used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next morning, as Captain Burnett was strolling across the tennis-lawn in search of a shady corner where he could read his paper, he encountered Audrey.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The next morning, as Captain Burnett was strolling across the tennis-lawn in search of a shady corner where he could read his paper, he encountered Audrey.
adversitynounUS /ədˈvɝː.sə.t̬i/
Difficulties; misfortune and hardship faced with courage.
From this reading THE GRAY COTTAGE 'I think I love most people best when they are in adversity; for pity is one of my prevailing passions.'--MARY WOLSTONECRAFT GODWIN'S LETTER.
allusionnounUS /əˈluːʒən/
passing reference or indirect mention
From this reading 'May I ask where you are going, my Lady Bountiful?' for this was a name he often called her, perhaps in allusion to her sweet, bountiful nature; but Audrey, in her simplicity, had never understood the compliment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was walking in the direction of the gate, and had a basket of flowers in her hand.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE GRAY COTTAGE 'I think I love most people best when they are in adversity; for pity is one of my prevailing passions.'--MARY WOLSTONECRAFT GODWIN'S LETTER.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The next morning, as Captain Burnett was strolling across the tennis-lawn in search of a shady corner where he could read his paper, he encountered Audrey.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading 'May I ask where you are going, my Lady Bountiful?' for this was a name he often called her, perhaps in allusion to her sweet, bountiful nature; but Audrey, in her simplicity, had never understood the compliment.
Audrey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next morning, as Captain Burnett was strolling across the tennis-lawn in search of a shady corner where he could read his paper, he encountered Audrey.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading She was walking in the direction of the gate, and had a basket of flowers in her hand.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading THE GRAY COTTAGE 'I think I love most people best when they are in adversity; for pity is one of my prevailing passions.'--MARY WOLSTONECRAFT GODWIN'S LETTER.
BountifuladjectiveUS /ˈbaʊntɪfəl/
given or giving freely
From this reading 'May I ask where you are going, my Lady Bountiful?' for this was a name he often called her, perhaps in allusion to her sweet, bountiful nature; but Audrey, in her simplicity, had never understood the compliment.
BurnettnounUS /bərˈnet/
United States writer (born in England) remembered for her novels for children (1849-1924)
From this reading The next morning, as Captain Burnett was strolling across the tennis-lawn in search of a shady corner where he could read his paper, he encountered Audrey.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was hurrying past him with a nod and a smile, but he coolly stopped her.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading 'May I ask where you are going, my Lady Bountiful?' for this was a name he often called her, perhaps in allusion to her sweet, bountiful nature; but Audrey, in her simplicity, had never understood the compliment.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The next morning, as Captain Burnett was strolling across the tennis-lawn in search of a shady corner where he could read his paper, he encountered Audrey.
complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading 'May I ask where you are going, my Lady Bountiful?' for this was a name he often called her, perhaps in allusion to her sweet, bountiful nature; but Audrey, in her simplicity, had never understood the compliment.
coollyadverbUS /ˈkuːli/
in a composed and unconcerned manner
From this reading She was hurrying past him with a nod and a smile, but he coolly stopped her.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The next morning, as Captain Burnett was strolling across the tennis-lawn in search of a shady corner where he could read his paper, he encountered Audrey.
a small house with a single story
From this reading THE GRAY COTTAGE 'I think I love most people best when they are in adversity; for pity is one of my prevailing passions.'--MARY WOLSTONECRAFT GODWIN'S LETTER.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The next morning, as Captain Burnett was strolling across the tennis-lawn in search of a shady corner where he could read his paper, he encountered Audrey.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading She was walking in the direction of the gate, and had a basket of flowers in her hand.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading The next morning, as Captain Burnett was strolling across the tennis-lawn in search of a shady corner where he could read his paper, he encountered Audrey.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading She was walking in the direction of the gate, and had a basket of flowers in her hand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE GRAY COTTAGE 'I think I love most people best when they are in adversity; for pity is one of my prevailing passions.'--MARY WOLSTONECRAFT GODWIN'S LETTER.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading She was walking in the direction of the gate, and had a basket of flowers in her hand.
GODWIN'S
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From this reading THE GRAY COTTAGE 'I think I love most people best when they are in adversity; for pity is one of my prevailing passions.'--MARY WOLSTONECRAFT GODWIN'S LETTER.
the act of departing
From this reading 'May I ask where you are going, my Lady Bountiful?' for this was a name he often called her, perhaps in allusion to her sweet, bountiful nature; but Audrey, in her simplicity, had never understood the compliment.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading THE GRAY COTTAGE 'I think I love most people best when they are in adversity; for pity is one of my prevailing passions.'--MARY WOLSTONECRAFT GODWIN'S LETTER.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was walking in the direction of the gate, and had a basket of flowers in her hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She was walking in the direction of the gate, and had a basket of flowers in her hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next morning, as Captain Burnett was strolling across the tennis-lawn in search of a shady corner where he could read his paper, he encountered Audrey.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was walking in the direction of the gate, and had a basket of flowers in her hand.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was hurrying past him with a nod and a smile, but he coolly stopped her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The next morning, as Captain Burnett was strolling across the tennis-lawn in search of a shady corner where he could read his paper, he encountered Audrey.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading She was hurrying past him with a nod and a smile, but he coolly stopped her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE GRAY COTTAGE 'I think I love most people best when they are in adversity; for pity is one of my prevailing passions.'--MARY WOLSTONECRAFT GODWIN'S LETTER.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GRAY COTTAGE 'I think I love most people best when they are in adversity; for pity is one of my prevailing passions.'--MARY WOLSTONECRAFT GODWIN'S LETTER.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE GRAY COTTAGE 'I think I love most people best when they are in adversity; for pity is one of my prevailing passions.'--MARY WOLSTONECRAFT GODWIN'S LETTER.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading 'May I ask where you are going, my Lady Bountiful?' for this was a name he often called her, perhaps in allusion to her sweet, bountiful nature; but Audrey, in her simplicity, had never understood the compliment.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading THE GRAY COTTAGE 'I think I love most people best when they are in adversity; for pity is one of my prevailing passions.'--MARY WOLSTONECRAFT GODWIN'S LETTER.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading THE GRAY COTTAGE 'I think I love most people best when they are in adversity; for pity is one of my prevailing passions.'--MARY WOLSTONECRAFT GODWIN'S LETTER.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading THE GRAY COTTAGE 'I think I love most people best when they are in adversity; for pity is one of my prevailing passions.'--MARY WOLSTONECRAFT GODWIN'S LETTER.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading 'May I ask where you are going, my Lady Bountiful?' for this was a name he often called her, perhaps in allusion to her sweet, bountiful nature; but Audrey, in her simplicity, had never understood the compliment.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning, as Captain Burnett was strolling across the tennis-lawn in search of a shady corner where he could read his paper, he encountered Audrey.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE GRAY COTTAGE 'I think I love most people best when they are in adversity; for pity is one of my prevailing passions.'--MARY WOLSTONECRAFT GODWIN'S LETTER.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE GRAY COTTAGE 'I think I love most people best when they are in adversity; for pity is one of my prevailing passions.'--MARY WOLSTONECRAFT GODWIN'S LETTER.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading 'May I ask where you are going, my Lady Bountiful?' for this was a name he often called her, perhaps in allusion to her sweet, bountiful nature; but Audrey, in her simplicity, had never understood the compliment.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading 'May I ask where you are going, my Lady Bountiful?' for this was a name he often called her, perhaps in allusion to her sweet, bountiful nature; but Audrey, in her simplicity, had never understood the compliment.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading 'May I ask where you are going, my Lady Bountiful?' for this was a name he often called her, perhaps in allusion to her sweet, bountiful nature; but Audrey, in her simplicity, had never understood the compliment.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning, as Captain Burnett was strolling across the tennis-lawn in search of a shady corner where he could read his paper, he encountered Audrey.
nodverbUS /nɑːd/
express or signify by nodding
From this reading She was hurrying past him with a nod and a smile, but he coolly stopped her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GRAY COTTAGE 'I think I love most people best when they are in adversity; for pity is one of my prevailing passions.'--MARY WOLSTONECRAFT GODWIN'S LETTER.
many times at short intervals
From this reading 'May I ask where you are going, my Lady Bountiful?' for this was a name he often called her, perhaps in allusion to her sweet, bountiful nature; but Audrey, in her simplicity, had never understood the compliment.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE GRAY COTTAGE 'I think I love most people best when they are in adversity; for pity is one of my prevailing passions.'--MARY WOLSTONECRAFT GODWIN'S LETTER.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading The next morning, as Captain Burnett was strolling across the tennis-lawn in search of a shady corner where he could read his paper, he encountered Audrey.
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading THE GRAY COTTAGE 'I think I love most people best when they are in adversity; for pity is one of my prevailing passions.'--MARY WOLSTONECRAFT GODWIN'S LETTER.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading She was hurrying past him with a nod and a smile, but he coolly stopped her.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading THE GRAY COTTAGE 'I think I love most people best when they are in adversity; for pity is one of my prevailing passions.'--MARY WOLSTONECRAFT GODWIN'S LETTER.
by chance
From this reading 'May I ask where you are going, my Lady Bountiful?' for this was a name he often called her, perhaps in allusion to her sweet, bountiful nature; but Audrey, in her simplicity, had never understood the compliment.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading THE GRAY COTTAGE 'I think I love most people best when they are in adversity; for pity is one of my prevailing passions.'--MARY WOLSTONECRAFT GODWIN'S LETTER.
prevailingadjectiveUS /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/
most frequent or common
From this reading THE GRAY COTTAGE 'I think I love most people best when they are in adversity; for pity is one of my prevailing passions.'--MARY WOLSTONECRAFT GODWIN'S LETTER.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The next morning, as Captain Burnett was strolling across the tennis-lawn in search of a shady corner where he could read his paper, he encountered Audrey.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading The next morning, as Captain Burnett was strolling across the tennis-lawn in search of a shady corner where he could read his paper, he encountered Audrey.
shadyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdi/
quiet, dark, or concealed
From this reading The next morning, as Captain Burnett was strolling across the tennis-lawn in search of a shady corner where he could read his paper, he encountered Audrey.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was walking in the direction of the gate, and had a basket of flowers in her hand.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading 'May I ask where you are going, my Lady Bountiful?' for this was a name he often called her, perhaps in allusion to her sweet, bountiful nature; but Audrey, in her simplicity, had never understood the compliment.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading She was hurrying past him with a nod and a smile, but he coolly stopped her.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading She was hurrying past him with a nod and a smile, but he coolly stopped her.
strollingverbUS /ˈstroʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading The next morning, as Captain Burnett was strolling across the tennis-lawn in search of a shady corner where he could read his paper, he encountered Audrey.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading 'May I ask where you are going, my Lady Bountiful?' for this was a name he often called her, perhaps in allusion to her sweet, bountiful nature; but Audrey, in her simplicity, had never understood the compliment.
tennis-lawn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next morning, as Captain Burnett was strolling across the tennis-lawn in search of a shady corner where he could read his paper, he encountered Audrey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GRAY COTTAGE 'I think I love most people best when they are in adversity; for pity is one of my prevailing passions.'--MARY WOLSTONECRAFT GODWIN'S LETTER.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE GRAY COTTAGE 'I think I love most people best when they are in adversity; for pity is one of my prevailing passions.'--MARY WOLSTONECRAFT GODWIN'S LETTER.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading THE GRAY COTTAGE 'I think I love most people best when they are in adversity; for pity is one of my prevailing passions.'--MARY WOLSTONECRAFT GODWIN'S LETTER.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading 'May I ask where you are going, my Lady Bountiful?' for this was a name he often called her, perhaps in allusion to her sweet, bountiful nature; but Audrey, in her simplicity, had never understood the compliment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'May I ask where you are going, my Lady Bountiful?' for this was a name he often called her, perhaps in allusion to her sweet, bountiful nature; but Audrey, in her simplicity, had never understood the compliment.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading 'May I ask where you are going, my Lady Bountiful?' for this was a name he often called her, perhaps in allusion to her sweet, bountiful nature; but Audrey, in her simplicity, had never understood the compliment.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading She was walking in the direction of the gate, and had a basket of flowers in her hand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next morning, as Captain Burnett was strolling across the tennis-lawn in search of a shady corner where he could read his paper, he encountered Audrey.
at the time that
From this reading THE GRAY COTTAGE 'I think I love most people best when they are in adversity; for pity is one of my prevailing passions.'--MARY WOLSTONECRAFT GODWIN'S LETTER.
in or at the place that
From this reading The next morning, as Captain Burnett was strolling across the tennis-lawn in search of a shady corner where he could read his paper, he encountered Audrey.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was hurrying past him with a nod and a smile, but he coolly stopped her.
WOLSTONECRAFT
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GRAY COTTAGE 'I think I love most people best when they are in adversity; for pity is one of my prevailing passions.'--MARY WOLSTONECRAFT GODWIN'S LETTER.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'May I ask where you are going, my Lady Bountiful?' for this was a name he often called her, perhaps in allusion to her sweet, bountiful nature; but Audrey, in her simplicity, had never understood the compliment.
