used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There came a few presents, with entreaties from Ayala that presents of that kind might not be made.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was not very much of going into grand society, and that difficulty about the dresses solved itself, as do other difficulties.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading But the presents were, of course, accepted, and our girl was as prettily arrayed, if not as richly, as the best around her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But, though Nina differed somewhat from Ayala as to their ideas as to life in general, they were close friends, and everything was done both by the Marchesa and by her daughter to make Ayala happy.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading But the presents were, of course, accepted, and our girl was as prettily arrayed, if not as richly, as the best around her.
arrayedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪd/
in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia
From this reading But the presents were, of course, accepted, and our girl was as prettily arrayed, if not as richly, as the best around her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But, though Nina differed somewhat from Ayala as to their ideas as to life in general, they were close friends, and everything was done both by the Marchesa and by her daughter to make Ayala happy.
Ayala
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From this reading But, though Nina differed somewhat from Ayala as to their ideas as to life in general, they were close friends, and everything was done both by the Marchesa and by her daughter to make Ayala happy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There came a few presents, with entreaties from Ayala that presents of that kind might not be made.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading But the presents were, of course, accepted, and our girl was as prettily arrayed, if not as richly, as the best around her.
the two together, not just one
From this reading But, though Nina differed somewhat from Ayala as to their ideas as to life in general, they were close friends, and everything was done both by the Marchesa and by her daughter to make Ayala happy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, though Nina differed somewhat from Ayala as to their ideas as to life in general, they were close friends, and everything was done both by the Marchesa and by her daughter to make Ayala happy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But, though Nina differed somewhat from Ayala as to their ideas as to life in general, they were close friends, and everything was done both by the Marchesa and by her daughter to make Ayala happy.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There came a few presents, with entreaties from Ayala that presents of that kind might not be made.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading But, though Nina differed somewhat from Ayala as to their ideas as to life in general, they were close friends, and everything was done both by the Marchesa and by her daughter to make Ayala happy.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading But the presents were, of course, accepted, and our girl was as prettily arrayed, if not as richly, as the best around her.
a female human offspring
From this reading But, though Nina differed somewhat from Ayala as to their ideas as to life in general, they were close friends, and everything was done both by the Marchesa and by her daughter to make Ayala happy.
differedverbUS /ˈdɪfərd/
past form of “differ” — be different
From this reading But, though Nina differed somewhat from Ayala as to their ideas as to life in general, they were close friends, and everything was done both by the Marchesa and by her daughter to make Ayala happy.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading There was not very much of going into grand society, and that difficulty about the dresses solved itself, as do other difficulties.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading There was not very much of going into grand society, and that difficulty about the dresses solved itself, as do other difficulties.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There was not very much of going into grand society, and that difficulty about the dresses solved itself, as do other difficulties.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading But, though Nina differed somewhat from Ayala as to their ideas as to life in general, they were close friends, and everything was done both by the Marchesa and by her daughter to make Ayala happy.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading There was not very much of going into grand society, and that difficulty about the dresses solved itself, as do other difficulties.
entreatiesnounUS /enˈtriːtiz/
plural of “entreaty” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading There came a few presents, with entreaties from Ayala that presents of that kind might not be made.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading But, though Nina differed somewhat from Ayala as to their ideas as to life in general, they were close friends, and everything was done both by the Marchesa and by her daughter to make Ayala happy.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There came a few presents, with entreaties from Ayala that presents of that kind might not be made.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But, though Nina differed somewhat from Ayala as to their ideas as to life in general, they were close friends, and everything was done both by the Marchesa and by her daughter to make Ayala happy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But, though Nina differed somewhat from Ayala as to their ideas as to life in general, they were close friends, and everything was done both by the Marchesa and by her daughter to make Ayala happy.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading But, though Nina differed somewhat from Ayala as to their ideas as to life in general, they were close friends, and everything was done both by the Marchesa and by her daughter to make Ayala happy.
a young female
From this reading But the presents were, of course, accepted, and our girl was as prettily arrayed, if not as richly, as the best around her.
the act of departing
From this reading There was not very much of going into grand society, and that difficulty about the dresses solved itself, as do other difficulties.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading There was not very much of going into grand society, and that difficulty about the dresses solved itself, as do other difficulties.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading But, though Nina differed somewhat from Ayala as to their ideas as to life in general, they were close friends, and everything was done both by the Marchesa and by her daughter to make Ayala happy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But, though Nina differed somewhat from Ayala as to their ideas as to life in general, they were close friends, and everything was done both by the Marchesa and by her daughter to make Ayala happy.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But, though Nina differed somewhat from Ayala as to their ideas as to life in general, they were close friends, and everything was done both by the Marchesa and by her daughter to make Ayala happy.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But the presents were, of course, accepted, and our girl was as prettily arrayed, if not as richly, as the best around her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But, though Nina differed somewhat from Ayala as to their ideas as to life in general, they were close friends, and everything was done both by the Marchesa and by her daughter to make Ayala happy.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading There was not very much of going into grand society, and that difficulty about the dresses solved itself, as do other difficulties.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading There was not very much of going into grand society, and that difficulty about the dresses solved itself, as do other difficulties.
JONATHANnounUS /ˈdʒɑːnəθən/
red late-ripening apple; primarily eaten raw
From this reading JONATHAN STUBBS.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading There came a few presents, with entreaties from Ayala that presents of that kind might not be made.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But, though Nina differed somewhat from Ayala as to their ideas as to life in general, they were close friends, and everything was done both by the Marchesa and by her daughter to make Ayala happy.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading There came a few presents, with entreaties from Ayala that presents of that kind might not be made.
engage in
From this reading But, though Nina differed somewhat from Ayala as to their ideas as to life in general, they were close friends, and everything was done both by the Marchesa and by her daughter to make Ayala happy.
Marchesa
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From this reading But, though Nina differed somewhat from Ayala as to their ideas as to life in general, they were close friends, and everything was done both by the Marchesa and by her daughter to make Ayala happy.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading There came a few presents, with entreaties from Ayala that presents of that kind might not be made.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There was not very much of going into grand society, and that difficulty about the dresses solved itself, as do other difficulties.
NinanounUS /ˈniːnə/
the Babylonian goddess of the watery deep and daughter of Ea
From this reading But, though Nina differed somewhat from Ayala as to their ideas as to life in general, they were close friends, and everything was done both by the Marchesa and by her daughter to make Ayala happy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was not very much of going into grand society, and that difficulty about the dresses solved itself, as do other difficulties.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was not very much of going into grand society, and that difficulty about the dresses solved itself, as do other difficulties.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There was not very much of going into grand society, and that difficulty about the dresses solved itself, as do other difficulties.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But the presents were, of course, accepted, and our girl was as prettily arrayed, if not as richly, as the best around her.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading There came a few presents, with entreaties from Ayala that presents of that kind might not be made.
prettilyadverb
in a pretty manner
From this reading But the presents were, of course, accepted, and our girl was as prettily arrayed, if not as richly, as the best around her.
richlyadverbUS /ˈrɪtʃli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading But the presents were, of course, accepted, and our girl was as prettily arrayed, if not as richly, as the best around her.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading There was not very much of going into grand society, and that difficulty about the dresses solved itself, as do other difficulties.
solvedadjectiveUS /sɑːlvd/
explained or answered
From this reading There was not very much of going into grand society, and that difficulty about the dresses solved itself, as do other difficulties.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading But, though Nina differed somewhat from Ayala as to their ideas as to life in general, they were close friends, and everything was done both by the Marchesa and by her daughter to make Ayala happy.
STUBBSnounUS /stʌbz/
English historian noted for his constitutional history of medieval England (1825-1901)
From this reading JONATHAN STUBBS.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was not very much of going into grand society, and that difficulty about the dresses solved itself, as do other difficulties.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But, though Nina differed somewhat from Ayala as to their ideas as to life in general, they were close friends, and everything was done both by the Marchesa and by her daughter to make Ayala happy.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But, though Nina differed somewhat from Ayala as to their ideas as to life in general, they were close friends, and everything was done both by the Marchesa and by her daughter to make Ayala happy.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was not very much of going into grand society, and that difficulty about the dresses solved itself, as do other difficulties.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But, though Nina differed somewhat from Ayala as to their ideas as to life in general, they were close friends, and everything was done both by the Marchesa and by her daughter to make Ayala happy.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But, though Nina differed somewhat from Ayala as to their ideas as to life in general, they were close friends, and everything was done both by the Marchesa and by her daughter to make Ayala happy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But, though Nina differed somewhat from Ayala as to their ideas as to life in general, they were close friends, and everything was done both by the Marchesa and by her daughter to make Ayala happy.
precisely as stated
From this reading There was not very much of going into grand society, and that difficulty about the dresses solved itself, as do other difficulties.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But, though Nina differed somewhat from Ayala as to their ideas as to life in general, they were close friends, and everything was done both by the Marchesa and by her daughter to make Ayala happy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But, though Nina differed somewhat from Ayala as to their ideas as to life in general, they were close friends, and everything was done both by the Marchesa and by her daughter to make Ayala happy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There came a few presents, with entreaties from Ayala that presents of that kind might not be made.
