used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had sat down in a low chair near the piano, and I remained looking at a rug under my feet as my hostess went on playing one bright piece after another with scarcely a pause between.
affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading Men call it rubbish, and affect to despise it, just as they do high-heeled boots, dainty millinery, and lots of other pretty frivolous things.'
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I had sat down in a low chair near the piano, and I remained looking at a rug under my feet as my hostess went on playing one bright piece after another with scarcely a pause between.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had sat down in a low chair near the piano, and I remained looking at a rug under my feet as my hostess went on playing one bright piece after another with scarcely a pause between.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I had sat down in a low chair near the piano, and I remained looking at a rug under my feet as my hostess went on playing one bright piece after another with scarcely a pause between.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading 'I know very well,' she said at last, 'that you don't care for any of this music a bit.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I had sat down in a low chair near the piano, and I remained looking at a rug under my feet as my hostess went on playing one bright piece after another with scarcely a pause between.
make certain of
From this reading 'I don't despise it, I assure you.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I had sat down in a low chair near the piano, and I remained looking at a rug under my feet as my hostess went on playing one bright piece after another with scarcely a pause between.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading I had sat down in a low chair near the piano, and I remained looking at a rug under my feet as my hostess went on playing one bright piece after another with scarcely a pause between.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading 'I know very well,' she said at last, 'that you don't care for any of this music a bit.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading Men call it rubbish, and affect to despise it, just as they do high-heeled boots, dainty millinery, and lots of other pretty frivolous things.'
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading I had sat down in a low chair near the piano, and I remained looking at a rug under my feet as my hostess went on playing one bright piece after another with scarcely a pause between.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Men call it rubbish, and affect to despise it, just as they do high-heeled boots, dainty millinery, and lots of other pretty frivolous things.'
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading 'I know very well,' she said at last, 'that you don't care for any of this music a bit.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading I had sat down in a low chair near the piano, and I remained looking at a rug under my feet as my hostess went on playing one bright piece after another with scarcely a pause between.
chimenounUS /tʃaɪm/
a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument
From this reading It is very inspiriting, at least--it would chime in well with one's feelings if one were in high spirits.'
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading Men call it rubbish, and affect to despise it, just as they do high-heeled boots, dainty millinery, and lots of other pretty frivolous things.'
despiseverbUS /dɪˈspaɪz/
look down on with disdain
From this reading Men call it rubbish, and affect to despise it, just as they do high-heeled boots, dainty millinery, and lots of other pretty frivolous things.'
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Men call it rubbish, and affect to despise it, just as they do high-heeled boots, dainty millinery, and lots of other pretty frivolous things.'
don't
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From this reading 'I know very well,' she said at last, 'that you don't care for any of this music a bit.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I had sat down in a low chair near the piano, and I remained looking at a rug under my feet as my hostess went on playing one bright piece after another with scarcely a pause between.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading It is very inspiriting, at least--it would chime in well with one's feelings if one were in high spirits.'
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading I had sat down in a low chair near the piano, and I remained looking at a rug under my feet as my hostess went on playing one bright piece after another with scarcely a pause between.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'I know very well,' she said at last, 'that you don't care for any of this music a bit.
frivolousadjectiveUS /ˈfrɪvələs/
not serious in content or attitude or behavior
From this reading Men call it rubbish, and affect to despise it, just as they do high-heeled boots, dainty millinery, and lots of other pretty frivolous things.'
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had sat down in a low chair near the piano, and I remained looking at a rug under my feet as my hostess went on playing one bright piece after another with scarcely a pause between.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It is very inspiriting, at least--it would chime in well with one's feelings if one were in high spirits.'
high-heeled
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From this reading Men call it rubbish, and affect to despise it, just as they do high-heeled boots, dainty millinery, and lots of other pretty frivolous things.'
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading I had sat down in a low chair near the piano, and I remained looking at a rug under my feet as my hostess went on playing one bright piece after another with scarcely a pause between.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had sat down in a low chair near the piano, and I remained looking at a rug under my feet as my hostess went on playing one bright piece after another with scarcely a pause between.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It is very inspiriting, at least--it would chime in well with one's feelings if one were in high spirits.'
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had sat down in a low chair near the piano, and I remained looking at a rug under my feet as my hostess went on playing one bright piece after another with scarcely a pause between.
inspiritingadjective
cheerfully encouraging
From this reading It is very inspiriting, at least--it would chime in well with one's feelings if one were in high spirits.'
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is very inspiriting, at least--it would chime in well with one's feelings if one were in high spirits.'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Men call it rubbish, and affect to despise it, just as they do high-heeled boots, dainty millinery, and lots of other pretty frivolous things.'
and nothing more
From this reading Men call it rubbish, and affect to despise it, just as they do high-heeled boots, dainty millinery, and lots of other pretty frivolous things.'
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading 'I know very well,' she said at last, 'that you don't care for any of this music a bit.
immediately past
From this reading 'I know very well,' she said at last, 'that you don't care for any of this music a bit.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is very inspiriting, at least--it would chime in well with one's feelings if one were in high spirits.'
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading I had sat down in a low chair near the piano, and I remained looking at a rug under my feet as my hostess went on playing one bright piece after another with scarcely a pause between.
a large number or amount
From this reading Men call it rubbish, and affect to despise it, just as they do high-heeled boots, dainty millinery, and lots of other pretty frivolous things.'
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading I had sat down in a low chair near the piano, and I remained looking at a rug under my feet as my hostess went on playing one bright piece after another with scarcely a pause between.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men call it rubbish, and affect to despise it, just as they do high-heeled boots, dainty millinery, and lots of other pretty frivolous things.'
millinerynoun
shop selling women's hats
From this reading Men call it rubbish, and affect to despise it, just as they do high-heeled boots, dainty millinery, and lots of other pretty frivolous things.'
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading 'I know very well,' she said at last, 'that you don't care for any of this music a bit.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had sat down in a low chair near the piano, and I remained looking at a rug under my feet as my hostess went on playing one bright piece after another with scarcely a pause between.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading I had sat down in a low chair near the piano, and I remained looking at a rug under my feet as my hostess went on playing one bright piece after another with scarcely a pause between.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'I know very well,' she said at last, 'that you don't care for any of this music a bit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I had sat down in a low chair near the piano, and I remained looking at a rug under my feet as my hostess went on playing one bright piece after another with scarcely a pause between.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I had sat down in a low chair near the piano, and I remained looking at a rug under my feet as my hostess went on playing one bright piece after another with scarcely a pause between.
one's
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From this reading It is very inspiriting, at least--it would chime in well with one's feelings if one were in high spirits.'
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Men call it rubbish, and affect to despise it, just as they do high-heeled boots, dainty millinery, and lots of other pretty frivolous things.'
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading I had sat down in a low chair near the piano, and I remained looking at a rug under my feet as my hostess went on playing one bright piece after another with scarcely a pause between.
pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading I had sat down in a low chair near the piano, and I remained looking at a rug under my feet as my hostess went on playing one bright piece after another with scarcely a pause between.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading I had sat down in a low chair near the piano, and I remained looking at a rug under my feet as my hostess went on playing one bright piece after another with scarcely a pause between.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading I had sat down in a low chair near the piano, and I remained looking at a rug under my feet as my hostess went on playing one bright piece after another with scarcely a pause between.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Men call it rubbish, and affect to despise it, just as they do high-heeled boots, dainty millinery, and lots of other pretty frivolous things.'
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I had sat down in a low chair near the piano, and I remained looking at a rug under my feet as my hostess went on playing one bright piece after another with scarcely a pause between.
rubbishnounUS /ˈrʌbɪʃ/
worthless material that is to be disposed of
From this reading Men call it rubbish, and affect to despise it, just as they do high-heeled boots, dainty millinery, and lots of other pretty frivolous things.'
rugnounUS /rʌɡ/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading I had sat down in a low chair near the piano, and I remained looking at a rug under my feet as my hostess went on playing one bright piece after another with scarcely a pause between.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'I know very well,' she said at last, 'that you don't care for any of this music a bit.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading I had sat down in a low chair near the piano, and I remained looking at a rug under my feet as my hostess went on playing one bright piece after another with scarcely a pause between.
only a very short time before
From this reading I had sat down in a low chair near the piano, and I remained looking at a rug under my feet as my hostess went on playing one bright piece after another with scarcely a pause between.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'I know very well,' she said at last, 'that you don't care for any of this music a bit.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading It is very inspiriting, at least--it would chime in well with one's feelings if one were in high spirits.'
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'I know very well,' she said at last, 'that you don't care for any of this music a bit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I had sat down in a low chair near the piano, and I remained looking at a rug under my feet as my hostess went on playing one bright piece after another with scarcely a pause between.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Men call it rubbish, and affect to despise it, just as they do high-heeled boots, dainty millinery, and lots of other pretty frivolous things.'
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Men call it rubbish, and affect to despise it, just as they do high-heeled boots, dainty millinery, and lots of other pretty frivolous things.'
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading 'I know very well,' she said at last, 'that you don't care for any of this music a bit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Men call it rubbish, and affect to despise it, just as they do high-heeled boots, dainty millinery, and lots of other pretty frivolous things.'
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I had sat down in a low chair near the piano, and I remained looking at a rug under my feet as my hostess went on playing one bright piece after another with scarcely a pause between.
precisely as stated
From this reading 'I know very well,' she said at last, 'that you don't care for any of this music a bit.
(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 'I know very well,' she said at last, 'that you don't care for any of this music a bit.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I had sat down in a low chair near the piano, and I remained looking at a rug under my feet as my hostess went on playing one bright piece after another with scarcely a pause between.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is very inspiriting, at least--it would chime in well with one's feelings if one were in high spirits.'
in the company of; together with
From this reading I had sat down in a low chair near the piano, and I remained looking at a rug under my feet as my hostess went on playing one bright piece after another with scarcely a pause between.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It is very inspiriting, at least--it would chime in well with one's feelings if one were in high spirits.'
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'I know very well,' she said at last, 'that you don't care for any of this music a bit.
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