used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a sort of stolen pleasure that they all enjoyed, and for which Isabel dressed with even more care than usual, wearing a white muslin or light silk dress for these pleasant home evenings.
(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 It was a sort of stolen pleasure that they all enjoyed, and for which Isabel dressed with even more care than usual, wearing a white muslin or light silk dress for these pleasant home evenings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And it soon came to be the rule that whenever her aunt and elder cousin spent the evening from home, she went down to the drawing-room with Isabel and her uncle.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AS time went on, Mrs. Randolph relaxed her vigilance over Mabel's lessons.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading And it soon came to be the rule that whenever her aunt and elder cousin spent the evening from home, she went down to the drawing-room with Isabel and her uncle.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And it soon came to be the rule that whenever her aunt and elder cousin spent the evening from home, she went down to the drawing-room with Isabel and her uncle.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And it soon came to be the rule that whenever her aunt and elder cousin spent the evening from home, she went down to the drawing-room with Isabel and her uncle.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Make yourself look as pretty as you can, Mabel," she would say, "for papa likes pretty things."
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading It was a sort of stolen pleasure that they all enjoyed, and for which Isabel dressed with even more care than usual, wearing a white muslin or light silk dress for these pleasant home evenings.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading And it soon came to be the rule that whenever her aunt and elder cousin spent the evening from home, she went down to the drawing-room with Isabel and her uncle.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading And it soon came to be the rule that whenever her aunt and elder cousin spent the evening from home, she went down to the drawing-room with Isabel and her uncle.
drawing-room
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From this reading And it soon came to be the rule that whenever her aunt and elder cousin spent the evening from home, she went down to the drawing-room with Isabel and her uncle.
put on clothes
From this reading It was a sort of stolen pleasure that they all enjoyed, and for which Isabel dressed with even more care than usual, wearing a white muslin or light silk dress for these pleasant home evenings.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading It was a sort of stolen pleasure that they all enjoyed, and for which Isabel dressed with even more care than usual, wearing a white muslin or light silk dress for these pleasant home evenings.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading And it soon came to be the rule that whenever her aunt and elder cousin spent the evening from home, she went down to the drawing-room with Isabel and her uncle.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading It was a sort of stolen pleasure that they all enjoyed, and for which Isabel dressed with even more care than usual, wearing a white muslin or light silk dress for these pleasant home evenings.
divisible by two
From this reading It was a sort of stolen pleasure that they all enjoyed, and for which Isabel dressed with even more care than usual, wearing a white muslin or light silk dress for these pleasant home evenings.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading And it soon came to be the rule that whenever her aunt and elder cousin spent the evening from home, she went down to the drawing-room with Isabel and her uncle.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was a sort of stolen pleasure that they all enjoyed, and for which Isabel dressed with even more care than usual, wearing a white muslin or light silk dress for these pleasant home evenings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a sort of stolen pleasure that they all enjoyed, and for which Isabel dressed with even more care than usual, wearing a white muslin or light silk dress for these pleasant home evenings.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And it soon came to be the rule that whenever her aunt and elder cousin spent the evening from home, she went down to the drawing-room with Isabel and her uncle.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AS time went on, Mrs. Randolph relaxed her vigilance over Mabel's lessons.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading And it soon came to be the rule that whenever her aunt and elder cousin spent the evening from home, she went down to the drawing-room with Isabel and her uncle.
Isabel
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From this reading And it soon came to be the rule that whenever her aunt and elder cousin spent the evening from home, she went down to the drawing-room with Isabel and her uncle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And it soon came to be the rule that whenever her aunt and elder cousin spent the evening from home, she went down to the drawing-room with Isabel and her uncle.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading AS time went on, Mrs. Randolph relaxed her vigilance over Mabel's lessons.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It was a sort of stolen pleasure that they all enjoyed, and for which Isabel dressed with even more care than usual, wearing a white muslin or light silk dress for these pleasant home evenings.
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading "Make yourself look as pretty as you can, Mabel," she would say, "for papa likes pretty things."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Make yourself look as pretty as you can, Mabel," she would say, "for papa likes pretty things."
Mabel
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From this reading "Make yourself look as pretty as you can, Mabel," she would say, "for papa likes pretty things."
Mabel's
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From this reading AS time went on, Mrs. Randolph relaxed her vigilance over Mabel's lessons.
engage in
From this reading "Make yourself look as pretty as you can, Mabel," she would say, "for papa likes pretty things."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was a sort of stolen pleasure that they all enjoyed, and for which Isabel dressed with even more care than usual, wearing a white muslin or light silk dress for these pleasant home evenings.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading AS time went on, Mrs. Randolph relaxed her vigilance over Mabel's lessons.
MUSICALadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading THE MUSICAL PARTY.
muslinnounUS /ˈmʌzlən/
plain-woven cotton fabric
From this reading It was a sort of stolen pleasure that they all enjoyed, and for which Isabel dressed with even more care than usual, wearing a white muslin or light silk dress for these pleasant home evenings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a sort of stolen pleasure that they all enjoyed, and for which Isabel dressed with even more care than usual, wearing a white muslin or light silk dress for these pleasant home evenings.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AS time went on, Mrs. Randolph relaxed her vigilance over Mabel's lessons.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was a sort of stolen pleasure that they all enjoyed, and for which Isabel dressed with even more care than usual, wearing a white muslin or light silk dress for these pleasant home evenings.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading AS time went on, Mrs. Randolph relaxed her vigilance over Mabel's lessons.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "Make yourself look as pretty as you can, Mabel," she would say, "for papa likes pretty things."
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE MUSICAL PARTY.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It was a sort of stolen pleasure that they all enjoyed, and for which Isabel dressed with even more care than usual, wearing a white muslin or light silk dress for these pleasant home evenings.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading It was a sort of stolen pleasure that they all enjoyed, and for which Isabel dressed with even more care than usual, wearing a white muslin or light silk dress for these pleasant home evenings.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "Make yourself look as pretty as you can, Mabel," she would say, "for papa likes pretty things."
Randolph
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From this reading AS time went on, Mrs. Randolph relaxed her vigilance over Mabel's lessons.
relaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading AS time went on, Mrs. Randolph relaxed her vigilance over Mabel's lessons.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading And it soon came to be the rule that whenever her aunt and elder cousin spent the evening from home, she went down to the drawing-room with Isabel and her uncle.
express in words
From this reading "Make yourself look as pretty as you can, Mabel," she would say, "for papa likes pretty things."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And it soon came to be the rule that whenever her aunt and elder cousin spent the evening from home, she went down to the drawing-room with Isabel and her uncle.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading It was a sort of stolen pleasure that they all enjoyed, and for which Isabel dressed with even more care than usual, wearing a white muslin or light silk dress for these pleasant home evenings.
in the near future
From this reading And it soon came to be the rule that whenever her aunt and elder cousin spent the evening from home, she went down to the drawing-room with Isabel and her uncle.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading It was a sort of stolen pleasure that they all enjoyed, and for which Isabel dressed with even more care than usual, wearing a white muslin or light silk dress for these pleasant home evenings.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading And it soon came to be the rule that whenever her aunt and elder cousin spent the evening from home, she went down to the drawing-room with Isabel and her uncle.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading It was a sort of stolen pleasure that they all enjoyed, and for which Isabel dressed with even more care than usual, wearing a white muslin or light silk dress for these pleasant home evenings.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was a sort of stolen pleasure that they all enjoyed, and for which Isabel dressed with even more care than usual, wearing a white muslin or light silk dress for these pleasant home evenings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And it soon came to be the rule that whenever her aunt and elder cousin spent the evening from home, she went down to the drawing-room with Isabel and her uncle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MUSICAL PARTY.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It was a sort of stolen pleasure that they all enjoyed, and for which Isabel dressed with even more care than usual, wearing a white muslin or light silk dress for these pleasant home evenings.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a sort of stolen pleasure that they all enjoyed, and for which Isabel dressed with even more care than usual, wearing a white muslin or light silk dress for these pleasant home evenings.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Make yourself look as pretty as you can, Mabel," she would say, "for papa likes pretty things."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading AS time went on, Mrs. Randolph relaxed her vigilance over Mabel's lessons.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And it soon came to be the rule that whenever her aunt and elder cousin spent the evening from home, she went down to the drawing-room with Isabel and her uncle.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading And it soon came to be the rule that whenever her aunt and elder cousin spent the evening from home, she went down to the drawing-room with Isabel and her uncle.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading It was a sort of stolen pleasure that they all enjoyed, and for which Isabel dressed with even more care than usual, wearing a white muslin or light silk dress for these pleasant home evenings.
vigilancenounUS /ˈvɪdʒələns/
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading AS time went on, Mrs. Randolph relaxed her vigilance over Mabel's lessons.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a sort of stolen pleasure that they all enjoyed, and for which Isabel dressed with even more care than usual, wearing a white muslin or light silk dress for these pleasant home evenings.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading It was a sort of stolen pleasure that they all enjoyed, and for which Isabel dressed with even more care than usual, wearing a white muslin or light silk dress for these pleasant home evenings.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading AS time went on, Mrs. Randolph relaxed her vigilance over Mabel's lessons.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading And it soon came to be the rule that whenever her aunt and elder cousin spent the evening from home, she went down to the drawing-room with Isabel and her uncle.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a sort of stolen pleasure that they all enjoyed, and for which Isabel dressed with even more care than usual, wearing a white muslin or light silk dress for these pleasant home evenings.
a Caucasian
From this reading It was a sort of stolen pleasure that they all enjoyed, and for which Isabel dressed with even more care than usual, wearing a white muslin or light silk dress for these pleasant home evenings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And it soon came to be the rule that whenever her aunt and elder cousin spent the evening from home, she went down to the drawing-room with Isabel and her uncle.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Make yourself look as pretty as you can, Mabel," she would say, "for papa likes pretty things."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Make yourself look as pretty as you can, Mabel," she would say, "for papa likes pretty things."
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "Make yourself look as pretty as you can, Mabel," she would say, "for papa likes pretty things."
