used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Barbie and Miss Sim, drawn to one another by mutual sympathy, left the room together, to seek a secluded corner of the verandah, and popular Nancy Brander on her way to a beckoning friend was waylaid by her recent neighbour.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The General's wife and Mrs. Tallboys embarked on congenial topics, local charities, and an imminent bazaar; the wearer of the jaunty green feather was captured by Mrs. Fiske, eager to hear the latest news of Barbie's prospects.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The General's wife and Mrs. Tallboys embarked on congenial topics, local charities, and an imminent bazaar; the wearer of the jaunty green feather was captured by Mrs. Fiske, eager to hear the latest news of Barbie's prospects.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Barbie and Miss Sim, drawn to one another by mutual sympathy, left the room together, to seek a secluded corner of the verandah, and popular Nancy Brander on her way to a beckoning friend was waylaid by her recent neighbour.
on or to one side
From this reading "Do stop and talk to _me_ for a moment!" urged Mrs. Villars, leading her aside.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "I want to ask your opinion of my new frock?"
Barbie
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From this reading Barbie and Miss Sim, drawn to one another by mutual sympathy, left the room together, to seek a secluded corner of the verandah, and popular Nancy Brander on her way to a beckoning friend was waylaid by her recent neighbour.
Barbie's
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From this reading The General's wife and Mrs. Tallboys embarked on congenial topics, local charities, and an imminent bazaar; the wearer of the jaunty green feather was captured by Mrs. Fiske, eager to hear the latest news of Barbie's prospects.
bazaarnounUS /bəˈzɑːr/
a shop where a variety of goods are sold
From this reading The General's wife and Mrs. Tallboys embarked on congenial topics, local charities, and an imminent bazaar; the wearer of the jaunty green feather was captured by Mrs. Fiske, eager to hear the latest news of Barbie's prospects.
beckoningverbUS /ˈbekənɪŋ/
-ing form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading Barbie and Miss Sim, drawn to one another by mutual sympathy, left the room together, to seek a secluded corner of the verandah, and popular Nancy Brander on her way to a beckoning friend was waylaid by her recent neighbour.
Brander
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From this reading Barbie and Miss Sim, drawn to one another by mutual sympathy, left the room together, to seek a secluded corner of the verandah, and popular Nancy Brander on her way to a beckoning friend was waylaid by her recent neighbour.
lacking funds
From this reading The ladies--sixteen in number--streamed forlornly into the drawing-room, where they broke up into groups--like gravitating to like.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The General's wife and Mrs. Tallboys embarked on congenial topics, local charities, and an imminent bazaar; the wearer of the jaunty green feather was captured by Mrs. Fiske, eager to hear the latest news of Barbie's prospects.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading The General's wife and Mrs. Tallboys embarked on congenial topics, local charities, and an imminent bazaar; the wearer of the jaunty green feather was captured by Mrs. Fiske, eager to hear the latest news of Barbie's prospects.
charitiesnounUS /ˈtʃerətiz/
plural of “charity” — a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading The General's wife and Mrs. Tallboys embarked on congenial topics, local charities, and an imminent bazaar; the wearer of the jaunty green feather was captured by Mrs. Fiske, eager to hear the latest news of Barbie's prospects.
congenialadjectiveUS /kənˈdʒiːnjəl/
suitable to your needs
From this reading The General's wife and Mrs. Tallboys embarked on congenial topics, local charities, and an imminent bazaar; the wearer of the jaunty green feather was captured by Mrs. Fiske, eager to hear the latest news of Barbie's prospects.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Barbie and Miss Sim, drawn to one another by mutual sympathy, left the room together, to seek a secluded corner of the verandah, and popular Nancy Brander on her way to a beckoning friend was waylaid by her recent neighbour.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do stop and talk to _me_ for a moment!" urged Mrs. Villars, leading her aside.
drawing-room
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From this reading The ladies--sixteen in number--streamed forlornly into the drawing-room, where they broke up into groups--like gravitating to like.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Barbie and Miss Sim, drawn to one another by mutual sympathy, left the room together, to seek a secluded corner of the verandah, and popular Nancy Brander on her way to a beckoning friend was waylaid by her recent neighbour.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading The General's wife and Mrs. Tallboys embarked on congenial topics, local charities, and an imminent bazaar; the wearer of the jaunty green feather was captured by Mrs. Fiske, eager to hear the latest news of Barbie's prospects.
embarkedverbUS /emˈbɑːrkt/
past form of “embark” — go on board
From this reading The General's wife and Mrs. Tallboys embarked on congenial topics, local charities, and an imminent bazaar; the wearer of the jaunty green feather was captured by Mrs. Fiske, eager to hear the latest news of Barbie's prospects.
featherverbUS /ˈfeðər/
join tongue and groove, in carpentry
From this reading The General's wife and Mrs. Tallboys embarked on congenial topics, local charities, and an imminent bazaar; the wearer of the jaunty green feather was captured by Mrs. Fiske, eager to hear the latest news of Barbie's prospects.
Fiske
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From this reading The General's wife and Mrs. Tallboys embarked on congenial topics, local charities, and an imminent bazaar; the wearer of the jaunty green feather was captured by Mrs. Fiske, eager to hear the latest news of Barbie's prospects.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Do stop and talk to _me_ for a moment!" urged Mrs. Villars, leading her aside.
forlornlyadverb
in a forlorn manner
From this reading The ladies--sixteen in number--streamed forlornly into the drawing-room, where they broke up into groups--like gravitating to like.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Barbie and Miss Sim, drawn to one another by mutual sympathy, left the room together, to seek a secluded corner of the verandah, and popular Nancy Brander on her way to a beckoning friend was waylaid by her recent neighbour.
frocknounUS /frɑːk/
a long, loose outer garment
From this reading "I want to ask your opinion of my new frock?"
General'snounUS /ˈdʒenərəlz/
possessive form of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank
From this reading The General's wife and Mrs. Tallboys embarked on congenial topics, local charities, and an imminent bazaar; the wearer of the jaunty green feather was captured by Mrs. Fiske, eager to hear the latest news of Barbie's prospects.
gravitatingverbUS /ˈɡrævɪteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “gravitate” — move toward
From this reading The ladies--sixteen in number--streamed forlornly into the drawing-room, where they broke up into groups--like gravitating to like.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The General's wife and Mrs. Tallboys embarked on congenial topics, local charities, and an imminent bazaar; the wearer of the jaunty green feather was captured by Mrs. Fiske, eager to hear the latest news of Barbie's prospects.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The ladies--sixteen in number--streamed forlornly into the drawing-room, where they broke up into groups--like gravitating to like.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading The General's wife and Mrs. Tallboys embarked on congenial topics, local charities, and an imminent bazaar; the wearer of the jaunty green feather was captured by Mrs. Fiske, eager to hear the latest news of Barbie's prospects.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Barbie and Miss Sim, drawn to one another by mutual sympathy, left the room together, to seek a secluded corner of the verandah, and popular Nancy Brander on her way to a beckoning friend was waylaid by her recent neighbour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I want to ask your opinion of my new frock?"
imminentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmənənt/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading The General's wife and Mrs. Tallboys embarked on congenial topics, local charities, and an imminent bazaar; the wearer of the jaunty green feather was captured by Mrs. Fiske, eager to hear the latest news of Barbie's prospects.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The ladies--sixteen in number--streamed forlornly into the drawing-room, where they broke up into groups--like gravitating to like.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The ladies--sixteen in number--streamed forlornly into the drawing-room, where they broke up into groups--like gravitating to like.
jauntyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔːnti/
marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
From this reading The General's wife and Mrs. Tallboys embarked on congenial topics, local charities, and an imminent bazaar; the wearer of the jaunty green feather was captured by Mrs. Fiske, eager to hear the latest news of Barbie's prospects.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The ladies--sixteen in number--streamed forlornly into the drawing-room, where they broke up into groups--like gravitating to like.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading The General's wife and Mrs. Tallboys embarked on congenial topics, local charities, and an imminent bazaar; the wearer of the jaunty green feather was captured by Mrs. Fiske, eager to hear the latest news of Barbie's prospects.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading "Do stop and talk to _me_ for a moment!" urged Mrs. Villars, leading her aside.
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 Barbie and Miss Sim, drawn to one another by mutual sympathy, left the room together, to seek a secluded corner of the verandah, and popular Nancy Brander on her way to a beckoning friend was waylaid by her recent neighbour.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The ladies--sixteen in number--streamed forlornly into the drawing-room, where they broke up into groups--like gravitating to like.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading The General's wife and Mrs. Tallboys embarked on congenial topics, local charities, and an imminent bazaar; the wearer of the jaunty green feather was captured by Mrs. Fiske, eager to hear the latest news of Barbie's prospects.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Do stop and talk to _me_ for a moment!" urged Mrs. Villars, leading her aside.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Barbie and Miss Sim, drawn to one another by mutual sympathy, left the room together, to seek a secluded corner of the verandah, and popular Nancy Brander on her way to a beckoning friend was waylaid by her recent neighbour.
a particular point in time
From this reading "Do stop and talk to _me_ for a moment!" urged Mrs. Villars, leading her aside.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The General's wife and Mrs. Tallboys embarked on congenial topics, local charities, and an imminent bazaar; the wearer of the jaunty green feather was captured by Mrs. Fiske, eager to hear the latest news of Barbie's prospects.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading Barbie and Miss Sim, drawn to one another by mutual sympathy, left the room together, to seek a secluded corner of the verandah, and popular Nancy Brander on her way to a beckoning friend was waylaid by her recent neighbour.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I want to ask your opinion of my new frock?"
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading Barbie and Miss Sim, drawn to one another by mutual sympathy, left the room together, to seek a secluded corner of the verandah, and popular Nancy Brander on her way to a beckoning friend was waylaid by her recent neighbour.
neighbournounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Barbie and Miss Sim, drawn to one another by mutual sympathy, left the room together, to seek a secluded corner of the verandah, and popular Nancy Brander on her way to a beckoning friend was waylaid by her recent neighbour.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "I want to ask your opinion of my new frock?"
information about recent and important events
From this reading The General's wife and Mrs. Tallboys embarked on congenial topics, local charities, and an imminent bazaar; the wearer of the jaunty green feather was captured by Mrs. Fiske, eager to hear the latest news of Barbie's prospects.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The ladies--sixteen in number--streamed forlornly into the drawing-room, where they broke up into groups--like gravitating to like.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The General's wife and Mrs. Tallboys embarked on congenial topics, local charities, and an imminent bazaar; the wearer of the jaunty green feather was captured by Mrs. Fiske, eager to hear the latest news of Barbie's prospects.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The General's wife and Mrs. Tallboys embarked on congenial topics, local charities, and an imminent bazaar; the wearer of the jaunty green feather was captured by Mrs. Fiske, eager to hear the latest news of Barbie's prospects.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Barbie and Miss Sim, drawn to one another by mutual sympathy, left the room together, to seek a secluded corner of the verandah, and popular Nancy Brander on her way to a beckoning friend was waylaid by her recent neighbour.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading "I want to ask your opinion of my new frock?"
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Barbie and Miss Sim, drawn to one another by mutual sympathy, left the room together, to seek a secluded corner of the verandah, and popular Nancy Brander on her way to a beckoning friend was waylaid by her recent neighbour.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading The General's wife and Mrs. Tallboys embarked on congenial topics, local charities, and an imminent bazaar; the wearer of the jaunty green feather was captured by Mrs. Fiske, eager to hear the latest news of Barbie's prospects.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading Barbie and Miss Sim, drawn to one another by mutual sympathy, left the room together, to seek a secluded corner of the verandah, and popular Nancy Brander on her way to a beckoning friend was waylaid by her recent neighbour.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Barbie and Miss Sim, drawn to one another by mutual sympathy, left the room together, to seek a secluded corner of the verandah, and popular Nancy Brander on her way to a beckoning friend was waylaid by her recent neighbour.
secludedadjectiveUS /sɪˈkluːdɪd/
hidden from general view or use
From this reading Barbie and Miss Sim, drawn to one another by mutual sympathy, left the room together, to seek a secluded corner of the verandah, and popular Nancy Brander on her way to a beckoning friend was waylaid by her recent neighbour.
try to get or reach
From this reading Barbie and Miss Sim, drawn to one another by mutual sympathy, left the room together, to seek a secluded corner of the verandah, and popular Nancy Brander on her way to a beckoning friend was waylaid by her recent neighbour.
Sim
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From this reading Barbie and Miss Sim, drawn to one another by mutual sympathy, left the room together, to seek a secluded corner of the verandah, and popular Nancy Brander on her way to a beckoning friend was waylaid by her recent neighbour.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading The ladies--sixteen in number--streamed forlornly into the drawing-room, where they broke up into groups--like gravitating to like.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "Do stop and talk to _me_ for a moment!" urged Mrs. Villars, leading her aside.
streamedverbUS /striːmd/
past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind
From this reading The ladies--sixteen in number--streamed forlornly into the drawing-room, where they broke up into groups--like gravitating to like.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Barbie and Miss Sim, drawn to one another by mutual sympathy, left the room together, to seek a secluded corner of the verandah, and popular Nancy Brander on her way to a beckoning friend was waylaid by her recent neighbour.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "Do stop and talk to _me_ for a moment!" urged Mrs. Villars, leading her aside.
Tallboys
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From this reading The General's wife and Mrs. Tallboys embarked on congenial topics, local charities, and an imminent bazaar; the wearer of the jaunty green feather was captured by Mrs. Fiske, eager to hear the latest news of Barbie's prospects.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The ladies--sixteen in number--streamed forlornly into the drawing-room, where they broke up into groups--like gravitating to like.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The ladies--sixteen in number--streamed forlornly into the drawing-room, where they broke up into groups--like gravitating to like.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The ladies--sixteen in number--streamed forlornly into the drawing-room, where they broke up into groups--like gravitating to like.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Barbie and Miss Sim, drawn to one another by mutual sympathy, left the room together, to seek a secluded corner of the verandah, and popular Nancy Brander on her way to a beckoning friend was waylaid by her recent neighbour.
topicsnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪks/
plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The General's wife and Mrs. Tallboys embarked on congenial topics, local charities, and an imminent bazaar; the wearer of the jaunty green feather was captured by Mrs. Fiske, eager to hear the latest news of Barbie's prospects.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The ladies--sixteen in number--streamed forlornly into the drawing-room, where they broke up into groups--like gravitating to like.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading "Do stop and talk to _me_ for a moment!" urged Mrs. Villars, leading her aside.
verandahnoun
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading Barbie and Miss Sim, drawn to one another by mutual sympathy, left the room together, to seek a secluded corner of the verandah, and popular Nancy Brander on her way to a beckoning friend was waylaid by her recent neighbour.
Villars
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From this reading "Do stop and talk to _me_ for a moment!" urged Mrs. Villars, leading her aside.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I want to ask your opinion of my new frock?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The General's wife and Mrs. Tallboys embarked on congenial topics, local charities, and an imminent bazaar; the wearer of the jaunty green feather was captured by Mrs. Fiske, eager to hear the latest news of Barbie's prospects.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Barbie and Miss Sim, drawn to one another by mutual sympathy, left the room together, to seek a secluded corner of the verandah, and popular Nancy Brander on her way to a beckoning friend was waylaid by her recent neighbour.
waylaidverbUS /ˈweɪleɪd/
inflected form of “waylay” — wait in hiding to attack
From this reading Barbie and Miss Sim, drawn to one another by mutual sympathy, left the room together, to seek a secluded corner of the verandah, and popular Nancy Brander on her way to a beckoning friend was waylaid by her recent neighbour.
wearernounUS /ˈwerər/
a person who wears or carries or displays something as a body covering or accessory
From this reading The General's wife and Mrs. Tallboys embarked on congenial topics, local charities, and an imminent bazaar; the wearer of the jaunty green feather was captured by Mrs. Fiske, eager to hear the latest news of Barbie's prospects.
in or at the place that
From this reading The ladies--sixteen in number--streamed forlornly into the drawing-room, where they broke up into groups--like gravitating to like.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The General's wife and Mrs. Tallboys embarked on congenial topics, local charities, and an imminent bazaar; the wearer of the jaunty green feather was captured by Mrs. Fiske, eager to hear the latest news of Barbie's prospects.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I want to ask your opinion of my new frock?"
