used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Countess Lenzdorff, with her grand-daughter, has just returned from a drive in a close carriage,--a drive interrupted by a couple of calls, and by a little shopping in the interest of the young girl's wardrobe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Countess Lenzdorff, with her grand-daughter, has just returned from a drive in a close carriage,--a drive interrupted by a couple of calls, and by a little shopping in the interest of the young girl's wardrobe.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She is now sitting near the fire, a teacup in her hand, and saying, "You cannot go out very much this season, especially since you are not to be presented until next winter, but you can divert yourself with a few small entertainments.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She is now sitting near the fire, a teacup in her hand, and saying, "You cannot go out very much this season, especially since you are not to be presented until next winter, but you can divert yourself with a few small entertainments.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Meanwhile, Erika has taken off her seal-skin jacket, and is sitting beside her grandmother, thinking of the gown that has been ordered for her to-day,--a white cachemire, so simple,--oh, so simple!
next to; at the side of
From this reading Meanwhile, Erika has taken off her seal-skin jacket, and is sitting beside her grandmother, thinking of the gown that has been ordered for her to-day,--a white cachemire, so simple,--oh, so simple!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She is now sitting near the fire, a teacup in her hand, and saying, "You cannot go out very much this season, especially since you are not to be presented until next winter, but you can divert yourself with a few small entertainments.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is later by four-and-twenty hours.
cachemire
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From this reading Meanwhile, Erika has taken off her seal-skin jacket, and is sitting beside her grandmother, thinking of the gown that has been ordered for her to-day,--a white cachemire, so simple,--oh, so simple!
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading Countess Lenzdorff, with her grand-daughter, has just returned from a drive in a close carriage,--a drive interrupted by a couple of calls, and by a little shopping in the interest of the young girl's wardrobe.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading She is now sitting near the fire, a teacup in her hand, and saying, "You cannot go out very much this season, especially since you are not to be presented until next winter, but you can divert yourself with a few small entertainments.
cannot
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From this reading She is now sitting near the fire, a teacup in her hand, and saying, "You cannot go out very much this season, especially since you are not to be presented until next winter, but you can divert yourself with a few small entertainments.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Countess Lenzdorff, with her grand-daughter, has just returned from a drive in a close carriage,--a drive interrupted by a couple of calls, and by a little shopping in the interest of the young girl's wardrobe.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Countess Lenzdorff, with her grand-daughter, has just returned from a drive in a close carriage,--a drive interrupted by a couple of calls, and by a little shopping in the interest of the young girl's wardrobe.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading Countess Lenzdorff, with her grand-daughter, has just returned from a drive in a close carriage,--a drive interrupted by a couple of calls, and by a little shopping in the interest of the young girl's wardrobe.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Countess Lenzdorff, with her grand-daughter, has just returned from a drive in a close carriage,--a drive interrupted by a couple of calls, and by a little shopping in the interest of the young girl's wardrobe.
divertverbUS /daɪˈvɜːrt/
turn aside; turn away from
From this reading She is now sitting near the fire, a teacup in her hand, and saying, "You cannot go out very much this season, especially since you are not to be presented until next winter, but you can divert yourself with a few small entertainments.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Countess Lenzdorff, with her grand-daughter, has just returned from a drive in a close carriage,--a drive interrupted by a couple of calls, and by a little shopping in the interest of the young girl's wardrobe.
entertainmentsnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənts/
plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading She is now sitting near the fire, a teacup in her hand, and saying, "You cannot go out very much this season, especially since you are not to be presented until next winter, but you can divert yourself with a few small entertainments.
Erika
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From this reading Meanwhile, Erika has taken off her seal-skin jacket, and is sitting beside her grandmother, thinking of the gown that has been ordered for her to-day,--a white cachemire, so simple,--oh, so simple!
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading She is now sitting near the fire, a teacup in her hand, and saying, "You cannot go out very much this season, especially since you are not to be presented until next winter, but you can divert yourself with a few small entertainments.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It was well to order your gown from Petrus in time: people must open their eyes when they see you first."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading She is now sitting near the fire, a teacup in her hand, and saying, "You cannot go out very much this season, especially since you are not to be presented until next winter, but you can divert yourself with a few small entertainments.
start firing a weapon
From this reading She is now sitting near the fire, a teacup in her hand, and saying, "You cannot go out very much this season, especially since you are not to be presented until next winter, but you can divert yourself with a few small entertainments.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was well to order your gown from Petrus in time: people must open their eyes when they see you first."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Meanwhile, Erika has taken off her seal-skin jacket, and is sitting beside her grandmother, thinking of the gown that has been ordered for her to-day,--a white cachemire, so simple,--oh, so simple!
four-and-twenty
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From this reading It is later by four-and-twenty hours.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Countess Lenzdorff, with her grand-daughter, has just returned from a drive in a close carriage,--a drive interrupted by a couple of calls, and by a little shopping in the interest of the young girl's wardrobe.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Countess Lenzdorff, with her grand-daughter, has just returned from a drive in a close carriage,--a drive interrupted by a couple of calls, and by a little shopping in the interest of the young girl's wardrobe.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She is now sitting near the fire, a teacup in her hand, and saying, "You cannot go out very much this season, especially since you are not to be presented until next winter, but you can divert yourself with a few small entertainments.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading It was well to order your gown from Petrus in time: people must open their eyes when they see you first."
grand-daughter
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From this reading Countess Lenzdorff, with her grand-daughter, has just returned from a drive in a close carriage,--a drive interrupted by a couple of calls, and by a little shopping in the interest of the young girl's wardrobe.
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading Meanwhile, Erika has taken off her seal-skin jacket, and is sitting beside her grandmother, thinking of the gown that has been ordered for her to-day,--a white cachemire, so simple,--oh, so simple!
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She is now sitting near the fire, a teacup in her hand, and saying, "You cannot go out very much this season, especially since you are not to be presented until next winter, but you can divert yourself with a few small entertainments.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Countess Lenzdorff, with her grand-daughter, has just returned from a drive in a close carriage,--a drive interrupted by a couple of calls, and by a little shopping in the interest of the young girl's wardrobe.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Countess Lenzdorff, with her grand-daughter, has just returned from a drive in a close carriage,--a drive interrupted by a couple of calls, and by a little shopping in the interest of the young girl's wardrobe.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It is later by four-and-twenty hours.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Countess Lenzdorff, with her grand-daughter, has just returned from a drive in a close carriage,--a drive interrupted by a couple of calls, and by a little shopping in the interest of the young girl's wardrobe.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Countess Lenzdorff, with her grand-daughter, has just returned from a drive in a close carriage,--a drive interrupted by a couple of calls, and by a little shopping in the interest of the young girl's wardrobe.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading Countess Lenzdorff, with her grand-daughter, has just returned from a drive in a close carriage,--a drive interrupted by a couple of calls, and by a little shopping in the interest of the young girl's wardrobe.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is later by four-and-twenty hours.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is later by four-and-twenty hours.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading Meanwhile, Erika has taken off her seal-skin jacket, and is sitting beside her grandmother, thinking of the gown that has been ordered for her to-day,--a white cachemire, so simple,--oh, so simple!
and nothing more
From this reading Countess Lenzdorff, with her grand-daughter, has just returned from a drive in a close carriage,--a drive interrupted by a couple of calls, and by a little shopping in the interest of the young girl's wardrobe.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It is later by four-and-twenty hours.
Lenzdorff
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From this reading Countess Lenzdorff, with her grand-daughter, has just returned from a drive in a close carriage,--a drive interrupted by a couple of calls, and by a little shopping in the interest of the young girl's wardrobe.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Countess Lenzdorff, with her grand-daughter, has just returned from a drive in a close carriage,--a drive interrupted by a couple of calls, and by a little shopping in the interest of the young girl's wardrobe.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile, Erika has taken off her seal-skin jacket, and is sitting beside her grandmother, thinking of the gown that has been ordered for her to-day,--a white cachemire, so simple,--oh, so simple!
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She is now sitting near the fire, a teacup in her hand, and saying, "You cannot go out very much this season, especially since you are not to be presented until next winter, but you can divert yourself with a few small entertainments.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It was well to order your gown from Petrus in time: people must open their eyes when they see you first."
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading She is now sitting near the fire, a teacup in her hand, and saying, "You cannot go out very much this season, especially since you are not to be presented until next winter, but you can divert yourself with a few small entertainments.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading She is now sitting near the fire, a teacup in her hand, and saying, "You cannot go out very much this season, especially since you are not to be presented until next winter, but you can divert yourself with a few small entertainments.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She is now sitting near the fire, a teacup in her hand, and saying, "You cannot go out very much this season, especially since you are not to be presented until next winter, but you can divert yourself with a few small entertainments.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She is now sitting near the fire, a teacup in her hand, and saying, "You cannot go out very much this season, especially since you are not to be presented until next winter, but you can divert yourself with a few small entertainments.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Countess Lenzdorff, with her grand-daughter, has just returned from a drive in a close carriage,--a drive interrupted by a couple of calls, and by a little shopping in the interest of the young girl's wardrobe.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Meanwhile, Erika has taken off her seal-skin jacket, and is sitting beside her grandmother, thinking of the gown that has been ordered for her to-day,--a white cachemire, so simple,--oh, so simple!
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Meanwhile, Erika has taken off her seal-skin jacket, and is sitting beside her grandmother, thinking of the gown that has been ordered for her to-day,--a white cachemire, so simple,--oh, so simple!
To move from a closed position.
From this reading It was well to order your gown from Petrus in time: people must open their eyes when they see you first."
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It was well to order your gown from Petrus in time: people must open their eyes when they see you first."
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Meanwhile, Erika has taken off her seal-skin jacket, and is sitting beside her grandmother, thinking of the gown that has been ordered for her to-day,--a white cachemire, so simple,--oh, so simple!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She is now sitting near the fire, a teacup in her hand, and saying, "You cannot go out very much this season, especially since you are not to be presented until next winter, but you can divert yourself with a few small entertainments.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It was well to order your gown from Petrus in time: people must open their eyes when they see you first."
Petrus
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From this reading It was well to order your gown from Petrus in time: people must open their eyes when they see you first."
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She is now sitting near the fire, a teacup in her hand, and saying, "You cannot go out very much this season, especially since you are not to be presented until next winter, but you can divert yourself with a few small entertainments.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Countess Lenzdorff, with her grand-daughter, has just returned from a drive in a close carriage,--a drive interrupted by a couple of calls, and by a little shopping in the interest of the young girl's wardrobe.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading She is now sitting near the fire, a teacup in her hand, and saying, "You cannot go out very much this season, especially since you are not to be presented until next winter, but you can divert yourself with a few small entertainments.
seal-skin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Meanwhile, Erika has taken off her seal-skin jacket, and is sitting beside her grandmother, thinking of the gown that has been ordered for her to-day,--a white cachemire, so simple,--oh, so simple!
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading She is now sitting near the fire, a teacup in her hand, and saying, "You cannot go out very much this season, especially since you are not to be presented until next winter, but you can divert yourself with a few small entertainments.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was well to order your gown from Petrus in time: people must open their eyes when they see you first."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She is now sitting near the fire, a teacup in her hand, and saying, "You cannot go out very much this season, especially since you are not to be presented until next winter, but you can divert yourself with a few small entertainments.
shoppingnounUS /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/
searching for or buying goods or services
From this reading Countess Lenzdorff, with her grand-daughter, has just returned from a drive in a close carriage,--a drive interrupted by a couple of calls, and by a little shopping in the interest of the young girl's wardrobe.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Meanwhile, Erika has taken off her seal-skin jacket, and is sitting beside her grandmother, thinking of the gown that has been ordered for her to-day,--a white cachemire, so simple,--oh, so simple!
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading She is now sitting near the fire, a teacup in her hand, and saying, "You cannot go out very much this season, especially since you are not to be presented until next winter, but you can divert yourself with a few small entertainments.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading She is now sitting near the fire, a teacup in her hand, and saying, "You cannot go out very much this season, especially since you are not to be presented until next winter, but you can divert yourself with a few small entertainments.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She is now sitting near the fire, a teacup in her hand, and saying, "You cannot go out very much this season, especially since you are not to be presented until next winter, but you can divert yourself with a few small entertainments.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Meanwhile, Erika has taken off her seal-skin jacket, and is sitting beside her grandmother, thinking of the gown that has been ordered for her to-day,--a white cachemire, so simple,--oh, so simple!
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Meanwhile, Erika has taken off her seal-skin jacket, and is sitting beside her grandmother, thinking of the gown that has been ordered for her to-day,--a white cachemire, so simple,--oh, so simple!
teacupnounUS /ˈtiːkʌp/
as much as a teacup will hold
From this reading She is now sitting near the fire, a teacup in her hand, and saying, "You cannot go out very much this season, especially since you are not to be presented until next winter, but you can divert yourself with a few small entertainments.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Meanwhile, Erika has taken off her seal-skin jacket, and is sitting beside her grandmother, thinking of the gown that has been ordered for her to-day,--a white cachemire, so simple,--oh, so simple!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Countess Lenzdorff, with her grand-daughter, has just returned from a drive in a close carriage,--a drive interrupted by a couple of calls, and by a little shopping in the interest of the young girl's wardrobe.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was well to order your gown from Petrus in time: people must open their eyes when they see you first."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was well to order your gown from Petrus in time: people must open their eyes when they see you first."
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Meanwhile, Erika has taken off her seal-skin jacket, and is sitting beside her grandmother, thinking of the gown that has been ordered for her to-day,--a white cachemire, so simple,--oh, so simple!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She is now sitting near the fire, a teacup in her hand, and saying, "You cannot go out very much this season, especially since you are not to be presented until next winter, but you can divert yourself with a few small entertainments.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was well to order your gown from Petrus in time: people must open their eyes when they see you first."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She is now sitting near the fire, a teacup in her hand, and saying, "You cannot go out very much this season, especially since you are not to be presented until next winter, but you can divert yourself with a few small entertainments.
to-day
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From this reading Meanwhile, Erika has taken off her seal-skin jacket, and is sitting beside her grandmother, thinking of the gown that has been ordered for her to-day,--a white cachemire, so simple,--oh, so simple!
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading She is now sitting near the fire, a teacup in her hand, and saying, "You cannot go out very much this season, especially since you are not to be presented until next winter, but you can divert yourself with a few small entertainments.
precisely as stated
From this reading She is now sitting near the fire, a teacup in her hand, and saying, "You cannot go out very much this season, especially since you are not to be presented until next winter, but you can divert yourself with a few small entertainments.
wardrobenounUS /ˈwɔːrdroʊb/
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
From this reading Countess Lenzdorff, with her grand-daughter, has just returned from a drive in a close carriage,--a drive interrupted by a couple of calls, and by a little shopping in the interest of the young girl's wardrobe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was well to order your gown from Petrus in time: people must open their eyes when they see you first."
(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 It was well to order your gown from Petrus in time: people must open their eyes when they see you first."
at the time that
From this reading It was well to order your gown from Petrus in time: people must open their eyes when they see you first."
a Caucasian
From this reading Meanwhile, Erika has taken off her seal-skin jacket, and is sitting beside her grandmother, thinking of the gown that has been ordered for her to-day,--a white cachemire, so simple,--oh, so simple!
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading She is now sitting near the fire, a teacup in her hand, and saying, "You cannot go out very much this season, especially since you are not to be presented until next winter, but you can divert yourself with a few small entertainments.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Countess Lenzdorff, with her grand-daughter, has just returned from a drive in a close carriage,--a drive interrupted by a couple of calls, and by a little shopping in the interest of the young girl's wardrobe.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading She is now sitting near the fire, a teacup in her hand, and saying, "You cannot go out very much this season, especially since you are not to be presented until next winter, but you can divert yourself with a few small entertainments.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Countess Lenzdorff, with her grand-daughter, has just returned from a drive in a close carriage,--a drive interrupted by a couple of calls, and by a little shopping in the interest of the young girl's wardrobe.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It was well to order your gown from Petrus in time: people must open their eyes when they see you first."
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading She is now sitting near the fire, a teacup in her hand, and saying, "You cannot go out very much this season, especially since you are not to be presented until next winter, but you can divert yourself with a few small entertainments.
