used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a previous understanding that the meeting was for all who felt interested in discussing plans for their own mental improvement during the coming winter.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mrs. Peterson spoke first--she always did--"For my part I wish we could study or read something or other that would give us something to talk about when we meet in sewing society and other places.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The ladies of Thorndale met one afternoon in early autumn in Mrs. Lee's parlour for an important purpose.
(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 There was a previous understanding that the meeting was for all who felt interested in discussing plans for their own mental improvement during the coming winter.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Mrs. Peterson spoke first--she always did--"For my part I wish we could study or read something or other that would give us something to talk about when we meet in sewing society and other places.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The ladies of Thorndale met one afternoon in early autumn in Mrs. Lee's parlour for an important purpose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The chairman said: "Now, ladies, speak out your minds on this subject with freedom and promptness."
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading The ladies of Thorndale met one afternoon in early autumn in Mrs. Lee's parlour for an important purpose.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading THE BOOK.
chairmannounUS /ˈtʃermən/
the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization
From this reading The chairman said: "Now, ladies, speak out your minds on this subject with freedom and promptness."
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading There was a previous understanding that the meeting was for all who felt interested in discussing plans for their own mental improvement during the coming winter.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mrs. Peterson spoke first--she always did--"For my part I wish we could study or read something or other that would give us something to talk about when we meet in sewing society and other places.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mrs. Peterson spoke first--she always did--"For my part I wish we could study or read something or other that would give us something to talk about when we meet in sewing society and other places.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading There was a previous understanding that the meeting was for all who felt interested in discussing plans for their own mental improvement during the coming winter.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading There was a previous understanding that the meeting was for all who felt interested in discussing plans for their own mental improvement during the coming winter.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The ladies of Thorndale met one afternoon in early autumn in Mrs. Lee's parlour for an important purpose.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading There was a previous understanding that the meeting was for all who felt interested in discussing plans for their own mental improvement during the coming winter.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Mrs. Peterson spoke first--she always did--"For my part I wish we could study or read something or other that would give us something to talk about when we meet in sewing society and other places.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The ladies of Thorndale met one afternoon in early autumn in Mrs. Lee's parlour for an important purpose.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading The chairman said: "Now, ladies, speak out your minds on this subject with freedom and promptness."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mrs. Peterson spoke first--she always did--"For my part I wish we could study or read something or other that would give us something to talk about when we meet in sewing society and other places.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Mrs. Peterson spoke first--she always did--"For my part I wish we could study or read something or other that would give us something to talk about when we meet in sewing society and other places.
of great significance or value
From this reading The ladies of Thorndale met one afternoon in early autumn in Mrs. Lee's parlour for an important purpose.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading There was a previous understanding that the meeting was for all who felt interested in discussing plans for their own mental improvement during the coming winter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The ladies of Thorndale met one afternoon in early autumn in Mrs. Lee's parlour for an important purpose.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading There was a previous understanding that the meeting was for all who felt interested in discussing plans for their own mental improvement during the coming winter.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The ladies of Thorndale met one afternoon in early autumn in Mrs. Lee's parlour for an important purpose.
Lee'snounUS /liːz/
possessive form of “lee” — United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading The ladies of Thorndale met one afternoon in early autumn in Mrs. Lee's parlour for an important purpose.
come together
From this reading Mrs. Peterson spoke first--she always did--"For my part I wish we could study or read something or other that would give us something to talk about when we meet in sewing society and other places.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading There was a previous understanding that the meeting was for all who felt interested in discussing plans for their own mental improvement during the coming winter.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading There was a previous understanding that the meeting was for all who felt interested in discussing plans for their own mental improvement during the coming winter.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The ladies of Thorndale met one afternoon in early autumn in Mrs. Lee's parlour for an important purpose.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading The chairman said: "Now, ladies, speak out your minds on this subject with freedom and promptness."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The ladies of Thorndale met one afternoon in early autumn in Mrs. Lee's parlour for an important purpose.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Mrs. Peterson spoke first--she always did--"For my part I wish we could study or read something or other that would give us something to talk about when we meet in sewing society and other places.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The chairman said: "Now, ladies, speak out your minds on this subject with freedom and promptness."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The ladies of Thorndale met one afternoon in early autumn in Mrs. Lee's parlour for an important purpose.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The chairman said: "Now, ladies, speak out your minds on this subject with freedom and promptness."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The ladies of Thorndale met one afternoon in early autumn in Mrs. Lee's parlour for an important purpose.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mrs. Peterson spoke first--she always did--"For my part I wish we could study or read something or other that would give us something to talk about when we meet in sewing society and other places.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Mrs. Peterson spoke first--she always did--"For my part I wish we could study or read something or other that would give us something to talk about when we meet in sewing society and other places.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The chairman said: "Now, ladies, speak out your minds on this subject with freedom and promptness."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading There was a previous understanding that the meeting was for all who felt interested in discussing plans for their own mental improvement during the coming winter.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading The ladies of Thorndale met one afternoon in early autumn in Mrs. Lee's parlour for an important purpose.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Mrs. Peterson spoke first--she always did--"For my part I wish we could study or read something or other that would give us something to talk about when we meet in sewing society and other places.
Peterson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Peterson spoke first--she always did--"For my part I wish we could study or read something or other that would give us something to talk about when we meet in sewing society and other places.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Mrs. Peterson spoke first--she always did--"For my part I wish we could study or read something or other that would give us something to talk about when we meet in sewing society and other places.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading There was a previous understanding that the meeting was for all who felt interested in discussing plans for their own mental improvement during the coming winter.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading There was a previous understanding that the meeting was for all who felt interested in discussing plans for their own mental improvement during the coming winter.
promptnessnoun
the characteristic of doing things without delay
From this reading The chairman said: "Now, ladies, speak out your minds on this subject with freedom and promptness."
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The ladies of Thorndale met one afternoon in early autumn in Mrs. Lee's parlour for an important purpose.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Mrs. Peterson spoke first--she always did--"For my part I wish we could study or read something or other that would give us something to talk about when we meet in sewing society and other places.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The chairman said: "Now, ladies, speak out your minds on this subject with freedom and promptness."
sewingnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading Mrs. Peterson spoke first--she always did--"For my part I wish we could study or read something or other that would give us something to talk about when we meet in sewing society and other places.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Peterson spoke first--she always did--"For my part I wish we could study or read something or other that would give us something to talk about when we meet in sewing society and other places.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Mrs. Peterson spoke first--she always did--"For my part I wish we could study or read something or other that would give us something to talk about when we meet in sewing society and other places.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Mrs. Peterson spoke first--she always did--"For my part I wish we could study or read something or other that would give us something to talk about when we meet in sewing society and other places.
express in speech
From this reading The chairman said: "Now, ladies, speak out your minds on this subject with freedom and promptness."
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Mrs. Peterson spoke first--she always did--"For my part I wish we could study or read something or other that would give us something to talk about when we meet in sewing society and other places.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Mrs. Peterson spoke first--she always did--"For my part I wish we could study or read something or other that would give us something to talk about when we meet in sewing society and other places.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The chairman said: "Now, ladies, speak out your minds on this subject with freedom and promptness."
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Mrs. Peterson spoke first--she always did--"For my part I wish we could study or read something or other that would give us something to talk about when we meet in sewing society and other places.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was a previous understanding that the meeting was for all who felt interested in discussing plans for their own mental improvement during the coming winter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BOOK.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There was a previous understanding that the meeting was for all who felt interested in discussing plans for their own mental improvement during the coming winter.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a previous understanding that the meeting was for all who felt interested in discussing plans for their own mental improvement during the coming winter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The chairman said: "Now, ladies, speak out your minds on this subject with freedom and promptness."
Thorndale
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The ladies of Thorndale met one afternoon in early autumn in Mrs. Lee's parlour for an important purpose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Peterson spoke first--she always did--"For my part I wish we could study or read something or other that would give us something to talk about when we meet in sewing society and other places.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading There was a previous understanding that the meeting was for all who felt interested in discussing plans for their own mental improvement during the coming winter.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mrs. Peterson spoke first--she always did--"For my part I wish we could study or read something or other that would give us something to talk about when we meet in sewing society and other places.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a previous understanding that the meeting was for all who felt interested in discussing plans for their own mental improvement during the coming winter.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Mrs. Peterson spoke first--she always did--"For my part I wish we could study or read something or other that would give us something to talk about when we meet in sewing society and other places.
at the time that
From this reading Mrs. Peterson spoke first--she always did--"For my part I wish we could study or read something or other that would give us something to talk about when we meet in sewing society and other places.
which person or people
From this reading There was a previous understanding that the meeting was for all who felt interested in discussing plans for their own mental improvement during the coming winter.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading There was a previous understanding that the meeting was for all who felt interested in discussing plans for their own mental improvement during the coming winter.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Mrs. Peterson spoke first--she always did--"For my part I wish we could study or read something or other that would give us something to talk about when we meet in sewing society and other places.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The chairman said: "Now, ladies, speak out your minds on this subject with freedom and promptness."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mrs. Peterson spoke first--she always did--"For my part I wish we could study or read something or other that would give us something to talk about when we meet in sewing society and other places.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The chairman said: "Now, ladies, speak out your minds on this subject with freedom and promptness."
