used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This was only possible by slitting their tops in various places, which not only spoiled their beauty but was a constant "lecture" to their wearer; who remarked:
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I've always longed for pretty things, but--call _them_ pretty?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Doesn't matter though, does it? if we're really going to move and everything to be so changed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Doesn't matter though, does it? if we're really going to move and everything to be so changed.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading This was only possible by slitting their tops in various places, which not only spoiled their beauty but was a constant "lecture" to their wearer; who remarked:
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This was only possible by slitting their tops in various places, which not only spoiled their beauty but was a constant "lecture" to their wearer; who remarked:
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This was only possible by slitting their tops in various places, which not only spoiled their beauty but was a constant "lecture" to their wearer; who remarked:
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I've always longed for pretty things, but--call _them_ pretty?
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Doesn't matter though, does it? if we're really going to move and everything to be so changed.
unvarying in nature
From this reading This was only possible by slitting their tops in various places, which not only spoiled their beauty but was a constant "lecture" to their wearer; who remarked:
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading DOROTHY ENTERTAINS Dorothy's punishment for her unwise purchase was to wear the white shoes continually.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Doesn't matter though, does it? if we're really going to move and everything to be so changed.
Doesn't
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From this reading Doesn't matter though, does it? if we're really going to move and everything to be so changed.
DOROTHY
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From this reading DOROTHY ENTERTAINS Dorothy's punishment for her unwise purchase was to wear the white shoes continually.
Dorothy's
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From this reading DOROTHY ENTERTAINS Dorothy's punishment for her unwise purchase was to wear the white shoes continually.
ENTERTAINSverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “entertain” — provide entertainment for
From this reading DOROTHY ENTERTAINS Dorothy's punishment for her unwise purchase was to wear the white shoes continually.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Doesn't matter though, does it? if we're really going to move and everything to be so changed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DOROTHY ENTERTAINS Dorothy's punishment for her unwise purchase was to wear the white shoes continually.
the act of departing
From this reading Doesn't matter though, does it? if we're really going to move and everything to be so changed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading DOROTHY ENTERTAINS Dorothy's punishment for her unwise purchase was to wear the white shoes continually.
I've
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From this reading "One thing, mother Martha, I've learned by 'shopping'--the vanity of vanity!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Doesn't matter though, does it? if we're really going to move and everything to be so changed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This was only possible by slitting their tops in various places, which not only spoiled their beauty but was a constant "lecture" to their wearer; who remarked:
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Doesn't matter though, does it? if we're really going to move and everything to be so changed.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading "One thing, mother Martha, I've learned by 'shopping'--the vanity of vanity!
lectureverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading This was only possible by slitting their tops in various places, which not only spoiled their beauty but was a constant "lecture" to their wearer; who remarked:
longedverbUS /lɔːŋd/
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading I've always longed for pretty things, but--call _them_ pretty?
Martha
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From this reading "One thing, mother Martha, I've learned by 'shopping'--the vanity of vanity!
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Doesn't matter though, does it? if we're really going to move and everything to be so changed.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "One thing, mother Martha, I've learned by 'shopping'--the vanity of vanity!
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Doesn't matter though, does it? if we're really going to move and everything to be so changed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This was only possible by slitting their tops in various places, which not only spoiled their beauty but was a constant "lecture" to their wearer; who remarked:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "One thing, mother Martha, I've learned by 'shopping'--the vanity of vanity!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "One thing, mother Martha, I've learned by 'shopping'--the vanity of vanity!
and nothing more
From this reading This was only possible by slitting their tops in various places, which not only spoiled their beauty but was a constant "lecture" to their wearer; who remarked:
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading This was only possible by slitting their tops in various places, which not only spoiled their beauty but was a constant "lecture" to their wearer; who remarked:
capable of happening or existing
From this reading This was only possible by slitting their tops in various places, which not only spoiled their beauty but was a constant "lecture" to their wearer; who remarked:
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading I've always longed for pretty things, but--call _them_ pretty?
the act of punishing
From this reading DOROTHY ENTERTAINS Dorothy's punishment for her unwise purchase was to wear the white shoes continually.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading DOROTHY ENTERTAINS Dorothy's punishment for her unwise purchase was to wear the white shoes continually.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Doesn't matter though, does it? if we're really going to move and everything to be so changed.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading This was only possible by slitting their tops in various places, which not only spoiled their beauty but was a constant "lecture" to their wearer; who remarked:
a particular situation
From this reading DOROTHY ENTERTAINS Dorothy's punishment for her unwise purchase was to wear the white shoes continually.
shoppingnounUS /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/
searching for or buying goods or services
From this reading "One thing, mother Martha, I've learned by 'shopping'--the vanity of vanity!
slittingverbUS /ˈslɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “slit” — make a clean cut through
From this reading This was only possible by slitting their tops in various places, which not only spoiled their beauty but was a constant "lecture" to their wearer; who remarked:
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Doesn't matter though, does it? if we're really going to move and everything to be so changed.
spoiledadjectiveUS /spɔɪld/
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading This was only possible by slitting their tops in various places, which not only spoiled their beauty but was a constant "lecture" to their wearer; who remarked:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DOROTHY ENTERTAINS Dorothy's punishment for her unwise purchase was to wear the white shoes continually.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This was only possible by slitting their tops in various places, which not only spoiled their beauty but was a constant "lecture" to their wearer; who remarked:
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I've always longed for pretty things, but--call _them_ pretty?
a special situation
From this reading "One thing, mother Martha, I've learned by 'shopping'--the vanity of vanity!
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I've always longed for pretty things, but--call _them_ pretty?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was only possible by slitting their tops in various places, which not only spoiled their beauty but was a constant "lecture" to their wearer; who remarked:
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Doesn't matter though, does it? if we're really going to move and everything to be so changed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DOROTHY ENTERTAINS Dorothy's punishment for her unwise purchase was to wear the white shoes continually.
topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading This was only possible by slitting their tops in various places, which not only spoiled their beauty but was a constant "lecture" to their wearer; who remarked:
unwiseadjectiveUS /ənˈwaɪz/
showing or resulting from lack of judgment or wisdom
From this reading DOROTHY ENTERTAINS Dorothy's punishment for her unwise purchase was to wear the white shoes continually.
vanitynounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading "One thing, mother Martha, I've learned by 'shopping'--the vanity of vanity!
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading This was only possible by slitting their tops in various places, which not only spoiled their beauty but was a constant "lecture" to their wearer; who remarked:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DOROTHY ENTERTAINS Dorothy's punishment for her unwise purchase was to wear the white shoes continually.
we're
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From this reading Doesn't matter though, does it? if we're really going to move and everything to be so changed.
be dressed in
From this reading DOROTHY ENTERTAINS Dorothy's punishment for her unwise purchase was to wear the white shoes continually.
wearernounUS /ˈwerər/
a person who wears or carries or displays something as a body covering or accessory
From this reading This was only possible by slitting their tops in various places, which not only spoiled their beauty but was a constant "lecture" to their wearer; who remarked:
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This was only possible by slitting their tops in various places, which not only spoiled their beauty but was a constant "lecture" to their wearer; who remarked:
a Caucasian
From this reading DOROTHY ENTERTAINS Dorothy's punishment for her unwise purchase was to wear the white shoes continually.
which person or people
From this reading This was only possible by slitting their tops in various places, which not only spoiled their beauty but was a constant "lecture" to their wearer; who remarked:
