used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her soft, braided white hat had a wide brim that drooped languidly over the pale little face beneath, and broad, white ribbons drew down the brim until all the yellow curls were hidden away.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Indeed, the only bits of color about Dot that showed were her deep blue eyes and rosy lips.
(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 Her soft, braided white hat had a wide brim that drooped languidly over the pale little face beneath, and broad, white ribbons drew down the brim until all the yellow curls were hidden away.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading You should have seen Dot as she nestled among the cushions of the carriage on her way to the railway station with her father and governess, Miss Bombien.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You should have seen Dot as she nestled among the cushions of the carriage on her way to the railway station with her father and governess, Miss Bombien.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading You should have seen Dot as she nestled among the cushions of the carriage on her way to the railway station with her father and governess, Miss Bombien.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Her soft, braided white hat had a wide brim that drooped languidly over the pale little face beneath, and broad, white ribbons drew down the brim until all the yellow curls were hidden away.
bankernounUS /ˈbæŋkər/
a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading Her dainty white gown was covered with tucks and puffings and embroideries, as became the dress of the daughter of the wealthy banker who sat smilingly beside her.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Her dainty white gown was covered with tucks and puffings and embroideries, as became the dress of the daughter of the wealthy banker who sat smilingly beside her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Even these last were not so rosy as they should have been, for Dot was not in her usual good health, having been confined to the big city house during a long winter and a chill, uncomfortable spring.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Her soft, braided white hat had a wide brim that drooped languidly over the pale little face beneath, and broad, white ribbons drew down the brim until all the yellow curls were hidden away.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Her dainty white gown was covered with tucks and puffings and embroideries, as became the dress of the daughter of the wealthy banker who sat smilingly beside her.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Even these last were not so rosy as they should have been, for Dot was not in her usual good health, having been confined to the big city house during a long winter and a chill, uncomfortable spring.
bitsnounUS /bɪts/
plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Indeed, the only bits of color about Dot that showed were her deep blue eyes and rosy lips.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Indeed, the only bits of color about Dot that showed were her deep blue eyes and rosy lips.
Bombien
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You should have seen Dot as she nestled among the cushions of the carriage on her way to the railway station with her father and governess, Miss Bombien.
braidedadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪdɪd/
woven by (or as if by) braiding
From this reading Her soft, braided white hat had a wide brim that drooped languidly over the pale little face beneath, and broad, white ribbons drew down the brim until all the yellow curls were hidden away.
brimnounUS /brɪm/
the top edge of a vessel or other container
From this reading Her soft, braided white hat had a wide brim that drooped languidly over the pale little face beneath, and broad, white ribbons drew down the brim until all the yellow curls were hidden away.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Her soft, braided white hat had a wide brim that drooped languidly over the pale little face beneath, and broad, white ribbons drew down the brim until all the yellow curls were hidden away.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading You should have seen Dot as she nestled among the cushions of the carriage on her way to the railway station with her father and governess, Miss Bombien.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading Even these last were not so rosy as they should have been, for Dot was not in her usual good health, having been confined to the big city house during a long winter and a chill, uncomfortable spring.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Even these last were not so rosy as they should have been, for Dot was not in her usual good health, having been confined to the big city house during a long winter and a chill, uncomfortable spring.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Indeed, the only bits of color about Dot that showed were her deep blue eyes and rosy lips.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading Even these last were not so rosy as they should have been, for Dot was not in her usual good health, having been confined to the big city house during a long winter and a chill, uncomfortable spring.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Her dainty white gown was covered with tucks and puffings and embroideries, as became the dress of the daughter of the wealthy banker who sat smilingly beside her.
curlsnounUS /kɜːrlz/
plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
From this reading Her soft, braided white hat had a wide brim that drooped languidly over the pale little face beneath, and broad, white ribbons drew down the brim until all the yellow curls were hidden away.
cushionsnounUS /ˈkʊʃənz/
plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading You should have seen Dot as she nestled among the cushions of the carriage on her way to the railway station with her father and governess, Miss Bombien.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading Her dainty white gown was covered with tucks and puffings and embroideries, as became the dress of the daughter of the wealthy banker who sat smilingly beside her.
a female human offspring
From this reading Her dainty white gown was covered with tucks and puffings and embroideries, as became the dress of the daughter of the wealthy banker who sat smilingly beside her.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Indeed, the only bits of color about Dot that showed were her deep blue eyes and rosy lips.
DotnounUS /dɑːt/
a very small circular shape
From this reading You should have seen Dot as she nestled among the cushions of the carriage on her way to the railway station with her father and governess, Miss Bombien.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Her soft, braided white hat had a wide brim that drooped languidly over the pale little face beneath, and broad, white ribbons drew down the brim until all the yellow curls were hidden away.
put on clothes
From this reading Her dainty white gown was covered with tucks and puffings and embroideries, as became the dress of the daughter of the wealthy banker who sat smilingly beside her.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Her soft, braided white hat had a wide brim that drooped languidly over the pale little face beneath, and broad, white ribbons drew down the brim until all the yellow curls were hidden away.
droopedverbUS /druːpt/
past form of “droop” — droop, sink, or settle from or as if from pressure or loss of tautness
From this reading Her soft, braided white hat had a wide brim that drooped languidly over the pale little face beneath, and broad, white ribbons drew down the brim until all the yellow curls were hidden away.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Even these last were not so rosy as they should have been, for Dot was not in her usual good health, having been confined to the big city house during a long winter and a chill, uncomfortable spring.
embroideriesnounUS /ɪmˈbrɔɪdəriz/
plural of “embroidery” — elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
From this reading Her dainty white gown was covered with tucks and puffings and embroideries, as became the dress of the daughter of the wealthy banker who sat smilingly beside her.
divisible by two
From this reading Even these last were not so rosy as they should have been, for Dot was not in her usual good health, having been confined to the big city house during a long winter and a chill, uncomfortable spring.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Indeed, the only bits of color about Dot that showed were her deep blue eyes and rosy lips.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her soft, braided white hat had a wide brim that drooped languidly over the pale little face beneath, and broad, white ribbons drew down the brim until all the yellow curls were hidden away.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading You should have seen Dot as she nestled among the cushions of the carriage on her way to the railway station with her father and governess, Miss Bombien.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Even these last were not so rosy as they should have been, for Dot was not in her usual good health, having been confined to the big city house during a long winter and a chill, uncomfortable spring.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Even these last were not so rosy as they should have been, for Dot was not in her usual good health, having been confined to the big city house during a long winter and a chill, uncomfortable spring.
governessnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnəs/
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading You should have seen Dot as she nestled among the cushions of the carriage on her way to the railway station with her father and governess, Miss Bombien.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading Her dainty white gown was covered with tucks and puffings and embroideries, as became the dress of the daughter of the wealthy banker who sat smilingly beside her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her soft, braided white hat had a wide brim that drooped languidly over the pale little face beneath, and broad, white ribbons drew down the brim until all the yellow curls were hidden away.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Her soft, braided white hat had a wide brim that drooped languidly over the pale little face beneath, and broad, white ribbons drew down the brim until all the yellow curls were hidden away.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You should have seen Dot as she nestled among the cushions of the carriage on her way to the railway station with her father and governess, Miss Bombien.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Even these last were not so rosy as they should have been, for Dot was not in her usual good health, having been confined to the big city house during a long winter and a chill, uncomfortable spring.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Even these last were not so rosy as they should have been, for Dot was not in her usual good health, having been confined to the big city house during a long winter and a chill, uncomfortable spring.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading You should have seen Dot as she nestled among the cushions of the carriage on her way to the railway station with her father and governess, Miss Bombien.
not accessible to view
From this reading Her soft, braided white hat had a wide brim that drooped languidly over the pale little face beneath, and broad, white ribbons drew down the brim until all the yellow curls were hidden away.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Even these last were not so rosy as they should have been, for Dot was not in her usual good health, having been confined to the big city house during a long winter and a chill, uncomfortable spring.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Even these last were not so rosy as they should have been, for Dot was not in her usual good health, having been confined to the big city house during a long winter and a chill, uncomfortable spring.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, the only bits of color about Dot that showed were her deep blue eyes and rosy lips.
languidlyadverb
in a languid and lethargic manner
From this reading Her soft, braided white hat had a wide brim that drooped languidly over the pale little face beneath, and broad, white ribbons drew down the brim until all the yellow curls were hidden away.
immediately past
From this reading Even these last were not so rosy as they should have been, for Dot was not in her usual good health, having been confined to the big city house during a long winter and a chill, uncomfortable spring.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Indeed, the only bits of color about Dot that showed were her deep blue eyes and rosy lips.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her soft, braided white hat had a wide brim that drooped languidly over the pale little face beneath, and broad, white ribbons drew down the brim until all the yellow curls were hidden away.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Even these last were not so rosy as they should have been, for Dot was not in her usual good health, having been confined to the big city house during a long winter and a chill, uncomfortable spring.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading You should have seen Dot as she nestled among the cushions of the carriage on her way to the railway station with her father and governess, Miss Bombien.
nestledadjectiveUS /ˈnesəld/
drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection
From this reading You should have seen Dot as she nestled among the cushions of the carriage on her way to the railway station with her father and governess, Miss Bombien.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Even these last were not so rosy as they should have been, for Dot was not in her usual good health, having been confined to the big city house during a long winter and a chill, uncomfortable spring.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You should have seen Dot as she nestled among the cushions of the carriage on her way to the railway station with her father and governess, Miss Bombien.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading You should have seen Dot as she nestled among the cushions of the carriage on her way to the railway station with her father and governess, Miss Bombien.
and nothing more
From this reading Indeed, the only bits of color about Dot that showed were her deep blue eyes and rosy lips.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Her soft, braided white hat had a wide brim that drooped languidly over the pale little face beneath, and broad, white ribbons drew down the brim until all the yellow curls were hidden away.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Her soft, braided white hat had a wide brim that drooped languidly over the pale little face beneath, and broad, white ribbons drew down the brim until all the yellow curls were hidden away.
puffings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her dainty white gown was covered with tucks and puffings and embroideries, as became the dress of the daughter of the wealthy banker who sat smilingly beside her.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading You should have seen Dot as she nestled among the cushions of the carriage on her way to the railway station with her father and governess, Miss Bombien.
ribbonsnounUS /ˈrɪbənz/
plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading Her soft, braided white hat had a wide brim that drooped languidly over the pale little face beneath, and broad, white ribbons drew down the brim until all the yellow curls were hidden away.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading Indeed, the only bits of color about Dot that showed were her deep blue eyes and rosy lips.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Her dainty white gown was covered with tucks and puffings and embroideries, as became the dress of the daughter of the wealthy banker who sat smilingly beside her.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You should have seen Dot as she nestled among the cushions of the carriage on her way to the railway station with her father and governess, Miss Bombien.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading You should have seen Dot as she nestled among the cushions of the carriage on her way to the railway station with her father and governess, Miss Bombien.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading You should have seen Dot as she nestled among the cushions of the carriage on her way to the railway station with her father and governess, Miss Bombien.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Indeed, the only bits of color about Dot that showed were her deep blue eyes and rosy lips.
smilinglyadverbUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋli/
with smiles; in a smiling manner
From this reading Her dainty white gown was covered with tucks and puffings and embroideries, as became the dress of the daughter of the wealthy banker who sat smilingly beside her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Even these last were not so rosy as they should have been, for Dot was not in her usual good health, having been confined to the big city house during a long winter and a chill, uncomfortable spring.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Her soft, braided white hat had a wide brim that drooped languidly over the pale little face beneath, and broad, white ribbons drew down the brim until all the yellow curls were hidden away.
the season of growth
From this reading Even these last were not so rosy as they should have been, for Dot was not in her usual good health, having been confined to the big city house during a long winter and a chill, uncomfortable spring.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading You should have seen Dot as she nestled among the cushions of the carriage on her way to the railway station with her father and governess, Miss Bombien.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her soft, braided white hat had a wide brim that drooped languidly over the pale little face beneath, and broad, white ribbons drew down the brim until all the yellow curls were hidden away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You should have seen Dot as she nestled among the cushions of the carriage on her way to the railway station with her father and governess, Miss Bombien.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Even these last were not so rosy as they should have been, for Dot was not in her usual good health, having been confined to the big city house during a long winter and a chill, uncomfortable spring.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even these last were not so rosy as they should have been, for Dot was not in her usual good health, having been confined to the big city house during a long winter and a chill, uncomfortable spring.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You should have seen Dot as she nestled among the cushions of the carriage on her way to the railway station with her father and governess, Miss Bombien.
tucksnounUS /tʌks/
plural of “tuck” — eatables (especially sweets)
From this reading Her dainty white gown was covered with tucks and puffings and embroideries, as became the dress of the daughter of the wealthy banker who sat smilingly beside her.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading Even these last were not so rosy as they should have been, for Dot was not in her usual good health, having been confined to the big city house during a long winter and a chill, uncomfortable spring.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Her soft, braided white hat had a wide brim that drooped languidly over the pale little face beneath, and broad, white ribbons drew down the brim until all the yellow curls were hidden away.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Even these last were not so rosy as they should have been, for Dot was not in her usual good health, having been confined to the big city house during a long winter and a chill, uncomfortable spring.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her dainty white gown was covered with tucks and puffings and embroideries, as became the dress of the daughter of the wealthy banker who sat smilingly beside her.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading You should have seen Dot as she nestled among the cushions of the carriage on her way to the railway station with her father and governess, Miss Bombien.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading Her dainty white gown was covered with tucks and puffings and embroideries, as became the dress of the daughter of the wealthy banker who sat smilingly beside her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her soft, braided white hat had a wide brim that drooped languidly over the pale little face beneath, and broad, white ribbons drew down the brim until all the yellow curls were hidden away.
a Caucasian
From this reading Her dainty white gown was covered with tucks and puffings and embroideries, as became the dress of the daughter of the wealthy banker who sat smilingly beside her.
which person or people
From this reading Her dainty white gown was covered with tucks and puffings and embroideries, as became the dress of the daughter of the wealthy banker who sat smilingly beside her.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Her soft, braided white hat had a wide brim that drooped languidly over the pale little face beneath, and broad, white ribbons drew down the brim until all the yellow curls were hidden away.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Even these last were not so rosy as they should have been, for Dot was not in her usual good health, having been confined to the big city house during a long winter and a chill, uncomfortable spring.
in the company of; together with
From this reading You should have seen Dot as she nestled among the cushions of the carriage on her way to the railway station with her father and governess, Miss Bombien.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Her soft, braided white hat had a wide brim that drooped languidly over the pale little face beneath, and broad, white ribbons drew down the brim until all the yellow curls were hidden away.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You should have seen Dot as she nestled among the cushions of the carriage on her way to the railway station with her father and governess, Miss Bombien.
