used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WOMAN'S JEALOUSY.
ablazeadjectiveUS /əˈbleɪz/
keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement
From this reading Mrs. Tilton's house was ablaze with light, for it was the evening of the great party.
AmbitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading Ambitious of social distinction, she took care to do things on a handsome scale, though she was not averse to saving money where it would not attract attention.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the young ladies present were two with whom we are especially concerned.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Among the young ladies present were two with whom we are especially concerned.
Arethusanoun
any of several bog orchids of the genus Arethusa having 1 or 2 showy flowers
From this reading One of them was Arethusa Jayne, who was dressed with more splendor than taste.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Ambitious of social distinction, she took care to do things on a handsome scale, though she was not averse to saving money where it would not attract attention.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Ambitious of social distinction, she took care to do things on a handsome scale, though she was not averse to saving money where it would not attract attention.
averseadjectiveUS /əˈvɜːrs/
(usually followed by “to”) strongly opposed
From this reading Ambitious of social distinction, she took care to do things on a handsome scale, though she was not averse to saving money where it would not attract attention.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Ambitious of social distinction, she took care to do things on a handsome scale, though she was not averse to saving money where it would not attract attention.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Among the young ladies present were two with whom we are especially concerned.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading Ambitious of social distinction, she took care to do things on a handsome scale, though she was not averse to saving money where it would not attract attention.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Ambitious of social distinction, she took care to do things on a handsome scale, though she was not averse to saving money where it would not attract attention.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading One of them was Arethusa Jayne, who was dressed with more splendor than taste.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Among the young ladies present were two with whom we are especially concerned.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Mrs. Tilton's house was ablaze with light, for it was the evening of the great party.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Tilton's house was ablaze with light, for it was the evening of the great party.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Tilton's house was ablaze with light, for it was the evening of the great party.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Ambitious of social distinction, she took care to do things on a handsome scale, though she was not averse to saving money where it would not attract attention.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Mrs. Tilton's house was ablaze with light, for it was the evening of the great party.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Tilton's house was ablaze with light, for it was the evening of the great party.
Jayne
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From this reading One of them was Arethusa Jayne, who was dressed with more splendor than taste.
JEALOUSYnounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading A WOMAN'S JEALOUSY.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Among the young ladies present were two with whom we are especially concerned.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Mrs. Tilton's house was ablaze with light, for it was the evening of the great party.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Ambitious of social distinction, she took care to do things on a handsome scale, though she was not averse to saving money where it would not attract attention.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading One of them was Arethusa Jayne, who was dressed with more splendor than taste.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Tilton's house was ablaze with light, for it was the evening of the great party.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ambitious of social distinction, she took care to do things on a handsome scale, though she was not averse to saving money where it would not attract attention.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Tilton's house was ablaze with light, for it was the evening of the great party.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ambitious of social distinction, she took care to do things on a handsome scale, though she was not averse to saving money where it would not attract attention.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of them was Arethusa Jayne, who was dressed with more splendor than taste.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Mrs. Tilton's house was ablaze with light, for it was the evening of the great party.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Among the young ladies present were two with whom we are especially concerned.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading Ambitious of social distinction, she took care to do things on a handsome scale, though she was not averse to saving money where it would not attract attention.
scalenounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
From this reading Ambitious of social distinction, she took care to do things on a handsome scale, though she was not averse to saving money where it would not attract attention.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ambitious of social distinction, she took care to do things on a handsome scale, though she was not averse to saving money where it would not attract attention.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Ambitious of social distinction, she took care to do things on a handsome scale, though she was not averse to saving money where it would not attract attention.
splendornounUS /ˈsplen.dər/
Magnificent and splendid appearance; grandeur and brilliance.
From this reading One of them was Arethusa Jayne, who was dressed with more splendor than taste.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading One of them was Arethusa Jayne, who was dressed with more splendor than taste.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading One of them was Arethusa Jayne, who was dressed with more splendor than taste.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Tilton's house was ablaze with light, for it was the evening of the great party.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading One of them was Arethusa Jayne, who was dressed with more splendor than taste.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Ambitious of social distinction, she took care to do things on a handsome scale, though she was not averse to saving money where it would not attract attention.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Ambitious of social distinction, she took care to do things on a handsome scale, though she was not averse to saving money where it would not attract attention.
Tilton's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Tilton's house was ablaze with light, for it was the evening of the great party.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ambitious of social distinction, she took care to do things on a handsome scale, though she was not averse to saving money where it would not attract attention.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Ambitious of social distinction, she took care to do things on a handsome scale, though she was not averse to saving money where it would not attract attention.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Among the young ladies present were two with whom we are especially concerned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Tilton's house was ablaze with light, for it was the evening of the great party.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Among the young ladies present were two with whom we are especially concerned.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Among the young ladies present were two with whom we are especially concerned.
in or at the place that
From this reading Ambitious of social distinction, she took care to do things on a handsome scale, though she was not averse to saving money where it would not attract attention.
which person or people
From this reading One of them was Arethusa Jayne, who was dressed with more splendor than taste.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Among the young ladies present were two with whom we are especially concerned.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Tilton's house was ablaze with light, for it was the evening of the great party.
WOMAN'SnounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A WOMAN'S JEALOUSY.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Ambitious of social distinction, she took care to do things on a handsome scale, though she was not averse to saving money where it would not attract attention.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Among the young ladies present were two with whom we are especially concerned.
