used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She feared that the farewell might take too personal a line for pleasure.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They had a great deal to say about her work in trying to ally the garment trades.
allynounUS /ˈælaɪ/
a friendly nation
From this reading They had a great deal to say about her work in trying to ally the garment trades.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Walter's heart was so full of bitterness that he was glad when things went to the other extreme and turned into a celebration of the strike victory.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When at last the waiters had removed the débris of the feast, and Walter was nursing the coffee urn, Mabel and Isadore began to discuss Yetta's plans.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When at last the waiters had removed the débris of the feast, and Walter was nursing the coffee urn, Mabel and Isadore began to discuss Yetta's plans.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading Walter's heart was so full of bitterness that he was glad when things went to the other extreme and turned into a celebration of the strike victory.
celebrationnounUS /ˌseləˈbreɪʃən/
a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
From this reading Walter's heart was so full of bitterness that he was glad when things went to the other extreme and turned into a celebration of the strike victory.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading When at last the waiters had removed the débris of the feast, and Walter was nursing the coffee urn, Mabel and Isadore began to discuss Yetta's plans.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading WALTER'S FAREWELL Mabel had come to the dinner with some reluctance.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading They had a great deal to say about her work in trying to ally the garment trades.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading WALTER'S FAREWELL Mabel had come to the dinner with some reluctance.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading When at last the waiters had removed the débris of the feast, and Walter was nursing the coffee urn, Mabel and Isadore began to discuss Yetta's plans.
débris
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From this reading When at last the waiters had removed the débris of the feast, and Walter was nursing the coffee urn, Mabel and Isadore began to discuss Yetta's plans.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Walter's heart was so full of bitterness that he was glad when things went to the other extreme and turned into a celebration of the strike victory.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading WALTER'S FAREWELL Mabel had come to the dinner with some reluctance.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading She feared that the farewell might take too personal a line for pleasure.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading When at last the waiters had removed the débris of the feast, and Walter was nursing the coffee urn, Mabel and Isadore began to discuss Yetta's plans.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She feared that the farewell might take too personal a line for pleasure.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Walter's heart was so full of bitterness that he was glad when things went to the other extreme and turned into a celebration of the strike victory.
garmentnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənt/
an article of clothing
From this reading They had a great deal to say about her work in trying to ally the garment trades.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Walter's heart was so full of bitterness that he was glad when things went to the other extreme and turned into a celebration of the strike victory.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading They had a great deal to say about her work in trying to ally the garment trades.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WALTER'S FAREWELL Mabel had come to the dinner with some reluctance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Walter's heart was so full of bitterness that he was glad when things went to the other extreme and turned into a celebration of the strike victory.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Walter's heart was so full of bitterness that he was glad when things went to the other extreme and turned into a celebration of the strike victory.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They had a great deal to say about her work in trying to ally the garment trades.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They had a great deal to say about her work in trying to ally the garment trades.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Walter's heart was so full of bitterness that he was glad when things went to the other extreme and turned into a celebration of the strike victory.
Isadore
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From this reading When at last the waiters had removed the débris of the feast, and Walter was nursing the coffee urn, Mabel and Isadore began to discuss Yetta's plans.
immediately past
From this reading When at last the waiters had removed the débris of the feast, and Walter was nursing the coffee urn, Mabel and Isadore began to discuss Yetta's plans.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading She feared that the farewell might take too personal a line for pleasure.
Mabel
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From this reading WALTER'S FAREWELL Mabel had come to the dinner with some reluctance.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She feared that the farewell might take too personal a line for pleasure.
nursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading When at last the waiters had removed the débris of the feast, and Walter was nursing the coffee urn, Mabel and Isadore began to discuss Yetta's plans.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Walter's heart was so full of bitterness that he was glad when things went to the other extreme and turned into a celebration of the strike victory.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Walter's heart was so full of bitterness that he was glad when things went to the other extreme and turned into a celebration of the strike victory.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading She feared that the farewell might take too personal a line for pleasure.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading When at last the waiters had removed the débris of the feast, and Walter was nursing the coffee urn, Mabel and Isadore began to discuss Yetta's plans.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading She feared that the farewell might take too personal a line for pleasure.
reluctancenounUS /rɪˈlʌktəns/
(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)
From this reading WALTER'S FAREWELL Mabel had come to the dinner with some reluctance.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading When at last the waiters had removed the débris of the feast, and Walter was nursing the coffee urn, Mabel and Isadore began to discuss Yetta's plans.
express in words
From this reading They had a great deal to say about her work in trying to ally the garment trades.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She feared that the farewell might take too personal a line for pleasure.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Walter's heart was so full of bitterness that he was glad when things went to the other extreme and turned into a celebration of the strike victory.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading WALTER'S FAREWELL Mabel had come to the dinner with some reluctance.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Walter's heart was so full of bitterness that he was glad when things went to the other extreme and turned into a celebration of the strike victory.
carry out
From this reading She feared that the farewell might take too personal a line for pleasure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She feared that the farewell might take too personal a line for pleasure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WALTER'S FAREWELL Mabel had come to the dinner with some reluctance.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had a great deal to say about her work in trying to ally the garment trades.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Walter's heart was so full of bitterness that he was glad when things went to the other extreme and turned into a celebration of the strike victory.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WALTER'S FAREWELL Mabel had come to the dinner with some reluctance.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She feared that the farewell might take too personal a line for pleasure.
tradesnounUS /treɪdz/
plural of “trade” — the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading They had a great deal to say about her work in trying to ally the garment trades.
hard to endure
From this reading They had a great deal to say about her work in trying to ally the garment trades.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Walter's heart was so full of bitterness that he was glad when things went to the other extreme and turned into a celebration of the strike victory.
urnnounUS /ɜːrn/
a large vase that usually has a pedestal or feet
From this reading When at last the waiters had removed the débris of the feast, and Walter was nursing the coffee urn, Mabel and Isadore began to discuss Yetta's plans.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Walter's heart was so full of bitterness that he was glad when things went to the other extreme and turned into a celebration of the strike victory.
waitersnounUS /ˈweɪtərz/
plural of “waiter” — a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading When at last the waiters had removed the débris of the feast, and Walter was nursing the coffee urn, Mabel and Isadore began to discuss Yetta's plans.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading When at last the waiters had removed the débris of the feast, and Walter was nursing the coffee urn, Mabel and Isadore began to discuss Yetta's plans.
WALTER'SnounUS /ˈwɔːltərz/
possessive form of “walter” — German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading WALTER'S FAREWELL Mabel had come to the dinner with some reluctance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Walter's heart was so full of bitterness that he was glad when things went to the other extreme and turned into a celebration of the strike victory.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Walter's heart was so full of bitterness that he was glad when things went to the other extreme and turned into a celebration of the strike victory.
at the time that
From this reading Walter's heart was so full of bitterness that he was glad when things went to the other extreme and turned into a celebration of the strike victory.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WALTER'S FAREWELL Mabel had come to the dinner with some reluctance.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading They had a great deal to say about her work in trying to ally the garment trades.
Yetta's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When at last the waiters had removed the débris of the feast, and Walter was nursing the coffee urn, Mabel and Isadore began to discuss Yetta's plans.
