used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Of all the paths that lead to a woman's love Pity's the straightest."--_Beaumont and Fletcher_.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The folding-doors were open; the young couple had taken advantage of their improved circumstances to add to their scanty stock of furniture.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading The folding-doors were open; the young couple had taken advantage of their improved circumstances to add to their scanty stock of furniture.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading One afternoon in October Olivia sat at her work in the front parlour.
(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 "Of all the paths that lead to a woman's love Pity's the straightest."--_Beaumont and Fletcher_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Of all the paths that lead to a woman's love Pity's the straightest."--_Beaumont and Fletcher_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was expecting Greta to join her, and more than once she had looked at the clock on the mantelpiece as though wondering at her lateness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One afternoon in October Olivia sat at her work in the front parlour.
BeaumontnounUS /ˈboʊmɔːnt/
United States surgeon remembered for his studies of digestion (1785-1853)
From this reading "Of all the paths that lead to a woman's love Pity's the straightest."--_Beaumont and Fletcher_.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The folding-doors were open; the young couple had taken advantage of their improved circumstances to add to their scanty stock of furniture.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading She was expecting Greta to join her, and more than once she had looked at the clock on the mantelpiece as though wondering at her lateness.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading The folding-doors were open; the young couple had taken advantage of their improved circumstances to add to their scanty stock of furniture.
CRUTCHnounUS /krʌtʃ/
a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking
From this reading "SOMEBODY'S CRUTCH."
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading She was expecting Greta to join her, and more than once she had looked at the clock on the mantelpiece as though wondering at her lateness.
FletchernounUS /ˈfletʃər/
prolific English dramatist who collaborated with Francis Beaumont and many other dramatists (1579-1625)
From this reading "Of all the paths that lead to a woman's love Pity's the straightest."--_Beaumont and Fletcher_.
folding-doors
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From this reading The folding-doors were open; the young couple had taken advantage of their improved circumstances to add to their scanty stock of furniture.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading One afternoon in October Olivia sat at her work in the front parlour.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading The folding-doors were open; the young couple had taken advantage of their improved circumstances to add to their scanty stock of furniture.
Greta
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From this reading She was expecting Greta to join her, and more than once she had looked at the clock on the mantelpiece as though wondering at her lateness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was expecting Greta to join her, and more than once she had looked at the clock on the mantelpiece as though wondering at her lateness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One afternoon in October Olivia sat at her work in the front parlour.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading The folding-doors were open; the young couple had taken advantage of their improved circumstances to add to their scanty stock of furniture.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One afternoon in October Olivia sat at her work in the front parlour.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading She was expecting Greta to join her, and more than once she had looked at the clock on the mantelpiece as though wondering at her lateness.
latenessnounUS /ˈleɪtnəs/
quality of coming late or later in time
From this reading She was expecting Greta to join her, and more than once she had looked at the clock on the mantelpiece as though wondering at her lateness.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading "Of all the paths that lead to a woman's love Pity's the straightest."--_Beaumont and Fletcher_.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She was expecting Greta to join her, and more than once she had looked at the clock on the mantelpiece as though wondering at her lateness.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Of all the paths that lead to a woman's love Pity's the straightest."--_Beaumont and Fletcher_.
mantelpiecenoun
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
From this reading She was expecting Greta to join her, and more than once she had looked at the clock on the mantelpiece as though wondering at her lateness.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She was expecting Greta to join her, and more than once she had looked at the clock on the mantelpiece as though wondering at her lateness.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading One afternoon in October Olivia sat at her work in the front parlour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Of all the paths that lead to a woman's love Pity's the straightest."--_Beaumont and Fletcher_.
Olivia
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From this reading One afternoon in October Olivia sat at her work in the front parlour.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was expecting Greta to join her, and more than once she had looked at the clock on the mantelpiece as though wondering at her lateness.
on one occasion
From this reading She was expecting Greta to join her, and more than once she had looked at the clock on the mantelpiece as though wondering at her lateness.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One afternoon in October Olivia sat at her work in the front parlour.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The folding-doors were open; the young couple had taken advantage of their improved circumstances to add to their scanty stock of furniture.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading One afternoon in October Olivia sat at her work in the front parlour.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading "Of all the paths that lead to a woman's love Pity's the straightest."--_Beaumont and Fletcher_.
Pity's
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From this reading "Of all the paths that lead to a woman's love Pity's the straightest."--_Beaumont and Fletcher_.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading One afternoon in October Olivia sat at her work in the front parlour.
scantyadjectiveUS /ˈskænti/
lacking in magnitude or quantity
From this reading The folding-doors were open; the young couple had taken advantage of their improved circumstances to add to their scanty stock of furniture.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was expecting Greta to join her, and more than once she had looked at the clock on the mantelpiece as though wondering at her lateness.
SOMEBODY'SnounUS /ˈsʌmbɑːdiz/
possessive form of “somebody” — a human being
From this reading "SOMEBODY'S CRUTCH."
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading The folding-doors were open; the young couple had taken advantage of their improved circumstances to add to their scanty stock of furniture.
straightest
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From this reading "Of all the paths that lead to a woman's love Pity's the straightest."--_Beaumont and Fletcher_.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The folding-doors were open; the young couple had taken advantage of their improved circumstances to add to their scanty stock of furniture.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She was expecting Greta to join her, and more than once she had looked at the clock on the mantelpiece as though wondering at her lateness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Of all the paths that lead to a woman's love Pity's the straightest."--_Beaumont and Fletcher_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Of all the paths that lead to a woman's love Pity's the straightest."--_Beaumont and Fletcher_.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The folding-doors were open; the young couple had taken advantage of their improved circumstances to add to their scanty stock of furniture.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She was expecting Greta to join her, and more than once she had looked at the clock on the mantelpiece as though wondering at her lateness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Of all the paths that lead to a woman's love Pity's the straightest."--_Beaumont and Fletcher_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was expecting Greta to join her, and more than once she had looked at the clock on the mantelpiece as though wondering at her lateness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The folding-doors were open; the young couple had taken advantage of their improved circumstances to add to their scanty stock of furniture.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Of all the paths that lead to a woman's love Pity's the straightest."--_Beaumont and Fletcher_.
showing curiosity
From this reading She was expecting Greta to join her, and more than once she had looked at the clock on the mantelpiece as though wondering at her lateness.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading One afternoon in October Olivia sat at her work in the front parlour.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The folding-doors were open; the young couple had taken advantage of their improved circumstances to add to their scanty stock of furniture.
