used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She ascended with a firm tread.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The mistress of the house left the kitchen one morning after her plans were perfected for dinner and sought Mrs. Porter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PINK DRESS Mrs. Porter was Miss Barry's prop and stay in matters regarding her niece, and she turned to her when succeeding days revealed the fact that Linda had set out deliberately to spoil the "help."
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "This is a shame," she announced warmly, as she stood beside her friend, viewing the lengths of silky soft pink stuff which were running beneath the swift needle.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "This is a shame," she announced warmly, as she stood beside her friend, viewing the lengths of silky soft pink stuff which were running beneath the swift needle.
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading She ascended with a firm tread.
Barry's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PINK DRESS Mrs. Porter was Miss Barry's prop and stay in matters regarding her niece, and she turned to her when succeeding days revealed the fact that Linda had set out deliberately to spoil the "help."
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading "This is a shame," she announced warmly, as she stood beside her friend, viewing the lengths of silky soft pink stuff which were running beneath the swift needle.
next to; at the side of
From this reading "This is a shame," she announced warmly, as she stood beside her friend, viewing the lengths of silky soft pink stuff which were running beneath the swift needle.
buzzingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌzɪŋ/
noisy like the sound of a bee
From this reading She could hear the faint buzzing of the sewing machine which lived by the front window in the hall upstairs.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She could hear the faint buzzing of the sewing machine which lived by the front window in the hall upstairs.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could hear the faint buzzing of the sewing machine which lived by the front window in the hall upstairs.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE PINK DRESS Mrs. Porter was Miss Barry's prop and stay in matters regarding her niece, and she turned to her when succeeding days revealed the fact that Linda had set out deliberately to spoil the "help."
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading THE PINK DRESS Mrs. Porter was Miss Barry's prop and stay in matters regarding her niece, and she turned to her when succeeding days revealed the fact that Linda had set out deliberately to spoil the "help."
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The mistress of the house left the kitchen one morning after her plans were perfected for dinner and sought Mrs. Porter.
put on clothes
From this reading THE PINK DRESS Mrs. Porter was Miss Barry's prop and stay in matters regarding her niece, and she turned to her when succeeding days revealed the fact that Linda had set out deliberately to spoil the "help."
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading THE PINK DRESS Mrs. Porter was Miss Barry's prop and stay in matters regarding her niece, and she turned to her when succeeding days revealed the fact that Linda had set out deliberately to spoil the "help."
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading She could hear the faint buzzing of the sewing machine which lived by the front window in the hall upstairs.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading She ascended with a firm tread.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The mistress of the house left the kitchen one morning after her plans were perfected for dinner and sought Mrs. Porter.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "This is a shame," she announced warmly, as she stood beside her friend, viewing the lengths of silky soft pink stuff which were running beneath the swift needle.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading She could hear the faint buzzing of the sewing machine which lived by the front window in the hall upstairs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE PINK DRESS Mrs. Porter was Miss Barry's prop and stay in matters regarding her niece, and she turned to her when succeeding days revealed the fact that Linda had set out deliberately to spoil the "help."
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading She could hear the faint buzzing of the sewing machine which lived by the front window in the hall upstairs.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading She could hear the faint buzzing of the sewing machine which lived by the front window in the hall upstairs.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading THE PINK DRESS Mrs. Porter was Miss Barry's prop and stay in matters regarding her niece, and she turned to her when succeeding days revealed the fact that Linda had set out deliberately to spoil the "help."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PINK DRESS Mrs. Porter was Miss Barry's prop and stay in matters regarding her niece, and she turned to her when succeeding days revealed the fact that Linda had set out deliberately to spoil the "help."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The mistress of the house left the kitchen one morning after her plans were perfected for dinner and sought Mrs. Porter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PINK DRESS Mrs. Porter was Miss Barry's prop and stay in matters regarding her niece, and she turned to her when succeeding days revealed the fact that Linda had set out deliberately to spoil the "help."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is a shame," she announced warmly, as she stood beside her friend, viewing the lengths of silky soft pink stuff which were running beneath the swift needle.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading The mistress of the house left the kitchen one morning after her plans were perfected for dinner and sought Mrs. Porter.
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 The mistress of the house left the kitchen one morning after her plans were perfected for dinner and sought Mrs. Porter.
lengthsnounUS /leŋkθs/
plural of “length” — the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading "This is a shame," she announced warmly, as she stood beside her friend, viewing the lengths of silky soft pink stuff which were running beneath the swift needle.
Linda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE PINK DRESS Mrs. Porter was Miss Barry's prop and stay in matters regarding her niece, and she turned to her when succeeding days revealed the fact that Linda had set out deliberately to spoil the "help."
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading She could hear the faint buzzing of the sewing machine which lived by the front window in the hall upstairs.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading She could hear the faint buzzing of the sewing machine which lived by the front window in the hall upstairs.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE PINK DRESS Mrs. Porter was Miss Barry's prop and stay in matters regarding her niece, and she turned to her when succeeding days revealed the fact that Linda had set out deliberately to spoil the "help."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE PINK DRESS Mrs. Porter was Miss Barry's prop and stay in matters regarding her niece, and she turned to her when succeeding days revealed the fact that Linda had set out deliberately to spoil the "help."
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading The mistress of the house left the kitchen one morning after her plans were perfected for dinner and sought Mrs. Porter.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The mistress of the house left the kitchen one morning after her plans were perfected for dinner and sought Mrs. Porter.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE PINK DRESS Mrs. Porter was Miss Barry's prop and stay in matters regarding her niece, and she turned to her when succeeding days revealed the fact that Linda had set out deliberately to spoil the "help."
needlenounUS /ˈniːdəl/
the leaf of a conifer
From this reading "This is a shame," she announced warmly, as she stood beside her friend, viewing the lengths of silky soft pink stuff which were running beneath the swift needle.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading THE PINK DRESS Mrs. Porter was Miss Barry's prop and stay in matters regarding her niece, and she turned to her when succeeding days revealed the fact that Linda had set out deliberately to spoil the "help."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The mistress of the house left the kitchen one morning after her plans were perfected for dinner and sought Mrs. Porter.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The mistress of the house left the kitchen one morning after her plans were perfected for dinner and sought Mrs. Porter.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE PINK DRESS Mrs. Porter was Miss Barry's prop and stay in matters regarding her niece, and she turned to her when succeeding days revealed the fact that Linda had set out deliberately to spoil the "help."
perfectedadjectiveUS /pərˈfektɪd/
(of plans, ideas, etc.) perfectly formed
From this reading The mistress of the house left the kitchen one morning after her plans were perfected for dinner and sought Mrs. Porter.
a light shade of red
From this reading THE PINK DRESS Mrs. Porter was Miss Barry's prop and stay in matters regarding her niece, and she turned to her when succeeding days revealed the fact that Linda had set out deliberately to spoil the "help."
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading The mistress of the house left the kitchen one morning after her plans were perfected for dinner and sought Mrs. Porter.
PorternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading THE PINK DRESS Mrs. Porter was Miss Barry's prop and stay in matters regarding her niece, and she turned to her when succeeding days revealed the fact that Linda had set out deliberately to spoil the "help."
propnounUS /prɑːp/
a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling
From this reading THE PINK DRESS Mrs. Porter was Miss Barry's prop and stay in matters regarding her niece, and she turned to her when succeeding days revealed the fact that Linda had set out deliberately to spoil the "help."
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading THE PINK DRESS Mrs. Porter was Miss Barry's prop and stay in matters regarding her niece, and she turned to her when succeeding days revealed the fact that Linda had set out deliberately to spoil the "help."
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading THE PINK DRESS Mrs. Porter was Miss Barry's prop and stay in matters regarding her niece, and she turned to her when succeeding days revealed the fact that Linda had set out deliberately to spoil the "help."
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading "This is a shame," she announced warmly, as she stood beside her friend, viewing the lengths of silky soft pink stuff which were running beneath the swift needle.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE PINK DRESS Mrs. Porter was Miss Barry's prop and stay in matters regarding her niece, and she turned to her when succeeding days revealed the fact that Linda had set out deliberately to spoil the "help."
sewingnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading She could hear the faint buzzing of the sewing machine which lived by the front window in the hall upstairs.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading "This is a shame," she announced warmly, as she stood beside her friend, viewing the lengths of silky soft pink stuff which were running beneath the swift needle.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE PINK DRESS Mrs. Porter was Miss Barry's prop and stay in matters regarding her niece, and she turned to her when succeeding days revealed the fact that Linda had set out deliberately to spoil the "help."
silkyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlki/
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
From this reading "This is a shame," she announced warmly, as she stood beside her friend, viewing the lengths of silky soft pink stuff which were running beneath the swift needle.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading "This is a shame," she announced warmly, as she stood beside her friend, viewing the lengths of silky soft pink stuff which were running beneath the swift needle.
that is looked for
From this reading The mistress of the house left the kitchen one morning after her plans were perfected for dinner and sought Mrs. Porter.
spoilverbUS /spɔɪl/
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
From this reading THE PINK DRESS Mrs. Porter was Miss Barry's prop and stay in matters regarding her niece, and she turned to her when succeeding days revealed the fact that Linda had set out deliberately to spoil the "help."
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading THE PINK DRESS Mrs. Porter was Miss Barry's prop and stay in matters regarding her niece, and she turned to her when succeeding days revealed the fact that Linda had set out deliberately to spoil the "help."
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "This is a shame," she announced warmly, as she stood beside her friend, viewing the lengths of silky soft pink stuff which were running beneath the swift needle.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading "This is a shame," she announced warmly, as she stood beside her friend, viewing the lengths of silky soft pink stuff which were running beneath the swift needle.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading THE PINK DRESS Mrs. Porter was Miss Barry's prop and stay in matters regarding her niece, and she turned to her when succeeding days revealed the fact that Linda had set out deliberately to spoil the "help."
moving very fast
From this reading "This is a shame," she announced warmly, as she stood beside her friend, viewing the lengths of silky soft pink stuff which were running beneath the swift needle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE PINK DRESS Mrs. Porter was Miss Barry's prop and stay in matters regarding her niece, and she turned to her when succeeding days revealed the fact that Linda had set out deliberately to spoil the "help."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PINK DRESS Mrs. Porter was Miss Barry's prop and stay in matters regarding her niece, and she turned to her when succeeding days revealed the fact that Linda had set out deliberately to spoil the "help."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is a shame," she announced warmly, as she stood beside her friend, viewing the lengths of silky soft pink stuff which were running beneath the swift needle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PINK DRESS Mrs. Porter was Miss Barry's prop and stay in matters regarding her niece, and she turned to her when succeeding days revealed the fact that Linda had set out deliberately to spoil the "help."
treadverbUS /tred/
put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading She ascended with a firm tread.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading THE PINK DRESS Mrs. Porter was Miss Barry's prop and stay in matters regarding her niece, and she turned to her when succeeding days revealed the fact that Linda had set out deliberately to spoil the "help."
on a floor above
From this reading She could hear the faint buzzing of the sewing machine which lived by the front window in the hall upstairs.
viewingnounUS /ˈvjuːɪŋ/
the display of a motion picture
From this reading "This is a shame," she announced warmly, as she stood beside her friend, viewing the lengths of silky soft pink stuff which were running beneath the swift needle.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading "This is a shame," she announced warmly, as she stood beside her friend, viewing the lengths of silky soft pink stuff which were running beneath the swift needle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PINK DRESS Mrs. Porter was Miss Barry's prop and stay in matters regarding her niece, and she turned to her when succeeding days revealed the fact that Linda had set out deliberately to spoil the "help."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The mistress of the house left the kitchen one morning after her plans were perfected for dinner and sought Mrs. Porter.
at the time that
From this reading THE PINK DRESS Mrs. Porter was Miss Barry's prop and stay in matters regarding her niece, and she turned to her when succeeding days revealed the fact that Linda had set out deliberately to spoil the "help."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She could hear the faint buzzing of the sewing machine which lived by the front window in the hall upstairs.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading She could hear the faint buzzing of the sewing machine which lived by the front window in the hall upstairs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She ascended with a firm tread.
