used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Major Fowler, handsome and military, and very sprucely got up, was walking about with a pale dark young lady, not very young, nor very pretty, but dressed in a costume, the wonderful lace and embroidery of which was noticeable, even in the crowd of well-dressed women.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Major Fowler, handsome and military, and very sprucely got up, was walking about with a pale dark young lady, not very young, nor very pretty, but dressed in a costume, the wonderful lace and embroidery of which was noticeable, even in the crowd of well-dressed women.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The little Leighs and Haredales were together, and Una, promoted to a long white frock, and with her hair turned up, stood by Amethyst's side, looking in air and style very like her.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Mrs Leigh as usual, elegant and appropriate, was with Lucian; and Amethyst, all white, with a large white hat, was beside him.
in addition
From this reading Lady Haredale was there also, in a style which at first sight looked appropriately matronly, but which yet was like that of no other matron there.
AmethystnounUS /ˈæmɪθɪst/
a transparent purple variety of quartz; used as a gemstone
From this reading Mrs Leigh as usual, elegant and appropriate, was with Lucian; and Amethyst, all white, with a large white hat, was beside him.
Amethyst's
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From this reading The little Leighs and Haredales were together, and Una, promoted to a long white frock, and with her hair turned up, stood by Amethyst's side, looking in air and style very like her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Major Fowler, handsome and military, and very sprucely got up, was walking about with a pale dark young lady, not very young, nor very pretty, but dressed in a costume, the wonderful lace and embroidery of which was noticeable, even in the crowd of well-dressed women.
appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading Mrs Leigh as usual, elegant and appropriate, was with Lucian; and Amethyst, all white, with a large white hat, was beside him.
appropriatelyadverbUS /əˈproʊpriɪtli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading Lady Haredale was there also, in a style which at first sight looked appropriately matronly, but which yet was like that of no other matron there.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs Leigh as usual, elegant and appropriate, was with Lucian; and Amethyst, all white, with a large white hat, was beside him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lady Haredale was there also, in a style which at first sight looked appropriately matronly, but which yet was like that of no other matron there.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Mrs Leigh as usual, elegant and appropriate, was with Lucian; and Amethyst, all white, with a large white hat, was beside him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Major Fowler, handsome and military, and very sprucely got up, was walking about with a pale dark young lady, not very young, nor very pretty, but dressed in a costume, the wonderful lace and embroidery of which was noticeable, even in the crowd of well-dressed women.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The little Leighs and Haredales were together, and Una, promoted to a long white frock, and with her hair turned up, stood by Amethyst's side, looking in air and style very like her.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Major Fowler, handsome and military, and very sprucely got up, was walking about with a pale dark young lady, not very young, nor very pretty, but dressed in a costume, the wonderful lace and embroidery of which was noticeable, even in the crowd of well-dressed women.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Major Fowler, handsome and military, and very sprucely got up, was walking about with a pale dark young lady, not very young, nor very pretty, but dressed in a costume, the wonderful lace and embroidery of which was noticeable, even in the crowd of well-dressed women.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Major Fowler, handsome and military, and very sprucely got up, was walking about with a pale dark young lady, not very young, nor very pretty, but dressed in a costume, the wonderful lace and embroidery of which was noticeable, even in the crowd of well-dressed women.
detectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtektəd/
perceived or discerned
From this reading Sylvester, in the midst of many greetings, soon detected the various groups of which he was in search.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Major Fowler, handsome and military, and very sprucely got up, was walking about with a pale dark young lady, not very young, nor very pretty, but dressed in a costume, the wonderful lace and embroidery of which was noticeable, even in the crowd of well-dressed women.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading Mrs Leigh as usual, elegant and appropriate, was with Lucian; and Amethyst, all white, with a large white hat, was beside him.
embroiderynounUS /emˈbrɔɪdəri/
elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
From this reading Major Fowler, handsome and military, and very sprucely got up, was walking about with a pale dark young lady, not very young, nor very pretty, but dressed in a costume, the wonderful lace and embroidery of which was noticeable, even in the crowd of well-dressed women.
divisible by two
From this reading Major Fowler, handsome and military, and very sprucely got up, was walking about with a pale dark young lady, not very young, nor very pretty, but dressed in a costume, the wonderful lace and embroidery of which was noticeable, even in the crowd of well-dressed women.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Lady Haredale was there also, in a style which at first sight looked appropriately matronly, but which yet was like that of no other matron there.
FowlernounUS /ˈfaʊlər/
English lexicographer who wrote a well-known book on English usage (1858-1933)
From this reading Major Fowler, handsome and military, and very sprucely got up, was walking about with a pale dark young lady, not very young, nor very pretty, but dressed in a costume, the wonderful lace and embroidery of which was noticeable, even in the crowd of well-dressed women.
frocknounUS /frɑːk/
a long, loose outer garment
From this reading The little Leighs and Haredales were together, and Una, promoted to a long white frock, and with her hair turned up, stood by Amethyst's side, looking in air and style very like her.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Major Fowler, handsome and military, and very sprucely got up, was walking about with a pale dark young lady, not very young, nor very pretty, but dressed in a costume, the wonderful lace and embroidery of which was noticeable, even in the crowd of well-dressed women.
greetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading Sylvester, in the midst of many greetings, soon detected the various groups of which he was in search.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Sylvester, in the midst of many greetings, soon detected the various groups of which he was in search.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading The little Leighs and Haredales were together, and Una, promoted to a long white frock, and with her hair turned up, stood by Amethyst's side, looking in air and style very like her.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Major Fowler, handsome and military, and very sprucely got up, was walking about with a pale dark young lady, not very young, nor very pretty, but dressed in a costume, the wonderful lace and embroidery of which was noticeable, even in the crowd of well-dressed women.
Haredale
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Haredale was there also, in a style which at first sight looked appropriately matronly, but which yet was like that of no other matron there.
Haredales
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The little Leighs and Haredales were together, and Una, promoted to a long white frock, and with her hair turned up, stood by Amethyst's side, looking in air and style very like her.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Mrs Leigh as usual, elegant and appropriate, was with Lucian; and Amethyst, all white, with a large white hat, was beside him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sylvester, in the midst of many greetings, soon detected the various groups of which he was in search.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The little Leighs and Haredales were together, and Una, promoted to a long white frock, and with her hair turned up, stood by Amethyst's side, looking in air and style very like her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mrs Leigh as usual, elegant and appropriate, was with Lucian; and Amethyst, all white, with a large white hat, was beside him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sylvester, in the midst of many greetings, soon detected the various groups of which he was in search.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading Major Fowler, handsome and military, and very sprucely got up, was walking about with a pale dark young lady, not very young, nor very pretty, but dressed in a costume, the wonderful lace and embroidery of which was noticeable, even in the crowd of well-dressed women.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Major Fowler, handsome and military, and very sprucely got up, was walking about with a pale dark young lady, not very young, nor very pretty, but dressed in a costume, the wonderful lace and embroidery of which was noticeable, even in the crowd of well-dressed women.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mrs Leigh as usual, elegant and appropriate, was with Lucian; and Amethyst, all white, with a large white hat, was beside him.
LeighnounUS /liː/
English film actress (1913-1967)
From this reading Mrs Leigh as usual, elegant and appropriate, was with Lucian; and Amethyst, all white, with a large white hat, was beside him.
Leighs
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From this reading The little Leighs and Haredales were together, and Una, promoted to a long white frock, and with her hair turned up, stood by Amethyst's side, looking in air and style very like her.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Lady Haredale was there also, in a style which at first sight looked appropriately matronly, but which yet was like that of no other matron there.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little Leighs and Haredales were together, and Una, promoted to a long white frock, and with her hair turned up, stood by Amethyst's side, looking in air and style very like her.
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 The little Leighs and Haredales were together, and Una, promoted to a long white frock, and with her hair turned up, stood by Amethyst's side, looking in air and style very like her.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Lady Haredale was there also, in a style which at first sight looked appropriately matronly, but which yet was like that of no other matron there.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The little Leighs and Haredales were together, and Una, promoted to a long white frock, and with her hair turned up, stood by Amethyst's side, looking in air and style very like her.
Lucian
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From this reading Mrs Leigh as usual, elegant and appropriate, was with Lucian; and Amethyst, all white, with a large white hat, was beside him.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Major Fowler, handsome and military, and very sprucely got up, was walking about with a pale dark young lady, not very young, nor very pretty, but dressed in a costume, the wonderful lace and embroidery of which was noticeable, even in the crowd of well-dressed women.
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 Sylvester, in the midst of many greetings, soon detected the various groups of which he was in search.
matronnounUS /ˈmeɪtrən/
a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified
From this reading Lady Haredale was there also, in a style which at first sight looked appropriately matronly, but which yet was like that of no other matron there.
matronlyadjectiveUS /ˈmeɪtrənli/
befitting or characteristic of a fully mature woman
From this reading Lady Haredale was there also, in a style which at first sight looked appropriately matronly, but which yet was like that of no other matron there.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading Sylvester, in the midst of many greetings, soon detected the various groups of which he was in search.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Major Fowler, handsome and military, and very sprucely got up, was walking about with a pale dark young lady, not very young, nor very pretty, but dressed in a costume, the wonderful lace and embroidery of which was noticeable, even in the crowd of well-dressed women.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs Leigh as usual, elegant and appropriate, was with Lucian; and Amethyst, all white, with a large white hat, was beside him.
not any; not one
From this reading Lady Haredale was there also, in a style which at first sight looked appropriately matronly, but which yet was like that of no other matron there.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Major Fowler, handsome and military, and very sprucely got up, was walking about with a pale dark young lady, not very young, nor very pretty, but dressed in a costume, the wonderful lace and embroidery of which was noticeable, even in the crowd of well-dressed women.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Major Fowler, handsome and military, and very sprucely got up, was walking about with a pale dark young lady, not very young, nor very pretty, but dressed in a costume, the wonderful lace and embroidery of which was noticeable, even in the crowd of well-dressed women.
noticeableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəsəbəl/
capable or worthy of being noticed
From this reading Major Fowler, handsome and military, and very sprucely got up, was walking about with a pale dark young lady, not very young, nor very pretty, but dressed in a costume, the wonderful lace and embroidery of which was noticeable, even in the crowd of well-dressed women.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sylvester, in the midst of many greetings, soon detected the various groups of which he was in search.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Lady Haredale was there also, in a style which at first sight looked appropriately matronly, but which yet was like that of no other matron there.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Major Fowler, handsome and military, and very sprucely got up, was walking about with a pale dark young lady, not very young, nor very pretty, but dressed in a costume, the wonderful lace and embroidery of which was noticeable, even in the crowd of well-dressed women.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Major Fowler, handsome and military, and very sprucely got up, was walking about with a pale dark young lady, not very young, nor very pretty, but dressed in a costume, the wonderful lace and embroidery of which was noticeable, even in the crowd of well-dressed women.
promotedverbUS /prəˈmoʊtɪd/
past form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading The little Leighs and Haredales were together, and Una, promoted to a long white frock, and with her hair turned up, stood by Amethyst's side, looking in air and style very like her.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Sylvester, in the midst of many greetings, soon detected the various groups of which he was in search.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The little Leighs and Haredales were together, and Una, promoted to a long white frock, and with her hair turned up, stood by Amethyst's side, looking in air and style very like her.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Lady Haredale was there also, in a style which at first sight looked appropriately matronly, but which yet was like that of no other matron there.
in the near future
From this reading Sylvester, in the midst of many greetings, soon detected the various groups of which he was in search.
sprucelyadverb
in a stylish manner
From this reading Major Fowler, handsome and military, and very sprucely got up, was walking about with a pale dark young lady, not very young, nor very pretty, but dressed in a costume, the wonderful lace and embroidery of which was noticeable, even in the crowd of well-dressed women.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The little Leighs and Haredales were together, and Una, promoted to a long white frock, and with her hair turned up, stood by Amethyst's side, looking in air and style very like her.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Lady Haredale was there also, in a style which at first sight looked appropriately matronly, but which yet was like that of no other matron there.
Sylvester
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From this reading Sylvester, in the midst of many greetings, soon detected the various groups of which he was in search.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lady Haredale was there also, in a style which at first sight looked appropriately matronly, but which yet was like that of no other matron there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sylvester, in the midst of many greetings, soon detected the various groups of which he was in search.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Lady Haredale was there also, in a style which at first sight looked appropriately matronly, but which yet was like that of no other matron there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The little Leighs and Haredales were together, and Una, promoted to a long white frock, and with her hair turned up, stood by Amethyst's side, looking in air and style very like her.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The little Leighs and Haredales were together, and Una, promoted to a long white frock, and with her hair turned up, stood by Amethyst's side, looking in air and style very like her.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The little Leighs and Haredales were together, and Una, promoted to a long white frock, and with her hair turned up, stood by Amethyst's side, looking in air and style very like her.
Una
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The little Leighs and Haredales were together, and Una, promoted to a long white frock, and with her hair turned up, stood by Amethyst's side, looking in air and style very like her.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Major Fowler, handsome and military, and very sprucely got up, was walking about with a pale dark young lady, not very young, nor very pretty, but dressed in a costume, the wonderful lace and embroidery of which was noticeable, even in the crowd of well-dressed women.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Mrs Leigh as usual, elegant and appropriate, was with Lucian; and Amethyst, all white, with a large white hat, was beside him.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Sylvester, in the midst of many greetings, soon detected the various groups of which he was in search.
precisely as stated
From this reading Major Fowler, handsome and military, and very sprucely got up, was walking about with a pale dark young lady, not very young, nor very pretty, but dressed in a costume, the wonderful lace and embroidery of which was noticeable, even in the crowd of well-dressed women.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Major Fowler, handsome and military, and very sprucely got up, was walking about with a pale dark young lady, not very young, nor very pretty, but dressed in a costume, the wonderful lace and embroidery of which was noticeable, even in the crowd of well-dressed women.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sylvester, in the midst of many greetings, soon detected the various groups of which he was in search.
well-dressedadjective
having tasteful clothing and being scrupulously neat
From this reading Major Fowler, handsome and military, and very sprucely got up, was walking about with a pale dark young lady, not very young, nor very pretty, but dressed in a costume, the wonderful lace and embroidery of which was noticeable, even in the crowd of well-dressed women.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The little Leighs and Haredales were together, and Una, promoted to a long white frock, and with her hair turned up, stood by Amethyst's side, looking in air and style very like her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sylvester, in the midst of many greetings, soon detected the various groups of which he was in search.
a Caucasian
From this reading Mrs Leigh as usual, elegant and appropriate, was with Lucian; and Amethyst, all white, with a large white hat, was beside him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Major Fowler, handsome and military, and very sprucely got up, was walking about with a pale dark young lady, not very young, nor very pretty, but dressed in a costume, the wonderful lace and embroidery of which was noticeable, even in the crowd of well-dressed women.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Major Fowler, handsome and military, and very sprucely got up, was walking about with a pale dark young lady, not very young, nor very pretty, but dressed in a costume, the wonderful lace and embroidery of which was noticeable, even in the crowd of well-dressed women.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Major Fowler, handsome and military, and very sprucely got up, was walking about with a pale dark young lady, not very young, nor very pretty, but dressed in a costume, the wonderful lace and embroidery of which was noticeable, even in the crowd of well-dressed women.
but in spite of that
From this reading Lady Haredale was there also, in a style which at first sight looked appropriately matronly, but which yet was like that of no other matron there.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Major Fowler, handsome and military, and very sprucely got up, was walking about with a pale dark young lady, not very young, nor very pretty, but dressed in a costume, the wonderful lace and embroidery of which was noticeable, even in the crowd of well-dressed women.
