used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I suppose none of them will like walking such a cold afternoon as this; but you will find plenty of entertainment for them there; and with Margaret, and Miss Cunningham, and Amy, you will make quite a pleasant little party."
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Frank had gone out with the young Dornfords, who came early, according to their engagement; and the three boys who arrived afterwards were immediately despatched to the lake to find him, and amuse themselves with skating.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Dora's time was so fully occupied for the rest of the morning that she was quite unable to form any scheme of amusement; and three o'clock arrived, and with it carriage after carriage, each bringing an importation of visitors, before she had at all decided upon what was to be done with them.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "I suppose none of them will like walking such a cold afternoon as this; but you will find plenty of entertainment for them there; and with Margaret, and Miss Cunningham, and Amy, you will make quite a pleasant little party."
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Frank had gone out with the young Dornfords, who came early, according to their engagement; and the three boys who arrived afterwards were immediately despatched to the lake to find him, and amuse themselves with skating.
(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 Dora's time was so fully occupied for the rest of the morning that she was quite unable to form any scheme of amusement; and three o'clock arrived, and with it carriage after carriage, each bringing an importation of visitors, before she had at all decided upon what was to be done with them.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "Boys are no trouble," thought Dora; "they always go out of doors, and take care of themselves; but girls----" and she sighed as she looked upon the five young ladies who, dressed in their best silks and gayest bonnets, stood each by the side of her mamma, very silent, very shy, and very uncomfortable.
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading Frank had gone out with the young Dornfords, who came early, according to their engagement; and the three boys who arrived afterwards were immediately despatched to the lake to find him, and amuse themselves with skating.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Dora's time was so fully occupied for the rest of the morning that she was quite unable to form any scheme of amusement; and three o'clock arrived, and with it carriage after carriage, each bringing an importation of visitors, before she had at all decided upon what was to be done with them.
Amy
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From this reading "I suppose none of them will like walking such a cold afternoon as this; but you will find plenty of entertainment for them there; and with Margaret, and Miss Cunningham, and Amy, you will make quite a pleasant little party."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Dora's time was so fully occupied for the rest of the morning that she was quite unable to form any scheme of amusement; and three o'clock arrived, and with it carriage after carriage, each bringing an importation of visitors, before she had at all decided upon what was to be done with them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dora's time was so fully occupied for the rest of the morning that she was quite unable to form any scheme of amusement; and three o'clock arrived, and with it carriage after carriage, each bringing an importation of visitors, before she had at all decided upon what was to be done with them.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Dora's time was so fully occupied for the rest of the morning that she was quite unable to form any scheme of amusement; and three o'clock arrived, and with it carriage after carriage, each bringing an importation of visitors, before she had at all decided upon what was to be done with them.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Boys are no trouble," thought Dora; "they always go out of doors, and take care of themselves; but girls----" and she sighed as she looked upon the five young ladies who, dressed in their best silks and gayest bonnets, stood each by the side of her mamma, very silent, very shy, and very uncomfortable.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Dora's time was so fully occupied for the rest of the morning that she was quite unable to form any scheme of amusement; and three o'clock arrived, and with it carriage after carriage, each bringing an importation of visitors, before she had at all decided upon what was to be done with them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Boys are no trouble," thought Dora; "they always go out of doors, and take care of themselves; but girls----" and she sighed as she looked upon the five young ladies who, dressed in their best silks and gayest bonnets, stood each by the side of her mamma, very silent, very shy, and very uncomfortable.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dora's time was so fully occupied for the rest of the morning that she was quite unable to form any scheme of amusement; and three o'clock arrived, and with it carriage after carriage, each bringing an importation of visitors, before she had at all decided upon what was to be done with them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dora's time was so fully occupied for the rest of the morning that she was quite unable to form any scheme of amusement; and three o'clock arrived, and with it carriage after carriage, each bringing an importation of visitors, before she had at all decided upon what was to be done with them.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Dora's time was so fully occupied for the rest of the morning that she was quite unable to form any scheme of amusement; and three o'clock arrived, and with it carriage after carriage, each bringing an importation of visitors, before she had at all decided upon what was to be done with them.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "Boys are no trouble," thought Dora; "they always go out of doors, and take care of themselves; but girls----" and she sighed as she looked upon the five young ladies who, dressed in their best silks and gayest bonnets, stood each by the side of her mamma, very silent, very shy, and very uncomfortable.
bonnets
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From this reading "Boys are no trouble," thought Dora; "they always go out of doors, and take care of themselves; but girls----" and she sighed as she looked upon the five young ladies who, dressed in their best silks and gayest bonnets, stood each by the side of her mamma, very silent, very shy, and very uncomfortable.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Frank had gone out with the young Dornfords, who came early, according to their engagement; and the three boys who arrived afterwards were immediately despatched to the lake to find him, and amuse themselves with skating.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Dora's time was so fully occupied for the rest of the morning that she was quite unable to form any scheme of amusement; and three o'clock arrived, and with it carriage after carriage, each bringing an importation of visitors, before she had at all decided upon what was to be done with them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Boys are no trouble," thought Dora; "they always go out of doors, and take care of themselves; but girls----" and she sighed as she looked upon the five young ladies who, dressed in their best silks and gayest bonnets, stood each by the side of her mamma, very silent, very shy, and very uncomfortable.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Boys are no trouble," thought Dora; "they always go out of doors, and take care of themselves; but girls----" and she sighed as she looked upon the five young ladies who, dressed in their best silks and gayest bonnets, stood each by the side of her mamma, very silent, very shy, and very uncomfortable.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Frank had gone out with the young Dornfords, who came early, according to their engagement; and the three boys who arrived afterwards were immediately despatched to the lake to find him, and amuse themselves with skating.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "Boys are no trouble," thought Dora; "they always go out of doors, and take care of themselves; but girls----" and she sighed as she looked upon the five young ladies who, dressed in their best silks and gayest bonnets, stood each by the side of her mamma, very silent, very shy, and very uncomfortable.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Dora's time was so fully occupied for the rest of the morning that she was quite unable to form any scheme of amusement; and three o'clock arrived, and with it carriage after carriage, each bringing an importation of visitors, before she had at all decided upon what was to be done with them.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading "I suppose none of them will like walking such a cold afternoon as this; but you will find plenty of entertainment for them there; and with Margaret, and Miss Cunningham, and Amy, you will make quite a pleasant little party."
CunninghamnounUS /ˈkʌnɪŋhæm/
United States dancer and choreographer (born in 1922)
From this reading "I suppose none of them will like walking such a cold afternoon as this; but you will find plenty of entertainment for them there; and with Margaret, and Miss Cunningham, and Amy, you will make quite a pleasant little party."
recognizable; marked
From this reading Dora's time was so fully occupied for the rest of the morning that she was quite unable to form any scheme of amusement; and three o'clock arrived, and with it carriage after carriage, each bringing an importation of visitors, before she had at all decided upon what was to be done with them.
despatched
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From this reading Frank had gone out with the young Dornfords, who came early, according to their engagement; and the three boys who arrived afterwards were immediately despatched to the lake to find him, and amuse themselves with skating.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Dora's time was so fully occupied for the rest of the morning that she was quite unable to form any scheme of amusement; and three o'clock arrived, and with it carriage after carriage, each bringing an importation of visitors, before she had at all decided upon what was to be done with them.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "Boys are no trouble," thought Dora; "they always go out of doors, and take care of themselves; but girls----" and she sighed as she looked upon the five young ladies who, dressed in their best silks and gayest bonnets, stood each by the side of her mamma, very silent, very shy, and very uncomfortable.
Dora
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From this reading "Boys are no trouble," thought Dora; "they always go out of doors, and take care of themselves; but girls----" and she sighed as she looked upon the five young ladies who, dressed in their best silks and gayest bonnets, stood each by the side of her mamma, very silent, very shy, and very uncomfortable.
Dora's
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From this reading Dora's time was so fully occupied for the rest of the morning that she was quite unable to form any scheme of amusement; and three o'clock arrived, and with it carriage after carriage, each bringing an importation of visitors, before she had at all decided upon what was to be done with them.
Dornfords
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From this reading Frank had gone out with the young Dornfords, who came early, according to their engagement; and the three boys who arrived afterwards were immediately despatched to the lake to find him, and amuse themselves with skating.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading "Boys are no trouble," thought Dora; "they always go out of doors, and take care of themselves; but girls----" and she sighed as she looked upon the five young ladies who, dressed in their best silks and gayest bonnets, stood each by the side of her mamma, very silent, very shy, and very uncomfortable.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Dora's time was so fully occupied for the rest of the morning that she was quite unable to form any scheme of amusement; and three o'clock arrived, and with it carriage after carriage, each bringing an importation of visitors, before she had at all decided upon what was to be done with them.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Frank had gone out with the young Dornfords, who came early, according to their engagement; and the three boys who arrived afterwards were immediately despatched to the lake to find him, and amuse themselves with skating.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Frank had gone out with the young Dornfords, who came early, according to their engagement; and the three boys who arrived afterwards were immediately despatched to the lake to find him, and amuse themselves with skating.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading "I suppose none of them will like walking such a cold afternoon as this; but you will find plenty of entertainment for them there; and with Margaret, and Miss Cunningham, and Amy, you will make quite a pleasant little party."
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Frank had gone out with the young Dornfords, who came early, according to their engagement; and the three boys who arrived afterwards were immediately despatched to the lake to find him, and amuse themselves with skating.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading "Boys are no trouble," thought Dora; "they always go out of doors, and take care of themselves; but girls----" and she sighed as she looked upon the five young ladies who, dressed in their best silks and gayest bonnets, stood each by the side of her mamma, very silent, very shy, and very uncomfortable.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dora's time was so fully occupied for the rest of the morning that she was quite unable to form any scheme of amusement; and three o'clock arrived, and with it carriage after carriage, each bringing an importation of visitors, before she had at all decided upon what was to be done with them.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Dora's time was so fully occupied for the rest of the morning that she was quite unable to form any scheme of amusement; and three o'clock arrived, and with it carriage after carriage, each bringing an importation of visitors, before she had at all decided upon what was to be done with them.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank had gone out with the young Dornfords, who came early, according to their engagement; and the three boys who arrived afterwards were immediately despatched to the lake to find him, and amuse themselves with skating.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "You will take your young friends into the schoolroom, Dora," said Mrs Harrington, in her most gentle tone.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Dora's time was so fully occupied for the rest of the morning that she was quite unable to form any scheme of amusement; and three o'clock arrived, and with it carriage after carriage, each bringing an importation of visitors, before she had at all decided upon what was to be done with them.
gayest
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From this reading "Boys are no trouble," thought Dora; "they always go out of doors, and take care of themselves; but girls----" and she sighed as she looked upon the five young ladies who, dressed in their best silks and gayest bonnets, stood each by the side of her mamma, very silent, very shy, and very uncomfortable.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading "You will take your young friends into the schoolroom, Dora," said Mrs Harrington, in her most gentle tone.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "Boys are no trouble," thought Dora; "they always go out of doors, and take care of themselves; but girls----" and she sighed as she looked upon the five young ladies who, dressed in their best silks and gayest bonnets, stood each by the side of her mamma, very silent, very shy, and very uncomfortable.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Boys are no trouble," thought Dora; "they always go out of doors, and take care of themselves; but girls----" and she sighed as she looked upon the five young ladies who, dressed in their best silks and gayest bonnets, stood each by the side of her mamma, very silent, very shy, and very uncomfortable.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Frank had gone out with the young Dornfords, who came early, according to their engagement; and the three boys who arrived afterwards were immediately despatched to the lake to find him, and amuse themselves with skating.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dora's time was so fully occupied for the rest of the morning that she was quite unable to form any scheme of amusement; and three o'clock arrived, and with it carriage after carriage, each bringing an importation of visitors, before she had at all decided upon what was to be done with them.
Harrington
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From this reading "You will take your young friends into the schoolroom, Dora," said Mrs Harrington, in her most gentle tone.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Boys are no trouble," thought Dora; "they always go out of doors, and take care of themselves; but girls----" and she sighed as she looked upon the five young ladies who, dressed in their best silks and gayest bonnets, stood each by the side of her mamma, very silent, very shy, and very uncomfortable.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Frank had gone out with the young Dornfords, who came early, according to their engagement; and the three boys who arrived afterwards were immediately despatched to the lake to find him, and amuse themselves with skating.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I suppose none of them will like walking such a cold afternoon as this; but you will find plenty of entertainment for them there; and with Margaret, and Miss Cunningham, and Amy, you will make quite a pleasant little party."
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Frank had gone out with the young Dornfords, who came early, according to their engagement; and the three boys who arrived afterwards were immediately despatched to the lake to find him, and amuse themselves with skating.
importationnounUS /ˌɪmpɔːrˈteɪʃən/
the commercial activity of buying and bringing in goods from a foreign country
From this reading Dora's time was so fully occupied for the rest of the morning that she was quite unable to form any scheme of amusement; and three o'clock arrived, and with it carriage after carriage, each bringing an importation of visitors, before she had at all decided upon what was to be done with them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Boys are no trouble," thought Dora; "they always go out of doors, and take care of themselves; but girls----" and she sighed as she looked upon the five young ladies who, dressed in their best silks and gayest bonnets, stood each by the side of her mamma, very silent, very shy, and very uncomfortable.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "You will take your young friends into the schoolroom, Dora," said Mrs Harrington, in her most gentle tone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Dora's time was so fully occupied for the rest of the morning that she was quite unable to form any scheme of amusement; and three o'clock arrived, and with it carriage after carriage, each bringing an importation of visitors, before she had at all decided upon what was to be done with them.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading "Boys are no trouble," thought Dora; "they always go out of doors, and take care of themselves; but girls----" and she sighed as she looked upon the five young ladies who, dressed in their best silks and gayest bonnets, stood each by the side of her mamma, very silent, very shy, and very uncomfortable.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Frank had gone out with the young Dornfords, who came early, according to their engagement; and the three boys who arrived afterwards were immediately despatched to the lake to find him, and amuse themselves with skating.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I suppose none of them will like walking such a cold afternoon as this; but you will find plenty of entertainment for them there; and with Margaret, and Miss Cunningham, and Amy, you will make quite a pleasant little party."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I suppose none of them will like walking such a cold afternoon as this; but you will find plenty of entertainment for them there; and with Margaret, and Miss Cunningham, and Amy, you will make quite a pleasant little party."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Boys are no trouble," thought Dora; "they always go out of doors, and take care of themselves; but girls----" and she sighed as she looked upon the five young ladies who, dressed in their best silks and gayest bonnets, stood each by the side of her mamma, very silent, very shy, and very uncomfortable.
engage in
From this reading "I suppose none of them will like walking such a cold afternoon as this; but you will find plenty of entertainment for them there; and with Margaret, and Miss Cunningham, and Amy, you will make quite a pleasant little party."
informal terms for a mother
From this reading "Boys are no trouble," thought Dora; "they always go out of doors, and take care of themselves; but girls----" and she sighed as she looked upon the five young ladies who, dressed in their best silks and gayest bonnets, stood each by the side of her mamma, very silent, very shy, and very uncomfortable.
Margaret
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From this reading "I suppose none of them will like walking such a cold afternoon as this; but you will find plenty of entertainment for them there; and with Margaret, and Miss Cunningham, and Amy, you will make quite a pleasant little party."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "I suppose none of them will like walking such a cold afternoon as this; but you will find plenty of entertainment for them there; and with Margaret, and Miss Cunningham, and Amy, you will make quite a pleasant little party."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Dora's time was so fully occupied for the rest of the morning that she was quite unable to form any scheme of amusement; and three o'clock arrived, and with it carriage after carriage, each bringing an importation of visitors, before she had at all decided upon what was to be done with them.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "You will take your young friends into the schoolroom, Dora," said Mrs Harrington, in her most gentle tone.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "You will take your young friends into the schoolroom, Dora," said Mrs Harrington, in her most gentle tone.
not any; not one
From this reading "Boys are no trouble," thought Dora; "they always go out of doors, and take care of themselves; but girls----" and she sighed as she looked upon the five young ladies who, dressed in their best silks and gayest bonnets, stood each by the side of her mamma, very silent, very shy, and very uncomfortable.
not one, and not any
From this reading "I suppose none of them will like walking such a cold afternoon as this; but you will find plenty of entertainment for them there; and with Margaret, and Miss Cunningham, and Amy, you will make quite a pleasant little party."
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Dora's time was so fully occupied for the rest of the morning that she was quite unable to form any scheme of amusement; and three o'clock arrived, and with it carriage after carriage, each bringing an importation of visitors, before she had at all decided upon what was to be done with them.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Dora's time was so fully occupied for the rest of the morning that she was quite unable to form any scheme of amusement; and three o'clock arrived, and with it carriage after carriage, each bringing an importation of visitors, before she had at all decided upon what was to be done with them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dora's time was so fully occupied for the rest of the morning that she was quite unable to form any scheme of amusement; and three o'clock arrived, and with it carriage after carriage, each bringing an importation of visitors, before she had at all decided upon what was to be done with them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Frank had gone out with the young Dornfords, who came early, according to their engagement; and the three boys who arrived afterwards were immediately despatched to the lake to find him, and amuse themselves with skating.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading "I suppose none of them will like walking such a cold afternoon as this; but you will find plenty of entertainment for them there; and with Margaret, and Miss Cunningham, and Amy, you will make quite a pleasant little party."
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading "I suppose none of them will like walking such a cold afternoon as this; but you will find plenty of entertainment for them there; and with Margaret, and Miss Cunningham, and Amy, you will make quite a pleasant little party."
a full supply
From this reading "I suppose none of them will like walking such a cold afternoon as this; but you will find plenty of entertainment for them there; and with Margaret, and Miss Cunningham, and Amy, you will make quite a pleasant little party."
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Dora's time was so fully occupied for the rest of the morning that she was quite unable to form any scheme of amusement; and three o'clock arrived, and with it carriage after carriage, each bringing an importation of visitors, before she had at all decided upon what was to be done with them.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Dora's time was so fully occupied for the rest of the morning that she was quite unable to form any scheme of amusement; and three o'clock arrived, and with it carriage after carriage, each bringing an importation of visitors, before she had at all decided upon what was to be done with them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You will take your young friends into the schoolroom, Dora," said Mrs Harrington, in her most gentle tone.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Dora's time was so fully occupied for the rest of the morning that she was quite unable to form any scheme of amusement; and three o'clock arrived, and with it carriage after carriage, each bringing an importation of visitors, before she had at all decided upon what was to be done with them.
schoolroomnounUS /ˈskuːlruːm/
a room in a school where lessons take place
From this reading "You will take your young friends into the schoolroom, Dora," said Mrs Harrington, in her most gentle tone.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dora's time was so fully occupied for the rest of the morning that she was quite unable to form any scheme of amusement; and three o'clock arrived, and with it carriage after carriage, each bringing an importation of visitors, before she had at all decided upon what was to be done with them.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading "Boys are no trouble," thought Dora; "they always go out of doors, and take care of themselves; but girls----" and she sighed as she looked upon the five young ladies who, dressed in their best silks and gayest bonnets, stood each by the side of her mamma, very silent, very shy, and very uncomfortable.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "Boys are no trouble," thought Dora; "they always go out of doors, and take care of themselves; but girls----" and she sighed as she looked upon the five young ladies who, dressed in their best silks and gayest bonnets, stood each by the side of her mamma, very silent, very shy, and very uncomfortable.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "Boys are no trouble," thought Dora; "they always go out of doors, and take care of themselves; but girls----" and she sighed as she looked upon the five young ladies who, dressed in their best silks and gayest bonnets, stood each by the side of her mamma, very silent, very shy, and very uncomfortable.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading "Boys are no trouble," thought Dora; "they always go out of doors, and take care of themselves; but girls----" and she sighed as she looked upon the five young ladies who, dressed in their best silks and gayest bonnets, stood each by the side of her mamma, very silent, very shy, and very uncomfortable.
silksnounUS /sɪlks/
the brightly colored garments of a jockey; emblematic of the stable
From this reading "Boys are no trouble," thought Dora; "they always go out of doors, and take care of themselves; but girls----" and she sighed as she looked upon the five young ladies who, dressed in their best silks and gayest bonnets, stood each by the side of her mamma, very silent, very shy, and very uncomfortable.
skatingnounUS /ˈskeɪtɪŋ/
the sport of gliding on skates
From this reading Frank had gone out with the young Dornfords, who came early, according to their engagement; and the three boys who arrived afterwards were immediately despatched to the lake to find him, and amuse themselves with skating.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Dora's time was so fully occupied for the rest of the morning that she was quite unable to form any scheme of amusement; and three o'clock arrived, and with it carriage after carriage, each bringing an importation of visitors, before she had at all decided upon what was to be done with them.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "Boys are no trouble," thought Dora; "they always go out of doors, and take care of themselves; but girls----" and she sighed as she looked upon the five young ladies who, dressed in their best silks and gayest bonnets, stood each by the side of her mamma, very silent, very shy, and very uncomfortable.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "I suppose none of them will like walking such a cold afternoon as this; but you will find plenty of entertainment for them there; and with Margaret, and Miss Cunningham, and Amy, you will make quite a pleasant little party."
express a supposition
From this reading "I suppose none of them will like walking such a cold afternoon as this; but you will find plenty of entertainment for them there; and with Margaret, and Miss Cunningham, and Amy, you will make quite a pleasant little party."
carry out
From this reading "Boys are no trouble," thought Dora; "they always go out of doors, and take care of themselves; but girls----" and she sighed as she looked upon the five young ladies who, dressed in their best silks and gayest bonnets, stood each by the side of her mamma, very silent, very shy, and very uncomfortable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dora's time was so fully occupied for the rest of the morning that she was quite unable to form any scheme of amusement; and three o'clock arrived, and with it carriage after carriage, each bringing an importation of visitors, before she had at all decided upon what was to be done with them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dora's time was so fully occupied for the rest of the morning that she was quite unable to form any scheme of amusement; and three o'clock arrived, and with it carriage after carriage, each bringing an importation of visitors, before she had at all decided upon what was to be done with them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Frank had gone out with the young Dornfords, who came early, according to their engagement; and the three boys who arrived afterwards were immediately despatched to the lake to find him, and amuse themselves with skating.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Dora's time was so fully occupied for the rest of the morning that she was quite unable to form any scheme of amusement; and three o'clock arrived, and with it carriage after carriage, each bringing an importation of visitors, before she had at all decided upon what was to be done with them.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Frank had gone out with the young Dornfords, who came early, according to their engagement; and the three boys who arrived afterwards were immediately despatched to the lake to find him, and amuse themselves with skating.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I suppose none of them will like walking such a cold afternoon as this; but you will find plenty of entertainment for them there; and with Margaret, and Miss Cunningham, and Amy, you will make quite a pleasant little party."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Boys are no trouble," thought Dora; "they always go out of doors, and take care of themselves; but girls----" and she sighed as she looked upon the five young ladies who, dressed in their best silks and gayest bonnets, stood each by the side of her mamma, very silent, very shy, and very uncomfortable.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I suppose none of them will like walking such a cold afternoon as this; but you will find plenty of entertainment for them there; and with Margaret, and Miss Cunningham, and Amy, you will make quite a pleasant little party."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Boys are no trouble," thought Dora; "they always go out of doors, and take care of themselves; but girls----" and she sighed as she looked upon the five young ladies who, dressed in their best silks and gayest bonnets, stood each by the side of her mamma, very silent, very shy, and very uncomfortable.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Dora's time was so fully occupied for the rest of the morning that she was quite unable to form any scheme of amusement; and three o'clock arrived, and with it carriage after carriage, each bringing an importation of visitors, before she had at all decided upon what was to be done with them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Dora's time was so fully occupied for the rest of the morning that she was quite unable to form any scheme of amusement; and three o'clock arrived, and with it carriage after carriage, each bringing an importation of visitors, before she had at all decided upon what was to be done with them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dora's time was so fully occupied for the rest of the morning that she was quite unable to form any scheme of amusement; and three o'clock arrived, and with it carriage after carriage, each bringing an importation of visitors, before she had at all decided upon what was to be done with them.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "You will take your young friends into the schoolroom, Dora," said Mrs Harrington, in her most gentle tone.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "Boys are no trouble," thought Dora; "they always go out of doors, and take care of themselves; but girls----" and she sighed as she looked upon the five young ladies who, dressed in their best silks and gayest bonnets, stood each by the side of her mamma, very silent, very shy, and very uncomfortable.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Dora's time was so fully occupied for the rest of the morning that she was quite unable to form any scheme of amusement; and three o'clock arrived, and with it carriage after carriage, each bringing an importation of visitors, before she had at all decided upon what was to be done with them.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading "Boys are no trouble," thought Dora; "they always go out of doors, and take care of themselves; but girls----" and she sighed as she looked upon the five young ladies who, dressed in their best silks and gayest bonnets, stood each by the side of her mamma, very silent, very shy, and very uncomfortable.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Dora's time was so fully occupied for the rest of the morning that she was quite unable to form any scheme of amusement; and three o'clock arrived, and with it carriage after carriage, each bringing an importation of visitors, before she had at all decided upon what was to be done with them.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Boys are no trouble," thought Dora; "they always go out of doors, and take care of themselves; but girls----" and she sighed as she looked upon the five young ladies who, dressed in their best silks and gayest bonnets, stood each by the side of her mamma, very silent, very shy, and very uncomfortable.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Dora's time was so fully occupied for the rest of the morning that she was quite unable to form any scheme of amusement; and three o'clock arrived, and with it carriage after carriage, each bringing an importation of visitors, before she had at all decided upon what was to be done with them.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading "I suppose none of them will like walking such a cold afternoon as this; but you will find plenty of entertainment for them there; and with Margaret, and Miss Cunningham, and Amy, you will make quite a pleasant little party."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dora's time was so fully occupied for the rest of the morning that she was quite unable to form any scheme of amusement; and three o'clock arrived, and with it carriage after carriage, each bringing an importation of visitors, before she had at all decided upon what was to be done with them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Frank had gone out with the young Dornfords, who came early, according to their engagement; and the three boys who arrived afterwards were immediately despatched to the lake to find him, and amuse themselves with skating.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Dora's time was so fully occupied for the rest of the morning that she was quite unable to form any scheme of amusement; and three o'clock arrived, and with it carriage after carriage, each bringing an importation of visitors, before she had at all decided upon what was to be done with them.
which person or people
From this reading Frank had gone out with the young Dornfords, who came early, according to their engagement; and the three boys who arrived afterwards were immediately despatched to the lake to find him, and amuse themselves with skating.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You will take your young friends into the schoolroom, Dora," said Mrs Harrington, in her most gentle tone.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dora's time was so fully occupied for the rest of the morning that she was quite unable to form any scheme of amusement; and three o'clock arrived, and with it carriage after carriage, each bringing an importation of visitors, before she had at all decided upon what was to be done with them.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You will take your young friends into the schoolroom, Dora," said Mrs Harrington, in her most gentle tone.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Frank had gone out with the young Dornfords, who came early, according to their engagement; and the three boys who arrived afterwards were immediately despatched to the lake to find him, and amuse themselves with skating.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You will take your young friends into the schoolroom, Dora," said Mrs Harrington, in her most gentle tone.
