used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You must know, my dear," said Miss Wilmot, "that I am a rich woman, and own considerable more than my share of worldly goods.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "You must know, my dear," said Miss Wilmot, "that I am a rich woman, and own considerable more than my share of worldly goods.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among other items of property, I own a French flat house on West Twenty-fifth street.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "You must know, my dear," said Miss Wilmot, "that I am a rich woman, and own considerable more than my share of worldly goods.
BRIGHTERadjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading BRIGHTER PROSPECTS.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It isn't one of the costly flats, but is intended for people with moderate incomes.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "You must know, my dear," said Miss Wilmot, "that I am a rich woman, and own considerable more than my share of worldly goods.
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading It isn't one of the costly flats, but is intended for people with moderate incomes.
dearly loved
From this reading "You must know, my dear," said Miss Wilmot, "that I am a rich woman, and own considerable more than my share of worldly goods.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading Among other items of property, I own a French flat house on West Twenty-fifth street.
flatsnounUS /flæts/
footwear (shoes or slippers) with no heel (or a very low heel)
From this reading It isn't one of the costly flats, but is intended for people with moderate incomes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It isn't one of the costly flats, but is intended for people with moderate incomes.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Among other items of property, I own a French flat house on West Twenty-fifth street.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading "You must know, my dear," said Miss Wilmot, "that I am a rich woman, and own considerable more than my share of worldly goods.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Among other items of property, I own a French flat house on West Twenty-fifth street.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You must know, my dear," said Miss Wilmot, "that I am a rich woman, and own considerable more than my share of worldly goods.
incomesnounUS /ˈɪnkʌmz/
plural of “income” — the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading It isn't one of the costly flats, but is intended for people with moderate incomes.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading It isn't one of the costly flats, but is intended for people with moderate incomes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It isn't one of the costly flats, but is intended for people with moderate incomes.
isn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It isn't one of the costly flats, but is intended for people with moderate incomes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It isn't one of the costly flats, but is intended for people with moderate incomes.
itemsnounUS /ˈaɪtəmz/
plural of “item” — a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading Among other items of property, I own a French flat house on West Twenty-fifth street.
and nothing more
From this reading I learned yesterday that one of the flats was just vacated.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "You must know, my dear," said Miss Wilmot, "that I am a rich woman, and own considerable more than my share of worldly goods.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading I learned yesterday that one of the flats was just vacated.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "You must know, my dear," said Miss Wilmot, "that I am a rich woman, and own considerable more than my share of worldly goods.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading It isn't one of the costly flats, but is intended for people with moderate incomes.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "You must know, my dear," said Miss Wilmot, "that I am a rich woman, and own considerable more than my share of worldly goods.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "You must know, my dear," said Miss Wilmot, "that I am a rich woman, and own considerable more than my share of worldly goods.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "You must know, my dear," said Miss Wilmot, "that I am a rich woman, and own considerable more than my share of worldly goods.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You must know, my dear," said Miss Wilmot, "that I am a rich woman, and own considerable more than my share of worldly goods.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Among other items of property, I own a French flat house on West Twenty-fifth street.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It isn't one of the costly flats, but is intended for people with moderate incomes.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Among other items of property, I own a French flat house on West Twenty-fifth street.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "You must know, my dear," said Miss Wilmot, "that I am a rich woman, and own considerable more than my share of worldly goods.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It isn't one of the costly flats, but is intended for people with moderate incomes.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Among other items of property, I own a French flat house on West Twenty-fifth street.
PROSPECTSnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading BRIGHTER PROSPECTS.
possessing material wealth
From this reading "You must know, my dear," said Miss Wilmot, "that I am a rich woman, and own considerable more than my share of worldly goods.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You must know, my dear," said Miss Wilmot, "that I am a rich woman, and own considerable more than my share of worldly goods.
have in common
From this reading "You must know, my dear," said Miss Wilmot, "that I am a rich woman, and own considerable more than my share of worldly goods.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Among other items of property, I own a French flat house on West Twenty-fifth street.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "You must know, my dear," said Miss Wilmot, "that I am a rich woman, and own considerable more than my share of worldly goods.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You must know, my dear," said Miss Wilmot, "that I am a rich woman, and own considerable more than my share of worldly goods.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It isn't one of the costly flats, but is intended for people with moderate incomes.
Twenty-fifthadjective
coming next after the twenty-fourth in position
From this reading Among other items of property, I own a French flat house on West Twenty-fifth street.
vacatedverbUS /veɪˈkeɪtɪd/
past form of “vacate” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading I learned yesterday that one of the flats was just vacated.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I learned yesterday that one of the flats was just vacated.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Among other items of property, I own a French flat house on West Twenty-fifth street.
Wilmot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You must know, my dear," said Miss Wilmot, "that I am a rich woman, and own considerable more than my share of worldly goods.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It isn't one of the costly flats, but is intended for people with moderate incomes.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "You must know, my dear," said Miss Wilmot, "that I am a rich woman, and own considerable more than my share of worldly goods.
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading "You must know, my dear," said Miss Wilmot, "that I am a rich woman, and own considerable more than my share of worldly goods.
the day immediately before today
From this reading I learned yesterday that one of the flats was just vacated.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You must know, my dear," said Miss Wilmot, "that I am a rich woman, and own considerable more than my share of worldly goods.
