used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With a somewhat cruel abruptness she was made aware of that fact.
abruptnessnounUS /əˈbrʌptnəs/
an abrupt discourteous manner
From this reading With a somewhat cruel abruptness she was made aware of that fact.
having companions or an escort
From this reading ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST CAUSE OF ALL ROMANCE Wrapped in these reflections that we have dared to disclose, Miss Burden was oblivious of the fact that an old woman leaning upon an ebony stick, and accompanied by the roundest of all possible dogs, with the curliest of all possible tails, had entered the room.
(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 ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST CAUSE OF ALL ROMANCE Wrapped in these reflections that we have dared to disclose, Miss Burden was oblivious of the fact that an old woman leaning upon an ebony stick, and accompanied by the roundest of all possible dogs, with the curliest of all possible tails, had entered the room.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST CAUSE OF ALL ROMANCE Wrapped in these reflections that we have dared to disclose, Miss Burden was oblivious of the fact that an old woman leaning upon an ebony stick, and accompanied by the roundest of all possible dogs, with the curliest of all possible tails, had entered the room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST CAUSE OF ALL ROMANCE Wrapped in these reflections that we have dared to disclose, Miss Burden was oblivious of the fact that an old woman leaning upon an ebony stick, and accompanied by the roundest of all possible dogs, with the curliest of all possible tails, had entered the room.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST CAUSE OF ALL ROMANCE Wrapped in these reflections that we have dared to disclose, Miss Burden was oblivious of the fact that an old woman leaning upon an ebony stick, and accompanied by the roundest of all possible dogs, with the curliest of all possible tails, had entered the room.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading With a somewhat cruel abruptness she was made aware of that fact.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Come away from that window immediately.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Burden, don’t be a fool,” said a voice that was full of hard sarcasm.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST CAUSE OF ALL ROMANCE Wrapped in these reflections that we have dared to disclose, Miss Burden was oblivious of the fact that an old woman leaning upon an ebony stick, and accompanied by the roundest of all possible dogs, with the curliest of all possible tails, had entered the room.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST CAUSE OF ALL ROMANCE Wrapped in these reflections that we have dared to disclose, Miss Burden was oblivious of the fact that an old woman leaning upon an ebony stick, and accompanied by the roundest of all possible dogs, with the curliest of all possible tails, had entered the room.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST CAUSE OF ALL ROMANCE Wrapped in these reflections that we have dared to disclose, Miss Burden was oblivious of the fact that an old woman leaning upon an ebony stick, and accompanied by the roundest of all possible dogs, with the curliest of all possible tails, had entered the room.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Come away from that window immediately.”
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading In dire confusion Miss Burden endeavored to disentangle herself from the folds of the window curtains.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading With a somewhat cruel abruptness she was made aware of that fact.
curliest
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From this reading ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST CAUSE OF ALL ROMANCE Wrapped in these reflections that we have dared to disclose, Miss Burden was oblivious of the fact that an old woman leaning upon an ebony stick, and accompanied by the roundest of all possible dogs, with the curliest of all possible tails, had entered the room.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading In dire confusion Miss Burden endeavored to disentangle herself from the folds of the window curtains.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST CAUSE OF ALL ROMANCE Wrapped in these reflections that we have dared to disclose, Miss Burden was oblivious of the fact that an old woman leaning upon an ebony stick, and accompanied by the roundest of all possible dogs, with the curliest of all possible tails, had entered the room.
direadjectiveUS /daɪr/
fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless
From this reading In dire confusion Miss Burden endeavored to disentangle herself from the folds of the window curtains.
discloseverbUS /dɪˈskloʊz/
make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST CAUSE OF ALL ROMANCE Wrapped in these reflections that we have dared to disclose, Miss Burden was oblivious of the fact that an old woman leaning upon an ebony stick, and accompanied by the roundest of all possible dogs, with the curliest of all possible tails, had entered the room.
disentangleverbUS /ˌdɪsənˈtæŋɡəl/
release from entanglement of difficulty
From this reading In dire confusion Miss Burden endeavored to disentangle herself from the folds of the window curtains.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST CAUSE OF ALL ROMANCE Wrapped in these reflections that we have dared to disclose, Miss Burden was oblivious of the fact that an old woman leaning upon an ebony stick, and accompanied by the roundest of all possible dogs, with the curliest of all possible tails, had entered the room.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Burden, don’t be a fool,” said a voice that was full of hard sarcasm.
ebonynounUS /ˈebəni/
a very dark black
From this reading ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST CAUSE OF ALL ROMANCE Wrapped in these reflections that we have dared to disclose, Miss Burden was oblivious of the fact that an old woman leaning upon an ebony stick, and accompanied by the roundest of all possible dogs, with the curliest of all possible tails, had entered the room.
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading In dire confusion Miss Burden endeavored to disentangle herself from the folds of the window curtains.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST CAUSE OF ALL ROMANCE Wrapped in these reflections that we have dared to disclose, Miss Burden was oblivious of the fact that an old woman leaning upon an ebony stick, and accompanied by the roundest of all possible dogs, with the curliest of all possible tails, had entered the room.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST CAUSE OF ALL ROMANCE Wrapped in these reflections that we have dared to disclose, Miss Burden was oblivious of the fact that an old woman leaning upon an ebony stick, and accompanied by the roundest of all possible dogs, with the curliest of all possible tails, had entered the room.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST CAUSE OF ALL ROMANCE Wrapped in these reflections that we have dared to disclose, Miss Burden was oblivious of the fact that an old woman leaning upon an ebony stick, and accompanied by the roundest of all possible dogs, with the curliest of all possible tails, had entered the room.
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading In dire confusion Miss Burden endeavored to disentangle herself from the folds of the window curtains.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading “Burden, don’t be a fool,” said a voice that was full of hard sarcasm.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Come away from that window immediately.”
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading “Burden, don’t be a fool,” said a voice that was full of hard sarcasm.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST CAUSE OF ALL ROMANCE Wrapped in these reflections that we have dared to disclose, Miss Burden was oblivious of the fact that an old woman leaning upon an ebony stick, and accompanied by the roundest of all possible dogs, with the curliest of all possible tails, had entered the room.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading “Burden, don’t be a fool,” said a voice that was full of hard sarcasm.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST CAUSE OF ALL ROMANCE Wrapped in these reflections that we have dared to disclose, Miss Burden was oblivious of the fact that an old woman leaning upon an ebony stick, and accompanied by the roundest of all possible dogs, with the curliest of all possible tails, had entered the room.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading In dire confusion Miss Burden endeavored to disentangle herself from the folds of the window curtains.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading “Come away from that window immediately.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST CAUSE OF ALL ROMANCE Wrapped in these reflections that we have dared to disclose, Miss Burden was oblivious of the fact that an old woman leaning upon an ebony stick, and accompanied by the roundest of all possible dogs, with the curliest of all possible tails, had entered the room.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST CAUSE OF ALL ROMANCE Wrapped in these reflections that we have dared to disclose, Miss Burden was oblivious of the fact that an old woman leaning upon an ebony stick, and accompanied by the roundest of all possible dogs, with the curliest of all possible tails, had entered the room.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading With a somewhat cruel abruptness she was made aware of that fact.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST CAUSE OF ALL ROMANCE Wrapped in these reflections that we have dared to disclose, Miss Burden was oblivious of the fact that an old woman leaning upon an ebony stick, and accompanied by the roundest of all possible dogs, with the curliest of all possible tails, had entered the room.
obliviousadjectiveUS /əˈblɪviəs/
(followed by “to” or “of”) lacking conscious awareness of
From this reading ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST CAUSE OF ALL ROMANCE Wrapped in these reflections that we have dared to disclose, Miss Burden was oblivious of the fact that an old woman leaning upon an ebony stick, and accompanied by the roundest of all possible dogs, with the curliest of all possible tails, had entered the room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST CAUSE OF ALL ROMANCE Wrapped in these reflections that we have dared to disclose, Miss Burden was oblivious of the fact that an old woman leaning upon an ebony stick, and accompanied by the roundest of all possible dogs, with the curliest of all possible tails, had entered the room.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST CAUSE OF ALL ROMANCE Wrapped in these reflections that we have dared to disclose, Miss Burden was oblivious of the fact that an old woman leaning upon an ebony stick, and accompanied by the roundest of all possible dogs, with the curliest of all possible tails, had entered the room.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST CAUSE OF ALL ROMANCE Wrapped in these reflections that we have dared to disclose, Miss Burden was oblivious of the fact that an old woman leaning upon an ebony stick, and accompanied by the roundest of all possible dogs, with the curliest of all possible tails, had entered the room.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST CAUSE OF ALL ROMANCE Wrapped in these reflections that we have dared to disclose, Miss Burden was oblivious of the fact that an old woman leaning upon an ebony stick, and accompanied by the roundest of all possible dogs, with the curliest of all possible tails, had entered the room.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST CAUSE OF ALL ROMANCE Wrapped in these reflections that we have dared to disclose, Miss Burden was oblivious of the fact that an old woman leaning upon an ebony stick, and accompanied by the roundest of all possible dogs, with the curliest of all possible tails, had entered the room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST CAUSE OF ALL ROMANCE Wrapped in these reflections that we have dared to disclose, Miss Burden was oblivious of the fact that an old woman leaning upon an ebony stick, and accompanied by the roundest of all possible dogs, with the curliest of all possible tails, had entered the room.
roundest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST CAUSE OF ALL ROMANCE Wrapped in these reflections that we have dared to disclose, Miss Burden was oblivious of the fact that an old woman leaning upon an ebony stick, and accompanied by the roundest of all possible dogs, with the curliest of all possible tails, had entered the room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Burden, don’t be a fool,” said a voice that was full of hard sarcasm.
sarcasmnounUS /ˈsɑːrkæzəm/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading “Burden, don’t be a fool,” said a voice that was full of hard sarcasm.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With a somewhat cruel abruptness she was made aware of that fact.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading With a somewhat cruel abruptness she was made aware of that fact.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST CAUSE OF ALL ROMANCE Wrapped in these reflections that we have dared to disclose, Miss Burden was oblivious of the fact that an old woman leaning upon an ebony stick, and accompanied by the roundest of all possible dogs, with the curliest of all possible tails, had entered the room.
tailsnounUS /teɪlz/
formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men
From this reading ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST CAUSE OF ALL ROMANCE Wrapped in these reflections that we have dared to disclose, Miss Burden was oblivious of the fact that an old woman leaning upon an ebony stick, and accompanied by the roundest of all possible dogs, with the curliest of all possible tails, had entered the room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST CAUSE OF ALL ROMANCE Wrapped in these reflections that we have dared to disclose, Miss Burden was oblivious of the fact that an old woman leaning upon an ebony stick, and accompanied by the roundest of all possible dogs, with the curliest of all possible tails, had entered the room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST CAUSE OF ALL ROMANCE Wrapped in these reflections that we have dared to disclose, Miss Burden was oblivious of the fact that an old woman leaning upon an ebony stick, and accompanied by the roundest of all possible dogs, with the curliest of all possible tails, had entered the room.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST CAUSE OF ALL ROMANCE Wrapped in these reflections that we have dared to disclose, Miss Burden was oblivious of the fact that an old woman leaning upon an ebony stick, and accompanied by the roundest of all possible dogs, with the curliest of all possible tails, had entered the room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST CAUSE OF ALL ROMANCE Wrapped in these reflections that we have dared to disclose, Miss Burden was oblivious of the fact that an old woman leaning upon an ebony stick, and accompanied by the roundest of all possible dogs, with the curliest of all possible tails, had entered the room.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST CAUSE OF ALL ROMANCE Wrapped in these reflections that we have dared to disclose, Miss Burden was oblivious of the fact that an old woman leaning upon an ebony stick, and accompanied by the roundest of all possible dogs, with the curliest of all possible tails, had entered the room.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “Burden, don’t be a fool,” said a voice that was full of hard sarcasm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST CAUSE OF ALL ROMANCE Wrapped in these reflections that we have dared to disclose, Miss Burden was oblivious of the fact that an old woman leaning upon an ebony stick, and accompanied by the roundest of all possible dogs, with the curliest of all possible tails, had entered the room.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST CAUSE OF ALL ROMANCE Wrapped in these reflections that we have dared to disclose, Miss Burden was oblivious of the fact that an old woman leaning upon an ebony stick, and accompanied by the roundest of all possible dogs, with the curliest of all possible tails, had entered the room.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading “Come away from that window immediately.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST CAUSE OF ALL ROMANCE Wrapped in these reflections that we have dared to disclose, Miss Burden was oblivious of the fact that an old woman leaning upon an ebony stick, and accompanied by the roundest of all possible dogs, with the curliest of all possible tails, had entered the room.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST CAUSE OF ALL ROMANCE Wrapped in these reflections that we have dared to disclose, Miss Burden was oblivious of the fact that an old woman leaning upon an ebony stick, and accompanied by the roundest of all possible dogs, with the curliest of all possible tails, had entered the room.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST CAUSE OF ALL ROMANCE Wrapped in these reflections that we have dared to disclose, Miss Burden was oblivious of the fact that an old woman leaning upon an ebony stick, and accompanied by the roundest of all possible dogs, with the curliest of all possible tails, had entered the room.
