used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Margaret had two of her school friends receiving with her, one a beautiful Southern girl whose father was in Congress, and who was staying on in New York, taking what we should call a post-graduate course now, perfecting herself in music and languages.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The streets were full of throngs of men in twos up to any number, and carriages went whirling by.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The streets were full of throngs of men in twos up to any number, and carriages went whirling by.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Margaret had two of her school friends receiving with her, one a beautiful Southern girl whose father was in Congress, and who was staying on in New York, taking what we should call a post-graduate course now, perfecting herself in music and languages.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The streets were full of throngs of men in twos up to any number, and carriages went whirling by.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Margaret had two of her school friends receiving with her, one a beautiful Southern girl whose father was in Congress, and who was staying on in New York, taking what we should call a post-graduate course now, perfecting herself in music and languages.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The streets were full of throngs of men in twos up to any number, and carriages went whirling by.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading Margaret had two of her school friends receiving with her, one a beautiful Southern girl whose father was in Congress, and who was staying on in New York, taking what we should call a post-graduate course now, perfecting herself in music and languages.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading There were no ladies out, of course.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading NEW RELATIONS New Year's Day was gayer than ever.
at any time
From this reading NEW RELATIONS New Year's Day was gayer than ever.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Margaret had two of her school friends receiving with her, one a beautiful Southern girl whose father was in Congress, and who was staying on in New York, taking what we should call a post-graduate course now, perfecting herself in music and languages.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Margaret had two of her school friends receiving with her, one a beautiful Southern girl whose father was in Congress, and who was staying on in New York, taking what we should call a post-graduate course now, perfecting herself in music and languages.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The streets were full of throngs of men in twos up to any number, and carriages went whirling by.
gayeradjectiveUS /ˈɡeɪər/
comparative of “gay” — bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading NEW RELATIONS New Year's Day was gayer than ever.
a young female
From this reading Margaret had two of her school friends receiving with her, one a beautiful Southern girl whose father was in Congress, and who was staying on in New York, taking what we should call a post-graduate course now, perfecting herself in music and languages.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Margaret had two of her school friends receiving with her, one a beautiful Southern girl whose father was in Congress, and who was staying on in New York, taking what we should call a post-graduate course now, perfecting herself in music and languages.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Margaret had two of her school friends receiving with her, one a beautiful Southern girl whose father was in Congress, and who was staying on in New York, taking what we should call a post-graduate course now, perfecting herself in music and languages.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Margaret had two of her school friends receiving with her, one a beautiful Southern girl whose father was in Congress, and who was staying on in New York, taking what we should call a post-graduate course now, perfecting herself in music and languages.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The streets were full of throngs of men in twos up to any number, and carriages went whirling by.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading There were no ladies out, of course.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Margaret was a real young lady now.
languagesnounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒəz/
plural of “language” — a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Margaret had two of her school friends receiving with her, one a beautiful Southern girl whose father was in Congress, and who was staying on in New York, taking what we should call a post-graduate course now, perfecting herself in music and languages.
Margaret
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Margaret had two of her school friends receiving with her, one a beautiful Southern girl whose father was in Congress, and who was staying on in New York, taking what we should call a post-graduate course now, perfecting herself in music and languages.
the force of workers available
From this reading The streets were full of throngs of men in twos up to any number, and carriages went whirling by.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Margaret had two of her school friends receiving with her, one a beautiful Southern girl whose father was in Congress, and who was staying on in New York, taking what we should call a post-graduate course now, perfecting herself in music and languages.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NEW RELATIONS New Year's Day was gayer than ever.
not any; not one
From this reading There were no ladies out, of course.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Margaret had two of her school friends receiving with her, one a beautiful Southern girl whose father was in Congress, and who was staying on in New York, taking what we should call a post-graduate course now, perfecting herself in music and languages.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The streets were full of throngs of men in twos up to any number, and carriages went whirling by.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The streets were full of throngs of men in twos up to any number, and carriages went whirling by.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Margaret had two of her school friends receiving with her, one a beautiful Southern girl whose father was in Congress, and who was staying on in New York, taking what we should call a post-graduate course now, perfecting herself in music and languages.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Margaret had two of her school friends receiving with her, one a beautiful Southern girl whose father was in Congress, and who was staying on in New York, taking what we should call a post-graduate course now, perfecting herself in music and languages.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There were no ladies out, of course.
perfectingverbUS /pərˈfektɪŋ/
-ing form of “perfect” — make perfect or complete
From this reading Margaret had two of her school friends receiving with her, one a beautiful Southern girl whose father was in Congress, and who was staying on in New York, taking what we should call a post-graduate course now, perfecting herself in music and languages.
post-graduate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Margaret had two of her school friends receiving with her, one a beautiful Southern girl whose father was in Congress, and who was staying on in New York, taking what we should call a post-graduate course now, perfecting herself in music and languages.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Margaret was a real young lady now.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Margaret had two of her school friends receiving with her, one a beautiful Southern girl whose father was in Congress, and who was staying on in New York, taking what we should call a post-graduate course now, perfecting herself in music and languages.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading NEW RELATIONS New Year's Day was gayer than ever.
an educational institution
From this reading Margaret had two of her school friends receiving with her, one a beautiful Southern girl whose father was in Congress, and who was staying on in New York, taking what we should call a post-graduate course now, perfecting herself in music and languages.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Margaret had two of her school friends receiving with her, one a beautiful Southern girl whose father was in Congress, and who was staying on in New York, taking what we should call a post-graduate course now, perfecting herself in music and languages.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Margaret had two of her school friends receiving with her, one a beautiful Southern girl whose father was in Congress, and who was staying on in New York, taking what we should call a post-graduate course now, perfecting herself in music and languages.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Margaret had two of her school friends receiving with her, one a beautiful Southern girl whose father was in Congress, and who was staying on in New York, taking what we should call a post-graduate course now, perfecting herself in music and languages.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The streets were full of throngs of men in twos up to any number, and carriages went whirling by.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Margaret had two of her school friends receiving with her, one a beautiful Southern girl whose father was in Congress, and who was staying on in New York, taking what we should call a post-graduate course now, perfecting herself in music and languages.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading NEW RELATIONS New Year's Day was gayer than ever.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The streets were full of throngs of men in twos up to any number, and carriages went whirling by.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were no ladies out, of course.
throngsnounUS /θrɔːŋz/
plural of “throng” — a large gathering of people
From this reading The streets were full of throngs of men in twos up to any number, and carriages went whirling by.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The streets were full of throngs of men in twos up to any number, and carriages went whirling by.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Margaret had two of her school friends receiving with her, one a beautiful Southern girl whose father was in Congress, and who was staying on in New York, taking what we should call a post-graduate course now, perfecting herself in music and languages.
twosnounUS /tuːz/
plural of “two” — the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The streets were full of throngs of men in twos up to any number, and carriages went whirling by.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The streets were full of throngs of men in twos up to any number, and carriages went whirling by.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NEW RELATIONS New Year's Day was gayer than ever.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Margaret had two of her school friends receiving with her, one a beautiful Southern girl whose father was in Congress, and who was staying on in New York, taking what we should call a post-graduate course now, perfecting herself in music and languages.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The streets were full of throngs of men in twos up to any number, and carriages went whirling by.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The streets were full of throngs of men in twos up to any number, and carriages went whirling by.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Margaret had two of her school friends receiving with her, one a beautiful Southern girl whose father was in Congress, and who was staying on in New York, taking what we should call a post-graduate course now, perfecting herself in music and languages.
whirlingnounUS /ˈwɜːrlɪŋ/
the act of rotating in a circle or spiral
From this reading The streets were full of throngs of men in twos up to any number, and carriages went whirling by.
which person or people
From this reading Margaret had two of her school friends receiving with her, one a beautiful Southern girl whose father was in Congress, and who was staying on in New York, taking what we should call a post-graduate course now, perfecting herself in music and languages.
belonging to which person
From this reading Margaret had two of her school friends receiving with her, one a beautiful Southern girl whose father was in Congress, and who was staying on in New York, taking what we should call a post-graduate course now, perfecting herself in music and languages.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Margaret had two of her school friends receiving with her, one a beautiful Southern girl whose father was in Congress, and who was staying on in New York, taking what we should call a post-graduate course now, perfecting herself in music and languages.
Year'snounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading NEW RELATIONS New Year's Day was gayer than ever.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Margaret had two of her school friends receiving with her, one a beautiful Southern girl whose father was in Congress, and who was staying on in New York, taking what we should call a post-graduate course now, perfecting herself in music and languages.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Margaret was a real young lady now.
