used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RUPERT AT RUMPELMEYER'S At a quarter to four precisely, in a heavy shower of rain, Madeline sprang out of a taxicab in St. James's Street, and tripped into Rumpelmeyer's.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RUPERT AT RUMPELMEYER'S At a quarter to four precisely, in a heavy shower of rain, Madeline sprang out of a taxicab in St. James's Street, and tripped into Rumpelmeyer's.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it was pouring lavishly and she had no umbrella, she hastily and enthusiastically overpaid the cabman, with a feeling of superstition that it might bring her luck; besides, a few drops of rain, she reflected, would ruin her smart new hat if she waited for change.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading RUPERT AT RUMPELMEYER'S At a quarter to four precisely, in a heavy shower of rain, Madeline sprang out of a taxicab in St. James's Street, and tripped into Rumpelmeyer's.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading As it was pouring lavishly and she had no umbrella, she hastily and enthusiastically overpaid the cabman, with a feeling of superstition that it might bring her luck; besides, a few drops of rain, she reflected, would ruin her smart new hat if she waited for change.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Her rather long, sweet face was paler than usual, her sincere brown eyes brighter.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading As it was pouring lavishly and she had no umbrella, she hastily and enthusiastically overpaid the cabman, with a feeling of superstition that it might bring her luck; besides, a few drops of rain, she reflected, would ruin her smart new hat if she waited for change.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Her rather long, sweet face was paler than usual, her sincere brown eyes brighter.
cabmannoun
someone who drives a taxi for a living
From this reading As it was pouring lavishly and she had no umbrella, she hastily and enthusiastically overpaid the cabman, with a feeling of superstition that it might bring her luck; besides, a few drops of rain, she reflected, would ruin her smart new hat if she waited for change.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading As it was pouring lavishly and she had no umbrella, she hastily and enthusiastically overpaid the cabman, with a feeling of superstition that it might bring her luck; besides, a few drops of rain, she reflected, would ruin her smart new hat if she waited for change.
charminglyadverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋli/
in a charming manner
From this reading She was charmingly dressed in a way that made her look very tall, slim and elegant.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading It was a very small hat, over her eyes, decorated with a very high feather, in the form of a lightning-conductor.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading She was charmingly dressed in a way that made her look very tall, slim and elegant.
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading As it was pouring lavishly and she had no umbrella, she hastily and enthusiastically overpaid the cabman, with a feeling of superstition that it might bring her luck; besides, a few drops of rain, she reflected, would ruin her smart new hat if she waited for change.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading She was charmingly dressed in a way that made her look very tall, slim and elegant.
enthusiasticallyadverbUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪkli/
with enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner
From this reading As it was pouring lavishly and she had no umbrella, she hastily and enthusiastically overpaid the cabman, with a feeling of superstition that it might bring her luck; besides, a few drops of rain, she reflected, would ruin her smart new hat if she waited for change.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It was a very small hat, over her eyes, decorated with a very high feather, in the form of a lightning-conductor.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her rather long, sweet face was paler than usual, her sincere brown eyes brighter.
featherverbUS /ˈfeðər/
join tongue and groove, in carpentry
From this reading It was a very small hat, over her eyes, decorated with a very high feather, in the form of a lightning-conductor.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading As it was pouring lavishly and she had no umbrella, she hastily and enthusiastically overpaid the cabman, with a feeling of superstition that it might bring her luck; besides, a few drops of rain, she reflected, would ruin her smart new hat if she waited for change.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading As it was pouring lavishly and she had no umbrella, she hastily and enthusiastically overpaid the cabman, with a feeling of superstition that it might bring her luck; besides, a few drops of rain, she reflected, would ruin her smart new hat if she waited for change.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As it was pouring lavishly and she had no umbrella, she hastily and enthusiastically overpaid the cabman, with a feeling of superstition that it might bring her luck; besides, a few drops of rain, she reflected, would ruin her smart new hat if she waited for change.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading It was a very small hat, over her eyes, decorated with a very high feather, in the form of a lightning-conductor.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading RUPERT AT RUMPELMEYER'S At a quarter to four precisely, in a heavy shower of rain, Madeline sprang out of a taxicab in St. James's Street, and tripped into Rumpelmeyer's.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As it was pouring lavishly and she had no umbrella, she hastily and enthusiastically overpaid the cabman, with a feeling of superstition that it might bring her luck; besides, a few drops of rain, she reflected, would ruin her smart new hat if she waited for change.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading As it was pouring lavishly and she had no umbrella, she hastily and enthusiastically overpaid the cabman, with a feeling of superstition that it might bring her luck; besides, a few drops of rain, she reflected, would ruin her smart new hat if she waited for change.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading As it was pouring lavishly and she had no umbrella, she hastily and enthusiastically overpaid the cabman, with a feeling of superstition that it might bring her luck; besides, a few drops of rain, she reflected, would ruin her smart new hat if she waited for change.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading RUPERT AT RUMPELMEYER'S At a quarter to four precisely, in a heavy shower of rain, Madeline sprang out of a taxicab in St. James's Street, and tripped into Rumpelmeyer's.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As it was pouring lavishly and she had no umbrella, she hastily and enthusiastically overpaid the cabman, with a feeling of superstition that it might bring her luck; besides, a few drops of rain, she reflected, would ruin her smart new hat if she waited for change.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading It was a very small hat, over her eyes, decorated with a very high feather, in the form of a lightning-conductor.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As it was pouring lavishly and she had no umbrella, she hastily and enthusiastically overpaid the cabman, with a feeling of superstition that it might bring her luck; besides, a few drops of rain, she reflected, would ruin her smart new hat if she waited for change.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RUPERT AT RUMPELMEYER'S At a quarter to four precisely, in a heavy shower of rain, Madeline sprang out of a taxicab in St. James's Street, and tripped into Rumpelmeyer's.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading RUPERT AT RUMPELMEYER'S At a quarter to four precisely, in a heavy shower of rain, Madeline sprang out of a taxicab in St. James's Street, and tripped into Rumpelmeyer's.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As it was pouring lavishly and she had no umbrella, she hastily and enthusiastically overpaid the cabman, with a feeling of superstition that it might bring her luck; besides, a few drops of rain, she reflected, would ruin her smart new hat if she waited for change.
James'snounUS /ˈdʒeɪmzɪz/
possessive form of “james” — a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading RUPERT AT RUMPELMEYER'S At a quarter to four precisely, in a heavy shower of rain, Madeline sprang out of a taxicab in St. James's Street, and tripped into Rumpelmeyer's.
lavishlyadverbUS /ˈlævɪʃli/
in a wasteful manner
From this reading As it was pouring lavishly and she had no umbrella, she hastily and enthusiastically overpaid the cabman, with a feeling of superstition that it might bring her luck; besides, a few drops of rain, she reflected, would ruin her smart new hat if she waited for change.
lightning-conductor
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From this reading It was a very small hat, over her eyes, decorated with a very high feather, in the form of a lightning-conductor.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Her rather long, sweet face was paler than usual, her sincere brown eyes brighter.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She was charmingly dressed in a way that made her look very tall, slim and elegant.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading As it was pouring lavishly and she had no umbrella, she hastily and enthusiastically overpaid the cabman, with a feeling of superstition that it might bring her luck; besides, a few drops of rain, she reflected, would ruin her smart new hat if she waited for change.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She was charmingly dressed in a way that made her look very tall, slim and elegant.
Madeline
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From this reading RUPERT AT RUMPELMEYER'S At a quarter to four precisely, in a heavy shower of rain, Madeline sprang out of a taxicab in St. James's Street, and tripped into Rumpelmeyer's.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading As it was pouring lavishly and she had no umbrella, she hastily and enthusiastically overpaid the cabman, with a feeling of superstition that it might bring her luck; besides, a few drops of rain, she reflected, would ruin her smart new hat if she waited for change.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading As it was pouring lavishly and she had no umbrella, she hastily and enthusiastically overpaid the cabman, with a feeling of superstition that it might bring her luck; besides, a few drops of rain, she reflected, would ruin her smart new hat if she waited for change.
not any; not one
From this reading As it was pouring lavishly and she had no umbrella, she hastily and enthusiastically overpaid the cabman, with a feeling of superstition that it might bring her luck; besides, a few drops of rain, she reflected, would ruin her smart new hat if she waited for change.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RUPERT AT RUMPELMEYER'S At a quarter to four precisely, in a heavy shower of rain, Madeline sprang out of a taxicab in St. James's Street, and tripped into Rumpelmeyer's.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading RUPERT AT RUMPELMEYER'S At a quarter to four precisely, in a heavy shower of rain, Madeline sprang out of a taxicab in St. James's Street, and tripped into Rumpelmeyer's.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was a very small hat, over her eyes, decorated with a very high feather, in the form of a lightning-conductor.
overpaidverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈpeɪd/
inflected form of “overpay” — pay too much
From this reading As it was pouring lavishly and she had no umbrella, she hastily and enthusiastically overpaid the cabman, with a feeling of superstition that it might bring her luck; besides, a few drops of rain, she reflected, would ruin her smart new hat if she waited for change.
paler
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From this reading Her rather long, sweet face was paler than usual, her sincere brown eyes brighter.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading As it was pouring lavishly and she had no umbrella, she hastily and enthusiastically overpaid the cabman, with a feeling of superstition that it might bring her luck; besides, a few drops of rain, she reflected, would ruin her smart new hat if she waited for change.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading RUPERT AT RUMPELMEYER'S At a quarter to four precisely, in a heavy shower of rain, Madeline sprang out of a taxicab in St. James's Street, and tripped into Rumpelmeyer's.
one of four equal parts
From this reading RUPERT AT RUMPELMEYER'S At a quarter to four precisely, in a heavy shower of rain, Madeline sprang out of a taxicab in St. James's Street, and tripped into Rumpelmeyer's.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading RUPERT AT RUMPELMEYER'S At a quarter to four precisely, in a heavy shower of rain, Madeline sprang out of a taxicab in St. James's Street, and tripped into Rumpelmeyer's.
on the contrary
From this reading Her rather long, sweet face was paler than usual, her sincere brown eyes brighter.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading As it was pouring lavishly and she had no umbrella, she hastily and enthusiastically overpaid the cabman, with a feeling of superstition that it might bring her luck; besides, a few drops of rain, she reflected, would ruin her smart new hat if she waited for change.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading As it was pouring lavishly and she had no umbrella, she hastily and enthusiastically overpaid the cabman, with a feeling of superstition that it might bring her luck; besides, a few drops of rain, she reflected, would ruin her smart new hat if she waited for change.
RUMPELMEYER'S
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From this reading RUPERT AT RUMPELMEYER'S At a quarter to four precisely, in a heavy shower of rain, Madeline sprang out of a taxicab in St. James's Street, and tripped into Rumpelmeyer's.
RUPERTnounUS /ˈruːpərt/
English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)
From this reading RUPERT AT RUMPELMEYER'S At a quarter to four precisely, in a heavy shower of rain, Madeline sprang out of a taxicab in St. James's Street, and tripped into Rumpelmeyer's.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As it was pouring lavishly and she had no umbrella, she hastily and enthusiastically overpaid the cabman, with a feeling of superstition that it might bring her luck; besides, a few drops of rain, she reflected, would ruin her smart new hat if she waited for change.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading RUPERT AT RUMPELMEYER'S At a quarter to four precisely, in a heavy shower of rain, Madeline sprang out of a taxicab in St. James's Street, and tripped into Rumpelmeyer's.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading Her rather long, sweet face was paler than usual, her sincere brown eyes brighter.
slimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading She was charmingly dressed in a way that made her look very tall, slim and elegant.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a very small hat, over her eyes, decorated with a very high feather, in the form of a lightning-conductor.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading As it was pouring lavishly and she had no umbrella, she hastily and enthusiastically overpaid the cabman, with a feeling of superstition that it might bring her luck; besides, a few drops of rain, she reflected, would ruin her smart new hat if she waited for change.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading RUPERT AT RUMPELMEYER'S At a quarter to four precisely, in a heavy shower of rain, Madeline sprang out of a taxicab in St. James's Street, and tripped into Rumpelmeyer's.
St
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From this reading RUPERT AT RUMPELMEYER'S At a quarter to four precisely, in a heavy shower of rain, Madeline sprang out of a taxicab in St. James's Street, and tripped into Rumpelmeyer's.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading RUPERT AT RUMPELMEYER'S At a quarter to four precisely, in a heavy shower of rain, Madeline sprang out of a taxicab in St. James's Street, and tripped into Rumpelmeyer's.
superstitionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈstɪʃən/
an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear
From this reading As it was pouring lavishly and she had no umbrella, she hastily and enthusiastically overpaid the cabman, with a feeling of superstition that it might bring her luck; besides, a few drops of rain, she reflected, would ruin her smart new hat if she waited for change.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Her rather long, sweet face was paler than usual, her sincere brown eyes brighter.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading She was charmingly dressed in a way that made her look very tall, slim and elegant.
taxicabnounUS /ˈtæksikæb/
a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money
From this reading RUPERT AT RUMPELMEYER'S At a quarter to four precisely, in a heavy shower of rain, Madeline sprang out of a taxicab in St. James's Street, and tripped into Rumpelmeyer's.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Her rather long, sweet face was paler than usual, her sincere brown eyes brighter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As it was pouring lavishly and she had no umbrella, she hastily and enthusiastically overpaid the cabman, with a feeling of superstition that it might bring her luck; besides, a few drops of rain, she reflected, would ruin her smart new hat if she waited for change.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As it was pouring lavishly and she had no umbrella, she hastily and enthusiastically overpaid the cabman, with a feeling of superstition that it might bring her luck; besides, a few drops of rain, she reflected, would ruin her smart new hat if she waited for change.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RUPERT AT RUMPELMEYER'S At a quarter to four precisely, in a heavy shower of rain, Madeline sprang out of a taxicab in St. James's Street, and tripped into Rumpelmeyer's.
trippedverbUS /trɪpt/
inflected form of “trip” — miss a step and fall or nearly fall
From this reading RUPERT AT RUMPELMEYER'S At a quarter to four precisely, in a heavy shower of rain, Madeline sprang out of a taxicab in St. James's Street, and tripped into Rumpelmeyer's.
umbrellanounUS /əmˈbrelə/
a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
From this reading As it was pouring lavishly and she had no umbrella, she hastily and enthusiastically overpaid the cabman, with a feeling of superstition that it might bring her luck; besides, a few drops of rain, she reflected, would ruin her smart new hat if she waited for change.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Her rather long, sweet face was paler than usual, her sincere brown eyes brighter.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was a very small hat, over her eyes, decorated with a very high feather, in the form of a lightning-conductor.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading As it was pouring lavishly and she had no umbrella, she hastily and enthusiastically overpaid the cabman, with a feeling of superstition that it might bring her luck; besides, a few drops of rain, she reflected, would ruin her smart new hat if she waited for change.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As it was pouring lavishly and she had no umbrella, she hastily and enthusiastically overpaid the cabman, with a feeling of superstition that it might bring her luck; besides, a few drops of rain, she reflected, would ruin her smart new hat if she waited for change.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She was charmingly dressed in a way that made her look very tall, slim and elegant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As it was pouring lavishly and she had no umbrella, she hastily and enthusiastically overpaid the cabman, with a feeling of superstition that it might bring her luck; besides, a few drops of rain, she reflected, would ruin her smart new hat if she waited for change.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As it was pouring lavishly and she had no umbrella, she hastily and enthusiastically overpaid the cabman, with a feeling of superstition that it might bring her luck; besides, a few drops of rain, she reflected, would ruin her smart new hat if she waited for change.
