used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She began embroidering a bureau-scarf and table-cover for Lily's room in the Ramsey house.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Maria, after that, went on her way as before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She even entered without any shrinking into Lily's plans for her trousseau, and repeatedly went shopping with her.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She even entered without any shrinking into Lily's plans for her trousseau, and repeatedly went shopping with her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Maria, after that, went on her way as before.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been settled that the young couple were to have the large front chamber, and Mrs. Merrill's present to Lily was a set of furniture for it.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Maria, after that, went on her way as before.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She began embroidering a bureau-scarf and table-cover for Lily's room in the Ramsey house.
bureau-scarf
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From this reading She began embroidering a bureau-scarf and table-cover for Lily's room in the Ramsey house.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading It had been settled that the young couple were to have the large front chamber, and Mrs. Merrill's present to Lily was a set of furniture for it.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading It had been settled that the young couple were to have the large front chamber, and Mrs. Merrill's present to Lily was a set of furniture for it.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading She saw, without the slightest qualm, incredible as it may seem, George Ramsey devoted to Lily.
embroideringverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading She began embroidering a bureau-scarf and table-cover for Lily's room in the Ramsey house.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading She even entered without any shrinking into Lily's plans for her trousseau, and repeatedly went shopping with her.
divisible by two
From this reading She even entered without any shrinking into Lily's plans for her trousseau, and repeatedly went shopping with her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She even entered without any shrinking into Lily's plans for her trousseau, and repeatedly went shopping with her.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading It had been settled that the young couple were to have the large front chamber, and Mrs. Merrill's present to Lily was a set of furniture for it.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading It had been settled that the young couple were to have the large front chamber, and Mrs. Merrill's present to Lily was a set of furniture for it.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading She saw, without the slightest qualm, incredible as it may seem, George Ramsey devoted to Lily.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been settled that the young couple were to have the large front chamber, and Mrs. Merrill's present to Lily was a set of furniture for it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It had been settled that the young couple were to have the large front chamber, and Mrs. Merrill's present to Lily was a set of furniture for it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Maria, after that, went on her way as before.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She began embroidering a bureau-scarf and table-cover for Lily's room in the Ramsey house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She began embroidering a bureau-scarf and table-cover for Lily's room in the Ramsey house.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading She saw, without the slightest qualm, incredible as it may seem, George Ramsey devoted to Lily.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She even entered without any shrinking into Lily's plans for her trousseau, and repeatedly went shopping with her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She saw, without the slightest qualm, incredible as it may seem, George Ramsey devoted to Lily.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It had been settled that the young couple were to have the large front chamber, and Mrs. Merrill's present to Lily was a set of furniture for it.
LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading She saw, without the slightest qualm, incredible as it may seem, George Ramsey devoted to Lily.
Lily'snounUS /ˈlɪliːz/
possessive form of “lily” — any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading She even entered without any shrinking into Lily's plans for her trousseau, and repeatedly went shopping with her.
MarianounUS /mərˈiːə/
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading Maria, after that, went on her way as before.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading She saw, without the slightest qualm, incredible as it may seem, George Ramsey devoted to Lily.
Merrill's
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From this reading It had been settled that the young couple were to have the large front chamber, and Mrs. Merrill's present to Lily was a set of furniture for it.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It had been settled that the young couple were to have the large front chamber, and Mrs. Merrill's present to Lily was a set of furniture for it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It had been settled that the young couple were to have the large front chamber, and Mrs. Merrill's present to Lily was a set of furniture for it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Maria, after that, went on her way as before.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading She even entered without any shrinking into Lily's plans for her trousseau, and repeatedly went shopping with her.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It had been settled that the young couple were to have the large front chamber, and Mrs. Merrill's present to Lily was a set of furniture for it.
qualmnoun
uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading She saw, without the slightest qualm, incredible as it may seem, George Ramsey devoted to Lily.
Ramsey
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From this reading She saw, without the slightest qualm, incredible as it may seem, George Ramsey devoted to Lily.
repeatedlyadverbUS /rɪˈpiːtɪdli/
several time
From this reading She even entered without any shrinking into Lily's plans for her trousseau, and repeatedly went shopping with her.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She began embroidering a bureau-scarf and table-cover for Lily's room in the Ramsey house.
cut with a saw
From this reading She saw, without the slightest qualm, incredible as it may seem, George Ramsey devoted to Lily.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She saw, without the slightest qualm, incredible as it may seem, George Ramsey devoted to Lily.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It had been settled that the young couple were to have the large front chamber, and Mrs. Merrill's present to Lily was a set of furniture for it.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading It had been settled that the young couple were to have the large front chamber, and Mrs. Merrill's present to Lily was a set of furniture for it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She saw, without the slightest qualm, incredible as it may seem, George Ramsey devoted to Lily.
shoppingnounUS /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/
searching for or buying goods or services
From this reading She even entered without any shrinking into Lily's plans for her trousseau, and repeatedly went shopping with her.
shrinkingnounUS /ˈʃrɪŋkɪŋ/
process or result of becoming less or smaller
From this reading She even entered without any shrinking into Lily's plans for her trousseau, and repeatedly went shopping with her.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading She saw, without the slightest qualm, incredible as it may seem, George Ramsey devoted to Lily.
table-cover
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From this reading She began embroidering a bureau-scarf and table-cover for Lily's room in the Ramsey house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Maria, after that, went on her way as before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She saw, without the slightest qualm, incredible as it may seem, George Ramsey devoted to Lily.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She saw, without the slightest qualm, incredible as it may seem, George Ramsey devoted to Lily.
trousseaunoun
the personal outfit of a bride; clothes and accessories and linens
From this reading She even entered without any shrinking into Lily's plans for her trousseau, and repeatedly went shopping with her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It had been settled that the young couple were to have the large front chamber, and Mrs. Merrill's present to Lily was a set of furniture for it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Maria, after that, went on her way as before.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Maria, after that, went on her way as before.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It had been settled that the young couple were to have the large front chamber, and Mrs. Merrill's present to Lily was a set of furniture for it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She even entered without any shrinking into Lily's plans for her trousseau, and repeatedly went shopping with her.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She saw, without the slightest qualm, incredible as it may seem, George Ramsey devoted to Lily.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It had been settled that the young couple were to have the large front chamber, and Mrs. Merrill's present to Lily was a set of furniture for it.
