used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SONG OF A SINGLE NOTE.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The next morning, very soon after breakfast, Maria came down stairs ready to visit her friend.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was dressed like a schoolgirl in a little frock of India chintz, her black hair combed backward and plaited in two long, loose braids.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The next morning she had tied them with blue, and been heart-pained by her grandfather's sigh and look of reproach; so this morning they were tied with ribbons as black as her hair, and as she turned herself before the long mirror she was pleased with the change.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading She was dressed like a schoolgirl in a little frock of India chintz, her black hair combed backward and plaited in two long, loose braids.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading One morning she had tied these braids with red ribbon, and been scornfully criticised by her grandmother for "makin' a show of herself."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The next morning she had tied them with blue, and been heart-pained by her grandfather's sigh and look of reproach; so this morning they were tied with ribbons as black as her hair, and as she turned herself before the long mirror she was pleased with the change.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading She was dressed like a schoolgirl in a little frock of India chintz, her black hair combed backward and plaited in two long, loose braids.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The next morning she had tied them with blue, and been heart-pained by her grandfather's sigh and look of reproach; so this morning they were tied with ribbons as black as her hair, and as she turned herself before the long mirror she was pleased with the change.
braidsnounUS /breɪdz/
plural of “braid” — a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
From this reading She was dressed like a schoolgirl in a little frock of India chintz, her black hair combed backward and plaited in two long, loose braids.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The next morning, very soon after breakfast, Maria came down stairs ready to visit her friend.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One morning she had tied these braids with red ribbon, and been scornfully criticised by her grandmother for "makin' a show of herself."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The next morning, very soon after breakfast, Maria came down stairs ready to visit her friend.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The next morning she had tied them with blue, and been heart-pained by her grandfather's sigh and look of reproach; so this morning they were tied with ribbons as black as her hair, and as she turned herself before the long mirror she was pleased with the change.
chintznoun
a brightly printed and glazed cotton fabric
From this reading She was dressed like a schoolgirl in a little frock of India chintz, her black hair combed backward and plaited in two long, loose braids.
combedadjectiveUS /koʊmd/
(of hair) made tidy with a comb
From this reading She was dressed like a schoolgirl in a little frock of India chintz, her black hair combed backward and plaited in two long, loose braids.
criticised
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From this reading One morning she had tied these braids with red ribbon, and been scornfully criticised by her grandmother for "makin' a show of herself."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The next morning, very soon after breakfast, Maria came down stairs ready to visit her friend.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading She was dressed like a schoolgirl in a little frock of India chintz, her black hair combed backward and plaited in two long, loose braids.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One morning she had tied these braids with red ribbon, and been scornfully criticised by her grandmother for "makin' a show of herself."
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The next morning, very soon after breakfast, Maria came down stairs ready to visit her friend.
frocknounUS /frɑːk/
a long, loose outer garment
From this reading She was dressed like a schoolgirl in a little frock of India chintz, her black hair combed backward and plaited in two long, loose braids.
grandfather'snounUS /ˈɡrændfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “grandfather” — the father of your father or mother
From this reading The next morning she had tied them with blue, and been heart-pained by her grandfather's sigh and look of reproach; so this morning they were tied with ribbons as black as her hair, and as she turned herself before the long mirror she was pleased with the change.
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading One morning she had tied these braids with red ribbon, and been scornfully criticised by her grandmother for "makin' a show of herself."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One morning she had tied these braids with red ribbon, and been scornfully criticised by her grandmother for "makin' a show of herself."
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading She was dressed like a schoolgirl in a little frock of India chintz, her black hair combed backward and plaited in two long, loose braids.
heart-pained
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next morning she had tied them with blue, and been heart-pained by her grandfather's sigh and look of reproach; so this morning they were tied with ribbons as black as her hair, and as she turned herself before the long mirror she was pleased with the change.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The next morning, very soon after breakfast, Maria came down stairs ready to visit her friend.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading One morning she had tied these braids with red ribbon, and been scornfully criticised by her grandmother for "makin' a show of herself."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was dressed like a schoolgirl in a little frock of India chintz, her black hair combed backward and plaited in two long, loose braids.
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading She was dressed like a schoolgirl in a little frock of India chintz, her black hair combed backward and plaited in two long, loose braids.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She was dressed like a schoolgirl in a little frock of India chintz, her black hair combed backward and plaited in two long, loose braids.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was dressed like a schoolgirl in a little frock of India chintz, her black hair combed backward and plaited in two long, loose braids.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading She was dressed like a schoolgirl in a little frock of India chintz, her black hair combed backward and plaited in two long, loose braids.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The next morning she had tied them with blue, and been heart-pained by her grandfather's sigh and look of reproach; so this morning they were tied with ribbons as black as her hair, and as she turned herself before the long mirror she was pleased with the change.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading She was dressed like a schoolgirl in a little frock of India chintz, her black hair combed backward and plaited in two long, loose braids.
makinnounUS /ˈmækɪn/
battles in World War II in the Pacific (November 1943); United States Marines took the islands from the Japanese after bitter fighting
From this reading One morning she had tied these braids with red ribbon, and been scornfully criticised by her grandmother for "makin' a show of herself."
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading The next morning, very soon after breakfast, Maria came down stairs ready to visit her friend.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading The next morning she had tied them with blue, and been heart-pained by her grandfather's sigh and look of reproach; so this morning they were tied with ribbons as black as her hair, and as she turned herself before the long mirror she was pleased with the change.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning, very soon after breakfast, Maria came down stairs ready to visit her friend.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning, very soon after breakfast, Maria came down stairs ready to visit her friend.
a brief written record
From this reading A SONG OF A SINGLE NOTE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SONG OF A SINGLE NOTE.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One morning she had tied these braids with red ribbon, and been scornfully criticised by her grandmother for "makin' a show of herself."
plaitedverbUS /ˈpleɪtɪd/
past form of “plait” — make by braiding or interlacing
From this reading She was dressed like a schoolgirl in a little frock of India chintz, her black hair combed backward and plaited in two long, loose braids.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading The next morning she had tied them with blue, and been heart-pained by her grandfather's sigh and look of reproach; so this morning they were tied with ribbons as black as her hair, and as she turned herself before the long mirror she was pleased with the change.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The next morning, very soon after breakfast, Maria came down stairs ready to visit her friend.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading One morning she had tied these braids with red ribbon, and been scornfully criticised by her grandmother for "makin' a show of herself."
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading The next morning she had tied them with blue, and been heart-pained by her grandfather's sigh and look of reproach; so this morning they were tied with ribbons as black as her hair, and as she turned herself before the long mirror she was pleased with the change.
ribbonnounUS /ˈrɪbən/
any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading One morning she had tied these braids with red ribbon, and been scornfully criticised by her grandmother for "makin' a show of herself."
ribbonsnounUS /ˈrɪbənz/
plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading The next morning she had tied them with blue, and been heart-pained by her grandfather's sigh and look of reproach; so this morning they were tied with ribbons as black as her hair, and as she turned herself before the long mirror she was pleased with the change.
schoolgirlnounUS /ˈskuːlɡɜːrl/
a girl attending school
From this reading She was dressed like a schoolgirl in a little frock of India chintz, her black hair combed backward and plaited in two long, loose braids.
scornfullyadverb
without respect; in a disdainful manner
From this reading One morning she had tied these braids with red ribbon, and been scornfully criticised by her grandmother for "makin' a show of herself."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was dressed like a schoolgirl in a little frock of India chintz, her black hair combed backward and plaited in two long, loose braids.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading One morning she had tied these braids with red ribbon, and been scornfully criticised by her grandmother for "makin' a show of herself."
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading The next morning she had tied them with blue, and been heart-pained by her grandfather's sigh and look of reproach; so this morning they were tied with ribbons as black as her hair, and as she turned herself before the long mirror she was pleased with the change.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading A SONG OF A SINGLE NOTE.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The next morning she had tied them with blue, and been heart-pained by her grandfather's sigh and look of reproach; so this morning they were tied with ribbons as black as her hair, and as she turned herself before the long mirror she was pleased with the change.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading A SONG OF A SINGLE NOTE.
in the near future
From this reading The next morning, very soon after breakfast, Maria came down stairs ready to visit her friend.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The next morning, very soon after breakfast, Maria came down stairs ready to visit her friend.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning, very soon after breakfast, Maria came down stairs ready to visit her friend.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The next morning she had tied them with blue, and been heart-pained by her grandfather's sigh and look of reproach; so this morning they were tied with ribbons as black as her hair, and as she turned herself before the long mirror she was pleased with the change.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading One morning she had tied these braids with red ribbon, and been scornfully criticised by her grandmother for "makin' a show of herself."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next morning she had tied them with blue, and been heart-pained by her grandfather's sigh and look of reproach; so this morning they were tied with ribbons as black as her hair, and as she turned herself before the long mirror she was pleased with the change.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The next morning she had tied them with blue, and been heart-pained by her grandfather's sigh and look of reproach; so this morning they were tied with ribbons as black as her hair, and as she turned herself before the long mirror she was pleased with the change.
bound or secured closely
From this reading One morning she had tied these braids with red ribbon, and been scornfully criticised by her grandmother for "makin' a show of herself."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next morning, very soon after breakfast, Maria came down stairs ready to visit her friend.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The next morning she had tied them with blue, and been heart-pained by her grandfather's sigh and look of reproach; so this morning they were tied with ribbons as black as her hair, and as she turned herself before the long mirror she was pleased with the change.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She was dressed like a schoolgirl in a little frock of India chintz, her black hair combed backward and plaited in two long, loose braids.
precisely as stated
From this reading The next morning, very soon after breakfast, Maria came down stairs ready to visit her friend.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The next morning, very soon after breakfast, Maria came down stairs ready to visit her friend.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was dressed like a schoolgirl in a little frock of India chintz, her black hair combed backward and plaited in two long, loose braids.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The next morning she had tied them with blue, and been heart-pained by her grandfather's sigh and look of reproach; so this morning they were tied with ribbons as black as her hair, and as she turned herself before the long mirror she was pleased with the change.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One morning she had tied these braids with red ribbon, and been scornfully criticised by her grandmother for "makin' a show of herself."
