used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nancy put on a pretty light green silk, which had been recently modernized.
anew
From this reading Lavinia and Nancy went home again to change their dresses for it.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "You should wear your gold chain and locket," remarked Lavinia, who always took pride in her sister's appearance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mrs. Selby had kept up an extensive wardrobe, and had left it between the two sisters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lavinia and Nancy went home again to change their dresses for it.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading "You should wear your gold chain and locket," remarked Lavinia, who always took pride in her sister's appearance.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nancy put on a pretty light green silk, which had been recently modernized.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Mrs. Selby had kept up an extensive wardrobe, and had left it between the two sisters.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading "You should wear your gold chain and locket," remarked Lavinia, who always took pride in her sister's appearance.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Lavinia and Nancy went home again to change their dresses for it.
put on clothes
From this reading "It will look very nice upon that dress."
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading Lavinia and Nancy went home again to change their dresses for it.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading Mrs. Selby had kept up an extensive wardrobe, and had left it between the two sisters.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lavinia and Nancy went home again to change their dresses for it.
coins made of gold
From this reading "You should wear your gold chain and locket," remarked Lavinia, who always took pride in her sister's appearance.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Nancy put on a pretty light green silk, which had been recently modernized.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nancy put on a pretty light green silk, which had been recently modernized.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "You should wear your gold chain and locket," remarked Lavinia, who always took pride in her sister's appearance.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Lavinia and Nancy went home again to change their dresses for it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "You should wear your gold chain and locket," remarked Lavinia, who always took pride in her sister's appearance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Lavinia and Nancy went home again to change their dresses for it.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Mrs. Selby had kept up an extensive wardrobe, and had left it between the two sisters.
Lavinia
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From this reading Lavinia and Nancy went home again to change their dresses for it.
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 Mrs. Selby had kept up an extensive wardrobe, and had left it between the two sisters.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Nancy put on a pretty light green silk, which had been recently modernized.
locketnounUS /ˈlɑːkɪt/
a small ornamental case; usually contains a picture or a lock of hair and is worn on a necklace
From this reading "You should wear your gold chain and locket," remarked Lavinia, who always took pride in her sister's appearance.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "It will look very nice upon that dress."
modernizedadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdərnaɪzd/
brought up to date
From this reading Nancy put on a pretty light green silk, which had been recently modernized.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Selby had kept up an extensive wardrobe, and had left it between the two sisters.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading Lavinia and Nancy went home again to change their dresses for it.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "It will look very nice upon that dress."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nancy put on a pretty light green silk, which had been recently modernized.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Nancy put on a pretty light green silk, which had been recently modernized.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading "You should wear your gold chain and locket," remarked Lavinia, who always took pride in her sister's appearance.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Nancy put on a pretty light green silk, which had been recently modernized.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading Nancy put on a pretty light green silk, which had been recently modernized.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "You should wear your gold chain and locket," remarked Lavinia, who always took pride in her sister's appearance.
Selby
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Selby had kept up an extensive wardrobe, and had left it between the two sisters.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "You should wear your gold chain and locket," remarked Lavinia, who always took pride in her sister's appearance.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading Nancy put on a pretty light green silk, which had been recently modernized.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading "You should wear your gold chain and locket," remarked Lavinia, who always took pride in her sister's appearance.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Mrs. Selby had kept up an extensive wardrobe, and had left it between the two sisters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It will look very nice upon that dress."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Selby had kept up an extensive wardrobe, and had left it between the two sisters.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Lavinia and Nancy went home again to change their dresses for it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lavinia and Nancy went home again to change their dresses for it.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "You should wear your gold chain and locket," remarked Lavinia, who always took pride in her sister's appearance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mrs. Selby had kept up an extensive wardrobe, and had left it between the two sisters.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mrs. Selby had kept up an extensive wardrobe, and had left it between the two sisters.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "It will look very nice upon that dress."
precisely as stated
From this reading "It will look very nice upon that dress."
wardrobenounUS /ˈwɔːrdroʊb/
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
From this reading Mrs. Selby had kept up an extensive wardrobe, and had left it between the two sisters.
be dressed in
From this reading "You should wear your gold chain and locket," remarked Lavinia, who always took pride in her sister's appearance.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Lavinia and Nancy went home again to change their dresses for it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nancy put on a pretty light green silk, which had been recently modernized.
which person or people
From this reading "You should wear your gold chain and locket," remarked Lavinia, who always took pride in her sister's appearance.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "It will look very nice upon that dress."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You should wear your gold chain and locket," remarked Lavinia, who always took pride in her sister's appearance.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You should wear your gold chain and locket," remarked Lavinia, who always took pride in her sister's appearance.
