used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PRETENDING “Far away and yet so near us, lies a land where all have been, Played beside its sparkling waters, danced along its meadows green, Where the busy world we live in, and its noises only seem Like the echo of a tempest, or the shadow of a dream.”
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading PRETENDING “Far away and yet so near us, lies a land where all have been, Played beside its sparkling waters, danced along its meadows green, Where the busy world we live in, and its noises only seem Like the echo of a tempest, or the shadow of a dream.”
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading PRETENDING “Far away and yet so near us, lies a land where all have been, Played beside its sparkling waters, danced along its meadows green, Where the busy world we live in, and its noises only seem Like the echo of a tempest, or the shadow of a dream.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PRETENDING “Far away and yet so near us, lies a land where all have been, Played beside its sparkling waters, danced along its meadows green, Where the busy world we live in, and its noises only seem Like the echo of a tempest, or the shadow of a dream.”
annalsnounUS /ˈænəlz/
reports of the work of a society or learned body etc
From this reading All the other dolls belonging to the pair led quiet, domestic lives, into whose annals few things more eventful came than tea-parties, christenings, funerals, and attacks of galloping consumption or heart disease.
apieceadverbUS /əˈpiːs/
to or from every one of two or more (considered individually)
From this reading Sometimes they might be met clad in blue cashmere frocks, with white muslin pinafores, shoes, stockings, and even a microscopic handkerchief apiece.
attacksnounUS /əˈtæks/
plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading All the other dolls belonging to the pair led quiet, domestic lives, into whose annals few things more eventful came than tea-parties, christenings, funerals, and attacks of galloping consumption or heart disease.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading PRETENDING “Far away and yet so near us, lies a land where all have been, Played beside its sparkling waters, danced along its meadows green, Where the busy world we live in, and its noises only seem Like the echo of a tempest, or the shadow of a dream.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Sometimes they might be met clad in blue cashmere frocks, with white muslin pinafores, shoes, stockings, and even a microscopic handkerchief apiece.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading PRETENDING “Far away and yet so near us, lies a land where all have been, Played beside its sparkling waters, danced along its meadows green, Where the busy world we live in, and its noises only seem Like the echo of a tempest, or the shadow of a dream.”
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading All the other dolls belonging to the pair led quiet, domestic lives, into whose annals few things more eventful came than tea-parties, christenings, funerals, and attacks of galloping consumption or heart disease.
next to; at the side of
From this reading PRETENDING “Far away and yet so near us, lies a land where all have been, Played beside its sparkling waters, danced along its meadows green, Where the busy world we live in, and its noises only seem Like the echo of a tempest, or the shadow of a dream.”
bittenverbUS /ˈbɪtən/
inflected form of “bite” — to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
From this reading But Jennie and Suey, the two longest owned and most deeply cherished, were called upon to enact every possible and impossible phase of the romance with which the souls of those two little maids were bitten through and through.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Sometimes they might be met clad in blue cashmere frocks, with white muslin pinafores, shoes, stockings, and even a microscopic handkerchief apiece.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both of the waxen creatures were of pallid complexion; their hair was thin, their noses were worn down by the vicissitudes of years.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading PRETENDING “Far away and yet so near us, lies a land where all have been, Played beside its sparkling waters, danced along its meadows green, Where the busy world we live in, and its noises only seem Like the echo of a tempest, or the shadow of a dream.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Jennie and Suey, the two longest owned and most deeply cherished, were called upon to enact every possible and impossible phase of the romance with which the souls of those two little maids were bitten through and through.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Both of the waxen creatures were of pallid complexion; their hair was thin, their noses were worn down by the vicissitudes of years.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But Jennie and Suey, the two longest owned and most deeply cherished, were called upon to enact every possible and impossible phase of the romance with which the souls of those two little maids were bitten through and through.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading All the other dolls belonging to the pair led quiet, domestic lives, into whose annals few things more eventful came than tea-parties, christenings, funerals, and attacks of galloping consumption or heart disease.
cashmerenounUS /ˈkæʒmɪr/
a soft fabric made from the wool of the Cashmere goat
From this reading Sometimes they might be met clad in blue cashmere frocks, with white muslin pinafores, shoes, stockings, and even a microscopic handkerchief apiece.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading But Jennie and Suey, the two longest owned and most deeply cherished, were called upon to enact every possible and impossible phase of the romance with which the souls of those two little maids were bitten through and through.
christenings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All the other dolls belonging to the pair led quiet, domestic lives, into whose annals few things more eventful came than tea-parties, christenings, funerals, and attacks of galloping consumption or heart disease.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Sometimes they might be met clad in blue cashmere frocks, with white muslin pinafores, shoes, stockings, and even a microscopic handkerchief apiece.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading Both of the waxen creatures were of pallid complexion; their hair was thin, their noses were worn down by the vicissitudes of years.
consumptionnounUS /kənˈsʌmpʃən/
the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)
From this reading All the other dolls belonging to the pair led quiet, domestic lives, into whose annals few things more eventful came than tea-parties, christenings, funerals, and attacks of galloping consumption or heart disease.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Both of the waxen creatures were of pallid complexion; their hair was thin, their noses were worn down by the vicissitudes of years.
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading PRETENDING “Far away and yet so near us, lies a land where all have been, Played beside its sparkling waters, danced along its meadows green, Where the busy world we live in, and its noises only seem Like the echo of a tempest, or the shadow of a dream.”
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading But Jennie and Suey, the two longest owned and most deeply cherished, were called upon to enact every possible and impossible phase of the romance with which the souls of those two little maids were bitten through and through.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading All the other dolls belonging to the pair led quiet, domestic lives, into whose annals few things more eventful came than tea-parties, christenings, funerals, and attacks of galloping consumption or heart disease.
dollsnounUS /dɑːlz/
plural of “doll” — a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading All the other dolls belonging to the pair led quiet, domestic lives, into whose annals few things more eventful came than tea-parties, christenings, funerals, and attacks of galloping consumption or heart disease.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading All the other dolls belonging to the pair led quiet, domestic lives, into whose annals few things more eventful came than tea-parties, christenings, funerals, and attacks of galloping consumption or heart disease.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Both of the waxen creatures were of pallid complexion; their hair was thin, their noses were worn down by the vicissitudes of years.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading PRETENDING “Far away and yet so near us, lies a land where all have been, Played beside its sparkling waters, danced along its meadows green, Where the busy world we live in, and its noises only seem Like the echo of a tempest, or the shadow of a dream.”
echoverbUS /ˈekoʊ/
to say again or imitate
From this reading PRETENDING “Far away and yet so near us, lies a land where all have been, Played beside its sparkling waters, danced along its meadows green, Where the busy world we live in, and its noises only seem Like the echo of a tempest, or the shadow of a dream.”
enactverbUS /ɪˈnækt/
order by virtue of superior authority; decree
From this reading But Jennie and Suey, the two longest owned and most deeply cherished, were called upon to enact every possible and impossible phase of the romance with which the souls of those two little maids were bitten through and through.
divisible by two
From this reading Sometimes they might be met clad in blue cashmere frocks, with white muslin pinafores, shoes, stockings, and even a microscopic handkerchief apiece.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading All the other dolls belonging to the pair led quiet, domestic lives, into whose annals few things more eventful came than tea-parties, christenings, funerals, and attacks of galloping consumption or heart disease.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading But Jennie and Suey, the two longest owned and most deeply cherished, were called upon to enact every possible and impossible phase of the romance with which the souls of those two little maids were bitten through and through.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading PRETENDING “Far away and yet so near us, lies a land where all have been, Played beside its sparkling waters, danced along its meadows green, Where the busy world we live in, and its noises only seem Like the echo of a tempest, or the shadow of a dream.”
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading All the other dolls belonging to the pair led quiet, domestic lives, into whose annals few things more eventful came than tea-parties, christenings, funerals, and attacks of galloping consumption or heart disease.
frocksnounUS /frɑːks/
plural of “frock” — a long, loose outer garment
From this reading Sometimes they might be met clad in blue cashmere frocks, with white muslin pinafores, shoes, stockings, and even a microscopic handkerchief apiece.
funeralsnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəlz/
plural of “funeral” — a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading All the other dolls belonging to the pair led quiet, domestic lives, into whose annals few things more eventful came than tea-parties, christenings, funerals, and attacks of galloping consumption or heart disease.
gallopingverbUS /ˈɡæləpɪŋ/
-ing form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading All the other dolls belonging to the pair led quiet, domestic lives, into whose annals few things more eventful came than tea-parties, christenings, funerals, and attacks of galloping consumption or heart disease.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading PRETENDING “Far away and yet so near us, lies a land where all have been, Played beside its sparkling waters, danced along its meadows green, Where the busy world we live in, and its noises only seem Like the echo of a tempest, or the shadow of a dream.”
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Both of the waxen creatures were of pallid complexion; their hair was thin, their noses were worn down by the vicissitudes of years.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading Sometimes they might be met clad in blue cashmere frocks, with white muslin pinafores, shoes, stockings, and even a microscopic handkerchief apiece.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading PRETENDING “Far away and yet so near us, lies a land where all have been, Played beside its sparkling waters, danced along its meadows green, Where the busy world we live in, and its noises only seem Like the echo of a tempest, or the shadow of a dream.”
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading All the other dolls belonging to the pair led quiet, domestic lives, into whose annals few things more eventful came than tea-parties, christenings, funerals, and attacks of galloping consumption or heart disease.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading But Jennie and Suey, the two longest owned and most deeply cherished, were called upon to enact every possible and impossible phase of the romance with which the souls of those two little maids were bitten through and through.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PRETENDING “Far away and yet so near us, lies a land where all have been, Played beside its sparkling waters, danced along its meadows green, Where the busy world we live in, and its noises only seem Like the echo of a tempest, or the shadow of a dream.”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading All the other dolls belonging to the pair led quiet, domestic lives, into whose annals few things more eventful came than tea-parties, christenings, funerals, and attacks of galloping consumption or heart disease.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading PRETENDING “Far away and yet so near us, lies a land where all have been, Played beside its sparkling waters, danced along its meadows green, Where the busy world we live in, and its noises only seem Like the echo of a tempest, or the shadow of a dream.”
Jennie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Jennie and Suey, the two longest owned and most deeply cherished, were called upon to enact every possible and impossible phase of the romance with which the souls of those two little maids were bitten through and through.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading PRETENDING “Far away and yet so near us, lies a land where all have been, Played beside its sparkling waters, danced along its meadows green, Where the busy world we live in, and its noises only seem Like the echo of a tempest, or the shadow of a dream.”
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading All the other dolls belonging to the pair led quiet, domestic lives, into whose annals few things more eventful came than tea-parties, christenings, funerals, and attacks of galloping consumption or heart disease.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading PRETENDING “Far away and yet so near us, lies a land where all have been, Played beside its sparkling waters, danced along its meadows green, Where the busy world we live in, and its noises only seem Like the echo of a tempest, or the shadow of a dream.”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading PRETENDING “Far away and yet so near us, lies a land where all have been, Played beside its sparkling waters, danced along its meadows green, Where the busy world we live in, and its noises only seem Like the echo of a tempest, or the shadow of a dream.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But Jennie and Suey, the two longest owned and most deeply cherished, were called upon to enact every possible and impossible phase of the romance with which the souls of those two little maids were bitten through and through.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading PRETENDING “Far away and yet so near us, lies a land where all have been, Played beside its sparkling waters, danced along its meadows green, Where the busy world we live in, and its noises only seem Like the echo of a tempest, or the shadow of a dream.”
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading All the other dolls belonging to the pair led quiet, domestic lives, into whose annals few things more eventful came than tea-parties, christenings, funerals, and attacks of galloping consumption or heart disease.
longestadverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡəst/
for the most time
From this reading But Jennie and Suey, the two longest owned and most deeply cherished, were called upon to enact every possible and impossible phase of the romance with which the souls of those two little maids were bitten through and through.
maidsnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading But Jennie and Suey, the two longest owned and most deeply cherished, were called upon to enact every possible and impossible phase of the romance with which the souls of those two little maids were bitten through and through.
meadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading PRETENDING “Far away and yet so near us, lies a land where all have been, Played beside its sparkling waters, danced along its meadows green, Where the busy world we live in, and its noises only seem Like the echo of a tempest, or the shadow of a dream.”
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Sometimes they might be met clad in blue cashmere frocks, with white muslin pinafores, shoes, stockings, and even a microscopic handkerchief apiece.
microscopicadjectiveUS /ˌmaɪkrəˈskɑːpɪk/
of or relating to or used in microscopy
From this reading Sometimes they might be met clad in blue cashmere frocks, with white muslin pinafores, shoes, stockings, and even a microscopic handkerchief apiece.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Sometimes they might be met clad in blue cashmere frocks, with white muslin pinafores, shoes, stockings, and even a microscopic handkerchief apiece.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading All the other dolls belonging to the pair led quiet, domestic lives, into whose annals few things more eventful came than tea-parties, christenings, funerals, and attacks of galloping consumption or heart disease.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But Jennie and Suey, the two longest owned and most deeply cherished, were called upon to enact every possible and impossible phase of the romance with which the souls of those two little maids were bitten through and through.
muslinnounUS /ˈmʌzlən/
plain-woven cotton fabric
From this reading Sometimes they might be met clad in blue cashmere frocks, with white muslin pinafores, shoes, stockings, and even a microscopic handkerchief apiece.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading PRETENDING “Far away and yet so near us, lies a land where all have been, Played beside its sparkling waters, danced along its meadows green, Where the busy world we live in, and its noises only seem Like the echo of a tempest, or the shadow of a dream.”
noisesnounUS /ˈnɔɪzɪz/
plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading PRETENDING “Far away and yet so near us, lies a land where all have been, Played beside its sparkling waters, danced along its meadows green, Where the busy world we live in, and its noises only seem Like the echo of a tempest, or the shadow of a dream.”
nosesnounUS /ˈnoʊzɪz/
plural of “nose” — the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading Both of the waxen creatures were of pallid complexion; their hair was thin, their noses were worn down by the vicissitudes of years.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PRETENDING “Far away and yet so near us, lies a land where all have been, Played beside its sparkling waters, danced along its meadows green, Where the busy world we live in, and its noises only seem Like the echo of a tempest, or the shadow of a dream.”
and nothing more
From this reading PRETENDING “Far away and yet so near us, lies a land where all have been, Played beside its sparkling waters, danced along its meadows green, Where the busy world we live in, and its noises only seem Like the echo of a tempest, or the shadow of a dream.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading PRETENDING “Far away and yet so near us, lies a land where all have been, Played beside its sparkling waters, danced along its meadows green, Where the busy world we live in, and its noises only seem Like the echo of a tempest, or the shadow of a dream.”
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading All the other dolls belonging to the pair led quiet, domestic lives, into whose annals few things more eventful came than tea-parties, christenings, funerals, and attacks of galloping consumption or heart disease.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading But Jennie and Suey, the two longest owned and most deeply cherished, were called upon to enact every possible and impossible phase of the romance with which the souls of those two little maids were bitten through and through.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading All the other dolls belonging to the pair led quiet, domestic lives, into whose annals few things more eventful came than tea-parties, christenings, funerals, and attacks of galloping consumption or heart disease.
pallidadjectiveUS /ˈpæləd/
abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress
From this reading Both of the waxen creatures were of pallid complexion; their hair was thin, their noses were worn down by the vicissitudes of years.
phasenounUS /feɪz/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading But Jennie and Suey, the two longest owned and most deeply cherished, were called upon to enact every possible and impossible phase of the romance with which the souls of those two little maids were bitten through and through.
pinafores
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sometimes they might be met clad in blue cashmere frocks, with white muslin pinafores, shoes, stockings, and even a microscopic handkerchief apiece.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading PRETENDING “Far away and yet so near us, lies a land where all have been, Played beside its sparkling waters, danced along its meadows green, Where the busy world we live in, and its noises only seem Like the echo of a tempest, or the shadow of a dream.”
capable of happening or existing
From this reading But Jennie and Suey, the two longest owned and most deeply cherished, were called upon to enact every possible and impossible phase of the romance with which the souls of those two little maids were bitten through and through.
PRETENDINGnounUS /priˈtendɪŋ/
the act of giving a false appearance
From this reading PRETENDING “Far away and yet so near us, lies a land where all have been, Played beside its sparkling waters, danced along its meadows green, Where the busy world we live in, and its noises only seem Like the echo of a tempest, or the shadow of a dream.”
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading All the other dolls belonging to the pair led quiet, domestic lives, into whose annals few things more eventful came than tea-parties, christenings, funerals, and attacks of galloping consumption or heart disease.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading But Jennie and Suey, the two longest owned and most deeply cherished, were called upon to enact every possible and impossible phase of the romance with which the souls of those two little maids were bitten through and through.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading PRETENDING “Far away and yet so near us, lies a land where all have been, Played beside its sparkling waters, danced along its meadows green, Where the busy world we live in, and its noises only seem Like the echo of a tempest, or the shadow of a dream.”
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading PRETENDING “Far away and yet so near us, lies a land where all have been, Played beside its sparkling waters, danced along its meadows green, Where the busy world we live in, and its noises only seem Like the echo of a tempest, or the shadow of a dream.”
a particular situation
From this reading Sometimes they might be met clad in blue cashmere frocks, with white muslin pinafores, shoes, stockings, and even a microscopic handkerchief apiece.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading PRETENDING “Far away and yet so near us, lies a land where all have been, Played beside its sparkling waters, danced along its meadows green, Where the busy world we live in, and its noises only seem Like the echo of a tempest, or the shadow of a dream.”
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes they might be met clad in blue cashmere frocks, with white muslin pinafores, shoes, stockings, and even a microscopic handkerchief apiece.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading But Jennie and Suey, the two longest owned and most deeply cherished, were called upon to enact every possible and impossible phase of the romance with which the souls of those two little maids were bitten through and through.
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading PRETENDING “Far away and yet so near us, lies a land where all have been, Played beside its sparkling waters, danced along its meadows green, Where the busy world we live in, and its noises only seem Like the echo of a tempest, or the shadow of a dream.”
stockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading Sometimes they might be met clad in blue cashmere frocks, with white muslin pinafores, shoes, stockings, and even a microscopic handkerchief apiece.
Suey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Jennie and Suey, the two longest owned and most deeply cherished, were called upon to enact every possible and impossible phase of the romance with which the souls of those two little maids were bitten through and through.
tea-parties
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All the other dolls belonging to the pair led quiet, domestic lives, into whose annals few things more eventful came than tea-parties, christenings, funerals, and attacks of galloping consumption or heart disease.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading PRETENDING “Far away and yet so near us, lies a land where all have been, Played beside its sparkling waters, danced along its meadows green, Where the busy world we live in, and its noises only seem Like the echo of a tempest, or the shadow of a dream.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading All the other dolls belonging to the pair led quiet, domestic lives, into whose annals few things more eventful came than tea-parties, christenings, funerals, and attacks of galloping consumption or heart disease.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PRETENDING “Far away and yet so near us, lies a land where all have been, Played beside its sparkling waters, danced along its meadows green, Where the busy world we live in, and its noises only seem Like the echo of a tempest, or the shadow of a dream.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Both of the waxen creatures were of pallid complexion; their hair was thin, their noses were worn down by the vicissitudes of years.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sometimes they might be met clad in blue cashmere frocks, with white muslin pinafores, shoes, stockings, and even a microscopic handkerchief apiece.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Both of the waxen creatures were of pallid complexion; their hair was thin, their noses were worn down by the vicissitudes of years.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading All the other dolls belonging to the pair led quiet, domestic lives, into whose annals few things more eventful came than tea-parties, christenings, funerals, and attacks of galloping consumption or heart disease.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But Jennie and Suey, the two longest owned and most deeply cherished, were called upon to enact every possible and impossible phase of the romance with which the souls of those two little maids were bitten through and through.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But Jennie and Suey, the two longest owned and most deeply cherished, were called upon to enact every possible and impossible phase of the romance with which the souls of those two little maids were bitten through and through.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All the other dolls belonging to the pair led quiet, domestic lives, into whose annals few things more eventful came than tea-parties, christenings, funerals, and attacks of galloping consumption or heart disease.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But Jennie and Suey, the two longest owned and most deeply cherished, were called upon to enact every possible and impossible phase of the romance with which the souls of those two little maids were bitten through and through.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But Jennie and Suey, the two longest owned and most deeply cherished, were called upon to enact every possible and impossible phase of the romance with which the souls of those two little maids were bitten through and through.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading PRETENDING “Far away and yet so near us, lies a land where all have been, Played beside its sparkling waters, danced along its meadows green, Where the busy world we live in, and its noises only seem Like the echo of a tempest, or the shadow of a dream.”
vicissitudesnounUS /vɪˈsɪsɪtuːdz/
plural of “vicissitude” — a variation in circumstances or fortune at different times in your life or in the development of something
From this reading Both of the waxen creatures were of pallid complexion; their hair was thin, their noses were worn down by the vicissitudes of years.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Both of the waxen creatures were of pallid complexion; their hair was thin, their noses were worn down by the vicissitudes of years.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading PRETENDING “Far away and yet so near us, lies a land where all have been, Played beside its sparkling waters, danced along its meadows green, Where the busy world we live in, and its noises only seem Like the echo of a tempest, or the shadow of a dream.”
waxenadjective
made of or covered with wax
From this reading Both of the waxen creatures were of pallid complexion; their hair was thin, their noses were worn down by the vicissitudes of years.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading PRETENDING “Far away and yet so near us, lies a land where all have been, Played beside its sparkling waters, danced along its meadows green, Where the busy world we live in, and its noises only seem Like the echo of a tempest, or the shadow of a dream.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But Jennie and Suey, the two longest owned and most deeply cherished, were called upon to enact every possible and impossible phase of the romance with which the souls of those two little maids were bitten through and through.
in or at the place that
From this reading PRETENDING “Far away and yet so near us, lies a land where all have been, Played beside its sparkling waters, danced along its meadows green, Where the busy world we live in, and its noises only seem Like the echo of a tempest, or the shadow of a dream.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But Jennie and Suey, the two longest owned and most deeply cherished, were called upon to enact every possible and impossible phase of the romance with which the souls of those two little maids were bitten through and through.
a Caucasian
From this reading Sometimes they might be met clad in blue cashmere frocks, with white muslin pinafores, shoes, stockings, and even a microscopic handkerchief apiece.
belonging to which person
From this reading All the other dolls belonging to the pair led quiet, domestic lives, into whose annals few things more eventful came than tea-parties, christenings, funerals, and attacks of galloping consumption or heart disease.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But Jennie and Suey, the two longest owned and most deeply cherished, were called upon to enact every possible and impossible phase of the romance with which the souls of those two little maids were bitten through and through.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading PRETENDING “Far away and yet so near us, lies a land where all have been, Played beside its sparkling waters, danced along its meadows green, Where the busy world we live in, and its noises only seem Like the echo of a tempest, or the shadow of a dream.”
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Both of the waxen creatures were of pallid complexion; their hair was thin, their noses were worn down by the vicissitudes of years.
a late time of life
From this reading Both of the waxen creatures were of pallid complexion; their hair was thin, their noses were worn down by the vicissitudes of years.
but in spite of that
From this reading PRETENDING “Far away and yet so near us, lies a land where all have been, Played beside its sparkling waters, danced along its meadows green, Where the busy world we live in, and its noises only seem Like the echo of a tempest, or the shadow of a dream.”
