(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
admonitionnounUS /ˌædməˈnɪʃən/
cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness)
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Everywhere gladness was in the air, and the thrill of it filled the girl with longing to be in the heart of its magic.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she toiled up the stairs, carrying pails of steaming water, she caught through the windows glimpses of the valley, its verdant depths threaded by the river's silvery windings.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
aunt'snounUS /ænts/
possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading From morning until night Lucy worked, scrubbing and scouring, brushing and beating.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The heavens had never been bluer.
bellicoseadjectiveUS /ˈbeləkoʊs/
having or showing a ready disposition to fight
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
blueradjectiveUS /ˈbluːər/
comparative of “blue” — of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The heavens had never been bluer.
the lower side of anything
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
brushingnounUS /ˈbrʌʃɪŋ/
the act of brushing your teeth
From this reading From morning until night Lucy worked, scrubbing and scouring, brushing and beating.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As she toiled up the stairs, carrying pails of steaming water, she caught through the windows glimpses of the valley, its verdant depths threaded by the river's silvery windings.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading As she toiled up the stairs, carrying pails of steaming water, she caught through the windows glimpses of the valley, its verdant depths threaded by the river's silvery windings.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading As she toiled up the stairs, carrying pails of steaming water, she caught through the windows glimpses of the valley, its verdant depths threaded by the river's silvery windings.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
delugenounUS /ˈdeljuːdʒ/
an overwhelming number or amount
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading As she toiled up the stairs, carrying pails of steaming water, she caught through the windows glimpses of the valley, its verdant depths threaded by the river's silvery windings.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
ELLEN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
ENCOUNTERSnounUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərz/
plural of “encounter” — a minor short-term fight
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
ENIGMAnounUS /ɪˈnɪɡmə/
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
to or in any or all places
From this reading Everywhere gladness was in the air, and the thrill of it filled the girl with longing to be in the heart of its magic.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Everywhere gladness was in the air, and the thrill of it filled the girl with longing to be in the heart of its magic.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
a young female
From this reading Everywhere gladness was in the air, and the thrill of it filled the girl with longing to be in the heart of its magic.
gladnessnoun
experiencing joy and pleasure
From this reading Everywhere gladness was in the air, and the thrill of it filled the girl with longing to be in the heart of its magic.
glimpsesnounUS /ˈɡlɪmpsɪz/
plural of “glimpse” — a quick look
From this reading As she toiled up the stairs, carrying pails of steaming water, she caught through the windows glimpses of the valley, its verdant depths threaded by the river's silvery windings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Everywhere gladness was in the air, and the thrill of it filled the girl with longing to be in the heart of its magic.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading The heavens had never been bluer.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
HowesnounUS /haʊz/
plural of “howe” — United States editor (1920-1993)
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Everywhere gladness was in the air, and the thrill of it filled the girl with longing to be in the heart of its magic.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As she toiled up the stairs, carrying pails of steaming water, she caught through the windows glimpses of the valley, its verdant depths threaded by the river's silvery windings.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading Everywhere gladness was in the air, and the thrill of it filled the girl with longing to be in the heart of its magic.
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading Everywhere gladness was in the air, and the thrill of it filled the girl with longing to be in the heart of its magic.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading From morning until night Lucy worked, scrubbing and scouring, brushing and beating.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The heavens had never been bluer.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading From morning until night Lucy worked, scrubbing and scouring, brushing and beating.
not any; not one
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
pailsnounUS /peɪlz/
plural of “pail” — a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top
From this reading As she toiled up the stairs, carrying pails of steaming water, she caught through the windows glimpses of the valley, its verdant depths threaded by the river's silvery windings.
make a painting
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
river'snounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
possessive form of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading As she toiled up the stairs, carrying pails of steaming water, she caught through the windows glimpses of the valley, its verdant depths threaded by the river's silvery windings.
sapolio
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
scouringnounUS /ˈskaʊərɪŋ/
moving over territory to search for something
From this reading From morning until night Lucy worked, scrubbing and scouring, brushing and beating.
scrubbingnounUS /ˈskrʌbɪŋ/
the act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water
From this reading From morning until night Lucy worked, scrubbing and scouring, brushing and beating.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
silveryadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlvəri/
resembling or reminiscent of silver
From this reading As she toiled up the stairs, carrying pails of steaming water, she caught through the windows glimpses of the valley, its verdant depths threaded by the river's silvery windings.
soapsudsnoun
the froth produced by soaps or detergents
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading As she toiled up the stairs, carrying pails of steaming water, she caught through the windows glimpses of the valley, its verdant depths threaded by the river's silvery windings.
steamingadjectiveUS /ˈstiːmɪŋ/
filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist
From this reading As she toiled up the stairs, carrying pails of steaming water, she caught through the windows glimpses of the valley, its verdant depths threaded by the river's silvery windings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
threadedadjectiveUS /ˈθredɪd/
(of bolts or screws) having screw threads
From this reading As she toiled up the stairs, carrying pails of steaming water, she caught through the windows glimpses of the valley, its verdant depths threaded by the river's silvery windings.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading Everywhere gladness was in the air, and the thrill of it filled the girl with longing to be in the heart of its magic.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As she toiled up the stairs, carrying pails of steaming water, she caught through the windows glimpses of the valley, its verdant depths threaded by the river's silvery windings.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
toiledverbUS /tɔɪld/
past form of “toil” — work hard
From this reading As she toiled up the stairs, carrying pails of steaming water, she caught through the windows glimpses of the valley, its verdant depths threaded by the river's silvery windings.
the upper part of anything
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading From morning until night Lucy worked, scrubbing and scouring, brushing and beating.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As she toiled up the stairs, carrying pails of steaming water, she caught through the windows glimpses of the valley, its verdant depths threaded by the river's silvery windings.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading As she toiled up the stairs, carrying pails of steaming water, she caught through the windows glimpses of the valley, its verdant depths threaded by the river's silvery windings.
verdantadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrdənt/
characterized by abundance of verdure
From this reading As she toiled up the stairs, carrying pails of steaming water, she caught through the windows glimpses of the valley, its verdant depths threaded by the river's silvery windings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading As she toiled up the stairs, carrying pails of steaming water, she caught through the windows glimpses of the valley, its verdant depths threaded by the river's silvery windings.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
belonging to which person
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
windings
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From this reading As she toiled up the stairs, carrying pails of steaming water, she caught through the windows glimpses of the valley, its verdant depths threaded by the river's silvery windings.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading As she toiled up the stairs, carrying pails of steaming water, she caught through the windows glimpses of the valley, its verdant depths threaded by the river's silvery windings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ELLEN ENCOUNTERS AN ENIGMA Nevertheless, in spite of this bellicose admonition, Lucy had no opportunity during the next few weeks to deliver to the Howes her aunt's message, for Ellen, feeling that she was now blessed with an able assistant whose time must not be wasted, seized upon the mild May weather to deluge her home from top to bottom with soapsuds, sapolio, and fresh paint.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading From morning until night Lucy worked, scrubbing and scouring, brushing and beating.
