used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Olivia occupied a basket-chair farther back; her pose was languidly graceful and sometimes she smiled.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mrs. Austin's rule was to receive all her friends who liked to come after six o'clock, but Kit had arrived two hours sooner, because Olivia had hinted that he might.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading AN IDLE AFTERNOON The veranda was shady, and Kit sat on the top step in the cool breeze that blew between the posts.
(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 It was not for nothing she had put on clothes she liked the best of all she had, but she thought she knew why Kit for the most part looked at the town and not at her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN IDLE AFTERNOON The veranda was shady, and Kit sat on the top step in the cool breeze that blew between the posts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN IDLE AFTERNOON The veranda was shady, and Kit sat on the top step in the cool breeze that blew between the posts.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Mrs. Austin's rule was to receive all her friends who liked to come after six o'clock, but Kit had arrived two hours sooner, because Olivia had hinted that he might.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was not for nothing she had put on clothes she liked the best of all she had, but she thought she knew why Kit for the most part looked at the town and not at her.
Austin'snounUS /ˈɔːstənz/
possessive form of “austin” — state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading Mrs. Austin's rule was to receive all her friends who liked to come after six o'clock, but Kit had arrived two hours sooner, because Olivia had hinted that he might.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Olivia occupied a basket-chair farther back; her pose was languidly graceful and sometimes she smiled.
basket-chair
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From this reading Olivia occupied a basket-chair farther back; her pose was languidly graceful and sometimes she smiled.
for the reason that
From this reading Mrs. Austin's rule was to receive all her friends who liked to come after six o'clock, but Kit had arrived two hours sooner, because Olivia had hinted that he might.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It was not for nothing she had put on clothes she liked the best of all she had, but she thought she knew why Kit for the most part looked at the town and not at her.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading AN IDLE AFTERNOON The veranda was shady, and Kit sat on the top step in the cool breeze that blew between the posts.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading AN IDLE AFTERNOON The veranda was shady, and Kit sat on the top step in the cool breeze that blew between the posts.
botheredadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːðərd/
caused to show discomposure
From this reading Sometimes his puritanical conscience bothered him.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading AN IDLE AFTERNOON The veranda was shady, and Kit sat on the top step in the cool breeze that blew between the posts.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not for nothing she had put on clothes she liked the best of all she had, but she thought she knew why Kit for the most part looked at the town and not at her.
clothing in general
From this reading It was not for nothing she had put on clothes she liked the best of all she had, but she thought she knew why Kit for the most part looked at the town and not at her.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mrs. Austin's rule was to receive all her friends who liked to come after six o'clock, but Kit had arrived two hours sooner, because Olivia had hinted that he might.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading Sometimes his puritanical conscience bothered him.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading AN IDLE AFTERNOON The veranda was shady, and Kit sat on the top step in the cool breeze that blew between the posts.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading Olivia occupied a basket-chair farther back; her pose was languidly graceful and sometimes she smiled.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was not for nothing she had put on clothes she liked the best of all she had, but she thought she knew why Kit for the most part looked at the town and not at her.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Mrs. Austin's rule was to receive all her friends who liked to come after six o'clock, but Kit had arrived two hours sooner, because Olivia had hinted that he might.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading Olivia occupied a basket-chair farther back; her pose was languidly graceful and sometimes she smiled.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was not for nothing she had put on clothes she liked the best of all she had, but she thought she knew why Kit for the most part looked at the town and not at her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Austin's rule was to receive all her friends who liked to come after six o'clock, but Kit had arrived two hours sooner, because Olivia had hinted that he might.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Olivia occupied a basket-chair farther back; her pose was languidly graceful and sometimes she smiled.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sometimes his puritanical conscience bothered him.
hintedverbUS /ˈhɪntəd/
past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading Mrs. Austin's rule was to receive all her friends who liked to come after six o'clock, but Kit had arrived two hours sooner, because Olivia had hinted that he might.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sometimes his puritanical conscience bothered him.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Mrs. Austin's rule was to receive all her friends who liked to come after six o'clock, but Kit had arrived two hours sooner, because Olivia had hinted that he might.
not in action or at work
From this reading AN IDLE AFTERNOON The veranda was shady, and Kit sat on the top step in the cool breeze that blew between the posts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN IDLE AFTERNOON The veranda was shady, and Kit sat on the top step in the cool breeze that blew between the posts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not for nothing she had put on clothes she liked the best of all she had, but she thought she knew why Kit for the most part looked at the town and not at her.
KitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading AN IDLE AFTERNOON The veranda was shady, and Kit sat on the top step in the cool breeze that blew between the posts.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was not for nothing she had put on clothes she liked the best of all she had, but she thought she knew why Kit for the most part looked at the town and not at her.
languidlyadverb
in a languid and lethargic manner
From this reading Olivia occupied a basket-chair farther back; her pose was languidly graceful and sometimes she smiled.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading It was not for nothing she had put on clothes she liked the best of all she had, but she thought she knew why Kit for the most part looked at the town and not at her.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was not for nothing she had put on clothes she liked the best of all she had, but she thought she knew why Kit for the most part looked at the town and not at her.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Mrs. Austin's rule was to receive all her friends who liked to come after six o'clock, but Kit had arrived two hours sooner, because Olivia had hinted that he might.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was not for nothing she had put on clothes she liked the best of all she had, but she thought she knew why Kit for the most part looked at the town and not at her.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Austin's rule was to receive all her friends who liked to come after six o'clock, but Kit had arrived two hours sooner, because Olivia had hinted that he might.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not for nothing she had put on clothes she liked the best of all she had, but she thought she knew why Kit for the most part looked at the town and not at her.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It was not for nothing she had put on clothes she liked the best of all she had, but she thought she knew why Kit for the most part looked at the town and not at her.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Mrs. Austin's rule was to receive all her friends who liked to come after six o'clock, but Kit had arrived two hours sooner, because Olivia had hinted that he might.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Olivia occupied a basket-chair farther back; her pose was languidly graceful and sometimes she smiled.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was not for nothing she had put on clothes she liked the best of all she had, but she thought she knew why Kit for the most part looked at the town and not at her.
Olivia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Olivia occupied a basket-chair farther back; her pose was languidly graceful and sometimes she smiled.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN IDLE AFTERNOON The veranda was shady, and Kit sat on the top step in the cool breeze that blew between the posts.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was not for nothing she had put on clothes she liked the best of all she had, but she thought she knew why Kit for the most part looked at the town and not at her.
poseverbUS /poʊz/
introduce
From this reading Olivia occupied a basket-chair farther back; her pose was languidly graceful and sometimes she smiled.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading AN IDLE AFTERNOON The veranda was shady, and Kit sat on the top step in the cool breeze that blew between the posts.
puritanicaladjectiveUS /ˌpjʊrəˈtænɪkəl/
of or relating to Puritans or Puritanism
From this reading Sometimes his puritanical conscience bothered him.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was not for nothing she had put on clothes she liked the best of all she had, but she thought she knew why Kit for the most part looked at the town and not at her.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Mrs. Austin's rule was to receive all her friends who liked to come after six o'clock, but Kit had arrived two hours sooner, because Olivia had hinted that he might.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Mrs. Austin's rule was to receive all her friends who liked to come after six o'clock, but Kit had arrived two hours sooner, because Olivia had hinted that he might.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading AN IDLE AFTERNOON The veranda was shady, and Kit sat on the top step in the cool breeze that blew between the posts.
shadyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdi/
quiet, dark, or concealed
From this reading AN IDLE AFTERNOON The veranda was shady, and Kit sat on the top step in the cool breeze that blew between the posts.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Olivia occupied a basket-chair farther back; her pose was languidly graceful and sometimes she smiled.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Mrs. Austin's rule was to receive all her friends who liked to come after six o'clock, but Kit had arrived two hours sooner, because Olivia had hinted that he might.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Olivia occupied a basket-chair farther back; her pose was languidly graceful and sometimes she smiled.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Olivia occupied a basket-chair farther back; her pose was languidly graceful and sometimes she smiled.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading Mrs. Austin's rule was to receive all her friends who liked to come after six o'clock, but Kit had arrived two hours sooner, because Olivia had hinted that he might.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading AN IDLE AFTERNOON The veranda was shady, and Kit sat on the top step in the cool breeze that blew between the posts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN IDLE AFTERNOON The veranda was shady, and Kit sat on the top step in the cool breeze that blew between the posts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN IDLE AFTERNOON The veranda was shady, and Kit sat on the top step in the cool breeze that blew between the posts.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was not for nothing she had put on clothes she liked the best of all she had, but she thought she knew why Kit for the most part looked at the town and not at her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Austin's rule was to receive all her friends who liked to come after six o'clock, but Kit had arrived two hours sooner, because Olivia had hinted that he might.
the upper part of anything
From this reading AN IDLE AFTERNOON The veranda was shady, and Kit sat on the top step in the cool breeze that blew between the posts.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading It was not for nothing she had put on clothes she liked the best of all she had, but she thought she knew why Kit for the most part looked at the town and not at her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mrs. Austin's rule was to receive all her friends who liked to come after six o'clock, but Kit had arrived two hours sooner, because Olivia had hinted that he might.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading AN IDLE AFTERNOON The veranda was shady, and Kit sat on the top step in the cool breeze that blew between the posts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN IDLE AFTERNOON The veranda was shady, and Kit sat on the top step in the cool breeze that blew between the posts.
which person or people
From this reading Mrs. Austin's rule was to receive all her friends who liked to come after six o'clock, but Kit had arrived two hours sooner, because Olivia had hinted that he might.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading It was not for nothing she had put on clothes she liked the best of all she had, but she thought she knew why Kit for the most part looked at the town and not at her.
