used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Besides, she talked of Evelyn, and that was a theme very dear to Lady Vargrave, who was both fond and proud of Evelyn.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Mrs. Merton, who was afraid of the damp, preferred staying within; and she was so quiet, and made herself so much at home, that Lady Vargrave, to use Mrs. Leslie's phrase, was not the least "put out" by her.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AFTER dinner there was still light enough for the young people to stroll through the garden.
AlbumnounUS /ˈælbəm/
one or more recordings issued together; originally released on 12-inch phonograph records (usually with attractive record covers) and later on cassette audiotape and compact disc
From this reading TWO lovely damsels cheer my lonely walk.--LAMB: _Album Verses_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Merton, who was afraid of the damp, preferred staying within; and she was so quiet, and made herself so much at home, that Lady Vargrave, to use Mrs. Leslie's phrase, was not the least "put out" by her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Merton, who was afraid of the damp, preferred staying within; and she was so quiet, and made herself so much at home, that Lady Vargrave, to use Mrs. Leslie's phrase, was not the least "put out" by her.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, she talked of Evelyn, and that was a theme very dear to Lady Vargrave, who was both fond and proud of Evelyn.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Besides, she talked of Evelyn, and that was a theme very dear to Lady Vargrave, who was both fond and proud of Evelyn.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. Merton, who was afraid of the damp, preferred staying within; and she was so quiet, and made herself so much at home, that Lady Vargrave, to use Mrs. Leslie's phrase, was not the least "put out" by her.
CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading "This is very pretty indeed,--the view of the sea quite lovely!" said Caroline.
give encouragement to
From this reading TWO lovely damsels cheer my lonely walk.--LAMB: _Album Verses_.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading Mrs. Merton, who was afraid of the damp, preferred staying within; and she was so quiet, and made herself so much at home, that Lady Vargrave, to use Mrs. Leslie's phrase, was not the least "put out" by her.
damsels
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From this reading TWO lovely damsels cheer my lonely walk.--LAMB: _Album Verses_.
dearly loved
From this reading Besides, she talked of Evelyn, and that was a theme very dear to Lady Vargrave, who was both fond and proud of Evelyn.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading AFTER dinner there was still light enough for the young people to stroll through the garden.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading AFTER dinner there was still light enough for the young people to stroll through the garden.
Evelyn
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From this reading Besides, she talked of Evelyn, and that was a theme very dear to Lady Vargrave, who was both fond and proud of Evelyn.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Besides, she talked of Evelyn, and that was a theme very dear to Lady Vargrave, who was both fond and proud of Evelyn.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AFTER dinner there was still light enough for the young people to stroll through the garden.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading AFTER dinner there was still light enough for the young people to stroll through the garden.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Merton, who was afraid of the damp, preferred staying within; and she was so quiet, and made herself so much at home, that Lady Vargrave, to use Mrs. Leslie's phrase, was not the least "put out" by her.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mrs. Merton, who was afraid of the damp, preferred staying within; and she was so quiet, and made herself so much at home, that Lady Vargrave, to use Mrs. Leslie's phrase, was not the least "put out" by her.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mrs. Merton, who was afraid of the damp, preferred staying within; and she was so quiet, and made herself so much at home, that Lady Vargrave, to use Mrs. Leslie's phrase, was not the least "put out" by her.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "This is very pretty indeed,--the view of the sea quite lovely!" said Caroline.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is very pretty indeed,--the view of the sea quite lovely!" said Caroline.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Mrs. Merton, who was afraid of the damp, preferred staying within; and she was so quiet, and made herself so much at home, that Lady Vargrave, to use Mrs. Leslie's phrase, was not the least "put out" by her.
LAMBnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading TWO lovely damsels cheer my lonely walk.--LAMB: _Album Verses_.
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 Mrs. Merton, who was afraid of the damp, preferred staying within; and she was so quiet, and made herself so much at home, that Lady Vargrave, to use Mrs. Leslie's phrase, was not the least "put out" by her.
Leslie's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Merton, who was afraid of the damp, preferred staying within; and she was so quiet, and made herself so much at home, that Lady Vargrave, to use Mrs. Leslie's phrase, was not the least "put out" by her.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading AFTER dinner there was still light enough for the young people to stroll through the garden.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading TWO lovely damsels cheer my lonely walk.--LAMB: _Album Verses_.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading TWO lovely damsels cheer my lonely walk.--LAMB: _Album Verses_.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mrs. Merton, who was afraid of the damp, preferred staying within; and she was so quiet, and made herself so much at home, that Lady Vargrave, to use Mrs. Leslie's phrase, was not the least "put out" by her.
MertonnounUS /ˈmɜːrtən/
United States religious and writer (1915-1968)
From this reading Mrs. Merton, who was afraid of the damp, preferred staying within; and she was so quiet, and made herself so much at home, that Lady Vargrave, to use Mrs. Leslie's phrase, was not the least "put out" by her.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Merton, who was afraid of the damp, preferred staying within; and she was so quiet, and made herself so much at home, that Lady Vargrave, to use Mrs. Leslie's phrase, was not the least "put out" by her.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mrs. Merton, who was afraid of the damp, preferred staying within; and she was so quiet, and made herself so much at home, that Lady Vargrave, to use Mrs. Leslie's phrase, was not the least "put out" by her.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading TWO lovely damsels cheer my lonely walk.--LAMB: _Album Verses_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Merton, who was afraid of the damp, preferred staying within; and she was so quiet, and made herself so much at home, that Lady Vargrave, to use Mrs. Leslie's phrase, was not the least "put out" by her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Merton, who was afraid of the damp, preferred staying within; and she was so quiet, and made herself so much at home, that Lady Vargrave, to use Mrs. Leslie's phrase, was not the least "put out" by her.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mrs. Merton, who was afraid of the damp, preferred staying within; and she was so quiet, and made herself so much at home, that Lady Vargrave, to use Mrs. Leslie's phrase, was not the least "put out" by her.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading AFTER dinner there was still light enough for the young people to stroll through the garden.
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading Mrs. Merton, who was afraid of the damp, preferred staying within; and she was so quiet, and made herself so much at home, that Lady Vargrave, to use Mrs. Leslie's phrase, was not the least "put out" by her.
more desirable than another
From this reading Mrs. Merton, who was afraid of the damp, preferred staying within; and she was so quiet, and made herself so much at home, that Lady Vargrave, to use Mrs. Leslie's phrase, was not the least "put out" by her.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "This is very pretty indeed,--the view of the sea quite lovely!" said Caroline.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Besides, she talked of Evelyn, and that was a theme very dear to Lady Vargrave, who was both fond and proud of Evelyn.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Mrs. Merton, who was afraid of the damp, preferred staying within; and she was so quiet, and made herself so much at home, that Lady Vargrave, to use Mrs. Leslie's phrase, was not the least "put out" by her.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Mrs. Merton, who was afraid of the damp, preferred staying within; and she was so quiet, and made herself so much at home, that Lady Vargrave, to use Mrs. Leslie's phrase, was not the least "put out" by her.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "This is very pretty indeed,--the view of the sea quite lovely!" said Caroline.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This is very pretty indeed,--the view of the sea quite lovely!" said Caroline.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading "This is very pretty indeed,--the view of the sea quite lovely!" said Caroline.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Merton, who was afraid of the damp, preferred staying within; and she was so quiet, and made herself so much at home, that Lady Vargrave, to use Mrs. Leslie's phrase, was not the least "put out" by her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mrs. Merton, who was afraid of the damp, preferred staying within; and she was so quiet, and made herself so much at home, that Lady Vargrave, to use Mrs. Leslie's phrase, was not the least "put out" by her.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Mrs. Merton, who was afraid of the damp, preferred staying within; and she was so quiet, and made herself so much at home, that Lady Vargrave, to use Mrs. Leslie's phrase, was not the least "put out" by her.
not in physical motion
From this reading AFTER dinner there was still light enough for the young people to stroll through the garden.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading AFTER dinner there was still light enough for the young people to stroll through the garden.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Besides, she talked of Evelyn, and that was a theme very dear to Lady Vargrave, who was both fond and proud of Evelyn.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Merton, who was afraid of the damp, preferred staying within; and she was so quiet, and made herself so much at home, that Lady Vargrave, to use Mrs. Leslie's phrase, was not the least "put out" by her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AFTER dinner there was still light enough for the young people to stroll through the garden.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Besides, she talked of Evelyn, and that was a theme very dear to Lady Vargrave, who was both fond and proud of Evelyn.
in or at that place or location
From this reading AFTER dinner there was still light enough for the young people to stroll through the garden.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is very pretty indeed,--the view of the sea quite lovely!" said Caroline.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading AFTER dinner there was still light enough for the young people to stroll through the garden.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AFTER dinner there was still light enough for the young people to stroll through the garden.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO lovely damsels cheer my lonely walk.--LAMB: _Album Verses_.
the act of using
From this reading Mrs. Merton, who was afraid of the damp, preferred staying within; and she was so quiet, and made herself so much at home, that Lady Vargrave, to use Mrs. Leslie's phrase, was not the least "put out" by her.
Vargrave
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Merton, who was afraid of the damp, preferred staying within; and she was so quiet, and made herself so much at home, that Lady Vargrave, to use Mrs. Leslie's phrase, was not the least "put out" by her.
VersesnounUS /ˈvɜːrsəz/
plural of “verse” — literature in metrical form
From this reading TWO lovely damsels cheer my lonely walk.--LAMB: _Album Verses_.
precisely as stated
From this reading Besides, she talked of Evelyn, and that was a theme very dear to Lady Vargrave, who was both fond and proud of Evelyn.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading "This is very pretty indeed,--the view of the sea quite lovely!" said Caroline.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading TWO lovely damsels cheer my lonely walk.--LAMB: _Album Verses_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AFTER dinner there was still light enough for the young people to stroll through the garden.
which person or people
From this reading Mrs. Merton, who was afraid of the damp, preferred staying within; and she was so quiet, and made herself so much at home, that Lady Vargrave, to use Mrs. Leslie's phrase, was not the least "put out" by her.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Mrs. Merton, who was afraid of the damp, preferred staying within; and she was so quiet, and made herself so much at home, that Lady Vargrave, to use Mrs. Leslie's phrase, was not the least "put out" by her.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading AFTER dinner there was still light enough for the young people to stroll through the garden.
