used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SPECIALITY ENTERTAINMENT Certainly it was nice to be a Speciality.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Betty, of course, was eagerly questioned, and Betty was able to give daring and original advice.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Whenever Betty spoke some one laughed, or some one looked with admiration at her; and when she was silent one or other of the girls said anxiously, "But do you approve, Betty?
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Betty, of course, was eagerly questioned, and Betty was able to give daring and original advice.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading Even Fanny Crawford completely altered her manner to Betty Vivian.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading There were constant and earnest consultations amongst the members of the club in that charming sitting-room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were constant and earnest consultations amongst the members of the club in that charming sitting-room.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Whenever Betty spoke some one laughed, or some one looked with admiration at her; and when she was silent one or other of the girls said anxiously, "But do you approve, Betty?
approveverbUS /əˈpruːv/
give sanction to
From this reading Whenever Betty spoke some one laughed, or some one looked with admiration at her; and when she was silent one or other of the girls said anxiously, "But do you approve, Betty?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Whenever Betty spoke some one laughed, or some one looked with admiration at her; and when she was silent one or other of the girls said anxiously, "But do you approve, Betty?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A SPECIALITY ENTERTAINMENT Certainly it was nice to be a Speciality.
Betty
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From this reading Even Fanny Crawford completely altered her manner to Betty Vivian.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Whenever Betty spoke some one laughed, or some one looked with admiration at her; and when she was silent one or other of the girls said anxiously, "But do you approve, Betty?
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading A SPECIALITY ENTERTAINMENT Certainly it was nice to be a Speciality.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading There were constant and earnest consultations amongst the members of the club in that charming sitting-room.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading There were constant and earnest consultations amongst the members of the club in that charming sitting-room.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Even Fanny Crawford completely altered her manner to Betty Vivian.
unvarying in nature
From this reading There were constant and earnest consultations amongst the members of the club in that charming sitting-room.
consultationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “consultation” — a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading There were constant and earnest consultations amongst the members of the club in that charming sitting-room.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Betty, of course, was eagerly questioned, and Betty was able to give daring and original advice.
CrawfordnounUS /ˈkrɔːfərd/
United States neoclassical sculptor (1814-1857)
From this reading Even Fanny Crawford completely altered her manner to Betty Vivian.
daringnounUS /ˈderɪŋ/
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading Betty, of course, was eagerly questioned, and Betty was able to give daring and original advice.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Whenever Betty spoke some one laughed, or some one looked with admiration at her; and when she was silent one or other of the girls said anxiously, "But do you approve, Betty?
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Betty, of course, was eagerly questioned, and Betty was able to give daring and original advice.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading There were constant and earnest consultations amongst the members of the club in that charming sitting-room.
ENTERTAINMENTnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading A SPECIALITY ENTERTAINMENT Certainly it was nice to be a Speciality.
divisible by two
From this reading Even Fanny Crawford completely altered her manner to Betty Vivian.
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading Even Fanny Crawford completely altered her manner to Betty Vivian.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Whenever Betty spoke some one laughed, or some one looked with admiration at her; and when she was silent one or other of the girls said anxiously, "But do you approve, Betty?
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Betty, of course, was eagerly questioned, and Betty was able to give daring and original advice.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Even Fanny Crawford completely altered her manner to Betty Vivian.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were constant and earnest consultations amongst the members of the club in that charming sitting-room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A SPECIALITY ENTERTAINMENT Certainly it was nice to be a Speciality.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Whenever Betty spoke some one laughed, or some one looked with admiration at her; and when she was silent one or other of the girls said anxiously, "But do you approve, Betty?
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Whenever Betty spoke some one laughed, or some one looked with admiration at her; and when she was silent one or other of the girls said anxiously, "But do you approve, Betty?
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Even Fanny Crawford completely altered her manner to Betty Vivian.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading There were constant and earnest consultations amongst the members of the club in that charming sitting-room.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading A SPECIALITY ENTERTAINMENT Certainly it was nice to be a Speciality.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were constant and earnest consultations amongst the members of the club in that charming sitting-room.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Whenever Betty spoke some one laughed, or some one looked with admiration at her; and when she was silent one or other of the girls said anxiously, "But do you approve, Betty?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whenever Betty spoke some one laughed, or some one looked with admiration at her; and when she was silent one or other of the girls said anxiously, "But do you approve, Betty?
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Betty, of course, was eagerly questioned, and Betty was able to give daring and original advice.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Whenever Betty spoke some one laughed, or some one looked with admiration at her; and when she was silent one or other of the girls said anxiously, "But do you approve, Betty?
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Betty, of course, was eagerly questioned, and Betty was able to give daring and original advice.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Whenever Betty spoke some one laughed, or some one looked with admiration at her; and when she was silent one or other of the girls said anxiously, "But do you approve, Betty?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whenever Betty spoke some one laughed, or some one looked with admiration at her; and when she was silent one or other of the girls said anxiously, "But do you approve, Betty?
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Whenever Betty spoke some one laughed, or some one looked with admiration at her; and when she was silent one or other of the girls said anxiously, "But do you approve, Betty?
sitting-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were constant and earnest consultations amongst the members of the club in that charming sitting-room.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Whenever Betty spoke some one laughed, or some one looked with admiration at her; and when she was silent one or other of the girls said anxiously, "But do you approve, Betty?
SPECIALITYnounUS /ˌspeʃiˈælɪti/
an asset of special worth or utility
From this reading A SPECIALITY ENTERTAINMENT Certainly it was nice to be a Speciality.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Whenever Betty spoke some one laughed, or some one looked with admiration at her; and when she was silent one or other of the girls said anxiously, "But do you approve, Betty?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There were constant and earnest consultations amongst the members of the club in that charming sitting-room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There were constant and earnest consultations amongst the members of the club in that charming sitting-room.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were constant and earnest consultations amongst the members of the club in that charming sitting-room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SPECIALITY ENTERTAINMENT Certainly it was nice to be a Speciality.
Vivian
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Even Fanny Crawford completely altered her manner to Betty Vivian.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A SPECIALITY ENTERTAINMENT Certainly it was nice to be a Speciality.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were constant and earnest consultations amongst the members of the club in that charming sitting-room.
at the time that
From this reading Whenever Betty spoke some one laughed, or some one looked with admiration at her; and when she was silent one or other of the girls said anxiously, "But do you approve, Betty?
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Whenever Betty spoke some one laughed, or some one looked with admiration at her; and when she was silent one or other of the girls said anxiously, "But do you approve, Betty?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Whenever Betty spoke some one laughed, or some one looked with admiration at her; and when she was silent one or other of the girls said anxiously, "But do you approve, Betty?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Whenever Betty spoke some one laughed, or some one looked with admiration at her; and when she was silent one or other of the girls said anxiously, "But do you approve, Betty?
