used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AFTER luncheon, Miss Forbes hied herself to a drawing-room meeting in behalf of Socialism.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading A bunch of violets was pinned to her muff, another at her throat, and she wore a severe little toque instead of the picture-hat she usually affected.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AFTER luncheon, Miss Forbes hied herself to a drawing-room meeting in behalf of Socialism.
(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 Despite the fact that she had elected the rôle of mental muscularity, she gave studious application to her attire: her position and all that pertained to it were her enduring religion; the interests of the flashing seasons were unconsciously patronised rather than assimilated.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading She smiled as she swung along, and one or two women looked back at her and sighed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Despite the fact that she had elected the rôle of mental muscularity, she gave studious application to her attire: her position and all that pertained to it were her enduring religion; the interests of the flashing seasons were unconsciously patronised rather than assimilated.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A bunch of violets was pinned to her muff, another at her throat, and she wore a severe little toque instead of the picture-hat she usually affected.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading Despite the fact that she had elected the rôle of mental muscularity, she gave studious application to her attire: her position and all that pertained to it were her enduring religion; the interests of the flashing seasons were unconsciously patronised rather than assimilated.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As she walked up the Avenue toward the house of her friend, Mrs. Latimer Burr, she looked like a well-grown lad masquerading in a very smart outfit of brown tweed, so erect and soldierly was her carriage, so independent her little stride.
assimilatedverbUS /əˈsɪməleɪtɪd/
past form of “assimilate” — take up mentally
From this reading Despite the fact that she had elected the rôle of mental muscularity, she gave studious application to her attire: her position and all that pertained to it were her enduring religion; the interests of the flashing seasons were unconsciously patronised rather than assimilated.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A bunch of violets was pinned to her muff, another at her throat, and she wore a severe little toque instead of the picture-hat she usually affected.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading Despite the fact that she had elected the rôle of mental muscularity, she gave studious application to her attire: her position and all that pertained to it were her enduring religion; the interests of the flashing seasons were unconsciously patronised rather than assimilated.
a line of approach
From this reading As she walked up the Avenue toward the house of her friend, Mrs. Latimer Burr, she looked like a well-grown lad masquerading in a very smart outfit of brown tweed, so erect and soldierly was her carriage, so independent her little stride.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading She smiled as she swung along, and one or two women looked back at her and sighed.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading AFTER luncheon, Miss Forbes hied herself to a drawing-room meeting in behalf of Socialism.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading As she walked up the Avenue toward the house of her friend, Mrs. Latimer Burr, she looked like a well-grown lad masquerading in a very smart outfit of brown tweed, so erect and soldierly was her carriage, so independent her little stride.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading A bunch of violets was pinned to her muff, another at her throat, and she wore a severe little toque instead of the picture-hat she usually affected.
BurrnounUS /bɜːr/
seed vessel having hooks or prickles
From this reading As she walked up the Avenue toward the house of her friend, Mrs. Latimer Burr, she looked like a well-grown lad masquerading in a very smart outfit of brown tweed, so erect and soldierly was her carriage, so independent her little stride.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading As she walked up the Avenue toward the house of her friend, Mrs. Latimer Burr, she looked like a well-grown lad masquerading in a very smart outfit of brown tweed, so erect and soldierly was her carriage, so independent her little stride.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite the fact that she had elected the rôle of mental muscularity, she gave studious application to her attire: her position and all that pertained to it were her enduring religion; the interests of the flashing seasons were unconsciously patronised rather than assimilated.
drawing-room
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From this reading AFTER luncheon, Miss Forbes hied herself to a drawing-room meeting in behalf of Socialism.
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading Despite the fact that she had elected the rôle of mental muscularity, she gave studious application to her attire: her position and all that pertained to it were her enduring religion; the interests of the flashing seasons were unconsciously patronised rather than assimilated.
enduringadjectiveUS /enˈdjʊrɪŋ/
lasting a long time
From this reading Despite the fact that she had elected the rôle of mental muscularity, she gave studious application to her attire: her position and all that pertained to it were her enduring religion; the interests of the flashing seasons were unconsciously patronised rather than assimilated.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading As she walked up the Avenue toward the house of her friend, Mrs. Latimer Burr, she looked like a well-grown lad masquerading in a very smart outfit of brown tweed, so erect and soldierly was her carriage, so independent her little stride.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Despite the fact that she had elected the rôle of mental muscularity, she gave studious application to her attire: her position and all that pertained to it were her enduring religion; the interests of the flashing seasons were unconsciously patronised rather than assimilated.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading Despite the fact that she had elected the rôle of mental muscularity, she gave studious application to her attire: her position and all that pertained to it were her enduring religion; the interests of the flashing seasons were unconsciously patronised rather than assimilated.
Forbes
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From this reading AFTER luncheon, Miss Forbes hied herself to a drawing-room meeting in behalf of Socialism.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading As she walked up the Avenue toward the house of her friend, Mrs. Latimer Burr, she looked like a well-grown lad masquerading in a very smart outfit of brown tweed, so erect and soldierly was her carriage, so independent her little stride.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Despite the fact that she had elected the rôle of mental muscularity, she gave studious application to her attire: her position and all that pertained to it were her enduring religion; the interests of the flashing seasons were unconsciously patronised rather than assimilated.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Despite the fact that she had elected the rôle of mental muscularity, she gave studious application to her attire: her position and all that pertained to it were her enduring religion; the interests of the flashing seasons were unconsciously patronised rather than assimilated.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Despite the fact that she had elected the rôle of mental muscularity, she gave studious application to her attire: her position and all that pertained to it were her enduring religion; the interests of the flashing seasons were unconsciously patronised rather than assimilated.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading AFTER luncheon, Miss Forbes hied herself to a drawing-room meeting in behalf of Socialism.
hied
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From this reading AFTER luncheon, Miss Forbes hied herself to a drawing-room meeting in behalf of Socialism.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As she walked up the Avenue toward the house of her friend, Mrs. Latimer Burr, she looked like a well-grown lad masquerading in a very smart outfit of brown tweed, so erect and soldierly was her carriage, so independent her little stride.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AFTER luncheon, Miss Forbes hied herself to a drawing-room meeting in behalf of Socialism.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading As she walked up the Avenue toward the house of her friend, Mrs. Latimer Burr, she looked like a well-grown lad masquerading in a very smart outfit of brown tweed, so erect and soldierly was her carriage, so independent her little stride.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading A bunch of violets was pinned to her muff, another at her throat, and she wore a severe little toque instead of the picture-hat she usually affected.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Despite the fact that she had elected the rôle of mental muscularity, she gave studious application to her attire: her position and all that pertained to it were her enduring religion; the interests of the flashing seasons were unconsciously patronised rather than assimilated.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Despite the fact that she had elected the rôle of mental muscularity, she gave studious application to her attire: her position and all that pertained to it were her enduring religion; the interests of the flashing seasons were unconsciously patronised rather than assimilated.
a boy or man
From this reading As she walked up the Avenue toward the house of her friend, Mrs. Latimer Burr, she looked like a well-grown lad masquerading in a very smart outfit of brown tweed, so erect and soldierly was her carriage, so independent her little stride.
Latimer
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From this reading As she walked up the Avenue toward the house of her friend, Mrs. Latimer Burr, she looked like a well-grown lad masquerading in a very smart outfit of brown tweed, so erect and soldierly was her carriage, so independent her little stride.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading As she walked up the Avenue toward the house of her friend, Mrs. Latimer Burr, she looked like a well-grown lad masquerading in a very smart outfit of brown tweed, so erect and soldierly was her carriage, so independent her little stride.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As she walked up the Avenue toward the house of her friend, Mrs. Latimer Burr, she looked like a well-grown lad masquerading in a very smart outfit of brown tweed, so erect and soldierly was her carriage, so independent her little stride.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As she walked up the Avenue toward the house of her friend, Mrs. Latimer Burr, she looked like a well-grown lad masquerading in a very smart outfit of brown tweed, so erect and soldierly was her carriage, so independent her little stride.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading AFTER luncheon, Miss Forbes hied herself to a drawing-room meeting in behalf of Socialism.
masqueradingverbUS /ˌmæskərˈeɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “masquerade” — take part in a masquerade
From this reading As she walked up the Avenue toward the house of her friend, Mrs. Latimer Burr, she looked like a well-grown lad masquerading in a very smart outfit of brown tweed, so erect and soldierly was her carriage, so independent her little stride.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading AFTER luncheon, Miss Forbes hied herself to a drawing-room meeting in behalf of Socialism.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Despite the fact that she had elected the rôle of mental muscularity, she gave studious application to her attire: her position and all that pertained to it were her enduring religion; the interests of the flashing seasons were unconsciously patronised rather than assimilated.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading AFTER luncheon, Miss Forbes hied herself to a drawing-room meeting in behalf of Socialism.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading As she walked up the Avenue toward the house of her friend, Mrs. Latimer Burr, she looked like a well-grown lad masquerading in a very smart outfit of brown tweed, so erect and soldierly was her carriage, so independent her little stride.
muffnounUS /mʌf/
a warm tubular covering for the hands
From this reading A bunch of violets was pinned to her muff, another at her throat, and she wore a severe little toque instead of the picture-hat she usually affected.
muscularitynoun
the physiological state of having or consisting of muscle
From this reading Despite the fact that she had elected the rôle of mental muscularity, she gave studious application to her attire: her position and all that pertained to it were her enduring religion; the interests of the flashing seasons were unconsciously patronised rather than assimilated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AFTER luncheon, Miss Forbes hied herself to a drawing-room meeting in behalf of Socialism.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She smiled as she swung along, and one or two women looked back at her and sighed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She smiled as she swung along, and one or two women looked back at her and sighed.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading As she walked up the Avenue toward the house of her friend, Mrs. Latimer Burr, she looked like a well-grown lad masquerading in a very smart outfit of brown tweed, so erect and soldierly was her carriage, so independent her little stride.
patronisedadjective
having patronage or clients
From this reading Despite the fact that she had elected the rôle of mental muscularity, she gave studious application to her attire: her position and all that pertained to it were her enduring religion; the interests of the flashing seasons were unconsciously patronised rather than assimilated.
pertainedverbUS /pərˈteɪnd/
past form of “pertain” — be relevant to
From this reading Despite the fact that she had elected the rôle of mental muscularity, she gave studious application to her attire: her position and all that pertained to it were her enduring religion; the interests of the flashing seasons were unconsciously patronised rather than assimilated.
picture-hat
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From this reading A bunch of violets was pinned to her muff, another at her throat, and she wore a severe little toque instead of the picture-hat she usually affected.
pinnedverbUS /pɪnd/
inflected form of “pin” — to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading A bunch of violets was pinned to her muff, another at her throat, and she wore a severe little toque instead of the picture-hat she usually affected.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Despite the fact that she had elected the rôle of mental muscularity, she gave studious application to her attire: her position and all that pertained to it were her enduring religion; the interests of the flashing seasons were unconsciously patronised rather than assimilated.
on the contrary
From this reading Despite the fact that she had elected the rôle of mental muscularity, she gave studious application to her attire: her position and all that pertained to it were her enduring religion; the interests of the flashing seasons were unconsciously patronised rather than assimilated.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Despite the fact that she had elected the rôle of mental muscularity, she gave studious application to her attire: her position and all that pertained to it were her enduring religion; the interests of the flashing seasons were unconsciously patronised rather than assimilated.
rôle
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From this reading Despite the fact that she had elected the rôle of mental muscularity, she gave studious application to her attire: her position and all that pertained to it were her enduring religion; the interests of the flashing seasons were unconsciously patronised rather than assimilated.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Despite the fact that she had elected the rôle of mental muscularity, she gave studious application to her attire: her position and all that pertained to it were her enduring religion; the interests of the flashing seasons were unconsciously patronised rather than assimilated.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading A bunch of violets was pinned to her muff, another at her throat, and she wore a severe little toque instead of the picture-hat she usually affected.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Despite the fact that she had elected the rôle of mental muscularity, she gave studious application to her attire: her position and all that pertained to it were her enduring religion; the interests of the flashing seasons were unconsciously patronised rather than assimilated.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading She smiled as she swung along, and one or two women looked back at her and sighed.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading As she walked up the Avenue toward the house of her friend, Mrs. Latimer Burr, she looked like a well-grown lad masquerading in a very smart outfit of brown tweed, so erect and soldierly was her carriage, so independent her little stride.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading She smiled as she swung along, and one or two women looked back at her and sighed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As she walked up the Avenue toward the house of her friend, Mrs. Latimer Burr, she looked like a well-grown lad masquerading in a very smart outfit of brown tweed, so erect and soldierly was her carriage, so independent her little stride.
SocialismnounUS /ˈsoʊʃəlɪzəm/
a political theory advocating state ownership of industry
From this reading AFTER luncheon, Miss Forbes hied herself to a drawing-room meeting in behalf of Socialism.
soldierlyadjective
(of persons) befitting a warrior
From this reading As she walked up the Avenue toward the house of her friend, Mrs. Latimer Burr, she looked like a well-grown lad masquerading in a very smart outfit of brown tweed, so erect and soldierly was her carriage, so independent her little stride.
stridenounUS /straɪd/
a step in walking or running
From this reading As she walked up the Avenue toward the house of her friend, Mrs. Latimer Burr, she looked like a well-grown lad masquerading in a very smart outfit of brown tweed, so erect and soldierly was her carriage, so independent her little stride.
studiousadjectiveUS /ˈstuːdiəs/
marked by care and effort
From this reading Despite the fact that she had elected the rôle of mental muscularity, she gave studious application to her attire: her position and all that pertained to it were her enduring religion; the interests of the flashing seasons were unconsciously patronised rather than assimilated.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading She smiled as she swung along, and one or two women looked back at her and sighed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Despite the fact that she had elected the rôle of mental muscularity, she gave studious application to her attire: her position and all that pertained to it were her enduring religion; the interests of the flashing seasons were unconsciously patronised rather than assimilated.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Despite the fact that she had elected the rôle of mental muscularity, she gave studious application to her attire: her position and all that pertained to it were her enduring religion; the interests of the flashing seasons were unconsciously patronised rather than assimilated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Despite the fact that she had elected the rôle of mental muscularity, she gave studious application to her attire: her position and all that pertained to it were her enduring religion; the interests of the flashing seasons were unconsciously patronised rather than assimilated.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading A bunch of violets was pinned to her muff, another at her throat, and she wore a severe little toque instead of the picture-hat she usually affected.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AFTER luncheon, Miss Forbes hied herself to a drawing-room meeting in behalf of Socialism.
toquenoun
a tall white hat with a pouched crown; worn by chefs
From this reading A bunch of violets was pinned to her muff, another at her throat, and she wore a severe little toque instead of the picture-hat she usually affected.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading As she walked up the Avenue toward the house of her friend, Mrs. Latimer Burr, she looked like a well-grown lad masquerading in a very smart outfit of brown tweed, so erect and soldierly was her carriage, so independent her little stride.
tweednounUS /twiːd/
thick woolen fabric used for clothing; originated in Scotland
From this reading As she walked up the Avenue toward the house of her friend, Mrs. Latimer Burr, she looked like a well-grown lad masquerading in a very smart outfit of brown tweed, so erect and soldierly was her carriage, so independent her little stride.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She smiled as she swung along, and one or two women looked back at her and sighed.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading Despite the fact that she had elected the rôle of mental muscularity, she gave studious application to her attire: her position and all that pertained to it were her enduring religion; the interests of the flashing seasons were unconsciously patronised rather than assimilated.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As she walked up the Avenue toward the house of her friend, Mrs. Latimer Burr, she looked like a well-grown lad masquerading in a very smart outfit of brown tweed, so erect and soldierly was her carriage, so independent her little stride.
under normal conditions
From this reading A bunch of violets was pinned to her muff, another at her throat, and she wore a severe little toque instead of the picture-hat she usually affected.
precisely as stated
From this reading As she walked up the Avenue toward the house of her friend, Mrs. Latimer Burr, she looked like a well-grown lad masquerading in a very smart outfit of brown tweed, so erect and soldierly was her carriage, so independent her little stride.
violetsnounUS /ˈvaɪələts/
plural of “violet” — any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading A bunch of violets was pinned to her muff, another at her throat, and she wore a severe little toque instead of the picture-hat she usually affected.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading As she walked up the Avenue toward the house of her friend, Mrs. Latimer Burr, she looked like a well-grown lad masquerading in a very smart outfit of brown tweed, so erect and soldierly was her carriage, so independent her little stride.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As she walked up the Avenue toward the house of her friend, Mrs. Latimer Burr, she looked like a well-grown lad masquerading in a very smart outfit of brown tweed, so erect and soldierly was her carriage, so independent her little stride.
well-grown
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From this reading As she walked up the Avenue toward the house of her friend, Mrs. Latimer Burr, she looked like a well-grown lad masquerading in a very smart outfit of brown tweed, so erect and soldierly was her carriage, so independent her little stride.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Despite the fact that she had elected the rôle of mental muscularity, she gave studious application to her attire: her position and all that pertained to it were her enduring religion; the interests of the flashing seasons were unconsciously patronised rather than assimilated.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She smiled as she swung along, and one or two women looked back at her and sighed.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading A bunch of violets was pinned to her muff, another at her throat, and she wore a severe little toque instead of the picture-hat she usually affected.
