used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I never expected it to look like this," remarked Faith in a dissatisfied tone, as they entered the carriage for their first explorations in Bombay, a day or so later.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading She spoke to the air, perhaps, but her father answered the comment.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading She spoke to the air, perhaps, but her father answered the comment.
aristocraticadjectiveUS /ərˌɪstəˈkrætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading "Isn't it fine enough to please you, daughter?" as he took his seat opposite the two girls in a handsome victoria, that would not have disgraced the most aristocratic drive in London.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I never expected it to look like this," remarked Faith in a dissatisfied tone, as they entered the carriage for their first explorations in Bombay, a day or so later.
BOMBAYnounUS /bɑːmˈbeɪ/
a city in western India just off the coast of the Arabian Sea; India's 2nd largest city (after Calcutta); has the only natural deep-water harbor in western India
From this reading IN OLD BOMBAY.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She spoke to the air, perhaps, but her father answered the comment.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading "I never expected it to look like this," remarked Faith in a dissatisfied tone, as they entered the carriage for their first explorations in Bombay, a day or so later.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading She spoke to the air, perhaps, but her father answered the comment.
a female human offspring
From this reading "Isn't it fine enough to please you, daughter?" as he took his seat opposite the two girls in a handsome victoria, that would not have disgraced the most aristocratic drive in London.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "I never expected it to look like this," remarked Faith in a dissatisfied tone, as they entered the carriage for their first explorations in Bombay, a day or so later.
disgracedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡreɪst/
suffering shame
From this reading "Isn't it fine enough to please you, daughter?" as he took his seat opposite the two girls in a handsome victoria, that would not have disgraced the most aristocratic drive in London.
dissatisfiedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsætəsfaɪd/
in a state of sulky dissatisfaction
From this reading "I never expected it to look like this," remarked Faith in a dissatisfied tone, as they entered the carriage for their first explorations in Bombay, a day or so later.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading "Isn't it fine enough to please you, daughter?" as he took his seat opposite the two girls in a handsome victoria, that would not have disgraced the most aristocratic drive in London.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "Isn't it fine enough to please you, daughter?" as he took his seat opposite the two girls in a handsome victoria, that would not have disgraced the most aristocratic drive in London.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading "I never expected it to look like this," remarked Faith in a dissatisfied tone, as they entered the carriage for their first explorations in Bombay, a day or so later.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading "I never expected it to look like this," remarked Faith in a dissatisfied tone, as they entered the carriage for their first explorations in Bombay, a day or so later.
explorationsnounUS /ˌeksplərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “exploration” — to travel for the purpose of discovery
From this reading "I never expected it to look like this," remarked Faith in a dissatisfied tone, as they entered the carriage for their first explorations in Bombay, a day or so later.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading "I never expected it to look like this," remarked Faith in a dissatisfied tone, as they entered the carriage for their first explorations in Bombay, a day or so later.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She spoke to the air, perhaps, but her father answered the comment.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "Isn't it fine enough to please you, daughter?" as he took his seat opposite the two girls in a handsome victoria, that would not have disgraced the most aristocratic drive in London.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "I never expected it to look like this," remarked Faith in a dissatisfied tone, as they entered the carriage for their first explorations in Bombay, a day or so later.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I never expected it to look like this," remarked Faith in a dissatisfied tone, as they entered the carriage for their first explorations in Bombay, a day or so later.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "Isn't it fine enough to please you, daughter?" as he took his seat opposite the two girls in a handsome victoria, that would not have disgraced the most aristocratic drive in London.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading "Isn't it fine enough to please you, daughter?" as he took his seat opposite the two girls in a handsome victoria, that would not have disgraced the most aristocratic drive in London.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Isn't it fine enough to please you, daughter?" as he took his seat opposite the two girls in a handsome victoria, that would not have disgraced the most aristocratic drive in London.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Isn't it fine enough to please you, daughter?" as he took his seat opposite the two girls in a handsome victoria, that would not have disgraced the most aristocratic drive in London.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She spoke to the air, perhaps, but her father answered the comment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Isn't it fine enough to please you, daughter?" as he took his seat opposite the two girls in a handsome victoria, that would not have disgraced the most aristocratic drive in London.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I never expected it to look like this," remarked Faith in a dissatisfied tone, as they entered the carriage for their first explorations in Bombay, a day or so later.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN OLD BOMBAY.
Isn't
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From this reading "Isn't it fine enough to please you, daughter?" as he took his seat opposite the two girls in a handsome victoria, that would not have disgraced the most aristocratic drive in London.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I never expected it to look like this," remarked Faith in a dissatisfied tone, as they entered the carriage for their first explorations in Bombay, a day or so later.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "I never expected it to look like this," remarked Faith in a dissatisfied tone, as they entered the carriage for their first explorations in Bombay, a day or so later.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I never expected it to look like this," remarked Faith in a dissatisfied tone, as they entered the carriage for their first explorations in Bombay, a day or so later.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading "Isn't it fine enough to please you, daughter?" as he took his seat opposite the two girls in a handsome victoria, that would not have disgraced the most aristocratic drive in London.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "I never expected it to look like this," remarked Faith in a dissatisfied tone, as they entered the carriage for their first explorations in Bombay, a day or so later.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Isn't it fine enough to please you, daughter?" as he took his seat opposite the two girls in a handsome victoria, that would not have disgraced the most aristocratic drive in London.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I never expected it to look like this," remarked Faith in a dissatisfied tone, as they entered the carriage for their first explorations in Bombay, a day or so later.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Isn't it fine enough to please you, daughter?" as he took his seat opposite the two girls in a handsome victoria, that would not have disgraced the most aristocratic drive in London.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading IN OLD BOMBAY.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading "Isn't it fine enough to please you, daughter?" as he took his seat opposite the two girls in a handsome victoria, that would not have disgraced the most aristocratic drive in London.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I never expected it to look like this," remarked Faith in a dissatisfied tone, as they entered the carriage for their first explorations in Bombay, a day or so later.
by chance
From this reading She spoke to the air, perhaps, but her father answered the comment.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "Isn't it fine enough to please you, daughter?" as he took his seat opposite the two girls in a handsome victoria, that would not have disgraced the most aristocratic drive in London.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "I never expected it to look like this," remarked Faith in a dissatisfied tone, as they entered the carriage for their first explorations in Bombay, a day or so later.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading "Isn't it fine enough to please you, daughter?" as he took his seat opposite the two girls in a handsome victoria, that would not have disgraced the most aristocratic drive in London.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She spoke to the air, perhaps, but her father answered the comment.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I never expected it to look like this," remarked Faith in a dissatisfied tone, as they entered the carriage for their first explorations in Bombay, a day or so later.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading She spoke to the air, perhaps, but her father answered the comment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Isn't it fine enough to please you, daughter?" as he took his seat opposite the two girls in a handsome victoria, that would not have disgraced the most aristocratic drive in London.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I never expected it to look like this," remarked Faith in a dissatisfied tone, as they entered the carriage for their first explorations in Bombay, a day or so later.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "I never expected it to look like this," remarked Faith in a dissatisfied tone, as they entered the carriage for their first explorations in Bombay, a day or so later.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I never expected it to look like this," remarked Faith in a dissatisfied tone, as they entered the carriage for their first explorations in Bombay, a day or so later.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I never expected it to look like this," remarked Faith in a dissatisfied tone, as they entered the carriage for their first explorations in Bombay, a day or so later.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I never expected it to look like this," remarked Faith in a dissatisfied tone, as they entered the carriage for their first explorations in Bombay, a day or so later.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "I never expected it to look like this," remarked Faith in a dissatisfied tone, as they entered the carriage for their first explorations in Bombay, a day or so later.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "Isn't it fine enough to please you, daughter?" as he took his seat opposite the two girls in a handsome victoria, that would not have disgraced the most aristocratic drive in London.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Isn't it fine enough to please you, daughter?" as he took his seat opposite the two girls in a handsome victoria, that would not have disgraced the most aristocratic drive in London.
victorianounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading "Isn't it fine enough to please you, daughter?" as he took his seat opposite the two girls in a handsome victoria, that would not have disgraced the most aristocratic drive in London.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Isn't it fine enough to please you, daughter?" as he took his seat opposite the two girls in a handsome victoria, that would not have disgraced the most aristocratic drive in London.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Isn't it fine enough to please you, daughter?" as he took his seat opposite the two girls in a handsome victoria, that would not have disgraced the most aristocratic drive in London.
