used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Milly had her opinion of a middle-aged woman who wore wrappers in public; but if Tom wanted her and her wrappers, he should have them.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Watching that absorbed and flattering gaze, Milly grew more and more silent.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading And no doubt poor Miss Helen in this form would have given Mrs. Dilworth more personal satisfaction than did her presence at Tom's side (for the invitation was promptly accepted) in some trailing white thing, her eyes fixed on her host's face, intent, apparently, upon any word he might utter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Milly had her opinion of a middle-aged woman who wore wrappers in public; but if Tom wanted her and her wrappers, he should have them.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading And no doubt poor Miss Helen in this form would have given Mrs. Dilworth more personal satisfaction than did her presence at Tom's side (for the invitation was promptly accepted) in some trailing white thing, her eyes fixed on her host's face, intent, apparently, upon any word he might utter.
any thing at all
From this reading He should have anything in the world he desired, if she could procure it.
from appearances alone
From this reading And no doubt poor Miss Helen in this form would have given Mrs. Dilworth more personal satisfaction than did her presence at Tom's side (for the invitation was promptly accepted) in some trailing white thing, her eyes fixed on her host's face, intent, apparently, upon any word he might utter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And no doubt poor Miss Helen in this form would have given Mrs. Dilworth more personal satisfaction than did her presence at Tom's side (for the invitation was promptly accepted) in some trailing white thing, her eyes fixed on her host's face, intent, apparently, upon any word he might utter.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Had he desired Miss Hayes hashed on toast, Milly would have done her best to set the dainty dish before her king.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Had he desired Miss Hayes hashed on toast, Milly would have done her best to set the dainty dish before her king.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Milly had her opinion of a middle-aged woman who wore wrappers in public; but if Tom wanted her and her wrappers, he should have them.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He should have anything in the world he desired, if she could procure it.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading Had he desired Miss Hayes hashed on toast, Milly would have done her best to set the dainty dish before her king.
wanted intensely
From this reading He should have anything in the world he desired, if she could procure it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And no doubt poor Miss Helen in this form would have given Mrs. Dilworth more personal satisfaction than did her presence at Tom's side (for the invitation was promptly accepted) in some trailing white thing, her eyes fixed on her host's face, intent, apparently, upon any word he might utter.
Dilworth
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From this reading And no doubt poor Miss Helen in this form would have given Mrs. Dilworth more personal satisfaction than did her presence at Tom's side (for the invitation was promptly accepted) in some trailing white thing, her eyes fixed on her host's face, intent, apparently, upon any word he might utter.
dishnounUS /dɪʃ/
a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading Had he desired Miss Hayes hashed on toast, Milly would have done her best to set the dainty dish before her king.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Had he desired Miss Hayes hashed on toast, Milly would have done her best to set the dainty dish before her king.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading And no doubt poor Miss Helen in this form would have given Mrs. Dilworth more personal satisfaction than did her presence at Tom's side (for the invitation was promptly accepted) in some trailing white thing, her eyes fixed on her host's face, intent, apparently, upon any word he might utter.
opinion or judgment
From this reading And no doubt poor Miss Helen in this form would have given Mrs. Dilworth more personal satisfaction than did her presence at Tom's side (for the invitation was promptly accepted) in some trailing white thing, her eyes fixed on her host's face, intent, apparently, upon any word he might utter.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading And no doubt poor Miss Helen in this form would have given Mrs. Dilworth more personal satisfaction than did her presence at Tom's side (for the invitation was promptly accepted) in some trailing white thing, her eyes fixed on her host's face, intent, apparently, upon any word he might utter.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading And no doubt poor Miss Helen in this form would have given Mrs. Dilworth more personal satisfaction than did her presence at Tom's side (for the invitation was promptly accepted) in some trailing white thing, her eyes fixed on her host's face, intent, apparently, upon any word he might utter.
flatteringadjectiveUS /ˈflætərɪŋ/
showing or representing to advantage
From this reading Watching that absorbed and flattering gaze, Milly grew more and more silent.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And no doubt poor Miss Helen in this form would have given Mrs. Dilworth more personal satisfaction than did her presence at Tom's side (for the invitation was promptly accepted) in some trailing white thing, her eyes fixed on her host's face, intent, apparently, upon any word he might utter.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading And no doubt poor Miss Helen in this form would have given Mrs. Dilworth more personal satisfaction than did her presence at Tom's side (for the invitation was promptly accepted) in some trailing white thing, her eyes fixed on her host's face, intent, apparently, upon any word he might utter.
a long fixed look
From this reading Watching that absorbed and flattering gaze, Milly grew more and more silent.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading And no doubt poor Miss Helen in this form would have given Mrs. Dilworth more personal satisfaction than did her presence at Tom's side (for the invitation was promptly accepted) in some trailing white thing, her eyes fixed on her host's face, intent, apparently, upon any word he might utter.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Watching that absorbed and flattering gaze, Milly grew more and more silent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Milly had her opinion of a middle-aged woman who wore wrappers in public; but if Tom wanted her and her wrappers, he should have them.
hashedverbUS /hæʃt/
past form of “hash” — chop up
From this reading Had he desired Miss Hayes hashed on toast, Milly would have done her best to set the dainty dish before her king.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Milly had her opinion of a middle-aged woman who wore wrappers in public; but if Tom wanted her and her wrappers, he should have them.
HayesnounUS /heɪz/
acclaimed actress of stage and screen (1900-1993)
From this reading Had he desired Miss Hayes hashed on toast, Milly would have done her best to set the dainty dish before her king.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Milly had her opinion of a middle-aged woman who wore wrappers in public; but if Tom wanted her and her wrappers, he should have them.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading And no doubt poor Miss Helen in this form would have given Mrs. Dilworth more personal satisfaction than did her presence at Tom's side (for the invitation was promptly accepted) in some trailing white thing, her eyes fixed on her host's face, intent, apparently, upon any word he might utter.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Milly had her opinion of a middle-aged woman who wore wrappers in public; but if Tom wanted her and her wrappers, he should have them.
host'snounUS /hoʊsts/
possessive form of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading And no doubt poor Miss Helen in this form would have given Mrs. Dilworth more personal satisfaction than did her presence at Tom's side (for the invitation was promptly accepted) in some trailing white thing, her eyes fixed on her host's face, intent, apparently, upon any word he might utter.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Milly had her opinion of a middle-aged woman who wore wrappers in public; but if Tom wanted her and her wrappers, he should have them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Milly had her opinion of a middle-aged woman who wore wrappers in public; but if Tom wanted her and her wrappers, he should have them.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading And no doubt poor Miss Helen in this form would have given Mrs. Dilworth more personal satisfaction than did her presence at Tom's side (for the invitation was promptly accepted) in some trailing white thing, her eyes fixed on her host's face, intent, apparently, upon any word he might utter.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading And no doubt poor Miss Helen in this form would have given Mrs. Dilworth more personal satisfaction than did her presence at Tom's side (for the invitation was promptly accepted) in some trailing white thing, her eyes fixed on her host's face, intent, apparently, upon any word he might utter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He should have anything in the world he desired, if she could procure it.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Had he desired Miss Hayes hashed on toast, Milly would have done her best to set the dainty dish before her king.
middle-agedadjectiveUS /ˈmɪdəleɪɡd/
being roughly between 45 and 65 years old
From this reading Milly had her opinion of a middle-aged woman who wore wrappers in public; but if Tom wanted her and her wrappers, he should have them.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading And no doubt poor Miss Helen in this form would have given Mrs. Dilworth more personal satisfaction than did her presence at Tom's side (for the invitation was promptly accepted) in some trailing white thing, her eyes fixed on her host's face, intent, apparently, upon any word he might utter.
Milly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Milly had her opinion of a middle-aged woman who wore wrappers in public; but if Tom wanted her and her wrappers, he should have them.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Had he desired Miss Hayes hashed on toast, Milly would have done her best to set the dainty dish before her king.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And no doubt poor Miss Helen in this form would have given Mrs. Dilworth more personal satisfaction than did her presence at Tom's side (for the invitation was promptly accepted) in some trailing white thing, her eyes fixed on her host's face, intent, apparently, upon any word he might utter.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading And no doubt poor Miss Helen in this form would have given Mrs. Dilworth more personal satisfaction than did her presence at Tom's side (for the invitation was promptly accepted) in some trailing white thing, her eyes fixed on her host's face, intent, apparently, upon any word he might utter.
not any; not one
From this reading And no doubt poor Miss Helen in this form would have given Mrs. Dilworth more personal satisfaction than did her presence at Tom's side (for the invitation was promptly accepted) in some trailing white thing, her eyes fixed on her host's face, intent, apparently, upon any word he might utter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Milly had her opinion of a middle-aged woman who wore wrappers in public; but if Tom wanted her and her wrappers, he should have them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Had he desired Miss Hayes hashed on toast, Milly would have done her best to set the dainty dish before her king.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Milly had her opinion of a middle-aged woman who wore wrappers in public; but if Tom wanted her and her wrappers, he should have them.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading And no doubt poor Miss Helen in this form would have given Mrs. Dilworth more personal satisfaction than did her presence at Tom's side (for the invitation was promptly accepted) in some trailing white thing, her eyes fixed on her host's face, intent, apparently, upon any word he might utter.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading And no doubt poor Miss Helen in this form would have given Mrs. Dilworth more personal satisfaction than did her presence at Tom's side (for the invitation was promptly accepted) in some trailing white thing, her eyes fixed on her host's face, intent, apparently, upon any word he might utter.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading And no doubt poor Miss Helen in this form would have given Mrs. Dilworth more personal satisfaction than did her presence at Tom's side (for the invitation was promptly accepted) in some trailing white thing, her eyes fixed on her host's face, intent, apparently, upon any word he might utter.
procureverbUS /proʊˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading He should have anything in the world he desired, if she could procure it.
with little or no delay
From this reading And no doubt poor Miss Helen in this form would have given Mrs. Dilworth more personal satisfaction than did her presence at Tom's side (for the invitation was promptly accepted) in some trailing white thing, her eyes fixed on her host's face, intent, apparently, upon any word he might utter.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Milly had her opinion of a middle-aged woman who wore wrappers in public; but if Tom wanted her and her wrappers, he should have them.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading And no doubt poor Miss Helen in this form would have given Mrs. Dilworth more personal satisfaction than did her presence at Tom's side (for the invitation was promptly accepted) in some trailing white thing, her eyes fixed on her host's face, intent, apparently, upon any word he might utter.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Had he desired Miss Hayes hashed on toast, Milly would have done her best to set the dainty dish before her king.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He should have anything in the world he desired, if she could procure it.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Milly had her opinion of a middle-aged woman who wore wrappers in public; but if Tom wanted her and her wrappers, he should have them.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading And no doubt poor Miss Helen in this form would have given Mrs. Dilworth more personal satisfaction than did her presence at Tom's side (for the invitation was promptly accepted) in some trailing white thing, her eyes fixed on her host's face, intent, apparently, upon any word he might utter.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Watching that absorbed and flattering gaze, Milly grew more and more silent.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading And no doubt poor Miss Helen in this form would have given Mrs. Dilworth more personal satisfaction than did her presence at Tom's side (for the invitation was promptly accepted) in some trailing white thing, her eyes fixed on her host's face, intent, apparently, upon any word he might utter.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And no doubt poor Miss Helen in this form would have given Mrs. Dilworth more personal satisfaction than did her presence at Tom's side (for the invitation was promptly accepted) in some trailing white thing, her eyes fixed on her host's face, intent, apparently, upon any word he might utter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Watching that absorbed and flattering gaze, Milly grew more and more silent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He should have anything in the world he desired, if she could procure it.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Milly had her opinion of a middle-aged woman who wore wrappers in public; but if Tom wanted her and her wrappers, he should have them.
a special situation
From this reading And no doubt poor Miss Helen in this form would have given Mrs. Dilworth more personal satisfaction than did her presence at Tom's side (for the invitation was promptly accepted) in some trailing white thing, her eyes fixed on her host's face, intent, apparently, upon any word he might utter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And no doubt poor Miss Helen in this form would have given Mrs. Dilworth more personal satisfaction than did her presence at Tom's side (for the invitation was promptly accepted) in some trailing white thing, her eyes fixed on her host's face, intent, apparently, upon any word he might utter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Had he desired Miss Hayes hashed on toast, Milly would have done her best to set the dainty dish before her king.
toastverbUS /toʊst/
make brown and crisp by heating
From this reading Had he desired Miss Hayes hashed on toast, Milly would have done her best to set the dainty dish before her king.
male cat
From this reading Milly had her opinion of a middle-aged woman who wore wrappers in public; but if Tom wanted her and her wrappers, he should have them.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading And no doubt poor Miss Helen in this form would have given Mrs. Dilworth more personal satisfaction than did her presence at Tom's side (for the invitation was promptly accepted) in some trailing white thing, her eyes fixed on her host's face, intent, apparently, upon any word he might utter.
trailingnounUS /ˈtreɪlɪŋ/
the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind
From this reading And no doubt poor Miss Helen in this form would have given Mrs. Dilworth more personal satisfaction than did her presence at Tom's side (for the invitation was promptly accepted) in some trailing white thing, her eyes fixed on her host's face, intent, apparently, upon any word he might utter.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading And no doubt poor Miss Helen in this form would have given Mrs. Dilworth more personal satisfaction than did her presence at Tom's side (for the invitation was promptly accepted) in some trailing white thing, her eyes fixed on her host's face, intent, apparently, upon any word he might utter.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading And no doubt poor Miss Helen in this form would have given Mrs. Dilworth more personal satisfaction than did her presence at Tom's side (for the invitation was promptly accepted) in some trailing white thing, her eyes fixed on her host's face, intent, apparently, upon any word he might utter.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Milly had her opinion of a middle-aged woman who wore wrappers in public; but if Tom wanted her and her wrappers, he should have them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And no doubt poor Miss Helen in this form would have given Mrs. Dilworth more personal satisfaction than did her presence at Tom's side (for the invitation was promptly accepted) in some trailing white thing, her eyes fixed on her host's face, intent, apparently, upon any word he might utter.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Watching that absorbed and flattering gaze, Milly grew more and more silent.
a Caucasian
From this reading And no doubt poor Miss Helen in this form would have given Mrs. Dilworth more personal satisfaction than did her presence at Tom's side (for the invitation was promptly accepted) in some trailing white thing, her eyes fixed on her host's face, intent, apparently, upon any word he might utter.
which person or people
From this reading Milly had her opinion of a middle-aged woman who wore wrappers in public; but if Tom wanted her and her wrappers, he should have them.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Milly had her opinion of a middle-aged woman who wore wrappers in public; but if Tom wanted her and her wrappers, he should have them.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading And no doubt poor Miss Helen in this form would have given Mrs. Dilworth more personal satisfaction than did her presence at Tom's side (for the invitation was promptly accepted) in some trailing white thing, her eyes fixed on her host's face, intent, apparently, upon any word he might utter.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Milly had her opinion of a middle-aged woman who wore wrappers in public; but if Tom wanted her and her wrappers, he should have them.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He should have anything in the world he desired, if she could procure it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had he desired Miss Hayes hashed on toast, Milly would have done her best to set the dainty dish before her king.
wrappersnounUS /ˈræpərz/
plural of “wrapper” — a loose dressing gown for women
From this reading Milly had her opinion of a middle-aged woman who wore wrappers in public; but if Tom wanted her and her wrappers, he should have them.
