used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Chorus was at work again; not at a London dinner-table this time, but in the easier atmosphere of a North Riding manor house, which men left in the morning to shoot grouse, and came back to in the evening to gossip with their womenkind, in the cheerful light of an oak-panelled dining-room.
anew
From this reading Chorus was at work again; not at a London dinner-table this time, but in the easier atmosphere of a North Riding manor house, which men left in the morning to shoot grouse, and came back to in the evening to gossip with their womenkind, in the cheerful light of an oak-panelled dining-room.
how long something has existed
From this reading Chorus was wearing black, quite the prettiest thing in complimentary mourning, which all her friends assured her suited her to perfection and took ten years off her age.
(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 Chorus was wearing black, quite the prettiest thing in complimentary mourning, which all her friends assured her suited her to perfection and took ten years off her age.
Amphlett
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From this reading Susan Amphlett had received that kind of compliment too often of late.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Chorus was at work again; not at a London dinner-table this time, but in the easier atmosphere of a North Riding manor house, which men left in the morning to shoot grouse, and came back to in the evening to gossip with their womenkind, in the cheerful light of an oak-panelled dining-room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Chorus was at work again; not at a London dinner-table this time, but in the easier atmosphere of a North Riding manor house, which men left in the morning to shoot grouse, and came back to in the evening to gossip with their womenkind, in the cheerful light of an oak-panelled dining-room.
any thing at all
From this reading "I doubt if I shall ever wear anything but black for the rest of my poor little life," she said tearfully.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading She thought people were beginning to lay a disagreeable stress upon the passage of time in relation to her personal appearance.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Chorus was wearing black, quite the prettiest thing in complimentary mourning, which all her friends assured her suited her to perfection and took ten years off her age.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Chorus was at work again; not at a London dinner-table this time, but in the easier atmosphere of a North Riding manor house, which men left in the morning to shoot grouse, and came back to in the evening to gossip with their womenkind, in the cheerful light of an oak-panelled dining-room.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Chorus was at work again; not at a London dinner-table this time, but in the easier atmosphere of a North Riding manor house, which men left in the morning to shoot grouse, and came back to in the evening to gossip with their womenkind, in the cheerful light of an oak-panelled dining-room.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Chorus was at work again; not at a London dinner-table this time, but in the easier atmosphere of a North Riding manor house, which men left in the morning to shoot grouse, and came back to in the evening to gossip with their womenkind, in the cheerful light of an oak-panelled dining-room.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading She thought people were beginning to lay a disagreeable stress upon the passage of time in relation to her personal appearance.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Chorus was wearing black, quite the prettiest thing in complimentary mourning, which all her friends assured her suited her to perfection and took ten years off her age.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Chorus was at work again; not at a London dinner-table this time, but in the easier atmosphere of a North Riding manor house, which men left in the morning to shoot grouse, and came back to in the evening to gossip with their womenkind, in the cheerful light of an oak-panelled dining-room.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Chorus was at work again; not at a London dinner-table this time, but in the easier atmosphere of a North Riding manor house, which men left in the morning to shoot grouse, and came back to in the evening to gossip with their womenkind, in the cheerful light of an oak-panelled dining-room.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Chorus was at work again; not at a London dinner-table this time, but in the easier atmosphere of a North Riding manor house, which men left in the morning to shoot grouse, and came back to in the evening to gossip with their womenkind, in the cheerful light of an oak-panelled dining-room.
ChorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading Chorus was at work again; not at a London dinner-table this time, but in the easier atmosphere of a North Riding manor house, which men left in the morning to shoot grouse, and came back to in the evening to gossip with their womenkind, in the cheerful light of an oak-panelled dining-room.
complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading Susan Amphlett had received that kind of compliment too often of late.
complimentaryadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːmpləˈmentəri/
conveying or resembling a compliment
From this reading Chorus was wearing black, quite the prettiest thing in complimentary mourning, which all her friends assured her suited her to perfection and took ten years off her age.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading Chorus was at work again; not at a London dinner-table this time, but in the easier atmosphere of a North Riding manor house, which men left in the morning to shoot grouse, and came back to in the evening to gossip with their womenkind, in the cheerful light of an oak-panelled dining-room.
dinner-table
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From this reading Chorus was at work again; not at a London dinner-table this time, but in the easier atmosphere of a North Riding manor house, which men left in the morning to shoot grouse, and came back to in the evening to gossip with their womenkind, in the cheerful light of an oak-panelled dining-room.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading She thought people were beginning to lay a disagreeable stress upon the passage of time in relation to her personal appearance.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "I doubt if I shall ever wear anything but black for the rest of my poor little life," she said tearfully.
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Chorus was at work again; not at a London dinner-table this time, but in the easier atmosphere of a North Riding manor house, which men left in the morning to shoot grouse, and came back to in the evening to gossip with their womenkind, in the cheerful light of an oak-panelled dining-room.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Chorus was at work again; not at a London dinner-table this time, but in the easier atmosphere of a North Riding manor house, which men left in the morning to shoot grouse, and came back to in the evening to gossip with their womenkind, in the cheerful light of an oak-panelled dining-room.
at any time
From this reading "I doubt if I shall ever wear anything but black for the rest of my poor little life," she said tearfully.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I doubt if I shall ever wear anything but black for the rest of my poor little life," she said tearfully.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Chorus was wearing black, quite the prettiest thing in complimentary mourning, which all her friends assured her suited her to perfection and took ten years off her age.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading Chorus was at work again; not at a London dinner-table this time, but in the easier atmosphere of a North Riding manor house, which men left in the morning to shoot grouse, and came back to in the evening to gossip with their womenkind, in the cheerful light of an oak-panelled dining-room.
grousenounUS /ɡraʊs/
flesh of any of various grouse of the family Tetraonidae; usually roasted; flesh too dry to broil
From this reading Chorus was at work again; not at a London dinner-table this time, but in the easier atmosphere of a North Riding manor house, which men left in the morning to shoot grouse, and came back to in the evening to gossip with their womenkind, in the cheerful light of an oak-panelled dining-room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Susan Amphlett had received that kind of compliment too often of late.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Chorus was wearing black, quite the prettiest thing in complimentary mourning, which all her friends assured her suited her to perfection and took ten years off her age.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Chorus was at work again; not at a London dinner-table this time, but in the easier atmosphere of a North Riding manor house, which men left in the morning to shoot grouse, and came back to in the evening to gossip with their womenkind, in the cheerful light of an oak-panelled dining-room.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I doubt if I shall ever wear anything but black for the rest of my poor little life," she said tearfully.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I doubt if I shall ever wear anything but black for the rest of my poor little life," she said tearfully.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Chorus was at work again; not at a London dinner-table this time, but in the easier atmosphere of a North Riding manor house, which men left in the morning to shoot grouse, and came back to in the evening to gossip with their womenkind, in the cheerful light of an oak-panelled dining-room.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Susan Amphlett had received that kind of compliment too often of late.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Susan Amphlett had received that kind of compliment too often of late.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She thought people were beginning to lay a disagreeable stress upon the passage of time in relation to her personal appearance.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Chorus was at work again; not at a London dinner-table this time, but in the easier atmosphere of a North Riding manor house, which men left in the morning to shoot grouse, and came back to in the evening to gossip with their womenkind, in the cheerful light of an oak-panelled dining-room.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "I doubt if I shall ever wear anything but black for the rest of my poor little life," she said tearfully.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Chorus was at work again; not at a London dinner-table this time, but in the easier atmosphere of a North Riding manor house, which men left in the morning to shoot grouse, and came back to in the evening to gossip with their womenkind, in the cheerful light of an oak-panelled dining-room.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I doubt if I shall ever wear anything but black for the rest of my poor little life," she said tearfully.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Chorus was at work again; not at a London dinner-table this time, but in the easier atmosphere of a North Riding manor house, which men left in the morning to shoot grouse, and came back to in the evening to gossip with their womenkind, in the cheerful light of an oak-panelled dining-room.
manornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading Chorus was at work again; not at a London dinner-table this time, but in the easier atmosphere of a North Riding manor house, which men left in the morning to shoot grouse, and came back to in the evening to gossip with their womenkind, in the cheerful light of an oak-panelled dining-room.
the force of workers available
From this reading Chorus was at work again; not at a London dinner-table this time, but in the easier atmosphere of a North Riding manor house, which men left in the morning to shoot grouse, and came back to in the evening to gossip with their womenkind, in the cheerful light of an oak-panelled dining-room.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Chorus was at work again; not at a London dinner-table this time, but in the easier atmosphere of a North Riding manor house, which men left in the morning to shoot grouse, and came back to in the evening to gossip with their womenkind, in the cheerful light of an oak-panelled dining-room.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading Chorus was wearing black, quite the prettiest thing in complimentary mourning, which all her friends assured her suited her to perfection and took ten years off her age.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I doubt if I shall ever wear anything but black for the rest of my poor little life," she said tearfully.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Chorus was at work again; not at a London dinner-table this time, but in the easier atmosphere of a North Riding manor house, which men left in the morning to shoot grouse, and came back to in the evening to gossip with their womenkind, in the cheerful light of an oak-panelled dining-room.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Chorus was at work again; not at a London dinner-table this time, but in the easier atmosphere of a North Riding manor house, which men left in the morning to shoot grouse, and came back to in the evening to gossip with their womenkind, in the cheerful light of an oak-panelled dining-room.
oak-panelled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Chorus was at work again; not at a London dinner-table this time, but in the easier atmosphere of a North Riding manor house, which men left in the morning to shoot grouse, and came back to in the evening to gossip with their womenkind, in the cheerful light of an oak-panelled dining-room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Chorus was at work again; not at a London dinner-table this time, but in the easier atmosphere of a North Riding manor house, which men left in the morning to shoot grouse, and came back to in the evening to gossip with their womenkind, in the cheerful light of an oak-panelled dining-room.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Chorus was wearing black, quite the prettiest thing in complimentary mourning, which all her friends assured her suited her to perfection and took ten years off her age.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Susan Amphlett had received that kind of compliment too often of late.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading She thought people were beginning to lay a disagreeable stress upon the passage of time in relation to her personal appearance.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading She thought people were beginning to lay a disagreeable stress upon the passage of time in relation to her personal appearance.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading Chorus was wearing black, quite the prettiest thing in complimentary mourning, which all her friends assured her suited her to perfection and took ten years off her age.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading She thought people were beginning to lay a disagreeable stress upon the passage of time in relation to her personal appearance.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "I doubt if I shall ever wear anything but black for the rest of my poor little life," she said tearfully.
prettiestadjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiəst/
superlative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Chorus was wearing black, quite the prettiest thing in complimentary mourning, which all her friends assured her suited her to perfection and took ten years off her age.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Chorus was wearing black, quite the prettiest thing in complimentary mourning, which all her friends assured her suited her to perfection and took ten years off her age.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Susan Amphlett had received that kind of compliment too often of late.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading She thought people were beginning to lay a disagreeable stress upon the passage of time in relation to her personal appearance.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "I doubt if I shall ever wear anything but black for the rest of my poor little life," she said tearfully.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Chorus was at work again; not at a London dinner-table this time, but in the easier atmosphere of a North Riding manor house, which men left in the morning to shoot grouse, and came back to in the evening to gossip with their womenkind, in the cheerful light of an oak-panelled dining-room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I doubt if I shall ever wear anything but black for the rest of my poor little life," she said tearfully.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I doubt if I shall ever wear anything but black for the rest of my poor little life," she said tearfully.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She thought people were beginning to lay a disagreeable stress upon the passage of time in relation to her personal appearance.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading Chorus was at work again; not at a London dinner-table this time, but in the easier atmosphere of a North Riding manor house, which men left in the morning to shoot grouse, and came back to in the evening to gossip with their womenkind, in the cheerful light of an oak-panelled dining-room.
stressnounUS /stres/
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
From this reading She thought people were beginning to lay a disagreeable stress upon the passage of time in relation to her personal appearance.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Chorus was wearing black, quite the prettiest thing in complimentary mourning, which all her friends assured her suited her to perfection and took ten years off her age.
Susan
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From this reading Susan Amphlett had received that kind of compliment too often of late.
tearfullyadverbUS /ˈtɪrfəli/
with tears; in a tearful manner
From this reading "I doubt if I shall ever wear anything but black for the rest of my poor little life," she said tearfully.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Chorus was wearing black, quite the prettiest thing in complimentary mourning, which all her friends assured her suited her to perfection and took ten years off her age.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Susan Amphlett had received that kind of compliment too often of late.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Chorus was at work again; not at a London dinner-table this time, but in the easier atmosphere of a North Riding manor house, which men left in the morning to shoot grouse, and came back to in the evening to gossip with their womenkind, in the cheerful light of an oak-panelled dining-room.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Chorus was at work again; not at a London dinner-table this time, but in the easier atmosphere of a North Riding manor house, which men left in the morning to shoot grouse, and came back to in the evening to gossip with their womenkind, in the cheerful light of an oak-panelled dining-room.
a special situation
From this reading Chorus was wearing black, quite the prettiest thing in complimentary mourning, which all her friends assured her suited her to perfection and took ten years off her age.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Chorus was at work again; not at a London dinner-table this time, but in the easier atmosphere of a North Riding manor house, which men left in the morning to shoot grouse, and came back to in the evening to gossip with their womenkind, in the cheerful light of an oak-panelled dining-room.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She thought people were beginning to lay a disagreeable stress upon the passage of time in relation to her personal appearance.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Chorus was at work again; not at a London dinner-table this time, but in the easier atmosphere of a North Riding manor house, which men left in the morning to shoot grouse, and came back to in the evening to gossip with their womenkind, in the cheerful light of an oak-panelled dining-room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Chorus was at work again; not at a London dinner-table this time, but in the easier atmosphere of a North Riding manor house, which men left in the morning to shoot grouse, and came back to in the evening to gossip with their womenkind, in the cheerful light of an oak-panelled dining-room.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Susan Amphlett had received that kind of compliment too often of late.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Chorus was wearing black, quite the prettiest thing in complimentary mourning, which all her friends assured her suited her to perfection and took ten years off her age.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She thought people were beginning to lay a disagreeable stress upon the passage of time in relation to her personal appearance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Chorus was at work again; not at a London dinner-table this time, but in the easier atmosphere of a North Riding manor house, which men left in the morning to shoot grouse, and came back to in the evening to gossip with their womenkind, in the cheerful light of an oak-panelled dining-room.
be dressed in
From this reading "I doubt if I shall ever wear anything but black for the rest of my poor little life," she said tearfully.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading Chorus was wearing black, quite the prettiest thing in complimentary mourning, which all her friends assured her suited her to perfection and took ten years off her age.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She thought people were beginning to lay a disagreeable stress upon the passage of time in relation to her personal appearance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Chorus was at work again; not at a London dinner-table this time, but in the easier atmosphere of a North Riding manor house, which men left in the morning to shoot grouse, and came back to in the evening to gossip with their womenkind, in the cheerful light of an oak-panelled dining-room.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Chorus was at work again; not at a London dinner-table this time, but in the easier atmosphere of a North Riding manor house, which men left in the morning to shoot grouse, and came back to in the evening to gossip with their womenkind, in the cheerful light of an oak-panelled dining-room.
womenkind
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Chorus was at work again; not at a London dinner-table this time, but in the easier atmosphere of a North Riding manor house, which men left in the morning to shoot grouse, and came back to in the evening to gossip with their womenkind, in the cheerful light of an oak-panelled dining-room.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Chorus was at work again; not at a London dinner-table this time, but in the easier atmosphere of a North Riding manor house, which men left in the morning to shoot grouse, and came back to in the evening to gossip with their womenkind, in the cheerful light of an oak-panelled dining-room.
a late time of life
From this reading Chorus was wearing black, quite the prettiest thing in complimentary mourning, which all her friends assured her suited her to perfection and took ten years off her age.
