used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Lilian, you look like a rose in that pink organdy,” said Betty.
in the past
From this reading THE HOUSE PARTY—CONTINUED Dinner had been concluded some time ago.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE HOUSE PARTY—CONTINUED Dinner had been concluded some time ago.
Betty
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From this reading “Lilian, you look like a rose in that pink organdy,” said Betty.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Betty had sometimes been called that since she had worn the pansy dress in the masquerade.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The girls were settling themselves in the swing, or wicker chairs, near one corner of the veranda.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading THE HOUSE PARTY—CONTINUED Dinner had been concluded some time ago.
without stop or interruption
From this reading THE HOUSE PARTY—CONTINUED Dinner had been concluded some time ago.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The girls were settling themselves in the swing, or wicker chairs, near one corner of the veranda.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading THE HOUSE PARTY—CONTINUED Dinner had been concluded some time ago.
put on clothes
From this reading Betty had sometimes been called that since she had worn the pansy dress in the masquerade.
a young female
From this reading “That’s sweet of you to say, Pansy Girl.”
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The girls were settling themselves in the swing, or wicker chairs, near one corner of the veranda.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE HOUSE PARTY—CONTINUED Dinner had been concluded some time ago.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE HOUSE PARTY—CONTINUED Dinner had been concluded some time ago.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The girls were settling themselves in the swing, or wicker chairs, near one corner of the veranda.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Lilian, you look like a rose in that pink organdy,” said Betty.
Lilian
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From this reading “Lilian, you look like a rose in that pink organdy,” said Betty.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Lilian, you look like a rose in that pink organdy,” said Betty.
masqueradeverbUS /ˌmæskərˈeɪd/
take part in a masquerade
From this reading Betty had sometimes been called that since she had worn the pansy dress in the masquerade.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The girls were settling themselves in the swing, or wicker chairs, near one corner of the veranda.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The girls were settling themselves in the swing, or wicker chairs, near one corner of the veranda.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The girls were settling themselves in the swing, or wicker chairs, near one corner of the veranda.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The girls were settling themselves in the swing, or wicker chairs, near one corner of the veranda.
organdynoun
a sheer stiff muslin
From this reading “Lilian, you look like a rose in that pink organdy,” said Betty.
PansynounUS /ˈpænzi/
large-flowered garden plant derived chiefly from the wild pansy of Europe and having velvety petals of various colors
From this reading “That’s sweet of you to say, Pansy Girl.”
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE HOUSE PARTY—CONTINUED Dinner had been concluded some time ago.
a light shade of red
From this reading “Lilian, you look like a rose in that pink organdy,” said Betty.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading “Lilian, you look like a rose in that pink organdy,” said Betty.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Lilian, you look like a rose in that pink organdy,” said Betty.
express in words
From this reading “That’s sweet of you to say, Pansy Girl.”
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading The girls were settling themselves in the swing, or wicker chairs, near one corner of the veranda.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Betty had sometimes been called that since she had worn the pansy dress in the masquerade.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Betty had sometimes been called that since she had worn the pansy dress in the masquerade.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE HOUSE PARTY—CONTINUED Dinner had been concluded some time ago.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Betty had sometimes been called that since she had worn the pansy dress in the masquerade.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading “That’s sweet of you to say, Pansy Girl.”
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading The girls were settling themselves in the swing, or wicker chairs, near one corner of the veranda.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Lilian, you look like a rose in that pink organdy,” said Betty.
That's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “That’s sweet of you to say, Pansy Girl.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOUSE PARTY—CONTINUED Dinner had been concluded some time ago.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The girls were settling themselves in the swing, or wicker chairs, near one corner of the veranda.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE HOUSE PARTY—CONTINUED Dinner had been concluded some time ago.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “That’s sweet of you to say, Pansy Girl.”
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading The girls were settling themselves in the swing, or wicker chairs, near one corner of the veranda.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The girls were settling themselves in the swing, or wicker chairs, near one corner of the veranda.
wickernounUS /ˈwɪkər/
slender flexible branches or twigs (especially of willow or some canes); used for wickerwork
From this reading The girls were settling themselves in the swing, or wicker chairs, near one corner of the veranda.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Betty had sometimes been called that since she had worn the pansy dress in the masquerade.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Lilian, you look like a rose in that pink organdy,” said Betty.
