used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'Home, child!' said Lady Torquilin, with a withering emphasis.
a-piece
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From this reading 'They're going on; I daresay they've got a couple more dances a-piece to put in an appearance at to night.'
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Lady Torquilin did not approve of what she called 'excessive riot,' and never accepted more than one invitation an evening; so I was unfamiliar with London ways in this respect.
anew
From this reading I'll want it again in a quarter of an hour.'
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading 'They're going on; I daresay they've got a couple more dances a-piece to put in an appearance at to night.'
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lady Torquilin did not approve of what she called 'excessive riot,' and never accepted more than one invitation an evening; so I was unfamiliar with London ways in this respect.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Presently I had another object-lesson in the person of a lady who came in and gave her cloak to the attendant, saying, 'Put it where you can get it easily, please.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading 'They're going on; I daresay they've got a couple more dances a-piece to put in an appearance at to night.'
approveverbUS /əˈpruːv/
give sanction to
From this reading Lady Torquilin did not approve of what she called 'excessive riot,' and never accepted more than one invitation an evening; so I was unfamiliar with London ways in this respect.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading 'They're going on; I daresay they've got a couple more dances a-piece to put in an appearance at to night.'
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading Presently I had another object-lesson in the person of a lady who came in and gave her cloak to the attendant, saying, 'Put it where you can get it easily, please.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Lady Torquilin did not approve of what she called 'excessive riot,' and never accepted more than one invitation an evening; so I was unfamiliar with London ways in this respect.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Presently I had another object-lesson in the person of a lady who came in and gave her cloak to the attendant, saying, 'Put it where you can get it easily, please.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Presently I had another object-lesson in the person of a lady who came in and gave her cloak to the attendant, saying, 'Put it where you can get it easily, please.
a young person of either sex
From this reading 'Home, child!' said Lady Torquilin, with a withering emphasis.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading Presently I had another object-lesson in the person of a lady who came in and gave her cloak to the attendant, saying, 'Put it where you can get it easily, please.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading 'They're going on; I daresay they've got a couple more dances a-piece to put in an appearance at to night.'
dancesnounUS /ˈdænsəz/
plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading 'They're going on; I daresay they've got a couple more dances a-piece to put in an appearance at to night.'
daresay
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From this reading 'They're going on; I daresay they've got a couple more dances a-piece to put in an appearance at to night.'
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Lady Torquilin did not approve of what she called 'excessive riot,' and never accepted more than one invitation an evening; so I was unfamiliar with London ways in this respect.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Presently I had another object-lesson in the person of a lady who came in and gave her cloak to the attendant, saying, 'Put it where you can get it easily, please.
emphasisnounUS /ˈemfəsəs/
special importance or significance
From this reading 'Home, child!' said Lady Torquilin, with a withering emphasis.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Lady Torquilin did not approve of what she called 'excessive riot,' and never accepted more than one invitation an evening; so I was unfamiliar with London ways in this respect.
excessiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsesɪv/
beyond normal limits
From this reading Lady Torquilin did not approve of what she called 'excessive riot,' and never accepted more than one invitation an evening; so I was unfamiliar with London ways in this respect.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Presently I had another object-lesson in the person of a lady who came in and gave her cloak to the attendant, saying, 'Put it where you can get it easily, please.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Presently I had another object-lesson in the person of a lady who came in and gave her cloak to the attendant, saying, 'Put it where you can get it easily, please.
the act of departing
From this reading 'They're going on; I daresay they've got a couple more dances a-piece to put in an appearance at to night.'
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading 'They're going on; I daresay they've got a couple more dances a-piece to put in an appearance at to night.'
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Presently I had another object-lesson in the person of a lady who came in and gave her cloak to the attendant, saying, 'Put it where you can get it easily, please.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Presently I had another object-lesson in the person of a lady who came in and gave her cloak to the attendant, saying, 'Put it where you can get it easily, please.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading 'Home, child!' said Lady Torquilin, with a withering emphasis.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading I'll want it again in a quarter of an hour.'
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'They're going on; I daresay they've got a couple more dances a-piece to put in an appearance at to night.'
I'll
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From this reading I'll want it again in a quarter of an hour.'
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'They're going on; I daresay they've got a couple more dances a-piece to put in an appearance at to night.'
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Lady Torquilin did not approve of what she called 'excessive riot,' and never accepted more than one invitation an evening; so I was unfamiliar with London ways in this respect.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Presently I had another object-lesson in the person of a lady who came in and gave her cloak to the attendant, saying, 'Put it where you can get it easily, please.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading 'Home, child!' said Lady Torquilin, with a withering emphasis.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Lady Torquilin did not approve of what she called 'excessive riot,' and never accepted more than one invitation an evening; so I was unfamiliar with London ways in this respect.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading 'They're going on; I daresay they've got a couple more dances a-piece to put in an appearance at to night.'
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Lady Torquilin did not approve of what she called 'excessive riot,' and never accepted more than one invitation an evening; so I was unfamiliar with London ways in this respect.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading 'They're going on; I daresay they've got a couple more dances a-piece to put in an appearance at to night.'
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lady Torquilin did not approve of what she called 'excessive riot,' and never accepted more than one invitation an evening; so I was unfamiliar with London ways in this respect.
object-lesson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Presently I had another object-lesson in the person of a lady who came in and gave her cloak to the attendant, saying, 'Put it where you can get it easily, please.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lady Torquilin did not approve of what she called 'excessive riot,' and never accepted more than one invitation an evening; so I was unfamiliar with London ways in this respect.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading 'They're going on; I daresay they've got a couple more dances a-piece to put in an appearance at to night.'
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Lady Torquilin did not approve of what she called 'excessive riot,' and never accepted more than one invitation an evening; so I was unfamiliar with London ways in this respect.
a human being
From this reading Presently I had another object-lesson in the person of a lady who came in and gave her cloak to the attendant, saying, 'Put it where you can get it easily, please.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Presently I had another object-lesson in the person of a lady who came in and gave her cloak to the attendant, saying, 'Put it where you can get it easily, please.
in the near future
From this reading Presently I had another object-lesson in the person of a lady who came in and gave her cloak to the attendant, saying, 'Put it where you can get it easily, please.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading 'They're going on; I daresay they've got a couple more dances a-piece to put in an appearance at to night.'
one of four equal parts
From this reading I'll want it again in a quarter of an hour.'
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Lady Torquilin did not approve of what she called 'excessive riot,' and never accepted more than one invitation an evening; so I was unfamiliar with London ways in this respect.
riotnounUS /ˈraɪət/
a public act of violence by an unruly mob
From this reading Lady Torquilin did not approve of what she called 'excessive riot,' and never accepted more than one invitation an evening; so I was unfamiliar with London ways in this respect.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'Home, child!' said Lady Torquilin, with a withering emphasis.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Presently I had another object-lesson in the person of a lady who came in and gave her cloak to the attendant, saying, 'Put it where you can get it easily, please.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lady Torquilin did not approve of what she called 'excessive riot,' and never accepted more than one invitation an evening; so I was unfamiliar with London ways in this respect.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Lady Torquilin did not approve of what she called 'excessive riot,' and never accepted more than one invitation an evening; so I was unfamiliar with London ways in this respect.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Lady Torquilin did not approve of what she called 'excessive riot,' and never accepted more than one invitation an evening; so I was unfamiliar with London ways in this respect.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Presently I had another object-lesson in the person of a lady who came in and gave her cloak to the attendant, saying, 'Put it where you can get it easily, please.
They're
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From this reading 'They're going on; I daresay they've got a couple more dances a-piece to put in an appearance at to night.'
they've
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From this reading 'They're going on; I daresay they've got a couple more dances a-piece to put in an appearance at to night.'
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Lady Torquilin did not approve of what she called 'excessive riot,' and never accepted more than one invitation an evening; so I was unfamiliar with London ways in this respect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'They're going on; I daresay they've got a couple more dances a-piece to put in an appearance at to night.'
Torquilin
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From this reading 'Home, child!' said Lady Torquilin, with a withering emphasis.
unfamiliaradjectiveUS /ˌʌnfəˈmɪljər/
not known or well known
From this reading Lady Torquilin did not approve of what she called 'excessive riot,' and never accepted more than one invitation an evening; so I was unfamiliar with London ways in this respect.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I'll want it again in a quarter of an hour.'
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lady Torquilin did not approve of what she called 'excessive riot,' and never accepted more than one invitation an evening; so I was unfamiliar with London ways in this respect.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Lady Torquilin did not approve of what she called 'excessive riot,' and never accepted more than one invitation an evening; so I was unfamiliar with London ways in this respect.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Lady Torquilin did not approve of what she called 'excessive riot,' and never accepted more than one invitation an evening; so I was unfamiliar with London ways in this respect.
in or at the place that
From this reading Presently I had another object-lesson in the person of a lady who came in and gave her cloak to the attendant, saying, 'Put it where you can get it easily, please.
which person or people
From this reading Presently I had another object-lesson in the person of a lady who came in and gave her cloak to the attendant, saying, 'Put it where you can get it easily, please.
in the company of; together with
From this reading 'Home, child!' said Lady Torquilin, with a withering emphasis.
witheringadjectiveUS /ˈwɪðərɪŋ/
wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction
From this reading 'Home, child!' said Lady Torquilin, with a withering emphasis.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Presently I had another object-lesson in the person of a lady who came in and gave her cloak to the attendant, saying, 'Put it where you can get it easily, please.
