used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The entire wardrobe of the late Madame de Godez was confiscated by her sister-in-law, who subsequently made a brave display in various gorgeous garments; whilst Maggie, in a red "creation," by Worth, was a sight for men, and gods!
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Miss Chandos experienced the first effects of her change of circumstances when she travelled down to Halstead second class, looked after the luggage and secured seats, whilst her friend took the tickets and paid the cabman.
(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 Her clothes and personal possessions--such as music, books (and [last, but not least] jewels)--were all that the deposed heiress carried away, when she left London with Mrs. Melville.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her clothes and personal possessions--such as music, books (and [last, but not least] jewels)--were all that the deposed heiress carried away, when she left London with Mrs. Melville.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her clothes and personal possessions--such as music, books (and [last, but not least] jewels)--were all that the deposed heiress carried away, when she left London with Mrs. Melville.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her reception at the Manor was warm; from the old coachman's "Welcome back, miss," to the parrot's screech, "Verona, kiss me!"
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Her clothes and personal possessions--such as music, books (and [last, but not least] jewels)--were all that the deposed heiress carried away, when she left London with Mrs. Melville.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Her reception at the Manor was warm; from the old coachman's "Welcome back, miss," to the parrot's screech, "Verona, kiss me!"
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Her clothes and personal possessions--such as music, books (and [last, but not least] jewels)--were all that the deposed heiress carried away, when she left London with Mrs. Melville.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading The entire wardrobe of the late Madame de Godez was confiscated by her sister-in-law, who subsequently made a brave display in various gorgeous garments; whilst Maggie, in a red "creation," by Worth, was a sight for men, and gods!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Her clothes and personal possessions--such as music, books (and [last, but not least] jewels)--were all that the deposed heiress carried away, when she left London with Mrs. Melville.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The entire wardrobe of the late Madame de Godez was confiscated by her sister-in-law, who subsequently made a brave display in various gorgeous garments; whilst Maggie, in a red "creation," by Worth, was a sight for men, and gods!
cabmannoun
someone who drives a taxi for a living
From this reading Miss Chandos experienced the first effects of her change of circumstances when she travelled down to Halstead second class, looked after the luggage and secured seats, whilst her friend took the tickets and paid the cabman.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Her clothes and personal possessions--such as music, books (and [last, but not least] jewels)--were all that the deposed heiress carried away, when she left London with Mrs. Melville.
Chandos
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From this reading Miss Chandos experienced the first effects of her change of circumstances when she travelled down to Halstead second class, looked after the luggage and secured seats, whilst her friend took the tickets and paid the cabman.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Miss Chandos experienced the first effects of her change of circumstances when she travelled down to Halstead second class, looked after the luggage and secured seats, whilst her friend took the tickets and paid the cabman.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Miss Chandos experienced the first effects of her change of circumstances when she travelled down to Halstead second class, looked after the luggage and secured seats, whilst her friend took the tickets and paid the cabman.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Miss Chandos experienced the first effects of her change of circumstances when she travelled down to Halstead second class, looked after the luggage and secured seats, whilst her friend took the tickets and paid the cabman.
clothing in general
From this reading Her clothes and personal possessions--such as music, books (and [last, but not least] jewels)--were all that the deposed heiress carried away, when she left London with Mrs. Melville.
coachman's
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From this reading Her reception at the Manor was warm; from the old coachman's "Welcome back, miss," to the parrot's screech, "Verona, kiss me!"
confectionsnounUS /kənˈfekʃənz/
plural of “confection” — a food rich in sugar
From this reading Oh, the purchaser of these superb confections, little, little dreamt who was to flaunt in her plumes, and to stand in her shoes!
confiscatedverbUS /ˈkɑːnfəskeɪtəd/
past form of “confiscate” — take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
From this reading The entire wardrobe of the late Madame de Godez was confiscated by her sister-in-law, who subsequently made a brave display in various gorgeous garments; whilst Maggie, in a red "creation," by Worth, was a sight for men, and gods!
creationnounUS /kriˈeɪʃən/
the human act of creating
From this reading The entire wardrobe of the late Madame de Godez was confiscated by her sister-in-law, who subsequently made a brave display in various gorgeous garments; whilst Maggie, in a red "creation," by Worth, was a sight for men, and gods!
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The entire wardrobe of the late Madame de Godez was confiscated by her sister-in-law, who subsequently made a brave display in various gorgeous garments; whilst Maggie, in a red "creation," by Worth, was a sight for men, and gods!
deposedverbUS /dɪˈpoʊzd/
past form of “depose” — force to leave (an office)
From this reading Her clothes and personal possessions--such as music, books (and [last, but not least] jewels)--were all that the deposed heiress carried away, when she left London with Mrs. Melville.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading The entire wardrobe of the late Madame de Godez was confiscated by her sister-in-law, who subsequently made a brave display in various gorgeous garments; whilst Maggie, in a red "creation," by Worth, was a sight for men, and gods!
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Miss Chandos experienced the first effects of her change of circumstances when she travelled down to Halstead second class, looked after the luggage and secured seats, whilst her friend took the tickets and paid the cabman.
dreamtverbUS /drɛmt/
Experienced dreams during sleep.
From this reading Oh, the purchaser of these superb confections, little, little dreamt who was to flaunt in her plumes, and to stand in her shoes!
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading Miss Chandos experienced the first effects of her change of circumstances when she travelled down to Halstead second class, looked after the luggage and secured seats, whilst her friend took the tickets and paid the cabman.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading The entire wardrobe of the late Madame de Godez was confiscated by her sister-in-law, who subsequently made a brave display in various gorgeous garments; whilst Maggie, in a red "creation," by Worth, was a sight for men, and gods!
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Miss Chandos experienced the first effects of her change of circumstances when she travelled down to Halstead second class, looked after the luggage and secured seats, whilst her friend took the tickets and paid the cabman.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Miss Chandos experienced the first effects of her change of circumstances when she travelled down to Halstead second class, looked after the luggage and secured seats, whilst her friend took the tickets and paid the cabman.
flauntverbUS /flɔːnt/
display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously
From this reading Oh, the purchaser of these superb confections, little, little dreamt who was to flaunt in her plumes, and to stand in her shoes!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The entire wardrobe of the late Madame de Godez was confiscated by her sister-in-law, who subsequently made a brave display in various gorgeous garments; whilst Maggie, in a red "creation," by Worth, was a sight for men, and gods!
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Miss Chandos experienced the first effects of her change of circumstances when she travelled down to Halstead second class, looked after the luggage and secured seats, whilst her friend took the tickets and paid the cabman.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her reception at the Manor was warm; from the old coachman's "Welcome back, miss," to the parrot's screech, "Verona, kiss me!"
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading The entire wardrobe of the late Madame de Godez was confiscated by her sister-in-law, who subsequently made a brave display in various gorgeous garments; whilst Maggie, in a red "creation," by Worth, was a sight for men, and gods!
Godez
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From this reading The entire wardrobe of the late Madame de Godez was confiscated by her sister-in-law, who subsequently made a brave display in various gorgeous garments; whilst Maggie, in a red "creation," by Worth, was a sight for men, and gods!
plural of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading The entire wardrobe of the late Madame de Godez was confiscated by her sister-in-law, who subsequently made a brave display in various gorgeous garments; whilst Maggie, in a red "creation," by Worth, was a sight for men, and gods!
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading The entire wardrobe of the late Madame de Godez was confiscated by her sister-in-law, who subsequently made a brave display in various gorgeous garments; whilst Maggie, in a red "creation," by Worth, was a sight for men, and gods!
Halstead
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From this reading Miss Chandos experienced the first effects of her change of circumstances when she travelled down to Halstead second class, looked after the luggage and secured seats, whilst her friend took the tickets and paid the cabman.
heiressnounUS /ˈerəs/
a female heir
From this reading Her clothes and personal possessions--such as music, books (and [last, but not least] jewels)--were all that the deposed heiress carried away, when she left London with Mrs. Melville.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her clothes and personal possessions--such as music, books (and [last, but not least] jewels)--were all that the deposed heiress carried away, when she left London with Mrs. Melville.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The entire wardrobe of the late Madame de Godez was confiscated by her sister-in-law, who subsequently made a brave display in various gorgeous garments; whilst Maggie, in a red "creation," by Worth, was a sight for men, and gods!
jewelsnounUS /ˈdʒuːəlz/
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading Her clothes and personal possessions--such as music, books (and [last, but not least] jewels)--were all that the deposed heiress carried away, when she left London with Mrs. Melville.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading Her reception at the Manor was warm; from the old coachman's "Welcome back, miss," to the parrot's screech, "Verona, kiss me!"
immediately past
From this reading Her clothes and personal possessions--such as music, books (and [last, but not least] jewels)--were all that the deposed heiress carried away, when she left London with Mrs. Melville.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The entire wardrobe of the late Madame de Godez was confiscated by her sister-in-law, who subsequently made a brave display in various gorgeous garments; whilst Maggie, in a red "creation," by Worth, was a sight for men, and gods!
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 Her clothes and personal possessions--such as music, books (and [last, but not least] jewels)--were all that the deposed heiress carried away, when she left London with Mrs. Melville.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Her clothes and personal possessions--such as music, books (and [last, but not least] jewels)--were all that the deposed heiress carried away, when she left London with Mrs. Melville.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Oh, the purchaser of these superb confections, little, little dreamt who was to flaunt in her plumes, and to stand in her shoes!
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Her clothes and personal possessions--such as music, books (and [last, but not least] jewels)--were all that the deposed heiress carried away, when she left London with Mrs. Melville.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Miss Chandos experienced the first effects of her change of circumstances when she travelled down to Halstead second class, looked after the luggage and secured seats, whilst her friend took the tickets and paid the cabman.
luggagenounUS /ˈlʌɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading Miss Chandos experienced the first effects of her change of circumstances when she travelled down to Halstead second class, looked after the luggage and secured seats, whilst her friend took the tickets and paid the cabman.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading The entire wardrobe of the late Madame de Godez was confiscated by her sister-in-law, who subsequently made a brave display in various gorgeous garments; whilst Maggie, in a red "creation," by Worth, was a sight for men, and gods!
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The entire wardrobe of the late Madame de Godez was confiscated by her sister-in-law, who subsequently made a brave display in various gorgeous garments; whilst Maggie, in a red "creation," by Worth, was a sight for men, and gods!
Maggie
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From this reading The entire wardrobe of the late Madame de Godez was confiscated by her sister-in-law, who subsequently made a brave display in various gorgeous garments; whilst Maggie, in a red "creation," by Worth, was a sight for men, and gods!
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading Her reception at the Manor was warm; from the old coachman's "Welcome back, miss," to the parrot's screech, "Verona, kiss me!"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Her reception at the Manor was warm; from the old coachman's "Welcome back, miss," to the parrot's screech, "Verona, kiss me!"
MelvillenounUS /ˈmelvɪl/
United States writer of novels and short stories (1819-1891)
From this reading Her clothes and personal possessions--such as music, books (and [last, but not least] jewels)--were all that the deposed heiress carried away, when she left London with Mrs. Melville.
the force of workers available
From this reading The entire wardrobe of the late Madame de Godez was confiscated by her sister-in-law, who subsequently made a brave display in various gorgeous garments; whilst Maggie, in a red "creation," by Worth, was a sight for men, and gods!
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Chandos experienced the first effects of her change of circumstances when she travelled down to Halstead second class, looked after the luggage and secured seats, whilst her friend took the tickets and paid the cabman.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Her clothes and personal possessions--such as music, books (and [last, but not least] jewels)--were all that the deposed heiress carried away, when she left London with Mrs. Melville.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Her clothes and personal possessions--such as music, books (and [last, but not least] jewels)--were all that the deposed heiress carried away, when she left London with Mrs. Melville.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Her clothes and personal possessions--such as music, books (and [last, but not least] jewels)--were all that the deposed heiress carried away, when she left London with Mrs. Melville.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The entire wardrobe of the late Madame de Godez was confiscated by her sister-in-law, who subsequently made a brave display in various gorgeous garments; whilst Maggie, in a red "creation," by Worth, was a sight for men, and gods!
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh, the purchaser of these superb confections, little, little dreamt who was to flaunt in her plumes, and to stand in her shoes!
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Her reception at the Manor was warm; from the old coachman's "Welcome back, miss," to the parrot's screech, "Verona, kiss me!"
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Miss Chandos experienced the first effects of her change of circumstances when she travelled down to Halstead second class, looked after the luggage and secured seats, whilst her friend took the tickets and paid the cabman.
parrot's
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From this reading Her reception at the Manor was warm; from the old coachman's "Welcome back, miss," to the parrot's screech, "Verona, kiss me!"
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Her clothes and personal possessions--such as music, books (and [last, but not least] jewels)--were all that the deposed heiress carried away, when she left London with Mrs. Melville.
plumesnounUS /pluːmz/
plural of “plume” — anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness
From this reading Oh, the purchaser of these superb confections, little, little dreamt who was to flaunt in her plumes, and to stand in her shoes!
possessionsnounUS /pəˈzeʃənz/
plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Her clothes and personal possessions--such as music, books (and [last, but not least] jewels)--were all that the deposed heiress carried away, when she left London with Mrs. Melville.
purchasernounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsər/
a person who buys
From this reading Oh, the purchaser of these superb confections, little, little dreamt who was to flaunt in her plumes, and to stand in her shoes!
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Her reception at the Manor was warm; from the old coachman's "Welcome back, miss," to the parrot's screech, "Verona, kiss me!"
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The entire wardrobe of the late Madame de Godez was confiscated by her sister-in-law, who subsequently made a brave display in various gorgeous garments; whilst Maggie, in a red "creation," by Worth, was a sight for men, and gods!
screechnounUS /skriːtʃ/
a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry
From this reading Her reception at the Manor was warm; from the old coachman's "Welcome back, miss," to the parrot's screech, "Verona, kiss me!"
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Miss Chandos experienced the first effects of her change of circumstances when she travelled down to Halstead second class, looked after the luggage and secured seats, whilst her friend took the tickets and paid the cabman.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Miss Chandos experienced the first effects of her change of circumstances when she travelled down to Halstead second class, looked after the luggage and secured seats, whilst her friend took the tickets and paid the cabman.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Miss Chandos experienced the first effects of her change of circumstances when she travelled down to Halstead second class, looked after the luggage and secured seats, whilst her friend took the tickets and paid the cabman.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her clothes and personal possessions--such as music, books (and [last, but not least] jewels)--were all that the deposed heiress carried away, when she left London with Mrs. Melville.
a particular situation
From this reading Oh, the purchaser of these superb confections, little, little dreamt who was to flaunt in her plumes, and to stand in her shoes!
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The entire wardrobe of the late Madame de Godez was confiscated by her sister-in-law, who subsequently made a brave display in various gorgeous garments; whilst Maggie, in a red "creation," by Worth, was a sight for men, and gods!
sister-in-lawnounUS /ˈsɪstərɪnlɔː/
the sister of your spouse
From this reading The entire wardrobe of the late Madame de Godez was confiscated by her sister-in-law, who subsequently made a brave display in various gorgeous garments; whilst Maggie, in a red "creation," by Worth, was a sight for men, and gods!
be standing; be upright
From this reading Oh, the purchaser of these superb confections, little, little dreamt who was to flaunt in her plumes, and to stand in her shoes!
subsequentlyadverbUS /ˈsʌbsəkwəntli/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The entire wardrobe of the late Madame de Godez was confiscated by her sister-in-law, who subsequently made a brave display in various gorgeous garments; whilst Maggie, in a red "creation," by Worth, was a sight for men, and gods!
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Her clothes and personal possessions--such as music, books (and [last, but not least] jewels)--were all that the deposed heiress carried away, when she left London with Mrs. Melville.
superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Oh, the purchaser of these superb confections, little, little dreamt who was to flaunt in her plumes, and to stand in her shoes!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her clothes and personal possessions--such as music, books (and [last, but not least] jewels)--were all that the deposed heiress carried away, when she left London with Mrs. Melville.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Her clothes and personal possessions--such as music, books (and [last, but not least] jewels)--were all that the deposed heiress carried away, when she left London with Mrs. Melville.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Oh, the purchaser of these superb confections, little, little dreamt who was to flaunt in her plumes, and to stand in her shoes!
ticketsnounUS /ˈtɪkəts/
plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading Miss Chandos experienced the first effects of her change of circumstances when she travelled down to Halstead second class, looked after the luggage and secured seats, whilst her friend took the tickets and paid the cabman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Oh, the purchaser of these superb confections, little, little dreamt who was to flaunt in her plumes, and to stand in her shoes!
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Miss Chandos experienced the first effects of her change of circumstances when she travelled down to Halstead second class, looked after the luggage and secured seats, whilst her friend took the tickets and paid the cabman.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading Miss Chandos experienced the first effects of her change of circumstances when she travelled down to Halstead second class, looked after the luggage and secured seats, whilst her friend took the tickets and paid the cabman.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The entire wardrobe of the late Madame de Godez was confiscated by her sister-in-law, who subsequently made a brave display in various gorgeous garments; whilst Maggie, in a red "creation," by Worth, was a sight for men, and gods!
VeronanounUS /vərˈoʊnə/
a city in Veneto on the River Adige
From this reading Her reception at the Manor was warm; from the old coachman's "Welcome back, miss," to the parrot's screech, "Verona, kiss me!"
wardrobenounUS /ˈwɔːrdroʊb/
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
From this reading The entire wardrobe of the late Madame de Godez was confiscated by her sister-in-law, who subsequently made a brave display in various gorgeous garments; whilst Maggie, in a red "creation," by Worth, was a sight for men, and gods!
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Her reception at the Manor was warm; from the old coachman's "Welcome back, miss," to the parrot's screech, "Verona, kiss me!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The entire wardrobe of the late Madame de Godez was confiscated by her sister-in-law, who subsequently made a brave display in various gorgeous garments; whilst Maggie, in a red "creation," by Worth, was a sight for men, and gods!
accept gladly
From this reading Her reception at the Manor was warm; from the old coachman's "Welcome back, miss," to the parrot's screech, "Verona, kiss me!"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her clothes and personal possessions--such as music, books (and [last, but not least] jewels)--were all that the deposed heiress carried away, when she left London with Mrs. Melville.
at the time that
From this reading Her clothes and personal possessions--such as music, books (and [last, but not least] jewels)--were all that the deposed heiress carried away, when she left London with Mrs. Melville.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading The entire wardrobe of the late Madame de Godez was confiscated by her sister-in-law, who subsequently made a brave display in various gorgeous garments; whilst Maggie, in a red "creation," by Worth, was a sight for men, and gods!
which person or people
From this reading The entire wardrobe of the late Madame de Godez was confiscated by her sister-in-law, who subsequently made a brave display in various gorgeous garments; whilst Maggie, in a red "creation," by Worth, was a sight for men, and gods!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her clothes and personal possessions--such as music, books (and [last, but not least] jewels)--were all that the deposed heiress carried away, when she left London with Mrs. Melville.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading The entire wardrobe of the late Madame de Godez was confiscated by her sister-in-law, who subsequently made a brave display in various gorgeous garments; whilst Maggie, in a red "creation," by Worth, was a sight for men, and gods!
