used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was the last week in February, and in a few days the school dance was to be given.
admiringverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for
From this reading It was as dainty an affair as one could wish to see, and many were the admiring glances cast upon it, and many the praises it received.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was as dainty an affair as one could wish to see, and many were the admiring glances cast upon it, and many the praises it received.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading One afternoon a dozen or more girls were gathered in Ethel's room to see her dress which had been sent out from town.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was as dainty an affair as one could wish to see, and many were the admiring glances cast upon it, and many the praises it received.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the last week in February, and in a few days the school dance was to be given.
any person at all
From this reading "HAF ANYBODY SEEN MY UMBREL?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was as dainty an affair as one could wish to see, and many were the admiring glances cast upon it, and many the praises it received.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was the last week in February, and in a few days the school dance was to be given.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading One afternoon a dozen or more girls were gathered in Ethel's room to see her dress which had been sent out from town.
put or send forth
From this reading It was as dainty an affair as one could wish to see, and many were the admiring glances cast upon it, and many the praises it received.
chiffonnounUS /ʃɪˈfɑːn/
a sheer fabric of silk or rayon
From this reading Possibly it was a trifle elaborate for a girl of fifteen, for it was made of delicate white chiffon over pale yellow satin, and exquisitely embroidered with fine silver threads.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was as dainty an affair as one could wish to see, and many were the admiring glances cast upon it, and many the praises it received.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading It was as dainty an affair as one could wish to see, and many were the admiring glances cast upon it, and many the praises it received.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading It was the last week in February, and in a few days the school dance was to be given.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was the last week in February, and in a few days the school dance was to be given.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Possibly it was a trifle elaborate for a girl of fifteen, for it was made of delicate white chiffon over pale yellow satin, and exquisitely embroidered with fine silver threads.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading One afternoon a dozen or more girls were gathered in Ethel's room to see her dress which had been sent out from town.
put on clothes
From this reading One afternoon a dozen or more girls were gathered in Ethel's room to see her dress which had been sent out from town.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading Possibly it was a trifle elaborate for a girl of fifteen, for it was made of delicate white chiffon over pale yellow satin, and exquisitely embroidered with fine silver threads.
embroideredverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərd/
past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading Possibly it was a trifle elaborate for a girl of fifteen, for it was made of delicate white chiffon over pale yellow satin, and exquisitely embroidered with fine silver threads.
Ethel's
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From this reading One afternoon a dozen or more girls were gathered in Ethel's room to see her dress which had been sent out from town.
exquisitelyadverbUS /ˌekˈskwɪzɪtli/
in a delicate manner
From this reading Possibly it was a trifle elaborate for a girl of fifteen, for it was made of delicate white chiffon over pale yellow satin, and exquisitely embroidered with fine silver threads.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading It was the last week in February, and in a few days the school dance was to be given.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was the last week in February, and in a few days the school dance was to be given.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading Possibly it was a trifle elaborate for a girl of fifteen, for it was made of delicate white chiffon over pale yellow satin, and exquisitely embroidered with fine silver threads.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Possibly it was a trifle elaborate for a girl of fifteen, for it was made of delicate white chiffon over pale yellow satin, and exquisitely embroidered with fine silver threads.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Possibly it was a trifle elaborate for a girl of fifteen, for it was made of delicate white chiffon over pale yellow satin, and exquisitely embroidered with fine silver threads.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One afternoon a dozen or more girls were gathered in Ethel's room to see her dress which had been sent out from town.
brought together in one place
From this reading One afternoon a dozen or more girls were gathered in Ethel's room to see her dress which had been sent out from town.
a young female
From this reading Possibly it was a trifle elaborate for a girl of fifteen, for it was made of delicate white chiffon over pale yellow satin, and exquisitely embroidered with fine silver threads.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading One afternoon a dozen or more girls were gathered in Ethel's room to see her dress which had been sent out from town.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It was the last week in February, and in a few days the school dance was to be given.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading It was as dainty an affair as one could wish to see, and many were the admiring glances cast upon it, and many the praises it received.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One afternoon a dozen or more girls were gathered in Ethel's room to see her dress which had been sent out from town.
HAF
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From this reading "HAF ANYBODY SEEN MY UMBREL?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One afternoon a dozen or more girls were gathered in Ethel's room to see her dress which had been sent out from town.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the last week in February, and in a few days the school dance was to be given.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the last week in February, and in a few days the school dance was to be given.
immediately past
From this reading It was the last week in February, and in a few days the school dance was to be given.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Possibly it was a trifle elaborate for a girl of fifteen, for it was made of delicate white chiffon over pale yellow satin, and exquisitely embroidered with fine silver threads.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It was as dainty an affair as one could wish to see, and many were the admiring glances cast upon it, and many the praises it received.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading One afternoon a dozen or more girls were gathered in Ethel's room to see her dress which had been sent out from town.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "HAF ANYBODY SEEN MY UMBREL?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Possibly it was a trifle elaborate for a girl of fifteen, for it was made of delicate white chiffon over pale yellow satin, and exquisitely embroidered with fine silver threads.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One afternoon a dozen or more girls were gathered in Ethel's room to see her dress which had been sent out from town.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One afternoon a dozen or more girls were gathered in Ethel's room to see her dress which had been sent out from town.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading One afternoon a dozen or more girls were gathered in Ethel's room to see her dress which had been sent out from town.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Possibly it was a trifle elaborate for a girl of fifteen, for it was made of delicate white chiffon over pale yellow satin, and exquisitely embroidered with fine silver threads.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Possibly it was a trifle elaborate for a girl of fifteen, for it was made of delicate white chiffon over pale yellow satin, and exquisitely embroidered with fine silver threads.
by chance
From this reading Possibly it was a trifle elaborate for a girl of fifteen, for it was made of delicate white chiffon over pale yellow satin, and exquisitely embroidered with fine silver threads.
praisesnounUS /ˈpreɪzəz/
plural of “praise” — an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading It was as dainty an affair as one could wish to see, and many were the admiring glances cast upon it, and many the praises it received.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading It was as dainty an affair as one could wish to see, and many were the admiring glances cast upon it, and many the praises it received.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading One afternoon a dozen or more girls were gathered in Ethel's room to see her dress which had been sent out from town.
satinnounUS /ˈsætən/
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading Possibly it was a trifle elaborate for a girl of fifteen, for it was made of delicate white chiffon over pale yellow satin, and exquisitely embroidered with fine silver threads.
an educational institution
From this reading It was the last week in February, and in a few days the school dance was to be given.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading One afternoon a dozen or more girls were gathered in Ethel's room to see her dress which had been sent out from town.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "HAF ANYBODY SEEN MY UMBREL?"
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading One afternoon a dozen or more girls were gathered in Ethel's room to see her dress which had been sent out from town.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Possibly it was a trifle elaborate for a girl of fifteen, for it was made of delicate white chiffon over pale yellow satin, and exquisitely embroidered with fine silver threads.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the last week in February, and in a few days the school dance was to be given.
threadsnounUS /θredz/
informal terms for clothing
From this reading Possibly it was a trifle elaborate for a girl of fifteen, for it was made of delicate white chiffon over pale yellow satin, and exquisitely embroidered with fine silver threads.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the last week in February, and in a few days the school dance was to be given.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading One afternoon a dozen or more girls were gathered in Ethel's room to see her dress which had been sent out from town.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading Possibly it was a trifle elaborate for a girl of fifteen, for it was made of delicate white chiffon over pale yellow satin, and exquisitely embroidered with fine silver threads.
UMBREL
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From this reading "HAF ANYBODY SEEN MY UMBREL?"
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was as dainty an affair as one could wish to see, and many were the admiring glances cast upon it, and many the praises it received.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the last week in February, and in a few days the school dance was to be given.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was the last week in February, and in a few days the school dance was to be given.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One afternoon a dozen or more girls were gathered in Ethel's room to see her dress which had been sent out from town.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One afternoon a dozen or more girls were gathered in Ethel's room to see her dress which had been sent out from town.
a Caucasian
From this reading Possibly it was a trifle elaborate for a girl of fifteen, for it was made of delicate white chiffon over pale yellow satin, and exquisitely embroidered with fine silver threads.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading It was as dainty an affair as one could wish to see, and many were the admiring glances cast upon it, and many the praises it received.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Possibly it was a trifle elaborate for a girl of fifteen, for it was made of delicate white chiffon over pale yellow satin, and exquisitely embroidered with fine silver threads.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Possibly it was a trifle elaborate for a girl of fifteen, for it was made of delicate white chiffon over pale yellow satin, and exquisitely embroidered with fine silver threads.
