used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE WEDDING The wedding was in May, exactly a year from the day of the poison ivy luncheon.
(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 All Dogtown was invited, and filled the gray stone church on the hillside to overflowing, even though the dogs attended by proxy, except in a few rare cases.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All Dogtown was invited, and filled the gray stone church on the hillside to overflowing, even though the dogs attended by proxy, except in a few rare cases.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading All Dogtown was invited, and filled the gray stone church on the hillside to overflowing, even though the dogs attended by proxy, except in a few rare cases.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Laddie was one of these, for Mrs. Carr never went without him, and he sat quietly beside her like a little old man, with bent head and silvery locks.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Laddie was one of these, for Mrs. Carr never went without him, and he sat quietly beside her like a little old man, with bent head and silvery locks.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Mrs. Carr herself was resplendent in a new black cloak, and a close silk bonnet of the bride’s making took the place of the old pointed hood.
bonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading Mrs. Carr herself was resplendent in a new black cloak, and a close silk bonnet of the bride’s making took the place of the old pointed hood.
bride'snounUS /braɪdz/
possessive form of “bride” — a woman who has recently been married
From this reading Mrs. Carr herself was resplendent in a new black cloak, and a close silk bonnet of the bride’s making took the place of the old pointed hood.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All Dogtown was invited, and filled the gray stone church on the hillside to overflowing, even though the dogs attended by proxy, except in a few rare cases.
Carr
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From this reading Laddie was one of these, for Mrs. Carr never went without him, and he sat quietly beside her like a little old man, with bent head and silvery locks.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading All Dogtown was invited, and filled the gray stone church on the hillside to overflowing, even though the dogs attended by proxy, except in a few rare cases.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading All Dogtown was invited, and filled the gray stone church on the hillside to overflowing, even though the dogs attended by proxy, except in a few rare cases.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading Mrs. Carr herself was resplendent in a new black cloak, and a close silk bonnet of the bride’s making took the place of the old pointed hood.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Mrs. Carr herself was resplendent in a new black cloak, and a close silk bonnet of the bride’s making took the place of the old pointed hood.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE WEDDING The wedding was in May, exactly a year from the day of the poison ivy luncheon.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading All Dogtown was invited, and filled the gray stone church on the hillside to overflowing, even though the dogs attended by proxy, except in a few rare cases.
Dogtown
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From this reading All Dogtown was invited, and filled the gray stone church on the hillside to overflowing, even though the dogs attended by proxy, except in a few rare cases.
divisible by two
From this reading All Dogtown was invited, and filled the gray stone church on the hillside to overflowing, even though the dogs attended by proxy, except in a few rare cases.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading THE WEDDING The wedding was in May, exactly a year from the day of the poison ivy luncheon.
apart from; not including
From this reading All Dogtown was invited, and filled the gray stone church on the hillside to overflowing, even though the dogs attended by proxy, except in a few rare cases.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading All Dogtown was invited, and filled the gray stone church on the hillside to overflowing, even though the dogs attended by proxy, except in a few rare cases.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading All Dogtown was invited, and filled the gray stone church on the hillside to overflowing, even though the dogs attended by proxy, except in a few rare cases.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Laddie was one of these, for Mrs. Carr never went without him, and he sat quietly beside her like a little old man, with bent head and silvery locks.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE WEDDING The wedding was in May, exactly a year from the day of the poison ivy luncheon.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading Her gift was her precious old Lowestoft teaset.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading All Dogtown was invited, and filled the gray stone church on the hillside to overflowing, even though the dogs attended by proxy, except in a few rare cases.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Laddie was one of these, for Mrs. Carr never went without him, and he sat quietly beside her like a little old man, with bent head and silvery locks.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Laddie was one of these, for Mrs. Carr never went without him, and he sat quietly beside her like a little old man, with bent head and silvery locks.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Laddie was one of these, for Mrs. Carr never went without him, and he sat quietly beside her like a little old man, with bent head and silvery locks.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mrs. Carr herself was resplendent in a new black cloak, and a close silk bonnet of the bride’s making took the place of the old pointed hood.
hillsidenounUS /ˈhɪlsaɪd/
the side or slope of a hill
From this reading All Dogtown was invited, and filled the gray stone church on the hillside to overflowing, even though the dogs attended by proxy, except in a few rare cases.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Laddie was one of these, for Mrs. Carr never went without him, and he sat quietly beside her like a little old man, with bent head and silvery locks.
hoodnounUS /hʊd/
an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading Mrs. Carr herself was resplendent in a new black cloak, and a close silk bonnet of the bride’s making took the place of the old pointed hood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WEDDING The wedding was in May, exactly a year from the day of the poison ivy luncheon.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading All Dogtown was invited, and filled the gray stone church on the hillside to overflowing, even though the dogs attended by proxy, except in a few rare cases.
ivynounUS /ˈaɪvi/
Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits
From this reading THE WEDDING The wedding was in May, exactly a year from the day of the poison ivy luncheon.
Laddienoun
a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy)
From this reading Laddie was one of these, for Mrs. Carr never went without him, and he sat quietly beside her like a little old man, with bent head and silvery locks.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Laddie was one of these, for Mrs. Carr never went without him, and he sat quietly beside her like a little old man, with bent head and silvery locks.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Laddie was one of these, for Mrs. Carr never went without him, and he sat quietly beside her like a little old man, with bent head and silvery locks.
locksnounUS /lɑːks/
plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed
From this reading Laddie was one of these, for Mrs. Carr never went without him, and he sat quietly beside her like a little old man, with bent head and silvery locks.
Lowestoft
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From this reading Her gift was her precious old Lowestoft teaset.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading THE WEDDING The wedding was in May, exactly a year from the day of the poison ivy luncheon.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Mrs. Carr herself was resplendent in a new black cloak, and a close silk bonnet of the bride’s making took the place of the old pointed hood.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Laddie was one of these, for Mrs. Carr never went without him, and he sat quietly beside her like a little old man, with bent head and silvery locks.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading THE WEDDING The wedding was in May, exactly a year from the day of the poison ivy luncheon.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Laddie was one of these, for Mrs. Carr never went without him, and he sat quietly beside her like a little old man, with bent head and silvery locks.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Laddie was one of these, for Mrs. Carr never went without him, and he sat quietly beside her like a little old man, with bent head and silvery locks.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Mrs. Carr herself was resplendent in a new black cloak, and a close silk bonnet of the bride’s making took the place of the old pointed hood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WEDDING The wedding was in May, exactly a year from the day of the poison ivy luncheon.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Laddie was one of these, for Mrs. Carr never went without him, and he sat quietly beside her like a little old man, with bent head and silvery locks.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All Dogtown was invited, and filled the gray stone church on the hillside to overflowing, even though the dogs attended by proxy, except in a few rare cases.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Laddie was one of these, for Mrs. Carr never went without him, and he sat quietly beside her like a little old man, with bent head and silvery locks.
overflowingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊɪŋ/
covered with water
From this reading All Dogtown was invited, and filled the gray stone church on the hillside to overflowing, even though the dogs attended by proxy, except in a few rare cases.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Mrs. Carr herself was resplendent in a new black cloak, and a close silk bonnet of the bride’s making took the place of the old pointed hood.
having a point
From this reading Mrs. Carr herself was resplendent in a new black cloak, and a close silk bonnet of the bride’s making took the place of the old pointed hood.
poisonverbUS /ˈpɔɪzən/
spoil as if by poison
From this reading THE WEDDING The wedding was in May, exactly a year from the day of the poison ivy luncheon.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Her gift was her precious old Lowestoft teaset.
proxynounUS /ˈprɑːksi/
a person authorized to act for another
From this reading All Dogtown was invited, and filled the gray stone church on the hillside to overflowing, even though the dogs attended by proxy, except in a few rare cases.
with low volume
From this reading Laddie was one of these, for Mrs. Carr never went without him, and he sat quietly beside her like a little old man, with bent head and silvery locks.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading All Dogtown was invited, and filled the gray stone church on the hillside to overflowing, even though the dogs attended by proxy, except in a few rare cases.
resplendentadjectiveUS /riˈsplendənt/
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Mrs. Carr herself was resplendent in a new black cloak, and a close silk bonnet of the bride’s making took the place of the old pointed hood.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Laddie was one of these, for Mrs. Carr never went without him, and he sat quietly beside her like a little old man, with bent head and silvery locks.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading Mrs. Carr herself was resplendent in a new black cloak, and a close silk bonnet of the bride’s making took the place of the old pointed hood.
silveryadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlvəri/
resembling or reminiscent of silver
From this reading Laddie was one of these, for Mrs. Carr never went without him, and he sat quietly beside her like a little old man, with bent head and silvery locks.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading All Dogtown was invited, and filled the gray stone church on the hillside to overflowing, even though the dogs attended by proxy, except in a few rare cases.
teaset
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her gift was her precious old Lowestoft teaset.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WEDDING The wedding was in May, exactly a year from the day of the poison ivy luncheon.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Laddie was one of these, for Mrs. Carr never went without him, and he sat quietly beside her like a little old man, with bent head and silvery locks.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading All Dogtown was invited, and filled the gray stone church on the hillside to overflowing, even though the dogs attended by proxy, except in a few rare cases.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All Dogtown was invited, and filled the gray stone church on the hillside to overflowing, even though the dogs attended by proxy, except in a few rare cases.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Mrs. Carr herself was resplendent in a new black cloak, and a close silk bonnet of the bride’s making took the place of the old pointed hood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WEDDING The wedding was in May, exactly a year from the day of the poison ivy luncheon.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading THE WEDDING The wedding was in May, exactly a year from the day of the poison ivy luncheon.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Laddie was one of these, for Mrs. Carr never went without him, and he sat quietly beside her like a little old man, with bent head and silvery locks.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Laddie was one of these, for Mrs. Carr never went without him, and he sat quietly beside her like a little old man, with bent head and silvery locks.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Laddie was one of these, for Mrs. Carr never went without him, and he sat quietly beside her like a little old man, with bent head and silvery locks.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading THE WEDDING The wedding was in May, exactly a year from the day of the poison ivy luncheon.
