used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading These must be exchanged for other shades, and the light of a cloudy day was not suitable for matching colors; her feminine mind turned to the more important details of preparation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Better the night for sorrow, thought she, and then hurried down-town, her hands full of small packages containing bits of finery not available to enter into the ornamentation of the dressmaker's conceptions in silk and lace.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading The day Mr. Tescheron was to receive notification of the wedding in his immediate family came so quickly the announcement could not be made in the morning.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading Better the night for sorrow, thought she, and then hurried down-town, her hands full of small packages containing bits of finery not available to enter into the ornamentation of the dressmaker's conceptions in silk and lace.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The day Mr. Tescheron was to receive notification of the wedding in his immediate family came so quickly the announcement could not be made in the morning.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Better the night for sorrow, thought she, and then hurried down-town, her hands full of small packages containing bits of finery not available to enter into the ornamentation of the dressmaker's conceptions in silk and lace.
bitsnounUS /bɪts/
plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Better the night for sorrow, thought she, and then hurried down-town, her hands full of small packages containing bits of finery not available to enter into the ornamentation of the dressmaker's conceptions in silk and lace.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Gabrielle needed the day to prepare, for while she was brave, the meeting with her father must bring tears of disappointment.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Gabrielle needed the day to prepare, for while she was brave, the meeting with her father must bring tears of disappointment.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The day Mr. Tescheron was to receive notification of the wedding in his immediate family came so quickly the announcement could not be made in the morning.
cloudyadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdi/
lacking definite form or limits
From this reading These must be exchanged for other shades, and the light of a cloudy day was not suitable for matching colors; her feminine mind turned to the more important details of preparation.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading These must be exchanged for other shades, and the light of a cloudy day was not suitable for matching colors; her feminine mind turned to the more important details of preparation.
conceptionsnounUS /kənˈsepʃənz/
plural of “conception” — an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading Better the night for sorrow, thought she, and then hurried down-town, her hands full of small packages containing bits of finery not available to enter into the ornamentation of the dressmaker's conceptions in silk and lace.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Better the night for sorrow, thought she, and then hurried down-town, her hands full of small packages containing bits of finery not available to enter into the ornamentation of the dressmaker's conceptions in silk and lace.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The day Mr. Tescheron was to receive notification of the wedding in his immediate family came so quickly the announcement could not be made in the morning.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day Mr. Tescheron was to receive notification of the wedding in his immediate family came so quickly the announcement could not be made in the morning.
true confidential information
From this reading These must be exchanged for other shades, and the light of a cloudy day was not suitable for matching colors; her feminine mind turned to the more important details of preparation.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Gabrielle needed the day to prepare, for while she was brave, the meeting with her father must bring tears of disappointment.
down-town
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Better the night for sorrow, thought she, and then hurried down-town, her hands full of small packages containing bits of finery not available to enter into the ornamentation of the dressmaker's conceptions in silk and lace.
dressmaker's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Better the night for sorrow, thought she, and then hurried down-town, her hands full of small packages containing bits of finery not available to enter into the ornamentation of the dressmaker's conceptions in silk and lace.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Perhaps the glowering skies made postponement easy.
to come or go into
From this reading Better the night for sorrow, thought she, and then hurried down-town, her hands full of small packages containing bits of finery not available to enter into the ornamentation of the dressmaker's conceptions in silk and lace.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading These must be exchanged for other shades, and the light of a cloudy day was not suitable for matching colors; her feminine mind turned to the more important details of preparation.
a social unit living together
From this reading The day Mr. Tescheron was to receive notification of the wedding in his immediate family came so quickly the announcement could not be made in the morning.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Gabrielle needed the day to prepare, for while she was brave, the meeting with her father must bring tears of disappointment.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading These must be exchanged for other shades, and the light of a cloudy day was not suitable for matching colors; her feminine mind turned to the more important details of preparation.
finerynounUS /ˈfaɪnəri/
elaborate or showy attire and accessories
From this reading Better the night for sorrow, thought she, and then hurried down-town, her hands full of small packages containing bits of finery not available to enter into the ornamentation of the dressmaker's conceptions in silk and lace.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Gabrielle needed the day to prepare, for while she was brave, the meeting with her father must bring tears of disappointment.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Better the night for sorrow, thought she, and then hurried down-town, her hands full of small packages containing bits of finery not available to enter into the ornamentation of the dressmaker's conceptions in silk and lace.
Gabrielle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gabrielle needed the day to prepare, for while she was brave, the meeting with her father must bring tears of disappointment.
gloweringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlaʊərɪŋ/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading Perhaps the glowering skies made postponement easy.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Better the night for sorrow, thought she, and then hurried down-town, her hands full of small packages containing bits of finery not available to enter into the ornamentation of the dressmaker's conceptions in silk and lace.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Gabrielle needed the day to prepare, for while she was brave, the meeting with her father must bring tears of disappointment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The day Mr. Tescheron was to receive notification of the wedding in his immediate family came so quickly the announcement could not be made in the morning.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Better the night for sorrow, thought she, and then hurried down-town, her hands full of small packages containing bits of finery not available to enter into the ornamentation of the dressmaker's conceptions in silk and lace.
of the present time and place
From this reading The day Mr. Tescheron was to receive notification of the wedding in his immediate family came so quickly the announcement could not be made in the morning.
of great significance or value
From this reading These must be exchanged for other shades, and the light of a cloudy day was not suitable for matching colors; her feminine mind turned to the more important details of preparation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The day Mr. Tescheron was to receive notification of the wedding in his immediate family came so quickly the announcement could not be made in the morning.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Better the night for sorrow, thought she, and then hurried down-town, her hands full of small packages containing bits of finery not available to enter into the ornamentation of the dressmaker's conceptions in silk and lace.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading Better the night for sorrow, thought she, and then hurried down-town, her hands full of small packages containing bits of finery not available to enter into the ornamentation of the dressmaker's conceptions in silk and lace.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading These must be exchanged for other shades, and the light of a cloudy day was not suitable for matching colors; her feminine mind turned to the more important details of preparation.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The day Mr. Tescheron was to receive notification of the wedding in his immediate family came so quickly the announcement could not be made in the morning.
matchingadjectiveUS /ˈmætʃɪŋ/
being two identical
From this reading These must be exchanged for other shades, and the light of a cloudy day was not suitable for matching colors; her feminine mind turned to the more important details of preparation.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Gabrielle needed the day to prepare, for while she was brave, the meeting with her father must bring tears of disappointment.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading These must be exchanged for other shades, and the light of a cloudy day was not suitable for matching colors; her feminine mind turned to the more important details of preparation.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading These must be exchanged for other shades, and the light of a cloudy day was not suitable for matching colors; her feminine mind turned to the more important details of preparation.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The day Mr. Tescheron was to receive notification of the wedding in his immediate family came so quickly the announcement could not be made in the morning.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The day Mr. Tescheron was to receive notification of the wedding in his immediate family came so quickly the announcement could not be made in the morning.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Gabrielle needed the day to prepare, for while she was brave, the meeting with her father must bring tears of disappointment.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Gabrielle needed the day to prepare, for while she was brave, the meeting with her father must bring tears of disappointment.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Better the night for sorrow, thought she, and then hurried down-town, her hands full of small packages containing bits of finery not available to enter into the ornamentation of the dressmaker's conceptions in silk and lace.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The day Mr. Tescheron was to receive notification of the wedding in his immediate family came so quickly the announcement could not be made in the morning.
notificationnounUS /ˌnoʊtəfəˈkeɪʃən/
an accusation of crime made by a grand jury on its own initiative
From this reading The day Mr. Tescheron was to receive notification of the wedding in his immediate family came so quickly the announcement could not be made in the morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The day Mr. Tescheron was to receive notification of the wedding in his immediate family came so quickly the announcement could not be made in the morning.
ornamentationnounUS /ˌɔːrnəmenˈteɪʃən/
the state of being ornamented
From this reading Better the night for sorrow, thought she, and then hurried down-town, her hands full of small packages containing bits of finery not available to enter into the ornamentation of the dressmaker's conceptions in silk and lace.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading These must be exchanged for other shades, and the light of a cloudy day was not suitable for matching colors; her feminine mind turned to the more important details of preparation.
packagesnounUS /ˈpækədʒəz/
plural of “package” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Better the night for sorrow, thought she, and then hurried down-town, her hands full of small packages containing bits of finery not available to enter into the ornamentation of the dressmaker's conceptions in silk and lace.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps the glowering skies made postponement easy.
postponementnounUS /poʊstˈpoʊnmənt/
time during which some action is awaited
From this reading Perhaps the glowering skies made postponement easy.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading These must be exchanged for other shades, and the light of a cloudy day was not suitable for matching colors; her feminine mind turned to the more important details of preparation.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Gabrielle needed the day to prepare, for while she was brave, the meeting with her father must bring tears of disappointment.
with speed
From this reading The day Mr. Tescheron was to receive notification of the wedding in his immediate family came so quickly the announcement could not be made in the morning.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading The day Mr. Tescheron was to receive notification of the wedding in his immediate family came so quickly the announcement could not be made in the morning.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading These must be exchanged for other shades, and the light of a cloudy day was not suitable for matching colors; her feminine mind turned to the more important details of preparation.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gabrielle needed the day to prepare, for while she was brave, the meeting with her father must bring tears of disappointment.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading Better the night for sorrow, thought she, and then hurried down-town, her hands full of small packages containing bits of finery not available to enter into the ornamentation of the dressmaker's conceptions in silk and lace.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Perhaps the glowering skies made postponement easy.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Better the night for sorrow, thought she, and then hurried down-town, her hands full of small packages containing bits of finery not available to enter into the ornamentation of the dressmaker's conceptions in silk and lace.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The day Mr. Tescheron was to receive notification of the wedding in his immediate family came so quickly the announcement could not be made in the morning.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Better the night for sorrow, thought she, and then hurried down-town, her hands full of small packages containing bits of finery not available to enter into the ornamentation of the dressmaker's conceptions in silk and lace.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading These must be exchanged for other shades, and the light of a cloudy day was not suitable for matching colors; her feminine mind turned to the more important details of preparation.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Gabrielle needed the day to prepare, for while she was brave, the meeting with her father must bring tears of disappointment.
Tescheron
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The day Mr. Tescheron was to receive notification of the wedding in his immediate family came so quickly the announcement could not be made in the morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The day Mr. Tescheron was to receive notification of the wedding in his immediate family came so quickly the announcement could not be made in the morning.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Better the night for sorrow, thought she, and then hurried down-town, her hands full of small packages containing bits of finery not available to enter into the ornamentation of the dressmaker's conceptions in silk and lace.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These must be exchanged for other shades, and the light of a cloudy day was not suitable for matching colors; her feminine mind turned to the more important details of preparation.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Better the night for sorrow, thought she, and then hurried down-town, her hands full of small packages containing bits of finery not available to enter into the ornamentation of the dressmaker's conceptions in silk and lace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The day Mr. Tescheron was to receive notification of the wedding in his immediate family came so quickly the announcement could not be made in the morning.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading These must be exchanged for other shades, and the light of a cloudy day was not suitable for matching colors; her feminine mind turned to the more important details of preparation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The day Mr. Tescheron was to receive notification of the wedding in his immediate family came so quickly the announcement could not be made in the morning.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading The day Mr. Tescheron was to receive notification of the wedding in his immediate family came so quickly the announcement could not be made in the morning.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Gabrielle needed the day to prepare, for while she was brave, the meeting with her father must bring tears of disappointment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Gabrielle needed the day to prepare, for while she was brave, the meeting with her father must bring tears of disappointment.
