used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CINDERELLA; OR, THE LITTLE GLASS SLIPPER There was once a very rich gentleman who lost his wife, and having loved her exceedingly, he was very sorry when she died.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Unfortunately, however, the lady he chanced to fix upon was the proudest and most haughty woman ever known; she was always out of humour with every one; nobody could please her, and she returned the civilities of those about her with the most affronting disdain.
affrontingverbUS /əˈfrʌntɪŋ/
-ing form of “affront” — treat, mention, or speak to rudely
From this reading Unfortunately, however, the lady he chanced to fix upon was the proudest and most haughty woman ever known; she was always out of humour with every one; nobody could please her, and she returned the civilities of those about her with the most affronting disdain.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Unfortunately, however, the lady he chanced to fix upon was the proudest and most haughty woman ever known; she was always out of humour with every one; nobody could please her, and she returned the civilities of those about her with the most affronting disdain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CINDERELLA; OR, THE LITTLE GLASS SLIPPER There was once a very rich gentleman who lost his wife, and having loved her exceedingly, he was very sorry when she died.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Finding himself quite unhappy for her loss, he resolved to marry a second time, thinking by this means he should be as happy as before.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Finding himself quite unhappy for her loss, he resolved to marry a second time, thinking by this means he should be as happy as before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Finding himself quite unhappy for her loss, he resolved to marry a second time, thinking by this means he should be as happy as before.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading These she brought up to be proud and idle.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Finding himself quite unhappy for her loss, he resolved to marry a second time, thinking by this means he should be as happy as before.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading Unfortunately, however, the lady he chanced to fix upon was the proudest and most haughty woman ever known; she was always out of humour with every one; nobody could please her, and she returned the civilities of those about her with the most affronting disdain.
CINDERELLAnounUS /ˌsɪndərˈelə/
a woman whose merits were not been recognized but who then achieves sudden success and recognition
From this reading CINDERELLA; OR, THE LITTLE GLASS SLIPPER There was once a very rich gentleman who lost his wife, and having loved her exceedingly, he was very sorry when she died.
civilities
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From this reading Unfortunately, however, the lady he chanced to fix upon was the proudest and most haughty woman ever known; she was always out of humour with every one; nobody could please her, and she returned the civilities of those about her with the most affronting disdain.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Unfortunately, however, the lady he chanced to fix upon was the proudest and most haughty woman ever known; she was always out of humour with every one; nobody could please her, and she returned the civilities of those about her with the most affronting disdain.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading She had two daughters by a former husband.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading CINDERELLA; OR, THE LITTLE GLASS SLIPPER There was once a very rich gentleman who lost his wife, and having loved her exceedingly, he was very sorry when she died.
disdainverbUS /dɪsˈdeɪn/
look down on with disdain
From this reading Unfortunately, however, the lady he chanced to fix upon was the proudest and most haughty woman ever known; she was always out of humour with every one; nobody could please her, and she returned the civilities of those about her with the most affronting disdain.
at any time
From this reading Unfortunately, however, the lady he chanced to fix upon was the proudest and most haughty woman ever known; she was always out of humour with every one; nobody could please her, and she returned the civilities of those about her with the most affronting disdain.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Unfortunately, however, the lady he chanced to fix upon was the proudest and most haughty woman ever known; she was always out of humour with every one; nobody could please her, and she returned the civilities of those about her with the most affronting disdain.
to an extreme degree
From this reading CINDERELLA; OR, THE LITTLE GLASS SLIPPER There was once a very rich gentleman who lost his wife, and having loved her exceedingly, he was very sorry when she died.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Finding himself quite unhappy for her loss, he resolved to marry a second time, thinking by this means he should be as happy as before.
fixverbUS /fɪks/
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading Unfortunately, however, the lady he chanced to fix upon was the proudest and most haughty woman ever known; she was always out of humour with every one; nobody could please her, and she returned the civilities of those about her with the most affronting disdain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Finding himself quite unhappy for her loss, he resolved to marry a second time, thinking by this means he should be as happy as before.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading She had two daughters by a former husband.
a man of refinement
From this reading CINDERELLA; OR, THE LITTLE GLASS SLIPPER There was once a very rich gentleman who lost his wife, and having loved her exceedingly, he was very sorry when she died.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading CINDERELLA; OR, THE LITTLE GLASS SLIPPER There was once a very rich gentleman who lost his wife, and having loved her exceedingly, he was very sorry when she died.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had two daughters by a former husband.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Finding himself quite unhappy for her loss, he resolved to marry a second time, thinking by this means he should be as happy as before.
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading Unfortunately, however, the lady he chanced to fix upon was the proudest and most haughty woman ever known; she was always out of humour with every one; nobody could please her, and she returned the civilities of those about her with the most affronting disdain.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading CINDERELLA; OR, THE LITTLE GLASS SLIPPER There was once a very rich gentleman who lost his wife, and having loved her exceedingly, he was very sorry when she died.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CINDERELLA; OR, THE LITTLE GLASS SLIPPER There was once a very rich gentleman who lost his wife, and having loved her exceedingly, he was very sorry when she died.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading CINDERELLA; OR, THE LITTLE GLASS SLIPPER There was once a very rich gentleman who lost his wife, and having loved her exceedingly, he was very sorry when she died.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Finding himself quite unhappy for her loss, he resolved to marry a second time, thinking by this means he should be as happy as before.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CINDERELLA; OR, THE LITTLE GLASS SLIPPER There was once a very rich gentleman who lost his wife, and having loved her exceedingly, he was very sorry when she died.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Unfortunately, however, the lady he chanced to fix upon was the proudest and most haughty woman ever known; she was always out of humour with every one; nobody could please her, and she returned the civilities of those about her with the most affronting disdain.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Unfortunately, however, the lady he chanced to fix upon was the proudest and most haughty woman ever known; she was always out of humour with every one; nobody could please her, and she returned the civilities of those about her with the most affronting disdain.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading She had two daughters by a former husband.
not in action or at work
From this reading These she brought up to be proud and idle.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Unfortunately, however, the lady he chanced to fix upon was the proudest and most haughty woman ever known; she was always out of humour with every one; nobody could please her, and she returned the civilities of those about her with the most affronting disdain.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Unfortunately, however, the lady he chanced to fix upon was the proudest and most haughty woman ever known; she was always out of humour with every one; nobody could please her, and she returned the civilities of those about her with the most affronting disdain.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading CINDERELLA; OR, THE LITTLE GLASS SLIPPER There was once a very rich gentleman who lost his wife, and having loved her exceedingly, he was very sorry when she died.
something that is lost
From this reading Finding himself quite unhappy for her loss, he resolved to marry a second time, thinking by this means he should be as happy as before.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading CINDERELLA; OR, THE LITTLE GLASS SLIPPER There was once a very rich gentleman who lost his wife, and having loved her exceedingly, he was very sorry when she died.
held dear
From this reading CINDERELLA; OR, THE LITTLE GLASS SLIPPER There was once a very rich gentleman who lost his wife, and having loved her exceedingly, he was very sorry when she died.
take in marriage
From this reading Finding himself quite unhappy for her loss, he resolved to marry a second time, thinking by this means he should be as happy as before.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Finding himself quite unhappy for her loss, he resolved to marry a second time, thinking by this means he should be as happy as before.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Unfortunately, however, the lady he chanced to fix upon was the proudest and most haughty woman ever known; she was always out of humour with every one; nobody could please her, and she returned the civilities of those about her with the most affronting disdain.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Unfortunately, however, the lady he chanced to fix upon was the proudest and most haughty woman ever known; she was always out of humour with every one; nobody could please her, and she returned the civilities of those about her with the most affronting disdain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Unfortunately, however, the lady he chanced to fix upon was the proudest and most haughty woman ever known; she was always out of humour with every one; nobody could please her, and she returned the civilities of those about her with the most affronting disdain.
on one occasion
From this reading CINDERELLA; OR, THE LITTLE GLASS SLIPPER There was once a very rich gentleman who lost his wife, and having loved her exceedingly, he was very sorry when she died.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Unfortunately, however, the lady he chanced to fix upon was the proudest and most haughty woman ever known; she was always out of humour with every one; nobody could please her, and she returned the civilities of those about her with the most affronting disdain.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading CINDERELLA; OR, THE LITTLE GLASS SLIPPER There was once a very rich gentleman who lost his wife, and having loved her exceedingly, he was very sorry when she died.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Unfortunately, however, the lady he chanced to fix upon was the proudest and most haughty woman ever known; she was always out of humour with every one; nobody could please her, and she returned the civilities of those about her with the most affronting disdain.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Unfortunately, however, the lady he chanced to fix upon was the proudest and most haughty woman ever known; she was always out of humour with every one; nobody could please her, and she returned the civilities of those about her with the most affronting disdain.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading These she brought up to be proud and idle.
proudestadjectiveUS /ˈpraʊdəst/
superlative of “proud” — feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Unfortunately, however, the lady he chanced to fix upon was the proudest and most haughty woman ever known; she was always out of humour with every one; nobody could please her, and she returned the civilities of those about her with the most affronting disdain.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Finding himself quite unhappy for her loss, he resolved to marry a second time, thinking by this means he should be as happy as before.
determined
From this reading Finding himself quite unhappy for her loss, he resolved to marry a second time, thinking by this means he should be as happy as before.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Unfortunately, however, the lady he chanced to fix upon was the proudest and most haughty woman ever known; she was always out of humour with every one; nobody could please her, and she returned the civilities of those about her with the most affronting disdain.
possessing material wealth
From this reading CINDERELLA; OR, THE LITTLE GLASS SLIPPER There was once a very rich gentleman who lost his wife, and having loved her exceedingly, he was very sorry when she died.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Finding himself quite unhappy for her loss, he resolved to marry a second time, thinking by this means he should be as happy as before.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CINDERELLA; OR, THE LITTLE GLASS SLIPPER There was once a very rich gentleman who lost his wife, and having loved her exceedingly, he was very sorry when she died.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Finding himself quite unhappy for her loss, he resolved to marry a second time, thinking by this means he should be as happy as before.
SLIPPERnounUS /ˈslɪpər/
low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading CINDERELLA; OR, THE LITTLE GLASS SLIPPER There was once a very rich gentleman who lost his wife, and having loved her exceedingly, he was very sorry when she died.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading CINDERELLA; OR, THE LITTLE GLASS SLIPPER There was once a very rich gentleman who lost his wife, and having loved her exceedingly, he was very sorry when she died.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CINDERELLA; OR, THE LITTLE GLASS SLIPPER There was once a very rich gentleman who lost his wife, and having loved her exceedingly, he was very sorry when she died.
in or at that place or location
From this reading CINDERELLA; OR, THE LITTLE GLASS SLIPPER There was once a very rich gentleman who lost his wife, and having loved her exceedingly, he was very sorry when she died.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These she brought up to be proud and idle.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Finding himself quite unhappy for her loss, he resolved to marry a second time, thinking by this means he should be as happy as before.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Finding himself quite unhappy for her loss, he resolved to marry a second time, thinking by this means he should be as happy as before.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Unfortunately, however, the lady he chanced to fix upon was the proudest and most haughty woman ever known; she was always out of humour with every one; nobody could please her, and she returned the civilities of those about her with the most affronting disdain.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Finding himself quite unhappy for her loss, he resolved to marry a second time, thinking by this means he should be as happy as before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Finding himself quite unhappy for her loss, he resolved to marry a second time, thinking by this means he should be as happy as before.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She had two daughters by a former husband.
UnfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading Unfortunately, however, the lady he chanced to fix upon was the proudest and most haughty woman ever known; she was always out of humour with every one; nobody could please her, and she returned the civilities of those about her with the most affronting disdain.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading Finding himself quite unhappy for her loss, he resolved to marry a second time, thinking by this means he should be as happy as before.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading These she brought up to be proud and idle.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Unfortunately, however, the lady he chanced to fix upon was the proudest and most haughty woman ever known; she was always out of humour with every one; nobody could please her, and she returned the civilities of those about her with the most affronting disdain.
precisely as stated
From this reading CINDERELLA; OR, THE LITTLE GLASS SLIPPER There was once a very rich gentleman who lost his wife, and having loved her exceedingly, he was very sorry when she died.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CINDERELLA; OR, THE LITTLE GLASS SLIPPER There was once a very rich gentleman who lost his wife, and having loved her exceedingly, he was very sorry when she died.
at the time that
From this reading CINDERELLA; OR, THE LITTLE GLASS SLIPPER There was once a very rich gentleman who lost his wife, and having loved her exceedingly, he was very sorry when she died.
which person or people
From this reading CINDERELLA; OR, THE LITTLE GLASS SLIPPER There was once a very rich gentleman who lost his wife, and having loved her exceedingly, he was very sorry when she died.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading CINDERELLA; OR, THE LITTLE GLASS SLIPPER There was once a very rich gentleman who lost his wife, and having loved her exceedingly, he was very sorry when she died.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Unfortunately, however, the lady he chanced to fix upon was the proudest and most haughty woman ever known; she was always out of humour with every one; nobody could please her, and she returned the civilities of those about her with the most affronting disdain.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Unfortunately, however, the lady he chanced to fix upon was the proudest and most haughty woman ever known; she was always out of humour with every one; nobody could please her, and she returned the civilities of those about her with the most affronting disdain.
