used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Gault had changed to a well-cut black suit with linen of the finest quality, and a little discreet but handsome jewelry.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading She was wearing one of the “outside” dresses which her father had been accustomed to import that he might have the pleasure of seeing her in them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gault and Conacher returned to the Women’s House for dinner.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading When they beheld Loseis both men caught their breath in astonishment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Poor Conacher, having no change, showed up at a disadvantage beside him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She was wearing one of the “outside” dresses which her father had been accustomed to import that he might have the pleasure of seeing her in them.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading When they beheld Loseis both men caught their breath in astonishment.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Poor Conacher, having no change, showed up at a disadvantage beside him.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Gault had changed to a well-cut black suit with linen of the finest quality, and a little discreet but handsome jewelry.
the two together, not just one
From this reading When they beheld Loseis both men caught their breath in astonishment.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading When they beheld Loseis both men caught their breath in astonishment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Gault had changed to a well-cut black suit with linen of the finest quality, and a little discreet but handsome jewelry.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading When they beheld Loseis both men caught their breath in astonishment.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Poor Conacher, having no change, showed up at a disadvantage beside him.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Gault had changed to a well-cut black suit with linen of the finest quality, and a little discreet but handsome jewelry.
Conacher
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From this reading Gault and Conacher returned to the Women’s House for dinner.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Gault and Conacher returned to the Women’s House for dinner.
disadvantagenounUS /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
From this reading Poor Conacher, having no change, showed up at a disadvantage beside him.
discreetadjectiveUS /dɪˈskriːt/
marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
From this reading Gault had changed to a well-cut black suit with linen of the finest quality, and a little discreet but handsome jewelry.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading She was wearing one of the “outside” dresses which her father had been accustomed to import that he might have the pleasure of seeing her in them.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She was wearing one of the “outside” dresses which her father had been accustomed to import that he might have the pleasure of seeing her in them.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Gault had changed to a well-cut black suit with linen of the finest quality, and a little discreet but handsome jewelry.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Gault and Conacher returned to the Women’s House for dinner.
Gault
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From this reading Gault and Conacher returned to the Women’s House for dinner.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Gault had changed to a well-cut black suit with linen of the finest quality, and a little discreet but handsome jewelry.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Gault had changed to a well-cut black suit with linen of the finest quality, and a little discreet but handsome jewelry.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She was wearing one of the “outside” dresses which her father had been accustomed to import that he might have the pleasure of seeing her in them.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Poor Conacher, having no change, showed up at a disadvantage beside him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was wearing one of the “outside” dresses which her father had been accustomed to import that he might have the pleasure of seeing her in them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was wearing one of the “outside” dresses which her father had been accustomed to import that he might have the pleasure of seeing her in them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Poor Conacher, having no change, showed up at a disadvantage beside him.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Gault and Conacher returned to the Women’s House for dinner.
importnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrt/
commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country
From this reading She was wearing one of the “outside” dresses which her father had been accustomed to import that he might have the pleasure of seeing her in them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When they beheld Loseis both men caught their breath in astonishment.
jewelrynounUS /ˈdʒuːəlri/
an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
From this reading Gault had changed to a well-cut black suit with linen of the finest quality, and a little discreet but handsome jewelry.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading Gault had changed to a well-cut black suit with linen of the finest quality, and a little discreet but handsome jewelry.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Gault had changed to a well-cut black suit with linen of the finest quality, and a little discreet but handsome jewelry.
Loseis
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From this reading When they beheld Loseis both men caught their breath in astonishment.
the force of workers available
From this reading When they beheld Loseis both men caught their breath in astonishment.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She was wearing one of the “outside” dresses which her father had been accustomed to import that he might have the pleasure of seeing her in them.
not any; not one
From this reading Poor Conacher, having no change, showed up at a disadvantage beside him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gault had changed to a well-cut black suit with linen of the finest quality, and a little discreet but handsome jewelry.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She was wearing one of the “outside” dresses which her father had been accustomed to import that he might have the pleasure of seeing her in them.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading She was wearing one of the “outside” dresses which her father had been accustomed to import that he might have the pleasure of seeing her in them.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading She was wearing one of the “outside” dresses which her father had been accustomed to import that he might have the pleasure of seeing her in them.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor Conacher, having no change, showed up at a disadvantage beside him.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Gault had changed to a well-cut black suit with linen of the finest quality, and a little discreet but handsome jewelry.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Gault and Conacher returned to the Women’s House for dinner.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading She was wearing one of the “outside” dresses which her father had been accustomed to import that he might have the pleasure of seeing her in them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was wearing one of the “outside” dresses which her father had been accustomed to import that he might have the pleasure of seeing her in them.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Poor Conacher, having no change, showed up at a disadvantage beside him.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Gault had changed to a well-cut black suit with linen of the finest quality, and a little discreet but handsome jewelry.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was wearing one of the “outside” dresses which her father had been accustomed to import that he might have the pleasure of seeing her in them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gault and Conacher returned to the Women’s House for dinner.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When they beheld Loseis both men caught their breath in astonishment.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She was wearing one of the “outside” dresses which her father had been accustomed to import that he might have the pleasure of seeing her in them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they beheld Loseis both men caught their breath in astonishment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gault and Conacher returned to the Women’s House for dinner.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Poor Conacher, having no change, showed up at a disadvantage beside him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was wearing one of the “outside” dresses which her father had been accustomed to import that he might have the pleasure of seeing her in them.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading She was wearing one of the “outside” dresses which her father had been accustomed to import that he might have the pleasure of seeing her in them.
well-cut
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From this reading Gault had changed to a well-cut black suit with linen of the finest quality, and a little discreet but handsome jewelry.
at the time that
From this reading When they beheld Loseis both men caught their breath in astonishment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was wearing one of the “outside” dresses which her father had been accustomed to import that he might have the pleasure of seeing her in them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Gault had changed to a well-cut black suit with linen of the finest quality, and a little discreet but handsome jewelry.
Women's
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From this reading Gault and Conacher returned to the Women’s House for dinner.
