used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tom Swiggs has enjoyed, to the evident satisfaction of his mother, a seven months' residence in the old prison.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The very first families continue to pay their respects to the good old lady, and she in return daily honors them with mementoes of her remembrance.
move towards
From this reading These little civilities, exchanging between the stately old lady and our first families, indicate the approach of the fashionable season.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Indeed, we may as well tell you the fashionable season is commencing in right good earnest.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading WHAT MADAME FLAMINGO WANTS TO BE.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading These little civilities, exchanging between the stately old lady and our first families, indicate the approach of the fashionable season.
civilities
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These little civilities, exchanging between the stately old lady and our first families, indicate the approach of the fashionable season.
commencingverbUS /kəˈmensɪŋ/
-ing form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Indeed, we may as well tell you the fashionable season is commencing in right good earnest.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading The very first families continue to pay their respects to the good old lady, and she in return daily honors them with mementoes of her remembrance.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The very first families continue to pay their respects to the good old lady, and she in return daily honors them with mementoes of her remembrance.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading Indeed, we may as well tell you the fashionable season is commencing in right good earnest.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Tom Swiggs has enjoyed, to the evident satisfaction of his mother, a seven months' residence in the old prison.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Tom Swiggs has enjoyed, to the evident satisfaction of his mother, a seven months' residence in the old prison.
exchangingverbUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “exchange” — give to, and receive from, one another
From this reading These little civilities, exchanging between the stately old lady and our first families, indicate the approach of the fashionable season.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading The very first families continue to pay their respects to the good old lady, and she in return daily honors them with mementoes of her remembrance.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading These little civilities, exchanging between the stately old lady and our first families, indicate the approach of the fashionable season.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The very first families continue to pay their respects to the good old lady, and she in return daily honors them with mementoes of her remembrance.
FLAMINGOnounUS /fləˈmɪŋɡoʊ/
large pink to scarlet web-footed wading bird with down-bent bill; inhabits brackish lakes
From this reading WHAT MADAME FLAMINGO WANTS TO BE.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The very first families continue to pay their respects to the good old lady, and she in return daily honors them with mementoes of her remembrance.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tom Swiggs has enjoyed, to the evident satisfaction of his mother, a seven months' residence in the old prison.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The very first families continue to pay their respects to the good old lady, and she in return daily honors them with mementoes of her remembrance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tom Swiggs has enjoyed, to the evident satisfaction of his mother, a seven months' residence in the old prison.
honorsnounUS /ˈɑːnərz/
plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading The very first families continue to pay their respects to the good old lady, and she in return daily honors them with mementoes of her remembrance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tom Swiggs has enjoyed, to the evident satisfaction of his mother, a seven months' residence in the old prison.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, we may as well tell you the fashionable season is commencing in right good earnest.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading These little civilities, exchanging between the stately old lady and our first families, indicate the approach of the fashionable season.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed, we may as well tell you the fashionable season is commencing in right good earnest.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The very first families continue to pay their respects to the good old lady, and she in return daily honors them with mementoes of her remembrance.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading These little civilities, exchanging between the stately old lady and our first families, indicate the approach of the fashionable season.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading WHAT MADAME FLAMINGO WANTS TO BE.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Indeed, we may as well tell you the fashionable season is commencing in right good earnest.
mementoes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The very first families continue to pay their respects to the good old lady, and she in return daily honors them with mementoes of her remembrance.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Tom Swiggs has enjoyed, to the evident satisfaction of his mother, a seven months' residence in the old prison.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Tom Swiggs has enjoyed, to the evident satisfaction of his mother, a seven months' residence in the old prison.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tom Swiggs has enjoyed, to the evident satisfaction of his mother, a seven months' residence in the old prison.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Tom Swiggs has enjoyed, to the evident satisfaction of his mother, a seven months' residence in the old prison.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading These little civilities, exchanging between the stately old lady and our first families, indicate the approach of the fashionable season.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading The very first families continue to pay their respects to the good old lady, and she in return daily honors them with mementoes of her remembrance.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Tom Swiggs has enjoyed, to the evident satisfaction of his mother, a seven months' residence in the old prison.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading The very first families continue to pay their respects to the good old lady, and she in return daily honors them with mementoes of her remembrance.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Tom Swiggs has enjoyed, to the evident satisfaction of his mother, a seven months' residence in the old prison.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading The very first families continue to pay their respects to the good old lady, and she in return daily honors them with mementoes of her remembrance.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The very first families continue to pay their respects to the good old lady, and she in return daily honors them with mementoes of her remembrance.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Indeed, we may as well tell you the fashionable season is commencing in right good earnest.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Tom Swiggs has enjoyed, to the evident satisfaction of his mother, a seven months' residence in the old prison.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading These little civilities, exchanging between the stately old lady and our first families, indicate the approach of the fashionable season.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Tom Swiggs has enjoyed, to the evident satisfaction of his mother, a seven months' residence in the old prison.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The very first families continue to pay their respects to the good old lady, and she in return daily honors them with mementoes of her remembrance.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading These little civilities, exchanging between the stately old lady and our first families, indicate the approach of the fashionable season.
Swiggs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tom Swiggs has enjoyed, to the evident satisfaction of his mother, a seven months' residence in the old prison.
express in words
From this reading Indeed, we may as well tell you the fashionable season is commencing in right good earnest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tom Swiggs has enjoyed, to the evident satisfaction of his mother, a seven months' residence in the old prison.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The very first families continue to pay their respects to the good old lady, and she in return daily honors them with mementoes of her remembrance.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The very first families continue to pay their respects to the good old lady, and she in return daily honors them with mementoes of her remembrance.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These little civilities, exchanging between the stately old lady and our first families, indicate the approach of the fashionable season.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHAT MADAME FLAMINGO WANTS TO BE.
male cat
From this reading Tom Swiggs has enjoyed, to the evident satisfaction of his mother, a seven months' residence in the old prison.
precisely as stated
From this reading The very first families continue to pay their respects to the good old lady, and she in return daily honors them with mementoes of her remembrance.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading WHAT MADAME FLAMINGO WANTS TO BE.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Indeed, we may as well tell you the fashionable season is commencing in right good earnest.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Indeed, we may as well tell you the fashionable season is commencing in right good earnest.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT MADAME FLAMINGO WANTS TO BE.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The very first families continue to pay their respects to the good old lady, and she in return daily honors them with mementoes of her remembrance.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Indeed, we may as well tell you the fashionable season is commencing in right good earnest.
