used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Philip had made it an especial request that she should dress in a costume similar to that she wore when he first loved her; and her father had told her to provide no wedding-robe, as he wished her to wear one of his own choosing.
anew
From this reading Old Pallas sobbed as she looked at her, and her father wiped the dimness again and again from his eyes; for it was as if the fair young bride of long ago had come to life.
in the past
From this reading Old Pallas sobbed as she looked at her, and her father wiped the dimness again and again from his eyes; for it was as if the fair young bride of long ago had come to life.
Alice
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From this reading When Alice came out of her room dressed for the marriage ceremony she looked quaintly lovely.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Philip had made it an especial request that she should dress in a costume similar to that she wore when he first loved her; and her father had told her to provide no wedding-robe, as he wished her to wear one of his own choosing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Old Pallas sobbed as she looked at her, and her father wiped the dimness again and again from his eyes; for it was as if the fair young bride of long ago had come to life.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Old Pallas sobbed as she looked at her, and her father wiped the dimness again and again from his eyes; for it was as if the fair young bride of long ago had come to life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Old Pallas sobbed as she looked at her, and her father wiped the dimness again and again from his eyes; for it was as if the fair young bride of long ago had come to life.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading She had been attired in the bridal robe and vail, the high-heeled satin slippers, the long white gloves which had lain so many years in the mysterious trunk.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been attired in the bridal robe and vail, the high-heeled satin slippers, the long white gloves which had lain so many years in the mysterious trunk.
bridaladjectiveUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
of or relating to a wedding
From this reading She had been attired in the bridal robe and vail, the high-heeled satin slippers, the long white gloves which had lain so many years in the mysterious trunk.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading Old Pallas sobbed as she looked at her, and her father wiped the dimness again and again from his eyes; for it was as if the fair young bride of long ago had come to life.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When Alice came out of her room dressed for the marriage ceremony she looked quaintly lovely.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading When Alice came out of her room dressed for the marriage ceremony she looked quaintly lovely.
choosingverbUS /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Philip had made it an especial request that she should dress in a costume similar to that she wore when he first loved her; and her father had told her to provide no wedding-robe, as he wished her to wear one of his own choosing.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Old Pallas sobbed as she looked at her, and her father wiped the dimness again and again from his eyes; for it was as if the fair young bride of long ago had come to life.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Philip had made it an especial request that she should dress in a costume similar to that she wore when he first loved her; and her father had told her to provide no wedding-robe, as he wished her to wear one of his own choosing.
dimnessnoun
the state of being poorly illuminated
From this reading Old Pallas sobbed as she looked at her, and her father wiped the dimness again and again from his eyes; for it was as if the fair young bride of long ago had come to life.
put on clothes
From this reading Philip had made it an especial request that she should dress in a costume similar to that she wore when he first loved her; and her father had told her to provide no wedding-robe, as he wished her to wear one of his own choosing.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading When Alice came out of her room dressed for the marriage ceremony she looked quaintly lovely.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading Philip had made it an especial request that she should dress in a costume similar to that she wore when he first loved her; and her father had told her to provide no wedding-robe, as he wished her to wear one of his own choosing.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Old Pallas sobbed as she looked at her, and her father wiped the dimness again and again from his eyes; for it was as if the fair young bride of long ago had come to life.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Old Pallas sobbed as she looked at her, and her father wiped the dimness again and again from his eyes; for it was as if the fair young bride of long ago had come to life.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Old Pallas sobbed as she looked at her, and her father wiped the dimness again and again from his eyes; for it was as if the fair young bride of long ago had come to life.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Philip had made it an especial request that she should dress in a costume similar to that she wore when he first loved her; and her father had told her to provide no wedding-robe, as he wished her to wear one of his own choosing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Alice came out of her room dressed for the marriage ceremony she looked quaintly lovely.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Old Pallas sobbed as she looked at her, and her father wiped the dimness again and again from his eyes; for it was as if the fair young bride of long ago had come to life.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading She had been attired in the bridal robe and vail, the high-heeled satin slippers, the long white gloves which had lain so many years in the mysterious trunk.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Old Pallas sobbed as she looked at her, and her father wiped the dimness again and again from his eyes; for it was as if the fair young bride of long ago had come to life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Philip had made it an especial request that she should dress in a costume similar to that she wore when he first loved her; and her father had told her to provide no wedding-robe, as he wished her to wear one of his own choosing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Alice came out of her room dressed for the marriage ceremony she looked quaintly lovely.
high-heeled
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From this reading She had been attired in the bridal robe and vail, the high-heeled satin slippers, the long white gloves which had lain so many years in the mysterious trunk.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Old Pallas sobbed as she looked at her, and her father wiped the dimness again and again from his eyes; for it was as if the fair young bride of long ago had come to life.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Old Pallas sobbed as she looked at her, and her father wiped the dimness again and again from his eyes; for it was as if the fair young bride of long ago had come to life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Philip had made it an especial request that she should dress in a costume similar to that she wore when he first loved her; and her father had told her to provide no wedding-robe, as he wished her to wear one of his own choosing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Old Pallas sobbed as she looked at her, and her father wiped the dimness again and again from his eyes; for it was as if the fair young bride of long ago had come to life.
lainverbUS /leɪn/
inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading She had been attired in the bridal robe and vail, the high-heeled satin slippers, the long white gloves which had lain so many years in the mysterious trunk.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Old Pallas sobbed as she looked at her, and her father wiped the dimness again and again from his eyes; for it was as if the fair young bride of long ago had come to life.
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 Old Pallas sobbed as she looked at her, and her father wiped the dimness again and again from his eyes; for it was as if the fair young bride of long ago had come to life.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When Alice came out of her room dressed for the marriage ceremony she looked quaintly lovely.
held dear
From this reading Philip had made it an especial request that she should dress in a costume similar to that she wore when he first loved her; and her father had told her to provide no wedding-robe, as he wished her to wear one of his own choosing.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading When Alice came out of her room dressed for the marriage ceremony she looked quaintly lovely.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Philip had made it an especial request that she should dress in a costume similar to that she wore when he first loved her; and her father had told her to provide no wedding-robe, as he wished her to wear one of his own choosing.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading She had been attired in the bridal robe and vail, the high-heeled satin slippers, the long white gloves which had lain so many years in the mysterious trunk.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading When Alice came out of her room dressed for the marriage ceremony she looked quaintly lovely.
of an obscure nature
From this reading She had been attired in the bridal robe and vail, the high-heeled satin slippers, the long white gloves which had lain so many years in the mysterious trunk.
not any; not one
From this reading Philip had made it an especial request that she should dress in a costume similar to that she wore when he first loved her; and her father had told her to provide no wedding-robe, as he wished her to wear one of his own choosing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Alice came out of her room dressed for the marriage ceremony she looked quaintly lovely.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Pallas sobbed as she looked at her, and her father wiped the dimness again and again from his eyes; for it was as if the fair young bride of long ago had come to life.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Philip had made it an especial request that she should dress in a costume similar to that she wore when he first loved her; and her father had told her to provide no wedding-robe, as he wished her to wear one of his own choosing.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When Alice came out of her room dressed for the marriage ceremony she looked quaintly lovely.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Philip had made it an especial request that she should dress in a costume similar to that she wore when he first loved her; and her father had told her to provide no wedding-robe, as he wished her to wear one of his own choosing.
PallasnounUS /ˈpæləs/
(Greek mythology) goddess of wisdom and useful arts and prudent warfare; guardian of Athens; identified with Roman Minerva
From this reading Old Pallas sobbed as she looked at her, and her father wiped the dimness again and again from his eyes; for it was as if the fair young bride of long ago had come to life.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Philip had made it an especial request that she should dress in a costume similar to that she wore when he first loved her; and her father had told her to provide no wedding-robe, as he wished her to wear one of his own choosing.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Philip had made it an especial request that she should dress in a costume similar to that she wore when he first loved her; and her father had told her to provide no wedding-robe, as he wished her to wear one of his own choosing.
quaintlyadverbUS /ˈkweɪntli/
in a strange but not unpleasant manner
From this reading When Alice came out of her room dressed for the marriage ceremony she looked quaintly lovely.
express the need or desire for
From this reading Philip had made it an especial request that she should dress in a costume similar to that she wore when he first loved her; and her father had told her to provide no wedding-robe, as he wished her to wear one of his own choosing.
robenounUS /roʊb/
any loose flowing garment
From this reading She had been attired in the bridal robe and vail, the high-heeled satin slippers, the long white gloves which had lain so many years in the mysterious trunk.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When Alice came out of her room dressed for the marriage ceremony she looked quaintly lovely.
satinnounUS /ˈsætən/
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading She had been attired in the bridal robe and vail, the high-heeled satin slippers, the long white gloves which had lain so many years in the mysterious trunk.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Alice came out of her room dressed for the marriage ceremony she looked quaintly lovely.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Philip had made it an especial request that she should dress in a costume similar to that she wore when he first loved her; and her father had told her to provide no wedding-robe, as he wished her to wear one of his own choosing.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Philip had made it an especial request that she should dress in a costume similar to that she wore when he first loved her; and her father had told her to provide no wedding-robe, as he wished her to wear one of his own choosing.
slippersnounUS /ˈslɪpərz/
plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading She had been attired in the bridal robe and vail, the high-heeled satin slippers, the long white gloves which had lain so many years in the mysterious trunk.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had been attired in the bridal robe and vail, the high-heeled satin slippers, the long white gloves which had lain so many years in the mysterious trunk.
sobbedverbUS /sɑːbd/
inflected form of “sob” — weep convulsively
From this reading Old Pallas sobbed as she looked at her, and her father wiped the dimness again and again from his eyes; for it was as if the fair young bride of long ago had come to life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Philip had made it an especial request that she should dress in a costume similar to that she wore when he first loved her; and her father had told her to provide no wedding-robe, as he wished her to wear one of his own choosing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TORNADO.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Old Pallas sobbed as she looked at her, and her father wiped the dimness again and again from his eyes; for it was as if the fair young bride of long ago had come to life.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Philip had made it an especial request that she should dress in a costume similar to that she wore when he first loved her; and her father had told her to provide no wedding-robe, as he wished her to wear one of his own choosing.
TORNADOnounUS /tɔːrˈneɪdoʊ/
a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground
From this reading THE TORNADO.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading She had been attired in the bridal robe and vail, the high-heeled satin slippers, the long white gloves which had lain so many years in the mysterious trunk.
vail
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From this reading She had been attired in the bridal robe and vail, the high-heeled satin slippers, the long white gloves which had lain so many years in the mysterious trunk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Old Pallas sobbed as she looked at her, and her father wiped the dimness again and again from his eyes; for it was as if the fair young bride of long ago had come to life.
be dressed in
From this reading Philip had made it an especial request that she should dress in a costume similar to that she wore when he first loved her; and her father had told her to provide no wedding-robe, as he wished her to wear one of his own choosing.
wedding-robe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Philip had made it an especial request that she should dress in a costume similar to that she wore when he first loved her; and her father had told her to provide no wedding-robe, as he wished her to wear one of his own choosing.
at the time that
From this reading When Alice came out of her room dressed for the marriage ceremony she looked quaintly lovely.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had been attired in the bridal robe and vail, the high-heeled satin slippers, the long white gloves which had lain so many years in the mysterious trunk.
a Caucasian
From this reading She had been attired in the bridal robe and vail, the high-heeled satin slippers, the long white gloves which had lain so many years in the mysterious trunk.
wipedverbUS /waɪpt/
past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading Old Pallas sobbed as she looked at her, and her father wiped the dimness again and again from his eyes; for it was as if the fair young bride of long ago had come to life.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Philip had made it an especial request that she should dress in a costume similar to that she wore when he first loved her; and her father had told her to provide no wedding-robe, as he wished her to wear one of his own choosing.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Philip had made it an especial request that she should dress in a costume similar to that she wore when he first loved her; and her father had told her to provide no wedding-robe, as he wished her to wear one of his own choosing.
a late time of life
From this reading She had been attired in the bridal robe and vail, the high-heeled satin slippers, the long white gloves which had lain so many years in the mysterious trunk.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Old Pallas sobbed as she looked at her, and her father wiped the dimness again and again from his eyes; for it was as if the fair young bride of long ago had come to life.
