used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GAY PARTY After dinner, the final preparations for the party were made.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A GAY PARTY After dinner, the final preparations for the party were made.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Her large blue eyes showed no especial emotion as she was placed beside him, under the bower, nor did Saskatchewan seem at all embarrassed by the presence of the lovely lady.
in addition
From this reading Eliza, in her ruffled pink tarlatan, and wreath of pink blossoms, was a charming creature indeed, and she held gracefully a massive bouquet, tied with pink ribbons, while her cavalier, held his Indian basket, which had also been filled with flowers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The day was perfect, bright with sunshine, and not too warm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her large blue eyes showed no especial emotion as she was placed beside him, under the bower, nor did Saskatchewan seem at all embarrassed by the presence of the lovely lady.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her large blue eyes showed no especial emotion as she was placed beside him, under the bower, nor did Saskatchewan seem at all embarrassed by the presence of the lovely lady.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading Eliza, in her ruffled pink tarlatan, and wreath of pink blossoms, was a charming creature indeed, and she held gracefully a massive bouquet, tied with pink ribbons, while her cavalier, held his Indian basket, which had also been filled with flowers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Eliza, in her ruffled pink tarlatan, and wreath of pink blossoms, was a charming creature indeed, and she held gracefully a massive bouquet, tied with pink ribbons, while her cavalier, held his Indian basket, which had also been filled with flowers.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Her large blue eyes showed no especial emotion as she was placed beside him, under the bower, nor did Saskatchewan seem at all embarrassed by the presence of the lovely lady.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading Eliza, in her ruffled pink tarlatan, and wreath of pink blossoms, was a charming creature indeed, and she held gracefully a massive bouquet, tied with pink ribbons, while her cavalier, held his Indian basket, which had also been filled with flowers.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Her large blue eyes showed no especial emotion as she was placed beside him, under the bower, nor did Saskatchewan seem at all embarrassed by the presence of the lovely lady.
bouquetnounUS /buːˈkeɪ/
an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
From this reading Eliza, in her ruffled pink tarlatan, and wreath of pink blossoms, was a charming creature indeed, and she held gracefully a massive bouquet, tied with pink ribbons, while her cavalier, held his Indian basket, which had also been filled with flowers.
bowernounUS /ˈbaʊər/
a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading Her large blue eyes showed no especial emotion as she was placed beside him, under the bower, nor did Saskatchewan seem at all embarrassed by the presence of the lovely lady.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The day was perfect, bright with sunshine, and not too warm.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her large blue eyes showed no especial emotion as she was placed beside him, under the bower, nor did Saskatchewan seem at all embarrassed by the presence of the lovely lady.
cavaliernounUS /ˌkævəˈlɪr/
a gallant or courtly gentleman
From this reading Eliza, in her ruffled pink tarlatan, and wreath of pink blossoms, was a charming creature indeed, and she held gracefully a massive bouquet, tied with pink ribbons, while her cavalier, held his Indian basket, which had also been filled with flowers.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading Eliza, in her ruffled pink tarlatan, and wreath of pink blossoms, was a charming creature indeed, and she held gracefully a massive bouquet, tied with pink ribbons, while her cavalier, held his Indian basket, which had also been filled with flowers.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Lady Eliza was taken out to the playground and introduced to her new companion.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Eliza, in her ruffled pink tarlatan, and wreath of pink blossoms, was a charming creature indeed, and she held gracefully a massive bouquet, tied with pink ribbons, while her cavalier, held his Indian basket, which had also been filled with flowers.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day was perfect, bright with sunshine, and not too warm.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Her large blue eyes showed no especial emotion as she was placed beside him, under the bower, nor did Saskatchewan seem at all embarrassed by the presence of the lovely lady.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading A GAY PARTY After dinner, the final preparations for the party were made.
Eliza
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Eliza was taken out to the playground and introduced to her new companion.
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading Her large blue eyes showed no especial emotion as she was placed beside him, under the bower, nor did Saskatchewan seem at all embarrassed by the presence of the lovely lady.
any strong feeling
From this reading Her large blue eyes showed no especial emotion as she was placed beside him, under the bower, nor did Saskatchewan seem at all embarrassed by the presence of the lovely lady.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading Her large blue eyes showed no especial emotion as she was placed beside him, under the bower, nor did Saskatchewan seem at all embarrassed by the presence of the lovely lady.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her large blue eyes showed no especial emotion as she was placed beside him, under the bower, nor did Saskatchewan seem at all embarrassed by the presence of the lovely lady.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Eliza, in her ruffled pink tarlatan, and wreath of pink blossoms, was a charming creature indeed, and she held gracefully a massive bouquet, tied with pink ribbons, while her cavalier, held his Indian basket, which had also been filled with flowers.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading A GAY PARTY After dinner, the final preparations for the party were made.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Eliza, in her ruffled pink tarlatan, and wreath of pink blossoms, was a charming creature indeed, and she held gracefully a massive bouquet, tied with pink ribbons, while her cavalier, held his Indian basket, which had also been filled with flowers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A GAY PARTY After dinner, the final preparations for the party were made.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading A GAY PARTY After dinner, the final preparations for the party were made.
gracefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪsfəli/
in a graceful manner
From this reading Eliza, in her ruffled pink tarlatan, and wreath of pink blossoms, was a charming creature indeed, and she held gracefully a massive bouquet, tied with pink ribbons, while her cavalier, held his Indian basket, which had also been filled with flowers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Eliza, in her ruffled pink tarlatan, and wreath of pink blossoms, was a charming creature indeed, and she held gracefully a massive bouquet, tied with pink ribbons, while her cavalier, held his Indian basket, which had also been filled with flowers.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Eliza, in her ruffled pink tarlatan, and wreath of pink blossoms, was a charming creature indeed, and she held gracefully a massive bouquet, tied with pink ribbons, while her cavalier, held his Indian basket, which had also been filled with flowers.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Eliza was taken out to the playground and introduced to her new companion.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Her large blue eyes showed no especial emotion as she was placed beside him, under the bower, nor did Saskatchewan seem at all embarrassed by the presence of the lovely lady.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Eliza, in her ruffled pink tarlatan, and wreath of pink blossoms, was a charming creature indeed, and she held gracefully a massive bouquet, tied with pink ribbons, while her cavalier, held his Indian basket, which had also been filled with flowers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Eliza, in her ruffled pink tarlatan, and wreath of pink blossoms, was a charming creature indeed, and she held gracefully a massive bouquet, tied with pink ribbons, while her cavalier, held his Indian basket, which had also been filled with flowers.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Eliza, in her ruffled pink tarlatan, and wreath of pink blossoms, was a charming creature indeed, and she held gracefully a massive bouquet, tied with pink ribbons, while her cavalier, held his Indian basket, which had also been filled with flowers.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Eliza, in her ruffled pink tarlatan, and wreath of pink blossoms, was a charming creature indeed, and she held gracefully a massive bouquet, tied with pink ribbons, while her cavalier, held his Indian basket, which had also been filled with flowers.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Lady Eliza was taken out to the playground and introduced to her new companion.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Eliza was taken out to the playground and introduced to her new companion.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her large blue eyes showed no especial emotion as she was placed beside him, under the bower, nor did Saskatchewan seem at all embarrassed by the presence of the lovely lady.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Her large blue eyes showed no especial emotion as she was placed beside him, under the bower, nor did Saskatchewan seem at all embarrassed by the presence of the lovely lady.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A GAY PARTY After dinner, the final preparations for the party were made.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading Eliza, in her ruffled pink tarlatan, and wreath of pink blossoms, was a charming creature indeed, and she held gracefully a massive bouquet, tied with pink ribbons, while her cavalier, held his Indian basket, which had also been filled with flowers.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Lady Eliza was taken out to the playground and introduced to her new companion.
not any; not one
From this reading Her large blue eyes showed no especial emotion as she was placed beside him, under the bower, nor did Saskatchewan seem at all embarrassed by the presence of the lovely lady.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Her large blue eyes showed no especial emotion as she was placed beside him, under the bower, nor did Saskatchewan seem at all embarrassed by the presence of the lovely lady.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The day was perfect, bright with sunshine, and not too warm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her large blue eyes showed no especial emotion as she was placed beside him, under the bower, nor did Saskatchewan seem at all embarrassed by the presence of the lovely lady.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Lady Eliza was taken out to the playground and introduced to her new companion.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A GAY PARTY After dinner, the final preparations for the party were made.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The day was perfect, bright with sunshine, and not too warm.
a light shade of red
From this reading Eliza, in her ruffled pink tarlatan, and wreath of pink blossoms, was a charming creature indeed, and she held gracefully a massive bouquet, tied with pink ribbons, while her cavalier, held his Indian basket, which had also been filled with flowers.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Her large blue eyes showed no especial emotion as she was placed beside him, under the bower, nor did Saskatchewan seem at all embarrassed by the presence of the lovely lady.
playgroundnounUS /ˈpleɪɡraʊnd/
an area where many people go for recreation
From this reading Lady Eliza was taken out to the playground and introduced to her new companion.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading A GAY PARTY After dinner, the final preparations for the party were made.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Her large blue eyes showed no especial emotion as she was placed beside him, under the bower, nor did Saskatchewan seem at all embarrassed by the presence of the lovely lady.
ribbonsnounUS /ˈrɪbənz/
plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading Eliza, in her ruffled pink tarlatan, and wreath of pink blossoms, was a charming creature indeed, and she held gracefully a massive bouquet, tied with pink ribbons, while her cavalier, held his Indian basket, which had also been filled with flowers.
ruffledadjectiveUS /ˈrʌfəld/
shaken into waves or undulations as by wind
From this reading Eliza, in her ruffled pink tarlatan, and wreath of pink blossoms, was a charming creature indeed, and she held gracefully a massive bouquet, tied with pink ribbons, while her cavalier, held his Indian basket, which had also been filled with flowers.
SaskatchewannounUS /sæˈskætʃəwɔːn/
one of the three prairie provinces in west central Canada
From this reading Her large blue eyes showed no especial emotion as she was placed beside him, under the bower, nor did Saskatchewan seem at all embarrassed by the presence of the lovely lady.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Her large blue eyes showed no especial emotion as she was placed beside him, under the bower, nor did Saskatchewan seem at all embarrassed by the presence of the lovely lady.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her large blue eyes showed no especial emotion as she was placed beside him, under the bower, nor did Saskatchewan seem at all embarrassed by the presence of the lovely lady.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Her large blue eyes showed no especial emotion as she was placed beside him, under the bower, nor did Saskatchewan seem at all embarrassed by the presence of the lovely lady.
the rays of the sun
From this reading The day was perfect, bright with sunshine, and not too warm.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Lady Eliza was taken out to the playground and introduced to her new companion.
tarlatan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Eliza, in her ruffled pink tarlatan, and wreath of pink blossoms, was a charming creature indeed, and she held gracefully a massive bouquet, tied with pink ribbons, while her cavalier, held his Indian basket, which had also been filled with flowers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A GAY PARTY After dinner, the final preparations for the party were made.
bound or secured closely
From this reading Eliza, in her ruffled pink tarlatan, and wreath of pink blossoms, was a charming creature indeed, and she held gracefully a massive bouquet, tied with pink ribbons, while her cavalier, held his Indian basket, which had also been filled with flowers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lady Eliza was taken out to the playground and introduced to her new companion.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The day was perfect, bright with sunshine, and not too warm.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Her large blue eyes showed no especial emotion as she was placed beside him, under the bower, nor did Saskatchewan seem at all embarrassed by the presence of the lovely lady.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The day was perfect, bright with sunshine, and not too warm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The day was perfect, bright with sunshine, and not too warm.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A GAY PARTY After dinner, the final preparations for the party were made.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Eliza, in her ruffled pink tarlatan, and wreath of pink blossoms, was a charming creature indeed, and she held gracefully a massive bouquet, tied with pink ribbons, while her cavalier, held his Indian basket, which had also been filled with flowers.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Eliza, in her ruffled pink tarlatan, and wreath of pink blossoms, was a charming creature indeed, and she held gracefully a massive bouquet, tied with pink ribbons, while her cavalier, held his Indian basket, which had also been filled with flowers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The day was perfect, bright with sunshine, and not too warm.
wreathnounUS /riːθ/
flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
From this reading Eliza, in her ruffled pink tarlatan, and wreath of pink blossoms, was a charming creature indeed, and she held gracefully a massive bouquet, tied with pink ribbons, while her cavalier, held his Indian basket, which had also been filled with flowers.
