used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RECONNAISSANCE.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The principle of acquisitiveness inherent in the female breast, together with an insatiable desire to see and to be seen, may account for the shopping; but why society enjoins the penance of leaving cards surpasses my comprehension altogether.
acquisitivenessnoun
strong desire to acquire and possess
From this reading The principle of acquisitiveness inherent in the female breast, together with an insatiable desire to see and to be seen, may account for the shopping; but why society enjoins the penance of leaving cards surpasses my comprehension altogether.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The principle of acquisitiveness inherent in the female breast, together with an insatiable desire to see and to be seen, may account for the shopping; but why society enjoins the penance of leaving cards surpasses my comprehension altogether.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The principle of acquisitiveness inherent in the female breast, together with an insatiable desire to see and to be seen, may account for the shopping; but why society enjoins the penance of leaving cards surpasses my comprehension altogether.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Neither Mrs. Lascelles nor Miss Ross felt disposed to take their usual drive in the open carriage for the purpose of shopping and "leaving cards;" two functions that constitute the whole duty of women, from three to six P.M. of every week-day, during the London season.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Violent tempests like that described in the last chapter do not pass away without leaving a "ground swell" as it were, on the domestic surface.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Violent tempests like that described in the last chapter do not pass away without leaving a "ground swell" as it were, on the domestic surface.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading Unmeaning, endless, and exceedingly troublesome, this custom seems to produce no definite result, but to fill the waste-paper basket with a multitude of other cards left in return.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The principle of acquisitiveness inherent in the female breast, together with an insatiable desire to see and to be seen, may account for the shopping; but why society enjoins the penance of leaving cards surpasses my comprehension altogether.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading The principle of acquisitiveness inherent in the female breast, together with an insatiable desire to see and to be seen, may account for the shopping; but why society enjoins the penance of leaving cards surpasses my comprehension altogether.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The principle of acquisitiveness inherent in the female breast, together with an insatiable desire to see and to be seen, may account for the shopping; but why society enjoins the penance of leaving cards surpasses my comprehension altogether.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading Neither Mrs. Lascelles nor Miss Ross felt disposed to take their usual drive in the open carriage for the purpose of shopping and "leaving cards;" two functions that constitute the whole duty of women, from three to six P.M. of every week-day, during the London season.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Neither Mrs. Lascelles nor Miss Ross felt disposed to take their usual drive in the open carriage for the purpose of shopping and "leaving cards;" two functions that constitute the whole duty of women, from three to six P.M. of every week-day, during the London season.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Violent tempests like that described in the last chapter do not pass away without leaving a "ground swell" as it were, on the domestic surface.
comprehensionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhenʃən/
an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)
From this reading The principle of acquisitiveness inherent in the female breast, together with an insatiable desire to see and to be seen, may account for the shopping; but why society enjoins the penance of leaving cards surpasses my comprehension altogether.
constituteverbUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːt/
form or compose
From this reading Neither Mrs. Lascelles nor Miss Ross felt disposed to take their usual drive in the open carriage for the purpose of shopping and "leaving cards;" two functions that constitute the whole duty of women, from three to six P.M. of every week-day, during the London season.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading Unmeaning, endless, and exceedingly troublesome, this custom seems to produce no definite result, but to fill the waste-paper basket with a multitude of other cards left in return.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading Unmeaning, endless, and exceedingly troublesome, this custom seems to produce no definite result, but to fill the waste-paper basket with a multitude of other cards left in return.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Violent tempests like that described in the last chapter do not pass away without leaving a "ground swell" as it were, on the domestic surface.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The principle of acquisitiveness inherent in the female breast, together with an insatiable desire to see and to be seen, may account for the shopping; but why society enjoins the penance of leaving cards surpasses my comprehension altogether.
having made preparations
From this reading Neither Mrs. Lascelles nor Miss Ross felt disposed to take their usual drive in the open carriage for the purpose of shopping and "leaving cards;" two functions that constitute the whole duty of women, from three to six P.M. of every week-day, during the London season.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Violent tempests like that described in the last chapter do not pass away without leaving a "ground swell" as it were, on the domestic surface.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading Violent tempests like that described in the last chapter do not pass away without leaving a "ground swell" as it were, on the domestic surface.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Neither Mrs. Lascelles nor Miss Ross felt disposed to take their usual drive in the open carriage for the purpose of shopping and "leaving cards;" two functions that constitute the whole duty of women, from three to six P.M. of every week-day, during the London season.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Neither Mrs. Lascelles nor Miss Ross felt disposed to take their usual drive in the open carriage for the purpose of shopping and "leaving cards;" two functions that constitute the whole duty of women, from three to six P.M. of every week-day, during the London season.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Neither Mrs. Lascelles nor Miss Ross felt disposed to take their usual drive in the open carriage for the purpose of shopping and "leaving cards;" two functions that constitute the whole duty of women, from three to six P.M. of every week-day, during the London season.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading Unmeaning, endless, and exceedingly troublesome, this custom seems to produce no definite result, but to fill the waste-paper basket with a multitude of other cards left in return.
enjoins
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From this reading The principle of acquisitiveness inherent in the female breast, together with an insatiable desire to see and to be seen, may account for the shopping; but why society enjoins the penance of leaving cards surpasses my comprehension altogether.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Neither Mrs. Lascelles nor Miss Ross felt disposed to take their usual drive in the open carriage for the purpose of shopping and "leaving cards;" two functions that constitute the whole duty of women, from three to six P.M. of every week-day, during the London season.
to an extreme degree
From this reading Unmeaning, endless, and exceedingly troublesome, this custom seems to produce no definite result, but to fill the waste-paper basket with a multitude of other cards left in return.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Neither Mrs. Lascelles nor Miss Ross felt disposed to take their usual drive in the open carriage for the purpose of shopping and "leaving cards;" two functions that constitute the whole duty of women, from three to six P.M. of every week-day, during the London season.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading The principle of acquisitiveness inherent in the female breast, together with an insatiable desire to see and to be seen, may account for the shopping; but why society enjoins the penance of leaving cards surpasses my comprehension altogether.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading Unmeaning, endless, and exceedingly troublesome, this custom seems to produce no definite result, but to fill the waste-paper basket with a multitude of other cards left in return.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Neither Mrs. Lascelles nor Miss Ross felt disposed to take their usual drive in the open carriage for the purpose of shopping and "leaving cards;" two functions that constitute the whole duty of women, from three to six P.M. of every week-day, during the London season.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Neither Mrs. Lascelles nor Miss Ross felt disposed to take their usual drive in the open carriage for the purpose of shopping and "leaving cards;" two functions that constitute the whole duty of women, from three to six P.M. of every week-day, during the London season.
functionsnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃənz/
plural of “function” — (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading Neither Mrs. Lascelles nor Miss Ross felt disposed to take their usual drive in the open carriage for the purpose of shopping and "leaving cards;" two functions that constitute the whole duty of women, from three to six P.M. of every week-day, during the London season.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Violent tempests like that described in the last chapter do not pass away without leaving a "ground swell" as it were, on the domestic surface.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Violent tempests like that described in the last chapter do not pass away without leaving a "ground swell" as it were, on the domestic surface.
inherentadjectiveUS /ɪnˈhɪrənt/
existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
From this reading The principle of acquisitiveness inherent in the female breast, together with an insatiable desire to see and to be seen, may account for the shopping; but why society enjoins the penance of leaving cards surpasses my comprehension altogether.
insatiableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈseɪʃəbəl/
impossible to satisfy
From this reading The principle of acquisitiveness inherent in the female breast, together with an insatiable desire to see and to be seen, may account for the shopping; but why society enjoins the penance of leaving cards surpasses my comprehension altogether.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Violent tempests like that described in the last chapter do not pass away without leaving a "ground swell" as it were, on the domestic surface.
Lascelles
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Neither Mrs. Lascelles nor Miss Ross felt disposed to take their usual drive in the open carriage for the purpose of shopping and "leaving cards;" two functions that constitute the whole duty of women, from three to six P.M. of every week-day, during the London season.
immediately past
From this reading Violent tempests like that described in the last chapter do not pass away without leaving a "ground swell" as it were, on the domestic surface.
the act of departing
From this reading Violent tempests like that described in the last chapter do not pass away without leaving a "ground swell" as it were, on the domestic surface.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Unmeaning, endless, and exceedingly troublesome, this custom seems to produce no definite result, but to fill the waste-paper basket with a multitude of other cards left in return.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Violent tempests like that described in the last chapter do not pass away without leaving a "ground swell" as it were, on the domestic surface.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Neither Mrs. Lascelles nor Miss Ross felt disposed to take their usual drive in the open carriage for the purpose of shopping and "leaving cards;" two functions that constitute the whole duty of women, from three to six P.M. of every week-day, during the London season.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Neither Mrs. Lascelles nor Miss Ross felt disposed to take their usual drive in the open carriage for the purpose of shopping and "leaving cards;" two functions that constitute the whole duty of women, from three to six P.M. of every week-day, during the London season.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The principle of acquisitiveness inherent in the female breast, together with an insatiable desire to see and to be seen, may account for the shopping; but why society enjoins the penance of leaving cards surpasses my comprehension altogether.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Neither Mrs. Lascelles nor Miss Ross felt disposed to take their usual drive in the open carriage for the purpose of shopping and "leaving cards;" two functions that constitute the whole duty of women, from three to six P.M. of every week-day, during the London season.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Neither Mrs. Lascelles nor Miss Ross felt disposed to take their usual drive in the open carriage for the purpose of shopping and "leaving cards;" two functions that constitute the whole duty of women, from three to six P.M. of every week-day, during the London season.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading Unmeaning, endless, and exceedingly troublesome, this custom seems to produce no definite result, but to fill the waste-paper basket with a multitude of other cards left in return.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The principle of acquisitiveness inherent in the female breast, together with an insatiable desire to see and to be seen, may account for the shopping; but why society enjoins the penance of leaving cards surpasses my comprehension altogether.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither Mrs. Lascelles nor Miss Ross felt disposed to take their usual drive in the open carriage for the purpose of shopping and "leaving cards;" two functions that constitute the whole duty of women, from three to six P.M. of every week-day, during the London season.
not any; not one
From this reading Unmeaning, endless, and exceedingly troublesome, this custom seems to produce no definite result, but to fill the waste-paper basket with a multitude of other cards left in return.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Neither Mrs. Lascelles nor Miss Ross felt disposed to take their usual drive in the open carriage for the purpose of shopping and "leaving cards;" two functions that constitute the whole duty of women, from three to six P.M. of every week-day, during the London season.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Violent tempests like that described in the last chapter do not pass away without leaving a "ground swell" as it were, on the domestic surface.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Neither Mrs. Lascelles nor Miss Ross felt disposed to take their usual drive in the open carriage for the purpose of shopping and "leaving cards;" two functions that constitute the whole duty of women, from three to six P.M. of every week-day, during the London season.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Violent tempests like that described in the last chapter do not pass away without leaving a "ground swell" as it were, on the domestic surface.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Neither Mrs. Lascelles nor Miss Ross felt disposed to take their usual drive in the open carriage for the purpose of shopping and "leaving cards;" two functions that constitute the whole duty of women, from three to six P.M. of every week-day, during the London season.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Unmeaning, endless, and exceedingly troublesome, this custom seems to produce no definite result, but to fill the waste-paper basket with a multitude of other cards left in return.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading Neither Mrs. Lascelles nor Miss Ross felt disposed to take their usual drive in the open carriage for the purpose of shopping and "leaving cards;" two functions that constitute the whole duty of women, from three to six P.M. of every week-day, during the London season.
go across or through
From this reading Violent tempests like that described in the last chapter do not pass away without leaving a "ground swell" as it were, on the domestic surface.
penancenounUS /ˈpenəns/
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading The principle of acquisitiveness inherent in the female breast, together with an insatiable desire to see and to be seen, may account for the shopping; but why society enjoins the penance of leaving cards surpasses my comprehension altogether.
principlenounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading The principle of acquisitiveness inherent in the female breast, together with an insatiable desire to see and to be seen, may account for the shopping; but why society enjoins the penance of leaving cards surpasses my comprehension altogether.
bring forth or yield
From this reading Unmeaning, endless, and exceedingly troublesome, this custom seems to produce no definite result, but to fill the waste-paper basket with a multitude of other cards left in return.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Neither Mrs. Lascelles nor Miss Ross felt disposed to take their usual drive in the open carriage for the purpose of shopping and "leaving cards;" two functions that constitute the whole duty of women, from three to six P.M. of every week-day, during the London season.
RECONNAISSANCEnounUS /riˈkɑːnəsəns/
the act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy)
From this reading A RECONNAISSANCE.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Unmeaning, endless, and exceedingly troublesome, this custom seems to produce no definite result, but to fill the waste-paper basket with a multitude of other cards left in return.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Unmeaning, endless, and exceedingly troublesome, this custom seems to produce no definite result, but to fill the waste-paper basket with a multitude of other cards left in return.
RossnounUS /rɑːs/
Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading Neither Mrs. Lascelles nor Miss Ross felt disposed to take their usual drive in the open carriage for the purpose of shopping and "leaving cards;" two functions that constitute the whole duty of women, from three to six P.M. of every week-day, during the London season.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Neither Mrs. Lascelles nor Miss Ross felt disposed to take their usual drive in the open carriage for the purpose of shopping and "leaving cards;" two functions that constitute the whole duty of women, from three to six P.M. of every week-day, during the London season.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The principle of acquisitiveness inherent in the female breast, together with an insatiable desire to see and to be seen, may account for the shopping; but why society enjoins the penance of leaving cards surpasses my comprehension altogether.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Unmeaning, endless, and exceedingly troublesome, this custom seems to produce no definite result, but to fill the waste-paper basket with a multitude of other cards left in return.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The principle of acquisitiveness inherent in the female breast, together with an insatiable desire to see and to be seen, may account for the shopping; but why society enjoins the penance of leaving cards surpasses my comprehension altogether.
shoppingnounUS /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/
searching for or buying goods or services
From this reading Neither Mrs. Lascelles nor Miss Ross felt disposed to take their usual drive in the open carriage for the purpose of shopping and "leaving cards;" two functions that constitute the whole duty of women, from three to six P.M. of every week-day, during the London season.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Neither Mrs. Lascelles nor Miss Ross felt disposed to take their usual drive in the open carriage for the purpose of shopping and "leaving cards;" two functions that constitute the whole duty of women, from three to six P.M. of every week-day, during the London season.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading The principle of acquisitiveness inherent in the female breast, together with an insatiable desire to see and to be seen, may account for the shopping; but why society enjoins the penance of leaving cards surpasses my comprehension altogether.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Violent tempests like that described in the last chapter do not pass away without leaving a "ground swell" as it were, on the domestic surface.
surpassesverbUS /sərˈpæsɪz/
third-person singular of “surpass” — distinguish oneself
From this reading The principle of acquisitiveness inherent in the female breast, together with an insatiable desire to see and to be seen, may account for the shopping; but why society enjoins the penance of leaving cards surpasses my comprehension altogether.
swellverbUS /swel/
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
From this reading Violent tempests like that described in the last chapter do not pass away without leaving a "ground swell" as it were, on the domestic surface.
carry out
From this reading Neither Mrs. Lascelles nor Miss Ross felt disposed to take their usual drive in the open carriage for the purpose of shopping and "leaving cards;" two functions that constitute the whole duty of women, from three to six P.M. of every week-day, during the London season.
tempests
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Violent tempests like that described in the last chapter do not pass away without leaving a "ground swell" as it were, on the domestic surface.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Violent tempests like that described in the last chapter do not pass away without leaving a "ground swell" as it were, on the domestic surface.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Violent tempests like that described in the last chapter do not pass away without leaving a "ground swell" as it were, on the domestic surface.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Neither Mrs. Lascelles nor Miss Ross felt disposed to take their usual drive in the open carriage for the purpose of shopping and "leaving cards;" two functions that constitute the whole duty of women, from three to six P.M. of every week-day, during the London season.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Unmeaning, endless, and exceedingly troublesome, this custom seems to produce no definite result, but to fill the waste-paper basket with a multitude of other cards left in return.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Neither Mrs. Lascelles nor Miss Ross felt disposed to take their usual drive in the open carriage for the purpose of shopping and "leaving cards;" two functions that constitute the whole duty of women, from three to six P.M. of every week-day, during the London season.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Neither Mrs. Lascelles nor Miss Ross felt disposed to take their usual drive in the open carriage for the purpose of shopping and "leaving cards;" two functions that constitute the whole duty of women, from three to six P.M. of every week-day, during the London season.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The principle of acquisitiveness inherent in the female breast, together with an insatiable desire to see and to be seen, may account for the shopping; but why society enjoins the penance of leaving cards surpasses my comprehension altogether.
troublesomeadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/
causing difficulty or annoyance
From this reading Unmeaning, endless, and exceedingly troublesome, this custom seems to produce no definite result, but to fill the waste-paper basket with a multitude of other cards left in return.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Neither Mrs. Lascelles nor Miss Ross felt disposed to take their usual drive in the open carriage for the purpose of shopping and "leaving cards;" two functions that constitute the whole duty of women, from three to six P.M. of every week-day, during the London season.
Unmeaningadjective
without meaning
From this reading Unmeaning, endless, and exceedingly troublesome, this custom seems to produce no definite result, but to fill the waste-paper basket with a multitude of other cards left in return.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Neither Mrs. Lascelles nor Miss Ross felt disposed to take their usual drive in the open carriage for the purpose of shopping and "leaving cards;" two functions that constitute the whole duty of women, from three to six P.M. of every week-day, during the London season.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading Violent tempests like that described in the last chapter do not pass away without leaving a "ground swell" as it were, on the domestic surface.
waste-paper
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Unmeaning, endless, and exceedingly troublesome, this custom seems to produce no definite result, but to fill the waste-paper basket with a multitude of other cards left in return.
week-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Neither Mrs. Lascelles nor Miss Ross felt disposed to take their usual drive in the open carriage for the purpose of shopping and "leaving cards;" two functions that constitute the whole duty of women, from three to six P.M. of every week-day, during the London season.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Violent tempests like that described in the last chapter do not pass away without leaving a "ground swell" as it were, on the domestic surface.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Neither Mrs. Lascelles nor Miss Ross felt disposed to take their usual drive in the open carriage for the purpose of shopping and "leaving cards;" two functions that constitute the whole duty of women, from three to six P.M. of every week-day, during the London season.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading The principle of acquisitiveness inherent in the female breast, together with an insatiable desire to see and to be seen, may account for the shopping; but why society enjoins the penance of leaving cards surpasses my comprehension altogether.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The principle of acquisitiveness inherent in the female breast, together with an insatiable desire to see and to be seen, may account for the shopping; but why society enjoins the penance of leaving cards surpasses my comprehension altogether.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Violent tempests like that described in the last chapter do not pass away without leaving a "ground swell" as it were, on the domestic surface.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Neither Mrs. Lascelles nor Miss Ross felt disposed to take their usual drive in the open carriage for the purpose of shopping and "leaving cards;" two functions that constitute the whole duty of women, from three to six P.M. of every week-day, during the London season.
