used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BEAN SUPPER The three Steppe children stood in the centre aisle of the local department store, in a state of unembarrassed good humour, while Peggy and Elizabeth drew apart in consultation.
anew
From this reading Elizabeth counted the contents of her purse again, distractedly.
aislenounUS /aɪl/
a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading THE BEAN SUPPER The three Steppe children stood in the centre aisle of the local department store, in a state of unembarrassed good humour, while Peggy and Elizabeth drew apart in consultation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BEAN SUPPER The three Steppe children stood in the centre aisle of the local department store, in a state of unembarrassed good humour, while Peggy and Elizabeth drew apart in consultation.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading THE BEAN SUPPER The three Steppe children stood in the centre aisle of the local department store, in a state of unembarrassed good humour, while Peggy and Elizabeth drew apart in consultation.
BEANnounUS /biːn/
any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food
From this reading THE BEAN SUPPER The three Steppe children stood in the centre aisle of the local department store, in a state of unembarrassed good humour, while Peggy and Elizabeth drew apart in consultation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The saleswoman busied herself with folding up a series of small garments that had been discussed and rejected by the two young shoppers.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "Your three dollars and my three, and the thirty-three cents we both saved on ice-cream cones, and the stamp makes it thirty-five.
busiedverbUS /ˈbɪzid/
inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with
From this reading The saleswoman busied herself with folding up a series of small garments that had been discussed and rejected by the two young shoppers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The saleswoman busied herself with folding up a series of small garments that had been discussed and rejected by the two young shoppers.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading THE BEAN SUPPER The three Steppe children stood in the centre aisle of the local department store, in a state of unembarrassed good humour, while Peggy and Elizabeth drew apart in consultation.
centsnounUS /sents/
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading "Six dollars and thirty-three cents, and a stamp."
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading THE BEAN SUPPER The three Steppe children stood in the centre aisle of the local department store, in a state of unembarrassed good humour, while Peggy and Elizabeth drew apart in consultation.
conesnounUS /koʊnz/
plural of “cone” — any cone-shaped artifact
From this reading "Your three dollars and my three, and the thirty-three cents we both saved on ice-cream cones, and the stamp makes it thirty-five.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading THE BEAN SUPPER The three Steppe children stood in the centre aisle of the local department store, in a state of unembarrassed good humour, while Peggy and Elizabeth drew apart in consultation.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Elizabeth counted the contents of her purse again, distractedly.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading Elizabeth counted the contents of her purse again, distractedly.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading THE BEAN SUPPER The three Steppe children stood in the centre aisle of the local department store, in a state of unembarrassed good humour, while Peggy and Elizabeth drew apart in consultation.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The saleswoman busied herself with folding up a series of small garments that had been discussed and rejected by the two young shoppers.
distractedlyadverb
in a distracted manner
From this reading Elizabeth counted the contents of her purse again, distractedly.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading "Six dollars and thirty-three cents, and a stamp."
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading THE BEAN SUPPER The three Steppe children stood in the centre aisle of the local department store, in a state of unembarrassed good humour, while Peggy and Elizabeth drew apart in consultation.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading THE BEAN SUPPER The three Steppe children stood in the centre aisle of the local department store, in a state of unembarrassed good humour, while Peggy and Elizabeth drew apart in consultation.
foldingnounUS /ˈfoʊldɪŋ/
the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
From this reading The saleswoman busied herself with folding up a series of small garments that had been discussed and rejected by the two young shoppers.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading The saleswoman busied herself with folding up a series of small garments that had been discussed and rejected by the two young shoppers.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE BEAN SUPPER The three Steppe children stood in the centre aisle of the local department store, in a state of unembarrassed good humour, while Peggy and Elizabeth drew apart in consultation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The saleswoman busied herself with folding up a series of small garments that had been discussed and rejected by the two young shoppers.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Elizabeth counted the contents of her purse again, distractedly.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The saleswoman busied herself with folding up a series of small garments that had been discussed and rejected by the two young shoppers.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading THE BEAN SUPPER The three Steppe children stood in the centre aisle of the local department store, in a state of unembarrassed good humour, while Peggy and Elizabeth drew apart in consultation.
ice-cream
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Your three dollars and my three, and the thirty-three cents we both saved on ice-cream cones, and the stamp makes it thirty-five.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BEAN SUPPER The three Steppe children stood in the centre aisle of the local department store, in a state of unembarrassed good humour, while Peggy and Elizabeth drew apart in consultation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Your three dollars and my three, and the thirty-three cents we both saved on ice-cream cones, and the stamp makes it thirty-five.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading THE BEAN SUPPER The three Steppe children stood in the centre aisle of the local department store, in a state of unembarrassed good humour, while Peggy and Elizabeth drew apart in consultation.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading "Your three dollars and my three, and the thirty-three cents we both saved on ice-cream cones, and the stamp makes it thirty-five.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Your three dollars and my three, and the thirty-three cents we both saved on ice-cream cones, and the stamp makes it thirty-five.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BEAN SUPPER The three Steppe children stood in the centre aisle of the local department store, in a state of unembarrassed good humour, while Peggy and Elizabeth drew apart in consultation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Your three dollars and my three, and the thirty-three cents we both saved on ice-cream cones, and the stamp makes it thirty-five.
Peggy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE BEAN SUPPER The three Steppe children stood in the centre aisle of the local department store, in a state of unembarrassed good humour, while Peggy and Elizabeth drew apart in consultation.
pursenounUS /pɜːrs/
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading Elizabeth counted the contents of her purse again, distractedly.
rejectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈdʒektɪd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading The saleswoman busied herself with folding up a series of small garments that had been discussed and rejected by the two young shoppers.
saleswomannounUS /ˈseɪlzwʊmən/
a woman salesperson
From this reading The saleswoman busied herself with folding up a series of small garments that had been discussed and rejected by the two young shoppers.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading "Your three dollars and my three, and the thirty-three cents we both saved on ice-cream cones, and the stamp makes it thirty-five.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading The saleswoman busied herself with folding up a series of small garments that had been discussed and rejected by the two young shoppers.
shoppersnounUS /ˈʃɑːpərz/
plural of “shopper” — someone who visits stores in search of articles to buy
From this reading The saleswoman busied herself with folding up a series of small garments that had been discussed and rejected by the two young shoppers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading "Six dollars and thirty-three cents, and a stamp."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The saleswoman busied herself with folding up a series of small garments that had been discussed and rejected by the two young shoppers.
stampverbUS /stæmp/
walk heavily
From this reading "Six dollars and thirty-three cents, and a stamp."
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading THE BEAN SUPPER The three Steppe children stood in the centre aisle of the local department store, in a state of unembarrassed good humour, while Peggy and Elizabeth drew apart in consultation.
SteppenounUS /step/
extensive plain without trees (associated with eastern Russia and Siberia)
From this reading THE BEAN SUPPER The three Steppe children stood in the centre aisle of the local department store, in a state of unembarrassed good humour, while Peggy and Elizabeth drew apart in consultation.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE BEAN SUPPER The three Steppe children stood in the centre aisle of the local department store, in a state of unembarrassed good humour, while Peggy and Elizabeth drew apart in consultation.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading THE BEAN SUPPER The three Steppe children stood in the centre aisle of the local department store, in a state of unembarrassed good humour, while Peggy and Elizabeth drew apart in consultation.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading THE BEAN SUPPER The three Steppe children stood in the centre aisle of the local department store, in a state of unembarrassed good humour, while Peggy and Elizabeth drew apart in consultation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The saleswoman busied herself with folding up a series of small garments that had been discussed and rejected by the two young shoppers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BEAN SUPPER The three Steppe children stood in the centre aisle of the local department store, in a state of unembarrassed good humour, while Peggy and Elizabeth drew apart in consultation.
thirty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrdifaɪv/
being five more than thirty
From this reading "Your three dollars and my three, and the thirty-three cents we both saved on ice-cream cones, and the stamp makes it thirty-five.
thirty-threeadjective
being three more than thirty
From this reading "Six dollars and thirty-three cents, and a stamp."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE BEAN SUPPER The three Steppe children stood in the centre aisle of the local department store, in a state of unembarrassed good humour, while Peggy and Elizabeth drew apart in consultation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The saleswoman busied herself with folding up a series of small garments that had been discussed and rejected by the two young shoppers.
unembarrassedadjective
not embarrassed
From this reading THE BEAN SUPPER The three Steppe children stood in the centre aisle of the local department store, in a state of unembarrassed good humour, while Peggy and Elizabeth drew apart in consultation.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The saleswoman busied herself with folding up a series of small garments that had been discussed and rejected by the two young shoppers.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Your three dollars and my three, and the thirty-three cents we both saved on ice-cream cones, and the stamp makes it thirty-five.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE BEAN SUPPER The three Steppe children stood in the centre aisle of the local department store, in a state of unembarrassed good humour, while Peggy and Elizabeth drew apart in consultation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The saleswoman busied herself with folding up a series of small garments that had been discussed and rejected by the two young shoppers.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The saleswoman busied herself with folding up a series of small garments that had been discussed and rejected by the two young shoppers.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your three dollars and my three, and the thirty-three cents we both saved on ice-cream cones, and the stamp makes it thirty-five.
