used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was made of silk; in her youth a lady was dressed in nothing but silk.
(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 They all went there, each one hiding their real feelings from the others, except Mrs. Cooper.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading SHELTON cannot be described; it lay along the river, near heavenly back waters, where reeds rustled, and the rushes sighed softly, and it was within reach of the woods.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SHELTON cannot be described; it lay along the river, near heavenly back waters, where reeds rustled, and the rushes sighed softly, and it was within reach of the woods.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading SHELTON cannot be described; it lay along the river, near heavenly back waters, where reeds rustled, and the rushes sighed softly, and it was within reach of the woods.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SHELTON cannot be described; it lay along the river, near heavenly back waters, where reeds rustled, and the rushes sighed softly, and it was within reach of the woods.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Her feelings were described by the word blissful; she derived much satisfaction from the donning of her best dress every day.
blissfuladjectiveUS /ˈblɪsfəl/
completely happy and contented
From this reading Her feelings were described by the word blissful; she derived much satisfaction from the donning of her best dress every day.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading Driving every day with a footman, and having a maid to button her boots, completed her happiness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was made of silk; in her youth a lady was dressed in nothing but silk.
buttonnounUS /ˈbʌtən/
a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading Driving every day with a footman, and having a maid to button her boots, completed her happiness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her feelings were described by the word blissful; she derived much satisfaction from the donning of her best dress every day.
cannot
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From this reading SHELTON cannot be described; it lay along the river, near heavenly back waters, where reeds rustled, and the rushes sighed softly, and it was within reach of the woods.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Driving every day with a footman, and having a maid to button her boots, completed her happiness.
CoopernounUS /ˈkuːpər/
United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)
From this reading They all went there, each one hiding their real feelings from the others, except Mrs. Cooper.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Her feelings were described by the word blissful; she derived much satisfaction from the donning of her best dress every day.
derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
From this reading Her feelings were described by the word blissful; she derived much satisfaction from the donning of her best dress every day.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading SHELTON cannot be described; it lay along the river, near heavenly back waters, where reeds rustled, and the rushes sighed softly, and it was within reach of the woods.
donningverbUS /ˈdɑːnɪŋ/
inflected form of “don” — put clothing on one's body
From this reading Her feelings were described by the word blissful; she derived much satisfaction from the donning of her best dress every day.
put on clothes
From this reading Her feelings were described by the word blissful; she derived much satisfaction from the donning of her best dress every day.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading It was made of silk; in her youth a lady was dressed in nothing but silk.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading Driving every day with a footman, and having a maid to button her boots, completed her happiness.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They all went there, each one hiding their real feelings from the others, except Mrs. Cooper.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Her feelings were described by the word blissful; she derived much satisfaction from the donning of her best dress every day.
apart from; not including
From this reading They all went there, each one hiding their real feelings from the others, except Mrs. Cooper.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading They all went there, each one hiding their real feelings from the others, except Mrs. Cooper.
footmannounUS /ˈfʊtmən/
a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores
From this reading Driving every day with a footman, and having a maid to button her boots, completed her happiness.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They all went there, each one hiding their real feelings from the others, except Mrs. Cooper.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Driving every day with a footman, and having a maid to button her boots, completed her happiness.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Driving every day with a footman, and having a maid to button her boots, completed her happiness.
heavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading SHELTON cannot be described; it lay along the river, near heavenly back waters, where reeds rustled, and the rushes sighed softly, and it was within reach of the woods.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her feelings were described by the word blissful; she derived much satisfaction from the donning of her best dress every day.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading They all went there, each one hiding their real feelings from the others, except Mrs. Cooper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was made of silk; in her youth a lady was dressed in nothing but silk.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SHELTON cannot be described; it lay along the river, near heavenly back waters, where reeds rustled, and the rushes sighed softly, and it was within reach of the woods.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It was made of silk; in her youth a lady was dressed in nothing but silk.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading SHELTON cannot be described; it lay along the river, near heavenly back waters, where reeds rustled, and the rushes sighed softly, and it was within reach of the woods.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was made of silk; in her youth a lady was dressed in nothing but silk.
a female domestic
From this reading Driving every day with a footman, and having a maid to button her boots, completed her happiness.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading They all went there, each one hiding their real feelings from the others, except Mrs. Cooper.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Her feelings were described by the word blissful; she derived much satisfaction from the donning of her best dress every day.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading SHELTON cannot be described; it lay along the river, near heavenly back waters, where reeds rustled, and the rushes sighed softly, and it was within reach of the woods.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It was made of silk; in her youth a lady was dressed in nothing but silk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SHELTON cannot be described; it lay along the river, near heavenly back waters, where reeds rustled, and the rushes sighed softly, and it was within reach of the woods.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They all went there, each one hiding their real feelings from the others, except Mrs. Cooper.
others
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From this reading They all went there, each one hiding their real feelings from the others, except Mrs. Cooper.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading SHELTON cannot be described; it lay along the river, near heavenly back waters, where reeds rustled, and the rushes sighed softly, and it was within reach of the woods.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading They all went there, each one hiding their real feelings from the others, except Mrs. Cooper.
reedsnounUS /riːdz/
plural of “reed” — tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites
From this reading SHELTON cannot be described; it lay along the river, near heavenly back waters, where reeds rustled, and the rushes sighed softly, and it was within reach of the woods.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading SHELTON cannot be described; it lay along the river, near heavenly back waters, where reeds rustled, and the rushes sighed softly, and it was within reach of the woods.
rushesnounUS /ˈrʌʃəz/
plural of “rush” — the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
From this reading SHELTON cannot be described; it lay along the river, near heavenly back waters, where reeds rustled, and the rushes sighed softly, and it was within reach of the woods.
rustled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHELTON cannot be described; it lay along the river, near heavenly back waters, where reeds rustled, and the rushes sighed softly, and it was within reach of the woods.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Her feelings were described by the word blissful; she derived much satisfaction from the donning of her best dress every day.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her feelings were described by the word blissful; she derived much satisfaction from the donning of her best dress every day.
SHELTON
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From this reading SHELTON cannot be described; it lay along the river, near heavenly back waters, where reeds rustled, and the rushes sighed softly, and it was within reach of the woods.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading SHELTON cannot be described; it lay along the river, near heavenly back waters, where reeds rustled, and the rushes sighed softly, and it was within reach of the woods.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading It was made of silk; in her youth a lady was dressed in nothing but silk.
with low volume
From this reading SHELTON cannot be described; it lay along the river, near heavenly back waters, where reeds rustled, and the rushes sighed softly, and it was within reach of the woods.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHELTON cannot be described; it lay along the river, near heavenly back waters, where reeds rustled, and the rushes sighed softly, and it was within reach of the woods.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They all went there, each one hiding their real feelings from the others, except Mrs. Cooper.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They all went there, each one hiding their real feelings from the others, except Mrs. Cooper.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They all went there, each one hiding their real feelings from the others, except Mrs. Cooper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Driving every day with a footman, and having a maid to button her boots, completed her happiness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SHELTON cannot be described; it lay along the river, near heavenly back waters, where reeds rustled, and the rushes sighed softly, and it was within reach of the woods.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading SHELTON cannot be described; it lay along the river, near heavenly back waters, where reeds rustled, and the rushes sighed softly, and it was within reach of the woods.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They all went there, each one hiding their real feelings from the others, except Mrs. Cooper.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her feelings were described by the word blissful; she derived much satisfaction from the donning of her best dress every day.
in or at the place that
From this reading SHELTON cannot be described; it lay along the river, near heavenly back waters, where reeds rustled, and the rushes sighed softly, and it was within reach of the woods.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Driving every day with a footman, and having a maid to button her boots, completed her happiness.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading SHELTON cannot be described; it lay along the river, near heavenly back waters, where reeds rustled, and the rushes sighed softly, and it was within reach of the woods.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading SHELTON cannot be described; it lay along the river, near heavenly back waters, where reeds rustled, and the rushes sighed softly, and it was within reach of the woods.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Her feelings were described by the word blissful; she derived much satisfaction from the donning of her best dress every day.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading It was made of silk; in her youth a lady was dressed in nothing but silk.
