used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TWO GIRLS AND A DOLL.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When Dolores rapped softly at the door an hour later, she was bidden to enter by a low but calm voice; and she found Helena busy in unpacking her trunks, and arranging her wardrobe in closets, drawers and boxes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TWO GIRLS AND A DOLL.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You look tired, Miss Maxon," she said kindly--"or rather, Miss Lena, for we must not be formal if we are to be room-mates, must we? so let us begin with Lena and Dolores from the first."
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading When Dolores rapped softly at the door an hour later, she was bidden to enter by a low but calm voice; and she found Helena busy in unpacking her trunks, and arranging her wardrobe in closets, drawers and boxes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Dolores rapped softly at the door an hour later, she was bidden to enter by a low but calm voice; and she found Helena busy in unpacking her trunks, and arranging her wardrobe in closets, drawers and boxes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "You look tired, Miss Maxon," she said kindly--"or rather, Miss Lena, for we must not be formal if we are to be room-mates, must we? so let us begin with Lena and Dolores from the first."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Dolores," repeated Helena, softly; "Dolores--it is a lovely name, but I never heard it before."
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "You look tired, Miss Maxon," she said kindly--"or rather, Miss Lena, for we must not be formal if we are to be room-mates, must we? so let us begin with Lena and Dolores from the first."
biddenverbUS /ˈbɪdɪn/
inflected form of “bid” — propose a payment
From this reading When Dolores rapped softly at the door an hour later, she was bidden to enter by a low but calm voice; and she found Helena busy in unpacking her trunks, and arranging her wardrobe in closets, drawers and boxes.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading When Dolores rapped softly at the door an hour later, she was bidden to enter by a low but calm voice; and she found Helena busy in unpacking her trunks, and arranging her wardrobe in closets, drawers and boxes.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading When Dolores rapped softly at the door an hour later, she was bidden to enter by a low but calm voice; and she found Helena busy in unpacking her trunks, and arranging her wardrobe in closets, drawers and boxes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When Dolores rapped softly at the door an hour later, she was bidden to enter by a low but calm voice; and she found Helena busy in unpacking her trunks, and arranging her wardrobe in closets, drawers and boxes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When Dolores rapped softly at the door an hour later, she was bidden to enter by a low but calm voice; and she found Helena busy in unpacking her trunks, and arranging her wardrobe in closets, drawers and boxes.
make calm or still
From this reading When Dolores rapped softly at the door an hour later, she was bidden to enter by a low but calm voice; and she found Helena busy in unpacking her trunks, and arranging her wardrobe in closets, drawers and boxes.
closetsnounUS /ˈklɑːzəts/
plural of “closet” — a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading When Dolores rapped softly at the door an hour later, she was bidden to enter by a low but calm voice; and she found Helena busy in unpacking her trunks, and arranging her wardrobe in closets, drawers and boxes.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading "No, it is not a common name.
DOLLnounUS /dɑːl/
a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading TWO GIRLS AND A DOLL.
Dolores
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From this reading When Dolores rapped softly at the door an hour later, she was bidden to enter by a low but calm voice; and she found Helena busy in unpacking her trunks, and arranging her wardrobe in closets, drawers and boxes.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When Dolores rapped softly at the door an hour later, she was bidden to enter by a low but calm voice; and she found Helena busy in unpacking her trunks, and arranging her wardrobe in closets, drawers and boxes.
drawersnounUS /drɔːrz/
underpants worn by men
From this reading When Dolores rapped softly at the door an hour later, she was bidden to enter by a low but calm voice; and she found Helena busy in unpacking her trunks, and arranging her wardrobe in closets, drawers and boxes.
to come or go into
From this reading When Dolores rapped softly at the door an hour later, she was bidden to enter by a low but calm voice; and she found Helena busy in unpacking her trunks, and arranging her wardrobe in closets, drawers and boxes.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "You look tired, Miss Maxon," she said kindly--"or rather, Miss Lena, for we must not be formal if we are to be room-mates, must we? so let us begin with Lena and Dolores from the first."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "You look tired, Miss Maxon," she said kindly--"or rather, Miss Lena, for we must not be formal if we are to be room-mates, must we? so let us begin with Lena and Dolores from the first."
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading "You look tired, Miss Maxon," she said kindly--"or rather, Miss Lena, for we must not be formal if we are to be room-mates, must we? so let us begin with Lena and Dolores from the first."
set up or found
From this reading When Dolores rapped softly at the door an hour later, she was bidden to enter by a low but calm voice; and she found Helena busy in unpacking her trunks, and arranging her wardrobe in closets, drawers and boxes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "You look tired, Miss Maxon," she said kindly--"or rather, Miss Lena, for we must not be formal if we are to be room-mates, must we? so let us begin with Lena and Dolores from the first."
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading TWO GIRLS AND A DOLL.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "Dolores," repeated Helena, softly; "Dolores--it is a lovely name, but I never heard it before."
HelenanounUS /ˈhelənə/
capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana
From this reading When Dolores rapped softly at the door an hour later, she was bidden to enter by a low but calm voice; and she found Helena busy in unpacking her trunks, and arranging her wardrobe in closets, drawers and boxes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Dolores rapped softly at the door an hour later, she was bidden to enter by a low but calm voice; and she found Helena busy in unpacking her trunks, and arranging her wardrobe in closets, drawers and boxes.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading When Dolores rapped softly at the door an hour later, she was bidden to enter by a low but calm voice; and she found Helena busy in unpacking her trunks, and arranging her wardrobe in closets, drawers and boxes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Dolores," repeated Helena, softly; "Dolores--it is a lovely name, but I never heard it before."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "You look tired, Miss Maxon," she said kindly--"or rather, Miss Lena, for we must not be formal if we are to be room-mates, must we? so let us begin with Lena and Dolores from the first."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Dolores rapped softly at the door an hour later, she was bidden to enter by a low but calm voice; and she found Helena busy in unpacking her trunks, and arranging her wardrobe in closets, drawers and boxes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Dolores," repeated Helena, softly; "Dolores--it is a lovely name, but I never heard it before."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Dolores," repeated Helena, softly; "Dolores--it is a lovely name, but I never heard it before."
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading "You look tired, Miss Maxon," she said kindly--"or rather, Miss Lena, for we must not be formal if we are to be room-mates, must we? so let us begin with Lena and Dolores from the first."
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading When Dolores rapped softly at the door an hour later, she was bidden to enter by a low but calm voice; and she found Helena busy in unpacking her trunks, and arranging her wardrobe in closets, drawers and boxes.
LenanounUS /ˈliːnə/
a Russian river in Siberia; flows northward into the Laptev Sea
From this reading "You look tired, Miss Maxon," she said kindly--"or rather, Miss Lena, for we must not be formal if we are to be room-mates, must we? so let us begin with Lena and Dolores from the first."
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "You look tired, Miss Maxon," she said kindly--"or rather, Miss Lena, for we must not be formal if we are to be room-mates, must we? so let us begin with Lena and Dolores from the first."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "You look tired, Miss Maxon," she said kindly--"or rather, Miss Lena, for we must not be formal if we are to be room-mates, must we? so let us begin with Lena and Dolores from the first."
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading "Dolores," repeated Helena, softly; "Dolores--it is a lovely name, but I never heard it before."
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading When Dolores rapped softly at the door an hour later, she was bidden to enter by a low but calm voice; and she found Helena busy in unpacking her trunks, and arranging her wardrobe in closets, drawers and boxes.
Maxon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You look tired, Miss Maxon," she said kindly--"or rather, Miss Lena, for we must not be formal if we are to be room-mates, must we? so let us begin with Lena and Dolores from the first."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "You look tired, Miss Maxon," she said kindly--"or rather, Miss Lena, for we must not be formal if we are to be room-mates, must we? so let us begin with Lena and Dolores from the first."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "You look tired, Miss Maxon," she said kindly--"or rather, Miss Lena, for we must not be formal if we are to be room-mates, must we? so let us begin with Lena and Dolores from the first."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Dolores," repeated Helena, softly; "Dolores--it is a lovely name, but I never heard it before."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Dolores," repeated Helena, softly; "Dolores--it is a lovely name, but I never heard it before."
not any; not one
From this reading "No, it is not a common name.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You look tired, Miss Maxon," she said kindly--"or rather, Miss Lena, for we must not be formal if we are to be room-mates, must we? so let us begin with Lena and Dolores from the first."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "You look tired, Miss Maxon," she said kindly--"or rather, Miss Lena, for we must not be formal if we are to be room-mates, must we? so let us begin with Lena and Dolores from the first."
rappedverbUS /ræpt/
inflected form of “rap” — strike sharply
From this reading When Dolores rapped softly at the door an hour later, she was bidden to enter by a low but calm voice; and she found Helena busy in unpacking her trunks, and arranging her wardrobe in closets, drawers and boxes.
on the contrary
From this reading "You look tired, Miss Maxon," she said kindly--"or rather, Miss Lena, for we must not be formal if we are to be room-mates, must we? so let us begin with Lena and Dolores from the first."
recurring again and again
From this reading "Dolores," repeated Helena, softly; "Dolores--it is a lovely name, but I never heard it before."
room-mates
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You look tired, Miss Maxon," she said kindly--"or rather, Miss Lena, for we must not be formal if we are to be room-mates, must we? so let us begin with Lena and Dolores from the first."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You look tired, Miss Maxon," she said kindly--"or rather, Miss Lena, for we must not be formal if we are to be room-mates, must we? so let us begin with Lena and Dolores from the first."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Dolores rapped softly at the door an hour later, she was bidden to enter by a low but calm voice; and she found Helena busy in unpacking her trunks, and arranging her wardrobe in closets, drawers and boxes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "You look tired, Miss Maxon," she said kindly--"or rather, Miss Lena, for we must not be formal if we are to be room-mates, must we? so let us begin with Lena and Dolores from the first."
with low volume
From this reading When Dolores rapped softly at the door an hour later, she was bidden to enter by a low but calm voice; and she found Helena busy in unpacking her trunks, and arranging her wardrobe in closets, drawers and boxes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Dolores rapped softly at the door an hour later, she was bidden to enter by a low but calm voice; and she found Helena busy in unpacking her trunks, and arranging her wardrobe in closets, drawers and boxes.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading "You look tired, Miss Maxon," she said kindly--"or rather, Miss Lena, for we must not be formal if we are to be room-mates, must we? so let us begin with Lena and Dolores from the first."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Dolores rapped softly at the door an hour later, she was bidden to enter by a low but calm voice; and she found Helena busy in unpacking her trunks, and arranging her wardrobe in closets, drawers and boxes.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading When Dolores rapped softly at the door an hour later, she was bidden to enter by a low but calm voice; and she found Helena busy in unpacking her trunks, and arranging her wardrobe in closets, drawers and boxes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO GIRLS AND A DOLL.
unpackingverbUS /ənˈpækɪŋ/
-ing form of “unpack” — remove from its packing
From this reading When Dolores rapped softly at the door an hour later, she was bidden to enter by a low but calm voice; and she found Helena busy in unpacking her trunks, and arranging her wardrobe in closets, drawers and boxes.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You look tired, Miss Maxon," she said kindly--"or rather, Miss Lena, for we must not be formal if we are to be room-mates, must we? so let us begin with Lena and Dolores from the first."
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading When Dolores rapped softly at the door an hour later, she was bidden to enter by a low but calm voice; and she found Helena busy in unpacking her trunks, and arranging her wardrobe in closets, drawers and boxes.
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 When Dolores rapped softly at the door an hour later, she was bidden to enter by a low but calm voice; and she found Helena busy in unpacking her trunks, and arranging her wardrobe in closets, drawers and boxes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Dolores rapped softly at the door an hour later, she was bidden to enter by a low but calm voice; and she found Helena busy in unpacking her trunks, and arranging her wardrobe in closets, drawers and boxes.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "You look tired, Miss Maxon," she said kindly--"or rather, Miss Lena, for we must not be formal if we are to be room-mates, must we? so let us begin with Lena and Dolores from the first."
at the time that
From this reading When Dolores rapped softly at the door an hour later, she was bidden to enter by a low but calm voice; and she found Helena busy in unpacking her trunks, and arranging her wardrobe in closets, drawers and boxes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "You look tired, Miss Maxon," she said kindly--"or rather, Miss Lena, for we must not be formal if we are to be room-mates, must we? so let us begin with Lena and Dolores from the first."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You look tired, Miss Maxon," she said kindly--"or rather, Miss Lena, for we must not be formal if we are to be room-mates, must we? so let us begin with Lena and Dolores from the first."
