used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had made much capital out of the garment and its accessories--he had, in fact, used the goddess as a kind of battering ram wherewith to level Jacomina's supposed objections to a speedy union; now he thought in his innocence that Jacomina would draw back from the performance of her side of the contract.
accessoriesnounUS /ækˈsesəriz/
plural of “accessory” — clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing
From this reading He had made much capital out of the garment and its accessories--he had, in fact, used the goddess as a kind of battering ram wherewith to level Jacomina's supposed objections to a speedy union; now he thought in his innocence that Jacomina would draw back from the performance of her side of the contract.
AdriannounUS /ˈeɪdriən/
Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)
From this reading "Jacomina,"--panted Adrian, "the dress is gone--sold to someone else-- and it will take a week before another can be made.
Adrian's
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From this reading Adrian's heart sank; he thought of Jacomina's dream.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After hurrying from the emporium with a sinking heart he arrived, pale and breathless, at the wagon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had made much capital out of the garment and its accessories--he had, in fact, used the goddess as a kind of battering ram wherewith to level Jacomina's supposed objections to a speedy union; now he thought in his innocence that Jacomina would draw back from the performance of her side of the contract.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Jacomina,"--panted Adrian, "the dress is gone--sold to someone else-- and it will take a week before another can be made.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading After hurrying from the emporium with a sinking heart he arrived, pale and breathless, at the wagon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had made much capital out of the garment and its accessories--he had, in fact, used the goddess as a kind of battering ram wherewith to level Jacomina's supposed objections to a speedy union; now he thought in his innocence that Jacomina would draw back from the performance of her side of the contract.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After hurrying from the emporium with a sinking heart he arrived, pale and breathless, at the wagon.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He had made much capital out of the garment and its accessories--he had, in fact, used the goddess as a kind of battering ram wherewith to level Jacomina's supposed objections to a speedy union; now he thought in his innocence that Jacomina would draw back from the performance of her side of the contract.
batteringnounUS /ˈbætərɪŋ/
the act of subjecting to strong attack
From this reading He had made much capital out of the garment and its accessories--he had, in fact, used the goddess as a kind of battering ram wherewith to level Jacomina's supposed objections to a speedy union; now he thought in his innocence that Jacomina would draw back from the performance of her side of the contract.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Uncle Diederick happened to be in the City, engaged in the selection of drugs.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Jacomina,"--panted Adrian, "the dress is gone--sold to someone else-- and it will take a week before another can be made.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading After hurrying from the emporium with a sinking heart he arrived, pale and breathless, at the wagon.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Jacomina,"--panted Adrian, "the dress is gone--sold to someone else-- and it will take a week before another can be made.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading He had made much capital out of the garment and its accessories--he had, in fact, used the goddess as a kind of battering ram wherewith to level Jacomina's supposed objections to a speedy union; now he thought in his innocence that Jacomina would draw back from the performance of her side of the contract.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Uncle Diederick happened to be in the City, engaged in the selection of drugs.
contractverbUS /ˈkɑːntrækt/
enter into a contractual arrangement
From this reading He had made much capital out of the garment and its accessories--he had, in fact, used the goddess as a kind of battering ram wherewith to level Jacomina's supposed objections to a speedy union; now he thought in his innocence that Jacomina would draw back from the performance of her side of the contract.
Diederick
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From this reading Uncle Diederick happened to be in the City, engaged in the selection of drugs.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading He had made much capital out of the garment and its accessories--he had, in fact, used the goddess as a kind of battering ram wherewith to level Jacomina's supposed objections to a speedy union; now he thought in his innocence that Jacomina would draw back from the performance of her side of the contract.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Adrian's heart sank; he thought of Jacomina's dream.
put on clothes
From this reading "Jacomina,"--panted Adrian, "the dress is gone--sold to someone else-- and it will take a week before another can be made.
drugsnounUS /drʌɡz/
plural of “drug” — a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic
From this reading Uncle Diederick happened to be in the City, engaged in the selection of drugs.
else
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From this reading "Jacomina,"--panted Adrian, "the dress is gone--sold to someone else-- and it will take a week before another can be made.
emporiumnounUS /ˌemˈpɔːriəm/
a large retail store organized into departments offering a variety of merchandise; commonly part of a retail chain
From this reading After hurrying from the emporium with a sinking heart he arrived, pale and breathless, at the wagon.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Uncle Diederick happened to be in the City, engaged in the selection of drugs.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He had made much capital out of the garment and its accessories--he had, in fact, used the goddess as a kind of battering ram wherewith to level Jacomina's supposed objections to a speedy union; now he thought in his innocence that Jacomina would draw back from the performance of her side of the contract.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had made much capital out of the garment and its accessories--he had, in fact, used the goddess as a kind of battering ram wherewith to level Jacomina's supposed objections to a speedy union; now he thought in his innocence that Jacomina would draw back from the performance of her side of the contract.
garmentnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənt/
an article of clothing
From this reading He had made much capital out of the garment and its accessories--he had, in fact, used the goddess as a kind of battering ram wherewith to level Jacomina's supposed objections to a speedy union; now he thought in his innocence that Jacomina would draw back from the performance of her side of the contract.
goddessnounUS /ˈɡɑːdəs/
a female deity
From this reading He had made much capital out of the garment and its accessories--he had, in fact, used the goddess as a kind of battering ram wherewith to level Jacomina's supposed objections to a speedy union; now he thought in his innocence that Jacomina would draw back from the performance of her side of the contract.
destroyed or killed
From this reading "Jacomina,"--panted Adrian, "the dress is gone--sold to someone else-- and it will take a week before another can be made.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had made much capital out of the garment and its accessories--he had, in fact, used the goddess as a kind of battering ram wherewith to level Jacomina's supposed objections to a speedy union; now he thought in his innocence that Jacomina would draw back from the performance of her side of the contract.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Uncle Diederick happened to be in the City, engaged in the selection of drugs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Adrian's heart sank; he thought of Jacomina's dream.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Adrian's heart sank; he thought of Jacomina's dream.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had made much capital out of the garment and its accessories--he had, in fact, used the goddess as a kind of battering ram wherewith to level Jacomina's supposed objections to a speedy union; now he thought in his innocence that Jacomina would draw back from the performance of her side of the contract.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had made much capital out of the garment and its accessories--he had, in fact, used the goddess as a kind of battering ram wherewith to level Jacomina's supposed objections to a speedy union; now he thought in his innocence that Jacomina would draw back from the performance of her side of the contract.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading After hurrying from the emporium with a sinking heart he arrived, pale and breathless, at the wagon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had made much capital out of the garment and its accessories--he had, in fact, used the goddess as a kind of battering ram wherewith to level Jacomina's supposed objections to a speedy union; now he thought in his innocence that Jacomina would draw back from the performance of her side of the contract.
innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading He had made much capital out of the garment and its accessories--he had, in fact, used the goddess as a kind of battering ram wherewith to level Jacomina's supposed objections to a speedy union; now he thought in his innocence that Jacomina would draw back from the performance of her side of the contract.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Jacomina,"--panted Adrian, "the dress is gone--sold to someone else-- and it will take a week before another can be made.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Jacomina,"--panted Adrian, "the dress is gone--sold to someone else-- and it will take a week before another can be made.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He had made much capital out of the garment and its accessories--he had, in fact, used the goddess as a kind of battering ram wherewith to level Jacomina's supposed objections to a speedy union; now he thought in his innocence that Jacomina would draw back from the performance of her side of the contract.
Jacomina
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had made much capital out of the garment and its accessories--he had, in fact, used the goddess as a kind of battering ram wherewith to level Jacomina's supposed objections to a speedy union; now he thought in his innocence that Jacomina would draw back from the performance of her side of the contract.
Jacomina's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Adrian's heart sank; he thought of Jacomina's dream.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He had made much capital out of the garment and its accessories--he had, in fact, used the goddess as a kind of battering ram wherewith to level Jacomina's supposed objections to a speedy union; now he thought in his innocence that Jacomina would draw back from the performance of her side of the contract.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading He had made much capital out of the garment and its accessories--he had, in fact, used the goddess as a kind of battering ram wherewith to level Jacomina's supposed objections to a speedy union; now he thought in his innocence that Jacomina would draw back from the performance of her side of the contract.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had made much capital out of the garment and its accessories--he had, in fact, used the goddess as a kind of battering ram wherewith to level Jacomina's supposed objections to a speedy union; now he thought in his innocence that Jacomina would draw back from the performance of her side of the contract.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He had made much capital out of the garment and its accessories--he had, in fact, used the goddess as a kind of battering ram wherewith to level Jacomina's supposed objections to a speedy union; now he thought in his innocence that Jacomina would draw back from the performance of her side of the contract.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had made much capital out of the garment and its accessories--he had, in fact, used the goddess as a kind of battering ram wherewith to level Jacomina's supposed objections to a speedy union; now he thought in his innocence that Jacomina would draw back from the performance of her side of the contract.
objectionsnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃənz/
plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading He had made much capital out of the garment and its accessories--he had, in fact, used the goddess as a kind of battering ram wherewith to level Jacomina's supposed objections to a speedy union; now he thought in his innocence that Jacomina would draw back from the performance of her side of the contract.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Adrian's heart sank; he thought of Jacomina's dream.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had made much capital out of the garment and its accessories--he had, in fact, used the goddess as a kind of battering ram wherewith to level Jacomina's supposed objections to a speedy union; now he thought in his innocence that Jacomina would draw back from the performance of her side of the contract.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading After hurrying from the emporium with a sinking heart he arrived, pale and breathless, at the wagon.
pantedverbUS /ˈpæntɪd/
past form of “pant” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading "Jacomina,"--panted Adrian, "the dress is gone--sold to someone else-- and it will take a week before another can be made.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading He had made much capital out of the garment and its accessories--he had, in fact, used the goddess as a kind of battering ram wherewith to level Jacomina's supposed objections to a speedy union; now he thought in his innocence that Jacomina would draw back from the performance of her side of the contract.
ramverbUS /ræm/
strike or drive against with a heavy impact
From this reading He had made much capital out of the garment and its accessories--he had, in fact, used the goddess as a kind of battering ram wherewith to level Jacomina's supposed objections to a speedy union; now he thought in his innocence that Jacomina would draw back from the performance of her side of the contract.
inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading Adrian's heart sank; he thought of Jacomina's dream.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading Uncle Diederick happened to be in the City, engaged in the selection of drugs.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He had made much capital out of the garment and its accessories--he had, in fact, used the goddess as a kind of battering ram wherewith to level Jacomina's supposed objections to a speedy union; now he thought in his innocence that Jacomina would draw back from the performance of her side of the contract.
sinkingnounUS /ˈsɪŋkɪŋ/
a descent as through liquid (especially through water)
From this reading After hurrying from the emporium with a sinking heart he arrived, pale and breathless, at the wagon.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading "Jacomina,"--panted Adrian, "the dress is gone--sold to someone else-- and it will take a week before another can be made.
a person, without saying who
From this reading "Jacomina,"--panted Adrian, "the dress is gone--sold to someone else-- and it will take a week before another can be made.
speedyadjectiveUS /ˈspiːdiː/
characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading He had made much capital out of the garment and its accessories--he had, in fact, used the goddess as a kind of battering ram wherewith to level Jacomina's supposed objections to a speedy union; now he thought in his innocence that Jacomina would draw back from the performance of her side of the contract.
required or under orders
From this reading He had made much capital out of the garment and its accessories--he had, in fact, used the goddess as a kind of battering ram wherewith to level Jacomina's supposed objections to a speedy union; now he thought in his innocence that Jacomina would draw back from the performance of her side of the contract.
carry out
From this reading "Jacomina,"--panted Adrian, "the dress is gone--sold to someone else-- and it will take a week before another can be made.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had made much capital out of the garment and its accessories--he had, in fact, used the goddess as a kind of battering ram wherewith to level Jacomina's supposed objections to a speedy union; now he thought in his innocence that Jacomina would draw back from the performance of her side of the contract.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had made much capital out of the garment and its accessories--he had, in fact, used the goddess as a kind of battering ram wherewith to level Jacomina's supposed objections to a speedy union; now he thought in his innocence that Jacomina would draw back from the performance of her side of the contract.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Adrian's heart sank; he thought of Jacomina's dream.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had made much capital out of the garment and its accessories--he had, in fact, used the goddess as a kind of battering ram wherewith to level Jacomina's supposed objections to a speedy union; now he thought in his innocence that Jacomina would draw back from the performance of her side of the contract.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Uncle Diederick happened to be in the City, engaged in the selection of drugs.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading He had made much capital out of the garment and its accessories--he had, in fact, used the goddess as a kind of battering ram wherewith to level Jacomina's supposed objections to a speedy union; now he thought in his innocence that Jacomina would draw back from the performance of her side of the contract.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He had made much capital out of the garment and its accessories--he had, in fact, used the goddess as a kind of battering ram wherewith to level Jacomina's supposed objections to a speedy union; now he thought in his innocence that Jacomina would draw back from the performance of her side of the contract.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading After hurrying from the emporium with a sinking heart he arrived, pale and breathless, at the wagon.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "Jacomina,"--panted Adrian, "the dress is gone--sold to someone else-- and it will take a week before another can be made.
wherewith
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had made much capital out of the garment and its accessories--he had, in fact, used the goddess as a kind of battering ram wherewith to level Jacomina's supposed objections to a speedy union; now he thought in his innocence that Jacomina would draw back from the performance of her side of the contract.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Jacomina,"--panted Adrian, "the dress is gone--sold to someone else-- and it will take a week before another can be made.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After hurrying from the emporium with a sinking heart he arrived, pale and breathless, at the wagon.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had made much capital out of the garment and its accessories--he had, in fact, used the goddess as a kind of battering ram wherewith to level Jacomina's supposed objections to a speedy union; now he thought in his innocence that Jacomina would draw back from the performance of her side of the contract.
