used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Julia heard Frances approaching, she was, for the first time in her life, guilty of artifice; she snatched up a book, and appeared to be busily engaged reading.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Do you know, Julia,” she said, “I think that Edmund and Lady Susan will be married after all!”
(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 “Do you know, Julia,” she said, “I think that Edmund and Lady Susan will be married after all!”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading … “The lovely light of Innisfail, Hides within her shadiest bow’r and weeps.”
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When Julia heard Frances approaching, she was, for the first time in her life, guilty of artifice; she snatched up a book, and appeared to be busily engaged reading.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading When Julia heard Frances approaching, she was, for the first time in her life, guilty of artifice; she snatched up a book, and appeared to be busily engaged reading.
artificenounUS /ˈɑːrtəfɪs/
a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
From this reading When Julia heard Frances approaching, she was, for the first time in her life, guilty of artifice; she snatched up a book, and appeared to be busily engaged reading.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Julia pretended not to hear, and in reality did not see, (correctly at least) for the words on the open page before her seemed quitting their ranks, and mingling in one disorderly maze.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When Julia heard Frances approaching, she was, for the first time in her life, guilty of artifice; she snatched up a book, and appeared to be busily engaged reading.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Julia pretended not to hear, and in reality did not see, (correctly at least) for the words on the open page before her seemed quitting their ranks, and mingling in one disorderly maze.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Frances rang the bell, then went towards a looking glass, and began to take pins out of her dress.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Frances rang the bell, then went towards a looking glass, and began to take pins out of her dress.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading When Julia heard Frances approaching, she was, for the first time in her life, guilty of artifice; she snatched up a book, and appeared to be busily engaged reading.
bow'r
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading … “The lovely light of Innisfail, Hides within her shadiest bow’r and weeps.”
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading When Julia heard Frances approaching, she was, for the first time in her life, guilty of artifice; she snatched up a book, and appeared to be busily engaged reading.
correctlyadverbUS /kərˈektli/
in an accurate manner
From this reading Julia pretended not to hear, and in reality did not see, (correctly at least) for the words on the open page before her seemed quitting their ranks, and mingling in one disorderly maze.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Julia pretended not to hear, and in reality did not see, (correctly at least) for the words on the open page before her seemed quitting their ranks, and mingling in one disorderly maze.
disorderlyadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɔːrdərli/
undisciplined and unruly
From this reading Julia pretended not to hear, and in reality did not see, (correctly at least) for the words on the open page before her seemed quitting their ranks, and mingling in one disorderly maze.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Do you know, Julia,” she said, “I think that Edmund and Lady Susan will be married after all!”
put on clothes
From this reading Frances rang the bell, then went towards a looking glass, and began to take pins out of her dress.
Edmund
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Do you know, Julia,” she said, “I think that Edmund and Lady Susan will be married after all!”
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading When Julia heard Frances approaching, she was, for the first time in her life, guilty of artifice; she snatched up a book, and appeared to be busily engaged reading.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When Julia heard Frances approaching, she was, for the first time in her life, guilty of artifice; she snatched up a book, and appeared to be busily engaged reading.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Julia heard Frances approaching, she was, for the first time in her life, guilty of artifice; she snatched up a book, and appeared to be busily engaged reading.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading When Julia heard Frances approaching, she was, for the first time in her life, guilty of artifice; she snatched up a book, and appeared to be busily engaged reading.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Frances rang the bell, then went towards a looking glass, and began to take pins out of her dress.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading When Julia heard Frances approaching, she was, for the first time in her life, guilty of artifice; she snatched up a book, and appeared to be busily engaged reading.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Julia pretended not to hear, and in reality did not see, (correctly at least) for the words on the open page before her seemed quitting their ranks, and mingling in one disorderly maze.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading When Julia heard Frances approaching, she was, for the first time in her life, guilty of artifice; she snatched up a book, and appeared to be busily engaged reading.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading … “The lovely light of Innisfail, Hides within her shadiest bow’r and weeps.”
HidesnounUS /haɪdz/
plural of “hide” — the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)
From this reading … “The lovely light of Innisfail, Hides within her shadiest bow’r and weeps.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Do you know, Julia,” she said, “I think that Edmund and Lady Susan will be married after all!”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Julia heard Frances approaching, she was, for the first time in her life, guilty of artifice; she snatched up a book, and appeared to be busily engaged reading.
Innisfail
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading … “The lovely light of Innisfail, Hides within her shadiest bow’r and weeps.”
Julia
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From this reading When Julia heard Frances approaching, she was, for the first time in her life, guilty of artifice; she snatched up a book, and appeared to be busily engaged reading.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Do you know, Julia,” she said, “I think that Edmund and Lady Susan will be married after all!”
a polite name for any woman
From this reading “Do you know, Julia,” she said, “I think that Edmund and Lady Susan will be married after all!”
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Julia pretended not to hear, and in reality did not see, (correctly at least) for the words on the open page before her seemed quitting their ranks, and mingling in one disorderly maze.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading When Julia heard Frances approaching, she was, for the first time in her life, guilty of artifice; she snatched up a book, and appeared to be busily engaged reading.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading … “The lovely light of Innisfail, Hides within her shadiest bow’r and weeps.”
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Frances rang the bell, then went towards a looking glass, and began to take pins out of her dress.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading … “The lovely light of Innisfail, Hides within her shadiest bow’r and weeps.”
joined in matrimony
From this reading “Do you know, Julia,” she said, “I think that Edmund and Lady Susan will be married after all!”
mazenounUS /meɪz/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading Julia pretended not to hear, and in reality did not see, (correctly at least) for the words on the open page before her seemed quitting their ranks, and mingling in one disorderly maze.
minglingnounUS /ˈmɪŋɡəlɪŋ/
the action of people mingling and coming into contact
From this reading Julia pretended not to hear, and in reality did not see, (correctly at least) for the words on the open page before her seemed quitting their ranks, and mingling in one disorderly maze.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Julia pretended not to hear, and in reality did not see, (correctly at least) for the words on the open page before her seemed quitting their ranks, and mingling in one disorderly maze.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading … “The lovely light of Innisfail, Hides within her shadiest bow’r and weeps.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Julia pretended not to hear, and in reality did not see, (correctly at least) for the words on the open page before her seemed quitting their ranks, and mingling in one disorderly maze.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Julia pretended not to hear, and in reality did not see, (correctly at least) for the words on the open page before her seemed quitting their ranks, and mingling in one disorderly maze.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Julia pretended not to hear, and in reality did not see, (correctly at least) for the words on the open page before her seemed quitting their ranks, and mingling in one disorderly maze.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Frances rang the bell, then went towards a looking glass, and began to take pins out of her dress.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Julia pretended not to hear, and in reality did not see, (correctly at least) for the words on the open page before her seemed quitting their ranks, and mingling in one disorderly maze.
pinsnounUS /pɪnz/
plural of “pin” — a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment
From this reading Frances rang the bell, then went towards a looking glass, and began to take pins out of her dress.
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Julia pretended not to hear, and in reality did not see, (correctly at least) for the words on the open page before her seemed quitting their ranks, and mingling in one disorderly maze.
quittingverbUS /ˈkwɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “quit” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Julia pretended not to hear, and in reality did not see, (correctly at least) for the words on the open page before her seemed quitting their ranks, and mingling in one disorderly maze.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Frances rang the bell, then went towards a looking glass, and began to take pins out of her dress.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Julia pretended not to hear, and in reality did not see, (correctly at least) for the words on the open page before her seemed quitting their ranks, and mingling in one disorderly maze.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading When Julia heard Frances approaching, she was, for the first time in her life, guilty of artifice; she snatched up a book, and appeared to be busily engaged reading.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading Julia pretended not to hear, and in reality did not see, (correctly at least) for the words on the open page before her seemed quitting their ranks, and mingling in one disorderly maze.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Do you know, Julia,” she said, “I think that Edmund and Lady Susan will be married after all!”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Julia pretended not to hear, and in reality did not see, (correctly at least) for the words on the open page before her seemed quitting their ranks, and mingling in one disorderly maze.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Julia pretended not to hear, and in reality did not see, (correctly at least) for the words on the open page before her seemed quitting their ranks, and mingling in one disorderly maze.
shadiest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading … “The lovely light of Innisfail, Hides within her shadiest bow’r and weeps.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Julia heard Frances approaching, she was, for the first time in her life, guilty of artifice; she snatched up a book, and appeared to be busily engaged reading.
snatchedverbUS /snætʃt/
past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading When Julia heard Frances approaching, she was, for the first time in her life, guilty of artifice; she snatched up a book, and appeared to be busily engaged reading.
Susan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Do you know, Julia,” she said, “I think that Edmund and Lady Susan will be married after all!”
carry out
From this reading Frances rang the bell, then went towards a looking glass, and began to take pins out of her dress.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Do you know, Julia,” she said, “I think that Edmund and Lady Susan will be married after all!”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading … “The lovely light of Innisfail, Hides within her shadiest bow’r and weeps.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Julia pretended not to hear, and in reality did not see, (correctly at least) for the words on the open page before her seemed quitting their ranks, and mingling in one disorderly maze.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Frances rang the bell, then went towards a looking glass, and began to take pins out of her dress.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Do you know, Julia,” she said, “I think that Edmund and Lady Susan will be married after all!”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When Julia heard Frances approaching, she was, for the first time in her life, guilty of artifice; she snatched up a book, and appeared to be busily engaged reading.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Julia heard Frances approaching, she was, for the first time in her life, guilty of artifice; she snatched up a book, and appeared to be busily engaged reading.
in the direction of
From this reading Frances rang the bell, then went towards a looking glass, and began to take pins out of her dress.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When Julia heard Frances approaching, she was, for the first time in her life, guilty of artifice; she snatched up a book, and appeared to be busily engaged reading.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Julia heard Frances approaching, she was, for the first time in her life, guilty of artifice; she snatched up a book, and appeared to be busily engaged reading.
weepsverbUS /wiːps/
third-person singular of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading … “The lovely light of Innisfail, Hides within her shadiest bow’r and weeps.”
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Frances rang the bell, then went towards a looking glass, and began to take pins out of her dress.
at the time that
From this reading When Julia heard Frances approaching, she was, for the first time in her life, guilty of artifice; she snatched up a book, and appeared to be busily engaged reading.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Do you know, Julia,” she said, “I think that Edmund and Lady Susan will be married after all!”
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading … “The lovely light of Innisfail, Hides within her shadiest bow’r and weeps.”
the words that are spoken
From this reading Julia pretended not to hear, and in reality did not see, (correctly at least) for the words on the open page before her seemed quitting their ranks, and mingling in one disorderly maze.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Do you know, Julia,” she said, “I think that Edmund and Lady Susan will be married after all!”
