used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The older feminine presentment sent her belittling gaze over their heads and beyond them from the curtain; Lady Dolly turned a modish head to greet them from the front of the box.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Since Colonel Cummins was accustomed to say in moments when his humour escaped his discretion, that there was more in a good fit than meets the eye, the _role_ of Lady Dolly's elbows could hardly be dismissed as unimportant.
adorableadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrəbəl/
lovable especially in a childlike or naive way
From this reading Lady Dolly raised her eyes but not her elbows, which were assisting her a good deal with the house in exploring and being explored, enabling Colonel John Cummins, who sat by her side, to observe how very perfect and adorable the cut of her bodice was.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Only the Sphinx confronted them, after all, when they arrived at the theatre, the Sphinx and Lady Dolly.
(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 Only the Sphinx confronted them, after all, when they arrived at the theatre, the Sphinx and Lady Dolly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Only the Sphinx confronted them, after all, when they arrived at the theatre, the Sphinx and Lady Dolly.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Only the Sphinx confronted them, after all, when they arrived at the theatre, the Sphinx and Lady Dolly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Since Colonel Cummins was accustomed to say in moments when his humour escaped his discretion, that there was more in a good fit than meets the eye, the _role_ of Lady Dolly's elbows could hardly be dismissed as unimportant.
assistingverbUS /əˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Lady Dolly raised her eyes but not her elbows, which were assisting her a good deal with the house in exploring and being explored, enabling Colonel John Cummins, who sat by her side, to observe how very perfect and adorable the cut of her bodice was.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Only the Sphinx confronted them, after all, when they arrived at the theatre, the Sphinx and Lady Dolly.
being joined in close association
From this reading Moreover, the husband attached to the elbows belonged to the Department of which Colonel John was the head, so that they rested, one may say, upon a very special plane.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Since Colonel Cummins was accustomed to say in moments when his humour escaped his discretion, that there was more in a good fit than meets the eye, the _role_ of Lady Dolly's elbows could hardly be dismissed as unimportant.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Lady Dolly raised her eyes but not her elbows, which were assisting her a good deal with the house in exploring and being explored, enabling Colonel John Cummins, who sat by her side, to observe how very perfect and adorable the cut of her bodice was.
belittlingnounUS /bɪˈlɪtəlɪŋ/
a belittling comment
From this reading The older feminine presentment sent her belittling gaze over their heads and beyond them from the curtain; Lady Dolly turned a modish head to greet them from the front of the box.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Moreover, the husband attached to the elbows belonged to the Department of which Colonel John was the head, so that they rested, one may say, upon a very special plane.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The older feminine presentment sent her belittling gaze over their heads and beyond them from the curtain; Lady Dolly turned a modish head to greet them from the front of the box.
bodicenounUS /ˈbɑːdɪs/
part of a dress above the waist
From this reading Lady Dolly raised her eyes but not her elbows, which were assisting her a good deal with the house in exploring and being explored, enabling Colonel John Cummins, who sat by her side, to observe how very perfect and adorable the cut of her bodice was.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading The older feminine presentment sent her belittling gaze over their heads and beyond them from the curtain; Lady Dolly turned a modish head to greet them from the front of the box.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Lady Dolly raised her eyes but not her elbows, which were assisting her a good deal with the house in exploring and being explored, enabling Colonel John Cummins, who sat by her side, to observe how very perfect and adorable the cut of her bodice was.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lady Dolly raised her eyes but not her elbows, which were assisting her a good deal with the house in exploring and being explored, enabling Colonel John Cummins, who sat by her side, to observe how very perfect and adorable the cut of her bodice was.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Lady Dolly raised her eyes but not her elbows, which were assisting her a good deal with the house in exploring and being explored, enabling Colonel John Cummins, who sat by her side, to observe how very perfect and adorable the cut of her bodice was.
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading Only the Sphinx confronted them, after all, when they arrived at the theatre, the Sphinx and Lady Dolly.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Since Colonel Cummins was accustomed to say in moments when his humour escaped his discretion, that there was more in a good fit than meets the eye, the _role_ of Lady Dolly's elbows could hardly be dismissed as unimportant.
Cummins
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From this reading Lady Dolly raised her eyes but not her elbows, which were assisting her a good deal with the house in exploring and being explored, enabling Colonel John Cummins, who sat by her side, to observe how very perfect and adorable the cut of her bodice was.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading The older feminine presentment sent her belittling gaze over their heads and beyond them from the curtain; Lady Dolly turned a modish head to greet them from the front of the box.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Lady Dolly raised her eyes but not her elbows, which were assisting her a good deal with the house in exploring and being explored, enabling Colonel John Cummins, who sat by her side, to observe how very perfect and adorable the cut of her bodice was.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Lady Dolly raised her eyes but not her elbows, which were assisting her a good deal with the house in exploring and being explored, enabling Colonel John Cummins, who sat by her side, to observe how very perfect and adorable the cut of her bodice was.
DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading Moreover, the husband attached to the elbows belonged to the Department of which Colonel John was the head, so that they rested, one may say, upon a very special plane.
discretionnounUS /dɪˈskreʃən/
freedom to act or judge on one's own
From this reading Since Colonel Cummins was accustomed to say in moments when his humour escaped his discretion, that there was more in a good fit than meets the eye, the _role_ of Lady Dolly's elbows could hardly be dismissed as unimportant.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading Since Colonel Cummins was accustomed to say in moments when his humour escaped his discretion, that there was more in a good fit than meets the eye, the _role_ of Lady Dolly's elbows could hardly be dismissed as unimportant.
DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading Only the Sphinx confronted them, after all, when they arrived at the theatre, the Sphinx and Lady Dolly.
Dolly'snounUS /ˈdɑːliz/
possessive form of “dolly” — conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading Since Colonel Cummins was accustomed to say in moments when his humour escaped his discretion, that there was more in a good fit than meets the eye, the _role_ of Lady Dolly's elbows could hardly be dismissed as unimportant.
elbowsnounUS /ˈelboʊz/
plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading Lady Dolly raised her eyes but not her elbows, which were assisting her a good deal with the house in exploring and being explored, enabling Colonel John Cummins, who sat by her side, to observe how very perfect and adorable the cut of her bodice was.
enablingadjectiveUS /eˈneɪbəlɪŋ/
providing legal power or sanction
From this reading Lady Dolly raised her eyes but not her elbows, which were assisting her a good deal with the house in exploring and being explored, enabling Colonel John Cummins, who sat by her side, to observe how very perfect and adorable the cut of her bodice was.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Since Colonel Cummins was accustomed to say in moments when his humour escaped his discretion, that there was more in a good fit than meets the eye, the _role_ of Lady Dolly's elbows could hardly be dismissed as unimportant.
exploredverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrd/
past form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading Lady Dolly raised her eyes but not her elbows, which were assisting her a good deal with the house in exploring and being explored, enabling Colonel John Cummins, who sat by her side, to observe how very perfect and adorable the cut of her bodice was.
exploringverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading Lady Dolly raised her eyes but not her elbows, which were assisting her a good deal with the house in exploring and being explored, enabling Colonel John Cummins, who sat by her side, to observe how very perfect and adorable the cut of her bodice was.
the organ of sight
From this reading Since Colonel Cummins was accustomed to say in moments when his humour escaped his discretion, that there was more in a good fit than meets the eye, the _role_ of Lady Dolly's elbows could hardly be dismissed as unimportant.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Lady Dolly raised her eyes but not her elbows, which were assisting her a good deal with the house in exploring and being explored, enabling Colonel John Cummins, who sat by her side, to observe how very perfect and adorable the cut of her bodice was.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading The older feminine presentment sent her belittling gaze over their heads and beyond them from the curtain; Lady Dolly turned a modish head to greet them from the front of the box.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Since Colonel Cummins was accustomed to say in moments when his humour escaped his discretion, that there was more in a good fit than meets the eye, the _role_ of Lady Dolly's elbows could hardly be dismissed as unimportant.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The older feminine presentment sent her belittling gaze over their heads and beyond them from the curtain; Lady Dolly turned a modish head to greet them from the front of the box.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The older feminine presentment sent her belittling gaze over their heads and beyond them from the curtain; Lady Dolly turned a modish head to greet them from the front of the box.
a long fixed look
From this reading The older feminine presentment sent her belittling gaze over their heads and beyond them from the curtain; Lady Dolly turned a modish head to greet them from the front of the box.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Lady Dolly raised her eyes but not her elbows, which were assisting her a good deal with the house in exploring and being explored, enabling Colonel John Cummins, who sat by her side, to observe how very perfect and adorable the cut of her bodice was.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading The older feminine presentment sent her belittling gaze over their heads and beyond them from the curtain; Lady Dolly turned a modish head to greet them from the front of the box.
only a very short time before
From this reading Since Colonel Cummins was accustomed to say in moments when his humour escaped his discretion, that there was more in a good fit than meets the eye, the _role_ of Lady Dolly's elbows could hardly be dismissed as unimportant.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The older feminine presentment sent her belittling gaze over their heads and beyond them from the curtain; Lady Dolly turned a modish head to greet them from the front of the box.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The older feminine presentment sent her belittling gaze over their heads and beyond them from the curtain; Lady Dolly turned a modish head to greet them from the front of the box.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The older feminine presentment sent her belittling gaze over their heads and beyond them from the curtain; Lady Dolly turned a modish head to greet them from the front of the box.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Since Colonel Cummins was accustomed to say in moments when his humour escaped his discretion, that there was more in a good fit than meets the eye, the _role_ of Lady Dolly's elbows could hardly be dismissed as unimportant.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Lady Dolly raised her eyes but not her elbows, which were assisting her a good deal with the house in exploring and being explored, enabling Colonel John Cummins, who sat by her side, to observe how very perfect and adorable the cut of her bodice was.
how
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From this reading Lady Dolly raised her eyes but not her elbows, which were assisting her a good deal with the house in exploring and being explored, enabling Colonel John Cummins, who sat by her side, to observe how very perfect and adorable the cut of her bodice was.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Since Colonel Cummins was accustomed to say in moments when his humour escaped his discretion, that there was more in a good fit than meets the eye, the _role_ of Lady Dolly's elbows could hardly be dismissed as unimportant.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Moreover, the husband attached to the elbows belonged to the Department of which Colonel John was the head, so that they rested, one may say, upon a very special plane.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lady Dolly raised her eyes but not her elbows, which were assisting her a good deal with the house in exploring and being explored, enabling Colonel John Cummins, who sat by her side, to observe how very perfect and adorable the cut of her bodice was.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Lady Dolly raised her eyes but not her elbows, which were assisting her a good deal with the house in exploring and being explored, enabling Colonel John Cummins, who sat by her side, to observe how very perfect and adorable the cut of her bodice was.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Only the Sphinx confronted them, after all, when they arrived at the theatre, the Sphinx and Lady Dolly.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Moreover, the husband attached to the elbows belonged to the Department of which Colonel John was the head, so that they rested, one may say, upon a very special plane.
meetsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading Since Colonel Cummins was accustomed to say in moments when his humour escaped his discretion, that there was more in a good fit than meets the eye, the _role_ of Lady Dolly's elbows could hardly be dismissed as unimportant.
modishadjective
in the current fashion or style
From this reading The older feminine presentment sent her belittling gaze over their heads and beyond them from the curtain; Lady Dolly turned a modish head to greet them from the front of the box.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Since Colonel Cummins was accustomed to say in moments when his humour escaped his discretion, that there was more in a good fit than meets the eye, the _role_ of Lady Dolly's elbows could hardly be dismissed as unimportant.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Since Colonel Cummins was accustomed to say in moments when his humour escaped his discretion, that there was more in a good fit than meets the eye, the _role_ of Lady Dolly's elbows could hardly be dismissed as unimportant.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, the husband attached to the elbows belonged to the Department of which Colonel John was the head, so that they rested, one may say, upon a very special plane.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lady Dolly raised her eyes but not her elbows, which were assisting her a good deal with the house in exploring and being explored, enabling Colonel John Cummins, who sat by her side, to observe how very perfect and adorable the cut of her bodice was.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Lady Dolly raised her eyes but not her elbows, which were assisting her a good deal with the house in exploring and being explored, enabling Colonel John Cummins, who sat by her side, to observe how very perfect and adorable the cut of her bodice was.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The older feminine presentment sent her belittling gaze over their heads and beyond them from the curtain; Lady Dolly turned a modish head to greet them from the front of the box.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The older feminine presentment sent her belittling gaze over their heads and beyond them from the curtain; Lady Dolly turned a modish head to greet them from the front of the box.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Moreover, the husband attached to the elbows belonged to the Department of which Colonel John was the head, so that they rested, one may say, upon a very special plane.
and nothing more
From this reading Only the Sphinx confronted them, after all, when they arrived at the theatre, the Sphinx and Lady Dolly.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The older feminine presentment sent her belittling gaze over their heads and beyond them from the curtain; Lady Dolly turned a modish head to greet them from the front of the box.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Lady Dolly raised her eyes but not her elbows, which were assisting her a good deal with the house in exploring and being explored, enabling Colonel John Cummins, who sat by her side, to observe how very perfect and adorable the cut of her bodice was.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading Moreover, the husband attached to the elbows belonged to the Department of which Colonel John was the head, so that they rested, one may say, upon a very special plane.
presentmentnounUS /priˈzentmənt/
an accusation of crime made by a grand jury on its own initiative
From this reading The older feminine presentment sent her belittling gaze over their heads and beyond them from the curtain; Lady Dolly turned a modish head to greet them from the front of the box.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Lady Dolly raised her eyes but not her elbows, which were assisting her a good deal with the house in exploring and being explored, enabling Colonel John Cummins, who sat by her side, to observe how very perfect and adorable the cut of her bodice was.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Moreover, the husband attached to the elbows belonged to the Department of which Colonel John was the head, so that they rested, one may say, upon a very special plane.
rolenounUS /roʊl/
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading Since Colonel Cummins was accustomed to say in moments when his humour escaped his discretion, that there was more in a good fit than meets the eye, the _role_ of Lady Dolly's elbows could hardly be dismissed as unimportant.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Lady Dolly raised her eyes but not her elbows, which were assisting her a good deal with the house in exploring and being explored, enabling Colonel John Cummins, who sat by her side, to observe how very perfect and adorable the cut of her bodice was.
express in words
From this reading Since Colonel Cummins was accustomed to say in moments when his humour escaped his discretion, that there was more in a good fit than meets the eye, the _role_ of Lady Dolly's elbows could hardly be dismissed as unimportant.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The older feminine presentment sent her belittling gaze over their heads and beyond them from the curtain; Lady Dolly turned a modish head to greet them from the front of the box.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Lady Dolly raised her eyes but not her elbows, which were assisting her a good deal with the house in exploring and being explored, enabling Colonel John Cummins, who sat by her side, to observe how very perfect and adorable the cut of her bodice was.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since Colonel Cummins was accustomed to say in moments when his humour escaped his discretion, that there was more in a good fit than meets the eye, the _role_ of Lady Dolly's elbows could hardly be dismissed as unimportant.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Moreover, the husband attached to the elbows belonged to the Department of which Colonel John was the head, so that they rested, one may say, upon a very special plane.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Moreover, the husband attached to the elbows belonged to the Department of which Colonel John was the head, so that they rested, one may say, upon a very special plane.
SphinxnounUS /sfɪŋks/
an inscrutable person who keeps his thoughts and intentions secret
From this reading Only the Sphinx confronted them, after all, when they arrived at the theatre, the Sphinx and Lady Dolly.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Since Colonel Cummins was accustomed to say in moments when his humour escaped his discretion, that there was more in a good fit than meets the eye, the _role_ of Lady Dolly's elbows could hardly be dismissed as unimportant.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Since Colonel Cummins was accustomed to say in moments when his humour escaped his discretion, that there was more in a good fit than meets the eye, the _role_ of Lady Dolly's elbows could hardly be dismissed as unimportant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Only the Sphinx confronted them, after all, when they arrived at the theatre, the Sphinx and Lady Dolly.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Only the Sphinx confronted them, after all, when they arrived at the theatre, the Sphinx and Lady Dolly.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The older feminine presentment sent her belittling gaze over their heads and beyond them from the curtain; Lady Dolly turned a modish head to greet them from the front of the box.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Only the Sphinx confronted them, after all, when they arrived at the theatre, the Sphinx and Lady Dolly.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Since Colonel Cummins was accustomed to say in moments when his humour escaped his discretion, that there was more in a good fit than meets the eye, the _role_ of Lady Dolly's elbows could hardly be dismissed as unimportant.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Only the Sphinx confronted them, after all, when they arrived at the theatre, the Sphinx and Lady Dolly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The older feminine presentment sent her belittling gaze over their heads and beyond them from the curtain; Lady Dolly turned a modish head to greet them from the front of the box.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The older feminine presentment sent her belittling gaze over their heads and beyond them from the curtain; Lady Dolly turned a modish head to greet them from the front of the box.
unimportantadjectiveUS /ənɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
not important
From this reading Since Colonel Cummins was accustomed to say in moments when his humour escaped his discretion, that there was more in a good fit than meets the eye, the _role_ of Lady Dolly's elbows could hardly be dismissed as unimportant.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Moreover, the husband attached to the elbows belonged to the Department of which Colonel John was the head, so that they rested, one may say, upon a very special plane.
precisely as stated
From this reading Lady Dolly raised her eyes but not her elbows, which were assisting her a good deal with the house in exploring and being explored, enabling Colonel John Cummins, who sat by her side, to observe how very perfect and adorable the cut of her bodice was.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lady Dolly raised her eyes but not her elbows, which were assisting her a good deal with the house in exploring and being explored, enabling Colonel John Cummins, who sat by her side, to observe how very perfect and adorable the cut of her bodice was.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lady Dolly raised her eyes but not her elbows, which were assisting her a good deal with the house in exploring and being explored, enabling Colonel John Cummins, who sat by her side, to observe how very perfect and adorable the cut of her bodice was.
at the time that
From this reading Only the Sphinx confronted them, after all, when they arrived at the theatre, the Sphinx and Lady Dolly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Lady Dolly raised her eyes but not her elbows, which were assisting her a good deal with the house in exploring and being explored, enabling Colonel John Cummins, who sat by her side, to observe how very perfect and adorable the cut of her bodice was.
which person or people
From this reading Lady Dolly raised her eyes but not her elbows, which were assisting her a good deal with the house in exploring and being explored, enabling Colonel John Cummins, who sat by her side, to observe how very perfect and adorable the cut of her bodice was.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lady Dolly raised her eyes but not her elbows, which were assisting her a good deal with the house in exploring and being explored, enabling Colonel John Cummins, who sat by her side, to observe how very perfect and adorable the cut of her bodice was.
