used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Flora, with a firm grip on Chippewa society, as represented by the East-End set, did not find her position enhanced by a sister in the millinery business in Elm Street.
Adele
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From this reading "But it's not so pleasant for Adele, now that she's growing up, having all the girls she knows buying their hats of her aunt.
(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 "Of course it's wonderful that she's self-supporting and successful and all," she told her husband.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Of course it's wonderful that she's self-supporting and successful and all," she told her husband.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Flora, with a firm grip on Chippewa society, as represented by the East-End set, did not find her position enhanced by a sister in the millinery business in Elm Street.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "But it's not so pleasant for Adele, now that she's growing up, having all the girls she knows buying their hats of her aunt.
BaldwinnounUS /ˈbɔːldwən/
United States author who was an outspoken critic of racism (1924-1987)
From this reading H. Charnsworth Baldwin said yes, he knew.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Flora, with a firm grip on Chippewa society, as represented by the East-End set, did not find her position enhanced by a sister in the millinery business in Elm Street.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But it's not so pleasant for Adele, now that she's growing up, having all the girls she knows buying their hats of her aunt.
buyingnounUS /ˈbaɪɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading "But it's not so pleasant for Adele, now that she's growing up, having all the girls she knows buying their hats of her aunt.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Flora, with a firm grip on Chippewa society, as represented by the East-End set, did not find her position enhanced by a sister in the millinery business in Elm Street.
Charnsworth
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From this reading H. Charnsworth Baldwin said yes, he knew.
ChippewanounUS /ˈtʃɪpəwɑː/
a member of an Algonquian people who lived west of Lake Superior
From this reading Flora, with a firm grip on Chippewa society, as represented by the East-End set, did not find her position enhanced by a sister in the millinery business in Elm Street.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course it's wonderful that she's self-supporting and successful and all," she told her husband.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Flora, with a firm grip on Chippewa society, as represented by the East-End set, did not find her position enhanced by a sister in the millinery business in Elm Street.
East-End
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From this reading Flora, with a firm grip on Chippewa society, as represented by the East-End set, did not find her position enhanced by a sister in the millinery business in Elm Street.
ElmnounUS /elm/
any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading Flora, with a firm grip on Chippewa society, as represented by the East-End set, did not find her position enhanced by a sister in the millinery business in Elm Street.
enhancedadjectiveUS /enˈhænst/
increased or intensified in value or beauty or quality
From this reading Flora, with a firm grip on Chippewa society, as represented by the East-End set, did not find her position enhanced by a sister in the millinery business in Elm Street.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Flora, with a firm grip on Chippewa society, as represented by the East-End set, did not find her position enhanced by a sister in the millinery business in Elm Street.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Flora, with a firm grip on Chippewa society, as represented by the East-End set, did not find her position enhanced by a sister in the millinery business in Elm Street.
FloranounUS /ˈflɔːrə/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading Flora, with a firm grip on Chippewa society, as represented by the East-End set, did not find her position enhanced by a sister in the millinery business in Elm Street.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "But it's not so pleasant for Adele, now that she's growing up, having all the girls she knows buying their hats of her aunt.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "But it's not so pleasant for Adele, now that she's growing up, having all the girls she knows buying their hats of her aunt.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading Flora, with a firm grip on Chippewa society, as represented by the East-End set, did not find her position enhanced by a sister in the millinery business in Elm Street.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading "But it's not so pleasant for Adele, now that she's growing up, having all the girls she knows buying their hats of her aunt.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading H. Charnsworth Baldwin said yes, he knew.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading "But it's not so pleasant for Adele, now that she's growing up, having all the girls she knows buying their hats of her aunt.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "But it's not so pleasant for Adele, now that she's growing up, having all the girls she knows buying their hats of her aunt.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading H. Charnsworth Baldwin said yes, he knew.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Flora, with a firm grip on Chippewa society, as represented by the East-End set, did not find her position enhanced by a sister in the millinery business in Elm Street.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not that I--but you know how it is."
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading "Of course it's wonderful that she's self-supporting and successful and all," she told her husband.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Not that I--but you know how it is."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Flora, with a firm grip on Chippewa society, as represented by the East-End set, did not find her position enhanced by a sister in the millinery business in Elm Street.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Not that I--but you know how it is."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Not that I--but you know how it is."
it's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Of course it's wonderful that she's self-supporting and successful and all," she told her husband.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading H. Charnsworth Baldwin said yes, he knew.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Not that I--but you know how it is."
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading "But it's not so pleasant for Adele, now that she's growing up, having all the girls she knows buying their hats of her aunt.
millinerynoun
shop selling women's hats
From this reading Flora, with a firm grip on Chippewa society, as represented by the East-End set, did not find her position enhanced by a sister in the millinery business in Elm Street.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Flora, with a firm grip on Chippewa society, as represented by the East-End set, did not find her position enhanced by a sister in the millinery business in Elm Street.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "But it's not so pleasant for Adele, now that she's growing up, having all the girls she knows buying their hats of her aunt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Of course it's wonderful that she's self-supporting and successful and all," she told her husband.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Flora, with a firm grip on Chippewa society, as represented by the East-End set, did not find her position enhanced by a sister in the millinery business in Elm Street.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading "But it's not so pleasant for Adele, now that she's growing up, having all the girls she knows buying their hats of her aunt.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Flora, with a firm grip on Chippewa society, as represented by the East-End set, did not find her position enhanced by a sister in the millinery business in Elm Street.
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading Flora, with a firm grip on Chippewa society, as represented by the East-End set, did not find her position enhanced by a sister in the millinery business in Elm Street.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading H. Charnsworth Baldwin said yes, he knew.
self-supportingadjective
financially independent
From this reading "Of course it's wonderful that she's self-supporting and successful and all," she told her husband.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Flora, with a firm grip on Chippewa society, as represented by the East-End set, did not find her position enhanced by a sister in the millinery business in Elm Street.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Of course it's wonderful that she's self-supporting and successful and all," she told her husband.
she's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Of course it's wonderful that she's self-supporting and successful and all," she told her husband.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Flora, with a firm grip on Chippewa society, as represented by the East-End set, did not find her position enhanced by a sister in the millinery business in Elm Street.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "But it's not so pleasant for Adele, now that she's growing up, having all the girls she knows buying their hats of her aunt.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Flora, with a firm grip on Chippewa society, as represented by the East-End set, did not find her position enhanced by a sister in the millinery business in Elm Street.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Flora, with a firm grip on Chippewa society, as represented by the East-End set, did not find her position enhanced by a sister in the millinery business in Elm Street.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading "Of course it's wonderful that she's self-supporting and successful and all," she told her husband.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Of course it's wonderful that she's self-supporting and successful and all," she told her husband.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Flora, with a firm grip on Chippewa society, as represented by the East-End set, did not find her position enhanced by a sister in the millinery business in Elm Street.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "But it's not so pleasant for Adele, now that she's growing up, having all the girls she knows buying their hats of her aunt.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "Of course it's wonderful that she's self-supporting and successful and all," she told her husband.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "But it's not so pleasant for Adele, now that she's growing up, having all the girls she knows buying their hats of her aunt.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Flora, with a firm grip on Chippewa society, as represented by the East-End set, did not find her position enhanced by a sister in the millinery business in Elm Street.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading "Of course it's wonderful that she's self-supporting and successful and all," she told her husband.
an affirmative
From this reading H. Charnsworth Baldwin said yes, he knew.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Not that I--but you know how it is."
