used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A 'strange coincidence,' to use a phrase By which such things are settled now-a-days."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "A 'strange coincidence,' to use a phrase By which such things are settled now-a-days."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Will I do?" inquired Dido, as she received her property.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
Ballyredmond
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading "THE SLAVE OF BEAUTY."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
BiddynounUS /ˈbɪdi/
adult female chicken
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "A 'strange coincidence,' to use a phrase By which such things are settled now-a-days."
ByronnounUS /ˈbaɪrən/
English romantic poet notorious for his rebellious and unconventional lifestyle (1788-1824)
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
coincidencenounUS /koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/
an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental
From this reading "A 'strange coincidence,' to use a phrase By which such things are settled now-a-days."
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
descendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsendɪŋ/
coming down or downward
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
DidonounUS /ˈdaɪdoʊ/
(Roman mythology) a princess of Tyre who was the founder and queen of Carthage; Virgil tells of her suicide when she was abandoned by Aeneas
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Will I do?" inquired Dido, as she received her property.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
glovenounUS /ɡlʌv/
the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading "Or is my hat too shabby?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
HERE'S
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From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Will I do?" inquired Dido, as she received her property.
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Will I do?" inquired Dido, as she received her property.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Or is my hat too shabby?
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Or is my hat too shabby?
now-a-days
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "A 'strange coincidence,' to use a phrase By which such things are settled now-a-days."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "THE SLAVE OF BEAUTY."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Or is my hat too shabby?
an organization to gain political power
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading "A 'strange coincidence,' to use a phrase By which such things are settled now-a-days."
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading "Will I do?" inquired Dido, as she received her property.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading "Will I do?" inquired Dido, as she received her property.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading "A 'strange coincidence,' to use a phrase By which such things are settled now-a-days."
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading "Or is my hat too shabby?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Will I do?" inquired Dido, as she received her property.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading "THE SLAVE OF BEAUTY."
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading "A 'strange coincidence,' to use a phrase By which such things are settled now-a-days."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "A 'strange coincidence,' to use a phrase By which such things are settled now-a-days."
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
tennisnounUS /ˈtenəs/
a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE SLAVE OF BEAUTY."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "A 'strange coincidence,' to use a phrase By which such things are settled now-a-days."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "A 'strange coincidence,' to use a phrase By which such things are settled now-a-days."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Or is my hat too shabby?
the act of using
From this reading "A 'strange coincidence,' to use a phrase By which such things are settled now-a-days."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
in or at the place that
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "A 'strange coincidence,' to use a phrase By which such things are settled now-a-days."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Will I do?" inquired Dido, as she received her property.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _Byron._ "HERE'S the comrade of your glove, Miss Dido," said Biddy, descending into the hall, where the three girls, attired in their best summer dresses (being about to set forth for a tennis party at Ballyredmond), were impatiently awaiting her.
