used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading VIRGINIA'S HIGH HORSE Mrs. Betty soon succeeded in winning a place for herself in the hearts of her parishioners, and those who called to look over her "clothes," and see if she was going to "put on airs" as a city woman, called again because they really liked her.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The former took the opportunity to leave cards on an afternoon when all Durford was busily welcoming Betty at a tea; and was "not at home" when Betty duly returned the call.
anew
From this reading VIRGINIA'S HIGH HORSE Mrs. Betty soon succeeded in winning a place for herself in the hearts of her parishioners, and those who called to look over her "clothes," and see if she was going to "put on airs" as a city woman, called again because they really liked her.
airsnounUS /erz/
affected manners intended to impress others
From this reading VIRGINIA'S HIGH HORSE Mrs. Betty soon succeeded in winning a place for herself in the hearts of her parishioners, and those who called to look over her "clothes," and see if she was going to "put on airs" as a city woman, called again because they really liked her.
(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 The former took the opportunity to leave cards on an afternoon when all Durford was busily welcoming Betty at a tea; and was "not at home" when Betty duly returned the call.
in addition
From this reading Virginia was also careful not to "see" either Betty or her husband if, by any chance, they passed her when in town.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The former took the opportunity to leave cards on an afternoon when all Durford was busily welcoming Betty at a tea; and was "not at home" when Betty duly returned the call.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading VIRGINIA'S HIGH HORSE Mrs. Betty soon succeeded in winning a place for herself in the hearts of her parishioners, and those who called to look over her "clothes," and see if she was going to "put on airs" as a city woman, called again because they really liked her.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Virginia was also careful not to "see" either Betty or her husband if, by any chance, they passed her when in town.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading Maxwell's choice was, in fact, heartily approved--except by Virginia Bascom and the Senior Warden.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading VIRGINIA'S HIGH HORSE Mrs. Betty soon succeeded in winning a place for herself in the hearts of her parishioners, and those who called to look over her "clothes," and see if she was going to "put on airs" as a city woman, called again because they really liked her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The former took the opportunity to leave cards on an afternoon when all Durford was busily welcoming Betty at a tea; and was "not at home" when Betty duly returned the call.
Bascom
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From this reading Maxwell's choice was, in fact, heartily approved--except by Virginia Bascom and the Senior Warden.
for the reason that
From this reading VIRGINIA'S HIGH HORSE Mrs. Betty soon succeeded in winning a place for herself in the hearts of her parishioners, and those who called to look over her "clothes," and see if she was going to "put on airs" as a city woman, called again because they really liked her.
Betty
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From this reading VIRGINIA'S HIGH HORSE Mrs. Betty soon succeeded in winning a place for herself in the hearts of her parishioners, and those who called to look over her "clothes," and see if she was going to "put on airs" as a city woman, called again because they really liked her.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading The former took the opportunity to leave cards on an afternoon when all Durford was busily welcoming Betty at a tea; and was "not at home" when Betty duly returned the call.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Maxwell's choice was, in fact, heartily approved--except by Virginia Bascom and the Senior Warden.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The former took the opportunity to leave cards on an afternoon when all Durford was busily welcoming Betty at a tea; and was "not at home" when Betty duly returned the call.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading VIRGINIA'S HIGH HORSE Mrs. Betty soon succeeded in winning a place for herself in the hearts of her parishioners, and those who called to look over her "clothes," and see if she was going to "put on airs" as a city woman, called again because they really liked her.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading She returned the calls with equal interest, and soon had her part of the parish organization well in hand.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading The former took the opportunity to leave cards on an afternoon when all Durford was busily welcoming Betty at a tea; and was "not at home" when Betty duly returned the call.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Virginia was also careful not to "see" either Betty or her husband if, by any chance, they passed her when in town.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Virginia was also careful not to "see" either Betty or her husband if, by any chance, they passed her when in town.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Maxwell's choice was, in fact, heartily approved--except by Virginia Bascom and the Senior Warden.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading VIRGINIA'S HIGH HORSE Mrs. Betty soon succeeded in winning a place for herself in the hearts of her parishioners, and those who called to look over her "clothes," and see if she was going to "put on airs" as a city woman, called again because they really liked her.
clothing in general
From this reading VIRGINIA'S HIGH HORSE Mrs. Betty soon succeeded in winning a place for herself in the hearts of her parishioners, and those who called to look over her "clothes," and see if she was going to "put on airs" as a city woman, called again because they really liked her.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading The former took the opportunity to leave cards on an afternoon when all Durford was busily welcoming Betty at a tea; and was "not at home" when Betty duly returned the call.
Durford
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From this reading The former took the opportunity to leave cards on an afternoon when all Durford was busily welcoming Betty at a tea; and was "not at home" when Betty duly returned the call.
one or the other of two
From this reading Virginia was also careful not to "see" either Betty or her husband if, by any chance, they passed her when in town.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading She returned the calls with equal interest, and soon had her part of the parish organization well in hand.
apart from; not including
From this reading Maxwell's choice was, in fact, heartily approved--except by Virginia Bascom and the Senior Warden.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Maxwell's choice was, in fact, heartily approved--except by Virginia Bascom and the Senior Warden.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading VIRGINIA'S HIGH HORSE Mrs. Betty soon succeeded in winning a place for herself in the hearts of her parishioners, and those who called to look over her "clothes," and see if she was going to "put on airs" as a city woman, called again because they really liked her.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The former took the opportunity to leave cards on an afternoon when all Durford was busily welcoming Betty at a tea; and was "not at home" when Betty duly returned the call.
the act of departing
From this reading VIRGINIA'S HIGH HORSE Mrs. Betty soon succeeded in winning a place for herself in the hearts of her parishioners, and those who called to look over her "clothes," and see if she was going to "put on airs" as a city woman, called again because they really liked her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She returned the calls with equal interest, and soon had her part of the parish organization well in hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She returned the calls with equal interest, and soon had her part of the parish organization well in hand.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading Maxwell's choice was, in fact, heartily approved--except by Virginia Bascom and the Senior Warden.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading VIRGINIA'S HIGH HORSE Mrs. Betty soon succeeded in winning a place for herself in the hearts of her parishioners, and those who called to look over her "clothes," and see if she was going to "put on airs" as a city woman, called again because they really liked her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading VIRGINIA'S HIGH HORSE Mrs. Betty soon succeeded in winning a place for herself in the hearts of her parishioners, and those who called to look over her "clothes," and see if she was going to "put on airs" as a city woman, called again because they really liked her.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading VIRGINIA'S HIGH HORSE Mrs. Betty soon succeeded in winning a place for herself in the hearts of her parishioners, and those who called to look over her "clothes," and see if she was going to "put on airs" as a city woman, called again because they really liked her.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading VIRGINIA'S HIGH HORSE Mrs. Betty soon succeeded in winning a place for herself in the hearts of her parishioners, and those who called to look over her "clothes," and see if she was going to "put on airs" as a city woman, called again because they really liked her.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The former took the opportunity to leave cards on an afternoon when all Durford was busily welcoming Betty at a tea; and was "not at home" when Betty duly returned the call.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading VIRGINIA'S HIGH HORSE Mrs. Betty soon succeeded in winning a place for herself in the hearts of her parishioners, and those who called to look over her "clothes," and see if she was going to "put on airs" as a city woman, called again because they really liked her.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Virginia was also careful not to "see" either Betty or her husband if, by any chance, they passed her when in town.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading VIRGINIA'S HIGH HORSE Mrs. Betty soon succeeded in winning a place for herself in the hearts of her parishioners, and those who called to look over her "clothes," and see if she was going to "put on airs" as a city woman, called again because they really liked her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading VIRGINIA'S HIGH HORSE Mrs. Betty soon succeeded in winning a place for herself in the hearts of her parishioners, and those who called to look over her "clothes," and see if she was going to "put on airs" as a city woman, called again because they really liked her.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading She returned the calls with equal interest, and soon had her part of the parish organization well in hand.
go away from a place
From this reading The former took the opportunity to leave cards on an afternoon when all Durford was busily welcoming Betty at a tea; and was "not at home" when Betty duly returned the call.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading VIRGINIA'S HIGH HORSE Mrs. Betty soon succeeded in winning a place for herself in the hearts of her parishioners, and those who called to look over her "clothes," and see if she was going to "put on airs" as a city woman, called again because they really liked her.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading VIRGINIA'S HIGH HORSE Mrs. Betty soon succeeded in winning a place for herself in the hearts of her parishioners, and those who called to look over her "clothes," and see if she was going to "put on airs" as a city woman, called again because they really liked her.
Maxwell'snounUS /ˈmækswelz/
possessive form of “maxwell” — a cgs unit of magnetic flux equal to the flux perpendicular to an area of 1 square centimeter in a magnetic field of 1 gauss
From this reading Maxwell's choice was, in fact, heartily approved--except by Virginia Bascom and the Senior Warden.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading VIRGINIA'S HIGH HORSE Mrs. Betty soon succeeded in winning a place for herself in the hearts of her parishioners, and those who called to look over her "clothes," and see if she was going to "put on airs" as a city woman, called again because they really liked her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The former took the opportunity to leave cards on an afternoon when all Durford was busily welcoming Betty at a tea; and was "not at home" when Betty duly returned the call.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading VIRGINIA'S HIGH HORSE Mrs. Betty soon succeeded in winning a place for herself in the hearts of her parishioners, and those who called to look over her "clothes," and see if she was going to "put on airs" as a city woman, called again because they really liked her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading VIRGINIA'S HIGH HORSE Mrs. Betty soon succeeded in winning a place for herself in the hearts of her parishioners, and those who called to look over her "clothes," and see if she was going to "put on airs" as a city woman, called again because they really liked her.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The former took the opportunity to leave cards on an afternoon when all Durford was busily welcoming Betty at a tea; and was "not at home" when Betty duly returned the call.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Virginia was also careful not to "see" either Betty or her husband if, by any chance, they passed her when in town.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading She returned the calls with equal interest, and soon had her part of the parish organization well in hand.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading VIRGINIA'S HIGH HORSE Mrs. Betty soon succeeded in winning a place for herself in the hearts of her parishioners, and those who called to look over her "clothes," and see if she was going to "put on airs" as a city woman, called again because they really liked her.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading She returned the calls with equal interest, and soon had her part of the parish organization well in hand.
parishionersnounUS /pərˈɪʃənərz/
plural of “parishioner” — a member of a parish
From this reading VIRGINIA'S HIGH HORSE Mrs. Betty soon succeeded in winning a place for herself in the hearts of her parishioners, and those who called to look over her "clothes," and see if she was going to "put on airs" as a city woman, called again because they really liked her.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading She returned the calls with equal interest, and soon had her part of the parish organization well in hand.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Virginia was also careful not to "see" either Betty or her husband if, by any chance, they passed her when in town.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading VIRGINIA'S HIGH HORSE Mrs. Betty soon succeeded in winning a place for herself in the hearts of her parishioners, and those who called to look over her "clothes," and see if she was going to "put on airs" as a city woman, called again because they really liked her.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading VIRGINIA'S HIGH HORSE Mrs. Betty soon succeeded in winning a place for herself in the hearts of her parishioners, and those who called to look over her "clothes," and see if she was going to "put on airs" as a city woman, called again because they really liked her.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading VIRGINIA'S HIGH HORSE Mrs. Betty soon succeeded in winning a place for herself in the hearts of her parishioners, and those who called to look over her "clothes," and see if she was going to "put on airs" as a city woman, called again because they really liked her.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading She returned the calls with equal interest, and soon had her part of the parish organization well in hand.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading VIRGINIA'S HIGH HORSE Mrs. Betty soon succeeded in winning a place for herself in the hearts of her parishioners, and those who called to look over her "clothes," and see if she was going to "put on airs" as a city woman, called again because they really liked her.
SenioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading Maxwell's choice was, in fact, heartily approved--except by Virginia Bascom and the Senior Warden.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading VIRGINIA'S HIGH HORSE Mrs. Betty soon succeeded in winning a place for herself in the hearts of her parishioners, and those who called to look over her "clothes," and see if she was going to "put on airs" as a city woman, called again because they really liked her.
in the near future
From this reading VIRGINIA'S HIGH HORSE Mrs. Betty soon succeeded in winning a place for herself in the hearts of her parishioners, and those who called to look over her "clothes," and see if she was going to "put on airs" as a city woman, called again because they really liked her.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading VIRGINIA'S HIGH HORSE Mrs. Betty soon succeeded in winning a place for herself in the hearts of her parishioners, and those who called to look over her "clothes," and see if she was going to "put on airs" as a city woman, called again because they really liked her.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading The former took the opportunity to leave cards on an afternoon when all Durford was busily welcoming Betty at a tea; and was "not at home" when Betty duly returned the call.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VIRGINIA'S HIGH HORSE Mrs. Betty soon succeeded in winning a place for herself in the hearts of her parishioners, and those who called to look over her "clothes," and see if she was going to "put on airs" as a city woman, called again because they really liked her.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading VIRGINIA'S HIGH HORSE Mrs. Betty soon succeeded in winning a place for herself in the hearts of her parishioners, and those who called to look over her "clothes," and see if she was going to "put on airs" as a city woman, called again because they really liked her.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading VIRGINIA'S HIGH HORSE Mrs. Betty soon succeeded in winning a place for herself in the hearts of her parishioners, and those who called to look over her "clothes," and see if she was going to "put on airs" as a city woman, called again because they really liked her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading VIRGINIA'S HIGH HORSE Mrs. Betty soon succeeded in winning a place for herself in the hearts of her parishioners, and those who called to look over her "clothes," and see if she was going to "put on airs" as a city woman, called again because they really liked her.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The former took the opportunity to leave cards on an afternoon when all Durford was busily welcoming Betty at a tea; and was "not at home" when Betty duly returned the call.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Virginia was also careful not to "see" either Betty or her husband if, by any chance, they passed her when in town.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading Maxwell's choice was, in fact, heartily approved--except by Virginia Bascom and the Senior Warden.
VIRGINIA'SnounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjəz/
possessive form of “virginia” — a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading VIRGINIA'S HIGH HORSE Mrs. Betty soon succeeded in winning a place for herself in the hearts of her parishioners, and those who called to look over her "clothes," and see if she was going to "put on airs" as a city woman, called again because they really liked her.
WardennounUS /ˈwɔːr.dən/
The chief official or governor in charge of a prison institution.
From this reading Maxwell's choice was, in fact, heartily approved--except by Virginia Bascom and the Senior Warden.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading VIRGINIA'S HIGH HORSE Mrs. Betty soon succeeded in winning a place for herself in the hearts of her parishioners, and those who called to look over her "clothes," and see if she was going to "put on airs" as a city woman, called again because they really liked her.
welcomingadjectiveUS /ˈwelkəmɪŋ/
very cordial
From this reading The former took the opportunity to leave cards on an afternoon when all Durford was busily welcoming Betty at a tea; and was "not at home" when Betty duly returned the call.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading She returned the calls with equal interest, and soon had her part of the parish organization well in hand.
at the time that
From this reading The former took the opportunity to leave cards on an afternoon when all Durford was busily welcoming Betty at a tea; and was "not at home" when Betty duly returned the call.
which person or people
From this reading VIRGINIA'S HIGH HORSE Mrs. Betty soon succeeded in winning a place for herself in the hearts of her parishioners, and those who called to look over her "clothes," and see if she was going to "put on airs" as a city woman, called again because they really liked her.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading VIRGINIA'S HIGH HORSE Mrs. Betty soon succeeded in winning a place for herself in the hearts of her parishioners, and those who called to look over her "clothes," and see if she was going to "put on airs" as a city woman, called again because they really liked her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She returned the calls with equal interest, and soon had her part of the parish organization well in hand.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading VIRGINIA'S HIGH HORSE Mrs. Betty soon succeeded in winning a place for herself in the hearts of her parishioners, and those who called to look over her "clothes," and see if she was going to "put on airs" as a city woman, called again because they really liked her.
