupation steadied her nerves than for any other reason, and the charmingly tranquil picture that she made was very far from representing her feelings.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "THY PEOPLE SHALL BE MY PEOPLE--" The following morning, for the first time since his injury, Giovanni was brought into the princess's sitting-room, and propped up on a sofa.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading "THY PEOPLE SHALL BE MY PEOPLE--" The following morning, for the first time since his injury, Giovanni was brought into the princess's sitting-room, and propped up on a sofa.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "THY PEOPLE SHALL BE MY PEOPLE--" The following morning, for the first time since his injury, Giovanni was brought into the princess's sitting-room, and propped up on a sofa.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sitting in the full light of the windows, and close by Giovanni's couch, Nina was making a necktie--a very smart one, of dull raspberry silk; but she was knitting rather because the occupation steadied her nerves than for any other reason, and the charmingly tranquil picture that she made was very far from representing her feelings.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Sitting in the full light of the windows, and close by Giovanni's couch, Nina was making a necktie--a very smart one, of dull raspberry silk; but she was knitting rather because the occupation steadied her nerves than for any other reason, and the charmingly tranquil picture that she made was very far from representing her feelings.
Giovanni
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From this reading "THY PEOPLE SHALL BE MY PEOPLE--" The following morning, for the first time since his injury, Giovanni was brought into the princess's sitting-room, and propped up on a sofa.
Giovanni's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sitting in the full light of the windows, and close by Giovanni's couch, Nina was making a necktie--a very smart one, of dull raspberry silk; but she was knitting rather because the occupation steadied her nerves than for any other reason, and the charmingly tranquil picture that she made was very far from representing her feelings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had never been less happy or peaceful in her life.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading As occasionally happens in early spring, midsummer seemed to have arrived in one day, and the windows stood wide open to the morning breeze.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading She had never been less happy or peaceful in her life.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As occasionally happens in early spring, midsummer seemed to have arrived in one day, and the windows stood wide open to the morning breeze.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sitting in the full light of the windows, and close by Giovanni's couch, Nina was making a necktie--a very smart one, of dull raspberry silk; but she was knitting rather because the occupation steadied her nerves than for any other reason, and the charmingly tranquil picture that she made was very far from representing her feelings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "THY PEOPLE SHALL BE MY PEOPLE--" The following morning, for the first time since his injury, Giovanni was brought into the princess's sitting-room, and propped up on a sofa.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As occasionally happens in early spring, midsummer seemed to have arrived in one day, and the windows stood wide open to the morning breeze.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading "THY PEOPLE SHALL BE MY PEOPLE--" The following morning, for the first time since his injury, Giovanni was brought into the princess's sitting-room, and propped up on a sofa.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "THY PEOPLE SHALL BE MY PEOPLE--" The following morning, for the first time since his injury, Giovanni was brought into the princess's sitting-room, and propped up on a sofa.
knittingnounUS /ˈnɪtɪŋ/
needlework created by interlacing yarn in a series of connected loops using straight eyeless needles or by machine
From this reading Sitting in the full light of the windows, and close by Giovanni's couch, Nina was making a necktie--a very smart one, of dull raspberry silk; but she was knitting rather because the occupation steadied her nerves than for any other reason, and the charmingly tranquil picture that she made was very far from representing her feelings.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading She had never been less happy or peaceful in her life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She had never been less happy or peaceful in her life.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Sitting in the full light of the windows, and close by Giovanni's couch, Nina was making a necktie--a very smart one, of dull raspberry silk; but she was knitting rather because the occupation steadied her nerves than for any other reason, and the charmingly tranquil picture that she made was very far from representing her feelings.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Sitting in the full light of the windows, and close by Giovanni's couch, Nina was making a necktie--a very smart one, of dull raspberry silk; but she was knitting rather because the occupation steadied her nerves than for any other reason, and the charmingly tranquil picture that she made was very far from representing her feelings.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Sitting in the full light of the windows, and close by Giovanni's couch, Nina was making a necktie--a very smart one, of dull raspberry silk; but she was knitting rather because the occupation steadied her nerves than for any other reason, and the charmingly tranquil picture that she made was very far from representing her feelings.
midsummernounUS /ˈmɪdˈsʌmər/
June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point
From this reading As occasionally happens in early spring, midsummer seemed to have arrived in one day, and the windows stood wide open to the morning breeze.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "THY PEOPLE SHALL BE MY PEOPLE--" The following morning, for the first time since his injury, Giovanni was brought into the princess's sitting-room, and propped up on a sofa.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "THY PEOPLE SHALL BE MY PEOPLE--" The following morning, for the first time since his injury, Giovanni was brought into the princess's sitting-room, and propped up on a sofa.
necktienounUS /ˈnektaɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading Sitting in the full light of the windows, and close by Giovanni's couch, Nina was making a necktie--a very smart one, of dull raspberry silk; but she was knitting rather because the occupation steadied her nerves than for any other reason, and the charmingly tranquil picture that she made was very far from representing her feelings.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading Sitting in the full light of the windows, and close by Giovanni's couch, Nina was making a necktie--a very smart one, of dull raspberry silk; but she was knitting rather because the occupation steadied her nerves than for any other reason, and the charmingly tranquil picture that she made was very far from representing her feelings.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She had never been less happy or peaceful in her life.
NinanounUS /ˈniːnə/
the Babylonian goddess of the watery deep and daughter of Ea
From this reading Sitting in the full light of the windows, and close by Giovanni's couch, Nina was making a necktie--a very smart one, of dull raspberry silk; but she was knitting rather because the occupation steadied her nerves than for any other reason, and the charmingly tranquil picture that she made was very far from representing her feelings.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading As occasionally happens in early spring, midsummer seemed to have arrived in one day, and the windows stood wide open to the morning breeze.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Sitting in the full light of the windows, and close by Giovanni's couch, Nina was making a necktie--a very smart one, of dull raspberry silk; but she was knitting rather because the occupation steadied her nerves than for any other reason, and the charmingly tranquil picture that she made was very far from representing her feelings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sitting in the full light of the windows, and close by Giovanni's couch, Nina was making a necktie--a very smart one, of dull raspberry silk; but she was knitting rather because the occupation steadied her nerves than for any other reason, and the charmingly tranquil picture that she made was very far from representing her feelings.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "THY PEOPLE SHALL BE MY PEOPLE--" The following morning, for the first time since his injury, Giovanni was brought into the princess's sitting-room, and propped up on a sofa.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As occasionally happens in early spring, midsummer seemed to have arrived in one day, and the windows stood wide open to the morning breeze.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading As occasionally happens in early spring, midsummer seemed to have arrived in one day, and the windows stood wide open to the morning breeze.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She had never been less happy or peaceful in her life.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Sitting in the full light of the windows, and close by Giovanni's couch, Nina was making a necktie--a very smart one, of dull raspberry silk; but she was knitting rather because the occupation steadied her nerves than for any other reason, and the charmingly tranquil picture that she made was very far from representing her feelings.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading She had never been less happy or peaceful in her life.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "THY PEOPLE SHALL BE MY PEOPLE--" The following morning, for the first time since his injury, Giovanni was brought into the princess's sitting-room, and propped up on a sofa.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Sitting in the full light of the windows, and close by Giovanni's couch, Nina was making a necktie--a very smart one, of dull raspberry silk; but she was knitting rather because the occupation steadied her nerves than for any other reason, and the charmingly tranquil picture that she made was very far from representing her feelings.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading The princess, within easy earshot, was busily writing at her desk.
princess'snounUS /ˈprɪnsesɪz/
possessive form of “princess” — a female member of a royal family other than the queen (especially the daughter of a sovereign)
From this reading "THY PEOPLE SHALL BE MY PEOPLE--" The following morning, for the first time since his injury, Giovanni was brought into the princess's sitting-room, and propped up on a sofa.
proppedverbUS /prɑːpt/
inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid
From this reading "THY PEOPLE SHALL BE MY PEOPLE--" The following morning, for the first time since his injury, Giovanni was brought into the princess's sitting-room, and propped up on a sofa.
raspberrynounUS /ˈræzberi/
woody brambles bearing usually red but sometimes black or yellow fruits that separate from the receptacle when ripe and are rounder and smaller than blackberries
From this reading Sitting in the full light of the windows, and close by Giovanni's couch, Nina was making a necktie--a very smart one, of dull raspberry silk; but she was knitting rather because the occupation steadied her nerves than for any other reason, and the charmingly tranquil picture that she made was very far from representing her feelings.
on the contrary
From this reading Sitting in the full light of the windows, and close by Giovanni's couch, Nina was making a necktie--a very smart one, of dull raspberry silk; but she was knitting rather because the occupation steadied her nerves than for any other reason, and the charmingly tranquil picture that she made was very far from representing her feelings.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Sitting in the full light of the windows, and close by Giovanni's couch, Nina was making a necktie--a very smart one, of dull raspberry silk; but she was knitting rather because the occupation steadied her nerves than for any other reason, and the charmingly tranquil picture that she made was very far from representing her feelings.
representingverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading Sitting in the full light of the windows, and close by Giovanni's couch, Nina was making a necktie--a very smart one, of dull raspberry silk; but she was knitting rather because the occupation steadied her nerves than for any other reason, and the charmingly tranquil picture that she made was very far from representing her feelings.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As occasionally happens in early spring, midsummer seemed to have arrived in one day, and the windows stood wide open to the morning breeze.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "THY PEOPLE SHALL BE MY PEOPLE--" The following morning, for the first time since his injury, Giovanni was brought into the princess's sitting-room, and propped up on a sofa.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sitting in the full light of the windows, and close by Giovanni's couch, Nina was making a necktie--a very smart one, of dull raspberry silk; but she was knitting rather because the occupation steadied her nerves than for any other reason, and the charmingly tranquil picture that she made was very far from representing her feelings.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading Sitting in the full light of the windows, and close by Giovanni's couch, Nina was making a necktie--a very smart one, of dull raspberry silk; but she was knitting rather because the occupation steadied her nerves than for any other reason, and the charmingly tranquil picture that she made was very far from representing her feelings.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "THY PEOPLE SHALL BE MY PEOPLE--" The following morning, for the first time since his injury, Giovanni was brought into the princess's sitting-room, and propped up on a sofa.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Sitting in the full light of the windows, and close by Giovanni's couch, Nina was making a necktie--a very smart one, of dull raspberry silk; but she was knitting rather because the occupation steadied her nerves than for any other reason, and the charmingly tranquil picture that she made was very far from representing her feelings.
sitting-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "THY PEOPLE SHALL BE MY PEOPLE--" The following morning, for the first time since his injury, Giovanni was brought into the princess's sitting-room, and propped up on a sofa.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading Sitting in the full light of the windows, and close by Giovanni's couch, Nina was making a necktie--a very smart one, of dull raspberry silk; but she was knitting rather because the occupation steadied her nerves than for any other reason, and the charmingly tranquil picture that she made was very far from representing her feelings.
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading "THY PEOPLE SHALL BE MY PEOPLE--" The following morning, for the first time since his injury, Giovanni was brought into the princess's sitting-room, and propped up on a sofa.
the season of growth
From this reading As occasionally happens in early spring, midsummer seemed to have arrived in one day, and the windows stood wide open to the morning breeze.
steadiedadjectiveUS /ˈstedid/
made steady or constant
From this reading Sitting in the full light of the windows, and close by Giovanni's couch, Nina was making a necktie--a very smart one, of dull raspberry silk; but she was knitting rather because the occupation steadied her nerves than for any other reason, and the charmingly tranquil picture that she made was very far from representing her feelings.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As occasionally happens in early spring, midsummer seemed to have arrived in one day, and the windows stood wide open to the morning breeze.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Sitting in the full light of the windows, and close by Giovanni's couch, Nina was making a necktie--a very smart one, of dull raspberry silk; but she was knitting rather because the occupation steadied her nerves than for any other reason, and the charmingly tranquil picture that she made was very far from representing her feelings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sitting in the full light of the windows, and close by Giovanni's couch, Nina was making a necktie--a very smart one, of dull raspberry silk; but she was knitting rather because the occupation steadied her nerves than for any other reason, and the charmingly tranquil picture that she made was very far from representing her feelings.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THY PEOPLE SHALL BE MY PEOPLE--" The following morning, for the first time since his injury, Giovanni was brought into the princess's sitting-room, and propped up on a sofa.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading "THY PEOPLE SHALL BE MY PEOPLE--" The following morning, for the first time since his injury, Giovanni was brought into the princess's sitting-room, and propped up on a sofa.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "THY PEOPLE SHALL BE MY PEOPLE--" The following morning, for the first time since his injury, Giovanni was brought into the princess's sitting-room, and propped up on a sofa.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As occasionally happens in early spring, midsummer seemed to have arrived in one day, and the windows stood wide open to the morning breeze.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading Sitting in the full light of the windows, and close by Giovanni's couch, Nina was making a necktie--a very smart one, of dull raspberry silk; but she was knitting rather because the occupation steadied her nerves than for any other reason, and the charmingly tranquil picture that she made was very far from representing her feelings.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "THY PEOPLE SHALL BE MY PEOPLE--" The following morning, for the first time since his injury, Giovanni was brought into the princess's sitting-room, and propped up on a sofa.
precisely as stated
From this reading Sitting in the full light of the windows, and close by Giovanni's couch, Nina was making a necktie--a very smart one, of dull raspberry silk; but she was knitting rather because the occupation steadied her nerves than for any other reason, and the charmingly tranquil picture that she made was very far from representing her feelings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "THY PEOPLE SHALL BE MY PEOPLE--" The following morning, for the first time since his injury, Giovanni was brought into the princess's sitting-room, and propped up on a sofa.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading As occasionally happens in early spring, midsummer seemed to have arrived in one day, and the windows stood wide open to the morning breeze.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading As occasionally happens in early spring, midsummer seemed to have arrived in one day, and the windows stood wide open to the morning breeze.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The princess, within easy earshot, was busily writing at her desk.
the act of creating written works
From this reading The princess, within easy earshot, was busily writing at her desk.
