used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She informs me that when a woman goes to see her solicitor, her banker, her husband's uncle, a woman she hates, or a man who really understands her, she wears in each case an entirely different kind of hat.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading This I gather from Barbara's account of the matter.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading The morning after her arrival in town she took my satirical counsel and called at Wittekind's office, and, I am afraid, tried to bite that very pleasant, well-intentioned gentleman.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The morning after her arrival in town she took my satirical counsel and called at Wittekind's office, and, I am afraid, tried to bite that very pleasant, well-intentioned gentleman.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading The morning after her arrival in town she took my satirical counsel and called at Wittekind's office, and, I am afraid, tried to bite that very pleasant, well-intentioned gentleman.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She informs me that when a woman goes to see her solicitor, her banker, her husband's uncle, a woman she hates, or a man who really understands her, she wears in each case an entirely different kind of hat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was not until the end of October that Doria completed her round of country-house visits and returned to the flat in St. John's Wood.
arrayingverbUS /ərˈeɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “array” — lay out orderly or logically in a line or as if in a line
From this reading She went out to do battle, arraying herself in subtle panoply of war.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The morning after her arrival in town she took my satirical counsel and called at Wittekind's office, and, I am afraid, tried to bite that very pleasant, well-intentioned gentleman.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The morning after her arrival in town she took my satirical counsel and called at Wittekind's office, and, I am afraid, tried to bite that very pleasant, well-intentioned gentleman.
bankernounUS /ˈbæŋkər/
a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading She informs me that when a woman goes to see her solicitor, her banker, her husband's uncle, a woman she hates, or a man who really understands her, she wears in each case an entirely different kind of hat.
Barbara's
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From this reading This I gather from Barbara's account of the matter.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading She went out to do battle, arraying herself in subtle panoply of war.
biteverbUS /baɪt/
to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
From this reading The morning after her arrival in town she took my satirical counsel and called at Wittekind's office, and, I am afraid, tried to bite that very pleasant, well-intentioned gentleman.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The morning after her arrival in town she took my satirical counsel and called at Wittekind's office, and, I am afraid, tried to bite that very pleasant, well-intentioned gentleman.
an occurrence of something
From this reading She informs me that when a woman goes to see her solicitor, her banker, her husband's uncle, a woman she hates, or a man who really understands her, she wears in each case an entirely different kind of hat.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading It was not until the end of October that Doria completed her round of country-house visits and returned to the flat in St. John's Wood.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading The morning after her arrival in town she took my satirical counsel and called at Wittekind's office, and, I am afraid, tried to bite that very pleasant, well-intentioned gentleman.
country-house
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From this reading It was not until the end of October that Doria completed her round of country-house visits and returned to the flat in St. John's Wood.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading She informs me that when a woman goes to see her solicitor, her banker, her husband's uncle, a woman she hates, or a man who really understands her, she wears in each case an entirely different kind of hat.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She went out to do battle, arraying herself in subtle panoply of war.
Doria
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From this reading It was not until the end of October that Doria completed her round of country-house visits and returned to the flat in St. John's Wood.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading She informs me that when a woman goes to see her solicitor, her banker, her husband's uncle, a woman she hates, or a man who really understands her, she wears in each case an entirely different kind of hat.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It was not until the end of October that Doria completed her round of country-house visits and returned to the flat in St. John's Wood.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She informs me that when a woman goes to see her solicitor, her banker, her husband's uncle, a woman she hates, or a man who really understands her, she wears in each case an entirely different kind of hat.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading It was not until the end of October that Doria completed her round of country-house visits and returned to the flat in St. John's Wood.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This I gather from Barbara's account of the matter.
assemble or get together
From this reading This I gather from Barbara's account of the matter.
a man of refinement
From this reading The morning after her arrival in town she took my satirical counsel and called at Wittekind's office, and, I am afraid, tried to bite that very pleasant, well-intentioned gentleman.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading She informs me that when a woman goes to see her solicitor, her banker, her husband's uncle, a woman she hates, or a man who really understands her, she wears in each case an entirely different kind of hat.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading She informs me that when a woman goes to see her solicitor, her banker, her husband's uncle, a woman she hates, or a man who really understands her, she wears in each case an entirely different kind of hat.
hatesnounUS /heɪts/
plural of “hate” — the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading She informs me that when a woman goes to see her solicitor, her banker, her husband's uncle, a woman she hates, or a man who really understands her, she wears in each case an entirely different kind of hat.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not until the end of October that Doria completed her round of country-house visits and returned to the flat in St. John's Wood.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She went out to do battle, arraying herself in subtle panoply of war.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading She informs me that when a woman goes to see her solicitor, her banker, her husband's uncle, a woman she hates, or a man who really understands her, she wears in each case an entirely different kind of hat.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The morning after her arrival in town she took my satirical counsel and called at Wittekind's office, and, I am afraid, tried to bite that very pleasant, well-intentioned gentleman.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was not until the end of October that Doria completed her round of country-house visits and returned to the flat in St. John's Wood.
informsverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmz/
third-person singular of “inform” — impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading She informs me that when a woman goes to see her solicitor, her banker, her husband's uncle, a woman she hates, or a man who really understands her, she wears in each case an entirely different kind of hat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not until the end of October that Doria completed her round of country-house visits and returned to the flat in St. John's Wood.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading It was not until the end of October that Doria completed her round of country-house visits and returned to the flat in St. John's Wood.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading She informs me that when a woman goes to see her solicitor, her banker, her husband's uncle, a woman she hates, or a man who really understands her, she wears in each case an entirely different kind of hat.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She informs me that when a woman goes to see her solicitor, her banker, her husband's uncle, a woman she hates, or a man who really understands her, she wears in each case an entirely different kind of hat.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading This I gather from Barbara's account of the matter.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She informs me that when a woman goes to see her solicitor, her banker, her husband's uncle, a woman she hates, or a man who really understands her, she wears in each case an entirely different kind of hat.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning after her arrival in town she took my satirical counsel and called at Wittekind's office, and, I am afraid, tried to bite that very pleasant, well-intentioned gentleman.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The morning after her arrival in town she took my satirical counsel and called at Wittekind's office, and, I am afraid, tried to bite that very pleasant, well-intentioned gentleman.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not until the end of October that Doria completed her round of country-house visits and returned to the flat in St. John's Wood.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading It was not until the end of October that Doria completed her round of country-house visits and returned to the flat in St. John's Wood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was not until the end of October that Doria completed her round of country-house visits and returned to the flat in St. John's Wood.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The morning after her arrival in town she took my satirical counsel and called at Wittekind's office, and, I am afraid, tried to bite that very pleasant, well-intentioned gentleman.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She informs me that when a woman goes to see her solicitor, her banker, her husband's uncle, a woman she hates, or a man who really understands her, she wears in each case an entirely different kind of hat.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She went out to do battle, arraying herself in subtle panoply of war.
panoplynounUS /ˈpænɑːpli/
a complete and impressive array
From this reading She went out to do battle, arraying herself in subtle panoply of war.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The morning after her arrival in town she took my satirical counsel and called at Wittekind's office, and, I am afraid, tried to bite that very pleasant, well-intentioned gentleman.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading She informs me that when a woman goes to see her solicitor, her banker, her husband's uncle, a woman she hates, or a man who really understands her, she wears in each case an entirely different kind of hat.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was not until the end of October that Doria completed her round of country-house visits and returned to the flat in St. John's Wood.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading It was not until the end of October that Doria completed her round of country-house visits and returned to the flat in St. John's Wood.
satiricaladjectiveUS /səˈtɪrəkəl/
exposing human folly to ridicule
From this reading The morning after her arrival in town she took my satirical counsel and called at Wittekind's office, and, I am afraid, tried to bite that very pleasant, well-intentioned gentleman.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She informs me that when a woman goes to see her solicitor, her banker, her husband's uncle, a woman she hates, or a man who really understands her, she wears in each case an entirely different kind of hat.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The morning after her arrival in town she took my satirical counsel and called at Wittekind's office, and, I am afraid, tried to bite that very pleasant, well-intentioned gentleman.
solicitornounUS /səˈlɪsətər/
a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading She informs me that when a woman goes to see her solicitor, her banker, her husband's uncle, a woman she hates, or a man who really understands her, she wears in each case an entirely different kind of hat.
St
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From this reading It was not until the end of October that Doria completed her round of country-house visits and returned to the flat in St. John's Wood.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading She went out to do battle, arraying herself in subtle panoply of war.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not until the end of October that Doria completed her round of country-house visits and returned to the flat in St. John's Wood.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was not until the end of October that Doria completed her round of country-house visits and returned to the flat in St. John's Wood.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This I gather from Barbara's account of the matter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not until the end of October that Doria completed her round of country-house visits and returned to the flat in St. John's Wood.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The morning after her arrival in town she took my satirical counsel and called at Wittekind's office, and, I am afraid, tried to bite that very pleasant, well-intentioned gentleman.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The morning after her arrival in town she took my satirical counsel and called at Wittekind's office, and, I am afraid, tried to bite that very pleasant, well-intentioned gentleman.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The morning after her arrival in town she took my satirical counsel and called at Wittekind's office, and, I am afraid, tried to bite that very pleasant, well-intentioned gentleman.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading She informs me that when a woman goes to see her solicitor, her banker, her husband's uncle, a woman she hates, or a man who really understands her, she wears in each case an entirely different kind of hat.
understandsverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstændz/
third-person singular of “understand” — know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading She informs me that when a woman goes to see her solicitor, her banker, her husband's uncle, a woman she hates, or a man who really understands her, she wears in each case an entirely different kind of hat.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It was not until the end of October that Doria completed her round of country-house visits and returned to the flat in St. John's Wood.
precisely as stated
From this reading The morning after her arrival in town she took my satirical counsel and called at Wittekind's office, and, I am afraid, tried to bite that very pleasant, well-intentioned gentleman.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading It was not until the end of October that Doria completed her round of country-house visits and returned to the flat in St. John's Wood.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading She went out to do battle, arraying herself in subtle panoply of war.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not until the end of October that Doria completed her round of country-house visits and returned to the flat in St. John's Wood.
wearsnounUS /werz/
plural of “wear” — impairment resulting from long use
From this reading She informs me that when a woman goes to see her solicitor, her banker, her husband's uncle, a woman she hates, or a man who really understands her, she wears in each case an entirely different kind of hat.
well-intentionedadjective
marked by good intentions though often producing unfortunate results
From this reading The morning after her arrival in town she took my satirical counsel and called at Wittekind's office, and, I am afraid, tried to bite that very pleasant, well-intentioned gentleman.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She went out to do battle, arraying herself in subtle panoply of war.
at the time that
From this reading She informs me that when a woman goes to see her solicitor, her banker, her husband's uncle, a woman she hates, or a man who really understands her, she wears in each case an entirely different kind of hat.
which person or people
From this reading She informs me that when a woman goes to see her solicitor, her banker, her husband's uncle, a woman she hates, or a man who really understands her, she wears in each case an entirely different kind of hat.
Wittekind's
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From this reading The morning after her arrival in town she took my satirical counsel and called at Wittekind's office, and, I am afraid, tried to bite that very pleasant, well-intentioned gentleman.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She informs me that when a woman goes to see her solicitor, her banker, her husband's uncle, a woman she hates, or a man who really understands her, she wears in each case an entirely different kind of hat.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading It was not until the end of October that Doria completed her round of country-house visits and returned to the flat in St. John's Wood.
