used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then she sent for a cab and while she was dressing, Christina came into her room wearing her street costume.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading In the afternoon she asked for the carriage, as she wished to do some shopping, and was told Mrs. Campbell was intending to use it.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading In her proposed fight against the hatred of her husband's family she had lost the first move, for she could well imagine the triumphant mockery of her mother-in-law over her weakness and squeamishness.
(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 FOES IN THE HOUSEHOLD She was ill for some hours, and all day much troubled at the circumstance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FOES IN THE HOUSEHOLD She was ill for some hours, and all day much troubled at the circumstance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the afternoon she asked for the carriage, as she wished to do some shopping, and was told Mrs. Campbell was intending to use it.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading In the afternoon she asked for the carriage, as she wished to do some shopping, and was told Mrs. Campbell was intending to use it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FOES IN THE HOUSEHOLD She was ill for some hours, and all day much troubled at the circumstance.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading Then she sent for a cab and while she was dressing, Christina came into her room wearing her street costume.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then she sent for a cab and while she was dressing, Christina came into her room wearing her street costume.
CampbellnounUS /ˈkæmbəl/
United States mythologist (1904-1987)
From this reading In the afternoon she asked for the carriage, as she wished to do some shopping, and was told Mrs. Campbell was intending to use it.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading In the afternoon she asked for the carriage, as she wished to do some shopping, and was told Mrs. Campbell was intending to use it.
Christina
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then she sent for a cab and while she was dressing, Christina came into her room wearing her street costume.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading FOES IN THE HOUSEHOLD She was ill for some hours, and all day much troubled at the circumstance.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Then she sent for a cab and while she was dressing, Christina came into her room wearing her street costume.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In her proposed fight against the hatred of her husband's family she had lost the first move, for she could well imagine the triumphant mockery of her mother-in-law over her weakness and squeamishness.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading FOES IN THE HOUSEHOLD She was ill for some hours, and all day much troubled at the circumstance.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading In the afternoon she asked for the carriage, as she wished to do some shopping, and was told Mrs. Campbell was intending to use it.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading Then she sent for a cab and while she was dressing, Christina came into her room wearing her street costume.
a social unit living together
From this reading In her proposed fight against the hatred of her husband's family she had lost the first move, for she could well imagine the triumphant mockery of her mother-in-law over her weakness and squeamishness.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading In her proposed fight against the hatred of her husband's family she had lost the first move, for she could well imagine the triumphant mockery of her mother-in-law over her weakness and squeamishness.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In her proposed fight against the hatred of her husband's family she had lost the first move, for she could well imagine the triumphant mockery of her mother-in-law over her weakness and squeamishness.
FOESnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading FOES IN THE HOUSEHOLD She was ill for some hours, and all day much troubled at the circumstance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOES IN THE HOUSEHOLD She was ill for some hours, and all day much troubled at the circumstance.
the act of departing
From this reading "Isabel is going out with mother," she said.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In her proposed fight against the hatred of her husband's family she had lost the first move, for she could well imagine the triumphant mockery of her mother-in-law over her weakness and squeamishness.
hatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading In her proposed fight against the hatred of her husband's family she had lost the first move, for she could well imagine the triumphant mockery of her mother-in-law over her weakness and squeamishness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In her proposed fight against the hatred of her husband's family she had lost the first move, for she could well imagine the triumphant mockery of her mother-in-law over her weakness and squeamishness.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading FOES IN THE HOUSEHOLD She was ill for some hours, and all day much troubled at the circumstance.
a social unit living together
From this reading FOES IN THE HOUSEHOLD She was ill for some hours, and all day much troubled at the circumstance.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading In her proposed fight against the hatred of her husband's family she had lost the first move, for she could well imagine the triumphant mockery of her mother-in-law over her weakness and squeamishness.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading FOES IN THE HOUSEHOLD She was ill for some hours, and all day much troubled at the circumstance.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading In her proposed fight against the hatred of her husband's family she had lost the first move, for she could well imagine the triumphant mockery of her mother-in-law over her weakness and squeamishness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FOES IN THE HOUSEHOLD She was ill for some hours, and all day much troubled at the circumstance.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading In the afternoon she asked for the carriage, as she wished to do some shopping, and was told Mrs. Campbell was intending to use it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then she sent for a cab and while she was dressing, Christina came into her room wearing her street costume.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Isabel is going out with mother," she said.
Isabel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Isabel is going out with mother," she said.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the afternoon she asked for the carriage, as she wished to do some shopping, and was told Mrs. Campbell was intending to use it.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading In her proposed fight against the hatred of her husband's family she had lost the first move, for she could well imagine the triumphant mockery of her mother-in-law over her weakness and squeamishness.
mockerynounUS /ˈmɑːkəri/
showing your contempt by derision
From this reading In her proposed fight against the hatred of her husband's family she had lost the first move, for she could well imagine the triumphant mockery of her mother-in-law over her weakness and squeamishness.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Isabel is going out with mother," she said.
mother-in-lawnounUS /ˈmʌðərɪnlɔː/
the mother of your spouse
From this reading In her proposed fight against the hatred of her husband's family she had lost the first move, for she could well imagine the triumphant mockery of her mother-in-law over her weakness and squeamishness.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In her proposed fight against the hatred of her husband's family she had lost the first move, for she could well imagine the triumphant mockery of her mother-in-law over her weakness and squeamishness.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In the afternoon she asked for the carriage, as she wished to do some shopping, and was told Mrs. Campbell was intending to use it.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading FOES IN THE HOUSEHOLD She was ill for some hours, and all day much troubled at the circumstance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In her proposed fight against the hatred of her husband's family she had lost the first move, for she could well imagine the triumphant mockery of her mother-in-law over her weakness and squeamishness.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Isabel is going out with mother," she said.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In her proposed fight against the hatred of her husband's family she had lost the first move, for she could well imagine the triumphant mockery of her mother-in-law over her weakness and squeamishness.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading In her proposed fight against the hatred of her husband's family she had lost the first move, for she could well imagine the triumphant mockery of her mother-in-law over her weakness and squeamishness.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Then she sent for a cab and while she was dressing, Christina came into her room wearing her street costume.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Isabel is going out with mother," she said.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Then she sent for a cab and while she was dressing, Christina came into her room wearing her street costume.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FOES IN THE HOUSEHOLD She was ill for some hours, and all day much troubled at the circumstance.
shoppingnounUS /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/
searching for or buying goods or services
From this reading In the afternoon she asked for the carriage, as she wished to do some shopping, and was told Mrs. Campbell was intending to use it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading FOES IN THE HOUSEHOLD She was ill for some hours, and all day much troubled at the circumstance.
squeamishnessnounUS /ˈskwiːmɪʃnəs/
a mild state of nausea
From this reading In her proposed fight against the hatred of her husband's family she had lost the first move, for she could well imagine the triumphant mockery of her mother-in-law over her weakness and squeamishness.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Then she sent for a cab and while she was dressing, Christina came into her room wearing her street costume.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOES IN THE HOUSEHOLD She was ill for some hours, and all day much troubled at the circumstance.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then she sent for a cab and while she was dressing, Christina came into her room wearing her street costume.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the afternoon she asked for the carriage, as she wished to do some shopping, and was told Mrs. Campbell was intending to use it.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading In the afternoon she asked for the carriage, as she wished to do some shopping, and was told Mrs. Campbell was intending to use it.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading In her proposed fight against the hatred of her husband's family she had lost the first move, for she could well imagine the triumphant mockery of her mother-in-law over her weakness and squeamishness.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading FOES IN THE HOUSEHOLD She was ill for some hours, and all day much troubled at the circumstance.
the act of using
From this reading In the afternoon she asked for the carriage, as she wished to do some shopping, and was told Mrs. Campbell was intending to use it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FOES IN THE HOUSEHOLD She was ill for some hours, and all day much troubled at the circumstance.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading In her proposed fight against the hatred of her husband's family she had lost the first move, for she could well imagine the triumphant mockery of her mother-in-law over her weakness and squeamishness.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading Then she sent for a cab and while she was dressing, Christina came into her room wearing her street costume.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading In her proposed fight against the hatred of her husband's family she had lost the first move, for she could well imagine the triumphant mockery of her mother-in-law over her weakness and squeamishness.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Then she sent for a cab and while she was dressing, Christina came into her room wearing her street costume.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading In the afternoon she asked for the carriage, as she wished to do some shopping, and was told Mrs. Campbell was intending to use it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Isabel is going out with mother," she said.
