used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a few weeks, things went smoothly enough.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Not a jar occurred in the feeble harmony, not a questionable cloud appeared above the horizon.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Richard, having provided himself with tools for the purpose, bound her prayer-book in violet velvet, with her arms cut out in gold on the cover; and she had not seemed altogether ungrateful.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Richard, having provided himself with tools for the purpose, bound her prayer-book in violet velvet, with her arms cut out in gold on the cover; and she had not seemed altogether ungrateful.
Ann
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Ann was not unfriendly.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Not a jar occurred in the feeble harmony, not a questionable cloud appeared above the horizon.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Richard, having provided himself with tools for the purpose, bound her prayer-book in violet velvet, with her arms cut out in gold on the cover; and she had not seemed altogether ungrateful.
confined by bonds
From this reading Richard, having provided himself with tools for the purpose, bound her prayer-book in violet velvet, with her arms cut out in gold on the cover; and she had not seemed altogether ungrateful.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading Not a jar occurred in the feeble harmony, not a questionable cloud appeared above the horizon.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Richard, having provided himself with tools for the purpose, bound her prayer-book in violet velvet, with her arms cut out in gold on the cover; and she had not seemed altogether ungrateful.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Richard, having provided himself with tools for the purpose, bound her prayer-book in violet velvet, with her arms cut out in gold on the cover; and she had not seemed altogether ungrateful.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading For a few weeks, things went smoothly enough.
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading Not a jar occurred in the feeble harmony, not a questionable cloud appeared above the horizon.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading For a few weeks, things went smoothly enough.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a few weeks, things went smoothly enough.
coins made of gold
From this reading Richard, having provided himself with tools for the purpose, bound her prayer-book in violet velvet, with her arms cut out in gold on the cover; and she had not seemed altogether ungrateful.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading The home-weather seemed to have grown settled.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Richard, having provided himself with tools for the purpose, bound her prayer-book in violet velvet, with her arms cut out in gold on the cover; and she had not seemed altogether ungrateful.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading Not a jar occurred in the feeble harmony, not a questionable cloud appeared above the horizon.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The home-weather seemed to have grown settled.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Richard, having provided himself with tools for the purpose, bound her prayer-book in violet velvet, with her arms cut out in gold on the cover; and she had not seemed altogether ungrateful.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Richard, having provided himself with tools for the purpose, bound her prayer-book in violet velvet, with her arms cut out in gold on the cover; and she had not seemed altogether ungrateful.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Richard, having provided himself with tools for the purpose, bound her prayer-book in violet velvet, with her arms cut out in gold on the cover; and she had not seemed altogether ungrateful.
home-weather
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The home-weather seemed to have grown settled.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading Not a jar occurred in the feeble harmony, not a questionable cloud appeared above the horizon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not a jar occurred in the feeble harmony, not a questionable cloud appeared above the horizon.
jarverbUS /dʒɑːr/
be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading Not a jar occurred in the feeble harmony, not a questionable cloud appeared above the horizon.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Ann was not unfriendly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a jar occurred in the feeble harmony, not a questionable cloud appeared above the horizon.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Not a jar occurred in the feeble harmony, not a questionable cloud appeared above the horizon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Richard, having provided himself with tools for the purpose, bound her prayer-book in violet velvet, with her arms cut out in gold on the cover; and she had not seemed altogether ungrateful.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Richard, having provided himself with tools for the purpose, bound her prayer-book in violet velvet, with her arms cut out in gold on the cover; and she had not seemed altogether ungrateful.
prayer-book
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Richard, having provided himself with tools for the purpose, bound her prayer-book in violet velvet, with her arms cut out in gold on the cover; and she had not seemed altogether ungrateful.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Richard, having provided himself with tools for the purpose, bound her prayer-book in violet velvet, with her arms cut out in gold on the cover; and she had not seemed altogether ungrateful.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Richard, having provided himself with tools for the purpose, bound her prayer-book in violet velvet, with her arms cut out in gold on the cover; and she had not seemed altogether ungrateful.
questionableadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənəbəl/
subject to question
From this reading Not a jar occurred in the feeble harmony, not a questionable cloud appeared above the horizon.
Richard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Richard, having provided himself with tools for the purpose, bound her prayer-book in violet velvet, with her arms cut out in gold on the cover; and she had not seemed altogether ungrateful.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The home-weather seemed to have grown settled.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading The home-weather seemed to have grown settled.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Richard, having provided himself with tools for the purpose, bound her prayer-book in violet velvet, with her arms cut out in gold on the cover; and she had not seemed altogether ungrateful.
smoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading For a few weeks, things went smoothly enough.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not a jar occurred in the feeble harmony, not a questionable cloud appeared above the horizon.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading For a few weeks, things went smoothly enough.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The home-weather seemed to have grown settled.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading Richard, having provided himself with tools for the purpose, bound her prayer-book in violet velvet, with her arms cut out in gold on the cover; and she had not seemed altogether ungrateful.
unfriendlyadjectiveUS /ənˈfrendli/
not easy to understand or use
From this reading Lady Ann was not unfriendly.
ungratefuladjectiveUS /ənˈɡreɪtfəl/
not feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Richard, having provided himself with tools for the purpose, bound her prayer-book in violet velvet, with her arms cut out in gold on the cover; and she had not seemed altogether ungrateful.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading Richard, having provided himself with tools for the purpose, bound her prayer-book in violet velvet, with her arms cut out in gold on the cover; and she had not seemed altogether ungrateful.
violetnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading Richard, having provided himself with tools for the purpose, bound her prayer-book in violet velvet, with her arms cut out in gold on the cover; and she had not seemed altogether ungrateful.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lady Ann was not unfriendly.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For a few weeks, things went smoothly enough.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading For a few weeks, things went smoothly enough.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Richard, having provided himself with tools for the purpose, bound her prayer-book in violet velvet, with her arms cut out in gold on the cover; and she had not seemed altogether ungrateful.
