used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "When a woman hath ceased to be quite the same to us, it matters little how different she becomes."--WALTER SAVAGE LANDOR.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading You have heard with what toil Secunder penetrated to the land of darkness, and that, after all, he did not taste the water of immortality."--SAADI.
(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 You have heard with what toil Secunder penetrated to the land of darkness, and that, after all, he did not taste the water of immortality."--SAADI.
allottedadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːtɪd/
given as a task
From this reading "That which is not allotted, the hand can not reach, and what is allotted will find you wherever you may be.
in addition
From this reading The last dance of the season had been appointed for the evening, and Mrs. Lorrington's arrival had stimulated the others to ordain "full dress"; they all had one costume in reserve, and it was an occasion to bring all the banners upon the field, and the lance also, in a last tournament.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The last dance of the season had been appointed for the evening, and Mrs. Lorrington's arrival had stimulated the others to ordain "full dress"; they all had one costume in reserve, and it was an occasion to bring all the banners upon the field, and the lance also, in a last tournament.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "That which is not allotted, the hand can not reach, and what is allotted will find you wherever you may be.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading Other contests, other rivalries, had existed, other stories besides this story of Anne; it never happens in real life that one woman usurps everything.
subject to appointment
From this reading The last dance of the season had been appointed for the evening, and Mrs. Lorrington's arrival had stimulated the others to ordain "full dress"; they all had one costume in reserve, and it was an occasion to bring all the banners upon the field, and the lance also, in a last tournament.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The last dance of the season had been appointed for the evening, and Mrs. Lorrington's arrival had stimulated the others to ordain "full dress"; they all had one costume in reserve, and it was an occasion to bring all the banners upon the field, and the lance also, in a last tournament.
bannersnounUS /ˈbænərz/
plural of “banner” — long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading The last dance of the season had been appointed for the evening, and Mrs. Lorrington's arrival had stimulated the others to ordain "full dress"; they all had one costume in reserve, and it was an occasion to bring all the banners upon the field, and the lance also, in a last tournament.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "That which is not allotted, the hand can not reach, and what is allotted will find you wherever you may be.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "When a woman hath ceased to be quite the same to us, it matters little how different she becomes."--WALTER SAVAGE LANDOR.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The last dance of the season had been appointed for the evening, and Mrs. Lorrington's arrival had stimulated the others to ordain "full dress"; they all had one costume in reserve, and it was an occasion to bring all the banners upon the field, and the lance also, in a last tournament.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Other contests, other rivalries, had existed, other stories besides this story of Anne; it never happens in real life that one woman usurps everything.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The last dance of the season had been appointed for the evening, and Mrs. Lorrington's arrival had stimulated the others to ordain "full dress"; they all had one costume in reserve, and it was an occasion to bring all the banners upon the field, and the lance also, in a last tournament.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "That which is not allotted, the hand can not reach, and what is allotted will find you wherever you may be.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading "When a woman hath ceased to be quite the same to us, it matters little how different she becomes."--WALTER SAVAGE LANDOR.
contestsnounUS /ˈkɑːntests/
plural of “contest” — an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading Other contests, other rivalries, had existed, other stories besides this story of Anne; it never happens in real life that one woman usurps everything.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading The last dance of the season had been appointed for the evening, and Mrs. Lorrington's arrival had stimulated the others to ordain "full dress"; they all had one costume in reserve, and it was an occasion to bring all the banners upon the field, and the lance also, in a last tournament.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading The last dance of the season had been appointed for the evening, and Mrs. Lorrington's arrival had stimulated the others to ordain "full dress"; they all had one costume in reserve, and it was an occasion to bring all the banners upon the field, and the lance also, in a last tournament.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading You have heard with what toil Secunder penetrated to the land of darkness, and that, after all, he did not taste the water of immortality."--SAADI.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading You have heard with what toil Secunder penetrated to the land of darkness, and that, after all, he did not taste the water of immortality."--SAADI.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading "When a woman hath ceased to be quite the same to us, it matters little how different she becomes."--WALTER SAVAGE LANDOR.
put on clothes
From this reading The last dance of the season had been appointed for the evening, and Mrs. Lorrington's arrival had stimulated the others to ordain "full dress"; they all had one costume in reserve, and it was an occasion to bring all the banners upon the field, and the lance also, in a last tournament.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The last dance of the season had been appointed for the evening, and Mrs. Lorrington's arrival had stimulated the others to ordain "full dress"; they all had one costume in reserve, and it was an occasion to bring all the banners upon the field, and the lance also, in a last tournament.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Other contests, other rivalries, had existed, other stories besides this story of Anne; it never happens in real life that one woman usurps everything.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading Other contests, other rivalries, had existed, other stories besides this story of Anne; it never happens in real life that one woman usurps everything.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading The last dance of the season had been appointed for the evening, and Mrs. Lorrington's arrival had stimulated the others to ordain "full dress"; they all had one costume in reserve, and it was an occasion to bring all the banners upon the field, and the lance also, in a last tournament.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "That which is not allotted, the hand can not reach, and what is allotted will find you wherever you may be.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The last dance of the season had been appointed for the evening, and Mrs. Lorrington's arrival had stimulated the others to ordain "full dress"; they all had one costume in reserve, and it was an occasion to bring all the banners upon the field, and the lance also, in a last tournament.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The last dance of the season had been appointed for the evening, and Mrs. Lorrington's arrival had stimulated the others to ordain "full dress"; they all had one costume in reserve, and it was an occasion to bring all the banners upon the field, and the lance also, in a last tournament.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The last dance of the season had been appointed for the evening, and Mrs. Lorrington's arrival had stimulated the others to ordain "full dress"; they all had one costume in reserve, and it was an occasion to bring all the banners upon the field, and the lance also, in a last tournament.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "That which is not allotted, the hand can not reach, and what is allotted will find you wherever you may be.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Other contests, other rivalries, had existed, other stories besides this story of Anne; it never happens in real life that one woman usurps everything.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading "When a woman hath ceased to be quite the same to us, it matters little how different she becomes."--WALTER SAVAGE LANDOR.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You have heard with what toil Secunder penetrated to the land of darkness, and that, after all, he did not taste the water of immortality."--SAADI.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You have heard with what toil Secunder penetrated to the land of darkness, and that, after all, he did not taste the water of immortality."--SAADI.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading You have heard with what toil Secunder penetrated to the land of darkness, and that, after all, he did not taste the water of immortality."--SAADI.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "When a woman hath ceased to be quite the same to us, it matters little how different she becomes."--WALTER SAVAGE LANDOR.
immortalitynounUS /ˌɪmɔːrˈtælɪti/
the quality or state of being immortal
From this reading You have heard with what toil Secunder penetrated to the land of darkness, and that, after all, he did not taste the water of immortality."--SAADI.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The last dance of the season had been appointed for the evening, and Mrs. Lorrington's arrival had stimulated the others to ordain "full dress"; they all had one costume in reserve, and it was an occasion to bring all the banners upon the field, and the lance also, in a last tournament.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That which is not allotted, the hand can not reach, and what is allotted will find you wherever you may be.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "When a woman hath ceased to be quite the same to us, it matters little how different she becomes."--WALTER SAVAGE LANDOR.
lancenounUS /læns/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading The last dance of the season had been appointed for the evening, and Mrs. Lorrington's arrival had stimulated the others to ordain "full dress"; they all had one costume in reserve, and it was an occasion to bring all the banners upon the field, and the lance also, in a last tournament.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading You have heard with what toil Secunder penetrated to the land of darkness, and that, after all, he did not taste the water of immortality."--SAADI.
LANDOR
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "When a woman hath ceased to be quite the same to us, it matters little how different she becomes."--WALTER SAVAGE LANDOR.
immediately past
From this reading The last dance of the season had been appointed for the evening, and Mrs. Lorrington's arrival had stimulated the others to ordain "full dress"; they all had one costume in reserve, and it was an occasion to bring all the banners upon the field, and the lance also, in a last tournament.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Other contests, other rivalries, had existed, other stories besides this story of Anne; it never happens in real life that one woman usurps everything.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "When a woman hath ceased to be quite the same to us, it matters little how different she becomes."--WALTER SAVAGE LANDOR.
Lorrington's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The last dance of the season had been appointed for the evening, and Mrs. Lorrington's arrival had stimulated the others to ordain "full dress"; they all had one costume in reserve, and it was an occasion to bring all the banners upon the field, and the lance also, in a last tournament.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "When a woman hath ceased to be quite the same to us, it matters little how different she becomes."--WALTER SAVAGE LANDOR.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "That which is not allotted, the hand can not reach, and what is allotted will find you wherever you may be.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The last dance of the season had been appointed for the evening, and Mrs. Lorrington's arrival had stimulated the others to ordain "full dress"; they all had one costume in reserve, and it was an occasion to bring all the banners upon the field, and the lance also, in a last tournament.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Other contests, other rivalries, had existed, other stories besides this story of Anne; it never happens in real life that one woman usurps everything.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "That which is not allotted, the hand can not reach, and what is allotted will find you wherever you may be.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The last dance of the season had been appointed for the evening, and Mrs. Lorrington's arrival had stimulated the others to ordain "full dress"; they all had one costume in reserve, and it was an occasion to bring all the banners upon the field, and the lance also, in a last tournament.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You have heard with what toil Secunder penetrated to the land of darkness, and that, after all, he did not taste the water of immortality."--SAADI.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The last dance of the season had been appointed for the evening, and Mrs. Lorrington's arrival had stimulated the others to ordain "full dress"; they all had one costume in reserve, and it was an occasion to bring all the banners upon the field, and the lance also, in a last tournament.
ordainverbUS /ɔːrˈdeɪn/
order by virtue of superior authority; decree
From this reading The last dance of the season had been appointed for the evening, and Mrs. Lorrington's arrival had stimulated the others to ordain "full dress"; they all had one costume in reserve, and it was an occasion to bring all the banners upon the field, and the lance also, in a last tournament.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Other contests, other rivalries, had existed, other stories besides this story of Anne; it never happens in real life that one woman usurps everything.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The last dance of the season had been appointed for the evening, and Mrs. Lorrington's arrival had stimulated the others to ordain "full dress"; they all had one costume in reserve, and it was an occasion to bring all the banners upon the field, and the lance also, in a last tournament.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading You have heard with what toil Secunder penetrated to the land of darkness, and that, after all, he did not taste the water of immortality."--SAADI.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "When a woman hath ceased to be quite the same to us, it matters little how different she becomes."--WALTER SAVAGE LANDOR.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "That which is not allotted, the hand can not reach, and what is allotted will find you wherever you may be.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Other contests, other rivalries, had existed, other stories besides this story of Anne; it never happens in real life that one woman usurps everything.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading The last dance of the season had been appointed for the evening, and Mrs. Lorrington's arrival had stimulated the others to ordain "full dress"; they all had one costume in reserve, and it was an occasion to bring all the banners upon the field, and the lance also, in a last tournament.
rivalriesnounUS /ˈraɪvəlriz/
plural of “rivalry” — the act of competing as for profit or a prize
From this reading Other contests, other rivalries, had existed, other stories besides this story of Anne; it never happens in real life that one woman usurps everything.
SAADI
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You have heard with what toil Secunder penetrated to the land of darkness, and that, after all, he did not taste the water of immortality."--SAADI.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "When a woman hath ceased to be quite the same to us, it matters little how different she becomes."--WALTER SAVAGE LANDOR.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading "When a woman hath ceased to be quite the same to us, it matters little how different she becomes."--WALTER SAVAGE LANDOR.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The last dance of the season had been appointed for the evening, and Mrs. Lorrington's arrival had stimulated the others to ordain "full dress"; they all had one costume in reserve, and it was an occasion to bring all the banners upon the field, and the lance also, in a last tournament.
Secunder
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You have heard with what toil Secunder penetrated to the land of darkness, and that, after all, he did not taste the water of immortality."--SAADI.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "When a woman hath ceased to be quite the same to us, it matters little how different she becomes."--WALTER SAVAGE LANDOR.
stimulatedadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪd/
emotionally aroused
From this reading The last dance of the season had been appointed for the evening, and Mrs. Lorrington's arrival had stimulated the others to ordain "full dress"; they all had one costume in reserve, and it was an occasion to bring all the banners upon the field, and the lance also, in a last tournament.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Other contests, other rivalries, had existed, other stories besides this story of Anne; it never happens in real life that one woman usurps everything.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Other contests, other rivalries, had existed, other stories besides this story of Anne; it never happens in real life that one woman usurps everything.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading You have heard with what toil Secunder penetrated to the land of darkness, and that, after all, he did not taste the water of immortality."--SAADI.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That which is not allotted, the hand can not reach, and what is allotted will find you wherever you may be.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "That which is not allotted, the hand can not reach, and what is allotted will find you wherever you may be.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The last dance of the season had been appointed for the evening, and Mrs. Lorrington's arrival had stimulated the others to ordain "full dress"; they all had one costume in reserve, and it was an occasion to bring all the banners upon the field, and the lance also, in a last tournament.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Other contests, other rivalries, had existed, other stories besides this story of Anne; it never happens in real life that one woman usurps everything.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You have heard with what toil Secunder penetrated to the land of darkness, and that, after all, he did not taste the water of immortality."--SAADI.
toilverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading You have heard with what toil Secunder penetrated to the land of darkness, and that, after all, he did not taste the water of immortality."--SAADI.
tournamentnounUS /ˈtʊrnəmənt/
a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner
From this reading The last dance of the season had been appointed for the evening, and Mrs. Lorrington's arrival had stimulated the others to ordain "full dress"; they all had one costume in reserve, and it was an occasion to bring all the banners upon the field, and the lance also, in a last tournament.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The last dance of the season had been appointed for the evening, and Mrs. Lorrington's arrival had stimulated the others to ordain "full dress"; they all had one costume in reserve, and it was an occasion to bring all the banners upon the field, and the lance also, in a last tournament.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "When a woman hath ceased to be quite the same to us, it matters little how different she becomes."--WALTER SAVAGE LANDOR.
usurpsverbUS /ˌjuːˈsɜːrps/
third-person singular of “usurp” — seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
From this reading Other contests, other rivalries, had existed, other stories besides this story of Anne; it never happens in real life that one woman usurps everything.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading "When a woman hath ceased to be quite the same to us, it matters little how different she becomes."--WALTER SAVAGE LANDOR.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The last dance of the season had been appointed for the evening, and Mrs. Lorrington's arrival had stimulated the others to ordain "full dress"; they all had one costume in reserve, and it was an occasion to bring all the banners upon the field, and the lance also, in a last tournament.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading You have heard with what toil Secunder penetrated to the land of darkness, and that, after all, he did not taste the water of immortality."--SAADI.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "That which is not allotted, the hand can not reach, and what is allotted will find you wherever you may be.
at the time that
From this reading "When a woman hath ceased to be quite the same to us, it matters little how different she becomes."--WALTER SAVAGE LANDOR.
in or to any place at all
From this reading "That which is not allotted, the hand can not reach, and what is allotted will find you wherever you may be.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "That which is not allotted, the hand can not reach, and what is allotted will find you wherever you may be.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "That which is not allotted, the hand can not reach, and what is allotted will find you wherever you may be.
in the company of; together with
From this reading You have heard with what toil Secunder penetrated to the land of darkness, and that, after all, he did not taste the water of immortality."--SAADI.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "When a woman hath ceased to be quite the same to us, it matters little how different she becomes."--WALTER SAVAGE LANDOR.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "That which is not allotted, the hand can not reach, and what is allotted will find you wherever you may be.
