used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ida Slome possessed, along with an entire self-satisfaction, a vein of pitiless sense, which enabled her to see herself as others might see her, and which saved her from the follies often incident to the self-satisfied.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Ida Slome possessed, along with an entire self-satisfaction, a vein of pitiless sense, which enabled her to see herself as others might see her, and which saved her from the follies often incident to the self-satisfied.
in addition
From this reading She considered herself a beauty; she thought, and with reason, that she would be well worth looking at in her wedding-clothes, but she also told herself that it was quite possible that some remarks might be made to her disparagement if she had the wedding to which her inclination prompted her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Ida Slome possessed, along with an entire self-satisfaction, a vein of pitiless sense, which enabled her to see herself as others might see her, and which saved her from the follies often incident to the self-satisfied.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Harry and Ida Slome were to be married the Monday before Thanksgiving.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ida Slome possessed, along with an entire self-satisfaction, a vein of pitiless sense, which enabled her to see herself as others might see her, and which saved her from the follies often incident to the self-satisfied.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She considered herself a beauty; she thought, and with reason, that she would be well worth looking at in her wedding-clothes, but she also told herself that it was quite possible that some remarks might be made to her disparagement if she had the wedding to which her inclination prompted her.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Harry and Ida Slome were to be married the Monday before Thanksgiving.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading She considered herself a beauty; she thought, and with reason, that she would be well worth looking at in her wedding-clothes, but she also told herself that it was quite possible that some remarks might be made to her disparagement if she had the wedding to which her inclination prompted her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Harry and Ida Slome were to be married the Monday before Thanksgiving.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading She longed for a white gown, veil, bridesmaids, and the rest, but she knew better.
bridesmaidsnounUS /ˈbraɪdzmeɪdz/
plural of “bridesmaid” — an unmarried woman who attends the bride at a wedding
From this reading She longed for a white gown, veil, bridesmaids, and the rest, but she knew better.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She considered herself a beauty; she thought, and with reason, that she would be well worth looking at in her wedding-clothes, but she also told herself that it was quite possible that some remarks might be made to her disparagement if she had the wedding to which her inclination prompted her.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The school would close on the Friday before.
carefully weighed
From this reading She considered herself a beauty; she thought, and with reason, that she would be well worth looking at in her wedding-clothes, but she also told herself that it was quite possible that some remarks might be made to her disparagement if she had the wedding to which her inclination prompted her.
disparagementnoun
a communication that belittles somebody or something
From this reading She considered herself a beauty; she thought, and with reason, that she would be well worth looking at in her wedding-clothes, but she also told herself that it was quite possible that some remarks might be made to her disparagement if she had the wedding to which her inclination prompted her.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading Ida Slome possessed, along with an entire self-satisfaction, a vein of pitiless sense, which enabled her to see herself as others might see her, and which saved her from the follies often incident to the self-satisfied.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Ida Slome possessed, along with an entire self-satisfaction, a vein of pitiless sense, which enabled her to see herself as others might see her, and which saved her from the follies often incident to the self-satisfied.
folliesnounUS /ˈfɑːliz/
a revue with elaborate costuming
From this reading Ida Slome possessed, along with an entire self-satisfaction, a vein of pitiless sense, which enabled her to see herself as others might see her, and which saved her from the follies often incident to the self-satisfied.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She longed for a white gown, veil, bridesmaids, and the rest, but she knew better.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading The school would close on the Friday before.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ida Slome possessed, along with an entire self-satisfaction, a vein of pitiless sense, which enabled her to see herself as others might see her, and which saved her from the follies often incident to the self-satisfied.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading She longed for a white gown, veil, bridesmaids, and the rest, but she knew better.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She considered herself a beauty; she thought, and with reason, that she would be well worth looking at in her wedding-clothes, but she also told herself that it was quite possible that some remarks might be made to her disparagement if she had the wedding to which her inclination prompted her.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Harry and Ida Slome were to be married the Monday before Thanksgiving.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ida Slome possessed, along with an entire self-satisfaction, a vein of pitiless sense, which enabled her to see herself as others might see her, and which saved her from the follies often incident to the self-satisfied.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Ida Slome possessed, along with an entire self-satisfaction, a vein of pitiless sense, which enabled her to see herself as others might see her, and which saved her from the follies often incident to the self-satisfied.
IdanounUS /ˈaɪdə/
an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank
From this reading Harry and Ida Slome were to be married the Monday before Thanksgiving.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She considered herself a beauty; she thought, and with reason, that she would be well worth looking at in her wedding-clothes, but she also told herself that it was quite possible that some remarks might be made to her disparagement if she had the wedding to which her inclination prompted her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She considered herself a beauty; she thought, and with reason, that she would be well worth looking at in her wedding-clothes, but she also told herself that it was quite possible that some remarks might be made to her disparagement if she had the wedding to which her inclination prompted her.
a single distinct event
From this reading Ida Slome possessed, along with an entire self-satisfaction, a vein of pitiless sense, which enabled her to see herself as others might see her, and which saved her from the follies often incident to the self-satisfied.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading She considered herself a beauty; she thought, and with reason, that she would be well worth looking at in her wedding-clothes, but she also told herself that it was quite possible that some remarks might be made to her disparagement if she had the wedding to which her inclination prompted her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She considered herself a beauty; she thought, and with reason, that she would be well worth looking at in her wedding-clothes, but she also told herself that it was quite possible that some remarks might be made to her disparagement if she had the wedding to which her inclination prompted her.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She longed for a white gown, veil, bridesmaids, and the rest, but she knew better.
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading She longed for a white gown, veil, bridesmaids, and the rest, but she knew better.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading She considered herself a beauty; she thought, and with reason, that she would be well worth looking at in her wedding-clothes, but she also told herself that it was quite possible that some remarks might be made to her disparagement if she had the wedding to which her inclination prompted her.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She considered herself a beauty; she thought, and with reason, that she would be well worth looking at in her wedding-clothes, but she also told herself that it was quite possible that some remarks might be made to her disparagement if she had the wedding to which her inclination prompted her.
joined in matrimony
From this reading Harry and Ida Slome were to be married the Monday before Thanksgiving.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Ida Slome possessed, along with an entire self-satisfaction, a vein of pitiless sense, which enabled her to see herself as others might see her, and which saved her from the follies often incident to the self-satisfied.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading Harry and Ida Slome were to be married the Monday before Thanksgiving.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ida Slome possessed, along with an entire self-satisfaction, a vein of pitiless sense, which enabled her to see herself as others might see her, and which saved her from the follies often incident to the self-satisfied.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Ida Slome possessed, along with an entire self-satisfaction, a vein of pitiless sense, which enabled her to see herself as others might see her, and which saved her from the follies often incident to the self-satisfied.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The school would close on the Friday before.
others
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From this reading Ida Slome possessed, along with an entire self-satisfaction, a vein of pitiless sense, which enabled her to see herself as others might see her, and which saved her from the follies often incident to the self-satisfied.
pitilessadjectiveUS /ˈpɪtiləs/
without mercy or pity
From this reading Ida Slome possessed, along with an entire self-satisfaction, a vein of pitiless sense, which enabled her to see herself as others might see her, and which saved her from the follies often incident to the self-satisfied.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Ida Slome possessed, along with an entire self-satisfaction, a vein of pitiless sense, which enabled her to see herself as others might see her, and which saved her from the follies often incident to the self-satisfied.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading She considered herself a beauty; she thought, and with reason, that she would be well worth looking at in her wedding-clothes, but she also told herself that it was quite possible that some remarks might be made to her disparagement if she had the wedding to which her inclination prompted her.
promptedverbUS /ˈprɑːmptɪd/
past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action
From this reading She considered herself a beauty; she thought, and with reason, that she would be well worth looking at in her wedding-clothes, but she also told herself that it was quite possible that some remarks might be made to her disparagement if she had the wedding to which her inclination prompted her.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading She considered herself a beauty; she thought, and with reason, that she would be well worth looking at in her wedding-clothes, but she also told herself that it was quite possible that some remarks might be made to her disparagement if she had the wedding to which her inclination prompted her.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading She considered herself a beauty; she thought, and with reason, that she would be well worth looking at in her wedding-clothes, but she also told herself that it was quite possible that some remarks might be made to her disparagement if she had the wedding to which her inclination prompted her.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading She considered herself a beauty; she thought, and with reason, that she would be well worth looking at in her wedding-clothes, but she also told herself that it was quite possible that some remarks might be made to her disparagement if she had the wedding to which her inclination prompted her.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading She longed for a white gown, veil, bridesmaids, and the rest, but she knew better.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Ida Slome possessed, along with an entire self-satisfaction, a vein of pitiless sense, which enabled her to see herself as others might see her, and which saved her from the follies often incident to the self-satisfied.
an educational institution
From this reading The school would close on the Friday before.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Ida Slome possessed, along with an entire self-satisfaction, a vein of pitiless sense, which enabled her to see herself as others might see her, and which saved her from the follies often incident to the self-satisfied.
self-satisfactionnoun
the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
From this reading Ida Slome possessed, along with an entire self-satisfaction, a vein of pitiless sense, which enabled her to see herself as others might see her, and which saved her from the follies often incident to the self-satisfied.
self-satisfiedadjective
marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction
From this reading Ida Slome possessed, along with an entire self-satisfaction, a vein of pitiless sense, which enabled her to see herself as others might see her, and which saved her from the follies often incident to the self-satisfied.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Ida Slome possessed, along with an entire self-satisfaction, a vein of pitiless sense, which enabled her to see herself as others might see her, and which saved her from the follies often incident to the self-satisfied.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She considered herself a beauty; she thought, and with reason, that she would be well worth looking at in her wedding-clothes, but she also told herself that it was quite possible that some remarks might be made to her disparagement if she had the wedding to which her inclination prompted her.
Slome
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From this reading Harry and Ida Slome were to be married the Monday before Thanksgiving.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She considered herself a beauty; she thought, and with reason, that she would be well worth looking at in her wedding-clothes, but she also told herself that it was quite possible that some remarks might be made to her disparagement if she had the wedding to which her inclination prompted her.
ThanksgivingnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading Harry and Ida Slome were to be married the Monday before Thanksgiving.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She considered herself a beauty; she thought, and with reason, that she would be well worth looking at in her wedding-clothes, but she also told herself that it was quite possible that some remarks might be made to her disparagement if she had the wedding to which her inclination prompted her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Harry and Ida Slome were to be married the Monday before Thanksgiving.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She considered herself a beauty; she thought, and with reason, that she would be well worth looking at in her wedding-clothes, but she also told herself that it was quite possible that some remarks might be made to her disparagement if she had the wedding to which her inclination prompted her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Harry and Ida Slome were to be married the Monday before Thanksgiving.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She considered herself a beauty; she thought, and with reason, that she would be well worth looking at in her wedding-clothes, but she also told herself that it was quite possible that some remarks might be made to her disparagement if she had the wedding to which her inclination prompted her.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading She longed for a white gown, veil, bridesmaids, and the rest, but she knew better.
veinnounUS /veɪn/
a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading Ida Slome possessed, along with an entire self-satisfaction, a vein of pitiless sense, which enabled her to see herself as others might see her, and which saved her from the follies often incident to the self-satisfied.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She considered herself a beauty; she thought, and with reason, that she would be well worth looking at in her wedding-clothes, but she also told herself that it was quite possible that some remarks might be made to her disparagement if she had the wedding to which her inclination prompted her.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading She considered herself a beauty; she thought, and with reason, that she would be well worth looking at in her wedding-clothes, but she also told herself that it was quite possible that some remarks might be made to her disparagement if she had the wedding to which her inclination prompted her.
wedding-clothes
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From this reading She considered herself a beauty; she thought, and with reason, that she would be well worth looking at in her wedding-clothes, but she also told herself that it was quite possible that some remarks might be made to her disparagement if she had the wedding to which her inclination prompted her.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading She considered herself a beauty; she thought, and with reason, that she would be well worth looking at in her wedding-clothes, but she also told herself that it was quite possible that some remarks might be made to her disparagement if she had the wedding to which her inclination prompted her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Harry and Ida Slome were to be married the Monday before Thanksgiving.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ida Slome possessed, along with an entire self-satisfaction, a vein of pitiless sense, which enabled her to see herself as others might see her, and which saved her from the follies often incident to the self-satisfied.
a Caucasian
From this reading She longed for a white gown, veil, bridesmaids, and the rest, but she knew better.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ida Slome possessed, along with an entire self-satisfaction, a vein of pitiless sense, which enabled her to see herself as others might see her, and which saved her from the follies often incident to the self-satisfied.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading She considered herself a beauty; she thought, and with reason, that she would be well worth looking at in her wedding-clothes, but she also told herself that it was quite possible that some remarks might be made to her disparagement if she had the wedding to which her inclination prompted her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The school would close on the Friday before.
