used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The costume was distinctly Israelitish, elaborated somewhat at the suggestion of Masanath, to whom Rachel's golden beauty was a never-lessening wonder.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About her were no evidences of her former serfdom.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading She wore an ample robe of white linen, with blue selvages heavily fringed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She wore an ample robe of white linen, with blue selvages heavily fringed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The costume was distinctly Israelitish, elaborated somewhat at the suggestion of Masanath, to whom Rachel's golden beauty was a never-lessening wonder.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The costume was distinctly Israelitish, elaborated somewhat at the suggestion of Masanath, to whom Rachel's golden beauty was a never-lessening wonder.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading She wore an ample robe of white linen, with blue selvages heavily fringed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading RACHEL'S REFUGE Rachel stood by the parapet on the top of the Memphian house of Har-hat.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading About her neck was the collar of gold.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading The costume was distinctly Israelitish, elaborated somewhat at the suggestion of Masanath, to whom Rachel's golden beauty was a never-lessening wonder.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading The costume was distinctly Israelitish, elaborated somewhat at the suggestion of Masanath, to whom Rachel's golden beauty was a never-lessening wonder.
elaboratedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbəreɪtəd/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading The costume was distinctly Israelitish, elaborated somewhat at the suggestion of Masanath, to whom Rachel's golden beauty was a never-lessening wonder.
evidencesnounUS /ˈevədənsəz/
plural of “evidence” — your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading About her were no evidences of her former serfdom.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading About her were no evidences of her former serfdom.
fringedadjective
surrounded as with a border or fringe; sometimes used in combination
From this reading She wore an ample robe of white linen, with blue selvages heavily fringed.
coins made of gold
From this reading About her neck was the collar of gold.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The costume was distinctly Israelitish, elaborated somewhat at the suggestion of Masanath, to whom Rachel's golden beauty was a never-lessening wonder.
Har-hat
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From this reading RACHEL'S REFUGE Rachel stood by the parapet on the top of the Memphian house of Har-hat.
to a considerable degree
From this reading She wore an ample robe of white linen, with blue selvages heavily fringed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading About her were no evidences of her former serfdom.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading RACHEL'S REFUGE Rachel stood by the parapet on the top of the Memphian house of Har-hat.
Israelitish
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From this reading The costume was distinctly Israelitish, elaborated somewhat at the suggestion of Masanath, to whom Rachel's golden beauty was a never-lessening wonder.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading She wore an ample robe of white linen, with blue selvages heavily fringed.
Masanath
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From this reading The costume was distinctly Israelitish, elaborated somewhat at the suggestion of Masanath, to whom Rachel's golden beauty was a never-lessening wonder.
Memphian
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From this reading RACHEL'S REFUGE Rachel stood by the parapet on the top of the Memphian house of Har-hat.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading About her neck was the collar of gold.
never-lessening
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From this reading The costume was distinctly Israelitish, elaborated somewhat at the suggestion of Masanath, to whom Rachel's golden beauty was a never-lessening wonder.
not any; not one
From this reading About her were no evidences of her former serfdom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RACHEL'S REFUGE Rachel stood by the parapet on the top of the Memphian house of Har-hat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading RACHEL'S REFUGE Rachel stood by the parapet on the top of the Memphian house of Har-hat.
parapetnounUS /ˈperəpet/
a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony
From this reading RACHEL'S REFUGE Rachel stood by the parapet on the top of the Memphian house of Har-hat.
RachelnounUS /ˈreɪtʃəl/
(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
From this reading RACHEL'S REFUGE Rachel stood by the parapet on the top of the Memphian house of Har-hat.
RACHEL'SnounUS /ˈreɪtʃəlz/
possessive form of “rachel” — (Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
From this reading RACHEL'S REFUGE Rachel stood by the parapet on the top of the Memphian house of Har-hat.
a safe place
From this reading RACHEL'S REFUGE Rachel stood by the parapet on the top of the Memphian house of Har-hat.
robenounUS /roʊb/
any loose flowing garment
From this reading She wore an ample robe of white linen, with blue selvages heavily fringed.
selvages
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From this reading She wore an ample robe of white linen, with blue selvages heavily fringed.
serfdomnoun
the state of a serf
From this reading About her were no evidences of her former serfdom.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She wore an ample robe of white linen, with blue selvages heavily fringed.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The costume was distinctly Israelitish, elaborated somewhat at the suggestion of Masanath, to whom Rachel's golden beauty was a never-lessening wonder.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading RACHEL'S REFUGE Rachel stood by the parapet on the top of the Memphian house of Har-hat.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading The costume was distinctly Israelitish, elaborated somewhat at the suggestion of Masanath, to whom Rachel's golden beauty was a never-lessening wonder.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RACHEL'S REFUGE Rachel stood by the parapet on the top of the Memphian house of Har-hat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The costume was distinctly Israelitish, elaborated somewhat at the suggestion of Masanath, to whom Rachel's golden beauty was a never-lessening wonder.
the upper part of anything
From this reading RACHEL'S REFUGE Rachel stood by the parapet on the top of the Memphian house of Har-hat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading About her neck was the collar of gold.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading About her were no evidences of her former serfdom.
a Caucasian
From this reading She wore an ample robe of white linen, with blue selvages heavily fringed.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The costume was distinctly Israelitish, elaborated somewhat at the suggestion of Masanath, to whom Rachel's golden beauty was a never-lessening wonder.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She wore an ample robe of white linen, with blue selvages heavily fringed.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading The costume was distinctly Israelitish, elaborated somewhat at the suggestion of Masanath, to whom Rachel's golden beauty was a never-lessening wonder.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading She wore an ample robe of white linen, with blue selvages heavily fringed.
