used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “It’s a perfectly sweet dress!
admiringverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for
From this reading Marjorie made her usual loving onslaught upon her smiling general and captain who sat side by side on the living room davenport admiring her.
at or in the front
From this reading She had just come down stairs and was bubbling over with happiness at the beauty of the gown, her flowers, and the prospect in general directly ahead of her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Marjorie made her usual loving onslaught upon her smiling general and captain who sat side by side on the living room davenport admiring her.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Of course it is just a wee, tiny bit better than any other you’ve ever given me, you two old dears!”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had just come down stairs and was bubbling over with happiness at the beauty of the gown, her flowers, and the prospect in general directly ahead of her.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading She had just come down stairs and was bubbling over with happiness at the beauty of the gown, her flowers, and the prospect in general directly ahead of her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was the evening of Constance Stevens’ wedding and Marjorie was proudly parading her maid of honor frock before her indulgent parents.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Of course it is just a wee, tiny bit better than any other you’ve ever given me, you two old dears!”
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Of course it is just a wee, tiny bit better than any other you’ve ever given me, you two old dears!”
bubblingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌbəlɪŋ/
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
From this reading She had just come down stairs and was bubbling over with happiness at the beauty of the gown, her flowers, and the prospect in general directly ahead of her.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Marjorie made her usual loving onslaught upon her smiling general and captain who sat side by side on the living room davenport admiring her.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Marjorie made her usual loving onslaught upon her smiling general and captain who sat side by side on the living room davenport admiring her.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She had just come down stairs and was bubbling over with happiness at the beauty of the gown, her flowers, and the prospect in general directly ahead of her.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading It was the evening of Constance Stevens’ wedding and Marjorie was proudly parading her maid of honor frock before her indulgent parents.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course it is just a wee, tiny bit better than any other you’ve ever given me, you two old dears!”
davenportnounUS /ˈdævənpɔːrt/
a city in eastern Iowa on the Mississippi River across from Moline and Rock Island
From this reading Marjorie made her usual loving onslaught upon her smiling general and captain who sat side by side on the living room davenport admiring her.
dears
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From this reading Of course it is just a wee, tiny bit better than any other you’ve ever given me, you two old dears!”
without deviation
From this reading She had just come down stairs and was bubbling over with happiness at the beauty of the gown, her flowers, and the prospect in general directly ahead of her.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She had just come down stairs and was bubbling over with happiness at the beauty of the gown, her flowers, and the prospect in general directly ahead of her.
put on clothes
From this reading “It’s a perfectly sweet dress!
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was the evening of Constance Stevens’ wedding and Marjorie was proudly parading her maid of honor frock before her indulgent parents.
at any time
From this reading Of course it is just a wee, tiny bit better than any other you’ve ever given me, you two old dears!”
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading She had just come down stairs and was bubbling over with happiness at the beauty of the gown, her flowers, and the prospect in general directly ahead of her.
frocknounUS /frɑːk/
a long, loose outer garment
From this reading It was the evening of Constance Stevens’ wedding and Marjorie was proudly parading her maid of honor frock before her indulgent parents.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Marjorie made her usual loving onslaught upon her smiling general and captain who sat side by side on the living room davenport admiring her.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Of course it is just a wee, tiny bit better than any other you’ve ever given me, you two old dears!”
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading She had just come down stairs and was bubbling over with happiness at the beauty of the gown, her flowers, and the prospect in general directly ahead of her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had just come down stairs and was bubbling over with happiness at the beauty of the gown, her flowers, and the prospect in general directly ahead of her.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading She had just come down stairs and was bubbling over with happiness at the beauty of the gown, her flowers, and the prospect in general directly ahead of her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Marjorie made her usual loving onslaught upon her smiling general and captain who sat side by side on the living room davenport admiring her.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading It was the evening of Constance Stevens’ wedding and Marjorie was proudly parading her maid of honor frock before her indulgent parents.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had just come down stairs and was bubbling over with happiness at the beauty of the gown, her flowers, and the prospect in general directly ahead of her.
indulgentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒənt/
characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone
From this reading It was the evening of Constance Stevens’ wedding and Marjorie was proudly parading her maid of honor frock before her indulgent parents.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course it is just a wee, tiny bit better than any other you’ve ever given me, you two old dears!”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of course it is just a wee, tiny bit better than any other you’ve ever given me, you two old dears!”
It's
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and nothing more
From this reading Of course it is just a wee, tiny bit better than any other you’ve ever given me, you two old dears!”
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Marjorie made her usual loving onslaught upon her smiling general and captain who sat side by side on the living room davenport admiring her.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading Marjorie made her usual loving onslaught upon her smiling general and captain who sat side by side on the living room davenport admiring her.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Marjorie made her usual loving onslaught upon her smiling general and captain who sat side by side on the living room davenport admiring her.
a female domestic
From this reading It was the evening of Constance Stevens’ wedding and Marjorie was proudly parading her maid of honor frock before her indulgent parents.
Marjorie
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From this reading Marjorie made her usual loving onslaught upon her smiling general and captain who sat side by side on the living room davenport admiring her.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Of course it is just a wee, tiny bit better than any other you’ve ever given me, you two old dears!”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course it is just a wee, tiny bit better than any other you’ve ever given me, you two old dears!”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Of course it is just a wee, tiny bit better than any other you’ve ever given me, you two old dears!”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Marjorie made her usual loving onslaught upon her smiling general and captain who sat side by side on the living room davenport admiring her.
onslaughtnounUS /ˈɔːnslɔːt/
a sudden and severe onset of trouble
From this reading Marjorie made her usual loving onslaught upon her smiling general and captain who sat side by side on the living room davenport admiring her.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Of course it is just a wee, tiny bit better than any other you’ve ever given me, you two old dears!”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She had just come down stairs and was bubbling over with happiness at the beauty of the gown, her flowers, and the prospect in general directly ahead of her.
paradingverbUS /pərˈeɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “parade” — walk ostentatiously
From this reading It was the evening of Constance Stevens’ wedding and Marjorie was proudly parading her maid of honor frock before her indulgent parents.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading It was the evening of Constance Stevens’ wedding and Marjorie was proudly parading her maid of honor frock before her indulgent parents.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading “It’s a perfectly sweet dress!
the possibility of future success
From this reading She had just come down stairs and was bubbling over with happiness at the beauty of the gown, her flowers, and the prospect in general directly ahead of her.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading It was the evening of Constance Stevens’ wedding and Marjorie was proudly parading her maid of honor frock before her indulgent parents.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Marjorie made her usual loving onslaught upon her smiling general and captain who sat side by side on the living room davenport admiring her.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Marjorie made her usual loving onslaught upon her smiling general and captain who sat side by side on the living room davenport admiring her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had just come down stairs and was bubbling over with happiness at the beauty of the gown, her flowers, and the prospect in general directly ahead of her.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Marjorie made her usual loving onslaught upon her smiling general and captain who sat side by side on the living room davenport admiring her.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Marjorie made her usual loving onslaught upon her smiling general and captain who sat side by side on the living room davenport admiring her.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading She had just come down stairs and was bubbling over with happiness at the beauty of the gown, her flowers, and the prospect in general directly ahead of her.
StevensnounUS /ˈstiːvənz/
United States psychologist and psychophysicist who proposed Stevens' power law to replace Fechner's law (1906-1973)
From this reading It was the evening of Constance Stevens’ wedding and Marjorie was proudly parading her maid of honor frock before her indulgent parents.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading “It’s a perfectly sweet dress!
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Of course it is just a wee, tiny bit better than any other you’ve ever given me, you two old dears!”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Marjorie made her usual loving onslaught upon her smiling general and captain who sat side by side on the living room davenport admiring her.
very small
From this reading Of course it is just a wee, tiny bit better than any other you’ve ever given me, you two old dears!”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Of course it is just a wee, tiny bit better than any other you’ve ever given me, you two old dears!”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Marjorie made her usual loving onslaught upon her smiling general and captain who sat side by side on the living room davenport admiring her.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Marjorie made her usual loving onslaught upon her smiling general and captain who sat side by side on the living room davenport admiring her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the evening of Constance Stevens’ wedding and Marjorie was proudly parading her maid of honor frock before her indulgent parents.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading It was the evening of Constance Stevens’ wedding and Marjorie was proudly parading her maid of honor frock before her indulgent parents.
weeadjectiveUS /wiː/
(used informally) very small
From this reading Of course it is just a wee, tiny bit better than any other you’ve ever given me, you two old dears!”
which person or people
From this reading Marjorie made her usual loving onslaught upon her smiling general and captain who sat side by side on the living room davenport admiring her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had just come down stairs and was bubbling over with happiness at the beauty of the gown, her flowers, and the prospect in general directly ahead of her.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Of course it is just a wee, tiny bit better than any other you’ve ever given me, you two old dears!”
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