used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BOLD STEP.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She had a great deal to tell about a grand dinner at a great house the previous evening, and retailed volubly and at length--the _menu_, the names of the guests--twenty-six--and the dresses of the ladies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. West announced that he was obliged to run down to Brighton on business and would not return until late that night, and he commanded his daughter to write and ask Lady Rachel to come and lunch, and spend the day.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Mr. West announced that he was obliged to run down to Brighton on business and would not return until late that night, and he commanded his daughter to write and ask Lady Rachel to come and lunch, and spend the day.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Mr. West announced that he was obliged to run down to Brighton on business and would not return until late that night, and he commanded his daughter to write and ask Lady Rachel to come and lunch, and spend the day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At lunch time Lady Rachel duly drove up, and rustled in, full of gossip, full of vitality, and dressed out in the last suggestion of the winter’s fashion.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading “I wore a new frock, rather a daring style, geranium-red, silk skirt and sleeves, and a white satin body, veiled in black net, and embroidered in steel sequins.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading “I wore a new frock, rather a daring style, geranium-red, silk skirt and sleeves, and a white satin body, veiled in black net, and embroidered in steel sequins.
fearless and daring
From this reading A BOLD STEP.
BrightonnounUS /ˈbraɪtən/
a city in East Sussex in southern England that is a popular resort; site of the University of Sussex
From this reading Mr. West announced that he was obliged to run down to Brighton on business and would not return until late that night, and he commanded his daughter to write and ask Lady Rachel to come and lunch, and spend the day.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Mr. West announced that he was obliged to run down to Brighton on business and would not return until late that night, and he commanded his daughter to write and ask Lady Rachel to come and lunch, and spend the day.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mr. West announced that he was obliged to run down to Brighton on business and would not return until late that night, and he commanded his daughter to write and ask Lady Rachel to come and lunch, and spend the day.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading Mr. West announced that he was obliged to run down to Brighton on business and would not return until late that night, and he commanded his daughter to write and ask Lady Rachel to come and lunch, and spend the day.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading “I wore a new frock, rather a daring style, geranium-red, silk skirt and sleeves, and a white satin body, veiled in black net, and embroidered in steel sequins.
a female human offspring
From this reading Mr. West announced that he was obliged to run down to Brighton on business and would not return until late that night, and he commanded his daughter to write and ask Lady Rachel to come and lunch, and spend the day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mr. West announced that he was obliged to run down to Brighton on business and would not return until late that night, and he commanded his daughter to write and ask Lady Rachel to come and lunch, and spend the day.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading She had a great deal to tell about a grand dinner at a great house the previous evening, and retailed volubly and at length--the _menu_, the names of the guests--twenty-six--and the dresses of the ladies.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading She had a great deal to tell about a grand dinner at a great house the previous evening, and retailed volubly and at length--the _menu_, the names of the guests--twenty-six--and the dresses of the ladies.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Mr. West announced that he was obliged to run down to Brighton on business and would not return until late that night, and he commanded his daughter to write and ask Lady Rachel to come and lunch, and spend the day.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading At lunch time Lady Rachel duly drove up, and rustled in, full of gossip, full of vitality, and dressed out in the last suggestion of the winter’s fashion.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading She had a great deal to tell about a grand dinner at a great house the previous evening, and retailed volubly and at length--the _menu_, the names of the guests--twenty-six--and the dresses of the ladies.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading At lunch time Lady Rachel duly drove up, and rustled in, full of gossip, full of vitality, and dressed out in the last suggestion of the winter’s fashion.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading At lunch time Lady Rachel duly drove up, and rustled in, full of gossip, full of vitality, and dressed out in the last suggestion of the winter’s fashion.
embroideredverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərd/
past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading “I wore a new frock, rather a daring style, geranium-red, silk skirt and sleeves, and a white satin body, veiled in black net, and embroidered in steel sequins.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading She had a great deal to tell about a grand dinner at a great house the previous evening, and retailed volubly and at length--the _menu_, the names of the guests--twenty-six--and the dresses of the ladies.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading At lunch time Lady Rachel duly drove up, and rustled in, full of gossip, full of vitality, and dressed out in the last suggestion of the winter’s fashion.
frocknounUS /frɑːk/
a long, loose outer garment
From this reading “I wore a new frock, rather a daring style, geranium-red, silk skirt and sleeves, and a white satin body, veiled in black net, and embroidered in steel sequins.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading At lunch time Lady Rachel duly drove up, and rustled in, full of gossip, full of vitality, and dressed out in the last suggestion of the winter’s fashion.
geranium-red
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I wore a new frock, rather a daring style, geranium-red, silk skirt and sleeves, and a white satin body, veiled in black net, and embroidered in steel sequins.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading At lunch time Lady Rachel duly drove up, and rustled in, full of gossip, full of vitality, and dressed out in the last suggestion of the winter’s fashion.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading She had a great deal to tell about a grand dinner at a great house the previous evening, and retailed volubly and at length--the _menu_, the names of the guests--twenty-six--and the dresses of the ladies.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She had a great deal to tell about a grand dinner at a great house the previous evening, and retailed volubly and at length--the _menu_, the names of the guests--twenty-six--and the dresses of the ladies.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading She had a great deal to tell about a grand dinner at a great house the previous evening, and retailed volubly and at length--the _menu_, the names of the guests--twenty-six--and the dresses of the ladies.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had a great deal to tell about a grand dinner at a great house the previous evening, and retailed volubly and at length--the _menu_, the names of the guests--twenty-six--and the dresses of the ladies.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. West announced that he was obliged to run down to Brighton on business and would not return until late that night, and he commanded his daughter to write and ask Lady Rachel to come and lunch, and spend the day.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. West announced that he was obliged to run down to Brighton on business and would not return until late that night, and he commanded his daughter to write and ask Lady Rachel to come and lunch, and spend the day.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She had a great deal to tell about a grand dinner at a great house the previous evening, and retailed volubly and at length--the _menu_, the names of the guests--twenty-six--and the dresses of the ladies.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I wore a new frock, rather a daring style, geranium-red, silk skirt and sleeves, and a white satin body, veiled in black net, and embroidered in steel sequins.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At lunch time Lady Rachel duly drove up, and rustled in, full of gossip, full of vitality, and dressed out in the last suggestion of the winter’s fashion.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading She had a great deal to tell about a grand dinner at a great house the previous evening, and retailed volubly and at length--the _menu_, the names of the guests--twenty-six--and the dresses of the ladies.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Mr. West announced that he was obliged to run down to Brighton on business and would not return until late that night, and he commanded his daughter to write and ask Lady Rachel to come and lunch, and spend the day.
immediately past
From this reading At lunch time Lady Rachel duly drove up, and rustled in, full of gossip, full of vitality, and dressed out in the last suggestion of the winter’s fashion.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Mr. West announced that he was obliged to run down to Brighton on business and would not return until late that night, and he commanded his daughter to write and ask Lady Rachel to come and lunch, and spend the day.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading She had a great deal to tell about a grand dinner at a great house the previous evening, and retailed volubly and at length--the _menu_, the names of the guests--twenty-six--and the dresses of the ladies.
take the midday meal
From this reading Mr. West announced that he was obliged to run down to Brighton on business and would not return until late that night, and he commanded his daughter to write and ask Lady Rachel to come and lunch, and spend the day.
menunounUS /ˈmenjuː/
a list of dishes available at a restaurant
From this reading She had a great deal to tell about a grand dinner at a great house the previous evening, and retailed volubly and at length--the _menu_, the names of the guests--twenty-six--and the dresses of the ladies.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. West announced that he was obliged to run down to Brighton on business and would not return until late that night, and he commanded his daughter to write and ask Lady Rachel to come and lunch, and spend the day.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading She had a great deal to tell about a grand dinner at a great house the previous evening, and retailed volubly and at length--the _menu_, the names of the guests--twenty-six--and the dresses of the ladies.
netnounUS /net/
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading “I wore a new frock, rather a daring style, geranium-red, silk skirt and sleeves, and a white satin body, veiled in black net, and embroidered in steel sequins.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “I wore a new frock, rather a daring style, geranium-red, silk skirt and sleeves, and a white satin body, veiled in black net, and embroidered in steel sequins.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Mr. West announced that he was obliged to run down to Brighton on business and would not return until late that night, and he commanded his daughter to write and ask Lady Rachel to come and lunch, and spend the day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. West announced that he was obliged to run down to Brighton on business and would not return until late that night, and he commanded his daughter to write and ask Lady Rachel to come and lunch, and spend the day.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Mr. West announced that he was obliged to run down to Brighton on business and would not return until late that night, and he commanded his daughter to write and ask Lady Rachel to come and lunch, and spend the day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At lunch time Lady Rachel duly drove up, and rustled in, full of gossip, full of vitality, and dressed out in the last suggestion of the winter’s fashion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. West announced that he was obliged to run down to Brighton on business and would not return until late that night, and he commanded his daughter to write and ask Lady Rachel to come and lunch, and spend the day.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At lunch time Lady Rachel duly drove up, and rustled in, full of gossip, full of vitality, and dressed out in the last suggestion of the winter’s fashion.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading She had a great deal to tell about a grand dinner at a great house the previous evening, and retailed volubly and at length--the _menu_, the names of the guests--twenty-six--and the dresses of the ladies.
RachelnounUS /ˈreɪtʃəl/
(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
From this reading Mr. West announced that he was obliged to run down to Brighton on business and would not return until late that night, and he commanded his daughter to write and ask Lady Rachel to come and lunch, and spend the day.
on the contrary
From this reading “I wore a new frock, rather a daring style, geranium-red, silk skirt and sleeves, and a white satin body, veiled in black net, and embroidered in steel sequins.
retailedverbUS /ˈriːteɪld/
past form of “retail” — be sold at the retail level
From this reading She had a great deal to tell about a grand dinner at a great house the previous evening, and retailed volubly and at length--the _menu_, the names of the guests--twenty-six--and the dresses of the ladies.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Mr. West announced that he was obliged to run down to Brighton on business and would not return until late that night, and he commanded his daughter to write and ask Lady Rachel to come and lunch, and spend the day.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Mr. West announced that he was obliged to run down to Brighton on business and would not return until late that night, and he commanded his daughter to write and ask Lady Rachel to come and lunch, and spend the day.
rustled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At lunch time Lady Rachel duly drove up, and rustled in, full of gossip, full of vitality, and dressed out in the last suggestion of the winter’s fashion.
satinnounUS /ˈsætən/
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading “I wore a new frock, rather a daring style, geranium-red, silk skirt and sleeves, and a white satin body, veiled in black net, and embroidered in steel sequins.
sequinsnounUS /ˈsiːkwənz/
plural of “sequin” — adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing
From this reading “I wore a new frock, rather a daring style, geranium-red, silk skirt and sleeves, and a white satin body, veiled in black net, and embroidered in steel sequins.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had a great deal to tell about a grand dinner at a great house the previous evening, and retailed volubly and at length--the _menu_, the names of the guests--twenty-six--and the dresses of the ladies.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading “I wore a new frock, rather a daring style, geranium-red, silk skirt and sleeves, and a white satin body, veiled in black net, and embroidered in steel sequins.
skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading “I wore a new frock, rather a daring style, geranium-red, silk skirt and sleeves, and a white satin body, veiled in black net, and embroidered in steel sequins.
sleevesnounUS /sliːvz/
plural of “sleeve” — the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
From this reading “I wore a new frock, rather a daring style, geranium-red, silk skirt and sleeves, and a white satin body, veiled in black net, and embroidered in steel sequins.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Mr. West announced that he was obliged to run down to Brighton on business and would not return until late that night, and he commanded his daughter to write and ask Lady Rachel to come and lunch, and spend the day.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading “I wore a new frock, rather a daring style, geranium-red, silk skirt and sleeves, and a white satin body, veiled in black net, and embroidered in steel sequins.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading A BOLD STEP.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “I wore a new frock, rather a daring style, geranium-red, silk skirt and sleeves, and a white satin body, veiled in black net, and embroidered in steel sequins.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading At lunch time Lady Rachel duly drove up, and rustled in, full of gossip, full of vitality, and dressed out in the last suggestion of the winter’s fashion.
express in words
From this reading She had a great deal to tell about a grand dinner at a great house the previous evening, and retailed volubly and at length--the _menu_, the names of the guests--twenty-six--and the dresses of the ladies.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. West announced that he was obliged to run down to Brighton on business and would not return until late that night, and he commanded his daughter to write and ask Lady Rachel to come and lunch, and spend the day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. West announced that he was obliged to run down to Brighton on business and would not return until late that night, and he commanded his daughter to write and ask Lady Rachel to come and lunch, and spend the day.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At lunch time Lady Rachel duly drove up, and rustled in, full of gossip, full of vitality, and dressed out in the last suggestion of the winter’s fashion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. West announced that he was obliged to run down to Brighton on business and would not return until late that night, and he commanded his daughter to write and ask Lady Rachel to come and lunch, and spend the day.
twenty-sixadjective
being six more than twenty
From this reading She had a great deal to tell about a grand dinner at a great house the previous evening, and retailed volubly and at length--the _menu_, the names of the guests--twenty-six--and the dresses of the ladies.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Mr. West announced that he was obliged to run down to Brighton on business and would not return until late that night, and he commanded his daughter to write and ask Lady Rachel to come and lunch, and spend the day.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At lunch time Lady Rachel duly drove up, and rustled in, full of gossip, full of vitality, and dressed out in the last suggestion of the winter’s fashion.
veiledadjectiveUS /veɪld/
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading “I wore a new frock, rather a daring style, geranium-red, silk skirt and sleeves, and a white satin body, veiled in black net, and embroidered in steel sequins.
vitalitynounUS /vaɪˈtæləti/
an energetic style
From this reading At lunch time Lady Rachel duly drove up, and rustled in, full of gossip, full of vitality, and dressed out in the last suggestion of the winter’s fashion.
volublyadverb
in a chatty manner
From this reading She had a great deal to tell about a grand dinner at a great house the previous evening, and retailed volubly and at length--the _menu_, the names of the guests--twenty-six--and the dresses of the ladies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. West announced that he was obliged to run down to Brighton on business and would not return until late that night, and he commanded his daughter to write and ask Lady Rachel to come and lunch, and spend the day.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Mr. West announced that he was obliged to run down to Brighton on business and would not return until late that night, and he commanded his daughter to write and ask Lady Rachel to come and lunch, and spend the day.
a Caucasian
From this reading “I wore a new frock, rather a daring style, geranium-red, silk skirt and sleeves, and a white satin body, veiled in black net, and embroidered in steel sequins.
winter'snounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading At lunch time Lady Rachel duly drove up, and rustled in, full of gossip, full of vitality, and dressed out in the last suggestion of the winter’s fashion.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading “I wore a new frock, rather a daring style, geranium-red, silk skirt and sleeves, and a white satin body, veiled in black net, and embroidered in steel sequins.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mr. West announced that he was obliged to run down to Brighton on business and would not return until late that night, and he commanded his daughter to write and ask Lady Rachel to come and lunch, and spend the day.
produce a literary work
From this reading Mr. West announced that he was obliged to run down to Brighton on business and would not return until late that night, and he commanded his daughter to write and ask Lady Rachel to come and lunch, and spend the day.
