used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was evidently highly engaged, not a shade repelled, by what she saw; in a cool manner she drew his gaze to a specially scarlet and effective dress:
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Certainly they were better defined, more logically placed than, for example, Mrs. William Loyd Grove--her dress, her powdering and perfume, the warm metal clasped about the softness of her arms, and the indicated purpose about them, were not worlds apart.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Certainly they were better defined, more logically placed than, for example, Mrs. William Loyd Grove--her dress, her powdering and perfume, the warm metal clasped about the softness of her arms, and the indicated purpose about them, were not worlds apart.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading But the latter met its announced intention; it was dissipated--normally--in satiety.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Certainly they were better defined, more logically placed than, for example, Mrs. William Loyd Grove--her dress, her powdering and perfume, the warm metal clasped about the softness of her arms, and the indicated purpose about them, were not worlds apart.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Certainly they were better defined, more logically placed than, for example, Mrs. William Loyd Grove--her dress, her powdering and perfume, the warm metal clasped about the softness of her arms, and the indicated purpose about them, were not worlds apart.
(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 Certainly they were better defined, more logically placed than, for example, Mrs. William Loyd Grove--her dress, her powdering and perfume, the warm metal clasped about the softness of her arms, and the indicated purpose about them, were not worlds apart.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the latter met its announced intention; it was dissipated--normally--in satiety.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was evidently highly engaged, not a shade repelled, by what she saw; in a cool manner she drew his gaze to a specially scarlet and effective dress:
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly they were better defined, more logically placed than, for example, Mrs. William Loyd Grove--her dress, her powdering and perfume, the warm metal clasped about the softness of her arms, and the indicated purpose about them, were not worlds apart.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading Certainly they were better defined, more logically placed than, for example, Mrs. William Loyd Grove--her dress, her powdering and perfume, the warm metal clasped about the softness of her arms, and the indicated purpose about them, were not worlds apart.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading But, where Mrs. Grove was concerned ...
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading She was evidently highly engaged, not a shade repelled, by what she saw; in a cool manner she drew his gaze to a specially scarlet and effective dress:
definedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪnd/
clearly characterized or delimited
From this reading Certainly they were better defined, more logically placed than, for example, Mrs. William Loyd Grove--her dress, her powdering and perfume, the warm metal clasped about the softness of her arms, and the indicated purpose about them, were not worlds apart.
dissipatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪsəpeɪtɪd/
unrestrained by convention or morality
From this reading But the latter met its announced intention; it was dissipated--normally--in satiety.
put on clothes
From this reading Certainly they were better defined, more logically placed than, for example, Mrs. William Loyd Grove--her dress, her powdering and perfume, the warm metal clasped about the softness of her arms, and the indicated purpose about them, were not worlds apart.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading She was evidently highly engaged, not a shade repelled, by what she saw; in a cool manner she drew his gaze to a specially scarlet and effective dress:
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading She was evidently highly engaged, not a shade repelled, by what she saw; in a cool manner she drew his gaze to a specially scarlet and effective dress:
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading She was evidently highly engaged, not a shade repelled, by what she saw; in a cool manner she drew his gaze to a specially scarlet and effective dress:
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading She was evidently highly engaged, not a shade repelled, by what she saw; in a cool manner she drew his gaze to a specially scarlet and effective dress:
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Certainly they were better defined, more logically placed than, for example, Mrs. William Loyd Grove--her dress, her powdering and perfume, the warm metal clasped about the softness of her arms, and the indicated purpose about them, were not worlds apart.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Certainly they were better defined, more logically placed than, for example, Mrs. William Loyd Grove--her dress, her powdering and perfume, the warm metal clasped about the softness of her arms, and the indicated purpose about them, were not worlds apart.
a long fixed look
From this reading She was evidently highly engaged, not a shade repelled, by what she saw; in a cool manner she drew his gaze to a specially scarlet and effective dress:
GrovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading Certainly they were better defined, more logically placed than, for example, Mrs. William Loyd Grove--her dress, her powdering and perfume, the warm metal clasped about the softness of her arms, and the indicated purpose about them, were not worlds apart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Certainly they were better defined, more logically placed than, for example, Mrs. William Loyd Grove--her dress, her powdering and perfume, the warm metal clasped about the softness of her arms, and the indicated purpose about them, were not worlds apart.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading She was evidently highly engaged, not a shade repelled, by what she saw; in a cool manner she drew his gaze to a specially scarlet and effective dress:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She was evidently highly engaged, not a shade repelled, by what she saw; in a cool manner she drew his gaze to a specially scarlet and effective dress:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But the latter met its announced intention; it was dissipated--normally--in satiety.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Certainly they were better defined, more logically placed than, for example, Mrs. William Loyd Grove--her dress, her powdering and perfume, the warm metal clasped about the softness of her arms, and the indicated purpose about them, were not worlds apart.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But the latter met its announced intention; it was dissipated--normally--in satiety.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But the latter met its announced intention; it was dissipated--normally--in satiety.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But the latter met its announced intention; it was dissipated--normally--in satiety.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading But the latter met its announced intention; it was dissipated--normally--in satiety.
LeenounUS /liː/
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading Lee speculated.
logicallyadverbUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪkli/
according to logical reasoning
From this reading Certainly they were better defined, more logically placed than, for example, Mrs. William Loyd Grove--her dress, her powdering and perfume, the warm metal clasped about the softness of her arms, and the indicated purpose about them, were not worlds apart.
Loyd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Certainly they were better defined, more logically placed than, for example, Mrs. William Loyd Grove--her dress, her powdering and perfume, the warm metal clasped about the softness of her arms, and the indicated purpose about them, were not worlds apart.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She was evidently highly engaged, not a shade repelled, by what she saw; in a cool manner she drew his gaze to a specially scarlet and effective dress:
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading But the latter met its announced intention; it was dissipated--normally--in satiety.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading Certainly they were better defined, more logically placed than, for example, Mrs. William Loyd Grove--her dress, her powdering and perfume, the warm metal clasped about the softness of her arms, and the indicated purpose about them, were not worlds apart.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Certainly they were better defined, more logically placed than, for example, Mrs. William Loyd Grove--her dress, her powdering and perfume, the warm metal clasped about the softness of her arms, and the indicated purpose about them, were not worlds apart.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Certainly they were better defined, more logically placed than, for example, Mrs. William Loyd Grove--her dress, her powdering and perfume, the warm metal clasped about the softness of her arms, and the indicated purpose about them, were not worlds apart.
normallyadverbUS /ˈnɔːrməli/
under normal conditions
From this reading But the latter met its announced intention; it was dissipated--normally--in satiety.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Certainly they were better defined, more logically placed than, for example, Mrs. William Loyd Grove--her dress, her powdering and perfume, the warm metal clasped about the softness of her arms, and the indicated purpose about them, were not worlds apart.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Certainly they were better defined, more logically placed than, for example, Mrs. William Loyd Grove--her dress, her powdering and perfume, the warm metal clasped about the softness of her arms, and the indicated purpose about them, were not worlds apart.
perfumenounUS /pərˈfjuːm/
a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading Certainly they were better defined, more logically placed than, for example, Mrs. William Loyd Grove--her dress, her powdering and perfume, the warm metal clasped about the softness of her arms, and the indicated purpose about them, were not worlds apart.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Certainly they were better defined, more logically placed than, for example, Mrs. William Loyd Grove--her dress, her powdering and perfume, the warm metal clasped about the softness of her arms, and the indicated purpose about them, were not worlds apart.
powderingverbUS /ˈpaʊdərɪŋ/
-ing form of “powder” — make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust
From this reading Certainly they were better defined, more logically placed than, for example, Mrs. William Loyd Grove--her dress, her powdering and perfume, the warm metal clasped about the softness of her arms, and the indicated purpose about them, were not worlds apart.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Certainly they were better defined, more logically placed than, for example, Mrs. William Loyd Grove--her dress, her powdering and perfume, the warm metal clasped about the softness of her arms, and the indicated purpose about them, were not worlds apart.
repelledverbUS /rəˈpeld/
inflected form of “repel” — cause to move back by force or influence
From this reading She was evidently highly engaged, not a shade repelled, by what she saw; in a cool manner she drew his gaze to a specially scarlet and effective dress:
satietynounUS /sɑːˈtaɪətiː/
the state of being satisfactorily full and unable to take on more
From this reading But the latter met its announced intention; it was dissipated--normally--in satiety.
cut with a saw
From this reading She was evidently highly engaged, not a shade repelled, by what she saw; in a cool manner she drew his gaze to a specially scarlet and effective dress:
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading She was evidently highly engaged, not a shade repelled, by what she saw; in a cool manner she drew his gaze to a specially scarlet and effective dress:
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading She was evidently highly engaged, not a shade repelled, by what she saw; in a cool manner she drew his gaze to a specially scarlet and effective dress:
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was evidently highly engaged, not a shade repelled, by what she saw; in a cool manner she drew his gaze to a specially scarlet and effective dress:
softnessnounUS /ˈsɔːftnəs/
the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded
From this reading Certainly they were better defined, more logically placed than, for example, Mrs. William Loyd Grove--her dress, her powdering and perfume, the warm metal clasped about the softness of her arms, and the indicated purpose about them, were not worlds apart.
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading She was evidently highly engaged, not a shade repelled, by what she saw; in a cool manner she drew his gaze to a specially scarlet and effective dress:
speculatedverbUS /ˈspekjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “speculate” — to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading Lee speculated.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Certainly they were better defined, more logically placed than, for example, Mrs. William Loyd Grove--her dress, her powdering and perfume, the warm metal clasped about the softness of her arms, and the indicated purpose about them, were not worlds apart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Certainly they were better defined, more logically placed than, for example, Mrs. William Loyd Grove--her dress, her powdering and perfume, the warm metal clasped about the softness of her arms, and the indicated purpose about them, were not worlds apart.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Certainly they were better defined, more logically placed than, for example, Mrs. William Loyd Grove--her dress, her powdering and perfume, the warm metal clasped about the softness of her arms, and the indicated purpose about them, were not worlds apart.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Certainly they were better defined, more logically placed than, for example, Mrs. William Loyd Grove--her dress, her powdering and perfume, the warm metal clasped about the softness of her arms, and the indicated purpose about them, were not worlds apart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was evidently highly engaged, not a shade repelled, by what she saw; in a cool manner she drew his gaze to a specially scarlet and effective dress:
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Certainly they were better defined, more logically placed than, for example, Mrs. William Loyd Grove--her dress, her powdering and perfume, the warm metal clasped about the softness of her arms, and the indicated purpose about them, were not worlds apart.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the latter met its announced intention; it was dissipated--normally--in satiety.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Certainly they were better defined, more logically placed than, for example, Mrs. William Loyd Grove--her dress, her powdering and perfume, the warm metal clasped about the softness of her arms, and the indicated purpose about them, were not worlds apart.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She was evidently highly engaged, not a shade repelled, by what she saw; in a cool manner she drew his gaze to a specially scarlet and effective dress:
in or at the place that
From this reading But, where Mrs. Grove was concerned ...
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Certainly they were better defined, more logically placed than, for example, Mrs. William Loyd Grove--her dress, her powdering and perfume, the warm metal clasped about the softness of her arms, and the indicated purpose about them, were not worlds apart.
worldsnounUS /wɜːrldz/
plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Certainly they were better defined, more logically placed than, for example, Mrs. William Loyd Grove--her dress, her powdering and perfume, the warm metal clasped about the softness of her arms, and the indicated purpose about them, were not worlds apart.
