used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The place was closed for a holiday, but the girls were already assembling in the show-room, getting their dresses laid out, trying on their gloves, and chattering like birds up in the branches on a fine, spring morning.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The place was closed for a holiday, but the girls were already assembling in the show-room, getting their dresses laid out, trying on their gloves, and chattering like birds up in the branches on a fine, spring morning.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He found Angela sitting with an elderly gentleman--none other than the senior partner of the firm of her solicitors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The place was closed for a holiday, but the girls were already assembling in the show-room, getting their dresses laid out, trying on their gloves, and chattering like birds up in the branches on a fine, spring morning.
Angela
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He found Angela sitting with an elderly gentleman--none other than the senior partner of the firm of her solicitors.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had a quantity of documents on the table before him, and as Harry opened the door he heard these remarkable words:
assemblingnounUS /əˈsembəlɪŋ/
the act of gathering something together
From this reading The place was closed for a holiday, but the girls were already assembling in the show-room, getting their dresses laid out, trying on their gloves, and chattering like birds up in the branches on a fine, spring morning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At nine in the morning Harry presented himself at the house, no longer his own, for the signing of certain papers.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had a quantity of documents on the table before him, and as Harry opened the door he heard these remarkable words:
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading The place was closed for a holiday, but the girls were already assembling in the show-room, getting their dresses laid out, trying on their gloves, and chattering like birds up in the branches on a fine, spring morning.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading The place was closed for a holiday, but the girls were already assembling in the show-room, getting their dresses laid out, trying on their gloves, and chattering like birds up in the branches on a fine, spring morning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The place was closed for a holiday, but the girls were already assembling in the show-room, getting their dresses laid out, trying on their gloves, and chattering like birds up in the branches on a fine, spring morning.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading At nine in the morning Harry presented himself at the house, no longer his own, for the signing of certain papers.
chatteringnounUS /ˈtʃætərɪŋ/
the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine
From this reading The place was closed for a holiday, but the girls were already assembling in the show-room, getting their dresses laid out, trying on their gloves, and chattering like birds up in the branches on a fine, spring morning.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The place was closed for a holiday, but the girls were already assembling in the show-room, getting their dresses laid out, trying on their gloves, and chattering like birds up in the branches on a fine, spring morning.
documentsnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəmənts/
plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading He had a quantity of documents on the table before him, and as Harry opened the door he heard these remarkable words:
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He had a quantity of documents on the table before him, and as Harry opened the door he heard these remarkable words:
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading The place was closed for a holiday, but the girls were already assembling in the show-room, getting their dresses laid out, trying on their gloves, and chattering like birds up in the branches on a fine, spring morning.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading He found Angela sitting with an elderly gentleman--none other than the senior partner of the firm of her solicitors.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The place was closed for a holiday, but the girls were already assembling in the show-room, getting their dresses laid out, trying on their gloves, and chattering like birds up in the branches on a fine, spring morning.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading He found Angela sitting with an elderly gentleman--none other than the senior partner of the firm of her solicitors.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At nine in the morning Harry presented himself at the house, no longer his own, for the signing of certain papers.
set up or found
From this reading He found Angela sitting with an elderly gentleman--none other than the senior partner of the firm of her solicitors.
a man of refinement
From this reading He found Angela sitting with an elderly gentleman--none other than the senior partner of the firm of her solicitors.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The place was closed for a holiday, but the girls were already assembling in the show-room, getting their dresses laid out, trying on their gloves, and chattering like birds up in the branches on a fine, spring morning.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The place was closed for a holiday, but the girls were already assembling in the show-room, getting their dresses laid out, trying on their gloves, and chattering like birds up in the branches on a fine, spring morning.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading The place was closed for a holiday, but the girls were already assembling in the show-room, getting their dresses laid out, trying on their gloves, and chattering like birds up in the branches on a fine, spring morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a quantity of documents on the table before him, and as Harry opened the door he heard these remarkable words:
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading At nine in the morning Harry presented himself at the house, no longer his own, for the signing of certain papers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found Angela sitting with an elderly gentleman--none other than the senior partner of the firm of her solicitors.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He had a quantity of documents on the table before him, and as Harry opened the door he heard these remarkable words:
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He found Angela sitting with an elderly gentleman--none other than the senior partner of the firm of her solicitors.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had a quantity of documents on the table before him, and as Harry opened the door he heard these remarkable words:
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading At nine in the morning Harry presented himself at the house, no longer his own, for the signing of certain papers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At nine in the morning Harry presented himself at the house, no longer his own, for the signing of certain papers.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading The place was closed for a holiday, but the girls were already assembling in the show-room, getting their dresses laid out, trying on their gloves, and chattering like birds up in the branches on a fine, spring morning.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading At nine in the morning Harry presented himself at the house, no longer his own, for the signing of certain papers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At nine in the morning Harry presented himself at the house, no longer his own, for the signing of certain papers.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The place was closed for a holiday, but the girls were already assembling in the show-room, getting their dresses laid out, trying on their gloves, and chattering like birds up in the branches on a fine, spring morning.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The place was closed for a holiday, but the girls were already assembling in the show-room, getting their dresses laid out, trying on their gloves, and chattering like birds up in the branches on a fine, spring morning.
for more time
From this reading At nine in the morning Harry presented himself at the house, no longer his own, for the signing of certain papers.
the force of workers available
From this reading "UPROUSE YE THEN, MY MERRY, MERRY MEN."
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading "UPROUSE YE THEN, MY MERRY, MERRY MEN."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading At nine in the morning Harry presented himself at the house, no longer his own, for the signing of certain papers.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "UPROUSE YE THEN, MY MERRY, MERRY MEN."
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading At nine in the morning Harry presented himself at the house, no longer his own, for the signing of certain papers.
not any; not one
From this reading At nine in the morning Harry presented himself at the house, no longer his own, for the signing of certain papers.
not one, and not any
From this reading He found Angela sitting with an elderly gentleman--none other than the senior partner of the firm of her solicitors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At nine in the morning Harry presented himself at the house, no longer his own, for the signing of certain papers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The place was closed for a holiday, but the girls were already assembling in the show-room, getting their dresses laid out, trying on their gloves, and chattering like birds up in the branches on a fine, spring morning.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He had a quantity of documents on the table before him, and as Harry opened the door he heard these remarkable words:
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He found Angela sitting with an elderly gentleman--none other than the senior partner of the firm of her solicitors.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The place was closed for a holiday, but the girls were already assembling in the show-room, getting their dresses laid out, trying on their gloves, and chattering like birds up in the branches on a fine, spring morning.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading At nine in the morning Harry presented himself at the house, no longer his own, for the signing of certain papers.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading At nine in the morning Harry presented himself at the house, no longer his own, for the signing of certain papers.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading He found Angela sitting with an elderly gentleman--none other than the senior partner of the firm of her solicitors.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The place was closed for a holiday, but the girls were already assembling in the show-room, getting their dresses laid out, trying on their gloves, and chattering like birds up in the branches on a fine, spring morning.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading At nine in the morning Harry presented himself at the house, no longer his own, for the signing of certain papers.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading He had a quantity of documents on the table before him, and as Harry opened the door he heard these remarkable words:
unusual or striking
From this reading He had a quantity of documents on the table before him, and as Harry opened the door he heard these remarkable words:
senioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading He found Angela sitting with an elderly gentleman--none other than the senior partner of the firm of her solicitors.
show-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The place was closed for a holiday, but the girls were already assembling in the show-room, getting their dresses laid out, trying on their gloves, and chattering like birds up in the branches on a fine, spring morning.
signingnounUS /ˈsaɪnɪŋ/
language expressed by visible hand gestures
From this reading At nine in the morning Harry presented himself at the house, no longer his own, for the signing of certain papers.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading He found Angela sitting with an elderly gentleman--none other than the senior partner of the firm of her solicitors.
solicitorsnounUS /səˈlɪsətərz/
plural of “solicitor” — a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading He found Angela sitting with an elderly gentleman--none other than the senior partner of the firm of her solicitors.
the season of growth
From this reading The place was closed for a holiday, but the girls were already assembling in the show-room, getting their dresses laid out, trying on their gloves, and chattering like birds up in the branches on a fine, spring morning.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He had a quantity of documents on the table before him, and as Harry opened the door he heard these remarkable words:
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He found Angela sitting with an elderly gentleman--none other than the senior partner of the firm of her solicitors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At nine in the morning Harry presented himself at the house, no longer his own, for the signing of certain papers.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The place was closed for a holiday, but the girls were already assembling in the show-room, getting their dresses laid out, trying on their gloves, and chattering like birds up in the branches on a fine, spring morning.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "UPROUSE YE THEN, MY MERRY, MERRY MEN."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He had a quantity of documents on the table before him, and as Harry opened the door he heard these remarkable words:
hard to endure
From this reading The place was closed for a holiday, but the girls were already assembling in the show-room, getting their dresses laid out, trying on their gloves, and chattering like birds up in the branches on a fine, spring morning.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The place was closed for a holiday, but the girls were already assembling in the show-room, getting their dresses laid out, trying on their gloves, and chattering like birds up in the branches on a fine, spring morning.
UPROUSE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "UPROUSE YE THEN, MY MERRY, MERRY MEN."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The place was closed for a holiday, but the girls were already assembling in the show-room, getting their dresses laid out, trying on their gloves, and chattering like birds up in the branches on a fine, spring morning.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The place was closed for a holiday, but the girls were already assembling in the show-room, getting their dresses laid out, trying on their gloves, and chattering like birds up in the branches on a fine, spring morning.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He found Angela sitting with an elderly gentleman--none other than the senior partner of the firm of her solicitors.
the words that are spoken
From this reading He had a quantity of documents on the table before him, and as Harry opened the door he heard these remarkable words:
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "UPROUSE YE THEN, MY MERRY, MERRY MEN."
