used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ I'm sure thou hast a cruel nature and a bloody.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Two young ladies, fashionably dressed, met each other that afternoon just in front of our side window, which had been raised to let in the air.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Two young ladies, fashionably dressed, met each other that afternoon just in front of our side window, which had been raised to let in the air.
amplyadverbUS /ˈæmpli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading One of the girls stood a little out of the range of my vision, therefore I could not hear her voice when she talked, if, indeed, she had a chance to say anything, but the vivacious monologue carried on by her friend was amply sufficient to show the theme which interested them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ I'm sure thou hast a cruel nature and a bloody.
any thing at all
From this reading One of the girls stood a little out of the range of my vision, therefore I could not hear her voice when she talked, if, indeed, she had a chance to say anything, but the vivacious monologue carried on by her friend was amply sufficient to show the theme which interested them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Two young ladies, fashionably dressed, met each other that afternoon just in front of our side window, which had been raised to let in the air.
bloodyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdi/
having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ I'm sure thou hast a cruel nature and a bloody.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading One of the girls stood a little out of the range of my vision, therefore I could not hear her voice when she talked, if, indeed, she had a chance to say anything, but the vivacious monologue carried on by her friend was amply sufficient to show the theme which interested them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One of the girls stood a little out of the range of my vision, therefore I could not hear her voice when she talked, if, indeed, she had a chance to say anything, but the vivacious monologue carried on by her friend was amply sufficient to show the theme which interested them.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading One of the girls stood a little out of the range of my vision, therefore I could not hear her voice when she talked, if, indeed, she had a chance to say anything, but the vivacious monologue carried on by her friend was amply sufficient to show the theme which interested them.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading One of the girls stood a little out of the range of my vision, therefore I could not hear her voice when she talked, if, indeed, she had a chance to say anything, but the vivacious monologue carried on by her friend was amply sufficient to show the theme which interested them.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading One of the girls stood a little out of the range of my vision, therefore I could not hear her voice when she talked, if, indeed, she had a chance to say anything, but the vivacious monologue carried on by her friend was amply sufficient to show the theme which interested them.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ I'm sure thou hast a cruel nature and a bloody.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading TWO SLAVES OF FASHION I do not like the fashion of your garments.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Two young ladies, fashionably dressed, met each other that afternoon just in front of our side window, which had been raised to let in the air.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Two young ladies, fashionably dressed, met each other that afternoon just in front of our side window, which had been raised to let in the air.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading TWO SLAVES OF FASHION I do not like the fashion of your garments.
fashionablyadverbUS /ˈfæʃənəbli/
in a fashionable manner
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Two young ladies, fashionably dressed, met each other that afternoon just in front of our side window, which had been raised to let in the air.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading One of the girls stood a little out of the range of my vision, therefore I could not hear her voice when she talked, if, indeed, she had a chance to say anything, but the vivacious monologue carried on by her friend was amply sufficient to show the theme which interested them.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading From the warmth of their greeting I saw that they were on terms of friendly intimacy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the warmth of their greeting I saw that they were on terms of friendly intimacy.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Two young ladies, fashionably dressed, met each other that afternoon just in front of our side window, which had been raised to let in the air.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading TWO SLAVES OF FASHION I do not like the fashion of your garments.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading One of the girls stood a little out of the range of my vision, therefore I could not hear her voice when she talked, if, indeed, she had a chance to say anything, but the vivacious monologue carried on by her friend was amply sufficient to show the theme which interested them.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading From the warmth of their greeting I saw that they were on terms of friendly intimacy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Two young ladies, fashionably dressed, met each other that afternoon just in front of our side window, which had been raised to let in the air.
hastauxiliary verbUS /hæst/
an old form of “have”, used with “thou”
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ I'm sure thou hast a cruel nature and a bloody.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading One of the girls stood a little out of the range of my vision, therefore I could not hear her voice when she talked, if, indeed, she had a chance to say anything, but the vivacious monologue carried on by her friend was amply sufficient to show the theme which interested them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One of the girls stood a little out of the range of my vision, therefore I could not hear her voice when she talked, if, indeed, she had a chance to say anything, but the vivacious monologue carried on by her friend was amply sufficient to show the theme which interested them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading TWO SLAVES OF FASHION I do not like the fashion of your garments.
I'm
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From this reading --_Shakespeare._ I'm sure thou hast a cruel nature and a bloody.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading One of the girls stood a little out of the range of my vision, therefore I could not hear her voice when she talked, if, indeed, she had a chance to say anything, but the vivacious monologue carried on by her friend was amply sufficient to show the theme which interested them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Two young ladies, fashionably dressed, met each other that afternoon just in front of our side window, which had been raised to let in the air.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading One of the girls stood a little out of the range of my vision, therefore I could not hear her voice when she talked, if, indeed, she had a chance to say anything, but the vivacious monologue carried on by her friend was amply sufficient to show the theme which interested them.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading One of the girls stood a little out of the range of my vision, therefore I could not hear her voice when she talked, if, indeed, she had a chance to say anything, but the vivacious monologue carried on by her friend was amply sufficient to show the theme which interested them.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading From the warmth of their greeting I saw that they were on terms of friendly intimacy.
and nothing more
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Two young ladies, fashionably dressed, met each other that afternoon just in front of our side window, which had been raised to let in the air.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Two young ladies, fashionably dressed, met each other that afternoon just in front of our side window, which had been raised to let in the air.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Two young ladies, fashionably dressed, met each other that afternoon just in front of our side window, which had been raised to let in the air.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading TWO SLAVES OF FASHION I do not like the fashion of your garments.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One of the girls stood a little out of the range of my vision, therefore I could not hear her voice when she talked, if, indeed, she had a chance to say anything, but the vivacious monologue carried on by her friend was amply sufficient to show the theme which interested them.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Two young ladies, fashionably dressed, met each other that afternoon just in front of our side window, which had been raised to let in the air.
monologuenounUS /ˈmɑːnəlɔːɡ/
speech you make to yourself
From this reading One of the girls stood a little out of the range of my vision, therefore I could not hear her voice when she talked, if, indeed, she had a chance to say anything, but the vivacious monologue carried on by her friend was amply sufficient to show the theme which interested them.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading One of the girls stood a little out of the range of my vision, therefore I could not hear her voice when she talked, if, indeed, she had a chance to say anything, but the vivacious monologue carried on by her friend was amply sufficient to show the theme which interested them.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ I'm sure thou hast a cruel nature and a bloody.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading TWO SLAVES OF FASHION I do not like the fashion of your garments.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TWO SLAVES OF FASHION I do not like the fashion of your garments.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From the warmth of their greeting I saw that they were on terms of friendly intimacy.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the girls stood a little out of the range of my vision, therefore I could not hear her voice when she talked, if, indeed, she had a chance to say anything, but the vivacious monologue carried on by her friend was amply sufficient to show the theme which interested them.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Two young ladies, fashionably dressed, met each other that afternoon just in front of our side window, which had been raised to let in the air.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Two young ladies, fashionably dressed, met each other that afternoon just in front of our side window, which had been raised to let in the air.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading One of the girls stood a little out of the range of my vision, therefore I could not hear her voice when she talked, if, indeed, she had a chance to say anything, but the vivacious monologue carried on by her friend was amply sufficient to show the theme which interested them.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Two young ladies, fashionably dressed, met each other that afternoon just in front of our side window, which had been raised to let in the air.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading One of the girls stood a little out of the range of my vision, therefore I could not hear her voice when she talked, if, indeed, she had a chance to say anything, but the vivacious monologue carried on by her friend was amply sufficient to show the theme which interested them.
cut with a saw
From this reading From the warmth of their greeting I saw that they were on terms of friendly intimacy.
express in words
From this reading One of the girls stood a little out of the range of my vision, therefore I could not hear her voice when she talked, if, indeed, she had a chance to say anything, but the vivacious monologue carried on by her friend was amply sufficient to show the theme which interested them.
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ I'm sure thou hast a cruel nature and a bloody.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One of the girls stood a little out of the range of my vision, therefore I could not hear her voice when she talked, if, indeed, she had a chance to say anything, but the vivacious monologue carried on by her friend was amply sufficient to show the theme which interested them.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading One of the girls stood a little out of the range of my vision, therefore I could not hear her voice when she talked, if, indeed, she had a chance to say anything, but the vivacious monologue carried on by her friend was amply sufficient to show the theme which interested them.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Two young ladies, fashionably dressed, met each other that afternoon just in front of our side window, which had been raised to let in the air.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading TWO SLAVES OF FASHION I do not like the fashion of your garments.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading One of the girls stood a little out of the range of my vision, therefore I could not hear her voice when she talked, if, indeed, she had a chance to say anything, but the vivacious monologue carried on by her friend was amply sufficient to show the theme which interested them.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading One of the girls stood a little out of the range of my vision, therefore I could not hear her voice when she talked, if, indeed, she had a chance to say anything, but the vivacious monologue carried on by her friend was amply sufficient to show the theme which interested them.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ I'm sure thou hast a cruel nature and a bloody.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading One of the girls stood a little out of the range of my vision, therefore I could not hear her voice when she talked, if, indeed, she had a chance to say anything, but the vivacious monologue carried on by her friend was amply sufficient to show the theme which interested them.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading From the warmth of their greeting I saw that they were on terms of friendly intimacy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Two young ladies, fashionably dressed, met each other that afternoon just in front of our side window, which had been raised to let in the air.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO SLAVES OF FASHION I do not like the fashion of your garments.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading From the warmth of their greeting I saw that they were on terms of friendly intimacy.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading One of the girls stood a little out of the range of my vision, therefore I could not hear her voice when she talked, if, indeed, she had a chance to say anything, but the vivacious monologue carried on by her friend was amply sufficient to show the theme which interested them.
themenounUS /θiːm/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading One of the girls stood a little out of the range of my vision, therefore I could not hear her voice when she talked, if, indeed, she had a chance to say anything, but the vivacious monologue carried on by her friend was amply sufficient to show the theme which interested them.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading One of the girls stood a little out of the range of my vision, therefore I could not hear her voice when she talked, if, indeed, she had a chance to say anything, but the vivacious monologue carried on by her friend was amply sufficient to show the theme which interested them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the warmth of their greeting I saw that they were on terms of friendly intimacy.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ I'm sure thou hast a cruel nature and a bloody.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Two young ladies, fashionably dressed, met each other that afternoon just in front of our side window, which had been raised to let in the air.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO SLAVES OF FASHION I do not like the fashion of your garments.
a vivid mental image
From this reading One of the girls stood a little out of the range of my vision, therefore I could not hear her voice when she talked, if, indeed, she had a chance to say anything, but the vivacious monologue carried on by her friend was amply sufficient to show the theme which interested them.
vivaciousadjectiveUS /vəˈveɪʃəs/
vigorous and animated
From this reading One of the girls stood a little out of the range of my vision, therefore I could not hear her voice when she talked, if, indeed, she had a chance to say anything, but the vivacious monologue carried on by her friend was amply sufficient to show the theme which interested them.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading One of the girls stood a little out of the range of my vision, therefore I could not hear her voice when she talked, if, indeed, she had a chance to say anything, but the vivacious monologue carried on by her friend was amply sufficient to show the theme which interested them.
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading From the warmth of their greeting I saw that they were on terms of friendly intimacy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of the girls stood a little out of the range of my vision, therefore I could not hear her voice when she talked, if, indeed, she had a chance to say anything, but the vivacious monologue carried on by her friend was amply sufficient to show the theme which interested them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading From the warmth of their greeting I saw that they were on terms of friendly intimacy.
at the time that
From this reading One of the girls stood a little out of the range of my vision, therefore I could not hear her voice when she talked, if, indeed, she had a chance to say anything, but the vivacious monologue carried on by her friend was amply sufficient to show the theme which interested them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Two young ladies, fashionably dressed, met each other that afternoon just in front of our side window, which had been raised to let in the air.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Two young ladies, fashionably dressed, met each other that afternoon just in front of our side window, which had been raised to let in the air.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading --_Shakespeare._ Two young ladies, fashionably dressed, met each other that afternoon just in front of our side window, which had been raised to let in the air.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading TWO SLAVES OF FASHION I do not like the fashion of your garments.
