used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WYLIE STREET There was a little spindle-supported porch before Honora's front door, and had she chosen she might have followed the example of her neighbours and sat there in the evenings.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She preferred to watch the life about her from the window-seat in the little parlour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WYLIE STREET There was a little spindle-supported porch before Honora's front door, and had she chosen she might have followed the example of her neighbours and sat there in the evenings.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had been prepared for these things, and Wylie Street was a shock to her: in sending her there at this crisis in her life fate had perpetrated nothing less than a huge practical joke.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been prepared for these things, and Wylie Street was a shock to her: in sending her there at this crisis in her life fate had perpetrated nothing less than a huge practical joke.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading WYLIE STREET There was a little spindle-supported porch before Honora's front door, and had she chosen she might have followed the example of her neighbours and sat there in the evenings.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Next door, for instance, in the twin house to hers, flaunted in the face of liberal divorce laws, was a young couple with five children.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading WYLIE STREET There was a little spindle-supported porch before Honora's front door, and had she chosen she might have followed the example of her neighbours and sat there in the evenings.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Next door, for instance, in the twin house to hers, flaunted in the face of liberal divorce laws, was a young couple with five children.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading She had been prepared for these things, and Wylie Street was a shock to her: in sending her there at this crisis in her life fate had perpetrated nothing less than a huge practical joke.
divorceverbUS /dɪˈvɔːrs/
part; cease or break association with
From this reading Next door, for instance, in the twin house to hers, flaunted in the face of liberal divorce laws, was a young couple with five children.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading WYLIE STREET There was a little spindle-supported porch before Honora's front door, and had she chosen she might have followed the example of her neighbours and sat there in the evenings.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading The word exile suggests, perhaps, to those who have never tried it, empty wastes, isolation, loneliness.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading WYLIE STREET There was a little spindle-supported porch before Honora's front door, and had she chosen she might have followed the example of her neighbours and sat there in the evenings.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading WYLIE STREET There was a little spindle-supported porch before Honora's front door, and had she chosen she might have followed the example of her neighbours and sat there in the evenings.
exileverbUS /ˈeɡzaɪl/
expel from a country
From this reading The word exile suggests, perhaps, to those who have never tried it, empty wastes, isolation, loneliness.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Next door, for instance, in the twin house to hers, flaunted in the face of liberal divorce laws, was a young couple with five children.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading She had been prepared for these things, and Wylie Street was a shock to her: in sending her there at this crisis in her life fate had perpetrated nothing less than a huge practical joke.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Next door, for instance, in the twin house to hers, flaunted in the face of liberal divorce laws, was a young couple with five children.
flauntedverbUS /ˈflɔːntɪd/
past form of “flaunt” — display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously
From this reading Next door, for instance, in the twin house to hers, flaunted in the face of liberal divorce laws, was a young couple with five children.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading WYLIE STREET There was a little spindle-supported porch before Honora's front door, and had she chosen she might have followed the example of her neighbours and sat there in the evenings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had been prepared for these things, and Wylie Street was a shock to her: in sending her there at this crisis in her life fate had perpetrated nothing less than a huge practical joke.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She preferred to watch the life about her from the window-seat in the little parlour.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading WYLIE STREET There was a little spindle-supported porch before Honora's front door, and had she chosen she might have followed the example of her neighbours and sat there in the evenings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WYLIE STREET There was a little spindle-supported porch before Honora's front door, and had she chosen she might have followed the example of her neighbours and sat there in the evenings.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading WYLIE STREET There was a little spindle-supported porch before Honora's front door, and had she chosen she might have followed the example of her neighbours and sat there in the evenings.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading WYLIE STREET There was a little spindle-supported porch before Honora's front door, and had she chosen she might have followed the example of her neighbours and sat there in the evenings.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Next door, for instance, in the twin house to hers, flaunted in the face of liberal divorce laws, was a young couple with five children.
Honora's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WYLIE STREET There was a little spindle-supported porch before Honora's front door, and had she chosen she might have followed the example of her neighbours and sat there in the evenings.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Next door, for instance, in the twin house to hers, flaunted in the face of liberal divorce laws, was a young couple with five children.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading She had been prepared for these things, and Wylie Street was a shock to her: in sending her there at this crisis in her life fate had perpetrated nothing less than a huge practical joke.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WYLIE STREET There was a little spindle-supported porch before Honora's front door, and had she chosen she might have followed the example of her neighbours and sat there in the evenings.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Next door, for instance, in the twin house to hers, flaunted in the face of liberal divorce laws, was a young couple with five children.
isolationnounUS /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/
a state of separation between persons or groups
From this reading The word exile suggests, perhaps, to those who have never tried it, empty wastes, isolation, loneliness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The word exile suggests, perhaps, to those who have never tried it, empty wastes, isolation, loneliness.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading She had been prepared for these things, and Wylie Street was a shock to her: in sending her there at this crisis in her life fate had perpetrated nothing less than a huge practical joke.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading Next door, for instance, in the twin house to hers, flaunted in the face of liberal divorce laws, was a young couple with five children.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading She had been prepared for these things, and Wylie Street was a shock to her: in sending her there at this crisis in her life fate had perpetrated nothing less than a huge practical joke.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading Next door, for instance, in the twin house to hers, flaunted in the face of liberal divorce laws, was a young couple with five children.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She preferred to watch the life about her from the window-seat in the little parlour.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading WYLIE STREET There was a little spindle-supported porch before Honora's front door, and had she chosen she might have followed the example of her neighbours and sat there in the evenings.
lonelinessnounUS /ˈloʊnlinəs/
the state of being alone in solitary isolation
From this reading The word exile suggests, perhaps, to those who have never tried it, empty wastes, isolation, loneliness.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading WYLIE STREET There was a little spindle-supported porch before Honora's front door, and had she chosen she might have followed the example of her neighbours and sat there in the evenings.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading WYLIE STREET There was a little spindle-supported porch before Honora's front door, and had she chosen she might have followed the example of her neighbours and sat there in the evenings.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The word exile suggests, perhaps, to those who have never tried it, empty wastes, isolation, loneliness.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next door, for instance, in the twin house to hers, flaunted in the face of liberal divorce laws, was a young couple with five children.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She had been prepared for these things, and Wylie Street was a shock to her: in sending her there at this crisis in her life fate had perpetrated nothing less than a huge practical joke.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WYLIE STREET There was a little spindle-supported porch before Honora's front door, and had she chosen she might have followed the example of her neighbours and sat there in the evenings.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading She preferred to watch the life about her from the window-seat in the little parlour.
by chance
From this reading The word exile suggests, perhaps, to those who have never tried it, empty wastes, isolation, loneliness.
perpetratedverbUS /ˈpɜːrpətreɪtɪd/
past form of “perpetrate” — perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading She had been prepared for these things, and Wylie Street was a shock to her: in sending her there at this crisis in her life fate had perpetrated nothing less than a huge practical joke.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading WYLIE STREET There was a little spindle-supported porch before Honora's front door, and had she chosen she might have followed the example of her neighbours and sat there in the evenings.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading She had been prepared for these things, and Wylie Street was a shock to her: in sending her there at this crisis in her life fate had perpetrated nothing less than a huge practical joke.
more desirable than another
From this reading She preferred to watch the life about her from the window-seat in the little parlour.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading She had been prepared for these things, and Wylie Street was a shock to her: in sending her there at this crisis in her life fate had perpetrated nothing less than a huge practical joke.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading WYLIE STREET There was a little spindle-supported porch before Honora's front door, and had she chosen she might have followed the example of her neighbours and sat there in the evenings.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading She had been prepared for these things, and Wylie Street was a shock to her: in sending her there at this crisis in her life fate had perpetrated nothing less than a huge practical joke.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WYLIE STREET There was a little spindle-supported porch before Honora's front door, and had she chosen she might have followed the example of her neighbours and sat there in the evenings.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading She had been prepared for these things, and Wylie Street was a shock to her: in sending her there at this crisis in her life fate had perpetrated nothing less than a huge practical joke.
spindle-supported
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading WYLIE STREET There was a little spindle-supported porch before Honora's front door, and had she chosen she might have followed the example of her neighbours and sat there in the evenings.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading WYLIE STREET There was a little spindle-supported porch before Honora's front door, and had she chosen she might have followed the example of her neighbours and sat there in the evenings.
suggestsverbUS /səˈdʒests/
third-person singular of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The word exile suggests, perhaps, to those who have never tried it, empty wastes, isolation, loneliness.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She had been prepared for these things, and Wylie Street was a shock to her: in sending her there at this crisis in her life fate had perpetrated nothing less than a huge practical joke.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WYLIE STREET There was a little spindle-supported porch before Honora's front door, and had she chosen she might have followed the example of her neighbours and sat there in the evenings.
in or at that place or location
From this reading WYLIE STREET There was a little spindle-supported porch before Honora's front door, and had she chosen she might have followed the example of her neighbours and sat there in the evenings.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading She had been prepared for these things, and Wylie Street was a shock to her: in sending her there at this crisis in her life fate had perpetrated nothing less than a huge practical joke.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She had been prepared for these things, and Wylie Street was a shock to her: in sending her there at this crisis in her life fate had perpetrated nothing less than a huge practical joke.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She had been prepared for these things, and Wylie Street was a shock to her: in sending her there at this crisis in her life fate had perpetrated nothing less than a huge practical joke.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The word exile suggests, perhaps, to those who have never tried it, empty wastes, isolation, loneliness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She preferred to watch the life about her from the window-seat in the little parlour.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The word exile suggests, perhaps, to those who have never tried it, empty wastes, isolation, loneliness.
twinnounUS /twɪn/
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading Next door, for instance, in the twin house to hers, flaunted in the face of liberal divorce laws, was a young couple with five children.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WYLIE STREET There was a little spindle-supported porch before Honora's front door, and had she chosen she might have followed the example of her neighbours and sat there in the evenings.
wastesnounUS /weɪsts/
plural of “waste” — any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading The word exile suggests, perhaps, to those who have never tried it, empty wastes, isolation, loneliness.
look attentively
From this reading She preferred to watch the life about her from the window-seat in the little parlour.
which person or people
From this reading The word exile suggests, perhaps, to those who have never tried it, empty wastes, isolation, loneliness.
window-seat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She preferred to watch the life about her from the window-seat in the little parlour.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Next door, for instance, in the twin house to hers, flaunted in the face of liberal divorce laws, was a young couple with five children.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The word exile suggests, perhaps, to those who have never tried it, empty wastes, isolation, loneliness.
WYLIEnounUS /ˈwaɪli/
United States poet (1885-1928)
From this reading WYLIE STREET There was a little spindle-supported porch before Honora's front door, and had she chosen she might have followed the example of her neighbours and sat there in the evenings.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Next door, for instance, in the twin house to hers, flaunted in the face of liberal divorce laws, was a young couple with five children.
