used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was clad in a new and modish bathing suit.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "What do you think of it?" she asked her elder sister, turning slowly about.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wandering into the drawing-room on one of her infrequent and languid tours of inspection, Constance was astonished to find Mary Delia contemplating herself in the full-length mirror.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Where are you going in it; to church?"
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What do you think of it?" she asked her elder sister, turning slowly about.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Wandering into the drawing-room on one of her infrequent and languid tours of inspection, Constance was astonished to find Mary Delia contemplating herself in the full-length mirror.
bathingnounUS /ˈbeɪðɪŋ/
immersing the body in water or sunshine
From this reading She was clad in a new and modish bathing suit.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "There's certainly plenty of it," was the disparaging reply.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading "Where are you going in it; to church?"
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading She was clad in a new and modish bathing suit.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading Wandering into the drawing-room on one of her infrequent and languid tours of inspection, Constance was astonished to find Mary Delia contemplating herself in the full-length mirror.
contemplatingverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading Wandering into the drawing-room on one of her infrequent and languid tours of inspection, Constance was astonished to find Mary Delia contemplating herself in the full-length mirror.
Delia
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From this reading Wandering into the drawing-room on one of her infrequent and languid tours of inspection, Constance was astonished to find Mary Delia contemplating herself in the full-length mirror.
disparagingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsperɪdʒɪŋ/
expressive of low opinion
From this reading "There's certainly plenty of it," was the disparaging reply.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do you think of it?" she asked her elder sister, turning slowly about.
drawing-room
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From this reading Wandering into the drawing-room on one of her infrequent and languid tours of inspection, Constance was astonished to find Mary Delia contemplating herself in the full-length mirror.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading "What do you think of it?" she asked her elder sister, turning slowly about.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Wandering into the drawing-room on one of her infrequent and languid tours of inspection, Constance was astonished to find Mary Delia contemplating herself in the full-length mirror.
full-lengthadjective
representing or accommodating the entire length
From this reading Wandering into the drawing-room on one of her infrequent and languid tours of inspection, Constance was astonished to find Mary Delia contemplating herself in the full-length mirror.
the act of departing
From this reading "Where are you going in it; to church?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Wandering into the drawing-room on one of her infrequent and languid tours of inspection, Constance was astonished to find Mary Delia contemplating herself in the full-length mirror.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Wandering into the drawing-room on one of her infrequent and languid tours of inspection, Constance was astonished to find Mary Delia contemplating herself in the full-length mirror.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Wandering into the drawing-room on one of her infrequent and languid tours of inspection, Constance was astonished to find Mary Delia contemplating herself in the full-length mirror.
infrequentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfriːkwənt/
not frequent; not occurring regularly or at short intervals
From this reading Wandering into the drawing-room on one of her infrequent and languid tours of inspection, Constance was astonished to find Mary Delia contemplating herself in the full-length mirror.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading Wandering into the drawing-room on one of her infrequent and languid tours of inspection, Constance was astonished to find Mary Delia contemplating herself in the full-length mirror.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Wandering into the drawing-room on one of her infrequent and languid tours of inspection, Constance was astonished to find Mary Delia contemplating herself in the full-length mirror.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What do you think of it?" she asked her elder sister, turning slowly about.
languidadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋɡwəd/
lacking spirit or liveliness
From this reading Wandering into the drawing-room on one of her infrequent and languid tours of inspection, Constance was astonished to find Mary Delia contemplating herself in the full-length mirror.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Wandering into the drawing-room on one of her infrequent and languid tours of inspection, Constance was astonished to find Mary Delia contemplating herself in the full-length mirror.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading Wandering into the drawing-room on one of her infrequent and languid tours of inspection, Constance was astonished to find Mary Delia contemplating herself in the full-length mirror.
modishadjective
in the current fashion or style
From this reading She was clad in a new and modish bathing suit.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading She was clad in a new and modish bathing suit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wandering into the drawing-room on one of her infrequent and languid tours of inspection, Constance was astonished to find Mary Delia contemplating herself in the full-length mirror.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Wandering into the drawing-room on one of her infrequent and languid tours of inspection, Constance was astonished to find Mary Delia contemplating herself in the full-length mirror.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Wandering into the drawing-room on one of her infrequent and languid tours of inspection, Constance was astonished to find Mary Delia contemplating herself in the full-length mirror.
a full supply
From this reading "There's certainly plenty of it," was the disparaging reply.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "There's certainly plenty of it," was the disparaging reply.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was clad in a new and modish bathing suit.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading "What do you think of it?" she asked her elder sister, turning slowly about.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading "What do you think of it?" she asked her elder sister, turning slowly about.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading She was clad in a new and modish bathing suit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Wandering into the drawing-room on one of her infrequent and languid tours of inspection, Constance was astonished to find Mary Delia contemplating herself in the full-length mirror.
There's
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From this reading "There's certainly plenty of it," was the disparaging reply.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "What do you think of it?" she asked her elder sister, turning slowly about.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wandering into the drawing-room on one of her infrequent and languid tours of inspection, Constance was astonished to find Mary Delia contemplating herself in the full-length mirror.
toursnounUS /tʊrz/
an industrial city in western France on the Loire River
From this reading Wandering into the drawing-room on one of her infrequent and languid tours of inspection, Constance was astonished to find Mary Delia contemplating herself in the full-length mirror.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading "What do you think of it?" she asked her elder sister, turning slowly about.
migratory
From this reading Wandering into the drawing-room on one of her infrequent and languid tours of inspection, Constance was astonished to find Mary Delia contemplating herself in the full-length mirror.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Wandering into the drawing-room on one of her infrequent and languid tours of inspection, Constance was astonished to find Mary Delia contemplating herself in the full-length mirror.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What do you think of it?" she asked her elder sister, turning slowly about.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where are you going in it; to church?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What do you think of it?" she asked her elder sister, turning slowly about.
